# dshowmusic.com > Guitar, Effects, Amps and Guitar Tone > Contact: info@dshowmusic.com ### Posts #### "Get swept away" with new Eventide Riptide pedal The pedal features cascaded overdrive distortion and Shin-ei Uni-Vibe-inspired modulation, each in two distinct voicings and delivered in stereo Little Ferry, NJ, October 11, 2023 – Eventide Audio has introduced its new Riptide pedal, the result of extensive research into the iconic Shin-ei Uni-Vibe® and legendary overdrives. The Uni-Vibe delivered swirling vibey waves of lush modulation recognizable on tracks by Jimi Hendrix, David Gilmour and Robin Trower. Overdrive is the classic distortion technique originally discovered by guitarists cranking their amps to the max and driving the vacuum tubes into heavy saturation. These two classic effects are offered with the Riptide pedal as “Vibe” and “Drive.” Riptide features two distinct voicings each for both Vibe and Drive, delivered in glorious stereo. The two colors of balanced, touch-sensitive overdrive distortion are Green for a dynamic mid-range crunch and Red for a smooth and boosted overdrive sound. The Green for Vibe captures the richness and modulation of the original Uni-Vibe – enhanced by stereo output – while Red offers a deeper, phase-y effect. Players can effortlessly reorder the process from Drive into Vibe or Vibe into Drive, and any combination of parameters can be mapped to an expression pedal.   Three knobs for Drive, three for Vibe, and a pair of dual-action latching or momentary footswitches provide players effect control, with five onboard presets and more available using Eventide Device Manager (EDM) software. A triple Aux switch can be used for easy preset selection or a single Aux switch for Tap Tempo. Riptide’s Catch-up mode lets you dial in your sound when toggling between presets/parameters. The pedal offers multiple bypass options – Buffered, Relay, DSP+FX or Kill dry. It also provides MIDI support over USB. The new Eventide Riptide pedal has an MSRP of $299 (USD). The first batch of Riptide is available direct from Eventide and from international distributors. The pedal will be widely available through US dealers beginning November 16, 2023. More information: eventideaudio.com About Eventide For over 50 years, Eventide has remained at the forefront of recording technology. In 1975 they revolutionized the audio industry by creating the world’s first commercially available digital audio effects unit, the H910 Harmonizer®. Since then, their legendary studio processors, effects pedals, and plug-ins have been heard on countless hit records. #### "This is Our Crisis" Free Benefit Festival "This is Our Crisis": Free Benefit Festival Announced to Honor 12 Million People Behind the Scenes of the Devastated Live Events Industry NASHVILLE, Tenn. (November 12, 2020)— Live Events Lift Up Festival, also known as LEVL UP Fest, will stream live from the historic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville on Wednesday, December 16 at 8:30 p.m. Eastern. This “festival of music and stories of life on and off the road” will feature performances from more than 25 artists and entertainers who have stepped up to honor all those who help them “go live.” Throughout the event, we’ll hear stories from artists and crew about what it means to be part of a “road family” and get a glimpse behind the scenes of what it takes to produce live entertainment and events. In early March 2020, the live events industry was shut down by mandate in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. Suddenly, an entire workforce whose livelihoods revolve around creating events where people gather, came to a grinding halt. The collapse of the eco-system in the live events industry, from supply chain to front lines, quickly became catastrophic. Live events support more than 12 million jobs; and according to statistics from several sources, including the Department of Labor, 77% of the workers in live events have lost 100% of their income. Event pros are grappling with the loss of their income, the uncertainty of when work might return, whether the Government might do enough to stabilize the industry and trying to figure out how they are going to survive. “We’ve seen depression and anxiety take hold across our community, loss of life due to suicide, families in fear of losing homes and generational small businesses closing their doors,” says Shannon Cook, Co-Founder of LEVL UP Fest.  “With large-scale gatherings not expected to return until mid to late 2021, workers across this industry face a very uncertain future.” That uncertainty and the very nature of the events industry is what led the team behind LEVL UP Fest to create this benefit according to Eileen Valois, Co-Founder of LEVL UP Fest. Valois says, “In times of crisis, the entertainment and events industry have always stepped up with a call to action and so many incredible events like Live Aid and Farm Aid to the more recent Global Citizen events. Behind the scenes of every one of those benefits are the millions of people in our workforce. The average concert requires nearly 500 people to make it possible, from concessions and security to tour bus drivers, technical crew and everyone in between. This is OUR crisis and now we need to take care of our own.” Valois, who is the Senior Vice President of Sports & Fan Entertainment at leading production solutions provider PRG and Cook, who is the Chief Operating Officer for TOURtech, are joined by five additional co-founders, representing a cross-section of the events industry including entertainment and private events. The LEVL UP Fest team says their top priority is to support the people behind live events. They also feel the lessons learned in 2020 demand that they pay attention to coming back stronger, more resilient and more diverse than they were before. To achieve this, they’ve named three beneficiaries for funds raised by the festival. MusiCares and The Roadie Clinic are two of those organizations whose focus is on critical assistance in times of need and mental health and wellness support. With an eye on the future, LEVL UP Fest named the Country Music Association Foundation (CMAF) as their third beneficiary with funds to be used for the CMA EDU program, supporting LEVL UP’s goal of strengthening and diversifying the industry through outreach, education and job placement. Donations can be made at any time now through December at www.liveeventsliftup.org.  The LEVL UP Fest team will also launch their merch store this week on their website. East Wind Screenprint has partnered with the LEVL UP Fest to design merchandise and will donate 50% of the net proceeds back to the Festival. LEVL UP Fest has garnered wide-spread support from across the industry. David Fischette, CEO and Chief Creative for Go West Creative has taken on the role of Executive Producer. Keith Levenson, Co-Founder of Fustercluck Music and Conductor/Composer for The Who since 1994, as well as for many other stages in theater, television, and music, is the group’s Music Supervisor. More than 30 professionals were brought together as an “Industry Council” to provide insight throughout the planning process; as well as organizations including Roadies of Color United, Event Safety Alliance, and We Make Events. Show Makers, a 501(C)(3) organization that provides resources for people who make events, is the Philanthropic Partner to LEVL UP Fest and will facilitate all funds raised in association with the event. TOURtech, a company that provides Wi-Fi and public safety technologies for live events and among the many suppliers impacted by the shutdown of live events, has stepped up as the supporting entity of record for LEVL UP Fest. The group says they are grateful to all of the partners who are providing a myriad of production and venue services and support. Industry Council members and Partners can be found on their website. LEVL UP Fest will be a free virtual event and featured on the NoCap Shows platform. Combining high-quality video and audio streaming with a text-based ticketing system, NoCap streams concerts from well-known music clubs and theaters and utilizes the venue's full production capabilities to create a high-fidelity performance experience for fans on their mobile phones and devices. Grammy-nominated producer and musician Cisco Adler - who partnered on NoCap with singer and songwriter Donavon Frankenreiter - is hoping the platform will usher in a new business model for artists, venues and touring crews that have largely been sidelined by the spread of coronavirus. Cisco Adler is among the partners that the LEVL UP Fest team credits with making this event possible. The group says to stay tuned for additional announcements in the coming weeks about additional places to watch, event sponsors and the all-important artist line up and special performances that we can expect to see. #### #SaveAGuitar and Breedlove Partner with Dealers to give $200 gift cards. Receive an immediate $200 gift card with the purchase of any Oregon series guitar. Bend, OR (October 27, 2017) – Breedlove Stringed Instruments is encouraging you to #SaveAGuitar with a sweet guitar deal for the holidays.  Through December 31, purchase any of our super-popular guitars in our Oregon Series and receive a $200 in-store gift card. You know that person in your life that could be impacted by learning to play the guitar. What about that special person that has been practicing so hard and could use a new guitar to showcase their talent? Or treat yourself to the USA made instrument you’ve always wanted – like the award winning Oregon Concert! Just our way of putting more gear and a great instrument in your hands this holiday season. Valid November 1 – December 31.  Valid at participating dealers only.  Gift cards are per individual store regulations.  Please contact or visit your local Breedlove dealer for more information. BREEDLOVE STRINGED INSTRUMENTS Since 1990, Breedlove has been a passionate and innovative builder of remarkable stringed instruments, spurred by a desire to challenge convention and build the instruments of tomorrow. Breedlove’s master craftsmen craft acoustic instruments for artists seeking self-expression and liberation through music, but make no mistake: Breedlove’s world-class craftsmen don’t just build instruments, they design distinctively crafted sound. Visit us at www.breedlovesound.com   #### 10 years of ARA Audio Random Access More musicality, greater ease-of-use, new functions and improved workflows: The audio interface ARA Audio Random Access has raised the interaction between compatible DAWs and plug-ins to a new level. Now this important standard is ten years old. Celemony Software GmbH, Munich, 15.11.2021 – (ictw) – ARA Audio Random Access expands existing plug-in interfaces like VST or Audio Unit to include a "musical information channel". Thanks to ARA, DAWs and plug-ins can exchange information about things like the notes, tempos and chords being used – a dialogue that is advantageous to both parties, as it allows DAWs and plug-ins to combine their strengths and offer functions that are considerably more musical. ARA also provides direct access to all audio files, eliminating the tiresome transfer process that some plug-in concepts would otherwise require, as well as making new functions and workflow improvements possible – especially for arranging and comping. ARA was developed by Celemony in collaboration with Presonus Software and was presented for the first time in the fall of 2011, with Melodyne 1.3 and Studio One 2 operating in tandem. The seamless interaction and the new workflows were received with enthusiasm and soon ARA was being supported by other manufacturers of both DAWs and plug-ins. Today, most of the leading DAWs – including Pro Tools, Logic Pro, Cubase, Studio One, Cakewalk, Nuendo, Samplitude, Sequoia, Mixcraft, Reaper and Waveform – support ARA in one form or another. ARA support on the plug-in side can be found in Melodyne, SpectraLayers, Autotune, RX 9, VocAlign and some more. Which of ARA's many possibilities are actually used in any given case depends upon the technical framework and the product strategy of the manufacturer in question. Since May 2021, the ARA Audio Random Access Software Development Kit (including detailed documentation) has been available on GitHub as open-source software under the Apache 2.0 license. This makes it even easier for interested developers to familiarize with ARA and to integrate it into their projects. DAWs with ARA support: Apple Logic Pro; Steinberg Cubase, Nuendo; Presonus Studio One; Cakewalk by Bandlab; Cockos Reaper; Magix Samplitude, Sequoia, Acid Pro, Sound Forge; Tracktion Waveform; Acoustica Mixcraft; Avid Pro Tools (Audio-to-MIDI) Plug-ins with ARA support: Celemony Melodyne; Steinberg SpectraLayers; Antares Autotune Pro; Synchro Arts Vocalign, Revoice Pro; Izotope RX Music Reblance, RX 9 Spectral Editor; Bandlab Drum Replacer (Cakewalk only); SoundRadix Auto-Align Post 2 Quotes "Harnessing the full power of Melodyne’s industry-leading pitch & time editing and analysis technologies is just impossible when being limited to the popular realtime-focussed plug-in APIs. A decade ago, we teamed up with PreSonus and started exploring how these standards could be extended. The aim was enabling the plug-in to access the crucial host arrangement information such as the audio file data, the song tempo map, the chord track and more. And for the host, utilizing the technologies provided by the plug-in to access the data for Audio-to-MIDI conversion or tempo & chord analysis, for adopting audio material automatically to the arrangement via time stretching, to enable smooth transitions across cuts and so on. Needless to say, we also wanted the integration to feel as seamless and natural for the user as possible. And of course, we envisioned these extensions to be eventually adopted by other companies across the industry." "Fast-forward ten years, these ideas have eventually become ARA Audio Random Access 2.0: a mature API backed by a comprehensive open-source SDK, enjoying support by the vast majority of DAWs and an ever-growing number of plug-in vendors. I’m proud of the vibrant developer community that carries ARA in such a hugely successful way, and I can’t wait to see all the exciting features that the next decade of ARA will bring to millions of audio software users." Stefan Gretscher, Senior Software Engineer at Celemony und ARA Lead Developer ------- "For PreSonus, defining ARA together with Celemony was a perfect match as we were able to look at what's needed for a deeper product integration from both the host and plug-in perspective. ARA is the technical foundation for advanced workflows in Studio One such as audio to MIDI, tempo and chord detection, and many more. It all started with Melodyne and Studio One. It's been exciting to accompany the evolution of ARA over the past ten years and watch the wide adoption in our industry making it a de facto standard." Matthias Juwan, PreSonus Software co-founder and CTO ------- "Implementing ARA within our flagship products Cubase, Nuendo and SpectraLayers was a great decision on our behalf that our customers welcomed whole heartedly. It perfectly complements our own VST plug-in interface by harnessing the power offered by ARA-compatible programs. ARA allows a very tight integration between SpectraLayers, Cubase and Nuendo by synchronizing audio clips both ways so that content, timing, colors and playhead remain synchronized at all time. Plus, new audio clips created in SpectraLayers can also be imported back into the host, without losing time synchronization. This unlocks deep editing possibilities and feature interactions that were simply not possible before." Stefan Trowbridge, PR Manager at Steinberg ------- "ARA2 technology has enabled us to offer our users a much faster and more intuitive workflow with compatible DAWs, allowing complex vocal editing tasks to be completed in seconds with just a few mouse clicks. A key benefit delivered by ARA2 is the ability to process multiple tracks simultaneously which is a huge timesaver for our customers." Joel Heatley, Marketing Director at Synchro Arts ------- "The natural constraints of the modern DAW limit iZotope’s ability to share some of our most magical tools with our customers. ARA helped us bring tools like RX Music Rebalance and RX Spectral Editor right into the hands of the music community to enable previously unimaginable workflows. We appreciate your efforts with this technology and the capabilities it unlocks for us." Dan Gonzalez, Principal Product Manager at iZotope ------- "We believe that ARA is instrumental for the plug-in industry and creators because of its unique ability to exchange audio information, enabling processing that would otherwise not be possible with current audio plug-in SDKs. With ARA2, we’re able to bring the power of Auto-Align Post for the first time to ARA2 supported DAWs such as Steinberg Nuendo and Presonus Studio One." Daniel Buck, Marketing Manager at Sound Radix ------- ARA Timeline 2011 First publication of ARA and release as part of PreSonus' Studio One Version 2 as well as Melodyne editor, assistant and essential version 1.3 in October 2013 ARA comes to Cakewalk Sonar X3 and is still part of Cakewalk by Bandlab until today 2014 ARA becomes available in Tracktion 5 (today Tracktion Waveform) 2015 Cakewalk releases Sonar Platinum which included the ARA capable Drum Replacer Synchro Arts implements ARA in Vocalign 2016 Magix adds ARA-support for Samplitude Pro X3 2017 Magix adds ARA-support to Sequoia 14 Cockos introduces ARA to Reaper 5 Acoustica adds ARA to Mixcraft 8 2018 Version 2 of ARA was announced in January 2018 and first implemented in Studio One Version 4 and Logic Pro X Version 10.4 ARA-support in Antares Autotune Pro 2019 Steinberg adds ARA-support to Cubase 10, Nuendo 10 as well as to SpectraLayers 6 Magix adds ARA to Sound Forge 13 2020 Synchro Arts brings ARA-support to Revoice Pro 4 Magix adds ARA to Acid Pro 10 iZotope adds ARA to RX 8 Music Rebalance 2021 The ARA SDK is made available as Open Source under https://github.com/Celemony/ARA_SDK iZotope releases RX 9 which include the new ARA-based Spectral Editor SoundRadix adds ARA to Auto-Align Post 2 The ARA SDK on GitHub https://github.com/Celemony/ARA_SDK About Celemony Celemony is the pioneer and market leader in the musical, note-based editing of audio. The company's principal product, Melodyne, inaugurated this type of audio editing in 2001, established itself in the intervening years – for vocal editing in particular – as the standard worldwide, and has gone on pushing out the envelope in innovative audio editing ever since to the limits of what is technically possible. In 2008, for example, Celemony presented its patented DNA Direct Note Access, which extended Melodyne's editing capabilities to polyphonic audio material – right down to individual notes within chords. Subsequent versions of Melodyne brought further technological innovations: the unique Sound Editor, Multitrack Note Editing for the simultaneous note-based editing of an unlimited number of audio tracks, and sophisticated tempo and chord functions, as well as the detection and separate editing of sibilants on vocal tracks. Other important technologies developed by Celemony include the musically intelligent restoration tool Capstan and the pioneering plug-in interface ARA. Melodyne and Celemony have won numerous awards – among them, the Technical Grammy in 2012. #### 20% Off All Annual Plans: big accusonus discounts this Black Friday & Cyber Week November, 2021 - Accusonus, Inc. announces a storewide sale in celebration of Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Lasting until early December, the sale encompasses all annual plans for accusonus’ critically acclaimed audio products. Content creators, industry professionals, streamers - anyone who works with sound can save money throughout this period, by attaining an annual plan at 20% off. This includes the All Access Suite, a comprehensive bundle that includes all accusonus tools: Fix Any Audio Problem. Optimize Any Audio Track. The ERA Bundle is the fastest audio cleanup solution on the market, allowing anyone to attain professional-quality content in seconds. Easy-to-use plugins for every situation; make tracks the best they can be. Craft Perfect Voice Effects, Fast. Voice Changer is a quick, but powerful, voice design tool. Transform simple dialogue with new characters, environments, and effects. Craft and save a unique sound from scratch, or use presets for rapid scenarios. Enrich Content With Royalty-Free Effects. SFX Cellar Premium has tons of easily-searchable tracks, ready to boost the production value of your content. Explore high-definition effects via AI-assisted searching and mark favorites for future use, to find the sound you need intuitively. Background Music Made Simple & Stress-Free. Music Cellar’s royalty-free background tracks are great for adding atmosphere and fitting music to content. With new albums every week and curated playlists, you’ll never run out of fresh tracks with which to tell your story. Music Cellar is currently in Beta. More information on accusonus’ Black Friday & Cyber Monday offers can be found over on accusonus.com About Accusonus We are a team of engineers, researchers and audio experts who believe that content creation should be fast, simple, and accessible to everyone. We believe that creator tools for audio and video editing, voice optimization and sound design should be fast, fun and intuitive. That’s why we developed our own patented Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence technology and we combined with breakthrough UX innovations in order to enable previously unimaginable sound processing workflows. Accusonus is based in Massachusetts (USA) and in Athens/Patras Greece. #### 2019 Orange Amplification $10,000+ #wishgranted Orange Amplification’s famous Wish Granted is back for 2019, and it is bigger and better than ever! For added Christmas cheer, Orange are also making their Rock Guitar Foundation Course completely FREE for the whole of December. Founded in 1968, the company has grown into a global presence with a brand that is stronger than ever and Orange would like to say thank you to all their customers by inviting them to make a Christmas wish. To get a #wishgranted, entrants should visit any product page on the Orange Amplification website and click the competition button or comment on any #wishgranted post on the Orange Facebook page. All wishes and hearts’ desires must be posted between 1st and 24th December (20.00pm GMT) 2019. To help entrants celebrate and get in the mood for the festive season, this year's competition winners will be announced daily from 12th through to 24th December. ‘I hope you enter, not everyone can win, but I sincerely hope you do,’ said Cliff Cooper, CEO Orange Amplification. He added ‘I would like to thank you for visiting Orange Amplification, and I wish you a very, very happy Christmas and a wonderful and musical 2020.’ Watch Cliff’s 2019 Christmas message here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9vaXPCwEVvU Get in the Christmas spirit; enter the Orange #wishgranted competition and make a wish for a merry and bright Orange festive season. The giveaway is open to everyone worldwide. Good luck to all who enter. Orange ‘Where the Magic Happens®’ About Orange Amplification Orange Amplification has been a pioneering force in guitar and bass amplification since 1968. They have built a reputation of delivering innovative technology, always built with uncompromising attention to detail and quality. Known as the best British guitar amplifier manufacturer for both design and build, they dominate the world’s stages and studios. Orange are rightfully proud of their heritage, a story that began in the late 1960’s. The world’s greatest rock icons, including Jimmy Page, Stevie Wonder, James Brown, Fleetwood Mac, Oasis, Madonna, Jim Root and Geddy Lee are proud to stand in front of the unmistakable iconic brand and rely upon its unique tone. #### 2026 NAMM Show Industry Insights The 2026 NAMM Show’s ‘Industry Insights’ Takes Center Stage for Historic Gathering of the Music Industry Celebrating the 125th Anniversary of NAMM Keynote NAMM Show event will feature John Mlynczak announcing a new slate of resources and initiatives for global membership, as well as a gathering of top music industry guests CARLSBAD, CALIF., January 14, 2026 – NAMM (The National Association of Music Merchants), the largest global not-for-profit music trade organization, will celebrate 125 years by spotlighting an extraordinary “Industry Insights” address from NAMM President and CEO John Mlynczak on Thursday morning, Jan. 22, to an estimated crowd of thousands of show attendees. The 2026 NAMM Show, will be held Jan. 20-24, at the Anaheim Convention Center and surrounding hotel properties (NAMM Campus) in Anaheim, Calif. and will feature five days of incredible education, live concerts and special events, alongside three days of extraordinary exhibits and brand activations. At this keynote NAMM Show event, Mlynczak is expected to announce a new slate of resources and initiatives that will strengthen the organization’s global membership and set the stage for a successful 2026 for the global music industry. Along with those morning announcements, “Industry Insights” will feature in-depth conversations with leaders of the music industry on a variety of topics impacting today’s business environment. This year’s Industry Insights will celebrate not only the future of music industry but also the legacy of 125 years of uniting music makers and 50 years of partnership with the city of Anaheim. The 2026 show will be the most expansive, celebratory and future-forward yet showcasing the crossroads of business, innovation and technology. A snapshot of 2026 “Industry Insights” guests: Rick Beato Rick Beato is an American YouTuber, multi-instrumentalist, music producer and educator. Since the early 1980s, he has worked as a musician, songwriter, audio engineer, record producer and music educator. Beato owns and operates Black Dog Sound Studios in Stone Mountain, Ga. His YouTube channel, which currently has 5.4 million subscribers, covers genres ranging from rock, jazz and blues to rap and pop through his in-depth interviews with musicians and producers. Beato has lectured at several schools, including the University of Alabama and Berklee College of Music, and taught jazz studies at Ithaca College. Whitney Brown Grisaffi Whitney Brown Grisaffi is the president of Ted Brown Music, headquartered in Tacoma, Wash. The company has six locations and earned numerous accolades, including 11 consecutive years as a NAMM Top 100 Dealer, 2022 Retailer of the Year by Music Inc. magazine and two-time AIMM Dealer of the Year. Whitney is involved in various music organizations, including National Association of School Music Dealers (past president), Alliance of Independent Music Merchants (past advisory board), Washington Music Educators Association and National Association for Music Education. She also actively contributes to her community via philanthropic efforts, serving as vice president of the Rotary Club of Tacoma #8 and as a member of the Mary Bridge Brigade and Immanuel Presbyterian Church. Thomas Ripsam Thomas Ripsam is president and CEO of C.F. Martin, which is based in Nazareth, Pa., and was founded in 1833. He has served in that position since 2021. Thomas is a guitar player who’s passionate about fretted instruments. He holds a bachelor of arts in international business management from Reutlingen University and a master of business administration from Columbia Business School. C.F. Martin has been a NAMM member since 1947. Hans Thomann Hans Thomann is CEO of Thomann Musikhaus, a retailer of musical instruments, studio, lighting and pro audio equipment based in Burgebrach, Germany. Hans was originally trained as a precision electronic engineer and brass instrument maker. Thomann Musikhaus has received several distinct honors, including Deutscher Handelspreis German Retail Award; Family Company Hall of Fame, awarded by Handelsblatt; and Mail Order Business of the Year, Germany. Thomann Musikhaus has been a NAMM member since 1992. For more information about The 2026 NAMM Show, event schedules and registration, please visit namm.org. About NAMM The National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) is the not-for-profit association with a mission to strengthen the $19.5 billion music products industry. NAMM is comprised of 15,400 global member companies and individual professionals with a global workforce of over 475,000 employees. NAMM events and members fund The NAMM Foundation's efforts to promote the pleasures and benefits of music and advance active participation in music-making across the lifespan. For more information about NAMM, please visit www.namm.org. #### 3 Sigma Audio Guitar Cab Impulses and Kemper Profiles 3 Sigma Audio was founded in 2016 by Chris Lucas, Joe Quick, and Dan Lopatka. Chris Lucas and Joe Quick previously worked for Rosen Digital creating Guitar Impulse Responses. In September 2015 they decided to left Rosen Digital to start their own company -  3 Sigma Audio, a music software company dedicated to providing world class production tools. 3 Sigma Audio Guitar Cab Impulses 3 Sigma Audio Guitar Cab Impulses are recorded on world class SSL G Series Preamps and top of the line microphones. You get 10 mix ready impulses for each cabinet. Tube and Solid State variations allow you to play through an accurate or hot-rodded version of each cabinet, with the ability to blend between both. Also a manual and position information chart is included with every IR. You can buy the impulse responses from their Website at www.3sigmaaudio.com. With the “Customized bundle” option you get a 20% discount off your cart total by adding 6 or more cabinets! Video: Introducing 3 Sigma Audio Guitar Impulses 3 Sigma Audio Kemper Profile Collection Each amplifier was restored to pristine condition and sampled on top of the line industry standard microphones and preamps. 15 album ready tones give you the versatility and dynamics to cut through the mix in any genre or scenario. Out of the studio and into your rig. Video: 3 Sigma Audio Kemper Collection 3 Sigma Audio reverb impulse library The reverb pack includes a collection of reverb impulses of both digital reverbs and real rooms, created by Chris Lucas and Joe Quick.  You’ll find reverbs appropriate for every scenario, and a variety of instruments. You can buy the reverb pack form their website at: www.3sigmaaudio.com/reverbs/ More about 3 Sigma Audio For more information about 3 Sigma Audio please visit their website at: www.3sigmaaudio.com #### 3 Sigma Audio releases the 3SA Helix Collection 3 Sigma Audio has released the 3SA Helix Collection! Each pack comes with 20 mix ready presets and 20 exclusive brand-new impulse responses to give you the versatility to cut through the mix in any genre or scenario. Available for Helix Native and all Line 6 Helix hardware, the 3 Sigma Audio Helix Collection brings you world class tones for the studio and the stadium. To start with, there are 3 packs available with more coming very soon! High Gain Essentials Vintage Classics Bass Essentials Each Pack Includes: 20 Mix Ready Presets 20 Exclusive IRs Manuals Learn more and purchase at www.3sigmaaudio.com/helix-collection 3 Sigma Helix Collection Demo Video by 3 Sigma Audio #### 3RD POWER Debuts Mag-FRAG Pickups and Roosevelt Drive Pedal at Summer Namm 3RD POWER Debuts Line of Guitar Pickups, Drive Pedal, and Innovative Mag-FRAG™ Humbucking Pickups at Summer Namm 2017 in Nashville, TN Taking quest for tone to new areas of the signal chain, Pickups and Pedals the logical next step for multi-patented guitar electronics company Mag-FRAG™, New humbucking pickup design harnesses multiple Alnico magnets for unprecedented clarity, harmonics and response NASHVILLE, TN – JULY 12, 2017 – 3RD POWER is excited to debut its new full-line of electric guitar pickups, an overdrive pedal, and innovative Mag-FRAG humbucking pickups at Summer NAMM. The new Clear-Series pickup sets for S-style, T-style and humbucking equipped guitars, have a balanced frequency range and dynamic response making it easier to dial in your guitar tone to fit in the mix. With the new Roosevelt Drive pedal, guitarists will find a transparent amp-like overdrive with 3-band EQ for shaping or refining the feel and character of your instrument without the drive effect taking over your tone. Mag-FRAG™: A PAF-styled pickup that's well, Patent Pending! Three new pickup models, Mag-FRAG Classic (bridge and neck) and Mag-FRAG Starwood feature Mag-FRAG™ technology, a breakthrough approach to pickup design that uses multiple Alnico magnet fragments to deliver greater clarity, harmonics and balanced note definition. Instead of a typical single bar magnet, MagFrag uses three separate magnet fragments with different material formulation, construction and magnetic strength optimized for each pair of strings as follows: Alnico II (E and B), Alnico IV (G and D), and Alnico V (A and E). With Mag-FRAG technology, Mag-FRAG Classic and Starwood pickups make your guitar more responsive improving touch-sensitivity, dynamic range and frequency response. Mag-FRAG pickups are ideally suited for any setup and especially more complex signal chains and longer cable runs. Whether recording or performing live, digital amp setups also benefit by having an enhanced representation of the guitar breathing more life into the signal at the input source thus reducing the need for additional make-up processing later on. I've been on the ultimate quest for tone ever since I touched my first guitar and over these past eight years, 3RD POWER has allowed me to immerse myself to greater depths of tone creation than I could have possibly imagined. After designing over 35 different amps and cabinets and earning three patents during this time, I naturally developed some ideas on improving performance in other areas of the signal chain. With the addition of pickups and pedals, I believe we're getting much closer to fulfilling my vision of helping guitarists create the best tone possible with their hands. says Jamie Scott, 3RD POWER's founder and designer Pickup Features Top grade Alnico magnets and vintage-correct enamel coated wire (all models) Mag-FRAG Classic models for drop-in enhanced vintage style upgrades Mag-FRAG Starwood model for scorching “brownsound” tone seekers Built, assembled and hand soldered in the USA Advanced winding techniques deliver highly consistent and trouble free coils 4-conductor, braided shield and cloth covered wiring available as appropriate Cosmetic options include colored bobbins and various nickel covers and finishes Fine vintage examples were referenced during the design process Street prices for pickups start around $219 for Clear-TELE sets, $279 for Clear-STRAT sets, $309 for Clear-BUCKER sets, and $379 for Mag-FRAG sets. The Starwood and Mag-FRAG Classic neck and bridge are available individually starting at $199. Pickup sets will begin shipping immediately following the Namm Show. The Roosevelt Drive: '80s MOSFET Inspiration The Roosevelt Drive pedal represents Jamie's take on a classic vintage ’80s MOSFET overdrive pedal, the Mostortion. The ROOSEVELT DRIVE possesses the spirit of this classic drive pedal but now with feel and headroom that's less like a pedal and more like one of Jamie’s amplifier creations. Roosevelt Drive Features Through-hole construction Critical amp-style components 3-Band EQ (Controls include: Drive, Level, Bass, Middle and Treble) Soft-touch Foot-switch for True-Bypass Operation Top mounting Input, Output and Power Jacks Original and modern rehoused units were referenced Street prices for the Roosevelt Drive will start around $199. Anticipated ship date is September 31. For more information, please visit www.3rdPower.com. ABOUT 3RD POWER 3RD POWER produces a wide array of hand-made USA guitar amplification products, including amplifiers, pickups and pedals as well as speaker cabinets carrying the 3RD POWER, Wooly Coats or 3P Electronics brand names. Over the past eight years, the company has established a solid reputation as a manufacturer of cutting-edge "retro" guitar products based on their patented and proprietary technology. Founder James Scott is a guitarist and industry veteran whose personal quest for the ultimate guitar tone led him to develop the most unique product designs on the market today. For full information on 3RD POWER, visit www.3rdPower.com or call 615-945-3393. #### 660 Guitars Launches Aviator AV27 Guitar 660 Guitars Aviator AV27 Guitar GILMER, TX MARCH 23, 2016 – 660 Guitars announced today the introduction of their new Aviator model guitar, dubbed the AV27. The AV27 has been engineered as a modern approach to the classic ‘V’ guitar design. The AV27 extends 660 Guitars’ already robust line of American-made instruments, featuring all-aluminum bodies. Customers can place orders directly from the factory The 25.5” scale Aviator AV27 model guitar design captures bold engineering and modern playability, while maintaining the principle build features consistent in all 660 Guitars. Handcrafted with USA parts, the Aviator AV27’s body is constructed of one piece of aircraft-grade aluminum, paired with a shallow-oval 16” radius solid graphite/carbon fiber neck, and weighing in at 7.5 lbs. The finish is a resilient powder coat, available in multi-color options. The bridge on the AV27 is a Hipshot USA bridge or a Kahler Trem option is available. The pickups are 16.50K Dimarzio Dominion Humbuckers with ceramic magnets, mounted on ‘mini-rails’ to allow numerous user-adjusted tonal variations. Smoked acrylic black glass is standard, with optional red glass electronics cover available. Hennessy NSL-7200 strap locks are standard, and the guitar ships in an RB Aero low-profile case. 660 Guitars was forged on the friendship of builders Drew Emory and Myke Wilkerson, both independent builders who found they shared the same ideas in constructing guitar bodies out of metal, namely aircraft-grade aluminum. Aluminum is an extremely rugged and durable building material, and offers the guitar world a change from traditional wood construction. The results are warm and resonant guitars with tank-like construction, and minimal weather-related issues. Traditional instruments are subject to many issues, from humidity, airline handling, to general use. The Aviator AV27, along with all of 660 Guitars’ instruments, is handcrafted with pride in the USA, precision engineered, and built to exacting standards to minimalize maintenance and downtime, while ensuring the instruments are around for generations. MSRP $3400 USD 660 Guitars Aviator AV27 Tone Test To learn more about the Aviator AV27 and the 660 Guitars building process, please visit www.660guitars.com #### 660 Guitars Launches Website After making a huge splash with their debut at this year’s winter NAMM show in Anaheim, California, 660 Guitars announces the launch of their long-awaited website: http://www.660guitars.com/. The easy-to-navigate website features full-color imagery and high-definition videos. Special features include a two-and-a-half-minute behind-the-scenes interview with company founders Drew Emory and Myke Wilkerson discussing 660’s history, and a step-by-step photo essay explaining the 660 design process. A News section keeps fans up to date on 660 events and activities. The Guitar page offers detailed technical information about all 660 instruments. Customers can select and order their 660 Guitars directly via the website’s shopping cart. 660 Guitars was forged on the friendship of Drew Emory and Myke Wilkerson, independent builders who found they shared the same ideas in constructing guitar bodies out of metal, namely aircraft-grade aluminum. Aluminum is an extremely rugged and durable building material and offers the guitar world a change from traditional wood. The results are warm and resonant guitars with tank-like construction and minimal weather-related issues. 660 Guitars feature powder coating, carbon fiber/graphite necks, and weigh 7 ½ pounds. Traditional instruments are subject to many issues, including humidity, airline handling, and general use. All 660 Guitars' instruments are handcrafted with pride in the U.S., precision engineered, and built to exacting standards to minimize maintenance and downtime, while ensuring the instruments are around for generations. More about 660 Guitars To learn more about 660 Guitars, visit www.660guitars.com. #### 660 Guitars to display at South by Southwest Festival Gilmer, TX - 660 Guitars, today announces their exhibition at The South by Southwest Festival, in Austin, Texas, between March 17-19.  660 Guitars, builders of American-made, aircraft-grade aluminum guitars, will be displaying their full line of guitars, including the newly released US76, Aviator, and their first bass design, named the Rhino. The Texas-based 660 Guitars recently debuted their new guitar designs at the NAMM (National Association of Music Merchants) show, where they were met with tremendous media coverage and positive reviews. 660 Guitars will be located in Booth #318. 660 Guitars was forged on the friendship of builders Drew Emory and Myke Wilkerson, both independent builders who found they shared the same ideas in constructing guitar bodies out of metal, namely aircraft-grade aluminum. Aluminum is an extremely rugged and durable building material, and offers the guitar world a change from traditional wood construction. The results are warm and resonant guitars with tank-like construction, and minimal weather-related issues. Combine an aluminum body with a carbon graphite neck and the end result is one nearly indestructible guitar. Traditional instruments are subject to many issues, from humidity, airline handling, to general use. The US76, along with all of 660 Guitars’ instruments, is handcrafted with pride in the USA, precision engineered, and built to exacting standards to minimalize maintenance and downtime, while ensuring the instruments are around for generations. To learn more about the 660 Guitars building process, please visit www.660guitars.com or experience 660 Guitars at South by Southwest, booth #318   #### 660 Guitars Unveils CT/52 Guitar 660 Guitars CT/52 GILMER, TX June 8, 2016 – 660 Guitars announced today the introduction of their latest guitar design, the CT/52. The CT/52 has been engineered as a modern slant on a classic, single cut guitar design. The CT/52 extends 660 Guitars’ already robust line of American-made instruments, featuring all-aluminum bodies. Customers can place orders directly from the factory at www.660guitars.com The 25.5” scale CT/52 captures bold engineering and modern playability, while maintaining the principle build features consistent in all 660 Guitars. Handcrafted with USA parts, the CT/52’s body is constructed of one piece of aircraft-grade aluminum, paired with a shallow-oval 16” radius solid graphite/carbon fiber neck, and weighing in at 7.5 lbs. The finish is a resilient powder coat, available in a multitude of color options. The bridge on the CT/52 is a Hipshot USA bridge and a Kahler Tremolo bridge is optional for an additional price. The pickups are 16.50K DiMarzio Dominion Humbuckers with ceramic magnets, mounted on ‘mini-rails’ to allow numerous user-adjusted tonal variations. Smoked acrylic black glass is standard. Hennessy Secure strap locks are also standard, and the guitar ships in an RB Aero low-profile case. 660 Guitars was forged on the friendship of builders Drew Emory and Myke Wilkerson, both independent builders who found they shared the same ideas in constructing guitar bodies out of metal, namely aircraft-grade aluminum. Traditional instruments are subject to many issues, from humidity, airline handling, to general use. Aluminum is an extremely rugged and durable building material, and offers the guitar world a change from traditional wood construction. The results are warm and resonant guitars with tank-like construction, and minimal weather-related issues. The CT/52, along with all of 660 Guitars’ instruments, is handcrafted with pride in the USA, precision engineered, and built to exacting standards to minimalize maintenance and downtime, while ensuring the instruments are around for generations. MSRP $3400 USD More about the 660 Guitars CT/52 To learn more about the CT/52 and the 660 Guitars building process, please visit www.660guitars.com #### 660 Guitars Unveils Viking Guitar at NAMM GILMER, TX  JANUARY 8, 2016 – 660 Guitars announced today the introduction of their new Viking model guitar for 2016. The Viking, as well as 660 Guitars, will make their debut at the 2016 NAMM (National Association of Music Merchants) trade show in Anaheim, California this January. Customers can place orders directly from the factory while they work to establish dealers and distributors worldwide. The Viking is among 660 Guitars’ up and coming robust line of American-made instruments, featuring all-aluminum bodies and graphite/carbon fiber necks. The 25.5” scale Viking design captures bold engineering and modern playability, while maintaining the principle build features consistent in all 660 Guitars, weighing 7.25 pounds. Handcrafted with USA parts, the Viking’s body is constructed from one piece of aircraft-grade aluminum, paired with a shallow-oval 16” radius solid graphite/carbon fiber neck. The finish is a resilient powder coat, available in multiple color options. The bridge on the Viking is a Hipshot USA Bridge, and Kahler Tremolo is also available. The pickups are 16.50K DiMarzio Dominion humbuckers with ceramic magnets; this model has adjustable pick up positions to change the sound of the guitar. The Viking is fitted with Sperzel Sound-Lock Tuners and series/cut/parallel wiring. Smoked acrylic black glass is standard for the rear cover plate. Hennessy strap locks are standard, and the guitar ships in an RB Aero low-profile case. 660 Guitars was forged on the friendship of builders Drew Emory and Myke Wilkerson, both independent builders and guitarists, who found they shared the same ideas in constructing guitar bodies out of metal, namely aircraft-grade aluminum. Their primary goals were to create a product that had a reliable body that would not break and to always keep the guitarist in mind.  Aluminum is an extremely rugged and durable building material, and offers the guitar world a change from traditional wood construction. The results are warm and resonant guitars with tank-like construction, and minimal weather-related issues. Traditional instruments are subject to wear and damage due to many issues including humidity, airline handling, transportation, and general use. The Viking, along with all of 660 Guitars’ instruments, is handcrafted with pride in the USA, precision engineered, and built to exacting standards to minimize maintenance and downtime, while ensuring the instruments last for generations. Watch this video to learn more about 660 Guitars. MSRP $3400 USD To experience The Viking guitar at NAMM, visit booth #1389 To learn more about the Viking guitar and the 660 Guitars building process, please visit www.660guitars.com #### A classic reborn: T-Rex Effects unveils Binson Echorec Following in their tradition of secret NAMM show reveals (see: Replicator tape echo at NAMM 2015), the fine folks at T-Rex Effects will unveil their latest creation today at NAMM 2017: their fully analog resurrection of the Binson Echorec. We invite you to stop by Booth 4258 this week to catch a first glimpse of the prototype, and to speak with T-Rex founders Lars and Sebastian about how they are faithfully reviving this classic echo effect. Expected availability: Fall 2017 About T-Rex Effects Based in Vejle, Denmark, T-Rex Effects makes classic and signature effect pedals for the world's best musicians. The company's approach blends hi-tech innovation with old-world craftsmanship – always in the service of killer tone. More information: www.t-rex-effects.com #### Ableton Launch Free Sound Design And Music Production Sessions How To Create Your Sound And Build A Track From Scratch Berlin 21st April 2021 – Ableton, makers of innovative software and hardware for musicians, are delighted to announce another TWO FREE WEBINARS demonstrating how to get more from their powerful Ableton Live software. The sessions will showcase all kinds of sound design and music production tips and tricks in an easy to follow, interactive format. The 90-minute webinars will be hosted by Ableton Certified Trainers, Anna Lakatos and Thomas Glendinning. The first session on 27th April, 19.00 GMT will showcase Ableton Live’s Simpler device. More than just a place to slice and dice samples, Simpler is a transformative tool that can be used to create original sounds and textures. The second session on the 4th May, 19.00 GMT will be dedicated to building a track from the start, from generating ideas to the final arrangement. By the end of the sessions, participants will have the knowledge and tools to create customised instruments, enabling them to build tracks using their own, newly sculpted sounds. With live on-screen demonstrations and Ableton experts on hand to answer any questions throughout, these webinars are the ideal way to get started in making unique, personal music. Attendees who would like to familiarise themselves with Ableton Live before the sessions can download a free 90-day trial of the newly released Ableton Live 11 https://www.ableton.com/en/live/. For a FREE look into the world of sound design and music production with Ableton Live, reserve one of the limited places here: 27th April, 19.00 GMT, Simpler and Sound Design: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/simpler-and-sound-design-tickets-150953569189 4th May, 19.00 GMT, Build a track from scratch in Ableton Live: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/build-a-track-from-scratch-in-ableton-live-tickets-150954921233 About Ableton Ableton makes products for music makers to create, produce and perform music. These include Live, a software that combines traditional studio technologies with the freedom of working without a timeline; Push, a hardware instrument for hands-on playing and composing with Live; and Link, a technology that allows multiple devices to play in time together over a wireless connection. Ableton was founded in 1999 by musicians in need of new creative tools. The first version of Live was released in 2001. The company is led by its founders from its headquarters in Berlin, and has additional offices in Los Angeles and Tokyo. About 430 people work at Ableton across the world. www.ableton.com #### Access Music presents the reissued Virus Darkstar Synth Access Music participate in Berlin’s first Superbooth keyboard exhibition presenting the reissued Virus Darkstar Synth Kemper GmbH/ Access Music - Ruhr Area, March 7th, 2016 (ictw) - Access Music, the company behind the award winning Virus synthesizers will participate in Berlin’s first Superbooth keyboard exhibition from March 31st – April 2nd 2016. Superbooth positions itself as a young and trendsetting alternative to existing European music tradeshows. Taking place in the heart of Berlin, one of Europe’s electronic music epicenters, Superbooth combines an exhibition, lectures and live performances into a new format especially appealing for young electronic musicians. Superbooth takes place at the FUNKHAUS BERLIN, a technological treasure, a sleeping beauty. Previously it was Eastern Germany's state broadcast centre. The recent sale of the landmarked complex has made it possible to find a new and responsible use for the premises and its facilities. In Room BS148 Vistors can experience first hand why the acclaimed Virus Synthesizer is considered a modern classic! The Virus Darkstar, the very sought after special color edition of the Virus is now available again! Further Information www.virus.info www.superbooth.com #### Accusonus Announces Voice Changer A Powerful Virtual Sound Designer for Sculpting Voice Tracks Massachusetts, U.S.A. (May 25th, 2021) - Accusonus announces Voice Changer, their latest tool for democratizing content creation. By bringing a new product to their range of audio repair plugins and royalty-free audio libraries, users now have complete control over their own voice. A powerful voice processing tool, Voice Changer is an all-in-one virtual sound designer for applying effects to voice. Voice Changer is comprised of three individually-customizable elements: character, environment, and effect: Character - from trailer narrations to monsters, robots to anime protagonists - content can require varying characters, in turn requiring varying voices. Environment - users can leap out of their studio, and lay out a fresh landscape beneath their voice. ‘Record’ inside a stadium, rainstorm, cave, airport, bathroom - anywhere. Effect - regular microphones can become anything with this module. Emulate walkie-talkie chatter, a radio, vintage-style news broadcasts, space transmissions, and more. These three aspects are combinable, as per user requirements. Accusonus has provided a wide range of presets, which can be used as a starting point. Alternatively, users can create their own voices from scratch, then save them as a custom setting for even faster voice changing. All of this composed with a simple UI, and enacted with sophisticated under-the-hood technology. Voice changing is now for everyone, and capable of anything. Surgically sculpting voice tracks no longer requires years of med(ia) school. Just one piece of software, and an idea. Voice Changer is available now from the accusonus website as a standalone product. Subscribers of the Creative and Post-Production Suites will now be able to access the tool, as part of their existing subscription; no extra cost. To learn more about Voice changer, please visit: Voice Changer Introducing Voice Changer | accusonus Video by accusonus About Accusonus We are a team of engineers, musicians and audio experts who believe that sound design and audio repair should be fast, simple, and accessible to everyone. We believe that computers are ideal tools for creating, inspiring the content creators of the future. That’s why we developed our own patented Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence technology in order to enable previously unimaginable sound processing workflows. Accusonus is based in Massachusetts (USA) and in Athens/Patras Greece. For more information, please visit accusonus.com. #### Adventure Audio Glacial Zenith II Adventure Audio Unveils an Arctic Tectonic Shift in Distortion: The Glacial Zenith II Rochester, NY - Sept 19th, 2018 - Adventure Audio unveils a new approach to overdrive pedal stacking, gain staging, and gain stacking. The Glacial Zenith II provides guitar, bass, and electric keyboard players the ability to shape their tone they way they hear it in their head. At its most basic, the GZII is a Drive, a 3-band EQ, and a Boost, all in a box together.  What really takes it to the peak is the ability to put them in effectively whatever order you want. Much like a real glacier, the many parts of the Glacial Zenith II are able to shift past one another, allowing the pedal to take many forms. Features include: 3 Band EQ Low - Deep and earthy rumble of the shifting glacier - 250Hz Mid - Crunch and clatter of ice and stone, caught up in the flow - 830Hz High - Crackle and fizz of the ice, breaking and giving way - 2.9kHz Independently Engageable Boost - Raise the peak to colossal heights Pre Drive Toggle - Left = Boost pre Drive/EQ, Right = Boost post Drive/EQ EQ Post Drive Toggle - Left = EQ pre Drive, Right = EQ post Drive Shape Toggle - Right: less clipped, like crystalline snowflakes, Left: more clipped, like a fine powder The Glacial Zenith II - MSRP is $189.00 USD each and is available at select retailers world wide. About Adventure Audio Adventure Audio is based in Rochester, NY and has been designing, manufacturing and selling pedals since 2014. The company is expanding its range of products from boutique guitar pedals to modular synthesizers and 3D printed tools for musicians. Working in a warehouse down the street from Kodak Headquarters, this team of audio engineers continue to push the boundaries of traditional audio effects. #### AER 4th Generation Compact 60 Acoustic Amp AER Introduces 4th Generation of Compact 60 Acoustic Amp Family December 18, 2018 – German amp manufacturer AER - The Acoustic People has introduced the 4th generation of its Compact 60 – the powerful little 60W acoustic amp trusted by many of the world's top guitarists, including Tommy Emmanuel, Eric Johnson, Monte Montgomery, John Oates, Jerry Douglas, Al Di Meola, and more. The Compact 60 extended family of amps includes the original Compact 60, as well as two solid oak cabinet models, a wedge-shaped Slope version, and a Tommy Emmanuel signature edition. The new 4th Generation editions of all models now feature a Pre FX / Post FX swtich for the DI Out signal, allowing the user to choose whether or not their Direct Out signal incorporates the amp's onboard digital effects. An 3.5mm Aux input with Level control has also been added. These ultra-portable amps still offer the same outstanding reproduction of acoustic instruments and vocals that have made them an industry standard and a favorite of performing guitarists and singer-songwriters everywhere. Street prices (in USD): COMPACT 60/4                             $1199.00 COMPACT 60/4 OMH / ONT   $1399.00 COMPACT 60/4 SLOPE               $1299.00 COMPACT 60/4 TE                       $1299.00 AER is distributed in North America by SFM. #### AER Introduces Colorful Versions of Compact 60 Amp January 18, 2019 – German amp manufacturer AER - The Acoustic People will introduce several colored cabinet versions of its best-selling Compact 60 acoustic amp at the 2019 NAMM Show. The powerful little 60W acoustic amp - trusted by pro players around the globe including Tommy Emmanuel, Eric Johnson, Monte Montgomery, John Oates, Al Di Meola, and more - will now be available in a variety of eye-catching colors, including: High Gloss Red High Gloss Black Matte White Green Structured Finish Grey Structured FInish Brown Structured Finish White Structred Finish All new colored cabinet versions will be built to the new 4th generation spec, which sees the Compact 60 upgraded with a Pre FX / Post FX swtich for the DI Out, allowing user to choose whether or not their Direct Out signal incorporates the amp's onboard digital effects, as well as a 3.5mm Aux input with Level control. Street Pricing (USD): High Gloss & Matte Finishes $1399.00 Structured Finishes $1199.00 North American availability: March 2019 AER Amps are distributed in North America by SFM. AER: www.aer-music.com SFM: www.sfmmi.com #### AER introduces Tommy Emmanuel Signature Amp September 12th, 2016 – German amp manufacturer AER - The Acoustic People and the legendary guitarist Tommy Emmanuel have formalized their relationship with the release of the new Compact TE signature acoustic amp. The accomplished Australian fingerstyle player, a two-time Grammy nominee and twice the winner of Guitar Player magazine's "Best Acoustic Guitarist" award, has long been an unofficial AER ambassador and one of the best-known users of the company's products. Over the years, Emmanuel has relied on a number of different AER amps, and has recently incorporated the company's Colourizer sound-shaping preamp tool into his rig. AER President Udo Roesner explained the approach taken by the company in developing the Compact TE. "Our relationship with Tommy began organically several years ago. He has always played our amps 'as-is'," said Roesner. "No tweaks, no hidden secrets. So rather than piling on a list of additional features that Tommy himself has never relied on, we chose instead to give his amp a truly personal feel by incorporating tributes to several of his influences." AER Tommy Emmanuel Signature Amp The signature amp is based on AER's best-selling Compact 60, the 60W model used most often by Emmanuel. Aboriginal art etched into one side of the cabinet symbolizes Tommy's deep love for his homeland of Australia and its people, and in particular his connection to Aboriginal Australians. On the opposite side of the cabinet, Tommy's "TE" initials are carved into the cabinet as well as "CGP" - a tribute to Tommy's mentor Chet Atkins, who bestowed upon Tommy the honorable designation of Certified Guitar Player (C.G.P.). Tommy was one of only five guitarists ever to receive the distinction from Chet. In another subtle personal touch, AER has incorporated a reverb/delay effect setting from the Alesis Midiverb II, long used by Tommy, into the Compact TE's onboard effects section (in position 3). Additionally, contrary to the standard Compact 60, the DI Out signal will incorporate the effects. Finally, the gig bag strap features signature embroidery. The amp will begin shipping to North American retailers in mid-September 2016. USA Suggested Retail Price: $1499 About AER Hand-built in Germany, AER amps are widely considered to be the hallmark of acoustic amplification. Since 1992, the company has used high-quality components, sophisticated circuit technology, and precision craftsmanship to convert their designs into unrivaled solutions for acoustic, electric and bass instruments. For more information please visit: www.aer-amps.com #### After 25 Years of Rock Success the Caveman Finally Comes Out Steen Skrydstrup has been working with the most demanding top artists to customize and develop equipment that focus entirely on creating pure tone and eliminating noise and hum. Now, the masses get to harvest the fruits. (2 February 2021, Egtved, Denmark) Skrydstrup R&D is a very familiar name to artist like David Gilmour, The Edge, Steve Morse, Steve Stevens, Matthias Jabs, Rudolf Schenker and Richard Kruspe, who have all benefited from bringing custom-built and virtually noise-free Skrydstrup R&D systems on the road in past decades. To Steen Skrydstrup, now the time is right to turn all of his accumulated experience into a new guitar and bass brand, presenting Caveman Audio to the audio world. Rock of Ages - and for Ages Reliability and durability are key factors for any live-performing musician. Therefore, Caveman Audio makes zero compromises on building quality, and all products come with an extended warranty of a whopping 10 years. That kind of quality and reliability is expected when delivering touring systems, including effects, switching / looping systems and amplifiers, for guitarist and bassists in bands like Pink Floyd, Muse, Deep Purple, Rammstein, Scorpions and many more - and that kind of quality and reliability is exactly what now becomes available to all guitarist and bassists. Simply put, Caveman Audio makes great ideas sound amazing - as they should. A Shortcut from Idea to Expression Musical magic originates from imagination of a courageous mind, but there are several filters along the way. First of all, great ideas get stuck if they happen to someone who lacks the ability to express them. Secondly, a more technical issue concerns the signal chain. Any audio system is basically like a math puzzle, primarily consisting of two problems – impedance and signal level matching. These issues should be addressed throughout the entire system. Further, stages are very harsh environments. There are issues, which are not present in rehearsal spaces or private homes. Caveman Audio has developed a concept that suppresses ground noise while at the same time making the system virtually immune to airborne noise and magnetic field sources. It is Caveman's undivided vision to remove the second filter to help ideas flow as effortlessly as possible between imagination and creation. "It is my philosophy to preserve and keep the guitar-direct-into-amp sound, while not introducing any noise throughout the entire system," says Steen Skrydstrup. "While past decades have given us a technological evolution beyond imagination, guitar players are still struggling with the same basic issues they have been dealing with during the past 30-40 years. With Caveman Audio, it is my quest to bring modern guitar products to a new level - and not least to everyone. No more hum, noise, signal loss, cross-loading issues and instability." Ignition Is Imminent The caveman ignites the bonfire, sparking creative forces, on February 2nd at www.caveman-audio.com where a full range of high-quality switch and loop systems, stompboxes, amplifiers, cabs, preamps and more can be explored. Further, to fuel gear inspiration a series of knowledge-driven blog posts that every musician should read to level up the quality of their signal-chain is in the making. Finally, besides the original caveman AKA Steen Skrydstrup, the new brand is co-founded by former key people at TC Electronic, adding even more decades of industry expertise to the mix, as well as a Danish IT-entrepreneur. #### Aguilar Amplification announces a clinic with bassist Gerald Veasley NEW YORK, NY — Aguilar Amplification, maker of high-quality amplification, pickups, preamps and effects pedals for bassists is pleased to announce a clinic with Gerald Veasley. Veasley is a well-respected bassist, composer, producer and educator. He has been voted “Best Electric Bassist” by Jazziz Magazine and his resume includes tenures with Joe Zawinul, Pat Martino, Grover Washington Jr. and Gerald Levert. He is currently prepping two solo releases for 2017 as well as curating the weekly “Unscripted Jazz Series” in Philadelphia. Past performers at the “Unscripted” shows have included Kirk Whalum and Raul Midon among others. Veasley has also co-founded the annual Bass Boot Camp to advance the cause of education in the bass community. The event will be held at the Aguilar Artist Loft in NYC on Tuesday, September 20th, 2016 at 7pm. This clinic is free to attend but seating is limited! To register please RSVP to: info@aguilaramp.com All attendees will be eligible to win prizes from Aguilar! Gerald Veasley Clinic Aguilar Artist Loft - Chelsea Tuesday September 20th, 2016 148 W 24th Street, 5th Fl. NYC, NY 10011 Doors open at 6:30, Clinic at 7:00 pm Free to attend – Please RSVP to: info@aguilaramp.com Aguilar Amplification Aguilar Amplification is a manufacturer of high quality bass amplification, pickups, preamps and effects pedals located in NYC. Many of the world's greatest musicians have chosen to use Aguilar. Our list of endorsers includes Bryant Siono (Jennifer Lopez), Bakithi Kumalo (Paul Simon), Tully Kennedy (Jason Aldean), Ben Spivak (Magic!), Miles Mosley (Kamasi Washington) and Felix Pastorius (Jeff Coffin’s Mu’tet). For more information, please visit: www.aguilaramp.com. #### Aguilar Amplification Announces Limited Edition "Dorian Gray" Bass Cabinets For 2018 NEW YORK, NY — Aguilar Amplification is proud to announce their 2018 Limited Edition cabinet color - "Dorian Gray". Only 250 units of these special SL 112 cabinets and 100 each of the SL 410x and new SL 212 cabinets will be built using this striking color and finish. Each Dorian Gray cabinet will feature a custom "Limited Edition 2018" label on the crossover and come with a numbered certificate of authenticity. The 25 lb. (11.34 kg) SL 112 cabinet features a neodymium driver with a custom-designed crossover.  The SL 112 also uses a phenolic tweeter with variable level control and a frequency response ranging from 37 Hz – 16 kHz. These cabinets are an inspiring blend of modern technology with a classic vibe. At only 49 lbs. (22.23 kg), the SL 410x is almost half the weight of a traditional 410 bass cabinet! This cabinet is available in 4 or 8 ohm configurations and can handle 800 watts RMS. It also features four custom-voiced woofers with Neodymium magnets, a phenolic tweeter with variable level control and a frequency response of 44 Hz – 16 kHz. The SL 212 offers an unprecedented balance of performance and weight. At only 45 lbs. (20.41 kg), this cabinet is available in 4 or 8 ohm configurations and can handle 500 watts RMS. With a frequency response of 37 Hz–16 kHz, the SL 212 provides the deep lows, articulate midrange and smooth treble for which Aguilar is known. The Dorian Gray SL 112, SL 212 and SL 410x will be released in January 2018. About Aguilar Amplification Aguilar Amplification is a manufacturer of high quality bass amplification, pickups, preamps and effects pedals located in NYC. Many of the world's greatest musicians have chosen to use Aguilar. Our list of endorsers includes Julie Slick (Adrian Belew), Sharlee D'Angelo (Arch Enemy), Tully Kennedy (Jason Aldean), Adam Nitti (Stephen Curtis Chapman), Ashley Dzerigian (Cher) and Oscar Stagnaro (Paquito D'Rivera). For more information, please visit: www.aguilaramp.com. #### Aguilar Amplification Announces Limited Edition Breast Cancer Awareness AG Preamp/DI Pedal MELVILLE, NY – Aguilar Amplification announces the third in its series of limited-edition pedals created specifically for breast cancer awareness. The Aguilar Breast Cancer Awareness AG Preamp/DI Pedal is available starting today for Breast Cancer Awareness Month and is only available while supplies last. Aguilar has long been inspired by the breast cancer survivors of its team and the public at large and wanted to do its part in raising awareness and funding for breast cancer research. With every sale of the Aguilar Breast Cancer Awareness AG Preamp/DI Pedal, a part of the proceeds will be donated to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation – a non-profit organization committed to achieving prevention and finding a cure for breast cancer. The specially designed ribbon and rose graphics on this rose gold pedal symbolizes the strength of those struggling with this terrible disease.   The Aguilar Breast Cancer Awareness AG Preamp/DI Pedal is an incredibly flexible tool for shaping tone both on stage and in the studio. Taking its cues from Aguilar’s beloved AG series, the Aguilar Breast Cancer Awareness AG Preamp/DI Pedal features a 4-band EQ with foot switchable “Deep/Bright”, and “Engage” controls to boost and expand that tone. Gain, Treble, High Mid, Low Mid, Bass, and Volume controls dial in that perfect tone time after time. Its 18-volt operation allows for clean and transparent tone. This unit also features built-in headphone out and aux in with an XLR balanced DI out with pre/post and ground lift controls. Aguilar stays committed to supporting breast cancer initiatives. As Jordan Cortese, Brand Manager for Aguilar states, "The Aguilar team is thrilled to announce our 3rd Breast Cancer Awareness Edition product. This year we introduce the AG Preamp BCAM Limited Edition pedal. Witnessing musicians perform and create with our products is always inspiring but knowing that their art is contributing to the fight against breast cancer brings us even greater joy. It’s a privilege to be part of something that not only elevates musical expression but also supports such a meaningful cause, helping to make a positive impact in the lives of those affected." To learn more about Aguilar and the Limited Edition Aguilar Breast Cancer Awareness AG Preamp/DI Pedal, please visit www.aguilaramp.com. $299.99 #### Aguilar Amplification announces the AG 700 amplifier “An Aguilar Legend… Reimagined” NEW YORK, NY — Aguilar Amplification, manufacturer of high-quality bass amplifiers, speaker cabinets and accessories for bassists is pleased to announce the AG 700 amplifier. The AG 700 has the clarity, dynamic range and fast transient response of the legendary AG 500 with a bigger low-end and almost limitless headroom. This solid state amplifier provides 700continuous watts at 4 ohms while only weighing 4.9 lbs. (2.22 kg)! Boasting an incredibly flexible EQ section, the AG 700 features controls for Treble, High Mid, Low Mid and Bass along with Deep and Bright EQ switches for a broadband boost. The AG 700 also features a series effects loop, XLR balanced output and two rear panel speakon outputs. The AG 700 will be released in April 2017. Aguilar Amplification Aguilar Amplification is a manufacturer of high quality bass amplification, pickups, preamps and effects pedals located in NYC. Many of the world's greatest musicians have chosen to use Aguilar. Our list of endorsers includes Bryant Siono (Jennifer Lopez), Bakithi Kumalo (Paul Simon), Tully Kennedy (Jason Aldean), Ben Spivak (Magic!), Miles Mosley (Kamasi Washington) and Felix Pastorius (Jeff Coffin’s Mu’tet). For more information, please visit: www.aguilaramp.com. #### Aguilar Amplification Announces The Grape Phaser® Bass Phase Pedal Pedal to be unveiled at Aguilar’s NAMM booth #5626 New York, NY — Aguilar Amplification, manufacturer of high-quality amplifiers, speaker cabinets, pickups and effects pedals for bassists, is pleased to announce the Grape Phaser bass phase pedal. The Grape Phaser will be unveiled this week at the 2018 Winter NAMM show in Anaheim, CA at the Aguilar booth (#5626). The Grape Phaser provides lush, analog phase shifting courtesy of a simple, two-knob layout. RATE controls the speed of the modulation while COLOR feeds a portion of the signal back through the phase shifting circuit, creating new and super funky bass sounds! Features: Uses all-analog technology Gig-saver bypass (signal passes even if your battery dies) Can be powered by a nine-volt battery or optional universal power supply Heavy duty steel construction Three-year limited warranty The Grape Phaser is set to be released in the spring 2018. About Aguilar Amplification Aguilar Amplification is a manufacturer of high quality bass amplification, pickups, preamps and effects pedals located in NYC. Many of the world's greatest musicians have chosen to use Aguilar. Our list of endorsers includes Julie Slick (Adrian Belew), Sharlee D’Angelo (Arch Enemy), Tully Kennedy (Jason Aldean), Adam Nitti (Stephen Curtis Chapman), Ashley Dzerigian (Cher) and Oscar Stagnaro (Paquito D’Rivera). For more information, please visit: www.aguilaramp.com. #### Aguilar amplification announces the SL 212 bass cabinet “The SL 112’s Big Bro!” NEW YORK, NY — Aguilar Amplification, manufacturer of high-quality bass amplifiers, speaker cabinets, pickups and effects pedals for bassists is pleased to announce the SL 212 bass cabinet. The SL 212 joins its little brother, the SL 112 as part of Aguilar’s SL line of cabinets; the first super lightweight bass cabinets with no compromise in tone. The SL 212 offers an unprecedented balance of performance and weight. At only 45 lbs. (20.41 kg), this 4 ohm cabinet handles 500 watts RMS. With a frequency response of 37 Hz–16 kHz, the SL 212 provides the deep lows, articulate midrange and smooth treble for which Aguilar is known for. The SL 212 also features two custom-voiced woofers with Neodymium magnets and a phenolic tweeter with variable level control. The cabinet includes one Neutrik Speakon and two 1/4” inputs as well as a specially designed crossover. “We spent a lot of time working on the crossover design to arrive at the smoothest possible frequency transitions. The ultra-light ply and subsequent cabinet tuning were also critical factors in achieving the signature tone of the SL 212,” says Dave Boonshoft, President of Aguilar. The SL 212 is in stores now! About Aguilar Amplification Aguilar Amplification is a manufacturer of high quality bass amplification, pickups, preamps and effects pedals located in NYC. Many of the world's greatest musicians have chosen to use Aguilar. Our list of endorsers includes Julie Slick (Adrian Belew), Sharlee D’Angelo (Arch Enemy), Tully Kennedy (Jason Aldean), Adam Nitti (Stephen Curtis Chapman), Ashley Dzerigian (Cher) and Oscar Stagnaro (Paquito D’Rivera). For more information, please visit: www.aguilaramp.com. #### Aguilar Amplification Debuts First-Ever Plugin Suite The Official Aguilar Sound—Now in Your DAW MELVILLE, NY — Aguilar Amplification announces the launch of the Aguilar Plugin Suite, introducing its legendary bass tone to the digital realm for the very first time. Powered by Korg’s advanced proprietary modeling, the suite delivers the authentic sound and feel of Aguilar’s iconic amps, cabinets, and pedals seamlessly inside your DAW or as a standalone application. Whether producing in the studio, tracking remotely, or streaming live, the Aguilar Plugin Suite offers the responsiveness and sonic depth of Aguilar’s analog gear—with zero compromise. At its core is Korg’s state-of-the-art modeling engine, meticulously engineered to replicate the nonlinear behavior and harmonic complexity of Aguilar’s renowned circuits. From the warm, tube-driven DB 751 to the punchy AG 500, every nuance is captured with stunning realism—resulting in tone that breathes, blooms, and responds like the real thing. “The Aguilar Plugin Suite marks an exciting new chapter for us. It brings our iconic tone to a new generation of players and producers, crafted with the same passion and precision as our hardware. It’s all about expanding access to the Aguilar experience—now just a click away.” — Jordan Cortese, Brand Manager, Aguilar Amplification The suite features a full lineup of Aguilar gear, including the AG, Tone Hammer, and DB 751 amps; SL and DB cabinets; and the complete pedal collection. Users can explore artist-crafted presets or shape their own signature sound with intuitive controls. Whether in a professional studio or on a laptop, the Aguilar Plugin Suite integrates effortlessly into any workflow. Available in VST, AU, and AAX formats, it runs inside all major DAWs or as a standalone app. Compatible with macOS and Windows. The Aguilar Plugin Suite is available now at www.aguilaramp.com Introductory street price $149. Regularly $199 USD #### Aguilar Amplification Limited Edition SL 112 and SL 410x cabinets Aguilar Amplification announces Limited Edition SL 112 and SL 410x for 2017 - Antique Ivory NEW YORK, NY — Aguilar Amplification is proud to announce their 2017 Limited Edition cabinet color - “Antique Ivory”. Only 250 units of these special SL 112 cabinets and 100 of the SL 410x cabinets will be built using this striking color and finish. Each Antique Ivory cabinet will feature a custom “Limited Edition 2017” label on the crossover and come with a numbered certificate of authenticity. The first lightweight bass cabinet with no compromise in tone, the 25 lb. (11.34 kg) SL 112 cabinet features a neodymium driver with a custom-designed crossover.  The SL 112 also uses a phenolic tweeter with variable level control and a frequency response ranging from 37 Hz – 16 kHz. These cabinets are an inspiring blend of modern technology with a classic vibe. The SL 410x offers an unprecedented balance of performance and weight. In fact, at only 49 lbs. (22.23 kg), this compact cabinet is almost half the weight of a traditional 410 bass cabinet! This cabinet is available in 4 or 8 ohm configurations and can handle 800 watts RMS. It also features four custom-voiced woofers with Neodymium magnets and a phenolic tweeter with variable level control. With a frequency response of 44 Hz – 16 kHz, the SL 410x provides the deep lows, articulate midrange and smooth treble for which Aguilar is known for. The Antique Ivory SL 112 and SL 410x will be released in January 2017. Aguilar Amplification Aguilar Amplification is a manufacturer of high quality bass amplification, pickups, preamps and effects pedals located in NYC. Many of the world's greatest musicians have chosen to use Aguilar. Our list of endorsers includes Bryant Siono (Jennifer Lopez), Bakithi Kumalo (Paul Simon), Tully Kennedy (Jason Aldean), Ben Spivak (Magic!), Miles Mosley (Kamasi Washington) and Felix Pastorius (Jeff Coffin’s Mu’tet). For more information, please visit: www.aguilaramp.com. #### Aguilar Amplification Unveils Limited Edition NYC Gold Skyline Tone Hammer Preamp NEW YORK, NY – Aguilar Amplification announces the release of the Limited Edition NYC Gold Skyline Tone Hammer Preamp pedal. Hand serialized 1-100, this exclusive edition celebrates Aguilar’s deep roots in New York City with a tribute to its iconic landmarks and vibrant spirit. Born in the heart of NYC and raised on the road, the Tone Hammer Preamp DI has been an indispensable tool for bassists seeking inspiring tone and versatility. The new Limited Edition Gold NYC builds on this legacy with striking custom graphics encapsulating the essence of New York City. Featuring iconic landmarks from the Statue of Liberty to the Empire State Building, this pedal is not just a tool, but a piece of art embodying the soul of the city. Each unit features a sharp platinum silkscreen over a stunning matte gold sparkle finish, that is as visually captivating as it is sonically powerful. The Tone Hammer is an essential preamp/direct box for every bassist’s toolbox. The Tone Hammer features fully sweepable midrange frequencies in addition to bass and treble controls. With the Tone Hammer’s pristine D.I. players are set for either studio or stage. To give this tone shaping unit the ultimate flexibility we introduce our proprietary Adaptive Gain Shaping circuitry (AGS). AGS allows the player to kick in an additional gain structure and EQ with the “stomp” of a button. You can go from modern slap sounds to vintage or overdriven. 18-volt operation gives the Tone Hammer plenty of headroom to reproduce the most dynamic playing styles. Separate gain and master controls allow players to dial in just the right gain structure for any instrument. Aguilar Amplification’s Jordan Cortese adds, "With only 100 hand-numbered units available, this third iteration of our NYC edition Tone Hammer is a collector’s dream. "It's a homage to our city’s monumental influence on music and culture and celebrates the craftsmanship and the story of Aguilar”. Street price: $299.99 For more information, please visit www.aguilaramp.com #### Aguilar Amplification welcomes Fishbone's Norwood Fisher to its Artist Roster NEW YORK, NY — Aguilar Amplification, maker of high-quality amplifiers, speaker cabinets, pickups and effects pedals for bassists is pleased to announce the addition of Fishbone bassist Norwood Fisher to their family of endorsing artists. Norwood is using the DB 751 head and two DB 810 speaker cabinets on tour with Fishbone and the AG 700 with the SL 410x and two SL 112 cabinets for gigs and recording sessions in LA. Anchoring Fishbone's 'sonic stew' since its inception in 1979, Norwood Fisher is known for his driving and unique bass style which fuses ska, punk rock, funk and heavy rock. It is this style that has helped propel many of the band's albums, including The Reality Of My Surroundings and Truth And Soul, to classic status. Of his Aguilar gear, Fisher enthuses: I am in total awe of the power and sonic abilities I'm able to achieve with Aguilar Amplification!!! Aguilar brings another level of joy to add to my playtime follies!!! Fishbone's "OG Lineup" is currently playing shows on the west coast including this weekend's Back to the Beach Festival in Huntington Beach, CA. About Aguilar Amplification Aguilar Amplification is a manufacturer of high quality bass amplification, pickups, preamps and effects pedals located in NYC. Many of the world's greatest musicians have chosen to use Aguilar. Our list of endorsers includes Julie Slick (Adrian Belew), Sharlee D'Angelo (Arch Enemy), Tully Kennedy (Jason Aldean), Adam Nitti (Stephen Curtis Chapman), Ashley Dzerigian (Cher) and Oscar Stagnaro (Paquito D'Rivera). For more information, please visit: www.aguilaramp.com. #### Aguilar amplification welcomes Rhonda Smith to its artist roster I never leave home without my Aguilar! NEW YORK, NY — Aguilar Amplification, maker of high-quality amplifiers, speaker cabinets, pickups and effects pedals for bassists is pleased to announce the addition of bassist Rhonda Smith to their family of endorsing artists. Rhonda has been using the DB 751 amplifier with the DB 810 cabinet on this past year’s tour dates with guitar icon Jeff Beck. In addition to her years working with Jeff Beck, Rhonda spent over a decade on stage and in the studio with Prince where her command of Jazz, Funk and in particular, fretless bass was incorporated into the mix. Smith’s impressive resume also includes work with Beyonce, Patti Austin, Lee Ritenour and many others as well as her two acclaimed solo albums, Intellipop and RS2. Of her Aguilar gear, Smith enthuses: "I never leave home without my Aguilar!  It always gives me the power, presence and THAT tone". About Aguilar Amplification Aguilar Amplification is a manufacturer of high quality bass amplification, pickups, preamps and effects pedals located in NYC. Many of the world's greatest musicians have chosen to use Aguilar. Our list of endorsers includes Julie Slick (Adrian Belew), Sharlee D’Angelo (Arch Enemy), Tully Kennedy (Jason Aldean), Adam Nitti (Stephen Curtis Chapman), Ashley Reeve (Cher) and Oscar Stagnaro (Paquito D’Rivera). For more information, please visit: www.aguilaramp.com. #### Aguilar Artist Etienne Mbappé Aguilar Amplification Welcomes Etienne Mbappé To Its Artist Roster  NEW YORK, NY — Aguilar Amplification, maker of high-quality amplifiers, speaker cabinets, pickups and effects pedals for bassists is pleased to announce the addition of bassist Etienne Mbappé to their family of endorsing artists. Hailing from Cameroon, bassist and composer, Etienne Mbappé is known for his highly melodic style which has graced albums from esteemed artists such as the Joe Zawinal Syndicate, Robben Ford, and the Grammy-winning John McLaughlin & The 4th Dimension. Mbappé has also released three excellent albums as a bandleader as well as the debut of his own band, Etienne Mbappé & The Prophets. Mbappé is using the celebrated AG 700 amplifier with two SL 410x cabinets as well as Aguilar’s AG 5M/J-HC pickups. Of his Aguilar rig, Mbappé states; “I’ve finally found that little something, that little ‘je ne sais quoi’, I for so many years have been looking for!!!!! Now, come what will.... I am ready!” About Aguilar Amplification Aguilar Amplification is a manufacturer of high quality bass amplification, pickups, preamps and effects pedals located in NYC. Many of the world's greatest musicians have chosen to use Aguilar. Our list of endorsers includes Rhonda Smith (Jeff Beck), Sharlee D’Angelo (Arch Enemy), Tully Kennedy (Jason Aldean), Adam Nitti (Stephen Curtis Chapman), Ashley Reeve (Cher) and Oscar Stagnaro (Paquito D’Rivera). For more information, please visit: www.aguilaramp.com. #### Aguilar Expands Tone Hammer Line Aguilar Expands Tone Hammer Line with New amPlug3 Tone Hammer and Updated Tone Hammer Preamp Pedal NEW YORK, NY – Aguilar Amplification announces two exciting updates to the Tone Hammer family: the all-new amPlug3 Tone Hammer and the reimagined Tone Hammer Preamp pedal. Both offering bassists innovative new ways to achieve Aguilar’s legendary tone while on stage, at home, or on the go. Aguilar is introducing the amPlug3 Tone Hammer, a portable headphone amplifier inspired by the iconic Tone Hammer sound. Ideal for practicing anywhere, this compact device packs dual channel Clean and Drive modes for ultimate versatility. To help keep practice sessions inspiring, the unit includes reverb, chorus, and compression as built-in, onboard effects and a built-in rhythm feature to keep any players favorite basslines in time. Lastly, the amPlug3 features AUX connectivity to allow players to play along with tracks, or via a TRRS cable, record straight to a phone or laptop with ease. Whether at home, in the studio, or on the road, the amPlug3 Tone Hammer offers a convenient practice solution without compromising tone. In addition to the amPlug 3 Tone Hammer, Aguilar has revamped their iconic Tone Hammer Preamp pedal. Built upon the original design that has become an essential tool for bass players seeking tone and flexibility. Incorporating customer feedback and refining key features, the new Tone Hammer Preamp offers enhanced drive functionality featuring an expanded gain range with a separate "drive" control for greater tonal precision, allowing users to refine their overdriven and clean tones independently. New Practice-friendly features include the addition of a headphone output and auxiliary input, allowing the pedal to double as the perfect practice companion at home or on the road. The updated, compact enclosure has a modern aesthetic, complementing the Tone Hammer series of amplifiers. “We are thrilled to expand the Tone Hammer family with these new products,” said Jordan Cortese of Aguilar Amplification. “The reimagined Preamp/DI pedal and the all-new amPlug3 Tone Hammer provide bassists with even more options to achieve their perfect sound, whether they’re on stage or practicing on the move.” Street Prices: Tone Hammer Preamp Pedal $299.99 amPlug3 Tone hammer $59.99 For more information, please visit www.aguilaramp.com. #### Aguilar Introduces the DB316 Mid EQ Micro Pedal Aguilar Introduces the DB316 Mid EQ Micro Pedal: Shape, Shift, and Elevate Your Midrange Tone Melville, NY– January 23rd, 2025 - Aguilar, a leader in bass amplification and effects, proudly announces the DB316 Midrange EQ Pedal, a versatile and compact solution for perfecting your midrange tone. Inspired by the preamp of the acclaimed Tone Hammer Series, the DB316 allows players to shape and shift their midrange sound with accuracy—Ideal for basses with two-band preamps and passive instruments where nailing the midrange is key, the DB 316 is flexible and intuitive. Housed in a micro-sized enclosure that fits seamlessly onto any pedalboard, the DB316 can serve as an “always-on” EQ or provide a quick switch to a secondary tone profile for varying playing styles. Whether you’re in need of a subtle mid boost or a quick tonal shift, the DB316 is the perfect addition to any size pedalboard. “We designed the DB316 for bassists who wants simple and flexible midrange control without taking up valuable pedalboard space,” says Jordan Cortese, Brand Manager at Aguilar. “By leveraging the tonal DNA of our Tone Hammer Series, this micro pedal ensures you’re always equipped to achieve that perfect midrange tone.” Product Name: DB316 Mid EQ Micro Pedal MAP: $99.99 Availability: 1/23/2025 For more information visit www.aguilaramp.com Visit Aguilar at NAMM inside the Korg USA Booth #6902 #### Aguilar Introduces the Octamizer DLX An Expanded Evolution of Aguilar’s Iconic Bass Octave Pedal NEW YORK, NY — Aguilar has announced the Octamizer DLX, an expanded evolution of its long-running Octamizer bass octave pedal. Designed to preserve the musical feel and tone that made the original a staple for over a decade, the DLX adds new voices, enhanced performance, and greater flexibility for modern bass players. Rather than reworking the Octamizer’s foundation, Aguilar focused on extending it. Powered by the company’s in-house DSP engine, the Octamizer DLX delivers faster, more natural tracking that responds directly to playing dynamics and remains stable even on extended-range basses. “When we set out to design the Octamizer DLX, the goal wasn’t to fix the original Octamizer — it was already doing what bass players needed,” says Aguilar Amplification. “We wanted to keep that familiar feel intact while giving players more creative space, better tracking, and new voices they could access instantly in real musical situations.” The octave-down section retains the familiar Octamizer control set—Octave Volume, Octave Filter, Clean Level, and Clean EQ—while introducing new flexibility. The clean signal can now be fully muted for pure sub-octave tones, and two distinct filter modes expand the sonic range. A Mode delivers the classic Octamizer sweep, from smooth and round to sharper, more synth-forward textures, while B Mode draws inspiration from vintage octave divider circuits, offering added grit and character. For the first time in the Octamizer lineup, the DLX introduces a dedicated octave-up engine. Tuned specifically for bass, this new voice avoids the harshness and latency often associated with octave-up effects. Simple volume and filter controls allow players to shape tones ranging from subtle octave doubling to a more pronounced, guitar-like presence. Three independent footswitches provide direct control over the clean signal, octave down, and octave up, allowing players to stack voices instantly without adjusting controls. This layout makes it easy to move between foundational octave tones, harmonic layering, and more synth-like textures in both live and studio settings. For more information, visit NAMM Booth #6802 or online at www.aguilaramp.com The Aguilar Octamizer DLX is available with a street price of $329.99. #### Aguilar Introduces the TLC DLX Compressor EQ A Full-Featured Bass Compressor with Musical Tone Shaping NEW YORK, NY — Aguilar has announced the TLC DLX Compressor EQ, an expanded evolution of its trusted TLC Compressor pedal. Designed to give bassists complete control over dynamics while adding musical tone shaping inspired by classic studio workflows, the TLC DLX follows a simple philosophy: control dynamics first, then enhance tone. The result is transparent compression paired with broad, musical EQ in a compact, pedalboard-friendly format suited for both stage and studio use. At the core of the TLC DLX is a comprehensive compressor control set featuring Threshold, Attack, Release, Ratio, Output, and Blend. These controls allow bassists to shape not just how much compression is applied, but how it feels—from subtle dynamic smoothing to firm peak control. An integrated LED gain-reduction meter provides clear visual feedback for dialing in consistent results, while the Blend control enables parallel compression, preserving natural feel and articulation while adding punch and consistency. The Output control compensates for gain reduction, making unity gain easy to achieve. Beyond dynamics, the TLC DLX adds integrated tone shaping inspired by Aguilar’s DB 925 boost circuit. Broad, boost-only Bass and Treble controls enhance the instrument’s natural character, adding fullness, clarity, and presence without harshness. Used alongside compression, the EQ helps bass tones sit comfortably in a mix while remaining expressive and musical. Designed as a compact channel strip for the pedalboard, the TLC DLX delivers studio-inspired dynamic control and tone enhancement in a format built for real-world bass performance. “The original TLC Compressor has been part of so many players’ rigs for years, and the TLC DLX is a natural evolution of that idea,” says Aguilar. “We kept the feel and musicality people love, but expanded on it by adding tone shaping inspired by our classic designs. The result is a pedal that still feels familiar, but gives bassists more flexibility and expression than ever before.” For more information, visit NAMM Booth 6802 or online at www.aguilaramp.com The TLC DLX Compressor EQ is available now with a street price of $329.99. #### Aguilar Introduces the Tone Hammer 210 Combo A Compact Bass Combo Built for Real-World Performance NEW YORK, NY — Aguilar has announced the Tone Hammer 210 Combo, a compact bass combo amplifier designed to deliver the sound, feel, and performance of a full Aguilar rig in situations where space is limited but tone and reliability remain essential. Built for working bassists, the Tone Hammer 210 Combo was not designed as a scaled-down solution. Instead, Aguilar focused on the environments bassists actually work in—small to medium venues with tight stages, studio and Broadway pit settings where clarity and consistency are critical, and houses of worship where players often rely on in-ear monitoring and flexible direct outputs rather than stage volume. At the core of the design is a vertically oriented 2×10 cabinet that balances portability with natural projection. The cabinet remains compact while providing dispersion and stage feel closer to a traditional full-size rig. Its height is similar to a Tone Hammer head paired with an SL 410, allowing bassists to hear themselves clearly without excessive stage volume. The amplifier section is physically separated from the cabinet enclosure, preserving internal volume and resonance so the cabinet can deliver its full acoustic performance. This design results in a punchy, focused response that avoids the muddy characteristics often associated with combo amplifiers. The cabinet is loaded with custom ceramic 10-inch speakers inspired by Aguilar’s DB series drivers. Designed from the ground up, these speakers deliver a tight, controlled low end, forward and articulate midrange, and a clear voice that maintains definition in a live mix. Mounted on top of the cabinet is a 300-watt version of Aguilar’s second-generation Tone Hammer amplifier. Players get the signature Tone Hammer character—warm, rich, and tube-inspired— with the flexibility to dial in tones ranging from vintage thump to modern edge. The rear panel is designed for modern performance needs and includes dual XLR outputs for front-of-house and monitor or in-ear monitor routing, built-in cabinet impulse responses for consistent direct tone, and compatibility with the Aguilar Cabinet Suite desktop application. Additional features include a headphone amplifier and auxiliary input for silent practice, as well as a redesigned ultra-quiet cooling system suitable for studio and pit environments. With its combination of efficient cabinet design, custom speakers, and a powerful Tone Hammer amplifier section, the Tone Hammer 210 Combo delivers a true Aguilar experience in a compact, professional format. For more information, visit www.aguilaramp.com The Aguilar Tone Hammer 210 Combo is available for pre-order with a street price of $1499.99 and will begin shipping in March 2026. #### Aguilar Super Split Bass Pickup Aguilar Announces Super Split® Bass Pickup  “Character is Everything” New York, NY — Aguilar, the leading-edge USA manufacturer of high-quality bass pickups, is pleased to announce the Super Splits. These hum-canceling pickups are voiced to create rich bass tone - crisp and open treble, barking midrange and huge lows in a soap bar shape. The Super Splits feature 42-gauge Formvar wire and Alnico V magnets. Because of their split coil design they are also hum-canceling!  These pickups sound great passive or can be paired with an onboard preamp, such as Aguilar’s OBP-1, 2 or 3, for the ultimate in tonal flexibility. Two sets are available: the AG 4SSP-D1 for four string basses and the AG 5SSP-D2 for five string basses. These calibrated sets include one pickup for the neck position and one pickup for the bridge position.  Like all Aguilar pickups, the Super Splits are wound in Aguilar’s NYC factory. They will be available February 1st. Since their release in 2010, Aguilar pickups have become the new standard for exceptional bass guitar pickups. Providing the rich, musical tone that Aguilar gear is known for, Aguilar pickups are used by top luthiers and bass players the world over. Whether you are looking for period-correct vintage flavors or the most modern tones; Aguilar has the pickup for your bass. Your bass has a voice, let it be heard. Aguilar pickups are used by many famous bass players including Bryant Siono (Jennifer Lopez), Felix Pastorius, Branden Campbell (Neon Trees), and Janek Gwizdala (Mike Stern). For more information, please visit: www.aguilaramp.com. About Aguilar Amplification Aguilar Amplification is a manufacturer of high quality bass amplification, pickups, preamps and effects pedals located in NYC. Many of the world's greatest musicians have chosen to use Aguilar. Our list of endorsers includes Rhonda Smith (Jeff Beck), Sharlee D’Angelo (Arch Enemy), Tully Kennedy (Jason Aldean), Adam Nitti (Stephen Curtis Chapman), Ashley Reeve (Cher) and Oscar Stagnaro (Paquito D’Rivera). For more information, please visit: www.aguilaramp.com. #### Album Release: “Trapezia“ by Cosmic Latte - impolite Jazz from Hamburg Cosmic Latte, Hamburg/ Germany - September 30th, 2022 (ictw) – COSMIC LATTE, Fusion Jazz trio out of Hamburg, Germany, announce the release of their first full-length album “Trapezia”, available now on all major streaming services and on CD. The Instrumental trio blends elements from Fusion and Progressive and contains a broad range of catchy hooks and infectious grooves alongside adventurous harmonies and provocative improvisations within accessible song structures. When you press Ruben Roeh (guitar), Burkard Ruppaner (drums), and Tim Steiner (bass) to define their music, they’ll share a telling look. How would anyone go about explaining this near-molecular bond? All three are formally trained musicians and as sidemen have shared the stage hundreds of times, backing an eclectic roster of artists and performing a plethora of styles. To detox, they’d occasionally get together for a palette-cleansing jam, and while traversing their entire musical repertoire, and discovered unprecedented common ground. Following this trajectory felt almost like an obligation. With COSMIC LATTE, they now combine that impressive track record with their fortuitously aligned tastes and complimentary skill sets, and what you end up with is a little short of magic – now available in the form of “Trapezia”: Nine tracks bursting with masterful musicianship, tasteful themes, colorful chords –  all juxtaposed against a set of galloping grooves, concocted by a trio, who’s hearts, souls, and immense musical skill are in perfect sync. Like much of their nomenclature, the album title references an astronomical phenomenon. “Trapezia“ describes a constellation of (at least) three stars, which, though lacking any gravitational hierarchy, maintain an erratic yet stable orbit around each other. An idea they feel perfectly sums up their unique modus operandi. Upon further consideration, an answer to the original inquiry may emerge: COSMIC LATTE’s music is the authentic unwillingness to align with any one musical paradigm. But enough yappin’! Check out the record and enjoy COSMIC LATTE live on tour in 2023. Dates will be announced soon. The album was recorded live over 3 days at Fattoria Musica in Osnabrück, Germany. Expertly mixed by Mark Niemiec and mastered by Dan Shike in Nashville, Tennessee. Cosmic Latte „Trapezia“ is available from Spotify, Apple Music, etc. Cosmic Latte - "Trapezia" Video by Cosmic Latte #### All-new colorways for the Music Man StingRay Special First introduced in 1976, the StingRay has been revered as one of the most iconic bass guitars in history. The flagship of the Music Man line, today's StingRay Special retains the same signature features that it had some forty years ago, including a solid roadworthy construction, iconic oval pickguard, 3+1 tuning key configurations, and the ever-popular Music Man humbucker, all of which combine to produce a look, feel, and sound that is remarkably unmistakable. The StingRay Special will be available in 4 or 5-string in either H or HH pickup configurations. These all-new colorways will be available this spring, including Dazzler, Oxblood, Butane Blue, Cherry Punch, Faded Vintage, and Fallout Green. Dazzler Fallout Green Faded Vintage Cherry Punch Butane Blue Oxblood About Ernie Ball In 1962, veteran player and guitar teacher Ernie Ball created Slinkys®, the innovative light gauge electric guitar strings widely revered by thousands of iconic players including Eric Clapton, Keith Richards, Jimmy Page, Paul McCartney, Metallica, Brad Paisley, Slash, John Petrucci, Angus Young, and John Mayer. The strings are all crafted in Coachella, CA. Ernie Ball also offers state-of-the-art instrument accessories that are carried in more than 6,000 stores in the U.S. and 120 countries worldwide. Officially purchasing the Music Man® company in 1984, Sterling, joined later by his sons Scott and Brian, has built a team of dedicated professionals based in San Luis Obispo, CA who collectively share a common goal: crafting the highest level of hand-crafted instruments available. Originally founded by Tom Walker, Forrest White, and Leo Fender in 1974, Music Man built its name leading an industry revolution, introducing active electronics on its production instruments. As part of the team during the ’70s, Sterling Ball played an important role in the design and development of the iconic StingRay basses. The family-run company maintains its founder's dedication to preserving the musician's playing experience and delivering superior sound quality through the development of new products, such as Cobalt Slinkys, M-Steel, Earthwood, and the revolutionary Element Shield Packaging, keeping each set as fresh as the day they were made. The company also fosters artist development through musician-focused programs such as the world's largest and longest-running unsigned artist programs, where bands compete each year to play live on national tours, festivals, and events. Visit them online at www.ernieball.com and www.music-man.com. YOUTUBE | TIKTOK | INSTAGRAM | FACEBOOK |  THREADS | X | OFFICIAL SITE #### American LONGBOARD Stratocaster HSS Limited Edition American Stratocaster with HSS Pickup combination The Limited Edition American Longboard Stratocaster HSS was inspired by vintage surfboard laminate designs. It comes with rear-mounted pickups, a clear back cover that makes the interior electronics visible and a beautiful Natural hand-rubbed oil finish on the body and neck. Specs: Multi-wood Laminate Body (Ash, Walnut, Maple, Rosewood, Mahogany) Hand-Rubbed Oil Body Deluxe Hard-Tail Bridge with Six Polished Block Saddles Clear Plastic Back Plate Maple neck with rosewood fingerboard Modern "C" Neck shape 22 Frets 5" Fingerboard radius Medium Jumbo Frets Synthetic Bone Nut Limited Edition Neck Plate and Laser-Engraved Headstock Logo N3 Noiseless™ Single-Coil Neck and Middle Pickups Shawbucker™ Humbucking Bridge Pickup This is a very good looking Stratocaster. I know that there are many people out there that don’t like Humbuckers in a Stratocaster but I like the HSS Pickup combination and its versatility very much. If there are some features that I would add to this guitar then I would choose Locking Tuners and Stainless Steel Frets. I think every good quality guitar should be equipped with them. Watch the video to hear how it sounds: For more information about American Longboard Stratocaster HSS please visit Fender’s website at www.fender.com #### Amir John Haddad - EL AMIR records flamenco guitar on the new James Bond Amir John Haddad - EL AMIR records flamenco guitar on the new James Bond – ‘No Time To Die’ - Soundtrack composed by Hans Zimmer. The award winning Spanish flamenco guitarist Amir John Haddad - El Amir from Hans Zimmer’s Orchestra is featured on the new James Bond ‘No Time To Die’ film score.  The world of film and music has never been quite so excited with the long-awaited launch of the latest James Bond movie ‘No Time To Die’. The film score, written by German film composer and music producer, Hans Zimmer (Gladiator, Da Vinci Code, The Lion King, Pirates Of The Caribbean, Dunkirk, Mission Impossible II), features the award winning Spanish flamenco guitarist El Amir, considered to be one of the most skilful, soulful and recognised flamenco guitar soloists of today, as well as an amazing guitar virtuoso and multi-instrumentalist. When we think of a James Bond movie, the things that immediately come to our mind are famous, outstanding actors, breath taking action scenes around the world, incredible stunts and an intriguing plot with an impossible mission and of course, a massive soundtrack. When thinking of Spain we immediately think of the passion and the life style, the secrets hidden in the wine, long summer nights and the beautiful sunsets. All this magic is part of the Andalusian music, the Flamenco. It’s the all important soundtrack that provides the narrative of the scenes, intensifies the inner thoughts of the characters and the communicating link between the screen and the audience. For the epic ‘No Time To Die’ soundtrack, Hans Zimmer called upon his long time friend, the incredibly skilled, award winning guitarist El Amir, the one musician capable of merging the sound of the flamenco guitar within a Hans Zimmer soundtrack and blend those two worlds effortlessly together. El-Amir: The one musician capable of merging the sound of the flamenco guitar within a Hans Zimmer soundtrack. “When I received a call from Hans Zimmer, asking me to record flamenco guitar on the Sound track of new James Bond film ‘No Time To Die’, I was of course excited to be part of this amazing musical production,” says El Amir. “Arriving in London to meet Hans Zimmer and the director Cary Fukunaga to discuss the soundtrack, was a mission in itself with a cancelled then delayed flight from Tahiti, no boarding pass shown at the boarding gate in Paris and, having to purchase a new flight to London and arriving at the studio just in time to meet the whole team. After the meeting finished I talked to Hans about the emotions of the scenes and the additional musical elements required for the soundtrack. At that time, none of my parts had been scored, so it was a case of having that mind-set and letting my emotions flow from the guitar, which we recorded at renowned producer Stephen Lipson’s Studio.” El Amir’s ‘weapon of choice’ for ‘No Time To Die’ was his own flamenco signature guitar Modelo El Amir built by Jose Salinas. A beautiful cypress body guitar with an amazing, warm and bright sounding cedar top. “I’ve always been a huge Bond fan”, says El Amir. “I think every movie has that perfect balance of action, romance, love, intrigue, thrill, drama…so many elements that makes every Bond movie very exciting. I was absolutely thrilled about receiving Hans’s proposal for this movie and I am very thankful for that, it was a big honour.” About El Amir El Amir has been collaborating with Hans Zimmer for the last three years as his new guitar soloist for the massive and mesmerising show The World of Hans Zimmer, a symphonic celebration, as well as being featured on some of Hans’s latest and famous Hollywood film soundtracks such as The Rhythm Section (Jude Law), Sponge Bob 3 - On the Run, Boss Baby 2 and recently on Army of Thieves (Netflix). Having first started playing guitar aged seven, performed on stage from the age of twelve and after studying flamenco culture and the music at just fourteen, he started teaching students and adults, whilst continuing to study with maestro and flamenco guru Pepe Justicia the many levels about flamenco guitar and the culture of Andalusia. El Amir is now considered to be one of the most skilful, soulful and recognised flamenco guitar soloists of today. As well as an amazing guitar virtuoso and multiinstrumentalist, he was nominated for the Latin Grammies in 2004 with Radio Tarifa & 2012 with renowned Spanish flamenco pop band Chambao and also awarded a silver medal at the Global Music Awards 2019 & in 2020 with his new album Andalucía. Watch El- Amir: Playing flamenco guitar with the Hans Zimmer Orchestra - Mission Impossible II soundtrack in Festival Hollywood in 2018: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qoBHrnug5wA #### Ampeg Introduces SGT-DI “All-In-One Bass Box” Ampeg today introduced the SGT-DITM preamp and DI pedal, which gives modern bassists an entire rig in a single stompbox. CALABASAS, Calif. March 28, 2023 - The compact, portable, and easy-to-use SGT-DI includes an enhanced Super Grit TechnologyTM overdrive circuit featuring iconic Ampeg® SVT® and B15 voices, along with a versatile 3-band EQ with sweepable mids. Ultra-Hi and 3-way Ultra-Lo switches, a variable 10:1 compressor, and an Aux/Headphone section. In addition to its analog circuitry, the SGT-DI includes the first IR Loader/Cab Simulator from Ampeg, offering a new realm of capabilities and control over every aspect of bass tone. Players may choose from three onboard classic Ampeg factory cabinets or load up to three cab IRs of their own using the free Ampeg IR Loader application. “We’re taking our next steps into the future by combining traditional analog and modern digital technologies in a single hybrid device,” said Ampeg product marketing manager Dino Monoxelos. “Our hope is that digital features such as IR loading will be embraced by even old-school Ampeg loyalists, while younger players may discover the awesome grit of a wide-open SVT and the warmth and roundness of a B15 via the analog SGT™ circuit—sounds that countless bassists have depended on for more than 70 years.” Whether steeped in tradition, pioneering future sounds, or somewhere in between—SGT-DI gives bassists what they need to craft their ideal tones. Pricing & Availability SGT-DI is $559.99 USD (MSRP) and is now available worldwide. Learn more at https://ampeg.com/products/pedals/sgt-di.html Ampeg | SGT-DI | Introduction Video by AmpegTV About Ampeg Ampeg has produced some of the music industry's most innovative amplification products including the first bass combo amp, the first guitar amp with reverb and the de facto stage bass amp, the SVT. Since the 1940s, Ampeg has offered unique and often first-to-market features and performance capabilities, resulting in six U.S. patents under the Ampeg brand name. In 2019 Ampeg celebrated the 50th anniversary of the SVT. #### Ampeg introduces the Venture VB-88 bass speakers Ampeg Debuts the Venture VB-88 Enclosure A Powerful, Portable, and Lightweight 8x8 Cab for Modern Bassists CALABASAS, Calif. June 26, 2024 — Ampeg today introduced the Venture® VB-88 bass speaker cabinet, the latest addition to the Venture Bass family of products that also includes three amplifier heads and five additional cabinets. Venture Series amplifiers and cabs deliver the modern style and features sought by contemporary bassists—continuing a tradition of innovation that stretches back to the dawn of the electric bass. “Ampeg is proud to announce the addition of the VB-88 to its line of Venture Series cabinets,” said Dom Liberati, Ampeg Product Manager. “The VB-88 combines traditional Ampeg ‘OG’ style and knowhow with modern design and aesthetics, essentially scaling down our legendary SVT®-810 ‘fridge’ cabinet to a more compact and manageable form. The VB-88 is roughly two-thirds the size and half the weight of an SVT-810, while still delivering the same extended low frequencies and commanding stage presence.” The Venture VB-88 is specifically designed for bassists who are looking for the performance and visual impact of the legendary SVT-810 cabinet, but in a more compact and modern-sounding cab. Paired with a Venture V7 or Venture V12 head, a single VB-88 will move enough air to rattle the rafters of nearly any venue. Two will handle even the largest venues. The VB-88 weighs 67 pounds and is rated 800 watts RMS/1600 watts Program power (4Ω). It is loaded with eight custom-voiced 8" Lavoce® neodymium woofers and a variable high-frequency driver. This stylish front-ported cab is ruggedly constructed and covered in carbon fiber-style Tolex, so it will hold up gig after gig, while at the same time being one of the lightest large format bass enclosures available. An optional Portaflex®-style grille assembly offers an aesthetic alternative, while an optional padded cover will protect your investment. Pricing & Availability VB-88 Cab $1,799.99 US MSRP (Cover $129.99, Grille Assembly $159.99 US MSRP) Available now. Learn more at: https://ampeg.com/products/venture-bass-amplifiers/cabs.html#venture-vb-88 About Ampeg Ampeg has produced some of the music industry's most innovative amplification products including the first bass combo amp, the first guitar amp with reverb, and the definitive stage bass amp, the SVT. Since the 1940s, Ampeg has offered unique and often first-to-market features and performance capabilities, resulting in six U.S. patents under the Ampeg brand name. In 2019 Ampeg celebrated the 50th anniversary of the SVT. #### Ampeg Rocket Bass combos Rocket Bass Series Brings Classic Ampeg Tone and Contemporary Features to a Comprehensive Series of Premium Bass Combos CALABASAS, Calif. March 29, 2021 — Ampeg today introduced the Rocket Bass® series of five powerful yet lightweight combo bass amplifiers, comprising a full range of models perfect for everyone from beginners to professionals. “With the introduction of Rocket Bass, Ampeg has an industry-leading series of amps for players at every step of their journey,” said Dino Monoxelos, Ampeg Brand Marketing Manager. “Simply put, we wanted to design the ultimate bass combos, sacrificing nothing in terms of tone or aesthetics. Most important, Rocket Bass is designed for the practical player that doesn’t want to give up stage-ready looks, roadworthy construction, and killer tone just because they prefer the practicality of a combo amp.” Ampeg bass amps have carved out a legacy unsurpassed in the industry, with the all-tube SVT® long established as the must-have rig for ultimate big-stage tone and the B-15 Portaflex® enjoying the same reputation among top-tier recording engineers—and these new Rocket Bass combos extend that tradition, delivering unparalleled performance, stunning ’60s-style looks, and robust feature sets in lightweight and portable packages. Available in a broad variety of configurations, Rocket Bass amps range from the surprisingly potent 30-watt RB-108 to the concert-ready 500-watt RB-210. And just like their famed larger siblings, Rocket Bass combos offer essential Ampeg features such as 3-band EQ, signature Ultra Hi/Ultra Lo switches (RB-112 and up), and the new Super Grit TechnologyTM overdrive circuit, all of which combine to produce legendary Ampeg tone. Plus, XLR line outputs (except RB-108), auxiliary inputs, and headphone outputs ensure that Rocket Bass combos are ready to rock in any situation. Custom padded covers embroidered with the Ampeg logo are available for RB-112, RB-115, and RB-210 amplifiers. Pricing & Availability RB-108 $209.99 US MSRP RB-110 $321.99 US MSRP RB-112 $559.99 US MSRP  (Cover $69.99 US MSRP) RB-115 $741.99 US MSRP  (Cover $69.99 US MSRP) RB-210 $909.99 US MSRP  (Cover $83.99 US MSRP) Rocket Bass amplifiers will be available spring 2021. Learn more at https://ampeg.com/rocket-bass About Ampeg Ampeg has produced some of the music industry's most innovative amplification products including the first bass combo amp, the first guitar amp with reverb and the de facto stage bass amp, the SVT. Since the 1940s, Ampeg has offered unique and often first-to-market features and performance capabilities, resulting in six U.S. patents under the Ampeg brand name. In 2019 Ampeg celebrates the 50th anniversary of the SVT. #### Ampeg SVT 50th Anniversary Event Ampeg SVT® 50th Anniversary Event to Feature Special Guest at 2019 NAMM Show Special performance at the 2019 NAMM show will feature a rock legend playing Ampeg’s legendary 11-foot tall SVT amp, a.k.a. “The Beast”. ANAHEIM, Calif—Thursday, January 17, 2019 – Ampeg today announced it will be hosting a special event at the 2019 NAMM show in Anaheim, California, honoring the 50th anniversary of the venerable Ampeg SVT bass amp. The celebration will feature Ampeg’s custom-built, one-of-a-kind 11-foot tall SVT bass amp—originally created in the late 1980s and a staple at trade shows for years after. The 600-watt amp head sits on a 3-by-10-foot speaker cabinet, measuring 11 feet tall and weighing more than 800 pounds in total. The Beast, as it has come to be known, has been completely restored for the event. “We are extremely excited to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the SVT with a once-in-a-lifetime event using The Beast ­– an amp that truly goes to 11,” said Dominic Liberati, Ampeg Product Manager. “We’re honored to be the first choice for bassists who value great tone, and are looking forward to 50 more years of making exceptional products for bassists around the world.” Originally introduced in 1969, the SVT and SVT-810 cabinet is still the most requested concert bass amplifier among touring professionals, backline companies, and sound companies worldwide. When it comes to shear power and classic tone, no other bass amp sounds like the SVT. Over the last five decades, the SVT has been featured on countless studio recordings, live concert performances, music award shows, late-night TV performances, and more. On Saturday, January 26 at 2:00PM, none other than Derek Smalls, formerly of the band formerly known as Spinal Tap will make a special guest appearance and put The Beast through its paces. Smalls will also promote his new album (Smalls Change (Meditations Upon Ageing), and take questions from the audience. The giant Beast will be on display for photo ops throughout the duration of the 2019 NAMM Show. This event marks the start of what Ampeg expects to be a yearlong celebration of the SVT anniversary, as well as the beginning of the next 50 years of bringing great products to bass players throughout the world. About Ampeg Ampeg has produced some of the music industry's most innovative amplification products, including the first bass combo amp, the first guitar amp with reverb, and the de facto stage bass amp, the SVT. Since the 1940s, Ampeg has offered unique and often first-to-market features and performance capabilities, resulting in six U.S. patents under the Ampeg brand name. In 2019 Ampeg celebrates the 50th anniversary of the SVT. #### Ampeg SVT Suite bass amplifier plugin SVT Suite Delivers Authentic Ampeg Bass Amp Tone in a Plugin CALABASAS, Calif. May 19 2021 — Ampeg today introduced the SVT Suite bass amplifier plugin, which features three of the most highly coveted SVT® amplifier heads: The HeritageTM 50th Anniversary SVT, the Heritage SVT-CL, and the SVT-4PRO. The plugin represents the first foray into amplifier modeling by Ampeg, the company that defined electric bass tone with the iconic “flip-top” B-15 Portaflex® combo amp in 1963 (the most recorded bass amplifier in the world) and then again in 1969 with the mighty 300-watt SVT amplifier. Intended for home and professional recordists alike, the SVT Suite plugin brings that same legendary Ampeg tone to any studio environment. “For the first time ever, we’re offering the amp that redefined rock bass tone in a plugin format,” said Dino Monoxelos, Ampeg Brand Marketing Manager. “No third parties, no proprietary hardware, just straight-up bass tone direct from Ampeg, the most trusted name in bass. And for all those who want SVT tone without having to move a large amp, or make room for it in a small studio, what could be better than having three of our finest SVT heads, a bevy of Ampeg cabinets, and a great selection of mics and effects pedals, all in a single plugin?” The SVT Suite plugin’s photorealistic interface—featuring Amp, Cab, and FX views—makes using it a simple and familiar experience. Flip a switch, turn a knob, patch in a cable, just like on a physical rig. The three SVT amp heads can be paired with any of eight speaker cabinets and third-party IRs may also be loaded. Dual-Cab and Dual-IR modes allow two cabs or IRs to be used simultaneously. The cabs may be miked with any of six virtual microphones, and you can adjust the positioning of the mic in relation to the cab speaker, as well as blend in one of three stationary room mics. Models of the Ampeg Liquifier Analog Chorus, Opto Comp Analog Optical Compressor, and Scrambler Bass Overdrive pedals are also included, along with the new RocktaverTM and PhasifierTM effects. And for those who prefer to add a parallel direct signal (or even go straight DI), there is a virtual version of the renowned SVT-DI studio direct box. All this adds up to one extremely powerful plugin, offering nearly unlimited variations on authentic Ampeg SVT tone. A fully functional 15-day trial version of the 64-bit plugin is available in AAX, AU, and VST formats. Pricing & Availability SVT Suite is $199.99 USD (MSRP) and is now available worldwide. Learn more at https://ampeg.com/svt-suite/ About Yamaha Guitar Group, Inc. Yamaha Guitar Group, Inc. (YGG) is a U.S.-based wholly owned subsidiary of Yamaha Corporation of Japan and is dedicated to serving the needs of guitar players through three distinct brands: Yamaha, Ampeg, and Line 6. About Ampeg Ampeg has produced some of the music industry's most innovative amplification products including the first bass combo amp, the first guitar amp with reverb and the de facto stage bass amp, the SVT. Since the 1940s, Ampeg has offered unique and often first-to-market features and performance capabilities, resulting in six U.S. patents under the Ampeg brand name. In 2019 Ampeg celebrated the 50th anniversary of the SVT. #### Ampeg Venture Series Bass Amplifier Heads and Cabs Ampeg Venture Series Bass Amplifier Heads and Cabs - Designed for Modern Gigging Bassists CALABASAS, Calif. September 21, 2023 — Ampeg today introduced the Venture® Series of bass amplifier heads and speaker cabinets. Designed to deliver the modern style and capabilities sought by contemporary bassists, the Venture Series builds upon a legacy of innovation that stretches back to the dawn of the electric bass. The Venture Series comprises the V3, V7, and V12 heads and the VB-112, VB-115, VB-210, VB-212, and VB-410 cabs. “Venture Series amps and cabs represent the next step in the evolution of the Ampeg brand,” said Dino Monoxelos, Ampeg Product Marketing Manager. “We designed them to give gigging bassists playing all styles of music the capabilities they need to dial in both modern and classic sounds. We also know how important it is to them that their gear be rugged enough to perform reliably gig after gig, while at the same time being as light and portable as possible. Most importantly, of course, Ampeg amps have to deliver tone that lives up to our legacy.” With their intuitive controls, Venture Series amplifiers offer an extensive array of tone-shaping tools that include 3-band EQ with sweepable Mids, Ultra Hi and 3-way Ultra Lo switches, and a Super Grit Technology™ (SGT™) Overdrive circuit with SVT® and B15 voicings. The V7 and V12 amplifiers also include a variable compressor. An effects loop, an XLR direct output, an Aux input, and a Phones output enhance connectivity. All circuitry is analog except for the solid-state Class D amplifiers. Players can add an optional AFS2 footswitch for remote control of the SGT overdrive and Mute, and an optional heavy-duty padded Venture carrying bag. Venture Series cabinets are available in the most popular configurations, enabling bassists to choose the right cab—or combination of cabs—for any gig. The stylish cabinets are covered in carbon fiber-style Tolex and built to handle the rigors of the road, while at the same being some of the lightest bass enclosures currently available. They are loaded with lightweight custom-voiced Lavoce® neodymium woofers and high-frequency drivers. Optional Portaflex®-style grille assemblies provide players with an aesthetic choice, and optional heavy-duty padded covers are also available. Pricing & Availability V3 Amp $499.99 US MSRP (Carry Bag $69.99 US MSRP) V7 Amp $749.99 US MSRP (Carry Bag $79.99 US MSRP) V12 Amp $999.99 US MSRP (Carry Bag $99.99 US MSRP) VB-112 Cab $749.99 US MSRP (Cover $69.99 Grille Assembly $69.99 US MSRP) VB-115 Cab $849.99 US MSRP (Cover $79.99 Grille Assembly $79.99 US MSRP) VB-210 Cab $899.99 US MSRP (Cover $79.99 Grille Assembly $84.99 US MSRP) VB-212 Cab $1099.99 US MSRP (Cover $89.99 Grille Assembly $99.99 US MSRP) VB-410 Cab $1249.99 US MSRP (Cover $99.99 Grille Assembly $129.99 US MSRP) Venture series heads and cabs are available now with the exception of the V7 (available spring 2024). Learn more at: https://ampeg.com/venture-bass-amplifiers About Ampeg Ampeg has produced some of the music industry's most innovative amplification products including the first bass combo amp, the first guitar amp with reverb, and the definitive stage bass amp, the SVT. Since the 1940s, Ampeg has offered unique and often first-to-market features and performance capabilities, resulting in six U.S. patents under the Ampeg brand name. In 2019 Ampeg celebrated the 50th anniversary of the SVT. #### Analog Cases introduces resizable desktop XTS Stands system Analog Cases expands, elevating creative workflow with readily resizable desktop XTS Stands system suitable for any gear setup LOS ANGELES, CA, USA: audio accessories brand Analog Cases, acclaimed for reinventing cases for a new generation of mobile musicians with ultra-lightweight materials and sleek aesthetics, is proud to expand into new territory by announcing availability of its XTS Stands in two sizes — suitable for any gear setup as a readily resizeable desktop system to Elevate Your Creative Workflow with supreme stability while putting a straightforward studio (or stage) solution within easy reach of anyone — as of November 13... As a straightforward studio (or stage) solution that quite literally elevates creative workflow with supreme stability, Analog Cases' XTS — so-called 'Xtendable' — Stands surely speak for themselves. That said, though, who better to formally introduce them to the wider world than company CEO Greg Pritchard. "We're all about designing products that help musicians with their creative work in very practical ways," he begins, before digging deeper: "XTS Stands are amazing for improving your posture, workflow, and organisation in the studio, and they're a great add-on for live performance as well." With all that in mind, then, XTS Stands can be readily resized to accommodate any modern-day music production gear, ranging from smaller-sized effect pedals all the way up to larger Eurorack modular synth system cases, and are flat-packable for easy transportation. Thanks to their 100% solid sheet metal construction — no plastic parts are involved and no assembly tools are required, up to 25 lbs/11.3 kg can be safely supported while improving ergonomics and studio organisation by elevating gear off the desktop where it can be positioned within easy reach of anyone at any time. Two XTS Stands sizes are available, so finding the right solution for specific studio requirements is made even easier as a direct result of that design decision. Duly designed to accommodate any compact device — such as Akai's MPK mini (MIDI keyboard controller), Arturia's KeyStep 37 (controller and sequencer), Electron's Digitakt (drum machine and sampler), Roland's SP-404 MKII (creative sampler and effector), and Universal Audio's Apollo x4 (desktop audio interface), or other similar-sized gear, small-sized XTS Stands are adjustable to any length between 6.6"/16.8 cm and 10.4"/26.4 cm, while large-sized XTS Stands are adjustable to any length between 10.5"/26.7 cm and can safely support larger devices — like Ableton's Push (standalone expressive instrument), Akai's MPC Live (beat-making drum sampler), and Arturia's KeyStep Pro (polyphonic sequencing controller keyboard), or other similar-sized gear — even accommodating a larger Eurorack modular synth system case (such as Make Noise's 7U 104HP offering), for instance. In the case of large-sized XTS Stands, multiple pieces of gear can be held side by side by adding a separately-sold XTS Flex Tray, also available in two sizes — 13.3"/33.8 cm (capable of holding two or three small pedals or synths) and 17.7"/44.9 cm (comfortably accommodating a Digitakt alongside Elektron's Digitone digital synthesizer, two SP-404 MKIIs, two medium-sized pedals such as Strymon's BigSky multi-algorithm reverb or TimeLine multi-algorithm delay and looper, or up to five smaller-sized pedals). Put it this way: "Whether you've got a simple setup with an audio interface and MIDI controller, or desk full of hardware synths and drum machines, XTS Stands are for you." So says Greg Pritchard, excitedly ending on a high note: "Ever since we built our first prototypes, our whole team at Analog Cases have been obsessed with using them in their studios, so we're thrilled to make them available to musicians everywhere." Small- and large-sized XTS Stands respectively retail for $42.00 USD and $49.00 USD, while the 13.3"/33.8 cm Flex Tray and 17.7"/44.9 cm Flex Tray (for large-sized XTS Stands) respectively retail for $29.00 USD and $34.00 USD; all are exclusively available in the USA from Analog Cases, while international distributors and retailers that will be carrying the products include Sonic Sales — EU and UK distribution, REV3 — Japanese distribution, and Moog Audio — Canadian retail. For more in-depth information, please visit the dedicated XTS Stands webpage here: https://analogcases.com/xts Watch Analog Cases' workflow-elevating XTS Stands-showcasing video here: https://youtu.be/mNfb1zwKBqs About Analog Cases Founded in 2018 in Los Angeles, CA, USA, Analog Cases is an audio accessories brand designing innovative products for music producers and DJs. Duly reinventing cases for a new generation of mobile musicians with ultra-lightweight materials and sleek aesthetics, it now offers a complete solution for artists — from studio to stage — with its new desktop XTS Stands system. Ever expanding, its product lineup includes over 100 custom-fitted cases available in four unique styles for audio interfaces, MIDI controllers, samplers, synths, and more. Moreover, the company has, to date, sold over 100,000 cases worldwide, with distribution spanning from North America to Europe and Japan. #### Analysis Plus Blue Suede Oval and White Oval Instrument Cables Analysis Plus Introduces New Blue Suede Oval and White Oval Instrument Cables Now you can achieve legendary Yellow Oval performance in a more flexible cable with an amazing look and feel FLUSHING, MI – June 26, 2019 – ( GuitarPR) – Analysis Plus, the manufacturer of widely acclaimed, patented products for the Music and Pro Audio markets, has added two new, high-end instrument cables to its line, the Blue Suede Oval and White Oval. Like the company’s legendary Yellow Oval instrument cable, both the Blue Suede and White Oval cables offer their patented, stacked hollow oval conductors surrounded by an oval shield that offers additional flexibility and movement. Both products have 20 gauge Oxygen Free Copper (OFC) conductors and are ROHS compliant. They are completely green cables that sound as great as they feel. Each cable offers its own unique vibe. With the White Oval, the connectors are Black/Gold Neutrick TS mono plugs. The Neutrick 90 connector will fit vintage guitars that the OVERMOLD on the Yellow Oval will not. To maintain the vintage look of the Blue Suede Oval, the standard connectors are Switchcraft TS mono plugs. The Switchcraft 90 connector will also fit vintage guitars that the OVERMOLD on the Yellow Oval will not. Analysis Plus Blue Suede Oval and White Oval Instrument Cables Both the Blue Suede and White Oval utilize a balanced cable design for lower common mode noise, even when used with a mono plug (TS). They are available with (ST to ST), (ST to 90) or (90 to 90) connector orientations in a variety of lengths. Both cables are also available for microphone and other uses with both XLR and TRS plugs. All cable and packaging is designed and made in the USA. You can see the extraordinary Analysis Plus product line in person at Summer NAMM in Nashville, July 18-20 in Booth 206. About Analysis Plus Founded in 1992, Analysis Plus is a scientific research and design company now focused primarily on the music and pro-audio industries. They are known for their high-end patented cables preferred by musicians and technicians that demand the best, including the likes of John Mayer, Kenny Loggins, Hunter Hayes, Richard Bona, Jake Shimabukuro and more. #### Analysis Plus Cables Announces New Music/Pro Audio Dealer Opportunities High-end audio cable line available to select new retail dealers FLUSHING, MI – June 25, 2024 – (GUITARpr) – Analysis Plus, the 30-year-old manufacturer of some of the finest, high-end audio cables for musicians and pro audio, has announced new dealer opportunities for select retailers in the USA and internationally. The company is famously known for its unique, proprietary Hollow Oval design technology that has catapulted its audio cables to the top of the list for so many great musicians and techs around the world. From guitar and bass, to ukulele and violin, and from pedalboards to keyboards and beyond, Analysis Plus cables simply sound and perform better. For new dealers who qualify, Analysis Plus provides not only competitive margins, but masterful customer service that you would expect from a company that has been successfully delivering high-end quality for three decades. In addition to offering a wide range of USA-made products, all available in multiple standard configurations, the company can offer custom variations for its dealers with minimum order quantities on most of its cables. This can be extremely helpful to dealers with special interests. According to company owner and president, Shari Markel, “For most of the last 30 years, our dealer relationships have been the primary engine that powers this great company. We look forward to creating more of those win/win opportunities.” Interested retail dealers are encouraged to fill out a simple application to get started at: https://analysis.plus/new-dealer-application/ For additional questions, utilize the detailed contact page that provides the option to send an email or call them directly on the phone at: https://analysis.plus/contact/ About Analysis Plus, Inc Founded in 1993 as a scientific research and design company, Analysis Plus, Inc is now focused primarily on two markets: Music and Pro Audio, and high-end Home Audio. In the Music and Pro Audio markets, Analysis Plus is known for its high-end cables and connectors preferred by musicians, producers and technicians around the world who demand the very best. Its diverse artist roster includes the likes of John Mayer, Marty Friedman, Jimmy Haslip, Jake Shimabukuro, Russ Hewitt and so many more. In the high-end Home Audio market, Analysis Plus designs and manufactures products for serious audio enthusiasts who require the highest quality audiophile components. More information is available at: https://analysis.plus. #### Analysis Plus Cables Launches New Dealer Portal Flushing, MI – October 22, 2024 – (GUITARpr) – Analysis Plus, the designer and manufacturer of high-end cables for both Music/Pro Audio and Home Audio markets for over 30 years, has announced the launch of a new, dedicated portal website to serve its growing network of authorized dealers. The new portal is designed to be both functional and promotional at the same time. For new and existing dealers, the portal offers a complete Dealer Store that provides easy order placement without the need to send separate emails, make additional phone calls, or produce complicated purchase orders. Of course, all of those methods are still accepted happily anytime. Additionally, the website provides network dealers with a variety of materials, both promotional and educational, that can be used in conjunction with their sales activities featuring Analysis Plus products. According to Analysis Plus president, Shari Markel, “Our dealers are truly the backbone of our distribution in the USA and around the world. We value those relationships immensely and always strive to facilitate mutual benefits for all of us. This new dealer portal does just that.” In the Music and Pro Audio markets, Analysis Plus is known for their high-end cables and connectors preferred by musicians, producers and technicians around the world who demand the very best. Their diverse artist roster includes the likes of John Mayer, Marty Friedman, Jimmy Haslip, Jake Shimabukuro, Russ Hewitt and so many more. In the high-end Home Audio market, Analysis Plus designs and manufactures products for serious audio enthusiasts who require the highest quality audiophile components. Its proprietary Hollow Oval design technology is used throughout both product lines and is the reason their cables sound and perform better. Interested music/pro audio dealers are encouraged to visit the new portal at: https://dealers.analysis.plus A new dealer application is available at: https://dealers.analysis.plus/dealer-application/ About Analysis Plus, Inc Founded in 1993 as a scientific research and design company, Analysis Plus, Inc is now focused primarily on two markets: Music and Pro Audio, and high-end Home Audio. More information is available at: https://analysis.plus. #### Analysis Plus Introduces Convenient Multi-Cable PlusPaks for the Holidays at Special Prices Popular high-end instrument, pedalboard and microphone cables included FLUSHING, MI – November 5, 2020 – (GuitarPR) – Analysis Plus, the manufacturer of widely acclaimed, high-end cables and connectors for the music and pro audio industry has announced the launch of a new product group called PlusPaks. Nine new PlusPaks offer some of the company’s most popular products in multi-cable packages at special pricing, just in time for the Holidays. PlusPaks currently include instrument cables in 2-Paks, short instrument (pedalboard) cables in 6-Paks, and microphone cables in 3-Paks. Musicians and techs usually need more than one cable. With new PlusPaks by Analysis Plus, you can meet that need and save money at the same time. Analysis Plus cables feature their unique, proprietary Hollow Oval technology that delivers a clear and present difference you can hear for yourself. And they are designed and made in the USA. PlusPaks are currently available direct from the Analysis Plus Pro Audio Store with free shipping in the USA, and there is no cart limit. Now is the time to take advantage of this special pricing opportunity with these high-end multi-cable packages. You can see all of the new PlusPaks at: https://analysis.plus/pluspaks. About Analysis Plus Founded in 1992, Analysis Plus, Inc. began as a scientific research and design company that invented the proprietary Hollow Oval cable geometry that has propelled them to worldwide acclaim. The company is now focused primarily on two distinct markets: music and pro audio industries as well as high-end home audio products. Analysis Plus cables are preferred by musicians, producers, engineers, and technicians around the world who demand the best. Find out more at: https://analysis.plus. Contact Jeffrey D Brown media@analysis.plus 949-287-4408 #### Analysis Plus Introduces New Pro Power Oval MK II Unique patented design takes the power cord to new heights FLUSHING, MI – July 15, 2019 – (GuitarPR) – Analysis Plus, the manufacturer of widely acclaimed, patented products for the Music and Pro Audio markets, has just introduced its new Pro Power Oval MK II high-end replacement power cord. It simply performs better. Like the company’s legendary instrument cables, the Pro Power Oval MK II power cord relies on their patented, hollow oval cable design to dramatically reduce noise voltage. It uses better than hospital grade plugs that have Perma-Lock terminals, large, high spring-rate contacts, glass filled, high temperature nylon front housing, polycarbonate rear housing and stainless hardware mated to a true balance cable for lower common mode noise. The 12 AWG gauge cable design has hot and cold leads that are symmetrical with a full shield around the hot and cold conductors to eliminate EMI/EMC. The cable also has the lowest inductance on the market for the lowest noise voltage of any pro power cord. Terminated with WattGate connectors, this incredible Analysis Plus power cable is engineered to deliver your pro audio components the clean power they deserve. The new Pro Power Oval MK II is available in standard 3-foot to 8-foot lengths and custom lengths by special order. Schuko plugs are an available option. Analysis Plus Pro Power Oval MK II You can see the extraordinary Analysis Plus product line in person at Summer NAMM in Nashville, July 18-20 in Booth 206. About Analysis Plus Founded in 1992, Analysis Plus is a scientific research and design company now focused primarily on the music and pro-audio industries. They are known for their high-end patented cables preferred by musicians and technicians that demand the best, including the likes of John Mayer, Kenny Loggins, Hunter Hayes, Richard Bona, Jake Shimabukuro and more. Contact Mark Markel Analysis Plus (810) 659-6448 mark@analysis-plus.com #### Analysis Plus Launches Expanded Artist Program at 2026 NAMM Show The high-end audio cable maker promotes its diverse artist roster with demo performances at NAMM FLUSHING, MI — January 14, 2026 — (GUITARpr) — Analysis Plus, known for their high-end audio cables for musicians and pro audio, has unveiled its new 2026 Artist Program designed to expand its reach and engagement among a wide range of performers across the musical spectrum. The expanded program will be officially launched at the 2026 NAMM Show in Anaheim. A group of Analysis Plus Artists will be participating in demo performances at their Booth #5629 in Hall D from Thursday, January 22 through Saturday, January 24. Great Artists. Great Products. This year’s Analysis Plus booth will include the premiere showing of the new Blacklight UV PRO Line of cables with an entirely new approach to standout looks and functionality. Additionally, the company will once again be displaying its highly acclaimed line of premium audio cables featuring its unique proprietary Hollow Oval design technology. Users around the world consistently praise these extraordinary cables for sounding better and performing far beyond expectations. There is a difference and Analysis Plus has been proving that for over 30 years. The Analysis Plus Artist Program has included a highly diverse roster including the likes of John Mayer, Marty Friedman, Scott Bernard, Jimmy Haslip, Jake Shimabukuro, Tina Guo, Russ Hewitt, and so many others. From guitar and bass to cello and keyboards, and more, Analysis Plus Artists use their cables on stage, in studio, at home, and just about anywhere there is a need for the best possible sound in their audio connection. According to company president, Shari Markel, “We have enjoyed relationships with so many great artists over the last 30 years, and with our expanded Artist Program, we look forward to working with a whole new group of talented individuals from many different backgrounds and genres.” More about the Artist Program at: https://analysis.plus/artist-program/ More NAMM Show information at: https://analysis.plus/namm-show/ About Analysis Plus In 1993, Analysis Plus began life as a scientific research and design company and is now focused primarily on two markets: Musicians/Pro Audio and high-end Home Audio. Their proprietary Hollow Oval design cables are used by discerning musicians, pro audio techs, and audiophiles alike around the globe. Learn more at: https://analysis.plus. #### Analysis Plus Pro Audio Division Launches New Dedicated Web Platform Greatly improved experience developed from the ground up includes new Custom Shop FLUSHING, MI – January 27, 2020 – (GuitarPR) – Analysis Plus, the manufacturer of widely acclaimed, patented products for the Music and Pro Audio markets, just launched an all new, dedicated web platform for its Pro Audio division at the Winter NAMM Show in Anaheim. Nearly a year in the making, the new Analysis Plus Pro Audio website and online store offers a smooth, thoughtful experience for both first-time visitors and returning customers alike. With a wide array of patented, high-end cables, connectors and more that are clearly and efficiently presented, musicians, techs, producers and others can find and acquire the products they need to create the best possible sound for their work. The dedicated Pro Audio site is being launched in conjunction with several new product introductions in addition to their recently created Custom Shop. While Analysis Plus delivers many standard configuration products via their new online store, many customers require custom designed cables of all kinds. The new Custom Shop can create a wide range of specialized application products designed for each customer’s exact needs. See the new web platform and online store today at: https://proaudio.analysis.plus About Analysis Plus Founded in 1992, Analysis Plus is a scientific research and design company now focused primarily on two distinct markets: music and pro audio industries as well as high-end home audio products. They are best known for their patented, hollow oval cables preferred by musicians and technicians that demand the best, including the likes of John Mayer, Kenny Loggins, Hunter Hayes, Richard Bona, Jake Shimabukuro and many others. #### Analysis Plus to Auction Final Run of Collectable Camo Oval Instrument Cables Auction of the last 20 specially configured cables to help Guitars 4 Vets FLUSHING, MI – June 21, 2021 – (GUITARpr) – Analysis Plus, known for their high-end cables and connectors for musicians and pro audio, has announced an upcoming auction for the limited collector’s edition of their Camo Oval Instrument Cable. The final run of 20 (out of 25) cables will be auctioned off with 60% of the proceeds being donated to Guitars 4 Vets, a 501(c)3 non-profit dedicated to providing relief to struggling veterans through the healing power of music and community. The Camo Oval is a throwback cable that was manufactured years ago for a brief time. Its design and construction are very similar to one of their current, and long-time bestsellers, the Yellow Oval Instrument Cable. Adding to their uniqueness, each of these final 20 cables is fitted with specially designed Vintage Connectors. The cables are made from the last, sealed spool of Camo Oval and completed with the remaining batch of these unusual connector plugs not available anywhere else. Each of these cables comes with a signed Certificate of Authenticity that is one of a kind, uniquely numbered, and printed individually. While these are truly high-end, functional cables, they are expected to be popular among collectors. The Camo Oval Auction is set to begin on July 1, 2022, and will run through the entire month, ending on July 31, 2022. Each of the 20 cables will be listed as a separate item according to its certificate number with an opening bid of $99. Auction participants can bid on as many of the 20 cables individually as they like. According to company president, Shari Markel, “Launching this auction on Independence Day weekend is great timing to make this wonderful contribution to Guitars 4 Vets, whose mission is to assist veterans who have given their service to this country. We appreciate the work they are doing and look forward to supporting it.” More information about the auction is available on the Analysis Plus Pro Audio website at: https://proaudio.analysis.plus/camo-oval/. About Analysis Plus Now in its 29th year, Analysis Plus began life as a scientific research and design company and is now focused primarily on two markets: Music/Pro Audio and high-end Home Audio. Their proprietary Hollow Oval Design cables are used by discerning musicians, pro audio techs, and audiophiles alike around the globe. Their patented QiJACK takes input/output jacks to the next level and beyond. Get more detailed information at: https://analysis.plus. #### Analysis Plus to Give Away High-end Silver Cables at the Summer NAMM Show Booth visitors can enter to win one of five Silver ThinLine instrument cables valued at $179 each FLUSHING, MI – June 23, 2021 – (GUITARpr) – Analysis Plus, the manufacturer of high-end cables and connectors for musicians and pro audio as well as home audio, has upped the ante for their traditional NAMM Show cable giveaway. At the upcoming Summer NAMM show in Nashville on July 15-16, the company will be giving away five of its highly acclaimed Silver ThinLine instrument cables at booth #201. All attendees can enter at the booth for a chance to win one of the cables and a public drawing will take place in the booth at noon on July 16. Winners who are present at the drawing will receive their cable onsite. Other winners will receive an email and their cable will be shipped to them. The cables for the giveaway are 10-foot length with straight-to-straight connectors that normally sell for $179. The Silver ThinLine instrument cable is part of a high-end line designed and made in the USA for over 25 years. This is a super light cable that acoustic players among others love the sound and feel of. Solid Silver (99.99%) is used for the center conductor on the connector. Available with multiple connector options, the Silver ThinLine cable uses two 20 AWG silver plated copper conductors for a natural full sound. Get more info on the Silver ThinLine at: https://analysis.plus/product/silver-thinline/ Analysis Plus will be displaying the bulk of its pro audio cable and connector line, including its popular QiJACK, the input/output jack that is built like a tank and performs like a Ferrari. Company president, Shari Markel will be available at the booth along with technical staff to answer questions, discuss show specials and dealer opportunities. Find out more about Analysis Plus Pro Audio and Home Audio lines at: https://analysis.plus #### Analysis Plus Unveils Revamped Artist Program Outreach campaign is designed to connect a new group of artists to the company’s active roster FLUSHING, MI – October 18, 2023 – (GUITARpr) – Analysis Plus, known for their high-end cables and connectors for musicians and pro audio, has unveiled a revamped Artist Program designed to expand its reach and engagement among a wide range of performers across the musical spectrum. With literally thousands of talented artists using their cables around the world, Analysis Plus has crafted a program that focuses on the powerful concept of mutual benefit to create a new generation of value-for-value relationships. The program offers a combination of products, promotion, and support at a personal level as incentives to participate. The Analysis Plus Artist Program includes a highly diverse roster including the likes of John Mayer, Marty Friedman, Scott Bernard, Jake Shimabukuro, Tina Guo and many others. From guitar and bass to cello and keyboards, and more, Analysis Plus Artists use their cables on stage, in studio, at home, and just about anywhere there is a need for the best possible sound in their audio connection. According to company president, Shari Markel, “We have enjoyed relationships with so many great artists over the last 30 years, and with our new, revamped Artist Program, we look forward to working with a whole new group of talented individuals from many different backgrounds and genres.” Interested artists are encouraged to contact the company by filling out the Artist Inquiry form at: https://proaudio.analysis.plus/artist-inquiry/. Additional information about the Artist Program is available on the Analysis Plus Pro Audio website at: https://proaudio.analysis.plus/artists/. About Analysis Plus Now in its 30th year, Analysis Plus began life as a scientific research and design company and is now focused primarily on two markets: Musicians/Pro Audio and high-end Home Audio. Their proprietary Hollow Oval Design cables are used by discerning musicians, pro audio techs, and audiophiles alike around the globe. Get more detailed information at: https://analysis.plus. #### Ananashead announces the Bolt Overdrive Pedal Barcelona, Spain - August 8, 2019 - Adding to his line of drive boxes, Ananashead has announced the Bolt, a versatile low gain overdrive that adds volume and grit to the sound while preserving dynamics without coloring/altering your tone too much. Meant to be used as a second channel for a NMV amp it turns to be a nice mild drive/clean boost that won't compress your signal or add a mids hump. Use it as a clean boost with higher Level and lower Drive/Filter settings. Turn up the Drive to add crunch to a clean amp or bite to an already dirty amp and use the Filter to add sparkle to your solos or to better match with amps. See some demos here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l4wFf-6cIxo The pedal offers the following features: Three knobs to control Volume, Drive and Filter Side or Top mounting jacks Shielded inputs/outputs to avoid RF Filtered and protected 9VDC input Daisy-chain friendly Popless True Bypass switching Current draw: 12mA The Bolt pedal is hand-made in Barcelona with careful selected components and has a price of 110.00€. The pedals are available and can be purchased directly from the Ananashead online store at www.ananashead.com. About Ananashead Effects Since 2012 Pedro Garcí­a has been releasing stompboxes, offering electric musicians an array of vintage style effects.  Previous products include the Meteorite, MARK1 Germanium Fuzz, V2 Superfuzz or the Byrd Song Treble Booster. This new pedal, like his previous pedals, are available direct online https://www.ananashead.com/product/bolt #### Ananashead announces the Cream Amp Barcelona, Spain - November 1, 2022 - Adding to his line of amp inspired drives, Ananashead has announced the Cream Amp, a little box to add some amp-like dirt to your chain. The Cream Amp is a little handmade low gain overdrive pedal based on the Electra Distortion circuit. It delivers some full dynamics amp-like dirt to your clean and crunch amp or to another pedal in the chain without altering your tone too much. Easy to use, just to add some grit at low volume or to make your amp sound like if it was at full, use the Drive control to set the gain and the Level control to match with your amp. See some demos of the Ananashead Cream Amp Video by Ananashead Effects The Cream Amp pedal offers the following features: Two knobs to control Volume and Drive Shielded inputs/outputs to avoid RF Filtered and protected 9VDC input Daisy-chain friendly Current draw: 7.5mA The Cream Amp pedal is hand-made in Barcelona with careful selected components and has a price of 100.00€. The pedals are available and can be purchased directly from the Ananashead online store at https://www.ananashead.com About Ananashead Effects Since 2012 Pedro Garcí­a has been releasing stompboxes, offering electric musicians an array of vintage style effects. Previous products include the Bolt, Main Fuzz, V2 Superfuzz or the Byrd Song Treble Booster. This new pedal, like his previous pedals, are available direct online https://www.ananashead.com/product/cream-amp #### Ananashead announces the GT73 Barcelona, Spain - April 20, 2021 - Adding to his line of amp inspired drives, Ananashead has announced the GT73, a dirt box to add some 70ies doomy grit to your chain. The GT73 is a handmade pedal based on the 1973 Matamp GT120 preamp with master volume control and solid state components rather than tubes. It's an updated version of the previous big box GT73 as the JFETs used began to be scarce in their through hole version and were changed by their SMD equivalent. The original Drive control is fixed on the 'Stage Bright' setting and the Bass-Boost rotary switch has been changed for a potentiometer, this allows to reduce the size of the enclosure. Maintains the same inductor based Presence control like the GT120. See some demos here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5wXp-sMQP8o The pedal offers the following features: Six knobs to control Volume, Master, Presence, Treble, Bass and Bass-Boost Shielded inputs/outputs to avoid RF Filtered and protected 9VDC input Daisy-chain friendly Popless True Bypass switching Current draw: 10mA The GT73 pedal is hand-made in Barcelona with careful selected components and has a price of 140.00€. The pedals are available and can be purchased directly from the Ananashead online store at www.ananashead.com. About Ananashead Effects Since 2012 Pedro Garcí­a has been releasing stompboxes, offering electric musicians an array of vintage style effects.  Previous products include the Bolt, Main Fuzz, V2 Superfuzz or the Byrd Song Treble Booster. This new pedal, like his previous pedals, are available direct online https://www.ananashead.com/product/gt73 #### Ananashead announces the Main Fuzz Barcelona, Spain - December 17, 2019 - Adding to his line of vintage pedals, Ananashead has announced the Main Fuzz, an all-around fuzz pedal based on the classical Fuzz Face circuit. The Main Fuzz is a handmade versatile fuzz pedal that can be built in three versions, silicon, germanium or hybrid si-ge for the best of both worlds. Apart from the usual Volume and Fuzz controls, this one has a Tone knob that controls the amount of bass entering the circuit and paired with the Mode switch has a wide spectrum of tones from the trebly tonebender mk1.5 to the full bass modern fuzzes. The Pregain acts like an attenuator just like the volume of your guitar, it can be used to clean the fuzz or to be more friendly with some wahs. The Bias helps with the temperature on the germanium version but it also is useful to sculpt the signal towards more zippery or more overdriving tone. See some demos here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6cI29nyb0nY The pedal offers the following features: Five knobs to control Fuzz, Volume, Tone, Bias and Pregain. One Mode switch Three versions, Silicon, Germanium and Hybrid Si-Ge Shielded inputs/outputs to avoid RF Filtered and protected 9VDC input Daisy-chain friendly Popless True Bypass switching Current draw: 3mA The Main Fuzz pedal is hand-made in Barcelona with careful selected components and has a price of 110.00€. The pedals are available and can be purchased directly from the Ananashead online store at www.ananashead.com. About Ananashead Effects Since 2012 Pedro Garcí­a has been releasing stompboxes, offering electric musicians an array of vintage style effects.  Previous products include the Meteorite, MARK1 Germanium Fuzz, V2 Superfuzz or the Range Booster. This new pedal, like his previous pedals, are available direct online https://www.ananashead.com/product/main-fuzz. #### Ananashead announces the MARK2 Adding to his line of vintage fuzzboxes, Ananashead has announced the MARK2, a three germanium transistor benderish fuzz. Barcelona, Spain - January 1, 2022 - The MARK2 is a handmade pedal based on the second generation of 3-transitor boxes from the mid sixties like the used by Page with The Yardbirds and early Zeppelin. With a great amount of saturated gain, this one is equipped with an external bias to be able to dial the different bender tones we heard on records bringing the chance to remove hiss, add sustain, get better cleans with volume roll off or get sputtery and gated tones. The pedal offers the following features: Selected NOS germanium transistors Three knobs to control Level, Attack and Bias Shielded inputs/outputs to avoid RF Filtered and protected 9VDC input Daisy-chain friendly Popless True Bypass switching Current draw: 7.5mA The MARK2 pedal is hand-made in Barcelona with careful selected components and has a price of 110.00€. The pedals are available and can be purchased directly from the Ananashead online store at https://www.ananashead.com/product/mark2 See some demos here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gQaGwv1URVw About Ananashead Effects Since 2012 Pedro Garcí­a has been releasing stompboxes, offering electric musicians an array of vintage style effects.  Previous products include the Bolt, Main Fuzz, V2 Superfuzz or the GT73. This new pedal, like his previous pedals, are available direct online https://www.ananashead.com #### Ananashead announces the Optotrem Ananashead Optotrem - a warm and organic sounding optical tremolo Barcelona, Spain - May 17, 2019 - Adding to his new line of modulation stompboxes, Ananashead has announced the Optotrem, A warm and organic sounding optical tremolo. The hand-made Optotrem is an user friendly all analog optical tremolo. With the usual Rate, Depth and Wave controls, this last sets the LFO that goes from square to triangle and has some sine/rounded-square waveform in between with a bit of asymmetric amp vibe. See some demos here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=COWK2BRWJLM The pedal offers the following features: Three knobs to control Rate, Depth and Wave Inside trimmer to control Gain Top mounting jacks Shielded inputs/outputs to avoid RF Filtered and protected 9VDC input Daisy-chain friendly Popless True Bypass switching Current draw: 24mA The Optotrem pedal is hand-made in Barcelona with careful selected components and has a price of 110.00€. The pedals are available and can be purchased directly from the Ananashead online store at www.ananashead.com. Since 2012 Pedro Garcí­a has been releasing stompboxes, offering electric musicians an array of vintage style effects.  Previous products include the Meteorite, MARK1 Germanium Fuzz, V2 Superfuzz or the Byrd Song Treble Booster. This new pedal, like his previous pedals, are available direct online https://www.ananashead.com/product/optotrem #### Ananashead announces the Range Booster Barcelona, Spain - September 12, 2019 - Adding to his line of vintage pedals, Ananashead has announced the Range Booster, a handmade germanium and silicon booster with tone control, based on the 1966 Dallas Range Master circuit. At some point, many UK guitarists like Iommi or May changed his germanium transistor based booster to a silicon one due his best reliability and better signal/noise ratio, also they swapped the input cap to bring more lows and that's what the Range control does. The pedal boost the signal, emphasizing medium/high frequencies and adding a raw sound but with a softness similar to the achieved by leaving the wah in a fixed position. With the Range control the spectrum of frequencies is expanded to find the desired tone that suits your equipment. See some of the Ananashead Range Booster demos here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w3rhsjyv3tw The Range Booster pedal offers the following features Two knobs to control Boost and Range Switch between Germanium and Silicon Side or Top mounting jacks Shielded inputs/outputs to avoid RF Filtered and protected 9VDC input Daisy-chain friendly Popless True Bypass switching Current draw: 3mA The Range Booster pedal is hand-made in Barcelona with careful selected components and has a price of 110.00€. The pedals are available and can be purchased directly from the Ananashead online store at www.ananashead.com. Since 2012 Pedro Garcí­a has been releasing stompboxes, offering electric musicians an array of vintage style effects.  Previous products include the Meteorite, MARK1 Germanium Fuzz, V2 Superfuzz or the Byrd Song Treble Booster. This new pedal, like his previous pedals, are available direct online https://www.ananashead.com/product/range-booster. #### Ananashead Blend Bass Drive Ananashead announces the Blend Bass Drive Barcelona, Spain - October 10, 2018 - Adding to the line of bass stompboxes, Ananashead has announced the Blend Bass Drive, a late 70s classic overdrive featuring clean signal blend. The Blend Bass Drive is based on the DOD250, modified for bass and allowing more low frequencies with a clean Jfet blend circuit in front. The Volume and Gain pots control the dirty side and the Blend let you mix distorted and dry signal without losing any low end. Ananashead FX Blend Bass Drive - Demo Video by Ananashead Effects The pedal offers the following features: Three knobs to control Level, Gain and Blend Shielded inputs/outputs to avoid RF Filtered and protected 9VDC input Daisy-chain friendly Popless True Bypass switching Low current draw, 3.5mA The Blend Bass Drive pedal is hand-made in Barcelona with careful selected components and have a price of 100,00 €. The pedals are available and can be purchased directly from the Ananashead online store at www.ananashead.com. About Ananashead Effects Since 2012 Pedro Garcí­a has been releasing stompboxes, offering electric musicians an array of vintage style effects.  Previous products include te Meteorite, the MARK1 Germanium Fuzz, the V2 Superfuzz or the Byrd Song Treble Booster. This new pedal, like his previous pedals, are available direct online http://www.ananashead.com/product/blend-bass-drive #### Ananashead launches the Meteorite Fuzz Barcelona, Spain - September 25, 2018 - Adding to the line of vintage fuzzboxes, Ananashead has unleashed a new stompbox, the Meteorite, our take on the silicon Rite type fuzzes. Ananashead Meteorite Fuzz The Meteorite is a hairy vintage fuzz that can be either sputtery, gated or thick by adjusting its Depth control. The originals did not have a great amount of volume, but this one features an extra gain stage that will make it cut through in a band situation. A great tool for Garage, punk and surf tones that can help to catch the sounds of The Ventures, Dave Allan or Iron Butterfly. The pedal offers the following features: Two knobs to control Volume and Depth Shielded inputs/outputs to avoid RF Filtered and protected 9VDC input Daisy-chain friendly Popless True Bypass switching Low current draw, 2mA The Metorite pedal is hand-made in Barcelona with careful selected components and have a price of 100.00€. The pedals are available and can be purchased directly from the Ananashead online store at www.ananashead.com. https://soundcloud.com/ananashead/ananasheadfx-meteorite-fuzz-demo-driving-guitars-ventures-cover About Ananashead Effects Since 2012 Pedro Garcí­a has been releasing stompboxes, offering electric musicians an array of vintage style effects.  Previous products include the MARK1 Germanium Fuzz, the V2 Superfuzz, the Byrd Song Treble Booster or the GT73 Preamp/Overdrive. This new pedal, like his previous pedals, are available direct online www.ananashead.com/product/meteorite #### Ananashead launches the Spirit Fuzz Barcelona, Spain - December 23, 2024 - Adding to the line of vintage fuzzboxes, Ananashead has unleashed a new stompbox, the Spirit Fuzz, our take on the famous 60ies plug-in fuzz. The Spirit Fuzz is a mix of the two first California versions of the plug-in fuzz used by Randy California from Spirit, Big Brother & The Holding Company or ZZ TOP among others, also maybe was used in the 'Spirit in the Sky' song. A handmade pedal-shaped version with less hiss and more low-end with modern fatures like filtered and protected 9V DC input and true bypass. Only two controls for Volume and Attack that goes from clean to buzzy fuzz with some fuzzy overdrive in-between, also it cleans well with the guitar's volume. See some demos here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sI5kes56t5c The pedal offers the following features: Two knobs to control Volume and Attack Shielded inputs/outputs to avoid RF Filtered and protected 9VDC input Daisy-chain friendly Popless True Bypass switching Low current draw, 1mA The Spirit Fuzz pedal is hand-made in Barcelona with careful selected components and have a price of 100.00€. The pedals are available and can be purchased directly from the Ananashead online store at https://www.ananashead.com/ About Ananashead Effects Since 2012 Pedro Garcí­a has been releasing stompboxes, offering electric musicians an array of vintage style effects.  Previous products include the MARK2 Hybrid Fuzz, the V2 Superfuzz, Cream Amp or the GT73 Matamp style overdrive. This new pedal, like his previous pedals, are available direct online https://www.ananashead.com/product/spirit-fuzz #### Ananashead updates the MARK2 Adding to his line of vintage fuzzboxes, Ananashead has announced the MARK2 Hybrid, a silicon and germanium transistor benderish fuzz. Barcelona, Spain - August 1, 2024 - The MARK2 is an hybrid silicon/germanium handmade pedal based on the second generation of 3-transistor boxes from the mid sixties like the used by Page with The Yardbirds and early Zeppelin. With a great amount of saturated gain, this one is equipped with an external bias to be able to dial the different bender tones we heard on records bringing the chance to remove hiss, add sustain, get better cleans with volume roll off or get sputtery and gated tones. Also it has a switch to change the last cap to bring back some lows. See some demos here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sKwuRA0Picc The pedal offers the following features: Selected NOS transistors Three knobs to control Level, Attack and Bias Shielded inputs/outputs to avoid RF Filtered and protected 9VDC input Daisy-chain friendly Popless True Bypass switching Current draw: 4.5mA The MARK2 pedal is hand-made in Barcelona with careful selected components and has a price of 110.00€. The pedals are available and can be purchased directly from the Ananashead online store at https://www.ananashead.com Since 2012 Pedro Garcí­a has been releasing stompboxes, offering electric musicians an array of vintage style effects.  Previous products include the GT73, Main Fuzz, V2 Superfuzz or the Cream Amp. This new pedal, like his previous pedals, are available direct online https://www.ananashead.com/product/mark2 #### Andreas Kisser Von Frankenstein Monster Gear Signature Guitar Strings Sepultura’s Andreas Kisser Teams Up with Von Frankenstein Monster Gear on Signature Guitar Strings HILLSBORO, Ill. — May 25, 2023 — Von Frankenstein Monster Gear announces the launch of Andreas Kisser Nickel Plated Electric Guitar Strings. The latest in VFMG’s artist signature series, Andreas Kisser strings are available in two sets and have been meticulously handcrafted to deliver unparalleled performance. As guitarist of the legendary band Sepultura, Andreas Kisser has left an indelible mark on the metal scene, and his collaboration with VFMG promises to bring the playing experience to a whole new level. Metalheads know that the intensity of the music is a fiery inferno that burns brighter with every power chord and blistering solo. To unleash the monstrous potential of metal players, Von Frankenstein Monster Gear reached out to Andreas Kisser to create his signature strings. Hailing from Brazil, Andreas is best known as the guitarist of Sepultura, having played with the band on every release since their second album, “Schizophrenia”, in 1987. He’s also known for his involvement in metal tribute band Hail! and Latin American metal supergroup De La Tierra. Andreas has discerning tastes in his gear. His rig is notorious in the metal community, and when putting his name behind signature strings, he’d settle for nothing less than exceptional durability, unmatched tone, and uncompromised clarity — VFMG delivered on all fronts. Commenting on his collaboration with VFMG, Andreas said, “I’m very happy and excited to be a part of the Von Frankenstein family. I am impressed by the balance and response of these strings. They have a perfect bounce against the guitar pick and are taking my sound to a new level. I couldn’t be more satisfied, and I’m looking forward to a long-term relationship with VFMG!” With an ideal blend of gauges for metal tunings, Andreas Kisser strings offer a balanced tension that allows for lightning-fast riffing, bone-crushing palm mutes, and awe-inspiring bends. Von Frankenstein guitar strings are made by hand on a U.S. workbench using the finest domestically sourced materials. Each string undergoes a careful process where nickel-plated steel is wrapped around a treated hex steel core, ensuring top-notch quality, exceptional feel, and utmost durability. This painstaking approach avoids haste and mass production, catering to the needs of even the most discerning tone freaks. VFMG Andreas Kisser Nickel Plated Electric Guitar Strings are available in two sets. Forest Frequencies™ (AK1049) are regular gauge for D/A/F/C/G/D tuning at .010/.013/.017/.028/.038/.049, while Infected Voices™ (AK1360) are heavy gauge for A#/F/C/G#/D#/A# tuning at .013/.017/.021/.041/.050/.060. Whether shredding on stage or unleashing hell in the studio, VFMG Andreas Kisser Nickel Plated Electric Guitar Strings are designed to put in the work. Learn more and get a closer look at vonfrankensteinmonstergear.com. AK1049 retails for $13.49 AK1360 retails for $13.99 #### Andy Timmons Demos His DiMarzio Cruiser and AT-1 Pickups and More In this video, longtime friend and DiMarzio Artist Andy Timmons elaborates on his new album "Recovery", his signature Ibanez guitar (the ATZ300), and the DiMarzio pickups that have helped shape his sound for over 30 years. Andy Timmons uses The Cruiser Bridge Model (DP187), and the later developed AT-1™ (DP224), and continues to use them on his newest collaboration with Ibanez. Andy explains how he uses pickups to help him shape and define his sound and elaborates on his continuing sonic quest for excellence. Video by DiMarzio #### Andy Timmons in Conversation With Larry DiMarzio Andy Timmons, known by many as a guitar tone god, sat down with Larry DiMarzio to have a chat about his perspective on everything from his recording process to his favorite gear, practice routines, recording at Abbey Road Studios, and the things that inspire him to chase the next best tone. Read the interview here: https://www.dimarzio.com/stories/andy-timmons-conversation-larry-dimarzio #### Animal Sun Release New Single "Chasing Shadows" Animal Sun Release New Single "Chasing Shadows" Co-Produced by Kenny Carkeet (ex-AWOLNATION) Sophomore album generation waiting due out this summer Spring tour with Kelsy Karter kicking off April 9 LOS ANGELES, CA – MARCH 18, 2022 – Indie pop quartet Animal Sun have released their latest single “Chasing Shadows,” co-produced by Aaron “Zeus” Zepeda with Kenny Carkeet (ex-AWOLNATION). The track is the first release off their upcoming sophomore album Generation Waiting, due this Summer. Animal Sun is also kicking off a nationwide tour with Kelsy Karter April 9. “Chasing Shadows” https://outnow.io/t/chasing-shadows "Chasing Shadows is all about living in the moment,” vocalist Steven Blake explained. “We want to remind our listeners to stop chasing a perfect existence at the cost of missing what's right in front of them." Animal Sun's origin goes back to singer Steven Blake’s days spent in Virginia as a pre-teen when he played music with his brother, William Alton. Coming from a musical family (dad on guitar, percussionist mom) who supported their ambition, the duo had a promising foundation for a musical future. It wasn’t until 2014 that the true origins of Animal Sun, the outsider band, began. At this time, Blake’s close friend, James Sun, passed away. So, paying tribute to Sun and his group of “animal” friends, he decided to name his budding outfit Animal Sun. In their early days, the group drew inspiration from indie rock bands like Silversun Pickups, but after several years on the road (including an opening slot for The Frights), Animal Sun found their own sound. Despite the success they were having locally, Animal Sun knew that being based in Virginia would hinder their career. They hit a ceiling and knew something had to change, and fast. So, they made a life changing decision: it was time to move to Los Angeles. Through a few lineup changes, Animal Sun ultimately inked a single deal with Universal, and would go on to release the infectious “girl in blue,” a song with a positive message to fight against depression. The song, which was released at the onset of the pandemic, was an instant harbinger of what could come for them. After receiving such a great response from fans to “girl in blue,” to the wheels were set in motion for future success. Animal Sun’s sound would evolve into a precise blend of alternative and indie pop. The balance served them well, with influential L.A. radio station KROQ playing them and millions listening on Spotify and SiriusXM. Their hit 'girl in blue' even snagged the #5 spot on KROQ, with their follow up single ‘touch’ placing at #2 for multiple weeks in a row. Now, Animal Sun is on the brink of transforming from a smaller indie act to professional touring band. Armed with “Chasing Shadows,” along with a song with pop trio Dreamers (also produced by Kenny Carkeet) and a choice spot opening for Kelsy Karter, things are quickly coming together for Animal Sun. Their eagerly anticipated 11-song sophomore album is on the way, and that’s sure to build on the momentum of the past two years. Animal Sun Tour Dates: March 18 – The Merrow – San Diego, CA March 19 – Last Exit Live – Phoenix, AZ March 20 – Rockstar Bar – Las Vegas, NV Animal Sun / Kelsy Karter Tour Dates: April 9 – Goldfield Trading Post – Sacramento, CA April 10 – Brick & Mortar Music Hall – San Francisco, CA April 12 – McMenamins Mission Theater – Portland, OR April 13 – The Vera Project – Seattle, WA April 15 – The Beehive – Salt Lake City, UT April 16 – Marquis Theater – Denver, CO April 19 – 7th Street Entry – Minneapolis, MN April 20 – Blueberry Hill – St. Louis, MO April 21 – Cobra Lounge – Chicago, IL April 22 – The Crofoot Ballroom – Pontiac, MI April 23 – Rumba Café – Columbus, OH April 25 – The Middle East Restaurant and Night Club – Cambridge, MA April 26 – Mercury Lounge – New York, NY April 27 – DC9 – Washington, DC April 29 – Milkboy – Philadelphia, PA April 30 – Cat’s Cradle – Carrboro, NC May 3 – HENAO Contemporary Center – Orlando, FL May 4 – Purgatory at The Masquerade – Atlanta, GA May 6 --  Upstairs at Ponyboy – Oklahoma City, OK May 7 – Three Links Deep Ellum – Dallas, TX May 8 – Mohawk Austin – Austin, TX May 10 – Nile Theater – Mesa, AZ May 11 – House of Blues – San Diego, CA Animal Sun Online: Official Website: www.animalsunofficial.net Facebook: www.facebook.com/AnimalSun Twitter: www.twitter.com/AnimalSun Instagram: www.instagram.com/Animal_Sun TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@animal_sun #### Animals Pedal Launches Diamond Peak Hybrid Overdrive and Dawn Ocean Meditation Booster Montreal, Quebec ─ March 2, 2021 ─ Japanese effects company Animals Pedal has introduced two new stompboxes, both designed for the brand by U.S. pedal makers: Diamond Peak Hybrid Overdrive and Dawn Ocean Meditation Booster. Diamond Peak Hybrid Overdrive is the latest collaboration between Animals and Nevada-based Skreddy Pedals™. The pedal is based on another Skreddy design, the Major Overdrive, but features less gain and more headroom. This is a versatile drive with a classic, mild, cranked-amp voice that exudes British tube amp tone. Diamond Peak delivers plenty of crunch without getting fuzzy, muddy, or compressed, and is ideal for ultimate hot blues/rock sounds centered around the midrange that sparkle when the amp begins to break up. Dawn Ocean Meditation Booster is a classic one-knob clean boost pedal designed by Matthew Holl of Wren and Cuff™. The pedal thickens the natural tone without affecting the balance of high, mid, and low frequencies, boosting up to +15 dB, and achieving an array of vintage tones. This is the third collaboration between Animals and California's Wren and Cuff, following previous releases Tioga Road Cycling Distortion and Sunday Afternoon is Infinity Bender. Diamond Peak Hybrid Overdrive and Dawn Ocean Meditation Booster will begin shipping to U.S. and Canadian dealers in early March 2021. U.S. street pricing will be: Diamond Peak Hybrid Overdrive:  $149.00 USD Dawn Ocean Meditation Booster: $139.00 USD Animals Pedal is distributed in North America by SFM. #### Animals Pedal Launches Wren And Cuff-Designed Tioga Road Cycling Distortion July 3, 2018 – Japanese effects manufacturer Animals Pedal introduced the Tioga Road Cycling Distortion pedal at the 2018 Summer NAMM show. The new pedal is the result of a collaboration between Animals Pedal and Matthew Holl, owner/founder of the California-based boutique effects builder Wren And Cuff. In describing the circuit he designed for Animals, Holl says, If you're a fan of the classic Rat® pedals from the past, then you will be a fan of the Tioga Road Cycling distortion. Holl has revamped this classic circuit with fatter lows, and his favorite component values. Additionally, the pedal features a 3-way toggle switch allowing the player to choose between two different distortions (symmetric and asymmetric clipping), as well as a third setting producing a cleaner overdriven sound. This is one very versatile distortion pedal that can be used for almost any style of music! adds Holl. The Tioga Road Cycling Distortion is now shipping to North American dealers. MSRP: $149  //  Street: $119 Animals Pedal is distributed in North America by SFM. #### Animals Pedal Vintage Van Driving is Very Fun Overdrive Animals Pedal Launches Vintage Van Driving is Very Fun Overdrive December 18, 2018 – Japanese effects manufacturer Animals Pedal has introduced the Vintage Van Driving is Very Fun Overdrive pedal. This versatile overdrive/boost pedal delivers an array of tone-enriching sounds, ranging from clean boost to medium gain dirt. The pedal responds well to both single coil and humbucker pickups, delivering a sharp, thick tone through the former and a musical attack with smooth, silky sustain through the latter. Vintage Van Driving is Very Fun will make an amp at moderate settings sound like it is being driven to smooth, tube break-up, giving you those pure, rich overdrive tones at lower volume levels. In BOOST mode, you can also use the Vintage Van Driving is Very Fun to boost your favorite effect, to enrich the tone of a digital amp, or to give a rich, full push to your tube amp. Like all Animals Pedal effects, the pedal features true bypass switching, and is decorated with playful artwork by Australian artist Jonas Claesson. The Vintage Van Driving is Very Fun Overdrive is now shipping to US dealers. Street price: $99.00 USD Animals Pedal is distributed in North America by SFM. #### Anniversary for Celemony: 10 years of Melodyne with DNA Celemony Software GmbH, Munich, 15.11.2019 (ictw) – Celemony celebrates jubilee: 10 years ago, in November 2009, Melodyne editor with its new DNA technology was released. This, for the first time in the history of recording, allowed the note-based editing of polyphonic audio recordings. DNA Direct Note Access makes the impossible possible by allowing individual notes in polyphonic material to be identified and edited. The unique access that Melodyne offers to the pitch, timing, duration and other parameters of notes in monophonic material is extended through DNA Direct Note Access to include notes forming part of chords. Like Melodyne itself, DNA Direct Note Access is a development that has radically and forever altered the handling of audio. Melodyne with DNA Direct Note Access allows you to intervene in the audio material in ways that were unthinkable before and that range from subtle enhancements to total re-composition. The presentation of DNA Direct Note Access early in 2008 was the highlight of the Musikmesse in Frankfurt and met with an enthusiastic response from musicians, industry insiders and journalists alike. But integrating the new technology took time. A great deal of time. So much time, in fact, that some users began to suspect it had all been a hoax and that Peter Neubäcker had absconded to the South Seas with his invention and his laurels. Far from it. It's just that the solid implementation of pioneering new technology in a software product does take a great deal of time. Finally, after a public beta test in the course of the summer, Melodyne editor 1.0 with DNA Direct Note Access was released in November 2009. Today, ten years on, Melodyne editor is available in the further developed and improved Version 4. DNA and the editing of individual notes in polyphonic audio material remain to this day a unique feature of Melodyne. Further information: www.celemony.com About Celemony Celemony is the pioneer and market leader in the musical, note-based editing of audio. The company's principal product, Melodyne, inaugurated this type of audio editing in 2001, established itself in the intervening years – for vocal editing in particular – as the standard worldwide, and has gone on pushing out the envelope in innovative audio editing ever since to the limits of what is technically possible. In 2008, for example, Celemony presented its patented DNA Direct Note Access, which extended Melodyne's editing capabilities to polyphonic audio material – right down to individual notes within chords. Other important technologies developed by Celemony include the musically intelligent restoration tool Capstan, the pioneering plug-in interface ARA, the unique Sound Editor introduced by Melodyne 4 and – another Melodyne 4 revelation – Multitrack Note Editing, which facilitates the simultaneous, note-based editing of an unlimited number of audio tracks. Melodyne and Celemony have won numerous awards – among them, in 2012, the Technical Grammy. #### Announcing the Silicon Harmonic Percolator from Fredric Effects Silicon Harmonic Percolator (£140 RRP) With years of experience recreating the iconic Interfax Harmonic Percolator - a distinctive, rare and sought-after mid 70s fuzz pedal - Fredric Effects now offers the Silicon Harmonic Percolator. It's a revised version that swaps the original germanium components for carefully chosen vintage silicon transistors from 1980s East Germany. Fredric Effects have been building a part-for-part clone of the original 1970s Interfax Harmonic Percolator for over a decade now, and an improved version of that hybrid Silicon/Germanium circuit as the Utility Perkolator for almost as long. The Harmonic Percolator circuit is simple and versatile, and careful component selection can yield fascinating results. This modified version of uses only silicon transistors manufactured 40 years ago in the former East Germany, and clips the signal using a weirdo East German diode array. This result is an effect which tightens and focuses the sound of the Percolator. The Silicon Harmonic Percolator sits somewhere between fuzz and distortion - clearer and more defined than a traditional fuzz, but still wild and saturated when pushed. It's a distinctive evolution of a cult classic. Info here: https://fredric.co.uk/silicon-harmonic-percolator Demo by Phil at Pedal Experiments here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=towmoEMhwyY About Fredric Effects Based in North London, Fredric Effects has grown since 2011 to become one of the UK's most highly regarded effects manufacturers. We build high quality handmade boutique pedals at realistic prices working musicians can afford. Fredric Effects pedals have found their way onto the pedal boards of many well-known and ground-breaking guitarists and bassists around the world. #### Another TC Electronic Profile Joins and Invests in LunaStone Pedals (March 1st 2017, Copenhagen, Denmark) Former Director of Finance at TC Electronic, Jesper Dalum, has teamed up with the Danish guitar pedal brand LunaStone. Jesper Dalum will head the finance operations and has also invested in the company as part of a long-term commitment. Last year, former VP of Marketing, Allan Strand, became CEO of LunaStone pedals, and he is excited to reunite with a former colleague. “It’s a great pleasure to welcome Jesper here at LunaStone,” says Allan Strand. “Jesper and I have been working together for many years in the past, and I have great confidence that he will be a massive asset to our company on many different levels. Especially considering the huge interest we received when we launched the TrueOverDrive 1 at the recent NAMM show, we will definitely benefit a lot from having Jesper join the team.” “I first heard about LunaStone Pedals through Allan,” comments Jesper Dalum. “And I instantly had a wish to become part of the company after Allan invested and took the lead. I am very excited to now have made the decision to join, as we have worked together on many projects at TC Electronic and they always turned out successfully. I am sure we will be able to once again make great things happen with LunaStone Pedals.” The last member of the LunaStone ownership is head engineer, Steen Grøntved, who founded the company in 2012. “During 2016, things really started to pick up and I realized that additional knowledge, skills and manpower was necessary to continue the positive growth path,” says Steen Grøntved. “And the recent success has only increased this need, so I am very happy to welcome Jesper. I have very positive outlooks for the future of the company, and with the addition of Jesper to the team, I will get even more time to focus on what I do best and enjoy the most – designing great-sounding guitar pedals that inspire great music.” About LunaStone LunaStone was founded in Copenhagen, Denmark, by guitarist and engineer, Steen Grøntved, in 2012. Steen is a passionate guitarist, but also an engineer and something of a dreamer who constantly pursues divine guitar tone. Decades of gigging and studio sessions taught him an important lesson: “Nothing takes away focus from the music like poor sound”, which triggered the obsession of creating the perfect overdrive pedal. The result is Lunastone’s TrueOverDrive concept, which is based on tedious listening tests of all potential components in isolation. Unlike most overdrive pedals, Lunastone’s TrueOverDrive pedals do not rely on diode clipping, but instead on cascaded gain stages, which makes them sound and behave dynamically like true tube amps being driven hard. For more information visit: www.lunastonepedals.com #### Antelope Audio announces availability of Zen Q Synergy Core Antelope Audio announces availability of Zen Q Synergy Core compact audio interface aimed at home music creators 14  x 10 bus-powered USB-C audio interface with onboard real-time effects and expandable I/O SANTA MONICA, USA: Antelope Audio, a leading manufacturer of next-level audio recording equipment, is proud to announce availability of Zen Q Synergy Core — designed to bring professional studio performance to any desktop-sized setup as a home music creator-oriented compact audio interface incorporating leading AD/DA chips, discrete ultra-linear mic preamps, and a 64-bit AFC™ (Acoustically Focused Clocking) system based on Antelope Audio’s acclaimed master clocks, combined with expansive I/O capabilities and a colossal collection of Synergy Core effects with wide-ranging possibilities — as of January 18, 2022… Unrivaled sound Antelope Audio’s signature sound quality comes from professional AD/DA conversion, discrete ultra-linear preamps, and 64-bit AFC™. The Zen Q Synergy Core 14 x 10 bus-powered USB-C audio interface incorporates those same core technologies that drive its high-end siblings, such as the rack-mountable Orion Studio Synergy Core and Galaxy 64 Synergy Core flagship. This powerful blend facilitates home music creators with the means to raise their productions to a new level — and all without necessarily needing to leave the comfort of their home-based studio setup: Class-leading — MONITOR and LINE OUT — AD/DA conversion with a dynamic range of up to 127 dB (A-Weighted) Recording, mixing, and playback at up to 24-bit/192kHz Proprietary 64-bit AFC™ technology and Jitter Management algorithm delivering increased sound width, separation, and detail Synergy Core effects to fuel creativity The professional studio sound-enabling Zen Q Synergy Core comes complete with 37 bundled analog-modeled effects, emulating a studio stocked with the rarest analog gear. Indeed, its Synergy Core platform offers immersive control of iconic equalizers, dynamic processors, guitar amps, reverb, and more — including Gyraf Gyratec IX (tube mic preamp) and Stay-Levin (compressor) — with over 50 optional expansions available through Antelope Audio’s well-stocked Software Store, where all available Synergy Core effects for Zen Q Synergy Core can be explored. Diverse I/O with room to grow Zen Q Synergy Core’s connectivity centers around two Combo XLR jacks with switchable modes to toggle between the discrete console-grade preamps, LINE level, or HiZ, while the front panel provides two switchable line/Hi-Z inputs — G1 and G2 — for added flexibility. For monitoring, there is a stereo MONITOR output and a separate LINE OUT pairing to connect another set of studio monitors or external outboard gear, both backed by a mastering-grade D/A converter. There is also a separate DAC for the HP1 and HP2 (independent headphone) outputs. A simple desktop setup can easily be transformed into a multichannel configuration, thanks to the SPDIF IN/OUT and ADAT IN connections: 2x discrete ultra-linear preamps with 65 dB of gain for studio-quality recordings, both working as MIC/LINE/HiZ inputs on Combo XLR jacks, with 48V of phantom power and independent preamp gain for each input 2x Hi-Z/line instrument inputs over TRS ¼” jacks 2x signal-balanced, DC-coupled LINE OUT (outputs) over TRS ¼” jacks (+20 dBu max) USB-C port carrying up to 16 input and 16 output channels in any popular DAW with custom macOS and Windows drivers Digitally expandable over SPDIF IN/OUT, with two channels available Digitally expandable over ADAT IN, with eight channels available (at 44.1/48kHz) 1x stereo signal-balanced, DC-coupled MONITOR output on TRS ¼” jacks (+20 dBu max) 2x stereo headphone outputs with separate volume control Fast and efficient workflow Users of Zen Q Synergy Core can reap the benefits of a USB-C interface with an optimized audio driver for low-latency playback, streaming, and recording paired with onboard software. It allows for seamless control over essential parameters such as signal routing, sub-mixes, and monitoring, while applying Synergy Core effects without overburdening their system — all integral to enhancing workflow at every stage of the production process: Bus-powered, compact (W: 198 mm/7.8”, D: 137 mm/5.4”, H: 57.5 mm/2.3”) interface without the need for a dedicated power source Direct monitoring with Synergy Core effects, processed in real-time with imperceptible latency Simplified I/O routing with preconfigured settings, allowing immediate recording and playback Easily accessible front panel-positioned controls for input and output levels, as well as other settings Customizable presets with settings for signal routing, level adjustments, mixer, and effects Customizable monitoring mixes with adjustable volume, pan, and reverb Zen Q Synergy Core is available to purchase through Antelope Audio’s growing global network of authorised dealers or online directly from Antelope Audio for $899.00 USD/€899.00 EUR via its dedicated webpage, which also includes more in-depth information. Explore Zen Q Synergy Core’s included real-time effects here: https://en.antelopeaudio.com/software-store/?device=173889 Watch Antelope Audio Product Evangelist James Ivey’s informative Zen Q Synergy Core overview video here: https://youtu.be/rkPulEks70U About Antelope Audio Antelope Audio is a leading manufacturer of high-end professional audio equipment. Founded in 2004 and reinventing the industry with its flawless master clock technologies and versatile multi-channel interface solutions, the company has been steadily expanding its portfolio over the years under the guidance of visionary engineer and CEO Igor Levin. Antelope Audio’s products offer the best of both analogue and digital technologies. Among its most recent innovations are compact interfaces with Discrete mic preamps, hardware-based effects modelled to the component level running on a Synergy Core of DSP and FPGA processing, and next-generation modelling microphones. These are distributed through Antelope Audio offices in Europe, the Americas, and Asia, and highly acclaimed by users all over the world. The company’s customers include GRAMMY® award-winning sound engineers, top-tier producers, world-class artists, and some of the most renowned recording, mastering, and post-production facilities around the globe. #### Antelope Audio Zen Q Synergy Core Antelope Audio announces Zen Q Synergy Core 14 x 10 bus-powered portable audio interface with onboard effects SANTA MONICA, CA, USA: following hot on the heels of Zen Go Synergy Core, introduced earlier this year to widespread critical acclaim as the high-end professional audio equipment manufacturer’s first bus-powered, truly portable (4 x 8 USB-C) audio interface, Antelope Audio is proud to announce upcoming availability of its Zen Q Synergy Core bigger brother — effectively empowering small- to mid-sized studio setups with high-end technology to take the next step in their creative quest for high-definition audio as a 14 x 10 desktop bus-powered audio interface with Thunderbolt™ 3 connectivity, combining Antelope Audio’s acclaimed AD/DA converters, Discrete ultra-linear mic pre-amps, and 64-bit AFC™ (Acoustically Focused Clocking) technology with impressive I/O capabilities and an accomplished collection of real-time-processed analog-modeled effects — as of May 20… Realising recording, mixing, and playback at up to 24-bit/192kHz, Zen Q Synergy Core clearly combines all the core performance qualities for which Antelope Audio’s acclaimed audio interfaces are known — class-leading AD/DA converter chips granting (up to) 127dB of headroom with undeniable definition; two ultra-linear pre-amps featuring true console-grade circuitry imparting warmth and capturing the natural details of any recorded instrument or voice; and proprietary 64-bit AFC™ and jitter management algorithm enabling efficient AD/DA conversion with increased sound width, separation, and detail — to achieve a sonically-precise studio sound while reaping the benefits of seamless workflow from any desktop-based setup. Signature Auraverb (reverb) included, Zen Q Synergy Core comes complete with a virtual library of 37 free effects for its onboard Synergy Core proprietary platform, with real-time effects processing powered by dual DSP (Digital Signal Processing) chips and a single FPGA (Field-Programmable Gate Array) chip to deliver direct hardware monitoring with imperceptible latency. An abundance of analog-modeled compressors, equalizers, and mic pre-amps, as well as guitar cabs and amps for dialing in the perfect guitar tone — everything needed to capture and process audibly rich and dynamic sound — are always available as a result. It is perfectly possible to expand that creative collection courtesy of 50 optional effects — encompassing emulations of classic gear and third-party specialist effects (including Antares’ Auto-Tune Synergy, Grove Hill’s Liverpool, Gyratec’s esteemed EQs, and Inertia Sound Systems’ Instinct Synergy) — from Antelope Audio’s well-stocked Software Store, starting from only $55.00 USD/€55.00 EUR. Above and beyond that, Zen Q Synergy Core’s modeling engine also allows for pairing with Antelope Audio’s Edge range of microphones for real-time use of vintage microphone emulations. Equally impressive is Zen Q Synergy Core’s comprehensive connectivity belying its diminutive desktop-friendly footprint. The two Discrete ultra-linear preamps with 65dB of gain for studio-quality recordings both work as microphone/line/Hi-Z inputs on rear panel-positioned combo XLR jacks (marked MICXLR and LINE / HiZ 1/4” JACK), and supply 48V of phantom power — perfect for those Edge microphones. Moreover, there are two DC-coupled line outputs over TRS (labelled LINE OUT 1 and LINE OUT 2), also allowing the audio interface to transmit CV (Control Voltage) to an analog synthesizer should adventurous users wish to do so. Stereo monitoring comes courtesy of another two TRS outputs (marked MONITOR 1 and MONITOR 2). It is possible to take advantage of (up to) eight additional channels, digitally, thanks to the ADAT IN connection, with further digital connectivity provided by the twochannel S/PDIF IN and OUT connections. Ultimately, ultra-low latency and utmost stability comes courtesy of a bus-powered Thunderbolt™ 3 port providing up to 16 input and 16 output channels for any popular DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) with custom macOS and Windows drivers duly installed. Readily record from any location with no need for a dedicated power source since the audio interface itself is powered by that Thunderbolt™ 3 connection — and all without the user ever having to question Zen Q Synergy Core’s rock-solid reliability. And as if that was not enough to be getting on with, there are also two (front panel-positioned) line/Hi-Z inputs, ideally suited for recording (lower than line level) guitars — hence being labelled G1 and G2 (with an associated guitar icon), alongside two stereo headphone outputs (HP1 and HP1) with independent gain control over TRS. An advanced software control panel for macOS and Windows facilitates further enhancing workflow — with features including I/O routing that is simplified with pre-configured settings to allow for immediate recording and playback; customizable presets with signal routing, level adjustments, mixer, and effects settings; customizable monitoring mixes with adjustable volume, pan, and reverb; loopback capabilities to stream and record playback and interface inputs simultaneously for a convenient online broadcasting setup — while Zen Q Synergy Core’s front panel provides easily accessible controls over input and output levels, plus other settings, bolstered by a multifunctional IPS (In-Plane Switching) display. Squeezing such an awe-inspiring array of connectivity and operational flexibility out of such a compact-sized audio interface is an appreciable achievement, allowing Zen Q Synergy Core to be easily integrated into any setup or style of workflow. Indeed, its portability effectively enables users to take their studio wherever they need to go, whether recording on location or performing an onstage live set… stream or record and mix with low latency — and no power supply required! Zen Q Synergy Core will be shipping in Q2 2021 — at a projected price of $899.00 USD/€899.00 EUR — and available through Antelope Audio’s growing global network of authorised dealers. Or order online directly from Antelope Audio via the dedicated Zen Go Synergy Core webpage, which also includes more in-depth info. Explore Zen Q Synergy Core’s included real-time effects here: https://en.antelopeaudio.com/software-store/?device=173889 About Antelope Audio Antelope Audio is a leading manufacturer of high-end professional audio equipment. Founded in 2004 and reinventing the industry with its flawless master clock technologies and versatile multi-channel interface solutions, the company has been steadily expanding its portfolio over the years under the guidance of visionary engineer and CEO Igor Levin. Antelope Audio’s products offer the best of both analogue and digital technologies. Among its most recent innovations are compact interfaces with Discrete mic preamps, hardware-based effects modelled to the component level running on a Synergy Core of DSP and FPGA processing, and next-generation modelling microphones. These are distributed through Antelope Audio offices in Europe, the Americas, and Asia, and highly acclaimed by users all over the world. The company’s customers include GRAMMY® award-winning sound engineers, top-tier producers, world-class artists, and some of the most renowned recording, mastering, and post-production facilities around the globe. #### Antoni Stringed Instruments Student Series Violin Packages Antoni Stringed Instruments Add 5 New ‘Student’ Series Models To Their Popular Violin Packages Available in 1/8, 1/4, 1/2, 3/4 and 4/4 sizes, the new Antoni ‘Student’ Series violin packages, are the ideal instrument choice for beginners of all ages. Complete as ‘ready to play’ outfits and designed to meet the specific needs of both beginner and intermediate students, Antoni violins are recognised amongst music teachers as the ideal beginners choice. Each model is durable and sturdily built with a two-piece basswood back, maple ribs, satin neck, hardwood fingerboard and nut, with laminated spruce the chosen wood for the table. Antoni ‘Student’ Series violins offer superb playability, sustain and tone. A lightweight, alloy tailpiece with integral adjustable fine tuners, smooth operational hardwood tuning pegs and maple bridge, ensures accurate tuning, whilst a Dresden patterned hardwood chinrest -popular with students- guarantees a comfortable relaxed playing position. Finished in antique brown gloss with double body purfling, the Antoni ‘Student’ Series violins, are complete with a round wood bow fitted with natural white horse hair and decorative mounted hardwood frog, accessories include twin bow holder and rosin. Violins are delicate instruments and the Antoni ‘Student’ Series package surpasses itself with the inclusion of a ‘shaped’, ‘nil gravity’ hard foam case with shoulder straps and large external pocket. On the inside, the violin fits snugly within a plush lined fitted interior with an internal accessory pocket. Antoni ‘Student’ Series Violin Outfits. Available in 1/8, 1/4, 1/2, 3/4 and 4/4 sizes All models: £59.99 rrp #### AP International Announces Distribution of Tone Vise Locking Nut WALL TOWNSHIP, NJ – AP International, manufacturer and distributor of Floyd Rose Tremolo Systems, is pleased to announce distribution of the new Tone Vise keyless locking nut assembly. This revolutionary design uses three spring-loaded vise grips that surround the nut clamping screw, allowing you to tighten and unlock your Floyd Rose-style locking nut without the need for an allen wrench. Furthermore, the retrofitting Tone Vise locking nut is made of hardened steel with steel clamps, making for a more durable and reliable alternative to the many licensed versions on the market.   The Tone Vise locking nut kit includes the nut base, clamping blocks, springs, keyless vices, and 2 mm hex wrench for one-time installation. With over forty years of experience in manufacturing and distribution, AP International has been a pillar in the music industry known for making and representing only quality products.  Company president Andrew Papiccio, an original owner of Kramer Guitars and founder of Floyd Rose Marketing, continues to search for new innovations that accompany the renowned tremolo system.  The Tone Vise nut is no exception. Available now! Street Price: $42.99 to $48.99 {apintl.com} #### AP International Becomes Exclusive USA Distributors of DMI Guitar Labs Line of Cleaning Products WALL TOWNSHIP, NJ - AP International Music Supply is proud to announce exclusive distribution of the eco-friendly DMI Guitar Labs line of instrument cleaning products including the popular Fret Butter ™ fingerboard cleaner. Having previously handled the USA-made product in a more limited capacity, the company will be now taking the lead role in distribution for the United States. “DMI has managed to design products that not only work better and more efficiently than anything else on the market, but they are also environmentally-conscious,” said AP company president Andy Papiccio. “I believe this is the future of our industry and we are happy to be involved in making that happen.” “We are very excited to deepen our relationship with AP International as our exclusive distributor for the USA market,” remarked DMI Guitar Labs founder Jason Berg. “The USA is a key global market so it is only fitting that we partner with an innovative and proven industry leader. We are confident that together we will expand our reach and achieve the success we have enjoyed in our overseas markets.” DMI’s flagship Fret Butter ™ is a patented and proprietary solution for stringed instrument fingerboards, simultaneously hydrating the wood and removing even the most extreme grime and oxidation from frets in one simple application. The result is a clean, hydrated fingerboard with shiny frets and a satin smooth finish protecting against sweat, acids, and future oxidation. The applicator cloth allows for multiple uses per package ensuring your instrument remains clean for extended periods with a single cloth. Additionally, DMI Guitar Labs produces their Guitar Clean and Maple Butter solutions for safely cleaning guitar bodies and maple instrument fingerboards respectively. DMI cleaning products are free of harmful chemicals, cruelty-free, vegan, and TSA travel safe. DMI has also just released their lint-free Rabbit Fur micro fleece archival grade cloth billed as the “World’s softest edgeless micro fleece”. Rabbit Fur is safe for use on all instruments, reusable and washable, and also environmentally friendly. All cloths are pre-washed, sterilized, and packaged in the USA. With over forty years of experience in manufacturing and distribution, AP International has been a pillar in the music industry known for representing quality product lines including Floyd Rose®, Pure Tone Jacks, KTS Titanium, and Ray Ross Saddle-less Bridges, as well as many OEM products. They will be bringing their MI expertise to help distribute and build the DMI brand alongside their other offerings. More information: https://apintl.com/ #### AP International Begins Exclusive Distribution of TiSonix WALL TOWNSHIP, NJ – AP International, distributors of Floyd Rose, Babicz Full Contact Hardware, KTS, and ProRockGear has become the exclusive distributor of TiSonix Titanium Hardware. Already manufacturers of the Floyd Rose Titanium Tremolo System, TiSonix’s entire product line will be available from AP in 2016, including an entirely Titanium Strat tremolo, Tune-O-Matic bridge, and acoustic bridge pins. TiSonix is renowned for being a company dedicated to applying the unique acoustical characteristics of titanium to create precision guitar components that produce superior sound. TiSonix manufactures the products they design in California themselves “in order to ensure that the quality of each guitar component is maintained.” The TiSonix design staff is comprised of professional musicians, skilled luthiers, and engineers with decades of experience in Titanium research. Their common quest for pure natural sound has led to the design of many components for many guitar types. See the new TiSonix line at NAMM 2016 in Booth #4860, Hall C apintl.com #### AP International Music Supply Announces W-Music Distribution Exclusivity for Floyd Rose in Europe FORT MYERS, FL – Floyd Rose, the iconic maker of the double-locking tremolo system which bears its name, is pleased to announce that they will be opening a sole Floyd Rose European distribution channel to handle all affairs on the continent. Longtime associate and industry veteran W-Music Distribution will begin handling all distribution of Floyd Rose products in European territories beginning January 1st, 2023. The move aims to satisfy the global increase in demand as well as provide better product service and allow for more concise brand focus. “Having worked with W-Distribution in Germany for many decades, this relationship will allow us to fulfill the needs of players throughout Europe by expanding the Floyd Rose line into new territories while offering consistent brand support,” says AP International company president Andrew Papiccio. In addition to taking on sole Floyd Rose distribution in Europe, W-Distribution will be representing the many other offerings of AP International Music Supply, including Pure Tone Jacks, ProRockGear, and their upcoming comprehensive hardware line, AxLabs Hardware. For all inquiries on how to become a dealer in Europe, please contact W-Distribution at the following: W-Music Distribution Gewerbepark 46 08258 Markneukirchen, Germany Web: shop.warwick.de Phone: +49 (0) 37422 555 1000 Email: info@w-distribution.de #### Aristides Instruments Collaborates with Guitarist Ihsahn Haarlem, Netherlands – Aristides Instruments today announces their collaboration with Ihsahn, founder of the legendary Norwegian black metal band Emperor. Ihsahn has released six solo albums, with his latest effort entitled Arktis, available April 8th. This signing bolsters Aristides Instruments already robust roster and expands the number of notable users performing with Aristides’ innovative Arium-constructed guitars. Ihsahn will be touring in 2016 to support the new release. Guitar World Executive Editor Brad Angle calls Ihsahn “one of the most influential, progressive, and enduring musicians to emerge out of the classic Norwegian black metal scene."  Loudwire.com says he is “an elite musician.”  Blabbermouth declares him, “an evolutionary wunderkind.” For the 40-year old musician, the global accolades have yet to impact his creativity with each and every album pushing boundaries and preconceived sounds typically assigned to heavy music. As to why he decided to move to Aristides Instruments at this point in his career, Ihsahn commented “For me, the Aristides experience came in several stages. First, I was struck by the flawless craftsmanship and quality of every component. Secondly, by the pristine playability, resonance and stability. Then I realised this applied to all of their instruments, but with a seemingly endless range of tonal variety.  Aristides Instruments are no doubt dedicated to innovation, but at the same time so passionate about bringing everything I love about guitars into the future. I’m just thrilled to be part of it!” Since 2007, Aristides Instruments has been engineering guitars made of Arium, a tone material specifically developed for guitar manufacture. Arium’s superior acoustic properties were achieved by studying the behaviors of sound in a microscopic cellular level. Elevating over traditional tone woods and materials, Arium possesses one of the most ideal tone structures conceived, and is the heart and soul of Aristides expanding line of guitars and basses. To read more about Ihsahn on the Aristides website, please visit: http://aristidesinstruments.com/artist/ihsahn To learn more about Aristides Instruments, please visit www.aristidesinstruments.com #### Armadillo Enterprises Appoints New Executive Team TAMPA, FL - Armadillo Enterprises, parent company of Dean Guitars, Luna Guitars, and ddrum has promoted Patrick Schuleit to company President. Schuleit, a 25-year musical instrument industry veteran, returned to Armadillo in 2019 as EVP of Global Sales. He previously held positions with Washburn, Saint Louis Music, and Gator Cases. Owner and CEO Pam Rubinson has filled out the Executive team at Armadillo with COO Darrin Trent, and industry veterans Eric Stewart as Vice President and Chris Cannella as Dean Brand Manager and Director of Artist Relations. Left to Right: Chris Cannella – Dean Guitars Brand Manager & Director of Artist Relations Patrick Schuleit – President Pam Rubinson – Owner / CEO Eric Stewart – Vice President Darrin Trent – COO (not photographed) #### Armadillo Wins Key Court Ruling in Dean Guitars Trademark Dispute Tampa, Florida - April 28, 2026 - A federal court has ruled in favor of Armadillo Distribution Enterprises in a major legal dispute involving the ownership of iconic Dean Guitars models and trademarks. The United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida granted summary judgment to Armadillo in the case In Dime We Trust v. Armadillo Distribution Enterprises, effectively dismissing most of the claims brought against the company. These included allegations related to trademark ownership, fraud, and breach of contract. Court Confirms Trademark Rights At the center of the dispute was the ownership of well-known guitar designs and trademarks associated with Dean Guitars, including the highly recognizable Razorback and Stealth models. The court’s decision affirms that Armadillo holds legitimate rights to these assets based on long-standing commercial use and good faith business practices. The ruling also rejected claims questioning Armadillo’s ownership of key intellectual property tied to the legacy of guitarist Darrell Abbott, widely known as Dimebag Darrell. Longstanding Industry Relationship For nearly two decades, Armadillo maintained a working relationship with the Abbott family, grounded in a shared appreciation for Abbott’s musical legacy and his association with Dean Guitars. According to the company, the court’s decision reflects what it has consistently maintained: that its trademark rights were earned through sustained use and established business operations over time. Company Response “We are grateful for the Court’s thorough and careful consideration of the law,” said Pamela Keris, Owner and CEO of Armadillo Distribution Enterprises. What This Means for the Industry The ruling provides clarity around the ownership of several high-profile guitar designs and reinforces the importance of documented commercial use in trademark disputes. It may also have broader implications for how intellectual property rights are evaluated in the music equipment industry. #### Arobas Music unveils all-new GUITAR PRO 7 Lille, France - July 6, 2017 - Arobas Music has just launched the 7th generation of their famous tablature and music notation software Guitar Pro, a must-have tool for musicians who want to create, play and share their musical compositions. Compatible with Windows and macOS, this new version offers a new interface, optimized performances, as well as many new features. Guitar Pro 7 aims at meeting its users’ expectations by releasing a more evolved product that remains simple to use and continues to push Guitar Pro forward in exciting new ways. Top features in Guitar Pro 7 The brand new graphic interface introduces mobile sidebars as well as a toolbar that allows you to access the main features with a single click. Tablature is now available for every track, including drums. The audio setting for the RSE (Realistic Sound Engine, soundbanks exclusive to Guitar Pro) tracks has been You can now choose your preset among 1000 models that bring together an instrument and an effect chain. RSE tracks can be mixed with MIDI without any lag or latency. Many new instrument sounds have been added, from gipsy guitar to electric sitar and dobro, fretless bass or bagpipes. You can now plug your guitar into Guitar Pro 7 via an audio interface and play along using the effect chain and the virtual amp set for the active track. You can choose from 10 guitar amps (from very clean to very distorted) and 3 bass amps. New audio export formats are available: MP3, FLAC, Ogg, AIFF. New musical notation elements have been added, like golpe for flamenco, pick scrape for the Van Halen fans, and dead slap for bass players. The elements of musical notation are now displayed more accurately (e.g., bends, collisions between several elements). Performances have been optimized: startup is faster, scrolling is seamless, the sound quality is better, and the overall setup simpler. A polyphonic tuner allows you to check the tuning of every string with a single strum. MIDI and MusicXML imports and exports have been improved. You can now use a password to protect your files from being read or edited. Guitar Pro 7 allows you to read and edit files created with any other previous version of Guitar Pro Learn more about all these new features with this video. What's New in Guitar Pro 7 Video by Guitar Pro / David Wallimann Availability and pricing Guitar Pro 7 is compatible with Windows and macOS — available in its trial and full version (instant download or DVD-ROM), on www.guitar-pro.com and in stores, at the fixed price of 75,00 €/$. Users of previous versions (from version 1 to 6) can upgrade for 37,50 €/$ only. Klick on the banner to get your free trial! GUITAR PRO Software Arobas Music created the first tablature editor designed for guitar and bass players back in 1997. This software has since become the worldwide reference for composers, arrangers, transcribers, and music teachers, as well as amateur and pro guitarists. Guitar Pro is designed for editing both tablature and standard sheet music for guitar, bass, and other fretted instruments from 3 to 8 strings. It also allows you to edit music notation for any other instruments such as keyboards, drums, strings, wind instruments, and percussions. It is a complete and convenient tool, whether you’re a beginner or a pro. Guitar Pro allows you to work in a methodical way to improve your playing level, to write songs and immediately listen to the arrangement, or to play your guitar along great-sounding backing tracks. The software is available in English, French, German, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish. Translations in other languages will be provided in the next free software updates. Visit www.guitar-pro.com for further details. #### Aroma adds attractiveness to audio material Ploytec GmbH/ ism/ Germany (March 13th, 2017) (ictw) – Ploytec, the audio specialists from southern Germany and intelligent sound & music, the Cologne based plug-in experts, just released their newly developed audio tool Aroma. Aroma helps to put analog character & charm into audio recordings in an unprecedented musical way. Four valve or tape like processing units, called Salt, Pepper, Sugar and Chili, add elegance to any audio material. Primarily designed for mastering, Aroma also shapes the character of vocal and instrument recordings. Individual flavor controls allow to adjust a wide variety of beauty, warmth and attractiveness. Aroma's additional Mid/Side processing option allows for fine tuning the stereo base. Aroma's salt effect features an adjustable structure of even and odd order harmonics. Pepper focuses on odd order harmonics and offers a variety of musical colors. Sugar adds sweetness and fatness in the style of analog tape. Chili is described to make recordings "hot as hell and delicious as heaven”. Aroma Plug-In Demo Video by Ploytec Pricing and availability Aroma is available for VST2, VST3, AU and AAX, Mac and Windows. Free to try, EUR 89,- to buy. Product page: www.ploytec.com - www.ismism.de #### Art & Science Of Sound Recording announces ASSR-Online course Art & Science Of Sound Recording announces ASSR-Online course based around acclaimed Alan Parsons DVD series with new and updated content SANTA CRUZ, CA, USA: based around legendary producer, engineer, and artist Alan Parsons’ award-winning Art & Science Of Sound Recording DVD series namesake (narrated by American actor, writer, director, and musician Billy Bob Thornton) that teaches about recording and production, project/company Art & Science Of Sound Recording (ASSR) is proud to announce ASSR-Online — a new recording course, taken exclusively online, allowing anyone to learn from their internationally-acclaimed instructor at any time from any device, offering 26 video-based lesson modules that draw upon what was already the most complete examination of the subject ever undertaken, now open for enrolment with new and updated content, plus industry certification awarded upon course completion — as of November 12… ASSR’s attractively-priced ($395.00 USD) ASSR-Online course comprises almost 11 hours of online video training spanning 26 lesson modules that cover the fundamentals of music production, each made up of a main video lesson module; a specific (printable) ‘keywords’ glossary; additional supporting audio, video, or image files; and a specific assignment related to the lesson. Learners enrolled onto ASSR-Online are provided with a professionally-recorded 62-track raw multitrack (5.12GB .WAV) session file of a complex rock song with a ton of vocal harmonies — namely, the Alan Parsons-penned-and-produced ‘All Our Yesterdays’ (featuring session bassist Nathan East, Foo Fighters keyboardist Rami Jaffee, The Alan Parsons Live Project vocalist P. J. Olsson, session guitarist Tim Pierce, and drummer Simon Phillips — to remix and interact with at 24-bit / 88.2 kHz recording resolution from the comfort of their own DAW (Digital Audio Workstation). And as if that is not enough to be working with, ASSR-Online students are also provided with three additional raw multitrack session files for use during the course, including a multi-mic’d grand piano recording by ASSR’s Julian Colbeck (with which they can access different microphone positions and mixes), a choir recording (with which they can create their own mix of an MS — Mid/Side — mic’ing arrangement, shown in the Recording A Choir lesson module), and the full multitrack of a track from a recent Colombian concert by The Alan Parsons Live Project (performing with a symphony orchestra). On the face of it, that the aforesaid ‘All Our Yesterdays’ raw multitrack session file itself is otherwise available to buy from ASSR’s online shop for $99.00 USD puts the ASSR-Online course into its rightful pricing perspective. Put it this way: while $395.00 USD is not necessarily an impulse purchase — particularly in today’s turbulent times, what is being bought into with ASSR-Online is an authenticated training program from the extraordinarily gifted musical mind of GRAMMY® Award-winning producer and engineer extraordinaire Alan Parsons. Professionally starting out as an assistant engineer at Abbey Road Studios in London, where he worked with The Beatles (on 1969’s Abbey Road and 1970’s Let It Be) and engineered Pink Floyd’s fame-propelling The Dark Side Of The Moon album in 1973, he has since enjoyed a multi-decade-spanning, multiplatinum career as a producer and as an artist with The Alan Parsons Project. But back to the comparative comfort of ASSR-Online learning, each lesson module also offers a forum engine for communication between fellow students, and each lesson module concludes with a 10-point quiz specific to the lesson — complete the quiz to move on to the next lesson. Listed lesson modules are: A Brief History of Recording; Studio Acoustics - a guide to how sound behaves in rooms; DAWs and Current Equipment Choices in 2020; Microphones; Consoles and Controllers; Digital Audio and Computers - a guide to the technology; Monitoring - from loudspeakers to ear buds; MIDI; EQ (Equalization); Compressors and Limiters; Noise Gates; Reverbs; Delays; A Band Tracking Session; Making Beats; Vocals; Internet Recording; Recording Drums; Recording Keyboards; Recording Bass; Recording Guitar; Recording Guitar With Vocal; Recording A Choir; Live Recording - an introduction; Mixing; and, last but by no means least, Dealing With Disasters. Duly completed, students are awarded an ASSR-Online certification in The Fundamentals Of Recording & Music Production. Prospective purchasers could consider enrolling on the ASSR-Online course for a number of reasons: they want to get music production training from one of the most renowned figures in the industry with a career spanning The Beatles to a GRAMMY® win in 2019; they are already making music at home and want to develop skills and knowledge; they are in a band and want to be able to make decent demos without breaking the bank; they are the parent or guardian of a student interested in music production who has decided to defer until ‘normal college life’ returns, so this will act as a powerful way to make use of their time and prepare them for further education when that time comes; they are already a seasoned musician but want to get to grips with modern recording tools and techniques; they are an educator working in this fast-changing industry and want to pick up tips from a master to broaden their knowledge; they need industry certification for work or education opportunities; they are not getting enough out of YouTube — between click bait and unqualified presenters (whose work they have never even heard), they are seeking context, authenticated instruction, and actual learning as opposed to just looking; they cannot afford to take out a student loan to attend a physical audio engineering school or college course, whereas with ASSR-Online $395.00 USD is the total investment involved. Whatever way anyone approaches ASSR-Online, they can rest assured that they will be learning from an internationally-acclaimed producer, engineer, artist, and instructor — in their own time and at their own pace. “A minimum of 26 days — you can’t go quicker than one module a day, but, more sensibly, do one module a week; it’s not a race.” So say the course creators. Wise words, indeed. Duly designed from the ground up to be taken online, ASSR-Online coursecertified graduates will carry with them for life the knowledge that they have gained. Enrol on the ASSR-Online course for $395.00 USD via the dedicated webpage — where there is a wealth of in-depth information — here: https://www.artandscienceofsound.com/assr-online (Alternatively, a four-month payment plan is also available at $98.75 USD per month.) Please note that anyone who has previously purchased any version of Alan Parsons’ award-winning Art & Science Of Sound Recording series — on DVD or as downloadable videos or video-on-demand — will receive a discount of the product purchase price up to $149.00 USD (the cost of the DVD boxed set) that can be applied to the ASSR-Online course cost. (Owners of any such product should simply contact ASSR at info@artandscienceofsound.com before enrolling online, stating what they have, where and when they made their purchase, and ASSR will send an appropriate discount coupon.) Watch an excerpt from ASSR-Online’s opening A Brief History of Recording lesson module here: https://youtu.be/jgnZMZCKoa8 About ASSR Art & Science Of Sound Recording (ASSR) is a project/company comprising KEYFAX Digital Video Productions producer Julian Colbeck working with internationally-acclaimed producer, engineer, and artist Alan Parsons. It is based around the latter’s namesake Art & Science Of Sound Recording DVD series that teaches about recording and production. Colbeck’s career took off as a musician and author in 1985 when publishing the first of what would become a classic series of buyer’s guides to synths and electronic keyboards called Keyfax, before going on to work as a keyboardist with prog rock icons Yes/ABWH and (former) Genesis guitarist Steve Hackett. Parsons professionally started out as an assistant engineer at Abbey Road Studios in London, where he worked with The Beatles (on 1969’s Abbey Road and 1970’s Let It Be) and engineered Pink Floyd’s fame-propelling The Dark Side Of The Moon album in 1973; he has since enjoyed a multi-decade-spanning, multi-platinum career as a producer and as an artist with The Alan Parsons Project. ASSR-Online is their latest joint venture, an online course allowing anyone to learn from their internationally-acclaimed instructor, interacting via 26 video-based lesson modules at any time from any device drawing upon what was already the most complete examination of the subject ever undertaken, now with new and updated content, plus industry certification awarded upon course completion. www.artandscienceofsound.com #### Artesia Pro's EFNOTE 7 electronic drum set scores "Sweet Adventure" Artesia Pro's EFNOTE 7 electronic drum set scores "Sweet Adventure", an award-winning surf film by Peter Hamblin Scored by Artesia Pro's EFNOTE drum expert, Michael Bedard, "Sweet Adventure" wins both "Best Soundtrack" and "Picture of the Year" at London's Surf Film Festival 2021 December 20, 2021, Los Angeles, CA, USA - Artesia Pro is proud to announce that the new  EFNOTE 7 electronic drum set was used to score the exciting, multi-award-winning surf film by Peter Hamblin, called “Sweet Adventure". Winning both "Best Soundtrack" and "Picture of the Year" at London's Surf Film Festival 2021, Artesia Pro's EFNOTE 7 musically tells the story of the opening scene’s narration of yesteryear, then crescendos into thumping waves and drums that reminds viewers to experience life, adventure and friendship. In this incredible partnership of surf and sound waves, Hamblin's Sweet Adventure debuts the future of the Surf Film genre, as the EFNOTE line of music products introduces the future of e-drums for musicians, composers and drummers. "As the world begins to open up once again, this must-see travelogue stirs the wanderlust, reignites the stoke and reminds us all of just what we’ve been missing – those good times shared with old friends in new places." - London Surf Film Festival. Combining jaw dropping surfing, stunning cinematography, and heart thumping music, Sweet Adventure opens with a throwback scene set in the Silent Movie Theatre on Fairfax BLVD, CA - starring longtime TV personality, Entertainment Tonight and X-Games host/musician - Selema Masekela. Scored by Michael Bedard, Artesia Pro & EFNOTE’s Drum Expert, who also appears playing the EFNOTE 7 drum kit in the opening scene at Hamblin's request, Sweet Adventure is a playful homage to iconic surf celluloids like The Endless Summer one moment, and jolts swiftly to action-packed scenes in the spirit of Guy Richie's thrillers. The EFNOTE 7 is DREAMS MADE REAL - giving drummers a whole new experience and exhilaration with the overwhelmingly realistic touch of full-scale shells/cymbals, and the brilliant sound remastered to match them perfectly. About EFNOTE In 2018, a group of skilled engineers who had developed and innovated the electronic drum category for the last 20 years decided to pursue a different path. A fluid approach to developing electronic drums was needed, after feeling the limits of working for a leading Japanese musical instrument manufacturer. A place where they could throw the constraints of cost and mass production out the window. For more info, please visit: https://artesia-pro.com/categories/ef-note/ #### Artiphon offers holiday promotions for Instrument 1 NASHVILLE, November 26, 2019 - (Sara Griggs/ictw) – On the heels of a successful Kickstarter campaign for the new handheld musical instrument, Orba [Kickstarter]. Artiphon today announced Black Friday and Cyber Monday discounted pricing for the INSTRUMENT 1. The Artiphon INSTRUMENT 1 is a new kind of digital instrument that adapts to the way you play. It's the first MIDI controller that lets you strum, slide, tap, and drum any sound on a single interface. With built-in speakers, accelerometer, all-day battery life, direct iOS connection, and MIDI MPE compatibility, the INSTRUMENT 1 has opened a new category of production, performance, and play. And of course, it makes a great gift. Promotional pricing will be available Wednesday, November 27 – Tuesday, December 3rd. Simply visit www.artiphon.com and use the code MOREMUSIC2019 to save $50 off at checkout or visit Amazon. About Artiphon Founded in 2011 and based in Nashville, TN, Artiphon designs smart instruments for the next billion musicians. Artiphon's INSTRUMENT 1 raised over $1 million on Kickstarter and was named a TIME Best Invention of the Year. Artiphon is now introducing Orba, a handheld synthesizer, looper, and MIDI controller that lets anyone make music immediately. For more information on Artiphon's instruments and adaptive software, please visit artiphon.com. Connect with Artiphon on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, LinkedIn, and follow the Artiphon Blog. #### At Breedlove, Every Day is Earth Day Breedlove Guitars and Artists Unite to Protect the Black Ram Forest Through Music and Storytelling Bend, Ore. (April 22, 2025) – At Breedlove, every day is Earth Day. That commitment to sustainability goes far beyond tonewoods and craftsmanship—it extends into wild places, sacred forests, and the stories worth telling. This Earth Day, Breedlove is proud to highlight the Black Ram Guitar Project, a yearlong collaboration with environmental advocates, musicians, and artists working to protect the old-growth forests of Montana’s Yaak Valley. The centerpiece of the effort is the Black Ram Guitar, crafted from a 315-year-old Engelmann spruce tree from the very forest now under threat from the proposed Black Ram timber sale. The guitar, a sonic and symbolic tribute to the land, has become a voice for the forest itself. The story is told through a new short documentary, All in This Together, produced in partnership with Academy Award winner Jeff Bridges, environmental author Rick Bass, and a coalition of artists and filmmakers. The film follows the creation of the Black Ram Guitar from forest floor to fretboard—and its journey back into the wild to raise awareness and inspire change. Watch the trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e6jsSsj4sBg Learn more and take action: www.stopblackram.com “For us, sustainability is not a marketing line—it’s a lifelong mission,” said Angela Christensen, head of product development and wood management at Breedlove. “The Black Ram Guitar Project is a deeply personal extension of our values and our craft. We’re proud to stand with our artist community in defense of the forests that inspire us.” As the campaign continues, the Black Ram Guitar will appear in performances, exhibitions, and storytelling events, carrying its message across the country and into the hands of those who can make a difference. Because at Breedlove, Earth Day is every day—and our instruments are built to honor the earth that gives them life. About Breedlove Guitars For more than 30 years, Breedlove has been on the forefront of guitar innovation. With the goal of superior sound and sustainable exotic tonewoods, Breedlove has followed the lead of musicians and builders, designing trusted, quality instruments for a new era at their home in Bend, Oregon. For more information about Breedlove, please visit their website and follow Breedlove on Facebook, Instagram, X, and YouTube. #### Atmos to the People in Extended Cyber Week Sale! Atmos to the People in Extended Cyber Week Sale! Fiedler Audio offers massive deals - Dolby Atmos Composer, Spacelab and all bundles with 50% off! Producing and Mixing Music in Dolby Atmos has never been easier and has never sounded better than with the Dolby Atmos Composer and the amazing 3D Reverb Spacelab. Fiedler Audio/ Germany, December 5th, 2023 (ictw) - Fiedler Audio, the German reverb professionals and renowned specialists for „space-in-audio creation tools" today announced the Extended Cyber Week sale on all Fiedler Audio Plugins and powerful bundles. Visit the Fiedler Audio products page for the details: https://fiedler-audio.com/products In a nutshell: The Fiedler Audio Immersive Audio Tools: The Fiedler Audio Dolby Atmos tools empower any DAW to Dolby Atmos production and mixing: Atmos to the people! For more creative immersive music content from independent musicians! Approved by Dolby Labs, the Dolby Atmos Composer annihilates all the unnecessary burden of manual setup for Atmos workflow as well as the need to use a DAW capable of immersive audio production. The Dolby Atmos Composer comes with a versatile panning plugin called Dolby Atmos Beam which allows to automate complex movements and circumvent the DAW's limitations. The Dolby Atmos Composer fully integrates with world-class 3D reverb. From version 1.5 onwards the renowned 3D reverb Spacelab directly connects to the Dolby Atmos Composer bringing world class immersive reverberation to Dolby Atmos mixes with just one simple click. No complex routing or anything. And that on any DAW. Advanced mixing workflows. With the Dolby Atmos Composer workflow all the features of your DAW, favourite plugins, be it effects or instruments, contribute to the Dolby Atmos mix. It is possible to record new tracks while already mixing for Dolby Atmos, something which is impossible when using certain standard Dolby Atmos workflows especially on Pro Tools. Publish on all major platforms. Export as ADM/BWF for direct distribution to platforms such as Apple Music, Amazon Music, Tidal and Netflix. For further information please visit: www.fiedler-audio.com More Information on Fraunhofer IIS: www.iis.fraunhofer.de/audio About Fiedler Audio Fiedler Audio stands for the highest quality in sound and design. Founded in 2013 in Munich, Germany, Fiedler Audio is dedicated to the creation of professional music and audio software for Mac, PC, and mobile devices. The company's mission is to provide extraordinary audio production tools for musicians, DJs, audio engineers, and producers. Be it in the studio, at an event or gig, at home on the sofa, or in the park – Fiedler Audio software opens up new creative horizons. www.fiedler-audio.com #### Atmos to the People in X-MAS Sale! Atmos to the People during X-MAS/ End of Year Sale! Fiedler Audio offers massive deals - Dolby Atmos Composer, Spacelab and all bundles with 50% off! Producing and Mixing Music in Dolby Atmos has never been easier and has never sounded better than with the Dolby Atmos Composer and the amazing 3D Reverb Spacelab. Fiedler Audio/ Germany, December 19th, 2023 (ictw) - Fiedler Audio, the German reverb professionals and renowned specialists for „space-in-audio creation tools" today announced the X-MAS/ End of Year Sale on all Fiedler Audio Plugins and powerful bundles. Visit the Fiedler Audio products page for the details: https://fiedler-audio.com/products In a nutshell: The Fiedler Audio Immersive Audio Tools: The Fiedler Audio Dolby Atmos tools empower any DAW to Dolby Atmos production and mixing: Atmos to the people! For more creative immersive music content from independent musicians! Approved by Dolby Labs, the Dolby Atmos Composer annihilates all the unnecessary burden of manual setup for Atmos workflow as well as the need to use a DAW capable of immersive audio production. The Dolby Atmos Composer comes with a versatile panning plugin called Dolby Atmos Beam which allows to automate complex movements and circumvent the DAW's limitations. The Dolby Atmos Composer fully integrates with world-class 3D reverb. From version 1.5 onwards the renowned 3D reverb Spacelab directly connects to the Dolby Atmos Composer bringing world class immersive reverberation to Dolby Atmos mixes with just one simple click. No complex routing or anything. And that on any DAW. Advanced mixing workflows. With the Dolby Atmos Composer workflow all the features of your DAW, favourite plugins, be it effects or instruments, contribute to the Dolby Atmos mix. It is possible to record new tracks while already mixing for Dolby Atmos, something which is impossible when using certain standard Dolby Atmos workflows especially on Pro Tools. Publish on all major platforms. Export as ADM/BWF for direct distribution to platforms such as Apple Music, Amazon Music, Tidal and Netflix. For further information please visit: www.fiedler-audio.com More Information on Fraunhofer IIS: www.iis.fraunhofer.de/audio About Fiedler Audio Fiedler Audio stands for the highest quality in sound and design. Founded in 2013 in Munich, Germany, Fiedler Audio is dedicated to the creation of professional music and audio software for Mac, PC, and mobile devices. The company's mission is to provide extraordinary audio production tools for musicians, DJs, audio engineers, and producers. Be it in the studio, at an event or gig, at home on the sofa, or in the park – Fiedler Audio software opens up new creative horizons. www.fiedler-audio.com #### Atmos to the People! Fiedler Audio announce Dolby Atmos Composer Atmos to the People! - Dolby Atmos Composer by Fiedler Audio empowers musicians and producers to create immersive audio with any DAW Fiedler Audio/ Germany - April 12th, 2023 - (ictw) - Fiedler Audio the German reverb professionals and renowned specialists for outstanding „space-in-audio creation tools“ today announced the release of Dolby Atmos Composer and Dolby Atmos Composer Essential during Q2 2023. For music lovers listening to well-produced and mixed Spatial Audio in theatres or via Headphones is a new level of enjoying sound and music. Until now producing for the immersive audio industry standard format that is Dolby Atmos required quite some significant investment in monitoring gear and an investment in learning completely new, yet clunky workflows. Fiedler Audio now brings a greatly simplified creative workflow to produce Dolby Atmos content - officially approved by Dolby Labs. Fiedler Audio Dolby Atmos Composer combines multichannel audio rendering and straightforward routing, 3D-panning of tracks, and signals from DAW tracks into the 3D world of Atmos. The Dolby Atmos Composer offers all the important settings for monitoring and rendering in one convenient window. The Dolby Atmos Composer’s Beam Plug-In allows creators to send their audio signals from anywhere in the session into the Composer, the home of the Dolby Atmos Renderer. Signals there can be panned to the Dolby Atmos bed and individually treated as objects in 3D space on one of the 128 independent channels available, including full 3D panning automation. The Dolby Atmos Composer’s Beam Plug-In allows creators to send their audio signals from anywhere in the session into the Composer. Advanced mixing workflows. With the Dolby Atmos Composer workflow, you can bring all the features of your DAW, your favorite plugins, be it effects or instruments, into your Dolby Atmos mix. You can record new tracks while already mixing for Dolby Atmos, something impossible when using certain standard Dolby Atmos workflows. Exporting finished 3D audio projects into the standard ADM/BWF Format is very straightforward. Delivering sound and music for the major platforms is no challenge anymore. Dedicated Spatial Audio for the likes of Netflix, Apple Music, Tidal, Amazon Music, and even Binaural Stereo for basically any other distribution platform that is not yet supporting Spatial Audio. Dolby Atmos Composer is fully integrated with world-class 3D reverb. From version 1.5 onwards the renowned 3D reverb Spacelab will directly connect to the Dolby Atmos Composer bringing world-class immersive reverberation to Dolby Atmos mixes with just one simple click. No complex routing or anything. On any DAW. System Requirements Plugin Formats: VST3, AU, AAX macOS 10.14 through 13 Windows 7 through 11 Intel min. 2 GHz, x64 with at least SSE3 support, or Apple Silicon M1 or higher min. 1440 x 900 px, OpenGL 3.3 or newer min. 2 GB RAM Pricing and availability The Dolby Atmos Composer comes as a set of two plugins (Beam and Composer) , supporting all the major formats like AAX, VST3, and AU. The Dolby Atmos Composer will be released during Q2 2023 for Euro/USD 249,-. Available at: www.fiedler-audio.com With Dolby Atmos Composer Essential Fiedler Audio also brings the basic, straightforward possibility to deliver Dolby Atmos for an easy and accessible Euro/USD 149,-. Available at: www.fiedler-audio.com Dolby Atmos Composer by Fiedler Audio Video by Fiedler Audio About Fiedler Audio Fiedler Audio stands for the highest quality in sound and design. Founded in 2013 in Munich, Germany, Fiedler Audio is dedicated to the creation of professional music and audio software for Mac, PC, and mobile devices. The company’s mission is to provide extraordinary audio production tools for musicians, DJs, audio engineers, and producers. Be it in the studio, at an event or gig, at home on the sofa, or in the park – Fiedler Audio software opens up new creative horizons. Fiedler Audio is also the one that provides the reverb engine for the acclaimed Brainworx bx_rooMS plug-In and the unique „stage“ plug-In that gives mixes that final shine and depth, heard on countless records, drawing out any hidden details and character. By leveraging subtle delays, internal phase augmentation, and modulation techniques, „stage“ emphasizes the natural depth and space of any natural recording or synthesized element. The result is an increase in overall definition and perceived size – all elusive qualities that in the end contribute to a type of sonic „gravitas“ that will quickly become indispensable to any audio toolkit. Also, Fiedler Audio was the first to bring hi-class, professional studio „hardware-grade“ reverb software to iOS and Rack Extension platforms in the form of the AD 480 Reverb. www.fiedler-audio.com #### Audified announces availability of GK Amplification 3 Pro plug-in Audified announces availability of GK Amplification 3 Pro plug-in as evolutionary next step in Gallien-Krueger amps- and speakers-modeling fan-favorite BRNO, CZECH REPUBLIC: software application, software effect, and hardware processor developer Audified is proud to announce availability of its GK Amplification 3 Pro plug-in — produced as an evolutionary next step in this Gallien-Krueger amps- and speakers-modeling fan-favorite, featuring an added smart noise Gate and Comp (compressor), improved CPU (Central Processing Unit) performance, and a reworked GUI (Graphical User Interface), integrating to make it the most advanced Gallien-Krueger amp simulator out there — as of October 11… Meticulously modeled amps are audibly at the core of making the GK Amplification 3 Pro plug-in what it is — the evolutionary next step in a fan-favorite that originally made its musical mark over a decade ago as a result of a close collaboration between Audified and Gallien-Krueger, the Californian company that has been on the leading edge of bass amp design and technology for over 50 years. The three meticulously modeled amps in question comprise some of Gallien-Krueger’s greatest hits — namely, MB150 (based on a small, portable-yet-powerful combo, perfect for a variety of sounds from jazz to rock, with extensive ACTIVE EQUALIZATION - PARAMETRIC MIDBANDS controls and VOICING FILTERS for speedily crafting an ideal mix-ready sound); 2001RB (the amp that defined the classic Gallien-Krueger sound, thanks to two channels, powerful BI-AMP OUTPUT technology, as well as ACTIVE EQUALIZATION and VOICING FILTERS); and 800RB (an Eighties-era transistor amp game-changer, featuring flexible VOICING FILTERS and ACTIVE EQUALIZATION alongside variable CROSSOVER FREQ controls combining to shaping the sound to mix-ready standard in next to no time). The GK Amplification 3 Pro plug-in also allows for parallel selection of two speaker cabinets — choose from three matching cabinets, each with woofer and tweeter options. Ultimately, users can compare cabinets easily with the provided A-B control to find the perfect pairing for their desired sound, selecting from nine movable virtual microphone types, themselves meticulously modeled from industry-standard designs used for recording and live performance. Put it this way: with dedicated controls to change the Horizontal and Vertical position, Distance, and Mic Angle, more flexibility than ever is on offer when it comes to shaping sounds. But better still, GK Amplification 3 Pro’s newly-built-in smart noise Gate (with an intuitive Learn function that sets the perfect threshold within seconds) and simple Comp control (tuned to sound just right either in the studio or on stage) smooth the way for working within the plug-in itself — no need to use additional plug-ins, in other words. Whatever any user’s intention is, sound-wise, simply plugging in and playing with Audified’s GK Amplification 3 Pro puts them in great collaborative company — with Gallien-Krueger, no less. And all from the creative comfort of their desktop. Dial in the best sound experience this close collaboration can offer by using an audio interface equipped with a Hi-Z (high-impedance) input and low-latency drivers, and… get dialed in! GK Amplification 3 Pro is available to purchase for an introductory price of $49.00 USD for two weeks — rising thereafter to its regular price of $79.00 USD — from Audified’s online shop here: https://shop.audified.com/products/gk-amplification-3-pro (Owners of GK Amplification 2 Pro can upgrade to the improved GK Amplification 3 Pro for $19.00 USD.) Acting as the perfect entry-level bass plug-in, GK Amplification 3 LE (losing out on its bigger brother’s parallel selection of two speaker cabinets) comes for free for two weeks — rising thereafter to its regular price of only $9.00 USD — from Audified’s online shop here: https://shop.audified.com/products/gk-amplification-3-le GK Amplification 3 Pro and GK Amplification 3 LE can be directly downloaded as an AAX (64-bit), AU 64-bit, VST3 (64-bit), and Apple Silicon Native plug-ins for Mac (OS X 10.11 - macOS 12) and an AAX (64-bit) and VST3 (32-bit and 64-bit) plug-in for Windows (7 - 11) — alongside demo versions — from Audified here: https://services.audified.com/download (Note that they are both serial number-protected plug-ins, so no iLok is required.) GK Amplification 3 Pro can be seen and heard in action in Audified’s impressive introductory video showcasing an appropriately heavy-duty bass workout here: https://youtu.be/QIwMjDNCpQw About Audified With more than 20 years of R&D, education, and collaboration connected with its notable name (https://shop.audified.com/pages/history), Audified actively develops software applications, software effects, and hardware processors for musicians, audio engineers, and installed audio. As such, the company’s collective vision is to improve and streamline music production workflow, adding a new aesthetic value to their customer’s work while helping them to achieve the best possible results. #### Audified announces availability of MultiDrive PRO Audified announces availability of MultiDrive PRO produced as a single plug-in placing 12 sought-after stompbox tones into DAWs BRNO, CZECH REPUBLIC: dedicated to creating precise, studio-quality emulations of real-world hardware, Audified is proud to announce availability of MultiDrive PRO — produced as a single plug-in placing 12 sought-after stompbox tones directly into DAWs (Digital Audio Workstations), with its boost, distortion, fuzz, and overdrive offerings all modelled to feel and react like the hardware that they faithfully emulate — as of September 25… Some say that you can never have enough guitar pedals. It is fair to say, however, that owning dozens of hardware stompboxes is not always practical nor necessary. Needless to say, that is exactly why Audified has produced MultiDrive PRO. As a single plug-in placing 12 sought-after stompbox tones directly into DAWs, the emulations involved were driven by its creator’s desire to make them as faithful as possible — with real behaviour and authentic controls. Clearly, doing that is easier said than done, yet Audified analysed each emulated stompbox in detail — down to measuring circuits and individual components — in its quest to ensure that MultiDrive PRO knob settings and tonal colours work exactly as owners of those hardware stompboxes should surely expect through trusting them in rehearsals or on stage; no need to twist knobs into extremes to find their sound — not always the case with the many less accurate emulations already out there — since MultiDrive PRO behaves like a much-loved hardware stompbox taking pride of place on their pedalboard, in other words. Those 12 sought-after stompbox tones now available as a result of that tireless quest are as follows: Big Muff Pi — wide, sustaining fuzz tone, with signature mid-scooped character; Blues Driver (BD-2) — creamy, warm overdrive that works beautifully for both blues and rock; Distortion+ — compact, ’80s-style biting distortion; DS-1 — classic sharp distortion, with strong attack and long sustain; Fuzz Face — probably the most famous fuzz, with organic, thick saturation; Metal Zone (MT-2) — legendary wide-band, high-gain distortion, with huge sustain and three-band EQ; OD-1 — vintage overdrive, with asymmetric clipping, highly responsive to playing dynamics; RAT — unmistakable, versatile drive/distortion for heavy rhythm parts and soaring leads; SD-1 (Super OverDrive) — smooth overdrive, often used as a boost for tube amps; Treble Booster — simple but musical boost that lifts the highs and helps solos cut through the mix; TS-808 (Tube Screamer) — smooth mid-boost overdrive, perfect for sustain and pushing a tube amp; and TS-9 — brighter-sounding variant of the Tube Screamer, with a more open output. Moreover, MultiDrive PRO provides 33 presets with which anyone can quickly get going, selected and fine-tuned by working guitarists. Get this, though: all benefit from Audified’s improved modelling and internal oversampling for a cleaner, richer sound. Sped up tone-shaping for those wishing to take the plunge comes courtesy of a clear, modern interface, while wider compatibility and stable DAW integration is truly the icing on the virtual cake. Saying all that, though, it is well worth considering possibly pairing MultiDrive PRO with Audified’s single-knob ToneKnob TinyAmp (https://audified.com/products/toneknob-tinyamp/) — effectively representing the world’s tiniest four-channel guitar amp plug-in, providing users with studio-ready amp sounds — to create a complete guitar rig with a perfect sound, one with which anyone’s guitar tone truly comes alive. Anyone looking for the computer-based convenience of authentic-sounding stompbox emulations — without the hassle of carrying around an extensive pedalboard or, indeed, spending more than the plug-in itself on one of the stompboxes it emulates so successfully — should surely look no further than MultiDrive PRO. Perfect for home recording, the studio, sound experimentation, and quick demo sessions alike, it effectively delivers a fully-equipped pedalboard with a wide palette of iconic ‘dirt boxes’ directly into a DAW — and all without compromise in behaviour or control sensitivity. MultiDrive PRO is available to purchase — as a 64-bit AAX-, AU-, and VST3-format-compatible plug-in for macOS (10.13 and newer) and 64-bit AAX-and VST3-format-compatible plug-in for Windows (7 and newer) — for $69.00 USD directly from here: https://audified.com/products/multidrive-pro/ Become better acquainted with Audified’s MultiDrive PRO while watching its informative introductory video here: https://youtu.be/I-4fJWw8Rvc About Audified Audified has been pioneering guitar plug-ins for over 25 years, introducing Stomp’n FX as the first software guitar effect package at Musikmesse 2000. It is dedicated to creating precise, studio-quality emulations of real-world hardware, carefully analysing analogue circuits to capture every nuance of tone and behaviour. Building upon decades of experience, the company delivers tools that feel and react like their hardware counterparts, ensuring every knob and tonal detail is faithfully reproduced for musicians and producers alike. #### Audified releases AmpLion 2 Rock Essentials plug-in Audified releases rip-roaring AmpLion 2 Rock Essentials plug-in as AmpLion Pro software stalwart follow-up for present-day DAW-driven guitarists BRNO, CZECH REPUBLIC: Audified is proud to release AmpLion 2 Rock Essentials — effectively revamping its long-lived AmpLion Pro software stalwart as a rip-roaring plug-in putting three legendary amplifier models, four cabinets, 15 stomp boxes, and 10 microphones meticulously recreated using state-of-the-art component modelling alongside a totally redesigned GUI (Graphical User Interface) and numerous new features into the hands of present-day DAW-driven guitarists — as of March 18… Audified’s AmpLion Pro has proven popular with discerning DAW-driven guitarists as a complete software processor since its introduction to widespread critical acclaim during 2014’s long hot summer. Several years is a veritable lifetime in the wonderful world of ITB (in the box) mixing — exclusively inside a DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) once tracking is complete; indeed, it is also a veritable lifetime in terms of computing power pressed into running those plug-in-hosting DAWs. Readily revamping its software stalwart as a rip-roaring plug-in putting three legendary amplifier models, four cabinets, 15 stomp boxes, and 10 microphones meticulously recreated using state-of-the-art component modelling alongside a totally redesigned GUI and numerous new features into the hands of present-day DAW-driven guitarists is easier said than done, however. Having taken time to combine its proprietary research with the latest trends in the scientific community, AmpLion 2 Rock Essentials’ power amp section uses a loudspeaker impedance model to replicate the interaction between the power amp tubes, output transformer, loudspeaker, and power amp feedback, while its analog delay and modulation effects use a bucket-brigade delay model with an exact number of buckets and virtual clock rate instead of a simple delay to add a small amount of aliasing to the sound output, heard as a typical ringing sound; all are latency-free for immediate playing response, including the all-important cabinet models. Audified ably applied the best of both worlds to design a new real-time nonlinear dynamic circuit equations solver which was used as the basis for modelling all circuitry creating AmpLion 2 Rock Essentials’ stunning sound — essentially encompassing a gear selection anchored around absolute rock staples, as implied by its apt appellation. Those three amplifier models are as varied in tone and as great-sounding as their real-world hardware counterparts when imaginatively implemented in AmpLion 2 Rock Essentials: meticulously modelled after a small-sized yet monster-sounding low-wattage amp of choice for many players across many genres — gracing recordings ranging from traditional country to alternative rock, Bartender Delux 65 offers two main channel choices, each with low and high INPUT option, a hyper-realistic, separately-engaged spring REVERB, and a choppy or lush VIBRATO, plus (Rear & Mods Panel-accessible) Pushed mode; JUKEBOX 30 musically mines a rich rock spectrum of classic sounds with a NORMAL channel acting as a perfect companion to using treble boosters (of which two are included in AmpLion 2 Rock Essentials’ extensive stomp box selection), switchable REVERB and TREMOLO, plus TOP BOOST controls, as well as Rear & Mods Panel-selectable Voicing and Custom EQ options; Martial 59 realistically represents a real rock legend (without which rock ’n’ roll itself might never have happened) with a traditional four-input configuration and a parallel channel holding the key to screaming rock sounds, while Master and Pushed options are also available alongside Rear & Mods Panel-selectable SLP/HW/Brown sound revision switches and Ohm selection — the latter making a noticeable difference in itself! Indeed, the three amps in question have been modelled above and beyond their standard stock real-world hardware counterparts courtesy of Audified’s own custom mods, fan-favourite mods, specific tweaks, and various version revisions — all accessible via their respective Rear & Mods Panel-positioned additions. All adding their own distinctive dimension to the discerning DAW-driven guitarist’s tone palette, AmpLion 2 Rock Essentials features four cabinet models: Bartender 112 J represents the sound of a classic 1x12” combo and a J-style speaker as a matching cabinet for the Bartender Delux 65 amp model to duly deliver tightness with lowend focus, though of course can also be paired with AmpLion 2 Rock Essentials’ other amp models; JUKEBOX 212 GB models one of the most classic 2x12” cabinet designs ever created, matching the JUKEBOX 30 amp model to create clean through to crunchy sounds, as well as variations thereof when used with either of the other two amp models; modelling classic 4x12” half-stacks, Martial 412 GB and Martial 412 G12A are both a perfect match for the Martial 59 amp model, the former being fuller in bass response with somewhat scooped mids while the latter is more focused on mids for a tighter tone — combine them in stereo or work with Double Track mode for fulsome fun and tumultuous tones! Audified’s AmpLion 2 Rock Essentials enables various ways of working with the cabinets — selecting only one as active allows the mic to be panned across the stereo field, for example, but blending two cabinets leaves the pan centred, or use two cabinets and mics to pan them hard left and hard right, while taking the aforesaid Double Track route results in a different sound altogether. By building upon a lengthy legacy of virtual stomp boxes that led up to MultiDrive Pedal Pro — pushing further forward with Audified's virtual stomp box breakthroughs by bringing the legacy of erstwhile brand DSound’s first guitar software (released as Stomp’n FX Vol. 1 and Stomp’n FX Vol. 2 way back in 2000) and later featured, for instance, in Audiffex’s inTone2, AmpLion 2 Rock Essentials features 15 new and redesigned stomp box models, including two T-Boost treble-boosters with their not-so-widely modelled Sixties- and Seventies-vintage sound, as well as overdrives and distortions aplenty — 808 IceScreamer, distortion PULS, Melted Face Fuzz, and O-DRIVE 1; very versatile Jukebox Wah 84; MEMORIZED DELAY, DigiDelay, and DigiVerb delays and reverb; mrs. flanger, STONED PHASER, and CLONED CHORUS modulation effects; plus proprietary stomp box equalisers — GraphEQ and ParaEQ. Pushing flexibility further forward, AmpLion 2 Rock Essentials encompasses two pedalboards with one positioned before the amp and the other after the whole rig; while wah and drive stomp boxes are restricted to only pre-placement availability and DigiDelay and DigiVerb are restricted to only post-placement availability, all other stomp boxes are available to both. But wherever they are positioned, all work wonders when finalising guitar tones! Audified’s AmpLion 2 Rock Essentials comes complete with 10 fan-favourite mic models — 121 Rodger, 414 OMG, 421 Sensei, 451 Pencil, 57 Legend, 5i Audition, 7B Podcaster, 87 Oldman, and 906 S-Cube, plus a special Flat response model — based on thorough and repeated measurements in an anechoic chamber for amp and cab recording and re-amping. Moreover, maximising tonal variability is a given when using different mic models with different cabinet models and experimenting with their positions. Position and Distance controls are self explanatory, and are based on real science, yet AmpLion 2 Rock Essentials ups the recording ante still further by also offering a Mic Angle function ranging from a default position of 0 degrees — positioning the mic perpendicular to the cabinet grill cloth — to 75 degrees. Different mic’ing techniques are available to all with the greatest of ease. Elsewhere, an advanced Noise Gate algorithm is thoroughly pre-tuned to assist AmpLion 2 Rock Essentials users with eliminating noise, even when using high gain, while the proprietary Hiss Gate function even eliminates subtle pickup noise amongst other things — without affecting playing dynamics in any way — by being based on envelope tracking for both signal level and signal frequency bandwidth with automated release time to work both for palm muting and playing solo with the same settings. Sounding complicated? Time to think again. AmpLion 2 Rock Essentials eases signal flow navigation thanks to being divided into four pages, each engaged using its own Power button. By focusing on presenting a few precisely modelled devices packaged into a guitarist-friendly GUI, AmpLion 2 Rock Essentials is surely set to achieve its goal of total classic rip-roaring rock domination! DAW-driven guitarists buying into the AmpLion 2 Rock Essentials ethosare in for an audible treat — and all without digging deep into their pockets, virtual or otherwise! About Audified With more than 20 years of R&D, education, and collaboration connected with its notable name (https://shop.audified.com/pages/history), Audified actively develops software applications, software effects, and hardware processors for musicians, audio engineers, and installed audio. As such, the company’s collective vision is to improve and streamline music production workflow, adding a new aesthetic value to their customer’s work while helping them to achieve the best possible results. #### Audified releases Linda IronVerb reverb plug-in Audified widens Wings plug-in portfolio namesake as latest Linda IronVerb release represents second creative collaboration with Martin Linda BRNO, CZECH REPUBLIC: following in the critically acclaimed footsteps of Linda RockStack, representing the inaugural release in its namesake Audified Wings plug-in portfolio as a unique virtual amp designed to meet the specific needs of modern-day guitarists, software application, software effect, and hardware processor developer Audified is proud to announce availability of Linda IronVerb — instigating a second creative collaboration with experienced mastering/mixing engineer, musician, and programmer Martin Linda’s namesake Linda Audio as a classic algorithmic reverb plug-in with modern features and a unique twist in its IRONIZE function’s ability to add a metallic-like touch to the resulting reverb effect — as of January 10… From subtle, short reverbs to huge, ethereal, atmospheric, and ambient textures with long decay at their spacious-sounding core, Linda IronVerb is a classic algorithmic reverb plug-in with modern features and a unique twist. Since standing out from the sound of the plug-in crowd is always a bonus in today’s somewhat swamped marketplace, Linda IronVerb is blessed with a unique-sounding feature from which it takes its notable name — namely, IRONIZE modulation. By bringing a smooth or glossy iron-like character to the production proceedings, it is perfect for pads, atmospheric sounds, and ambient soundscapes. Simply tweaking the IRONIZE knob from Clean to Full Iron allows anyone to free themselves from more traditional reverb sounds in favour of something that is much more unique sounding. Speaking of modulation — and equally simple and effective in implementation, MOD AMP controls the amount of applied chorus/vibrato effect to the reverb sound, while MOD SPEED controls the speed of the applied modulation. Musically speaking, adding modulation to the reverb sound can quickly add some ‘synthy’ vibe to prevent the resulting reverb from sounding sterile and stale. It is, of course, fair to say that there is already an abundance of other reverb plug-ins out there that offer an abundance of overwhelming controls and features for crafting detailed reverb sounds, yet achieving those desired sounds can often take time — not least learning all the parameters involved. It is for this reason, therefore, that Linda IronVerb’s namesake creator crafted it to draw out the most pleasing sounding reverbs possible with a perfect blend of really responsive controls; users can consequently tweak to their liking with minimum fuss. Intuitive in the way that it is laid out, Linda IronVerb sounds musical while gently coaxing creativity — just the way Martin Linda likes it. Indeed, it features six different modes with original algorithms for various reverb colours and vibe, including FLUTTER, with periodic warbling effect; PLATE, based on classic vintage plates used in recording studios; SLAPBACK, with a slower attack resulting in a slapback echo-like sound; DENSE, with its narrow space and high density resulting in a sharp sound; STEEL, simulating a steel barrel; and STEEL 2, bringing a different vibe to the STEEL barrel sound with a slower attack. Additional creative control over those pleasing-sounding reverbs comes courtesy of PREDELAY, which allows for delaying the time — up to 500ms — before first reflections start to occur; SIZE, which allows for shaping — Small to Big — how the reverb sounds; and FEEDBACK, for controlling the amount and time of reflections from Short, echo-like reflections to Long decay tails — acting as a decay control, in other words; while WIDTH allows for expanding the sound image from Mono to full Stereo, and everything in between. But moving along a GUI (Graphical User Interface) that is as easy on the eye as it is easy to use are a few more carefully chosen controls for creatively crafting reverb sounds still further: DAMP AMT simulates the amount — Min to Max — of absorption of higher frequencies by reflective surfaces and allows for darkening or brightening of the reverb tails; DAMP FREQ provides a frequency choice from 0.1 to 15 kHz to tailor the perfect sound of the reverb; RESO sets the resonance/mid-frequency shaping of the damping filter — when more RESO is applied, more gain is added to the band just below the damping frequency and less gain is applied to the rest of the spectrum; and HI-PASS, a filter control ranging from 20 to 1000 Hz to prevent rumble and energy build-up at the bass end of the frequency spectrum, which could cause issues with other instruments. It is also worth noting MIX, with Wet and Dry controls for blending the clean signal and reverb effect. And as if that was not enough — and not easy enough — to be getting on with, Linda IronVerb includes 68 outstanding presets, providing something suitable for all uses, which is exactly what software application, software effect, and hardware processor developer Audified and experienced mastering/mixing engineer, musician, and programmer Martin Linda’s namesake Linda Audio collaboratively and collectively envisaged when designing Linda IronVerb as the perfect plug-in for anyone wishing to easily expand their reverb palette. Perfect for producers, musicians, and mix engineers favouring a musical and creative approach to reverb, Linda IronVerb’s included feature set is enough to seriously satisfy, yet its layout is simple enough not to be a turnoff — not knowing what to do or what knob to turn need not get in the way of quickly crafting creatively and musically satisfying reverbs, after all. According to Martin Linda himself, though, the universality of the resultant reverb is central to Linda IronVerb in that it blends really well with the sound being processed, rather than simply sitting on top of that sound — as is the case with so many reverbs out there. Therefore, it always sits well in the mix. Moreover, its IRONIZE function is simply something to add a metallic-like touch to the resulting reverb effect — or, of course, remove it if that unique twist is not needed. Needless to say, it appears that the Audified Wings plug-in portfolio is all set to fly further with Linda IronVerb! Linda IronVerb is available to purchase for an introductory price of $49.00 USD for two weeks — rising thereafter to its regular price of $99.00 USD — from Audified’s online shop, which also includes further information and sound samples, here: https://shop.audified.com/products/linda-ironverb Linda IronVerb can be directly downloaded as an AAX (64-bit), AU 64-bit, VST3 (64-bit), and Apple Silicon Native plug-in for Mac (OS X 10.11 - macOS 12) and an AAX (64-bit) and VST3 (32-bit and 64-bit) plug-in for Windows (7 - 11) — alongside demo versions — from Audified here: https://services.audified.com/download (Note that Linda IronVerb is a serial number-protected plug-in, so no iLok is required.) Hear Linda IronVerb in all its impressive and unique-sounding algorithmic reverb glory in Audified’s attractive introductory video featuring fanciful fretboard work by Martin Linda himself here: https://youtu.be/vz6xMmD0sAA About Audified With more than 20 years of R&D, education, and collaboration connected with its notable name (https://shop.audified.com/pages/history), Audified actively develops software applications, software effects, and hardware processors for musicians, audio engineers, and installed audio. As such, the company’s collective vision is to improve and streamline music production workflow, adding a new aesthetic value to their customer’s work while helping them to achieve the best possible results. #### Avian Guitars is now offering an arm bevel Avian Guitars is now offering an optional arm bevel on their complete line-up of acoustic guitars. Luthiers will tell you that creating a full arm bevel on an acoustic guitar is a very skilled piece of craftsmanship. The upgrade is not only a beautiful piece of workmanship but players will also appreciate the additional comfort that is offered by the arm bevel. To see these guitars and view the other customization offerings, please visit www.avianguitars.ca #### AxLabs Hardware Launches with the Habanero Loaded Pickguard Boutique-quality Strat replacement features USA-made Habanero Pickups by the legendary Grover Jackson, custom-taper AxLabs potentiometers, and Pure Tone jack FORT MYERS, FL – AxLabs Hardware is celebrating their official launch with the release of the Habanero by Grover Jackson prewired pickguard. Handwired in small batches, the AxLabs Habanero-loaded pickguard system features all top-shelf components including USA-made Habanero Serrano Pickups from the legendary Grover Jackson, a Pure Tone multi-contact output Jack, custom AxLabs switches and potentiometers, Orange Drop capacitor, and Gavitt cloth jacketed wire. Standard 8 (vintage) and 11 (modern) mounting hole patterns will allow for drop-in fitting on most S-type guitars. Installation can be completed in mere minutes! Habanero Serrano Pickups by Grover Jackson The Habanero Serrano Single Coils are Grover Jackson's own Texas-style, high output take on the classic designs from the 50's and 60's. Utilizing his decades of experience and passionate knowledge of the instrument, the Serrano pickups are designed and handmade in California with all top-shelf alnico magnets, bobbins, and wire. Using Alnico III magnets, the fuller and warmer tones offer the right amount of fatness for the modern player while still retaining the chimey high end of the classics. The neck has warmer bubbliness, the middle pup harnesses a fatter midrange, and the bridge cuts through the tastebuds with stinging clarity. And when combined in a set, positions 2 and 4 give off those prototypical "out-of-phase" chucks of yesterday with a distinctively modern flavor. Grover also modified the staggering of the pole pieces to better suit modern neck shapes and string gauges than its vintage predecessors. Custom AxLabs Potentiometers Unlike any other potentiometers on the market, AxLabs pots were specifically designed for electric guitars with painstaking attention to detail. Featuring the first completely linear taper available, the AxLabs volume control offers the smoothest (and most musical) feel without any of the lag normally associated with turning the knobs. Volume swells are now 100% linear whereas tone controls retain the classic audio taper. AxLabs potentiometers also feature machined brass shaft sleeves and are lubricated with 3 different types of grease used in specific areas of the moving parts for ultra-smooth rotation. Shafts are then reinforced with a retainer ring positioned for strength and to reduce friction.  Lastly, a nickel-plated steel housing was used for the ease of gripping solder as well as the classic, high-end look of vintage pots. Pure Tone PTT1 Output Jack A modern-day classic, the patented Pure Tone full-contact jack contains dual tension grounds and dual positive tips for optimal signal flow and lowest possible noise. 100% greater surface area at all contact points creates a more stable connection while eliminating frequency spikes. No more noise crackle caused by pressure grounds! About AxLabs Hardware AxLabs Hardware is an extensive line of quality guitar components ranging from standard replacements, exact vintage-spec reproductions, and new innovations featuring collaborations from many notable industry insiders. Highlights include superior AxLabs custom potentiometers, Habanero by Grover Jackson prewired pickguards, upcoming String Surfer brass roller saddles, and the already-beloved Tone Claw locking spring claw. Alongside these innovations, the AxLabs line offers hundreds of everyday items such as switches, knobs, blank pickguards, guitar and bass bridges, machine heads, and other various parts. Parent company AP International Music Supply has over four decades of experience in the music industry, manufacturing and distributing Floyd Rose Tremolo Systems, Pure Tone Output Jacks, KTS Titanium, and more while also supplying OEM products to a multitude of popular brands. AxLabs Hardware will continue to roll out new innovative products for the guitar market in the future axlabshardware.com #### AxLabs Hardware Releases String Surfer Brass Roller Saddles for Strat® Style Bridges High-quality retrofitting saddles offer more mass for longer sustain, minimized friction for better tuning stability, and the attack and warmth of brass AxLabs Hardware is proud to introduce their new String Surfer Brass Roller Saddles designed specifically for Stratocaster®-style bridges. Precision machined from solid brass, these saddles offer enhanced density and tonal qualities, delivering a sharper attack, extended sustain, and a warmer tone compared to stock thin pressed-steel or zinc block-style saddles. Moreover, the roller mechanisms significantly minimize friction and binding, allowing the strings to effortlessly glide over the saddle surface. Not only does this advancement ensure a more precise string return during bends, but it also effectively minimizes the occurrence of string breakage on tremolo-equipped instruments. The String Surfer kits come with brass roller saddles, height adjustment set screws, intonation screws, and intonation springs. Available now at AxLabsHardware.com and other online outlets! Street price: $96 - $103 About AxLabs Hardware AxLabs Hardware is an extensive line of quality guitar components ranging from standard replacements, exact vintage-spec reproductions, and new innovations featuring collaborations from many notable industry insiders. Highlights include superior AxLabs custom potentiometers, Habanero by Grover Jackson prewired pickguards, and the already-beloved Tone Claw locking spring claw. Alongside these innovations, the AxLabs line offers hundreds of everyday items such as switches, knobs, blank pickguards, guitar and bass bridges, machine heads, and other various parts. Parent company AP International Music Supply has over four decades of experience in the music industry, manufacturing and distributing Floyd Rose Tremolo Systems, Pure Tone Output Jacks, KTS Titanium, HexHider, and more while also supplying many OEM products to a multitude of popular brands. AxLabs Hardware will continue to roll out new innovative products for the guitar market in the future. {axlabshardware.com} #### AxLabs Tone Claw Locking Spring Claw AP International Releases Tone Claw Locking Spring Claw to Launch New AxLabs Guitar Hardware Line WALL TOWNSHIP, NJ – AP International, manufacturer and distributor of Floyd Rose Tremolo Systems, is pleased to announce the release of the innovative Tone Claw locking spring claw for tremolo-equipped guitars. The Tone Claw is a robust spring claw engineered with a locking clamp plate to lock the springs down at the hoop ends.  CNC-machined from solid brass and at 4x the mass of a traditional claw, the Tone Claw is designed to enhance tone and increase sustain while also aiding tuning stability by preventing the springs from shifting during tremolo dives. As the last distribution point of vibrational energy on a synchronized tremolo, the Tone Claw replaces the traditional stamped tin claw found in many guitars.  Installation is a direct swap for most existing spring claws such as those from Fender®, Floyd Rose®, PRS®, Ibanez, and many others.  The kit includes all hardware necessary for installation: four quality steel springs and two claw mounting screws. An adjustable ground soldering tab is also integrated which can be switched between two available mounting holes depending on required orientation.  The claw is available in either raw brass or a nickel-plated finish. With over forty years of experience in manufacturing and distribution, AP International has long been a pillar in the music industry.  Their new line of AxLabs Guitar Hardware will be unveiling new innovations as well as many classic replacement parts throughout 2021. Street Price: $59.99 {axlabshardware.com} #### B&G Caletta Handmade Acoustic Guitar B&G Guitars Redefines Handmade with New Acoustic Guitar Introduction Caletta Private Build delivers classic inspired tone and feel in a small body acoustic TEL AVIV, ISRAEL – January 14, 2019 – (GuitarPR) – B&G Guitars, known for their hand-built 20s–50s inspired Little Sister electric guitars, has announced the release of their new handcrafted Caletta acoustic guitar, named after Robert Johnson’s wife, Caletta Craft. “Small pre-war guitars were always the most comfortable for us to play, but at the same time they didn’t deliver the rich and warm sound of larger guitars of the 50s. We wanted to offer the best of both worlds, by making the body a bit bigger and deeper than a Parlor and using ultralight construction. Besides the tone, playability, and beauty of the guitar, the proprietary Caletta neck joint is something we take great pride in,” said Yotam (Kiki) Goldstein, B&G’s master luthier and lead designer of the guitar Thanks to their experience in repairing and restoring vintage guitars that are 50 to 120 years old, B&G came up with a neck joint that delivers the tonal benefits of traditional neck joints while ensuring the Caletta will remain stable for generations. On top of its unique 14 ⅝” body size and proprietary neck joint, the B&G Caletta features: Various tone-wood options, including Mahogany, Pau Ferro, Ziricote, and Koa Traditional X-pattern scalloped bracing, hand tuned upon assembly for optimal sound 20-year plus air dried Sitka Spruce or genuine mahogany top 24 ¾’’ scale length with 12’’ radius 19 Frets on a B&G Soft V neck shape Hide glue for superior tonal transfer Gloss or matte nitrocellulose finish Watch and hear the Caletta in this video: Video by B&G Guitars The new Caletta is available for online purchase and via select dealers. Prices range from $2,999 to $4,999 based on options. More information is available at: https://bngguitars.com/ About B&G Guitars B&G Guitars was founded by Eliran Barashi, Yotam (Kiki) Goldstein and Avi Goldfinger. Their goal was to create the best sounding instruments in the world, combining traditional techniques and a vintage vibe with modern innovation. Every element of a B&G guitar is handcrafted with immaculate attention to detail. Contact Avi Goldfinger B&G Guitars avi@bngguitars.com #### Babicz BFG Tele Bridge WALL TOWNSHIP, NJ -  Babicz and AP International are proud to announce the BFG Tele Humbucker bridge.  Designed in cooperation with Billy Gibbons, the BFG utilizes the patented Babicz “eCAM” saddle design and can string both from the back (à la BFG) or through the body of the guitar.  This production model represents the same bridge Billy is currently touring with.  According to the Reverend himself, “The Babicz is stabilizing intonation, and is no doubt maintaining accuracy throughout an evening's thrashing, keeping exacting pitch all the while. Amazing. The Babicz design fundamentals make for a remarkable work indeed". Babicz Full Contact Hardware is designed to maximize and maintain consistent contact between the vibrating guitar string and the guitar/bass body. Most conventional guitar and bass bridges, especially after making adjustments for intonation and action, leave space between the saddle and bridge, which greatly reduces the sonic integrity of the string. With Babicz Full Contact Hardware, you can adjust your action as high or low as desired while maintaining maximum string transference to the body, for optimum tone, dynamic range, pitch stability and resonance. See Babicz Full Contact Hardware at Winter NAMM 2016 in booth #4860 in Hall C. apintl.com #### Babicz Full Contact Hardware Will Unveil New LX2 Twin-Locking Tailpiece for NAMM 2017 WALL TOWNSHIP, NJ - Babicz and AP International, distributors of Full Contact Hardware, are proud to unveil the newly-patented LX2 tailpiece. The LX2 features locking set screws combined with two stud nuts, firmly holding the tailpiece in place both laterally and vertically. This twin-locking design creates the most stable, rock-solid tailpiece available on the market today. The LX2 tailpiece is designed to fit Gibson-type Les Paul or SG model guitars and will be offered in chrome, black, and gold finishes. The product is expected to ship in the second quarter of 2017. This new design was born out of my vision of creating a tailpiece with more stability, along with ease of adjustment. Any stability added to the bridge/tailpiece components always help with sonic purity and tuning stability. Jeff Babicz Babicz Full Contact Hardware has previously made an impact on the market with their heralded “eCAM” bridge saddle design which maximizes string transference to the guitar body while allowing for precise action and intonation adjustments. The company was founded on the vision of innovation based in logical solutions to age-old hardware issues. Find Babicz Full Contact Hardware at the AP International booth at Winter NAMM 2017: #4862 Hall C. #### Babicz Full Contact Hardware Z Series Bass Bridge WALL TOWNSHIP, NJ - Babicz and AP International are proud to announce another expansion to the Full Contact Hardware line: the new Z Series Babicz 4-String Bass Bridge.  This new bass bridge will supplement the popular Original Series bass bridges, providing more players the chance to use the revolutionary “eCAM” design on their instruments at a more affordable price point.  Utilizing the lightweight aluminum saddle design, the bridge features a traditional bent steel bridge plate and, as with the Original Series, will be a direct replacement upgrade for Fender® Precision Bass® or Jazz Bass®-style bridges. Babicz Full Contact Hardware is designed to maximize and maintain consistent contact between the vibrating guitar string and the guitar/bass body. Most conventional guitar and bass bridges, especially after making adjustments for intonation and action, leave space between the saddle and bridge, which greatly reduces the sonic integrity of the string. With Babicz Full Contact Hardware, you can adjust your action as high or low as desired while maintaining maximum string transference to the body for optimum tone, dynamic range, pitch stability and resonance. Available in April 2016.  Street: $90 #### Back in 2014, Royal Academy of Music's Head of Recording, David Gleeson, faced a dilemma. The Academy's Jack Lyons Theatre was due to be demolished in the summer of 2015 to make way for a new theatre. At the same time, the Academy's recording studios and control rooms were to be demolished too. The redevelopment, including a new theatre, a recital hall and a recording studio above it, was due for completion in 2017. They were faced with having nowhere to record from. Serendipitously, the redevelopment coincided with a major network upgrade at the Academy. Gleeson saw a way to continue recording while the development was going on. His answer was to build a Dante-based networked audio system around Focusrite's RedNet components. It could link the major performing centres at the Academy as well as making it possible to quickly establish a temporary control room. The system works beautifully and has also delivered a significant increase in audio quality, thanks to RedNet's superb mic pres and the abolition of traditional analogue multiways between the locations. Now it's all done by Ethernet cable. Read more in this RedNet Case Study. Discover how RedNet helped the Royal Academy of Music - and how it could help you. #### Badlands Guitar Company Unveils the Limited Edition GX1-PRO Guitar MANALAPAN, NJ – Limited to only 100 pieces, Badlands Guitar Company announces the release of its USA made GX1-PRO, available August 1 direct from the factory or at select retailers. Purpose-built for players who came of age in the golden era of 1980s rock and metal, the GX1-PRO channels the high-octane spirit of that decade with custom-shop precision and modern performance refinements. Built exclusively in Maryland and available in either right or left-handed configurations, these arena rocking instruments fuse aggressive styling with hand-selected components for players seeking tone, playability, and attitude in equal measure. The GX1-PRO features an alder body and a three-piece, quarter sawn maple neck-thru design, reinforced with carbon fiber rods and a dual-action truss rod to ensure exceptional sustain and resonance. The Custom series offers hand-painted finishes including Mystic Blue HotRod, Inferno Red HotRod, Sunset Bengal, and Retro Bengal. Available in the Classic series are solid finishes including Midnight Blue, Arrest Me Red, Taxi Yellow, and White Wedding Pearl. All finishes are polyurethane and an unmistakable homage to the high-octane visual style of the 80s. The 25.5” scale, ebony fretboard is loaded with 24 Jescar nickel silver frets and shaped with a compound radius of 12”-16”. Finished in matching paint, the ‘80’s select neck profile and 1 11/16” nut width provides comfort and easier playability. A tilt back headstock and Sperzel locking tuners improve sustain and tuning stability while Badlands Guitar Company's signature mother of pearl "Railroad Spikes" inlays and white binding add a touch of classic elegance. Just like any hot rod, custom paint is only half of the equation. What is under the hood is always what matters most. The GX1-PRO is engineered for powerful, versatile tones. Loaded with an H/S/S configuration, the custom-designed, handwound BGC M89 ceramic humbucker in the bridge position meticulously delivers an aggressive growl reminiscent of the era's most iconic high-performance pickups. This is perfectly complemented by two specially voiced BGC M81 single coils. The control layout features a trio of mini toggle switches, offering a wide array of tonal shaping options, consistent with classic 80s setups. A newly developed BGC1200M Midboost circuit, a first for Badlands Guitar Company, further expands the guitar's sonic palette, allowing players to dial in a diverse range of sounds from searing leads to articulate rhythm tones. The USA Floyd Rose bridge, locking nut, metal knurled knobs, and football jack cover are all appropriately finished in black. Each GX1-PRO arrives set up with SIT Strings and ships with a premium embroidered Badlands G&G case, ensuring secure transport and protection. Case candy includes a Certificate of Authenticity, QC card, VIP Backstage Pass lanyard, pin and sticker set, a Dunlop System 65™ Multi-tool, and a limited edition framed poster uniquely matching the very guitar ordered. For more information, please visit www.badlandsguitarcompany.com. Street Price: GX1-PRO Custom HSS $3499.00 USD GX1-PRO Classic HSS $2999.00 USD #### Bass Experimentalist MonoNeon Gets DigiTech’s Signature Whammy Treatment DigiTech MonoNeon Signature Whammy SALT LAKE CITY, UT - MonoNeon has been blazing a trail ever since arriving on the scene with his innovative, fringe bass playing. DigiTech has recognized this uber-talent and partnered with MonoNeon to create a unique and innovative pedal that MonoNeon is proud to call his own. The MonoNeon Signature Whammy takes its cues from DigiTech’s Whammy V and turns it on its head by adding a brand-new Octave Blend, a reimagined Detune, and the piece de resistance, the show-stopping Hypersonic Mode. The best part? This pedal’s extended range works great for both guitar and bass. Tricked out in MonoNeon’s signature colors of Neon Yellow and Neon Orange, this pedal stands out from the pack. Its feature set is no less impressive. The Expression Pedal controls the amount of pitch bending of the selected effect. The Classic/Chords Switch toggles between Classic Whammy and Modern Whammy DT Chord settings. The Selector Knob allows a player to choose between Whammy, Octaver, Harmony, or Detune effects. The Whammy effect has 10 settings optimized for guitar and bass, allowing the player to shift and smoothly bend that pitch. The all-new Hypersonic Mode will kick that pitch shift straight into the stratosphere with the ability to pitch shift 3 full octaves. The Detune effect allows for that perfect amount of Detune mixed with its dry signal. The Octaver is perfect for playing chords and adding octaves both above or below the original signal. The Harmony effect has six options to have its dry signal mixed with a pitch-shifted signal to create a chordal harmony that can be shifted and blended into a second chordal harmony. The options are limitless, and too much to list in a press release. The DigiTech MonoNeon Signature Whammy hardware features instrument input and output, full MIDI control, and included power supply. With familiar controls, Select the effect with the Selector Knob, Enable the effect with the Footswitch, and take control of your pitch with the Expression Pedal. A special MonoNeon Customizing Kit with Gaffer’s Tape in Neon Yellow & Neon Orange is included to allow players to label their Whammy in their own unique style. The DigiTech MonoNeon Signature Pedal is a true, out-of-this-world experience for the musician looking to create insane sonic soundscapes. DigiTech is proud to partner with this genre-defying artist in creating a pedal that pushes boundaries… just like MonoNeon. To see the brand new DigiTech MonoNeon Signature Whammy in action, visit the NAMM BOOTH 5102 or go to www.DigiTech.com. To see MonoNeon in action, go to www.mononeon.com $349.99 USD #### Bassist Jeff Hughell Announces New Solo Album Six Feet Under bassist Jeff Hughell unveils his third full-length solo album Trinidad Scorpion Hallucinations. Just like the scorching pepper the album is named after, these songs are not for the faint of heart. The record takes the listener on a roller coaster of extreme highs and lows which parallel the emotions one would experience after having the misfortune of inhaling one of the world’s hottest chilies. Trinidad Scorpion Hallucinations is available on iTunes, Amazon, Spotify, and jeffhughell.com on January 8, 2016. The first track “Burn the Soul” scorches ear holes with blistering bass and drums as capsaicin burns the throat. An ice-cold glass of water in the form of track number two, titled “Relief” quenches a sweltering pallet, but only momentarily. The smolder continues as delusions ensue on the title track “Trinidad Scorpion Hallucinations”. “Brief Lapse of Clarity” provides a false sense of comfort in the form of a mellow harmony. Realization that nothing can halt the heat happens in the next song “The Crown Won’t Cool It Down”. As science demonstrates, what goes in must come out: “The Other Side” provides a climatic close to a wild ride. “Burn The Soul” features contributions from Dominic Lapointe performing a fretless bass solo, Marc Gilson performing keys, and Hannes Grossmann on drums who also performs on “Trinidad Scorpion Hallucinations” and “The Crown Won’t Cool it Down”. “Relief” includes performances from Matt Kourie on vocals and guitar, Kevin “Brandino” Brandon on arc bass, and Mike Blanchard who also appears in “The Other Side” on drums and percussion. Guitar solos are performed by Allan Marcus on “Trinidad Scorpion Hallucinations” and Per Nilsson on “The Other Side”. “The Other Side” also features a bass solo from Mark Michell and a fretless bass solo from Jaron Evil. The epic artwork for Trinidad Scorpion Hallucinations is designed by Tony Koehl. Hughell is a renowned 7 string bass player who is well established in the technical metal scene. Bands he has played with include; Six Feet Under, Reciprocal, Feared, Brain Drill, Vile, Osmium, Severed Savior, Asylum, Rings of Saturn, and Cryptoreum. He is endorsed by Warwick, Gallien Krueger, Seymour Duncan, and Dean Markley USA. "Burn the Soul" video: For more information, visit www.jeffhughell.com #### Bassist Nick Loporchio On Tour With Porter & Davies KT Platform Nick Loporchio, bassist and founder member of reggae band Iya Terra used his Porter & Davies KT Platform recently at the Cali Vibes festival in Long Beach California and had all the other bass players positively drooling. The KT Platform transmits sounds by Kinetic Transfer to enable musicians to feel and hear what they play internally even when the only  other monitoring is in-ear monitoring. It delivers stage shaking excitement that conventional audio methods just cannot deliver. The standard KT Platform consists of the platform itself and a choice of three engines, the BC2, BC2rm and the Gigster. The KT Concert platform is double the size of the standard one and is fitted with a TT6 1000w super transducer which can be driven by any amp between 400w and 1,200w at 4 Ohms. A growing list of bass players including Amos Heller (Taylor Swift), Bill Banwell (Rag’n’Bone Man), Brendon Grieve (Sam Smith), Dave Swift (Jools Holland) and more are discovering the many benefits of the KT Platform. Musician and producer, Nick Loporchio purchased his TT6 Equipped KT Concert Platform in 2021. His high energy performances with the band Iya Terra help keep the dance floor grooving. He said: ‘we played at Cali Vibes, in Long Beach, CA……. It was our first real festival back since the pandemic, and all of the other bass players were drooling about this thing! Again I can't say enough great things about it and you all!". The band’s 2021 album, Ease & Grace, reached #11 in the Billboard Reggae album chart and will feature in their seven week tour starting in March 2022. The highly portable KT Platform is quick and easy to set up, perfect for all playing situations. It gives a full, accurate transfer of sound and the weight of that sound, through bone conduction without time lag. All notes are faithfully transmitted including harmonics and dynamics. The KT Platform is available exclusively through the Porter & Davies online shop To find out more about Porter & Davies, the company’s KT Platform and other hand-assembled products please go to https://www.porteranddavies.co.uk/. #### Bassists Alliance Project Drops Debut Album ‘Crush’ LOS ANGELES, CA (Dec. 15, 2017) — Bassists Alliance Project announces the release of Crush this Friday, December 15. The album is a genre-busting debut record that showcases the versatility of the bass guitar and the professionals who have honed their craft for years. From prog metal to funk and experimental, the 10 original instrumentals on Crush give listeners with varied musical tastes plenty to digest, from rock-steady riffs and intriguing grooves to mind-bending solos and intense showcases of technique. Seven-string bassist Jeff Hughell has emerged from the world of death metal to co-lead the Bassists Alliance Project and co-produce their debut album. Hughell is best known as the bassist of Six Feet Under, which recently released their critically acclaimed 12th studio album. A veteran player and solo artist with more than 20 years’ experience, Hughell embarked on a brand-new project that incorporates many influences. He teamed up with fellow bassist and progressive rock composer Alberto Rigoni of the Vivaldi Metal Project and Ardityon, and the Bassists Alliance Project was born. Hughell and Rigoni composed most of songs on Crush, and combine talent on three tracks, including the title track that features bassist Adam Nitti. The album also includes collaborations with 10 other fiercely talented bassists: Michael Manring, Tony Grey, Scott Reeder, Brandino, Steve DiGorgio, Mark Michell, Ryan Martini, Colin Edwin, Dmitry Lisenko and Leonid Maksimov. The masterful Phil Cage drums on all tracks except the punchy “Tapping Wires,” where Maxim Rubtsov sits in. The album was mixed and mastered by Zack Ohren at Castle Ultimate Studios in Oakland, CA. Jeff Hughell & Dmitry Lisenko - Evolution Theory Video by Dmitry Lisenko The musicians in the Bassists Alliance Project represent different countries, different generations and different influences, but on Crush, they come together for one impressive musical journey. To listen and download the album, visit their Bandcamp page or you can purchase or stream on iTunes, Amazon, Google, and most other music surces. For updates on the project, like their Facebook page. #### Bassists Henrik Linder, Oskar Cartaya, Kenneth ‘Kaybass’ Diggs II And Junior Ribeiro Braguinha Play GRUV LIVE 2020 Orange County, California (January 8th, 2020) – Gruv Gear is thrilled to announce that bassists Henrik Linder, Oskar Cartaya, Kenneth ‘Kaybass’ Diggs II and Junior Ribeiro Braguinha will be joined by top musicians to perform at the annual GRUV LIVE concert, at The Vault on Saturday January 18, 2020 at 7:00pm. Henrik Linder, bass player with Internet sensation Dirty Loops, is best known for his explosive 6-string bass work on the band’s fusion/funk remakes of many Top 40 favorites. Oskar Cartaya, a driving force in the bass world for over 30 years, has worked with an array of artist including musical-directing sold out tours for Jennifer Lopez. Gospel player Kenneth ‘Kaybass’ Diggs II is known for his insane chops and sensitive touch enabling him to groove like there is no tomorrow. Junior Ribeiro Braguinha accompanies drumming superstar Virgil Donati and Brazil’s Eli Soares on tour. He is a versatile player and his enviable mastery of numerous techniques and rhythms makes him the perfect choice for drum and bass improvisations. Supporting this exciting bass line-up are drumming super star Virgil Donati, studio expert Paul Gonzalez, teenage drum prodigy Jamie-Leigh Schultz, Stevie Wonder’s percussionist Euro Zambrano, British metal guitar phenomenon Andy James, fusion guitarist Andre Nieri, and 12-year-old keyboard/talkbox prodigy Justin-Lee Schultz. The evening promises to be packed with diverse music from many different genres full of great music, killer jams and surprising collaborations. All made into a truly extraordinary experience at The Vault, with its superb technology, giant video screen, VIP artist loft, limited early bird seating, fresh In-N-Out Burgers on-site and a Starbucks café. The Vault is located at 1200 West Alvarez Avenue, Orange, California 92868, just 4 miles from The NAMM Show. Tickets to this incredible music event are limited and start at $20, with additional options for meals and exclusive seating. Tickets can be obtained from http://www.gruv.live. Book now before they all go! A portion of proceeds from GRUV LIVE will benefit the DW Music Foundation, a charity focused on providing the gift of music to underserved communities of all ages, through instrument donations, educational resources, and mentorships. GRUV LIVE is proudly sponsored by Drum Workshop, Mayones, Empire Ears, Kirlin, Roland and Krane among other top global brands. To find out more about Gruv Gear, its products, and the GRUV LIVE event, please go to http://www.gruvgear.com and http://www.gruv.live. #### BC Audio announces live amp building demonstrations at NAMM True Point-To-Point Construction Live On The Namm Show Floor San Francisco, January 16, 2019 -- NAMM attendees will have the opportunity to observe a master craftsman in the field of vacuum tube guitar amplification at work on an actual amplifier. Bruce Clement of boutique guitar amp builder BC Audio (bcaudio.com) will demonstrate true point-to-point construction techniques at select times each day of the NAMM Show in Anaheim, California. Demonstrations will be held in the BC Audio booth: Booth 3033 in Hall D. “I’ll have a partially completed amp chassis opened up on a table in the BC Audio booth,” explains Clement, “and I’m going to work on it just like I do in my workshop in San Francisco - cutting, bending, stripping, mounting and soldering every component and every wire by hand. It will be fun!” Premier Guitar called Clement’s work “masterful.” Guitar Player declared BC Audio amps “among the best-made guitar amplifiers we've seen.” Amp Building Demonstration Schedule, January 24-27, 2019 (30-minute sessions): - Thursday 1:30 PM - Friday 1:30 PM and 4:30 PM - Saturday 1:30 PM and 4:30 PM - Sunday 1:30 PM About BC Audio BC Audio builds hand-made all-tube non-clone guitar amps. Awarded Guitar Player EDITORS' PICK, Premier Guitar PREMIER GEAR (4 times), Vintage Guitar VG APPROVED GEAR (twice). BC Audio was founded by guitarist and tube amp master builder Bruce Clement, who has been wielding a soldering iron since the late 1970s. BC Audio products are made in San Francisco, California, USA. #### BC Audio Bel AIR 40 Guitar Amp Bc Audio Launches "Bel Air 40" Guitar Amp - An all-tube amp with user-configurable 4x 6V6 power section San Francisco, October 9, 2018 - Boutique guitar amp builder BC Audio (bcaudio.com) revealed the Bel Air 40, a meticulously hand-crafted all-tube guitar amplifier with a unique set of front-panel controls that let the player reach inside the amp, so to speak, and re-wire the power section. The Bel Air 40 features four 6V6GT Power Tubes, two octal 6SL7GT preamp tubes and a GZ34 tube rectifier and is built with true point-to-point construction – no turret, eyelet or printed circuit board. Power ranges from 40 watts to under 5, depending on how the Power Tube Configuration switches are set. “We're used to seeing lots of knobs and switches on guitar amps. Normally, those controls operate almost exclusively in the preamp section, while the power section just sits there amplifying what comes its way. This amp turns that approach on its head,” says Bruce Clement, BC Audio founder, award-winning guitarist and tube amp master builder. “The Bel Air 40 gives the player control over what's really going on in that mysterious part of the amp that you can't normally touch, the part that is the key to great tone – the power section.” Power Tube Configuration Switches: "Quad/Pair" switches between two or four 6V6s. This serves as a half-power switch, with the Quad setting providing more girth and punch. "Pentode/Triode" reduces power by about half in Triode mode, and also noticeably changes the tone and feel of the amp, with Pentode mode being tight and clean, while Triode mode feels smooth and loose. "Fixed Bias/Cathode Bias" changes the dynamics of the power section, cathode bias mode being slightly lower-powered, more compressed and a little bit browner. More Power Section Control: "Presence" brings out the chime and sparkle, while "Cut" tames the highs generated by overdriving the power tubes.  The 3-way “NFB” (Negative Feedback) switch alters the damping and open-loop gain of the power section, with the Zero NFB setting being the rawest and touch-sensitive. Preamp Section: The Bel Air 40 is a non-Master Volume design. It uses 6SL7GT octal preamp tubes for their rich, thick sound and power-tube- like breakup. Controls include Volume, a 3-way Bright switch, Body (for tightening up the low end), and a three-band EQ that can by bypassed for the purest exploration of the power section's overtones. Pricing: $2900 (pro-net), direct from bcaudio.com. Matching 2x12 speaker cabinets are available from $850. BC Audio Bel Air 40 Demo Video by Bruce Clement - Bc Audio About BC Audio BC Audio builds hand-made all-tube non-clone guitar amps. Recipient of Guitar Player's EDITORS' PICK AWARD and Premier Guitar's PREMIER GEAR AWARD. BC Audio was founded by award-winning guitarist and tube amp master builder Bruce Clement, who has been wielding a soldering iron since the late 1970s. BC Audio products are proudly made in San Francisco, California, USA. #### Bedell Guitars and Stand For Trees Team Up to Protect Threatened Brazilian Rosewood Forest Bend, OR (February 11, 2016) – Bedell Guitars is committed to hand crafting guitars with sustainably harvested woods.  Recently, they partnered with Stand For Trees, and more specifically the Allcot Group’s Brazilian Rosewood Amazon Conversation project, to protect a threatened Brazilian rosewood forest. Stand For Trees empowers individual citizens and businesses alike to take direct action to protect endangered forests and reduce the impacts of climate change.  Every time you buy a Stand For Trees Certificate, you help local forest communities around the world keep a specific forest standing and prevent a tonne of CO2, the most abundant greenhouse gas, from entering the earth's atmosphere. Bedell Guitars will buy ten Stand For Trees certificates for each Brazilian rosewood guitar that is purchased, specifically supporting conservation efforts in Pará, Brazil.  Pará houses one of the most diverse and abundant ecosystems on the planet. The Brazilian Rosewood Project in the Pará's Portel municipality works to protect this fragile ecosystem by stopping rampant deforestation of carbon-dense rainforest while allowing degraded forests an opportunity to regenerate.  “Bedell Guitars recognizes the rareness of this revered tonewood,” states Tom Bedell, founder Bedell Guitars.  “Even though the Brazilian rosewood we use for our guitars was harvested legally Bedell wants to go further to support conservation practices in the area.” “Protecting the world’s forests is the most important thing an individual or business can do to take climate action now, and Stand for Trees applauds Bedell Guitars for its industry-leading forest stewardship ‘from seed-to-song’ program and for raising awareness about forest conservation and climate change to guitar players and non-players alike,” says Peter Mach, Assistant Director of Stand For Trees.  Grattan MacGiffin, Chief Commercial Officer at ALLCOT adds, “It is particularly rewarding for us to be associated with Bedell Guitars, who not only recognize the importance of conserving endangered forests but are going even further to compensate for their climate footprint.” To try out Bedell’s Brazilian rosewood collection locate your closest dealer here.  Not in the market for a new guitar but want to support the efforts behind Stand for Trees?  You can learn more and support the Brazilian Rosewood Project in Pará starting with as little as $5. #### Bedell Guitars Bahia Series New Brazilian rosewood hand tuned to maximize sound, feel and power. Bend, OR (December 10, 2015) – Bedell Guitars is proud to announce the new Bahia series of acoustic guitars. Over a half-century ago several Brazilian rosewood logs shipped from NE Brazil to a small company producing church ornaments just outside of Madrid, Spain, where they rested peacefully in a warehouse. As the generations passed and the business focus changed, the logs were cut into tonewood sets for guitars and the company became known as Madinter, one of the premier tonewood suppliers to the world's exclusive guitar builders. Year-by-year, over more than five decades, the tonewood sets aged, cured by the ideal Spanish climate. The sap crystalized, the stress in the wood relaxed, the cellulose matured between the annual growth fiber, nature took its natural course of turning tone wood into incredible music wood. Just as pre-war guitars are known for their extraordinary sound as the tonewoods age, the Brazilian rosewood of Madinter cured naturally. Bedell Guitars don't take Brazilian rosewood for granted. The new Bedell Bahia dreadnought, orchestra and parlor models are paired with Sitka spruce that was salvaged from the forest floor near Craig, Alaska. Bedell Guitars never uses wood from clear-cut trees. The soundboards are over 400 years old, growing slowly as they compete for sun, water and freedom. The result is tight growth rings that give the tops of our instruments previously unheard power and clarity. Marrying nature cured Brazilian rosewood with multi-century old Alaskan Sitka spruce to create the most responsive and beautiful sounding acoustic guitars requires more than luck. There are thousands of miles between Brazil and Alaska. Mother Nature did not see her destiny as creating a musical marriage between these extraordinary trees. This is a job left to Bedell Guitars. The tops and backs of each Bahia guitar are hand tuned to maximize the sound, feel and power. This is done by carving away wood on each of the tone bars of each Bedell Bahia to a selected frequency. Different from most guitars, when you tap on the top of a Bedell Bahia you will notice that the frequencies are the same anywhere on the top you tap. This results in efficient energy transfer of the music to the back wood, which is also hand tuned to maximize its efficiency in responding. The Bedell Bahia offers the finest music wood nature has created, hand-crafted into the finest guitars technology has enabled. Full Specs: $4,990 MAP Solid salvaged Sitka spruce top Solid Brazilian rosewood back and sides Honduran Mahogany neck Ebony fretboard/bridge Koa binding Bone nut/saddle 1 11/16” nut width Waverly tuners Gloss finish Hardshell Case Parlor, Orchestra or Dreadnought body shapes Handcrafted in Bend, OR, U.S.A. Limited Lifetime Warranty Bedell Guitars: Launched in 1964 and after a four-decade hiatus, Bedell Guitars re-launched in 2009 and is located in Bend, Oregon sourcing rare and special tonewoods, designing instruments and working with exceptionally talented craftspeople. Driven by passion, the company prides itself in its respect and reverence for the connection between the woods of its forests and music to create unique and quality guitars. For more information about Bedell Guitars visit bedellguitars.com.   #### Bedell Guitar’s Brazilian Rosewood Collection Extraordinary Limited Editions Of Four Antiquity Designs Bend, OR (January, 2019) - Bedell Guitars is pleased to present the incredible sounding and exquisite Bedell Brazilian Collection, four unique purpose built limited editions of eight each, individually released each quarter throughout 2019. They will be available to experience exclusively at these eight Bedell dealers: Artisan Guitars, Franklin, Tennessee Acoustic Vibes Music, Tempe, Arizona Action Sound, Hawkins, Texas Guitar Maverick, Keller, Texas Garrett Park Guitars, Annapolis, Maryland Two Old Hippies, Nashville, Tennessee Wolfe Guitars, Jupiter, Florida Harry’s Guitar Shop, Raleigh, North Carolina Bedell Overture Dreadnought European Spruce/Milagro Brazilian Rosewood $9,990 - Released January 1, 2019 The Milagro tree, a “miraculous” Brazilian rosewood tree that grew on an undulating hillside in Espirito Santo, developed a spider-webbing pattern as its nascent roots went in search of a limited water supply. The result: it resonates like glass with unmatched sustain and projection. European spruce is unique in its clarity and power. The Bedell Overture sounds like it is performing in a century old European stone cathedral with its rich overtones and enduring sustain. Bedell Forte Dreadnought Adirondack Spruce/ Puerta d’ Iglesia Brazilian Rosewood $7,990 - Released April 1, 2019 Striking with its prominent sapwood, European cathedrals often selected Brazilian rosewood for their magnificent entryway doors, hence, Puerta d’Iglesia. Paired with the power of stout Adirondack spruce, each hand selected tonewood set has been chosen for its stunning beauty and tonal brilliance. The appropriate designation for the Bedell Forte is “elegance”.  Bedell Serenade Orchestra Sitka Spruce/Unique Brazilian Rosewood $8,990 - Released July 1, 2019  Searching through our collection, we have selected eight of the most highly figured and exquisite looking sets of Brazilian for this very special offering of orchestra instruments. Designed for individual note richness and clarity, Sitka spruce is the ideal choice to achieve fingerstyle brilliance. The Bedell Serenade articulates the music of each string in melodic wonder. Bedell Cadenza Parlor Ocean Sinker Redwood/Esperanza Brazilian Rosewood $6,990 - Released October 1, 2019  Discarded into a bog on a NE Brazilian ranch, the Esperanza tree absorbed mineral deposits, making it more dense and brilliant as a tonewood. 7,000 miles away, an ancient redwood tree was washed into the Pacific Ocean and over the years drifted its way to Manzanita Beach in Tillamook County, Oregon. The result: the Bedell Cadenza is a warm and sweet sounding parlor that sings like an angel. About The Bedell Brazilian Rosewood Collection Frequently, the acoustic sound of the 1960’s resulted from guitars crafted with Brazilian rosewood. Its unique capability to deliver resounding bass and shimmering highs remains unmatched by other tonewoods. Overharvesting motivated the Brazilian government in 1967 to ban the export of Brazilian logs. In 1992 countries throughout the world joined together in declaring Brazilian rosewood an endangered species – in the same classification as elephant ivory. A small church ornament company just outside of Madrid, Spain had imported several Brazilian rosewood logs during the 1950’s and 60’s, before the restrictions were imposed. Later becoming a tonewood supplier, their documented Brazilian was grandfathered in, allowing it to be legally sold and used in the finest acoustic guitars in the world. In 2013, Bedell Guitars was able to acquire this entire Brazilian rosewood tonewood collection, making us the only acoustic guitar company in the world with a large assortment of fully legal, documented aged Brazilian rosewood tonewood. About Bedell Guitars Bedell Guitars are crafted by a small group of extraordinary craftsmen in Bend, Oregon. From the forest to your music, we appreciate the uniqueness of every piece of wood and optimize it accordingly. Using Sound Optimization™ we analyze the frequency and density of every soundboard, sanding it to the thinness that will deliver optimal sound. Every Bedell is Hand Voiced. No Bedell is delivered until we have achieved its ideal fundamental frequency. We never use clear-cut wood, making every effort to minimize our impact on the forest neighborhood. Believing in the connectivity of all living things. Accepting responsibility for how we live. Never compromising our values. The soul of Bedell Guitars is our dedication from SEED TO SONG! https://bedellguitars.com/ #### Bedell Rio Series Bedell Guitars Launches the Rio Series New Brazilian rosewood series with stunning Bedell “Rio” burst Bend, OR (December 16, 2015) – Brazilian rosewood has long been heralded as the pinnacle of guitar body tonewoods. Thought many of the tonewoods in the rosewood family grow in the tropics, none has ever matched the magical Dalbergia nigra of Brazil. Decades of being buried in a wet environment and the slow natural aging of the Esperanza tree somehow results in the finest music wood of all. You can hold a tonewood set between your fingers and feel it vibrate. A bright glass-like ring that sustains, and that unique Brazilian rosewood aroma, are a testament to its life. With this prodigy of Brazilian rosewoods, Bedell Guitars has created the Rio Power Dread, the Rio Bold Orchestra, and the Rio Regal Parlor. They are extraordinary Brazilian instruments. Due to Esperanza's denseness a thinner more responsive back is used. A hand selected extra stiff salvaged Bearclaw Sitka spruce soundboard and tone bars are hand carved for 100% tuned tops. The one-piece Honduran mahogany neck is dovetailed into the body with a compound taper similar to how vintage guitars were made in the 1930's. And a stunning Bedell Rio Burst is applied to compliment the magic of the music these instruments produce. All of Bedell Guitar's Brazilian rosewood is legally documented for world travel and future conveyance. A concierge service is available to assist musicians with required travel permits or international sales. Doing the right thing never sounded better. Learn more about the Bedell Rio series here. Full Specs: $6,990 MAP Solid salvaged Sitka spruce top Solid Brazilian rosewood back and sides Honduran mahogany neck Ebony fretboard/bridge Ebony binding Bone nut/saddle 1 11/16” nut width Waverly tuners Bedell “Rio” Burst Gloss Hardshell Case Parlor, Orchestra or Dreadnought body shapes Handcrafted in Bend, OR, U.S.A. Limited Lifetime Warranty Bedell Guitars: Launched in 1964 and after a four-decade hiatus, Bedell Guitars re-launched in 2009 and is located in Bend, Oregon sourcing rare and special tonewoods, designing instruments and working with exceptionally talented craftspeople. Driven by passion, the company prides itself in its respect and reverence for the connection between the woods of its forests and music to create unique and quality guitars. For more information about Bedell Guitars: visit, bedellguitars.com. #### Bezard Guitars Introduces the Famine 6 Electric Guitar A Bold New Take on the Super-Strat MICHIGAN – Bezard Guitars announces the Famine 6, a striking new electric guitar that reimagines the classic super-strat design. Currently taking bespoke builds for 2026 and 2027, the Famine 6 is built to be as visually captivating as it is sonically versatile. True to its name, derived from the second horseman of the apocalypse, the Famine 6 embodies a form that is ultra-light, thin, and almost weightless, crafted to melt seamlessly into the player’s body. The body of the Famine 6 features a carefully chosen blend of tonewoods and refined design. Its mahogany body is complemented by Port Orford Cedar decorative veneers, with a tobacco sunburst finish enriched by striking red and gold resin inlay. As each guitar is built to order, other wood options and finishes are available. The back is radiused at 47 inches, while the top carries a 23.5-inch projection radius that mirrors the compound fretboard radius. The neck is a graphite-reinforced mahogany laminate construction, built for strength and stability. It carries a 25.5”–25” multiscale rosewood fretboard with a 12”–20” compound radius, either stainless steel or phosphor bronze fret wire, and a custom brass or aluminum nut, combining durability, smooth playability, and elegant detail. For electronics, the Famine 6 comes equipped with Fishman Fluence pickups, offering modern tonal versatility and clarity. Once again, as each guitar is custom built, other pickups are available depending on the player’s preference. These are wired to a three-way selector switch with volume and tone controls, providing players with dynamic tonal options suitable for a wide range of styles and genres. The guitar is finished with gold Hipshot hardware that ensures stability, precision, and a refined aesthetic. Each Famine 6 ships in a form-fitting custom TKL hard case, designed to protect the instrument with the same care and craftsmanship invested in its construction. The debut of the Famine 6 reflects the vision of luthier Will Bezard, founder of Bezard Guitars. Bezard’s journey began with studies at the Galloup School of Lutherie, followed by six years working alongside the legendary Rick Turner, where he refined his expertise in every facet of guitar construction. Today, he continues his work at Galloup while building his own guitars, blending technical precision with artistic expression. Bezard is dedicated to creating instruments that inspire, endure, and resonate with players on every level. For more information about the Famine 6 and other instruments by Bezard Guitars, please visit www.bezardguitars.com  Base Price $7000.00 USD #### Big D Guitars Whiskey Barrel Top Custom T-Style Guitar Big D Guitars Taps Kentucky Distilleries for Whiskey Barrel Top Custom T-Style Guitars NAPERVILLE, IL (Oct. 21, 2019) — Big D Guitars, the small shop behind the Whiskey Barrel Top Custom T-Style Guitar, is rolling out new designs for this all-American classic. After initially tapping Jack Daniel’s for authentic Tennessee materials, Big D Guitars is now expanding its top shelf to include barrel tops from renowned Kentucky distilleries, including Maker’s Mark, Jim Beam and Wild Turkey. From a rustic start to a smooth finish, each unique handmade guitar is proudly produced in the USA. The Whiskey Barrel Top Custom T-Style Guitar is the brainchild of Big D Guitars founder Derek Lenard, a luthier and curator with nearly 20 years’ experience. The concept came to him in October 2015 during a visit to a Tennessee distillery, and he reached out to Nashville blues artist Justin Johnson for his feedback. The Whiskey Barrel Top Custom T-Style Guitar came to life just a few months later and quickly proved that it’s an instrument that sounds just as cool as it looks. Lenard can actually smell the whiskey in the aged wood as he runs it through his workshop saw. After surface-sanding, the pieces sit for a month to dry out before they’re cut using a template. He then hand glues the pieces together on the U-shaped oak core body. The oak provides added strength but has been hollowed out to lighten the guitar’s overall weight. For the back, Tennessee barnyard reclaimed lumber was chosen for its weathered look as well as its light weight. To further enhance the guitar’s esthetic, the chrome hardware has been treated with an aging process. Each Whiskey Barrel Top Custom T-Style Guitar has an aged white oak neck with vintage measurements, including a 25.5-inch scale, 9.5-inch radius and 1 5/8-inch nut. The fretboard has white clay dot markers and jumbo frets. Graph Tech’s Ratio synchronized machine heads ensure each string responds the same to any tuning adjustment. A strap lock system is included for a worry-free playing experience that helps to protect the instrument. Of course, true vintage appeal includes sound, which is why each Whiskey Barrel Top Custom T-Style Guitar is built with handmade pickups at the neck and bridge. These scatter-wound pickups are made with Alnico 2 magnets with 42 plain enamel wire and deliver a smooth, full tone that’s ideal for the rock or blues player or any guitarist who wants a one-of-a-kind instrument. Learn more and watch demo videos at www.bigdguitars.com. About Big D Guitars Big D Guitars is small shop specializing in a variety of guitar accessories and parts. The business began with the Big D Varitone Switch, an innovation that was featured in 20th Century Guitar magazine. Founder Derek Lenard has grown the business slowly and organically into custom builds and finish jobs. Artists he has worked with include Randy Bachman, Justin Johnson, Kevin Bond (Superjoint, En Minor), and Robert Plant and the Strange Sensation. To learn more about Big D Guitars, visit www.bigdguitars.com. Also check out the company’s YouTube channel, “Inside the Luthier’s Shop,” which has nearly 500 videos and 9.6 million views. The channel includes exclusive behind-the-scenes videos of the making of a Whiskey Barrel Top Custom T-Style Guitar. #### Big Stuff – A New Free Plugin From Nembrini Giving The Finest Harmonic Distortion and Sustain 21st June 2023: Big Stuff, the latest FREE plugin from Nembrini Audio, is modelled on the legendary, vintage Electro Harmonix Big Muff* pedal. The plugin nails the iconic and unmistakable sound of this timeless pedal offering a sweet, violin-like sustain sound. In the 1970’s the distinctive sound of the Electro Harmonix Big Muff helped define the sound of the rock guitar. Countless musicians have relied on its rich, creamy tone to define their music on some of the biggest stages in the world including Jimi Hendrix, Carlos Santana and David Gilmour. Nembrini’s FREE Big Stuff plugin faithfully reproduces the sound and feel of this classic pedal. With this plugin users can quickly and easily add the authentic sweet fuzzy waves to their sound. Like the pedal, the plugin is easy to use with three simple controls, volume, sustain and tone. Similar to the original Big Muff pedal the volume and sustain functions work closely together; at the lower end users can really clean up their signal while moving to the upper reaches allows them to add a precise, obvious sustain and distortion. The tone button operates as a low pass filter; isolating and amplifying low frequency signals while suppressing high frequency signals. The new FREE BIG Stuff plugin is compatible with Intel, Apple Silicon CPU 1GB RAM, MACOS10.9 or newer, Windows 7 or newer and 64-bit DAW. To find out and download the plugin more please go to https://www.nembriniaudio.com/ or https://apps.apple.com/ About Nembrini Audio Nembrini Audio was borne out of the extensive experience of founding namesake Igor Nembrini, with over 10 years of involvement in creating many of the greatest guitar amp plug-ins on the market to his notable name. Needless to say, the company’s exacting emulations always start by perfecting digital reproduction of analogue circuits before being finely tuned by ear to remain true to the original sound. Saying that, it is specialised in the digital reproduction of analogue saturation circuits, whereby the dynamic behaviour of each individual component is carefully modelled and tuned by ear to always achieve the most musical and creamy saturation in the digital world! With that in mind, it does not simply produce musical software but rather musical instruments suitable for every modern musician in search of uncompromising quality — products that work well in any setting and situation to let the creativity of musicians, producers, and mixing engineers flow forth for all to hear! www.nembriniaudio.com #### Black Deer Festival And Orange Amps Band Competition! Win A Slot To Play At The Festival Plus TremLord 30 Amp Orange Amplification has partnered with Black Deer Festival to offer a once in a lifetime opportunity to win a TremLord 30 guitar amplifier worth £1000 and a forty five minute set on the festival’s SupaJam stage in the main festival arena. The fifties inspired TremLord 30 is Orange’s most vintage guitar amp, ever. The 30w 1x12 all valve guitar combo with built-in valve driven tremolo and reverb puts a new spin on the company’s signature sound. Black Deer Festival is an award winning Americana and country music festival that pays homage to the cultural heritage attached to Americana - all the raw passion and grit of the movement is here. It has more than seventy international bands delivering a compelling blend of originality and authenticity in the spectacular landscape of Eridge Park, Kent, England from 21st to 23rd June 2019. To enter this exciting competition, solo artists or bands need to play original Americana music  – country, blues, bluegrass etc. and be available to play at the festival. To be in with a chance of winning, entrants should submit a video or track link here and tell Orange and Black Deer a little about themselves. The winner will be selected by the Black Deer booking team and will receive a TremLord 30, a forty five minute set on the SupaJam stage at Black Deer Festival and a pair of weekend tickets for family or friends to come and support them. Competition closes on 31st May 2019 and is expected to be fierce, entrants have only one chance to impress, so only send the best original performance. Good Luck. To find out more please go to https://orangeamps.com/ or visit Twitter, Facebook or Instagram. About Orange Amplification Orange Amplification has been a pioneering force in guitar and bass amplification since 1968. They have built a reputation of delivering innovative technology, always built with uncompromising attention to detail and quality.  Known as the best British guitar amplifier manufacturer for both design and build, they dominate the world’s stages and studios. Orange are rightfully proud of their heritage, a story that began in the late 1960’s. The world’s greatest rock icons, including Jimmy Page, Stevie Wonder, James Brown, Fleetwood Mac, Oasis, Madonna, Jim Root and Geddy Lee are proud to stand in front of the unmistakable iconic brand and rely upon its unique tone. About Black Deer Festival Black Deer​​ Festival returns for a three day celebration of Americana and Country at the stunning​ Eridge Deer Park​​ in ​Kent​​ 21-23 June 2019. Having picked up multiple awards since its debut, June 2018, it has been adopted by fans of Americana and Country as the gathering of choice for those of an independent, outsider spirit. Black Deer is where a diverse bunch of passionate roots-inspired artists, sing the truth. Showing you what Americana & Country truly is, where it came from, and where it’s heading. #### Black Lion Audio B173 mkII and B12A mkIII portable preamps Black Lion Audio announces availability of British-style B173 mkII and American-style B12A mkIII portable preamps CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, USA: boutique audio company Black Lion Audiois proud to announce availability of the B173 mkII and B12A mkIII — British-style (1073) and American-style (312A) portable preamps packed into convenient half-rack-sized units, respectively, allowing users to mix and match as they sonically see fit — as of October 1… Simply speaking, Black Lion Audio’s B173 mkII is the most portable 1073 ‘British sound’ around! As such, it uses the same Cinemag input and output transformers that are found in the company's ‘full-size’ B173 Quad mic preamp to duly deliver a whopping 70dB of gain, alongside a revamped gain stage and a lower noise floor for a cleaner, lower distortion sound. Sonically, the front panel-positioned Hi-Z IN (high impedance input) brings a harmonically rich tone to guitars, keyboards, and synthesizers, while the stepped input 1073-style GAIN and variable OUTPUT LEVEL attenuation knobs allow for flawless control over transformer saturation. 48V phantom power and phase inverse controls round out the front panel with self-explanatory XLR IN (input) and TRS OUT (output) connections literally bringing up the rear. Representing the most portable 312A ‘American sound’ around, Black Lion Audio’s B12A mkIII uses the same Cinemag input and output transformers that are found in the company’s ‘full-size’ B12A Quad preamp to duly deliver a whopping 70dB of gain — just like its B173 mkII half-rack-sized sibling. Similarly, the front panelpositioned Hi-Z IN input also brings a harmonically rich tone to guitars, keyboards, and synthesizers, while the stepped 312A-style input GAIN control allows for perfect recall. Remaining on the front panel, there are also 48V phantom power and phase inverse controls, plus an 18dB PAD, while the B12A mkIII’s rear panel-positioned XLR IN and TRS OUT connections mirror those found on the B173 mkII. The B173 mkII is available to purchase through Black Lion Audio’s growing global network of dealers/distributors (https://www.blacklionaudio.com/dealers) with a MAP (Minimum Advertised Price) of $449.00 USD and an SSP (Suggested Selling Price) of €449.00 EUR (including VAT). For more in-depth information, please visit its dedicated webpage here: https://www.blacklionaudio.com/   The B12A mkIII is available to purchase through Black Lion Audio’s growing global network of dealers/distributors (https://www.blacklionaudio.com/dealers) with a MAP of $399.00 USD and an SSP of €399.00 EUR (including VAT). For more in-depth information, please visit its dedicated webpage here: https://www.blacklionaudio.com/   About Black Lion Audio (www.blacklionaudio.com) Founded in 2006, Black Lion Audio is a boutique audio company based in Chicago. Collectively it takes pride in providing customers with outstanding quality gear for their recording studios at prices that are ridiculously affordable. As such, the company has built a reputation for supplying superior quality sound in a cost-effective manner within the space of a few short years. Yet, given the current economic climate, it is no wonder that major labels, project studios, software companies, and high-profile tracking and mix engineers make up a significant portion of the company’s client base. Indeed, its work can be heard in award-winning major motion picture scores and soundtracks, major television shows and commercials, as well as being utilised by prestigious organisations and major label acts alike. #### Black Lion Audio introduces PG-1 mkII power conditioner Black Lion Audio introduces improved PG-1 mkII power conditioner as PG-1 predecessor replacement CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, USA: boutique audio company Black Lion Audio is proud to announce availability of its PG-1 mkII — marked as a ‘numerical’ replacement for its preceding PG-1 (POWER GRID 1) 1U rack-mount power conditioner with the same dimensions (W: 19”/48.3 cm, D: 9.8”/24.9 cm, H: 1.7”/4.3 cm), weight (10.6 lbs/4.8 kg), and price (US MAP: $299.00/EU SSP: €299.00), but benefitting from an improved overall look and an added (5V 1A) USB CHARGER port positioned on its front panel — as of December 1… Anyone actively involved in professional music-making — onstage or otherwise — knows that it takes more than a few rack-mounted power outlets to inspire true confidence in a power conditioner. Clearly, acquiring a must-have piece of gear only to find it noisier than expected or missing high-frequency detail — or, worse still, having it fried by an unwanted power surge — are all far from ideal scenarios! Such sorry setbacks need not happen, however; Black Lion Audio is here to help, having long since been trusted to modify the best gear and make it even better, which is exactly what it took to create the PG-1 mkII — taking industry-standard designs, and improving them to the point of peak performance. Power conditioning comes naturally to Black Lion Audio. After creating its original PG-1 (POWER GRID 1) as a confidence-inspiring, rack-mountable power conditioner premiering PG-99 Filtering Technology to improve upon the typical average of 85% found in other power conditioners at the same price point, the PG-1 mkII makes for a perfectly executed followup featuring that same technology and being built using premium Panasonic and Wima capacitors chosen for their superior execution in eliminating high-frequency noise that robs equipment of its peak performance. Indeed, in testing, the PG-1 mkII provides an average of 99.7% of noise filtering. Furthermore, combining that superior filtration with an impressive power absorption rating of 2,775 joules means that any connected gear — must-have or otherwise — is not only on the receiving end of quality power but protected from any unsafe scenarios, should they unfortunately happen! Having said that, then, the PG-1 mkII provides a bank of eight switched, filtered, and surge-protected outlets on its back panel arranged as four groups — namely, ANALOG AUDIO OUTLETS (x2), 2x DIGITAL AUDIO OUTLETS (x2), and HIGH CURRENT OUTLETS (x2). Fortunately for that connected gear, the time-delayed ANALOG AUDIO OUTLETS and HIGH CURRENT OUTLETS always ensure that speakers and power amplifiers are the last to turn on and the first to turn off, thereby preventing the dreaded ‘pop’ that can occur if speakers receive power at the same time as sound sources. By benefitting from an improved look befitting its highlighted mkII status, an attractive front panel provides two filtered UNSWITCHED OUTLETS for convenience alongside an added (5V 1A USB) CHARGER port for charging USB devices, as well as an XLR lamp connector and associated DIMMER control (clearly assisting in helping shed light on the situation in a variety of lighting conditions), while the centrally located VOLTAGE MONITOR makes real-time analysis available for all to see (with dedicated Ground OK, Wiring Fault, Clean Power On, Abnormal Voltage, and Protection On LED status) and hear (as an audio alarm announces unsafe voltage). Ultimately, users can rest easy knowing that the safety of their gear is at the considered core of the improved PG-1 mkII. The PG-1 mkII is available to purchase through Black Lion Audio’s growing global network of dealers/distributors with a MAP (Minimum Advertised Price) of $299.00 USD and an SSP (Suggested Selling Price) of €299.00 EUR (excluding VAT). For more in-depth information, please visit the dedicated PG-1 mkII webpage here: https://www.blacklionaudio.com/store/power-conditioners/pg-1-mkii-power-conditioner/ About Black Lion Audio Founded in 2006, Black Lion Audio is a boutique audio company based in Chicago. Collectively it takes pride in providing customers with outstanding quality gear for their recording studios at prices that are ridiculously affordable. As such, the company has built a reputation for supplying superior quality sound in a cost-effective manner within the space of a few short years. Yet, given the current economic climate, it is no wonder that major labels, project studios, software companies, and high-profile tracking and mix engineers make up a significant portion of the company’s client base. Indeed, its work can be heard in award-winning major motion picture scores and soundtracks, major television shows and commercials, as well as being utilised by prestigious organisations and major label acts alike. #### Black Rooster Audio announces GA-GT2 guitar preamp plug-in Black Rooster Audio announces availability of GA-GT2 guitar preamp plug-in as perfect all-rounder inspired by classic pedal ERFURT, THURINGIA, GERMANY: beautifully-designed vintage gear emulation plug-ins producer Black Rooster Audio is proud to announce availability of its GA-GT2 guitar preamp plug-in — produced as a perfect all-rounder to offer a wide variety of tones that can quickly and easily be applied to guitar and bass, inspired by the classic Tech 21 SansAmp™ GT2 guitar preamp pedal that has been flexing its musical muscle on records and stages since its introduction back in 1993 — as of December 15… As an inspired and inspirational tool, Black Rooster Audio’s versatile GA-GT2 guitar preamp plug-in is the perfect all-rounder, readily offering a wide variety of tones that can quickly and easily be applied to guitar and bass. Indeed, it allows users to effortlessly create their own custom analog flavor, ranging from crispy, clean tones to heavy metal distortion. The three distinct — CLEAN, HI GAIN, and HOT WIRED — modes (MOD) each offer unique tone and character, while the three — CALI, BRITISH, and TWEED — AMP types can be combined with any of the three — OFF AXIS, CENTER, and CLASSIC — MIC positions to create a variety of tones. The GA-GT2 guitar preamp plug-in is perfect for both studio and live applications… just like its inspirational hardware namesake. Needless to say, the SansAmp™ GT2 guitar preamp pedal — designed as a more affordable alternative to its high-flying SansAmp™ Model PSA-1 rack-mountable bigger brother — became a firm favorite from 1993 onwards amongst guitarists of all persuasions. Pretty much every guitar icon — from punk rockers to metal-heads and country artists alike — plugged in and (got) turned on, in fact! Indeed, its versatility has also appealed to bassists, while adventurous producers have also been known to use it to add warmth and saturation to drum and vocal tracks. It is hardly surprising, therefore, that the preamp pedal in question remains so sought after for its broad range of options and ability to capture wide-ranging tones some 30 years after its introduction as one of the most durable devices on the market. Moreover, since it is inspired by such an inspirational product that has been flexing its musical muscle on records and stages for so long, Black Rooster Audio’s GA-GT2 is (re)imagined as a powerful yet lightweight plug-in, available in AAX, AU, and VST versions. Visually, its (re-sizeable) ‘powder-coated’ GUI (Graphical User Interface) is implemented as a ‘19-inch rack-mount’ affair, allowing for vertical stacking of multiple instances on top of each other within a DAW (Digital Audio Workstation). It is fair to say that enhancing a layered guitar sound has never been more user-friendly or fun! As a must-have guitar preamp plug-in for every producer — from top-tier industry pros to newbies and ‘inbetweeners’, Black Rooster Audio’s inspired GA-GT2 is surely the quickest way to easily get the guitar or bass tone they are after. As a perfect allrounder, GA-GT2 has it covered — character-filled vintage tone, full-on heavy-metal distortion, or otherwise! GA-GT2 is available to purchase for a time-limited introductory promo price of only $19.00 USD — rising thereafter to its regular price of $79.00 USD — as a 64-bit AAX-, AU-, and VST-compatible plug-in for macOS (10.9 or later) and AAX- and VST-compatible plug-ins for Windows (7 or later) directly from Black Rooster Audio via its dedicated webpage, which also includes in-depth information (including some superb-sounding audio demos), here: https://blackroosteraudio.com/en/landing/ga-gt2 14-day, fully-functional trial versions of all Black Rooster Audio plug-ins — including GA-GT2 — are available by signing up for an account here: https://blackroosteraudio.com/en/myaccount/licensemanager (The new License Manager uses a simple serial number-based activation system.) About Black Rooster Audio Founded in 2016 by André Kirchner, Black Rooster Audio is best known for its beautifully-designed vintage gear emulation plug-ins for producing, mixing, and mastering audio. Headquartered in Erfurt, Thuringia, Germany, it is passionate about combining the finest of vintage analogue sound and modern technology. #### Black Rooster Audio RO-SPR spring reverb plug-in Black Rooster Audio releases RO-SPR as an authentically modelled spring reverb plug-in WUPPERTAL, GERMANY: Black Rooster Audio is proud to release RO-SPR — an authentically modelled vintage spring reverb plug-in injecting character and just the right amount of psychedelic flair into anyone’s DAW-driven productions by capturing the tone of multiple sought-after hardware classics, conjuring up the iconic sound of ‘Hendrix & Co.’ — as of October 11… RO-SPR readily acts as the ultimate customisable spring reverb, thanks to its SPRING TYPE total of six selections sitting creatively alongside LOW, MID, and HIGH EQ settings, as well as SPRING LENGTH and SPRING MODE controls. Appreciating all the plug-in provides presupposes, arguably, an appreciation of the sonic revolution that ultimately led to its development, so step back, briefly, in time — to 1939, in fact — to take in some helpful history. Here American engineer and inventor Laurens Hammond — famed for his namesake Hammond organ and also the Novachord, the world’s first plausible polyphonic ‘synthesizer’ — applied for the first patent of an innovative, synthetic reverberation unit that was about to revolutionise the sound of recorded music, with a simple transducer at one end of a metal spring and a pickup at the other. As a true history-in-the-making measure, his idea of a mechanical, springbased hall processor was refined further, finding its way into those legendary Hammond organs from 1960 onwards and also into standalone hardware units like the Accutronics Type 4 spring reverb. Furthermore, fellow American inventor Leo Fender effectively took the concept to the musical masses with his namesake Fender Vibroverb, a 40-watt combo guitar amplifier originally manufactured in 1963 and 1964 as the first Fender amplifier to incorporate onboard reverb, subsequently becoming a standard feature on many high-end Fender tube amps during the Sixties and Seventies. Saying that, spring reverb is, indeed, one of the most used hardware reverbs in studio history, but unlike bulky plate reverbs that could easily cost thousands of dollars and weigh in at several-hundred pounds each, most spring reverbs are more space- and cost-efficient. Sound-wise, spring reverbs are often described as being ‘bouncy’ or ‘ringy’ as a result of their mechanical layout, which tends to be low-end heavy. Though the audio spectrum used to be corrected by an EQ to maintain a natural room feel, many mix engineers took advantage of that exact low-end boost to add weight to their guitar, vocal, or synth tone. This sound design trick, together with the renowned characteristics of a spring, can be heard across many hit records — ranging from The Doors to Queens Of The Stone Age. As such, the RO-SPR plug-in puts the still-sought-after sound of the past into the present with its inordinately individualistic collection of classic spring types, while also adding modern-day features to tailor each section precisely to an individual’s needs. Needless to say, there are many notable features well worth highlighting here: six singular spring types — A through to F — have been faithfully modelled after their hardware counterparts, covering four decades of sound experiments, innovation, and heavy-duty studio usage; a versatile signal routing system allows for MONO and STEREO processing, as well as an M2S mode that creates width from mono/stereo sources — STEREO sends the left/right signal to independent springs, whereas M2S sends the mono signal to non-identical springs to create bespoke width; three-band — LOW, MID, and HIGH — EQ further tames the very specific spectral behaviour of the spring since springs tend to be naturally low-end heavy, with less mids or high end; adjustable gain-staging gives users the ability to control the pre-processing input gain level, as well as the post-processing output gain level — Black Rooster Audio has helpfully separated the stereo channels to fine-tune the amplitude for the natural stereo image of multiple springs that can vary based on the spring material and the signal’s frequency spectrum; DSP (Digital Signal Processing) operations are pipelined using the SSE2 (Streaming SIMD Extensions 2) instruction set to ensure highperformance operation, despite the RO-SPR plug-in’s very complex computations; and a user interface that supports high pixel density on both macOS and Windows systems provides the most enjoyable user experience on high DPI (Dots Per Inch) displays. Thanks to the character-filled vintage reverb plug-in that is RO-SPR, it is now possible to effectively own multiple units in one. On the face of it, then, not only does it capture the sound of multiple sought-after hardware classics, but it also allows anyone to create their own sound — springy surf-style guitars to psychedelic vocals, and much more besides — and breathe new life into their digital recordings with all of the magic of analogue processing and none of the hassle of owning hardware gear. Getting hold of RO-SPR allows anyone to assuredly add that vintage spring sound to guitar, bass, vocal, drum, brass, or synth tracks — or even try it out on any bus or mix channel — to fashion familiar, yet mysteriously mechanical roomy reverb results that they are simply sure to treasure! RO-SPR is available to purchase for a time-limited introductory promo price of only $59.00 USD — rising thereafter to its regular price of $129.00 USD — as 64-bit AAX-, AU-, and VST-compatible plug-ins for macOS (10.9 or later) and AAX- and VST-compatible plug-ins for Windows (7 or later) directly from Black Rooster Audio via its dedicated webpage, which also includes in-depth information, including must-see — and hear — video-supplemented sound samples, here: https://blackroosteraudio.com/en/products/ro-spr 14-day, fully-functional trial versions of all Black Rooster Audio plug-ins — including RO-SPR — are available by signing up for an account here: https://blackroosteraudio.com/en/myaccount/licensemanager (The new License Manager uses a simple serial number-based activation system.) About Black Rooster Audio Founded in 2016 by André Kirchner, Black Rooster Audio is best known for its beautifully-designed vintage gear emulation plug-ins for producing, mixing, and mastering audio. Headquartered in Wuppertal, Germany, it is passionate about combining the finest of vintage analogue sound and modern technology. #### Blackberry Smoke Bassist Goes Fishing For Orange Amplification Terror Bass Strap on a life jacket and prepare for the angling trip of a lifetime as Richard Turner (Blackberry Smoke) hooks himself the biggest fish of all, the fabled Orange Amplification Terror Bass! This renowned bassist features in the latest ‘Lure & Savior’ adventure embarking on the dirty mission of catching the legendary re-issue of the Terror Bass. Set in one of the world’s most desirable angling locations with all the best gear from Orange Amplification, this intrepid bass expert reels in the most amazing catch. Brent Hinds (Mastodon) also appears from the depths with his signature Terror amp. This is the kind of fishing Richard and Brent enjoy: lots of bites with the best tackle! To get tips on catching the sought-after Terror Bass using the OBC112 as the perfect lure go to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ouOKCgdMz4 About Orange Amplification Orange Amplification has been a pioneering force in guitar and bass amplification since 1968. They have built a reputation of delivering innovative technology, always built with uncompromising attention to detail and quality.  Known as the best British guitar amplifier manufacturer for both design and build, they dominate the world’s stages and studios. Orange are rightfully proud of their heritage, a story that began in the late 1960’s. The world’s greatest rock icons, including Jimmy Page, Stevie Wonder, James Brown, Fleetwood Mac, Oasis, Madonna, Jim Root and Geddy Lee are proud to stand in front of the unmistakable iconic brand and rely upon its unique tone. #### Blackstar Amplification and Jared James Nichols Announce Signature Amp and Cab Blackstar Amplification and Jared James Nichols Announce Signature Amp and Cab NORTHAMPTON, UK — Blackstar Amplification introduces the next iteration of the Jared James Nichols Signature Amp, the JJN 50 & JJN 212 VOC. Building on the decades-long relationship with Jared James Nichols, the much-revered blues rock powerhouse, the JJN 50 amplifier and JJN 212 VOC speaker enclosure are designed to capture and deliver all of Nichols blues-powered tones. Road-tested across stages in the U.K. and Europe, this amplifier packs a wallop, all in a lightweight package. In fact, this is the lightest 50-watt valve amp in the world. The JJN 50 amplifier is based on Blackstar’s St. James 50 EL34 and takes it one giant step further by opening the top end and allowing a wide array of frequencies in to suit Nichols’ renowned playing style. It starts with our proprietary CabRig IR-based speaker simulator technology. The JJN 50 comes pre-loaded with 3 custom CabRig patches specifically developed with Nichols to create his most used tones: the ‘JJN Classic Muscle’, the ‘JJN Modern Grit’, and the ‘JJN Nashville Basement’. CabRig is better than earlier IR-based technology as it simulates a speaker cabinet and room with no latency reproducing the sound of a mic’d up guitar cab with incredible detail. Over 250 mic and cab combinations can be saved into one of three onboard slots. Each cab has a choice of room type, mic type and axis, and master EQ. For deeper options, connect to the free Architect software. The JJN 50 also includes a low-to-mid gain pedal platform with a Blues Power boost circuit kicking the amp into overdrive to release Nichols’ signature sound. The amp features built-in reactive load, and a power reduction switch with 50-Watt, SAG and 2-Watt options. Connectivity options include low latency USB for recording and an XLR D.I. for live settings. The JJN 212 VOC enclosure features Nichols’ speakers of choice, the Celestion G12T-75 in the top position, and the exclusive Celestion Zephyr lightweight speaker on the bottom. Blackstar worked closely with Celestion to create a speaker based on the Vintage 30 that packs a sonic punch at a fraction of a traditional speaker weight. Speaking of lightweight, the JJN 50 & JJN 212 VOC is constructed out of Candlenut plywood. Known for its strength, lightness, and sound, it perfectly suits this signature amp. The amp is then wrapped in Nichols iconic British Racing Green livery and is adorned with our classic St. James illuminated Blackstar logo. Each Jared James Nichols Signature Amp comes with a hand-signed certificate of authenticity and a collectible postcard. As Nichols himself says, “…Packing all the power, tone, versatility, and inspiration I could ever ask for, this one can truly do it all. I proudly worked closely with the engineers on every single facet of this amp; we put our heart and soul into it. I am absolutely blown away by the final product and I think you will be, too.” High praise coming from one of the modern-day greats. Blackstar continues to work tirelessly with artists to create amplifiers worthy of gracing the world stages night after night. STJ50ELHJJN (head) $1,399.99 STJ212VOCJJN (Cabinet) $899.99 For more information on the Jared James Nichols JJN 50/JJN 212 VOC Signature Amp, go to www.blackstaramps.com. #### Blackstar announces the ID:X Digital Floorboard series Blackstar Unveils High Powered Digital Floorboard with Insane Versatility NORTHAMPTON, UK – Blackstar Amplification announces the launch of the new ID:X Digital Floorboard series, a powerful new family of advanced DSP floor modelers. Designed in Northampton, UK, the ID:X Floor range has been created for electric guitar, bass and acoustic guitar players who need professional sound, intuitive control and complete connectivity in a single, stage-ready unit. Blackstar set out to solve a familiar problem - how to combine the flexibility of a modern digital modeller with the immediacy and feel of a real amplifier and achieved it through advanced component-level modelling, authentic “In The Room” tone technology, simple, musician-focused controls and three carefully tailored models to suit every style of player. Blackstar ID:X Floor Three Blackstar ID:X Floor Three Blackstar ID:X Floor Three Blackstar ID:X Floor Three At the heart of every ID:X Floor unit is a high-performance modelling platform that captures the true behavior and musical response of tube amplifiers rather than simply recreating their sound. The series delivers 12 authentic electric amp models alongside three bass amp models, two acoustic voices and an acoustic simulator, complemented by Blackstar’s patented ISF tone shaping and selectable EL84, EL34 and 6L6 power-valve Responses to recreate the feel of different tube architectures under the fingers. More than thirty-five effects are directly editable from the top panel, including drives, modulation, delays and reverbs, while exclusive “In The Room” technology allows players to experience the dynamic sensation of an amp moving air, whether using the floorboard direct to front of house, recording, or integrating into an existing rig. CabRig speaker and microphone simulation with room options is fully controllable from the unit, and 99 patches can be created, stored and recalled without menu-diving thanks to an intuitive control layout and clear OLED display. The series introduces three distinct models. ID:X Floor One offers the core platform in a compact footprint, providing full amp modelling, effects, CabRig, USB-C audio interface capability, MIDI input, XLR outputs, tuner, streaming input and headphone connectivity. ID:X Floor Two builds on this by adding an onboard expression pedal that can control Wah, volume or expression parameters, making it ideal for players who want continuous real-time performance control while keeping the same sound engine, editing capability and connectivity. At the top of the range, ID:X Floor Three expands the concept further with MIDI IN and THRU, an effects loop for integration with external pedals, extended switching for patches and effects, and a larger chassis designed for more advanced stage use, while maintaining the same immediate, musician-focused workflow across the lineup. All three models support deep software editing and online patch sharing via Blackstar’s free Architect software, connecting players to a wider creative community. In use, the ID:X Floor series is intended to feel like a real amplifier rather than a menu-driven processor. Blackstar’s component-accurate modelling, precision tone-stack behavior and carefully developed interaction between preamp, power section and speaker response contribute to a lively, responsive playing experience that reacts dynamically to touch. Combined with robust I/O, USB-C audio interface functionality and an emphasis on ease of use, the ID:X Floor range is positioned as a complete professional floor solution for studio, rehearsal and live performance alike. For further information on the new Blackstar ID:X Floor range, including ID:X Floor One, ID:X Floor Two and ID:X Floor Three, please visit NAMM Booth #6802 or online at www.blackstaramps.com. Street Price: ID:X Floor One $269.99 USD ID:X Floor Two $319.99 USD ID:X Floor Three $399.99 USD About Blackstar At Blackstar, we are all musicians and understand the importance of great tone, whether for practicing at home or on stage in a live environment. Based in Northampton, England, with over 100 years combined experience in guitar amplification design and production, we are totally committed to providing you with the ultimate tools for self-expression. We hope our unique and patented innovations will take you a step closer to realising the ‘sound in your head’. #### Blackstar Expands BEAM MINI Desktop Amplifier Features Blackstar has expanded the BEAM MINI desktop guitar amplifier with NAM compatibility, app-based tone editing, AI-ready features, and a portable DSP-powered design. NORTHAMPTON, UK - Blackstar Amplification has expanded the functionality of its BEAM MINI desktop guitar amplifier, introducing software-driven features for modern players, recording musicians, and content creators. Originally unveiled at the NAMM Show in January, the compact amplifier platform now combines advanced digital modelling, community-driven tone capture support, and app-based control in a portable format designed for practice, recording, and streaming. Native NAM Compatibility Unlocks a Large Tone Library A key update is native compatibility with TONE3000 NAM captures, giving users access to more than 200,000 community-created amp profiles. This expands the tonal range of the Blackstar BEAM MINI and makes the desktop amp a flexible option for guitarists seeking a wide variety of sounds without additional hardware. The amplifier also includes Blackstar’s CabRig system, an impulse response-based speaker and microphone simulation platform designed to improve recording and playback realism. DSP Modelling in a Portable Desktop Amp At its core, the BEAM MINI is a DSP-powered desktop amplifier built on Blackstar’s component-level modelling architecture. The system includes: 12 electric guitar amp models 3 bass amp models 2 acoustic voices and an acoustic simulator Developed by Blackstar’s UK engineering team, the amplifier is housed in a sealed, acoustically tuned cabinet with dual full-range drivers and passive bass radiators. The design focuses on delivering a responsive playing experience in a compact and portable enclosure. App Integration and AI Features for Content Creators The BEAM MINI integrates with a companion mobile app, allowing users to edit tones, manage presets, and access a growing library of amp, cabinet, microphone, and pedal models. An upcoming software update scheduled for August 2026 will introduce integration with Moises AI, enabling stem separation for isolating or removing instruments from songs. Additional app features include backing tracks, instructional videos, artist-created patches, and access to a community-driven tone-sharing platform. Simple Controls with Deeper App-Based Editing Blackstar has designed the BEAM MINI around a hybrid control approach, combining immediate onboard control with deeper editing through the companion app. SpeedDial interface for quick parameter access Light Beam Display for visual feedback XpressFX for adjusting multiple effects at once App-based tone editing and patch management The goal is to let users shape tones quickly without relying on complex menu navigation. Built for Mobility and Everyday Use The BEAM MINI is designed for portability and durability, with an IP66-rated enclosure that is dust-tight and weather-resistant. The unit delivers more than 18 hours of battery-powered operation, supporting use at home, in studios, and in mobile playing environments. Blackstar’s Super Wide Stereo technology enhances playback for both guitar tones and Bluetooth audio streaming. Blackstar BEAM MINI Price and Availability The Blackstar BEAM MINI is available at a street price of $229.99 USD. More information is available from the official Blackstar website www.blackstaramps.com About Blackstar At Blackstar, we are all musicians and understand the importance of great tone, whether for practicing at home or on stage in a live environment. Based in Northampton, England, with over 100 years combined experience in guitar amplification design and production, we are totally committed to providing you with the ultimate tools for self-expression. We hope our unique and patented innovations will take you a step closer to realising the ‘sound in your head’. #### Blackstar Introduces Beam Mini A New Compact Desktop Amp Designed for Portable, Immersive Play NORTHAMPTON, UK - Blackstar announces the BEAM MINI, a compact desktop amplifier designed for electric, bass and acoustic guitar players seeking high-quality tone, portability and intuitive control. Previewing at NAMM 2026 and launching worldwide on 24 March 2026, BEAM MINI combines Blackstar’s decades of amp design expertise with advanced component-level digital modelling, powerful DSP and a sealed, acoustically tuned cabinet to deliver immersive sound in a small, portable format suitable for home, studio and on-the-go use. Designed to remove barriers between players and inspiration, BEAM MINI delivers best-in-class guitar tone alongside high-quality Bluetooth audio playback. Despite its compact size, the amp features two 60mm full-range drivers, two passive bass radiators and Blackstar’s Super Wide Stereo technology, creating an expansive, room-filling sound that belies its dimensions. Developed in collaboration with one of the UK’s leading acoustics experts, the sealed cabinet is engineered to provide accurate, articulate guitar tones and exceptional music playback. At the core of BEAM MINI is advanced component-level modelling, delivering the dynamic response and feel associated with traditional tube amplifiers. The amp features twelve component-level electric guitar amp models, including six Blackstar designs and six Ampton recreations of iconic amplifiers, alongside three bass amps, two acoustic voices, an acoustic simulator and Blackstar’s patented ISF control. Each model has been meticulously voiced by Blackstar’s UK engineering team to deliver authentic tone and responsiveness. Control is designed to be immediate and intuitive. Players can shape their sound directly on the unit using the SpeedDial and Light Beam Display, offering instant visual feedback without navigating menus. Deeper editing and expanded creative options are available through the Beam app, which provides access to a growing library of professional-grade amp, cabinet, microphone and pedal models, as well as thousands of user- and artist-generated patches. BEAM MINI also incorporates XpressFX, allowing players to adjust the intensity of multiple effects simultaneously with a single movement of the SpeedDial. A studio-quality headset microphone input with built-in reverb enables recording vocals and guitar together, making the amp suitable for songwriting, streaming and content creation. Blackstar’s IR-driven CabRig technology provides speaker and microphone simulation designed to recreate the immediacy and feel of a real amplifier in the room, offering flexibility for live, studio and practice applications. Built for portability, BEAM MINI features an IP66 dust-tight and weatherproof design and offers over 18 hours of playtime on a single charge. Through the Beam app, users can access official artist patches from a growing roster of players, share their own tones with the global community and explore backing tracks and video lessons designed to support practice and learning. Designed as a complete, compact desktop solution for practice, songwriting, recording or casual play, BEAM MINI is intended to deliver uncompromising tone wherever inspiration strikes. For more information about BEAM MINI and Blackstar’s full product range, visit www.blackstaramps.com. Street Price: $229.99 USD About Blackstar At Blackstar, we are all musicians and understand the importance of great tone, whether for practicing at home or on stage in a live environment. Based in Northampton, England, with over 100 years combined experience in guitar amplification design and production, we are totally committed to providing you with the ultimate tools for self-expression. We hope our unique and patented innovations will take you a step closer to realising the ‘sound in your head’. #### Blackstar Introduces New TV-10 Tube Heads and Matching Cabinets NORTHAMPTON, UK — Blackstar Amplification announces the expansion of its popular TV-10 line with the introduction of new tube head versions and matching speaker cabinets. Following the critical success of the TV-10 combo amplifiers, these new units are designed to provide guitarists with traditional Class A tube tones in a compact, versatile format suitable for home use, the studio, or smaller stages. These additions to the Blackstar catalog offer a seamless transition between classic American and British sound profiles through meticulously engineered single-ended valve circuitry. The TV-10 A head is designed for players seeking the characteristically bright clean sounds and hot lead tones associated with American Class A amplification. This 10-watt dynamic tube head uses an ECC83 preamp tube paired with a 6L6 power tube. When pushed hard via the master volume, the 6L6 produces a hot lead tone with natural compression, offering a playing experience that moves effortlessly from glassy cleans to crunchy overdrives. To complement this head, Blackstar has developed the TV-10 A 112 cabinet, a vintage-styled 1x12” enclosure loaded with a Celestion A-Type speaker to best capture the nuances of the 6L6 power stage. For those preferring the iconic grit and mid-pushed character of British amplification, the TV-10 B head provides a traditional British Class A experience. This model features the classic combination of an ECC83 preamp and an EL34 power stage. The TV-10 B is designed for elegant simplicity, allowing players to quickly dial in "plug-in-and-play" tones ranging from warm cleans to classic British crunch. It is paired with the TV-10 B 112 cabinet, which features a 12” Celestion V-Type speaker specifically chosen to enhance the EL34’s growl and harmonic character. Both models include professional features intended to bridge the gap between vintage tone and modern utility. Each head features a footswitchable custom-voiced reverb, developed through extensive research into vintage tube amplifier reverb tanks, and comes included with an FS-4S footswitch. For recording and direct mixing, Blackstar has included an emulated line output that takes the signal after the power amp and output transformer. This allows users to capture the authentic saturation of the Class A power stage directly via a stereo/TRS cable. Additionally, both heads feature a series effects loop and premium vintage styling to match their sophisticated tonal capabilities. For more information regarding the TV-10 A and TV-10 B heads and cabinets, please visit NAMM Booth #6802 or online at www.blackstaramps.com. Street Price: TV-10A Head $749.99 USD TV-10A 112 Cab $499.99 USD TV-10B head $749.99 USD TV-10B 112 Cab $499.99 USD #### Blackstar Launches HT Venue MkII Series After more than 3 years of intensive Research And Development (R&D) and market research, Blackstar are proud to release the stunning next generation of HT Venue valve amplifiers. HT Venue MkII takes this award-winning line and elevates it to a new level of sonic performance, whilst adding every major enhancement that guitarists have requested; resulting in a massively flexible feature set that is still intuitive and musician-friendly. The mission was “simple”: improve on the sonic references of the best vintage and new valve amps on the planet, in the way Blackstar is renowned for and combine the sounds into a cohesive, creative product. New features Ground-breaking new clean channel Richer, responsive Overdrives All modes are footswitchable Power Reduction to turn down to 10% of the amp’s rated power Professional USB recording output Professional features including, footswitchable boost on all channels, XLR recording DI output and a newly designed in-house studio quality reverb Compact and portable Blackstar HT Venue MkII Video by Blackstaramps For further information visit: https://blackstaramps.com/ht-venue-mkii/ #### Blair Dunlop endorses Vintage guitars Award winning British singer, songwriter and guitarist, Blair Dunlop, joins the ever expanding list of high-profile Vintage guitar endorsees, with the Gordon Giltrap Deluxe electro-acoustic guitar. Blair Dunlop, Award winning British singer, songwriter and guitarist is the latest in the lineup of high profile Vintage endorsees, his first choice for live and recording is the extremely popular Vintage VE2000DLX Gordon Giltrap Deluxe electro-acoustic guitar. Designed by Gordon Giltrap MBE, one of the world’s most creative acoustic guitar virtuosos himself, along with Rob Armstrong, a longstanding UK acoustic guitar luthier, this beautiful model features appointments rarely seen on an electro-acoustic offered at this price point. “I’m touring with this guitar throughout the summer,” says Blair. “I actually collected it on route to a festival, I literally took it out of the case, tuned it to DADGAD and went straight on stage. It’s the ideal touring and studio guitar that’s extremely responsive whilst having a deep, rich tone.” With a natural satin finish, high grade, figured mahogany back and sides, a solid spruce top, mahogany neck, ebony fingerboard and bridge, GraphTech compensated NuBone saddle and nut, gold plated Grover 102 machine heads and Fishman Rare Earth Blend pickup system, the Vintage VE2000DLX Gordon Giltrap Deluxe electro-acoustic guitar is indeed, the perfect platform to highlight Blair’s individual playing technique and distinctive vocal style. Coming from a musical background, Blair has grown up on the road, as he explains, “I had my first guitar lesson aged 6 and met Gordon Giltrap when I was 10, he’s been an inspiration for me ever since.” Since releasing his 2012 debut album ‘Blight and Blossom’, which won the BBC Radio 2 Horizon award, Blair has toured the world extensively, enjoying pre Covid 2019 sell-out shows in Australia, Canada and throughout Europe including Switzerland, Germany and Italy where in Livorno, he won the Prize of the Premio Ciampi. Now with 4 albums and 2 EPs receiving critical acclaim from the music media, Blair has earned a reputation as a world-class artist and one of the finest entertaining singer songwriters on the live Circuit. “One of my own songs called ‘Spices From The East’ features a lot of harmonics, which can be tricky to perform, even on very expensive guitars, and yet they’re a breeze on this model”, Blair continues. “I’ve kept busy during Covid-19, mainly writing songs for my new album, set for release next spring. I have to say, whilst this guitar performs exceptionally well live on stage and in the studio, it’s also a songwriter's dream. I really can’t get over how a guitar at this price point with so many great appointments that include (aside from superb tonewoods), contrasting body bindings, detailed stripe inlay running centrally through the back of the body, intricate inlaid abalone soundhole rosette and inlaid Giltrap initials at the 12th fret, can perform so well, all this in a luxury hardshell case as well.” For more information and up-to-date news on Blair Dunlop visit: blairdunlop.com @blairdunlop for twitter and Instagram @blairdunlopmusic for Facebook Vintage guitars are distributed worldwide by JHS www.jhs.co.uk Vintage guitars website: www.VintageGuitarsRus.com #### BluBOX Virtual Speaker Collection Musikmesse 2016: BluGuitar unveils BluBOX Virtual Speaker Collection Professional Impulse Response Speaker Simulator provides 16 virtual cabinets for PA feeds and direct recording for any guitar amp BluGuitar GmbH Saarbrücken/ Germany, April 7th, 2016 – (ictw) – At Musikmesse 2016 in Hall 11.0, booth A81, BluGuitar GmbH unveils BluBOX, a professional impulse response speaker simulator providing a collection of 16 sought after virtual speaker cabinets in a sturdy, convenient pedal sized housing. BluGuitar BluBOX is the result of Thomas Blug’s research and effort to offer the guitar players a great sounding „PA feed“ and „direct recording“ solution that works great with any guitar amp. All electric guitarists looking for the perfect way to mic or to record their amp tone now have one of the simplest and most workable solutions available, that is also setting new standards in sound quality. With over 30 years being a professional session player and touring experience, Thomas Blug has spent a lot of time to select the “go to guitar cabinets” that are basically the industry standard for great guitar sound. These are his very own cabinets heard on numerous music productions Thomas was involved with (from Stewart Copeland, Culture Beat, Snap, No Angels, TicTacToe to members of Deep Purple, Fokus, Simple Minds and many more). Utilising the latest Convolution Technology he then took impulse responses with various microphone positions and mics locking down every sonic detail. BluBOX is the very digital device under the BluGuitar brand. Why digital? Simply because analogue equipment cannot capture all the sonic complexities and nuances produced by guitar speakers. Convolution Technology is able to reproduce the complete array of tones and the uniqueness of each cabinet down to the last detail and BluBOX performs with a Latency less than 1 millisecond for true analogue playing feel. VSC Virtual Speaker-Cabinet Collection, simple, analogue style operation: Just select your favourite cab, fine-tune the sound with the Mic-Position controller and go! 16 classic, world-renowned cabs are available with the BluBOX: 5 legendary Marshall cabs with vintage models from 1965 and 1980 but also the glorious, cult cabinets from Vox, Mesa-Boogie and Fender. Of course, BluGuitar have included the BluGuitar NANOCAB and FATCAB that have been rapturously received in music world for their huge sound. Whether on stage or in the studio, wherever striking guitar sounds of the highest quality are needed for recording or direct PA feeding: All this works with the BluBOX directly with or without a speaker cabinet! Video: BluGuitar BluBox - Professional Impulse Response Speaker Emulator Pricing and availability: BluGuitar BluBOX is expected to be available during Q4 in 2016 for Euro € 269,- // GBP 219,- // USD 319,- Further Information about the BluBOX Virtual Speaker Collection  Website: https://bluguitar.com/en/products/accessoires/blubox-vsc Folder: www.bluguitar.com/download/broschuere_blubox_english.pdf #### BluesBox Guitars by Custom Sound Instruments Custom Sound Instruments Introduces BluesBox™ Guitars with Variable Setup Options Professional electric cigar box guitar offers innovative, built-in alternate tuning feature for maximum flexibility FLAGSTAFF, AZ – March 6, 2019 – (GuitarPR) – Custom Sound Instruments, based in Flagstaff, Arizona has announced the introduction of its new BluesBox™ electric guitar, a high-quality cigar box instrument designed with a unique setup feature for all guitarists. Each instrument is handcrafted and professionally made for real musicians who play out live on stage, in the studio or at home for fun. BluesBox guitars come standard with a unique, built-in variable setup option that allows the player to reposition the strings on the bridge to create an entirely different sound and tuning for the instrument. “This cigar box instrument is a great little 4-string guitar to have around, adding a new and rustic voice to your mix. Use it for different alternate tunings and slide playing or try it with a Nashville octave tuning,” said company founder, Ryan Elewaut. Each BluesBox guitar is solidly handcrafted in Flagstaff, Arizona and features a single coil lipstick pickup, Maple neck, bone nut and variable setup bridge. Every instrument is intended to be as perfect as possible before it reaches its new owner. Custom Sound Instruments offers wholesale pricing to music retailers, and for direct consumers there is always a 3-day "Play-It-First" policy insuring buyers have time to play and get to know their new acquisition before any final commitment. If expectations have not been met, and the buyer notifies the company of their intent to return the instrument within 72 hours of receiving it, they will be fully refunded minus shipping expenses. BluesBox guitars are available from select dealers. About Custom Sound Instruments In business since 2004, Custom Sound Instruments designs, produces and distributes handcrafted instruments created by their resident luthiers, including the unique BluesBox Guitars. The company also specializes in world-class repair, restoration work and modifications on guitars and other string instruments. Get more information at https://customsoundinstruments.com. #### BluGuitar AMP1 - System Complete BluGuitar GmbH, Saarbrücken, Dec. 9th, 2015 (ictw) – BluGuitar just announced the AMP1 System to be complete. With the arrival of the NANOCAB and the FATCAB guitar cabinets for the BluGuitar AMP1, the complete analogue guitar tone system is now available. BluGuitar AMP1 is a professional guitar amp for onstage and studio use. The NANOTUBE 100-watt power amp delivers enormous sound pressure levels for the personal tonal palette just like a boutique tube amp. Four amazing, modifiable channels will take you on a stunning journey through the history of guitar amplification (from Clean to Vintage to Classic and Modern tones). AMP1 also features switchable and adjustable Boost and Reverb controls, easy to control with three integrated footswitches, a truly outstanding Speaker Simulation for its recording or headphones output, providing all the options expected from a modern, boutique tube amp. BTW: Legendary Uli Jon Roth and also extraordinary Jennifer Batten are just 2 from a range of very happy AMP1 players. BluGuitar REMOTE1 foot controller makes the entire functionality of AMP1 directly accessible. Any setting can be stored into one of the 36 presets, organised in 4 banks with 9 Presets each. With the built in MIDI-out, guitar players also can switch programs of external MIDI-FX-devices simultaneously. The optional LOOPERKIT expands the BluGuitar AMP1 system with 4 independent true-bypass-relais-Loops for including analog effects pedals. Each REMOTE1 preset can address the loops individually and combine those loops with any AMP1 settings. This makes the typical pedal board “tapdancing” a thing of the past. Just in: BluGuitar FATCAB 1 x 12“ Guitar Cabinet The BluGuitar FATCAB offers what was virtually impossible until now: the tone and feel of that classic 4 x 12” cabinet: tight bass response, lightning fast attack in the mid range and smooth, silky treble in a 1 x 12“ format. Perfectly suited for small and big stages, the FATCAB’s specially designed speaker delivers defined and dynamic bass response even at lower volume levels, as well as a tight and smooth tone with strong low mids when cranked. The specially designed speaker itself in conjunction with the extra thick basket weave grill cloth always guarantees for a well balanced guitar tone with a shimmering high end. Just in: BluGuitar NANOCAB 1x 12“ Guitar Cabinet BluGuitar NANOCAB is the 1x12” cabinet with the smallest possible footprint yet delivering a huge sound that sets the standard in compact cabinets. Inspired by the great performance of the FATCAB, Thomas designed an even smaller, more focussed, yet full sounding cabinet as the perfect companion for the AMP1. The size of the cabinet, its depth, width and the size of its bass-reflex-system have been meticulously adjusted for perfect performance. The perfect punchy rock sound only works with a closed cabinet construction, but NANOCAB offers the additional option of opening the cabinet manually for a bluesier open back tone. For more tonal warmth the speaker has been mounted to the front baffle from the rear and is covered with an extra thick basket weave grill cloth. NANOCAB produces huge tone with unexpected deep bass and is also the perfect cabinet for the living room at home as it unfolds its tonal quality already at very low volume. NANOCAB even fits into a suitcase and can be carried on a train, or even on a motor bike. Tonal Integrity BluGuitar VINTAGE PREMIUM SPEAKER CABLE Thomas Blug’s search for the perfect tone led him also into designing the perfect speaker cable that is capable of providing the most open, wide and smooth tone for his BluGuitar AMP1 system. Pricing and availability The complete BluGuitar AMP1 System is now available in stores world wide. BluGuitar AMP1 Euro 699,- // USD 799,99 // GBP 509,- REMOTE1 Euro 349,-// USD 349,99 // GBP 249,- LOOPERKIT Euro 249,- // USD 249,99 // GBP 169,- NANOCAB Euro 449,- // USD 499,99 // GBP 299,- FATCAB Euro 559,- // USD 599,99// GBP 399,- VINTAGE PREMIUM SPEAKER CABLE Euro 45,- // USD 49,- // GBP 33,99 MIDI1 Euro 49,- // USD 59,99 // GBP 37,99 For more information about BluGuitar AMP1 please visit www.bluguitar.com #### BluGuitar AMP1 IRIDIUM EDITION World Premiere at Guitar Summit 2019: BluGuitar presents a new Metal Guitar Amp - The AMP1 IRIDIUM EDITION BluGuitar GmbH/ Germany - September 16th, 2019 (ictw) - With the AMP1™ IRIDIUM EDITION BluGuitar introduce a pedalboard amp that is completely new researched, developed, designed and merciless voiced for modern Metal.  In cooperation with experienced, international metal guitarists, BluGuitar founder and professional guitarist Thomas Blug has developed this new amp from the ground up and, unlike the acclaimed AMP1™ MERCURY EDITION, he voiced the IRIDIUM uncompromisingly towards modern metal. Three independent, discrete OVERDRIVE channels deliver rich and tight distortion sounds that can be changed in gain structure and timbre. Each of these channels offers different kinds of attack, response, and dynamics. The CLEAN channel, with its massive headroom and treble reserves, delivers transparent, sparkling clean sounds even in conjunction with mid-heavy humbuckers. MODERN – With its extremely high gain reserves, this channel delivers crystal-clear string separation through a massive low-cut, and the Custom Control TONE knob lets you dial from a “cut thru the mix” solo sound to the typical “maximum brutality” mid scoop. CLASSIC – Due to the hard distortion characteristics and the specially tuned bass filter, this channel is percussive and significantly wider and harder in the mid-range than VINTAGE. The mid-range can be shaped by the Custom Control TONE from “Hot Rodded British High Gain” to “Teutonic wall of sound“. VINTAGE – Tight and mid-emphasized woody sounds that are transmitted tightly especially using extreme low tunings while delivering creamy midrange distortion. CLEAN – Massive headroom thanks to the 100 watt power amp and treble reserves, which give even mid-emphasized humbuckers a transparent, sparkling clean sound. The optimal platform for pedals like shimmer reverb, modulation or delay. Thomas is a legendary intellectual creator of tube-driven pedal amps. He started developing products for well-known manufacturers in the early 1990s, some of which today are regarded as the milestones of true tube pedals. Both the AMP1™ MERCURY EDITION and the AMP1™ IRIDIUM EDITION are the results of this unique expertise. AMP1™ IRIDIUM EDITION will show up at the Guitar Summit 2019 (www.guitarsummit.de) from Sept.27th - September 29th 2019 in Mannheim, Germany. The amp can be played and listened at multiple testing stations and at the BluGuitar booth # 223  A dedicated AMP1™  IRIDIUM EDITION workshop is scheduled for Saturday September 28th from 17:15 - 18:00 at the Recording Stage. Thomas Blug and Frank Fleckenstein will guide through this special Metal workshop. Pricing and Availability AMP1™  IRIDIUM EDITION will be available after November 1st, 2019 from dealers worldwide for USD 849,- Euro 799,- and GBP 810,- BluGuitar AMP1 Iridium Edition Video by BluGuitar #### BluGuitar AMP1 Mercury Edition available worldwide NAMM Show: BluGuitar AMP1 Mercury Edition is available worldwide now The BlugGuitar AMP1 Mercury Edition takes the AMP1 concept even further: from crystalline clean through to molten metal, with flexible switching and routing options and full 100 Watts of Tubetone Power. At NAMM Thomas Blug himself will perform daily at booth #3737 with a couple of high profile guests!!! BluGuitar USA LP, Duluth GA, USA // BluGuitar GmbH/ Germany, January 21st, 2019 (ictw) - The BluGuitar AMP1 Mercury Edition is available at dealers worldwide now. BluGuitar AMP1 delivers a diverse tonal palette in a professional and portable package. The immense power and character of classic tube amplifiers are delivered via four amazingly detailed and responsive, fully modifiable channels. AMP1's sounds will take you on a journey through the history of guitar amplification and put you in good company with professional guitar players like Jennifer Batten, Kat Dyson, Ian Crichton and more. For the new AMP1 Mercury Edition, all four channels were revised making the amp even more versatile, allowing to dial in a very individual signature tone with greater precision and the revolutionary Nanotube™ technology. BluGuitar AMP1 Mercury Edition comes equipped with: More tightness through all overdrive channels More punch and bite for high-gain-sounds in the Classic and Modern channels Greater dynamics in the Modern channel for contemporary metal tones Redeveloped reverb algorithm for adding even greater dimension and depth to your guitar sound AMP1 is ready to work with any rig and in whichever musical context you wish to use it. Equipped with switchable and adjustable Boost and Reverb controls, three integrated footswitches, a truly outstanding speaker simulation output for recording and a headphone output, AMP1 gives you all the options you would expect from a modern, boutique tube amp in a package you can hold in the palm of your hand. Flexibility You can take your AMP1 with you wherever you are; it fits right in your gig bag. It's incredibly compact and very light. Just to make everything that little bit quicker before and after the gig, AMP1 can be securely attached to (and then removed from) a single handle on your pedalboard or amp cab thanks to Easylock, the magnetic attachment system from BluGuitar. With the Remote1 floor control, you can build AMP1 into a fully programmable amp system—including adjustable power-soak, master, volume, gain and MIDI functions. AMP1 offers you the ultimate in practicality and tonal flexibility. If you want to integrate your favorite pedals into your Amp1 setup, you can use the Remote1 with the Looperkit to quickly and easily create a fully programmable switching system featuring four true bypass relay loops. Pricing and availability BluGuitar AMP1 Mercury Edition is available now at dealers in the UK for GBP 699,- and throughout the EU for Euro 699,-. In the US AMP1 Mercury Edition is available for USD 799,- #### BluGuitar at NAMM 2017 Saarbruecken/ Germany/ BluGuitar GmbH, Jan. 16th, 2017 (ictw) - BluGuitar are happy to announce that the complete BluGuitar Amp1 System is now available in the US. At NAMM 2017 BluGuitar are showcasing the solution for modern guitar players, guaranteeing total tonal integrity. The BluGuitar Amp1 System consists of the BluGuitar AMP1 - 4 channel 100 Watt tube tone power pedal amp. The Remote1 remote control, Looperkit for 4 discrete FX Loops, MIDI1 MIDI Adapter, the NANOCAB and FATCAB guitar cabinets and the brand new BlueBox virtual cabinet speaker emulator. Visit BluGuitar at Hall C #4490 and experience daily demo appearances of guitar legend Jennifer Batten and Thomas Blug himself. About BluGuitar GmbH More information about BluGuitar you can find at: www.bluguitar.com #### BluGuitar BluBOX Virtual Speaker Collection available at Dealers worldwide Professional Impulse Response Speaker Simulator provides 16 virtual cabinets for PA feeds and direct recording for any guitar amp BluGuitar USA LP, Duluth GA, February 27th, 2017 – (ictw) – BluGuitar announce the immediate availability of BluBOX, a professional impulse response speaker simulator providing a collection of 16 sought after, perfectly miced virtual speaker cabinets in a sturdy, convenient pedal sized housing featuring a transformer balanced XLR-output and 2 knob-operation. BluGuitar BluBOX Virtual Speaker Collection is the result of Thomas Blug’s research and effort to offer the guitar players a great sounding „PA feed“ and „direct recording“ solution that works great with any guitar amp. All electric guitarists looking for the perfect way to mic or to record their amp tone now have one of the simplest and most workable solutions available, that is also setting new standards in sound quality. With over 30 years being a professional session player and touring experience, Thomas Blug has spent a lot of time to select the “go to guitar cabinets” that are basically the industry standard for great guitar sound. These are his very own cabinets heard on numerous music productions Thomas was involved with (from Stewart Copeland, Culture Beat, Snap, No Angels, TicTacToe to members of Deep Purple, Fokus, Simple Minds and many more). Utilising the latest Convolution Technology he then took impulse responses with various microphone positions and mics locking down every sonic detail. BluBOX is the very first digital device under the BluGuitar brand. Why digital? Simply because analogue equipment cannot capture all the sonic complexities and nuances produced by guitar speakers. Convolution Technology is able to reproduce the complete array of tones and the uniqueness of each cabinet down to the last detail and BluBOX performs with a Latency less than 1 millisecond for true analogue playing feel. VSC Virtual Speaker-Cabinet Collection, simple, analogue style operation: Just select your favourite cab, fine-tune the sound with the Mic-Position controller and go! 16 classic, world-renowned cabs are available with the BluBOX: 5 legendary Marshall cabs with vintage models from 1965 and 1980 but also the glorious, cult cabinets from Vox®, Mesa-Boogie® and Fender®. Of course, BluGuitar have included the BluGuitar NANOCAB and FATCAB that have been rapturously received in music world for their huge sound. Whether on stage or in the studio, wherever striking guitar sounds of the highest quality are needed for recording or direct PA feeding: All this works with the BluBOX directly with or without a speaker cabinet! Pricing and availability: BluGuitar BluBOX Virtual Speaker Collection is available worldwide for Euro € 269,- // GBP 219,- // USD 319,- Further Information at: www.bluguitar.com/download/broschuere_blubox_english.pdf BluGuitar BluBOX Virtual Speaker Collection Video by BluGuitar #### BluGuitar unveils AMP1 Mercury Edition The new, revised version of the well-established BluGuitar AMP1 pedal amp offers more flexibility, especially for modern players. BluGuitar GmbH Saarbruecken/ Germany, January 26th, 2018 (ictw) – At Winter NAMM 2018 in Anaheim, CA, at booth 3936, BluGuitar GmbH unveils the new AMP1 Mercury Edition, which will be available in the second half of 2018. Since its launch in 2015, the BluGuitar AMP1 has become hugely popular, setting a new standard in the industry for guitar amplifiers with the innovative and exciting "pedal amp" format. After 3 years of AMP1 being on the market, BluGuitar company owner Thomas Blug's constant tweaking and researching, using his own gigging experience as well as feedback from users around the world, is coming together in the new, revised version of the unit: the AMP1 Mercury Edition. Thomas's modifications recreate those 'holy grail' tones even more deeply than before. The BluGuitar AMP1 Mercury Edition with its 100 watts "Nanotube" driven power amp will maintain all of the features of the well-established original AMP1, but specific tonal improvements now offer more clarity and voice for both single coils and humbuckers, leading to more flexibility, especially for modern players. Its beloved CLEAN channel delivers clean tones from classic American clean, breaking up nicely like a vintage tube amp when driven hard, right up to modern pristine, sparkling transparent clean tones for 7 string guitars. With the AMP1 Mercury Edition, there's something new for both worlds: more warmth on the "tweed side" of the CLEAN channel's very own Custom Control knob, and more clarity and definition on the Custom Control's modern side. The classic-voiced VINTAGE channel has kept its raunchy, smoky, dirty soul and JTM45 character, giving you the full range from clean to cranked vintage tones, but it has become a touch tighter when cranked. The CLASSIC channel delivers the best iconic British rock tones from Plexi to JCM800 for crunchy rhythm parts or screaming lead solos. Precise tonal fine-tunings give the CLASSIC channel more punch and bite, lifting it to the level of a hot-rodded version of those classic amps. The MODERN channel provides plenty of gain and a wide variety of sounds, from a warm creamy tone for singing leads to the total opposite world of modern metal sounds. This channel has been improved for a wider dynamic range to get more expression for leads and more tightness for metal riffs. Last but not least, Thomas has worked on the REVERB algorithm for a better, more lush sounding reverb that works great for all sounds from Clean to Lead. In summary, the revoiced BluGuitar AMP1 Mercury Edition gives you all the great tones you're expecting from an AMP1 – now with even more flexibility than ever. This "boutique to go" amp requires a "boutique to go" cabinet: the BluGuitar cabinet family of NANOCAB, FATCAB and the recently released, brand new TWINCAB bring the character of your favorite cabinets to you in a compact format. The BluGuitar AMP1 Mercury Edition is expected to retail for MAP USD: 799.-​ Further Information: www.bluguitar.com #### Bohemian electric oil-can guitars and ukuleles are now available with Limited Edition graphic designs Bohemian has added six new Limited Edition models to their popular line of electric oil-can guitars, basses and ukuleles. Constructed from high quality steel, each oil-can body is visually striking, with fine detailed, hi-spec, durable vinyl-wrap graphics, in three new and unique designs that include Bohemian branded ‘Surf Wax’, ‘Motor Oil’ and ‘Moonshine’, whilst maintaining all the features that have made these stunning instruments extremely popular with musicians far and wide. Aside from the stunning visual concept, all Bohemian guitars and ukuleles are lightweight and compact, allowing effortless access to the full length of the Lignum Rosa fingerboard. The necks feature an extended tenon design, travelling the full length of the oil-can body, whilst an internal basswood structure, counterbalances the guitar’s playing position and enhances natural sustain and output. Unplugged, these cool instruments also have enough volume for unamplified practicing. All hardware is chromed, including the covered machine heads, tune-o-matic bridge and stud designed tailpiece. With a single P90 pickup housed within a natural ‘tone chamber’ the Limited Edition Guitars, like all Bohemian oil-can guitars, are complete tone monsters that deliver a staggering range of harmonically rich and clear, bell-like tones, with a powerful output to drive effects for authentic slide blues, to full-on heavy rock.   The Bohemian Ukuleles portray the same effortless, stylish look and like the guitars, feature four rubber feet at the base that act as a built-in stand. Hardware is also chromed, including machine heads and adjustable 4 saddle bridge, but it’s also the appealing ability to easily transfer guitar riffs to these cute, steel strung instruments where a single coil pickup, augments natural acoustics with enough output to drive effects for a diverse range of sound enhancements. Bohemian is also committed to building guitars sustainably by using less lumber than a traditional guitar, with the necks coming from sustainable forests or reclaimed woods, and the bodies are made partially from recycled materials. Additionally, Bohemian plant one tree with every order received through their partner, Trees for the Future, an organisation dedicated to improving the livelihoods of impoverished farmers by revitalising degraded lands. Whilst the portability and novelty concept is in abundance and speaks for itself, Bohemian oil-can guitars, basses and ukuleles can be seen at camp fire parties and on big stage arenas played by professionals around the world. Bohemian Limited Edition Guitars £299 rrp. Bohemian Limited Edition Ukuleles £149 rrp. #### BOSS Announces AC-22LX Acoustic Amplifier Compact Stereo Amplifier with Innovative Air Feel Technology for a FullImmersion Acoustic Sound Experience Los Angeles, CA, August 3, 2023 — BOSS announces the AC-22LX Acoustic Amplifier, a compact stereo amplifier for pickup-equipped acoustic stringed instruments. The AC-22LX presents a new concept in acoustic amplification, delivering a fullimmersion playing experience realized through advanced BOSS Air Feel technology. Air Feel breathes life into the dry, sterile sound of standard acoustic instrument pickups, recreating the detailed tones captured by stereo acoustic microphone setups in worldclass studio settings. From acoustic-electric guitar to ukulele, violin, banjo, and other stringed instruments, the AC-22LX and Air Feel deliver the ultimate personal amplification experience for serious acoustic players. Many elements contribute to the rich, complex sound of acoustic stringed instruments, including the soundboard, body resonances, and more. In recording situations, stereo microphone setups are used to capture this combined sound along with the surrounding room ambience. Unfortunately, instrument microphones are impractical for most amplified playing situations due to feedback and other issues. Air Feel erases these limitations, bringing authentic studio microphone sound to acoustic amplification for the first time. Born of intensive BOSS sound research and advanced processing technologies, Air Feel transforms a standard acoustic pickup’s sound with richness and dimension never possible until now. Players can plug in and enjoy their instrument’s natural acoustic character at performance volumes—without the need for microphones and audio engineering skills. Easily accessible via a panel knob on the AC-22LX, multiple Air Feel settings recreate the immersive sound of classic stereo microphone techniques, including XY, AB, ORTF, and mid-side. The AC-22LX’s compact and attractive cabinet is equipped with two custom twin-cone speakers, providing expansive stereo tones for home playing. Along with Air Feel, the Guitar/Instrument channel features a three-band EQ plus reverb and combined reverb/chorus effects. The Mic channel supports an XLR vocal microphone and includes selectable phantom power, two-band EQ, and a dedicated reverb for independent processing. With 15 onboard memories, users can save setups for different songs and instruments. The AC-22LX Editor (macOS/Windows/iOS/Android) provides even deeper control with the ability to change reverb types, access effect parameters, and more. The AC-22LX also includes a Rhythm Box feature to enhance practice sessions and live performances. Five instrument types include percussion and drum set sounds, all infused with BOSS spatial technology that fills the surrounding space with vibrant rhythmic energy. There are 15 onboard patterns, which users can customize with 119 variations in the AC-22LX Editor. With its versatile analog and USB connectivity, users can send the AC-22LX’s sound output to a PA system, recorder, or livestreaming application, complete with Air Feel processing and spatial rhythm tones. The analog line output supports mono or stereo operation, while the USB connection has a convenient Loopback function for monitoring sounds from a computer. There are a variety of available options to extend the AC-22LX experience. A rear-panel jack supports up to two footswitches, providing access to rhythm start/stop, control of the onboard looper, and other assignable functions in the AC-22LX Editor. Installing the Bluetooth® Audio MIDI Dual Adaptor unlocks even more possibilities through wireless connectivity, including the ability to stream and play along with music from a mobile device, adjust settings via the iOS/Android version of the editor, and more. Availability & Pricing The new AC-22LX Acoustic Amplifier is available now at authorized BOSS retailers for $399.99 To learn more about the AC-22LX, visit http://www.boss.info/us/. *Price at the time of publishing. About BOSS BOSS, a division of Roland Corporation, has achieved legendary status among guitarists, bassists, and vocalists with a diverse, world-leading product lineup of creative tools with exceptional sound, intuitive control, and rugged durability. Since 1977, BOSS's famous compact pedals have been used daily by everyone from beginners to touring professionals, with over 125 unique models introduced and over 16 million units sold to date. BOSS also leads the way with innovative gear in numerous other categories, from amplifiers, multi-effects processors, and loopers to wireless systems, vocal effects, tuners, metronomes, rhythm machines, recorders, and more. For more information, visit Boss.info. Follow BOSS on Facebook, Twitter (@BOSSInfoGlobal), and Instagram (@BOSSInfoGlobal). #### BOSS Announces DUAL CUBE LX and DUAL CUBE BASS LX Amplifiers The Acclaimed CUBE Lineup Grows with Class-Leading Compact Amplifier Models for Guitar and Bass Los Angeles, CA, August 25th, 2022 — BOSS announces the DUAL CUBE LX and DUAL CUBE BASS LX, the latest members of the acclaimed CUBE amplifier family from BOSS and its parent company Roland. For over four decades, CUBE amplifiers have brought exceptional value to musicians everywhere, offering great sound and versatile features in portable, go-everywhere designs. These new guitar and bass amplifiers carry on this long tradition, evolved with the latest BOSS advancements for unmatched flexibility. DUAL CUBE LX Ultra-compact and filled with authentic BOSS tones, the DUAL CUBE LX and DUAL CUBE BASS LX are the ultimate amps for home practice and jamming with friends. Indoors and out, players can enjoy big, immersive sound with custom-designed stereo speakers and versatile power with the included AC adaptor or eight AA batteries. A generous array of connectivity options are included as well, extending their capabilities far beyond the range of other desktop amps. Players can use the stereo line outputs to directly connect to a PA system and perform on stage, or use the USB or i-CUBE-Link connectors to capture mix-ready sounds in music software on a computer or mobile device. For live streaming applications, the user can capture their voice with a headphones mic and send it to the USB and i-CUBE Link outputs along with their instrument’s sound. The DUAL CUBE LX and DUAL CUBE BASS LX also support wireless expansion with the optional BOSS Bluetooth® Audio MIDI Dual Adaptor. From a mobile device, players can stream music, edit sounds, and more. In addition, the adaptor enables cable-free operation of wah and volume using the BOSS EV-1-WL Wireless MIDI Expression Pedal. Both amps also support external control of various functions with optional footswitches, including control of an onboard looper. DUAL CUBE LX Guitar Amplifier The DUAL CUBE LX produces full, punchy guitar tones that belie the amp’s compact size. There are eight versatile amp types to choose from, all with natural feel and organic response honed with decades of BOSS amp development. There’s also a mic preamp type for using the amp as a portable vocal PA system. The DUAL CUBE LX includes a variety of BOSS stereo and mono effects to enhance the sound. Each amp type features three user memories, allowing users to store gain, EQ, and effect settings for quick recall. Dedicated editor software opens up even more creative power, providing access to different amp and effect variations, detailed parameter adjustments, and more. The DUAL CUBE LX also features a special Stereo In amp type for connecting stereo devices, complete with advanced spatial processing for even more expansive sound. By default, it provides a full-range platform for an amp/effects processor such as the GT-1000, GT-1000CORE, GX-100, GT-1, or IR-200. With the editor, it’s possible to choose a neutral guitar amp tone inspired by the famous Roland JC-120, providing an ideal platform for stereo pedals like the BOSS 500 and 200 series. DUAL CUBE BASS LX Bass Amplifier The DUAL CUBE BASS LX delivers big, refined bass tones from an amazingly small footprint. Five different preamp types are available, offering uncolored sounds for studio and slap playing, vintage sounds for classic styles, and aggressive modern tones for heavy genres. A variety of bass-tuned effects are also included. Like the DUAL CUBE LX, the amp features onboard memories for storing sounds and support for deeper editing via dedicated software. DUAL CUBE BASS LX DUAL CUBE BASS LX Practice sessions become even more fun and productive with the powerful onboard Rhythm Guide in the DUAL CUBE BASS LX. There are nine rhythm types with three pattern variations each, spanning from a basic metronome to realistic drum grooves in rock, jazz, metal, Latin, and other styles. Using the editor software, players can explore a total of 91 rhythm variations and save their favorites in the amp. Availability & Pricing The DUAL CUBE LX and DUAL CUBE BASS LX amplifiers will be available in the U.S. in September for $299.99 and $359.99 respectively. To learn more about DUAL CUBE LX and DUAL CUBE BASS LX amplifiers, visit www.boss.info. About BOSS BOSS, a division of Roland Corporation, has achieved legendary status among guitarists, bassists, and vocalists with a diverse, world-leading product lineup of creative tools with exceptional sound, intuitive control, and rugged durability. Since 1977, BOSS's famous compact pedals have been used daily by everyone from beginners to touring professionals, with over 125 unique models introduced and over 17 million units sold to date. BOSS also leads the way with innovative gear in numerous other categories, from amplifiers, multi-effects processors, and loopers to wireless systems, vocal effects, tuners, metronomes, rhythm machines, recorders, and more. For more information, visit Boss.info. #### BOSS Announces EV-1-WL Wireless MIDI Expression Pedal Groundbreaking New Control Pedal with Simultaneous Bluetooth® MIDI, USB, and TRS MIDI Outputs Los Angeles, CA, July 15, 2021 — BOSS announces the EV-1-WL, the world’s first MIDI expression pedal with Bluetooth® wireless connectivity. The EV-1-WL provides wireless MIDI foot control for BOSS products like the EURUS GS-1, Waza-Air, and Katana-Air, music apps on mobile devices, and anything that can receive MIDI Control Change (CC) messages via Bluetooth MIDI. USB and MIDI TRS jacks are also available for wired control of computer music software and standard MIDI devices. And with the free EV-1-WL Editor app for iOS and Android mobile devices, users can fully customize the pedal for their needs over Bluetooth. The EV-1-WL is the ideal creative partner for the growing range of BOSS products and other music performance hardware with Bluetooth wireless support. It provides cable-free foot control for the synthesizer engine in the new EURUS GS-1 Electronic Guitar, allowing players to operate pitch bend, filter, and other functions. And with external footswitches connected, the EV-1-WL becomes a mini Bluetooth pedalboard for the Waza-Air Wireless Personal Guitar Amplification System and Katana-Air Guitar Amplifier, providing patch selection, wah/volume control, and more. In addition, the EV-1-WL can communicate wirelessly with a standard 5-pin MIDI device that has the Roland WM-1 Wireless MIDI Adaptor installed. The EV-1-WL can also pair via Bluetooth with Mac computers, smartphones, and tablets to interface with music apps that support remote operation with MIDI CC messages. The wireless connection brings easy real-time control to all types of applications, from guitar amp simulators and effects to virtual instruments and music production software. Over USB, the EV-1-WL functions as a plug-and-play MIDI controller for music software on Mac and Windows computers. The class-compliant interface means there are no drivers to install—just connect to the computer with a USB cable and configure the software as needed for external MIDI input. With its space-saving TRS MIDI output, the EV-1-WL is a powerful accessory for all types of MIDI music hardware, from effect pedals and multi-effects processors to keyboards, drum machines, and beyond. It’s perfect for use with BOSS pedals equipped with TRS MIDI, including 200 series effects and the RC-5 and RC-500 Loop Stations. And with the BOSS BMIDI-5-35 adaptor cable, the EV-1-WL can connect to any device that has a standard 5-pin MIDI input jack. Using the EV-1-WL Editor app, custom MIDI CC numbers and value ranges can be assigned to the EV-1-WL’s pedal, toe switch, and optional external footswitches. The Bluetooth, USB, and TRS MIDI outputs support simultaneous operation, and users can create independent control settings for each. It’s also possible to set the switches for momentary or latching operation, adjust the pedal’s response curve, and more. Availability & Pricing The EV-1-WL Wireless MIDI Expression Pedal will be available in the U.S. in October 2021 for $149.99. About BOSS BOSS, a division of Roland Corporation, has achieved legendary status among guitarists, bassists, and vocalists with a diverse, world-leading product lineup of creative tools with exceptional sound, intuitive control, and rugged durability. Since 1977, BOSS's famous compact pedals have been used daily by everyone from beginners to touring professionals, with over 125 unique models introduced and over 16 million units sold to date. BOSS also leads the way with innovative gear in numerous other categories, from amplifiers, multi-effects processors, and loopers to wireless systems, vocal effects, tuners, metronomes, rhythm machines, recorders, and more. For more information, visit Boss.info. #### Boss Announces Gt-1000 Guitar Effects Processor The NAMM Show, Anaheim, CA, January 24, 2018 — BOSS (ACC North, Level 2, Exhibit 17820) announces the GT-1000, a premium amp and effects processor for guitarists. Designed for superior tone and exceptional musical response, the GT-1000 is the first-ever guitar multi-effects processor with 32-bit AD/DA and 32-bit/96 kHz internal processing. Driven by BOSS's latest custom DSP engine and filled with cutting-edge BOSS technologies, the GT-1000 delivers class-leading performance in a compact and lightweight floor-based unit. The GT-1000 includes a wide range of expressive amplifier types, newly built with the comprehensive Tube Logic design approach behind the acclaimed Katana, Waza, and Blues Cube amplifiers. Also featured is the groundbreaking Augmented Impulse Response Dynamics (AIRD) technology, realized with BOSS's extensive research into the complex component interactions in classic guitar amplifiers. AIRD provides new levels of performance when using the GT-1000's preamps with guitar amps and power amps, and previously unattainable realism in direct recording and full-range monitoring applications. Inside the GT-1000 is an impressive selection of world-class effects, with BOSS's Multi-Dimensional Processing (MDP) on board along with advanced modulation, delay, and reverb algorithms from the popular 500-series pedals. Users can configure amps and effects with numerous routing options and enjoy mute-free patch switching and delay/reverb carryover thanks to the ultra-speedy DSP engine. The GT-1000 offers intuitive editing and powerful control with a large display, 10 assignable footswitches, and an onboard expression pedal with toe switch. Via built-in Bluetooth®, users can edit and organize GT-1000 sounds wirelessly using dedicated apps for iOS and Android devices. To learn more about the GT-1000 Guitar Effects Processor, visit Boss.info. BOSS GT-1000 Guitar Effects Processor Video by BOSSchannel About BOSS BOSS, a division of Roland Corporation, has achieved legendary status among guitarists by offering a diverse, world-leading product lineup that includes amps, compact effects processors, multi-effects processors, digital recorders, rhythm machines, metronomes, tuners, vocal products, and more. For more information, visit www.Boss.info. #### BOSS Announces GX-100 Guitar Effects Processor Powerful New Amp/Effects Processor for Guitar and Bass with Intuitive Color Touch Display and Advanced BOSS Tone Technologies Los Angeles, CA, March 3, 2022 — BOSS announces the GX-100, the latest member of the acclaimed BOSS family of amp/effects processors for guitar and bass. Fusing advanced BOSS tone technologies into a sleek, ultra-modern hardware design, the GX-100 delivers premium sound and ultra-intuitive operation with a vivid color touch display. It features 23 AIRD amplifiers and over 150 effects derived from the flagship GT-1000, up to 15 simultaneous effect blocks, and deep real-time command via onboard footswitches, an expression pedal, and external control support. The GX-100 provides superior tone and natural tube amp feel in every playing situation, thanks to BOSS’s AIRD technology and refined Tube Logic approach. AIRD is infused into the DNA of every GX-100 guitar and bass amplifier, while AIRD Output Select types allow users to tailor the sound for any destination, whether it’s an amp input, FRFR monitor, or house PA. A wide selection of onboard speaker cabs are also available, plus slots for importing WAV speaker IRs via USB. With over 150 top-quality effects from the vast BOSS library, players can realize nearly any sound they can imagine with the GX-100. Numerous overdrives and distortions are available, plus BOSS classics like Slow Gear, Octave, and more. There’s also a diverse range of mod effects, delays, and reverbs, along with many effects specially tuned for bass. And with the send/return jacks, users can integrate favorite stomps or an amp’s effects loop into the GX-100 ecosystem. Players can craft sounds with the GX-100’s 15 dedicated block types—including two amp blocks—and chain effects in series and parallel to create all types of sonic variations. And with 200 user memories, it’s possible to store enough onboard sounds to cover nearly any song or style. Sound creation and on-the-gig editing are simpler than ever with the GX-100. The inviting color touch display offers fluid control of patch and effects selection, parameter tweaks, signal chain adjustments, and much more. The display works in harmony with the four knobs and page buttons on the panel, providing a frustration-free experience that keeps the creativity flowing. The GX-100 features eight custom footswitches and an expression pedal with toe switch that can be assigned to control nearly any parameter. Switching into Manual mode provides direct stompbox-like control, and players can go even further with external control via footswitches, an expression pedal, or MIDI. There’s also a jack to remotely switch amplifier channels with memory selection or an assigned footswitch. In addition to stage use, the GX-100 excels as a USB audio interface for recording and performing with a computer. There’s also a headphones jack for quiet practice, plus an onboard looper for jamming, developing sounds and ideas, and performing. Using BOSS Tone Studio for macOS and Windows, players can tweak every GX-100 parameter, save sounds, and organize Live Sets for different gigs from a computer. And with the optional Bluetooth® Audio MIDI Dual Adaptor, it’s possible to wirelessly connect with a mobile device to adjust settings on-the-gig from the BOSS Tone Studio app and stream backing music through the GX-100. Availability & Pricing The BOSS GX-100 Guitar Effects Processor is currently available in the U.S. for $599.99. BOSS GX-100 Guitar Effects Processor with Color Touch Display Video by BOSSchannel About BOSS BOSS, a division of Roland Corporation, has achieved legendary status among guitarists, bassists, and vocalists with a diverse, world-leading product lineup of creative tools with exceptional sound, intuitive control, and rugged durability. Since 1977, BOSS's famous compact pedals have been used daily by everyone from beginners to touring professionals, with over 125 unique models introduced and over 16 million units sold to date. BOSS also leads the way with innovative gear in numerous other categories, from amplifiers, multi-effects processors, and loopers to wireless systems, vocal effects, tuners, metronomes, rhythm machines, recorders, and more. For more information, visit Boss.info. #### BOSS Announces KATANA:GO Personal Headphone Guitar Amplifier Ultra-Compact Guitar and Bass Headphone Amp with Authentic Sounds from the Stage-Class Katana Amplifiers, Onboard Bluetooth®, and More Los Angeles, California, March 14, 2024 — BOSS announces KATANA:GO, an ultra-compact headphone amplifier for daily jams with a guitar or bass. KATANA:GO puts authentic sounds from the stage-class BOSS Katana amp series at the instrument’s output jack, paired with wireless music streaming, sound editing, and learning tools on the user’s smartphone. Advanced spatial technology provides a rich 3D audio experience, while BOSS Tone Exchange offers an infinite sound library to explore any musical style. KATANA:GO delivers premium sound for everyday playing without the hassle of amps, pedals, and computer interfaces. Users can simply plug it into their instrument, connect earbuds or headphones, call up a memory, and go. Onboard controls provide access to volume, memory selection, and other essential functions, while the built-in screen displays the tuner and current memory. The rechargeable battery offers up to five hours of continuous playing time, and the integrated 1/4-inch plug folds down to create a pocket-size package that’s ready to travel anywhere. KATANA:GO drives sessions with genuine sounds from the best-selling Katana stage amp series. Guitar mode features 10 unique amp characters, including clean, crunch, the high-gain BOSS Brown type, two acoustic/electric guitar characters, and more. There’s also a dedicated bass mode with Vintage, Modern, and Flat types directly ported from the Katana Bass amplifiers. Each mode includes a massive library of BOSS effects to explore, with deep sound customization available in the companion BOSS Tone Studio app for iOS and Android. The innovative Stage Feel feature in KATANA:GO provides an immersive audio experience with advanced BOSS spatial technology. Presets allow the user to position the amp sound and backing music in different places in the sound field, giving the impression of playing with a backline on stage or jamming in a room with friends. The guitar and bass modes in KATANA:GO each feature 30 memories loaded with ready-toplay sounds. BOSS Tone Studio allows the player to tweak preset memories, create sounds from scratch, or import Tone Setting memories created with stage-class Katana guitar and bass amplifiers. The app also provides integrated access to BOSS Tone Exchange, where users can download professionally curated Livesets and share sounds with the global BOSS community. Pairing KATANA:GO with a smartphone offers a complete mobile solution to supercharge daily practice. Players can jam along with songs from their music library and tap into BOSS Tone Studio’s Session feature to hone skills with YouTube learning content. It’s possible to build song lists, loop sections for focused study, and set timestamps to have KATANA:GO switch memories automatically while playing with YouTube backing tracks. The versatile KATANA:GO functions as a USB audio interface for music production and online content creation on a computer or mobile device. External control of wah, volume, memory selection, and more are also supported via the optional EV-1-WL Wireless MIDI Expression Pedal and FS-1-WL Wireless Footswitch. To learn more about KATANA:GO, visit http://www.boss.info/us/. Availability & Pricing The new BOSS KATANA:GO will be available for purchase at authorized US BOSS retailers in March for $119.99. *Price at the time of publishing About BOSS BOSS, a division of Roland Corporation, has achieved legendary status among guitarists, bassists, and vocalists with a diverse, world-leading product lineup of creative tools with exceptional sound, intuitive control, and rugged durability. Since 1977, BOSS's famous compact pedals have been used daily by everyone from beginners to touring professionals, with over 140 unique models introduced and over 18 million units sold to date. BOSS also leads the way with innovative gear in numerous other categories, from amplifiers, multi-effects processors, and loopers to wireless systems, vocal effects, tuners, metronomes, rhythm machines, recorders, and more. For more information, visit Boss.info. Follow BOSS on Facebook, Twitter (@BOSSInfoGlobal), and Instagram (@BOSSInfoGlobal). #### BOSS Announces New Serial GK System and GM-800 Guitar Synthesizer Next-Generation Serial GK Digital Interface and Powerful New Guitar and Bass Synthesizer with the Roland ZEN-Core Sound Engine Los Angeles, CA, July 20, 2023 — BOSS announces the new Serial GK system and the BOSS GM-800 Guitar Synthesizer, a powerful and versatile product that elevates guitar and bass synthesis into a new age of natural playability and boundless creative range. Driven by the newly developed Serial GK digital interface, the advanced ZEN-Core engine in the GM-800 unlocks any sound imaginable—from acoustic instruments to classic and modern synths—while high-performance DSP delivers tracking stability and expressive scope never before possible. Users can also expand the GM-800 experience with a growing selection of ZEN-Core content on Roland Cloud. In addition, BOSS has released a variety of complementary products for the GM-800 and Serial GK system, including BOSS GK-5 and BOSS GK-5B Divided Pickups for guitar and bass, BOSS BGK-15 and BOSS BGK-30 connection cables, and BOSS GKC-AD and BOSS GKC-DA GK Converters for interfacing with classic 13-pin GK products. GM-800 Guitar Synthesizer BOSS and its parent company Roland have been the worldwide leaders in guitar synthesizer innovation for nearly five decades, beginning with the revolutionary GR-500 system in 1977. Expanding and elevating the concepts behind many historic Roland GR products, the GM-800 provides guitar and bass players with cutting-edge creative tools and access to sounds typically only available with keyboard-based instruments. The GM-800 is built around the expandable ZEN-Core Synthesis System, the sound source found in professional Roland products like the JUPITER-X and FANTOM keyboards and ZENOLOGY software synthesizer. ZEN-Core combines modern PCM synthesis and advanced modeling to provide an infinite playground for sonic discovery. With over 1200 Tones, GM-800 users can play everything from pianos, organs, and orchestral instruments to classic Roland synth sounds like the JUPITER-8, JUNO-106, and many others. The GM-800 features an intuitive workflow based around Scenes, which contain four Tone parts, a Rhythm part, and a vast selection of synthesis parameters, effects, pitch settings, and sensitivity adjustments. Users can layer Tones to create combined voices or assign Tones to individual strings, such as a bass sound on the low strings and a piano or sax sound on the high strings. It’s also possible to assign Tones to specific fret ranges, a powerful new feature made possible with the GM-800’s advanced pitch detection. The GM-800 supports an ever-growing range of creative options through Roland Cloud, including ZEN-Core Sound Packs, Wave Expansions, and more. A free Roland Account provides access to essential Roland Cloud services, with additional content available via three paid membership levels. All plans start with a free 30-day Ultimate trial to experience everything Roland Cloud has to offer. The streamlined GM-800 flows smoothly from desktop operation to installation on an advanced pedalboard. There are four assignable footswitches, plus two external control jacks that each support up to two footswitches or an expression pedal. MIDI I/O is also included for interfacing with other synthesizers and MIDI equipment. Via USB, users can craft Scenes in detail from their computer using the BOSS Tone Studio software for the GM-800. It’s also possible to capture GM-800 sounds as audio tracks in a DAW and use the Guitar to MIDI function to play software-based instruments and hardware sound modules. GK-5 and GK-5B Divided Pickups The GK-5 (guitar) and GK-5B (bass) are user-installable pickups designed to drive the advanced Serial GK digital interface in the GM-800. They feature a secure, space-saving connection with a lower profile than previous GK products. The GK-5 works with most standard six-string guitars with steel strings. The GK-5B supports most bass guitars with four, five, or six strings, and the pickup’s internal sensors can be adjusted to accommodate different bridge spacings. BOSS GK-5 BOSS GK-5B BGK-15 and BGK-30 Serial GK Cables The BGK-15 (15 ft./4.5 m) and BGK-30 (30 ft./9 m) cables are specially designed for optimum performance with the GK-5/GK-5B and the Serial GK system. Built with premium materials, they feature a flexible design with a woven outer jacket that provides easy handling and rugged durability. BGK-15 and BGK-30 Serial GK Cables BGK-15 and BGK-30 Serial GK Cables GKC-AD and GKC-DA GK Converters The GKC-AD and GKC-DA provide easy integration between the new Serial GK system and the analog 13-pin GK interfaces found in earlier guitar synth and modeling products from BOSS and Roland. The GKC-AD allows users to drive the Serial GK input on the GM-800 from a Roland GK-3/GK-3B Divided Pickup or an instrument equipped with a 13-pin GK output. With the GKC-DA, users can drive 13-pin GK products such as the BOSS SY-1000 or GP-10 from a GK-5/GK-5B pickup or the Serial GK output of the GM- 800. GKC-AD GK Converter GKC-DA GK Converter To learn more about the GM-800 Guitar Synthesizer and related products, visit www.boss.info. Availability & Pricing The new BOSS GM-800 and GK system will be available in the U.S. beginning in August as follows: GM-800 $749.99, GK-5 $249.99, GK-5B $299.99, GKC-AD $199.99, GKC-DA $199.99, BGK-15 $49.99, BGK-30 $69.99. To learn more about the GM-800 and related products, visit www.boss.info. *Price at the time of publishing. BOSS GM-800 Guitar Synthesizer | Sound Examples by Alex Hutchings Video by BOSSchannel About BOSS BOSS, a division of Roland Corporation, has achieved legendary status among guitarists, bassists, and vocalists with a diverse, world-leading product lineup of creative tools with exceptional sound, intuitive control, and rugged durability. Since 1977, BOSS's famous compact pedals have been used daily by everyone from beginners to touring professionals, with over 125 unique models introduced and over 16 million units sold to date. BOSS also leads the way with innovative gear in numerous other categories, from amplifiers, multi-effects processors, and loopers to wireless systems, vocal effects, tuners, metronomes, rhythm machines, recorders, and more. For more information, visit www.boss.info. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter (@BOSSInfoGlobal), and Instagram (@BOSSInfoGlobal). #### Boss Announces Special-Edition Rc-1-Bk Loop Station Commemorative Pedal Celebrates One Million Loop Station Products Sold The NAMM Show, Anaheim, CA, January 24, 2018 — BOSS (ACC North, Level 2, Exhibit 17820) has announced the RC-1-BK Loop Station, a limited-edition pedal that commemorates the sales of over one million Loop Station products to date. First introduced in 2001, BOSS Loop Stations are the looping standard for musicians around the world, inspiring all-new creative approaches to music composition and live performance. The current Loop Station lineup consists of six different products to support the looping needs of all types of artists, from guitarists and other instrumentalists to singers, beatboxers, DJs, and beyond. Offering top-quality sound and simple operation in a portable package, the RC-1 is the top-selling Loop Station in the lineup. It’s housed in the famous BOSS compact pedal chassis, and features a simple, direct interface with a unique visual indicator for monitoring loop length and operation status. The limited-edition RC-1-BK comes in a black finish with red lettering, and will be available in 2018 only. Other than the color, it is identical to the standard red-finish RC-1 pedal. To learn more about the RC-1-BK and other Loop Station products, visit Boss.info.   About BOSS BOSS, a division of Roland Corporation, has achieved legendary status among guitarists by offering a diverse, world-leading product lineup that includes amps, compact effects processors, multi-effects processors, digital recorders, rhythm machines, metronomes, tuners, vocal products, and more. For more information, visit www.Boss.info. #### Boss Dc-2w Dimension C Boss announces Dc-2w Dimension C Los Angeles, CA, October 4, 2018 — BOSS announces the DC-2W Dimension C, the latest additions to the acclaimed Waza Craft lineup of premium compact pedals. Like all Waza Craft models, the new pedal feature original BOSS analog designs that have been infused with artful refinements for enhanced performance and versatility. With the introduction of the DC-2W, the Waza Craft series now expands to include eight unique models. The DC-2W Dimension C ushers in the return of two legendary BOSS and Roland effects from the 1980s. Designed in the Waza Craft analog tradition, the DC-2W offers not just a perfect sonic recreation of the original DC-2 Dimension C pedal, but also the legendary SDD-320 Dimension D studio rack effect it was based on. The Dimension’s unique spatial processing magically enhances the width and depth of any sound, from electric and acoustic guitars to keyboards, vocals, and other sources. A go-to “secret weapon” for audio engineers and music producers around the world, the Dimension sound can be heard on countless classic records, and is still regularly used today. Built from the original circuit designs and updated with modern refinements, the DC-2W is the only pedal available that delivers the vintage Dimension experience with complete sonic authenticity. DC-2 and SDD-320 modes DC-2W users can choose between DC-2 and SDD-320 modes with a panel switch. The pedal provides the same intuitive four-button preset interface found on the original effects, now evolved with electronic switching that unlocks sonic variations not available on the vintage units. Across the DC-2W’s two effect modes, 20 different Dimension variations are possible with just four switches. U.S. street pricing is as follows: DC-2W $229.99 To learn more about the DC-2W Dimension Cand other pedals in the Waza Craft series, visit www.boss.info. BOSS DC-2W Dimension C Sound Examples Video by BOSSchannel About BOSS BOSS, a division of Roland Corporation, has achieved legendary status among guitarists by offering a diverse, world-leading product lineup that includes amps, compact effects processors, multi-effects processors, digital recorders, rhythm machines, metronomes, tuners, vocal products, and more. For more information, visit Boss.info. #### Boss Displays Katana Cabinet 212 The NAMM Show, Anaheim, CA, January 24, 2018 — BOSS (ACC North, Level 2, Exhibit 17820) is displaying the Katana Cabinet 212, a companion speaker cabinet for the popular Katana-Head guitar amplifier. Optimized for the Katana-Head’s wide tonal range, the Katana Cabinet 212 delivers powerful tones for all genres of music, from blues, jazz, and country to the heaviest rock styles. BOSS’s Katana amp series has received universal acclaim for its authentic tube tone and feel, versatile onboard effects, and exceptional value. The Katana-Head is the sole amplifier head in the lineup, offering 100 watts of power in a light and compact design. It also features a built-in five-inch monitor speaker for home practice, checking tones, and recording. Ready for the stage, the Katana Cabinet 212 is a perfect match for performing with the Katana-Head. BOSS’s special design provides enhanced bass response and rugged durability while keeping the weight down for easy mobility. The ultra-rigid construction provides big bottom end and tight, punchy response, offering excellent performance for all types of guitar tones, from super-clean to ultra-heavy. Equipped with two custom 12-inch speakers, the Katana Cabinet 212 handles up to 150 watts of power and can be used in a horizontal or vertical configuration. It also features a detachable back panel section, allowing users to go from a focused closed-back stack tone to the spacious open-back sound of a classic combo amp. The BOSS Katana Cabinet 212 is currently available. To learn more about it and the rest of the Katana amplifier lineup, visit Boss.info. About BOSS BOSS, a division of Roland Corporation, has achieved legendary status among guitarists by offering a diverse, world-leading product lineup that includes amps, compact effects processors, multi-effects processors, digital recorders, rhythm machines, metronomes, tuners, vocal products, and more. For more information, visit www.Boss.info. #### BOSS Expands Katana Guitar Amplifier Range with Three New Models Katana-50 MkII EX, Katana-Artist MkII Head, and Katana Cabinet 212 Waza Added to the Best-Selling Lineup Los Angeles, CA, January 12, 2023 — BOSS announces three new models in the best-selling lineup of Katana guitar amplifiers. The Katana-50 MkII EX is an expanded version of the entry-level Katana-50 MkII, offering enhanced performance features derived from higher-end Katana models. The Katana-Artist MkII Head provides the premium sound and features of the flagship Katana-Artist MkII combo in a powerful 100- watt amplifier head. The Katana Cabinet 212 Waza is the ideal companion for the Katana-Artist MkII Head, offering ultimate rock tones in a 2x12 configuration loaded with custom Waza speakers. Katana-50 MkII EX Armed with 50 watts of stage-ready power, the Katana-50 MkII EX expands on the capabilities of the popular Katana-50 MkII model, providing more live performance versatility in the same portable design. Support for the dedicated BOSS GA-FC and GA-FC EX foot controllers allows users to select Tone Setting memories, turn effects on/off, and more. There’s also a line output for sending mix-ready tone to a house PA, plus the ability to link a second Katana-50 MkII EX or 100-watt Katana MkII model with the Stereo Expand feature. Katana-Artist MkII Head The 100-watt Katana-Artist MkII Head comes with all the core features of the acclaimed flagship Katana-Artist MkII combo amplifier. Five unique amp characters and five variations provide 10 different tone options, while five simultaneous effects categories put the sound-shaping power of a massive pedalboard inside the amp. And with BOSS Tone Studio, users can customize the onboard effects with over 60 different types and dive deep into internal parameters to craft their personal sound. The Katana-Artist MkII Head offers many features for extended performance control, each with customizable options accessible with the editing tools in BOSS Tone Studio. A foot-controllable, post-amp Solo boost function is available, with a front-panel knob for fast adjustment plus dedicated delay and EQ. Users can directly shape the cab emulation on the line output with selectable Air Feel settings on the rear panel, including three presets and two custom settings. And it's also possible to adjust the middle setting of the amp’s Power Control in 10-watt increments via the editor for different performing needs. Katana Cabinet 212 Waza The Katana Cabinet 212 Waza is precisely tuned to support the massive range of the Katana-Artist MkII Head. This robust cab features a 2x12 configuration loaded with custom Waza speakers, delivering sought-after rock tones inspired by the benchmark British stack speakers from the 1960s. Two cabinets can be stacked to create a clean 4x12 setup, and the versatile design features a removable panel for closed-back or open-back operation. Availability & Pricing The BOSS Katana-50 MkII EX, Katana-Artist MkII Head and Katana Cabinet 212 Waza will be available in the U.S. in January for $339.99, $569.99 and $599.99, respectively. *Price at the time of publishing. To learn more about the Katana-50 MkII EX, Katana-Artist MkII Head, and Katana Cabinet 212 Waza, visit www.boss.info. About BOSS BOSS, a division of Roland Corporation, has achieved legendary status among guitarists, bassists, and vocalists with a diverse, world-leading product lineup of creative tools with exceptional sound, intuitive control, and rugged durability. Since 1977, BOSS's famous compact pedals have been used daily by everyone from beginners to touring professionals, with over 125 unique models introduced and over 16 million units sold to date. BOSS also leads the way with innovative gear in numerous other categories, from amplifiers, multi-effects processors, and loopers to wireless systems, vocal effects, tuners, metronomes, rhythm machines, recorders, and more. For more information, visit Boss.info. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter (@BOSSInfoGlobal), and Instagram (@BOSSInfoGlobal). #### BOSS Introduces 200 Series Effect Pedals All-New Stompbox Lineup Delivers Premium Sound and Features in Space-Saving Designs Los Angeles, CA, June 13, 2019 — With the 200 series, BOSS introduces a new generation of pedals delivering advanced sound and versatility in a streamlined footprint. The four models in the 200 series feature premium audio quality with 32-bit AD/DA, 32-bit internal processing, and 96 kHz sampling rate, plus support for additional control via external switches, an expression pedal, or MIDI. Grab-and-go controls and multi-function footswitches make operation fast and intuitive, while onboard memories allow users to store multiple setups for instant recall. The DD-200 Digital Delay brings together sounds inherited from the flagship DD-500 into an even smaller package. Twelve modes offer delay colors from modern digital to classic analog, providing everything from basic echoes to rich ambient pads and everything in-between. There’s also an independent looper that’s always ready to use, plus a selectable carryover function for seamless transitions between memories. The EQ-200 Graphic Equalizer is a precision tone-shaping tool for guitar, bass, and other instruments, offering two wide-ranging 10-band EQ channels and a graphic display that shows the current EQ curve at a glance. Channels can be configured for stereo, parallel, or series operation, and it’s possible to patch in external pedals for pre and post EQ shaping. The frequency centers of all 10 bands can also be set to three different types, optimizing performance for different applications. The MD-200 Modulation provides an array of world-class mod effects in one small, convenient pedal. There are 12 modes to choose from, with direct panel access to rate, depth, and level plus up to three parameters tailored to each mode. Using the versatile insert function, players can patch in drive pedals and other effects for selectable pre or post processing. The OD-200 Hybrid Drive brings next-level tone, feel, and flexibility to overdrive and distortion. Combining decades of BOSS tone expertise with innovative technologies, the OD-200 offers 12 unique modes, hybrid analog/digital circuitry, three-band EQ, and powerful pre and post boosts for detailed gain shaping. There’s also an advanced gate circuit built in, ideal for eliminating noise and adding tightness to high-gain drive tones. Equipped with MIDI I/O on mini TRS jacks, 200 series pedals provide support for advanced control while conserving pedalboard space. The optional BMIDI-5-35, available for $19.99 (U.S. Street), is a 5 ft./1.5 m cable with an angled 3.5 mm TRS connector on one end and a standard 5-pin male MIDI connector on the other, allowing users to connect a 200 series pedal to nearly any MIDI-equipped device. The BOSS 200 series pedals will be available for $249.99 (street) at authorized BOSS retailers in the U.S. To learn more, visit www.boss.info. BOSS 200 Series: DD-200 & EQ-200 First Look Video by BOSSchannel About BOSS BOSS, a division of Roland Corporation, has achieved legendary status among guitarists by offering a diverse, world-leading product lineup that includes amps, compact effects processors, multi-effects processors, digital recorders, rhythm machines, metronomes, tuners, vocal products, and more. For more information, visit www.Boss.info. #### BOSS introduces Katana Cabinet 212 Companion Speaker Cabinet for the 100-Watt Katana-Head Guitar Amplifier Los Angeles, CA, October 25, 2017 — BOSS introduces the Katana Cabinet 212, a new companion speaker cabinet for the popular Katana-Head guitar amplifier. Optimized for the Katana-Head’s wide tonal range, the Katana Cabinet 212 delivers powerful tones for all genres of music, from blues, jazz, and country to the heaviest rock styles. BOSS’s Katana amp series has received universal acclaim for its authentic tube tone and feel, versatile onboard effects, and exceptional value. The Katana-Head is the sole amplifier head in the lineup, offering 100 watts of power in a light and compact design. It also features a built-in five-inch monitor speaker for home practice, checking tones, and recording. Ready for the stage, the Katana Cabinet 212 is a perfect match for performing with the Katana-Head. BOSS’s special design provides enhanced bass response and rugged durability while keeping the weight down for easy mobility. The ultra-rigid construction provides big bottom end and tight, punchy response, offering excellent performance for all types of guitar tones, from super-clean to ultra-heavy. Equipped with two custom 12-inch speakers, the Katana Cabinet 212 handles up to 150 watts of power and can be used in a horizontal or vertical configuration. It also features a detachable back panel section, allowing users to go from a focused closed-back stack tone to the spacious open-back sound of a classic combo amp. To learn more about the Katana Cabinet 212, Katana-Head, and the rest of the Katana amplifier lineup, visit Boss.info.   About BOSS BOSS, a division of Roland Corporation, has achieved legendary status among guitarists by offering a diverse, world-leading product lineup that includes amps, compact effects processors, multi-effects processors, digital recorders, rhythm machines, metronomes, tuners, vocal products, and more. For more information, visit Boss.info. #### Boss Introduces Katana-Air Guitar Amplifier Premium Katana Tone in a Totally Wireless Guitar Amp CES, Las Vegas, NV, January 8, 2018 — BOSS (LVCC Central Hall, Booth# 17544) introduces the Katana-Air, the world’s first totally wireless guitar amplifier. Compact and battery-powered, the Katana-Air features new low-latency wireless guitar technology developed by BOSS and a custom wireless transmitter that plugs into any electric guitar. This gives players the freedom to jam and practice anywhere without fussing with guitar cables or AC connections. It’s also possible to play along with audio streamed via Bluetooth® from an iOS or Android smartphone, and remotely edit tones and effects from the dedicated BOSS Tone Studio app. Equipped with the same sound-shaping features found in the Katana Version 2 amplifiers, the Katana-Air delivers premium tones for all styles of music. Five channels provide a wide range of sounds, from sparkling clean to BOSS’s custom high-gain Brown sound. There’s also integrated access to over 50 BOSS effects, plus six memories for storing favorite amp and effects setups. The Katana-Air is a true stereo amplifier with two custom-tuned speakers and up to 30 watts of total power, offering big, rich sound for both guitar amplification and full-range music reproduction. A convenient docking port in the amp charges the battery in the included wireless transmitter, providing up to 12 hours of continuous playing time per charge. The Katana-Air is always ready to play. It operates in standby mode to conserve energy when idle, and instantly wakes when it senses motion. In addition, the transmitter automatically establishes the optimum wireless connection when docked, with no user operation required. To learn more about the Katana-Air, visit Boss.info. About BOSS BOSS, a division of Roland Corporation, has achieved legendary status among guitarists by offering a diverse, world-leading product lineup that includes amps, compact effects processors, multi-effects processors, digital recorders, rhythm machines, metronomes, tuners, vocal products, and more. For more information, visit www.Boss.info. #### Boss Introduces Katana-Artist Guitar Amplifier The NAMM Show, Anaheim, CA, January 24, 2018 — BOSS (ACC North, Level 2, Exhibit 17820) introduces the Katana-Artist, the new flagship model in the Katana guitar amplifier series. Katana amps have received worldwide acclaim for their authentic tube tone and feel, onboard BOSS effects, and exceptional value. The Katana-Artist takes Katana performance to new heights with all the latest Version 2 features plus tone, speaker, and cabinet enhancements tailored for the needs of professional guitarists. Built for live performance, the 100-watt Katana-Artist combo features a newly developed cabinet design with front-facing controls and a premium Waza 12-inch speaker. The semi-closed back is ideal for rock tones, and the tight, rugged construction produces rich, full sound with impressive projection. In addition, the amp's five channels have been tuned to provide highly expressive response that works in complete harmony with the Waza speaker and new cabinet design. BOSS's custom Waza speaker delivers tones inspired by the benchmark 25-watt British stack speaker from the 1960s. Through detailed analysis and careful selection of the magnet, cone material, and other construction elements, BOSS has captured the rock speaker's iconic sound and response with the added benefit of greatly increased power handling capacity. With its dynamic power section designed with the Tube Logic approach, the Katana-Artist produces ample volume and headroom for performing all types of music, including the heaviest rock styles. In addition to the standard Katana panel controls, the amp includes dedicated knobs for the Cabinet Resonance and Air Feel functions introduced with the recent Katana Version 2 update. To learn more about the Katana-Artist amplifier, visit Boss.info.   About BOSS BOSS, a division of Roland Corporation, has achieved legendary status among guitarists by offering a diverse, world-leading product lineup that includes amps, compact effects processors, multi-effects processors, digital recorders, rhythm machines, metronomes, tuners, vocal products, and more. For more information, visit www.Boss.info. #### BOSS Introduces RE-202 and RE-2 Space Echo Pedals The Legendary Roland Space Echo Experience Reborn in Modern BOSS Digital Delay Pedals Los Angeles, CA, March 24, 2022 — BOSS introduces the RE-202 and RE-2 Space Echo pedals, two new products based on the legendary Roland RE-201 Space Echo from the 1970s and 1980s. The RE-202 is an advanced pedal with three footswitches and extended features, while the RE-2 offers core Space Echo features in a classic BOSS compact pedal. Known for its distinctive rhythmic echo sounds, warm character, and highly playable sonic quirks, the tape-based RE-201 continues to inspire musicians, producers, and audio mixers over four decades on. Backed by intensive R&D and the latest BOSS innovations, the RE-202 and RE-2 capture the original Space Echo sound and behavior in flawless detail. Introduced in 1974 and in production for over 14 years, the RE-201 Space Echo was a benchmark Roland product and one of the leading tape echo units of its era. Equipped with three evenly spaced tape heads and a spring reverb tank, it could produce everything from clean, single delays to dense, rhythmic echoes and ambient washes. The RE-201’s appealing sound was influenced by many factors, from the warm compression of magnetic tape saturation to the evolving modulation created by motor speed fluctuations, friction, and other elements. Last but not least, analog preamp circuitry was a key ingredient in the Space Echo’s rich sonic recipe. With the RE-202 and RE-2, BOSS brings the genuine Space Echo experience back to life like never before. Based on careful analysis of several vintage RE-201s—including a pristine original unit from the BOSS and Roland factory archive—these pedals fully reproduce all the complex, non-linear behaviors that contribute to the RE-201’s immortal character. Everything that influences the sound has been recreated with all-new algorithms, including the tape path, record/playback mechanism, motor variations, preamp coloration, spring reverb character, and more. RE-202 Space Echo The RE-202 delivers the full vintage vibe of the RE-201—without the need for regular tape replacement and hardware maintenance. All the core controls of the original are here, including the iconic 12-position mode selector. Every behavior is replicated with complete accuracy, such as the gradual pitch change that occurs when the Repeat Rate knob is tweaked, or the cool runaway feedback that happens when the Intensity knob is maxed. With selectable tape age and variable controls, users can dial in everything from a brand-new Space Echo to the worn character and quirks of a well-loved vintage piece. The Saturation control introduces warmth and compression based on the actual magnetic tape and preamp behaviors of the RE-201, while the Wow & Flutter control provides all the natural modulation characteristics that are essential to the Space Echo sound. The RE-202 also includes extended features for today’s musicians, including twice the delay time, tap tempo control, memories for saving presets, and a fourth virtual tape head that unlocks five additional sound combinations. In contrast with the mono RE-201, the RE-202 provides true stereo I/O and selectable operation for guitar or line-level devices. And for the dry sound, users can choose between the warm, fat RE-201 preamp tone or a clean signal with zero processing. Full stereo I/O is available, and it’s possible to mute the dry signal for parallel effect setups and studio use. The RE-2 also supports control via external footswitches, an expression pedal, or MIDI. RE-2 Space Echo The RE-2 squeezes the complete sonic character of the RE-201 into the famous BOSS compact pedal format for the first time. An 11-position mode selector provides access to three virtual tape heads with or without spring reverb, and users can balance the echo/reverb blend with independent level knobs. The RE-2 also offers powerful features such as Wow & Flutter control, extended delay time, selectable carryover, stereo I/O, tap tempo, external control support, and more. Availability & Pricing The BOSS RE-202 and RE-2 Space Echo pedals are available in the U.S. for $399.99 and $249.99, respectively. To learn more about the RE-202 and RE-2 Space Echo pedals, visit www.boss.info. About BOSS BOSS, a division of Roland Corporation, has achieved legendary status among guitarists, bassists, and vocalists with a diverse, world-leading product lineup of creative tools with exceptional sound, intuitive control, and rugged durability. Since 1977, BOSS's famous compact pedals have been used daily by everyone from beginners to touring professionals, with over 125 unique models introduced and over 17 million units sold to date. BOSS also leads the way with innovative gear in numerous other categories, from amplifiers, multi-effects processors, and loopers to wireless systems, vocal effects, tuners, metronomes, rhythm machines, recorders, and more. For more information, visit Boss.info. #### BOSS Introduces WL-60 Wireless System Advanced BOSS Wireless Performance with Easy Visual Setup Los Angeles, CA, June 13, 2019 — BOSS introduces the WL-60 Wireless System, the newest member of the growing WL family of wireless products for musicians. The pedalboard-friendly WL-60 is a perfect fit for serious stage performers, combining great tone and ultra-low latency performance with easy visual set up. The system’s receiver features a large display and automatic 14-channel scanning that makes operation quick and efficient, while the rugged bodypack receiver offers best-in-class runtime and compatibility with nearly any electric instrument. With the WL-60, the set up process is virtually effortless, eliminating the complicated procedures required with other systems. The comparative strength of all 14 channels is shown after scanning, providing a complete overview of the current wireless conditions. This makes it simple to choose the optimum channel for any stage situation, and also provides fast set up when multiple band members are using WL-60 systems. The included WL-60T Transmitter mounts securely on a belt or instrument strap. Thanks to BOSS’s efficient power technology, users can enjoy extra-long runtime of up to 25 hours with two alkaline AA batteries. A short standard cable (included) provides the instrument connection, allowing the WL-60T to work with nearly any guitar or bass. The WL-60T is also available separately for backup and outfitting multiple stage instruments.   The WL-60’s receiver is the same size as a BOSS compact pedal, making it ideally suited for pedalboards. In addition to simplifying set up, the large LCD provides visual feedback on channel selection, wireless strength, and more. Two cable tone simulation options are available, and a standard input jack is provided for connecting with a traditional guitar cable when needed. The receiver is powered via a PSA-series adaptor or AA batteries. With adaptor power, the receiver’s DC output can distribute power to one or more pedals. The BOSS WL-60 and WL-60T will be available for $279.99 and $129.99 (U.S. Street) respectively at authorized BOSS retailers in the U.S. To learn more, visit www.boss.info. BOSS WL-60 Guitar Wireless System: Introduction by Andy James Video by BOSSchannel About BOSS BOSS, a division of Roland Corporation, has achieved legendary status among guitarists by offering a diverse, world-leading product lineup that includes amps, compact effects processors, multi-effects processors, digital recorders, rhythm machines, metronomes, tuners, vocal products, and more. For more information, visit www.Boss.info. #### BOSS KATANA MkII Guitar Amplifier BOSS Introduces KATANA MkII Guitar Amplifier Lineup Acclaimed Katana Series Updated with More Sounds, More Features, and More Versatility Los Angeles, CA, October 3, 2019 — BOSS introduces the Katana MkII Guitar Amplifier lineup, the next generation of the acclaimed Katana amp series. Katana amps have received worldwide acclaim for their authentic tube tone and feel, onboard BOSS effects, easy sound customization, and exceptional value. Building on the tones and features that made the original series such a players’ favorite, the stage-class Katana MkII amps turbocharge the core platform with more sounds, more effects, and increased versatility. The Katana MkII lineup includes three combo amplifiers and an amplifier head. The 50-watt Katana - 50 MkII and 100-watt Katana - 100 MkII are each equipped with a custom 12-inch speaker, while the 100-watt Katana - 100/212 MkII has two custom 12-inch speakers. The 100watt Katana - Head MkII can be connected to any external 8-ohm or 16-ohm guitar cabinet, and also includes an integrated 5-inch monitor speaker for tone preview and practice. To complement the five primary amp characters from the original series, each Katana MkII model has been extended with newly voiced variations to provide an even wider palette of tone options. The different amp characters cover everything from sparkling clean to modern highgain, plus dedicated voices optimized for acoustic-electric guitar. Katana MkII amps now feature five simultaneous effects categories, up from three in the original series. Independent Booster, Mod, FX, Delay, and Reverb sections come loaded from the factory with three variations in each, providing 15 ready-to-play effects to choose from. Players can dive much deeper by connecting to the BOSS Tone Studio editor software for Mac and Windows, where they can customize sections with over 60 different effect types, change the effects order, and much more. In addition to standalone use, a Katana MkII amp can be used as a power source for a preamp, modeler, or multi-effects unit. Connecting to the rear-panel Power Amp In jack taps straight into the Tube Logic power section, complete with grab-and-go Power Control. And with BOSS Tone Studio, the input can be optimized for different gear with a high-pass filter and adjustable gain. Available on 100-watt Katana MkII models, the new Stereo Expand feature makes linking two amps simple, with just one regular cable needed. The user can control everything from the master Katana MkII, with stereo-compatible effects like chorus, delay, reverb, and others distributed across both amps for a wide, immersive sound field. BOSS Tone Studio has evolved alongside the Katana MkII amplifiers, with a refreshed look and a number of updates for faster workflow. Via the software, it’s possible for first-generation Katana owners to import their custom patches and use them with the Katana MkII amps. To learn more about the Katana MkII Guitar Amplifier lineup, visit www.boss.info. Presenting the New BOSS KATANA MkII Video by BOSSchannel About BOSS BOSS, a division of Roland Corporation, has achieved legendary status among guitarists by offering a diverse, world-leading product lineup that includes amps, compact effects processors, multi-effects processors, digital recorders, rhythm machines, metronomes, tuners, vocal products, and more. For more information, visit Boss.info. #### Boss Mt-2w Metal Zone Boss announces Mt-2w Metal Zone Pedal Los Angeles, CA, October 4, 2018 — BOSS announces the MT-2W Metal Zone, the latest addition to the acclaimed Waza Craft lineup of premium compact pedals. Like all Waza Craft models, the new pedal feature original BOSS analog designs that have been infused with artful refinements for enhanced performance and versatility. With the introduction of the MT-2W, the Waza Craft series now expands to include eight unique models. First released in 1991 and in continuous production ever since, the MT-2 Metal Zone is loved by guitarists everywhere for its thick, rich distortion and distinctive mid-focused tone. Infused with Waza Craft mojo, the MT-2W takes the iconic stomp to new levels of tonal range and versatility. Dual-stage gain circuit The MT-2W features a dual-stage gain circuit enhanced with discrete analog components, plus a refined EQ circuit with smoother midrange tone and unique Q values specially tuned for the pedal’s two operation modes. The MT-2W’s Standard mode delivers an evolved version of the original mid-focused Metal Zone tone, while Custom mode introduces a fresh, wide-ranging voice that’s perfectly suited for today’s diverse high-gain styles. U.S. street pricing is as follows: MT-2W $149.99 To learn more about the MT-2W Metal Zone, and other pedals in the Waza Craft series, visit www.boss.info. BOSS MT-2W Metal Zone Sound Examples Video by BOSSchannel About BOSS BOSS, a division of Roland Corporation, has achieved legendary status among guitarists by offering a diverse, world-leading product lineup that includes amps, compact effects processors, multi-effects processors, digital recorders, rhythm machines, metronomes, tuners, vocal products, and more. For more information, visit Boss.info. #### BOSS Unveils EURUS GS-1 Electronic Guitar Breakthrough Instrument Fuses Premium Guitar Features with Advanced BOSS Guitar Synthesizer Technology Los Angeles, CA, July 15, 2021 — BOSS announces the EURUS GS-1 Electronic Guitar, an inspiring new instrument for modern guitarists. The EURUS concept presents a bold creative path for adventurous sonic explorers, expanding the traditional guitar experience with powerful and expressive BOSS technologies. Born from this breakthrough approach, the EURUS GS-1 infuses a premium instrument with advanced guitar synthesis techniques refined over more than four decades. The guitar also features onboard Bluetooth®, allowing players to customize synth sounds and control multiple performance parameters with the convenience of wireless connectivity. The EURUS GS-1 fully leverages BOSS’s vast expertise in guitar technology to bring endless musical possibilities to forward-thinking players. Crafted in Japan with pro-quality details and components, the instrument provides smooth playability and top-quality sound for any guitar style. And with the flip of a switch, players can engage a polyphonic BOSS synth engine to access a stunning range of analog-flavored sounds to launch their music into a new dimension. The synth engine in the EURUS GS-1 delivers exceptional sonic quality and natural touch response realized through 40-plus years of BOSS guitar synthesizer development. The six onboard memories come filled with ready-to-play sounds, and there’s a synth control knob for hands-on dynamic expression. Every synth sound seamlessly responds to normal guitar techniques, with no latency or triggering issues to disturb the musical flow. Using the free GS-1 Editor app for iOS and Android mobile devices, players can fully customize synth sounds over Bluetooth. Many different synth types and variations are available for crafting sounds, along with tone, resonance, and other adjustable parameters. In addition, a range of target parameters can be assigned to the guitar’s synth control knob, and favorite sound combinations can be saved for quick loading before performances. The EURUS GS-1 features a stylish offset body design and a slim-profile, 24-fret neck with a compound radius fretboard for playing comfort. High-performance Gotoh hardware delivers smooth tremolo action and solid tuning stability with a two-point fulcrum bridge and staggered-height locking machine heads. Custom designed for the EURUS GS-1, the two humbucking pickups provide wide-range tone plus split-coil voicing at two stops of the five-way switch. The newly released EV-1-WL Wireless MIDI Expression Pedal is a powerful creative partner for the EURUS GS-1, bringing cable-free external control to the synth engine via Bluetooth. With the GS-1 Editor, parameters such as pitch bend, hold, filter depth, and more can be assigned to the EV-1-WL’s pedal, toe switch, and up to two external footswitches. Each sound can contain its own set of assignments, allowing players to perform octave bends on a synth lead, slow filter sweeps on a pad sound, and nearly anything else they can dream up. Availability & Pricing The EURUS GS-1 Electronic Guitar will be available in the U.S. in October 2021 for $2,199.99. About BOSS BOSS, a division of Roland Corporation, has achieved legendary status among guitarists, bassists, and vocalists with a diverse, world-leading product lineup of creative tools with exceptional sound, intuitive control, and rugged durability. Since 1977, BOSS's famous compact pedals have been used daily by everyone from beginners to touring professionals, with over 125 unique models introduced and over 16 million units sold to date. BOSS also leads the way with innovative gear in numerous other categories, from amplifiers, multi-effects processors, and loopers to wireless systems, vocal effects, tuners, metronomes, rhythm machines, recorders, and more. For more information, visit Boss.info. #### Brand New ZVEX Vibrophase Pedal Based on Candle Powered Candela Vibrophase Watery 4-stage sounds, and phase and vibrato nuances never heard before. Minneapolis, MN – May 15, 2018 – Based on the 2016 NAMM debut of the Candela Vibrophase (the world’s only candle powered guitar pedal), ZVEX Effects releases a smaller, traditionally enclosed Vibrophase ™.  The Vibrophase ™ is designed to dramatically broaden the spectrum of textures available using the original circuitry from the Candela in a traditionally vertical enclosure. This five-knob four-stage phaser creates phase and vibrato nuances never heard before. Five knobs! Count 'em! Speed sweeps from maddeningly slow to puppy dog flippy, vibrato/phase sweeps.  Feedback sends the output back through the phaser again to raise intensity, and there are controls for the top end and bottom end of the sweep, so players can completely tailor the sound to their song. Five-knob/Four-stage phaser Unique phase and vibrato nuances never heard before Vertical enclosure Features: Speed, Vibrato/Phase, High Bias, Low Limit. 2-year warranty when registered at www.zvex.com The Vibrophase ™ is available at all reputable guitar stores everywhere or it can be purchased directly from www.zvex.com Retail Price is $269 ZVEX Vibrophase Full Demo Video by ZVEX Effects #### Brazilian Bass Virtuoso Pops Magellan Is Ready to Dig Deep with Her Newest Single, “Deep Thoughts” LOS ANGELES, CA - With a storied career spanning over two decades, Brazilian bassist Pops Magellan is ready to take center stage with the release of her newest single, “Deep Thoughts”. “Deep Thoughts” is the second single off her anticipated solo EP, Damage. It will be released on streaming platforms on November 7, 2024. Written and produced by Magellan, “Deep Thoughts” is a genre-defying fusion of Brazilian maracatu melodies, live and electronic drums, and funk infused with rock and spacey soundscapes. The result is a complex, yet danceable track rich in texture and intricate grooves. For this track, Magellan specifically brought in Noa Kahn, an acclaimed drummer from LA’s Jazz and Groove scene. Noa Kahn’s virtuosity and fierce spirit is on full display. Kahn’s presence on the track is vital, not just as a drummer, but as a fierce and unstoppable woman who has overcome immense challenges to make her mark in the music industry, like Pops Magellan herself. Sisters from another mister… Magellan’s melodic and funk bass lines and synth work are on full display, weaving throughout the track creating an emotional depth and dynamic energy. The basis for the track comes from Magellan’s own challenges with overthinking coupled with the hopes and determination to break free of this vicious mental cycle. The result is a beautifully woven, intricate sonic landscape. Co-producing with Magellan on the track is Randy Emata (Kamasi Washington, Erik Benet) who also provides added synths, and grammy winner Taylor Graves (Kimbra, Thundercat) adding expansive textures and melodic sounds. “Deep Thoughts” embodies Magellan’s continual growth as an artist proving she is a true creative powerhouse. Bassist, Producer, Composer: Magellan has truly done it all. Like her namesake, Pops Magellan has traveled all over the world for her art. From her humble beginnings in Brazil as a member of her family band to resident bass player on the popular Brazilian variety show “Adnight Show,” now to playing sold out stadiums such as Wembley Stadium and hallowed halls such as the Royal Albert Hall, she has captivated audiences with her redefining sound of groove, funk and R&B. She has played with artists as diverse as Adam Lambert, Willow, and Avril Lavigne. Playing the world’s largest and most iconic stages has solidified Pops Magellan as a world-class musician. Music is not the only creative outlet for Magellan. This solo project gives her the platform to showcase her visual art as well.  All imagery for the new solo material has been created by and/or produced by Magellan herself, using photos and collages she has produced along the way.  This combination of musical and visual creative talents does lend themselves to the potential of many more opportunities to come. Magellan adds, "Deep Thoughts is about those times when our minds hold us back, when thoughts start to ferment, keeping us from expanding until we’re stuck in a fog. This track is a journey through that mental loop, capturing the tension of being held back by your own mind and the release that comes when you finally break through. It’s about finding clarity and hope on the other side and surrendering to the beautiful process of acceptance and evolving." Pops Magellan’s EP is scheduled to be released in Summer of 2025. With unique grooves, funk, innovative bass lines, oozy synths, and blues-inspired guitar, Magellan has created a unique musical styling that is wholly her own. Along for the ride is Justin Brown (Thundercat) on drums and Artur Menezes on guitar. Stanley Randolph, drummer extraordinaire, (Stevie Wonder) is featured on the tracks “African Dust” and “Drive Complaining.” Swatkins (Scary Pockets, Allen Stone) appears on the next single, “Funk Karma”. The EP is a kaleidoscope of sonic textures surely to please. #### BREAKING NEWS: Cor-Tek Acquiring Digitech Official Statement Cor-Tek Corporation 59, Hwagok-ro 61-gil, Gangseo-gu, Seoul 07590 Republic of Korea April 13, 2022 Dear valued partners, We’re pleased to inform you that we, Cor-Tek Corporation, maker of Cort guitars, have entered into a purchase agreement to acquire the DigiTech/DOD brand, including all DigiTech/DOD intellectual property and assets. Since 1973, DigiTech/DOD guitar effect pedals have been iconic in the guitar industry, and we have a deep admiration for the heritage and legacy of the DigiTech/DOD products. We look forward to continuing the manufacturing and selling of the iconic products as well as investing in new features and products. Thank you always for your great support. Best regards, Jun Park President / Cor-Tek Corp. About Cort Guitars Cort designs, manufactures and delivers some of the finest guitars and basses to musicians and music enthusiasts all around the world. Over the past 50 years, the company has worked with some of the largest and most well-recognized guitar companies in the industry, as well as artists of international recognition. Cort remains focused on providing instruments that will last generations with the best workmanship possible, the best materials and components, and the best service long after the instruments have been purchased. For more information, visit www.cortguitars.com. #### Breedlove 2025 Showstopper Concert CE Spalted Myrtlewood-Spalted Myrtlewood Breedlove Guitars Debuts 2025 Showstopper Concert CE Spalted Myrtlewood-Spalted Myrtlewood at NAMM Show Bend, Ore. (Jan. 21, 2025) – Breedlove Guitars is proud to announce the release of the 2025 Showstopper Concert CE Spalted Myrtlewood-Spalted Myrtlewood, a breathtaking addition to their Private Reserve collection. This extraordinary guitar, crafted from exquisite spalted myrtlewood, will make its debut at the 2025 National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Show in Anaheim, California. The spalted myrtlewood top, back, and sides showcase stunning, one-of-a-kind grain patterns that make this guitar a unique masterpiece. Known for its balanced tonal profile, myrtlewood offers sparkling highs, warm mids, and rich lows, creating a versatile sound that suits any playing style. Handcrafted in the Breedlove Custom Shop, this guitar is meticulously tuned using their exclusive Sound Optimization® process, ensuring unparalleled clarity and resonance. The concert body shape provides exceptional comfort and playability, making it an ideal choice for both fingerstyle players and strummers. The high-gloss finish highlights the natural beauty of the spalted myrtlewood, while the addition of LR Baggs Anthem electronics delivers pristine amplified sound that faithfully captures the guitar’s acoustic character. Paired with a custom-fit Ameritage hardshell case, the 2025 Showstopper Concert CE Spalted Myrtlewood-Spalted Myrtlewood is as much a collector’s item as it is a professional-grade instrument. “The 2025 Showstopper Concert CE Spalted Myrtlewood-Spalted Myrtlewood exemplifies Breedlove’s commitment to blending art, craftsmanship, and performance,” said Angela Christensen, head of product development and wood management for Breedlove Guitars. “With its unmatched visual appeal and tonal brilliance, this guitar is designed to inspire players and collectors alike.” The 2025 Showstopper Concert CE Spalted Myrtlewood-Spalted Myrtlewood will be showcased at the 2025 NAMM Show, which will take place Jan. 23-25 at the Anaheim Convention Center. Visit Breedlove Guitars at Booth 212A to experience this exceptional instrument firsthand. About Breedlove Guitars For more than 30 years, Breedlove has been on the forefront of guitar innovation. With the goal of superior sound and sustainable exotic tonewoods, Breedlove has followed the lead of musicians and builders, designing trusted, quality instruments for a new era at their home in Bend, Oregon. For more information about Breedlove, please visit their website and follow Breedlove on Facebook, Instagram, X, and YouTube. #### Breedlove and Jeff Bridges announce two new sustainably sourced signature model guitars BEND. ORE.—OCTOBER 6, 2020 - With the success of Academy Award®-winning actor, musician and environmentalist Jeff Bridges’ signature Oregon Concerto Bourbon CE guitar, Breedlove announces two new “All in this Together” models in its Organic Collection of sustainably sourced, all solid wood acoustic electric guitars at revolutionary prices. Jeff Bridges on his Breedlove Organics: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iKve8o1VoB4 Speaking with Rolling Stone recently about the launch of his flagship model, Bridges said, “It can’t be overstated how important our forests are to the health of the planet … You can have a beautiful instrument and still be kind to our planet.” Like the initial Oregon Concerto, the new Designed in Bend Breedloves are crafted from solid tonewoods for superior resonance, projection and stability. Breedlove owner Tom Bedell traveled to each forest—in Suriname, the Republic of Congo and the Swiss Alps—to verify individual harvest, chain of custody and sound ecological practices. No clear-cut wood is used in any Made in Bend Breedlove guitar or Organic Collection instrument. “It didn’t make any sense for us to make our instruments out of wood from trees that aren’t sustainable,” Bridges—who narrated and produced the 2018 environmental documentary Living in the Future’s Past—told Guitar World of the project. All three of Bridges’ namesake instruments feature his “All in this Together” motto inlaid across the African ebony fretboard, along with his signature on the rear of the Wave headstock. Both Organics— Jeff Bridges Amazon Concert Sunburst CE Torrefied European-Granadillo (MAP $999) and Jeff Bridges Signature Concert Copper E Torrefied European-African Mahogany (MAP $699)—boast Breedlove Natural Sound electronics, thin, durable finishes, forward-X bracing and trademark easy playability; and are equipped with deluxe “All in this Together”-embroidered gigbags. The European spruce tops, thermally aged near the source, offer instant vintage tone and sustain, while the respective backs and sides (sweetly singing granadillo and warm, rich African mahogany) honor the Amazon and Congo rainforests, which Bridges calls “the lungs of our planet.” The new Organic Collection Jeff Bridges signature models will be available at dealers worldwide Oct. 6. The Breedlove Jeff Bridges signature “All in this Together” project benefits Amazon Conservation Team, which works in partnership with indigenous colleagues to protect rainforests and traditional culture. “My Welcome Mat” Lyric Video – Jeff Bridges & The Abiders https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oYLimdweVS8 About Jeff Bridges JEFF BRIDGES is one of Hollywood’s most successful actors and a seven-time Academy Award® nominee, as well as a singer and producer. His 2009 performance in Crazy Heart deservedly garnered the iconic performer his first Oscar® for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role. The performance also earned him the Golden Globe, SAG Award and the IFP/Spirit Award for Lead Actor. Bridges’ moving and multi-layered performance is one of many in a career that spans decades. Since earning his initial Oscar nomination in 1971, for The Last Picture Show, he has been honored with seven nominations, most recently for Hell or High Water (2016). In a career spanning nearly 50 years, he has appeared in more than 65 films, among them Seabiscuit, The Big Lebowski, True Grit, The Fabulous Baker Boys, Starman and, most recently, Bad Times at the El Royale. Through his company, ASIS Productions, he has also produced films and television movies, including the documentary Living in the Future's Past as well as The Giver, American Heart, The Only Living Boy in New York and Hidden in America.Music is one of Jeff’s true passions and in August 2011, he released his self-titled major label debut album for Blue Note Records. Multiple-Grammy Award®-winning songwriter, musician and producer T Bone Burnett produced the critically acclaimed album, which was a follow up to his first solo effort, “Be Here Soon,” on Ramp Records, the Santa Barbara, Calif. label he co-founded with Michael McDonald and producer/singer/songwriter Chris Pelonis. In 2014, he released his first live album “Jeff Bridges & The Abiders Live.” In February 2015, Jeff released a spoken word/ambient album titled “Sleeping Tapes.” The collaboration was co-produced with musician Keefus Ciancia who also supplied the music. All proceeds from the album’s sales go to Share Our Strength’s No Kid Hungry campaign. In 2018, Jeff narrated and produced the environmental documentary Living in the Future’s Past, a beautifully photographed tour de force about who we are; where we come from; and why we think and do the things we do. Profound thinkers share the screen with hundreds of the earth’s living creatures to reveal profound concepts about ourselves and our future, that have never been presented quite like this on film before. Living in the Future’s Past is an astonishing journey that looks under the 'hood of humanity,' by weaving evolution, emergence, energy, dark ecology, and what some are calling the end of nature, into a narrative bypassing political affiliations and borders and boundaries of all kinds. www.jeffbridges.com www.livinginthefuturespastfilm.com www.breedlovemusic.com www.amazonteam.org #### Breedlove announces Six String Resolution promotion Discount sales program encourages players to invest in skills for 2021 BEND, OREGON - JAN. 1, 2020 - Breedlove Guitars has announced a Six String Resolution promotion designed to encourage players to invest in skills for the new year, with discounts on a number of popular series of Made in Bend and Designed in Bend instruments. Earlier in 2020, Breedlove’s Quarantine Blues promotion proved an industry-leading success in a year filled with exponential growth for musical instrument manufacturers. Recognizing that the pandemic will continue to prompt social distancing through the winter, Breedlove reminds guitarists - and potential guitarists - young and old that music makes merry. “There’s nothing quite like the joy of your first guitar,” the Six String Resolution urges, “whether you’re 6 or 60; whether it’s a compact, comfortable Companion or the popular, versatile Concert. And nothing jumpstarts an experienced player quite like exploring a new body shape or a new tonewood, finding new sounds and inspirations to make the journey sweeter.” “As we kick off 2021, let’s make it a year for personal growth. Add value to our time inside by making music. That dream you’ve put off one too many times - we’ll help you make it happen! Fill that bucket! 2021 is your time to shine.” Beginning Jan. 4 and running through March 31, Breedlove consumers will receive $50 off easy playing, entry level Discovery models; $100 off sustainably sourced acoustic/electric instruments in the all solid wood Organic Collection; and $250 off Made in Bend guitars, including the handcrafted, Sound Optimized® Premier Series - the sound of rosewood now. “I started playing guitar as a young teen,” says Breedlove owner Tom Bedell, “and it’s been a true constant in my life. I play a little every evening that I can, just for my own enjoyment. It relaxes and centers me; it helps me make sense of my day.” “We hope our Six String Resolution offers others the same opportunity.” For more information on Breedlove Guitars, visit www.breedlovemusic.com Breedlove Six String Resolution Video by Breedlove Guitars #### Breedlove Brazilian Rosewood Series New Brazilian Rosewood Series from Breedlove Stringed Instruments Two new Brazilian rosewood models at an amazing price. Bend, OR (December 17, 2015) Over 50 years ago a few Brazilian rosewood logs were shipped from NE Brazil to a village just outside of Madrid, Spain, and was stored in an open-air warehouse for two decades then sawn into tonewood sets, labeled and left to season for decades more. Brazilian rosewood has long been regarded as the pinnacle of all tonewoods for it's amazing ability to resonate deep, rich, powerful bass notes while still shimmering with treble tones. With the half centuries worth of natural aging, this Brazilian collection has given Breedlove the cream of the crop. All legally documented. Breedlove is building two limited edition models of 50 each, Breedlove Journey ($5332 MSRP) and Breedlove Journey FS ($6,665 MSRP). These concert instruments are designed for completely different playing styles and sound, confirming Breedlove’s mastery of Distinctively Crafted Sound. The Breedlove Journey Concert is designed to deliver powerful, robust sound. It takes full advantage of the Brazilian's character, delivering highly present bass tones much as a woofer does for a sound system. There is little subtlety with this instrument. The more a musician dives into the Breedlove Journey, the more it will respond. The salvaged Sitka spruce top is paired perfectly allowing for tonal balance and, most importantly, tonal range. The Breedlove Journey truly comes alive the second it is played. The Breedlove Journey FS Concert is a true sweetheart, designed for fingerstyle play to deliver note-for-note warmth and beautiful sound. Breedlove concert body fingerstyle guitars are known for their tonal spectrum and volume balance. Innovations like a graduated top, the Breedlove bridge truss system, asymmetrical headstock and the winged pinless bridge have all contributed to the unique Breedlove fingerstyle sound. With the Breedlove Journey FS Concert Breedlove has gone to two extremes to create our most incredible fingerstyle guitar yet. The tops are salvaged redwood. With Breedlove's bridge truss system the graduation and thinness of the redwood tops are finessed to create amazing resonance while still supporting the integrity of the tops. This allows the redwood to resonate longer allowing each note to swell and deliver a warmth that is rich and beautiful to the ear. Pairing this with aged Brazilian rosewood, which is the world's most efficient tonewood for reflecting the lower energy bass notes in balance with the higher energy treble tones, the ensuing voice of the instrument is one by which all other acoustics will be judged. You can find the Journey at your local dealer. Full Specs Journey: Price: $5,332 MSRP Body Type: Concert Neck Wood: Honduran mahogany Top wood: Solid Sitka spruce Back & Sides Wood: Solid Brazilian rosewood Top Finish: Natural high gloss Fretboard: Ebony Frets: 20 Nut Width: 1-3/4” Tuners: Gotoh 381 gold w/ black button Lower Bout Width: 15” Waist Width: 9” Upper Bout Width: 11 1/4" Body Length: 20” Body Depth: 3.75” Strings: D’Addario EXP 16 Pickup: LR Baggs Anthem TRU-Mic Bridge: Winged bridge, African ebony Binding: Ivoroid Inlay: Dots Case: Deluxe Hardshell Limited Lifetime Warranty Handcrafted in Bend, OR U.S.A. Full Specs Journey FS: Price: $6,665 MSRP Body Type: Concert Neck Wood: Honduran mahogany Top wood: Solid salvaged redwood Back & Sides Wood: Solid Brazilian rosewood Top Finish: Natural high gloss Fretboard: Ebony Frets: 20 Nut Width: 1-3/4” Tuners: Gotoh 510, X-finish Lower Bout Width: 15” Waist Width: 9” Upper Bout Width: 11 1/4" Body Length: 20” Body Depth: 3.75” Strings: D’Addario EXP 16 Pickup: LR Baggs Anthem TRU-Mic Bridge: Winged bridge, African ebony Binding: Ivoroid Inlay: Mosaic pins Case: Deluxe Hardshell Limited Lifetime Warranty Handcrafted in Bend, OR U.S.A. Breedlove Stringed Instruments Since 1990, Breedlove has been a passionate and innovative builder of remarkable stringed instruments, spurred by a desire to challenge convention and build the instruments of tomorrow. Breedlove’s master craftsmen craft acoustic instruments for artists seeking self-expression and liberation through music, but make no mistake: Breedlove’s world-class craftsmen don’t just build instruments, they design distinctively crafted sound. Visit us at www.breedlovesound.com #### Breedlove ECO Collection - 100% sustainable tonewoods Breedlove realizes vision as world’s first instrument maker to use 100% sustainable tonewoods With release of the ECO Collection, Bend, Oregon builder achieves complete tonewood sustainability Bend, ORE—June 25, 2021—The groundbreaking Designed in Bend ECO Collection joins Breedlove’s Tonewood Certified Made in Bend models and 2020’s Organic Collection of sustainably sourced instruments to complete the company’s transition to total tonewood sustainability across all price points. Aware of the vagueness imbued in the term, Breedlove owner, Tom Bedell, clarifies; “We care about protecting the forests, we care about protecting the wildlife, and we care about protecting the indigenous populations.” He continues “If we’re not improving the world’s forests, then we’re not doing our job.” Pretty forward thinking for a guitar company. A musical instrument business entrepreneur since his teens, Bedell purchased the company in late 2010 and launched Breedlove’s sustainability evolution - its success hinged on his ability to answer one question; “Where does our wood come from?” Moving forward, Breedlove would not only track their wood to the country of origin or a particular forest, some Breedlove instruments can be tracked to their exact tree stump. That’s right, tracking from stump to serial number - unheard of in the Musical Instrument industry. With vision to craft all Breedlove guitars from sustainable tonewoods, 2013 saw creation of the brand’s Tonewood Certification Program for Made in Bend models, and with 2020 came the Organic Collection of sustainably sourced instruments. With 2021’s release of the ECO Collection’s revolutionary sounding entry-level guitars, all Breedlove instruments (across all price-points) are constructed from clear-cut free, sustainably harvested tonewoods. This is an industry first. Breedlove has planted a flag. It’s an unwavering commitment to conservation, with Bedell’s travel spanning some fifteen countries, sourcing the finest sounding tonewoods and monitoring best practices. He does his due diligence. He walks the forests and follows up to ensure compliance, and if a mill won’t allow tracking, it doesn’t get his business. He doesn’t mind the travel. Growing up in the fishing tackle business has instilled a genuine love and appreciation for, and commitment to, nature. “Part of the excitement about sustainability in the jungle is becoming intimate with the uniqueness of every tree in an ecosystem of millions and millions of life species - they just buzz. The music of the jungle is just incredible.” Breedlove brings that incredible music to the masses in the form of exquisitely crafted, wonderful sounding, musical instruments, constructed from clear-cut free, sustainably harvested tonewoods. Breedlove – doing the right thing, never sounded better. Youtube Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ORxkrrXMWAc Learn more at: https://breedlovemusic.com/ #### Breedlove Gives Away Exotic King Koa Purchase a Pursuit Concert Koa for a chance to win an Exotic King Koa Bend, OR (February 23, 2016) – Breedlove Stringed Instruments is known for its use of exotic tonewoods and Koa is no exception.  Breedlove is giving one lucky person the opportunity to take home one of the most exquisite instruments handcrafted in Bend, Oregon, the Exotic King Koa (MSRP $7,999). Breedlove matches 5A classified solid tops and backs sourced from the Big Island in Hawaii, growing several thousand feet above sea level, nourished by the volcanic soil and plentiful rain and sun. It is crafted with attention to every detail from the selection of the woods to the unique Breedlove Auditorium body, and the Breedlove Bridge Truss system, which enables the more robust solid Koa top to resonate with sweetness and power. Breedlove craftsmen and players alike are amazed by the wonderful sound and tone produced from all koa guitars, thus the introduction of the new limited edition Pursuit Concert Koa (MSRP $1,335). This is the most astounding sounding instrument ever featured at this value. It has a solid koa top, engineered koa back and sides, Breedlove Bridge Truss, Fishman electronics and USB port. You have to play it to believe it. Now through May 31st you can be entered to win an Exotic King Koa just by purchasing a Pursuit Concert Koa. Visit your online or local retailer and let Breedlove know you purchased one by filling out their online warranty form. Breedlove only builds 25 Exotic King Koa guitars each year. To get on a waiting list please contact a Breedlove Distinctive Dealer. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. Must be legal resident of the 50 United States (D.C.) who has the age of majority in his/her state of residence as of the start date. Sweepstakes ends 5/31/16. For entry and official rules with complete eligibility, prize descriptions, odds disclosure and other details, visit www.breedlovesound.com/about/breedlove-promotions. Breedlove Stringed Instruments Since 1990, Breedlove has been a passionate and innovative builder of remarkable stringed instruments, spurred by a desire to challenge convention and build the instruments of tomorrow. Breedlove’s master craftsmen craft acoustic instruments for artists seeking self-expression and liberation through music, but make no mistake: Breedlove’s world-class craftsmen don’t just build instruments, they design distinctively crafted sound. Visit Breedlove at www.breedlovesound.com #### Breedlove Guitars 30th Anniversary Focus SE Bend, Oregon builder celebrates milestone with four limited edition guitars — introducing the 30th Anniversary Focus SE Bend, ORE — May 25, 2021 — In January, Breedlove Guitars, based in Bend, Oregon, marked the 30th Anniversary of bringing its first instrument to market, announcing the issue of four very special, limited edition guitars—each celebrating a defining model; each updated with ongoing Breedlove innovations like sustainable, clear-cut free tonewoods, soft cutaways (except a non-cutaway Phoenix model), hand-voicing and Sound Optimization®. Following in the footsteps of the 30th Anniversary Northwest Classic — released in January— Breedlove now announces the release of the 30th Anniversary Focus SE. The 30th Anniversary Focus SE updates one of Breedlove’s classic models — originally introduced in 2008 — with a very special top wood that brings a rich history to this instrument. To create this model, Breedlove sourced a special limited edition supply of sinker redwood, harvested by a local tribal member from the lower Klamath River, where it had been sitting for centuries, developing a dark color that looks as alluring as it sounds. The Focus SE’s Concert soft cutaway body also features a detailed East Indian rosewood back and sides, complemented with a gun metal acrylic rosette and inlays, giving this guitar an appearance that is both mysterious and inviting. Breedlove’s Wave headstock and Delta bridge set this edition of the Focus SE apart by outfitting it with Breedlove’s more modern aesthetic, which brings this ancient wood to life by looking toward the future. Featuring a Honduran mahogany neck with an African ebony fretboard that is comfortable and ready to be played, the 30th Anniversary Focus SE has incredible volume and a mellow, bass-heavy tone with a sweet midrange that is as refined and nuanced as its dark appearance. A dazzling display of American guitar artistry, the Made in Bend 30th Anniversary Focus SE comes equipped with LR Baggs Anthem electronics and comes in a custom Ameritage case. Breedlove 30th Anniversary Focus Special Edition Concert CE Video by Breedlove Guitars About Breedlove Guitars Breedlove is building tomorrow’s guitars today. With the goal of superior sound and sustainable exotic tonewoods, we have the right guitar for you, at the right time in your musical journey. You will sound better, play better and play more with a Breedlove. For 30 years, we’ve been following your lead, designing trusted, quality instruments for a new era in our Bend, Oregon Custom Shop. Our passion matches yours, together we know what makes a great guitar. Four revolutionary body shapes, marrying science, art and beauty, cater to your individual style, offering personalized, signature tones you never thought possible; with unmatched ease of playability and striking fit and finish across all models. You will fall in love at first strum. That’s the Breedlove difference. www.breedloveguitars.com #### Breedlove Guitars 30th Anniversary King Koa Bend, Oregon builder celebrates milestone with four limited edition guitars — introducing the 30th Anniversary King Koa Bend, ORE — May 11, 2021 — In January, Breedlove Guitars, based in Bend, Oregon, marked the 30th Anniversary of bringing its first instrument to market, announcing the issue of four very special, limited edition guitars—each celebrating a defining model; each updated with ongoing Breedlove innovations like sustainable, clear-cut free tonewoods, soft cutaways (except a non-cutaway Phoenix model), hand-voicing and Sound Optimization®. Following in the footsteps of the 30th Anniversary Northwest Classic - released in January - Breedlove now announces the release of the 30th Anniversary King Koa. First introduced in 2002, the original King Koa featured a warm, understated western red cedar top complemented by beautiful solid Koa back and sides. A detailed and attention-grabbing mermaid and dolphin inlay — designed by Kim Breedlove — adorned the ebony fingerboard, serving as the guitar’s show-stopping centerpiece. Just shy of two full decades later, Breedlove is now a leader in cutting edge acoustic guitar technology and has updated this stunning guitar with modern accoutrements. This time around, the King Koa’s soft cutaway body is completely outfitted in solid koa and its show-stopping, highly-figured top is the center of attention. One look at this guitar and you’ll understand why it’s called the King Koa. From the maple neck’s custom burst finish — which offers a warm visual complement to koa — to the abalone top purfling and bloodwood binding that spans its body, ebony fretboard, asymmetrical headstock, and its refined ‘Hooks” inlay, every detail of the King Koa celebrates the 30th Anniversary of Breedlove’s dedication to detail-oriented guitar making. This is the company’s first all-Koa guitar to include Sound Optimization, making the King Koa a loud and lively instrument with a well-balanced tone that sounds better than ever. A dazzling display of American guitar artistry, the Made in Bend 30th Anniversary King Koa comes equipped with LR Baggs Anthem electronics and comes in a custom Ameritage case. Breedlove Limited Edition 30th Anniversary King Koa Concert CE Video by Breedlove Guitars About Breedlove Guitars Breedlove is building tomorrow’s guitars today. With the goal of superior sound and sustainable exotic tonewoods, we have the right guitar for you, at the right time in your musical journey. You will sound better, play better and play more with a Breedlove. For 30 years, we’ve been following your lead, designing trusted, quality instruments for a new era in our Bend, Oregon Custom Shop. Our passion matches yours, together we know what makes a great guitar. Four revolutionary body shapes, marrying science, art and beauty, cater to your individual style, offering personalized, signature tones you never thought possible; with unmatched ease of playability and striking fit and finish across all models. You will fall in love at first strum. That’s the Breedlove difference. www.breedloveguitars.com #### Breedlove Guitars Announces 2026 Relaunch at NAMM A streamlined, USA-built lineup centered on feel, sound, and handcrafted consistency Bend, OR / Anaheim, CA - Breedlove Guitars is proud to announce its 2026 relaunch at The NAMM Show (Booth 6402), marking a new chapter for the Oregon-based acoustic guitar builder - one focused squarely on what matters most to players: how a guitar feels, how it sounds, and the confidence that comes from true craftsmanship. Led by new owners and Nashville-based artists Pete Mroz and Shannon Pollard, the 2026 relaunch reflects a year of listening, simplifying, and refining- bringing Breedlove’s identity into sharper focus while staying true to the brand’s roots in Bend, Oregon. “At the end of the day, a conversation with a guitar starts with how it feels,” said Pete Mroz. “If you can’t get past the feel, the conversation stops. From there, it’s about sound. Our entire relaunch is built around those two truths.” A Focused, All-USA Lineup Built in Bend, Oregon For 2026, Breedlove will debut a simplified offering of USA-built guitars designed and handcrafted at the company’s Bend, Oregon facility. By narrowing the lineup, Breedlove is placing renewed emphasis on consistency, quality, and a clearer customer experience- both instore and online. “We’ve cleared the runway,” Mroz added. “Now these guitars can take off.” The 2026 lineup centers on traditional, player-preferred body shapes and thoughtfully selected tonewoods - built to serve a wide range of musicians, from touring professionals to studio players and serious enthusiasts. Sound Optimized. Hand-Tuned. Built for the Player. Breedlove’s signature approach to sound optimization remains at the heart of the relaunch, with each instrument built to deliver balance, definition, and musicality across the full range of the guitar. Shannon Pollard noted, “Breedlove has a very recognizable brand, and we wanted to put it back into a clear perspective - built in Oregon, made for working musicians, and focused on what makes these guitars special.” Experience the 2026 Relaunch at NAMM Breedlove will unveil the 2026 relaunch at The NAMM Show in Anaheim, including new models and a refined design direction that brings modern clarity to Breedlove’s established heritage. Additional details - including full model listings, series breakdowns, and launch assets - will be shared ahead of NAMM. About Breedlove Guitars Breedlove Guitars is a modern American guitar maker rooted in craftsmanship, tone, and playability. Built in Bend, Oregon, each instrument is designed with the player in mind - balancing feel, sound, and performance. Led by musicians and longtime industry leaders Pete Mroz and Shannon Pollard, Breedlove’s new chapter focuses on purposeful design, simplified offerings, and guitars built to inspire connection and creativity. #### Breedlove Guitars Announces New Stormy Night Finish BEND, Ore. (October 16, 2023) — Breedlove’s striking finishes have made plenty of waves in the acoustic guitar industry, and today, the tradition continues with the release of their brand-new Stormy Night finish. This elegant and alluring finish has quickly become a favorite with everyone who has experienced it firsthand. The Inspiration Behind Breedlove’s Stormy Night Finish From the fade of their Tequila Sunrise to their limited-edition Earthsong Burst, Breedlove’s guitar finishes give many of their acoustics the stage-ready aesthetic usually reserved for solid-body electric guitars. It’s something they are very proud of, including their newest edition. The Stormy Night finish presents a mesmerizing visual contrast, expertly blending and contrasting shades of deep blue, black, and gray. Together they create an enchanting combination of shadows and reflections that add even more depth to the figured Myrtlewood they embrace. The finish is a testament to nature’s inspiration for everything they do at Breedlove. Stormy Night, in particular, draws its inspiration from an enchanting night sky in Arizona, rocked by the kind of lightning storm only a desert can produce. Their goal was to capture the deep and electric hues of the sky as lightning lights up the world around it. The team at Breedlove knew Stormy Night would be stunning, but even they were surprised with how the finish enhances the guitar’s overall appeal. This Stormy Night makes everything it touches much more beautiful. Masterful Craftsmanship: Creating the Stormy Night Finish Though it was Breedlove Wood Management & Product Development Manager Angela Christensen who shared the inspiration for the Stormy Night finish, it was their Master Finisher Jade McNair who made it a reality. Working from a photograph supplied by Christensen, McNair had to capture nature in its most raw form and bring it back to life on an acoustic guitar. He, along with his team of incredibly skilled craftspeople, nailed it. Employing hand-staining and meticulous hand-rubbing techniques, the team applies the finish to each instrument, creating a multi-dimensional appearance and accentuating the guitar’s natural beauty. As a result, each Stormy Night-finished guitar boasts a unique personality, making each a masterpiece of its own. Models Featuring Breedlove’s Stormy Night Finish Very few tonewoods take to a beautiful finish like our beloved Myrtlewood. That’s why Breedlove’s Made in Bend Oregon Myrtlewood series is the perfect canvas to display Stormy Night’s natural radiance. The tonewood’s natural transitions from light to dark and creamy visual tones enhance the depth of the finish. And the finish returns the favor by bringing out the detail and playfulness of Myrtlewood’s figure. And, of course, every Oregon Myrtlewood model sings with solid Myrtlewood’s signature warmth and detail. Catching Lightning in a Bottle The new Stormy Night finish has already made a significant impact throughout the company. With its nature-inspired elegance and colorful depth, this finish stands out, even against McNair’s other beautiful creations. There’s no question that the Stormy Night finish exemplifies Breedlove’s commitment to artistry, innovation, and craftsmanship. Experience the Breedlove Stormy Night finish in person, and you’ll understand. The Stormy Night Finish meets the Concert Thinline Body Shape While the new Stormy Night finish will be applied to all four of Breedlove’s revolutionary body shapes (Concerto, Concert, Concertina and Companion), one of the most exciting new models incorporates Breedlove’s new Concert Thinline body shape. Inspired by a storm-illuminated desert night sky, the Breedlove Oregon Concert Thinline Stormy Night CE is a first for the Made in Bend Oregon Series. This guitar takes the best features of their popular Concert body shape and marries them in a proprietary thinline design, perfect for hours of effortless playability. Through their Sound Optimization process and the guitar’s all-myrtlewood construction, they have created a thinline acoustic guitar that retains the Concert’s low-end warmth and detail, whether it’s played acoustically or through the onboard LR Baggs electronics. To learn more about the Oregon Concert Thinline Stormy Night CE, visit: https://breedlovemusic.com/acoustic-guitar-blog/breedlove-guitars-stormy-night-finish-nature-inspired-elegance About Breedlove Guitars: For more than 30 years, Breedlove has been on the forefront of guitar innovation. With the goal of superior sound and sustainable exotic tonewoods, Breedlove has followed the lead of musicians and builders, designing trusted, quality instruments for a new era at their home in Bend, Oregon. For more information about Breedlove, please visit their website and follow Breedlove on Facebook, Instagram, and X. #### Breedlove Guitars Announces Summer 2024 Promotion Upgrade Your Sound: Breedlove Guitars Announces Summer 2024 Promotion BEND, Ore. — Breedlove Guitars, a leading name in American-made acoustic guitars, is excited to announce its Summer 2024 promotion, offering unprecedented savings on select models. From July to September 2024, musicians and enthusiasts alike can take advantage of substantial discounts on new USA-made Breedlove guitars and Organic Pro models. Breedlove Guitars has earned a reputation for excellence through its commitment to craftsmanship and innovation. The Summer 2024 promotion reflects this dedication by offering $500 off any new USA-made Breedlove guitar or $200 off an Organic Pro guitar. These guitars, crafted with fully sustainable tonewoods, represent a harmonious blend of environmental responsibility and exceptional sound quality. “Our Summer 2024 promotion is designed to make our premium guitars more accessible to musicians who appreciate quality and craftsmanship,” said RA Beattie, Director of Marketing at Breedlove Guitars. “Whether you're looking to upgrade from an entry-level model or seeking a professional-grade instrument, Breedlove guitars offer unmatched performance and value.” Each Breedlove guitar is meticulously handcrafted in the USA, embodying the brand’s legacy of innovation and dedication to sustainable practices. From custom-built masterpieces to performance-ready Organic Pro guitars, Breedlove instruments are known for their superior tone, playability, and aesthetic appeal. “We invite guitar players to take advantage of this limited-time offer to experience the Breedlove difference” added RA Beattie. “This promotion is our way of celebrating American design and craftsmanship and supporting players on their artistic journey.” Interested customers can explore Breedlove’s diverse lineup of guitars at authorized dealers nationwide or online. The Summer 2024 promotion is an opportunity for musicians to invest in a guitar that not only enhances their sound but also aligns with their values of sustainability. For more information about the Breedlove Summer 2024 promotion, including terms and conditions, visit breedlovemusic.com or contact your local authorized Breedlove dealer. #### Breedlove Guitars Introduces New ECO Collection Models at 2025 NAMM Show Breedlove Guitars is proud to announce the launch of four stunning new additions to its ECO Collection Bend, Ore. (Jan. 6, 2025) – Breedlove Guitars is proud to announce the launch of four stunning new additions to its ECO Collection, set to debut at the 2025 National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Show in Anaheim, California. These guitars demonstrate Breedlove’s commitment to sustainability, innovation, and accessible performance for players at every level. Designed with EcoTonewood technology, each model combines exceptional tone, cutting-edge craftsmanship, and environmental responsibility. The new lineup includes: Discovery S Concert Satin White CE European Spruce-African Mahogany Perfectly balancing affordability and performance, this model is designed for beginners while delivering sound and playability that advanced players will appreciate. Its solid European spruce top and layered African mahogany back and sides, paired with Cascade Bracing, produce rich, balanced tones with superior resonance. The sleek satin white finish and soft cutaway offer modern aesthetics and effortless playability, making it an excellent choice for players exploring a range of musical styles. Discovery S Concert Satin Black Nylon CE Red Cedar-African Mahogany This nylon-string guitar offers warm, rich tones with modern versatility, perfect for players seeking expressive nylon tones. Its solid red cedar top, layered African mahogany back and sides, and Cascade Bracing ensure tonal balance and resonance. The satin black finish and soft cutaway enhance accessibility and style, while its lightweight design makes it equally appealing to beginners and experienced players. Discovery S Concert Satin Black Double Course CE European Spruce-African Mahogany A fresh take on the 12-string guitar, this model is crafted to inspire creativity in players of all levels. The solid European spruce top and layered African mahogany back and sides create lush, resonant tones, while the innovative Cascade Bracing ensures tonal clarity and dynamic range. Finished in satin black with a soft cutaway, this guitar combines modern aesthetics with superior playability, delivering a bold sound that stands out on any stage. Rainforest S Concert Black Gold LH CE African Mahogany-African Mahogany Designed for left-handed players, this model offers a versatile and comfortable playing experience. Its African mahogany top and layered African mahogany back and sides produce warm, balanced tones with rich midrange presence, making it suitable for various styles. The striking Black Gold finish and EcoTonewood construction reflect Breedlove’s dedication to sustainability. Equipped with onboard electronics, this guitar is stage-ready and delivers premium sound for practice or performance. “Each of these new models represents Breedlove’s commitment to making guitars that inspire creativity while protecting our planet’s resources,” said Angela Christensen, head of product development and wood management for Breedlove Guitars. “From innovative designs to EcoTonewoods, these instruments offer players the opportunity to grow their musical journey with a guitar that feels, sounds, and looks incredible.” The new ECO Collection models will be unveiled at the 2025 NAMM Show, which will take place Jan. 23-25 at the Anaheim Convention Center. Visit Breedlove Guitars at Booth 212A to experience these innovative guitars in person. About Breedlove Guitars For more than 30 years, Breedlove has been on the forefront of guitar innovation. With the goal of superior sound and sustainable exotic tonewoods, Breedlove has followed the lead of musicians and builders, designing trusted, quality instruments for a new era at their home in Bend, Oregon. For more information about Breedlove, please visit their website and follow Breedlove on Facebook, Instagram, X, and YouTube. #### Breedlove Guitars introduces the 30th Anniversary Phoenix Concert E 30th Anniversary Phoenix Bend, Oregon builder celebrates milestone with four limited edition guitars — introducing the 30th Anniversary Phoenix Bend, ORE — 6.10, 2021 — In January, Breedlove Guitars, based in Bend, Oregon, marked the 30th Anniversary of bringing its first instrument to market, announcing the issue of four very special, limited edition guitars—each celebrating a defining model; each updated with ongoing Breedlove innovations like sustainable, clear-cut free tonewoods, soft cutaways (except a non-cutaway Phoenix model), hand-voicing and Sound Optimization®. Following in the footsteps of the 30th Anniversary Northwest Classic — released in January— Breedlove now announces the release of the 30th Anniversary Phoenix. The Phoenix has always been a symbolic instrument, but it means more now than ever before. The original model, first introduced back in 2004, featured a large and detailed fretboard inlay of a Phoenix rising from the ashes. Revisiting this instrument in 2021, the symbolism of the rising Phoenix has taken on a renewed meaning. The 30th Anniversary Phoenix represents our way of looking toward the future with hope and optimism. The 30th Anniversary Phoenix’s nuanced sinker redwood top and figured ziricote back and sides continue the rich and gorgeous look of the classic Phoenix model’s tonewood selection. Updates such as Breedlove’s Wave headstock design and Delta bridge bring the company’s modern visual aesthetic to this instrument. Ziricote offcuts from the guitar’s back have been fittingly chosen to create a simple rosette that not only makes a strong visual statement, but represents Breedlove’s ongoing commitment to the environment and sustainability. Breedlove 30th Anniversary Phoenix Concert E Video by Breedlove Guitars A shallow Concert body style is comfortable to hold and play, offering ringing sustain and volume that will reward even the lightest fingerstyle playing. Featuring Breedlove’s signature Sound Optimization®, this is the best sounding Phoenix yet. A dazzling display of American guitar artistry, the Made in Bend 30th Anniversary Phoenix comes equipped with LR Baggs Anthem electronics and comes in a custom Ameritage case. About Breedlove Guitars Breedlove is building tomorrow’s guitars today. With the goal of superior sound and sustainable exotic tonewoods, we have the right guitar for you, at the right time in your musical journey. You will sound better, play better and play more with a Breedlove. For 30 years, we’ve been following your lead, designing trusted, quality instruments for a new era in our Bend, Oregon Custom Shop. Our passion matches yours, together we know what makes a great guitar. Four revolutionary body shapes, marrying science, art and beauty, cater to your individual style, offering personalized, sig-nature tones you never thought possible; with unmatched ease of playability and striking fit and finish across all models. You will fall in love at first strum. That’s the Breedlove difference. www.breedloveguitars.com #### Breedlove Guitars Invites Guitar Aficionados to Experience Their Finest Custom Instruments at the 2025 NAMM Show Bend, Ore. (Jan. 2, 2025) – Breedlove Guitars is set to captivate collectors, performers, and guitar enthusiasts at the 2025 National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Show with an exclusive showcase of its finest custom and limited-edition instruments. Highlighting the pinnacle of craftsmanship and innovation, these extraordinary guitars represent the best of Breedlove’s Oregon, Premier, and Private Reserve collections. If you are passionate about high-end acoustic guitars, make Booth 212A your top destination at the 2025 NAMM Show. From rare tonewoods to breathtaking finishes and unparalleled playability, each guitar on display from the USA-made line has been handcrafted in Breedlove’s Custom Shop in Bend, Oregon, and meticulously tuned using the proprietary Sound Optimization® process. These limited-run and one-of-a-kind models are a testament to Breedlove’s commitment to artistry, sustainability, and tonal excellence. Featured Guitars at NAMM Booth 212A Oregon Limited Editions Designed around two extraordinary myrtlewood trees and the magnificent tonewood sets they produced, these limited-edition guitars showcase some of the finest and unique-looking myrtlewood sets ever seen. The most outrageous tree displays a marbled mix of colors and three-dimensional figuring, while the second tree showcases wild patterns, like animal markings, all unique and different for each guitar. Available in six different configurations. Limited quantity. Premier Limited Editions The two Premier Concert Limited Edition 2025 models both feature hand-selected, figured East Indian Rosewood back and sides, providing a richness and clarity. Experience the warmth and focus of the uniquely figured Western red cedar top, perfect for those with a lighter touch or fingerstyle play. Just as exquisite is the stunningly figured redwood top model, offering a warm presence and articulate response. Due to the rarity of these special tonewoods, only 20 of each model will be available. Private Reserve Collection 2025 Showstopper Concert E Tunnel Redwood-The Tree Crafted from Tunnel Redwood and “The Tree” mahogany—two of the rarest tonewoods in the world—this one-of-a-kind guitar delivers exceptional warmth, clarity, and sustain. Its luxurious design and unparalleled sound make it a true collector’s piece. 2025 Showstopper Concert CE Spalted Myrtlewood-Spalted Myrtlewood Featuring spalted myrtlewood throughout, this guitar is as visually striking as it is sonically brilliant. Its balanced tonal profile and one-of-a-kind grain patterns make it a masterpiece for players and collectors alike. Why Visit Breedlove at Booth 212A? These guitars are more than instruments—they are works of art, each telling a story through its craftsmanship and tonewoods. From the rare and exotic materials to the meticulous tuning process, these models offer unmatched clarity, balance, and resonance. Visitors to Booth 212A will have the opportunity to experience the warmth, depth, and brilliance of Breedlove’s finest guitars firsthand, and to speak with the passionate team behind their creation. “Breedlove’s NAMM showcase is a celebration of the rare and remarkable,” said Angela Christensen, the head of product development and wood management for Breedlove Guitars. “For those who love high-end guitars, this is your chance to see and hear some of the most extraordinary instruments ever created. Booth 212A is a must-visit for anyone seeking the perfect combination of beauty, tone, and innovation.” About Breedlove Guitars For more than 30 years, Breedlove has been on the forefront of guitar innovation. With the goal of superior sound and sustainable exotic tonewoods, Breedlove has followed the lead of musicians and builders, designing trusted, quality instruments for a new era at their home in Bend, Oregon. For more information about Breedlove, please visit their website and follow Breedlove on Facebook, Instagram, X, and YouTube. #### Breedlove Guitars Names Angela Christensen as Vice President of Operations A 23-year company veteran steps into executive leadership, proving the power of experience, hustle, and deep product knowledge Bend, OR — July 28, 2025 — Breedlove Guitars has announced the promotion of longtime team member Angela Christensen to Vice President of Operations, a move that underscores the company’s belief in homegrown leadership and deep acoustic guitar expertise. Christensen’s story reads like a blueprint for working your way to the top. Hired on the spot in 2002 after stopping by the original Breedlove factory in Tumalo, Oregon, she began her career milling braces and processing raw wood. Over the next two decades, she would go on to master nearly every aspect of the business—from custom inlay and final assembly to wood procurement, supply chain logistics, inventory systems, and product development. “Angela didn’t just grow with the company - she helped build it,” said co-owner Pete Mroz. “She’s been part of every major chapter in the Breedlove story, and no one is better equipped to help lead us into the next one.” In her new role, Christensen will oversee operations across the entire business: U.S. production, product design, sales, marketing, and go-to-market strategy. “This opportunity is the culmination of years spent on the shop floor, in the wood room, on sourcing trips, and in development meetings,” Christensen said. “It’s incredibly rewarding - and I’m excited to help shape what’s next.” Her first focus is strategic simplification. With a new ownership team and evolving market demands, Christensen is leading a company-wide effort to streamline product offerings and refocus on Breedlove’s core strength: building innovative, stunning, and great-sounding guitars in the U.S. “We're going back to the roots - refining our U.S.-made lineup and doubling down on what we do best,” she said. “The goal is clarity. A tighter product line, purposeful design, and guitars that connect with players from the moment they pick one up.” Christensen was also a key architect of the company’s internal systems—developing inventory infrastructure, material traceability programs, and cost modeling. She played an integral role in launching the U.S.-built Bedell Guitars line and has long served as a cross-departmental bridge between production, marketing, and sales. “You can’t lead operations from behind a desk,” she said. “You have to understand every part, every process, and every person who touches the product. That’s what I’ve tried to do.” As Breedlove enters a new chapter with renewed creative energy and a bold vision for the future, Christensen’s leadership signals a return to foundational values: craftsmanship, uncompromising acoustic sound, and putting in the work. About Breedlove Guitars For more than 35 years, Breedlove has designed and crafted exceptional-sounding, visually stunning modern acoustic guitars in their state-of-the-art USA Custom Shop. Guided by American ingenuity and an exclusive Sound Optimization® and hand-tuning process, they build modern acoustic guitars that redefine tone, performance, and playability. For more information about Breedlove, please visit their website and follow Breedlove on Facebook, Instagram, X, and YouTube. #### Breedlove Guitars offers “A Cure for the Quarantine Blues” Deep discounts allow potential players to “live the guitar dream” while social distancing BEND, ORE.—MAY 6, 2020—With deep discounts on select models, Breedlove Guitars offers “A Cure for the Quarantine Blues”, a program designed to assist dealers as they prepare to reopen or resume shipping and enable players to safely access affordable, superior quality instruments. A recent headline in Rolling Stone magazine wondered, “Will Quarantine Spark a Renaissance?” noting that many first time instrument buyers have been looking for new ways to cope with cabin fever while desiring to express themselves through music. “We’ve heard from so many of you,” said Breedlove owner Tom Bedell, in what has become the campaign’s hopeful message. “We’re all a little blue and burned out, but, as you’ve affirmed, music helps. We’d like to help, too, by making it easier than ever to live the guitar dream.” Through June 30, consumers will receive discounts of $50 off easy playing, entry level Discovery models; $100 off sustainably sourced acoustic/electric instruments in the all solid wood Organic Collection; and $250 off Made in Bend guitars in the handcrafted, Sound Optimized® Oregon Series, featuring native myrtlewood. If dealers are unable to provide curbside service or delivery, Breedlove will safely ship directly to buyers. “Acoustic guitars are fun, low maintenance and always ready to rock,” Bedell said. “Let’s make music together, even if we’re apart.” Learn more at Breedloveguitars.com #### Breedlove Guitars Oregon Concert CE Red Cedar-Myrtlewood – Earth Day Special Edition Breedlove Guitars Celebrates Sustainability with Oregon Concert CE Red Cedar-Myrtlewood – Earth Day Special Edition Bend, Ore. (April 16, 2025) – Breedlove Guitars is proud to unveil the Oregon Concert CE Red Cedar-Myrtlewood – Earth Day Special Edition, a stunning tribute to sustainability, tonewood artistry, and the spirit of the Pacific Northwest. Limited to just five pieces, this exceptional instrument honors Earth Month with a design rooted in ecological responsibility and sonic excellence. Crafted with a solid, one-piece red cedar top and hand-selected “Rain” myrtlewood back and sides, this guitar delivers warm, rich tonal character balanced with shimmering clarity. The fretboard features a striking green abalone salmon inlay, swimming upstream toward a detailed rosette and top purfling, paying homage to the region’s rivers and native wildlife. Each instrument is hand-voiced in the Breedlove Custom Shop using the brand’s exclusive Sound Optimization® process, ensuring maximum resonance and tonal balance. Outfitted with LR Baggs Anthem electronics, this model maintains its acoustic purity when amplified. “The Oregon Concert CE Red Cedar-Myrtlewood Earth Day Special Edition exemplifies our belief that exceptional sound, craftsmanship, and sustainable design go hand in hand,” said Angela Christensen, Head of Product Development and Wood Management for Breedlove Guitars. “This guitar is a celebration of our planet and our commitment to creating instruments that inspire players while honoring the environment.” Like all Breedlove guitars, this model is built with no clear-cut wood. Each tonewood is individually harvested, reclaimed, or salvaged, and carefully tracked to ensure ethical sourcing and forest conservation. Only five instruments are available, making this Earth Day Special Edition a rare and meaningful addition to the acclaimed Oregon Series. About Breedlove Guitars For more than 30 years, Breedlove has been on the forefront of guitar innovation. With the goal of superior sound and sustainable exotic tonewoods, Breedlove has followed the lead of musicians and builders, designing trusted, quality instruments for a new era at their home in Bend, Oregon. For more information about Breedlove, please visit their website and follow Breedlove on Facebook, Instagram, X, and YouTube. #### Breedlove Guitars Presents New All Myrtlewood Prairie Burst Acoustic Electric Models in Pursuit Exotic Series Bend, OR (July, 2019) - New for 2019, Breedlove has unveiled three new additions to the popular Pursuit Series in each of our revolutionary body shapes; The Concertina, The Concert and the Concerto. Each model is crafted with stunning myrtlewood from the Oregon coast – and finished with the new Prairie Burst finish. These acoustic-electric guitars deliver the amazing tonal balance of myrtlewood, which has a unique voice blending the best of East Indian rosewood and maple with distinct and clear bass, mids and highs. These guitars are alive with a distinct and attractive sound many touring musicians, studio engineers, and session players crave. They come standard with LR Baggs EAS electronics, which are highly reliable and sound fantastic. With the addition of an ebony fretboard, the two cutaway models (the versatile Concert body and large body Concerto) allow for easy access to the entire fretboard. The smaller body Concertina was engineered for a light play style with clean and powerful projection from a small body guitar that is a joy to hold and play. With a 12-fret to body design, this guitar is ideal for the player looking for a more nuanced sound with more tonal complexity, and comfortable playing experience. These are the ideal guitars for everyone from the touring musician to the beginner, and everyone in-between. Learn more about the new models here: https://breedlovemusic.com/ About The Pursuit Exotic Concertina Prairie Burst Myrtlewood – Myrtlewood The Pursuit Exotic Concertina E Prairie Burst Myrtlewood – Myrtlewood acoustic- electric guitar represents the amazing tonal balance of myrtlewood, which has a unique voice blending the best of East Indian rosewood and maple with distinct and clear bass, mids and highs. The smaller Concertina body shape was engineered for a light play style with clean and powerful projection from a small body guitar that is a joy to hold and play. With a 12-fret to body design, this guitar is ideal for the player looking for a more nuanced sound with more tonal complexity, and comfortable playing experience. It comes standard with LR Baggs EAS electronics, which are highly reliable and sound fantastic. This is an ideal guitar for everyone from the touring musician to the beginner, and everyone in-between. You will sound better, play better and play more on a Breedlove Pursuit Exotic Series acoustic-electric guitar. About The Pursuit Exotic Concert CE Prairie Burst Myrtlewood – Myrtlewood The Pursuit Exotic Concert CE Prairie Burst Myrtlewood – Myrtlewood acoustic- electric guitar represents the amazing tonal balance of myrtlewood, which has a unique voice blending the best of East Indian rosewood and maple with distinct and clear bass, mids and highs. This guitar is alive with a distinct and attractive sound many touring musicians, studio engineers, and session players crave. With a versatile play style conducive to strumming and fingerstyle, it’s the perfect professional grade instrument for players looking for an all-in-one guitar that can stand out and carry the rhythm or be soft, sweet and nuanced when played fingerstyle. It comes standard with LR Baggs EAS electronics, which are highly reliable and sound fantastic. With the addition of an ebony fretboard, this cutaway Concert body allows for easy access to the entire fretboard. This is an ideal guitar for everyone from the touring musician to the beginner, and everyone in-between. About The Pursuit Exotic Concerto CE Prairie Burst Myrtlewood – Myrtlewood The Pursuit Exotic Concerto CE Prairie Burst Myrtlewood – Myrtlewood acoustic- electric guitar represents the amazing tonal balance of myrtlewood, which has a unique voice blending the best of East Indian rosewood and maple with distinct and clear bass, mids and highs. Engineered for a heavy play style conducive to strumming and rhythm, it’s the perfect professional grade instrument for players looking for a big sounding instrument with note-to-note tonal nuance. It comes standard with LR Baggs EAS electronics, which are highly reliable and sound fantastic. With the addition of an ebony fretboard, this cutaway body allows for easy access to the entire fretboard. This is an ideal guitar for everyone from the touring musician to the beginner, and everyone in-between. You will sound better, play better and play more on a Breedlove Pursuit Exotic Series acoustic-electric guitar. About The Pursuit Exotic Series The Pursuit Exotic Series brings visually and sonically stunning exotic tonewoods to one of the most popular Breedlove acoustic-electric guitar series. Prized by players of all abilities and styles for their superb sound, reliability as a professional grade performance instrument and attractive features at an accessible price point. The foundation of these instruments’ rests on outstanding sound and tone emanating from a guitar that is downright fun to play. Crafted with solid wood tops and featuring exotic tonewoods like koa, ziricote, striped ebony, and myrtlewood, all Pursuit Exotic models come upgraded with reliable LR Baggs EAS electronics. The Pursuit Exotic Series offers the perfect guitar for everyone from the touring musician to the beginner, and everyone in-between. You will sound better, play better and play more on a Breedlove Pursuit Exotic Series acoustic-electric guitar. Breedlove Guitars Since 1990, Breedlove Guitars has been rooted in the small mountain town of Bend, Oregon. We chose to live close to nature with an emphasis on outdoor recreation, strong community, a love of music, environmental awareness and an appreciation for all things created by skilled craftsmen. We’ve been crafting guitars in Bend for a long time now, and we are happy to call it home. Our MISSION is simple: to provide the player with the best sounding, best playing, most enjoyable acoustic guitar possible. Visit us at www.breedloveguitars.com. #### Breedlove Guitars Reaffirms Commitment to Independent Dealers with New Promotion BEND, Ore. (MARCH 24, 2025) — Breedlove Guitars, a leading name in acoustic guitars, is proud to reaffirm its commitment to independent dealers and music stores with its latest promotion. Through April 2025, customers who buy a USA-Made Breedlove guitar from a dealer will receive a free Discovery guitar from Breedlove. Because Breedlove does not sell direct, this promotion greatly benefits Breedlove guitar dealers who have the benefit of selling to enthusiastic customers to who have been made aware of this campaign through an aggressive digital marketing campaign. Perfect for gifting or sharing the joy of playing, this promotion has the opportunity to put guitars in the hands of more guitar enthusiasts, including people new to playing. “Music is about community, and community thrives through real connections between people.” states RA Beattie, director of marketing for Breedlove. “What better place to build those relationships than a local music store? At Breedlove, we’re proud to support our dealers and hope this promotion inspires consumers to visit, connect, and experience their local music community firsthand.” For more information about this promotion from Breedlove, including terms and conditions, visit breedlovemusic.com or contact your local authorized Breedlove dealer. About Breedlove Guitars For more than 30 years, Breedlove has been on the forefront of guitar innovation. With the goal of superior sound and sustainable exotic tonewoods, Breedlove has followed the lead of musicians and builders, designing trusted, quality instruments for a new era at their home in Bend, Oregon. For more information about Breedlove, please visit their website and follow Breedlove on Facebook, Instagram, X, and YouTube. #### Breedlove Guitars Unveils Iconic Brazilian Rosewood Premier Concert Limited Edition Acoustic Guitar Bend, Oregon, February 13, 2024 – Breedlove Guitars proudly announces the launch of its Premier Concert Brazilian Rosewood Limited Edition acoustic guitar, showcasing the timeless allure and unparalleled sound of Brazilian rosewood in a series of exclusive concert model guitars. Legendary Brazilian Rosewood: Renowned for its unparalleled tonal depth and rich resonance, Brazilian rosewood stands as an emblem of acoustic guitar history. Breedlove Guitars pays homage to this legendary wood, presenting a limited-edition collection that celebrates its timeless allure and unparalleled sound. Brazilian rosewood (Dalbergia nigra) is a highly sought-after tonewood known for its exceptional tonal properties, including rich resonance, deep bass, and clear highs. It has been prized in guitar making for its superior acoustic qualities, but its use has become highly regulated due to conservation concerns. Brazilian rosewood is now listed under CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora) Appendix I, which restricts its international trade. Due to the rarity and regulations surrounding Brazilian rosewood, instruments made with this wood are often considered collector’s items. It’s worth noting that Breedlove is producing these limited-edition models featuring Brazilian rosewood in compliance with CITES regulations and sustainable sourcing practices. Additionally, Breedlove has the world’s largest supply of legally documented Brazilian rosewood, allowing any Breedlove Brazilian guitar the ability to travel around the world with legal paperwork. Featured Model: Premier Concert Brazilian Rosewood Limited Edition: Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this concert model guitar features Brazilian rosewood back and sides, delivering hauntingly beautiful sound and an heirloom quality investment. Equipped with LR Baggs Anthem pickup, this masterpiece promises exceptional tone and playability. Quote from Breedlove’s Product Designer Angela Christensen: “Brazilian rosewood has an unmatched legacy in the world of acoustic guitars. Our Premier Concert Limited Edition Collection celebrates this history and iconic tonewood, bringing forth an instrument that encapsulates its timeless tonal qualities and craftsmanship,” said Angela Christensen. Experience the Timeless Sound: Immerse yourself in the legendary tonal world of Brazilian rosewood by experiencing the Premier Concert Brazilian Rosewood Limited Edition Collection. Visit Breedlove's website for more information and to explore this exclusive model. About Breedlove Guitars: For more than 30 years, Breedlove has been on the forefront of guitar innovation. With the goal of superior sound and sustainable exotic tonewoods, Breedlove has followed the lead of musicians and builders, designing trusted, quality instruments for a new era at their home in Bend, Oregon. For more information about Breedlove, please visit their website and follow Breedlove on Facebook, Instagram, and X. #### Breedlove Guitars Unveils Iconic Brazilian Rosewood Premier Limited Edition Collection At Namm 2024 Bend, Oregon, December 22, 2023 – Breedlove Guitars proudly announces its spotlight unveiling at NAMM 2024, featuring an exclusive showcase of Premier Series LTD instruments adorned with the legendary Brazilian rosewood, a hallmark of acoustic excellence. Legendary Brazilian Rosewood: Renowned for its unparalleled tonal depth and rich resonance, Brazilian rosewood stands as an emblem of acoustic guitar history. Breedlove Guitars pays homage to this legendary wood, presenting a collection at NAMM 2024 that celebrates its timeless allure and unparalleled sound. Featured Models: Explore Breedlove's devotion to craftsmanship and sonic innovation through these four distinct body shapes at NAMM 2024, each intricately crafted with Brazilian rosewood back and sides: Premier Concert Tobacco Burst CE Adirondack-Brazilian LTD A limited-edition masterpiece, harmonizing the power of Adirondack spruce with the mesmerizing tonal depths of Brazilian rosewood. This guitar promises hauntingly beautiful sound and an heirloom quality investment equipped with an LR Baggs Anthem pickup. Premier Concert Thinline CE Mineralized Buckskin Redwood-Brazilian LTD Experience the warmth of redwood paired with the depth of Brazilian rosewood in a comfortable Concert Thinline body. Hand-voiced and optimized for superior sound, this limited-edition instrument captivates with its clarity and deep, crisp timbre. Premier Concerto Tobacco Burst E Adirondack-Brazilian LTD A commanding presence with its large dreadnought-style Concerto body, marrying the power of Adirondack spruce and the richness of Brazilian rosewood. This non-cutaway model is finished in a Tobacco Burst, equipped with an LR Baggs Anthem pickup, and embodies the timeless allure of rosewood. Premier Companion Triple Burst CE Adirondack-Brazilian LTD An intimate creation in Breedlove's smallest body shape, showcasing ultra-rare Brazilian rosewood and Adirondack spruce. Despite its compact size, this limited-edition guitar surprises with its volume and fullness, a testament to acoustic brilliance. Quote from Breedlove’s Product Designer, Angela Christensen: "Brazilian rosewood has an unmatched legacy in the world of acoustic guitars. Our collection at NAMM 2024 celebrates this history and iconic tonewood, bringing forth instruments that encapsulate its timeless tonal qualities and craftsmanship," said Angela Christensen. Experience the Timeless Sound: Visit Breedlove's booth at NAMM 2024 (Booth 211A) to immerse yourself in the legendary tonal world of Brazilian rosewood. Engage with our team and witness firsthand the allure and sonic brilliance of these exclusive models. About Breedlove Guitars For over 30 years Breedlove Guitars has been a beacon of innovation and craftsmanship in the music industry. Continuously pushing the boundaries of acoustic excellence, Breedlove instruments are revered by musicians worldwide. https://breedlovemusic.com/ #### Breedlove Guitars Unveils Limited-Edition and Catalog Model Guitars Breedlove Guitars Unveils Limited-Edition and Catalog Model Guitars at New Booth Location During the 2023 NAMM Show From cutting-edge limited-edition color work usually reserved for electric guitars to highly-accessible professional models, Breedlove’s all-sustainable acoustic guitars are uniquely positioned to turn heads at NAMM. BEND, Ore. (April 11, 2023) — For roughly 20 years, Breedlove Guitars has been an iconic landmark when descending the elevators into Hall E of the Anaheim Convention Center during the NAMM Show. This April, as Breedlove returns to Anaheim after a pandemic-induced hiatus, the boutique Oregon-based guitar manufacturer is moving to the 2nd floor of the convention center to offer attendees a more intimate and better sound experience. Breedlove’s RA Beattie, director of marketing, explains, “Over the years attendees of the NAMM show have come to anticipate seeing the Breedlove booth as they descend into Hall E of the Convention Center, but we’re excited about moving to booth 211A. This quieter location will allow players to really hear the sound quality and experience our guitars in an intimate setting.” Of the limited-edition models available for viewing at the show, product designer Angela Christensen notes, “We’re eager to showcase our new gradient burst Oregon Series models. We’re taking acoustic guitar color work to new places, pushing into territory usually reserved for electric guitars, and you have to see the finishes to truly appreciate them.” New product unveiling at booth number 211A includes: Premier Concert Edgeburst CE Red Cedar-Brazilian LTD Warm and inviting Western red cedar, rich Brazilian rosewood. A stunning and alive tone machine, this beautiful limited-edition instrument delivers, with Breedlove’s revolutionary soft cutaway Concert body shaping a versatile, mesmerizing sound guaranteed to haunt you every moment it’s not in your hands. Own a piece of guitar history—an heirloom quality investment you can enjoy every day of your life. A limited-edition Brazilian rosewood model starting at just $5,999. View online: https://breedlovemusic.com/product/premier-concert-edgeburst-ce-ltd Oregon Series Limited-Edition Models with New Gradient Bursts Breedlove is advancing the possibilities of acoustic guitar finish work with new limited-edition acoustic guitar models in the Oregon Series. Breedlove will be showcasing five new models at this year’s show. An example from the Limited-Edition Series, named after the sweet and refreshing traditional Cuban punch, the Oregon Concert Mojito CE Limited Edition is built for the musician seeking well-rounded balance with midrange fullness and exceptional liveliness. An alluring Breedlove handcrafted from locally sourced native myrtlewood, it is wonderfully alive with classic Oregon Series tone. The Hard Rock maple neck and myrtlewood body combine to deliver accentuated depth and clarity across the spectrum. This dazzling instrument, ideal for a versatile play style, is appointed with a custom gradient-style Mojito gloss color and will be available only as a limited run. View online: https://breedlovemusic.com/product/oregon-concert-mojito-ce-ltd Performer Pro Rosewood Models Newly updated with all-solid Indian Rosewood back and sides and starting at $1,299, these professional grade instruments reset the bar for quality and accessibility. Detail and refinement define the Performer instruments, which feature thin, all-gloss, aged toner finish; brass inlays; FSC certified Ovangkol fretboard and bridge; Indian Rosewood back sides, and a mahogany neck; FSC certified European spruce top; Fishman Flex Plus-T electronics; and a travel-ready hardshell case. With our Cascade Bracing in each of the three body shapes, every Performer Pro is built to produce Custom Shop sound whether you’re on stage or in your living room. View Series: https://breedlovemusic.com/instruments/acoustic-guitars/series/organic-pro-performer-pro About Breedlove Guitars For more than 30 years, Breedlove has been on the forefront of guitar innovation. With the goal of superior sound and sustainable exotic tonewoods, Breedlove has followed the lead of musicians and builders, designing trusted, quality instruments for a new era at their home in Bend, Oregon. For more information about Breedlove, please visit their website and follow Breedlove on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. #### Breedlove Guitars Unveils New All Myrtlewood Oregon Series Bourbon Burst Acoustic Electric Models Bend, OR (July, 2019) - New for 2019, Breedlove has unveiled three new additions to the popular Oregon Series in our revolutionary Concert and Concerto body shapes; beautifully bourbon-bursted cutaway models crafted with exquisite Oregon myrtlewood. These acoustic-electric guitars deliver the amazing tonal balance of myrtlewood, which has a unique voice blending the best of East Indian rosewood and maple with distinct and clear bass, mids and highs. These guitars are alive with a distinct and attractive sound many touring musicians, studio engineers, and session players crave. These are the ideal guitars for everyone from the touring musician to the beginner, and everyone in-between. Learn more about the new models here: https://bit.ly/2NHyIAF About The Oregon Concert CE Bourbon Burst Myrtlewood – Myrtlewood Newly available in the Bourbon burst, the Oregon Concert CE Myrtlewood – Myrtlewood is a versatile play style acoustic-electric guitar that has become an instant favorite with players around the world. The Breedlove sound comes through bold and clean with balanced bass, mids, and highs reminiscent of rosewood. Engineered to perfection, this guitar is equally suited as a strumming and rhythm guitar or as a nuanced fingerstyle masterpiece. The maple neck complements the myrtlewood in tonal perfection. Myrtlewood is locally sourced in the Pacific Northwest – a short distance from where they are hand-crafted in small batches by our dedicated craftsmen. A soft cutaway allows for easy access to the entire ebony fretboard. The myrtlewood sound stays true when amplified through the highly reliable LR Baggs EAS VTC electronics. You will sound better, play better and play more on a Breedlove Oregon Series guitar. About The Oregon Concerto CE Bourbon Burst Myrtlewood – Myrtlewood New for 2019, the Oregon Concerto Bourbon 12-String CE Myrtlewood – Myrtlewood is a body size larger than the award-winning Concert model, delivering more projection from the larger Concerto body shape. Engineered for heavy play style, this acoustic-electric guitar has become a favorite of players around the world. The Breedlove sound comes through bold and clean with balanced bass, mids, and highs reminiscent of rosewood. A soft cutaway provides access to the entire ebony fretboard. Engineered to perfection, this guitar is ideal for strumming and rhythm, but it’s not just loud; it has more note-to-note clarity than most large body guitars. The maple neck complements the myrtlewood in tonal perfection. Myrtlewood is locally sourced in the Pacific Northwest – a short distance from where they are hand-crafted in small batches by our dedicated craftsmen. The myrtlewood sound stays true when amplified through the highly reliable LR Baggs EAS VTC electronics. You will sound better, play better and play more on a Breedlove Oregon Series guitar. About The Oregon Concerto CE Bourbon Burst 12-String Myrtlewood – Myrtlewood The Pursuit Exotic Concerto CE Prairie Burst Myrtlewood – Myrtlewood acoustic- electric guitar represents the amazing tonal balance of myrtlewood, which has a unique voice blending the best of East Indian rosewood and maple with distinct and clear bass, mids and highs. Engineered for a heavy play style conducive to strumming and rhythm, it’s the perfect professional grade instrument for players looking for a big sounding instrument with note-to-note tonal nuance. It comes standard with LR Baggs EAS electronics, which are highly reliable and sound fantastic. With the addition of an ebony fretboard, this cutaway body allows for easy access to the entire fretboard. This is an ideal guitar for everyone from the touring musician to the beginner, and everyone in-between. You will sound better, play better and play more on a Breedlove Pursuit Exotic Series acoustic-electric guitar. About The Oregon Series Breedlove’s most popular USA-Made acoustic-electric guitars, this award-winning series is available in each of our revolutionary body shapes. Myrtlewood is the tonewood foundation for an innovative sound that is reminiscent of rosewood with pronounced bass, strong midrange and brilliant highs that sit well in the mix without being too bright or overpowering. Studio musicians and sound engineers rave about the balanced, clean note-for-note tone, while touring musicians and enthusiasts alike marvel at the pure, clean sound. Visually, each myrtlewood guitar is uniquely distinct. A hand-finished maple neck provides a strong playing foundation, and the sound of the guitar stays true when amplified through the highly reliable LR Baggs EAS VTC electronics. You will sound better, play better, and play more on a Breedlove Oregon Series guitar. Breedlove Guitars Since 1990, Breedlove Guitars has been rooted in the small mountain town of Bend, Oregon. We chose to live close to nature with an emphasis on outdoor recreation, strong community, a love of music, environmental awareness and an appreciation for all things created by skilled craftsmen. We’ve been crafting guitars in Bend for a long time now, and we are happy to call it home. Our MISSION is simple: to provide the player with the best sounding, best playing, most enjoyable acoustic guitar possible. Visit us at www.breedloveguitars.com. #### Breedlove Guitars Unveils Rainforest S Concert Black Gold LH CE Breedlove Guitars Unveils Rainforest S Concert Black Gold LH CE at 2025 NAMM Show Bend, Ore. (Jan. 22, 2025) – Breedlove Guitars is excited to announce the launch of the Rainforest S Concert Black Gold LH CE, a stunning addition to their Rainforest S Series. Designed to inspire emerging players and delight seasoned musicians, this left-handed guitar delivers exceptional quality and performance at an accessible price point. The Rainforest S Concert Black Gold LH CE will make its debut at the 2025 National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Show in Anaheim, California. The guitar’s concert body shape offers a comfortable, versatile playing experience, ideal for a wide range of musical styles. Featuring a solid African mahogany top and layered African mahogany back and sides, the Rainforest S Concert Black Gold LH CE produces warm, balanced tones with rich midrange depth, making it perfect for strumming or delicate fingerstyle techniques. With its striking Black Gold finish, this model exudes sophistication, while the left-handed configuration ensures that all players have access to Breedlove’s signature quality. Built with EcoTonewood, the Rainforest S Concert Black Gold LH CE reflects Breedlove’s dedication to sustainability, providing premium sound while supporting environmental stewardship. “Left-handed players deserve guitars that match their passion and talent,” said Angela Christensen, head of product development and wood management for Breedlove Guitars. “The Rainforest S Concert Black Gold LH CE is a guitar that inspires creativity while embodying Breedlove’s commitment to innovation, sustainability, and accessibility.” Equipped with reliable onboard electronics, this guitar is stage-ready, making it ideal for practice, live performances, or studio recordings. The Rainforest S Concert Black Gold LH CE will debut at the 2025 NAMM Show, which will take place Jan. 23-25 at the Anaheim Convention Center. Visit Breedlove Guitars at Booth 212A to experience this exceptional instrument firsthand. About Breedlove Guitars For more than 30 years, Breedlove has been on the forefront of guitar innovation. With the goal of superior sound and sustainable exotic tonewoods, Breedlove has followed the lead of musicians and builders, designing trusted, quality instruments for a new era at their home in Bend, Oregon. For more information about Breedlove, please visit their website and follow Breedlove on Facebook, Instagram, X, and YouTube. #### Breedlove Guitars Unveils the Premier Companion Triple Burst CE LTD A Compact, Powerful Acoustic-Electric Masterpiece Crafted with Rare Brazilian Rosewood BEND, Ore. (Nov. 12, 2024) — Breedlove Guitars, renowned for their innovative craftsmanship and commitment to sustainability, proudly announces the release of the Premier Companion Triple Burst CE LTD. This limited-edition guitar brings a level of tonal depth and exclusivity that can only be achieved with Brazilian rosewood, celebrated as the "holy grail" of tonewoods for its lush overtones, supple bass power and creamy trebles. Designed for discerning players seeking a smaller body size without compromising on sound, the Premier Companion Triple Burst CE LTD combines ultra-rare Brazilian rosewood back and sides with a powerful Adirondack spruce top, delivering a rich, resonant voice that belies its compact size. This high-end model offers an intimate playing experience while capturing Breedlove’s signature sound in a beautifully refined, heirloom-quality instrument. The striking Triple Burst finish and LR Baggs Anthem SL pickup make this guitar a compelling choice for those who demand the best in aesthetics and performance. “We wanted to create an instrument that would be a true masterpiece in a compact size, be extremely comfortable to play, and sound as big as any full-size guitar it goes up against,” says Angela Christensen, head product designer at Breedlove. “With its Brazilian rosewood construction and our short scale Companion body shape, the Premier Companion Triple Burst CE LTD embodies our commitment to sustainable innovation and premium sound.” Designed for comfort and exceptional sound, this limited-edition model features the LR Baggs Anthem SL electronics system, which enhances the natural acoustic voice for amplified settings. The Companion body shape—Breedlove’s most compact—ensures comfort, accessibility, and playability, whether on your couch, at a small gathering, on stage, or out on the road. The FSC-certified African ebony fretboard and bridge reflect Breedlove’s dedication to eco-friendly sourcing and sustainable craftsmanship. This exclusive model is available now through select Breedlove dealers, offering musicians a rare opportunity to own a guitar that merges timeless style, sustainability, and superior sound. About Breedlove Guitars For more than 30 years, Breedlove has been on the forefront of guitar innovation. With the goal of superior sound and sustainable exotic tonewoods, Breedlove has followed the lead of musicians and builders, designing trusted, quality instruments for a new era at their home in Bend, Oregon. For more information about Breedlove, please visit their website and follow Breedlove on Facebook, Instagram, X, and YouTube. #### Breedlove Guitars Unveils the Premier Concert Shadowburst CE LTD A Rare Fusion of Figured Red Cedar and East Indian Rosewood BEND, Ore. (Feb. 17, 2025) — Breedlove Guitars proudly introduces the Premier Concert Shadowburst CE Figured Red Cedar | Figured East Indian Rosewood LTD, a masterfully crafted instrument that pairs the warmth and responsiveness of rare figured red cedar with the timeless power of East Indian rosewood. This limited-edition acoustic-electric guitar represents a pinnacle of sound, beauty, and sustainability—an extraordinary find for discerning players seeking an heirloom-quality instrument. A Once-in-a-Lifetime Cedar Discovery The figured red cedar top featured on this exclusive model is a rare and breathtaking tonewood, sourced from an extraordinary find deep in the Pacific Northwest. Unlike standard cedar, this figured variation boasts stunning natural patterns while delivering the classic warmth, resonance, and immediate responsiveness that fingerstyle players and dynamic performers crave. When paired with East Indian rosewood back and sides, the result is a bold, balanced voice with rich overtones and an articulate low end. Unparalleled Craftsmanship & Playability Handcrafted in Bend, Oregon, this limited-edition Premier Concert model is built with Breedlove’s signature Sound Optimization® technology. Every tonewood set is individually tested and tuned to maximize tonal response, ensuring that each guitar sings with unmatched clarity and projection. The Shadowburst gloss finish enhances the dramatic figuring of the cedar, while the smooth cutaway and slim, comfortable neck profile make for effortless playability. Premium Features for Discerning Players Top: Figured Red Cedar (Limited Supply) Back & Sides: Figured East Indian Rosewood Body Shape: Concert with Soft Cutaway Finish: Shadowburst Gloss Neck: Honduran Mahogany Electronics: LR Baggs Anthem Hand-Voiced Sound Optimization® for superior tone and resonance Limited-Edition Availability A Rare Opportunity for Collectors and Performers With only a select number of these guitars available, the Premier Concert Shadowburst CE LTD is a must-have for players who seek an instrument as unique as their artistry. Whether played on stage, in the studio, or as a treasured collector’s piece, this guitar offers an unparalleled combination of warmth, depth, and expressive power. Availability The Premier Concert Shadowburst CE Figured Red Cedar | Figured East Indian Rosewood LTD is available now at select Breedlove dealers and through BreedloveMusic.com. Given the rarity of the figured red cedar top, this limited edition won’t last long. About Breedlove Guitars For more than 30 years, Breedlove has been on the forefront of guitar innovation. With the goal of superior sound and sustainable exotic tonewoods, Breedlove has followed the lead of musicians and builders, designing trusted, quality instruments for a new era at their home in Bend, Oregon. For more information about Breedlove, please visit their website and follow Breedlove on Facebook, Instagram, X, and YouTube. #### Breedlove Interview with Ed Roland of Collective Soul Breedlove sits down for Exclusive Video Interview with Ed Roland of Collective Soul Roland talks musical inspirations, guitars and where music is going. Bend, OR (January 6, 2016) – Breedlove filmmaker and photographer, RA Beattie, recently headed to Portland for an exclusive video interview with Collective Soul founder Ed Roland. Check out the interview below. It's a cold, damp fall night in Portland. Despite tough weather, a steadily growing queue of anxious concertgoers coils down the sidewalk outside the Roseland Theater. A couple standing at the front of the line are inquisitive when I approach the doors with my recording gear and cameras. I explain that I'm going to take their spot in line. I'm here to interview Ed Roland, the lead singer of Collective Soul. The couple throws me a high five and explains how excited they are for the show. The vibe is solid. The fans are ready to rock. I weave my way down the maze-like backstage hallways of the Roseland. Some say the theater is haunted, and as the dimly lit walls ripple with shadows and the calls of stage crews echo, it's easy to see how this place could play tricks on the mind. I reach a steep staircase leading to the green room. It's the usual pre-show chaos, busy with pre-show prep. In the midst of the coming and going of production crews and various musicians, Collective Soul's leading man, Ed Roland, is kind enough to sit down for a quick interview. Beattie: If you would, tell me how long you have been playing music? Ed Roland: Since I was eight years old. I started playing the clarinet. The gateway to rock and roll. I actually told my parents, we were doing band   at school, and I said I wanted to play the coronet, and they thought I said the clarinet and came home with a clarinet and I was like ... Oh my god. But it was cool. By the time I got to high school, you know, it was me with a bunch of chicks which worked in my favor. So ... I'm cool with it. I love the clarinet. But it wasn't the first choice. Beattie: When did you transition? What was your next instrument? Ed Roland: Guitar at fourteen. I was really caught up in sports. I wanted to be a baseball player and basketball and all that. I came from a small town in the south so sports was a big ... You know, that was more important than music. And at 14 I decided I wanted to write songs. A buddy of mine had a guitar he let me borrow and he gave me a book of, I think it was an Elvis book that just showed the chords. He was like, "All right, just go learn to finger the chords." Three months I just kept doing it, kept doing it and finally it just happened. Literally, I just always wanted to be a song writer. That was it. I appreciate ... Terry Hamilton's the one that gave me the guitar. It was really cool. Beattie: You remember what kind of guitar it was? Ed Roland: Nah. I mean, just generic, cheap. You're talking late 70s so I'm sure something from Penny's Sears or Kmart. You know, that's just ... But it was a good learning because it wasn't a nice guitar. The action was probably about [makes two inch gap signal with hands] ... Got those calluses going and, once again, I think it was good because you had to stick with it. You know some guitar, people ... They get the nicest guitars to start learning, they really don't know that you've got to dig in there a little bit. I think it was the right guitar for me to learn on. Beattie: That's killer. When did you join your first band or form your first band? Ed Roland: My dad was a minister so the first band was a church band. It was called Wind of Praise. I guess I was about 15. I'd been playing for a year and was just all about the guitar. I mean, I'd come home from school and I would practice till ... Back then Johnny Carson was on. I can remember having a little TV and I'd watch Johnny and just keep practicing. After the first three months I got pretty good quickly which was fun. After that, there really wasn't a music scene in Stockbridge, Georgia in 1981. I went to school in Boston at Berklee just to ... That was eye-opening. Then you saw real players and I was like, "Whoa, Whoa let me think about this for second. Do I really want to be a great guitarist or do I want to try to be a songwriter?" I choose songwriting because I just saw some of the greatest guitarists ever. It was just mind-blowing to be 18 and all of a sudden like, "Oh man." Beattie: Yeah. I was going to ask, going from being raised in Georgia and making that transition to the east coast to go to school ... That's a huge step. You were super-passionate about music in high school? Ed Roland: I was. At fourteen, literally, the first time I could ... Once again, I just wanted to write songs. The first record I ever bought was Elton John's greatest hits. I would just play the record over and over and I saw where he wrote. I grew up in the church so I didn't know much about like ... Of course I knew Elvis and artists like that but they didn't really write their songs. When I saw that Elton and Bernie wrote their own songs I was like, "I just want to write songs." The transition from going to a small town in Georgia to Boston was more of a social effect more than musical. Musical also but, the small town boy all of a sudden in a big city was a big life lesson for me and a good one. One that was necessary and needed. Beattie: Okay. Did you come out a Boston Red Sox fan? Ed Roland: I was always a Red Sox fan because the Braves came from Boston. Boston Braves. I always had a fascination with Boston. I always had a fascination with the music. Once I started listening to music I ... There was Aerosmith, Boston. I knew one of the guys from Steely Dan went to Berklee and then, of course, my favorite of all is The Cars. Boston, I always had this fascination with Boston. At this point in the interview, a few of the crew come crashing down the steep stairs leading into the green room. Ed jokes with them: Ed Roland: You can come down. You just don't have to sound like King Kong. Hey Johnny! Johnny: Yes. Ed Roland: What's your second job, robbing homes? Johnny: Yeah, I'm all ... [Johnny jumps around like he’s slipping on ice covered stairs.] Ed Roland: I'm trying to do an interview. I'm trying to be cool over here. In between like ... [raises hands and smiles] Beattie: I've been talking to folks that have pursued their passions and are able to do what they love. I think what's interesting is that everybody has this turning point when they realize this is something that's going work out. This is something I can do. Did you have that kind of moment? This realization when ... I could do this, follow my passion for a living? Ed Roland: At fourteen. But there was a point where I knew I was getting good as a songwriter. That was a click because it took me so long to overcome my ... Instead of writing bad Cars' songs ... I was so heavily influenced by the New Wave and stuff like that that I finally just ... It took about three, four, five years before I started finding my own, you know, comfort level of how I wanted to write and also how I wanted to sound. I sound like I sound. I don't know if you've heard our music, it's a little different of a voice and it took a little ... It scared people at first. Hell, it scared me. It still does some nights. That comfort level where you go, "Okay, this is what God gave me. I am as God made me. Let's go." I think you have to get comfortable with your voice. Then you've got to kind of find your own internal voice, how you want to write. Take the influences but not just be the b-side of The Cars or Elton or anything like that. Kind of use that influence and try to chart your own way. Beattie: You've been playing music for a long time. How have things changed in the last 20 years? Ed Roland: Oh God. Beattie: What's the biggest change. Ed Roland: I just think the perception. No more record sales or recording sales. It's exciting because there's so many different avenues now and so many people can stream and hear your songs but, at the same time, it's gotten a little unfair on the artist side. It's something that, if you think about it, streaming offers nothing to pay an artist. I hope it doesn't discourage some great artist out there that are finding their way. I go back to if U2 were around now, they would have never made it to Unforgettable Fire or Joshua Tree. They just wouldn't have been allowed. There's no development to me. It's just sad how music's devalued in society. Nobody has a problem going out and buying a five dollar cup of coffee that they'll piss out in the next couple of hours but they feel that they are owed and should own music free and can't even pay 99 cents or a dollar 29 for a song that will last a lifetime. It's disturbing but at the same time technology also allows a lot of excitement because you can reach more people. I still think we're in that stage where everybody's trying to figure it out. I do fight for the young artists. You need to get paid. It'd be tough being a new band starting right now. It really would. Beattie: How long did you work on this new album? Ed Roland: Three months maybe. Off and on. We had shows during it. We'd figure out a song, go play it live. Kind of did pre-production that way so when we came back in it was, kind of, much easier and simpler to lay the song down. Then I think we added two songs this year. Once again, we learned them, went and played it live, people kind of dug it and we're like, "all right, let's add this on the record." The record had been done for over a year before it came out. We were kind of sitting on it for a while trying to figure out how are we going to get it out. Beattie: Where did you guys record it? Ed Roland: I have a studio in my home. It's not a home-studio it's a real studio. It's a home disguised as a studio. I mean a studio disguised as a home. Backwards on that one. Beattie: Can that be counterproductive sometimes? Ed Roland: Yes. Easily. Because, when you hear the family ... Sometimes you hear pitter patter upstairs and you're like, "Oh, I need to go be a dad." The wife comes home from work and doesn't quite understand that you are working. Just because you're not in an office building. "What are y'all doing down there?" It can but, I don't know, next time we're going to ... I enjoy, for some reason, recording in a house. Jessie and I are in another band, Sweet Tea Project, and we just rented a house so it was studio there was no distractions and it's kind of fun to explore homes and just the vibe of that. I think the next C-Soul, we're going to do that way. Rent a house somewhere in Charleston or something and record in a home. Which is what we did with Sweet Tea. Beattie: What do you love about the new album? Ed Roland: The energy. It feels like once again we just kind of got our second wind and started going at it. Jessie and Johnny and the band kind of helped. They came in and kicked us in the ass a little bit and gave us something ... Kind of fired us up again. I like being in a rock and roll band. I like being ... We're non-apologetic about it. I think that's cool in today's world. Everybody goes "Rock's dead." No it's not I'm fucking breathing, it's okay. Beattie: We're kind of noticing trends where kids aren't playing music as much. There's less engagement it seems like on some level with playing guitar and playing music. Have you got any advice for ... Ed Roland: You know, we talk about that. I think we're seeing a little change. I have a 17 year old that is playing guitar and I've watched in his school. There are more bands in his school. I think there's a change ... I was talking to somebody else the other night about it. Even these young kids that are opening King Washington and they're sharing the stage with, these are young kids. I think there's something bubbling under there. I think people are wanting and kids want something that's real. I think that just comes from a ... I think the parents, people of my generation ... You go so long where you go, "Okay, that's cool, that's cool." Because there's always different swings of style of music and things like that. But I think we've gone long enough without putting soul back in there and the realness into it and I think we're teaching our children that. I really do and I think they're getting it. Once they get it, you know from the vinyl, from like going to see live bands which is very important to me ... Live music is first and foremost. That's one reason I think you see a lot of these acts come from churches because it's non-judgmental first off but they still thrive on live music. I think there's going to be upswing I really do. I don't mean that as some hopeful hippy over here. I really ... I'm seeing that trend, I really am. Beattie: That's good. That's what we need. Ed Roland: Yes we do. Real guitars, real instruments, real voices. Sing it. Play it. You're just capturing a moment. BREEDLOVE STRINGED INSTRUMENTS Since 1990, Breedlove has been a passionate and innovative builder of remarkable stringed instruments, spurred by a desire to challenge convention and build the instruments of tomorrow. Breedlove’s master craftsmen craft acoustic instruments for artists seeking self-expression and liberation through music, but make no mistake: Breedlove’s world-class craftsmen don’t just build instruments, they design distinctively crafted sound. Visit us at www.breedlovesound.com #### Breedlove Introduces New Travel-Ready Companion Body Shape Breedlove’s sound-obsessed design team goes back to the drawing board to develop new travel-size body shape which delivers uncompromising sound for serious players. Bend, OR (July, 2019) - Historically, serious guitar players on-the-move have faced a rather tough dilemma; contend with the challenges of traveling with a full-size guitar or settle for a more convenient, smaller instrument with traditionally reduced sound quality... the travel guitar. Travel guitars. They’ve become ubiquitous. Beaters, some call them. An instrument that’s perfect for a campfire, a guitar to keep in the office or a gift for a niece with a musical bent. Some love them for the novelty, and others even use them for their intended purpose, as an instrument to take on the plane or up the side of a mountain when duty calls. The team at Breedlove thinks travel guitars are the bee’s knees, too. They just hadn’t found one that they’d actually call a guitar. Or, at least sounded the way a guitar should - Until now. Travel guitars, meet your match. Guitar players, meet the Companion. “The problem in the past,” says Breedlove owner Tom Bedell, “was that the early models were built with different scales. You had to play in different keys, and all that kind of stuff.” Other builders soon resolved those issues, but often the instruments still seemed lacking. With the recent refinement of Breedlove’s proprietary body shapes, however, Bedell felt it was finally time for Breedlove to tackle the issue of a travel guitar worthy of beginners and professionals alike. “What we did with the Companion,” he says, “is exactly what we did with the other body shape designs. We took the Concert and we reduced the size to get the Concertina. Then we took the Concertina and we reduced the size to get the Companion. The Companion has 14 frets to the body, and it's tuned up to E, so you can play it like an absolutely regular guitar. It's small but we used all the same Sound Optimization work to design the shape, the air chamber, the sound hole size, everything.” “I know this is not the right word,” Bedell says, but it's just cute. It's a really cute guitar.” “This is Breedlove's version of the travel guitar, after all,” says designer Angela Christensen. “It gives you the comfort, the feel, the playability that we're known for, the quality that we're known for, all of what makes Breedlove unique.” The Companion, which will be introduced at this year’s Summer NAMM show, is a cutaway instrument with onboard electronics, making it useful for virtually any application, including stage work. “We looked at this as a new opportunity for us to go about making a travel instrument with our Sound Optimization process, to really develop something that is going to be Breedlove. We honed in on the scale length that we wanted, the kind of overall size that we were shooting for, and then from there we really started the design process, again, off of our Concert body shape.” “We played with a couple versions, experimenting with the taper on the body, the sound hole diameter, the size of the lower bout. We did a couple renditions and we've finally gotten it to where we are very happy. We're pretty excited to launch the Companion body shape later this year.” The Companion, which comes with a carry bag, features, Christensen notes, a 23.5 inch scale length; 18 frets total; and a 3.54 inch sound hole diameter. The body depth is 3.25 inches at the neck; four inches at the tail. The lower bout width is 13.5 inches; the upper just under 10 inches; with an eight inch waist. Body length is 17.5 inches. The Companion will be available in a variety of wood pairings, including Sitka/mahogany, red cedar/mahogany, myrtle/myrtle, mahogany/mahogany, and torrefied European spruce/African mahogany. “It's pretty informative when you see an overlay of all four of our body shapes,” says Christensen. “It is substantially different. If you see the Concerto and a Concert and a Concertina overlaid together, they are proportionately the same. The Companion is pretty dramatically smaller.” “Personally, I love it because, despite its diminutive size, it still looks like a Concert. It even has the asymmetrical headstock just like the Concert body shape. At a distance it almost looks like it's a Concert hanging on the wall, and then you go and pick it up and you're just surprised that it's not. As soon as you play it, it's just pleasing because it's a revelation that it has as much sound as it does. It just fits right in. I'm so happy with where we got with it. It's the perfect addition to the line. It just works.” Pursuit Exotic Companion Prairie Burst CE Myrtlewood – Myrtlewood New for 2019, the Pursuit Exotic Companion CE Prairie Burst Myrtlewood – Myrtlewood acoustic-electric travel guitar represents the amazing tonal balance of myrtlewood, which has a unique voice blending the best of East Indian rosewood and maple with distinct and clear bass, mids and highs. This guitar is alive with a distinct and attractive sound many players on-the-go crave. With a versatile play style conducive to strumming and fingerstyle, it’s the perfect professional grade travel-ready instrument for players looking for an all-in-one guitar that can stand out and carry the rhythm or be soft, sweet and nuanced when played fingerstyle. It comes standard with LR Baggs EAS electronics, which are highly reliable and sound fantastic. With the addition of an ebony fretboard, this cutaway Companion body allows for easy access to the entire fretboard. This is an ideal guitar for everyone serious about sound, but interested in a travel-size guitar body with uncompromised sound. You will sound better, play better and play more on a Breedlove Pursuit Exotic Series acoustic-electric guitar. Discovery Companion Sitka Spruce – Mahogany The Discovery Companion Sitka Spruce – Mahogany travel guitars have a versatile play style ideal for strumming and rhythm to fingerstyle play. The travel-ready Companion body shape is constructed with a Sitka spruce top and mahogany back and sides for a clean, balanced and superb sounding guitar with a warm midrange tone. This is an ideal guitar for everyone serious about sound, but interested in a travel-size guitar body with uncompromised sound. Every level player will appreciate these guitars and sound better, play better and play more on a Breedlove Discovery Series guitar. Discovery Companion CE Sitka Spruce – Mahogany The Discovery Companion CE Sitka Spruce – Mahogany acoustic-electric travel guitars have a versatile play style ideal for strumming and rhythm to fingerstyle play. The travel-ready Companion body shape is constructed with a Sitka spruce top and mahogany back and sides for a clean, balanced and superb sounding guitar with a warm midrange tone. The cutaway design gives access to all the frets. The Fishman electronics are dependable and sound great. This is an ideal guitar for everyone serious about sound, but interested in a travel-size guitar body with uncompromised sound. Every level player will appreciate these guitars and sound better, play better and play more on a Breedlove Discovery Series acoustic-electric guitar. Discovery Companion CE Mahogany – Mahogany The Discovery Companion CE Mahogany – Mahogany travel guitars have a versatile play style ideal for strumming and rhythm to fingerstyle play. The travel-ready Companion body shape is constructed with a mahogany top, back and sides for a warm, balanced and rich sounding guitar with pronounced midrange tone. The cutaway design gives access to all the frets. The Fishman electronics are dependable and sound great. This is an ideal guitar for everyone serious about sound, but interested in a travel-size guitar body with uncompromised sound. Every level player will appreciate these guitars and sound better, play better and play more on a Breedlove Discovery Series guitar. Breedlove Guitars Since 1990, Breedlove Guitars has been rooted in the small mountain town of Bend, Oregon. We chose to live close to nature with an emphasis on outdoor recreation, strong community, a love of music, environmental awareness and an appreciation for all things created by skilled craftsmen. We’ve been crafting guitars in Bend for a long time now, and we are happy to call it home. Our MISSION is simple: to provide the player with the best sounding, best playing, most enjoyable acoustic guitar possible. Visit us at www.breedloveguitars.com. #### Breedlove Introduces the Oregon Concert Tequila Sunrise CE Myrtlewood LTD Breedlove advances the possibilities of acoustic guitar finish work with this new limitededition model BEND, Ore. (Jan. 24, 2023) — Breedlove Guitars is pleased to announce the Oregon Concert Tequila Sunrise CE Myrtlewood LTD — an exciting new offering from the Breedlove custom color and design team in Bend, Oregon. This new gradient-style limited-edition Tequila Sunrise burst acoustic guitar is dressed to impress. Reminiscent of a rich sunset slowly descending into tropical water, this all-myrtlewood acoustic-electric guitar is built for the musician seeking well-rounded balance with midrange fullness and exceptional liveliness. The Hard Rock maple neck and myrtlewood body combine to deliver accentuated depth and clarity across the tonal spectrum. This dazzling instrument, ideal for a versatile play style, will be available only as a limited run of guitars. Key Aspects of the Oregon Concert Tequila Sunrise CE Myrtlewood LTD: Myrtlewood Top, Back & Sides Popularized by Breedlove, myrtlewood, from the windblown Oregon coast, combines the best elements of rosewood, mahogany and maple for truly versatile guitars that are characterized by rich bass, warm midrange, and clear, bright trebles. Each sonically distinct instrument is individualized by the gnarled, wildly varied, but always arresting grain patterns. Sustainable & Clear-Cut Free Breedlove uses no clear-cut woods in any guitars. None. Breedlove guitars feature sustainably sourced all-solid exotic and native tonewoods handcrafted by skilled luthiers who are as sensitive to the needs of the earth as they are to building the best sounding and playing guitars available anywhere. To learn more about the Oregon Concert Tequila Sunrise CE Myrtlewood LTD, visit: https://breedlovemusic.com/product/oregon-concert-tequila-sunrise-ce-ltd About Breedlove Guitars: For more than 30 years, Breedlove has been on the forefront of guitar innovation. With the goal of superior sound and sustainable exotic tonewoods, Breedlove has followed the lead of musicians and builders, designing trusted, quality instruments for a new era at their home in Bend, Oregon. For more information about Breedlove, please visit their website and follow Breedlove on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. #### Breedlove Introduces Two Special Limited-Edition Models for 2023 Earth Day Trees Planted for Each Purchase of New Limited-Edition Models BEND, Ore. (APRIL 18, 2023) — At Breedlove, our passion for protecting and healing our environment is as important to us as the guitars we make. And to celebrate Earth Day 2023, we’re giving back to the planet with two limited-edition Concert acoustics: the Oregon Concert Earthsong LTD and the Pursuit Exotic S Concert Earthsong CE LTD. Crafted from 100% clear-cut-free Oregon Myrtlewood, these acoustic guitars offer immense visual appeal, tonal depth, clarity, and fullness. Finished in our custom Earthsong gloss burst, both models are rare as they are beautiful. And because every sale goes directly to planting hundreds of new trees, your music will play an essential role in the reforestation of our planet. Oregon Concert Earthsong LTD The Oregon Concert Earthsong Limited Edition acoustic guitar perfectly demonstrates our company’s commitment to both exquisite acoustic guitars and protecting our natural resources. The guitar is crafted from clear-cut-free, locally sourced, native Myrtlewood, accenting its tonal depth and clarity. We then finish each instrument in a custom, limited-edition Earthsong gloss burst. Finally, celebrating Earth Day 2023, we’re partnering with global reforestation not-for-profit One Tree Planted to plant 100 new trees for every guitar sold. As beautiful as they are unique with a touch response that must be experienced, these made in Bend guitars will be a favorite of both players and collectors. Pursuit Exotic S Concert Earthsong CE LTD The Pursuit Exotic S Concert Earthsong CE Limited Edition is beautiful as well as environmentally conscious. Utilizing our EcoTonewood technology and Cascade Bracing, the clear-cut-free Myrtlewood top, back, and sides deliver a warm tone with exceptional liveliness. The guitar’s delicate contours, sculpted cutaway, and comfortable neck profile create an unforgettable playing experience. And in honor of Earth Day 2023, we will appoint every guitar with our custom, limited-edition Earthsong gloss burst. Global reforestation not-for-profit One Tree Planted will plant 50 new trees for every Pursuit Exotic S Concert Earthsong CE Limited Edition sold. We are extremely proud to partner with them in ensuring your guitar leaves a legacy for centuries to come. Sustainable & Clear-Cut Free Breedlove uses no clear-cut woods in any guitars. None. Breedlove guitars feature sustainably sourced all-solid exotic and native tonewoods handcrafted by skilled luthiers who are as sensitive to the needs of the Earth as they are to building the best sounding and playing guitars available anywhere. About Breedlove Guitars For more than 30 years, Breedlove has been on the forefront of guitar innovation. With the goal of superior sound and sustainable exotic tonewoods, Breedlove has followed the lead of musicians and builders, designing trusted, quality instruments for a new era at their home in Bend, Oregon. For more information about Breedlove, please visit their website and follow Breedlove on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. #### Breedlove Launches the Pursuit Concert Koa Guitar Beautiful use of exotic tonewoods at an affordable price Bend, OR (February 16, 2016) – For musicians seeking amazing power with a clear and sweet tone, both acoustically and plugged in, the Pursuit Concert Koa is a true reflection of Breedlove’s Distinctively Crafted Sound. Its solid koa top and koa back and sides “open up” the more the instrument is played, expanding the midrange, for an even richer, sweeter tone over time. The stunning beauty of the figured koa makes the Pursuit Concert Koa a work of art as well as an extraordinary musical instrument. Includes built-in Fishman Isys + USB port for amplification and easy interfacing with recording software. This limited edition model is part of the Pursuit line. The Pursuit is by your side all the way with nuanced sound, exotic wood combinations, and modern touches like a USB output for enhancing and developing your creative process, and Fishman electronics for honing your ensemble skills. Breedlove’s Bridge Truss System creates less tension on the top, creating nuanced tone and articulation that your developing ears and fingers will appreciate. Pursuit pleases the eyes as well as the ears with exotic tonewoods like ziricote, striped ebony, Australian blackwood, koa, bubinga—woods typically reserved for ultra high-end models. These models are available now at your online and local retailers.  Locate your closest dealer here. Full Specs MSRP: $1,335 MAP: $999 Body Type: Concert Neck Wood: Mahogany Solid Wood Top: Koa Back & Sides: Koa Fretboard: Indian Rosewood Nut/Saddle: Bone Number of Frets: 20 Nut Width: 1-11/16" Tuners: Gold Closed Gear Lower Bout Width: 15" Waist Width: 9" Upper Bout Width: 11 1/4" Body Length: 20" Body Depth: 3.75" String Gauge: D'Addario EXP 16 Pickup: Fishman ISYS+ USB Bridge: Pinless original Binding: Black Inlay: Centered dots Case: Standard Gigbag Designed, engineered and quality-controlled in Bend, Oregon, U.S.A. Crafted in China Breedlove Stringed Instruments Since 1990, Breedlove has been a passionate and innovative builder of remarkable stringed instruments, spurred by a desire to challenge convention and build the instruments of tomorrow. Breedlove’s master craftsmen craft acoustic instruments for artists seeking self-expression and liberation through music, but make no mistake: Breedlove’s world-class craftsmen don’t just build instruments, they design distinctively crafted sound. Visit Breedlove at www.breedlovesound.com #### Breedlove Legacy Concert LTD Breedlove Stringed Instruments Announces Legacy Concert Koa LTD Beautiful koa back and sides paired with salvaged Sitka spruce top If there’s one series that explores the concept of Distinctively Crafted Sound from the ground up, it’s the Legacy Series. These aspirational models achieve the pinnacle in design and sound for each body shape. Defining the target tonal qualities of each body style, exotic tonewood pairings are selected and construction designed to achieve surprising results. Every element that goes into these instruments is highly calculated, making for heirloom-quality instruments with incomparable sound. Purpose built for the specific sound each model is designed to achieve. New to the series is a limited edition that pairs the golden hues and often-dramatic figure of koa back and sides with the strong, light and extended harmonic sound of Stika spruce. The Legacy Concert LTD has a voice that’s mellow and sweet while projecting with clarity, depth and volume. The visually stunning koa provides an aesthetic as rich as this instrument’s gorgeous tone. “The dream of mine for this build was to be able to bring the sweetness of Koa to the Legacy series so that its voice would bloom and develop a richness over time,” says Colin Besancon of its design. The Legacy Concert LTD is built on a Breedlove’s most popular concert body. It generates a wonderfully articulate range of tone with an ample low end that is never boomy, but always felt. The Concert works well when played fingerstyle, as a vocal accompaniment, or at a full strum. Full Specs: Price: $3,990 MSRP Body Type: Concert Neck Wood: Honduran mahogany Top wood: Solid Sitka spruce Back & Sides Wood: Solid Koa Top Finish: Gloss Fretboard: Ebony Frets: 20 Nut Width: 1-3/4” Tuners: Gotoh 381 gold w/ black button Lower Bout Width: 15” Waist Width: 9” Upper Bout Width: 11 1/4" Body Length: 20” Body Depth: 3.75” Strings: D’Addario EXP 16 Pickup: LR Baggs Anthem TRU-Mic Bridge: Delta bridge, African ebony Binding: Tortoise Inlay: Legacy Wave Case: Deluxe Hardshell Limited Lifetime Warranty Handcrafted in Bend, OR U.S.A. You can find the Legacy Concert LTD at your local dealer or learn more here. #### Breedlove Legacy Concert Shadowburst E Red Cedar-Bubinga LTD Breedlove Guitars Debuts Legacy Concert Shadowburst E Red Cedar-Bubinga LTD at 2025 NAMM Show Bend, Ore. (Jan. 1, 2025) – Breedlove Guitars is thrilled to announce the release of the Legacy Concert Shadowburst E Red Cedar-Bubinga LTD, a limited-edition masterpiece that exemplifies the pinnacle of Breedlove’s craftsmanship and innovation. This extraordinary guitar, crafted from premium tonewoods and designed for exceptional performance, will make its debut at the 2025 National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Show in Anaheim, California. At the heart of this guitar is its solid red cedar top, delivering a warm, rich tone that is highly responsive to even the lightest touch. Paired with exotic bubinga back and sides, the Legacy Concert Shadowburst E Red Cedar-Bubinga LTD has strong mid tones and offers a clarity and definition that is ideal for a range of playing styles. Handcrafted in Breedlove’s Custom Shop in Bend, Oregon, this guitar is meticulously tuned using their exclusive Sound Optimization® process, ensuring perfect tonal balance and resonance. The concert body shape provides exceptional versatility, making this instrument as functional as it is beautiful. The Shadowburst finish enhances the natural beauty of the tonewoods, while intricate custom inlays and fine details elevate its luxurious aesthetic. Equipped with LR Baggs Anthem electronics, the Legacy Concert Shadowburst E Red Cedar-Bubinga LTD delivers studio-quality amplified sound that remains true to its acoustic character, making it equally at home onstage or in the studio. A deluxe hardshell case ensures this heirloom-quality instrument is protected for years to come. “The Legacy Concert Shadowburst E Red Cedar-Bubinga LTD represents the very best of Breedlove,” said Angela Christensen, head of product development and wood management for Breedlove Guitars. “This limited-edition guitar is designed for discerning players and collectors who seek the perfect combination of tone, beauty, and innovation.” The Legacy Concert Shadowburst E Red Cedar-Bubinga LTD will be showcased at the 2025 NAMM Show, which will take place Jan. 23-25 at the Anaheim Convention Center. Visit Breedlove Guitars at Booth 212A to experience this extraordinary instrument firsthand. About Breedlove Guitars For more than 30 years, Breedlove has been on the forefront of guitar innovation. With the goal of superior sound and sustainable exotic tonewoods, Breedlove has followed the lead of musicians and builders, designing trusted, quality instruments for a new era at their home in Bend, Oregon. For more information about Breedlove, please visit their website and follow Breedlove on Facebook, Instagram, X, and YouTube. #### Breedlove Limited Edition Oregon Series Breedlove Announces Limited Edition Oregon Concert Sable Guitar Bend, OR – October 3, 2024 – Breedlove Guitars is proud to introduce the Oregon Concert Sable CE Myrtlewood, a limited-edition release set for October 3rd, 2024. With only 50 pieces available, this guitar exemplifies Breedlove’s commitment to sustainable craftsmanship and sonic excellence. Crafted from premium, locally sourced sustainable myrtlewood from the Pacific Northwest, this stunning instrument boasts a myrtlewood top, back, and sides with a sleek Sable Gloss finish. Known for its tonal balance and richness, myrtlewood offers a full, resonant sound with exceptional clarity, perfectly complemented by Breedlove’s signature Sound Optimized and hand tuned bracing. “We’ve designed this limited edition Oregon Concert to bring out the best tonal qualities of myrtlewood, while offering players a visually striking, eco-conscious instrument,” said Angela Christensen, Product Designer at Breedlove Guitars. The guitar is built in Breedlove’s acclaimed Concert body shape and features a comfortable 25.5” scale length and 1.75” nut width for effortless playability. Equipped with the highly regarded LR Baggs Anthem TRU-MIC pickup system, it’s engineered to capture the guitar’s true acoustic sound in live and studio settings. With its combination of high-performance craftsmanship and limited availability, the Oregon Concert Sable CE Myrtlewood LTD is expected to generate significant interest among collectors and professional players alike. The guitar comes complete with a deluxe hardshell case and will be available for $3,299 starting October 3rd. For more information or to reserve your Oregon Concert Sable CE Myrtlewood-Myrtlewood LTD, please visit BreedloveGuitars.com. About Breedlove Guitars Breedlove Guitars is a leading innovator in acoustic guitar design, committed to creating instruments that reflect the values of sustainability, craftsmanship, and performance. Founded in Bend, Oregon, Breedlove uses environmentally responsible practices and locally sourced materials to produce world-class guitars that inspire players worldwide. #### Breedlove Oregon Concert CE Figured Redwood-Myrtlewood – Exhibition Edition Breedlove Guitars Debuts Oregon Concert CE Figured Redwood-Myrtlewood – Exhibition Edition at 2025 NAMM Show Bend, Ore. (Jan. 16, 2025) – Breedlove Guitars is proud to introduce the Oregon Concert CE Figured Redwood-Myrtlewood – Exhibition Edition, a breathtaking addition to the flagship Oregon Series. This expertly crafted guitar combines the warmth of redwood with the clarity of myrtlewood and exemplifies Breedlove’s passion for using beautiful, sustainably harvested tonewoods. The Oregon Concert CE Figured Redwood-Myrtlewood will debut at the 2025 National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Show in Anaheim, California. The exquisitely figured redwood top brings warmth, responsiveness, and a dynamic tonal palette, making it ideal for players who demand nuanced expression. Paired with an outrageously beautiful myrtlewood back and sides, renowned for its tonal clarity and balance, this guitar offers a unique sound profile that suits a wide range of musical styles. The hand-selected, highly figured tonewoods further enhance its visual appeal, making this guitar as beautiful as it is sonically inspiring. Handcrafted and hand-voiced in the Breedlove Custom Shop using their exclusive Sound Optimization® process, this exhibition edition delivers exceptional resonance and projection. LR Baggs Anthem electronics ensure pristine sound quality, making it a perfect companion for live performances and studio sessions. The deluxe hardshell case offers premium protection for this collector-worthy masterpiece. “The Oregon Concert CE Figured Redwood-Myrtlewood – Exhibition Edition is a testament to the artistry and innovation that define Breedlove,” said Angela Christensen, head of product development and wood management for Breedlove Guitars. “It combines sustainably sourced exotic tonewoods, exceptional craftsmanship, and world-class sound in a guitar that speaks to both performers and collectors alike.” The Oregon Concert CE Figured Redwood-Myrtlewood – Exhibition Edition will be unveiled at the 2025 NAMM Show, which will take place Jan. 23-25 at the Anaheim Convention Center. Visit Breedlove Guitars at Booth 212A to experience this extraordinary guitar in person. About Breedlove Guitars For more than 30 years, Breedlove has been at the forefront of guitar innovation. With the goal of superior sound and using sustainable exotic tonewoods, Breedlove has followed the lead of musicians and builders, designing trusted, quality instruments for a new era at their home in Bend, Oregon. For more information about Breedlove, please visit their website and follow Breedlove on Facebook, Instagram, Threads, YouTube, and X. #### Breedlove Oregon Concert CE Myrtlewood-Myrtlewood Breedlove Guitars Introduces Oregon Concert CE Myrtlewood-Myrtlewood – Special Edition at 2025 NAMM Show Bend, Ore. (Jan. 25, 2025) – Breedlove Guitars is proud to announce the launch of the Oregon Concert CE Myrtlewood-Myrtlewood – Special Edition, a testament to the beauty and versatility of locally sourced tonewoods. This expertly crafted guitar will debut at the 2025 National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Show in Anaheim, California, showcasing Breedlove’s dedication to tonal excellence, sustainability, and playability. Featuring sustainable myrtlewood for the top, back, and sides, this special-edition guitar delivers a tonal spectrum alive with bass, midrange, and treble in perfect harmony. This special myrtlewood tree is unique for its high-contrast markings that display one-of-a-kind patterns. Known for its unique sonic characteristics, myrtlewood offers a balanced sound that suits a variety of musical styles, making it a go-to instrument for both hobbyists and professionals. Handcrafted and hand-voiced in the Breedlove Custom Shop using their exclusive Sound Optimization® process, the Oregon Concert CE Myrtlewood-Myrtlewood Special Edition achieves unmatched resonance and clarity, ensuring consistent performance in any setting. Lightweight and comfortable, this USA-made guitar is designed for extended play sessions, whether in the studio, on stage, or at home. Equipped with LR Baggs Anthem electronics, it provides pristine amplified sound that captures every nuance of its acoustic character. A deluxe hardshell case offers premium protection, ensuring this instrument remains a reliable companion for years to come. “The Oregon Concert CE Myrtlewood-Myrtlewood Special Edition showcases the unique qualities of myrtlewood while delivering the versatility and performance players expect from a Breedlove guitar,” said Angela Christensen, head of product development and wood management for Breedlove Guitars. “It’s a perfect combination of sustainability, playability, and premium craftsmanship.” The Oregon Concert CE Myrtlewood-Myrtlewood – Special Edition will be unveiled at the 2025 NAMM Show, which will take place Jan. 23-25 at the Anaheim Convention Center. Visit Breedlove Guitars at Booth 212A to experience this extraordinary instrument in person. About Breedlove Guitars For more than 30 years, Breedlove has been on the forefront of guitar innovation. With the goal of superior sound and sustainable exotic tonewoods, Breedlove has followed the lead of musicians and builders, designing trusted, quality instruments for a new era at their home in Bend, Oregon. For more information about Breedlove, please visit their website and follow Breedlove on Facebook, Instagram, X, and YouTube. #### Breedlove Oregon Concert CE Red Cedar-Myrtlewood – Earth Day Special Edition Breedlove Guitars Celebrates Sustainability with Oregon Concert CE Red Cedar-Myrtlewood – Earth Day Special Edition Bend, Ore. (Jan. 21, 2025) – Breedlove Guitars is excited to announce the Oregon Concert CE Red Cedar-Myrtlewood – Earth Day Special Edition, an impressive tribute to sustainable innovation and craftsmanship. This limited-run guitar showcases a custom inlay and unique tonewoods that celebrate the Pacific Northwest. The Oregon Concert Earth Day guitar will debut at the 2025 National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Show in Anaheim, California. With its unique one-piece, solid red cedar top, this guitar produces warm, rich tones, while the hand-selected myrtlewood back and sides provide clarity and balance across the tonal spectrum. The custom inlay features salmon made from green abalone shell swimming up the fretboard, complementing the rosette and top purfling details. Every guitar is hand-voiced in the Breedlove Custom Shop using their exclusive Sound Optimization® process, ensuring maximum projection and tonal quality. LR Baggs Anthem electronics ensure that the amplified sound remains true to the guitar’s acoustic character. “The Oregon Concert CE Red Cedar-Myrtlewood Earth Day Special Edition exemplifies our belief that exceptional sound, craftsmanship and sustainable design go hand in hand,” said Angela Christensen, head of product development and wood management for Breedlove Guitars. “This guitar is a celebration of our planet and our commitment to creating instruments that inspire players while honoring the environment.” The Oregon Concert CE Red Cedar-Myrtlewood – Earth Day Special Edition will be unveiled at the 2025 NAMM Show, which will take place Jan. 23-25 at the Anaheim Convention Center. Visit Breedlove Guitars at Booth 212A to explore this meaningful addition to the Oregon Series. About Breedlove Guitars For more than 30 years, Breedlove has been on the forefront of guitar innovation. With the goal of superior sound and sustainable exotic tonewoods, Breedlove has followed the lead of musicians and builders, designing trusted, quality instruments for a new era at their home in Bend, Oregon. For more information about Breedlove, please visit their website and follow Breedlove on Facebook, Instagram, X, and YouTube. #### Breedlove Oregon Dreadnought Concerto 12-String CE Myrtlewood-Myrtlewood – Special Edition Breedlove Guitars Introduces Oregon Dreadnought Concerto 12-String CE Myrtlewood-Myrtlewood – Special Edition at 2025 NAMM Show Bend, Ore. (Jan. 22, 2025) – Breedlove Guitars is proud to unveil the Oregon Dreadnought Concerto 12-String CE Myrtlewood-Myrtlewood – Special Edition, which offers lush, layered sound and exceptional resonance. The tonewoods used in this limited run come from a special myrtlewood tree, unique for its high-contrast markings that display one-of-a-kind patterns. The Oregon Dreadnought Concerto 12-String CE Myrtlewood-Myrtlewood Special Edition will debut at the 2025 National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Show in Anaheim, California. Designed to inspire creativity and elevate performance, this 12-string guitar combines the tonal warmth, shimmering highs, and balanced lows of myrtlewood to create a rich and dynamic sound profile. The dreadnought Concerto body enhances projection and depth, ensuring that every strum resonates with breathtaking clarity. Hand-voiced in the Breedlove Custom Shop using their proprietary Sound Optimization® process, the Oregon Dreadnought Concerto 12-String CE Myrtlewood-Myrtlewood Special Edition is meticulously crafted to deliver superior projection and tonal balance. This model features the Breedlove Bridge Truss system, which reduces string tension and allows the guitar to stay in tune much longer. The addition of LR Baggs Anthem electronics ensures pristine amplified sound, making it stage-ready for live performances and recording sessions. Provided with a deluxe hardshell case for reliable protection, this 12-string guitar offers exceptional playability, bold aesthetics, and professional-grade performance, making it a perfect fit for discerning players and collectors alike. “The Oregon Dreadnought Concerto 12-String CE Myrtlewood-Myrtlewood Special Edition combines the beauty of this special myrtlewood log with the rich, layered sound of a 12-string guitar,” said Angela Christensen, head of product development and wood management for Breedlove Guitars. “It’s an instrument that inspires bold musical expression while staying true to sustainable craftsmanship.” The Oregon Dreadnought Concerto 12-String CE Myrtlewood-Myrtlewood – Special Edition will be showcased at the 2025 NAMM Show, which will take place Jan. 23-25 at the Anaheim Convention Center. Visit Breedlove Guitars at Booth 212A to experience this extraordinary guitar firsthand. About Breedlove Guitars For more than 30 years, Breedlove has been on the forefront of guitar innovation. With the goal of superior sound and sustainable exotic tonewoods, Breedlove has followed the lead of musicians and builders, designing trusted, quality instruments for a new era at their home in Bend, Oregon. For more information about Breedlove, please visit their website and follow Breedlove on Facebook, Instagram, X, and YouTube. #### Breedlove Oregon Rogue The New Oregon Rogue Brings Color to Breedlove Stringed Instruments Stunning custom color brings Oregon Series to life with the Breedlove Oregon Rogue Bend, OR (December 15, 2015) Spend a few days in the Northwest – among the mountains, in the high desert and along the rustic coastline in breathtaking seascapes, crystal-clear alpine air and dense, lush forests – and your imagination takes flight. At Breedlove, our passion for the outdoors and the natural world are continually influencing the way we design, build and view our instruments. There is a special magic found only in the Northwest, and this magic inspired a series of instruments unlike any other. Breedlove merges the science of sound, flawless craftsmanship, and striking local woods to create the Oregon series of instruments that express the deepest parts of who Breedlove is as a company. The one-of-a-kind sound Breedlove has engineered in the Oregon series is the result of 20 years of experience working with myrtlewood. Tonally, it's one of the richest, most-acclaimed heritage platform Breedlove works with. The Oregon Concert just won MMR’s Acoustic Guitar of the Year and the Oregon Rogue is the newest model to hit the Oregon series family. Inspired by the wild and scenic Rogue River located in southern Oregon, it is built for the musician seeking well-rounded balance with midrange fullness, depth, and clarity. The liveliness creates an alluring Breedlove crafted from locally sourced myrtlewood for the back and sides. The hardrock maple neck, and salvaged Sitka spruce top combine to deliver accentuated depth and clarity across the tonal spectrum. The Oregon concert Rogue is available for a limited time. You can find the Oregon Concert Rogue at your local dealer or learn more here. Full Specs: Price: $2,532 MSRP Body Type: Concert Neck Wood: Hard rock maple Top wood: Solid Sitka spruce Back & Sides Wood: Solid Myrtlewood Top Finish: Semi-gloss with toner Fretboard: Ebony Frets: 20 Nut Width: 1-3/4” Tuners: Breedlove, satin gold Lower Bout Width: 15” Waist Width: 9” Upper Bout Width: 11 1/4" Body Length: 20” Body Depth: 3.75” Strings: D’Addario EXP 16 Pickup: LR Baggs EAS VTC Bridge: Delta bridge, African ebony Binding: Black Inlay: Centered dots Case: Deluxe hardshell Limited Lifetime Warranty Handcrafted in Bend, OR U.S.A. Breedlove Stringed Instruments Since 1990, Breedlove has been a passionate and innovative builder of remarkable stringed instruments, spurred by a desire to challenge convention and build the instruments of tomorrow. Breedlove’s master craftsmen craft acoustic instruments for artists seeking self-expression and liberation through music, but make no mistake: Breedlove’s world-class craftsmen don’t just build instruments, they design distinctively crafted sound. Visit us at www.breedlovesound.com #### Breedlove Premier Concert Shadowburst CE Figured Red Cedar-Figured East Indian Rosewood LTD Breedlove Guitars Unveils Premier Concert Shadowburst CE Figured Red Cedar-Figured East Indian Rosewood LTD at 2025 NAMM Show Bend, Ore. (Jan. 25, 2025) – Breedlove Guitars is proud to announce the release of the Premier Concert Shadowburst CE Figured Red Cedar-Figured East Indian Rosewood LTD, an exclusive limited-edition guitar that represents the pinnacle of tone and craftsmanship. With only 20 pieces available, this extraordinary instrument will debut at the 2025 National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Show in Anaheim, California. The rare, high figure red cedar makes for a stiffer top, creating articulate note structure and increased headroom, perfect for versatile play styles. The red cedar top provides warmth and focus, while the rosewood enhances the tone with round bass and clear trebles. The concert body shape feels comfortable and versatile, making it ideal for fingerstyle players and strummers alike. Handcrafted in Breedlove’s Custom Shop in Bend, Oregon, the Premier Concert Shadowburst CE Figured Red Cedar-Figured East Indian Rosewood LTD is meticulously tuned using their proprietary Sound Optimization® process, ensuring perfect tonal balance and resonance. The Shadowburst finish accentuates the natural beauty of the tonewoods, creating an elegant aesthetic that matches this instrument’s stunning sound. Equipped with LR Baggs Anthem electronics, this guitar delivers pristine amplified sound that remains true to its acoustic character, whether on stage or in the studio. A deluxe hardshell case provides superior protection, ensuring this heirloom-quality instrument is safeguarded for years to come. “The Premier Concert Shadowburst CE Figured Red Cedar-Figured East Indian Rosewood LTD is a true masterpiece, combining rare materials with Breedlove’s innovative craftsmanship,” said Angela Christensen, head of product development and wood management for Breedlove Guitars. “With only 20 pieces available, this guitar offers a unique opportunity for players and collectors to own a one-of-a-kind instrument.” The Premier Concert Shadowburst CE Figured Red Cedar-Figured East Indian Rosewood LTD will be showcased at the 2025 NAMM Show, which will take place Jan. 23-25 at the Anaheim Convention Center. Visit Breedlove Guitars at Booth 212A to experience this exceptional guitar firsthand. About Breedlove Guitars For more than 30 years, Breedlove has been on the forefront of guitar innovation. With the goal of superior sound and sustainable exotic tonewoods, Breedlove has followed the lead of musicians and builders, designing trusted, quality instruments for a new era at their home in Bend, Oregon. For more information about Breedlove, please visit their website and follow Breedlove on Facebook, Instagram, X, and YouTube. #### Breedlove Premier Concert Shadowburst CE Figured Redwood-Figured East Indian Rosewood LTD Breedlove Guitars Unveils Premier Concert Shadowburst CE Figured Redwood-Figured East Indian Rosewood LTD at 2025 NAMM Show Bend, Ore. (Jan. 21, 2025) – Breedlove Guitars is proud to announce the release of the Premier Concert Shadowburst CE Figured Redwood-Figured East Indian Rosewood LTD, a rare and elegant instrument that combines lightweight comfort with unparalleled tonal complexity. With only 20 pieces available, this limited-edition guitar will make its debut at the 2025 National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Show in Anaheim, California. At the heart of this guitar is its exquisite figured redwood top, which produces warm, responsive tones ideal for both delicate fingerstyle play and versatile strumming. Paired with exotic figured East Indian rosewood back and sides, the Premier Concert Shadowburst CE Figured Redwood-Figured East Indian Rosewood LTD delivers exceptional richness, depth, and clarity. The concert body shape provides versatility and is very comfortable to play. Handcrafted and tuned in the Breedlove Custom Shop using their proprietary Sound Optimization® process, this guitar ensures perfect tonal balance and projection for intimate performances and studio recordings alike. The luxurious figured redwood and rosewood are enhanced by a high-gloss finish and accentuated by refined appointments, including tortoise binding and spalted maple inlays, showcasing the guitar’s visual and tonal sophistication. Equipped with LR Baggs Anthem electronics, it delivers pristine amplified sound that captures the guitar’s natural acoustic essence. “The Premier Concert Shadowburst CE Figured Redwood-Figured East Indian Rosewood LTD is both a collector’s item and a professional-grade instrument,” said Angela Christensen, head of product development and wood management for Breedlove Guitars. “This limited-edition guitar offers a rare combination of elegance, comfort, and tone, making it an extraordinary choice for players and collectors alike.” Each guitar comes with a deluxe Breedlove hardshell case, ensuring safe transport and storage for this collector-worthy instrument. The Premier Concert Shadowburst CE Figured Redwood-Figured East Indian Rosewood LTD will be showcased at the 2025 NAMM Show, which will take place Jan. 23-25 at the Anaheim Convention Center. Visit Breedlove Guitars at Booth 212A to experience this exceptional guitar firsthand. About Breedlove Guitars For more than 30 years, Breedlove has been on the forefront of guitar innovation. With the goal of superior sound and sustainable exotic tonewoods, Breedlove has followed the lead of musicians and builders, designing trusted, quality instruments for a new era at their home in Bend, Oregon. For more information about Breedlove, please visit their website and follow Breedlove on Facebook, Instagram, X, and YouTube. #### Breedlove Pursuit Concert Ziricote LTD Breedlove Stringed Instruments Announces Pursuit Concert Ziricote LTD Limited Edition guitar added to the Pursuit line of guitars showcasing Breedlove’s use of exotic tonewoods. Bend, OR (December 29, 2015) – The Pursuit Series of Breedlove guitars brings nuanced sound, exotic wood combinations, and modern touches like a USB output for enhancing and developing your creative process, and Fishman electronics for honing your ensemble skills. The new Concert Ziricote LTD is the newest edition to the Pursuit family. For players seeking a deep boomy sound with sparkling highs, both acoustically and plugged in, the Pursuit Concert Ziricote is a true reflection of Breedlove’s Distinctively Crafted Sound found in a stunning appointment package. Aesthetically, one of the most dynamic exotic tonewoods, Ziricote is engineered with a rosewood interior for richer, deeper bass response and clear, crisp treble tones. The Stika spruce top is the ideal match with its powerful projection and flexibility in delivering balance sound whether robustly strummed or played with a lighter touch. You can find the Pursuit Concert Ziricote LTD at your local dealer or learn more here. Full Specs: Price: $932 MSRP Body Type: Concert Neck Wood: Honduran mahogany Top wood: Solid Englemann spruce Back & Sides Wood: Ziricote Top Finish: Gloss Fretboard: Rosewood Frets: 20 Nut Width: 1-11/16” Tuners: Gold Closed Gear Lower Bout Width: 15” Waist Width: 9” Upper Bout Width: 11 1/4" Body Length: 20” Body Depth: 3.75” Strings: D’Addario EXP 16 Pickup: Fishman ISYS+ USB Bridge: Pinless original Binding: Ivory Inlay: Centered Dots Case: Standard Gigbag Limited Lifetime Warranty Designed, engineered, and quality-controlled in Bend, Oregon, U.S.A. Crafted in China Breedlove Stringed Instruments Since 1990, Breedlove has been a passionate and innovative builder of remarkable stringed instruments, spurred by a desire to challenge convention and build the instruments of tomorrow. Breedlove’s master craftsmen craft acoustic instruments for artists seeking self-expression and liberation through music, but make no mistake: Breedlove’s world-class craftsmen don’t just build instruments, they design distinctively crafted sound. Visit us at www.breedlovesound.com #### Breedlove Redefines the Thinline Acoustic Guitar The New USA-Made, Breedlove Premier Concert Thinline Edgeburst CE BEND, Ore. (October 2, 2023) — In the realm of acoustic guitars, the team at Breedlove believes their guitars stand as a beacon of innovation, craftsmanship, and musical excellence. Breedlove’s latest creation, the Premier Concert Thinline Edgeburst CE, marks a revolution in their world of thinline acoustic guitars, showcasing their dedication to ergonomics, playability, and inspiring acoustic tone. A New Way to Think About Thinline Acoustic Guitar Design Imagine a guitar that weaves solid redwood’s articulation with rosewood’s full, distinctive bell-like projection, all elegantly contained within a slim-bodied acoustic. This is the Premier Concert Thinline Edgeburst CE, their first Made in Bend thinline acoustic guitar. While rooted in tradition, this guitar boldly challenges the boundaries of guitar dimensions, giving way to an inevitable question – Does the compact profile compromise the warmth of the Concert body shape? The answer is resoundingly no. Central to the guitar’s sonic identity is our exclusive Sound Optimization process. Each fragment of tonewood involved undergoes meticulous calibration, targeting exact frequencies and ensuring the guitar sings with a voice that belies its compact structure. Why Create Thinline Acoustic Guitar in the First Place? For acoustic guitarists, comfort is essential. You understand if you’ve ever slung a jumbo-sized flat-top over your shoulder for a gig. But a problem arises when builders try to build smaller-bodied guitars while still expecting jumbo-size tones. The two are generally inextricably linked. But the Premier Concert Thinline Edgeburst CE proves they don’t have to be. The team at Breedlove spent countless hours and went through multiple prototypes to ensure this guitar becomes an extension of your art without compromise. Breedlove’s First USA-Made Thinline Acoustic Guitar The Concert Thinline is relatively new for Breedlove. But until now, they’ve never offered one handcrafted in their Bend, Oregon, facility. That’s why they are so proud to offer this Premier Series Thinline. Every element, from the handpicked tonewoods to the meticulous construction, testifies to the unbelievable craftsmanship of the fantastic luthiers they are so lucky to call their own. Now, you can experience that passion and dedication for yourself in a comfortable, thinline acoustic guitar. Rethink What’s Possible in Acoustic Guitars The Premier Concert Thinline Edgeburst CE transcends preconceived notions about what’s possible in thinline acoustic guitar design. Through Breedlove's unique blend of tradition and innovation, this guitar embodies their mission to craft instruments that inspire musicians and the music they make. They put everything they had into creating the Premier Concert Thinline Edgeburst CE, the first U.S.-made Thinline Concert they’ve offered. It definitely won’t be the last. To learn more about the Premier Concert Thinline Edgeburst CE, visit: https://breedlovemusic.com/product/premier-concert-thinline-edgeburst-ce About Breedlove Guitars: For more than 30 years, Breedlove has been on the forefront of guitar innovation. With the goal of superior sound and sustainable exotic tonewoods, Breedlove has followed the lead of musicians and builders, designing trusted, quality instruments for a new era at their home in Bend, Oregon. For more information about Breedlove, please visit their website and follow Breedlove on Facebook, Instagram, and X. #### Breedlove Reimagines Laminate Guitar Construction Bend, Oregon builder brings meaningful tone enhancements to the industry Bend, ORE—July 8, 2021—With the introduction of sonically superior EcoTonewood technology, available exclusively in Designed in Bend ECO Collection instruments, Breedlove plants a flag on the field of laminate construction design in both sound and sustainability. Transforming traditional laminate’s weakness to strength by upgrading the tone-robbing soft center core to a true tonewood layer of resonant, authentic African mahogany, EcoTonewood provides the flexibility and cost-savings of traditional laminate while breaking the sound barrier normally associated with its use. A first for the industry. The difference is immediate and dramatic; instruments with tone that’s big and bold, with the African mahogany center layer projecting significantly more volume than traditional laminate construction. Product Development and Wood Manager, Angela Christensen, explains, “It's really the volume that people notice first - that's the first perception.” She continues, “It strikes you right out of the gate, but then it’s the quality of the sound.” Designed and constructed with the fit and finish you’ve come to expect, the ECO Collection is chock full of Breedlove essentials like solid tops, low-profile, pinless Delta bridges and Fishman pickup systems. Our DNA is woven throughout. The ECO Collection is comprised of three unique series, with the Discovery S (our superior entry-level line of instruments) and Pursuit Exotic S series (boasting TUSQ nuts and saddles and with specialty instruments like nylon string, 12-string and fretted/fretless bass models) integrating spectacular Hawaiian Koa or Myrtlewood interior and exterior layers around the robust African mahogany, adding a crisp, transparent top to the mahogany’s round bottom and well-defined mids. By using the same, resonant, African mahogany for all three EcoTonewood layers, ostensibly acting as a solid piece of wood, the Rainforest S series delivers a loud and lush tone where sustain and warmth are in abundance. The pronounced mids and increased lows provide a balanced, even tone across the tonal spectrum with improved definition and plenty of volume. With the release of the groundbreaking ECO Collection, Breedlove realizes the vision of owner and CEO, Tom Bedell, bringing the entry level instruments in line with Tonewood Certified Made in Bend models and 2020’s Organic Collection of sustainably sourced instruments, to complete Breedlove’s transition to 100% tonewood sustainability. Another industry first. As Bedell unequivocally states, “Our goal is to build a great sounding guitar that is 100% sustainably harvested to protect our world's forests.” Breedlove – doing the right thing, never sounded better. #### Breedlove Releases a Second Episode in New "Meet Your Makers" Series The Mastery of Craftsmanship with Paul Roshau at Breedlove's Custom Shop Bend, Oregon – Breedlove proudly announces the release of the second episode of its captivating video series, "Meet Your Makers." This episode dives into the craft of Paul Roshau, a key artisan at the Breedlove Custom Shop, renowned for his impeccable guitar neck craftsmanship. While pursuing a bachelor's degree in exercise and sport science from Concordia University in Portland, Paul's curiosity in guitar building burgeoned. With unwavering encouragement from his wife, he found his home at Breedlove, channeling his expertise and ardor for craftsmanship into the Custom Shop. Paul's role in the neck department extends far beyond craftsmanship; it's a heartfelt dedication. His profound understanding of exceptional guitar necks, derived from both skill and musician's insight, aligns with Breedlove's commitment to sustainable practices. The accompanying video captures Paul's journey, showcasing his meticulous work process and highlighting his pivotal role in crafting Breedlove necks treasured by musicians worldwide. From the hand-selection of premium materials to the precision in crafting each neck, Paul's commitment ensures that every guitar leaving the Custom Shop exceeds standards in quality and playability. Experience firsthand the passion and expertise Paul imbues into crafting Breedlove guitar necks. Watch the second episode of "Meet Your Makers" now available on Breedlove's YouTube Channel. Breedlove Guitars "Meet Your Makers" Series: Paul Roshau Video by Breedlove Guitars About Breedlove Guitars For more than 30 years, Breedlove has been on the forefront of guitar innovation. With the goal of superior sound and sustainable exotic tonewoods, Breedlove has followed the lead of musicians and builders, designing trusted, quality instruments for a new era at their home in Bend, Oregon. For more information about Breedlove, please visit their website and follow Breedlove on Facebook, Instagram, and X. #### Breedlove Releases New Tenor Ukulele Body Shape Professional Sound, Design and Playability Inspired by Kim Breedlove’s Original Tenor Ukulele Design Bend, OR (July, 2019) - Kim Breedlove was always at his best when he was designing and handcrafting stringed instruments. From walking and exploring the koa forests of Hawaii - to his home workshop in Bend, Oregon where he experimented with nuances in ukulele body design - the ukulele was one of Kim’s true passions. We have combined Kim’s original tenor body shape with his adoration for Myrtlewood – a tonewood he discovered decades ago growing on the Oregon Pacific Coast - which results in vibrantly stunning tonal energy which delivers more sound than traditional koa ukuleles. For 2019, Breedlove is excited to introduce this new tenor body shape in our Lu’au Ukulele collection. Crafted with Kim’s body design and stunning Oregon Myrtlewood. About Oregon Myrtlewood: The Tonewood Story Rosewood. Mahogany. Maple. Cedar. Koa. Myrtlewood. As they used to sing on Sesame Street, “One of these things is not like the other, one of these things just doesn’t belong … “ The rest are on the list of common and well-loved musical tonewoods. You probably have some guitars made out them sitting in a case or on a stand nearby. Maybe one’s in your lap right now. But myrtlewood does indeed belong. As Breedlove has discovered, the species— specifically Oregon Myrtlewood, virtually from Bend’s backyard—makes an excellent choice for guitars, even an inspiring one, with a sound as unique and identifiable as a fingerprint. Read more: https://breedlovemusic.com/ Breedlove Guitars Since 1990, Breedlove Guitars has been rooted in the small mountain town of Bend, Oregon. We chose to live close to nature with an emphasis on outdoor recreation, strong community, a love of music, environmental awareness and an appreciation for all things created by skilled craftsmen. We’ve been crafting guitars in Bend for a long time now, and we are happy to call it home. Our MISSION is simple: to provide the player with the best sounding, best playing, most enjoyable acoustic guitar possible. Visit us at www.breedloveguitars.com. #### Breedlove Resets the Bar for Professional Players Seeking Accessible Rosewood Guitars Historically, players seeking all-solid, professional-grade rosewood guitars have been at the mercy of unapproachable price points. Breedlove is changing the landscape of options for pro players with accessible all-solid rosewood models with pro features. BEND, Ore. (April 27, 2023) — What makes an acoustic guitar professional grade? At Breedlove, we believe a professional instrument needs to not only stand up to the rigors of the road but it also needs to sound outstanding and play outstanding time after time. To deliver uncompromising professional sound, these all-solid tonewood guitars are voiced with our Cascade Bracing, delivering Custom Shop sound you have to hear to believe. We’ve also worked with Fishman to incorporate onboard electronics that pro performers can rely on show after show. These extremely high-quality guitars feel substantial, solid, and durable in players’ hands. Equipped with a hardshell case, Performer Pro models are gig-ready right out of the case. And, starting at just $1,299, these models over deliver on value without breaking the bank. Performer Pro Rosewood Models Newly updated with all-solid Indian Rosewood back and sides and starting at $1,299, these professional grade instruments reset the bar for quality and accessibility. Detail and refinement define the Performer Pro instruments, which feature thin, all-gloss, aged toner finish; brass inlays; FSC certified Ovangkol fretboard and bridge; Indian Rosewood back sides, and a mahogany neck; FSC certified European spruce top; Fishman Flex Plus-T electronics; and a travel-ready hardshell case. With our Cascade Bracing in each of the three body shapes, every Performer Pro is built to produce Custom Shop sound whether you’re on stage or in your living room. View Series: https://breedlovemusic.com/instruments/acoustic-guitars/series/organic-pro-performer-pro Sustainable & Clear-Cut Free Breedlove uses no clear-cut woods in any guitars. None. Breedlove guitars feature sustainably sourced all-solid exotic and native tonewoods handcrafted by skilled luthiers who are as sensitive to the needs of the Earth as they are to building the best sounding and playing guitars available anywhere. About Breedlove Guitars For more than 30 years, Breedlove has been on the forefront of guitar innovation. With the goal of superior sound and sustainable exotic tonewoods, Breedlove has followed the lead of musicians and builders, designing trusted, quality instruments for a new era at their home in Bend, Oregon. For more information about Breedlove, please visit their website and follow Breedlove on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. #### Breedlove Stringed Instruments and Bedell Guitars give guitars away to dealers at NAMM Three days of celebration at NAMM and six guitars given away in total. Bend, OR (February 2, 2016) – NAMM 2016 took place in Anaheim, CA, January 21 – 24.  Dealers, artists, consumer and distributors flood the convention center for four days to check out all that the music industry has to offer. Breedlove Stringed Instruments and Bedell Guitars spent NAMM this year celebrating their dealers.  On Thursday, Friday and Saturday at the show each brand gave away a guitar to a dealer that had placed a qualifying order up to that point.  And the winners are! Breedlove Thursday, January 21 – Oregon Rogue: Jerry Lee’s Music Friday, January 22 – Legacy Concert LTD: Action Sound Saturday, January 23 – Journey: Gator Music Bedell Thursday, January 21 – Earthsong: Music Store Live Friday, January 22 – Coffee House: South Shore Music Saturday, January 23 – Bahia: Red Zone Music Be sure to visit these dealers to try out these fine guitars! Breedlove stringed instruments Since 1990, Breedlove has been a passionate and innovative builder of remarkable stringed instruments, spurred by a desire to challenge convention and build the instruments of tomorrow. Breedlove’s master craftsmen craft acoustic instruments for artists seeking self-expression and liberation through music, but make no mistake: Breedlove’s world-class craftsmen don’t just build instruments, they design distinctively crafted sound. Visit us at www.breedlovesound.com Bedell Guitars Launched in 1964 and after a four-decade hiatus, Bedell Guitars re-launched in 2009 and is located in Bend, Oregon sourcing rare and special tonewoods, designing instruments and working with exceptionally talented craftspeople. Driven by passion, the company prides itself in its respect and reverence for the connection between the woods of its forests and music to create unique and quality guitars.  For more information about Bedell Guitars: visit, bedellguitars.com.   #### Breedlove VIP Winter Show Pregame Event opens the doors, virtually, on Bend, Oregon Custom Shop, Jan. 11–12 In anticipation of NAMM, Breedlove offers behind-the-scenes look at new models, design processes and more BEND. ORE.—DEC. 28, 2020—In June, Breedlove outfoxed the pandemic, offering its own successful, groundbreaking Summer Show, introducing a spate of new models and offering an in-depth, behind-the-scenes look at Custom Shop operations in Bend, Oregon. Thrilled for the virtual return of NAMM (Jan. 21–24), Breedlove is greeting the new year with a VIP Winter Show Pregame Event, Jan. 11–12. Aimed at retailers and players, the two-day online celebration, live from Bend on Facebook, will feature similarly exciting, informative broadcasts from the Custom Shop, beginning each day at 9 a.m. PST. Expect new model sneak peeks, special factory tours, interactive conversations with Breedlove designers and builders and much more. With an eye on sustainable tonewoods of the Pacific Northwest, new Premier models will be unveiled along with myrtlewood Oregon series limited editions for 2021. The Breedlove team will offer deep dives on the pioneering, affordable Organic Collection of sustainably sourced all-solid acoustic electric guitars; on Breedlove’s revolutionary body shapes, the Breedlove Difference and Breedlove Sound Optimization® research; and Breedlove’s unique library of exotic tonewoods, including the world’s largest cache of legal Brazilian rosewood. Breedlove artist Luke Basile, of Rainmaker Studios in Pasco, Washington, will, of course, be on hand to demonstrate the exquisite beauty, sound and playability of various Breedlove guitar models. All content will be archived for later viewing on the Breedlove blog and Facebook channel. The VIP Winter Show Pregame Event will coincide with the fourth issue launch of Breedlove Magazine, a digital journal packed with informative articles on Breedlove artists and artisans, with a focus, for this edition, on players, tonewoods and tales of the Pacific Northwest. Argentine heavy metal wonder Alejo Leon is Breedlove’s Featured Artist for January. Learn more at Breedloveguitars.com #### Brett Berhoff Making Impact with Paul Reed Smith Interview SAN FRANCISCO — When two thought leaders come together for a feature on the front page of the Huffington Post, there’s a genuine opportunity for enlightenment. A recent example took place when entrepreneur and influencer Brett Berhoff decided to interview Paul Reed Smith, master luthier and founder of PRS Guitars. PRS guitars are played by countless musicians of different genres, including guitar legends Carlos Santana and John Mayer. After a private tour at PRS headquarters, Berhoff spent quality time with Smith in the factory’s exclusive wood vault for his Legends of Music Series. For Berhoff, a contributor to the Harvard Business Review, it was the opportunity to introduce his audience to a highly specialized industry where passion, above all, drives profits. For Smith, it was an opportunity to discuss his thoughts on the business of music while sharing personal stories the world has yet to hear. Accompanied by exclusive behind-the-scenes photos, the historic interview reached a mainstream audience via The Huffington Post, where Berhoff is a front page contributor. A seasoned keynote speaker, Berhoff builds on the new series and will expose the music industry to the world in a way that everyone can understand. Millions of people share a passion for music, and millions more share a passion for business and brand-building. There’s an excellent conversation to be had deep inside these two worlds, and Berhoff presents it in his unique form for all to learn and enjoy. To listen the full audio, visit www.BrettBerhoff.com. About The Brett Berhoff Experience Brett Berhoff is an entrepreneur and influencer. He is sought after by corporations and individuals for his innovative thought leadership and strategic expertise.  The Brett Berhoff Experience introduces the world to the most influential and pivotal people on the planet.  To learn how Berhoff can be a positive influence on your business or brand, visit him on the web at www.BrettBerhoff.com or connect with him on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/ in/brettberhoff.   #### Brian May’s Red Special Book Now Translated into Spanish Madrid, 22nd March 2022 –The new expanded and updated version of the book Brian May’s Red Special – the story of the homemade guitar that shook Queen and the world, written by Brian May and Simon Bradley has been translated into Spanish by guitarist Danny Gomez. Commenting on the Spanish translation May said: ‘That’s a great idea!!”, and Simon Bradley added ‘Danny is the man. I have complete confidence in his ability to do a great job with this! It’s a huge job and it couldn’t be in better hands.’ This book allows readers to discover everything they wanted to know about Mays’ unique instrument. May talks about all aspects of the Red Special, from its birth to playing on the roof of Buckingham Palace, from Live Aid to the closing ceremony of the London 2012 Olympics and beyond. All this accompanied by original schematics, sketches and notes dating back to the construction of the guitar as well as a large selection of photographs including ones of May on stage with the Red Special, closeups and X-Rays. In the book May explains: ‘My Dad and I decided to make an electric guitar. I designed the instrument from scratch, with the intention it would have a capacity beyond anything out there, more tuneable, with a greater range of pitches and sounds, better tremolo and able to feed thorough the air in a ‘good’ way.’ To find out more about the Spanish Translation of the Brian May Red Special book please go to https://dannygomez.es/producto/brian-mays-red-special/ About Brian May Although best known to the world as the lead guitarist for super group Queen, Brian May has a PhD in Astrophysics ad is an expert in 3D photography. He co-wrote Bang! The Complete History of the Universe with Chris Lintott and Patrick Moore, A Town Lost And Found with Elena Vidal and Diableries: Stereoscopic Adventures In Hell with Denis Pellerin and Paula Fleming About Simon Bradley Simon Bradley has been a professional guitar journalists since 1996, writing for Guitarist, Total Guitar, What Guitar? Guitar Techniques, SFX, T3, Classic Rock, Metal Hammer, Future Music, Computer Music, Rhythm, Guitarrista (Spain), Gitarist (Holland) and many websites including www.brianmay.com About Danny Gomez A self-taught musician, designer and engineer, Danny Gomez is based in London and Madrid. He has more than twenty five years’ experience playing, touring, recording, producing and directing all musical genres for world renowned artists. He has also been a consultant and product specialist for major international instrument brands. Gomez is well known as a tone seeker and avant garde designer. Gomez is recognised as a specialist in the sound and style for Queen and Brian May having played guitar for the musical We Will Rock You, written by Queen and Ben Elton. He also co-produced and recorded the Spanish adaptation of Too Much Love Will Kill You with May. Plus, he is an active collaborator, guitarist and musical director with the Mercury Phoenix Trust and Save me Trust. #### Browne Amplification Introduces The Gritador Classic Overdrive Pedal Kansas City - Browne Amplification is excited to release the Gritador Classic Overdrive Pedal. The Gritador Classic Overdrive Pedal We won't beat around the bush on this because we both know what classic circuit inspired this pedal. From Stevie Ray Vaughn to John Mayer, the Tube Screamer has been part of more recordings than any other overdrive pedal. This version, however, is the version that our resident genius in chief has tweaked to perfection. He dialed in the midrange to be more nuanced. You still get that classic midrange bump but without some of the inherent nasaliness that can sometimes plague this circuit. He altered the clipping to be slightly less symmetrical. He also tweaked the low end to give it more fullness while still maintaining a tight and punchy low end. Why the Gritador name you ask? Because it means “screamer” in Portuguese. This is Dave's favorite version of his favorite overdrive. Just plug it in and let go. I promise you - this thing SCREAMS. The dimensions of the Gritador are 4.8” x 2.64” x 1.6” (2.25” with knobs) and is powered by a 9V power supply with draw of 20mA. It has soft switching with an adjustable startup state and a beautiful glossy Bullfrog Belly Green, keeping the Gritador in the militaristic aesthetic loved by fans of Browne Amplification. MSRP: US$219 To learn more about The Gritador Overdrive Pedal or to purchase, visit www.browneamps.com The Gritador Classic Overdrive by Browne Amplification Video by Browne Amplification About Browne Amplification Browne Amplification exists to make high quality, durable, and dependable guitar products for the working musician. From custom guitars, amps and pedals, to guitar and amplifier modifications and repairs, Browne Amplification is a leader in tonal enhancement for those who depend on their gear week in and week out. Visit www.browneamps.com for more information. #### Burning Blues Guitar Kirk Fletcher has been hailed by Joe Bonamassa as "hands-down one of the best blues guitarists in the world." Now you can delve deep into the blues with the celebrated guitarist in a new instructional video and book pack from Hal Leonard. The video lessons cover a variety of rhythm and lead blues guitar styles and concepts, with loads of licks, riffs, solos, and more. The accompanying book features note-for-note transcriptions of every video example in easy-to-read rhythm tab notation. Topics covered include Texas blues, Chicago blues, slow blues, rock and roll, soloing concepts, scale applications, and much more to take your blues guitar skills to the next level. Kirk Fletcher has commanded the respect and acclaim of critics, peers, and fans across the globe. He is a four-time Blues Music Award nominee and has played with a variety of popular artists, including a four-year role as lead guitarist of the Fabulous Thunderbirds. He is also the frontman of his own band, having released three studio albums and a live album. Burning Blues Guitar is available from music and bookstores or by visiting www.halleonard.com. #### Buy now and save on a top-line Clarett Thunderbolt interface Better. Faster. Easier. And until 31st December 2016, more affordable too Save up to £240/$300/€300 on Clarett 8Pre and Clarett 8PreX interfaces until 31st December 2016. Two of Focusrite's acclaimed Clarett range of Thunderbolt™ audio interfaces - the eight-mic-pre Clarett 8Pre and 8PreX - are only available at this promotional price at participating dealers, until the end of this year. Find out more What is Clarett? Clarett 8Pre and 8PreX are Thunderbolt™ audio interface with eight transformer-modelled preamps, best-in-class dynamic range and sub 3 ms round trip audio latencies. They bring crystal clear 192kHz/24bit audio to your project studio, with class-leading dynamic range, sub 3ms round trip audio latencies over Thunderbolt™ and from 38 channels of audio in 1u or 2u rack space formats. Giving you exceptional air and clarity from your microphones, and the ability to create latency-free headphone mixes that you can control from your mobile device, Clarett sets a whole new standard for professional project studios. Classic Focusrite Sound – Eight specially-designed mic preamps with unmatched clarity and transparency, plus the unique, switchable "Air" effect for that classic Focusrite sound. Use your plugins in real time – The world's fastest round-trip audio latency over Thunderbolt. Record and monitor with all your effects at your fingertips. Class-leading conversion – 192kHz/24-bit converters with 118dB (A/D) / 119dB (D/A) real-world dynamic range. Plus a host of additional features - like extended headroom instrument inputs on the front panel and ADAT I/O for expansion. Find out more #### C. Bechstein Digital Grand software Instrument to be released Oct, 1st Legendary Piano Manufacturer C. Bechstein Pianofortefabrik AG goes digital with C. Bechstein Digital GmbH Bechstein GmbH, Berlin/ Germany, September 29th, 2016 (ictw) – Today the manufacturer of the highly acclaimed Bechstein Pianos C. Bechstein Pianofortefabrik AG announce the establishment of C. Bechstein Digital GmbH and availability of their first DAW oriented Instrument, the C. Bechstein Digital Grand from Oct.1st, 2016. www.bechstein-digital.com Why a sampled C. Bechstein Piano? The product design process started by questioning the concept of a sampled Grand Piano. Apart from the fact that to date a lot of sampled pianos are available to the modern musicians - but no real, authentic Bechstein yet - the concept behind the C. Bechstein Digital Grand represents a completely new and modern approach to the DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) oriented digital grand piano. All the existing solutions and concepts on the market have been completely put to the test and questioned before only the first note was recorded. This resulted in a kind of reversed process, as between the DAW and the classical grand piano the developers did not start their product design with the actual instrument, they started with analyzing what the modern music producer and musician expects from a professional grand piano for his DAW based music productions. The C. Bechstein Digital Grand user experience and its user interface now are optimized for both, the enthusiast musician and also the sound design expert. Providing easiest possible access to the C. Bechstein sound, its touch and access to the innovative Instrument parameters. Capturing that C. Bechstein Sound In mid-19th century young C. Bechstein visited a Liszt Piano recital and witnessed the furor of the pianist breaking the grand piano gradually into pieces. From then on it was the young piano maker’s ultimate goal to create instruments that handle the full range of lyrical and dramatic melodies. It was the beginning of a fairytale like success story.   The acoustic role model for the software incarnation of a C. Bechstein grand is a carefully selected C. Bechstein D 282 – a concert grand that is already setting standards in terms of dynamic development and powerful sound per se. With its ability to highlight and emphasize even the most subtle melody lines through its unparalleled richness of tone colors, the D 282 belongs to the best modern concert grand pianos in the world. To extract the tonal personality of this piano a completely new recording process and workflow was needed and created. The studio Bechstein spent over 3 weeks in the acclaimed Teldex Recording studio in Berlin that continues the great tradition and history of Telefunken and later Teldec Classics and their recording teams. Since its modernization in 2003 Teldex Studio Berlin is one of the biggest private recording studios in the world. The famous recording hall, the state of the art equipment - including a unique collection of vintage microphones - and the experience of the Grammy-awarded producers and engineers ensure first class productions, no matter what style of music. (www.teldexstudio.de) Under supervision of 3 time Grammy winning recording-engineer Tobias Lehmann each and every note of the D 282 piano was recorded in numerous variations, articulations and under perfect acoustic conditions – also utilizing for the first time the M/S microphone technique, the sound engineers’ and sound designers’ method of choice for capturing acoustic instruments. Due to the different recording techniques, the software instrument excels in all kinds of musical styles. Classic arrangers will appreciate the fine, extremely nuanced recording quality of the samples. Jazz and pop musicians will like the innovative sound tools of the Digital Grand. Bechstein is known for their non-compromise attitude when it comes to the touch and tone experience of the acoustic instrument. Therefore, with the same effort, more than 10,000 carefully selected sample-zones were voiced individually! Both, software developers and piano makers worked hand in hand to create a large variety of presets for the Digital Grand to provide an impressive range and a natural sound for each sound setting. For this purpose, the controller ranges of the innovative GUI were programmed in a way that possible sound modulations always value “the original” - the unique character of a C. Bechstein concert grand piano remaining recognizable at all times. A different approach to sampling a grand piano In contrast to the common approach recording a grand piano for sampling the C. Bechstein team preferred a rather minimalistic method. Instead of recording dozens of microphone signals, which usually are mixed together at the postproduction stage much later in the process, they decided to focus on recording from just 3 classic listening positions. These were captured with only 5 microphones (24 bit/ 192 kHZ, Swiss Made Merging Technologies converters, http://www.merging.com/products/networked-audio). An additional stereo signal capturing the direct and close “aura” of the grand piano also can be dialed in fully in phase from the software instrument. As the focus of the instrument is the use within a DAW we decided to create this instrument with the least possible room reflexions or even reverb. This makes the C. Bechstein Digital Grand incredibly flexible for any kind of productions as the users are able to choose freely the room or reverb that suits their music and arrangements best in the mixing stage of the creation process! Oliver Hutz, MD C. Bechstein Digital GmbH states. The sonic performance of the software instrument speaks for itself: playing with high polyphony throughout all registers, even in pianissimo each note remains clearly defined within the arrangement. Especially the M/S signal shines in detail making the individual notes tangible through the entire dynamic range. System requirements The C. Bechstein Digital Grand relies on Native Instruments’ proven KONTAKT sample player (available for macOS and Windows PC) as technological basis. Thus, the C. Bechstein Digital Grand is ready for use on all modern DAW systems. It also supports the Native KONTROL Standard (NKS) including Native Instruments’ innovative Light Guide technology for visualizing string-based sound shaping. Availability The C. Bechstein Digital Grand is available worldwide as of October 1st, 2016 as a download product for Windows and macOS for the price of EUR 249,-. In addition, the Digital Grand is also available on a “ready to play“ USB SSD flash drive at the price of EUR 349,-. Delivery to most countries without additional shipping costs. Further Information: www.bechstein-digital.com About C. Bechstein Pianofortefabrik AG The C. Bechstein Pianofortefabrik AG is a German manufacturer of top-quality acoustic uprights and grands. Founded in Berlin in 1853, the Bechstein business has developed a full range of pianos — for all budgets — that meet the requirements of professional pianists, musical institutions and private music lovers alike. www.bechstein.com About C. Bechstein Digital GmbH The C. Bechstein Digital GmbH bundles all the competences of C. Bechstein in terms of developing Hard- and Software. Established in June 2016 as a 100% subsidiary, the first product C. Bechstein Digital Grand for the computer based music production markets (DAW) becomes available on Oct. 1st, 2016. www.bechstein-digital.com #### CableCup Amp-Top Pick & Cable Holder SmallStage and AP International Music Supply Launch The CableCup Pick Tray & Cable Rest FORT MYERS, FL – Introducing the new CableCup family of products for your playing essentials! Innovative music accessory developer SmallStage has again teamed with AP International Music Supply, maker of Floyd Rose Tremolos, Pure Tone Output Jacks, AxLabs Hardware, and much more, to release this new line of convenient amp top storage trays. The CableCup is a combination of a pick tray and cable rest in a unique design that uses microsuction technology consisting of miniature air pockets to adhere securely to an amp or tabletop, allowing for simple removal without leaving any residue behind. Comprised of lightweight, flexible silicone, CableCup products are washable and reusable, ensuring a lifetime of usage. CableCup Amp-Top Pick & Cable Holder Featuring a ½" deep cup area, the CableCup provides ample room for your picks, slide, capo, and other small playing accessories, ensuring that they stay organized and within easy reach. The notched cable rests guarantee hassle-free cable management, eliminating the need to fumble around for cable ends during practices, studio sessions, or performances. The CableCup Pick Shape also fits your favorite frosty beverage, complete with a “sweat” collector to prevent water rings from staining your amp! The CableCup comes in a variety of shapes and sizes, including officially licensed Fender® Stratocaster® and Telecaster® headstock shapes, Stratocaster® and Telecaster® body shapes, and the classic pick shape. Pre-orders for CableCups can be placed now at SmallStage.co and APintl.com with the product’s arrival slated for early September. Never go fumbling for your picks or cables again! Cable Cup Amp-Top Pick Tray & Cable Rest - Overview Video Video by AP Intl About SmallStage Founded by inventor Steve Skillings, SmallStage LLC specializes in the creation of innovative musical products. Skillings is known for his work creating and building BandLab, the social and recording platform with over 60M users, as well as his contributions through products like the JamHub rehearsal mixer, the Bose L1 speaker, and the Fender AmperStand (exclusively licensed by Fender from SmallStage). Together with AP International Music Supply, SmallStage launched the beloved HexHider magnetic allen wrench tool for Floyd Rose equipped guitars in 2020. About AP International Music Supply With over forty years of experience, AP International is a mainstay in the music industry, known for representing quality product lines including Floyd Rose, Pure Tone Jacks, KTS Titanium, Ray Ross Saddle-less Bridges, ProRockGear Cases, and many OEM products. Company president Andy Papiccio is well known as one of the founding owners of Kramer Guitars as well as being involved in OEM manufacturing for nearly every guitar company in the industry. #### Cakewalk by BandLab now with ARA 2 Celemony GmbH, Munich, 21.5.2019 – (ictw) – With BandLab, yet another DAW manufacturer is now supporting the ARA 2 interface extension. This not only broadens the choice of ARA plug-ins available to Cakewalk users but also improves the entire functioning of Melodyne within Cakewalk. The ARA Audio Random Access interface extension improves the communication between compatible DAWs and plug-ins, making faster workflows and new applications possible. The standard, which was developed by Celemony and Presonus, is supported by numerous DAWs: e.g. Logic, Studio One and in the near future also Cubase. Users of Cakewalk by BandLab will now be able to use ARA 2 plug-ins that take advantage of the new and improved ARA 2 interface extension, profiting not only from still deeper integration but also from the expanded range of possible applications. ARA 2 support has considerable advantages for Melodyne users too, as Melodyne operates noticeably faster and smoother within Cakewalk as a result. Cakewalk by BandLab supports ARA 2 from Version 2019.05 on; the Windows DAW can be downloaded free of charge from https://www.bandlab.com/products/cakewalk. Further information on Melodyne: https://www.celemony.com/de/melodyne/what-is-melodyne About Celemony Celemony is the pioneer and market leader in the musical, note-based editing of audio. The company's principal product, Melodyne, inaugurated this type of audio editing in 2001, established itself in the intervening years – for vocal editing in particular – as the standard worldwide, and has gone on pushing out the envelope in innovative audio editing ever since to the limits of what is technically possible. In 2008, for example, Celemony presented its patented DNA Direct Note Access, which extended Melodyne's editing capabilities to polyphonic audio material – right down to individual notes within chords. Other important technologies developed by Celemony include the musically intelligent restoration tool Capstan, the pioneering plug-in interface ARA, the unique Sound Editor introduced by Melodyne 4 and – another Melodyne 4 revelation – Multitrack Note Editing, which facilitates the simultaneous, note-based editing of an unlimited number of audio tracks. Melodyne and Celemony have won numerous awards – among them, in 2012, the Technical Grammy. #### Can One Guitar Save a Forest and Lead to the World’s First Climate Refuge? A Fusion of Music, Art, and Environmental Activism Gather in Missoula, MT MISSOULA, MT — September 16, 2024 — Imagine a single seed that grows into a 315-yearold tree, now transformed into a guitar with the power to help save its ancient forest home. This September, Missoula will host the Black Ram Guitar Fest at The Wilma—a unique event combining the talents of some of the most celebrated artists, writers, poets, and performers to champion the cause of the Black Ram forest in the Yaak Valley. Presented by The Montana Project, in collaboration with the Maclean Literary Festival and Whitefish Review, this festival isn’t just another event—it’s a movement. This groundbreaking evening will spotlight the “All in This Together” Black Ram guitar, a stunning creation by Breedlove, made in partnership with actor and dedicated Montanan Jeff Bridges. The guitar symbolizes the fight to protect the Black Ram forest from a proposed clearcut and aims to ignite a wave of support for this vital cause. “Missoula’s creative spirit and environmental passion are unparalleled,” says Rick Bass, renowned writer and activist who is spearheading the event. “The Black Ram Guitar Fest is more than a concert—it's a celebration of Montana's powerful voice in the global climate conversation. With the Jeff Bridges and Breedlove guitar, we’re not just showcasing music; we’re uniting art and activism to defend our irreplaceable wilderness.” The evening will begin with the resonant voices of Indigenous performers, followed by an extraordinary lineup of musicians including James McMurtry, Jeffrey Foucault, Pico Alt, Caroline Keys, Nate Biehl, Gibson Hartwell, and Siri Saeteren. Environmental advocate Bill McKibben will serve as emcee, with poet Beth Ann Fennelly and writer Rick Bass adding their compelling words to the cause. Montana's own Lander and Badge Busse will also contribute their unique artistry, complemented by the visionary light installations of Animal Land. The Black Ram Guitar Fest is more than a performance—it’s a call to action. Old-growth forests like Black Ram play a critical role in absorbing 12 percent of the world’s annual carbon emissions. Proceeds from the fest will fuel efforts to designate the Black Ram forest as the nation’s first Climate Refuge, a landmark initiative in environmental preservation. Learn more at Stopblackram.com. The First Proposed Climate Refuge We aim to designate the Black Ram forest as a Climate Refuge (www.yaakvalley.org), making it the first such place of rare biological diversity and critical carbon storage in a Curtain of Green that will encircle the northern latitudes of the world like a necklace: a living, breathing necklace that can absorb 12 percent of the world’s annual carbon emissions. But first, we must stop this clearcut! A Forest Worth Protecting Nestled within the remote reaches of the Kootenai National Forest, the Yaak Valley stands as a sanctuary of untamed beauty and ecological richness in the farthest northwest corner of Montana. Here, ancient old-growth forests—adorned with towering larch, spruce, cedar, and hemlock trees—thrive in a landscape untouched by time. These majestic groves— home to endangered grizzly bears and myriad other wildlife—serve as vital refuges of biodiversity and carbon sequestration. However, the tranquility of this unique ecosystem is threatened by the proposed Black Ram timber sale, which would impact more than 95,000 acres, including nearly 4,000 acres of forest earmarked for clearcutting and other logging. If implemented, some 60 million board feet of timber would be removed from the forest. Led by the U.S. Forest Service, this project imperils the very heart of the Yaak Valley, jeopardizing centuries-old trees and critical habitat for wildlife such as the most endangered population of grizzly bears in North America. In the face of this looming threat, it is imperative that we act to protect the ancient forests of the Yaak Valley, preserving their ecological integrity and safeguarding their irreplaceable natural heritage for generations to come. Sign the Petition and learn more at: stopblackram.com About the Black Ram Guitar With the knowledge that art can change the world, we took one wind-felled tree from the Black Ram forest, a 315-year-old spruce, and from that one tree Jeff Bridges and Breedlove Guitars have crafted an exquisite guitar that has become the voice of the Black Ram forest and will advocate for the protection of all old and mature forests. #### Carbon Fiber Guitar Builder Composite Acoustics® Teams with Trace Elliot® MERIDIAN, MS — Composite Acoustics® introduces their new carbon fiber acoustic guitars at the 2018 NAMM Show in Anaheim, CA. These one-piece neck/body construction guitars, already known for their durability, playability, sleek design and tone, will now feature an onboard preamp designed by acoustic amplification expert Trace Elliot®. Established in 1979, Trace Elliot quickly made a name for itself in sound amplification, first with bass amps and second with models specifically designed for acoustic guitars. Amplifying acoustic guitars comes with a unique set of challenges that requires special attention to detail. Trace Elliot dialed in that magic touch and spawned a whole new market segment for acoustic amplification. Now, they can take those innovations and put them into a package that easily installs into the side of an acoustic guitar. For Composite Acoustics’ new carbon fiber guitars, Trace Elliot has designed a preamp that leaves the guitar as untouched as possible, both physically and tonally. There’s no large preamp cutout and the basic operation is simple, with volume, bass, and treble controls and tone controls that are especially tuned for a pleasing boost or cut of lows and highs. This preamp is designed to enhance pure, natural guitar tone with minimal coloring using sophisticated FFT analysis and simulations. It also has extended battery life made possible through low power circuitry, meaning the battery drains only slightly more than just sitting on a shelf. Simple design and longer battery life are ideal properties for a high-quality carbon fiber acoustic. In addition to sounding great, a significant benefit of carbon fiber guitars is their ability to withstand extreme variations in climate conditions. This means that even in intensely hot or humid conditions, the instruments will stay in tune longer than traditional wooden guitars while also retaining their precise setup. said Courtland Gray, Chief Operating Officer of Peavey Electronics Corporation. Easily fitting into airline overheads, Composite Acoustics guitars are the perfect partner for summer travel. Already offered in a range of colors, these guitars will now be available with a stunning transparent red or transparent blue finish. Players will immediately note the offset sound hole with integrated top bracing technology™ (IBT™). The proprietary carbon fiber bridge and saddle materials provide maximum sound transfer. With black chrome hardware, these guitars make a statement. Composite Acoustics continues to set new standards in playability in the world of carbon fiber instruments. Learn more about the guitars at www.compositeacoustics.com or visit them inside the Peavey NAMM booth 201AB. Retail pricing starts at $1599 USD. About Peavey Electronics® Founded in 1965, Peavey® is one of the world's largest manufacturers and suppliers of musical instruments and professional sound equipment. Peavey has earned more than 180 patents and distributes to more than 130 countries. Peavey and its MediaMatrix®, Architectural Acoustics®, Crest Audio®, Composite Acoustics®, Budda®, and Trace Elliot® brands and affiliates can be found on concert stages and in airports, stadiums, theme parks and other venues around the world. Chief Operating Officer Courtland Gray says, “We are striving every day to produce the world’s finest music and audio equipment.” To find out more, visit www.peavey.com. #### Carl Verheyen Releases 17th Album, Riverboat Sky Road tested album approach reverses traditional record and tour process LOS ANGELES, CA – July 6, 2023 – (GUITARpr) – Carl Verheyen, the critically acclaimed guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter is releasing his 17th album this summer. Riverboat Sky will be released in CD, vinyl and digital download formats. Pre-orders begin on July 7 with shipping starting immediately thereafter. The album rollout will continue through the summer with availability in record stores on August 25. Thoroughly Road Tested About Riverboat Sky, Carl says, “Supertramp leader Rick Davies always lamented how it’s a shame that the album was a demo for the tour. I agree, we’d spend 3 or 4 months making a ‘Tramp album, but on the subsequent tour the music would develop way beyond the record as the arrangements lived and breathed every night.” Conversely, the music on Riverboat Sky was played live for a full year and a half before committing the songs to posterity. And by reversing the record and tour process, Carl was able to find the definitive arrangements and grooves for each song that no amount of rehearsing can achieve. Featured Personnel Carl’s touring band of John Mader, Dave Marotta and Troy Dexter was supplemented with Jim Cox on keys, Chad Wackerman on drums, and Alex Acuna on percussion. The title track is a duet that Carl sings with Sophia James (from American Idol). The entire album was tracked and mixed on Danley Sound Labs studio monitors at Village Recorders and Sunset Sound, two of LA’s most iconic “Temples of Tone.” It was co-produced by acclaimed producer and recording engineer Mark Hornsby Recording Details As a former fulltime studio musician in the Los Angeles area, Carl explains, “I’m hopelessly spoiled. Yes, I can make a record in my home studio, but to my ears there’s nothing like mic’ing up a great sounding amplifier and manipulating tone in the air in a sonically special environment.” The famous rooms at The Village Recorder and Sunset Sound have recorded some of the best guitar sounds in history. It takes time to select a guitar and match it to a pedal, an amp head, a speaker cabinet and a microphone or two, but it’s a very satisfying journey for any guitarist that truly cares about tones. Carl is lucky enough to live in a city where these historic rooms that he has worked in for the last 35 years are still available. Throughout those years, Carl has collected many great guitars and amplifiers, but Riverboat Sky is the first recording where he introduced a Dumble Overdrive Special amp that he recently acquired. He adds, “It took a few days to tame that beast, but the results were astounding.” Preorder Riverboat Sky at: https://carlverheyen.com CVB Tour Information at: https://carlverheyen.com/tour-dates/ Overdubs at Sunset Sound Studio 3 Troy Dexter and Jim Cox Danley Sound Labs speakers on the meter bridge at Sunset Sound John Mader Dave Marotta Carl Verheyen Riverboat Sky Album Cover About Carl Verheyen Carl is commonly regarded as a guitar virtuoso capable of playing any style of music with remarkable mastery and conviction. A member of the smash hit British rock group Supertramp since 1985, Carl has played to millions of enthusiastic fans in sold out arenas worldwide. As the creative force behind the Carl Verheyen Band, he has released an impressive and eclectic discography that showcases his endless talents across a wide array of musical genres. The CVB tours all over the world and continues to draw fans on the festival circuit as well as theaters and clubs. Carl also works with Police drummer Stewart Copeland in his PDO project, playing the music of the Police with symphony orchestras around the USA. He has been one of LA’s elite “first call” session players for the past 40 years, playing on hundreds of records, movie soundtracks and television shows. Carl has graced the pages of countless industry publications and been the subject of numerous articles chronicling his rise to the forefront of the modern-day guitar scene. #### Carr Telstar 1-12” Combo Guitar Amplifier Carr Amplifiers introduces the New Telstar 1-12” Combo Guitar Amplifier available from Carr Dealers everywhere! Pittsboro, NC – 10/1/2018 - The Carr Telstar ... And now for something completely different!! The Telstar blends the sinewy harmonic assertion of EL84s with the deep full control of 6L6s in a new and unique push pull recipe.  You may have a 6L6 amp or an EL84 amp but not an amp that uses both types in harmony for a new pallet of expression.  The Telstar sound can easily range from haunting rich cleans to creamy overdrive.  Our Lean/Lush switch tailors the body of the tone while the 53/58 switch changes the overall gain structure and the frequencies the Tone control emphasizes.  Sonically treading the years from early Fullerton 50s roundness thru late 50s proto British bite. 17 Watts full output - (Double Digit Power) 6L6 (stock) plus EL84 power tubes together in push pull class A - (Unprecedented) Use any octal power tube with the EL84 without re-biasing - (experimental) 53/58 switch – round early 50s Fullerton to Proto British Hot Rod - (Macho) Lean/Lush switch – tight to rich bass - (elastic) All tube Reverb - (Aquatic) Built-in variable attenuator 17 watts down to zero - (Useful) Mid Century Midrange - (confident) Extended range One Knob tone control - (Less is More) Early 60s thin wall space age cabinet  - (Solid Tone) Custom ‘Valiant’ speaker – (Sincere to Sinister) 1) 6L6 (EL34 and 6V6 compatible) + 1) EL84 1) 6SL7 Octal 1) 12AX7 1) 12AT7 100% Point to Point wiring - Solen Aerospace Satellite power supply capacitors Selected mixed resistor types – Jupiter Tone Caps - Custom Carr power/output transformers - Local made saddle leather handles – Cabinets built in house Retail/Street $2390  1-12 combo About Carr Amplifiers Carr Amplifiers began in 1998 with an irresistible passion for hand wired vacuum tube guitar amplifiers. We take inspiration from the classics of the 50s and 60s then imagine new features, refinements in tone, reliability, and ease of operation.  Essential tone with organic tactile feel is our signature.   Man Made #### Carve Out Your Tone with Eventide Sculpt Multi-Band Distortion Now Available for H9 Harmonizer Little Ferry, NJ — June 22, 2016 — Eventide will be unveiling the latest algorithm for their award-winning H9 Harmonizer® stompbox at the 2016 Summer NAMM show in Nashville.  Sculpt is a multi-band distortion algorithm that provides musicians with a degree of control that would otherwise require 3 or 4 pedals or complex plug-ins. Sculpt is the second overdrive/distortion based effect created for the Eventide H9 platform, following the critically acclaimed CrushStation launched last year. Where CrushStation introduced a new breed of overdrive effect capable of dynamic distortion tones and unique effects, Sculpt gives players precise control over their gain structure. It does this by carving the audio signal into high and low frequency bands and then allowing different levels of gain and filtering for each. This multi-band approach has been used by professionals in the studio and on stage for many years and now Eventide is making it available to anyone with an H9. Eventide engineer Russell Wedelich shared the thinking behind Sculpt: “While researching analog distortion pedals we realized that, to a large degree, each pedal’s unique character is the result of the particular voicing both before and after the circuit elements that produce the gain. This explains, in part, why there are so many distortion and overdrive effects out there, since each is voiced differently. In our digital playground we can do a lot more, including applying gain control to high and low bands separately as well as providing pre/post filters and compressors that respond to a player's dynamics. We think it sounds great on guitar but we’re also having a blast using it with vocals, bass, keyboards and just about everything else we’ve thrown at it.” Features: Adjustable crossover frequency (where the low and high bands are split). Separate drive controls for low and high band signals. Apply compression before or after distortion. Compression ratio, attack and release are automatically adjusted to keep overall volume consistent. Follows a player’s style and compliments their playing with tunable peaking filters. Filters can be placed before or after distortion. Supports single or dual amp setups. Stereo out mode features unique spectral panning effects that spread the high and low bands out into the left and right channels. Boost a group of frequencies before the gain circuit and cut it afterward. (Or vice versa.) Unique view in H9 Control that allows you to visualize and control the parameters of the effect in real-time. 21 factory & artist presets that include: Chisel, Dissect, Sculpt da Bass and more. Video - Sculpt - A new Distortion Algorithm for the Eventide H9 Harmonizer Video by Eventide Audio Eventide will be demoing Sculpt at their booth #323. Customers can demo the algorithm and its presets by downloading the latest version of the H9 Control app for Mac, PC and iOS device. Sculpt is priced at $19.99 for owners of H9 and H9 Core and is free for owners of H9 Max. H9 Product Page: www.eventideaudio.com/h9 Sculpt Page: https://www.eventideaudio.com/ H9 Control App: www.eventideaudio.com/h9control Videos: www.youtube.com About Eventide For over 40 years Eventide has remained at the forefront of recording technology. In 1975 they revolutionized the audio industry by creating the world's first commercially available digital audio effects unit. Since then their legendary studio processors, stompboxes and plug-ins have been heard on countless hit records. Eventide and Harmonizer are registered trademarks of Eventide Inc. © 2016 Eventide Inc. #### CARVIN announces new lower shipping rates to Europe San Diego, CA – March 28, 2024 – CARVIN announces new lower shipping rates to Europe. Customers located in Europe can now order direct from carvinaudio.com with low shipping rates. VLD1 Legacy Drive and X1 All Tube Preamp Pedal shipping rate now: USD $29 MACH100 100W Stereo Pedal Amplifier shipping rate now: USD $15 BX1 Bass Preamp and KOA Acoustic Guitar Preamp shipping rate now: USD $18 WG5 and WM5 Wireless Systems shipping rate now: USD $19 Order now at https://carvinaudio.com/collections/homepage-tube-preamp-pedals #### Carvin Audio announces the new TRX5000 Series Line Array Systems San Diego, CA – November 6, 2024 – Carvin Audio announces the new TRX5000 Series Line Array Systems. Advanced design and incredible performance come from Carvin’s decades of audio experience. All TRX5000 Series systems include the following features: IP45 Water Resistant Rating for outside use or installations All systems include flyware, transport system, cables, & free shipping to lower 48 states Scalable from 8 to 32 TRx5210AN active dual 10-inch neodymium elements TRx5118A companion subs - ground stacking capable Internationally recognized ALL DSPTM management network Bi-amped CLASS D amplifiers - TRx5210AN 1550W & TRx5118A 2000W For more information about TRX5000 Systems, components, and accessories visit https://carvinaudio.com/TRX5000 Watch the TRX5000 System Line Array overview video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nPWiJCjdHzo About Carvin Corp. Since its launch in 1946, Carvin Corporation has specialized in designing and selling premium amplifiers and audio equipment for the professional musician and sound engineer. Carvin Corporation is family owned and operated. #### Carvin Audio announces the WG6 Wireless Guitar/Bass System San Diego, CA – October 3, 2025 – Carvin Audio announces the new WG6 Wireless Guitar/Bass System. The WG6 is designed to give you the wireless freedom you have been looking for and the simplicity to make your life as a working musician easier. Advanced wireless technology, multiple channel capability, and premium audio processors make the WG6 the leader in compact wireless instrument systems. Defined and detailed low frequency response makes this system especially useful for bass players. The WG6 works with both active and passive instruments and is perfect for both electric and acoustic guitar/bass and includes the following features: 6 HOURS OF RUN TIME USE UP TO 8 UNITS AT ONE TIME CABLE SIMULATION MODE USE MULTIPLE RECEIVERS WITH ONE TRANSMITTER DETAILED LOW FREQUENCY RESPONSE FOR BASS PLAYERS ADVANCED DIGITAL ALGORITHMS FOR STABLE TRANSMISSION USB RECHARGEABLE INTERNAL BATTERY UNCROWDED 5MHz BAND, OPERATES IN 5.2-5.8GHz TRANSMISSION UP TO 130’ Order the WG6 now at https://carvinaudio.com/wg6 Watch the WG6 Wireless Guitar/Bass System overview video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1V-9PUbeNnc About Carvin Corp. Since its launch in 1946, Carvin Corporation has specialized in designing and selling premium amplifiers and audio equipment for the professional musician and sound engineer. Carvin Corporation is family owned and operated. #### CAST Engineering releases the Casper delay pedal Casting yesterday’s tones into tomorrow’s technology Atlanta, GA – January 5, 2016 – The latest offering from CAST Engineering; the Casper delay pedal brings you classic analog delay tones in a compact, digital pedal. Simple and to the point yet extremely dynamic and versatile. Designed to please any delay fan out there, tonally and visually. Our analog signal path flows through a custom tuned echo processor with a wide variety of sounds, from quirky trash can type tones to classic slap back to dreamy soundscapes. Topped off with our unique “Ghost Lit” control knobs. guaranteed to become a pedalboard favorite! Each Casper Delay will feature the following: 3 knob layout – Repeats, Delay Time and Level Up to 700ms of delay time to cover any sound needed Internal trim pot – adjusts the amount of feedback from the edge of self oscillation to the classic analog space noises we all love! 9V battery or standard 9v neg tip power supply Lifetime warranty Truly designed and hand built in Atlanta, GA For a variety of video clips please visit: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCizPeeXsDNSJELy85F-lbRw The CAST Engineering Casper delay pedal is available online now for $199.99 About CAST Engineering CAST Engineering is constantly striving to make the best hand built products possible. All of our products use vintage, through hole technology, giving the player the best tone possible. Play one and hear for yourself! Website: www.cast-engineering.com #### CAST Engineering releases the Pulse Drive pedal Casting yesterday’s tones into tomorrow’s technology Atlanta, GA – March, 2016 – the latest offering from CAST Engineering; the Pulse Drive pedal brings you classic analog tremolo sounds and 30db of boost, making this pedal extremely versatile and truly inspiring to play. This is our enhanced version of the classic Anthony Leo tremolo circuit from the 60s. You can get the slow subtle trem to choppy to classic swampy tones. With 30db of gain on tap, you can take it from crystal clear to gritty trem or turn the depth all the way down and have just a boost/drive to send your amp into sweet overdrive land. A simple pedal with a lot of sounds on board! Each Pulse Drive pedal will feature the following: 3 knob layout – Level, Depth and Rate - all knobs light up and pulse to the rate of the tremolo - Classic tremolo sounds 30db of boost on board to be used alone or mixed with tremolo 9V battery or standard 9v neg tip power supply Lifetime warranty Truly designed and hand built in Atlanta, GA The CAST Engineering Pulse Drive is available online and in stores now for $179.99 Pulse Drive Tremolo/Boost Pedal - video by CAST Engineering For more video clips please visit: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCizPeeXsDNSJELy85F-lbRw About CAST Engineering CAST Engineering is constantly striving to make the best hand built products possible. All of our products use vintage, through hole technology, giving the player the best tone possible. Play one and hear for yourself! Website: www.cast-engineering.com #### Caveman Audio Introduces AP1 Compact Acoustic Preamp Caveman Audio's AP1 Acoustic Preamp has quickly caught the attention of acoustic guitar aficionados everywhere, and now the company adds a compact version of this preamp circuit to its product line. (1 July 2022, Egtved, Denmark) Caveman Audio's AP1 Compact gives acoustic guitar players the same fundamental tone of its AP1 Acoustic Preamp, but with a significantly smaller footprint. Since the goal is improving the core guitar tone, its purpose is not to act as an effects pedal, but rather to serve as an always-on component in the signal chain. "I am extremely pleased that we succeeded with shrinking our acoustic preamp design without introducing any sonic compromises whatsoever. In fact, more than anything AP1 Compact is all about tone," says Steen Skrydstrup, Founder and Head Engineer of Caveman Audio. "In order to arrive at such a small footprint compared to the original AP1 Acoustic Preamp, we removed the optional wireless input and went for an external power supply, but the core functionality such as Amp Out, Tuner Out and Mute for silent tuning remains. And most important of all, the internal circuit delivers the exact same tonal bliss that so many acoustic players have already become addicted to." Caveman Audio recognises that the sheer preamp design is not the only component capable of enhancing the fundamental sound of an acoustic guitar audio signal. Therefore, the company also pay focused attention on suppressing noise and avoid impedance mismatch in the electronic design that surrounds the preamp circuit, which includes transformer-balanced DI output and unique RFI protection – all of it housed in a road-ready, zinc-plated steel enclosure. More information: https://caveman-audio.com/ap1-compact-acoustic-preamp/ About Caveman Audio Founder, Steen Skrydstrup, has more than 25 years of experience in designing and building custom audio systems for some of the most demanding artists in the music industry, including David Gilmour (Pink Floyd), The Edge (U2), Scorpions and many more. With Caveman Audio, the goal is to constantly develop and movie barrieres, striving for creating ultimate solutions for musicians and audio engineers. #### Celebrate Music Technology with Eventide at IMSTA FESTA Los Angeles, CA — May 11, 2016 —  On May 14th, 2016, the International Music Software Trade Association and SAE Institute Los Angeles will partner to host IMSTA FESTA, a celebration of music technology. This free event is open to everyone from professional to semi-professional musicians, songwriters, music producers, audio engineers, students and educators. Eventide will be hosting a special free Master Class featuring their stunning new plug-in, Tverb, developed in collaboration with renowned producer Tony Visconti. Participants will learn how to recreate Visconti’s ground-breaking recording technique used on David Bowie’s “Heroes” as well as new ways to use this unique, lush-sounding audio plug-in. Eventide will also have their own dedicated space at SAE where they will be demoing all of their plug-ins from the critically acclaimed bundle, Anthology X, as well the award-winning H9 Harmonizer® stompbox, the MixingLink Mic Pre with FX Loop and their Ensemble subscription package. Mingle with industry experts, learn about audio gear and enter to win prizes, including Eventide’s Tverb. Free registration is available at: http://imsta.org/imsta_festa_2016_LA.php Links: Eventide Website: http://www.eventideaudio.com IMSTA Website: http://imsta.org/imsta_festa_2016_LA.php About Eventide For over 40 years, Eventide has remained at the forefront of recording technology. In 1975 they revolutionized the audio industry by creating the world’s first commercially available digital audio effects unit, the H910 Since then their legendary studio processors have been heard on countless hit records. Eventide and Harmonizer are registered trademarks of Eventide Inc. ® 2016 Eventide Inc. #### Celebrate Three Decades of Aguilar with the 30th Anniversary Collection Melville, NY– January 21st, 2025 - Aguilar proudly commemorates 30 years of legendary tone and design with the release of its 30th Anniversary collection. This limited-edition collection features the AG 500, TH 500, and the SL 112 cabinet. Combining timeless performance with a luxurious pearl-themed design, these collectible pieces are a testament to Aguilar’s longstanding commitment to innovation and tonal excellence. The 30th Anniversary amps boast a premium gold and pearl finish adorned with a commemorative logo, while the SL 112 cabinet showcases pearl tolex, gold corners, gold piping, and a special celebratory badge. Beyond their striking aesthetic, these amplifiers and cabinets deliver the signature Aguilar sound that bassists worldwide have trusted for decades—making them must-have centerpieces for any collection. “Our 30th Anniversary is a major milestone for Aguilar, and we wanted to honor it by crafting something truly memorable for our fans,” shares Jordan Cortese, Brand Manager at Aguilar. “These limited-edition models symbolize our heritage of delivering iconic tone, while celebrating the future of bass amplification.” Products & MAP: AG 500: $999.99 TH 500: $999.99 SL 112: $899.99 Availability: 1/21/2025 For more information visit www.aguilaramp.com Visit Aguilar at NAMM inside the Korg USA Booth #6902 #### Celemony announces ARA 2 Plug-ins and DAWs mesh even better Celemony GmbH, Munich, January 25th, 2018 – (ictw) – At NAMM 2018 Celemony today announced Version 2 of the acclaimed ARA (Audio Random Access) Plug-In Extension. The ARA interface extension allows plug-ins and DAWs to communicate more comprehensively with one another and therefore work far better together. Now Celemony is announcing a new version, ARA 2, which has even greater possibilities. With ARA 2, the exchange of information between DAWs and plug-ins is even more comprehensive, which makes additional applications possible. The new ARA 2 specification allows, among other things, the simultaneous editing of multiple tracks, the transfer of chord track information between the DAW and the plug-in, seamless clip borders that make the manual setting of crossfades superfluous, Undo interlocking with the DAW, and much else besides. To profit from the new possibilities, both programs – the DAW and the plug-in – must support the ARA 2 specification. Fortunately, ARA 2 is considerably more flexible and can be integrated more easily into a multitude of DAWs as well as supported by a very wide variety of plug-ins. What features then become available depends, of course, upon the specific plug-in and DAW in each case involved; one pairing may allow only simple sound editing, another perhaps even automatic tempo and harmony adjustments. Celemony is holding out the prospect of the spring release of a version of Melodyne with ARA 2 – the beta-testing has already begun. ARA 2 was developed in collaboration with established as well as new ARA partners. The first implementations have already been announced: one development partner, Presonus, for example, is currently working on a version of Studio One featuring the new technology and also Cockos has announced ARA 2 integration for Reaper. Apple, with its Logic Pro X 10.4, has already presented at the NAMM show ARA support based on ARA 2. Further information at: www.celemony.com About Celemony Celemony is the pioneer and market leader in the musical, note-based editing of audio. The company's principal product, Melodyne, inaugurated this type of audio editing in 2001, established itself in the intervening years – for vocal editing in particular – as the standard worldwide, and has gone on pushing out the envelope in innovative audio editing ever since to the limits of what is technically possible. In 2008, for example, Celemony presented its patented DNA Direct Note Access, which extended Melodyne's editing capabilities to polyphonic audio material – right down to individual notes within chords. Other important technologies developed by Celemony include the musically intelligent restoration tool Capstan, the pioneering plug-in interface ARA, the unique Sound Editor introduced by Melodyne 4 and – another Melodyne 4 revelation – Multitrack Note Editing, which facilitates the simultaneous, note-based editing of an unlimited number of audio tracks. Melodyne and Celemony have won numerous awards – among them, in 2012, the Technical Grammy. #### Celemony Capstan 1.2 with higher resolution audio analysis Celemony GmbH/ Munich, Germany - 29.3.2016 (ictw) - Capstan, Celemony's software solution for the removal of wow and flutter, has received an update to Version 1.2 and now operates optionally in higher resolution. With the free update to Version 1.2, Capstan offers an optional High-Resolution Mode that increases the resolution of the audio analysis by a factor of 4. This allows flutter frequencies up to 14 Hz to be eliminated, at the same time increasing still further the accuracy of the processing. Capstan is based on Celemony's patented DNA Direct Note Access technology. Since it is capable of detecting wow and flutter from the music itself – regardless of the medium (magnetic tape, vinyl, etc.) – Capstan is superior to other solutions that rely on reading the bias, because Capstan still functions even if the tape has been copied several times or digitized at low sampling rates. Capstan is used worldwide by classic labels as well as renowned mastering and restoration studios, broadcasters and archivists, having proved its worth on numerous occasions through the rescuing of valuable historical recordings. Capstan can be used for only US$/€ 199 for five days, whilst a permanent license costs US$ 4,458/€ 3,790. Capstan - Wow and Flutter Removal Tool Video About Celemony It wasn’t with its patented, multi-award-winning DNA Direct Note Access technology that Celemony first turned the world of music production upside down, but with the very first version of Melodyne, released in the year 2000. When it first appeared, Melodyne was so revolutionary that only open minded users recognized the potential of the software. The notion that it was possible to reach inside an audio recording and modify notes directly was altogether too novel. But Melodyne was so intuitive to use and sounded so good that soon more and more musicians and producers were becoming enthusiastic about it and discovering in the process one of its particular fortes: vocal correction. Today, with its DNA technology, Melodyne even allows you to modify individual notes in recordings of polyphonic instruments like the piano or the guitar. In 2011, Celemony introduced its professional restoration tool, Capstan. Capstan is based on Celemony’s unique DNA Direct Note Access technology and detects wow and flutter in the music itself. For this reason, it is capable of correcting wow and flutter regardless of the medium (tape, disk, etc.) affected. This has made it possible to re-release, most notably, certain historic recordings of classical music. #### Celemony Capstan in Version 1.3 Celemony GmbH, Munich/ Germany, July, 17th 2016 – (ictw) – For Capstan, Celemony's software solution for removing wow and flutter from vinyl and tape recordings, a free update to Version 1.3, bringing various detail enhancements, is now available. With the free update to Version 1.3, Capstan can now load audio files larger than 1.5 GB. This possibility was integrated at the request of customers, whereby technical optimizations even with very large files assure a rapid display and editing tempo. Furthermore, Capstan 1.3 supports the high resolution display with HiDPI on suitable Windows systems and is compatible with the latest iLok driver software. Capstan is based on Celemony's patented DNA Direct Note Access technology, which is also used by Melodyne. Since it is capable of detecting wow and flutter from the music itself – regardless of the medium (magnetic tape, vinyl, etc.) – Capstan is superior to other solutions that rely on reading the bias, because Capstan still functions even if the tape has been copied several times or digitized at low sampling rates. Capstan is used worldwide by classic labels as well as renowned mastering and restoration studios, broadcasters and archivists, having proved its worth on numerous occasions through the rescuing of valuable historical recordings. Capstan can be used for only US$/€ 199 for five days, whilst a permanent license costs US$ 4,458/€ 3,790. More information on Capstan: www.celemony.com About Celemony Celemony is the pioneer and market leader in the musical, note-based editing of audio. The company's principal product, Melodyne, inaugurated this type of audio editing in 2001, established itself in the intervening years – for vocal editing in particular – as the standard worldwide, and has gone on pushing out the envelope in innovative audio editing ever since to the limits of what is technically possible. In 2008, for example, Celemony presented its patented DNA Direct Note Access, which extended Melodyne's editing capabilities to polyphonic audio material – right down to individual notes within chords. Other important technologies developed by Celemony include the musically intelligent restoration tool Capstan, the pioneering plug-in interface ARA, the unique Sound Editor introduced by Melodyne 4 and – another Melodyne 4 revelation – Multitrack Note Editing, which facilitates the simultaneous, note-based editing of an unlimited number of audio tracks. Melodyne and Celemony have won numerous awards – among them, in 2012, the Technical Grammy. #### Celemony is proud to present Melodyne 4.2 Better integrated via ARA: Melodyne and Logic Pro X Celemony Software GmbH, Munich, 02.10.2018 Celemony is proud to present Melodyne 4.2 which introduces tighter integration with Logic Pro X 10.4.2. With both apps using ARA technology, Melodyne can be used more seamlessly as part of the Logic workflow. Numerous other details have also been improved (also for other ARA and non-ARA DAWs), so the free update is recommended to all Melodyne 4 users. ARA Audio Random Access™ allows a DAW to work with Melodyne to exchange information about the audio file, pitch, rhythm and other attributes, making the workflow feel less like a plug-in, and more like an integrated feature. With ARA in supported apps like Logic, all changes to your song structure, like moving, looping, copying or comping tracks and regions, are reflected in Melodyne. This significantly streamlines the editing and creative process for users of both products. “Naturally we are excited to see leading apps in our industry support ARA Audio Random Access so that our users can enjoy the benefits of Melodyne integration” “Naturally we are excited to see leading apps in our industry support ARA Audio Random Access so that our users can enjoy the benefits of Melodyne integration” says Carsten Gehle, Technical Director and Co-Founder of Celemony Software GmbH. “We are delighted for Logic Pro X to join our community of supported products.”   The most important workflow advantages of running Melodyne with ARA in Logic Pro X include: Open tracks without transfers: Load Melodyne as an insert effect, start playback and the entire track will appear automatically in Melodyne. There is no further need for transfers. Melodyne follows all changes you make to the track: Melodyne compares its contents to those of the audio track and accurately replicates any lengthening, shortening or movement of regions. Copied, looped and aliased regions: When regions are copied, looped or aliased, the Melodyne content behaves accordingly as a real copy or as a ghost copy (loop.) Region-based mixing: Regions edited with Melodyne now support all the mix functions of the region inspector in Logic: gain, mute and fades. Takes & Quick Swipe Comping: Now you can edit takes with Melodyne before committing yourself to a choice between them, which gives you a more realistic assessment of their respective merits, leading to better results. Removes need for transfer files: Thanks to ARA, there is no longer the need to manage and keep transfer files, archive them or pass them on to collaborators. The ARA integration of Melodyne and Logic requires the latest versions of both programs: Logic Pro X 10.4.2 and Melodyne 4.2. More info: www.celemony.com. Melodyne 4.2 in Logic Pro X (via ARA) Video by Celemony About Celemony Celemony is the pioneer and market leader in the musical, note-based editing of audio. The company's principal product, Melodyne, inaugurated this type of audio editing in 2001, established itself in the intervening years – for vocal editing in particular – as the standard worldwide, and has gone on pushing out the envelope in innovative audio editing ever since to the limits of what is technically possible. In 2008, for example, Celemony presented its patented DNA Direct Note Access™, which extended Melodyne's editing capabilities to polyphonic audio material – right down to individual notes within chords. Other important technologies developed by Celemony include the musically intelligent restoration tool Capstan, the pioneering plug-in interface ARA Audio Random Access™, the unique Sound Editor introduced by Melodyne 4 and – another Melodyne 4 revelation – Multitrack Note Editing, which facilitates the simultaneous, note-based editing of an unlimited number of audio tracks. Melodyne and Celemony have won numerous awards – among them, in 2012, the Technical Grammy. #### Celemony launches Melodyne Training Celemony Software GmbH, Munich, August 7th, 2017 – (ictw) – Anyone seeking to better understand Melodyne and make smarter use of it will find the new "Training" section on the Celemony website of real assistance. It's one thing to know the functions of an application as extraordinary as Melodyne; quite another to harness its full power to your specific needs and make efficient use of it. This takes, above all, experience, which is precisely what the creators of the new Melodyne Training section have set out to share. Users will find there practical advice on streamlining workflows, correct technique, and what to and what not to do in order to make successful use of Melodyne and obtain the best possible sound. The Training pages are devoted primarily to lead vocals, double-tracking and vocal harmonies – all of them typical Melodyne applications. Topics include: the correct reading of the pitch curve, strategies for musically coherent and natural-sounding tuning, and the handling of timing errors as well as other problems that crop up constantly in day-to-day production. The contents are designed not only to get beginners off to the best possible start with a sound understanding of the Melodyne modus operandi, but also to provide experienced producers with valuable tips on things like the avoidance of artifacts and the swiftest way of doing things. The new Training section of the Melodyne Help Center: http://helpcenter.celemony.com/hc-2/ About Celemony Celemony is the pioneer and market leader in the musical, note-based editing of audio. The company's principal product, Melodyne, inaugurated this type of audio editing in 2001, established itself in the intervening years – for vocal editing in particular – as the standard worldwide, and has gone on pushing out the envelope in innovative audio editing ever since to the limits of what is technically possible. In 2008, for example, Celemony presented its patented DNA Direct Note Access, which extended Melodyne's editing capabilities to polyphonic audio material – right down to individual notes within chords. Other important technologies developed by Celemony include the musically intelligent restoration tool Capstan, the pioneering plug-in interface ARA, the unique Sound Editor introduced by Melodyne 4 and – another Melodyne 4 revelation – Multitrack Note Editing, which facilitates the simultaneous, note-based editing of an unlimited number of audio tracks. Melodyne and Celemony have won numerous awards – among them, in 2012, the Technical Grammy. #### Celemony Melodyne 5.2 now native on Apple M1 Melodyne now supports both Intel chips and the new M1 processors on Apple computers Celemony Software GmbH, Munich, May 3rd, 2022 – (ictw) – In its new Version 5.2, Melodyne now supports both Intel chips and the new M1 processors on Apple computers allowing Melodyne to run natively on the latest Macs and take full advantage of their power. This applies to all editions of Melodyne, whether in stand-alone mode or as a plug-in – also via ARA – in almost all compatible DAWs. Melodyne 5.2 contains numerous improvements and bug fixes for macOS and Windows and for operation in all DAWs. Celemony, therefore, recommends the update to all users. ARA: Improvements in the playback functions, selection, cache management and blob monitoring. Operation: Minor improvements in the scale functions, optimizations and bug fixes in all areas of the user interface. Compatibility: Optimized operation in all DAWs, correct assignment of file name extensions under Windows. Pricing and availability: Melodyne 5.2 is available immediately as a free update to all users of Melodyne 5. For more information, please visit www.celemony.com. About Celemony Celemony is the pioneer and market leader in the musical, note-based editing of audio. The company's principal product, Melodyne, inaugurated this type of audio editing in 2001, established itself in the intervening years – for vocal editing in particular – as the standard worldwide, and has gone on pushing out the envelope in innovative audio editing ever since to the limits of what is technically possible. In 2008, for example, Celemony presented its patented DNA Direct Note Access, which extended Melodyne's editing capabilities to polyphonic audio material – right down to individual notes within chords. Subsequent versions of Melodyne brought further technological innovations: the unique Sound Editor, Multitrack Note Editing for the simultaneous note-based editing of an unlimited number of audio tracks, and sophisticated tempo and chord functions, as well as the detection and separate editing of sibilants on vocal tracks. Other important technologies developed by Celemony include the musically intelligent restoration tool Capstan and the pioneering plug-in interface ARA. Melodyne and Celemony have won numerous awards – among them, the Technical Grammy in 2012. #### Celemony Music Introduces Tonalic - a musician by your side Celemony Music GmbH is proud to present Tonalic Celemony Music GmbH/ Munich, January 15th, 2026 (ictw). Celemony Music GmbH is proud to present Tonalic, a plug-in offering revolutionary new possibilities for working on a computer with guitars, bass and drums. The foundations are provided by an abundance of flawless performances by world-class session musicians that the Tonalic engine can then adapt to any song – whatever its chord sequence, tempo or groove. The musicality, precision, creativity and all the magical moments of spontaneity and inspiration of the original studio performances are fully preserved. And it all sounds so natural carried over into the new musical context, so convincing, so alive, it's as though each musician were really right there, playing along with the song. To Celemony, what's said to be "technically impossible" is just another challenge. Here, it's guitars. Tonalic offers unique, organic, groovy and masterful performances to suit any musical context, fall in with any musical idea, whereas the solutions hitherto available (relying on virtual instruments, loops or sample libraries) are of limited utility when the time comes to integrate them into an actual song. No AI, no loops, no MIDI. With its Melodyne engine as the basis, Celemony has developed here a brand new technology that makes it possible to adapt performances by the finest studio musicians to any song and integrate them organically into any production. And do this not only for guitars, but for bass, drums and percussion too. A totally new way of handling musical material The method here is fundamentally different from the conventional way of working with loops and samples: With this new software, the starting points are small icons, called Tonalics, that give the user, as early as the search phase, an impression of their underlying musical patterns. When dragged onto the Tonalic track, these Tonalic regions mark the areas where the pattern in question should be played – only, adapted to the chords, tempo and groove of the song. The Tonalic regions themselves contain neither audio nor MIDI but are simply instructions to the Tonalic engine to pick out, from the rich fund of material contained in the original performance, the most suitable passages, and then adapt them – without sacrificing anything of their vitality, and in a manner that's musically appropriate – to the harmonies, chord changes, tempo and groove of the current song. The result is something that's convincing and tight, yet shot through with flashes of studio magic. The whole process is dynamic and automatic. Whatever direction the song takes, Tonalic notices, follows suit and takes musical decisions that invariably gel and sit well with the spirit and idea of the song. The results sound so organic and authentic you'd think the performer had played the material that way in the first place. World-class performances as source material Performances by over 30 world-class session musicians, recorded in some of the most renowned studios in the world – the hot spots, in each case, of the musical genre in question – provide the source material: country legends like Brent Mason, JT Corenflos and Bryan Sutton; rock and pop specialists like Tim Pierce, Justin Derrico, Kenny Aronoff and Uwe Bossert; soul and R&B greats like Binky Griptite, Nick Movshon, Randy Bowland and Venzella Joy; as well as funk experts like Rob Harris and Paul Turner. Members of leading bands such as Nate Mendel (bass guitarist with the Foo Fighters) and Martin “Ace” Kent (guitarist with Skunk Anansie) also feature prominently – along with a host of other ace musicians. Specialists all of them in their various fields, with multiple Grammys, gold and platinum records to show for it. And more good news: The library will be constantly growing! Different editions, same content Tonalic comes in two editions with identical content but differing function sets. Each edition offers already over 7,000 pattern Tonalics played by over 30 session musicians, and new material is being added all the time. The large edition, Tonalic studio, offers the additional possibility of detailed intervention in the Tonalic track, so you can modify not just the overall sound but even individual notes. It reminds you a bit of Melodyne – with the same forensic precision and the same refreshing musicality. The plug-in is easily integrated as a software instrument into any DAW. Notable at the present time for its depth and elegance is the integration afforded by Presonus Studio One 7 and Fender Studio Pro 8, which takes advantage of the ARA interface. Availability and prices Tonalic is immediately available either by subscription from tonalic.com or through the purchase of a prepaid license from a music dealer. Tonalic arranger costs 14.90 €/USD monthly or 149 €/USD for a year's subscription. Tonalic studio is available for 24.90 €/USD monthly or 249 €/USD by annual subscription. For the market launch, monthly subscriptions are offered at only 1 €/USD for the first month, thereafter 14,90 €/USD or 24,90 €/USD depending upon the edition. Users can switch at any time between the prepaid and subscription license models, between the two editions and between different license periods, amounts already paid being taken into account. About Celemony Celemony is the pioneer and market leader in the musical, note-based editing of audio. It inaugurated this type of audio editing with Melodyne in 2001, established itself in the intervening years – for vocal editing in particular – as the standard worldwide, and has gone on pushing out the envelope in innovative audio technology ever since – to "and beyond" the limits of the technically attainable. In 2008, for example, Celemony presented its patented DNA Direct Note Access, which extended Melodyne's editing capabilities to polyphonic audio material – right down to individual notes within chords. In 2011, together with Presonus, Celemony presented the ARA Audio Random Access interface extension, which by allowing close cooperation between DAW and plug-in made for far greater user-friendliness and more streamlined workflows. The interface, which is constantly being improved and expanded, has established itself in the intervening years as a standard supported by nearly all DAWs. Subsequent versions of Melodyne brought further innovations: the unique Sound Editor, Multitrack Note Editing (permitting the simultaneous, note-based editing of an unlimited number of audio tracks), sophisticated tempo and chord functions, and the detection and separate editing of sibilants in vocals. Melodyne and Celemony have won numerous awards, including the Technical Grammy in 2012. For some years, while expanding and enhancing the performance of the Melodyne function set, developers have been working on the Tonalic project, creating in the process a product that once again sets new standards in the field of musical audio editing. Tonalic - Tonalic is distributed by Celemony Music GmbH, a subsidiary of Celemony Software GmbH, via music dealers or as a subscription service via tonalic.com. The content upon which Tonalic is based reflects the work of an international team of experts, who produce and gather world-class audio recordings that they later enhance and adapt for creative use in Tonalic. Further Information: www.tonalic.com #### Celemony presents the new Melodyne 5 The new Melodyne 5 - better, faster, more musical The new Melodyne 5 offers enhanced technologies for the musical editing of vocals in addition to a chord track with automatic chord recognition, access to the dynamics even of individual notes within chords, and countless further improvements to Melodyne's unique tools. Melodyne 5 makes the editing and creative manipulation of recordings and samples better, faster, and more musical. Celemony Software GmbH, Munich, 26.05.2020 (ictw) – Celemony is pleased to announce the immediate availability of the new Melodyne Version 5. The Grammy-Award-winning software Melodyne is used all over the world every day for the correction, perfection, reshaping and transformation of vocal tracks, samples and audio recordings of all kinds. A studio standard, in fact. But even the best things can be improved. The most important new features of Version 5 relate to Melodyne's core competence: the correction of poor intonation on vocal tracks. The algorithm now detects – along with a host of other phenomena – the presence and extent of the unpitched (noise-like) components of the vocal sound as well as breaths, which it then processes separately from the pitched components. This leads to better results, less time spent editing, and a more natural sound. Factor in the improved weighting of pitch deviations and Melodyne 5 now hands you back – virtually in two shakes – a musically perfect vocal performance. The volume balance between the pitched and unpitched components can be adjusted – syllable by syllable if desired. This not only helps with double-tracking and vocal harmonies but gives you a perfect and precisely targeted de-esser into the bargain. Totally new possibilities for dynamic contouring are afforded also by the Fade Tool and the Leveling Macro, as they too work on a per-note basis – even with polyphonic audio material. A new degree of musical freedom But Melodyne 5 also supports new workflows that further musical creativity: With the Chord Track (and the Pitch Grid configured accordingly), recordings and samples can be adapted at lightning speed to the harmonic structure and chords of your own compositions and songs. So any library sample now harmonizes instantly with your song. That's perfect for songwriters but also for remixers. And thanks to the integrated chord recognition, no knowledge of music theory is required. The most important new features of Melodyne 5 in a nutshell: with the Melodic algorithm, separate editing of pitched and unpitched components of the vocal sound (sibilant detection). Better results, less time spent editing, more natural sound the ability to control the volume ratio between the pitched and unpitched components – a precisely targeted de-esser function improved weighting of pitch deviations, musically perfect intonation a Chord Track and Chord Grid to adapt any recordings and samples to your song – thanks to integrated chord recognition, no knowledge of music theory required the Fade Tool and Leveling Macro let you edit the dynamics of each note – even in polyphonic material a new algorithm, "Percussive Pitched", plus various other algorithm enhancements fuller implementation of keyboard shortcuts Melodyne 5 runs in stand-alone mode as well as with 64-bit DAWs under MacOS and Windows – DAW integration via ARA, VST3, AU or AAX. The update costs 49 €/US$ for Melodyne assistant, 99 €/US$ for Melodyne editor and 149 €/US$ for Melodyne studio. For Melodyne essential and users who registered Melodyne after 1 March 2020, it is free of charge. A 30-day trial version can be downloaded from https://www.celemony.com/en/trial. More information on Melodyne 5: www.celemony.com New features and tutorial Videos available: What's new in Melodyne 5? The new features in a nutshell. https://youtu.be/wSS1OSAEisE A quantum leap in vocal editing: Hands-on film about the new vocal functions and sibilant detection.  https://youtu.be/IA9kotwnVrk Working with chords: Hands-on film about the new chord functions and adapting of samples. https://youtu.be/VBy_JuYTuGM The leveling tools: Hands-on film about the dynamic functions: among other things the new Fade Tool and the Leveling Macro.  https://youtu.be/h3A9nOJtVaI #### Celemony release Melodyne 4.1 Better ARA, new functions and greater ease of use for all Melodyne editions. Celemony GmbH, Munich/ Germany - Nov. 22nd, 2016 (ictw) – Celemony today announce the immediate availability of Melodyne 4.1. This update brings important improvements to all editions of Melodyne, including a new playback type for high-pitched monophonic instruments, a command for separating notes as trills and additional keyboard shortcuts. When Melodyne is integrated into the DAW by means of the ARA interface extension, user-friendly new possibilities are now available for vocal comping, and in Melodyne 4 studio, the simultaneous editing of an unlimited number of tracks can now be done via ARA, too. In ARA-compatible DAWs, Version 4.1 offers decisive improvements that make it possible to focus Melodyne's functions in an optimal manner on an individual clip or an entire track. In Clip Mode, you have access to a single clip, but this extends to notes lying beyond its borders; as a result, when comping it is very simple to solve any problems posed by clip borders slicing notes in two, which greatly streamlines the comping workflow. In Track Mode, on the other hand, you see all clips of a track exactly as these are cut and arranged in the DAW. The two modes complement each other perfectly and offer ideal editing possibilities in ARA-compatible DAWs. When Melodyne is integrated into a DAW by means of ARA, Version 4.1 now allows the simultaneous display and editing of an unlimited number of DAW tracks in a single Melodyne plug-in window – ideal for backing vocals and other multitrack applications. The ARA Audio Random Access interface extension, which is currently supported by Presonus Studio One, Cakewalk Sonar, Magix Samplitude and Tracktion, makes the use of Melodyne particularly fast and efficient. DAW tracks can be edited directly without any time-consuming transfers; furthermore, Melodyne follows automatically any changes made to the tracks. The result is that Melodyne feels like a comfortable integrated sample editor – but one that allows the note-based editing of tracks. The update is available as a free download for all registered owners of Melodyne 4. For more information on Melodyne 4, visit www.celemony.com. Melodyne 4.1: ARA in Studio One Video by Celemony About Celemony Celemony is the pioneer and market leader in the musical, note-based editing of audio. The company's principal product, Melodyne, inaugurated this type of audio editing in 2001, established itself in the intervening years – for vocal editing in particular – as the standard worldwide, and has gone on pushing out the envelope in innovative audio editing ever since to the limits of what is technically possible. In 2008, for example, Celemony presented its patented DNA Direct Note Access, which extended Melodyne's editing capabilities to polyphonic audio material – right down to individual notes within chords. Other important technologies developed by Celemony include the musically intelligent restoration tool Capstan, the pioneering plug-in interface ARA, the unique Sound Editor introduced by Melodyne 4 and – another Melodyne 4 revelation – Multitrack Note Editing, which facilitates the simultaneous, note-based editing of an unlimited number of audio tracks. Melodyne and Celemony have won numerous awards – amongst them, in 2012, the Technical Grammy. #### Celemony releases Melodyne 4 New technologies and a new degree of freedom for the entire Melodyne family Celemony GmbH/ Munich, 14.1.2016 (ictw) - Today, Celemony is releasing Version 4 of its legendary audio software Melodyne. This constitutes the most extensive update to the entire product family in the company's history, with the emphasis on Melodyne 4 studio. Highlights include the Polyphonic Spectrum Shaper Sound Editor with its totally new sound design possibilities, DNA Direct Note Access – at last, on an unlimited number of tracks – and ultra-accurate tempo detection. The smaller Melodyne editions – editor, assistant and essential – have also been enhanced. Melodyne is, at once, an outstanding piece of software and the industry standard. The sound quality of the edited audio and the ability to modify notes even in polyphonic recordings have turned Melodyne into a must-have tool, as well as winning Celemony the coveted Technical Grammy. The Sound Editor: access to the overtones With the Sound Editor, the new Melodyne 4 studio offers a totally new approach to sound design, its possibilities ranging from the subtlest of optimizations and enhancement of the tone color to drastic, hitherto unknown, manipulation of the sound. The user has direct access to the overtones of the audio material, making individual harmonics louder or quieter, reshaping the spectrum with macro parameters and envelopes, or transferring the sound characteristics of one track to another. This makes it possible to create totally new sounds and turns Melodyne into a kind of audio-track-based synthesizer. DNA Direct Note Access: now on an as many tracks as you like Melodyne 4 studio finally makes Celemony's patented DNA Direct Note Access technology available in a multi-track context. And thanks to Multitrack Note Editing, it is even possible to display simultaneously in the Note Editor any selection of tracks you like and edit the notes with the same freedom as if they were all on the same track. This is convenient and efficient and makes an entirely new production workflow possible. Tempo detection: record first, add the click later Melodyne 4 detects tempos and tempo fluctuations in freely recorded music with utter reliability. So the subsequent click follows the musicians, not the other way around. A blessing for musicians and technicians alike, because the music – despite the living tempo at which it was recorded – can still be cut and edited without any difficulty. The Tempo Editor also allows the "breathing" tempo of one live recording to be carried over to another, for it to infuse life into sterile samples, for runaway tempos to be reined in, or for the entire tempo map to be reshaped at will. Melodyne 4 makes handling tempo in a musical manner finally a simple matter. Melodyne 4 also offers improved algorithms, "dynamic just intonation", a clear and intuitive new interface and many improvements of detail. Pricing and availability Melodyne 4 is available now. The price of Melodyne 4 studio is €699 or US$849, whilst updating from an older version of studio costs €/US$149. Further information and prices are available from www.celemony.com. #### Chase Becker on ‘Peavey Monitor’ Podcast Chase Becker of Warbringer and Exmortus Talks Music and Amps on ‘Peavey Monitor’ Podcast MERIDIAN, MS (Aug. 12, 2020) — Peavey Electronics® invites metalheads and all live music fans to tune into the new “Peavey Monitor” podcast episode with Peavey artist Chase Becker, guitarist of the touring metal bands Warbringer and Exmortus. On this episode, Chase provides updates on his bands and discusses the challenges musicians face during the COVID-19 crisis. Chatting with podcast host Fred Poole, General Manager of North American Sales and Product Development, Chase delves into his influences, inspirations, and favorite Peavey gear. While these are challenging times for metal musicians and fans alike, this Peavey Monitor episode highlights some exciting new music and gives everyone something to look forward to with the hopeful return of live performance. Musicians who have been sidelined because of COVID-19 will especially relate to Chase’s story about not being able to tour a new album. Warbringer released their sixth studio album, “Weapons of Tomorrow” in April and were set to stir up the heavy metal scene with an international tour. Unfortunately, coronavirus postponed their plans. The band remains eager to get back on the road and has been keeping fans updated through social media engagement. Similarly, Exmortus has been jamming weekly on new material for an album due out in early 2021. They’re feeling the fire during practice, Chase described, but without live performances, it’s pent-up energy. “It’s a weird feeling,” Chase reflected. “There’s been downtimes, but I’ve always known we’re going to play a show soon, or we have stuff booked but it’s in a couple months, so you have something to look forward to. Right now, all I’m really looking forward to is getting back to practicing because I can play with my bros and let it out.” Looking back on his journey, Chase shared fond memories of his first-ever tube amp, the Peavey Ultra. He then purchased the Peavey JSX Joe Satriani Signature Series Head, which offered plenty of punch and screaming distortion. While Chase doesn’t geek out over his tubes on a super technical level, he knows what he likes to play. His graduation to the revered Peavey 6505® Plus was a natural progression. “I love that amp, dude — it’s raw. When we get on stage, you don’t need anything to boost it, you don’t need anything to make it sound better,” Chase said, adding that it’s a go-to for his favorite musicians. His accessories include a noise gate, a delay pedal, and a tube screamer for a full effect. On “Weapons of Tomorrow,” Warbringer is credited for embarking on a new level of metal while never losing their “old-school inspired roots,” according to one review. Chase’s musical introduction, through his older brother’s grunge and metal albums, reflects those influences, and his early musical journey took some interesting turns. For instance, fans may be surprised to find out that Chase’s first musical passion was bass guitar, and his first career choice was extreme rollerblading. He was a sponsored BMX rider and yearned to be in the X-Games. Fans won’t want to miss Chase’s retelling of what led him to aggressive-style guitar playing instead. This “Peavey Monitor” podcast shows that there’s always a silver lining in the metal scene—passionate musicians, dedicated fans, and anticipation for the day when Peavey 6505s will crank up for a live performance. Until that day arrives, stay connected with new episodes of “Peavey Monitor,” available on most podcast platforms. Visit your preferred listening channel or https://anchor.fm/peavey. #### Chase Bliss Audio™ Releases New Pedal: M O O D™ Granular Collaboration with Old Blood Noise Endeavors and Drolo FX Anoka, MN –  June 20th, 2019 – Chase Bliss Audio is excited to announce its next fully-digital, collaborative experiment.  M O O D™ is a two channel granular micro-looper / delay.  Designed to be playful and immediate, it is a study of interaction. M O O D™ is internally collaborative, allowing audio to freely pass back and forth between its two sides, evolving and transforming over time. Drolo FX is behind the loop channel, a collection of always-listening micro-loopers, and Old Blood Noise Endeavors offer us the wet channel, a suite of live spatial effects. We have three different options for how the channels are internally routed. Run a time-stretched loop through a cloud of delay taps, re-record it and carry on. Overdub, freeze, dissolve, smear. The device’s heart is the clock control, which slows or accelerates both sides simultaneously in harmonized steps. Instantly turn a loop into rolling chirps, or divide a reverb down into atmospheric noise. And naturally, we have full MIDI, dip-switch, and preset implementation. Each M O O D™ pedal offers the following features: 6 independent algorithms over 2 channels (Reverb, Delay, Slip, Env, Tape, Stretch) Quantized clock control over FX processors 100% analog dry signal path Save-able Presets (2 on board, 6 via “faves” switch, 122 via midi) 16 dip switches in back of pedal for usage with expression pedal or CV 9-volt operation and standard DC input To listen to audio and see M O O D™ in action, click here:  https://youtu.be/G_BLyPxShG4 M O O D™ carries a suggested retail price of $349 beginning June 20th. About Chase Bliss Audio Launched in 2013, Chase Bliss Audio is guided by the motto “Digital Brain, Analog Heart.”  At the onset, owner Joel Korte’s designs have brought prodigious, modern tweakability to original analog effects. M O OD™ represents the company’s continued pursuit of experimental digital effects, following popular analog staples such as Tonal Recall™, Brothers™, and Warped Vinyl HiFi™. #### Chase Bliss Audio™ Releases New Pedal: Brothers™ Analog Gainstage with Six Independent Circuits Anoka, MN – March 20, 2017 – Designed in collaboration with Resonant Electronic™, Brothers™ is built upon two independent JFET / IC analog channels comprising a total of six unique boost, drive, or fuzz circuits in one small enclosure. The pedal can be routed in thirty-three distinct ways, including mixing them in parallel or changing the order of the effects. As with every Chase Bliss pedal, you can save everything and recall presets instantly, on-the-fly either on the pedal or with MIDI. Every knob and switch is connected to a little digital brain while your guitar signal stays 100% analog the entire time and never gets digitally processed. The Brothers™ delay is ideal for the control freak who demands analog processing in their signal chain. With analog presets, MIDI capability, and expression control on any parameter, the technology in this pedal bridges the gap between the analog tone many players crave and the modern, digital tweakability that they demand. Each Chase Bliss Audio Brothers ™ pedal offers the following features: Six independent Effects via Two Independent Channels (A & B) Stack A into B, Stack B into A, or Mix Channels in Parallel Save-able Presets (2 on board, 6 via “faves” switch, 122 via midi) 16 dip switches in back of pedal for usage with expression pedal or CV 33 Different Routing Options, All Save-able with Knob Positions 9-volt operation and standard DC input To see a demo video of the Brothers™ in action, click here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=lKfu0olAa5M The Brothers™ carries a suggested retail price of $349 and can be ordered from dealers worldwide.  For a complete list of dealers visit www.chaseblissaudio.com/dealers Chase Bliss Audio Launched in 2013, Chase Bliss Audio is guided by the motto “Digital Brain, Analog Heart.”  Owner Joel Korte’s original designs bring prodigious, modern tweakability to original analog effects. The company’s Warped Vinyl™ mkII vibrato/chorus, Wombtone™ mkII analog phaser, Gravitas™ analog tremolo, Spectre™ analog flanger, and Tonal Recall™ analog delay pedals are part of a series of deep-dive, flexible pedals for adventurous musicians. #### Chase Bliss Audio™ Unveils New Pedal: Tonal Recall™ Analog Delay with Outrageous Digital Control Minneapolis, MN – April 29, 2016 –www.chaseblissaudio.com/dealers  is once again offering unprecedented digital control in one of their original and creative analog designs.  This time it’s the new Tonal Recall™ analog delay pedal. Built around a pair of re-issued versions of the legendary MN3005 bucket-brigade delay chips, the unmistakable analog character of this delay is front and center, along with a velvety tape-like saturation that reveals itself dynamically on a lower input signal and more and more as the repeats regenerate. The Tonal Recall™ delay is ideal for the control freak who demands analog processing in their signal chain. With analog presets, MIDI capability, and ramping or expression control on any parameter, the technology in this pedal bridges the gap between the analog tone many players crave and the modern, digital tweakability that they demand. Each Tonal Recall™ delay pedal offers the following features: Six knobs to control Ramp/Tone, Mix, Mod. Rate, Time, Regeneration and Mod. Depth. Modes for “S” (1 MN3005, 20ms to 275ms delay), “L” (2 MN3005, 40ms to 550ms delay) Tap Tempo stomp switch with divisions 16 dip switches in back of pedal gives control of ramping parameters and expression Analog Presets that can be recalled on-the-fly via toggle switch or with MIDI controller True bypass via quiet relay switching or buffered bypass with spillover trails. 9-volt operation and standard DC input See this demo video of the Tonal Recall™ in action Video by Knobs The Tonal Recall™ carries a suggested retail price of $399 and can be pre-ordered from dealers worldwide. For a complete list of dealers visit www.chaseblissaudio.com/dealers About Chase Bliss Audio Launched in 2013, Chase Bliss Audio is guided by the motto “Digital Brain, Analog Heart.”  Owner Joel Korte’s original designs bring prodigious, modern tweakability to original analog effects. The company’s Warped Vinyl™ mkII vibrato/chorus, Wombtone™ mkII analog phaser, Gravitas™ analog tremolo, Spectre™ analog flanger pedals are the first in a series of deep-dive, flexible pedals for adventurous musicians. For further information please visit visit www.chaseblissaudio.com #### Chase Bliss Dark World Reverb Pedal Chase Bliss Audio™ Releases New Pedal:  Dark World™ Reverb Collaboration with Keeley Electronics and Cooper FX Anoka, MN – November 19, 2018 – Chase Bliss Audio is excited to announce its first fully-digital adventure.  The Dark World is a multi-part collaboration with Keeley Electronics and Cooper FX that celebrates both classic and ultramodern reverb engines. Its dual channel format transcends what most people think of as a reverb pedal, moving freely from more familiar/accessible sounds into ambient waves of gritty cinematic textures. Cooper FX is responsible for the “Dark” channel; a collaborative effort influenced partly by their Generation Loss and Outward designs. Keeley Electronics crafted the “World” channel, which houses three absolutely gorgeous Hall, Plate, and Spring algorithms. Put together, the channels can be routed in 33 distinct ways, creating a stunning palette of reverb ranging from subtle, tasteful, and lush all the way to broken video cassette, glitch-shimmer, and infinite-freeze. Add all this to the dense digital control and full MIDI, dip-switch, and preset implementation Chase Bliss is known for, and you have yourself a very fun, powerful, and player-friendly reverb pedal in a small package. Each Dark World™ pedal offers the following features: 6 independent algorithms over 2 channels (Spring, Plate, Hall, Mod, Shim, Black) Dual channel operation (standalone, series, or parallel) 100% analog dry signal path Save-able Presets (2 on board, 6 via “faves” switch, 122 via midi) 16 dip switches in back of pedal for usage with expression pedal or CV 9-volt operation and standard DC input Listen to audio and see a mini-doc on the background of the Dark World ™ Video by Chase Bliss Audio Dark World™ carries a suggested retail price of $349 beginning November 19th. About Chase Bliss Audio Launched in 2013, Chase Bliss Audio is guided by the motto “Digital Brain, Analog Heart.”  Owner Joel Korte’s original designs bring prodigious, modern tweakability to original analog effects. Dark World™ represents the company’s first foray into a full digital effect, following popular analog staples such as Tonal Recall™, Brothers™, and Warped Vinyl HiFi™. #### Cheat Sheet for Line 6 Helix Line 6 has uploaded a cheat sheet that shows the functionality of all switches and knobs on the helix in one single sheet. On the second page the functionality of the display is shown as well as all In- and Outputs available. A great overview that deserves a place on the wall of your practice room. Regarding Line 6 the editing on the helix is so easy that you won’t need to flip through hundreds of pages in the manual. Therefore, this cheat sheet is probably the only help you'll ever need - hopefully. Helix Cheat Sheet Download #### Chellee Guitars & Effects Unveils Ponyboy Overdrive V2 ORANGE CITY, FL — Chellee Guitars & Effects is back in the saddle with the introduction of Ponyboy Overdrive Version 2. The next-generation Ponyboy V2 pedal sounds identical to the Original Ponyboy (V1), with one key difference under the hood—relay soft switch bypass switching. The traditional mechanical bypass switch has been replaced by a more reliable microcontroller-operated relay bypass switching system that uses in-house-designed software to operate the relay and LED, along with a subtle mute circuit that reduces the “pop” induced by mechanical switching. It’s a softer transition in a sturdy pedal with excellent value. Like V1, the Ponyboy V2 is inspired by the now legendary Klon Centaur overdrive design. However, there are key differences between a Ponyboy and a Klon Centaur pedal. The Ponyboy is built without the hard-to-obtain NOS components, achieving what others have not - a great blend between sparkly boost and transparent drive without the harsh, ultra-high frequencies often found in Klon Centaur clone pedals. Chellee adds its own flavor in the form of voice switching. This extra functionality shifts the frequency of the active Tone control down into the mid frequency range, which fattens up the tone when boosting the EQ. It also excels in scooping out mids when the tone is cut. The Ponyboy V2 is available in a tiny package without any surface mount components. Chellee also made the decision to leave the battery connection out of V2 designs in order to provide more room to lay out components and further increase the reliability of effects. V2 pedals still use Switchcraft stereo input and output jacks, Teflon-insulated Mil spec hookup wires and Chellee’s unique PCB built-in wire strain relief. While Ponyboy V2 is tonally identical to V1, there are important labeling differences. V1 initially had the same control labels as a Klon Centaur since it has a similar circuit, but in V2, the switch and Treble control have been renamed to better indicate what they actually do. The word “Overdrive” has also been added so that it’s abundantly clear what this pedal does. Another surface difference is that the LED brightness in V2 pedals has been reduced and the bulb diffused, which eliminates the need for tape or marker to avoid blindness on stage or shadows on the ceiling. Handmade in the U.S. and backed by a two-year warranty, Ponyboy V2 is available for $159, well below even the most affordable boutique designs. Learn more about the features and watch a demo at www.chellee.com. Chellee Ponyboy Overdrive Demo Video by intheblues #### Chellee Releases Compy Compressor Orange City, FL (June 16, 2017) - Chellee Guitars and Effects announces the release Compy Compressor, a 6 knob OTA compressor pedal. As a first departure from building overdrive pedals, the Chellee Compy was designed to be a flexible compressor that delivers a huge degree of color and squish. Beyond the necessary Attack, Sustain, and Level controls, Compy adds a Blend control for mixing back in your dry uncompressed signal, a Tone control to add or tame sparkle, and an Input Gain control for varying amounts of grit and drive to your compressed tone. An internal voltage doubler brings the internal voltage up to 18 volts to maximize clean headroom. Whether you’re looking for a lot of squish, something very subtle, or anything in between Compy can deliver, all with a significantly lower noise floor than many of the higher priced OTA compressors as well as an amazing tone and feel. Like the rest of the Chellee effects line Compy is designed with high build quality in mind and built to last. Microcontroller operated relay soft switching reduces bypass switching noise while also greatly increasing reliability compared to the industry standard mechanical bypass footswitch. All Chellee pedals use Teflon insulated MIL-Spec hookup wires with our unique built-in PCB wire strain relief, Switchcraft stereo input and output jacks, and a diffused LED that’s easy to see without being too bright. Handmade in Florida and backed by a two year warranty, Compy is available at a very affordable $169. Learn more and watch demos at www.chellee.com. #### ChopTones announces availability of IR Loader ChopTones announces availability of IR Loader as appropriately-named plug-in for free for limited time Alberobello, ITALY: Professional producer and seller of content for all guitar and bass digital devices ChopTones is proud to announce availability of IR Loader — an appropriately-named two-slot IR (impulse response) loader, available as a free plug-in for a limited time to create incredible cabinet and mic combinations at the touch of a button and achieve premium sound quality in the clear-cut process — as of September 21… As an appropriately-named two-slot — Slot A and Slot B — IR loader plug-in for Mac and Windows, IR Loader literally lets users load IRs into their respective Load IR locations helpfully highlighted on its superficially-simple GUI (Graphical User Interface). Interesting features — for what is (initially), after all, a free plug-in — are also available there for all to see and use, with three-band (High Band, Mid Band, and Low Band) EQ replicated in each slot alongside a Delay function (to phase align the IRs), while shared controls include High Cut and Low Cut filtering alongside Input Gain and Output Gain, plus an advantageous ‘mix’ control. But better still, IR Loader comes complete with 10 IRs helpfully handpicked by ChopTones from its ever-expanding library of cabinet IRs, including five ‘single’ IRs — based on a Mesa Boogie 4x12 loaded with Celestion V30, Marshall 1960 4x12 loaded with Celestion V30, Fender Twin Reverb 2x12 loaded with Jensen C12K, Hughes & Kettner 4x12 loaded with Celestion G12M Greenback made in the UK, and a Vox 2x12 loaded with Celestion Alnico Blue — and five custom IR mixes — namely, American Classic, American Vintage, Brit Classic, German Classic, and Tweed Classic, each exclusively and carefully curated for the free for a limited time plug-in. Ultimately, users of course can choose to make additional purchases from the 600-plus packs already available — all of them being beautifully captured in ChopTones’ studio using high-end equipment. Clearly, ChopTones’ IR Loader is a no-brainer for anyone that is ready to take their sound to the next level with an appropriately-named plug-in that is as easy to use as it is easy on the pocket. Put it this way: with IR Loader it is perfectly possible to create tracks that sound like they were recorded in a professional studio! Time to create incredible cabinet and mic combinations at the touch of a button and achieve premium sound quality in the clear-cut process at absolutely no cost… for a limited time. Anyone can directly download IR Loader for free — as an AU- and VST-compatible plug-in for Mac (OS X 10.9 or newer) and Windows (7 or newer) — until October 18, 2021 by entering their e-mail address here: https://choptones.rocks/FreeIRLoader About ChopTones Since 2014 ChopTones has been involved in the professional production and sale of content for all guitar and bass digital devices. Indeed, its catalogue contains around 2,600 digital products for over 30 different platforms. As an acclaimed company, ChopTones operates on all major social media channels to promote its catalogue, concentrating on a huge video section to not only demonstrate tones but also guitar and bass guitar gear in general. #### ChopTones announces availability of Dario Comuzzi Signature Pack ChopTones announces availability of Dario Comuzzi Signature Pack for all guitar amp modellers, made in close collaboration with gifted guitarist namesake ALBEROBELLO, ITALY: professional producer and seller of content for all guitar and bass digital devices ChopTones is proud to announce availability of Dario Comuzzi Signature Pack for all guitar amp modellers — made in close collaboration with Italian-born, Los Angeles-based boundary-pushing guitarist and sound designer Dario Comuzzi — as of September 8… As an in-demand composer, guitarist, music director, and producer, Dario Comuzzi has performed and recorded with top-tier artists like Aidan Bissett, Benson Boone, Shea Coulee, Andre Cymone, Damiano David (Måneskin), Gunnar, Danity Kane, Tori Kelly, Eddie Kramer, Ava Maybee, Amelia Moore, and more besides. Beyond that, his compositions and guitar work have featured in reality TV shows like Botched, Celebrity Watch Party, Gordon Ramsay’s 24 Hours to Hell and Back, Undercover Boss, and Wicked Tuna, as well as soundtrack and commercial placements. Put it this way: whether on stage or behind the console, Dario Comuzzi fuses emotion, storytelling, and technical mastery to deliver tones that move audiences and elevate productions. Thanks to ChopTones’ Dario Comuzzi Signature Pack, owners of any guitar amp modellers — be that the likes of Fractal Audio System’s four-figure-priced Axe-Fx III Mark II, self styled as being the world’s most powerful processor for guitar, bass, and other instruments, or IK Multimedia’s TONEX, available as a more ‘down to earth’ ecosystem, to name but a notable few from manufacturers that also include Fender, Headrush, Kemper, and many more — can effectively step into the world of Dario Comuzzi. Clearly, then, the 48 different device-destined Dario Comuzzi Signature Pack purchases available are wide ranging. Rest assured, though, that any purchaser’s productions can be elevated with the same handcrafted tones, spanning everything from clean shimmer to rip-roaring high gain. Get this, though: the amps on ChopTones’ workbench come courtesy of three premium boutique amplifiers — namely, Bogner Ecstasy 101B, Bogner Shiva EL34, and Two Rock Bi-Onyx. Above and beyond that, everything was captured using iconic speakers and legendary cabinets, alongside a curated blend of microphones working with Neve 1073 analogue pre-amp magic. The tones available in each and every Dario Comuzzi Signature Pack are all sculpted with the same attention to detail that Dario Comuzzi brings to tours and TV productions, as well as music technology collaborations, duly delivering expressive tone-sculpting power to anyone’s favourite guitar amp modeller; after all, this is not about emulating, but rather elevating their sound with character, clarity, and creative punch — whether hitting the stage, recording, or rehearsing. 48 different device-destined Dario Comuzzi Signature Pack purchases are available at an introductory promo price of only €49.90 EUR/$58.99 USD apiece — rising thereafter to a regular price of €69.90 EUR/$81.99 USD apiece — directly from ChopTones here: https://www.choptones.com/collections/dario-comuzzi (Clicking on any product listed opens a dedicated webpage with more in-depth information.) Become better acquainted with Dario Comuzzi Signature Pack while watching ChopTones’ captivating demonstration video here: https://youtu.be/4AUfIc6rSnU About ChopTones Currently celebrating its 10th anniversary, ChopTones is involved in the professional production and sale of content for all guitar and bass digital devices. Indeed, its catalogue comprises more than 6,500 digital products for over 50 different platforms. As an acclaimed company, it operates on all major social media channels to promote that catalogue, concentrating on a huge video section to not only demonstrate tones but also guitar and bass guitar gear in general. #### ChopTones announces Fear Factory Official Tone Pack ChopTones announces availability of Fear Factory Official Tone Pack, duly developed with pioneering industrial metal group guitarist Dino Cazares ALBEROBELLO, ITALY: professional producer and seller of content for all guitar and bass digital devices ChopTones is proud to announce availability of Fear Factory Official Tone Pack for all guitar amp modellers — duly developed by company CEO Livio Colucci and his talented team working in close collaboration with the namesake pioneering American industrial metal group’s gifted guitarist, Dino Cazares, collectively curating an amazing-sounding set of presets pre-programmed to reflect the guitar tones of several pivotal albums creatively capturing the evolution of a distinctive sound that has helped shape the landscape of modern metal — as of September 29… “Over the years, we’ve crafted some pretty distinctive aggressive and industrial tones — sounds that helped shape the landscape of modern metal.” So says Dino Cazares himself, perfectly positioned to highlight Fear Factory’s achievements and also introduce Fear Factory Official Tone Pack in the process of doing so: “Every album had its own sonic intensity, and I know a lot of you over the years have asked me how I got those tones, so I teamed up with the guys at ChopTones to bring you something special — a full collection of my signature guitar tones from the Fear Factory albums. This pack captures the essence of those massive, tight, mechanised riffs from the cold precision of Demanufacture to the crushing heaviness of Mechanize.” It is worth noting here that Dino Cazares’ tone began way back when with a modified Marshall JCM800 valve head, tuned for scooped mids and high treble. Thereafter, he blended digital modelling and tube amps for later recordings; indeed, he has been a pioneer of digital amp modelling and extended-range guitars since the early 1990s. Needless to say, Fear Factory Official Tone Pack offers a curated set of presets that effectively mirror the evolution of Fear Factory’s sound, each being pre-programmed to reflect the guitar tones of a particular album — namely, Soul of a New Machine (1992), Demanufacture (1995), Obsolete (1998), Digimortal (2001), Mechanize (2010), The Industrialist (2012), Genexus (2015), and Aggression Continuum (2021). ChopTones called upon its usual broad selection of classic and modern amplifiers, cabinets, microphones, and outboard gear to recreate the same studio experiences enjoyed by Dino Cazares throughout those trailblazing recordings, resulting in captures that ensure the tones are authentic to his modded JCM800s, high-gain heads, extended-range guitars, and more besides. Better still, more than 50 unique tones representing a wide palette of guitar tones — including some bone-crushing bass tones — covering Fear Factory’s evolution are now at anyone’s fingertips, available as the 48 different device-destined Fear Factory Official Tone Pack. Playing down his not inconsiderable role in the production proceedings, ChopTones CEO Livio Colucci contends, “It’s been a true privilege to work side by side with Dino Cazares, putting all of my experience at the service of his extraordinary vision of tone. His knowledge and attention to detail is unique, and I’m proud that ChopTones could contribute to making these sounds available to guitarists everywhere.” Ending on an equally high note, Dino Cazares signs off on the amazing-sounding set of presets presented within Fear Factory Official Tone Pack with, “Whether you’re a tone addict like me, a Fear Factory fan, or just want that razor-sharp industrial rhythm tone in your rig, this one’s for you.” Yes, you heard it here first, folks — from the guitarist’s mouth, so-to-speak! Fear Factory fans or guitarists seeking surgically tight rhythms and futuristic aggression need look no further than Fear Factory Official Tone Pack. Putting Dino Cazares’ signature sound at anyone’s fingertips, it delivers the mechanical precision and industrial groove that has inspired countless metal bands by combining authentic amp captures and impulse responses with an amazing-sounding set of presets pre-programmed to reflect the guitar tones of several pivotal albums creatively capturing the evolution of a distinctive sound that has helped shape the landscape of modern metal. 48 different device-destined Fear Factory Official Tone Pack purchases are available at an introductory promo price of €89.90 EUR/$106.99 USD apiece — rising thereafter to a regular price of €129.00 EUR/$152.99 USD apiece — directly from ChopTones here: https://www.choptones.com/collections/fear-factory (Clicking on any product listed opens a dedicated webpage with more in-depth information.) Become better acquainted with Fear Factory Official Tone Pack while watching ChopTones’ informative introductory video featuring Fear Factory’s Dino Cazares himself here: https://youtu.be/4zKasjvyMgI About ChopTones Since 2014 ChopTones has been involved in the professional production and sale of content for all guitar and bass digital devices. Indeed, its catalogue comprises more than 6500 digital products for over 50 different platforms. As an acclaimed company, it operates on all major social media channels to promote its catalogue, concentrating on a huge video section to not only demonstrate tones but also guitar and bass guitar gear in general. #### ChopTones introduces inaugural guitar amp plug-in as Vocs MV BM ChopTones introduces inaugural guitar amp plug-in as Vocs MV BM, leveraging neural networking technology to recreate rock royalty’s iconic tone ALBEROBELLO, ITALY: professional producer and seller of content for all guitar and bass digital devices ChopTones is proud to introduce Vocs MV BM as its inaugural guitar amp plug-in — duly designed to recreate the one-of-a-kind tone of the MV50 Brian May guitar amp head, itself the result of a close collaboration between a certain iconic British brand of amplification and acclaimed British rock royalty, by leveraging cutting-edge neural networking technology to capture the essence and nuance of the original hardware with unparalleled accuracy — as of April 30… It is fair to say that ChopTones’ first-ever guitar amp plug-in bridges history with technology. That said, however, Vocs MV BM is more than a mere replication of the guitar amp head hardware from which it draws its inspiration, but rather represents a resurrection of grand, ethereal rock resonance into a flexible format that meets the demands of today’s DAW-driven workflow. With that in mind, then, the possibilities are (almost) endless — whether crafting classic rock ballads or experimenting with genre-defying compositions. But behind Vocs MV BM’s familiar-looking GUI there is some seriously cutting-edge neural networking technology being utilised. Ultimately, this allows the plug-in to capture the striking tonal characteristics and nuances of the MV50 Brian May guitar amp head, including its revered signature treble boost functionality for sculpting a one-of-a-kind tone; TREBLE BOOST of course can do likewise, making every strummed chord processed by Vocs MV BM reverberate with legendary impact. Indeed, users are able to totally control their tone, thanks to Vocs MV BM’s meticulously refined feature set. Superficially simple, self-explanatory GAIN, TONE, TREBLE BOOST, and VOLUME controls are implemented with intuition and practicality firmly in mind, making it easy for the plug-in’s users to tweak their sound to perfection — dial in settings to tailor always-amazing-sounding results, ranging from subtle nuances to roaring crescendos, in other words. Creativity can quickly be unleashed with Vocs MV BM, whether paying tribute to a timeless rock anthem or blazing new musical trails. Which way they want to go, exactly, is entirely up to the user — revolutionising their sound, captivating their audience, leaving their mark on musical history… anything, it appears, is possible! Vocs MV BM is available to purchase as an AU-, CLAP-, LV2-, VST2-, and VST3-format-compatible guitar amp plug-in at a time-limited introductory promo price of only €29.90 EUR/$32.99 USD — rising thereafter to its regular price of €49.90 EUR/$53.99 USD — directly from ChopTones here: https://www.choptones.com/collections/plugins/products/vocs-mv-bm-amp-sim Vocs MV BM can be used in conjunction with IR Loader — ChopTones’ two-slot IR (impulse response) loader for creating incredible cabinet and mic combinations at the touch of a button and achieving premium sound quality in the clear-cut process — available as a free AU- and VST-format-compatible plug-in by simply entering an e-mail address here: https://choptones.rocks/FreeIRLoader See and hear Vocs MV BM in action while watching ChopTones’ informative introductory video here: https://youtu.be/CIt2uMHmMIw * ChopTones’ products simply seek to recreate the sound of any amplifiers, cabinets, and speakers mentioned and any use of brand names is strictly for comparison and descriptive purposes. About ChopTones Since 2014 ChopTones has been involved in the professional production and sale of content for all guitar and bass digital devices. Indeed, its catalogue comprises more than 6500 digital products for over 50 different platforms. As an acclaimed company, it operates on all major social media channels to promote its catalogue, concentrating on a huge video section to not only demonstrate tones but also guitar and bass guitar gear in general. #### ChopTones Twinology vol1 and The Ultimate Twin IR Bundle ChopTones announces availability of Twinology vol1 and The Ultimate Twin IR Bundle both based on filming cabinet comparative video ALBEROBELLO, ITALY: professional producer and seller of content for all guitar and bass digital devices ChopTones is proud to announce availability of Twinology vol1 as its latest ChopTones Cab IR release — represented as a smart, ready-to-play pack comprising 30 IRs (Impulse Responses) of authentic tone goodness gained from filming (and recording) a comparative video based on a Fender Twin 2x12 cabinet loaded with 10 American classic speakers — and also The Ultimate Twin IR Bundle — another appropriately-named pack featuring over 14,000 individual IRs based on those same cabinet combinations, readily representing an attractive 50% saving over buying them derived from each of those 10 American classic speakers separately — as of October 21… While working on a Fender Twin 2x12 cabinet-demonstrating video, the finely-tuned ears of ChopTones collectively noticed how the Twin’s tone changed considerably when loading it with 10 different American classic speakers — namely, Fender’s stock Special Design from Eminence, Jensen’s C12K, Celestion’s V-Type, Weber’s FC12, Supro’s BD12, Eminence’s Cannabis Rex, JBL’s D120, JBL’s E120, WGS’ G12C/S, and Celestion’s Neo Creamback. Clearly, those tone-changing results were too good to waste, whereby they effectively resulted in the release of Twinology vol1 as the latest ChopTones Cab IR, available as a smart, ready-to-play pack comprising 30 IRs of authentic tone goodness gained from filming (and recording) that comparative video using Royer R121, Sennheiser MD421, and Shure SM57 microphones, working with Chandler Germanium and Neve 1073 preamps, all captured with a neutral power amp. All are available in 24-bit 44kHz/48kHz/96kHz WAV (Waveform Audio) file formats for converting or loading into digital modellers or outboard IR loaders such as Kemper’s KPA, Line 6’s Helix, Two Notes’ hardware and software, Fractal Audio’s hardware and software, and many more. Moreover, The Ultimate Twin IR Bundle brings about no fewer than 14,488 individual IRs from working with those same American classic speakers. Speaking of which, it collectively comprises Fend TWR BD12 — based on a Fender Twin Reverb loaded with Supro’s BD12; Fend TWR C12K — based on a Fender Twin Reverb loaded with Jensen’s C12K; Fend TWR D120 — based on a Fender Twin Reverb loaded with JBL’s D120; Fend TWR E120 — based on a Fender Twin Reverb loaded with JBL’s E120; Fend TWR EMFDS — based on a Fender Twin Reverb loaded with Eminence’s Fender Special Design Speaker; Fend TWR FC12 — based on a Fender Twin Reverb loaded with Weber’s FC12; Fend TWR G12CS — based on a Fender Twin Reverb loaded with WGS’ G12C/S; Fend TWR NeoCB — based on a Fender Twin Reverb loaded with Celestion’s Neo Creamback; Fend TWR REX — based on a Fender Twin Reverb loaded with Eminence’s Cannabis Rex; and, last but not least, Fend TWR VTY — based on a Fender Twin Reverb loaded with Celestion’s V-Type. Capture comes courtesy of ChopTones creatively using a wide range of professional studio-grade microphones, including AKG C414, AKG C414 XLS, AKG D12, Audiotechnica AT2035, Audix i5, Beyerdynamic M160, Beyerdynamic M201TG, Coles 4038, Electrovoice RE20, Electrovoice Cardinal, Grundig GDM121, Heil PR20, Heil PR30, MD421 Fredman, Neumann KM84, Neumann KM184, Neumann TLM103, Neumann U47, Neumann U87, RetroTube II, RM700, Royer R121, Sennheiser e609, Sennheiser e906, Sennheiser MD409, Sennheiser MD421, Sennheiser MD441, Shure SM57, Shure SM58, Shure SM7, Shure SM7B, Shure Unidyne III, SM57 Fredman, and Soyuz 017 Tube, while working with API channel, Chandler Germanium, Neve 1073, and SSL channel preamps. Several socalled QUICK START (MD421/R121, RE20/R121, SM57/MD421, SM57/R121, SM7/R121, U87/R121) microphone blends are also featured. Again, all are captured with a neutral power amp, and all are available in 24-bit 44kHz/48kHz/96kHz WAV file formats for converting or loading into digital modellers or outboard IR loaders such as Kemper’s KPA, Line 6’s Helix, Two Notes’ hardware and software, Fractal Audio’s hardware and software, and many more — all the while representing remarkable ‘IR bang’ for the buck, and all thanks to ChopTones working on that Fender Twin 2x12 cabinet-demonstrating video, which is, itself, well worth watching (and hearing)! Legal Disclaimer: all used company names, label names, and registered trademarks thereof are the property of their owners and only used for identification and description of products and achievements; ChopTones’ products simply seek to recreate the sound of the amplifiers, cabinets, and speakers listed and any use of brand names is strictly for comparison and descriptive purposes. Hear how a Fender Twin’s tone changes considerably when loading it with 10 different American classic speakers while watching ChopTones’ ear-opening ‘ONE Fender Twin - TEN Speakers | Comparison Demo’ video here: https://youtu.be/XCNbbJAbyNc Twinology vol1 is available to purchase — and available in 24-bit 44kHz/48kHz/96kHz WAV (Waveform Audio) file formats for converting or loading into digital modellers or outboard IR loaders such as Kemper’s KPA, Line 6’s Helix, Two Notes’ hardware and software, Fractal Audio’s hardware and software, and many more — for €24.90 EUR directly from ChopTones via its dedicated webpage here: https://www.choptones.com/products/twinology-vol1-cabinet-ir The Ultimate Twin IR Bundle is available to purchase — and also available in 24-bit 44kHz/48kHz/96kHz WAV file formats for converting or loading into digital modellers or outboard IR loaders such as Kemper’s KPA, Line 6’s Helix, Two Notes’ hardware and software, Fractal Audio’s hardware and software, and many more — for €129.90 EUR (readily representing an attractive 50% saving over buying its 14,488 individual IRs derived from each of the involved 10 American classic speakers separately) directly from ChopTones via its dedicated webpage, which also includes links to the included products with more in-depth info, here: https://www.choptones.com/apps/bundles/bundle/82498 #### Ciari Guitars Adds Industry Heavyweights to Advisory Board Richard McDonald, Skip Beltz and Diana Wilson bring decades of experience to help guide and fuel next chapter at Ciari NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Ciari Guitars, the leading manufacturer of professional, handcrafted folding guitars, announces the appointment of three new members to its Advisory Board: Richard McDonald, Skip Beltz, and Diana Wilson. Collectively, their extensive experience and knowledge will help Ciari drive growth, increase market share, and deliver even greater value to customers and shareholders. Richard McDonald Skip Beltz Diana Wilson Richard McDonald joins Ciari as the former Executive Vice President and Chief Product Strategist at Fender Musical Instruments Corp, and Founder of McDonald Business Strategies.  A 25-year industry veteran, McDonald is a highly regarded strategic advisor, charismatic product visionary, and sought-after keynote speaker. He’s a Music & Sound Retailer Hall of Famer and a former NAMM Director, having received the industry’s Lifetime Achievement Award. “I’m honored to join the Ciari Advisory Board, having watched Jonathan and team grow from a mere idea into the market-making instrument company it is today.” said McDonald.  “Given the increase in guitar playing due to the pandemic, along with the return to travel and live-music, Ciari is poised for success with its award-winning Ascender line of stage-ready folding electric guitars, along with its pipeline of innovative folding instruments and accessories.” Skip Beltz joins the Board as a 30-year veteran of C.F. Martin Guitars, where he’s accrued vast experience in all areas of acoustic guitar manufacturing and product development. Beltz is known for his natural ability to build partnerships and connect with people, while leveraging his deep understanding of sales and manufacturing operations.  Said Beltz, “I’m excited to join the Ciari team, and leverage my skills and experience help guide Ciari, especially on the development of its carbon fiber acoustic folding guitar.” Diana M. Wilson adds to the Board’s business and leadership depth, bringing more than 35 years of diverse business and finance experience across a variety of industries. Most recently, Wilson served as CEO of Seymour Duncan, a leading manufacturer of guitar and bass pickups. “I’ve come to know and respect Jonathan as an innovator and leader, and I’m thrilled to join Ciari at this exciting time.” said Wilson. McDonald, Beltz, and Wilson join existing board members: Joe Glaser, inventor of the Glaser Bender and other guitar innovations; Hany Nada, lead investor and venture capitalist; Jeff Sazant, former GM of Hollywood Guitar Center; Rick Froio, EVP of Black River Records, and former executive at Gibson Guitars; and Rebecca Ramsey, Executive Director at R.R. Ramsey Research and an expert in airport retail. Joe Glaser, Chairman of the Ciari Advisory Board, added “On behalf of the Ciari Advisory Board, I’d like to welcome Richard, Skip and Diana to the team.  We’re excited to work with these highly experienced and respected people to help Ciari unleash its full potential.” To further support the company’s growth, Ciari has appointed Eric Sands as its new VP of Sales and Marketing.  Sands brings nearly 20 years of music industry (MI) sales and marketing experience to Ciari, including an impressive track record with Korg USA, Orange Amps and Positive Grid, where he contributed to the success of the industry-leading Spark amplifier – lauded as one of the most successful product launches in MI.  Said Jonathan Spangler, CEO of Ciari Guitars, “We’re thrilled to welcome Eric Sands as VP of Sales and Marketing. With his combination of strong MI sales expertise – including direct-to-consumer at Positive Grid – and artist relations experience, Eric will undoubtedly be a great asset to the Ciari family.” Eric Sands Overall, the addition of three new Board members, along with the appointment of a new VP of Sales, demonstrates Ciari's dedication to attracting top talent and positioning itself for continued success. Learn more about Ciari’s stage-quality, full-size folding professional guitars at www.ciariguitars.com. If you are Attending the National Association of Music Merchants next week, be sure to visit Ciari in their booth #5526. About Ciari Guitars Headquartered in San Diego with manufacturing operations in Nashville, Ciari Guitars was born out of Founder and CEO Jonathan Spangler's passion for music and his desire to create a solution for traveling musicians. Made by musicians for musicians, Ciari Guitars offers premium-quality folding guitars that are easy to transport and ready for any gig.  Learn more at www.ciariguitars.com. #### Ciari Guitars introduces the Ascender P90 Solo Ciari Guitars introduces the Ascender™ P90 Solo™ Professional-Grade, Full-Sized Folding Electric Guitar Ascender P90 Solo adds to Ascender line of innovative, stage-ready folding electric guitars NASHVILLE, Tenn.— Ciari Guitars introduces the Ascender™ P90 Solo™, the latest addition to the manufacturer’s line of professional-grade, full-sized folding guitars. Combining award-winning design with expert Nashville-craftsmanship, the Ascender P90 Solo breaks new ground by offering an OEM-exclusive Seymour Duncan® P90 bridge pickup. With its patented compact, foldable design and unique sonic character, the Ascender P90 Solo is the ideal travel companion for the modern musician who demands precision, portability, and most of all, performance. The Ascender P90 Solo embraces an asymmetric, surf-forward, satin basswood body style, available in five eye-catching colors: Black, White, Sea Foam Green, Red, and Blue. The full-sized design offers a 24 3/4-inch scale length and 1.7-inch nut width. The resonant mahogany neck has an ebony fingerboard with 22 medium-jumbo frets. In coordination with Glaser Instruments in Nashville, Ciari Guitars uses Plek machining technology to plane the fingerboards and dress the frets, ensuring ideal action and playability. The Ascender P90 Solo features a distinctive and stylish pickguard, which was created by Nick Drushel, Manager at Glaser Instruments, who also specializes in guitar and product design. Each Ascender P90 Solo has a Tune-o-Matic Roller Bridge designed to ensure a smooth string path and tuning stability. The 3+3 headstock offers custom Ciari locking tuners, which play an important role in the manufacturer’s patented folding system. When it’s time to hit the road, players engage the system, which combines an aircraft-grade mid-neck hinge, a translating locking strut to selectively immobilize the hinge, and a floating tailpiece to selectively tighten and loosen the strings. This system enables the Ascender P90 Solo to fold in half symmetrically for a folded length of 18.5 inches. While folded, the elegant string management keeps the strings in place and under light tension, while the custom locking tuners ensure everything stays crisp and in tune when unfolded for play. Available only to Seymour Duncan OEM customers like Ciari Guitars, the P90 Solo bridge pickup offers the brightness and clarity of a single-coil, but with the mid-range punch of a humbucker. It’s a dog-ear model with a single conductor and braided and shielded wire boasting Alnico 2 magnets, an output of 9K DCR, and a black cover. The pickup controls are simple and effective, with master tone and volume electronics. The Ascender P90 Solo weighs approximately 7 lbs. 3 ounces and, when folded, boasts a folded length of 18.5 inches for the ultimate in stress-free travel convenience.  The Ascender P90 Solo comes with a stylish quilted Ciari Gig Bag.  A durable personal item-sized Ciari Backpack is sold separately. Compact, fully portable, and packing a huge sound with unparalleled tone, the Ascender P90 Solo is a great solution and a professional-grade instrument for musicians who want the best of both worlds and won’t settle for less. MSRP $1,599. A left-handed option is available at no extra charge. If you are Attending the National Association of Music Merchants, be sure to visit Ciari in their booth #5526. About Ciari Guitars Headquartered in San Diego with manufacturing operations in Nashville, Ciari Guitars was born out of Founder and CEO Jonathan Spangler's passion for music and his desire to create a solution for traveling musicians. Made by musicians for musicians, Ciari Guitars offers premium-quality folding guitars that are easy to transport and ready for any gig. Learn more at www.ciariguitars.com. #### Cicognani Engineering SexyBoost2 dual channel tube booster Cicognani Engineering releases SexyBoost2 dual channel tube booster Godlyke, Inc. is excited to announce the release of the SexyBoost2 from Cicognani Engineering.  Designed by the “Guru” Guglielmo Cicognani, the SexyBoost2 is an analog, tube-driven booster pedal that is perfect for pushing the front-end of a tube amp or as a level booster in a loop. The SexyBoost2 circuit is centered around a 12AU7 preamp tube that provides maximum headroom and transparency.  The pedal features two discreet, footswitchable channels.  The first channel is a clean boost with max gain of +10 dB.  This channel is perfect for a thick, full-frequency rhythm sound.  The second channel is a dedicated midrange boost with a max gain of +8 dB.  This channel is perfect as a lead boost to pop out of a mix. A global Treble/Bass Cut control rounds out the SexyBoost2 and allows the user to fine tune the pedal’s tone for use with a variety of amps. The SexyBoost2 offers the following features: Tube booster pedal based around 12AU7/ECC83 preamp tube Clean Boost channel with -30 dB to +10db gain range. Mid Boost channel with -30 dB to +8 dB gain range. Global Treble/Bass Cut control for precise tone adjustment. Red/Green LED indicators for channel selection True Bypass Switching. Hand-made in Italy Street price $279 For more info on the SexyBoost2 as well as other Cicognani products, please visit Godlyke website www.godlyke.com #### Collings Guitars Introduces New I-35 LC Vintage Austin, TX — January 22, 2021 — Collings Guitars has officially announced an exciting and versatile new addition to its most in-demand electric guitar series with the 60's-inspired I-35 LC Vintage. Designed to do more than simply look the part, the all-new Vintage takes advantage of years of R&D with fresh laminate and center block recipes that, combined with redesigned neck construction, reduce rigidity and provide a loose, organic feel and responsiveness not previously offered. The I-35 LC Vintage's standard aged finish and hardware offer a time-tested aesthetic while its custom ThroBak humbuckers and Luxe Bumblebee capacitors bring its open, acoustic musicality to life. Key features include: Semi-hollow body with re-engineered maple laminate and center block recipes Redesigned neck construction Custom ThroBak ESG-102B humbuckers Aged Kluson ABR-1 bridge and stop tailpiece with all-aged hardware Aged gloss nitrocellulose finish in three color options: Blonde, Faded Cherry, or Tobacco Sunburst The I-35 LC Vintage carries a list price of $6,500 and is available through authorized Collings retailers. Watch the Introductory Film: https://youtu.be/4xdBK42YroI Watch Audley Freed put the I-35 LC Vintage through its paces in three live, studio performances: https://youtu.be/zeG8RAlwHic https://youtu.be/Xw9DLa7D12o https://youtu.be/ZFH2HeUDfk4 Visit the Collings website: https://www.collingsguitars.com/electric-guitars/i35-lc-vintage/ About Collings Guitars Collings Guitars' team of skilled luthiers build custom handmade acoustic and electric guitars, mandolins, and ukuleles in Austin, Texas. Over the past 40 years, Collings Guitars has raised the bar for quality, tone, and playability amidst a number of fine guitar companies and independent builders.  Collings' reputation for quality construction and attention to detail is internationally known, earning the patronage of some of the world's most accomplished artists and performers. #### Collings Guitars Releases Awaited Julian Lage Signature Electric Collings 470 JL Austin, TX — January 18, 2021 —Following the success of its OM1 JL signature acoustic model, Collings Guitars has again teamed up with Julian Lage and announced the release of the previously teased and highly anticipated 470 JL, an electric guitar designed from the sound up to match the exacting needs of one of the world's preeminent guitarists. With its innovative hollow-body trestle-block design, pinned ebony bridge with tune-o-matic saddle top and nylon saddles, and Ron Ellis Ellisonic pickups, every aspect of the 470 JL was envisioned and engineered for maximum acoustic responsiveness and tonal versatility. Key features include: Fully hollow, trestle-block design Solid mahogany body with maple laminate top Ron Ellis Ellisonic pickups Bigsby B3 vibrato Pinned ebony bridge base with tune-o-matic saddle top and nylon saddles 470 haircut peghead Antiqued nitrocellulose lacquer finish available in three two-tone color options:  Black, Blonde, or Sunburst The 470 JL carries a list price of $6,600 and is available through authorized Collings retailers. Watch the Introduction by Julian Lage Video Collings Guitars Watch Julian Lage put the new 470 JL through its paces in three live performances:  https://youtu.be/oKNiHwbmBBo https://youtu.be/2x35cLieyXM https://youtu.be/gpc0GD8lxdg Visit the Collings website: https://www.collingsguitars.com/electric-guitars/470-jl/ About Collings Guitars Collings Guitars' team of skilled luthiers build custom handmade acoustic and electric guitars, mandolins, and ukuleles in Austin, Texas. Over the past 40 years, Collings Guitars has raised the bar for quality, tone, and playability amidst a number of fine guitar companies and independent builders.  Collings' reputation for quality construction and attention to detail is internationally known, earning the patronage of some of the world's most accomplished artists and performers. #### Collings Guitars Unveils New CJ-45 T Collings Guitars Unveils New CJ-45 T Slope-Shoulder Dreadnought Austin, TX — January 20, 2021 — Collings Guitars continues to expand the tonal range of its acclaimed Traditional Series with the release of the all-new CJ-45 T slope-shoulder dreadnought. As with all of its Traditional Series instruments, adding the "T" designation to an already established body shape didn't mean simply tweaking its predecessor.  In order to achieve a fully vintage-inspired tone, every aspect of the guitar's voicing was reconsidered, from its bracing carves, thicknesses, and positioning to its flatter back design, resulting in an exceptionally dry, fundamental, and mid-forward musicality. In addition, its beefier custom neck incorporates Collings' newly redesigned T-Series neck support and other build techniques to produce the loose, broken-in feel that is highly desired among the best vintage instruments. Key features include: Sitka or Adirondack spruce top with Honduran mahogany back and sides Completely revoiced top, back, and body bracing Lightweight Traditional materials and construction Vintage custom neck profile incorporating redesigned T-Series neck support All-nitrocellulose high gloss sunburst finish Fully-visible ivoroid rosette with black/white purfling 1 3/4" bone nut Indian rosewood fingerboard with 19-frets and Mother-of-Pearl long dots Straight-style ebony bridge with 2 5/16" string spacing and cut-through bone saddle The CJ-45 T carries a MSRP of $6,400 and is available through authorized Collings retailers. Watch the CJ-45 T introductory film: https://youtu.be/JwgKJZiy2s8 Bob Minner demonstrates the CJ-45 T's tonal character and versatility in two live studio performances:  https://youtu.be/y1zpy_JOS40 https://youtu.be/IA8O6SftFMw About Collings Guitars Collings Guitars' team of skilled luthiers build custom handmade acoustic and electric guitars, mandolins, and ukuleles in Austin, Texas. Over the past 40 years, Collings Guitars has raised the bar for quality, tone, and playability amidst a number of fine guitar companies and independent builders.  Collings' reputation for quality construction and attention to detail is internationally known, earning the patronage of some of the world's most accomplished artists and performers. #### Colortone lets loose with tempting trio of guitar pedals Colortone lets loose with tempting trio of guitar pedals individually handcrafted and designed in Sydney’s creative heart SYDNEY, NSW, AUSTRALIA: Colortone is proud to announce availability of a tempting trio of new guitar pedal products — namely, LO-FI DELAY, a grainy, analogue tape-sounding, dub-style delay rebuilt from the ground up as a complete redesign of the original; ROUNDHOUSE, a luscious multi-mode tremolo pedal featuring three tweak-able modulation modes; and SPRING REVERB II, an expressive, analogue-voiced vintage reverb engine effectively hosting three versatile recreations of classic reverbs, together with two independent modulation filters — individually handcrafted and designed in the Australian artisan guitar pedal-builder’s bijou but comfortable studio space set within The Nest Creative Space, itself a purpose-built 2,000 square-metre warehouse to nurture expression, growth, and connection in the creative heart of Sydney, as of August 21… As a grainy, analogue tape-sounding, dub-style delay with momentary oscillation feedback and speed switching options designed to expand rhythmic expression, LO-FI DELAY features three switchable delay voicings: HI-FI has a crisp hi-fidelity non-destructive repeated delay, while the centre and down positions are LO-FI modes, whereby the resulting delay repeats are a little darker — like a tape delay with a slight hint of mechanical tape warble; the centre position uses a low-pass filter in the delay feedback line, whereas the down position uses a high-pass filter. It is a tempo-synchronised dual-channel delay at its core with each channel having independent Regen and delay Time controls — controlling the decay duration and number of regenerative repeats in the former’s case, while a SPLASH footswitch momentarily sends the delay into a predetermined amount of feedback and/or tempo change. Creative control additionally abounds courtesy of two switchable modes of working: WET acts like a normal delay, whereby the delayed repeats can be mixed against the dry signal with the decay time set by the REGEN knob — momentarily pressing the SPLASH foot-switch results in the decay time switching to the REGEN+ knob setting, allowing for more or less regenerative delays while the foot-switch is pressed; DRY is designed for running ‘quietly’ and activates the delay only when the SPLASH foot-switch is held down — great for adding dub-style accents to certain stabs/phrases, splashes of ambient delay, or moments of crazy feedback to an otherwise dry signal. ROUNDHOUSE represents Colortone’s luscious multi-mode tremolo pedal featuring three tweak-able modulation modes: OPT (optical) creates a classic, vintage tremolo sound with warm and smooth waveforms; HARM (harmonic) adds a more complex and modern Magnatone-style tremolo sound that brings depth and dimension to the user’s playing; and VIBE emulates the classic psychedelic sound of a rotating speaker that is perfect for adding a unique flavour to guitar sounds. TAP tempo — manually sets the tempo by tapping the foot-switch — and momentary speed multiplier — activated with a sustained press of the foot-switch — controls allow users to easily dial in the perfect tempo and add creative rhythmic variations to their playing, while REVERB — controls the intensity/mix of reverb added to the input feeding the modulation circuit (as a classic ‘Silverface’ amp-style reverb with a static decay time) — and GRAIN — adds an analogue tube-like pre-saturation to the effect (boosting/compressing the level slightly to add a soft overdrive at maximum setting) — at the input of the modulation engine enable excitation of the pulse and sustain of the effect to be quickly and easily dialled in to taste, too. Creative control does not end there, though, with ‘wave shape’ — switches between triangle, sine, and square wave (with the latter not being available in VIBE mode); SPEED — adjusts modulation speed; MIX — adjusts the mix/depth of the effect with the dry signal; PHASE — changes the duration of the ‘on time’ towards the beginning or end of the wave cycle (resulting in the modulation ‘pulse’ feeling more asymmetrical or staccato); CUT/BOOST — cuts or boosts output level by up to ±4dB; and BYPASS — activates relay-based soft touch true bypass — also on offer. Somewhat smaller in footprint, though no less impressive as a result, SPRING REVERB II is an expressive, analogue-voiced vintage reverb engine effectively hosting three versatile recreations of classic reverbs: E (ECHOVERB) — based on Princeton’s PT2399 single-chip CMOS (Complementary Metal–Oxide–Semiconductor) echo/delay processor with pronounced delayed reflections/echoes; S (STUDIO) — warm- and natural-sounding studio reverb based on a Nineties-vintage rack unit; and T (TANK) — Seventies-vintage electromechanical reverb with bright, wet acoustic room reflections. Additionally, a MOD knob acts as a depth control for subtle vibrato and so-called ‘RotoTrem’ (rotary-speaker-tremolo) effects, bringing a spatial dimensionality to the acoustic characteristics of the selected reverberation. Rounding out those controls are DECAY — adjusts the decay time of the reverberation tail; BLEND — adjusts the mix /depth of the reverb effect with the dry signal; and TONE — tilt EQ-style reverb tone control — knobs, albeit an extended (500ms) tap on the soft-touch foot-switch provides access to some secondary layer controls, including MICRO TUNE DELAY TIME — controls the master speed/time for the delay in the background of the ECHOVERB engine only; BOOST — allows for up to ±4dB of output boost; ROTOTREM — adjusts the amount of RotoTrem applied post-reverb; and ROTOTREM SPEED OVERRIDE — controls the master speed/time for the RotoTrem. Clearly capturing the essence of revered reverbs while adding its own sonic characteristics, SPRING REVERB II is the perfect tool to take anyone’s playing to the next level — whether looking to add a subtle touch of reverb or create expansive soundscapes. Differing dimensions — 95 mm (W) x 120mm (D) x 40mm (H): LO-FI DELAY; 120mm (W) x 95 mm (D) x 40mm (H): ROUNDHOUSE; 66mm (W) x 122mm (D) x 40mm (H): SPRING REVERB II — and current draw — 145 mA: LO-FI DELAY and SPRING REVERB II; 140 mA: ROUNDHOUSE — notwithstanding, this tempting trio of Australian artisan guitar pedals have identical 2 MΩ input impedance, 100 Ω output impedance, and 9V DC (centre negative) input voltage (9V DC isolated power recommended). The three new products in question also come complete with Headliners — namely, new-look black silicon knob caps; stunning as their shiny, milled aluminium knobs actually are, they could conceivably prevent some users from clearly seeing their positions when contending with far from ideal stage lighting conditions, for instance — in which case said silicon knob caps can be easily placed over the aluminium knobs to aid position identification. It is also worth noting here that the clearly-aware Colortone attempts — wherever possible — to use sustainable techniques and parts suppliers; the etching process used is regenerative, therefore much less damaging to the environment, while packaging suppliers use sustainable products and parts suppliers are asked not to use plastic packaging. Put it this way: with LO-FI DELAY, ROUNDHOUSE, and SPRING REVERB II, Colortone has clearly succeeded in its mission of striving to create devices with an aesthetic appeal that hold a sense of the old and new, something unique, and something refound. With worldwide US and UK/EU distribution being handled by Southern California-based boutique synthesizers- and effects-specialising Electro-Distro , LO-FI DELAY, ROUNDHOUSE, and SPRING REVERB II are available to order via Colortone’s growing global network of retailers or online directly from the Australian artisan guitar pedal-builder’s Shop, priced at $299.00 USD, $299.00 USD, and $199.00 USD, respectively. For further information, please visit the dedicated LO-FI DELAY webpage here: colortonepedals.com For further information, please visit the dedicated ROUNDHOUSE webpage here: colortonepedals.com For further information, please visit the dedicated SPRING REVERB II webpage here: colortonepedals.com About Colortone Australian artisan guitar pedal-builder Colortone’s products are individually handcrafted and designed in its bijou but comfortable studio space accommodating a design and R&D section, drill station, soldering and assembly station, spray paint booth, baking racks, plus buffing and polishing station set within The Nest Creative Space, itself a purpose-built 2,000 square-metre warehouse to nurture expression, growth, and connection in the creative heart of Sydney. Striving to create devices with an aesthetic appeal that hold a sense of the old and new, something unique, and something refound, owner/builder AD thinks analogue. After all, a good guitar pedal should enhance its user’s natural playing characteristics and the acoustic resonance of their instrument. It is not for nothing that AD thinks this way, with a fascination for sound and electronics dating back to time in school band rehearsal rooms while working weekends were spent soldering circuit boards at an AV company. Thereafter, 30 years as a feature film colourist working on the likes of The Great Gatsby (2013), Predestination (2014), and Jungle (2017) alongside music videos for Brian Ferry, Simply Red, Sting, The Eurythmics, and more led to building his own guitar pedals in 2018 after joining a new band before the first Colortone product became available in 2019. To this day, AD attempts — wherever possible — to use sustainable techniques and parts suppliers; the etching process used is regenerative, therefore much less damaging to the environment, while packaging suppliers use sustainable products and parts suppliers are asked not to use plastic packaging. #### Composite Acoustics® Unveils Improved High End Guitars MERIDIAN, MS (July 14, 2017) — Composite Acoustics® proudly introduces their revamped acoustic guitars at the 2017 Summer NAMM Show in Nashville. These one-piece neck/body construction guitars made of carbon fiber are known for their durability, sleek design, and consistent tone. Now featuring an easy-to-clean black satin finish on the back for more durability, these guitars are the ideal choice for touring musicians in all climates. A significant benefit of carbon fiber guitars is their ability to withstand extreme variations in climate conditions. This means that even in intensely hot or humid conditions, the instruments will stay in tune longer than traditional wooden guitars while also retaining their precise setup said Courtland Gray, Chief Operating Officer of Peavey Electronics Corp. Easily fitting into airline overheads, the Composite Acoustics Cargo guitar is the perfect partner for summer travel. Already offered in a range of colors, these guitars will now be available with a stunning transparent red or transparent blue finish. Players will immediately note the Cargo’s offset sound hole with integrated top bracing technology™ (IBT™). The proprietary carbon fiber bridge and saddle materials provide maximum sound transfer, while the optional L.R. Baggs Active Element pickup system is a premium option for easy and clear amplification. With black chrome hardware, this guitar is bound to make a statement. The popular GX and classic Legacy models also received additional upgrades. Each guitar will now be equipped with custom made 19:1 ratio Hipshot tuning machines. Both models also feature a center sound hole with abalone sound hole ring, a proprietary reinforced polymer fretboard with 20 medium stainless steel frets, and a hardshell case. Composite Acoustics continues to set new standards in playability in the world of carbon fiber instruments. Learn more about the guitars at compositeacoustics.com or by visiting booth #623 at the Summer NAMM show through July 15. About Peavey Electronics® Founded in 1965, Peavey® is one of the world's largest manufacturers and suppliers of musical instruments and professional sound equipment. Peavey has earned more than 180 patents and distributes to more than 130 countries. Peavey and its MediaMatrix®, Architectural Acoustics®, Crest Audio®, Composite Acoustics®, Budda®, and Trace Elliot® brands and affiliates can be found on concert stages and in airports, stadiums, theme parks and other venues around the world. Chief Operating Officer Courtland Gray says, “We are striving every day to produce the world’s finest music and audio equipment.” To find out more, visit www.peavey.com. #### Cor-Tek Announces DigiTech/DOD Acquisition Cor-Tek Formally Announces DigiTech/DOD Acquisition and Relaunch of DOD Overdrive Preamp 250 SEOUL, South Korea — Feb. 7, 2023 — Cor-Tek Corporation, the parent company of Cort Guitars, officially announces the acquisition of the DigiTech/DOD brand and an exciting “comeback” relaunch of the DOD Overdrive Preamp 250 effects pedal at the upcoming 2023 NAMM Show. By joining forces and sharing resources on product development, Cor-Tek and DigiTech/DOD will enhance their offerings and increase their market presence for years to come. 2023 not only marks the 50th anniversary of Cor-Tek, but also 10 years since the DOD 250 Preamp Overdrive was updated to the latest gold version. Both the Cor-Tek and DigiTech/DOD brands came of age around the same time, in the early 1970s. Founded by Young H. Park in South Korea in 1973, Cor-Tek blazed a trail in the guitar industry, filling a demand for affordable, playable instruments — electric, guitar, and bass — that not only look good but sound great. As guitars became more accessible to players, there was an explosion in electric and bass effects. Around the same time, DOD was co-founded by John Johnson and David O. DiFrancesco in Utah, emerging as “America’s Pedals” and introducing the concept of a boutique brand “designed for musicians by musicians.” The next revolution in guitar tone came with the explosion of digital signal processing (DSP). DOD answered the call with the formation of the DigiTech brand, which emerged as a leader in progressive digital-based tone and effects. While Cor-Tek has remained a family-owned company over the past five decades, DigiTech/DOD was eventually sold to Harman International, a division of Samsung. Cor-Tek is thrilled for this opportunity to join forces with DigiTech/DOD, bringing back the personal touch and close-knit collaborations that earned this brand its place among legends. "DigiTech/DOD guitar effect pedals have held a revered place in the guitar industry since 1974, and we have great respect for the heritage and legacy of these products,” said Cor-Tek President Jun Park. “We are excited to continue offering iconic gear, like the DOD Overdrive Preamp 250, and investing in new products that meet the evolving needs of musicians." DigiTech/DOD longtime marketer Tom Cram, along with several key DigiTech and DOD engineers will step up to lead U.S. operations.  From the brand’s current Utah headquarters Tom added, “The team and I are thrilled to join forces with the creative minds at Cort Guitars. We already have a product roadmap in place that leverages our combined areas of expertise. The reintroduction of the DOD Overdrive Preamp 250 is just the beginning, and I couldn’t be more excited.” Set to make its debut at the 2023 NAMM Show, April 13-15, the updated DOD Overdrive Preamp 250 effects pedal is the first of nine classic models slated to be brought back and promises to be rock solid. The updated version maintains the classic tone and spirit of the vintage gray LM741 250, while further elevating performance. The DOD Overdrive Preamp 250 doesn’t hold back, with loads of output and Gain and Level controls that allow users to overdrive their amp or as a stand-alone distortion. True bypass ensures that the guitar’s tone remains pristine, even when the pedal is off. Board-friendly with a 9V DC power supply, the DOD Overdrive Preamp 250 arrives ready to rock. Going forward, the industry can expect the combined efforts of Cor-Tek and DigiTech/DOD to drive innovation and creativity, providing players a fresh take on the classics as well as new innovations to express their creativity. MSRP: $153.00 USD MAP: $109.99 USD Learn more about DigiTech/DOD products at www.DigiTech.com. #### Cor-Tek Corporation Showcases Innovative SMART Production Capabilities Cor-Tek Corporation, parent company of Cort Guitars and Digitech/DOD, lifts the curtains on how innovative manufacturers chart new courses in MI product development with a brand-new factory tour video. Hot off their 50th anniversary celebration in 2023, Cor-Tek is now sharing behind-the-scenes techniques and methodologies that result in both increased production and higher quality standards – an always ambitious goal. Over 20 million musical instruments have been produced and shipped in the past five decades and Cor-Tek continues to expand and modernize. The company’s Dalian location builds upon its established production facilities in China. Each day, at all Cor-Tek factories, skilled workers and technicians craft and assemble hundreds of instruments and musical gear. Present-day metrics – one million guitars and 300,000 amplifiers produced and exported per year, worldwide – speak to Cor-Tek’s unrivaled capacities. The company continues to invest heavily in technological advancements and facility development, ensuring that Cor-Tek factories are amongst the most innovative, globally. With more than 1000 SKUs of acoustic guitars alone, a SMART factory becomes a necessity and here is where Cor-Tek is rising above and beyond. While technology and innovation are often spoken with regards to product, these forward-thinking opportunities also improve the safety and wellbeing of Cor-Tek employees. For example, the traditional practice of kerfing an acoustic guitar previously needed the application of 50 or more clamps to any one instrument.  An employee can easily apply and remove these high-tension clamps thousands of times per day, potentially creating harm to an employee’s hands and wrists. But with the advent of a vacuum kerfing machine, the precision of the kerfing process is improved, the cost of the product comes down, and the health and wellbeing of the employee is protected. But it is not all about machinery. Cor-tek has not lost sight of the fact that to make an exceptional guitar, it is necessary to have the best materials and the best employees. Cor-tek has spent decades building one of the most expansive wood warehouses in the industry and is highlighted by a beautiful and extensive exotic wood library. And as the company continues to grow and innovate, they reinvest in their employees with the necessary training and skills needed to keep the employee and business moving forward. In addition to its Cort Guitars being produced annually, Cor-Tek is also an OEM partner with a number of globally recognized MI brands. The company works closely with the management and workers of those brands to continue to refine processes and ensure quality management and encourages a collaborative relationship that benefits all parties. Such proven strategies have already led to wide-scale success within the realm of musical instruments and products and represent significant manufacturing opportunities for companies and brands from market segments outside of music, as well. Explore the impressive and evolving Cor-Tek production capabilities by viewing the newly released factory tour video here. Learn more about Cor-Tek Corporation and Cort Guitars at www.cortguitars.com. About Cort Guitars Cort designs, manufactures and delivers some of the finest guitars and basses to musicians and music enthusiasts all around the world. Over the past 50 years, the company has worked with some of the largest and most well-recognized guitar companies in the industry, as well as artists of international recognition. Cort remains focused on providing instruments that will last generations with the best workmanship possible, the best materials and components, and the best service long after the instruments have been purchased. For more information, visit www.cortguitars.com. #### Cor-Tek Gets the DOD® / DigiTech® Band Back Together with Team of Longtime Innovators Jim Pennock, Tom Cram, Roger Johnsen, and Parker Coons to lead New Product Development and Marketing from Utah homebase. SEOUL, South Korea — Following its acquisition of the DOD® and DigiTech® brands, Cor-Tek has rebuilt the brand’s Salt Lake City-based research and development team with an impressive staff of key, original members with over 70 years of collective experience with the brands. Longtime DOD/Digitech employees including Jim Pennock, Tom Cram, Roger Johnsen, and Parker Coons are back together again to head up innovation at the company known as “America’s Pedal”. Jim Pennock is the General Manager and had all the right contacts to rebuild the Salt Lake team.  His experience with DigiTech goes back to the mid-1980s when DOD Electronics first launched the DigiTech brand to focus on digital audio.  Jim served as VP of Technology and Business Segment Director for DigiTech and holds 17 patents.  Highlights from Jim’s career include the industry’s first multi-effects product (DSP128), multiple generations of custom DSP chips (AudioDNA2), guitar multi-effects (RP1 through RP2000+), countless new DSP effects (think Space Station and GSP2101), and the first downloadable pedal (iStomp). DOD/DigiTech longtime marketer Tom Cram who launched his own pedal company, Spiral Effects, in 2018 has stepped up to lead the product strategy/vision, and social media operations for the team. His time at DOD/DigiTech dates back to 1995, when he started on the production floor but moved to marketing just a year later. After a brief hiatus to tour with his band Honest Engine, he returned to the company, gaining experience in dbx tech support and software. After helping to resurrect the DOD brand in 2012, he officially became the Digitech/DOD Marketing Manager in 2016. Roger Johnsen was lured away from designing military drones to come onboard as VP of Engineering at DigiTech/DOD. He’s a 35-year industry veteran who originally assumed the reins for DOD in 1988, taking over from founder David O. DiFrancesco when he left the company.  Roger is credited for being the silent “partner in crime” with DOD innovator Jason Lamb and managing the “Lamb Series” of extreme pedals. Roger is a true innovator and holds 32 U.S. patents from a wide range of start-up companies in Utah. Parker Coons was working for Skullcandy when he got the call about joining the new team.  He previously worked in the DOD/DigiTech engineering department for 10 years as a hardware designer with a deep love for guitar pedals.  Parker is a world-class hardware designer with an impressive list of products that he has worked on including Rubberneck, Ricochet, Carcosa, and JamMan Express. The bench strength of audio design engineers in the Salt Lake area is impressive.  The team gets calls daily from many previous employees wanting to help the DOD and DigiTech brands come back to life and grow. With its all-star U.S. R&D team in place, Cor-Tek is confidently moving towards its goals of revamping time-honored pedals and rolling out new innovations. Visit www.digitech.com for updates. About Cor-Tek Corp. and Digitech / DOD Based in Seoul, South Korea, Cor-Tek Corp. is the parent company of Cort Guitars and Digitech/DOD. With a history that spans 50 years, Digitech/DOD continues its legacy with a renewed commitment to the core values of each brand. DOD pedals are “America’s Pedals,” designed by musicians for musicians and built tough to withstand gigging night after night. DigiTech offers cutting-edge digital technology that inspires musicians to create the tones of the future. Here’s to the next 50 years from the rock ‘n roll underground of Utah! Learn more at www.digitech.com. #### Cor-Tek Marks 50th Anniversary Cort Guitars and Digitech/DOD Parent Company Cor-Tek Marks 50th Anniversary SEOUL, South Korea — Cor-Tek Corporation, the parent company of Cort Guitars and Digitech/DOD, kicks off the year 2023 with its 50th anniversary celebration. For the past five decades, Cor-Tek has produced and shipped over 20 million musical instruments and played a significant role in helping the guitar become the most popular instrument in the world. Cor-Tek remains a family company at its core, inspired by the contributions of its employees, artists, and international partners and poised to embrace a bright future of innovation. Like many success stories, Cor-Tek’s journey began as a response to a setback. Founder and Chairman of Cort and Cor-Tek Corp., Young H. Park, was born into the music manufacturing business, but a 1972 recession forced the closure of his father’s SooDo Piano Company. In 1973, at the young age of 26, Park quickly pivoted to launch a guitar manufacturing business in partnership with Jack Westheimer, an industry bellwether who had been SooDo Piano’s predominant buyer. The new venture, known as “Yoo-Ah Company”, began building guitars under the Cort trademark. What started as a small-volume production in the early 1980s has steadily blossomed into a large-scale manufacturing operation throughout multiple countries. The 1990s ushered in artist collaborations to design and develop innovative instruments. Throughout the decades, Cor-Tek’s operation has weathered major economic and social upheavals, including most recently the COVID-19 pandemic. The company has successfully balanced the wide-scale success of its OEM business with the marketing of Cort guitars, enabling both sides of the business to flourish. Cor-Tek’s meteoric rise is reflective of the company’s continued ability to fill a gap in the market and provide a needed solution — affordable, playable guitars that not only look good but sound great. Today, the company has proudly expanded into premium guitars, while not losing sight of its early success in the entry-level and midrange categories. Reflecting on Cor-Tek’s past accomplishments and future plans, Young H. Park commented, “I’m fortunate to be surrounded by my son, Jun Park, and other younger-generation employees who are guiding Cor-Tek into the future. There are many employees who have been with us for more than 20 years. I’m proud of our work culture and creative environment, where employees can grow in their roles and contribute to Cor-Tek’s success.” Built from the ground up, Cor-Tek plans to remain a family business that’s committed to long-term, sustainable growth. The company will continue to manufacture high-quality instruments for players of all experience levels, from entry-level beginners to seasoned professionals. Learn more about Cort Guitars at www.cortguitars.com Learn more about Digitech/DOD at www.digitech.com #### Córdoba Announces New Spanish-Made Limited Edition Model featuring Eye-Catching Tonewood SANTA MONICA, CA – The Córdoba 45 Limited brings another exciting exotic wood choice to the brand’s Spanishmade España series. The solid European spruce top and black and white ebony back and sides of the 45 Limited combine to bring a modern spin to a classic Spanish design. Black and white ebony is not only one of the most unique and visually striking woods available from Córdoba, but also compliments the familiar detail and focus of a European spruce top with surprisingly robust bass response and sustain. Other premium features include a black and white ebony headplate and heelcap, ebony fingerboard, dual action truss rod, bone nut and saddle, Córdoba Premium gold plated tuning machines, and Savarez strings. A Humicase Protégé humidified wood case is included. Córdoba 45 Limited Street $1,099.99 About Córdoba Guitars Founded in 1997, Córdoba seeks to guide the evolution of acoustic guitars and ukuleles, blending traditional craftsmanship of the early master luthiers with modern developments. Inspired by the organic beauty and honesty of acoustic instruments, every Córdoba is lightweight, responsive, and a direct descendant of the Spanish tradition. Córdoba continues to challenge the definition of the acoustic guitar without sacrificing the authenticity of its heritage. Learn more at www.cordobaguitars.com. Visit Córdoba Guitars’ exhibit at the 2017 Winter NAMM Show, located in Hall B, Booth 5308. #### Córdoba debuts all-new Stage Traditional CD Córdoba debuts all-new Stage Traditional CD, further expanding popular Stage lineup of electric nylon string guitars Oxnard, California January 25,2024 – Córdoba's Stage guitar delivers a comfortable and beautiful sounding nylon string playing experience in a modern and sleek electric guitar build. Initial models were designed, like other models in the Córdoba Fusion line, with the crossover player in mind. The Stage Traditional CD ushers in a new genre of guitar, one intended to not only sound, but feel, like a traditional nylon string guitar but with the same revolutionary feedback suppression as its other Stage siblings. These elements include a solid Canadian Cedar top, a highly sought after tonewood known for its warm tone and resonance, a 52mm nut width, and a flat Rosewood fingerboard. All of which provide a familiar and comfortable feel for players coming from a more traditional, classical, flamenco, and Spanish guitar background. With 12 frets to the body and a comfortable C shape neck, the Stage Traditional CD embodies classic Spanish guitar designs paired with the 1.5" thick stage-friendly, chambered Mahogany body. At the heart of the guitar is the revolutionary Córdoba x Fishman Stage Pickup System, equipped with easy-to-access Volume, EQ, and Body Blend knobs. This allows players to dial in their preferred acoustic tone, resulting in incredibly resonant and responsive nylon string sounds in a modern and stage ready electric guitar. The Cordoba Stage Traditional CD also includes a deluxe Nylon Gig Bag Cordoba Stage Traditional CD | MSRP $1,040 | STREET $749 Visit www.cordobaguitars.com/guitars/stage-traditional-cd/ to learn more about the new addition to the Stage lineup. About Córdoba Guitars Founded in 1997, Córdoba seeks to guide the evolution of acoustic guitars and ukuleles, blending traditional craftsmanship of the early master luthiers with modern developments. Inspired by the organic beauty and honesty of acoustic instruments, every Córdoba is lightweight, responsive, and a direct descendant of the Spanish tradition. For more information, visit https://www.cordobaguitars.com/. #### Córdoba Debuts Stage Artist Series Córdoba Debuts Stage Artist Series of Solidbody Nylon-String Electric Guitars Designed for Performing Player CALABASAS, Calif., January 22, 2026 — Córdoba Guitars today introduced the Stage Artist Series, continuing the evolution of the renowned Stage Series of solidbody nylon-string electric guitars. The series comprises the Stage Artist Agave Burst, Stage Artist Habano Burst, and Stage Artist Traditional models. “Stage Artist guitars were designed in response to feedback from Córdoba artists and specifically crafted to meet their performance needs,” said Nick Beach, Product Manager, Fretted Instruments. “They have thicker mahogany bodies and larger internal chambering than our Stage guitars, resulting in a more substantial feel, louder acoustic sound, and fuller amplified tone. They also have deeper body contours and sculpted neck heels that compensate for the thicker bodies, letting them rest comfortably against the player.” All Stage Artist guitars feature upscale appointments, including elegant ebony binding accented with bold maple purfling, flamed maple Arches logos, and rosewood knobs with maple inlays. The Stage Artist Agave Burst and Habano Burst models feature Córdoba’s Exotic Top design—an ultra-thin premium flamed maple veneer applied to a solid spruce top. Their unique Fusion necks are slightly thinner and narrower than conventional nylon-string guitar necks, offering a playing experience closer to that of a steel-string guitar. The Stage Artist Traditional was designed for players who prefer an instrument that looks and feels more like a traditional nylon-string guitar. Its solid cedar top is complemented by an antique-tinted gloss finish, and it has a flat fingerboard and a 52 mm (2") nut width. Stage Artist guitars include the Stage Pickup System, co-developed with Fishman®, which combines an under-saddle transducer with an internal body sensor for exceptional balance and detail. Volume, EQ, and Body Blend controls allow for precise tone shaping. Nylon-string guitarists seeking a premium performance instrument and steel-string players wanting to expand their tonal range will both find what they seek in Stage Artist guitars. Pricing & Availability Stage Artist Agave Burst $1199.99 USD (MSRP) Stage Artist Habano Burst $1199.99 USD (MSRP) Stage Artist Traditional $1199.99 USD (MSRP) Available now Learn more at: https://my.cordobaguitars.com/stage/stage-artist-agave-burst https://my.cordobaguitars.com/stage/stage-artist-habano-burst https://my.cordobaguitars.com/stage/stage-artist-traditional About Córdoba Guitars Córdoba Guitars is a leading manufacturer of high-quality acoustic and acoustic-electric guitars, known for their craftsmanship, innovative designs, and commitment to sustainability. With a wide range of instruments catering to musicians of all levels, Córdoba continues to inspire players worldwide. #### Córdoba Fusion 12 Exotic Top Nylon-String Acoustic-Electric Guitars Córdoba Fusion 12 Exotic Top Nylon-String Acoustic-Electric Guitars Combine Traditional Tone with Eye-Catching Aesthetics CALABASAS, Calif. January 16, 2025 — Córdoba Guitars today introduced two new instruments in its Exotic Top family of nylon-string acoustic-electric guitars. The Fusion 12 Cinnamon Burst and Fusion 12 White Sands guitars join the Fusion 12 Rose II, giving players a choice of three distinctly different options. “The guitars in our Exotic Top family have solid-spruce tops for traditional nylon-string tone, but with a twist,” said Nick Beach, Product Manager, Fretted Instruments. “We apply an ultra-thin layer of real wood veneer to the tops, which gives them a striking appearance without adversely affecting the tone. That distinguishes them from other instruments of their type and also helps players stand apart from the crowd.” The Fusion 12 Cinnamon Burst guitar has richly flamed okoume back and sides, flamed okoume veneer overlay and mahogany binding, and produces a warm tone with a snappy response. The Fusion 12 White Sands guitar has beautiful flamed maple back and sides, a flamed maple veneer overlay and padauk binding, and produces a brighter sound with sweet highs. Both instruments feature hand-inlaid wooden rosettes, wooden center strips and purfling, and other tasteful cosmetic appointments. Soft body cutaways provide easy access to upper frets. Fusion 12 Exotic Top guitars include integrated Fishman® Presys Blend preamp systems that combine a versatile preamplifier with a piezo pickup and an internal microphone to deliver exceptional amplified sound—plus a built-in tuner. Fusion 12 Exotic Top guitars deliver the traditional nylon-string tone of solid-spruce tops, while offering eye-catching visual appeal—enabling players to have it both ways. Pricing & Availability Fusion 12 Cinnamon Burst $999.99 USD (MSRP) Fusion 12 White Sands MSRP $999.99 USD (MSRP) Available now Learn more at: https://cordobaguitars.com/fusion12exotictops About Córdoba Guitars Córdoba Guitars is a leading manufacturer of high-quality acoustic and acoustic-electric guitars, known for their craftsmanship, innovative designs, and commitment to sustainability. With a wide range of instruments catering to musicians of all levels, Córdoba continues to inspire players worldwide. #### Cordoba Guitars adds another exotic wood option to mini guitar line Cordoba Mini SM-CE Features Spalted Maple, Cutaway, and Electronics SANTA MONICA, CA – Cordoba is proud to introduce the latest addition to the Cordoba Mini Series: the Mini SM-CE. At first glance, the Mini SM-CE clearly stands out from other travel sized guitars, with its solid cedar top and striking spalted maple back and sides accentuated by a padauk rosette and binding. The solid cedar top provides a warm tone that’s nicely complemented by the brightness of the spalted maple, resulting in an instrument that really projects its voice. For those who want to plug and play, the Cordoba Mini SM-CE features a soft cutaway and Cordoba 2Band pickup. The hallmark of Cordoba's Mini guitars is the comfortable feel and string spacing of a full size guitar. The Mini SM-CE also includes a thin U-shaped neck outlined with padauk binding, 50mm (1.96”) nut width, and 510mm (20”) scale length. The Mini SM-CE comes with custom Aquila strings tuned to A, and a standard E tuning string set is also available. It includes a Cordoba gig bag, making it the ideal companion for road trips, vacations, and hanging out at home. Cordoba Mini SM-CE Specs: Solid cedar top, spalted maple back and sides, mahogany neck with rosewood fingerboard, padauk binding, matte finish, Cordoba 2Band pickup, 50mm nut width, 510mm scale length, Cordoba Mini strings. Includes Cordoba gig bag. Street: $329.99 About Cordoba Founded in 1997, Cordoba seeks to guide the evolution of acoustic guitars and ukuleles, blending traditional craftsmanship of the early master luthiers with modern developments. Inspired by the organic beauty and honesty of acoustic instruments, every Cordoba is lightweight, responsive, and a direct descendant of the Spanish tradition. Cordoba continues to challenge the definition of the acoustic guitar without sacrificing the authenticity of its heritage. Learn more at www.cordobaguitars.com. Visit Cordoba Guitars’ exhibit at the 2016 Summer NAMM Show, Booth 909. #### Córdoba Introduces Stage Black Burst Acoustic-Electric Guitar CALABASAS, Calif. March 26, 2024 — Córdoba Guitars is proud to debut its latest addition to the popular Stage platform, the Stage Black Burst. Designed to deliver the signature Córdoba acoustic sound seamlessly across all platforms, the Stage Black Burst combines the revolutionary Stage acoustic-electric concept with dark, monochromatic features for a bold and modern aesthetic. The Stage Black Burst boasts premium design elements that set it apart from other guitars. It features a striking Black Burst top with black back, sides, and neck, complemented by an Ebony fingerboard, Ebony knobs, Ivory body binding, and Nickel hardware, including Córdoba’s unique Honeycomb Tuners. With a solid Spruce top and Flamed Maple Veneer, the Stage Black Burst ensures rich, balanced tones with excellent projection and clarity. This combination of materials enhances the overall sound quality of the instrument. The 1.5" chambered Mahogany body of the Stage Black Burst provides reduced weight and enhanced resonance. This allows the top to resonate freely, resulting in a natural acoustic tone and ease of movement while playing. Córdoba’s unique Fusion Neck design offers a comfortable playing experience with a 48mm nut width and fast 16" Fingerboard Radius. This innovative design bridges the gap between traditional nylon string and steel string guitars, appealing to a wide range of players. Equipped with a Stage Pickup System, the Stage Black Burst allows players to customize their acoustic tone effortlessly. Easy-to-access Volume, EQ, and Body Blend knobs ensure that players can tailor their sound to suit their preferences. In line with Córdoba’s commitment to sustainability, the Stage Black Burst comes with sustainable packaging. The guitar is packaged in a recycled nylon gig bag made from microplastics and discarded fishing nets, reducing its environmental impact while maintaining the highest standards of quality and performance. “We are thrilled to introduce the Stage Black Burst, which represents the pinnacle of craftsmanship and innovation in acoustic-electric guitar design," said Mike Fischer, Product Manager – Fretted Instruments. "With its unique combination of premium features and sustainable packaging, the Stage Black Burst sets a new standard for both performance and environmental responsibility in the industry.” Pricing & Availability Stage Black Burst $1,150.00 USD (MSRP) Available now. Learn more at https://cordobaguitars.com/stage-black-burst/ About Córdoba Guitars Córdoba Guitars is a leading manufacturer of high-quality acoustic and acoustic-electric guitars, known for their craftsmanship, innovative designs, and commitment to sustainability. With a wide range of instruments catering to musicians of all levels, Córdoba continues to inspire players worldwide. #### Córdoba Launches its First Acoustic Electric Nylon String Guitar Made in California SANTA MONICA, CA – Years after opening a boutique guitar workshop in Ventura County, California, Córdoba is pleased to announce its first USA-made cutaway-electric nylon string guitar. The CE Custom elegantly balances traditional and contemporary nylon guitar design and was conceptualized from knowledge gleaned from Master series research & development combined with Córdoba's most popular modern offerings. Whether providing increased functionality for the traditional player or offering a comfortable alternative for the steel string player, the Córdoba CE Custom strikes the perfect chord for any style. Made with premium all-solid woods and featuring electronics by L.R. Baggs, the CE Custom highlights Córdoba's forward-thinking designs and signature robust tone. Handcrafted by Córdoba's talented Master Builders in the California Workshop, the CE Custom ships in a Córdoba deluxe hardshell humidified case. Córdoba CE Custom Street $3,999.99 About Córdoba Guitars Founded in 1997, Córdoba seeks to guide the evolution of acoustic guitars and ukuleles, blending traditional craftsmanship of the early master luthiers with modern developments. Inspired by the organic beauty and honesty of acoustic instruments, every Córdoba is lightweight, responsive, and a direct descendant of the Spanish tradition. Córdoba continues to challenge the definition of the acoustic guitar without sacrificing the authenticity of its heritage. Learn more at www.cordobaguitars.com. Visit Córdoba Guitars’ exhibit at the 2017 Winter NAMM Show, located in Hall B, Booth 5308. #### Córdoba Raises the Bar for Entry Level Cutaways SANTA MONICA, CA – Córdoba proudly introduces its newest nylon string acoustic-electric guitar, the C4-CE. This modestly styled cutaway features a solid African Mahogany top for a crisp, articulate tone, and African mahogany back and sides for balanced volume and sustain. Its construction references a traditional Spanish classical guitar, enhanced with a soft cutaway and a slightly thinner 50mm-width neck designed for comfortable playability and easy upper-register reach. Additional design elements include maple binding, abalone rosette, and an attractive satin edge burst finish. The Fishman Sonitone active pickup system produces a rich and natural sound when amplified and puts the soundhole mounted controls at your fingertips - perfect for gigging and recording. Available now. Córdoba C4-CE - $329.99 Street Price About Córdoba Guitars Founded in 1997, Córdoba seeks to guide the evolution of acoustic guitars and ukuleles, blending traditional craftsmanship of the early master luthiers with modern developments. Inspired by the organic beauty and honesty of acoustic instruments, every Córdoba is lightweight, responsive, and a direct descendant of the Spanish tradition. Córdoba continues to challenge the definition of the acoustic guitar without sacrificing the authenticity of its heritage. Learn more at www.cordobaguitars.com. Visit Córdoba Guitars’ exhibit at the 2017 Summer NAMM Show, located in Hall B, Booth 901. #### Córdoba Revamps Its First Ukulele Series SANTA MONICA, CA – Córdoba continues its booming ukulele success with a re-design of the 25 Series, its original ukulele collection. Popular even before the big ukulele craze, these instruments are more accessible than ever at lowered MAP prices. The 25 Series all feature a solid exotic acacia top and figured acacia back and sides, providing these ukuleles with a bright and distinctly joyful voice. The lightly applied satin matte finish and a wooden rope pattern inlayed throughout the binding, rosette, and tie-block will appeal to discerning customers who are shopping for a traditional, tasteful ukulele. The 25 Series ukuleles are available in soprano, concert, tenor, and tenor cutaway-electric sizes. Córdoba's growing ukulele offering now includes 36 models that range from $79 - $649 MAP and feature many tonewoods, ranging from traditional all-mahogany to more unique combinations like cedar and spalted maple. The Córdoba 25 Series Ukulele Lineup 25S – Street $199.99 25C – Street $199.99 25T – Street $199.99 25T-CE – Street $249.99 About Córdoba Guitars Founded in 1997, Córdoba seeks to guide the evolution of acoustic guitars and ukuleles, blending traditional craftsmanship of the early master luthiers with modern developments. Inspired by the organic beauty and honesty of acoustic instruments, every Córdoba is lightweight, responsive, and a direct descendant of the Spanish tradition. Córdoba continues to challenge the definition of the acoustic guitar without sacrificing the authenticity of its heritage. Learn more at www.cordobaguitars.com. Visit Córdoba Guitars’ exhibit at the 2017 Winter NAMM Show, located in Hall B, Booth 5308. #### Cordoba ukulele 15cm with two new options Cordoba’s Most Popular ukulele Model is Now Available in Tenor Size, or with Pickup and Edge Burst Finish SANTA MONICA, CA – Building on the success of Cordoba’s number one best-selling concert ukulele, the 15CM, Cordoba is excited to present two new options. The 15CM-E is Cordoba's first that concert ukulele that includes a pickup, and showcases a sleek, subtle edge burst finish. The 15TM is the tenor sized version of the 15CM, expanding the appeal of this ukulele to players who find the concert size too small to be comfortable. Both models feature the classic combination of mahogany top, back and sides, giving these ukuleles a full, rich sound. The 15CM-E features a user-friendly Cordoba undersaddle pickup with a discreet soundhole mounted volume control, making this a great choice for the player in need of a stage-ready ukulele. Appointments like the abalone-style rosette and cream body and fingerboard binding jazz up the package, setting the 15CM-E and 15TM apart from other models in their price range. Additional features include silver tuners with pearl buttons, and premium Aquila strings. Players of all levels will appreciate the good looks and easy playability of Cordoba’s latest additions to their already stellar lineup of ukuleles. 15CM-E Specs: Mahogany top, back and sides, mahogany neck with rosewood fingerboard, matte edge burst finish, abalone-style rosette, cream body and fingerboard binding, 35mm nut width, 375mm scale length, Aquila Nylgut 7U strings. Street: $129.99 15TM Specs: Mahogany top, back and sides, mahogany neck with rosewood fingerboard, matte finish, abalone-style rosette, cream body and fingerboard binding, 35mm nut width, 432mm scale length, Aquila Nylgut 10U strings. Street: $99.99 About Cordoba Founded in 1997, Cordoba seeks to guide the evolution of acoustic guitars and ukuleles, blending traditional craftsmanship of the early master luthiers with modern developments. Inspired by the organic beauty and honesty of acoustic instruments, every Cordoba is lightweight, responsive, and a direct descendant of the Spanish tradition. Cordoba continues to challenge the definition of the acoustic guitar without sacrificing the authenticity of its heritage. Learn more at www.cordobaguitars.com. Visit Cordoba Guitars’ exhibit at the 2016 Summer NAMM Show, Booth 909.   #### Córdoba’s New Bold Bocote Ukulele SANTA MONICA, CA – Introducing the 15CB, Córdoba's latest concert ukulele. Built with exotic bocote wood prized for its striking grain patterns, the 15CB's tone is as delightful as it looks— well-rounded and rich. Elegant appointments like a subtle abalone rosette and cream binding set this ukulele apart from other models in this modest price range. Additional features include a satin finish, silver tuners with pearl buttons, and premium Italian Aquila strings. Beginners and professionals alike will appreciate the 15CB's stylish looks and easy playability. Available now. Córdoba's growing ukulele offering now includes 36 models that range from $79 - $649 MAP and feature many tonewoods, ranging from traditional all-mahogany to more unique combinations like cedar and spalted maple. Córdoba 15CB - $119 Street Price About Córdoba Guitars Founded in 1997, Córdoba seeks to guide the evolution of acoustic guitars and ukuleles, blending traditional craftsmanship of the early master luthiers with modern developments. Inspired by the organic beauty and honesty of acoustic instruments, every Córdoba is lightweight, responsive, and a direct descendant of the Spanish tradition. Córdoba continues to challenge the definition of the acoustic guitar without sacrificing the authenticity of its heritage. Learn more at www.cordobaguitars.com. Visit Córdoba Guitars’ exhibit at the 2017 Summer NAMM Show, located in Hall B, Booth 901. #### Córdoba’s Website Gets a Digital Makeover Santa Monica, CA — This October, Córdoba launched a new interactive website allowing visitors to dive into the inspiring world of Córdoba nylon stringed instruments. Through seamless integration of lifestyle branding and imagery, users will immediately feel Córdoba's fun, warm, inclusive and laid-back vibe. “The differences between our models are hard for the untrained eye to see, so foolproof navigation and an amazing user experience was our top priority,” said Naomi Con, Córdoba's Marketing Director. “We applied best practices learned from other successful e-commerce platforms to improve our user flows and, of course, featured beautiful product photography. We met our goal of making sure the site's technology paralleled the quality of the instruments themselves.” In a company-wide effort to improve Córdoba's accessibility to beginners, Córdoba took a different approach, moving away from the industry-standard “Series” focus. Instead, they implemented a streamlined menu of two simple categories: guitars or ukuleles. An improved product filtering system within each category further simplifies the shopping experience, so finding the instrument of your dreams is just a few clicks away. From a functional standpoint, the new Cordobaguitars.com is easily accessed from any mobile device, tablet or desktop. On the new Cordobaguitars.com, users can learn more about Córdoba instruments and see them in action, read up on Córdoba news, see Córdoba artists, register instruments, connect on social media, watch a tutorial on how to get started, or purchase accessories and apparel. Because model-specific details are pulled directly from Córdoba's new internal product portal, all information on the site is trustworthy and reliably up to date. The new website corresponds with the launch of the Disney•Pixar Coco x Córdoba Collection, which will be available exclusively through Guitar Center, Musician's Friend and Music & Arts through November; worldwide distribution opens in December. With Disney's support, Córdoba anticipates this to be the furthest reaching partnership of the musical instrument industry this year. This new website is a testament to Córdoba's health and growth over the years. Celebrating its 20th Anniversary in 2017, Córdoba now has a digital platform to support and foster its community and reputation for many years to come. About Córdoba Founded in 1997, Córdoba seeks to guide the evolution of acoustic guitars and ukuleles, blending traditional craftsmanship of the early master luthiers with modern developments. Inspired by the organic beauty and honesty of acoustic instruments, every Córdoba is lightweight, responsive, and a direct descendant of the Spanish tradition. Córdoba continues to challenge the definition of the acoustic guitar without sacrificing the authenticity of its heritage. Learn more at www.cordobaguitars.com. #### Corrective Action Announced by Consumer Product Safety Commission Regarding Relay G10 Wireless Systems CALABASAS, Calif. March 12, 2020 — The Consumer Product Safety Commission today annnounced the following corrective action: Recall Number: 20-089 Yamaha Guitar Group Recalls Line 6 Digital Wireless Equipment for Electric Guitars Due to Fire and Injury Hazards Recall Summary: Name of Product: Line 6 Relay G10 Digital Wireless Guitar Systems and USB Charging Cables Hazard: The lithium-ion battery can overheat and the battery cover can separate with force, posing fire and injury hazards. Remedy: Refund, Repair Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled products and contact Yamaha to receive a free repair for the G10 Family of Products, and a full refund for the G10T USB charging cable. Consumer Contact: Yamaha toll-free at 877- 865-4636 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. PT, Monday through Friday, or online at www.line6.com and click on “Corrective Action” or go to www.line6.com/g10recall for information on how to download a firmware update for the G10 Family of Products and to get a refund for the charging cable. Recall Details Units: About 82,000 (In addition, about 4,700 units were sold in Canada) Description: This recall involves Line 6 Relay G10, G10S (G10SR), and G10T Digital Wireless Guitar System (G10 Family of Products) that allows an electric guitar to be connected wirelessly to an amplifier. The system consists of a transmitter, a receiver, and a charger. The receivers have both a 1/4” and XLR output to connect to an amplifier or other audio equipment. The products are black in color. The Relay G10T transmitter is stamped “Relay G10” and has a four-digit date code followed by a six-digit individual serial number. G10 G10S (G10SR) G10T Serial #### Serial ### Serial ### 6601000001 6736000001 6640000001 Incidents/Injuries: Yamaha is aware of four incidents worldwide of the battery cover separating forcefully from the transmitter, including one report of minor property damage. No injuries have been reported. Sold At: Guitar Center, Sweetwater Sound, Musicians Friend, Sam Ash, and other small retailers nationwide and online at Amazon.com from March 2016 through December 2019 for about $180 for the G10, $250 for the G10S, $100 for the G10T and about $15 for the USB Charging cable. Importer: Yamaha Guitar Group Inc., of Calabasas, Calif Manufactured in:China In Conjunction With: Canada Health Canada's press release is available at: https://www.healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/index-eng.php Recalled Relay G10 (G10T Transmitter and G10R Receiver) Recalled Relay G10 USB Charge Cable Recalled Relay G10S System (G10T Transmitter, G10SR Receiver) This recall was conducted voluntarily by the company under CPSC’s Fast Track Recall process. Fast Track recalls are initiated by firms, who commit to work with CPSC to quickly announce the recall and remedy to protect consumers. About U.S. CPSC: The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risks of injury or death associated with the use of thousands of types of consumer products under the agency’s jurisdiction. Deaths, injuries, and property damage from consumer product incidents cost the nation more than $1 trillion annually. CPSC is committed to protecting consumers and families from products that pose a fire, electrical, chemical or mechanical hazard. CPSC’s work to ensure the safety of consumer products - such as toys, cribs, power tools, cigarette lighters and household chemicals – contributed to a decline in the rate of deaths and injuries associated with consumer products over the past 40 years. Federal law bars any person from selling products subject to a publiclyannounced voluntary recall by a manufacturer or a mandatory recall ordered by the Commission. For more lifesaving information, follow us on Facebook, Instagram @USCPSC and Twitter @USCPSC or sign up to receive our e-mail alerts. To report a dangerous product or a product-related injury go online to www.saferproducts.gov or call CPSC’s Hotline at 800-638-2772 or teletypewriter at 301-595-7054 for the hearing impaired. CPSC Consumer Information Hotline Contact us at this toll-free number if you have questions about a recall: 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054) Times: 8 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. ET; Messages can be left anytime Call to get product safety and other agency information and to report unsafe products. About Line 6, Inc. For more than two decades, Line 6 has created products that empower musicians to achieve their full creative potential—from the world’s first modeling amplifier and the iconic red POD to the Helix and HX families of guitar processors and Powercab active guitar speaker systems. These and many other products have received numerous accolades and awards, including the Guitar World “Platinum Award,” the Premier Guitar “Premier Gear Award,” and the Guitar Player “Editors’ Pick” Award. For more information, visit line6.com. #### Cort A4 Ultra Ash Bass Guitar Cort’s A4 Ultra Ash Bass Guitar Adds New Dimension SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA — Cort Guitars adds a brand-new dimension to its Artisan Series of electric bass guitars with the introduction of the A4 Ultra Ash. This high-end version of the A4 Plus features an ash top with black accents to create a layered, 3D-look. The carefully selected materials on this bass are not only aesthetically pleasing, but also tonally captivating. The A4 Ultra Ash comes to life with the newly developed Fishman® Fluence Bass Soapbar pickups and 2-band EQ, which will satisfy any hard-rocking modern bassist with its multi-voiced capabilities for a wide range of genres. Designed with serious bassists in mind, the A4 Ultra Ash begins with the ultimate tonal wood complements. The ash top on the mahogany body ensures a great balance of warm, yet full and punchy-sounding lows, and bright, clear, and transparent highs. The neck-thru-body construction provides unbeatable punch and sustain, allowing the strings to vibrate across the body and neck in a coherent, linear manner and maximizing the tightness of the low-end with rich mids and singing highs. Beauty and intelligence work in harmony for the A4 Ultra Ash, as evident with the 5pcs maple and panga panga neck (34’’ scale). The strength and brightness of maple is ideally balanced with the warm midrange of panga panga, which is also used on the 24-fret fingerboard (15.74’’ radius). As an African hardwood, panga panga has characteristics of wenge and produces a tight, coherent sound that mates extremely well with the multi-laminate neck-thru-body design. The combination of these features gives the A4 Ultra Ash its superb playability, feel, and tonal definition. To electronically convey the natural tones of the A4 Ultra Ash, Cort relies on Fishman’s convention-disrupting Fluence Core technology. The original and totally reimagined Fishman Fluence Bass Soapbar pickups bring the revolutionary multi-voice performance, dynamic range, and articulation of Fluence technology to this instrument. Through magnetic technology, a single bass pickup can now produce multiple timbres and sounds, each untethered from the other and free from the hum, noise, and frustrating inductance issues that plague even the most coveted wire-wound pickups. The result is a revelation of pure, uncorrupted bass tone. The versatility of the A4 Ultra Ash is maximized by the dedicated 3-way mini switch for multi-voice control. Voice 1 (passive) is ideal for classic, fat, and round tones; Voice 2 (active) is suited for full frequency and full dynamics; and Voice 3 (active with mid contour) is ideal for funk and modern, hi-fi, scooped sounds. Players can enjoy even more flexibility with a master volume knob that offers a push-pull pot for the coil split, along with a blend knob and 2-band EQ for treble and bass. Hipshot® innovations on the A4 Ultra Ash are not to be overlooked. The Hipshot TransTone Bridge offers both a string-thru-body design, which improves tonal range while adding punch and enhancing sustain, as well as top-load construction to facilitate a quick string change. The design of this bridge also perfectly complements the longer 34’’ scale’s tighter string tension and focused sound. On the headstock, Hipshot Ultralite Machineheads offer a classic 20:1 tuning ratio. Made of cast zinc with aluminum string posts and mounting nuts, these tuners offer a 30 percent weight reduction over other regular tuners and facilitate improved balance and tuning accuracy. Black hardware adds a bold final touch to the A4 Ultra Ash’s natural style. Thoughtfully designed and gig-ready, Cort’s A4 Ultra Ash electric bass is the perfect companion for the working player at MSRP $1999.99 with hard case. Get a closer look and watch a demo video with a professional bassist at www.cortguitars.com. #### Cort A5 Plus SC Single-Cutaway Bass Guitar Cort Introduces A5 Plus SC Single-Cutaway Bass Guitar with Non-Multi-Scale Length SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA (April 7, 2020) — In response to popular demand, Cort’s Artisan Single-Cut bass guitar is now available in a non-multi-scale version for conventional esthetics and playing style. The new Cort A5 Plus SC offers the same single-cutaway body shape that players love, now with a more traditional scale length they’re accustomed to. To celebrate the launch, Cort has unveiled a new color, Amber Open Pore, for the strikingly figured poplar burl top. More balanced than ever with a stunning new look, the A5 Plus SC is built to stand out, while providing the comfortable familiarity that experienced players enjoy. The A5 Plus SC’s predecessor and series counterpart was a bold foray into innovative modern bass concepts, specifically the single-cutaway body and multi-scale design, which results in tighter, more focused lower register sounds. These innovations were well received, but some players vocalized that they preferred a more traditional scale. Cort has answered the call with a non-multi-scale length on the A5 Plus SC. Central to the A5 Plus SC’s design is its single-cutaway body shape, which not only improves the instrument’s body-neck balance for added comfort, but also provides unfettered access to the high frets. The strings vibrate across the body and neck in a coherent and linear manner, maximizing the tightness of the low-end with rich mids and singing highs. Cort also added a Hipshot® TransTone Bridge to facilitate greater tonal range while adding punch and enhancing sustain. With its string-thru-body and top-load construction, this bridge perfectly complements the longer 34” scale’s tighter string tension and focused sound. The A5 Plus SC’s tonal response is enhanced by Cort’s selection of high-quality materials. The new poplar burl top not only beautifies this bass, but also adds well-balanced sonic characteristics in combination with the swamp ash body. The result is a bright and punchy modern sound that can cut through a mix with authority. The strength and brightness of the maple neck is ideally balanced with the warm midrange of panga panga, which provides reinforcement and results in superb playability, feel and tonal definition. The panga panga fingerboard produces a tight and coherent sound that pairs extremely well with the instrument’s multi-laminate neck-thru-body construction. To further improve balance, Cort equipped the A5 Plus SC with Hipshot® Ultralite Tuners, which offer a classic 20:1 tuning ratio. Made with cast zinc, aluminum string posts, and aluminum mounting nuts, Hipshot Ultralite Tuners result in a 30% weight reduction over regular tuners and help to improve tuning accuracy. Like other bass guitars in Cort’s Artisan Series, the A5 Plus SC incorporates Bartolini MK-1 pickups, which deliver plenty of punchy and warm mids along with transparent and brilliant highs for a superbly balanced sound. Bartolini’s renowned MK-1 preamp provides powerful yet transparent boost along with its trademark crisp high-end. The system transfers the natural liveliness of the bass through a flexible 3-band EQ for a variety of applications, from studio recordings to large concert halls. It also provides a switchable active/passive mode for a powerful modern active sound or an organic traditional passive sound. While the A5 Plus SC is built with premium features, its price tag remains reasonable for the working musician at MSRP $1,499.99 (w/ case). Learn more about the A5 Plus SC and other bass guitars in Cort’s Artisan Series at www.cortguitars.com About Cort Guitars Cort designs, manufactures and delivers some of the finest guitars and basses to musicians and music enthusiasts all around the world. Over the past 50 years, the company has worked with some of the largest and most well-recognized guitar companies in the industry, as well as artists of international recognition. Cort remains focused on providing instruments that will last generations with the best workmanship possible, the best materials and components, and the best service long after the instruments have been purchased. For more information, visit www.cortguitars.com. #### Cort Action HH4 2-Humbucker Bass Guitar Cort Introduces Action HH4 Bass Guitar with 2-Humbucker Configuration SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA — Cort expands the versatility of its Action Series of bass guitars with the new Action HH4, which provides players a two-humbucker configuration capable of producing a variety of sounds. In a series known for its affordability as well as its high craftsmanship, the Action HH4 stands out for its unique wiring configuration and its active/passive switching option that expands the tonal palette. A choice of three pearloid colors—Blood Red Metallic, Tasman Light Blue, and Black—allows players to get the look they desire at a price point they can afford. Additionally, the 5-string Action HH5 is available to players who desire greater range. The Action HH4 features a pair of new VTB-H humbucker pickups with Alnico V magnets for a smooth, musical sound, with a powerful yet articulate punch in the low-midrange and bass registers. This is where the specially wired 5-way switch offers a distinct advantage, giving players the ability to choose each pickup on its own or both, as well as two parallel modes with the two inside coils or two outside coils. The tone control has also been wired to be usable in the passive setting for even more tonal variety. Volume, bass and treble knobs complete the Action HH4’s electronic specs. Excellent material choice and construction also factor into the Action HH4’s adaptability. The meranti body offers similar tonal characteristics to mahogany, with a strong low-midrange that can cut through the mix for rhythm and also provide sweet highs for singing leads. The Canadian hard maple neck provides power and stability as well as a warm, beefy and punchy tone with a strong upper midrange. This maple is dense and rigid, but has the right amount of tactile flexibility with the ability to respond sensitively to picking attack and slapping techniques with plenty of articulation and power. Assisting in the response is the jatoba fingerboard, which is dense and stiff, but can produce strong fundamentals and volume project with emphasis on the high-mids. Overall, the Action HH4’s bolt-on neck offers 24 frets at a 34-inch (864 mm) scale. In designing the body of the Action HH4, Cort has taken both appearance and ergonomics into account. The elegantly contoured arm cut on the top of this guitar and others in the Action series has been carefully executed for maximum comfort without removing unnecessary amounts of wood. Rounding out the features are die-cast tuners, chrome hardware and an EB6 (4) bridge on the Action HH4 and EB6 (5) bridge on the Action HH5. The Action HH4 bass guitar from Cort is available at MSRP U.S. $499.99, while the Action HH5 is available at MSRP U.S. $549.99. Learn more and get a closer look at www.cortguitars.com. About Cort Guitars Cort designs, manufactures and delivers some of the finest guitars and basses to musicians and music enthusiasts all around the world. Over the past 50 years, the company has worked with some of the largest and most well-recognized guitar companies in the industry, as well as artists of international recognition. Cort remains focused on providing instruments that will last generations with the best workmanship possible, the best materials and components, and the best service long after the instruments have been purchased. For more information, visit www.cortguitars.com. #### Cort Adds Gold-OC8 Nylon Classical Guitar to Flagship Acoustic Series SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA — Cort presents the Gold-OC8 Nylon, the very first classical guitar introduced to its flagship acoustic Gold Series. Representing a modern take on the oldest form of guitar, the Gold-OC8 Nylon offers excellent materials, superior craftsmanship, and top-of-the-line technology, including the Fishman Flex Blend preamp system. Whether the player is a fingerstyle soloist or a folk/pop singer-songwriter, the Gold-OC8 Nylon is a gig-ready instrument that’s primed for center stage. The Gold-OC8 Nylon begins with an Orchestra Model (OM) Cutaway design that’s an ideal size for those seeking playing comfort. The OM body offers a bright and stronger high-midrange emphasis that’s more suited for fingerpicking than strumming, while the Venetian cutaway allows easy access to the high frets. Cort’s use of internal hand-scalloped X-bracing helps to deliver a rich tone and dynamic responsiveness that defies the guitar’s smaller size. Like its Gold Series counterparts, the Gold-OC8 Nylon was designed with a primary focus on great sound, and the Fishman Flex Blend System superbly translates the guitar’s natural tones. The preamp offers an under-saddle pickup with a condensed microphone to provide even the most demanding acoustic players the tones they desire on any stage. The system offers ergonomic knobs for Volume, Tone, and Blend control, as well as a built-in tuner, while its small and unobtrusive footprint helps the player stay focused on making music. In terms of tone wood selection, the Gold-OC8 Nylon has plenty to offer, particularly with its series-first Engelmann spruce top. More tactile and sensitive than Sitka spruce, the Engelmann spruce exhibits a rich, full midrange with a clear, smooth top-end that’s responsive to a soft touch. Cort treats the Engelmann spruce top using a special Aged to Vintage (ATV) torrefication process that gives this guitar a big, open tone of a decades-old, highly-sought-after acoustic, which sounds amazing right out of the box. Meanwhile, the attractive and exotic solid pau ferro sides and back provide depth with excellent dynamics. This highly regarded tone wood is comparable to Indian rosewood, with good impression strength parallel to the grain. Black binding with triple-ply purfling unites the materials with strength and sophistication, while the Natural Glossy finish tops it off. Beyond material quality, the connection between a guitar’s neck and body is another key factor in delivering great sound. Cort approaches this design thoughtfully in the Gold Series, starting with a tight-fitting traditional dovetail neck joint that’s reinforced with an added bolt. This DoubleLock neck joint maximizes the transfer of tone and enhances the instrument’s natural resonance. As a further upgrade, the mahogany neck is reinforced with two pieces of walnut that add rigidity and stability while retaining the natural properties of the wood. Further enhancing playability, the Gold-OC8 Nylon offers a 20-fret ebony fingerboard at 25.3’’ scale. The wider 1 7/8’’ nut width provides classical-style string spacing while easing the transition for non-classical players. Along with the ebony bridge, the genuine bone nut and saddle provide the finishing touches on this high-end build. Each Gold OC-8 Nylon comes with a set of Savarez Cristal Corum 500CJ high-tension nylon strings, which includes Corum polished-silver-wound basses and Cristal trebles. This is the perfect set for players who prefer that high-tension feel. Cort’s authentic Vintage Classic tuners reliably maintain both tension and tuning stability. With the purchase of the Gold-OC8 Nylon, Cort includes its Deluxe Soft-Side Case. It’s not only stylish and sleek but combines the superb protection of a hard case with the flexibility and portability of a padded gig-bag. Whether players are classically experienced or expanding their style repertoire, they’ll find great value in the Gold-OC8 Nylon at MSRP $1499.99 with hard case. Learn more and get a closer look at www.cortguitars.com. About Cort Guitars Cort designs, manufactures, and delivers some of the finest guitars and basses to musicians and music enthusiasts all around the world. Over the past 50 years, the company has worked with some of the largest and most well-recognized guitar companies in the industry, as well as artists of international recognition. Cort remains focused on providing instruments that will last generations with the best workmanship possible, the best materials and components, and the best service long after the instruments have been purchased. For more information, visit www.cortguitars.com. #### Cort Adds Open-Pore, All-Mahogany Model to AS Series of Acoustic-Electric Guitars SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA — A solid, all-mahogany body with a natural, open-pore finish and orchestra model (OM) cutaway design—these are the standout features of the new Cort AS-OC4 acoustic-electric guitar, the manufacturer’s latest addition to its flagship AS Series. Similar to other models in this series, the AS-OC4 offers high-quality construction and outstanding tone without the steep price tag associated with many high-end acoustics. Cort’s AS Series is made with the very best materials, components and workmanship for instruments that improve with age like fine wine. The dark, open-pore finish of the AS-OC4 ensures that this guitar will age as desired—unlike a laminated guitar—allowing the wood choice to resonate naturally. In terms of tonal quality, players will find that the AS-OC4’s mahogany provides balanced dynamics, with ample bottom-end response that doesn’t inhibit the top-end. Smaller than a Dreadnought, the AS-OC4 certainly doesn’t lack in volume and has the ability to accommodate a variety of acoustic styles. The OM body features the soft, rounded lines of the Venetian cutaway, allowing the player to get more from the highest of the 20 frets. The quality of this design is reinforced by Cort’s advanced scalloped x-bracing and dovetail neck joint. Inside the sound hole, players will find the (Fishman Sonitone preamp) and Sonicore pickup with volume and tone control. The pickup’s discrete placement doesn’t inhibit the guitar’s natural tone and preserves the neat, all-natural esthetic. To that point, the body stays simple with a rosewood bridge and 45mm genuine bone nut as well as a subtle pickguard. Moving from the rosewood rosette and down the rosewood fretboard (25.3’’ scale) with dot-inlay, players will note the fine workmanship of the frets, headstock and diecast tuners. Guitar Interactive Magazine recently published a review that praised the Cort AS-OC4 for its appearance, fine tonal performance and excellent playability. Professional guitarist Lewis Turner summarized, “Even though the acoustic market is saturated, and it’s hard for manufacturers to really stand out, this Cort model does manage it, not only for its looks, but for the high-end finish and attention to detail throughout. The acoustic tone is also top notch, thanks to the high-quality wood used and great set-up.” The review concludes that in a blindfold test, it would be hard to tell the difference between the As-OC4 and other well known, high-end acoustics, and that if players are looking for this style, they should definitely add this guitar to their list. The attractively designed AS-OC4 comes with a hard-shell case and is humbly priced at MSRP $799. Learn more about the Cort AS series of acoustic guitars by visiting www.cortguitars.com About Cort Guitars Cort designs, manufactures, and delivers some of the finest guitars and basses to musicians and music enthusiasts all around the world. Over the past 50 years, the company has worked with some of the largest and most well-recognized guitar companies in the industry, as well as artists of international recognition. Cort remains focused on providing instruments that will last generations with the best workmanship possible, the best materials and components, and the best service long after the instruments have been purchased. For more information, visit www.cortguitars.com. #### Cort Adds Smaller-Body Design to Gold Series of Acoustic Guitars SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA — With the introduction of the Gold-OC6, Cort Guitars expands its flagship acoustic-electric series by reducing size. This latest addition to the Gold Series offers a smaller body with the full, rich tone that has earned this collection its marketplace recognition. Players will find that the Gold-OC6’s slimmer body and 43-mm nut width increases playing comfort for smaller hands, while delivering a larger sound than its compact size suggests. The Gold-OC6 starts with a classic OM (orchestra model) cutaway body, a style that was initially developed in the 1920s. Straight out of the box, this guitar seeks to capture the “holy grail” of vintage tone. The solid Sitka spruce top has been treated with a special ATV (Aged to Vintage) torrefaction process, which enables this brand-new guitar to have the big, open tone of a decades-old acoustic. The all-solid construction includes solid African mahogany (okoume) back and sides that are bright yet natural with a strong and warm midrange. Hand-scalloped X-bracing on the inside and black binding with triple-ply purfling on the outside reinforce the design. The sonically enhanced UV finish is strong and scratch-resistant, yet lightweight to improve the natural acoustic resonance of the body. Like other guitars in the Gold Series, the Gold-OC6 is built with Cort’s DoubleLock neck joint, which is a tight-fitting traditional dovetail reinforced with an added bolt. This feature maximizes the transfer of tone and enhances the guitar’s natural resonance. Meanwhile, the 20-fret mahogany neck (palaquium), with 25.3-inch scale, has been reinforced for added rigidity and stability with two walnut inserts. Macassar ebony is used on both the fretboard and bridge, with genuine bone used for the saddle and nut. Gold custom mother of pearl inlays, an abalone rosette, and deluxe vintage gold tuners perfectly complement the Gold-OC6’s high-end features. The guitar is available in a Natural Glossy finish. The Gold-OC6 is ideal for strumming, delicate arpeggio picking, and single-note soloing, and the Fishman Flex Blend built-in pre-amp is more than capable of picking up these nuances and superbly translating the guitar’s natural sound. The system combines an under-saddle pickup with a condenser mic to provide even the most demanding acoustic players the tones they desire on any stage. From its thoughtfully constructed design to its carefully articulated electronics, the Gold-OC6 offers a level of dynamic responsiveness that’s a joy to play. This guitar comes road-ready, with Cort’s Deluxe Soft-Side Case, which combines the best attributes of a hard case with the flexibility of a padded gig-bag. Learn more about the Gold-OC6 and other guitars in Cort’s Gold Series at www.cortguitars.com. Retail $1,099.99 USD w/case About Cort Guitars Cort designs, manufactures and delivers some of the finest guitars and basses to musicians and music enthusiasts all around the world. Over the past 50 years, the company has worked with some of the largest and most well-recognized guitar companies in the industry, as well as artists of international recognition. Cort remains focused on providing instruments that will last generations with the best workmanship possible, the best materials and components, and the best service long after the instruments have been purchased. For more information, visit www.cortguitars.com. #### Cort announce the Gold-A10 Cocobolo acoustic guitar Cort Guitars Strikes Gold with New Gold-A10 Cocobolo Acoustic Guitar SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA – Cort guitars announce the latest evolution in their award-winning Gold Series, the Gold-A10 Cocobolo acoustic guitar. The guitar is now available worldwide via online and local retailers. Cort’s Gold Series is designed with a complete focus on sound. What a player hears when playing a Cort Gold Series is a culmination of details and craftsmanship. This grand auditorium A10 Cocobolo is built with premium solid cocobolo back and sides along with a torrefied solid Adirondack spruce premium top. Cocobolo is a tropical hardwood known for its balanced tone and its visually appealing colors of red, orange, brown, and blacks underneath the natural glossy finish. Beyond its beauty, the cocobolo contributes to the guitar’s overall projection and sustain. The solid spruce top is supported by scalloped x-bracing made of torrefied Adirondack spruce to deliver clarity and details of each note played, whether individually or within a chord. Added appointments on the venetian cutaway body include a cocobolo and abalone rosette, ebony bridge and pins, a genuine bone saddle, and binding made of padauk and maple purfling. The neck is walnut reinforced mahogany featuring a 25.5” (648mm) scale, ebony fretboard with hand-rolled fret edge treatment and 1 ¾” (45mm) genuine bone nut. The padauk and maple binding continue along the fretboard to help accent the custom abalone and mother of pearl inlay. It’s dovetail neck joint construction delivers solid tone transfer from the neck to the body for improved sustain and comfort. A traditional 3-on-3 headstock features gold Grover® open gear tuners and a cocobolo headplate. A built in Fishman Flex Blend preamp system combines an under-saddle pickup and an internal microphone for exceptional live performance. A control layout that features volume, tone, and blend controls provides easy sound shaping for any stage environment. An added feature includes the built-in tuner for easy, on-the-fly pitch adjustments. As with all other Gold Series guitars, this Cocobolo-A10 ships with Elixir® Phosphor Bronze Nanoweb light strings and exclusive to the Cocobolo-A10, its very own hardshell case. To learn more, please visit www.CortGuitars.com MAP $2499.00 USD About Cort Guitars Cort designs, manufactures and delivers some of the finest guitars and basses to musicians and music enthusiasts all around the world. Over the past 50 years, the company has worked with some of the largest and most well-recognized guitar companies in the industry, as well as artists of international recognition. Cort remains focused on providing instruments that will last generations with the best workmanship possible, the best materials and components, and the best service long after the instruments have been purchased. For more information, visit www.cortguitars.com. #### Cort Announces Artist Appearances at 2018 NAMM Show ANAHEIM, CA — There’s only one way Cort can take their 2018 NAMM Show exhibition of high-quality acoustic and electric guitars, basses and amps to the next level: by scheduling booth appearances by topflight artists who have taken these instruments to new heights. The special guests will appear at Cort’s booth #5215 at select times over the course of the NAMM Show, taking place Jan. 25-28 at the Anaheim Convention Center. Their performances and interactions with attendees will create memorable moments at the music products industry’s biggest show. The full schedule of booth appearances is as follows: Thursday, Jan. 25 1:00 p.m. Hedras Ramos 2:00 p.m. Danny Gomez   Friday, Jan. 26 10:30 a.m. Frank Gambale 11:30 a.m. Hedras Ramos 12:30 p.m. Yvette Young 2:00 p.m. Jeff Berlin 3:00 p.m. Frank Gambale 3:30 p.m. Jeff Berlin   Saturday, Jan. 27 11:00 a.m. Frank Gambale 12:00 p.m. Yvette Young 1:00 p.m. Frank Gambale 2:00 p.m. Jeff Berlin 3:00 p.m. Danny Gomez 4:00 p.m. Jeff Berlin 5:00 p.m. Damien McFly   From acoustic folk and jazz fusion to blistering progressive rock and metal, Cort’s artists offer something for everyone with their unique styles, influences and experiences. Plus, they’ll be showcasing the Cort instruments they play regularly and, in some instances, have even helped to design. Be sure to visit Cort at this year’s NAMM Show at booth #5215, and see the manufacturer’s full lineup at www.cortguitars.com. For more information about the NAMM Show, visit www.namm.org. About Cort Guitars Cort designs, manufactures and delivers some of the finest guitars and basses to musicians and music enthusiasts all around the world. Over the past 50 years, the company has worked with some of the largest and most well-recognized guitar companies in the industry, as well as artists of international recognition. Cort remains focused on providing instruments that will last generations with the best workmanship possible, the best materials and components, and the best service long after the instruments have been purchased. For more information, visit www.cortguitars.com. #### Cort Artisan B4 and B5 Element Bass Guitars Cort Introduces Artisan B4 and B5 Element Bass Guitars with New Details SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA (June 18, 2021) — Cort Guitars unveils the new Artisan B4 and B5 Element bass guitars, representing only the best elements from the Artisan B-class. The revamped basses feature the newly added high-mass MetalCraft M4 and M5 bridges with a dual-string loading system that greatly enhances the resonance and tone transfer of the 4-string and 5-string models, respectively. Both models also feature a rounder mahogany body with a beautifully figured ash top, available in three color choices. The combination of the right elements with a high-quality build makes the Artisan B4 and B5 Element excellent choices for professionals and enthusiasts alike. Cort’s tonewood selection is an essential component of both the Artisan B4 and B5 Element. On each model, the ash top on mahogany body ensures an ideal balance of warm, yet full and punchy lows, and bright, clear and transparent highs. The ash’s beautiful wood grains provide for a more natural aesthetic, especially in Open Pore Natural finish, as well as a bold statement in Open Pore Trans Black and Open Pore Burgundy Red. All three finishes are available for both models. The Artisan B4 and B5 Element both have a bolt-on neck constructed of 5pcs panga panga and walnut, a combination that provides a tight, defined midrange that complements the bright, expansive tonal nature of the mahogany body. The pairing results in an ideally balanced sound that rounds out the bass spectrum on the 34-inch scale, as well as a visually intriguing striped design from the back. Function and beauty is similarly balanced in the roasted 24-fret maple fingerboard (15.75-inch radius), treated in an oxygen-free oven at a high temperature. This process stabilizes the wood for a big, bold tone and provides a desirable, golden-brown vintage look. A standout of the Artisan B4 and B5 Element design is the newly applied solid, high-mass MetalCraft M bridge, which was developed with more focus on ease-of-use and greater tone transfer. Depending on the thickness of the strings, the dual-string loading system allows for loading either through the body or from the top for optimal string tension, resulting in enhanced sustain, improved playability, and focused sound. Deep individual slots hold the saddles rock-tight, preventing any unwanted movement and allowing string vibrations to properly transfer to the body. The MetalCraft M innovation allows for string spacing of 19 mm for the 4-string M4, and 18 mm for the 5-string M5. To properly convey the essence of the Artisan B4 and B5 Element basses, Cort has selected Bartolini® MK-1 Pickups, which not only preserve the quality of the tonewoods, but also deliver their own trademark punchy, warm mids and transparent, brilliant highs. The Bartolini MK-1 Preamp provides a powerful, yet transparent boost along with a crisp high-end, and a switchable active/passive mode for a modern active sound or an organic traditional passive sound. The preamp transfers the natural liveliness of the bass through a flexible 3-band EQ for a variety of applications ranging from studio recordings to large concert halls. To further enhance the performance of the Artisan B4 and B5 Element basses, Cort has selected Hipshot® Ultralite tuners as standard equipment for tuning accuracy and stability. Black hardware puts the finishing touch on a bass design that delivers new elements of style and sophistication. Cort keeps the high-end appointments affordable at a street price of $599.99 USD for the 4-string Artisan B4 Element and $649.99 USD for the 5-string Artisan B5 Element. Learn more and get a closer look at www.cortguitars.com. About Cort Guitars Cort designs, manufactures, and delivers some of the finest guitars and basses to musicians and music enthusiasts all around the world. Over the past 50 years, the company has worked with some of the largest and most well-recognized guitar companies in the industry, as well as artists of international recognition. Cort remains focused on providing instruments that will last generations with the best workmanship possible, the best materials and components, and the best service long after the instruments have been purchased. For more information, visit www.cortguitars.com. #### Cort B4 Plus AS RM Bass Guitar Cort Introduces B4 Plus AS RM Bass Guitar with Roasted Maple Fingerboard SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA — Cort continues its material innovation in the Artisan Series of electric bass guitars with the introduction of the B4 Plus AS RM. This new model combines four tonal woods—including an all-new roasted maple fingerboard treatment—in one balanced instrument. The foundation of the B4-Plus AS RM is its swamp ash body, characterized by its scooped-mids sound with a bigger low-end and clear highs for a more balanced tone. The open-pore finish on this bass enhances the resonance even further. The wood’s natural light weight and appealing grain pattern are also desirable aspects of swamp ash. To complement the brightness of the swamp ash body, the B4 Plus AS RM uses 5-piece panga panga and walnut for the neck, resulting in a tight and defined midrange. This combination creates an ideally balanced sound to round out the bass spectrum. Cort’s latest material innovation in the Artisan Series is seen and heard though the “RM” roasted maple fingerboard on the B4-Plus AS RM. The maple has been treated in an oxygen-free oven at a high temperature, stabilizing the wood for a bigger, bolder tone while also developing its golden-brown look for vintage appeal. The translation of the B4 Plus AS RM’s tone is reliant upon the instrument’s pickups, and the B4 Plus AS RM doesn’t disappoint in this regard. The Bartolini MK-1 pickups deliver plenty of punchy and warm mids as well as transparent and brilliant highs for a superbly balanced sound. Meanwhile, the Markbass MB-1 EQ provides a natural, transparent boost that doesn’t color the organic nature or resonance of the tonal woods. The B4 Plus AS RM has a 24-fret, 34-inch scale, providing plenty of versatility, and the double cutaway design provides excellent access to the upper frets. Also improving playability are the Hipshot Ultralite Tuners, which provide tuning accuracy and stability. The B4 Plus AS RM is available in three stunning finishes—Open Pore Aqua Blue (OPAB), Open Pore Trans Black (OPTB), and Open Pore Burgundy Red (OPBR)—each with black hardware and matching headstocks. Five-string models of these guitars are also available. To learn more about the B4 Plus AS RM and other guitars in Cort’s Artisan Series, visit www.cortguitars.com MSRP $749.99 USD About Cort Guitars Cort designs, manufactures and delivers some of the finest guitars and basses to musicians and music enthusiasts all around the world. Over the past 50 years, the company has worked with some of the largest and most well-recognized guitar companies in the industry, as well as artists of international recognition. Cort remains focused on providing instruments that will last generations with the best workmanship possible, the best materials and components, and the best service long after the instruments have been purchased. For more information, visit www.cortguitars.com. #### Cort B5 Plus AS - Cort Guitars Releases Updated B5 Plus AS Bass Guitar CINCINNATI, OH APRIL 5, 2016– Today, Cort Guitars announces their updated version of the B5 Plus AS bass guitar. This upgraded model is a part of Cort Guitars’ Artisan Series and now features the Markbass MB-1EQ.  The new bass is now available worldwide through authorized dealers and distributors. Cort B5 Plus AS Bass Guitar The B5 Plus AS bass features a swamp ash body with an open pore, natural finish with a 34” 5 piece wenge and rosewood neck complete with a rosewood fretboard and matching headstock.  The major upgrade for this year is the inclusion of the new Markbass MB-1 EQ to complement the pair of Bartolini MK-1 pickups.  This model is complete with Hipshot Ultralight tuners and black hardware.  The B5 is also available in four string and left handed models. For over 50 years, Cort has built the finest guitars and basses, representing quality and value that is unparalleled in our industry.  Our mission is to exceed our customers’ expectations by utilizing cutting edge designs, hand selected materials and state of the art technology.  Each Cort employee approaches his or her job with a sense of pride allowing us to work as one extended family working towards one common goal: to endeavor to bring customers the finest quality instruments possible. To learn more about Cort guitars and basses, visit www.cortguitars.com #### Cort Core-OC Collection - All-Solid Acoustic Guitars Cort Guitars Unveils Core-OC Collection of All-Solid Acoustic Guitars SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA — Cort Guitars unveils the Core-OC Collection, featuring three premium all-solid acoustic guitars from the new Core Series. The Core-OC guitars feature the best materials, components, and workmanship for instruments that will improve with age. When sound quality is the priority, each Core-OC model delivers the performance and tone players envision in a great acoustic guitar. Cort designed the new Core Series with simplicity in mind. The three models, the Core-OC Blackwood, Core-OC Spruce, and Core-OC Mahogany, exemplify rustic, natural beauty and tone. Each guitar is built with a 25.3-inch scale and an OM (orchestra model) cutaway body and slightly narrower nut (1 11/16 inch, 43 mm) that’s ideal for players with a smaller frame or for those who otherwise seek playing comfort. The OM body yields a bright and stronger high-midrange that’s well suited for fingerpicking, while the Venetian cutaway provides excellent access to the high frets. Underneath the surface, Cort’s hand-scalloped X-bracing further helps to lighten the load and free up added top vibration. The Core-OC models each feature an attractive open pore finish that enhances the resonance of the tonewoods and also helps to reduce the weight of the guitar for improved playability. The Core-OC Blackwood, in Open Pore Light Burst finish, and Core-OC Mahogany, in Open Pore Black Burst finish, offer all-solid construction in their respective tonewoods. The Spruce model’s solid Sitka spruce top, with Open Pore Trans Black finish, delivers a popular wood choice balanced by mahogany back and sides, which have been a longstanding favorite on premium acoustics for their warm tone and full, rich midrange. Each Core-OC model offers a dovetail neck joint with meticulous workmanship that transfers the body’s vibration and resonance to the mahogany neck. To further improve the transfer of string vibrational energy, both the nut and saddle are bone. The seamless design of the Core-OC translates well to the elegant, smooth 20-fret ovangkol fingerboard, which corresponds to the ovangkol bridge. At the headstock, black diecast machine heads provide tuning stability as well as rock-solid functionality. Cort’s main goal with the Core Series is to shed away any non-essential flashy features and stay focused on what truly makes acoustic guitars great. That design philosophy is exemplified with the Fishman Sonitone pickup system, which helps the natural tones of the Core-OC models shine. The undersaddle piezo is installed internally without cutting out any of the wood, and the EQ retains all the natural resonance and pure acoustic sound that other systems simply can’t. The controls are simple to use as well, with only Volume and Tone. Through premium material selection and Cort’s world-class craftsmanship, the new Core-OC acoustic guitars are simple yet elegant with great playability and natural acoustic sound. The included Deluxe Soft-Side Case is not only stylish and sleek, but also combines the best attributes of a hard case with the flexibility of a padded gig-bag for superb protection and portability. Pricing for both the mahogany and spruce Core-OC models is $499.99 USD with case.  The Blackwood Core-OC retails for $549.99 USD with case. Learn more and hear the different tonewoods of the Core-OC Collection at www.cortguitars.com About Cort Guitars Cort designs, manufactures and delivers some of the finest guitars and basses to musicians and music enthusiasts all around the world. Over the past 50 years, the company has worked with some of the largest and most well-recognized guitar companies in the industry, as well as artists of international recognition. Cort remains focused on providing instruments that will last generations with the best workmanship possible, the best materials and components, and the best service long after the instruments have been purchased. For more information, visit www.cortguitars.com. #### Cort Cut Craft Acoustic-Electric Guitar Cort’s Cut Craft Acoustic-Electric Defies Categorization for Cutting-Edge Performance SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA — The modern acoustic player can’t be confined creatively, which is why Cort Guitars thought outside the box with the new Cut Craft acoustic-electric. The Cut Craft implements cutting-edge acoustic design concepts with traditional materials and old-world master craftsmanship for an acoustic-electric that defies categorization. With the Cut Craft, fingerstyle players will benefit from an acoustic-electric that’s specially designed and crafted for maximum performance. The Cut Craft’s thoughtful design translates to excellent ergonomics for an improved playing experience. One of this guitar’s standout features is the 25’’ to 25.5’’ multi-scale length, which conforms to the movement of the hand up and down the neck. The player’s wrists and fingers naturally follow the layout of the frets from the low to the high register of the fingerboard. Unlike a traditional cutaway, which has been known to compromise tone, the Cut Craft’s cutaway bevel and body bevel are meticulously laid out to not only provide comfort for the player’s picking arm, but also to retain the acoustic properties of the body. The premium woods featured on the Cut Craft’s small jumbo body offer a richness of ethereal overtones. Cort chose a solid European spruce top for its bell-like clarity over a broad sonic spectrum, which is ideal for both sensitive fingerstyle playing and relaxed strumming techniques. The back and sides are made of a master-grade solid myrtlewood. Myrtlewood’s figuring improves with higher grades, and the Cut Craft features the highest grade possible. This tonal wood offers a bright yet smooth and warm sound, with powerful clarity on the high-mids for excellent articulation. The Cut Craft features Cort’s hand-scalloped X-bracing as well as its Natural Glossy sonically enhanced UV finish. To translate the Cut Craft’s acoustic resonance, Cort selected the L.R. Baggs® M80 Pickup, which was developed specifically with fingerstyle players in mind and has superb sensitivity to capture all the nuances of string vibrations. Assisting the pickup is a strategically placed sound port on the side of the Cut Craft’s body. The sound port affects the body’s Helmholtz resonance, enhancing the dynamics and treble of the acoustic tone and allowing the player to better monitor the guitar’s natural sound during performance. A double-lock neck joint connects the Cut Craft’s 20-fret mahogany neck reinforced with walnut. Along with the double black bevel, the ebony fretboard and bridge stunningly contrast the pau ferro-with-abalone rosette and diecast gold tuners on the headstock. From top to bottom, the Cut Craft bridges the gap between modern and traditional with its accessible design and high-quality acoustics. These specialty features are available without the high-end price tag, at a MSRP of $2,149.99 (w/ case). Learn more about the Cut Craft and other uniquely designed Cort guitars at www.cortguitars.com About Cort Guitars Cort designs, manufactures and delivers some of the finest guitars and basses to musicians and music enthusiasts all around the world. Over the past 50 years, the company has worked with some of the largest and most well-recognized guitar companies in the industry, as well as artists of international recognition. Cort remains focused on providing instruments that will last generations with the best workmanship possible, the best materials and components, and the best service long after the instruments have been purchased. For more information, visit www.cortguitars.com. #### Cort Delivers 3x the Playable Versatility with the New X700 Triality Cort® Guitars announces the X700 Triality – a guitar offering next-level performance and tonality for players of all genres. The Cort X700 Triality is a visual stunner, with a body made of Swamp Ash – a lightweight, bright sounding tone wood notable for eye-catching grain patterns and a highly resonant frequency response. Specifically, this material facilitates a lightly scooped midrange that makes high frequencies especially distinct. The distinctive percussive qualities of Swamp ash make this guitar sing, whether the instrument is picked hard or lightly fingerpicked. A handsome, contoured arm cut adds to the X700 Triality’s singularly elegant appearance, while also enhancing playing comfort. Such modification accommodates ergonomic optimization without removing unnecessary quantities of wood. The Triality’s aesthetics are further elevated with striking luminlay side dot position markers, ensuring players can easily determine fretboard position, even in the darkest of venues. Finally, a roasted maple and walnut neck supplies both focused sound that works in tandem with the Swamp ash body’s resonance, as well as stability and strength. The X700 Triality’s hardware is another significant contributing factor to the guitar’s impressive overall performance. Cort Staggered Locking tuners are a simple, effective way of tuning that provides unmatched stability and ease of string-changes. The CFA-III Tremolo System benefits from metal injection molding manufacturing technique with stainless steel used on the saddle, bridge plate, and block, resulting in a well-articulated sound with greater sustain. Pull-ups and push-downs are facilitated via a recessed tremolo bridge, allowing for enhanced versatility. The X700 Triality’s spoke nut truss rod adjustment feature provides the player with precise adjustment options to neck bow, suiting an individual’s playing style and technique. Furthermore, wide and tall stainless-steel frets offer quick response, clear tones, and superior corrosion resistance. The “Triality” name references the model’s three pickups, which afford guitarists even greater versatility than the already-popular dual humbucker-equipped Cort X700 Duality. Fishman® Fluence Single Width Pickups provide classically clear, chiming single coil tones without hum. Meanwhile, the guitar’s Fluence Open Core Classic Humbucker boasts three distinct settings for unrivaled versatility: Voice 1 replicates vintage PAF tones; Voice 2 provides a hot-rodded humbucker response; and Voice 3 creates a muscular, overwound single coil sound. Whether racing up and down the neck for incendiary leads, gently strumming chords, or fingerpicking, guitarists’ needs are met (and exceeded!) with the Cort X700 Triality, an eye-catching, feature-loaded instrument designed to excel on-stage, in the studio, or during practice at home. Street/ MAP: $1299.99 www.cortguitars.com Additional Specifications Available finishes: Open Pore Vintage Burst (OPVB); Open Pore Black Burst (OPBB) Construction: Bolt-on Frets: twenty-four Fingerboard Radius: 15.75” (400mm) Inlay: Black Dots Scale: 25.5” (648mm) Nut Width: 1 11/16” (43mm) Nut Material: PPS Hardware: Chrome Strings: D’Addario® EXL 120 About Cort Guitars Cort designs, manufactures and delivers some of the finest guitars and basses to musicians and music enthusiasts all around the world. Over the past 50 years, the company has worked with some of the largest and most well-recognized guitar companies in the industry, as well as artists of international recognition. Cort remains focused on providing instruments that will last generations with the best workmanship possible, the best materials and components, and the best service long after the instruments have been purchased. For more information, visit www.cortguitars.com. #### Cort Delivers Ultimate Sonic Versatility in New GB74 Gig Bass Guitar SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA — Working bass players know the importance of finding the right tone, and with the new GB74 Gig from Cort Guitars, they no longer have to compromise or compensate to achieve it. The GB74 Gig incorporates the sounds of the humbucker, J-style single coil and P-style split-coil to offer bass players the ultimate sonic versatility. From meaty and powerful tones to clear and smooth character, the GB74 Gig delivers both classic and modern bass sounds, packaged in a sleek profile with Lake Placid Blue finish and chrome hardware. The versatility of the GB74 Gig is made possible through controls that are simple yet expansive. The unique Multitone bridge humbucker delivers meaty and growling humbucker sounds as well as clear and open single-coil sounds. The 3-way toggle switch allows the player to access the inner or outside coils or both to get the best of both worlds in one great-sounding bass humbucker. Additionally, the VTB-P is a traditional split-coil P-style neck pickup with a vintage-flavored tone. The pickup balancer knob enables the player to choose or mix in the P-style for even greater tonal versatility. Passive tone control is also included to expand the tonal variety even further. In addition to its advanced electronics, the GB74 Gig offers key structural improvements for tonal integrity. All strings lead to the Omega bridge, an important sonic enhancement made from high-density, die-cast zinc that’s rock solid, yet fully adjustable, and offers 2.25’’ string spacing and a base footprint of 3 7/32’’ by 2 15/32’’. The spoke nut hotrod truss rod ensures smooth and precise setting of the neck bow, while the truss rod adjustment feature allows the player to conveniently dial in the exact amount of neck bow depending on the desired technique and playing style. Material choice also factors into the GB74 Gig’s sonic personality. The alder body provides a deep, big and warm acoustic character that sits perfectly in the mix without interfering with the frequencies of other instruments in the ensemble. The maple fingerboard not only provides power and stability, but also contributes to a warm, beefy and punchy tone with a strong upper midrange. It’s dense and rigid, yet has the right amount of tactile flexibility, responding sensitively to picking attack and slapping techniques with plenty of articulation. Overall, the Canadian hard maple neck has 21 frets at a 34’’ scale. Hipshot Ultralite tuners greatly reduce the weight of the headstock and offer excellent tuning precision and stability. From the practice room to live performance, the GB74 Gig is as consistent, rock-solid, and versatile as the bass player who will rely on it. For more information about this model and other Cort bass guitars, visit www.cortguitars.com. MSRP is US$ 899.99 (MAP is US$ 599.99). About Cort Guitars Cort designs, manufactures and delivers some of the finest guitars and basses to musicians and music enthusiasts all around the world. Over the past 50 years, the company has worked with some of the largest and most well-recognized guitar companies in the industry, as well as artists of international recognition. Cort remains focused on providing instruments that will last generations with the best workmanship possible, the best materials and components, and the best service long after the instruments have been purchased. For more information, visit www.cortguitars.com. #### Cort Doubles Down on Jazz Pickups in Latest GB7 Electric Bass SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA (June 13, 2017) — Raising the bar on instrument design often means incorporating cutting-edge features on a time-proven model. That’s what Cort set out to accomplish with its GB Series of electric bass guitars. Within this series, the GB7 models combine a proven body and bridge design with enhanced electronics, machine heads, and more for the best of the past and future. The newest addition to the GB7 line—the 4-string GB74JJ with double jazz pickups—continues the seamless integration of classic and modern in one stunning instrument. The GB74JJ’s two VTB-ST pickups were carefully chosen with consideration to this instrument’s swamp ash body, and are voiced to deliver a legendary jazz tone. Crafted with winding materials that maximize high and low frequencies, the refined design of these pickups provides a unique noiseless performance. The electronics are also specially engineered, providing for two bands of tone control as well as master volume and pickup blend controls, with the ability to switch from active to passive thanks to a provided push-pull pot. Players will also note the GB74JJ’s solid construction, starting with the Omega Bridge, an important sonic enhancement made from high-density die-cast Zinc that’s rock solid, yet fully adjustable. The countered neck joint on this model provides better fret access and comfort with a sleek look. Both the neck and fingerboard (21-fret, 34’’ scale) are satin maple. Gig ready, the GB74JJ has a trim neckjoint, slimmed-down neckplate and Hipshot Ultralite™ tuners with a 20:1 gear ratio that makes tuning easy and precise. The tuners’ lightweight construction also helps avoid neck-dive and adds to overall comfort. Available in two, high-gloss color finishes—AM 4-String Amber and AB 4-String Aqua Blue—the GB74JJ respects the past while representing the future. MSRP $749 USD  About Cort Guitars Cort designs, manufactures, and delivers some of the finest guitars and basses to musicians and music enthusiasts all around the world. Over the past 50 years, the company has worked with some of the largest and most well-recognized guitar companies in the industry, as well as artists of international recognition. Cort remains focused on providing instruments that will last generations with the best workmanship possible, the best materials and components, and the best service long after the instruments have been purchased. For more information, visit www.cortguitars.com. #### Cort Expands Core Series Acoustic Guitars With New All-Solid Models SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA - Cort has expanded its Core Series acoustic guitars with new all-solid models built around exotic tonewoods, refined construction and stage-ready electronics. The updated lineup now includes the Core-GA Formosan koa and Core-OC Maple alongside the previously released Core-MC Ovangkol. Each model follows the same performance-focused design approach while offering a distinct tonal character for different playing styles. All-Solid Construction Across the Core Series At the center of the Cort Core Series acoustic guitars is all-solid construction, paired with hand-scalloped X-bracing and a dovetail neck joint at the 14th fret. Cort says the design is intended to support tonal integrity, resonance and dynamic response across the range. The Core-GA Formosan koa features a solid spruce top with solid Formosan koa, also known as Acacia Confusa, for the back and sides. The combination is designed to deliver a warm response with added harmonic depth. The Core-OC Maple pairs a solid spruce top with solid sycamore maple back and sides, producing a brighter and more articulate voice with strong projection. The Core-MC Ovangkol uses a solid spruce top with solid ovangkol back and sides, emphasizing clarity, depth and a broad dynamic range. UV-Cured Finish Designed to Preserve Resonance All models in the Core Series feature a semi-gloss, ultra-thin UV-cured finish. According to Cort, the finish is designed to preserve acoustic resonance while adding a vintage-inspired burst look to the instruments. The series also includes aged white ABS binding, black-and-aged white ABS rosettes and vintage open-gear tuning machines, giving the guitars a cohesive visual identity across the lineup. Model-Specific Neck Designs and Playability Cort has tailored the neck construction of each model while maintaining a consistent playing feel. The Core-GA Formosan koa comes with a mahogany neck, Comfort C profile, rosewood fingerboard with a 15.75-inch radius and a 25.5-inch scale length. The Core-OC Maple features a hard maple neck with the same Comfort C profile, rosewood fingerboard and 25.5-inch scale length. Both new models include 20 frets and genuine bone nuts. The GA model has a 1 3/4-inch, or 45 mm, nut width, while the OM model uses a 1 11/16-inch, or 43 mm, nut width. Fishman Presys VT Electronics for Stage and Studio Each Core Series acoustic guitar is equipped with Fishman Presys VT electronics. The system includes discreet side-mounted controls for volume and tone, giving players a straightforward amplified setup while preserving a clean acoustic signal. The electronics are intended to make the guitars suitable for both studio use and live performance, allowing players to move between unplugged and amplified settings with minimal adjustment. Hardware, Strings and Included Gig Bag Additional appointments include genuine bone nuts and saddles, rosewood bridges and Venetian cutaways on applicable models for improved upper-fret access. Each guitar ships with Elixir Phosphor Bronze Nanoweb Light strings in a 12-53 gauge and includes a Cort gig bag. Cort Core Series Pricing and Availability The Cort Core Series acoustic guitars are available now. Street pricing is listed at €739 for the Core-GA Formosan koa, €729 for the Core-OC Maple and €759 for the Core-MC Ovangkol. More information is available from Cort at cortguitars.com. #### Cort Frank Gambale Signature Guitar Cort Guitars Announces New Frank Gambale Signature Model Cincinnati, OH, January 13, 2016 – Frank Gambale, along with Cort Guitars announces today the debut of their new Frank Gambale Signature Model acoustic guitar in 2016 at the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) trade Show in Anaheim, California, this January. The Frank Gambale Signature Model is a concert body shaped acoustic guitar. This model features a solid Adirondack spruce top, a flamed blackwood back and sides, a mahogany neck, an ebony fingerboard featuring a custom inlay, an ebony bridge, gold tuners, and a 43 mm nut. Each Frank Gambale Signature Model is equipped with LR Baggs EAS-VTC EQ and includes a guitar case with purchase. Frank Gambale has spent nearly four decades playing, writing, recording, performing, and teaching. His sweep-picking technique revolutionized guitar playing and continues to inspire generations of musicians in all genres. A graduate of GIT and former instructor at the music school, Gambale has released numerous instructional books and DVDs, in addition to 20 studio albums, plus live albums and collaborative projects. A prolific and innovative songwriter, he has published over 200 songs and continues to tour with his various groups internationally. To learn more about Cort Guitars please visit their NAMM booth #4456 in Hall C or online at www.cortguitars.com About Cort Guitars For over 50 years, Cort has built the finest guitars and basses, representing quality and value that is unparalleled in our industry. Our mission is to exceed our customers’ expectations by utilizing cutting edge designs, hand selected materials and state of the art technology. Each Cort employee approaches his or her job with a sense of pride allowing us to work as one extended family working towards one common goal: to endeavor to bring customers the finest quality instruments possible.  www.cortguitars.com #### Cort G290 FAT Electric Guitar Cort Gets ‘Fat’ and Toned for Summer with G290 FAT Electric Guitar SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA — With the introduction of the G290 FAT, Cort is proving that it’s possible to get fat and toned for summer, at least in the world of electric guitar. From its luxurious, boutique design to its 5-way switch with expanded tonal options for session-style guitar, the G290 FAT offers plenty to chew on at a price that’s not too hard to swallow. Achieving sonic versatility begins with material choice, and Cort starts with a swamp ash body, an essential electric guitar tone wood that’s lightweight but delivers a serious punch with accented high-mids. The G290 FAT’s flamed maple top, available in Antique Violin Burst or Bright Blue Burst, is an eye-catching complement. A hand-selected birds-eye maple neck and fingerboard not only adds to the luxurious look, but also enhances tone, providing a strong high-midrange that helps cut through the mix. The G290 FAT’s prettiness is backed up by plenty of power. While the voiced tone VTH-77 pickups provide modern high output for today’s high-energy music, they also clean up nicely for classic rock and bluesy tones to cover a wide variety of musical genres and playing styles. The 5-way switch is custom-wired to provide glassy and sparkling single-coil sounds in the second and fourth positions as well as full-bodied and powerful humbucker sounds in the bridge, middle and neck positions. Luxury features further enhance the G290 FAT’s adaptability. Cort’s CFA-III Tremolo features stainless steel saddles, solid machined steel block, and a steel baseplate to provide greatly improved sustain, faster and punchier pick attack, and a more coherent and balanced fundamental tone. As a recessed system, the tremolo bridge allows the player to pull up to raise the pitch or push down to lower it, providing further tremolo versatility. Deluxe features that make the G290 FAT physically nimble also deserve their due. The compound radius fingerboard, 12’’ to  15.75’’, is ideal for players who like to transition from easy chording on the low register to high-speed soloing and enhanced string-bending on the upper register. The newly designed Ergo-V neck profile and shape provide more comfort at any position across the entire 22-fret neck (25.5’’ scale) for enhanced playability. Staggered locking machine heads offer precise and reliable tuning as well as easier and quicker string changes. Additionally, the spoke nut hotrod truss rod ensures smooth and precise setting of the neck bow, an often-overlooked feature that’s critical for the best possible playability. Cort’s new truss rod adjustment feature allows the player to dial in the exact amount of neck bow depending on the technique and style. So whether a player has a light touch with legato fusion or digs hard into the Texas blues, the G290 FAT has the high-grade materials and hardware components to deliver the goods, all at a reasonable price. Learn more about Cort’s G290 FAT and other guitars in Cort’s G Series at www.cortguitars.com. Street price $849.99 USD About Cort Guitars Cort designs, manufactures and delivers some of the finest guitars and basses to musicians and music enthusiasts all around the world. Over the past 50 years, the company has worked with some of the largest and most well-recognized guitar companies in the industry, as well as artists of international recognition. Cort remains focused on providing instruments that will last generations with the best workmanship possible, the best materials and components, and the best service long after the instruments have been purchased. For more information, visit www.cortguitars.com. #### Cort GB-Modern Basses Offer New Take on Timeless Design SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA - Cort Guitars introduces its GB-Modern bass guitars, offering just the right blend of timeless design and modernized features. The GB-Modern 4 (4-string model) and GB-Modern 5 (5-string) each offer a surprisingly lightweight design for improved comfort, as well as specification enhancements that further improve their playability. J-Bass enthusiasts will find that the GB-Modern bridges the gap between classic and contemporary, packaging together the best of both worlds in an attractive build with excellent tone. One of the first things players will notice upon picking up a GB-Modern bass is its lightweight body. Cort took a clever approach in planning a 34-inch scale body (35-inch for 5-string) that reduces weight, and player fatigue, without carving out large sections of wood. The result of these efforts is a maple body core paired with lightweight paulownia wings. On the top, there’s a gorgeous poplar burl in a choice of Open Pore Vintage Natural or Open Pore Charcoal Gray finish. While each individual GB-Modern will vary slightly as they are each made unique pieces of wood, the GB-Modern 4 averages a weight of 3.5 kgs (7.7 lbs.) and the GB-Modern 5 tends to weigh in at about 3.8 kgs (8.3 lbs.). Cort GB-Modern 4 Cort GB-Modern 4 The GB-Modern’s strong foundation becomes even sturdier at the bolt-on neck. A spoke nut Hotrod truss rod ensures smooth and precise setting, so players can dial in the exact amount of neck bow depending on their technique and playing style. Regardless of whether they prefer clean/pristine or guttural/growl, the roasted maple neck and fretboard (15.75-inch radius) provides the ultimate playground to run rampant. The maple is treated in an oxygen-free oven at a high temperature, which enhances stability, provides for a bolder tone, and develops a golden-brownish look for vintage appeal. The 22 frets have black squares with Luminlay side dots that make it easy for players to see the fretboard position when performing on dark stages. Lightweight hardware further balances the GB-Modern bass guitars. The FCH (Full Contact Hardware) bridge by Babicz® provides for increased dynamic range, improved sustain, and pitch stability. Its double saddle housing lock feature assures the string action and intonation adjustments remain secure, even when removing strings. The nut width of the GB-Modern 4 measures 1 ½-inches, while the GB-Modern 5 measures 1 ⅞-inches. At the headstock, Hipshot® Ultralite Tuners, with 20:1 tuning ratio and aluminum string posts and mounting nuts, further reduce weight and improve tuning accuracy. Cort GB-Modern 5 Cort GB-Modern 5 With playability optimized, Cort sets the stage for ultimate tone. A Nordstrand® Big Single Pickup Set paired with MarkBass® MB Instrument Pre preamp system doesn’t disappoint. True to J-Bass form, Nostrand’s Big Single is a single-coil pickup packed into a soapbox cover that uses a large magnet load to pack a punch. Big Single winds up and delivers monster tone. The pickup set is paired with the MarkBass® MB instrument preamp, an ultra-compact circuit with tone controls designed not only to enhance frequencies, but to also give a unique, rich response when you boost/cut them. Overall, the MB preamp offers a wide range of wiring/application options and works either at 9V or 18V, with low power consumption for an exceptionally long battery life. Passive and active modes, activated by the push/pull tone knob, help to ensure players never run out of battery juice. To protect the GB-Modern, Cort includes a Deluxe Soft-Side Case, combining the best attributes of a hard case with the flexibility and portability of a gig bag. For 20 years, the GB Series has been one of the most popular in Cort’s bass lineup. The Series continues to evolve with the GB-Modern 4 and GB-Modern 5, serving the demands of today’s complex playing styles and the needs of musicians who push forward while honoring the past. GB-Modern 4: MSRP US$2,199.99 MAP(Street) US$1,499.99 GB-Modern 5: MSPR US$2,299.99 MAP(Street) US$1,599.00 Learn more about the GB-Modern bass guitars and watch a demo at www.cortguitars.com. About Cort Guitars Cort designs, manufactures and delivers some of the finest guitars and basses to musicians and music enthusiasts all around the world. Over the past 50 years, the company has worked with some of the largest and most well-recognized guitar companies in the industry, as well as artists of international recognition. Cort remains focused on providing instruments that will last generations with the best workmanship possible, the best materials and components, and the best service long after the instruments have been purchased. For more information, visit www.cortguitars.com. #### Cort GB54P Vintage-Style Bass Guitar Cort Adds GB54P Vintage-Style Bass Guitar to GB Series SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA (October 15, 2018) — Whether a teacher wants to impart the fundamentals to a student or a gigging musician wants to add a workhorse, the new GB54P electric bass guitar from Cort delivers classic tone with high-quality materials, all at a superb value. Like other models in Cort’s GB Series, this homage to the classic P-style bass is an excellent choice for players who lean towards a more traditional look and feel but appreciate modern appointments and features that improve the overall performance of the instrument. The vintage features of the GB54P begin with the alder body, one of the ideal tone woods for bass guitar. Used by many guitar makers since the 1950s, alder provides a perfectly balanced tone with a slight boost on the high midrange. The high-mids are further supported by the jatoba fingerboard, which has strong volume projection and is a very dense, stiff wood for good playability. The vintage-style 9.45” fingerboard radius on the 20-fret hard maple neck (34’’ scale) is a classic feature that’s ideal for both single-note playing or for chording. The 1.625” nut width provides easy fingering and tapers smoothly up the range of the fingerboard. These playability features are supported by Cort’s new ergonomic neck joint, which increases comfort while reducing tendon stress and awkward wrist and finger positions. Players can easily reach the highest notes with confidence, whether they’re a beginner or an experienced soloist. The GB54P’s vintage-style VTB-P pickup produces the timeless P-style bass sound that launched a musical revolution. The resulting tone is warm and punchy, but also has the growl to suit almost any musical style. The pickup corresponds to a no-frills vintage-style bridge with ¾-inch string spacing. The controls of the GB54P are simple, with one volume pot and one tone pot with output jack, allowing the player to focus on the music. Along with die-cast tuners, the chrome hardware on either a 2-Tone Sunburst or Sea Foam Pearl Green finish completes the look. Learn more about the GB54P and other bass guitars in Cort’s GB Series at www.cortguitars.com. Retail $379.00 USD About Cort Guitars Cort designs, manufactures and delivers some of the finest guitars and basses to musicians and music enthusiasts all around the world. Over the past 50 years, the company has worked with some of the largest and most well-recognized guitar companies in the industry, as well as artists of international recognition. Cort remains focused on providing instruments that will last generations with the best workmanship possible, the best materials and components, and the best service long after the instruments have been purchased. For more information, visit www.cortguitars.com. #### Cort GB75JH Electric Bass Guitar Cort’s GB75JH Electric Bass Guitar Blends Past and Present for Playability of the Future SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA (Sept. 18, 2017) ― Balancing timeless design and modernized features, Cort introduces the GB75JH model of electric bass guitar. This new addition to the GB7 series meets 21st century demand by combining a proven body and bridge design with enhanced electronics, machine heads and more. Players will make a statement with a bass tone that lives up to this model’s bold esthetic. The tone, feel and look of the GB75JH centers around its Swamp Ash body. As one of the most popular and widely used woods for solid-body electric basses, Swamp Ash is lightweight but offers a surprisingly tight and punchy sound with a strong high-midrange. Discriminating bassists will appreciate how the GB75JH’s strong, fundamental tone cuts through a mix. They’ll also be drawn to the natural beauty of Swamp Ash, with its distinctive grain patterns that are visible through the transparent finish and clear pickguard. Beauty meets power with the GB75JH’s Canadian hard maple neck, which provides stability as well as a warm, beefy tone and reinforced upper midrange. It’s dense and rigid, yet it has just the right amount of tactile flexibility, allowing players to get a sensitive, articulate response from pick attacking and slapping techniques. Players will also find that the GB75JH’s ergonomic neck joint facilitates easy access to the upper register of the maple fingerboard, with dot inlays and 21 frets (47.5 mm scale). They’ll be able to solo away on the highest notes with comfort while reducing tendon stress and awkward positions. In addition, Hipshot Ultralite tuners significantly lighten the load on the neck for proper balance, whether the player is sitting down or standing up with a strap. Of course, response is also determined by electronics, and the GB75JH is bound to please in this area. This model is equipped with two-band EQ with passive-active push-pull. The new Tone Bass Humbucker pickup provides both power and sensitivity for a variety of playing techniques, and an Alnico V magnet with 41AWG wire maintains rumbling power and clarity. The humbucker is paired with a VTB-ST single coil pickup to cover virtually any bass tonal spectrum. String vibration is critically managed by the solid-steel Omega Bridge, which is machined to the highest level of precision for the utmost in functionality as well as sonic integrity. Get a closer look at the GB75JH’s specs and the GB Series by visiting Cort’s website. Street price $899 USD About Cort Guitars Cort designs, manufactures, and delivers some of the finest guitars and basses to musicians and music enthusiasts all around the world. Over the past 50 years, the company has worked with some of the largest and most well-recognized guitar companies in the industry, as well as artists of international recognition. Cort remains focused on providing instruments that will last generations with the best workmanship possible, the best materials and components, and the best service long after the instruments have been purchased. For more information, visit www.cortguitars.com. #### Cort Gold Series Acoustic Guitars with Exotic Bocote Tonewood Cort Guitars Adds Exotic Bocote Tonewood to Flagship Gold Series of Acoustics SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA (Jan. 19, 2022) — Cort Guitars brings a new exotic tonewood to its flagship acoustic series with the introduction of the Gold-A6 Bocote and Gold-OC6 Bocote. The bocote sides and back on the new Gold Series models make them even more enticing with a majestic wood grain pattern in yellow, orange, and dark brown colors with distinct black lines. Players can enjoy a new aesthetic that brings together all the sonic enhancements that have made the Gold Series Cort’s premier acoustic lineup. Originating in Central America to the Northern Amazon, bocote is tonally similar to rosewood and provides a warm, deep bass, broad spectrum of mids, and plenty of volume with long sustain. It ideally matches the premium grade solid Sitka spruce top, a hallmark of the Gold Series that offers a brilliant and clear high-end, warm and rich midrange, and deep but tight low-end for a beautifully balanced combination of tones. Cort uses its special ATV (aged-to-vintage) torrefaction process to treat the solid Sitka, giving it the big, open tone of a decades-old acoustic right out of the box. On the Gold-A6 Bocote, the Auditorium body is sized perfectly in between the large dreadnought and more intimate Grand Concert, with a 1 ¾” (45mm) nut width making it a versatile acoustic for strumming, flatpicking, and fingerstyle playing. The Gold-OC6 is a finger-style playing dream offering a classic OM orchestra model with a 1 11/16” (43mm) nut, and cutaway body style, delivering a much larger sound than its compact size would indicate and excellent dynamic responsiveness.   Both Gold Series Bocote models have a Fishman® Flex Blend System that offers a wide range of sonic control. Volume, Tone, Phase, Blend and built-in Tuner functions are all available from three knobs and the tuner display. Players can adjust the Tone knob to best suit fingerpicking or strumming techniques without feedback issues and other sonic anomalies to deliver the most natural acoustic sound to their amplification system. When it comes to sonic enhancements, no detail of the Gold Series is overlooked, from the hand-scalloped X-bracing underneath the top to the sonically enhanced UV Natural Gloss finish. The 25.3-inch scale Bocote models have a walnut-reinforced neck connected by Cort’s DoubleLock dovetail neck joint to maximize the transfer of tone and enhance resonance. The mahogany neck is hand-finished to optimize playability, and offers a hand-rolled fret edge treatment, a boutique-style technique that dresses the frets and makes them round, smooth, and ultra-comfortable to play. The 20-fret Macassar ebony fingerboard produces a deep, lush sound with transparent highs, and the wood’s detailed grains add a luxurious high-end look. A corresponding ebony bridge keeps the fundamental acoustic sound focused and tight with greater projection and vibrational transfer than plastic. Cort’s Deluxe Vintage Gold tuners, genuine bone nut, abalone rosette, and black binding with triple-ply purfling round out the high-end appointments. Visually intriguing and tonally captivating, Cort’s Gold-A6 Bocote and Gold-OC6 Bocote models offer a luxurious playing experience at a feasible price point. A stylish Cort Deluxe Soft-Side case is included with purchase. MSRP: US$1,699.99 MAP(Street): US$1,199.99 Learn more and get a closer look at www.cortguitars.com. About Cort Guitars Cort designs, manufactures, and delivers some of the finest guitars and basses to musicians and music enthusiasts all around the world. Over the past 50 years, the company has worked with some of the largest and most well-recognized guitar companies in the industry, as well as artists of international recognition. Cort remains focused on providing instruments that will last generations with the best workmanship possible, the best materials and components, and the best service long after the instruments have been purchased. For more information, visit www.cortguitars.com. #### Cort Gold-OC8 Orchestra Model Acoustic-Electric Guitar Cort Updates Gold Series with New Gold-OC8 Orchestra Model Acoustic-Electric SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA  — Cort Guitars introduces the new Gold-OC8 acoustic-electric, the latest addition to the Gold Series that unites classic stylings with modern amenities. The revamped Gold-OC8 was developed for players who seek a comfortable orchestra model (OM) body with a generous 43 mm (1 11/16-inch) nut width that’s ideal for both fingerpicking and chord fretting. With the addition of a Fishman Flex Bend System with built-in tuner, the Gold-OC8 gives players a wide range of sonic control and superb natural tones. The Gold-OC8 features a classic OM cutaway body (25.3-inch scale), a style that was initially developed in the 1920s and captures the prized pre-war era tone that’s highly sought-after in classic acoustic models. This guitar delivers a sound that’s larger than its compact size indicates and offers a level of dynamic responsiveness that’s reinforced by Cort’s hand-scalloped x-bracing. Cort’s hallmark Aged to Vintage (ATV) treatment gives this new guitar the tone of a decades-old acoustic. The torrefication process allows the solid Sitka spruce top to cure and open up more over time resulting in a big, open tone that’s bright yet natural. The solid Sitka spruce top on the Gold Series is ideal for virtually any musical genre with a brilliant, clear high-end, warm and rich midrange, and a deep but tight low-end for a beautifully balanced sound. This premium top features superior strength and dense grains along with the flexibility to resonate freely, and is balanced by solid pau ferro back and sides that are tonally similar to Indian rosewood and are stable, abrasion-resistant, and exotic with good impression strength parallel to the grain. Topping it off, a sonically enhanced UV finish allows the wood to “breathe” and vibrate more freely to improve natural acoustic resonance. Fishman’s innovative Flex Blend System offers volume, tone, phase, blend, and tuner functions available from three knobs and the tuner display. Gold-OC8 players can adjust the tone knob to best suit fingerpicking or strumming techniques without feedback issues and other sonic anomalies, all while enjoying the most natural acoustic sounds to the amplifier. The mahogany neck on the Gold-OC8 is reinforced with walnut inserts that add stability while retaining the natural properties of the wood. Cort adds a DoubleLock neck joint design, a tight-fitting traditional dovetail neck joint reinforced with a bolt, to maximize the transfer of tone and boost resonance. Additionally, an ebony bridge with high-density pins enhances the transfer of string vibrations throughout the soundboard top, body, and neck. To increase playing comfort, Cort developed comfortable dimensions in neck thickness and ensured consistency by using a state-of-the-art CNC machine to accurately mill each neck. Each neck is carefully finished by skilled craftsmen who dress the 20 frets to make them round, smooth, and ultra-comfortable to touch and play, an extra touch for the slick smoothness of the ebony fingerboard. Finishing aesthetics include deluxe vintage gold tuners, an abalone rosette, and white binding with triple-ply purfling. The Gold-OC8 comes with a new Cort Deluxe Soft-Side case that combines the best attributes of a hard case with the flexibility of a gig-bag for superb protection. Players can enjoy the premium tonewoods and sophisticated appointments of the Gold-OC8 acoustic-electric at an affordable MSRP of $1,499.99 and street price of $999.99 Learn more and get a closer look at www.cortguitars.com. About Cort Guitars Cort designs, manufactures, and delivers some of the finest guitars and basses to musicians and music enthusiasts all around the world. Over the past 50 years, the company has worked with some of the largest and most well-recognized guitar companies in the industry, as well as artists of international recognition. Cort remains focused on providing instruments that will last generations with the best workmanship possible, the best materials and components, and the best service long after the instruments have been purchased. For more information, visit www.cortguitars.com. #### Cort Gold-P6 Parlor Acoustic Guitar Cort’s Gold-P6 Parlor Acoustic Guitar Returns to Instrument’s Roots SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA — With the debut of the Gold-P6, Cort introduces a parlor-size acoustic guitar that returns to the instrument’s vintage sound as well as its vintage stature. Parlor-sized guitars are seeing a revival, both for their ease of playing and also for their portability. Cort’s Gold-P6 delivers these desirable features with high-quality natural tone. Although the Gold-P6 is smaller in size, Cort has several features that help to deliver a big, natural tone. This model has a deep body depth at 3 11/16’’ by 4 7/16’’. The solid mahogany sides help provide depth with excellent dynamics.  A Macassar ebony pyramid bridge further helps the Gold-P6 reproduce genuine acoustic tones. True to the parlor style, the Gold-P6 has a slightly wider nut width that makes it easier for fingerstyle playing. The standard 19-fret, 25.3-in. scale provides plenty of range. Playability and tone also enhanced by the Macassar ebony fingerboard and the Gold Series’ new neck profile with a rounded fingerboard edge for added comfort. The tight-fitting traditional dovetail neck joint is reinforced by the addition of a bolt, which maximizes the transfer of tone and enhances resonance. The neck has been reinforced with walnut inserts that provide added rigidity and stability. As with other acoustics in the Gold Series, the solid Sitka spruce top of the Gold-P6 has been treated using a special torrefaction process called ATV (Aged to Vintage), which gives the guitar the big, open tone of a decades-old acoustic. Aggressively scalloped X-bracing  frees up added top vibration, and a special UV finish is less constrictive on the instrument. While the focus of the Gold-P6 is on sound, Cort delivers a classic-looking instrument with graceful curves, black binding with triple-ply purfling, an abalone rosette, and deluxe vintage gold tuners. This is one guitar that will likely become the new favorite at social gatherings. A soft-side case is included to protect the Gold-P6 during transport. Learn more about the Gold-P6 and other acoustic guitars in Cort’s Gold Series at www.cortguitars.com or visit them at Winter NAMM, booth #5215. MSRP $849.99 USD About Cort Guitars Cort designs, manufactures and delivers some of the finest guitars and basses to musicians and music enthusiasts all around the world. Over the past 50 years, the company has worked with some of the largest and most well-recognized guitar companies in the industry, as well as artists of international recognition. Cort remains focused on providing instruments that will last generations with the best workmanship possible, the best materials and components, and the best service long after the instruments have been purchased. For more information, visit www.cortguitars.com.   #### Cort Guitars and Manson Guitar Works Team Up for M-Jet Cort Guitars and British luthiers Manson Guitar Works are pleased to announce a new collaboration for 2017, the Cort/Manson M-Jet. The new guitar is based upon the Manson MA EVO profile model but aimed more towards the player where extreme playability, sounds and altered tunings are required. The all-black visuals include hardware, new design custom pickups and Manson’s durable satin finish to create the M-Jet configuration. Whilst sharing the profile of the critically acclaimed Manson MA EVO series body and neck, many details distinguish the M-Jet variant. The neck profile is all new: thinner and flatter, it’s built for speed and incorporates reinforcing rods for any extreme tuning required.  Immediately obvious are the “Hanzi” characters detailing neck positions in Chinese number symbols. Less obvious is the smooth compound radius and 24-fret fingerboard design offering ease of performance throughout the whole neck. Locking tuners offer solid stability and ease of string changing. Manson’s decades of experience have resulted in a new twin humbucker pickup set that offers a full response neck combined with an aggressive but detailed high output bridge design. For more information please visit www.cortguitars.com. MSRP $699USD About Cort Guitars Cort designs, manufactures, and delivers some of the finest guitars and basses to musicians and music enthusiasts all around the world. Over the past 50 years, the company has worked with some of the largest and most well-recognized guitar companies in the industry, as well as artists of international recognition. Cort remains focused on providing instruments that will last generations with the best workmanship possible, the best materials and components, and the best service long after the instruments have been purchased. For more information, visit www.cortguitars.com. About Manson Guitar Works Manson Guitar Works has been making custom guitars with over 35 years of experience and is known for its reputation for innovation and quality. They have worked with a huge range of professional musicians in a variety of musical styles from rock to metal to blues. www.mansonguitarworks.com #### Cort Guitars Announces Artist Appearances at 2019 NAMM Show SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA — The 2019 NAMM Show has the ability to bring together the industry’s best innovations under one roof, and this year, Cort Guitars brings together some of the world’s best musicians—hailing from three continents—under one banner. Cort is pleased to announce artist appearances at 2019 NAMM, featuring Jeff Berlin, Frank Gambale, Alessio Menconi, Hedras Ramos and Ron “Bumblefoot” Thal. These internationally renowned guitarists will be present at designated times during the first three days of the show, in booth #5215 in Hall D of the Anaheim Convention Center. The full schedule is as follows: Thursday, Jan. 24 11:00 a.m. — Hedras Ramos 12:00 p.m. — Alessio Menconi 1:00 p.m.  —  Hedras Ramos 2:00 p.m. —  Jeff Berlin 3:00 p.m. —  Ron “Bumblefoot” Thal 4:00 p.m. — Jeff Berlin Friday, Jan. 25 11:00 a.m. — Frank Gambale 12:00 p.m. — Hedras Ramos 1:00 p.m. — Alessio Menconi 2:00 p.m. — Jeff Berlin 3:00 p.m. — Frank Gambale 4:00 p.m. — Jeff Berlin Saturday, Jan. 26 11:00 a.m. — Frank Gambale 12:00 p.m. — Alessio Menconi 1:00 p.m.  —  Frank Gambale 2:00 p.m.  —  Jeff Berlin 3:00 p.m.  —  Hedras Ramos 4:00 p.m.  —  Jeff Berlin Each of these musicians has earned the respect of their fans and their peers around the globe. Here’s why: Jeff Berlin is an American jazz/fusion bass guitarist who has earned a reputation as one of the world's most influential players and one of the finest clinicians. Berlin continues to record and tour throughout the world with his original style and technical proficiency, influencing a younger generation of players. He inspired and helped to design Cort’s Rithimic Series of bass guitars. Frank Gambale is a GRAMMY® Award-winning guitar virtuoso and inspired songwriter with more than 250 songs published on more than 20 albums. The Australia native revolutionized the "sweep picking" technique, which is now part of the guitar lexicon, and has authored numerous instructional books and DVD. His music touches on many styles, from rock, funk and jazz to R&B and Latin and Brazilian influences. He collaborated with Cort on the LUXE acoustic-electric, which is ideal for high-speed soloing. Alessio Menconi began his career as a self-taught guitar prodigy, playing with some of the best musicians in Italy. The winner of multiple prestigious awards, Menconi has led his own trio, worked on solo projects, and taught in the Conservatory of Music in La Spezia and Genoa. His instruments of choice are the Cort Yorktown hollow-body electric and the Grand Regal GA5F-BW acoustic. Hedras Ramos, a 26-year-old Guatemala City native, is quickly earning a reputation as a leader among the next generation of guitar heroes. A winner and finalist in multiple international competitions, Ramos has earned nearly 20 endorsements from companies on three continents. On his 2017 album "The Impressionist," he incorporated eight-string guitar to his fusion style of progressive metal with jazz and classical influences. His go-to Cort guitar is the X-11 electric. Ron “Bumblefoot” Thal is considered one of the most innovative and technically accomplished guitarists in contemporary music. The New York native’s solo work is eclectic and covers a wide variety of genres, and he has played high-profile gigs as a member of Guns N' Roses. Last year, Thal embarked on Scott Stapp’s “Live and Unplugged” tour with his Cort Gold Series A6 acoustic. Cort’s artist lineup for 2019 NAMM represents diversity, from origin and age to influence and technique. Learn more about these Cort artists and their instruments of choice at www.cortguitars.com. For more information about The 2019 NAMM Show, visit www.namm.org. About Cort Guitars Cort designs, manufactures and delivers some of the finest guitars and basses to musicians and music enthusiasts all around the world. Over the past 50 years, the company has worked with some of the largest and most well-recognized guitar companies in the industry, as well as artists of international recognition. Cort remains focused on providing instruments that will last generations with the best workmanship possible, the best materials and components, and the best service long after the instruments have been purchased. For more information, visit www.cortguitars.com. #### Cort Guitars Announces Artist Performances at The 2020 NAMM Show SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA (Jan. 8, 2020) — There’s only one way Cort Guitars wants to kick off another exciting year of innovation, and that’s with artist performances at The 2020 NAMM Show in Anaheim, Calif. This year, Cort welcomes four internationally renowned guitarists to booth #5215 in Hall D of the Anaheim Convention Center. Frank Gambale, Hedras Ramos, Jeff Berlin, and Víctor de Andrés hail from different countries, but they’ve all chosen Cort guitars to represent their unique styles and sounds. The NAMM Show presents an unparalleled opportunity to learn more about these artists and their Cort instruments of choice. Booth performances will take place Thursday, Jan. 16, through Saturday, Jan. 18, at designated times from 11:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The schedule is as follows: Frank Gambale will perform all three days, Thursday, Jan. 16, at 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.; Friday, Jan. 17, at 11:00 a.m.; and Saturday, Jan. 18, at 3:30 p.m. Gambale, a native of Australia, is a GRAMMY® Award-winning guitar virtuoso and inspired songwriter. His music touches on many styles, from rock, funk and jazz to R&B and Latin and Brazilian influences. Gambale has released 20 studio albums, plus three live albums and numerous collaborative projects, along with several instructional books and DVDs. Although he is known primarily for his work on electric guitar, Gambale collaborated with Cort on his signature LUXE acoustic-electric, which is ideal for high-speed soloing. Most recently, he released his second Soulmine album entitled Salve and revamped his incredible online guitar school. Hedras Ramos will perform on Thursday, Jan. 16, at 1:00 p.m. and Friday, Jan. 17, at 12:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. This young guitar prodigy is taking the world by storm with his furious and future-jazz stylings, bringing the instrument to an entirely new level. The 27-year-old Guatemalan has won multiple international competitions, earning nearly 20 endorsements from companies on three continents. He has completed three albums and provided all the guitar work for Sir Christopher Lee’s heavy metal album Charlemagne: The Omens of Death. In 2018, Ramos started leading guitar clinics at the prestigious Musicians Institute and performed at the Big Mama-Jama Jamathon with guitar legend Steve Vai. In 2019, he helped to introduce the Cort X700 Duality electric guitar, and praised it for playability, versatility and tone beyond any guitar he’s ever played before. Jeff Berlin will perform Friday, Jan. 17, at 2:00 p.m. and Saturday, Jan. 18, at 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. The American jazz/fusion bass guitarist has earned a reputation as one of the world's most influential players and finest clinicians. In recent history, he released Joe Frazier – Round 3, a 30th anniversary EP featuring a newly remastered version of the original song from the critically acclaimed 1987 album Pump It! and a completely reimagined version composed and performed by Berlin, Steve Vai, Keith Carlock, David Sancious, and Tom Hemby. Berlin continues to record and tour throughout the world, and inspired and helped to design Cort’s Rithimic Series of bass guitars. Víctor de Andrés will perform on Thursday, Jan. 16, at 3:30 p.m., and Saturday, Jan. 18, at 12:30 p.m. He is one of the most prolific and active rock guitar players in the Spanish and South American music scene and an active member of the power metal band Zenobia. de Andrés has played and collaborated with many big artists in Spain and has also toured around Spain, South America and the U.S. with Zenobia and his solo projects. On his vastly popular YouTube channel, he loves to share his musical creations, collaborations with other musicians, gear reviews and daily stories. The newest addition to his repertoire, Cort’s KX500MS electric, can go from over-the-top brutal to a sweet purr, covering a wide range of musical styles and genres. Learn more about these musical artists and their Cort instruments at www.cortguitars.com. For more information on the 2020 NAMM Show and to locate Cort’s booth #5215, visit www.namm.org. About Cort Guitars Cort designs, manufactures and delivers some of the finest guitars and basses to musicians and music enthusiasts all around the world. Over the past 50 years, the company has worked with some of the largest and most well-recognized guitar companies in the industry, as well as artists of international recognition. Cort remains focused on providing instruments that will last generations with the best workmanship possible, the best materials and components, and the best service long after the instruments have been purchased. For more information, visit www.cortguitars.com. #### Cort Guitars Announces New Grand Regal Acoustic Line Cort Guitars Grand Regal Cort Guitars announces their new Grand Regal line of acoustic guitars featuring exotic wood combinations that have never been used before in Cort production. The new line debuts with the GA5F-MD but will include additional models to be released at a later date. The Grand Regal offers the clarity, tone, and dynamics that guitarists worldwide have come to identify with Cort’s acoustic collections. The Grand Regal GA5F-MD features a Grand Auditorium body with solid European spruce top, Madagascar rosewood back and sides, mahogany neck, and rosewood fingerboard. Each guitar is equipped with Fishman Presys EQ, 45mm bone nut, ebony bridge pins, D’Addario strings, and a sonically enhanced UV finish on the natural color. For over 50 years, Cort has built the finest guitars and basses, representing quality and value that is unparalleled in our industry. Our mission is to exceed our customers’ expectations by utilizing cutting-edge designs, hand-selected materials, and state of the art technology. Each Cort employee approaches his or her job with a sense of pride, allowing us to work as one extended family working towards one common goal: to endeavor to bring customers the finest quality instruments possible. Retail $599.99 USD About Cort Guitars To learn more about the Cort Grand Regal and Cort Guitars please visit them online at www.cortguitars.com   #### Cort Guitars Announces The G250 SE Cort Guitars Announces Brand New G Series Guitar: The G250 SE SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA - Cort Guitars announces the latest in its acclaimed G Series guitar line: The Cort G250 SE. Cort Guitars has long been at the forefront of creating instruments that not only gets the job done night after night but does it at a reasonable price. The Cort G250 SE is the latest to continue the tradition of providing gorgeous guitar aesthetics and the most wanted specifications mixed with quality workmanship at an amazing price point. The Cort G250 SE is a double-cutaway dream. It starts with the basswood body. Known for its full-bodied and warm tones, basswood is the perfect choice for musicians playing a wide range of styles. The basswood body is then lacquered in four gorgeous finishes: Ocean Blue Grey, Olive Dark Green, Vivid Burgundy, and Black. A finish to suit every mood. The body is then adorned with a gorgeous “old school” black pickguard giving off it’s perfect vintage vibe. With the neck and fretboard, Cort spared no expense to come up with a visually stunning and sonically superior choice: roasted maple. The roasted maple neck is created by specially selecting choice maple and “roasting” it in an oxygen-free oven at hot temperatures. This allows for the wood to cure to the perfect golden brown enhancing its looks, stability, and overall robust tone. The 25 ½” scale length neck is then finished in satin allowing for easier playability and comfort. The roasted maple fretboard has 22 frets and black dot inlays adding to its’ vintage appeal. Where the neck meets the body, the G250 SE avoids the same old squared-off heel joint opting for a classier round beveled heel for easy access to those high notes. The Cort G250 SE features Cort’s brand-new Voiced Tone pickups. Drawing on their decades of pickup winding experience, Cort’s engineers were able to create pickups that give any of the name brands a run for their money. The VTH-59 bridge humbucker partnered with the VTS-63 Single Coil Pickups give the G250 SE its tonality, clarity, and vintage warmth. One Volume, One Tone (Coil-Tap), and 5-way selector switch allow to change up the sound to the perfect setting, no matter the genre. A two-point tremolo with steel bent saddles displays that vintage feel with all the vibrato needed while keeping proper body contact. D’Addario ® EXL 120 strings add the finishing touches to this amazing guitar. Cort Guitars continues to create guitars that musicians can rely on. The Cort G250 SE is exactly the right guitar for any musician looking for a dependable instrument with the looks, sound, and affordability to back it up. For more information on the Cort G250 SE, go to www.cortguitars.com. Street Price: $349.99 USD About Cort Guitars Cort designs, manufactures and delivers some of the finest guitars and basses to musicians and music enthusiasts all around the world. Over the past 50 years, the company has worked with some of the largest and most well-recognized guitar companies in the industry, as well as artists of international recognition. Cort remains focused on providing instruments that will last generations with the best workmanship possible, the best materials and components, and the best service long after the instruments have been purchased. For more information, visit www.cortguitars.com. #### Cort Guitars Announces the New Space G6MS Headless Multi-Scale Electric Guitar A modern instrument engineered for ergonomic speed, tonal clarity, and contemporary performance SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA - Cort Guitars announces the release of the new Space G6MS, a next-generation headless electric guitar designed for players who demand precision, comfort, and modern tonal versatility. Built for speed and accuracy, the Space G6MS combines multi-scale construction, compact ergonomics, and specialized hardware to deliver an instrument refined for punchy low end, slinkier high strings, and reliable performance across all 24 frets. The body of the Space G6MS is crafted from okoume, chosen for its balanced weight and responsive tonal character, and is finished in either Semi-Gloss Trans Black (SGTK) or Semi-Gloss Turquoise (SGTQ). Its bolt-on neck construction features a rigid five-piece roasted maple and walnut neck topped with a roasted maple fingerboard. The Ergo V neck profile, with a thickness measuring 21 mm at the first fret and 23 mm at the 12th, plus its 12"–15.75" compound radius fretboard provide a fast, controlled feel, further enhanced by stainless-steel tall medium-jumbo frets. Added details include black dot inlays, glow-in-the-dark side dots, a PPS nut measuring 1 21/32" (42 mm), and a 25"–25.5" multi-scale length that improves intonation and a matte finish for a fast feel. Electronics are centered around a pair of Cort® Voiced Tone VTH77 humbuckers, delivering articulate, high-output tones with tight lows and smooth highs. A straightforward control layout with 1 volume, 1 tone, and a 5-way selector offering a wide range of voicing options suited for modern styles while keeping intuitive on-the-fly access for performing musicians. The Space G6MS features Cort’s specially designed headless hardware, including a proprietary bridge and tuning system engineered for stability and long-term reliability. More specifications include a two-way adjustable truss rod with spoke-nut and a factory setup with D’Addario® EXL110 strings. Each guitar ships with a gig bag. For additional product details, images, and availability, please visit NAMM Booth #6810 or online at www.cortguitars.com. Street Price: $839.99 USD #### Cort Guitars Artisan A5 Beyond bass guitar Cort Introduces Artisan A5 Beyond with Bold Vision for Modern Bass Concept SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA (Dec. 16, 2020) — Cort Guitars introduces the Artisan A5 Beyond bass guitar as the realization of a bold vision for innovative, modern bass concepts. The advancement of an already modern instrument like the electric bass is not just about the electronics—it’s also about materials and design execution. The Artisan A5 Beyond is designed with the modern specs from Cort’s best-selling A5 Plus SCMS model, including the single-cutaway body and multi-scale, ranging from 35.5 inches on the bass strings to a shorter 34 inches on the treble strings. Cort has taken the tonewood selection a step beyond with the newly added Bubinga top, providing excellent articulation and deep sustain. At all angles, and with each detail, the Artisan A5 Beyond is a state-of-the-art bass for the most discriminating musician. When it comes to the punch and sustain of a bass guitar, nothing beats neck-thru-body construction, especially when paired with the comfort and unfettered high-fret access of the single-cutaway body shape. The strings vibrate across the A5 Beyond’s body and neck in a coherent, linear manner, maximizing the tightness of the low-end with rich mids and singing highs. These tones are defined by the classic, solid-sounding ash body and the bubinga top, which boasts a lush, reddish color and deep sustain with warm even notes and bright midrange tone. The tonewood combination strikes the ideal balance between traditional and modern, both in looks and in sound. Strength balanced by beauty is another key theme of the A5 Beyond that carries over to the five piece maple and panga panga neck. The brightness of the maple is ideally balanced with the warm midrange of panga panga for excellent tonal definition. Panga panga offers the characteristics of wenge and produces a tight, coherent sound that mates extremely well with the instrument’s multi-laminate neck. Players will enjoy grooving along the 24-fret multi-scale, which produces more tension for the low strings and subsequently tighter, more focused lower register sounds. Each string on the A5 Beyond has space to shine thanks to Cort’s use of innovative hardware. The dedicated hardtail bridge unit greatly improves string separation and reduces crosstalk for enhanced articulation and definition. Meanwhile, the Hipshot® Ultralite machine heads (classic 20:1 tuning ratio) are made of cast zinc with aluminum string posts and mounting nuts, resulting in 30 percent weight reduction over other regular tuners and improving balance and tuning accuracy. The Bartolini® MK-1 pickup and preamp have long been the go-to electronics duo for Cort’s Artisan Series, and Cort carries on the tradition with the Artisan A5 Beyond. The MK-1 delivers plenty of punchy and warm mids along with transparent and brilliant highs for a superbly balanced sound. The MK-1 preamp provides a powerful yet transparent boost along with a trademark crisp high-end. The natural liveliness of the bass transfers through a flexible 3-band equalizer. The preamp also provides a switchable active/passive mode for a robust, modern active sound or an organic, traditional passive sound. Whether they’re recording in a studio or playing a large concert hall, modern bass players enjoy having the freedom and flexibility to achieve their preferred sound. They’ll have plenty of options with the Artisan A5 Beyond’s upscale appointments and well-articulated tones that can take bass guitar playing to new heights. Learn more and get a closer look at www.cortguitars.com. MSRP $1,699.99 About Cort Guitars Cort designs, manufactures, and delivers some of the finest guitars and basses to musicians and music enthusiasts all around the world. Over the past 50 years, the company has worked with some of the largest and most well-recognized guitar companies in the industry, as well as artists of international recognition. Cort remains focused on providing instruments that will last generations with the best workmanship possible, the best materials and components, and the best service long after the instruments have been purchased. For more information, visit www.cortguitars.com. #### Cort Guitars Debuts New 60 Series for Under $300 SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA – Cort Guitars debuts their new 60 Series line of acoustic guitars targeting the under $300 price point. The new series is available in either dreadnought or orchestra body shapes with optional electronics and cutaway. All models are available worldwide online and through local retailers. All models within the 60 series feature mahogany back and sides, either a solid spruce or solid mahogany tops, with abalone rosettes and white purfling, advanced x-bracing, a laurel bridge and black body binding. The 25.5” (648mm) scale length neck is a made of mahogany and uses a dovetail neck joint for maximum tone transfer, sustain, and durability. The 20-fret fingerboard is made of laurel, featuring white dot inlays, and a width of 1 11/16” (43mm) at the nut. A traditional 3-on-3 headstock with diecast tuners complete the look of this guitar. The solid spruce top models are available in either natural Glossy or Black finishes. The Solid mahogany top is available in only available in an open pore finish. The popular Cort Earth body shape is a traditional dreadnought acoustic guitar. This iconic shape features a wide waist and deep body for great projection, making it the body choice for guitarists performing with other musicians. This is typically used as a strumming guitar and suits all genres of music including folk, country, bluegrass, and rock. The second most popular body shape for an acoustic guitar is the orchestra. The shape named in the Cort product line as Luce. The slightly smaller body size makes it more comfortable to play and creates an articulate sound that works great for both strumming and fingerstyle playing. An optional upgrade for all the 60 series models is the CE304T preamp.  This unit features a 3-band EQ, volume control, and a built-in tuner. Models with the onboard preamp have a CE suffix after the model number. All models with the built-in preamp also feature a cutaway body to allow for easy access up into the higher frets. All Cort 60 Series guitars ship with coated strings. For more information, please visit www.CortGuitars.com EARTH60MCEOP Mahogany Solid Top Dreadnought Cutaway A/E $249.99 EARTH60NAT Dreadnought Solid Top Natural $199.99 EARTH60BK Dreadnought Solid Top Black $229.99 EARTH60CENAT Dreadnought Cutaway A/E Solid Top Natural $249.99 EARTH60CEBK Dreadnought Cutaway A/E Solid Top Black $269.99 L60MOP Mahogany OM Solid Top Natural $199.99 L60MCEOP Mahogany OM Cutaway A/E Solid Top Natural $249.99 L60NAT OM Solid Spruce Top Natural $199.99 L60BK OM Solid Spruce Top Black $229.99 L60CENAT OM Cutaway A/E Solid Spruce Top Natural $249.99 L60CEBK OM Cutaway A/E Solid Spruce Top Black $274.99 #### Cort Guitars Expands the Space Race with New Space 4 Bass SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA – Cort Guitars expands on their Artisan line of basses with the new Space 4, headless bass guitar. With the success of the Space 5 release last year, the new Space 4 continues its exploration into new frontiers with improved ergonomics, a headless design, and lightweight performance. The new model will be available worldwide through local retailers and online. With deeper contours and cutaways, the new Space 4 has an ergonomic body shape that hints at the legacy Space basses of the 80’s. The balanced soft maple body is topped with a 6mm poplar burl top to provide players with tight, full-sounding lows and bright, transparent highs. The subtle “Next Gen” Cort logo is engraved on the body pops quietly against the two Star Dust Green and Star Dust Black finishes available. The 7-piece bolt on neck is made of roasted maple, walnut, purple heart, and maple to provide solid performance in any environment. The roasted maple fretboard is a 24 fret (including zero fret), 34” (864mm) scale length piece of precision performance with a 15.75” (400mm) radius and 1 4/7” (40mm) nut width.  Abalone inlays and a spoke nut Hotrod truss rod complete this forward-thinking neck design. Just as important as the wood used to build a headless bass, the hardware is as important, if not more. Traditional hardware will just not work. Thus, exceptional care and innovation are needed to ensure a balanced and reliable headless hardware system to support consistent tuning stability. Cort has developed a head piece and individual bridges to get the instrument as light, compact, and hassle-free as possible. Mission control for the Space 4 is built around the trademark Bartolini® sound of their MK-1 pickups. With their built-in preamp, the Bartolini’s delivery punch, warmth, and brilliance. The enhance the tones of the Bartolini’s, tone shaping is provided by a push/pull Master Volume to switch between active and passive, Blend, Treble, Mid, and Bass controls. All Space 4 basses ship with D’Addario® EXL165 strings and a gig bag. To learn more, please visit www.CortGuitars.com MAP $749.99 USD About Cort Guitars Cort designs, manufactures and delivers some of the finest guitars and basses to musicians and music enthusiasts all around the world. Over the past 50 years, the company has worked with some of the largest and most well-recognized guitar companies in the industry, as well as artists of international recognition. Cort remains focused on providing instruments that will last generations with the best workmanship possible, the best materials and components, and the best service long after the instruments have been purchased. For more information, visit www.cortguitars.com. #### Cort Guitars Gets Edgier with New KX300 Etched SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA (January 8, 2020) — With the introduction of the KX300 Etched electric guitar, Cort Guitars proves that what’s new isn’t always shiny—sometimes it’s desirably edgy and organic. Players who are more keen on a gothic, dark stage presence will be drawn to the esthetic of the KX300 Etched, which is covered in matte black and accented with red or gold paint applied only to the wood grains. However, they’ll find that the raw impact of this guitar goes beyond its surface, resonating through the instrument and translating to a unique tonal response. Cort’s prior introduction of the KX300 to the KX Series brought intense design and styling to a boutique level of quality. The new KX300 Etched adds an even more distinctive look to the double-cutaway body with all-new color finishes of etched black red (EBR) and etched black gold (EBG). Cort starts with a 15 mm solid swamp ash top that’s sand-blasted for an open-pore finish and then treated with either red or gold color accents on the matte black background to exude an organic vibe. But, like other guitars in the KX Series, there’s more to the KX300 Etched than meets the eye. The swamp ash top of the KX300 Etched is perfectly complemented by its mahogany body to produce a warm and thick mid-low range tone with sparkling and punchy highs for clearer definition in mixes and live playing. The newly designed high-mass hardtail bridge is added to improve sustain as well as resonance. Aside from its visual appeal, the double-cutaway design enhances the playability of this guitar, which has bolt-on construction for a big, open sound. The hard maple neck has a 24-fret pau-ferro fingerboard with a 15.75’’ (400 mm) radius and 25.5’’ (648 mm) scale. Pau-ferro produces strong fundamentals and volume projection with an emphasis on the high-mids. The unique “raindrop” fingerboard inlay furthers this guitar’s distinctive look. The KX300 Etched was designed for today’s metal sounds, and that’s abundantly clear when it’s plugged in. The EMG® RetroActive Super 77 dual humbuckers are reminiscent of designs from the past, but utilize the benefits of technological advancement. EMG has taken a traditionally wound PAF (Patent Applied For)-style humbucker and incorporated a preamp specifically created for the sound that players crave, resulting in a tonal response that reacts unlike anything they’ve heard before. Ideal for riffs and solos, the Super 77s provide a very clear high output with superb articulation and focus on the low strings and a singing high-end. Moreover, they’ve been tested and proven by the existing KX300 models to be an excellent match for the mahogany body. Cort keeps the controls on the KX300 Etched simple yet effective, with a 1-volume, 1-tone and 3-way toggle switch for a variety of excellent sounds. While the humbuckers have corresponding colors to the finish, the controls and other hardware are black nickel for a final gothic touch. While the KX300 Etched is drawn to the darkness, its reasonable price tag at MSRP $749.99 is definitely a bright spot among other boutique-style guitars. Learn more about the KX300 Etched and other guitars in Cort’s KX Series at www.cortguitars.com or visit them at booth #5215 in Hall D during NAMM. About Cort Guitars Cort designs, manufactures and delivers some of the finest guitars and basses to musicians and music enthusiasts all around the world. Over the past 50 years, the company has worked with some of the largest and most well-recognized guitar companies in the industry, as well as artists of international recognition. Cort remains focused on providing instruments that will last generations with the best workmanship possible, the best materials and components, and the best service long after the instruments have been purchased. For more information, visit www.cortguitars.com. #### Cort Guitars Gets Exotic with New SFX-Myrtlewood Acoustic-Electric SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA — Cort Guitars' vision of the modern acoustic-electric takes an exotic turn with the new SFX-Myrtlewood. The all-myrtlewood body is a series standout, ranging in color from blonde-yellow to taupe, so no two sets look alike and each guitar is an original. Offering an arched back for improved resonance, a V-shape neck profile, and Fishman electronics, the SFX-Myrtlewood is designed for the modern player who isn't bound to tradition. Like other models in the SFX Series, the SFX-Myrtlewood prioritizes playing comfort, offering a unique slim body shape with a comfortable Venetian cutaway and jumbo frets (25.3-inch scale). The arched back compensates for the shallower depth to provide a bigger and more open sound. This design works well for the Oregon Myrtle, also known as California Bay Laurel or Pepperwood, which is tonally similar to maple with clear, bright projection, but easier to bend. Cort applies its Aged to Vintage (ATV) torrefaction process to the solid Myrtlewood top, giving this guitar the big, open tone of a decades-old acoustic. Inside, the advanced scalloped X-bracing frees up top vibration. Outside, the sonically enhanced UV finish, available in Natural or Brown Gloss, provides strength and scratch resistance, while its light weight improves the natural acoustic resonance for full-bodied, rich tone. Sophistication meets simplicity in the SFX-Myrtlewood’s electronics. The Fishman Presys II preamp offers 2-band equalization, a built-in tuner, a Phase switch for effective tone shaping, and noiseless operation during live performances. The preamp is paired with a Fishman Sonitone acoustic guitar pickup, an undersaddle piezo in the bridge position with controls for volume and tone. This discrete combination provides just what the performer needs, without detracting from the guitar’s natural beauty and sound. Beyond the dovetail neck joint, the SFX-Myrtlewood adds the strength and dynamics of a mahogany neck and ovangkol fretboard, which corresponds to the ovangkol bridge. The 20 jumbo frets on the Cort’s exclusive V-shape neck facilitate high-speed soloing, especially in the high register near the cutaway. The standard 1 11/16-inch nut width provides a familiar feel, and die-cast tuners with black knobs top it off with excellent tuning stability and rock-solid functionality. For a thoroughly modern guitar with a unique aesthetic and bright sonic character, take a close look at Cort’s SFX-Myrtlewood at www.cortguitars.com. Retail $499.99 USD About Cort Guitars Cort designs, manufactures, and delivers some of the finest guitars and basses to musicians and music enthusiasts all around the world. Over the past 50 years, the company has worked with some of the largest and most well-recognized guitar companies in the industry, as well as artists of international recognition. Cort remains focused on providing instruments that will last generations with the best workmanship possible, the best materials and components, and the best service long after the instruments have been purchased. For more information, visit www.cortguitars.com. #### Cort Guitars Grand Regal Series Offers Royal Treatment Cort Guitars Grand Regal Series GA-QF acoustic-electric guitar SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA — With the introduction of the GA-QF acoustic-electric guitar, Cort Guitars adds an elegant aesthetic to the popular Grand Regal Series. With striking workmanship on the series-signature Grand Auditorium body, the GA-QF offers multiple luxurious features without the fancy price tag. When players first encounter the GA-QF, their eyes are drawn immediately to the highly figured maple top, available in Trans Black Burst or Coral Blue Burst finishes. They’ll also note the special design of the fingerboard inlay on the merbau fretboard, specifically designed for the overall aesthetics of this model. An abalone rosette completes the high-end look. Just as much thought and detail was put into the strength and playability of the chosen materials. The maple top contributes to this model’s unique sonic character, which is bright and tight with a strong focused projection that complements the strong, warm midrange of the mahogany back and sides. Like other models in the Grand Regal Series, the GA-QF was carefully designed for playability. The grand auditorium body with Venetian cutaway is sized perfectly between the large dreadnought and the more intimate grand concert models. This makes the Grand Regal ideal for both strumming/flatpicking and for fingerstyle playing. The Fishman Isys T preamp system features a LED tuner and phase control, along with a Sonicore pickup, will relay all the acosutic tones naturally and organically. Also enhancing the GA-QF’s playability is the 45 mm Graph Tech NuBone XB nut and saddle, specially formulated to produce more bass harmonics. Manufactured under high heat and pressure, NuBone XB is strong, durable and consistent throughout to ensure superior vibration transfer. The dovetail neck joint reinforces the vibrational transfer, while diecast machine heads provide tuning stability. Cort’s Grand Regal Series offers acoustic-electric guitars for versatile players who prefer to have one guitar capable of covering a variety of sounds and styles. The feature-packed GA-QF is an ideal addition for players to want to enjoy that versatility with some frills, at a surprisingly affordable street price of $299.99. Learn more about the Grand Regal Series and other Cort acoustic guitars at www.cortguitars.com. About Cort Guitars Cort designs, manufactures, and delivers some of the finest guitars and basses to musicians and music enthusiasts all around the world. Over the past 50 years, the company has worked with some of the largest and most well-recognized guitar companies in the industry, as well as artists of international recognition. Cort remains focused on providing instruments that will last generations with the best workmanship possible, the best materials and components, and the best service long after the instruments have been purchased. For more information, visit www.cortguitars.com. #### Cort Guitars Introduces NDX Baritone Acoustic-Electric Guitar Seoul, South Korea — Cort’s new NDX Baritone acoustic-electric guitar is designed for guitarists who want to play in lower-than-standard tuning, but struggle with intonation and thicker strings on standard acoustic models. The Baritone is the latest addition to Cort’s NDX Series, and has a slightly elongated scale length of 27’’, making it easier to play and stay in tune in the lower B tuning. With excellent sonic balance and unique design elements, the NDX Baritone provides an unique playing experience for guitarists of various styles. Like other models in the NDX Series, the Baritone is a deep Florentine cutaway that allows unfettered access to the highest frets. It has a special deep body shape with exceptional depth (up to 125mm) and width (lower bout of 412.5mm, upper bout of 292mm), providing a big, deep and lush soundscape. The rich tone further resonates with Cort’s advanced scallop x-bracing, as well as the high-quality materials used. The NDX Baritone’s solid Sitka spruce top has superior strength and flexibility, allowing the tone to resonate freely. A beautifully balanced sound is achieved with a low-end that’s deep and tight, complemented by a warm, rich midrange and a brilliant and clear high-end. The mahogany back and sides, a standard for premium acoustics for many decades, further expand the bright, natural tone. The NDX Baritone’s ivory-bound body is finished in Natural Satin, NDX Series guitars also feature a double abalone rosette for a modern take on a classic design. The rosewood fingerboard has a unique, ring-type design inlay that’s exclusive to this series. Grover tuners with black buttons provide a bold accent on the headstock. The NDX Baritone comes with D’Addario EXP23 Coated Phosphor Bronze Baritone Acoustic Guitar Strings (B-E-A-D-F#-B). Players can share the NDX Baritone’s rich tone with large audiences by using the built-in Fishman Presys Blend EQ with Sonicore pickups. This onboard preamp includes a microphone that can be blended in with the under-saddle pickup for a wider range of sounds. A notch filter control is also included to eliminate feedback. The small-footprint Blend also has a built-in tuner with LED display, a Phase switch, and a unique pivot design for instant 9-Volt battery access. Offering high-end construction, design and electronics, the NDX Baritone is priced at an MSRP of $699.99. To learn more about Cort’s NDX Series, visit www.cortguitars.com. About Cort Guitars Cort designs, manufactures, and delivers some of the finest guitars and basses to musicians and music enthusiasts all around the world. Over the past 50 years, the company has worked with some of the largest and most well-recognized guitar companies in the industry, as well as artists of international recognition. Cort remains focused on providing instruments that will last generations with the best workmanship possible, the best materials and components, and the best service long after the instruments have been purchased. For more information, visit www.cortguitars.com. #### Cort Guitars Introduces New Sunset Nylectric Cort Guitars Sunset Nylectric SEOUL, KOREA – March 22, 2016 - Cort Guitars today announced the introduction of their new guitar model, the Sunset Nylectric. The new nylon-string electric guitar is their latest acoustic-inspired guitar in Cort’s Sunset line. The Sunset Nylectric was engineered to bridge the gap between electric and classical players by merging classical guitar features with a low-profile, more traditional electric instrument body style. These instruments are now available through distributors and dealers worldwide. The 25.6” scale Sunset Nylectric captures elegance in engineering and classical playability while maintaining superlative build quality. This model features a spruce top on a chambered mahogany single-cutaway body, designed for electric players that want to play classical guitar live. The pickup system includes a Fishman preamp, with volume, treble, and bass controls, located where normally found on electric instruments. The instrument has a mahogany bolt-on neck, finished with a rosewood fretboard and classical tuners, highlighted by black binding and a comfortable 45mm width at the nut. The Sunset Nylectric is available in Natural, Black, or Translucent Red, and is strung with D’Addario EXP46N nylon strings standard. MSRP - $649.99 To learn more about the Sunset Nylectric and the rest of the Cort guitar line, please visit www.cortguitars.com About Cort Guitars: For over 60 years, Cort has built the finest guitars and basses, representing quality and value that is unparalleled in our industry. Our mission is to exceed our customers’ expectations by utilizing cutting edge designs, hand selected materials and state of the art technology. Each Cort employee approaches his or her job with a sense of pride allowing us to work as one extended family working towards one common goal: striving to bring customers the finest quality instruments possible. #### Cort Guitars introduces the Essence Series Acoustic Guitars Cort Guitars Reaches the Pinnacle for Acoustic Guitars: The Essence Series SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA - Cort Guitars, acclaimed for creating instruments that exceed in value and quality, introduces the Essence Series. This stunning set of acoustic guitars is designed for musicians looking for the quintessential classic acoustic guitar with fabulous tone all at an exceptional price point. The Essence Series features two distinct body shapes: The Grand Auditorium and the OM Cutaway. Whatever the flavor, the Essence Series has the style to suit. The Essence-GA-4 is the perfect Grand Auditorium acoustic. Wider than a dreadnought, the Essence-GA-4 features a deep body with a narrower waist and a width of 1 ¾” (45mm) at the nut. The result is an instrument that is ideal for any number of playing styles: Picking… strumming… the Essence GA-4 is completely up for the task. The Essence-OM-4 features a shallower body creating a closer connection to the player allowing for ease of use on stage. With its 1 11/16’th (43mm) nut width, this Orchestra Model is great for fingerpickers or singer/guitarists looking for better body contact for an overall better playing experience. Both acoustics are topped with a torrefied solid Sitka Spruce top using Cort’s ATV process. The ATV process or “Aged to Vintage”, “ages” the Spruce top to give it the big and open tone of older, highly-sought-after acoustics. To further enhance those vintage tones, the tops bracing is also made of torrefied spruce. The mahogany neck, back, and sides create a warm, robust midrange and bright highs. A rosewood fingerboard and bridge add for a more balanced sound and sustain. The result is amazing tone at first strum. 18:1 Vintage Open Gear Tuners on the mahogany headstock offer precise tuning with vintage styling. The herringbone rosette & purfling accentuates the aesthetics of these instruments adding to their appeal. Both acoustics come in two choices of finish. Natural Semi-Gloss allows the Sitka spruce’s natural beauty to shine through and classic Black Top Semi-Gloss. A Fishman® Presys VT EQ System is installed inside the body versus other systems that cut into the body to be installed. This means the instrument keeps its natural resonance and acoustic flair. The Presys VT EQ System keeps it simple with only Volume and Tone controls resulting in a true, crisp acoustic sound. Lastly, Elixir® Nanoweb Phosphor Bronze Light .012-.053 Acoustic Strings round out these acoustics. This Number 1 acoustic guitar string delivers consistent performance and extended tone life with phosphor bronze sparkle and warmth. The Essence Series takes all these elements, combines them, and exceeds in playability, looks, and affordability. To learn more, please visit www.cortguitars.com. Street Price: $449.00 USD About Cort Guitars Cort designs, manufactures and delivers some of the finest guitars and basses to musicians and music enthusiasts all around the world. Over the past 50 years, the company has worked with some of the largest and most well-recognized guitar companies in the industry, as well as artists of international recognition. Cort remains focused on providing instruments that will last generations with the best workmanship possible, the best materials and components, and the best service long after the instruments have been purchased. For more information, visit www.cortguitars.com. #### Cort Guitars introduces the G280 Select electric guitar Cort Revamps G Series Flagship Model with G280 Select SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA — Cort Guitars introduces the G280 Select electric guitar, designed for excellent playability and sonic performance. A revamped follow-up of the previously introduced G280DX flagship, the new G280 Select offers a boutique high-grade look and solid build quality. Choice tonewoods combined with a newly added rosewood fingerboard, Voiced Tone VTH-77 hot humbucker, and pearloid pickguard deliver a modern aesthetic and versatile sound that can be used for both classic and modern musical genres. Like its G Series predecessors, the G280 Select is designed with modern flair that retains the familiar characteristics of a classic double-cutaway in an aesthetically tasteful manner. The alder body provides a warm and full-bodied tone, while the beautiful flame maple top tightens the overall sound with strong high-midrange brilliance. The newly added pearloid pickguard, against the choice of Amber or Trans Black finish, adds an extra shimmer under bright stage lights. The G280 Select’s robust sonic characteristics are ideally complemented by the fatter and hotter-sounding VTH-77 bridge humbucker and the VTS-63 single-coil pickups, which offer modern clarity in clean settings, punchy bite, and great sustain when engaged in overdrive and distortion settings. Pushing sonic versatility to the max, Cort’s CTA-III Tremolo System provides a recessed bridge, allowing the player to pull up and raise the pitch or push down to lower it. The system is built with stainless steel saddles, a solid machined steel block, and a steel baseplate to provide greatly improved sustain, faster and punchier pick attack, and a more coherent and balanced fundamental tone. G280 Select players are provided ample controls with one volume knob, one tone knob, and a 5-way switch for the HSS (humbucker/single-coil/single-coil) configuration. To help keep the player focused on playing, Cort has designed a compound radius fingerboard (12 to 16 inches), a deluxe feature that improves the transition from easy chording on the low register to high-speed soloing and string-bending on the upper register. This improved playability complements Cort’s newly designed Ergo-V neck profile and shape, which provides more comfort at any position. The 22-fret rosewood fingerboard delivers a warm, rich tone that’s balanced by the punchy midrange tone of the solid Canadian hard maple neck — a classic combination that’s ideally suited for the G280 Select style. The finishing chrome hardware and staggered lock tuners are simple yet elegant, providing excellent stability as well as ease of string changes. Cort’s G Series was designed to represent a logical evolution of the term "vintage.” The G280 Select represents the newest realization of this vision, offering excellent sonic character, stunning sophistication, and a wide variety of options and features to best meet a player's specific needs and requirements. MSRP: US$849.99 MAP: US$549.99 Learn more about the G280 Select and Cort’s G Series of guitars at www.cortguitars.com. About Cort Guitars Cort designs, manufactures, and delivers some of the finest guitars and basses to musicians and music enthusiasts all around the world. Over the past 50 years, the company has worked with some of the largest and most well-recognized guitar companies in the industry, as well as artists of international recognition. Cort remains focused on providing instruments that will last generations with the best workmanship possible, the best materials and components, and the best service long after the instruments have been purchased. For more information, visit www.cortguitars.com. #### Cort Guitars Introduces the G290 Modern Electric Guitar SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA - Cort Guitars announces the G290 Modern, a new electric guitar designed for players looking for a contemporary, high-performance instrument that delivers tonal flexibility, premium components, and modern playability in a single platform. Available now directly online and through select retailers worldwide, the G290 Modern reflects Cort’s approach to purposeful design, pairing upgraded materials with carefully selected electronics and hardware to meet the demands of today’s guitarists across genres and performance environments. The G290 Modern features a bolt-on poplar body, paired with a roasted maple neck for enhanced stability and response. The neck is carved into Cort’s slim Ergo V profile and measures 25.5" (648mm) in scale length, with a neck thickness of 21mm at the first fret and 23mm at the 12th fret. A roasted maple fingerboard with a 12"–15.75" compound radius supports smooth playability across the neck, while 22 tall medium-jumbo stainless-steel frets provide durability and a consistent feel. Black dot inlays are complemented by luminous side dots for improved visibility on dark stages. A Graph Tech® Black TUSQ nut with a width of 1 21/32" (42mm) completes the neck design. Electronics on the G290 Modern are built around an HSS pickup configuration designed for tonal versatility. A Seymour Duncan® TB4 humbucker in the bridge position delivers punch and clarity, while Cort® Voiced Tone VTS-63 single-coil pickups in the middle and neck positions provide balance, articulation, and sparkle. Controls consist of a single volume knob, a single tone control with push-pull coil-splitting functionality, and a five-way selector switch, allowing players to move quickly between a wide range of sounds. Hardware appointments on the G290 Modern reflect its performance-focused intent. The guitar is equipped with a Cort® CFA-III S tremolo bridge, Cort® staggered locking tuners, and chrome hardware throughout. Strings are factory-installed D’Addario® EXL120s, and a two-way adjustable truss rod with spoke nut allows for precise setup adjustments. The instrument is offered in Pale Graphite (PGR), Dusty Rose (DRS), and Military Beige (MBG) finishes, with a matte neck finish for a smooth playing feel. For more information on the G290 Modern electric guitar, visit www.cortguitars.com. Street Price: $699.99 USD About Cort Guitars Cort designs, manufactures and delivers some of the finest guitars and basses to musicians and music enthusiasts all around the world. Over the past 50 years, the company has worked with some of the largest and most well-recognized guitar companies in the industry, as well as artists of international recognition. Cort remains focused on providing instruments that will last generations with the best workmanship possible, the best materials and components, and the best service long after the instruments have been purchased. For more information, visit www.cortguitars.com. #### Cort Guitars Introduces the GB Short Scale Bass Series SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA - Cort Guitars announces the release of the new GB Short Scale bass guitars, a compact, short-scale instrument designed to deliver full, versatile bass tone in a more comfortable and portable format. Available worldwide through authorized local retailers and online, the GB Short Scale basses combine a 30-inch scale length with modern electronics and player-focused ergonomics, offering an accessible choice for bassists seeking comfort without sacrificing tonal flexibility. The GB Short Scale features a poplar body providing a balanced tonal response with warm mids and smooth highs. Its body is approximately 20% more compact than a standard bass, contributing to improved comfort and ease of play. The bolt-on neck is crafted from roasted maple, a process that enhances stability while imparting a distinctive golden-brown appearance. The neck has a C-shaped profile with a 30-inch scale length and is paired with a roasted maple fretboard featuring a 15.75-inch radius, 22 medium-jumbo frets, and black dot inlays with matching black side dots. A PPS nut with a 1 1/2-inch (38 mm) width and 4-inline headstock complete the neck specifications. Electronics are centered around a single Cort® Powersound humbucker pickup, designed to deliver both full humbucker and single-coil-style tones. The bass is equipped with a Markbass® MB-1 preamp, providing a natural and transparent boost that preserves the instrument’s inherent tonal character. Controls include a master volume, a 3-band EQ for detailed tone shaping, and a 3-way pickup function selector that allows players to switch between series, split, and parallel modes. Hardware appointments include a vintage-style bridge and open-gear tuning machines, finished in chrome. The bass ships strung with .045–.105 gauge strings and features a spoke nut hotrod truss rod for easy neck adjustment. Added design elements include an ergonomic neck joint that improves access to the upper register while reducing playing strain. The GB Short Scale bass is offered in Gloss body finishes with a Matte neck finish, available in Yellow Crush, Forest Green, and Fandango Purple. For more information on the new GB Short Scale bass guitars and the full Cort Guitars lineup, please visit NAMM Booth #6810 or online at www.cortguitars.com Street Price: $449.00 USD About Cort Guitars Cort designs, manufactures and delivers some of the finest guitars and basses to musicians and music enthusiasts all around the world. Over the past 50 years, the company has worked with some of the largest and most well-recognized guitar companies in the industry, as well as artists of international recognition. Cort remains focused on providing instruments that will last generations with the best workmanship possible, the best materials and components, and the best service long after the instruments have been purchased. For more information, visit www.cortguitars.com. #### Cort Guitars introduces the GB-Fusion Bass series Cort Guitars Achieves Perfect Synthesis with the New GB-Fusion Bass SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA - Cort Guitars have long been synonymous with creating instruments that are innovative yet affordably priced. Cort has done it again with the GB-Fusion Bass series. The GB-Fusion builds upon Cort’s illustrious GB-Modern series and infuses it with its own distinctive style and sound. It starts with the J-style bass design. The GB-Fusion features a solid alder body – the most balanced of all the tonewoods – providing a fantastic balance of low, mid, and high frequencies. The visually stunning Spalted maple top extends the dynamic range of the bass. A see-through pickguard allows for its spalted beauty to show through. The four-string version of the GB-Fusion is lacquered in a supreme Blue Burst stained finish to show off its natural wood grain. The five-string version features a classic Antique Brown Burst stained finish. A bolt-on Hard maple neck allows for a punchier mid-range. An Indian rosewood fretboard with white dot inlays adorns the 4-string Blue Burst version of the GB-Fusion with an overall width of 1 ½” (38mm) at the nut, while the GB-Fusion 5 Antique Brown Burst features a Birdseye Maple fretboard with black dot inlays and an overall width of 1 7/8” (47.6mm) at the nut. Both come with glow in the dark side dot position markers to help musicians see their fretboard in the dark. The headstock features Hipshot® Ultralite Tuners in classic 20:1 ratio. They are cast of zinc with aluminum string posts making them 30% lighter than regular tuners providing better balance and tuning accuracy. Cort’s brand-new Voiced Tone VTB-ST pickups are the perfect J-style single coil with clear and robust bass sounds and classic warmth. The GB-Fusion comes with a 9-volt battery-powered active preamp to dial in the sound. With push/pull volume, blend knob, and 3-band active electronics, players can access a wide array of tones. The MetalCraft M Bridge is a solid, high-mass bridge. It provides better tone transfer and makes string changes easy. Strings can be loaded through the body or from the top giving players their choice of best string tension. The MetalCraft M4 for 4-string has a string spacing of 19mm (0.748”) while the MetalCraft M5 is 18mm (0.708”). Speaking of strings, D’Addario® EXL 165 strings complete the GB-Fusion 4. D’Addario EXL 170-5SL strings complete the GB-Fusion 5. Cort Guitars prides itself on creating inventive instruments musicians love to play. The GB-Fusion Bass Series is the latest and greatest for musicians looking for a stellar bass guitar that is not only economical, but has the reliable robust sound needed to hold up the back end in any playing situation. To get more information on the GB-Fusion 4 and GB-Fusion 5, go to www.cortguitars.com. GB-Fusion 4 Street Price: $699.99 GB-Fusion 5 Street Price: $849.99 About Cort Guitars Cort designs, manufactures and delivers some of the finest guitars and basses to musicians and music enthusiasts all around the world. Over the past 50 years, the company has worked with some of the largest and most well-recognized guitar companies in the industry, as well as artists of international recognition. Cort remains focused on providing instruments that will last generations with the best workmanship possible, the best materials and components, and the best service long after the instruments have been purchased. For more information, visit www.cortguitars.com. #### Cort Guitars Introduces the New KX500 Pale Moon SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA – Cort Guitars announces the KX500 Pale Moon, an electric guitar designed for players who demand both uncompromising performance and standout style. Available worldwide through local and online retailers, the KX500 Pale Moon delivers aggressive tone, surgical precision, and a visually striking Pale Moon ebony top that ensures players stand out both sonically and on stage. The KX500 Pale Moon features a mahogany body producing warm, rich tones with strong midrange and low-end response. Its Pale Moon ebony top adds a dramatic and unique aesthetic, while the matte open-pore Natural Black Burst finish highlights the natural beauty of the wood. A bolt-on, 5-piece roasted maple and walnut neck improves resonance and durability, paired with a comfortable D-shaped profile measuring 19.5mm at the first fret and 21.5mm at the twelfth. The 25.5-inch scale length neck is topped with a Macassar ebony fingerboard featuring 24 jumbo stainless-steel frets, a 15.75-inch radius, luminous, glow-in-the-dark side dots, and teardrop inlays. A Graph Tech® Black TUSQ® nut (43mm) and two-way truss rod with spoke nut enhance performance, comfort, tuning stability, and sustain. Loaded with a Seymour Duncan® Sentient and Nazgul humbucker set, the KX500 Pale Moon excels in both high-gain aggression and expressive dynamics. The Nazgul bridge pickup delivers crushing low-end response, sharp attack, and saturated tone, while the Sentient neck pickup provides smooth, articulate cleans and fluid leads. Electronics are kept intuitive with a 1-volume, 1-tone control layout and a 3-way selector switch. The guitar’s hardware includes Cort® locking tuners for fast, precise tuning and stability, while the new Cort® hardtail bridge with string-through-body construction enhances sustain and resonance. The instrument comes factory-fitted with D’Addario® EXL110 strings, rounding out a feature set designed to meet the demands of modern players. For more information about the new Cort KX500 Pale Moon and other Cort Guitars instruments, please visit www.cortguitars.com. Street $929.99 USD About Cort Guitars Cort designs, manufactures and delivers some of the finest guitars and basses to musicians and music enthusiasts all around the world. Over the past 50 years, the company has worked with some of the largest and most well-recognized guitar companies in the industry, as well as artists of international recognition. Cort remains focused on providing instruments that will last generations with the best workmanship possible, the best materials and components, and the best service long after the instruments have been purchased. For more information, visit www.cortguitars.com. #### Cort Guitars Introduces the Space G6TR Headless Electric Guitar SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA - Cort Guitars announces the launch of the new Space G6TR, a headless electric guitar created for players who demand light weight, perfect balance, fast playability, and modern tonal flexibility. Built for real-world performance situations and crafted with custom hardware developed specifically for its design, the Space G6TR delivers stability, travel-friendly practicality, and confident tuning control. Available now worldwide through local retailers and online, it brings players an advanced instrument designed to inspire, with the goal of combining expressive feel, sonic range, and stage-ready reliability. The Space G6TR features an okoume body topped with a flamed maple veneer, presenting a striking look paired with resonant tone. Its bolt-on, five-piece roasted maple and walnut neck is built for strength and stability while keeping a comfortable feel, paired with an ergonomic Ergo V neck profile that measures 21 mm at the first fret and 23 mm at the twelfth fret. A 25.5-inch (648 mm) scale length ensures familiar tension and response, while the roasted maple fingerboard with a 12–15.75-inch compound radius supports fast, accurate playing across all 24 stainless steel tall medium-jumbo frets. Black dot inlays are complemented by luminous side dots for visibility in dark performance environments. The guitar includes a PPS nut measuring 42 mm (1 21/32”) in width, a matte neck finish, and is available in Semi-Gloss Lava and Semi-Gloss Lagoon finishes. Electronics are centered around an HSS configuration designed to deliver range and clarity. The Cort Voiced Tone VTS63 and VTH77 pickup set works with a five-way selector to provide access to a wide spectrum of tones, from smooth cleans to powerful leads. Simple, intuitive control is supported through a single volume and single tone layout, keeping the focus on musical expression while offering tonal versatility suitable for multiple genres and playing styles. Hardware has been purpose-built for this model, with specially designed headless tuning hardware and a custom headless tremolo system created to provide expressive pitch control while keeping tuning stability and reliability under aggressive playing. A proprietary headpiece and tailpiece system enhances long-term performance, while a two-way adjustable truss rod with spoke-nut access supports easy setup adjustments. The guitar ships with D’Addario EXL110 strings, features black hardware, matte neck finish, and includes a gig bag. For additional details and images of the new Cort Space G6TR, please visit NAMM Booth #6810 or online at www.cortguitars.com. Street Price: $879.99 USD #### Cort Guitars is Now Launching the Newly Modeled L900P-PD Guitar Cort Guitars expands their line of Luce Series acoustic guitars with the new L900P-PD. The Luce Series guitars offers a smaller body shape that is easier to hold and play, while maintaining a balanced sound. An ideal balance between classic vintage looks and modern yet practical features. The Cort L900P-PD guitar features a parlor body with a 12th fret neck joint, a solid red cedar top, paldao back and sides, mahogany neck, rosewood fingerboard, and a Vintage Sunburst finish to complete the overall vintage look and vibe of this model. Each guitar is equipped with the Grover tuners, a 45mm bone nut, and D’Addario strings. For over 50 years, Cort has built the finest guitars and basses, representing quality and value that is unparalleled in the industry. Their mission is to exceed customers’ expectations by utilizing cutting-edge designs, hand-selected materials, and state of the art technology. Each Cort employee approaches their job with pride, allowing them to work towards one common goal: to bring customers the finest quality instruments possible. To learn more about the Cort L900P-PD and Cort Guitars please visit them online at www.cortguitars.com US Retail Price $499.99 About Cort Guitars Cort designs, manufactures, and delivers some of the finest guitars and basses to musicians and music enthusiasts all around the world. Over the past 50 years, the company has worked with some of the largest and most well-recognized guitar companies in the industry as well as artists of international recognition. Cort remains focused on providing instruments that will last generations with the best workmanship possible, the best materials and components, and the best service long after the instruments have been purchased. For more information, visit www.cortguitars.com. #### Cort Guitars KX300 Etched Cort Guitars Gets Edgier with New KX300 Etched SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA — With the introduction of the KX300 Etched electric guitar, Cort Guitars proves that what’s new isn’t always shiny—sometimes it’s desirably edgy and organic. Players who are more keen on a dark stage presence will be drawn to the esthetic of the KX300 Etched, which is covered in matte black and accented with red or gold paint applied only to the wood grains. However, they’ll find that the raw impact of this guitar goes beyond its surface, resonating through the instrument and translating to a unique tonal response. Cort’s prior introduction of the KX300 to the KX Series brought intense design and styling to a boutique level of quality. The new KX300 Etched adds an even more distinctive look to the double-cutaway body with all-new color finishes of etched black red (EBR) and etched black gold (EBG). Cort starts with a 15 mm solid ash top that’s sand-blasted for an open-pore finish and then treated with either red or gold color accents on the matte black background to exude an organic vibe. But, like other guitars in the KX Series, there’s more to the KX300 Etched than meets the eye. The ash top of the KX300 Etched is perfectly complemented by its mahogany body to produce a warm and thick mid-low range tone with sparkling and punchy highs for clearer definition in mixes and live playing. The newly designed high-mass hardtail bridge is added to improve sustain as well as resonance. Aside from its visual appeal, the double-cutaway design enhances the playability of this guitar, which has bolt-on construction for a big, open sound. The hard maple neck has a 24-fret pau-ferro fingerboard with a 15.75’’ (400 mm) radius and 25.5’’ (648 mm) scale. Pau-ferro produces strong fundamentals and volume projection with an emphasis on the high-mids. The unique “raindrop” fingerboard inlay furthers this guitar’s distinctive look. The KX300 Etched was designed for today’s metal sounds, and that’s abundantly clear when it’s plugged in. The EMG® RetroActive Super 77 dual humbuckers are reminiscent of designs from the past, but utilize the benefits of technological advancement. EMG has taken a traditionally wound PAF (Patent Applied For)-style humbucker and incorporated a preamp specifically created for the sound that players crave, resulting in a tonal response that reacts unlike anything they’ve heard before. Ideal for riffs and solos, the Super 77s provide a very clear high output with superb articulation and focus on the low strings and a singing high-end. Moreover, they’ve been tested and proven by the existing KX300 models to be an excellent match for the mahogany body. Cort keeps the controls on the KX300 Etched simple yet effective, with a 1-volume, 1-tone and 3-way toggle switch for a variety of excellent sounds. While the humbuckers have corresponding colors to the finish, the controls and other hardware are black nickel for a final gothic touch. While the KX300 Etched is drawn to the darkness, its reasonable price tag at MSRP $749.99 is definitely a bright spot among other boutique-style guitars. Learn more about the KX300 Etched and other guitars in Cort’s KX Series at www.cortguitars.com About Cort Guitars Cort designs, manufactures and delivers some of the finest guitars and basses to musicians and music enthusiasts all around the world. Over the past 50 years, the company has worked with some of the largest and most well-recognized guitar companies in the industry, as well as artists of international recognition. Cort remains focused on providing instruments that will last generations with the best workmanship possible, the best materials and components, and the best service long after the instruments have been purchased. For more information, visit www.cortguitars.com. #### Cort Guitars KX500 Etched Cort Guitars Appoints New KX500 Etched as Flagship High-Intensity Electric SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA (July 17, 2020) — Cort Guitars continues to carve out a home for high-intensity guitar players with the introduction of the KX500 Etched. As the new KX Series flagship, the KX500 Etched is designed for thoroughly modern players who seek top-tier aesthetics, parts, and materials in a guitar that can cover multiple genres of heavy rock. The KX500 Etched may honor the classics with its traditional setup, but it’s far from conventional, boasting a one-of-a-kind look and state-of-the-art Fishman® Fluence Modern humbuckers that make this guitar as sonically powerful as it looks. As the 6-string, standard-scale version of Cort’s popular KX500MS, the KX500 Etched is designed and voiced to have its own identity and to make its own statement. The exotic ash burl top is a unique, 3D multi-layered “etched” black finish. Aside from being visually captivating, this wood offers a sonic character that’s brilliant and sparkling, with a solid, punchy midrange, making it a great combination with the warm and thick-sounding mahogany body. The KX500 Etched offers a time-tested bolt-on design, with a double-cutaway and easy access to the 24-fret neck built with a spoke nut hotrod truss rod that improves stability while easing neck bow adjustment. The 5-piece maple and purpleheart neck (25.5’’ scale) is not only eye-catching, but provides a strong, focused sound in conjunction with the body’s acoustic resonance. Further balancing sound and style, the Macassar ebony fingerboard (15.75’’ radius) looks similar to rosewood and produces a deep rich tone with sweet, yet cutting highs. Cort’s new raindrop fingerboard inlay, designed specifically for the KX series provides an extra distinctive look. Original and totally reimagined, the Fishman Fluence Modern pickups on the KX500 Etched are free from the hum, noise, and frustrating inductance issues that plague even the most coveted wire-wound pickups, revealing pure, uncorrupted, and melodic tone. Although the electronic setup maintains a simple look, the ingenious push/pull function on both the volume and tone knobs, in combination with a 3-way selector, unleashes the full potential of these humbuckers. The volume knob offers Voices 1 and 2, while the tone knob allows for the coil-split. Players can position accordingly to enjoy 4 distinct tones: full and boosted, fluid and clean, tight and crunchy, and organically distorted. “Lately, I’ve been writing a lot of riffs where I’m playing chords and also the bass note,” said phenomenon guitarist Hedras Ramos in Cort’s recent demo video of the KX500 Etched. “I feel that this guitar is really good at capturing the low-end bass note and the chords. I can hear the four notes that I’m playing and I love that.” The single hardtail bridge on the KX500 Etched further enhances this guitar’s resonance and sustain, while promoting tuning stability and easing string changes. The high-quality design is matched by Cort’s staggered locking machine heads that provide super tuning stability by eliminating string slippage at the posts and also facilitating quick string changes. Black nickel hardware puts the finishing touches on this model’s sleek aesthetic. Whether a player is into prog rock, djent, or modern metal, they’ll love the superb playability and excellent articulation of Cort’s new KX500 Etched. Available at MSRP $1,099.99. Get a closer look at the KX500 Etched and watch the demo with Hedras Ramos at www.cortguitars.com. About Cort Guitars Cort designs, manufactures, and delivers some of the finest guitars and basses to musicians and music enthusiasts all around the world. Over the past 50 years, the company has worked with some of the largest and most well-recognized guitar companies in the industry, as well as artists of international recognition. Cort remains focused on providing instruments that will last generations with the best workmanship possible, the best materials and components, and the best service long after the instruments have been purchased. For more information, visit www.cortguitars.com. #### Cort Guitars New Pale Moon Multi-Scale Rises in the KX507 Series Cort Guitars announces the KX507MS Pale Moon multi-scale guitar SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA – Cort Guitars announces a new multi-scale, seven string guitar in the KX507 series – the KX507MS Pale Moon. The addition to the beloved series shows Cort’s efforts to continue elevating their position in the marketplace. The guitar is now available online and in local retail stores. The double cut, mahogany body is topped with a pale moon ebony to help support the strong mid-range and low response needed on a multi scale seven string. A 5-piece maple and purple heart bolt on neck supports a 25.5” – 27” scale, macassar ebony fingerboard with a neutral fret at the 8th position for improved playability. 24 jumbo, stainless-steel frets offer maximum range with teardrop inlays and side dots for easy navigation. Measuring 2.059” (52.3mm) at the nut, this guitar is built for performance and comfort. And with the two-way adjustable truss rod and spoke nut, this guitar delivers ultimate stability in any tuning in any environment. Performance is further enhanced with a D shape neck and 16” radius. At the core of the KX507MS Pale Moon is the Fishman® Fluence Modern humbucker set. With a ceramic magnet in the bridge, and an alnico magnet in the neck, these pickups deliver all the musicality of traditional pickups but have three unique voices. Voice 1 is a modern active, high output. Voice 2 delivers crisp, clean tones. And Voice 3 is a single coil with glassy, clear performance. To unleash the potential of these pickups, Cort uses a simple single volume, single tone, each as a push/pull control and three-way selector switch. The volume push/pull put selects between Voice 1 and Voice 2 while the tone push/pull pot selects between humbucker and single coil mode. Finally, to provide exact intonation and tuning stability, the KX507MS is loaded with seven individual string bridges and Cort’s very own locking tuners. The bridges allow for thru body string installation to maximize sustain and vibration transfer at each string saddle. All guitars are shipped from the factory with D’Addario EXL110-7 strings. For more information, please visit www.CortGuitars.com MAP: $949.99 USD About Cort Guitars Cort designs, manufactures and delivers some of the finest guitars and basses to musicians and music enthusiasts all around the world. Over the past 50 years, the company has worked with some of the largest and most well-recognized guitar companies in the industry, as well as artists of international recognition. Cort remains focused on providing instruments that will last generations with the best workmanship possible, the best materials and components, and the best service long after the instruments have been purchased. For more information, visit www.cortguitars.com. #### Cort Guitars Releases AB850F Acoustic Bass Model Cort AB850F Acoustic Bass SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA—In the spirit of back-to-school season, Cort Guitars invites you to meet the new acoustic bass in class: the AB850F. The Cort AB850F Acoustic Bass features the same high-quality craftsmanship as its classmates with the latest Fishman electronics resulting in a big natural acoustic sound with plenty of volume to anchor the low-end in any musical setting. A signature feature of Cort acoustic basses is the full-size, jumbo body that measures 110-135mm. This depth produces a huge, full-bodied sound with plenty of bass and volume. Available in natural or black finish, the AB850F body features a dovetail neck joint and Venetian cutaway for easy high-fret access. Advanced scalloped x-bracing provides exceptional sturdiness beneath the surface. The AB850F’s wood construction is best-in-class and best-in-sound. Spruce is an overwhelmingly popular choice for the acoustic top because of its ability to provide an excellent balance between strength and flexibility. The AB850F’s spruce top has a versatile sonic character that makes it ideal for a variety of musical genres and playing styles. Equally as popular on acoustic models are the AB850F’s mahogany back and sides that are bright, yet natural with a strong and warm midrange. This quality acoustic bass has a 43mm nut width at the neck and a standard 34’’ scale length that complements the jumbo-size body for an expansive sound with enhanced string vibration. The 22-fret rosewood fingerboard with dot inlay leads down to an esthetic multiple rosette that complements the rosewood bridge. The AB850F is equipped with the Fishman ISYS + EQ. Featuring a 2-band equalizer, LED tuner and phase control along with Sonicore pickup, these high-quality electronics deliver the signature Fishman sound as well as excellent amplification. Competitively priced at $449.99 MSRP, the AB850F provides big sound at big value and comes standard with a gig bag. For more information, and to find a Cort dealer, visit the manufacturer’s website by clicking here. About Cort Guitars Cort designs, manufactures, and delivers some of the finest guitars and basses to musicians and music enthusiasts all around the world. Over the past 50 years, the company has worked with some of the largest and most well-recognized guitar companies in the industry as well as artists of international recognition. Cort remains focused on providing instruments that will last generations with the best workmanship possible, the best materials and components, and the best service long after the instruments have been purchased. For more information, visit www.cortguitars.com. #### Cort Guitars Sets New Gold Standard in Tone SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA (May 9, 2017) — It’s an acoustic guitar series that has been designed with a total focus on sound with such detail that the player will hear the difference upon first strum. The craftsmen at Cort are calling the Cort Gold Series the best acoustic guitar they have ever built. It’s a series that sets a new standard—the Gold standard—in the acoustic market. In the world of acoustic guitar playing, reaching for the holy grail is reaching for a trusted vintage instrument. That’s what Cort offers through its Aged to Vintage (ATV) treatment, which allows the solid sitka spruce top to cure and open up more over time. ATV acts as a torrefication process, giving a new guitar like the Cort Gold the big, open tone of a decades-old, highly-sought-after acoustic. Cort’s craftsmen also spent extra time modernizing the X-bracing, scalloping it to lighten the weight and to free up added top vibration. The Cort Gold Series has a sonically enhanced UV finish that is thinner and designed to be less constrictive on the instrument. It’s a glossy finish that not only ensures that the bold tone of the Gold comes through, but also adds to the instrument’s natural beauty. Cort also chose a tight-fitting traditional dovetail neck joint reinforced with a bolt. This DoubleLock neck maximizes the transfer of tone and enhances resonance. The Cort Gold Series includes two models, the Gold-D6 NAT dreadnought and the Gold-O6 NAT orchestra model, with matching features. Both models have solid mahogany back and sides that are bound with black, triple-ply purfling. The rosewood bridge has ebony pins, and the saddle and nut are genuine bone—another sonic upgrade for the transfer of resonance between strings and the instrument. The mahogany neck has walnut reinforcements that have been added for rigidity and stability using special inserts. The fingerboard is also rosewood with a newly developed profile for added comfort and playability. The rounded fingerboard edge has the comfortable feel of a lovingly played instrument that’s been broken in. Deluxe vintage gold tuners on the black headstock complete the Gold’s look. The poet Robert Frost famously penned “Nothing Gold Can Stay,” symbolizing how all things good and beautiful in life eventually fade away. The physical world is fleeting, so why not play a beautiful guitar that’s built to last, with a sonic quality for the ages? The exclusive deluxe, soft-side case that’s included with purchase protects this investment for future generations. Get a closer look and hear a demo at gold.cortguitars.com. Retail $799 About Cort Guitars Cort designs, manufactures, and delivers some of the finest guitars and basses to musicians and music enthusiasts all around the world. Over the past 50 years, the company has worked with some of the largest and most well-recognized guitar companies in the industry, as well as artists of international recognition. Cort remains focused on providing instruments that will last generations with the best workmanship possible, the best materials and components, and the best service long after the instruments have been purchased. For more information, visit www.cortguitars.com. #### Cort Guitars Solencanto Classical Guitar Truly Shines Cort® Guitars invites you to soak in the warmth and allure of the new Solencanto classical guitar. With a moniker derived from the Spanish for “sun” (sol) and “charm” (encanto), this finely crafted, premium instrument delivers unparalleled performance and tone sure to satisfy even the most selective of players. Boasting distinctive aesthetics and exceptional materials, the Solencanto is an ambitious and detailed build. Distinctive striped wood binding, a custom multi-component “Abstract” soundhole inlay, and Cort inlay at the 12th fret combine to make this model a truly eye-catching instrument. Further decorative detail is on offer via a dark black Macassar ebony fretboard contrasting in striking fashion with the creamy White Blond Gloss (WBL) Engelman Spruce top and deep-amber mahogany neck, back, and sides. Meanwhile, the Solencanto’s hardware and engineering assure that this guitar performs at a level of excellence befitting its top-grade appearance. A side-mounted sound port enables players to better hear themselves, regardless of setting, while a soft Venetian cutaway provides easy access to the higher frets allowing for multi-octave runs and chord progressions. A sophisticated Fishman® Flex Blend preamp system and S-Core pickups facilitate the best of mic’d and piezo functionality, equally suited to both recording and gigging. Additionally, supportive fan bracing, Macassar ebony bridge, and bone nut provide the optimum balance between structural support and resonance. Playability is where this guitar truly shines and, paired to its industry-leading fit and finish, the Solencanto is sure to be a go-to choice for players of many types. All the hallmarks of a truly high quality instrument are baked into the Cort Solencanto: ample projection with naturally balanced tonality throughout, high-tech features, and show-stopping looks. Charm and warmth are foundational to this guitar that is bound to resonate – quite literally! – with the market at large. Street Price $1299.99 USD www.cortguitars.com Additional Specifications Construction: Dovetail Body: Classical Cutaway (82x91mm) Cutaway: Venetian Top: Solid Engelman Spruce Back & Sides: Solid Mahogany Neck: Mahogany Binding: Wooden check pattern Fretboard: Macassar Ebony Frets: 19 Scale: 25.6” (650mm) Nut Material: Bone Nut Width: 1 7/8 ” (48mm) Inlay: Cort logo inlay at the 12th fret Tuners: Classical Style Rosette: Custom “Abstract” Rosette Bridge: Macassar Ebony Pickups: Fishman® S-Core Electronics: Fishman® Flex Blend Strings: Savarez® Crystal Corum Bracing: Fanbracing ETC: Side Sound port Colors: WBL (White Blonde gloss) About Cort Guitars Cort designs, manufactures and delivers some of the finest guitars and basses to musicians and music enthusiasts all around the world. Over the past 50 years, the company has worked with some of the largest and most well-recognized guitar companies in the industry, as well as artists of international recognition. Cort remains focused on providing instruments that will last generations with the best workmanship possible, the best materials and components, and the best service long after the instruments have been purchased. For more information, visit www.cortguitars.com. #### Cort Guitars Unveils the Earth GO A Smart Acoustic Guitar for Modern Musicians SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA - Cort Guitars announces the launch of the Earth GO, a compact acoustic guitar that seamlessly blends classic tonewoods with modern smart technology. Designed for musicians seeking portability, versatility, and innovative features, the Earth GO brings intelligent performance capabilities to a traditional acoustic form. The Earth GO features a 3/4 size mini dreadnought body, making it ideal for travel, casual play, or players with smaller hands. A solid Sitka spruce top delivers clarity and responsiveness, while mahogany back and sides provide warmth and depth. This time-honored tonewood pairing ensures a balanced and resonant acoustic voice. The guitar’s neck is constructed from mahogany and shaped with a comfortable “C” profile, paired with a 22.8” (578mm) scale length for easy playability. A laurel fingerboard with 6mm white dot inlays and a 15.75” radius adds to the natural feel, while the PPS nut (43mm wide) and 19-fret configuration support accurate intonation. Both open pore and open pore brown burst finishes complete the vintage aesthetic. At the heart of the Earth GO lies the HyVibe H2 smart system, which turns the guitar into a self-contained performance hub. Built-in features include customizable effects such as reverb, chorus, delay, tremolo, octaver, phaser, and distortion—without the need for external pedals. Players can stream backing tracks via Bluetooth, loop melodies, tune up with the integrated tuner, or keep time using the onboard metronome. Whether practicing at home or playing live, these intuitive tools offer unmatched creative freedom. Hardware details include die-cast tuning machines with black knobs, a dual-acting truss rod for neck adjustments, and a laurel bridge paired with a PPS saddle. The Earth GO comes factory-equipped with coated strings for extended life and best feel. Each guitar includes a gig bag for even more portability and convenience when travelling. For additional information on the Earth GO, please visit www.cortguitars.com. Street Price: $549.99 USD About Cort Guitars Cort designs, manufactures and delivers some of the finest guitars and basses to musicians and music enthusiasts all around the world. Over the past 50 years, the company has worked with some of the largest and most well-recognized guitar companies in the industry, as well as artists of international recognition. Cort remains focused on providing instruments that will last generations with the best workmanship possible, the best materials and components, and the best service long after the instruments have been purchased. For more information, visit www.cortguitars.com. #### Cort Guitars Unveils the KX600 Infinite Sustain, Power, Precision — No Compromises SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA — Cort Guitars announces the release of the KX600 Infinite, a new addition to its acclaimed KX Series of modern electric guitars. Built for players who demand exceptional sustain, modern tone, and uncompromising performance, the KX600 Infinite combines advanced tonewood construction with premium components to deliver a boutique feel in a production instrument. Available now worldwide through authorized Cort dealers and online retailers, the KX600 Infinite is designed for the stage, the studio, and beyond. The KX600 Infinite features neck-thru-body construction for superior sustain and tone, with a basswood body that provides a balanced foundation and a smooth, resonant midrange response. Its 5-piece roasted maple and walnut neck ensures enhanced stability and resonance, while the roasted maple improves both feel and durability. The neck’s sculpted profile and 25.5” (648mm) scale length provide a fast, comfortable playing experience. The guitar is equipped with stainless steel jumbo frets on a precisely radiused fingerboard for effortless technical playability and long-lasting performance. Added refinements include Graph Tech® Black TUSQ nut (43mm width) for improved sustain and harmonic richness, and two striking finishes, Orange Crush Satin (OCS) and Black Satin (BKS), offering players a choice between bold and understated aesthetics. For electronics, the KX600 Infinite is armed with a set of Fishman® Fluence Modern pickups, delivering innovative tonal versatility with clarity and punch suited for today’s players. The control layout is simple yet powerful, featuring a single volume knob with push-pull functionality and a 3-way selector switch, allowing seamless access to a wide tonal palette for both rhythm and lead work. Hardware appointments include Cort Locking Tuners for quick, precise, and stable tuning, and a Cort Hardtail bridge that also enhances sustain and tuning reliability. Combined with the durable stainless-steel frets and the Graph Tech® nut, the KX600 Infinite is engineered for precision under demanding live and studio conditions. The new KX600 Infinite is the next evolution of the KX Series — a perfect balance of sustain, power, and precision. For full specifications and availability, visit www.cortguitars.com. Street Price: $1399.99 USD About Cort Guitars Cort designs, manufactures and delivers some of the finest guitars and basses to musicians and music enthusiasts all around the world. Over the past 50 years, the company has worked with some of the largest and most well-recognized guitar companies in the industry, as well as artists of international recognition. Cort remains focused on providing instruments that will last generations with the best workmanship possible, the best materials and components, and the best service long after the instruments have been purchased. For more information, visit www.cortguitars.com. #### Cort Guitars Unveils the X700 Mutility II SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA – Cort Guitars debuts the latest evolution of their X series electric guitars, the Mutility II. Named for its “multiple utility”, the Mutility II brings multi-scale performance, ergonomic design, and improved features. Those improvements include new scale lengths and swapping out the old 3-way selector switch to a 5-way for increased sonic versatility. Available in either Tactical Gray or Military Beige finishes, the sleek double cutaway body is the first sign that this guitar is built for ease of play, performance, and comfort. The deep, ergonomic contours make for an extremely comfortable playing experience. Made of American basswood, the body provides the ideal warmth and fullness needed for a wide variety of musical genres. The second sign of this being one serious guitar is the multi-scale bolt-on neck. The new 25.0” – 25.5”, multi-scale neck is made of a 5pc roasted maple and walnut laminate for improved resonance and durability. A much more comfortable improvement over the previous 24.75” – 25.2” layout. The 15.75” radius, roasted maple fretboard has 24 stainless steel frets, a 1 11/16” Graph Tech® Black TUSQ nut, and Luminlay side dots for easy play and navigation.  A six inline, tilt back headstock improves the guitars sustain and completes the overall, aero look and feel of the guitar. The heart of this guitar is the Fishman® Fluence Open Core Modern humbuckers. Featuring black nickel blades, these humbuckers deliver powerful, precise tones suitable for any genre. A single master volume knob controls overall output while a push/pull tone control combines with an upgraded 5-way selector switch to provide players with a variety of tones to accommodate most any musical endeavor. Each string has its own individual hardtail bridge and saddle which feeds through the body for precise intonation, improved sustain, and greater articulation. At the headstock, each string is anchored by the Cort staggered locking tuners. A set of D’Addario EXL110 strings, a spoke nut hotrod truss rod, and a gig bag complete this guitar, making it suitable for all playing styles, at all playing levels, in any imaginable environment. For more information, please visit the NAMM Booth 5102 or online at www.CortGuitars.com Street Price: $1399.99 USD #### Cort Introduces All Mahogany Acoustic Guitars SEOUL, KOREA - February 24, 2016 - Cort Guitars today announces several new all mahogany acoustic guitar models, including the SFX-MEM. The new guitars are designed around Cort’s more popular acoustic body styles, and built using all mahogany. These instruments are available through distributors and dealers worldwide. Cort Guitars introduces three all mahogany acoustic guitars, pairing superb build quality with aesthetic beauty. The new AF510M model is an all mahogany version of the popular AF510, designed for robust sound in a compact concert size body. The SFX-MEM features a slim body shape and single cutaway, highlighted by white binding and white pearl acryl rosette, with Cort’s proprietary preamp CE304T also onboard. Finally, the AD-Mini M model is a ¾-size all-mahogany acoustic engineered for players who prefer a smaller sized guitar for their unique tones and playability. For more information and to learn more about Cort guitars, please visit their website at www.cortguitars.com About Cort Guitars For over 60 years, Cort has built the finest guitars and basses, representing quality and value that is unparalleled in our industry. Our mission is to exceed our customers’ expectations by utilizing cutting edge designs, hand selected materials and state of the art technology. Each Cort employee approaches his or her job with a sense of pride allowing us to work as one extended family working towards one common goal: striving to bring customers the finest quality instruments possible. www.cortguitars.com   #### Cort Introduces Elrick NJS Bass Guitars Marking Special Anniversaries SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA — Cort® celebrates the 30th anniversary of collaborator Elrick Bass Guitars® with the introduction of the Cort Elrick NJS models. Short for “New Jazz Standard,” the NJS basses are modern J-bass styles available in 4- and 5-string models. They offer several unique features, including 24 frets with zero fret; a “heel-less” body design with extended treble access; an angled headstock; and Voice Tone VTB-ST pickups with Bartolini® preamp. Loved by many aspiring and experienced bass players alike throughout the years, the innovative design and superb playability of the Cort Elrick NJS 4 and NJS 5 basses is sure to satisfy high-end bass aficionados. Elrick’s anniversary celebration is two-fold because 20 years ago, Cort joined forces with world-renowned luthier Rob Elrick to develop a Cort version of the Elrick eVolution Bass that gained popularity among serious bass players. With all of the accolades and success with the eVolution, it only made sense to collaborate again on a brand-new design. The newly released Cort Elrick NJS basses offer modern enhancements that are surely to make it a new favorite amongst the bass playing community. The Cort Elrick NJS design starts with a solid alder body that provides an ideally balanced tone with a slight boost in the high mid-range.  A unique feature is the neck joint, which has a heel-less body design to facilitate easy access to the upper register of the fingerboard. To optimize stability and playability, the neck attaches via six bolts in an asymmetrical pattern. This sonic foundation sets the stage for new Voiced Tone VTB-ST single-coil pickups that ideally complement the big, robust sound of the Cort Elrick NJS with modern clarity, transparency, and vintage warmth, all while eliminating noise with their hum-canceling design. These pickups are paired with the Bartolini Elrick NJS special preamp — the same installed in U.S.-made original Elrick basses — offering 3-band EQ, two-way push/pull mid select, and push/pull active bypass for a variety of tone combinations and manipulations. The Cort Elrick NJS 4 and NJS 5 spare no detail when it comes to tonal transfer. The solid, high-mass MetalCraft M bridge offers greater tone transfer and improved ease of use. This bridge has been specifically adjusted for the Cort Elrick NJS and offers string loading from the back of the bridge for easier operation as well as greater tuning stability and focused sound. A notable sonic improvement is the deep individual slots that hold the saddles rock-tight and prevent unwanted movements while ensuring string vibrations correctly transfer to the body. The 4-string MetalCraft M4 comes with string spacing of 19 mm while the 5-string M5 offers 18 mm. On the neck, the zero fret does the job of the bass nut by setting the string height over the fretboard when being played open. The nut (1 21/32-inch width on 4-string and 1 7/8-inch on 5-string) is still used as a guide to set the string spacing before going to the tuners. Since the nut is not responsible for the open notes, players can change to any string gauge without worrying about resizing or replacing the nut, all while eliminating unwanted friction between the nut and the strings. The angled headstock provides better string tension for longer sustain and even resonance without the use of string trees. The 35-inch (5 string) and 34-inch (4 string) scale Cort Elrick NJS have a 3pcs hard maple neck and fingerboard, with 12-inch radius, providing power and stability while contributing warm, beefy, and punchy tone with a strong upper midrange. Dense and rigid, the neck provides just the right amount of tactile flexibility, responding sensitively to picking attack and slapping techniques with plenty of articulation and power. The 24 frets have white pearloid block inlays that are eye-catching and complement the chrome hardware and the player’s choice of a classic Black or White finish. At the headstock, Hipshot® Ultralite tuners (classic 20:1 tuning ratio) are made of cast zinc with aluminum string posts and mounting nuts, resulting in 30 percent weight reduction over other regular tuners, improved balance, and tuning accuracy. Whether an aspiring player is looking to expand into the New Jazz Standard style or a professional is in search of a fine instrument, the Cort Elrick NJS bass guitars are excellent options that unite traditional sonic performance with modern playability. Learn more about the Cort Elrick NJS and other bass guitars at www.cortguitars.com. Elrick NJS4: MSRP $1,999.99 / MAP $1,399.99 Elrick NJS5: MSRP $2,199.99 / MAP $1,499.99 About Cort Guitars Cort designs, manufactures and delivers some of the finest guitars and basses to musicians and music enthusiasts all around the world. Over the past 50 years, the company has worked with some of the largest and most well-recognized guitar companies in the industry, as well as artists of international recognition. Cort remains focused on providing instruments that will last generations with the best workmanship possible, the best materials and components, and the best service long after the instruments have been purchased. For more information, visit www.cortguitars.com. #### Cort Introduces Fanned Frets to KX Series with New 7-String Model Cort KX500FF 7-string Guitar SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA — With the new 7-string KX500FF, Cort expands its KX Series of electric guitars for players who appreciate modern upgrades to classic design. The KX500FF offers updated hardware, a double-cutaway for easy access to the neck, and a new-to-series fanned-fret design that improves tonal depth and clarity. Expertly crafted, the KX500FF is as sonically powerful as it looks. The KX500FF’s sleek EMG 707 pickups set it apart from other guitars in its category. Since their debut more than 15 years ago, EMG 707s have led the pack of 7-string guitar pickups. Players can strum or pick confidently as the 707s eliminate the problem of a muddy low B string that often lacks rich harmonic character and definition. The KX500FF’s fanned frets provide a 25.5’’to 27’’ multiscale and further strengthen the low B, allowing for even string tension and tone. A single hardtail bridge with string-thru-body design improves resonance and sustain. When each of the seven strings resonates clearly, the player achieves more precise tone and definition. A volume knob, tone knob and three-way toggle switch provide further control, while locking machineheads improve tuning stability as well as facilitate easy and fast string changes. The KX500FF is esthetically designed to match its sonic boldness. This model is available in two colors, Star Dust Black (SDB) and Star Dust Green (SDG), each created with a Poplar Burl top on Swamp Ash body. The neck is 5-piece Maple inlaid with two long streaks of Purpleheart, an exotic Latin American wood that adds a splash of color. A Madagascar Ebony fingerboard corresponds to the black binding and black nickel hardware. Check out the new KX500FF at NAMM, booth #5215 or by visiting them online at www.cortguitar.com Pricing TBD About Cort Guitars Cort designs, manufactures and delivers some of the finest guitars and basses to musicians and music enthusiasts all around the world. Over the past 50 years, the company has worked with some of the largest and most well-recognized guitar companies in the industry, as well as artists of international recognition. Cort remains focused on providing instruments that will last generations with the best workmanship possible, the best materials and components, and the best service long after the instruments have been purchased. For more information, visit www.cortguitars.com. #### Cort Introduces Fanned-Fret Design in Latest Addition to Artisan Bass Collection SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA (March 19, 2018) — Cort Guitars knows that sophisticated players are serious about their tone. With each addition to the Artisan line of electric bass guitars, Cort offers excellent workmanship and world-class materials to meet high expectations. Cort’s new five-string A5 Plus SCFF model follows this tradition by offering a new take on premium wood tones and a new-to-series multiscale fanned-fret design. The combination of these features, along with premium electronics and hardware, offers players a sleek bass guitar with excellent depth and range. The A5 Plus SCFF’s fanned frets form the foundation of this 34’’ to 35.5’’multiscale instrument. This design modification and a corresponding single-string hardtail bridge improve tension and enhance the tonal response of each string. The A5 Plus SCFF also incorporates the series neck-thru-body construction that allows strings to vibrate across the neck and body in a coherent, linear manner, maximizing tightness of the low-end with rich mids and singing highs. Tonal balance is also achieved with the A5 Plus SCFF’s high-quality materials. The lightweight yet solid Swamp Ash body with spalted Maple top provides a strong, fundamental low-end resonance and a clear high-end. This complements the high-midrange and treble of the 5-piece Maple and Panga Panga neck. The exotic Panga Panga is also used on the 24-fret fingerboard, and strong Walnut is used for binding. Cort allows these materials to shine both sonically and esthetically with OPN (open-pore natural) and OPTG (open-pore trans grey) finishes. Platinum hardware adds a rock-steady flair while Hipshot Ultralight Tuners result in 30% weight reduction over regular tuners and improved balance and tuning accuracy. Like other Cort Artisan basses, the A5 Plus SCFF is equipped with Bartolini electronics. Bartolini MK-1 pickups deliver a superbly balanced sound, while the corresponding Bartolini MK-1 preamp provides a powerful yet transparent boost along with a trademark crisp high-end. The MK-1 transfers the bass’s natural liveliness through a flexible 3-band equalizer for a variety of applications ranging from studio recording to large concert halls. It also provides a switchable active/passive mode for a powerful, modern active sound or an organic, traditional passive sound. Players who value excellent workmanship and reliability gig after gig will want to check out Cort’s A5 Plus SCFF. They’ll be able to protect their purchase, at $1499 USD, with an included hard case. Learn more and get a closer look at Cort’s Artisan series of bass guitars at www.cortguitars.com. About Cort Guitars Cort designs, manufactures and delivers some of the finest guitars and basses to musicians and music enthusiasts all around the world. Over the past 50 years, the company has worked with some of the largest and most well-recognized guitar companies in the industry, as well as artists of international recognition. Cort remains focused on providing instruments that will last generations with the best workmanship possible, the best materials and components, and the best service long after the instruments have been purchased. For more information, visit www.cortguitars.com. #### Cort Introduces Flagship X500 Electric Guitar to Revamped X Series SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA (April 23, 2018) — With the unveiling of the completely revamped X Series of electric guitars, Cort Guitars introduces the flagship X500 model, a neck-thru-body guitar fully packed with high-end features. The Cort X500 is designed to be heard and seen, balancing a powerful tone that slices through a mix and a cutting-edge esthetic that captures the latest market trends. Although it is supremely built for the aggressive metal styles, the X500 is also versatile enough for many other genres of music. The X500’s high-quality features start with the distinct grain patterns on the Swamp Ash body wing, which is lightweight but has a surprisingly strong, tight and punchy sound with emphasis on the high-midrange. The neck-thru-body construction also helps to sustain and focus midrange punch and cut, and provides rock-solid stability for speed across the entire range of the sleek ebony fingerboard. The 5pc Maple and Panga Panga neck provides stability and a smooth surface for high-speed riffing and soloing with unfettered access to the highest frets. Playability is further enhanced with this model’s distinct “U”-shaped neck and compound radius fretboard. When it comes time for soloing, the X500’s EMG® pickups combine for high and powerful tone, using ceramic magnets that ensure every note is heard. At the neck, the EMG 60 provides full-treble response and ample output for distinct single-note solos. The resulting tone has both clarity and character. At the bridge, the revolutionary 81 uses aperture coils to deliver tone that was designed with detailed intensity, incredible amounts of high-end cut and fluid sustain. Despite its sophistication, the X500 still has the simplicity that a player needs to get the musical point across. The combination of one volume pot and one tone pot with 3-pickup selector keeps it clean and simple, and allows the player to focus on the music. To that point, the Floyd Rose® Special Tremolo system eliminates tuning worries and gives players extra confidence to express musical ideas, whether they’re dive-bombing, doing extreme harmonic squeal pull-ups or providing subtle chordal coloration. The X500 is available in two natural finishes: Open Pore Trans Grey and Open Pore Jean Burst. White binding on the fingerboard, black hardware and die-cast tuners complete the edgy esthetic. Retail is $1099.99 USD More about the Cort X500 Guitar Learn more about Cort’s X500 and get a closer look at www.cortguitars.com. About Cort Guitars Cort designs, manufactures and delivers some of the finest guitars and basses to musicians and music enthusiasts all around the world. Over the past 50 years, the company has worked with some of the largest and most well-recognized guitar companies in the industry, as well as artists of international recognition. Cort remains focused on providing instruments that will last generations with the best workmanship possible, the best materials and components, and the best service long after the instruments have been purchased. For more information, visit www.cortguitars.com. #### Cort Introduces G280DX Electric Guitar as New Flagship Model of Revamped G Series SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA (July 11, 2017) — It takes a certain flair to be declared the new flagship model of Cort’s revamped G series of double-cutaway electric guitars. With its meticulous workmanship and stylish flame maple top, Cort’s new G280DX JSS (Java Sunset) combines the classic design and modern improvements that reflect the instrument’s sonic versatility, making it an ideal choice for both classic and modern musical genres. In the G280DX, players will find a guitar made with the highest-quality materials for the best possible playability and performance. Experienced players know that the tonal quality of an instrument is reliant on the materials used. The G280DX delivers a time-proven alder body for excellent sonic character with a classic, warm, and full tone. Even the guitar’s neck takes sonic performance into account. The choice of Canadian hard maple contributes to a beefy and punchy tone with a strong upper midrange. The maple fingerboard with dot inlay has 22 medium jumbo frets, a compound radius, and a 25.5’’ scale. At the base of the neck, the spoke nut hotrod truss rod ensures smooth and precise setting, allowing the player to dial in the exact amount of neck bow depending on their technique and playing style. It’s just one of this guitar’s many innovative features that keep the player’s focus on playing. At the premium matching color headstock, players will find staggered locking machine heads that greatly improve tuning stability as well as ease of tuning, eliminating the winding of strings around the post of the machine head. Simply slip the strings through the hole in the posts, lock the string with the wheel on the back and start tuning. Drawing on decades of pickup winding, Cort’s engineers painstakingly developed the new Voiced Tone VTH-59 bridge humbucker and VTS-63 single-coil pickups to perfectly complement the G280DX’s big robust acoustic sound with modern clarity, transparency and vintage warmth. The high-grade components and winding techniques ensure that the natural character of the guitar is delivered faithfully to the amp. Learn more about the G280DX at www.cortguitars.com or by clicking here. MSRP $699 USD About Cort Guitars Cort designs, manufactures, and delivers some of the finest guitars and basses to musicians and music enthusiasts all around the world. Over the past 50 years, the company has worked with some of the largest and most well-recognized guitar companies in the industry, as well as artists of international recognition. Cort remains focused on providing instruments that will last generations with the best workmanship possible, the best materials and components, and the best service long after the instruments have been purchased. For more information, visit www.cortguitars.com. #### Cort Introduces KX508 Multi Scale II Cort Introduces KX508 Multi Scale II Offering Approachable Sonic Versatility SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA — Cort Guitars introduces the next-generation KX508 Multi Scale II, delivering an eye-catching design with a variety of great sounds for the modern player. Expanding on the innovations of Cort’s original 8-string multiscale, the KX508 Multi Scale II features an updated okoume body and a specially designed Fishman Fluence Modern Humbucker Set for reinforcement on the low-B and low-F# strings. But its most important upgrade are the pickups. The KX508 Multi Scale II stands out aesthetically while offering enhanced playability and approachable sonic versatility. The KX508 Multi Scale II is the second iteration of the eight-string KX508, Cort’s first multi-scale 8-string guitar introduced in 2020. Like its predecessor, the KX508 Multi Scale II has a visually stunning poplar burl top in a Mariana Blue Burst finish. Beyond its visual appeal, the poplar burl is an ideal tonal complement to Cort’s newly introduced okoume body. Okoume is known for its light weight and ability to improve tonal clarity. It has a tight low-end and highly articulate high-end, which matches the overall sonic characteristics of the KX508 Multi Scale II. The multi-scale, measuring 26.5 to 28 inches, offers a punchy low end while maintaining a familiar feel and tension on the treble strings, which allows for speedy runs and string-bending. Players have unhindered access to the high frets thanks to the low-scooped heel. With a strong tonal foundation in the wood, the KX508 Multi Scale II upgraded to the 9 string Fishman® Fluence Modern Humbucker Set.  The 9 string pickup has a much larger size giving it a much bigger magnetic field.  That bigger magnetic field captures much more of the string vibration and improves the sound dramatically.  By installing those same pickups at an angle, the frequency response and articulation are sure to be a welcome upgrade. The Fishman Fluence Modern Humbucker provides the best of both active and passive worlds in terms of sound and feel. Push-pull pots on the Volume and Tone knobs facilitate coil-tap for single-coil sounds as well as Fishman's Voice1 for modern, active high-output humbucker tone. Voice2, in comparison, has a passive-type organic feel, with increased vintage-like dynamics and response, while maintaining high output for warm, rich distortion or clean sounds. The push/pull in combination with the 3-way pickup selector unleashes the full potential of the humbucker and the coil-split system. The 5-piece maple and purple heart neck not only provides strength and stability, aided by a spoke nut hotrod truss rod, but a strong and focused sound. The Macassar ebony fingerboard (15.75-inch radius) offers smooth playability along the 24 frets with teardrop inlays. Macassar is an ideal tonewood for high-gain applications because of its ability to cut through a dense mix. At the top of the neck, the 2 7/32-inch nut width (56.5 mm) is surprisingly comfortable for an 8-string guitar and is even suitable for players with smaller hands. The individual hardtail bridge with string-thru-body design results in greatly improved sustain, superb string separation for enhanced articulation, and precise intonation. Deluxe locking machine heads offer reliable tuning as well as easier and quicker string changes. For the finishing touch, Cort applies its modern, sleek ‘Next Gen’ Cort logo on the headstock, designed to perfectly complement the aggressive styling of the KX Series. Black nickel hardware polishes off the look. Whether a player wants to unleash brutal modern metal distortion with the glory of an 8-string or dial it back for sweet, clean jazz-like tones, the KX508 Multi Scale II is a versatile guitar that’s built for the challenge. MSRP $1699.99 USD MAP $1199.99 USD Learn more about this model and see a demo at www.cortguitars.com. #### Cort Introduces New 6-String Bass with Open-Pore Finish to Artisan Series SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA — With the introduction of the B6 Plus AS electric bass guitar, Cort adds a new six-string, open-pore model to its Artisan Series. Featuring bolt-on construction and a warm open sound with excellent sonic dispersion, the B6 Plus AS is an instrument designed for discriminating musicians who seek high value through world-class materials and high-end components. Players will find that this extended-range bass offers modern upgrades while staying true to classic components and features in a design that represents the best of both worlds. Like other bass guitars in Cort’s Artisan Series, the B6 Plus AS is built with Bartolini MK-1 pickups for superb sound quality. The MK-1 delivers the trademark Bartolini sound with plenty of punchy and warm mids along with transparent and brilliant highs for excellent balance. These pickups are paired with the Markbass MB-1 EQ, which combines crystal clarity and natural warmth to exude a passive feel with smooth lows, full-bodied mids and bell-like highs. The natural and transparent boost avoids coloring the organic nature or resonance of the instrument’s woods. To properly balance the Markbass 3-Band EQ system, Cort’s designers chose a swamp ash body for its lively and resonant sound quality characterized by a scooped-mids sound with a bigger low-end and clear highs for balance. The Open Pore Natural finish enhances the resonance, lightens the weight and is even offered as a matching headstock. On the B6 Plus AS, Cort diversifies the neck construction by using 5-piece panga panga reinforced with walnut topped with a panga panga fingerboard. Tonally, panga panga is similar to the wenge used on Cort’s five-string model. It offers a tight and defined midrange that complements the bright and expansive tonal nature of the swamp ash body for an ideally balanced sound that rounds out the bass spectrum. The B6 Plus AS is further balanced by Hipshot Ultralite Tuners that offer 30% weight reduction over regular tuners and improved tuning accuracy. Black hardware offers a bold esthetic in combination with the double-cutaway and natural finish. From its premium materials to enhanced tone, Cort’s B6 Plus AS bass is built for serious players. However, the MSRP of $899.99 puts this model within reach for hobby musicians looking for a professional-quality upgrade. Learn more and get a closer look at www.cortguitars.com. About Cort Guitars Cort designs, manufactures and delivers some of the finest guitars and basses to musicians and music enthusiasts all around the world. Over the past 50 years, the company has worked with some of the largest and most well-recognized guitar companies in the industry, as well as artists of international recognition. Cort remains focused on providing instruments that will last generations with the best workmanship possible, the best materials and components, and the best service long after the instruments have been purchased. For more information, visit www.cortguitars.com. #### Cort Introduces the CR300 Electric Guitar for PAF Tone Without the Price Tag SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA - Cort Guitars introduces the new CR300 electric guitar for players who desire original PAF (“Patent Applied For”) tone without the price tag. Modeled after classic designs, the single-cutaway CR300 has a set neck, solid body and retroactive humbuckers to evoke the timeless sounds of the 50s and 60s. One of the CR300’s most prominent time-tested features is the thick 15 mm (0.6’’) carved premium maple top on a mahogany body with ivory binding. This classic wood combination enables a tone that’s thick, warm, rich, and full, but with an edge to the sweetness. This quality is further enhanced by set-neck construction, which produces a sound and feel distinctly different from bolt-on, with enhanced sustain and a more focused midrange that cuts through the mix like a knife through hot butter. The mahogany neck has a jatoba fingerboard with retro block inlays and a 12’’ radius on a 24.75’’ scale. The CR300 is built with EMG® RetroActive Fat 55 dual humbuckers that provide the best of two worlds: warm and sweet vintage-style tones with all the benefits of active low impedance output. The 3-way toggle switch selects either humbucker or both. More versatility is offered in the classic 2-volume and 2-tone control layout, which helps produce a wide variety of great sounds. The newly designed external preamp is well-suited for the modern player’s needs. Also adding to the CR300’s classic look is the revered Tune-O-Matic bridge with stop tailpiece. An ideal fit for single-cutaway guitars, it transfers the strings’ vibrational energy into the body. Vintage-style machine heads provide excellent tuning stability and functionality, and chrome hardware reinforces the cool, retro vibe. Polishing off the CR300, the semi-gloss on the Aged Vintage Burst finish exhibits the best qualities of both gloss and satin, providing a luxurious look that also feels smooth to the touch. With the CR300, players can go back in time without getting set back financially. Learn more and get a closer look at www.cortguitars.com. Retail $799.99 USD About Cort Guitars Cort designs, manufactures, and delivers some of the finest guitars and basses to musicians and music enthusiasts all around the world. Over the past 50 years, the company has worked with some of the largest and most well-recognized guitar companies in the industry, as well as artists of international recognition. Cort remains focused on providing instruments that will last generations with the best workmanship possible, the best materials and components, and the best service long after the instruments have been purchased. For more information, visit www.cortguitars.com. #### Cort Introduces the KX700 EverTune Cort Introduces KX700 EverTune with Maximum Tuning Stability SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA — Cort Introduces the KX700 EverTune, representing the most daring KX Series electric guitar yet. This model’s EverTune® bridge system delivers maximum tuning stability, along with a completely redesigned body contour and Seymour Duncan Nazgûl™ & Sentient Humbucker set for center-of-the earth growl. With the KX700 EverTune, players will have a guitar that doesn’t go out of tune and a look that never goes out of style. For more than two decades, the KX Series has represented the most exciting and aggressive side of Cort’s guitar lineup with sleek and stylish looks, unique features, and determination to dive deeper into the realm of extreme guitars. The KX700 EverTune figuratively picks up the torch and blazes a new trail of innovation, while staying true to classic features that have made the series a success. Whether players are prone to heavy power chording or blistering high-gain solos, they’ll find the KX700 EverTune is ready to handle whatever they throw down with its uncanny ability to keep in tune under any condition. It’s all thanks to the revolutionary, patented, all-mechanical EverTune ET001F bridge system. Using clever physics in combination with a system of springs and levers, EverTune maintains constant tension on each individual string. This innovation keeps the guitar in perfect tuning indefinitely. Of course, being in tune doesn’t hold as much weight if the tone itself isn’t rock-solid. The KX700 EverTune delivers on sonic characteristics through a foundation of high-quality tonewoods, starting with an ash top on a mahogany body. This combination ensures a great balance between warm yet full-sounding lows and bright, transparent highs, while offering a beautiful wood grain in an Open Pore Black finish for a more natural aesthetic. Featuring a new body contour, the KX700 EverTune has deeper cuts and newly adjusted horns for an edgier and organic look, all while giving players greater comfort and optimized playability along the 25.5-inch scale. The strength and stability of the KX700 EverTune are reinforced by a bolt-on 5-piece maple and walnut neck that provides strong, focused sound in conjunction with the body’s acoustic resonance. Underneath, the spoke nut hotrod truss rod improves neck stability as well as ease of neck bow adjustment. On the surface, the ebony fingerboard (15.75-inch radius) offers jet-black beauty and slick smoothness, while 24 stainless steel frets offer good chording articulation and clear tone for single note lines and silky string bends. Luminlay side dot position markers make it easy for players to see fretboard positions when performing on dark stages. On the headstock, Cort’s next-generation logo is applied to perfectly complement the aggressive styling of the KX Series, while Cort’s staggered locking tuners provide further tuning stability by eliminating string slippage at the posts and facilitating quick string changes. The natural sonic characteristics of the KX700 EverTune are taken to the center of the earth with the Seymour Duncan Nazgûl & Sentient Humbucker Set. The Nazgûl combines a large ceramic magnet with custom winding specs resulting in an ideal blend of note articulation, saturation, pick attack, and one of the most brutal “chugs” players will ever hear from a humbucker. This sonic character is complemented by the Sentient neck, which delivers a balanced, versatile tone with pristine cleans and fluid leads under high gain. The controls are kept simple with one volume pot and one tone pot with a 3-way pickup selector, allowing the player to focus on the music. Black nickel hardware tops off a clean and edgy aesthetic. Whether players are accounting for environments prone to dynamic changes, such as weather fluctuations, or need precise tuning for specific applications, such as composing and recording, the KX700 EverTune offers a high-quality build and modern innovation at an excellent return on investment. MSRP: US$1,999.99 MAP(Street): US$1,399.99 Get a closer look at the KX700 EverTune specifications and hear a demo at www.cortguitars.com. Hear The Cort KX700 EverTune Electric Guitar Video by Cort Guitars and Basses About Cort Guitars Cort designs, manufactures and delivers some of the finest guitars and basses to musicians and music enthusiasts all around the world. Over the past 50 years, the company has worked with some of the largest and most well-recognized guitar companies in the industry, as well as artists of international recognition. Cort remains focused on providing instruments that will last generations with the best workmanship possible, the best materials and components, and the best service long after the instruments have been purchased. For more information, visit www.cortguitars.com. #### Cort Introduces the New Artisan C4/C5 Deluxe Bass Guitars SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA - Cort Guitars creates instruments that musicians love to play. The Artisan Series is for the bass player who knows the value of playing a tone-rich, affordable bass guitar that can hold up the back end. Cort Guitars launches the next phase of the series: The Artisan C Deluxe. The Artisan C Deluxe was created with the serious bass player in mind. It is a bolt-on beauty made of lightweight poplar that allows for ease of playability with all the robust tone Cort basses are known for. The Artisan C4 and C5 Deluxe boast a pristine Hard maple neck with jatoba fretboard, 24 frets with White Dot inlays, and a 34” scale length. One more feature is the 18mm string spacing at the bridge on the C5 making playability a breeze for all styles. This workhorse of a bass guitar comes in an array of gorgeous colors: Candy Red, Candy Blue, and Black, all tricked out with black hardware to easily stand out on stage and in front of the crowd. Bartolini® MK-1 pickups pack a punch with unparalleled clarity. A Markbass® MB-1 preamp controls Bass, Mid, Treble, Master Volume, Pickup Balancer, and an active/passive switch to manage all of the grooves and low end. The MetalCraft M4 Bridge offers better body contact and transfer of tone. Its dual-string loading system makes for easy string changes, either from the top or through the body. D’Addario® EXL165 strings complete this stellar instrument. The Artisan C Deluxe is the go-to bass for any bass player looking to upgrade their instrument in looks and playability. No matter the genre, the Artisan C Deluxe outperforms the competition. To see the Artisan C4 Deluxe and Artisan C5 Deluxe, visit www.cortguitars.com. Artisan C4 Deluxe Street Price: $449.00 USD Artisan C5 Deluxe Street Price: $499.00 USD About Cort Guitars Cort designs, manufactures and delivers some of the finest guitars and basses to musicians and music enthusiasts all around the world. Over the past 50 years, the company has worked with some of the largest and most well-recognized guitar companies in the industry, as well as artists of international recognition. Cort remains focused on providing instruments that will last generations with the best workmanship possible, the best materials and components, and the best service long after the instruments have been purchased. For more information, visit www.cortguitars.com. #### Cort KX257B Baritone 7-String Electric Guitar Cort Introduces KX257B Baritone 7-String Electric Guitar for Aggressive Styles SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA — Deep, dark and undeniably distinct, the KX257B from Cort is a baritone 7-string electric guitar designed for today’s metal sounds and styles. With its naturally strong midrange bark and active pickup system, the KX257B packs the serious sonic punch that defines Cort’s KX Series. The magnetic forces of the EMG® RetroActive Super 77 pickups will attract the most discerning of metalheads to the KX257B. The special edition 7-string set provides a clear, high output with superb articulation. Tonal control on the KX257B is simple, yet versatile with a one-volume, one-tone, and three-way toggle switch that provides a variety of sounds. The result is a 27-inch baritone scale with tight low end and a singing highs, perfect for riffing or soloing. The foundation of the KX257B’s intense design is its mahogany body and bolt-on construction for a thick, yet punchy and powerful tone. Mahogany also provides a rich, barking midrange that’s ideal for an aggressive style, but also suitable for other musical genres. The hard maple neck is built for endurance, while the jatoba fingerboard provides the right amount of density and stiffness as well as proper volume projection, emphasizing on the high-mids. A strings-thru-body hardtail bridge improves sustain while enhancing resonance. An instrument that makes a bold sonic statement should provide a corresponding visual, and the KX257B delivers on that style. The double-cutaway body stands out from its class not only for enhanced playability, but also for its modern appeal. The satiny, matte black finish is complemented by the subtlety of Cort’s new raindrop fingerboard inlay, designed specifically for the KX257B. Die-cast tuners and black-nickel hardware put the finishing touches on this stunningly powerful guitar. Get a closer look at the KX257B and the other modern metal guitars in Cort’s KX Series at http://kxseries.cortguitars.com/ MSRP $599.99 USD About Cort Guitars Cort designs, manufactures and delivers some of the finest guitars and basses to musicians and music enthusiasts all around the world. Over the past 50 years, the company has worked with some of the largest and most well-recognized guitar companies in the industry, as well as artists of international recognition. Cort remains focused on providing instruments that will last generations with the best workmanship possible, the best materials and components, and the best service long after the instruments have been purchased. For more information, visit www.cortguitars.com. #### Cort KX508MS 8-String Electric Guitar Cort Extends Range of KX Series with New 8-String Electric SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA — Cort Guitars has broken the 7-string barrier with the introduction of the 8-string KX508MS. Featuring many of the same boutique-level materials and specs as its KX series counterpart, the KX508MS offers a new Fishman pickup and a stunning Mariana Blue Burst finish on the poplar burl top. With a series-signature double-cutaway design for easy access to the 24-fret neck, the KX508MS model is as sonically powerful as it looks. Overall, players will find that the 26.5-to-28-inch multi-scale construction of the KX508MS produces a more defined, punchier, tighter and deeper low end. The stunning poplar burl top is perfectly complemented by the swamp ash body, producing a warm yet punchy high-midrange sound that will cut through the mix with authority. The neck on the KX508MS is 5-piece maple inlaid with two long streaks of purpleheart. This combination provides strength and stability, with a strong and focused tone in conjunction with the body’s acoustic resonance. The Macassar ebony fingerboard produces a deep rich sound with sweet, yet cutting highs. Esthetically, ebony also complements the guitar’s black nickel hardware and the distinct “raindrop” fingerboard inlay. On the stylishly carved headstock, Cort’s locking machine heads provide excellent tuning stability and facilitate quick string changes through the single hardtail bridge. For pickups on the KX508MS, Cort has called upon its reliable electronics partner, Fishman, for the Fluence Modern Humbucker. Designed for an 8-string guitar, this modern ceramic humbucker offers players the multi-voice soul of their favorite passives with the power and brutal aggression they’d expect from an active humbucker. The pickup has two distinct and useful sounds onboard, starting with the revolutionary Fluence Core, the heart of the Fluence tone. From the Fluence Core, Fishman creates the classic timbres and tone with colors players will expect—and some that will surprise them. There are no hidden secrets to the controls on the KX508MS, however. Cort’s simple 1-volume, 1-tone and 3-way toggle switch controls provide a variety of great sounds and allow the player to focus on their playing. Built for the thoroughly modern player who also appreciates time-tested designs and features, the KX508MS respects the classics while pushing new boundaries. Learn more about this guitar and other models in the KX Series by visiting www.cortguitars.com MSRP $1199.99 USD Cort KX508MS 8-String Electric Guitar Cort KX508MS 8-String Electric Guitar About Cort Guitars Cort designs, manufactures and delivers some of the finest guitars and basses to musicians and music enthusiasts all around the world. Over the past 50 years, the company has worked with some of the largest and most well-recognized guitar companies in the industry, as well as artists of international recognition. Cort remains focused on providing instruments that will last generations with the best workmanship possible, the best materials and components, and the best service long after the instruments have been purchased. For more information, visit www.cortguitars.com. #### Cort Launches Action DLX AS Bass Guitar SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA (Oct. 12 2016) — “Deluxe” isn’t always about high-gloss and highly figured tops; sometimes it comes down to excellence in sound and simplicity. Cort introduces the new Action DLX AS, an electric bass guitar model that delivers a deluxe sound and feel, along with a simple, yet attractive esthetic. With updated electronics and a rustic Ashwood, the Action DLX AS is ready to accommodate players of various styles who desire high-quality tone supported by solid construction. With the new Markbass MB-1 EQ preamp, the Action DLX AS model advances the active electronics of its series counterpart, the Action DLX.  This new setup features a three-band EQ, pickup balancer and master volume, and Active/Passive conversion switch that complements the PDX-5 pickups. The result is a wide range of controls that allow players to craft their unique sound according to their preferred style. The advanced sonic control of the Action DLX AS is reinforced by its 34’’, bolt-on body constructed of Ashwood. This wood is known for its warm mid-range, as well as its appealing, grainy look that has excellent compatibility with clear coat finishes. These features are evident in the open pore natural color. Black hardware and diecasting tuners add bold accents to the wood’s natural beauty. Much like its DLX counterpart, the Action DLX AS has a Canadian hard maple neck featuring a rosewood fingerboard (15 3/4’’ radius) with white dot inlays. The 34’’ scale is comprised of 24 large frets. Available in a four- or five-string model, the Action DLX AS delivers a range and tone that will benefit bassists of various genres. The Action DLX AS is priced competitively at $499.99 MSRP. To learn more about Cort’s Action Series of bass guitars and to find a dealer, visit www.cortguitars.com. About Cort Guitars Cort designs, manufactures, and delivers some of the finest guitars and basses to musicians and music enthusiasts all around the world. Over the past 50 years, the company has worked with some of the largest and most well-recognized guitar companies in the industry, as well as artists of international recognition. Cort remains focused on providing instruments that will last generations with the best workmanship possible, the best materials and components, and the best service long after the instruments have been purchased. For more information, visit www.cortguitars.com. #### Cort Levels-Up X700 Duality II with Next-Generation Features SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA — Cort introduces the next-generation X700 Duality II electric guitar, taking a well-balanced design to a higher level of all-around performance. The updated X700 Duality II features the addition of the latest Fishman® Fluence Open Core Classic Humbucker set and a unique 5-way pickup switching system, making this model even more sonically versatile and more enjoyable to play. The X700 Duality II is forged from a flamed maple top on a mahogany body, ensuring a great balance between warm yet full-sounding lows and bright, transparent highs that can cut through a mix with authority. The tonewood combination forms a strong sonic foundation for this guitar, which is available in two finishes that play on the duality theme: Lava Burst and Polar Ice Burst. Cort has chosen Fishman Fluence Open Core Classic Humbucker pickups for the X700 Duality II. The multi-voice set now incorporates a new third voice with a single coil. Wound humbuckers, when “split” to create a single-coil sound, can be weak and unconvincing. However, the new Voice 3 delivers authentic single-coil tone that only Fluence technology can deliver, according to Fishman. Fluence Open Core Classic Humbucker voicings include Voice 1 with vintage PAF (Patent Applied For) tone with excellent dynamics at the neck and ideal output at the bridge. Voice 2 delivers Fluence-exclusive neck tone, with excellent highs, vocal midrange and tight lows, and at the bridge, Classic Hot Rod humbucker tone “without all the baggage,” as Fishman describes. Meanwhile, the X700 Duality II offers a simple yet versatile control layout, providing all the sounds players may need while allowing them to focus on making music. The 5-way switch enables five unique humbucker positions, with adjacent Tone and Volume knobs. In three of these positions, Voice 1 or 2 is selectable via the Tone knob push/pull. To further enhance the versatility of the X700 Duality II, Cort adds a CFA-III Tremolo, which has a significant influence on the instrument’s acoustic characteristics. This system is made with a metal injection manufacturing technique that molds stainless steel for a big, bold, and articulate sound as well as enhanced sustain. The recessed tremolo bridge allows the player to pull up to raise the pitch and push down to lower it, providing further tremolo versatility. While the X700 Duality II provides all the high-quality electronic components players need, the overall craftsmanship of this 25.5-inch scale, bolt-on can’t be overlooked. At the neck, the strength and brightness of maple is ideally balanced with the warm midrange of panga panga, resulting in superb playability, feel, and tonal definition, as well as an attractive stripe design down the back. Jet-black ebony is the material of choice for the 24-fret fingerboard (15.75-inch radius) with abalone dots. The stainless steel frets resist corrosion, and the wide, tall fret offers a quick response, good articulation, and clear tone. Additionally, Luminlay side-dot position markers make it easy for players to see the fretboard position markers when performing on dark stages. At the headstock, Cort’s staggered locking tuners provide superb tuning stability by eliminating string slippage at the posts and facilitating quick string changes. Players will note the modern, sleek design of the next-generation Cort logo that complements the aggressive styling of the X Series, and the chrome hardware that adds to this model’s modern aesthetic. Sleek yet robust, the X Series was designed and built for metal but is versatile enough to cover an extremely wide range of musical genres and styles, such as fusion, prog, and classic rock, making each model much more than a one-trick-pony. The X700 Duality II carries on the legacy of its Series predecessor while providing the modern upgrades that put next-level playing within reach. MSRP $1,999.99 Street $1,399.99 Learn more about the X700 Duality II electric and get a closer look at www.cortguitars.com About Cort Guitars Cort designs, manufactures, and delivers some of the finest guitars and basses to musicians and music enthusiasts all around the world. Over the past 50 years, the company has worked with some of the largest and most well-recognized guitar companies in the industry, as well as artists of international recognition. Cort remains focused on providing instruments that will last generations with the best workmanship possible, the best materials and components, and the best service long after the instruments have been purchased. For more information, visit www.cortguitars.com. #### Cort MBC-1 Matt Bellamy Signature Model Now Available in Red Sparkle Finish Cort MBC-1 Matt Bellamy Signature Red Sparkle SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA (June 7, 2016) — In 2015, Cort teamed up with Manson Guitar Works and musician Matthew Bellamy, the frontman and lead guitarist of Muse, to develop the Cort MBC-1 Matt Bellamy Signature Model electric guitar. The award-winning MBC-1 was built to replicate Bellamy’s custom-made Manson guitar, down to the resilient Matte Black (MBLK) finish. Now, the MBC-1 is available in Red Sparkle (RS), another signature Bellamy look that features a bright red base coat with holoflake finish. The MBC-1 RS promises the same sound and feel as its series partner, but with a stunningly vibrant color. Manson developed special pickups for the MBC-1 model based on more than two decades of experience working with Bellamy. The versatile setup includes a fully voiced humbucker in the bridge and a true single coil neck pickup that reflects his stage and studio custom guitars. Simple and versatile, the MBC-1 features a single-volume control, master tone, and three-way switch that controls the humbucker/single coil pickup combination. These controls work together with the MBC-1’s discrete kill button that allows the player to creatively expand the guitar’s already wide range of sounds. The result is a big full tone with a rock-solid feel. A fully adjustable tune-o-matic style bridge and stop tailpiece anchor the MBC-1’s basswood body. The single-cutaway instrument features a bolt-on, hard maple neck with a 22-fret rosewood fingerboard and 25.5’’ scale length. On the headstock, the MBC-1 is equipped with die-cast locking tuners that are important to the character of the guitar’s sound and assure stage-ready tuning stability. Chrome hardware completes the look. Just like the MBC-1 MBLK model, MBC-1 RS has been built to the exact and demanding specifications of Matt Bellamy, who has been recognized as one of the greatest rock guitarists of all time. Bellamy is the principal songwriter for Muse, an influential English rock trio formed in 1994. To date, the band has won two GRAMMY® Awards for Best Rock Album—The Resistance (2009) and Drones (2015). Bellamy was named a Cort signature model artist in 2015. The MBC1-RS is priced at $649 MSRP. For more information, and to find a Cort dealer, visit the manufacturer’s website by clicking here. About Cort Guitars Cort designs, manufactures, and delivers some of the finest guitars and basses to musicians and music enthusiasts all around the world. Over the past 50 years, the company has worked with some of the largest and most well-recognized guitar companies in the industry as well as artists of international recognition. Cort remains focused on providing instruments that will last generations with the best workmanship possible, the best materials and components, and the best service long after the instruments have been purchased. For more information, visit www.cortguitars.com. #### Cort Serves Up Retro Amp with CM15R & CM30R Cort Serves Up Retro Vibes and Smooth Tones with the New CM15R & CM30R Combo Amplifiers Cort® introduces two new colorways for their popular CM Series of combo amplifiers, with the CM15R and CM30R both now available with either Pastel Green or White Sand housing. The new pastel color schemes conjure up a healthy dose of Mid-Century Modern cool, which is elevated by the chromed metal corners, classic black carrying handle, and easily legible black-and-cream control panel. The aesthetic is completed with an effortlessly classy black-and-tan grill cloth and a smart black-and-white Cort logo in the top-center. These handsome looking amps both have compact footprints and total weights manageable for players of all statures, while not skimping one bit on power and volume. The CM15R and CM30R generate 15W R.M.S. and 30W R.M.S. through Custom 8” and 10” speakers, respectively. These pairings generate plenty of volume, while remaining responsive and sharp. Tight highs and bass can be pushed to serious bite when driven to overtone ranges. Cort CM30R Cort CM30R Cort CM30R The control panel requires no advanced research for optimized operation: a single input jack feeds era-appropriate chicken head knobs for Gain, Volume, Treble, Middle, Bass, and Reverb, and a Master Volume on the CM30R. Channel Select buttons allow for a broad range of sonic possibilities, appropriate to a myriad of styles. Both amps can be easily dialed in with the traditional EQ controls that behave in a reassuringly predictable manner. Further enhancing the play-along experience, both amplifiers are equipped with an auxiliary input and headphone output. The onboard digital reverb allows the player to add lush ambience ranging from a small room to large concert hall. On the rear panel, there’s a fixed impedance output jack and operational metrics, warnings, and instructions. The CM30R takes all the above to an even higher level with features including Bluetooth and a Crunch. Bluetooth capability enables guitarists to play along with their favorite tracks as well as their own in-progress recording projects. The Crunch push button gives the amp that one extra level of tone that every player seeks making the CM30R the complete package. Cort CM15R Cort CM15R Cort CM15R The CM15R and CM30R in these new color schemes each serve up classic rock and roll vibe, build quality, and expansive sonic integrity – all at a price-point well below competitive product on the market today. Street price: CM15R $99.99USD CM30R $199.99 USD For more information, please visit www.cortguitars.com CM15R Specifications Input Volage: Varies Depending on Region Power Requirements: 35W Power Outage: 15W R.M.S. Impedance: 8 Ohm Speaker: Custom 8” Speaker Dimensions: 12.4 inch/315mm(W)x7.5 inch/190mm(D)x12 inch/305mm(H) Weight: 13.23 lbs./6 Kg CM30R Specifications Input Volage: Varies Depending on Region Power Requirements: 70W Power Outage: 30W R.M.S. Impedance: 8 Ohm Speaker: Custom 10” Speaker Dimensions: 14.76 inch/375mm(W)x8.27 inch/210mm(D)x14.37 inch/365mm(H) Weight: 19.284 lbs./9 Kg About Cort Guitars Cort designs, manufactures and delivers some of the finest guitars and basses to musicians and music enthusiasts all around the world. Over the past 50 years, the company has worked with some of the largest and most well-recognized guitar companies in the industry, as well as artists of international recognition. Cort remains focused on providing instruments that will last generations with the best workmanship possible, the best materials and components, and the best service long after the instruments have been purchased. For more information, visit www.cortguitars.com. #### Cort Seven-String KX507 Multi Scale Guitar Cort’s KX507 Multi Scale Marks Celebrated Return of Multi-Scale Electric SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA  — Cort Guitars unleashes a tonal beast with the introduction of the seven-string KX507 Multi Scale guitar. Featuring 25.5- to 27-inch multi-scale frets for enhanced playability, new multi-voiced Fishman® electronics, and striking aesthetics, the KX507 Multi Scale offers a multitude of assets for hardcore or extreme players — a combination that earned this model an Editor’s Choice Award from Guitar.com. The new seven-string KX507 Multi Scale is the resurrection of Cort’s first-ever multi-scale guitar, the KX500 Multi Scale released back in 2018. Among multiple modern updates, the KX507 Multi Scale now has a multi-voiced Fishman Fluence Modern Humbucker set, which enables the multi-scale guitar to explore limitless possibilities across the tonal spectrum. Fishman Fluence pickups are free from the hum, nose, and frustrating inductance issues that plague even the most coveted wire-wound pickups, revealing uncorrupted musical tone. The push-pull function on the volume and tone knobs, in combination with the 3-way pickup selector, unleashes the full potential of the humbucker set all while maintaining a simple look. The tonewood selections for the KX507 Multi Scale offer much more than their striking appearances. The mahogany body and figured poplar burl top  — available in Star Dust Black and Star Dust Green finish — ideally complement each other to produce a warm yet punchy high-midrange sound that cuts through the mix with authority. The 5-piece maple and purple heart neck not only provides stability, but also a strong, focused sound in conjunction with the body’s acoustic resonance. The 24-fret Macassar ebony fingerboard (15.75-inch radius) is similar to rosewood in both look and sound, and produces a deep, rich tone with sweet yet cutting highs. The fingerboard has a distinctive raindrop inlay designed specifically for this model. The meticulous designs of the KX507 Multi Scale improve the playing experience as well as the instrument’s natural resonance. The 25.5- to 27-inch multi-scale frets put the neutral fret on the eighth position for a more natural spread angle, ensuring better playability even on the lower frets. In effect, the design results in a tight, punchy low-end for the low-B and low-E strings on the extended scale length while maintaining the familiar feel and tension on the treble strings for speedy runs and string-bending. The individual hardtail bridge unit feeds through the body, resulting in greatly improved sustain, superb string separation for better articulation, and precise intonation. The KX507 Multi Scale has a spoke nut hotrod truss rod that ensures smooth, precise setting of the neck every time. The updated volume and tone knobs are positioned for easier reach, while Cort Staggered Locking tuners provide easy and consistent tuning stability and string changes. Black nickel hardware provides the finishing touch on this cutting-edge design. From top to bottom, and from each angled fret, the KX507 Multi Scale offers the high-end features players need to level up their shredding, blistering solos and down-tuned metal riffing. MSRP: US$1,299.99 MAP: US$849.99 Get a closer look at the KX507 Multi Scale and hear a demo at www.cortguitars.com. About Cort Guitars Cort designs, manufactures, and delivers some of the finest guitars and basses to musicians and music enthusiasts all around the world. Over the past 50 years, the company has worked with some of the largest and most well-recognized guitar companies in the industry, as well as artists of international recognition. Cort remains focused on providing instruments that will last generations with the best workmanship possible, the best materials and components, and the best service long after the instruments have been purchased. For more information, visit www.cortguitars.com. #### Cort Strikes Gold with MC6 Ovangkol Modern Acoustic SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA - Cort Guitars announces the new Gold-MC6 Ovangkol, an all-solid Modern Concert acoustic guitar designed for players seeking seasoned tone, premium craftsmanship, and stage-ready performance. Available worldwide through local retailers and online, the Gold-MC6 is built to deliver responsive, expressive sound from day one through its torrefied top, carefully selected tonewoods, and professional electronics, all crafted with precision detail. At the heart of the Gold-MC6 is a torrefied solid Sitka spruce top, heat-treated to bring out the open, responsive character of a well-played instrument, matched with solid ovangkol back and sides to provide warmth, clarity, and dynamic range. The Modern Concert body features a natural gloss finish, black ABS binding, and an abalone rosette with ABS multi-ring design. A walnut-reinforced mahogany neck with a dovetail joint at the 14th fret supports a Comfort C profile and satin finish for effortless playability. The 25.5" scale length is paired with a Macassar ebony fingerboard with a 15.75" radius, 20 frets, and Gold Custom Inlay. The guitar includes a genuine bone nut measuring 1 3/4" (45 mm). Internally, hand-scalloped X-bracing reinforces the instrument’s all-solid construction, ensuring durability and tonal maturity over time. For amplified performance, the Gold-MC6 is equipped with the Fishman Flex Blend system, combining an internal microphone and under saddle pickup to capture the guitar’s natural acoustic character while providing intuitive onboard control for live performance or recording situations. Premium hardware completes the build, including Deluxe Vintage Gold tuning machines, a Macassar ebony bridge with ebony bridge pins featuring white dots, and a genuine bone saddle with 54.1 mm bridge string spacing. The guitar ships strung with Elixir Phosphor Bronze Nanoweb Light 12–53 strings and includes a Cort Premium Gig bag. For more information on the Gold-MC6 Ovangkol and other Cort acoustic instruments, please visit online at www.cortguitars.com. Street Price: $1399.00 USD About Cort Guitars Cort designs, manufactures and delivers some of the finest guitars and basses to musicians and music enthusiasts all around the world. Over the past 50 years, the company has worked with some of the largest and most well-recognized guitar companies in the industry, as well as artists of international recognition. Cort remains focused on providing instruments that will last generations with the best workmanship possible, the best materials and components, and the best service long after the instruments have been purchased. For more information, visit www.cortguitars.com. #### Cort Teams Up with Manson to Create Classic TC Guitar Cort Guitars and British luthiers Manson Guitar Works are pleased to announce a new collaboration for 2017, the Cort/Manson Classic TC. The new guitar is based upon the Manson MA Classic profile but completely revamped with hardware, custom pickups, and body woods to offer a refined style and voice that lovers of ‘classic’ guitar sounds will immediately recognize. The new guitar incorporates a sleek satin-finish maple neck with rosewood fingerboard, a solid ashwood body, and a traditional headstock layout with a cylindrical style string-tree for accurate behind the nut techniques. Manson’s vastly experienced team have designed an all-new pickup set that offers a traditional vintage neck model combined with a bright, yet punchy, bridge single coil. Together they offer classic tones with added bite and player response dynamics. Vintage vibes or the ability to switch into more progressive sounds and playability, the Cort /Manson Classic TC has all the bases covered. For more information please visit www.cortguitars.com Price: $699 USD About Cort Cort designs, manufactures, and delivers some of the finest guitars and basses to musicians and music enthusiasts all around the world. Over the past 50 years, the company has worked with some of the largest and most well-recognized guitar companies in the industry, as well as artists of international recognition. Cort remains focused on providing instruments that will last generations with the best workmanship possible, the best materials and components, and the best service long after the instruments have been purchased. For more information, visit www.cortguitars.com About Manson Manson Guitar Works has been making custom guitars with over 35 years of experience and is known for its reputation for innovation and quality. They have worked with a huge range of professional musicians in a variety of musical styles from rock to metal to blues. For more information, visit www.mansonguitarworks.com #### Cort to Host Jeff Berlin Clinic on Facebook Live August 22 SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA —Cort will provide musicians a special opportunity to watch and learn from a bass guitar legend without having to leave home. On Tuesday, Aug. 22 at 12:00 p.m. GMT, Cort will present a Facebook Live clinic and jam session hosted by Jeff Berlin, an American jazz fusion bassist widely regarded as one of the best players in the world and one of the finest clinicians in music. The event will be live-streamed from Seoul. Berlin will be playing his Cort signature model Rithimic bass guitar. Introduced in 2014, the Rithimic Series provides a balance between simple, vintage design, and modern, well-evolved specifications for today’s playing demands. With Bartolini custom soapbar pickups designed by Berlin himself and a patented Babicz FCH4 bridge with full contact hardware technology, the Rithimic is a dynamic instrument with warm, deep tones, increased dynamic range and sustain, and pitch stability. Equipped with the bass he helped to inspire, Berlin is set to influence the next generation of bass players through this unique discussion and performance. Cort strives to use technology that not only improves instrument quality, but also helps bring the global community of musicians closer together. Take part in the Jeff Berlin clinic by following Cort on Facebook at www.facebook.com/CortGuitarCo/. About Cort Guitars Cort designs, manufactures, and delivers some of the finest guitars and basses to musicians and music enthusiasts all around the world. Over the past 50 years, the company has worked with some of the largest and most well-recognized guitar companies in the industry, as well as artists of international recognition. Cort remains focused on providing instruments that will last generations with the best workmanship possible, the best materials and components, and the best service long after the instruments have been purchased. For more information, visit www.cortguitars.com. #### Cort Turns Up Power with New KX307 Multi Scale Electric Guitar SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA  — Cort turns up the power on its KX Series of electric guitars with the introduction of the KX307 Multi Scale. Combining Cort’s unique fret configuration and specially designed PowerBar pickups that churn out explosive high output evenly across all seven strings, the KX307 Multi Scale delivers extreme capabilities in a highly attractive, approachable package. The KX307 Multi Scale features the same quality and features of the multi-scale, multi-string guitars that Cort is known for. The highly functional build starts with reliable tonewoods. The mahogany body produces warm, deep resonance that’s ideal for the low-end growl associated with this model. The neck’s roasted maple wood is treated in an oxygen-free oven at a high temperature, stabilizing and developing enhanced stability, bold tone, and a more luxurious, golden-brown vintage look. The KX307 Multi Scale aesthetics are topped off with a choice of either an Open Pore Mahogany or Open Pore Black body finish, and a teardrop acryl black inlay on the fretboard. The seven-string multi-scale measures 25.5 to 27 inches, giving the KX307 Multi Scale a tight and punchy low-end for the low-B and low-E strings on the extended scale length. This design effectively maintains the familiar feel and tension on treble strings for speedy runs and string-bending. The neutral fret is in the eighth position for a more natural spread angle of the frets, ensuring better playability even on the lower frets. The structural design of the KX307 Multi Scale properly sets up Cort’s PowerBar pickups, which are passive bar-type humbuckers specially designed for multi-string guitars. Fully articulate and responsive, the PowerBars ensure even and balanced output across all seven strings while providing eruptive high output that’s most suited for modern extreme music. Cort keeps the controls clean and simple, with one volume pot and one tone pot along with a 3-way pickup selector. Cort further prioritizes utility when it comes to the KX307 Multi Scale’s hardware. The individual hardtail bridge allows each string to feed through the body, resulting in greatly improved sustain, superb string separation (2 1/16-inch nut width) for greater articulation, and precise intonation. The spoke nut Hotrod truss rod ensures smooth and precise adjustments, allowing players to dial in the exact amount of neck bow depending on their technique and playing style. At the headstock, Cort applies its Next Gen Cort logo, a modern, sleek design that complements the aggressive styling of the KX Series. Die-cast tuners and black nickel hardware complete the edgy aesthetic of the KX307 Multi Scale. Introduced in 2018, the KX Series of multi-scale guitars have earned a reputation for being versatile, solid workhorses designed for extreme guitarists. The KX307 Multi Scale carries on that blazing torch, balancing extreme-style high output with a highly aesthetic, user-friendly design. MSRP: US$849.99 MAP(Street): US$599.99 Learn more about the KX307 Multi Scale and get a closer look at other KX Series guitars at www.cortguitars.com. #### Cort Turns Up the Heat on Upgraded G290 FAT II Electric SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA - Cort Guitars introduces the updated G290 FAT II electric, featuring several functional upgrades to an already stylish double-cutaway. Cort turns up the heat on the vintage aesthetic, with a new alder body and flame maple top, plus a roasted maple neck and maple fingerboard. Playing on the contrast of light and dark, the G290 FAT II features a new optional color finish of Trans Burst Black, plus Luminlay markers on the fingerboard sides. Beyond multiple playability enhancements that improve sonic character and sustain, the G290 FAT II retains key features, like the full-sounding Voiced Tone VTH-77 pickup set, that have made this model one of Cort’s most popular. The first edition, award-winning G290 FAT was designed with higher-grade materials and hardware components, along with improved build processes for the 25.5-inch-scale bolt-on. The updated G290 FAT II retains many of these features while incorporating new materials. Cort starts with an alder body that provides a warm and full-bodied tone, paired with a gorgeous flame maple top. Together, these woods create an excellent combination for well-balanced sonic character, with bright and transparent highs and a strongly projected low-midrange. Topping it off, Cort adds an optional Trans Black Burst finish, which joins rustic Antique Violin Burst and eye-catching Bright Blue Burst to make it a trio. To further improve the tone and sustain of the G290 FAT II, Cort adds a Graph Tech® Black TUSQ® nut (42 mm), made from an advanced polymer formed under high heat and pressure for uniform density. This innovation transfers string energy more efficiently, making the G290 FAT II come alive with enhanced harmonics and volume. On the headstock, Cort has added a string tree for the first and second string, which helps with string tension and stability while enhancing sustain. The Cort CFA-III stainless steel bridge is yet another sustain-enhancing feature that also allows for big, bold, and articulate sound. Geared for a wide variety of musical genres and playing styles, the VTH-77 pickups return to the updated G290 FAT II, providing modern high output for today’s high-energy music and cleaning up nicely for classic rock and blues. The 5-way switch is custom-wired to provide glassy and sparkling single-coil sounds in the second and fourth positions, as well as full-bodied and powerful humbucker sounds in the bridge, middle, and neck positions. The control layout is simple yet versatile, allowing players to stay focused while making music. Cort has taken a measured approach to the long-awaited roasted maple 22-fret neck on the G290 FAT II, treating these components in an oxygen-free oven at a high temperature. The process allows the wood to stabilize for a bigger, bolder tone, and a smoother, vintage golden-brown look. The black-dotted fretboard offers a compound radius (12 inches to 15.75 inches) as a deluxe feature for players transitioning from easy chording on the low register to high-speed soloing and enhanced string-bending on the upper register. Cort’s spoke nut hotrod truss rod allows the player to dial in the exact amount of neck bow depending on technique and playing style. Additionally, the Ergo-V neck profile provides greater comfort at any position across the entire neck. Another neck enhancement appears with Luminlay side dots that make it easy for players to see the fretboard position markers while performing on dimly lit stages. The model’s vintage chrome hardware includes Cort’s Staggered Locking Tuners that enable superb tuning stability by eliminating string slippage at the posts while facilitating quick string changes. Cort’s G Series was designed as a logical evolution of the term "vintage," providing a modern take on the classic double-cutaway design in an aesthetically tasteful manner. The G290 FAT II carries on the tradition of this modern classic, now with even more options to meet a player's specific needs and requirements. Learn more about the G290 FAT II electric and get a closer look at www.cortguitars.com MSRP: US$1,149.99 MAP(Street): US$799.99 About Cort Guitars Cort designs, manufactures, and delivers some of the finest guitars and basses to musicians and music enthusiasts all around the world. Over the past 50 years, the company has worked with some of the largest and most well-recognized guitar companies in the industry, as well as artists of international recognition. Cort remains focused on providing instruments that will last generations with the best workmanship possible, the best materials and components, and the best service long after the instruments have been purchased. For more information, visit www.cortguitars.com. #### Cort Unleashes the KX707 EverTune 7-String Cort® Guitars introduces the new KX707 EverTune 7-string – the natural evolution of the now-iconic KX700 EverTune that was rightly embraced by purveyors of metal and heavy rock upon its introduction a few years ago. For over two decades the KX Series has proudly represented the most extreme and aggressive side of Cort’s lineup and this new model builds upon the series’ impressive pedigree and history. The KX707 EverTune is primed to shred, with a potent Seymour Duncan® Sentient and Nazgûl 7-string humbucker set, patented EverTune® bridge system, and no-frills control layout. At the neck position, the Sentient pickup provides a well-balanced, versatile tonal palette, while the Nazgûl benefits from a large ceramic magnet with custom winding specs that delivers sizzling presence, textured harmonic content, and is capable of brutal overdriven crunch. A 3-way pickup selector paired to a single volume pot and one tone pot provide all necessary variation without clutter, while allowing the player to focus on what’s important: the music! Meanwhile, the EverTune® eschews overly convoluted design, relying instead on the power – and simplicity – of clever physics to maintain constant tension on each string. This all-mechanical system employs a rock-solid arrangement of springs and levers that keeps the KX707 in perfect tuning, even with the most aggressive of playing styles. Further adding to that stability are robust Cort® locking tuners that facilitate ease of string changes, as well as accurate, efficient tuning. A 5-piece maple and walnut neck paired to a deeply contoured body and jet-black Ebony fingerboard with 24 stainless steel frets adds to the KX707 EverTune’s playability and potential for high-velocity runs. The guitar’s spoke nut truss rod adjustment feature enables precise adjustment of neck bow to accommodate any individual player’s approach and technique, while bright and bold luminlay side dot position makers ensure easy viewing of fretboard position even in the darkest of venues. A powerful 7-string monster primed to ably nail the expectations of even the most demanding hard rock and metal guitarist, the Cort KX707 EverTune is a lively, resonant instrument that also offers the flexibility to explore other realms. With standout features and specifications, radical looks, and an adaptable and expressive design, Cort has put its own stamp on the shredder-guitar formula. If daring style, midrange snarl, cutting-edge features, and sonic complexity is what you seek, the KX707 EverTune delivers. Street Price: $1349.99 USD www.cortguitars.com Additional Specifications Available finish: Open Pore Black (SDG) Construction: Bolt-on Frets: 24 Fingerboard Radius: 15.75” (400mm) Inlay: Black Dots Scale: 25.5” (648mm) Nut Width: 2 57/64” (48mm) Hardware: Black Strings: D’Addario® EXL 120 +NW059 About Cort Guitars Cort designs, manufactures and delivers some of the finest guitars and basses to musicians and music enthusiasts all around the world. Over the past 50 years, the company has worked with some of the largest and most well-recognized guitar companies in the industry, as well as artists of international recognition. Cort remains focused on providing instruments that will last generations with the best workmanship possible, the best materials and components, and the best service long after the instruments have been purchased. For more information, visit www.cortguitars.com. #### Cort Unleashes the True Temperament KX700 TT Cort Unleashes the True Temperament KX700 TT: for the Pursuit of Perfect Performance SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA - Cort® Guitars announces the launch of the true temperament KX700 TT, a groundbreaking guitar designed for discerning players seeking unmatched performance and versatility. The KX700 TT is engineered with a sleek, contoured body crafted from the highest quality African mahogany, resulting in a distinctively full, resonant tone. The guitar’s striking ash top not only elevates the overall aesthetics, but also contributes to overall sound quality. In addition to an ergonomic 5-piece roasted maple and walnut neck and smooth fingerboard – ideal for players of all skill levels and styles – the KX700 TT benefits from the True Temperament fretting system, which consistently produces perfect intonation at every note. The True Temperament frets that are made of Swedish stainless steel for unrivaled resistance against wear and corrosion, further enhancing intonation and reliability. And those notes are easy to hit reliably on even the dimmest of stages, thanks to glow-in-the-dark side dot position markers on the side of the neck. Loaded with explosive, innovative Fishman Fluence Modern Humbuckers, the KX700 TT delivers a broad variety of tonal options, from delicately crisp cleans to powerfully overdriven sounds. The Fluence’s paradigm-shifting design effectively does away with noise, hum, and inductance issues inherent to more traditional pickups, while providing clarity and power in spades. Accessing the assortment of voice modes is via the push/pull volume knob. Coil-splitting, courtesy of a mini toggle switch, provides even more sonic versatility. Be it gentle arpeggios, crunchy rhythms, or full-tilt thrash shredding, the Cort KX700 TT adapts to virtually all genres and approaches – from fat-sounding cleans to high-definition, high-gain crunch. Dependability and durability are baked into the design of the KX700 TT with premium hardware, including Cort Locking Tuners and a robust Schaller Hannes® 6 Bridge system that guarantees tuning stability even amidst the most over-the-top, aggressive playing. Built for speed, this guitar both sounds incredible and looks amazing – whether on stage, in the studio, or practicing at home. The Cort KX700 TT is available now through authorized Cort dealers. For more information, please visit www.cortguitars.com MAP: $2,499.99 About Cort Guitars Cort designs, manufactures and delivers some of the finest guitars and basses to musicians and music enthusiasts all around the world. Over the past 50 years, the company has worked with some of the largest and most well-recognized guitar companies in the industry, as well as artists of international recognition. Cort remains focused on providing instruments that will last generations with the best workmanship possible, the best materials and components, and the best service long after the instruments have been purchased. For more information, visit www.cortguitars.com. #### Cort Upgraded Artisan C4 and C5 Plus OVMH Bass Guitars Cort Unveils Upgraded Artisan C4 and C5 Plus OVMH Bass Guitars SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA (July 7, 2021) — Cort Guitars honors a true workhorse with the introduction of the new Artisan C5 Plus OVMH, also available in a 4-string model. Representing the evolution of Cort’s Artisan C4 Plus, both the Artisan C5 Plus OVMH and C4 Plus OVMH deliver a more familiar, rounder body shape that was previously only available on premium Artisan A models; a brand-new MetalCraft M bridge; and an attractive ovangkol top in an Antique Brown-Burst color. Whether a player is new to the bass or a seasoned professional, the Artisan C5 Plus OVMH and its 4-string counterpart offer plenty of enhancements that optimize the playing experience. The Artisan C5 Plus OVMH bass follows the tradition of Cort’s Artisan Series, offering premium workmanship that’s on full display with a unique body made from an ovangkol top, mahogany wings, and maple core. Both the 5-string and 4-string models offer a luxurious aesthetic that’s hard to resist, given the ovangkol’s blend of cinnamon-brown and darker streaks that evoke a classy vintage look. Beyond the surface, these tonewoods deliver a perfect blend of balanced tone. Ovangkol shares similar characteristics as rosewood and bubinga, with a slightly fuller midrange and a top end that’s not as bright sounding, while the strategically placed maple center makes up for the missing highs. The combination of ovangkol and maple, together with a warm-sounding mahogany body, provide an ideally balanced tone. Putting the high-end workmanship of the Artisan Series on full display, Cort applies a rounder body shape on the Artisan C5 Plus OVMH that not only provides an iconic unified look on the traditional bolt-on (34-inch scale), but also delivers ergonomic comfort. The 24-fret Canadian hard maple neck with jatoba fretboard (15.75-inch radius) adds stability and contributes punchy brilliance to the overall tone of the instrument. Black hardware and die-cast tuners put a bold touch on an otherwise natural aesthetic. Both the Artisan C5 Plus OVMH and C4 Plus OVMH offer a solid, high-mass MetalCraft M bridge, an upgraded feature that’s highly adjustable with ample wide string spacing to improve playing comfort. The MetalCraft M4 (19 mm or .750” spacing on the C4 Plus) and M5 (18 mm or .708” spacing on the C5 Plus) were developed with more focus on ease-of-use and greater tone transfer. Depending on string thickness, the dual-string loading system allows the strings to be loaded either through the body or from the top for optimal string tension that results in enhanced sustain, greater playability, and focused sound. Deep individual slots hold the saddles rock-tight, which provides noticeable tonal improvement by preventing unwanted movement and allowing string vibrations to correctly transfer to the body. The combination of the Bartolini® MK-1 pickups and Markbass® MB-1 active electronics are key to the versatility of the Artisan C5 Plus OVMH and its 4-string counterpart. In the Artisan Series tradition, Bartolini MK-1 pickups deliver a trademark sound with plenty of punchy and warm mids, along with transparent and brilliant highs for superb balance. The Markbass MB-1 preamp provides a natural and transparent boost that does not color the organic nature or resonance of the instrument’s woods. The combination of crystal clarity and natural warmth exudes a passive feel with smooth lows, full-bodied mids, and bell-like highs. Overall, the Artisan C5 Plus OVMH and C4 Plus OVMH are versatile bass guitars that are ideal for any style of music and playing environment, with looks, sound, playability, and features that will satisfy the most discerning of players. MSRP: Artisan C4 Plus OVMH: US$699.99 Artisan C5 Plus OVMH: US$749.99 MAP (Street): Artisan C4 Plus OVMH: US$449.99 Artisan C5 Plus OVMH: US$499.99 Learn more and see a demo at www.cortguitars.com. About Cort Guitars Cort designs, manufactures, and delivers some of the finest guitars and basses to musicians and music enthusiasts all around the world. Over the past 50 years, the company has worked with some of the largest and most well-recognized guitar companies in the industry, as well as artists of international recognition. Cort remains focused on providing instruments that will last generations with the best workmanship possible, the best materials and components, and the best service long after the instruments have been purchased. For more information, visit www.cortguitars.com. #### Cort X500 Menace Electric Guitar Cort Unleashes the Beast with X500 Menace Electric Guitar SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA (July 19, 2021) — Cort Guitars introduces the X500 Menace, a reimagined flagship electric that’s now even darker and more aggressive than its predecessor. Highly suitable for metal and extreme music with high access frets, the X500 Menace has been reborn with a modern aesthetic and feature upgrades, including new tonewood selections, a reverse headstock, compound radius fingerboard, Floyd Rose® 1000 Series tremolo, and a Seymour Duncan® Nazgûl™ and Sentient humbucker set. The combination of these features provide for superb playability, sound quality, and a menacing presence that extreme guitarists seek. The X500 Menace is the latest addition to Cort’s X Series, which was revamped with a more modern, ergonomic design and new finishes that capture today’s metal guitar trends. The X500 Menace offers timely innovation with the popular tonewood combination of a solid maple top on mahogany body. Together, these classic woods are thick and cutting, yet warm and rich. The sustain and tone transfer is limitless thanks to the X Series signature neck-thru construction, which offers focused midrange punch and cut. The 25.5-inch-scale X500 Menace is rock-solid stable and built for speed across the entire range of its sleek ebony fingerboard. The 7-piece maple/purple heart/panga panga neck likewise provides a smooth surface that enables high-speed riffing and soloing with unfettered access to the highest frets for utmost playability. Aesthetically, the striped design of the neck provides visual intrigue against the Black Satin finish. The compound radius fingerboard (12 to 16 inches) is a deluxe feature that facilitates easier playability when transitioning from easy chording on the low frets to high-speed soloing and string-bending on the upper register. As a finishing touch, Cort has designed an exclusive reverse headstock for the X500 Menace, presenting an unconventional and meaner look over the original design. Black hardware and die-cast tuners complete the look. The addition of the Seymour Duncan Nazgûl & Sentient high-output passive humbucker pickup set takes the X500 Menace to the center of the earth, if not straight to the underworld. The Nazgûl combines a large ceramic magnet with custom winding specs, resulting in an ideal blend of note articulation, saturation, pick attack, and one of the most brutal “chugs” available from a humbucker. The Sentient neck delivers a balanced, versatile tone with pristine cleans and fluid leads under high gain. One volume pot and one tone pot with 3-pickup selector keeps the controls clean and simple, allowing the player to focus on making music. The X500 Menace hardware includes a FloydRose 1000 Series tremolo system that gives players the confidence to express their musical ideas without tuning worries. With this upgrade, the X500 Menace is ready to handle anything the player throws down, from dive-bombing and extreme harmonic squeal pull-ups to subtle chord coloration. Sleek yet robust, the X500 Menace was designed and built for metal but is versatile enough to cover a wide range of musical genres and styles such as fusion, prog, and classic rock, making this beast much more than a one-trick-pony. MSRP US$1349.99 Street US$849.99 Learn more and get a closer look at the X500 Menace and other designs in Cort’s X Series at www.cortguitars.com. About Cort Guitars Cort designs, manufactures, and delivers some of the finest guitars and basses to musicians and music enthusiasts all around the world. Over the past 50 years, the company has worked with some of the largest and most well-recognized guitar companies in the industry, as well as artists of international recognition. Cort remains focused on providing instruments that will last generations with the best workmanship possible, the best materials and components, and the best service long after the instruments have been purchased. For more information, visit www.cortguitars.com. #### Cort X700 Duality Guitar Strikes Balance between Shredding Beast and Chic Beauty SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA — With the introduction of the X700 Duality, Cort Guitars has designed an electric guitar that can seamlessly transition from shred machine to chic refinement. The new flagship of the venerated X Series brings together boutique-quality materials and hardware components with custom-wired electronics that unleash the beast or quickly reign them in, making this guitar suitable for virtually any musical genre and style. At first sight, the design of the X700 Duality conveys “speed,” with its flamed maple top on a swamp ash body. These materials complement each other to produce a warm, yet punchy high-midrange sound that cuts through the mix with authority. Imaginations will be sparked by the Light Blue Burst finish and chrome hardware, but there’s so much more to the X700 Duality than its visual pizzazz. The X700 Duality’s Seymour Duncan TB4 bridge humbucker and SH2N neck humbucker, combined with a special 5-way wiring, present all of the modern and classic humbucker tones as well as two exceptional single-coil sounds for unmatched versatility. The X700 Duality achieves clarity and depth, whether the player is tearing it up on a metal riff or riding the wave with a sparkling, clean tone. This model’s “duality” comes into play through its unique electronics. The 5-way switch is custom-wired to provide glassy and sparkling single-coil sounds in the second and fourth positions, as well as full-bodied and powerful humbucker sounds in the bridge, middle, and neck positions. So as the player is driving with over-the-top metal tone, they can just as easily dial down to a jazzy warmth. A simple, yet versatile control layout, 1 volume and 1 tone knob, allows the player to focus on making music. The X700 Duality’s hardware also has a significant influence on its sonic character. This guitar features the Cort CFA-III Tremolo System made from a metal injection molding manufacturing technique with stainless steel on the saddle, bridge plate and block for a big, solid, bold and articulate sound as well as enhanced sustain. The recessed tremolo bridge allows for pull-ups to raise the pitch as well as for push-downs to lower it, providing even more sonic versatility. Staggered locking tuners provide excellent tuning stability by eliminating string slippage at the posts while facilitating quick string changes. Cort’s world-class craftsmanship is evident throughout the X700 Duality, but especially with high-quality materials where they matter. On the neck, the strength and brightness of the 3PC maple is balanced by the warm midrange of panga panga, resulting in super playability, feel and tonal definition. The ebony fingerboard provides jet-black beauty and slick smoothness, while the Luminlay side dot position marks make it easy for players to see the fretboard position markers while performing on dark stages. As another road-friendly feature, the 24 stainless steel frets (25.5’’ scale) boast excellent resistance to corrosion. The wide and tall fret-type offers a quick response with good articulation when playing chords as well as a clear tone when playing single notes. Learn more about Cort’s X700 Duality and watch demos by world-renowned guitarist Hedras Ramos at www.cortguitars.com. MSRP $1299.99 USD About Cort Guitars Cort designs, manufactures and delivers some of the finest guitars and basses to musicians and music enthusiasts all around the world. Over the past 50 years, the company has worked with some of the largest and most well-recognized guitar companies in the industry, as well as artists of international recognition. Cort remains focused on providing instruments that will last generations with the best workmanship possible, the best materials and components, and the best service long after the instruments have been purchased. For more information, visit www.cortguitars.com. #### Cort X700 Mutility Cort X700 Mutility Sets New Standard for Extreme Guitars SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA  — Cort Guitars amps up innovation with the new X700 Mutility, an electric guitar that pushes the limits of conventionality with its namesake “multi-utilitarian” design. Beyond the Fishman Fluence modern humbuckers, this latest addition to Cort’s X Series offers modern features like a roasted maple neck, multi-scale frets with Luminlay markers, and a newly improved body contour for added comfort. The X700 Mutility is sure to please the most discerning of guitarists with its sonic versatility and playability in a stylish package that sets a new standard for extreme guitars. For years, Cort’s X Series has offered a sleek, ergonomic body profile that players of various genres find attractive. However, the aesthetic edge is not the sole angle of what makes a guitar “extreme”—there has to be substance under the hood by way of electronics. Cort delivers on the X700 Mutility with the original, reimagined Fishman Fluence humbucker set, which avoids the hum and noise that plague even the most coveted wire-wound pickups. Free from these frustrating inductance issues, the Fishman Fluence pickups reveal pure, uncorrupted, and musical tone. The controls are versatile yet simple, with an innovative push/pull function on both the volume and tone knobs, in combination with a 3-way pickup selector that can unleash the full potential of the humbuckers. The X700 Mutility’s electronics enhance, rather than overshadow, the tonewood selection. The combination of maple and ash top on a mahogany body ensures a great balance between warm, full-sounding lows and bright, transparent highs. For a more natural, organic aesthetic, Cort leaves some unpainted areas to reveal the beautiful wood grain of the ash top. The X Series body contour has also been updated to provide a deeper belly cut and lower horn cut on the back side, improving comfort and optimizing playability. Cort’s attention to detail and multi-utilitarian approach are perhaps most evident on the X700 Mutility’s neck. The roasted maple neck and fingerboard are treated in an oxygen-free oven at a high temperature, which not only stabilizes the wood but helps develop a golden-brownish, vintage look and big, bold tone. To further improve playability, Cort has introduced a multi-scale length that conforms to a player’s hand movement up and down the neck, so that wrists and fingers naturally follow the layout of the frets from the low to high register. On the X700 Mutility, the neutral fret starts at the zero fret. For visual assistance on a dark stage, the Luminlay dot position markers make it easy for players to see the fretboard position. To top off the extreme playability of the X700 Mutility, the jumbo stainless steel frets resist corrosion and offer good response for chords and clear tone for single notes. Note articulation and intonation are also enhanced by the individual hardtail bridge unit, which offers superb string separation and sustain. The often-overlooked spoke nut Hotrod truss rod keeps everything smooth and precise. Players can utilize this adjustment feature to dial in the exact amount of neck bow depending on their preferred technique and playing style. Whether the player is into fusion, prog, classic rock, metal, or a combination of styles, the X700 Mutility is a guitar that’s built to rock with exceptional versatility and eye-catching features. Learn more and get a closer look at www.cortguitars.com. MSRP $1,599.99 About Cort Guitars Cort designs, manufactures, and delivers some of the finest guitars and basses to musicians and music enthusiasts all around the world. Over the past 50 years, the company has worked with some of the largest and most well-recognized guitar companies in the industry, as well as artists of international recognition. Cort remains focused on providing instruments that will last generations with the best workmanship possible, the best materials and components, and the best service long after the instruments have been purchased. For more information, visit www.cortguitars.com. #### Cort® Debuts Sunset Nylectric DLX SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA - Cort Guitars® announces the introduction of the Sunset Nylectric DLX, a sophisticated addition to the acclaimed Nylectric series. This innovative instrument masterfully blends the warm, distinctive resonance of a nylon-string acoustic guitar with the versatility and playability of an electric, making it a valuable tool for musicians of all genres – truly the best of both worlds! The Sunset Nylectric DLX boasts a meticulously crafted solid spruce top with flamed maple veneer, on a chambered mahogany body, providing a rich tonal foundation. The flamed maple veneer in Tobacco Sunburst finish, wood binding, and gold hardware add to the guitar’s visual appeal, while its ebony fretboard and bridge paired with a tapered and slotted headstock promise durability and easy playability. The guitar’s unique shape draws inspiration from both traditional acoustic aesthetics and modern electric styling resulting in a distinctively appealing appearance, as well as comfort and balance. A newly applied thinner body depth of 45mm (1 7/8”), as well as a gently beveled neck-body joint heel and 48mm (1 67/64”) nut width and string spacing provide further comfort, whatever the playing situation. Graph Tech TUSQ nut and saddle are used to enhance harmonics, volume, and sustain. Loaded with an advanced Fishman® VTB Preamp, the Sunset Nylectric allows for seamless amplification without abandoning authentic nylon-string acoustic timbre. The built-in EQ system make it simple to dial in the ideal nylon string sound in any environment. Lastly, the guitar is factory set up with Savarez Cristal Corum 500CJ high tension nylon strings. Widely considered the best nylon string brand in the world, Savarez uses Corum polished-silver wound bass strings and Cristal trebles. The high tension makes playing this guitar a breeze. And to keep this new guitar safe and secure, each guitar comes with a premium gig bag included. To learn more, please visit www.CortGuitars.com Street Price: $899.99 USD About Cort Guitars Cort designs, manufactures and delivers some of the finest guitars and basses to musicians and music enthusiasts all around the world. Over the past 50 years, the company has worked with some of the largest and most well-recognized guitar companies in the industry, as well as artists of international recognition. Cort remains focused on providing instruments that will last generations with the best workmanship possible, the best materials and components, and the best service long after the instruments have been purchased. For more information, visit www.cortguitars.com. #### Cort® Launches the Artisan Space 5 Bass Cort® Guitars introduces the Space 5, a new bass model that both harkens to the company's innovative past and looks to the future of the instrument with a light, compact, and portable design. First hitting the streets in the 1980s after an exhaustive R&D process, Cort's groundbreaking Space line of guitars and basses helped to spearhead the decade's headless fretted instrument boom. Now, with the Space 5, the company builds upon its storied legacy, while adding modern-day features and enhancements. Overall design takes cues from a handful of classics without nodding too much to the past. A solid-feeling bass with a maple body and 6 mm solid poplar burl top, the Artisan Space boasts excellent sustain and vibrational qualities from its 40mm thickness. A 7-piece roasted maple, walnut, and purpleheart neck is simultaneously stunning and functional, affording players a defined midrange that compliments the expansive, bright qualities of the body. The gorgeous wood grain enhances the eye-catching body and neck shape (with distinctive "Next Gen" Cort logo engraved just beneath the upper cutaway), modeled after the flagship Artisan Bass Series, while the deeper contour and cutaways along with individual bridge with tuner knobs are significant upgrades. D'Addario® EXL170-5SL strings travel across a 47 mm zero fret that effectively replaces the need for a nut and better sets the string height over the length of the fretboard. This zero fret allows players to easily change between any string gauges via this arrangement. Hardware consists of specially designed head piece, individual string bridges, Bartolini® MK-1 pickups and AN active 3-band EQ preamp. They feed a comprehensive set of five tone and volume controls, allowing for a variety of sonic possibilities. The neck provides effortless playing courtesy of a slim neck and 15.75-inch (400mm) radius roasted hard maple fretboard, the Artisan Space 5 benefits from expert setup yielding buzz-free, low action and consistent intonation up and down the neck. Built with top-shelf components and construction, this is an ultra-stylish instrument dripping with a forward-thinking attitude. The Artisan Space 5 cranks out big tones with ease, effortlessly transitioning from crisp or growly runs to moody, jazzy stylings. With upscale looks paired to category-leading features and specifications, this is the bass choice for the discerning, modern musician. For more information, please visit www.cortguitars.com Street: $799.99 USD About Cort Guitars Cort designs, manufactures and delivers some of the finest guitars and basses to musicians and music enthusiasts all around the world. Over the past 50 years, the company has worked with some of the largest and most well-recognized guitar companies in the industry, as well as artists of international recognition. Cort remains focused on providing instruments that will last generations with the best workmanship possible, the best materials and components, and the best service long after the instruments have been purchased. For more information, visit www.cortguitars.com. #### Cort’s CJ-Retro Jumbo Acoustic-Electric Delivers Big Sound SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA — Cort’s new CJ-Retro, a jumbo-sized acoustic-electric guitar, delivers big acoustic sound packaged in a bold look. Featuring a classic body in a Vintage Sunburst Matte finish with top-mounted controls, the CJ-Retro is built for players who want all the classic retro fittings backed by innovative and powerful design. The CJ-Retro’s big sound starts with the full-size jumbo body with spruce top and mahogany backs, sides and neck, which produce a huge full-bodied sound with ample bass and exceptional volume. Helping highlight the acoustic harmonics are the specially formulated Graphtech Nubone XB nut and saddle. Quality construction is complemented by advanced circuitry with a one-volume, two-band Fishman Neo-D magnetic humbucker, which produces a deep and rich sound that ideally complements the CJ-Retro’s wide sonic projection. Picking up the unique vibrational characteristics of the strings, the Fishman VTB EQ preamp conveys powerful yet natural sound that’s perfectly suited for recording and any type of live performance application. From the dovetail neck joint to the headstock, the CJ-Retro balances high quality with flair and finesse. The Merbau fingerboard is not only durable with its high density and stiffness, but also produces a strong and firm low-end that complements a rich midrange. A dual-rectangular inlay on the fingerboard was specifically designed for the overall aesthetics of this model. The vintage-style nickel open gear tuners with white oval knobs work smoothly while staying true to the vintage-retro look. With the CJ-Retro, players get the huge vintage sound they want without the big price tag. Learn more at www.cortguitars.com Retail is $429.99 USD About Cort Guitars Cort designs, manufactures, and delivers some of the finest guitars and basses to musicians and music enthusiasts all around the world. Over the past 50 years, the company has worked with some of the largest and most well-recognized guitar companies in the industry, as well as artists of international recognition. Cort remains focused on providing instruments that will last generations with the best workmanship possible, the best materials and components, and the best service long after the instruments have been purchased. For more information, visit www.cortguitars.com. #### Cort’s G300 Pro Flagship Model Sets Sail with Modern Enhancements Cort Guitars G300 Pro SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA — Cort Guitars sets sail for the future of enhanced playability with the G300 Pro, the new flagship model of the G Series. The G300 Pro offers superb playability, sonic versatility, and an aesthetic design. Players who enjoy soloing in the higher fret positions will gravitate toward the modern features of this boutique-style guitar, including its 24 full frets—a first-ever feature for the G Series. The G300 Pro is designed to make a splash in two stylish finishes: Vivid Burgundy (VVB) and Black (BK). The design of the G300 Pro begins with high-quality tonewoods that enables the guitar to cut through the mix with a tone that’s optimized for lead solo playing. The American Basswood body provides a balanced and rich midrange tone, while the 6 mm (¼-inch) maple top offers a bright sparkle. It’s a proven wood combination that’s smartly paired with the Seymour Duncan TB4 bridge humbucker and SH2N neck humbucker. This dynamic duo offers a custom-wired 5-way switch that provides glassy and sparkling single-coil sounds in the second and fourth positions, as well as full-bodied and powerful humbucker sounds in the bridge, middle, and neck positions. While the versatility of these controls is abundant, the layout is simple to allow players to focus on making music. Ultimately, that’s creative energy they’ll want to conserve for the rest of the G300 Pro’s deluxe features. The G300 Pro’s compound radius fingerboard, ranging from 12 inches to 16 inches, allows for better transitions from easy chording on the low register to high-speed soloing and enhanced string-bending on the upper register. Cort’s newly designed Ergo-V neck profile and shape provides more comfort at any position across the entire neck, while jumbo stainless steel frets resist corrosion and offer a quick response and good articulation on both chords and single notes. To further support tone, Cort has roasted the G300 Pro’s maple neck and fingerboard in an oxygen-free oven at a high temperature. The process results in enhanced stability for a big, bold tone, and a vintage golden-brown look. Luminlay side dot position markers make it easy for players to navigate the 24 full frets, even when performing on dark stages. It’s the finer details that help a guitar reach its flagship status, and Cort delivers plenty of high-end appointments on the Cort G300 Pro. More noticeably, the Cort CFA-III Tremolo features stainless steel saddles, a solid machined steel block, and a steel baseplate for improved sustain, faster and punchier pick attack, and a more coherent and balanced fundamental tone. The recessed tremolo bridge allows for pull-ups to raise and lower the pitch as needed. Less noticeable, but critical for playability, the spoke nut Hotrod truss rod enables players to dial in the exact amount of neck bow depending on their technique and playing style. For finishing touches, Cort uses a Graph Tech® black TUSQ®, an advanced polymer formed under high-heat and pressure for uniform density. It’s a small detail with huge impact, and helps to transfer string energy more efficiently, so the guitar comes alive with enhanced harmonics, volume, and sustain. Finally Cort’s staggered locking tuners provide excellent tuning stability as well as ease of tuning and string changes. From over-the-top metal and shred to jazzy warmth and sparkling cleans, the G300 Pro’s sounds provide clarity and depth suitable for any modern player, with features and style that represent the best of what Cort can offer. Learn more and get a closer look at www.cortguitars.com. MSRP $1,199.99 About Cort Guitars Cort designs, manufactures, and delivers some of the finest guitars and basses to musicians and music enthusiasts all around the world. Over the past 50 years, the company has worked with some of the largest and most well-recognized guitar companies in the industry, as well as artists of international recognition. Cort remains focused on providing instruments that will last generations with the best workmanship possible, the best materials and components, and the best service long after the instruments have been purchased. For more information, visit www.cortguitars.com. #### Cort’s New JADE Classic Acoustic-Electric Guitars Cort’s New JADE Classic Acoustic-Electric Guitars Are Sweeter than Their Sparkle SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA — With the unveiling of JADE Classic acoustic-electric guitars, Cort defies conventions by introducing a radically retro look to its JADE Series. While the pearloid pastels are an esthetic throwback to 1950s rock-n-roll, JADE Classics have plenty of modern features that will delight players who are in the market for a smaller-size guitar. The target audience will find that the JADE Classics offer so much more than “a guitar built for girls,” and harken back to a time when the rebellion all started. The immediate appeal of the JADE Classics is their small-body design and eye-catching new colors: Pastel Yellow, Pastel Pink, and Sky Blue Open Pore. The 1950s-era pearloid is applied to the headstock and pickguard, and gives these guitars their unique sparkle. However, where the JADE Classics truly shine is less apparent to the eye and more noticeable to the ear. These guitars produce a sweet, warm tone thanks to the all-mahogany construction that Cort developed in accordance with recent acoustic guitar market trends. The mahogany back and sides, while darker-sounding than spruce, are comparatively warmer with a full, rich mid-range. The unique construction gives JADE Classics their surprising tonal depth. The JADE Classics are built ready to rock with the onboard Cort CE304T pickup. This system has 3-band EQ for tonal flexibility that delivers the richness of the mahogany to an amplification system for both live and recording applications. The preamp also includes a convenient LED tuner. Other modern features utilized in the JADE Classic models include the Venetian cutaway design that provides easy high-fret access. Aided by the thin neck and dovetail neck joint, experienced players will find that these guitars are both versatile and capable. Tuning is a breeze with new vintage open-gear machine heads (18:1 tuning ratio) that are relatively lightweight and help to improve the instrument’s overall balance. With JADE Classic acoustic-electric guitars, Cort proves that beauty isn’t a convention and “pretty” can still pack a punch. At MSRP $329.99 (w/ gig bag) each, these high-quality guitars won’t break the bank, either. About Cort Guitars Cort designs, manufactures and delivers some of the finest guitars and basses to musicians and music enthusiasts all around the world. Over the past 50 years, the company has worked with some of the largest and most well-recognized guitar companies in the industry, as well as artists of international recognition. Cort remains focused on providing instruments that will last generations with the best workmanship possible, the best materials and components, and the best service long after the instruments have been purchased. For more information, visit www.cortguitars.com. #### Cort’s Sunset TC Electric Guitar Offers Best of the Classics in Modern Design SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA — The new Sunset TC electric guitar by Cort combines retro style with classic sound in a unique hybrid design. Ideal for rock, blues, country, pop and funk, the Sunset TC is a simple yet versatile instrument with an authentic vintage vibe that will appeal to roots-oriented players. A hybrid of T-style and LP style, the Sunset TC incorporates the features of two types of iconic solid-body electric guitars. The ash body is lightweight but has a surprisingly strong, tight and punchy sound with emphasis on the high-midrange. Its natural beauty and distinctive grain patterns are ideal for the distressed finish, available in Worn Butter Blonde or Worn White Blonde. The pairing of the ash tonal wood and bolt-on hard maple neck produce a fundamental tone with plenty of attack that will cut through and be heard clearly in the mix. The jatoba fingerboard with 9.45’’ radius on a 25.5" scale is a classic feature that’s ideal for both single-note playing and chording. The Duncan Designed® P90-1 bridge pickup and TE103B neck pickup create the Sunset TC’s authentic T-style twang and P90-style bark, a combination that produces a wealth of classic sounds for roots-oriented musical genres and styles. Even with raging overdrive sounds, the TE103B’s stacked coil design allows for hum-free operation. The pickups may be sophisticated, but the Sunset TC doesn’t overcomplicate the controls. One volume pot and one tone pot with 3-pickup selector keep it clean and simple and allow the player to focus on the music. Vintage-style tuning machine heads and knobs improve tuning stability and functional performance, and nickel hardware completes the look. Learn more about Cort’s Sunset TC at www.cortguitars.com. Retail $599.99 USD   About Cort Guitars Cort designs, manufactures, and delivers some of the finest guitars and basses to musicians and music enthusiasts all around the world. Over the past 50 years, the company has worked with some of the largest and most well-recognized guitar companies in the industry, as well as artists of international recognition. Cort remains focused on providing instruments that will last generations with the best workmanship possible, the best materials and components, and the best service long after the instruments have been purchased. For more information, visit www.cortguitars.com. #### Cre8audio ™ present NiftyBUNDLE ™ Affordable modular synthesizer case with USB & MIDI Din to CV and a selection of modules: NiftyCASE™, Chipz™, & Cellz™ Cre8Audio LLC/ Las Vegas/ USA - October 31st, 2019 (ictw) - Cre8audio, a company that no one has heard of prior to this press release, proclaimed their existence by releasing the beginnings of an eurorack compatible modular synthesizer system. The system currently consists of a few pieces, that are available separately or together as a bundle. NiftyCASE - powered modular case with MIDI to CV  - MSRP $249.99 Estimated Street $199.99 In addition to being a powered 84hp eurorack compatible modular synthesizer case, NiftyCASE features USB MIDI and 5 pin Din MIDI to CV/Gate conversion. This makes it easy for users to integrate modular synthesis into computer and traditional MIDI environments. NiftyCASE also features a significant 2.5A of total power for installed modules. 1500mA +12V, 500mA -12V, and 500mA +5v is supplied for module power consumption. Chipz - dual VCO and LFO - MSRP $149.99 Estimated Street $99.99 Chipz voltage-controlled oscillators are derived from classic lo-fi sounding wave shapes, designed to be full of character. Each VCO features 5 different waveshapes, sine, triangle, saw, square, and noise. Users can morph between waveshapes with the turn of a knob. VCO #1 - Chip1 has an integrated filter, VCO #2 - Chip2 has integrated width control, aka duty cycle of the waveform can be modulated to shape the sound. Chipz dual LFO also features 5 different waveshapes, sine, triangle, saw, square, and random. Users can change between each of these waveshapes with the turn of a knob. Cellz - programmable CV touch pad - MSRP $149.99 Estimated Street $99.99 Cellz is in many ways 3 modules in one, a controller, sequencer, and an arpeggiator. Each of the 16 "Cellz" can be individually tuned to output 2 different CV values. The user then can play each Cell by touching it. Cellz automatically cycle and can be arpeggiated while touching multiple Cellz simultaneously. Alternatively, users can build their own sequences that run automatically by feeding/inputting Cellz clock, gate, or even an LFO. Box 'O' Cables - duh, it's a box that has cables in it - MSRP $19.99 Estimated Street $15 There's not really a lot of exciting things to say about a box that has cables in it. It's a box with 3 pairs (2x 45cm, 2x 35cm, 2x 20cm) cables of different lengths with 3.5mm mono/ts ends, all designed to be used with eurorack compatible modules. NiftyBUNDLE - big box full of synth fun (aka metal, wood, wires, knobs, and circuit boards, all for your eye and ear holes) - MSRP $569.96 Estimated Street $269.99 NiftyBUNDLE is designed to dropkick new users into the modular world or give existing modular users a great way to expand their setups at a super value.  It includes NiftyCASE, Chipz, Cellz, the cables from Box 'O' Cables, and 2 Cre8audio "8" blank panels for covering unused rackspace. All of the above are imminently available from Cre8audio.com and Cre8audio dealers worldwide. To see more pictures, check out videos, find a list of dealers, and to just learn more, please visit Cre8audio.com *Product features are subject to change. About Cre8audio Cre8audio was founded by a handful of musical equipment industry veterans who thought it would be "fun" to make some instruments to blow off some steam in their spare time. As with many things of this nature, it quickly got out of hand and now somehow miraculously you are reading this press release.  Cre8audio is dedicated to making fun, not crappy, crap for music creation and performance. Cre8audio, Chipz, Cellz, NiftyBUNDLE, NiftyCASE, and Box 'O' Cables are all trademarks of Cre8audio llC. © 2019, Cre8audio llC. Cre8audio was founded by a handful of musical equipment industry veterans who thought it would be "fun" to make some instruments to blow off some steam in their spare time. As with many things of this nature, it quickly got out of hand and now somehow miraculously you are reading this press release.  Cre8audio is dedicated to making fun, not crappy, crap for music creation and performance. Cre8audio, Chipz, Cellz, NiftyBUNDLE, NiftyCASE, and Box 'O' Cables are all trademarks of Cre8audio llC. © 2019, Cre8audio llC. #### Create A Song In The Palm Of Your Hand With Orba By Artiphon The $99 All-in-one  Synth, Controller, Looper and MIDI Controller Launches November 25 on Kickstarter Artiphon / NASHVILLE, November 25th, 2019 – Today Artiphon unveils Orba™, a handheld musical instrument available exclusively on Kickstarter. Orba is a $99 portable synthesizer, looper, and MIDI controller that lets anyone make music immediately. Its minimalist design resembles a cross between a gaming controller and half an orange, and its feather-touch sensitivity translates gestures from fingers and hands directly into music. Orba introduces a new and fun way to make music anywhere, even if you've never played an instrument before. Easily switch between multiple modes (Drum, Bass, Chord, and Lead) and use Orba's integrated looper to create songs in seconds. Eight touchpads with multi-color LEDs detect a variety of gestures like tapping, sliding, and vibrato, and motion sensors let players wave, tilt, and shake for more effects. Orba can be used as a standalone synth with a built-in speaker and connects wirelessly to mobile devices and computers via Bluetooth MIDI. The Orba companion app lets users customize their instrument with new sounds, tunings, and patterns. Users can also share the music they create straight to social media and export to other music-making apps. Orba works with iOS, Mac, Windows, and Android, and is compatible with all major recording software including GarageBand, Ableton Live, Logic Pro X, Pro Tools, and FL Studio. The Orba Kickstarter campaign opens to backers starting on November 25 and runs until January 12th, 2020: www.artiphon.com/orbaks About Artiphon Founded in 2011 and based in Nashville, TN, Artiphon designs smart instruments for the next billion musicians. Artiphon's INSTRUMENT 1 raised over $1 million on Kickstarter and was named a TIME Best Invention of the Year. Artiphon is now introducing Orba, a handheld synthesizer, looper, and MIDI controller that lets anyone make music immediately. For more information on Artiphon's instruments and adaptive software, please visit artiphon.com. Connect with Artiphon on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, LinkedIn, and follow the Artiphon Blog. #### Create Beautiful Harmonies with the Quadravox™ Plug-in Eventide's Diatonic Pitch Shifter Now $49 Until October 31, 2016 Little Ferry, NJ — September 20, 2016 — Eventide today announced the sale of Quadravox, a four-voice, diatonic pitch shifting plug-in available for VST/AU/AAX. Developed using technology from Eventide's flagship H8000FW studio processor, Quadravox includes per-voice controls for delay, detuning, panning and feedback to create everything from otherworldly harmonies to groovy sequences. Whether you're in a studio building a choir from a single voice, creating the perfect harmony, or adding futuristic dub echoes to your beats, download the free demo and check out what you can do with Quadravox. Features: Unique Notation Grid presents pitches on a traditional music staff with a quantized grid for placing notes over time allowing for a more musical programming experience. Color and brightness indicate pan and level for each voice. Optimized for multiple instances and works great on monophonic synths, guitar and vocals MixLock keeps the wet/dry mix of the effect static as you scroll through presets or user-defined snapshots. KeyLock does the same for the Key and Scale. Randomize function randomizes an amount of micro pitch shift resulting in simulation of natural character for each of the 4 voices. Pitch-tracking "off" mode allows it to shine on polyphonic and rhythmic sounds. Quadravox is on sale for $49 until October 31. (MSRP $99) A fully functional 30-day demo version is available. Quadravox is included in the Anthology X bundle and also available with the Ensemble subscription package. Visit eventideaudio.com more information. Specifications: Mac OSX 10.7+, Windows 7 & 8; AAX, AU, VST. No iLok dongle required. Quadravox Videos Videos by Eventide Audio About Eventide For over 40 years Eventide has remained at the forefront of recording technology. In 1975 they revolutionized the audio industry by creating the world's first commercially available digital audio effects unit. Since then their legendary studio processors, stompboxes and plug-ins have been heard on countless hit records. Eventide and Harmonizer are registered trademarks of Eventide Inc. © 2016 Eventide Inc. #### Create New Soundscapes with Eventide Tverb Tony Visconti's Iconic Heroes Effect Now Available Little Ferry, NJ— April 11, 2016 —  Today Eventide announced the release of an innovative, new reverb plug-in, Tverb, which was developed in collaboration with legendary producer, engineer and musician, Tony Visconti. A faithful recreation of Tony Visconti's three microphone technique used with David Bowie on "Heroes" at Hansa Studios, Berlin. Eventide takes this concept to the next level. With the Tverb plugin you can run your tracks through this legendary room with one close mic and two movable stereo room mics with control over the response characteristics of the room. "One of the challenges was designing reverbs that captured the rich ambience of the Meistersaal and yet were efficient, ensuring that the plug-in would run native without burdening the DAW's CPU", commented Eventide's Tony Agnello. "The reverbs were also designed to allow the two far microphones to be moved in real-time without introducing any audio artifacts. We admit that we're having a bit fun with this cool feature." "I have plug-ins that emulate rooms but this concept, to have the set-up all on one page, I never thought it was possible" commented Tony Visconti, adding "The 3 microphones are correct, the room is correct, and now that it's in stereo, you're actually hearing something that I never got around to doing when I was in Berlin. It's just great. " Features: Presets created by Tony Visconti and other artists 2 Moveable microphones to adjust reverb size and tone Adjustable polar patterns for microphone 1 to adjust the amount of ambient room tone Custom Eventide reverb algorithm with EQ, diffusion, and decay control Compressor module on microphone 1, just as Visconti had in the original session 2 Linkable post-reverb gate modules with control of when the gates close, the speed at which they close and the length of time they are forced to stay open Console (inspired by the one used in the session and with Visconti's "grease pencil" labelling) provides post-reverb channel processing for each individual mic and the master Room mixer module alters the sound of the room itself with control over decay, diffusion and frequency attenuation Signal inversion buttons to remove (or create) phase cancellation Mix Lock allows for scrolling through presets or settings while keeping the wet/dry mix constant Complete automation support Tverb is available for AU, VST and AAX for Mac and PC at a special introductory price of $149 until May 31st, 2016 (MSRP $249).  It is also part of Eventide's Ensemble subscription bundle which allows users to subscribe to every Eventide plug-in on a monthly or annual basis. Compatibility: AU, VST and AAX for Mac and PC. No iLok dongle required. Links: Tverb Product Page: http://www.eventideaudio.com/tverb Ensemble Product Page: https://www.eventideaudio.com/ensemble Tony Visconti Demos the New Tverb plug-in from Eventide About Eventide: For over 40 years, Eventide has remained at the forefront of recording technology. In 1975 they revolutionized the audio industry by creating the world's first commercially available digital audio effects unit. Since then their legendary studio processors have been heard on countless hit records. Eventide and Harmonizer are registered trademarks of Eventide Inc. ® 2016 Eventide Inc. #### CU at Summer NAMM: Eventide to Unveil New Plug-in, Eurorack Module, and Limited Edition H9 Giveaway Nashville, TN — July 13, 2017 — Eventide will be unveiling UltraTap, a new plug-in based on their TEC Award-winning H9 Harmonizer® at this year’s Summer NAMM show. They will also be presenting their new Euro DDL module for Eurorack modular systems. Eventide will be conducting demos of these new products at their booth #1135 and will be giving away a limited edition Copper H9 Max featuring the newly released PitchFuzz algorithm. UltraTap A unique multi-tap effect that’s capable of rhythmic delays, glitchy reverbs, huge pad-like volume swells, and extraordinary modulation. It’s the perfect tool for creating drum fills, vocal choruses, swelling guitar chords, and other evolving effects. Producers, engineers, sound designers and musicians will have loads of fun discovering its multiple uses. UltraTap will be available for purchase on August 1st at an introductory price of $49. (MSRP $79) Euro DDL A digital delay with an analog soul, the Euro DDL features a unique design that strictly limits the amount of digital circuitry to the bare minimum. From short delays for double tracking, to creating swept delays and tape echo class effects, the Euro DDL brings it all to your Eurorack rig. Available in limited quantities starting in August. (MSRP $473) Copper H9 Max Eventide will be giving away a limited edition Copper H9 Max preloaded with all 49 effect algorithms including PitchFuzz, which combines Fuzz, Pitch and Delay for an amazing range of tonal shapes. Customers can sign up at the Eventide booth or through the Eventide website. Limited number of this special edition will be available in August. (MSRP $797) Additional Links UltraTap info: https://www.eventideaudio.com/plug-ins/ultratap/ UltraTap teaser: https://youtu.be/Na5Qn95kNSY Euro DDL info: http://www.eventideaudio.com/euroddl Copper H9 Max Promo: https://www.eventideaudio.com/ About Eventide For over 45 years Eventide has remained at the forefront of recording technology. In 1975 they revolutionized the audio industry by creating the world’s first commercially available digital audio effects unit. Since then, their legendary studio processors, stompboxes, and plug-ins have been heard on countless hit records. Eventide and Harmonizer are registered trademarks s of Eventide Inc. © 2017 Eventide Inc. #### Cubase and Nuendo now with ARA2 support Celemony Software GmbH, Munich, 26.6.2019 (ictw) – With Cubase and Nuendo, two more major DAWs have integrated the ARA Audio Random Access interface extension. As a result, Melodyne is now far easier for Steinberg customers to use. Steinberg Cubase 10.0.30 and Nuendo 10.1 integrate basic support for the ARA2 interface, which makes significantly improved communication with ARA-capable plug-ins possible. In the case of Melodyne, for example, ARA makes time-consuming transfers unnecessary, allowing you instead to just open the desired audio events directly in Melodyne – almost as though Melodyne were one of the DAW's own editors. Furthermore, Melodyne now also follows automatically whenever you move, shorten, lengthen, copy or mute audio events in the DAW, which considerably simplifies the subsequent rearranging of Melodyne-edited content. ARA offers Steinberg users far faster and simpler access to Melodyne's powerful audio correction and sound design functions. These include tried-and-tested, musically sensitive functions for the editing of vocals as well as instruments of all kinds, workflow advantages such as Multitrack Note Editing for the simultaneous editing of notes on multiple tracks, and the unique possibilities afforded by the Melodyne Sound Editor for tone coloration and filtering. And all this with the Grammy Award-winning sound quality that is Melodyne's hallmark! Melodyne and Cubase: The ARA Workflow Video by Celemony To use Melodyne with ARA in Cubase or Nuendo, you need Cubase version 10.0.30 (or later) or Nuendo version 10.1 (or later) and Melodyne version 4.2.2 (or later). You will find further details regarding ARA integration in the Steinberg DAWs in the Melodyne Help Center: https://www.celemony.com/de/melodyne Users of Cubase or Nuendo who don't have Melodyne can try out ARA integration with the Melodyne trial version: https://www.celemony.com/en/trial For more on Melodyne: https://www.celemony.com/en/melodyne/what-is-melodyne About Celemony Celemony is the pioneer and market leader in the musical, note-based editing of audio. The company's principal product, Melodyne, inaugurated this type of audio editing in 2001, established itself in the intervening years – for vocal editing in particular – as the standard worldwide, and has gone on pushing out the envelope in innovative audio editing ever since to the limits of what is technically possible. In 2008, for example, Celemony presented its patented DNA Direct Note Access, which extended Melodyne's editing capabilities to polyphonic audio material – right down to individual notes within chords. Other important technologies developed by Celemony include the musically intelligent restoration tool Capstan, the pioneering plug-in interface ARA, the unique Sound Editor introduced by Melodyne 4 and – another Melodyne 4 revelation – Multitrack Note Editing, which facilitates the simultaneous, note-based editing of an unlimited number of audio tracks. Melodyne and Celemony have won numerous awards – among them, in 2012, the Technical Grammy. #### Custom, Customer spec’d guitars from the UK Vintage ProShop The Vintage® ProShop® team of highly skilled luthiers are respected worldwide for their awesome, one-off custom ProShop ‘Unique’ electric guitars and basses based on popular models in the Vintage catalogue, but once they’re sold, they’re sold. With this in mind, Vintage UK are offering customers the chance to create their own personalised instrument, chosen from the enormous range of models within the classic Vintage ICON™ or ReIssued™ Series of instruments. Simply get in touch via the www.VintageGuitarsRus.com website contact form with your choice of Vintage instrument and your own spec’s, be it custom wiring, hardware upgrades, individual paint finishes or authentically aged by hand to any level of wear and tear, the only way the Vintage team know how. See Vintage ProShop, ICON and ReIssued Series guitars in Hall C Booth 7415 at The NAMM Show 2023. #### D-Day Mandolin from Vintage The ‘D-Day Mandolin' has been faithfully reproduced by Vintage® as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made over 70 years ago by those remarkable servicemen and women, and the importance of musical instruments in raising morale during wartime conflict. Featuring a white ash body with nyatoh neck, and including authentic aged hardware and inscriptions as a ‘nod’ to the original, the D-Day Mandolin is tonally responsive and very easy to play. Whilst a lot of this history of 6th June 1944, or D-Day, is well documented, one story that is still relatively unknown is that of ‘Exercise Tiger’ - the codename for one of a series of rehearsals for the D-Day landings that took place off the coast of Devon. The convoy of fully loaded LSTs (Landing Ship Tank’s) were in Lyme Bay preparing to assault Slapton Sands. Unfortunately the unprotected convoy was discovered by German E-Boats and attacked with the loss of over 600 American soldiers and sailors. Due to the nature of the exercise and its closeness to the actual invasion date, the incident was kept under the strictest secrecy and only nominally reported much later on. In 1988 a remarkable man named Ken Small wrote a book called ‘The Forgotten Dead’ about those tragic events and his journey to discover the truth. In the book he explains how he learned of a Duplex Drive Sherman Tank sitting on the sea bed 3/4 of a mile off the shore of Slapton Sands. After much time and effort he managed to purchase the tank from the U.S. Government. His plan was to recover it and create a lasting memorial to those who made the ultimate sacrifice. In 1984 he achieved his goal. The tank stands today as a memorial in Torcross, Devon and is a constant reminder of the sacrifice made for the freedom and democracy we enjoy today. In so doing he had brought world wide recognition to the exercise. Shortly after this an elderly lady came from Torquay to visit Ken at the tank. She said that she had a mandolin since the war with a very special significance. On it were inscribed the names of the crew of LCT 639 who landed on Omaha Beach in Normandy. Many of those men were billeted with her in Torquay. She told him that all those years since, she had been looking for a home for the mandolin and now she had found it, she gave it to Ken. It was a real piece of evocative history. Apparently, these men had returned to the lady’s home and it is believed that on their return, they continued their stay before heading home to the States. One of the servicemen carried with him a 1940 Regal mandolin, typical of the budget war issue instruments that abounded at that time. He obviously wanted to gift her something as a reminder of their friendship, and these servicemen each scratched their names on the back and upper side of the instrument. A message scratched onto the upper side (and replicated on the rear of the D-Day Mandolin) reads: “God helped us. USS LCT 639 hit (Omaha) beach off France on June 6 1944.” Supplied with a zero gravity carry case, the D-Day Mandolin is endorsed by Gordon Giltrap. #### Da Capo GT Deluxe Series guitar combo with Samsystems Integral close cab miking unit Da Capo amplifiers have been appointed official OEM for the UK's Samsystems Integral Close cab miking system in Belgium. From March 1st 2021, Belgium's Da Capo amplifier brand, will install Samsystems Integral close cab miking units to their GT Deluxe Series of guitar combos. Based in the Flemish region of Belgium, Da Capo manufacture totally hand-built, valve-driven guitar combination amplifiers of the highest quality. With switchable 20watt Studio and 40watt Stage outputs, the Da Capo GT Deluxe Series 1x12 class a/b amplifier, features circuitry designed in-house by respected engineer Guy Tiels, delivering sweet, hot-valve musical cleans, with an abundance of harmonic induced sustain when pushed to its natural overdriven voice. "The Da Capo GT Deluxe Series, brings a fresh new approach to tube amp design," says Da Capo owner and founder Nicolas Acou. "There's a noticeable increase in clarity and separation within chords and lead lines, what you hear from the speaker is an open and direct, unimpaired translation of the guitar, with exceptional focus and definition. The benefits of the Integral close cab miking system speak for themselves, as it's also designed to capture the natural analogue speaker sound without colourisation, it's the perfect solution for miking Da Capo amplifiers on stage or in the studio. We also worked with renowned contemporary designer Joeri Claeys, whose emphasis is on form and vision, for a striking cabinet design, featuring well-balanced, fluid curves, creating a minimalist contemporary guitar combo that suits every interior." Offered in 10in and 12in models, Integral has gained recognition around the world as a compact, problem-solving, alternative method of close cab miking. Installed inside a speaker cabinet and held in place by the speaker itself, Integral eradicates overspill problems, offers a clutter free stage void of mic stands, whilst delivering the true 'analogue' speaker sound characteristics, onward to recording desks or FOH PA via an on-board super cardioid mic. Samsystems UK's Technical Director Richard Smith comments, "We openly welcome Da Capo to our growing list of OEMs and are delighted, that the new GT Deluxe Series, will feature our Integral close cab miking units. We couldn't be happier with the level of professionalism Da Capo offer, and the quality of these beautifully designed guitar combos. We look forward to working together in setting a new standard in guitar amplification." Website: www.da-capo.be Integral Website https://integral.uk.com/ #### Daedalus - A Steampunk-themed electric guitar Last April Emerald Guitars founder Alistair Hay met up with Aaron Dorval in Boulder, Colorado to present him with his custom electric guitar, which he subsequently christened Daedalus, one the Irish company’s highlights of the year. Two years earlier Aaron spoke to Alistair about creating a Steampunk-themed guitar. Steampunk is a sub-genre of science fiction, and sometimes fantasy, that incorporates technology and aesthetic designs inspired by 19th-century industrial steam-powered machinery’, according to wikipedia.org. Aaron’s idea was to have a guitar that looked like it came straight out of Captain Nemo’s quarters on the Nautilus from the Jules Verne classic, Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Seas: An Underwater Tour of the World. Alistair, who loves a challenge like this, felt that it was the perfect concept for a guitar given what Emerald Guitars does; Old meets new; A modern carbon fiber guitar that looks like something from a different time and place. Over the next two years Alistair and Aaron put together ideas for the headless electric guitar and then honed it down to what he was looking for. “Steampunk is all about clockwork, though still very modern. First, I thought it would work as an inlay on the fretboard, but then I came up with the idea of having the control cavities look like they’re made out of clockwork,” said Alistair. Hunting for old clocks around second-hand shops in the area, Alistair sourced an old carriage clock and watches to use the gears for Daedalus. “I had to find a clock with the right cogs that would suit the theme of the guitar. Then I modified and soldered them into the right formation.” Alistair fitted the control cavities with LED lights to light them up and also added glow in the dark paint used in the back so whenever the lights are off the clockworks glow. The guitar’s custom-made volume knob is one of the key features on Daedalus. Alistair used lots of little cogs that he got out of watches, and put them into a small block of clear resin. The ‘machine’ in the knob probably has the most detail on the whole guitar. For the top of the body, Alistair wanted to find something that looked old and rich, which would complement the modern lock of the clockworks. “I managed to source a stunning and intricate camphor burl which made a great contrast to the brass.” The back of Daedalus looks like it is made of a piece of pinstripe suit fabric and this was created by using a carbon weave with vertical lines, as opposed to our usual diagonal-lined carbon weave. To make the fretboard markers, Alistair used brass pipe tubing and filled the center with his own mix of a glow in the dark material. “The markers have nice brass look, but also glow in the dark, which is very beneficial if you are performing on stage,” said Alistair. Wanting to continue the Steampunk vibe on every element, Alistair did something ‘a little bit different’ with the fretboard. He said: “I actually made the fretboard with copper. I mixed a copper powder with resin and then put it on top of the fretboard, so it feels and looks like actual copper. It tarnishes over time, as well, so you get a really natural look to it. It works well along with the wood.” Aaron wanted to have something with really good balance so he liked the idea of it being more compact and balanced by having headless tuners, so we installed a Strandberg headless tuning system. One feature of headless guitars is the tuners at the back of the guitar, which generally means the back of the guitar is cut out or made very short to give easy access to these tuners. “Aaron gave me the challenge of creating a traditional-shaped guitar that would still comfortably on a guitar stand, yet still have easy access to the tuners. “So I came up with the idea of creating recess at this area allowing easy access while still keeping the full guitar profile. This not only turned out to be very functional, but also adds to the overall look of the guitar,” said Alistair. This was definitely one of the guitars of the year for us and what made the whole project even better was that Alistair was able to personally deliver it to Aaron. “We had talked about shipping it out to him but then, by chance, the completion coincided with a trip across America I was planning. Aaron came from North Dakota and met me in Boulder dressed in his Steampunk outfit, bowler hat, braces and all. It was great to be there to see his reaction as he had not seen the completed guitar. He might have wanted to, but I didn’t want him to see it and kept it very secret,” Alistair laughed, “We worked on Daedalus for two years and it all came together in the end - it’s a beautiful piece.” Daedalus Specs Pickups - Lace Alumitone Humbucker Tuners - Strandberg Headless Tuning System Fretboard Surface - Copper Frets - Stainless Steel Top Veneer - Camphor Burl Body Structure - Carbon Fiber Composite Case - Custom Aluminum Gun Case Scale length - 25”-26” Fan Fret Frets - 24 For more information about Emerald Guitars please visit their website at www.emeraldguitars.com #### Damnation Audio MBD-2 MOSFET Bass Distortion 2.0 Damnation Audio Releases New MBD-2 MOSFET Bass Distortion 2.0 Now taking orders for the long awaited follow up to the highly successful MBD-1 BALITMORE, MD – February 13, 2020 – (GuitarPR) – Damnation Audio, with its focus on high-quality bass effect pedals, has recently released the long awaited follow up to their highly successful MBD-1 MOSFET Bass Distortion. Appropriately called MBD-2, the newest pedal offers the same bass loving distortion as the original but with a variety of enhancements that customers have long been asking for. New enhancements include: a smaller enclosure (with top jacks), an external boost switch capable of adding 20dB of gain to transport the internal MOSFETs into Valhalla, silent bypass switching for quiet stages, and of course, a sexy new look. This compact evolution of the MBD-1 can now fit on smaller boards. “The MBD-1 broke ground because it was the first bass distortion pedal designed to handle the complete dynamic range of the bass guitar regardless of tuning or musical style,” said Jeff Davis, founder of Damnation Audio. “Our new MBD-2 takes it to the next level by adding many requested features while increasing the pedal's dynamic range, power, and noise performance.” Initially released with little fanfare in December 2019, the first batch of MBD-2 pedals sold out completely in two weeks. The second batch of pedals is scheduled for completion in late February and Damnation Audio is now accepting pre-orders to be shipped on a first come, first served basis. For more information on the new MBD-2 and to be placed in the pre-order queue, visit https://www.damnationaudio.com/. #### Damnation Audio Releases Curmudgeon 2 Bass Amp Distortion Pedal Solid-state power amp distortion offers multiple stages of coloration and distortion BALTIMORE, MD – March 18, 2021 – (GuitarPR) – Damnation Audio’s new Curmudgeon 2 is a solid-state power amp (lead sled) distortion that takes your incoming signal, multiplies it by 1000, and slams it into a simulated power amp. This simulated power amp features parallel stages that are mixed and loaded down just like a power amp struggling to breathe. This gives you multiple stages of solid-state amp coloration and distortion. A simple tone control lets in just enough high frequency to help you cut through in a dense mix. Curmudgeon 2 features: Original analog design Pedal board-friendly size with top-mounted jacks Silent relay-based true-bypass switching Depth toggle to quickly change the character of the pedal from bright grinding tones to massive thick tones Circuit design allows for placement anywhere in your signal chain or use with active pickups Great for guitar, bass, baritone, synths, and more! Standard center-negative 2.1mm 9V DC jack. Curmudgeon 2 is priced at $219.00 USD and is available now at the Damnation Audio Web Store and select retailers. Demo videos can be viewed at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VzwZ_ani5Xw and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IXlkycn6KQA. For more information about the Curmudgeon 2 and additional guitar and bass demos, visit https://damnationaudio.com. About Damnation Audio Before launching Damnation Audio in 2016, Jeff Davis spent years tweaking circuits and wanting to share what he was building. With his first product release, the original MBD1, the reaction was more than he could have hoped for. Today, Jeff builds only what he can’t find for himself and that strategy has paid off as his unique product line continues to grow. #### Danelectro - New Website is LIVE! See the latest Danelectro gear! See all the new models including NOS+ Yellow Metalflake, Pro Maroon Glitter, Spring King Junior and more! Click to see the new website: https://danelectro.com/ New Products Pro Maroon Glitter https://danelectro.com/product/glitter-flake/ NOS+ Yellow Metalflake https://danelectro.com/product/59m-nos-metalflake/ Spring King Junior https://danelectro.com/pedals/spring-king-junior/ #### Danelectro introduce the 6-12 Double Neck in Ltd Ed. White Pearl Whilst the body shape of a twin neck guitar is often more about functionality than the aesthetics, the Danelectro 6-12 Double Neck combines both, the company’s classic ‘Dano’ art deco guise, with even more of the unmistakable soulful jangle from one guitar. Based on the early Dano 59 short horn body style, the new Danelectro 6-12 string looks super cool in a beautiful Limited Edition White Pearl finish, offset with cream/black stacked Volume and Tone controls and chrome hardware. Hardware that includes smooth operative chrome tuners on the standard 6 and larger 12 string ‘coke bottle’ headstocks, offering straight string-pull the full length of the 21-fret, polished rosewood fingerboards, via aluminium nuts to the fully adjustable bridges, with individual saddles for the octave 12 string. Danelectro 12 string guitars have been described in the media as ‘one of the best sounding models available for the price’ and, now combined with a 6, complete with a quartet of high output lipstick pickups enhancing the natural acoustic characteristics of the semi-hollow body construction, the new Danelectro Twin Neck delivers serious single coil jangle, with twang, clarity and fast attack in abundance, that’s perfect for a host of styles, from surf to country, rockabilly to blues, pop and rock. With its robust, size-defying lightweight construction and exceptional playability, the Dano 6-12 is perfect for studio sessions or live stage and arguably the lightest, affordable electric double neck guitar you can literally perform with all night. Little did Nathan Daniel know when he started to produce electric guitars in the early 1950’s, just how many bona fide Rock Gods would owe their career move to Danelectro guitars, one of the few guitar brands that can truly be described as legendary, classic, iconic, retro, cool, hip and trendy. Danelectro 6-12 Double Neck Electric Guitar. rrp £1199.00 #### Danelectro introduce the Blackout ‘59M NOS+ in three exciting hot new finishes The ever popular, best selling Danelectro® ‘59™M NOS+ is now available in three exciting hot new ‘Blackout’ finishes, Black Metal Flake, Purple Metal Flake and Green Envy, trimmed with traditional Danelectro® body side tape now also in black. Danelectro’s design team have certainly excelled with these new gorgeous, attention grabbing body finishes with color-matched headstocks and now with black ‘seal’ shape designed scratchplates, offset with stacked black/white volume/tone controls. Whilst undeniably pretty on the eye, the new Danelectro® Blackout ’59M NOS+ oozes rock and roll, retaining the key elements and all the charm of the original model that inspired some of the biggest names in rock and roll, and has since influenced generations of guitar players. Elements that include the famous short-horn double cutaway semi-hollow body construction, bolt-on maple neck and super smooth 21 fret polished fingerboard allowing for effortless chording, slinky licks and bends. Accurate tuning and pin-point intonation is ensured with straight string pull from vintage style machine heads and precision cut aluminum nut, onward to the upgraded fully adjustable die cast wrap-around six saddle bridge, recessed within the body. Now available in 3 stunning new hot finishes and the NOS+ lipstick pickups singing with even more classic Dano single coil jangle, twang, clarity and fast attack that’s perfect for a host of styles, from surf to country, rockabilly to blues, pop and rock, the Danelectro® Blackout ‘59M NOS+ is one of the best sounding incarnations of the definitive and original Danelectro® model which was there at the beginning and, arguably one of the first electric guitars that helped start the birth of rock and roll. #### Danelectro introduce the Red Hot Long Horn Bass For decades, musicians have adored the classic Danelectro Long Horn body style, one of the company’s most visually distinctive bass guitar designs first introduced in1958, a timeless bass that for decades has remained popular and highly influential with musicians around the world. With a beautiful high gloss, deep rich red top with cream binding, bound f-hole, high gloss black back, sides and neck and 24 fret polished double octave rosewood fingerboard, the new short-scale Danelectro Red Hot Long Horn, 4-string semi-hollow electric bass effortlessly radiates luxurious elegance. Hardware appointments include chrome tuners atop the classic Dano ‘coke bottle’ headstock, bone nut, traditional chrome bridge with single adjustable rosewood saddle and black die-cast nickel master Volume and Tone control knobs, whilst a pair of classic Dano flagship chrome lipstick pickup covers, add timeless visuals. Designed and based on the original Dano 50’s style pickups, with a high output that’s focused on a tight and uncluttered low-end with clear mids and highs, both pickups within all combinations selectable via the USA built CRL pickup switch, deliver that unmistakable deep, twangy, clicky bass audio heard on countless recordings from surf to heavy metal. With stunning visuals, immense versatility, ultra-comfortable playability and appointments that add a contemporary edge to the original model, the unmistakable vibe of the new Danelectro Red Hot Long Horn Bass, is an exquisite example of the Danelectro company’s passion and dedication, and another perfect example of why this legendary brand still remains as one of the most popular styles of electric bass guitar. Danelectro Longhorn Bass Demo Video by R.J. Ronquillo After all, Danelectro were there at the beginning, with one of the first electric instruments that helped start the birth of rock and roll. Danelectro Red Hot Long Horn 4-String Electric Bass Guitar. RRP: £749. #### Danelectro introduce the Roebuck Danelectro introduce the Roebuck™, a reissue of the original and iconic Ibanez Mostortion pedal. The new Danelectro® Roebuck™ is a reissue of the original Ibanez® Mostortion™, first introduced in the 1990’s. Whilst only in production for a very short time, it’s much loved mosfet distortion and impeccable tone, soon became a must-have and an inspiration for guitar players in every genre, from country to metal. They have become iconic in their own right, as arguably the best and most versatile overdrive pedals of their time and are highly sought after. There are very few original Mostortion™ pedals available now, most are being carefully nurtured on the pedalboards of some of the finest session players around the world, including Nashville and LA, for a very good reason. But now it’s back, in all its glory as the Danelectro® Roebuck™, delivering in true grit and grind fashion, all of that tasty original amp-like overdrive and tone. Like the Back Talk™ and 3699 Fuzz™ also from the long awaited Danelectro Series of vintage reissues, the Roebuck is housed in a more robust metal chassis, looking the part in its wear and tear format, with subtle dings on the case, scuffed paint, sturdy control knobs and robust, soft-action footswitch. In keeping with the original Mostortion™, the Roebuck’s mosfet circuitry features the same excellent bandwidth and touch-sensitive 3-band Bass, Mid and Treble EQ, offering extreme tonal versatility, full range response and superb dynamics. While the unmistakable vintage core-tone voice remains, the new Roebuck now offers greater sonic flexibility with 2 additional clipping modes via a top-loaded mini-toggle switch, delivering the perfect amount of compression and mosfet overdrive, without sacrificing the feel of the original pedal. All throughout, it has outstanding clarity and excellent string separation, whilst highlighting the extreme versatility of this long-awaited reissue distortion pedal. With the ‘Distortion’ control set low, the Roebuck can excite the front end of any guitar amp, superb for subtle crunch style chords and lead breaks. Raising the ‘Distortion’ ‘Level’ and ‘Mid’ controls produces upper harmonics and increased drive for classic blues and screaming tube-like overdrive. Scooped metal?...that’s certainly not a problem, by backing off the mids and upping the Distortion, the Roebuck will bring a smile to the hardened metal player. Danelectro brings back this awesome pedal, nailing the original mosfet tone and distortion spot on, and with 2 new clipping options and robust build, the Roebuck is everything its predecessor was…and more! Danelectro® is not affiliated with trademark owners for FOXX®, Ibanez® or Mostortion™ Danelectro Roebuck Video by Danelectro Official #### Danelectro introduce the ‘Ultra-Cool’ 6 string Longhorn Baritone guitar Little did Nathan Daniel know when he started to produce electric guitars in the early 1950’s, just how many bona fide rock gods would owe their career move to Danelectro® guitars. It was indeed, during the mid 1950’s that the legendary guitar company also launched the world’s first electric baritone guitar, nestled in the lower register between standard guitar and bass guitar. Danelectro® baritone models have become famous and respected by musicians worldwide for their looks, playability and incredible versatility, and now available in the classic Longhorn body style, one of the company’s most visually distinctive designs first introduced in 1958. Needless to say, the sonic versatility of this stunning 6 string baritone offered in two exciting colors, Copper Burst or Silver Burst and loaded with a pair of legendary high output, high impedance Lipstick® pickups, is enormous, keeping the baritone’s low frequencies tight and uncluttered, whilst delivering that unmistakable deep, twangy, clicky bass audio heard on countless recordings from surf to heavy metal. Chords and solo runs played at a lower pitch have a tight low-end and unique tone that only Danelectro® baritones deliver, for a warmer mellow output, rolling off the tone on the double stacked Volume/Tone controls, releases a warm sweet response that’ll also please the most hardened jazz player. The new Longhorn Baritone retains all the charm, the art-deco looks and the unmistakable vibe of a Danelectro® guitar, one of the few guitar brands that can truly be described as legendary, retro, cool, hip and trendy. Original and updated features include a semi-hollow body, bolt-on maple neck with dual action truss rod, 24-fret double octave dot inlaid rosewood fingerboard and, that classic ‘coke bottle’ 3-aside headstock providing straight string alignment though the aluminum nut to the fully adjustable six saddle bridge, ensuring perfect intonation and stable tuning. From first position chords to soaring solo harmonic runs, Danelectro® baritones for years, have been a complete inspiration for songwriters, live stage performers and ‘always in reach’ for studio session players who recognize their enormous sonic versatility. Join the ‘Twang Gang’, with the new ‘Ultra-Cool’ Danelectro® Longhorn Baritone 6 string guitars.                                                                                                           #### Danelectro introduce the ’59 Triple Divine! Installed with a trio of Danelectro’s 1950’s vintage lipstick pickups, with alnico 6 sand-blasted magnets and 80/20 brass tubes, the new Danelectro® ‘59 Triple Divine™ offers even more of the company’s flagship crystal clear, warm, open low-end, searing mids and classic Dano chime…all from one guitar! The sonically enhanced lipstick pickups produce additional ‘in-between’ sounds via a CRL® 5-way switch, which sound like a ‘slice of heaven’ and, for singing, soaring lead lines with a fast attack, the bridge pickup is wired 20% hotter. Accurate tuning and pin-point intonation is ensured with straight string-pull from 3-aside Gotoh® 15:1 vintage tuners, via a bone nut, to the fully adjustable die cast six saddle bridge, whilst the famous Danelectro short-horn double cutaway semi-hollow body design and bolt-on maple neck, allows easy access to the full length of the 21 fret, flat radius fingerboard. Available in four striking colours, Red, Black, Blue Metallic and Dark Burgundy, offset with cream body bindings and chrome hardware, the stunning new Danelectro® ‘59 Triple Divine™ is perfect for a host of styles, from surf to country, rockabilly to blues, pop and rock. The Danelectro® ’59 Triple Divine™ is a perfect example of why this legendary brand still remains as one of the most popular styles of electric guitar, after all, they were there at the beginning with one of the first electric guitars that helped start the birth of rock and roll. #### Danelectro Introduces Red Hot Longhorn Bass Danelectro has introduced the newest addition to its line of uniquely stylish 4-string basses: the Red Hot Longhorn. Sporting an eye-grabbing red top with cream binding and an f-hole – along with black headstock, neck, back and sides – no other bass looks, sounds and feels like this one! The Red Hot Longhorn brandishes a pair of high impedance, high output Danelectro pickups. It'll deliver a huge array of bass tones, ranging from sonic boom to Nashville-style tic-tac...and everything in between. First introduced in 1958, Danelectro's classic Longhorn body shape and short-scale neck is revered for its distinctive sound, heard on countless recordings. The newest Longhorn carries on this proud tradition but adds some modern touches to its timeless appeal. With its 29.75″ neck scale and f-hole construction, the Red Hot Longhorn offers ultra-comfortable playability and weight. Red Hot Longhorn features include: Red Hot top and black back & sides F hole and top body binding. Two Danelectro® 50's pickups, CRL pickup selector 29.75″ short-scale neck with Rosewood fretboard and 24 frets Traditional bridge with single adjustable rosewood saddle Black die-cast master volume and tone knobs Danelectro's Red Hot Longhorn bass carries a street price of $599. For more information visit www.danelectro.com #### Danelectro Introduces Spring King Junior Reverb Pedal Building on a 25-year legacy, Danelectro has launched the brand new Spring King Junior reverb pedal. Irvine, CA – January 2025 – The Spring King Junior follows in the sizable footsteps of the original Spring King reverb, a bestseller that became an instant classic upon its release in 1999. However, the Spring King’s large footprint was notorious for taking up a lot of real estate on pedalboards. Danelectro’s new Spring King Junior offers authentic reverb from a real built-in spring tank…but in a more compact pedalboard-friendly size. And the Spring King Junior passes the ultimate spring reverb test with flying colors: bump it and you’ll get thunderous reverb sound, just like vintage spring reverbs. See the demo video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DEb4fCYUXFs Spring King Junior features include: Built-in spring reverb tank True bypass soft switching Two knobs for controlling reverb Depth and Tone Standard 9-volt DC input; no battery compartment Rugged die-cast case measuring 2-1/2” wide x 6” long x 2-1/8” high Danelectro’s Spring King Junior carries a street price of $199. #### Danelectro Introduces the Fifty Niner Guitar Series Danelectro has introduced the newest addition to its line guitars: the Fifty Niner. Available in three first class finishes, the guitar is available in Goldtop, Jade Top and Red Top finishes. The Fifty Niner guitar features Danelectro 50’s pick ups, and throw in a CRL pick up selector and a bone nut for the ultimate tone. With an F hole and bound body, the Fifty Niner is available is three finishes, all with chocolate back, sides and neck. Fifty Niner features include: Gold Top, Jade Top and Red Top and chocolate back & sides Semi Hollow Double Cut Body with F hole and creme top body binding Two Danelectro® 50’s pickups, CRL pickup selector Rosewood fretboard and maple neck, 25” scale Wraparound adjustable bridge Black die-cast master volume and tone knobs See the Fifty Niner Jade Top demo video: Video by R.J. Ronquillo Danelectro’s Fifty Niner guitar carries a street price of $599. For more information visit www.danelectro.com #### Danelectro Introduces the Fifty Niner Guitar Series Available in three striking colours, Gold Top, Red Top and Jade Top all trimmed with cream binding and bound f-hole, with sides backs and necks finished in Dark Chocolate, the new Danelectro Fifty Niner Series of electric guitars, with their short horn double cutaway body profiles, retain the classic unmistakable ‘Dano’ art deco guise. Whilst undeniably pretty on the eye and with pickups faithfully replicating the original models from the 1950’s, right down to the copper wire, magnets and zinc/brass alloys used within the construction of the legendary lipstick pickup covers, the new Fifty Niners fitted with a USA built CRL selector switch, sonically soar and deliver the classic warm, sweet Dano single coil jangle, twang, clarity and fast attack that’s perfect for a host of styles, from surf to country, rockabilly to blues, pop and rock. Accurate tuning and pin-point intonation is ensured with straight string-pull from  vintage style closed-back chrome tuners, set 3-aside the ‘coke bottle’ headstock profile, via a precision-cut bone nut, to the fully adjustable wrap-over bridge, while the double cutaway semi-hollow body design and bolt-on maple neck, allows easy access to the full length of the 21 fret polished, flat radius, rosewood fingerboard. See the Fifty Niner Jade Top demo video: Danelectro Fifty Niner Electric Guitar Video by R.J. Ronquillo The new Danelectro Fifty Niner Series is an exquisite example of the Danelectro company’s passion and dedication, and another perfect example of why this legendary brand still remains as one of the most popular styles of electric guitar, after all, they were there at the beginning with one of the first electric guitars that helped start the birth of rock and roll. UK RRP £749.00 #### Danelectro Launch Baby Sitar Originally launched in 1968, the Danelectro® Baby Sitar immediately offered guitar players a totally new musical direction and an opportunity to accurately replicate the sitar sounds heard at the forefront of a string of hits during the 60’s. Think ‘Paint it Black’ by The Rolling Stones and Norwegian Wood by The Beatles where, up until then, guitar players knuckled down to the challenge of studying the approach to the sitar and, whilst very rewarding, it’s often complicated related music theory. Played like a normal six string guitar, the Danelectro Baby Sitar quickly created a new trend of ‘raga rock’, allowing guitar players to effortlessly and accurately blend modern guitar styles with authentic sitar sounds. Finished in a gorgeous all-over ‘Vintage Aqua’ finish with contrasting white decorated ‘Curly Cue’ scratchplate and again, with the ‘thermometer-shape’ headstock, the new gourd shaped Danelectro Baby Sitar, features the same original, simplistic design and affordability that appealed to guitar players back in the day. The secret to the Baby Sitar’s incredibly accurate and authentic traditional sitar sound is the Goto® ‘buzz bridge’ with scalloped grooves for each string and adjustable to allow for the amount of required sitar effect. Installed close to the bridge, the single Danelectro lipstick pickup with its iconic warm, open low-end, searing mids, classic Dano chime and clarity, is the perfect choice to replicate and enhance lush, undulating chords, single note lead lines and vibrato bends in pure sitar style. Additional hardware includes single volume/tone controls and vintage style, smooth-geared, chrome machine heads and a precision-cut aluminium nut ensuring accurate tuning and intonation. Like all Danelectro guitars, the new Baby Sitar with a slick, high gloss neck and smooth 21 fret rosewood fingerboard, plays like a dream. The fun aspect of the Danelectro Baby Sitar is of course enormous, whilst also inviting new sonic songwriting territories and a serious and unique live/studio instrument that excels with chorus, flange, reverb, delay, overdrive and alternative tunings. Danelectro www.danelectro.com www.facebook.com/danelectro.official www.instagram.com/danelectro_official www.twitter.com/DanelectroUSA About Danelectro Having started guitar production back in the 1950’s, Danelectro is now regarded by guitar players around the world as an iconic brand. Hollowed bodied, budget guitars constructed using Masonite, guitars that helped with the birth of rock and roll. You have to be careful how you use the word ‘unique’, but as a guitar brand, Danelectro certainly is. Far from a company that could easily sit back on its laurels, Dano fans are always eager to try out new and exciting models which can be found at www.danelectro.com #### Danelectro launch Reissue 59 Divine 6 string guitars With its double cutaway, short-horn body design, the new Danelectro 59 Divine 6 string guitar, pays homage to the now legendary ‘Deluxe’ model first launched back in 1959, and another perfect example of why this iconic brand still remains as one of the most popular styles of electric guitar. This hot reissue retains many of the original stylish features, while upgrades include a pair of Vintage 50’s single coil lipstick pickups with original USA wiring. Like the originals back in the 1950’s, the company’s flagship tone is enhanced with sand-cast and then sand-blasted Alnico 6 magnets housed within thin wall 80/20 brass/zinc tubes, delivering a warm open low-end, searing mids and even more high-end classic Dano chime and clarity. It goes without saying, the 59 Divine, with a slick neck and smooth 21 fret rosewood fingerboard, plays like a dream, while a fully adjustable bridge, precision cut bone nut and straight string pull to Gotoh vintage 15:1 machine heads, offers accurate tuning and intonation. We’ve left the cosmetics until last, as it’s not just the symbolic sparkly clean jangle that inspires so many guitar players around the world to own a Danelectro, it is of course the cool looks and the unmistakable art-deco guise. The new ’59 Divine is available in 3 stunning finishes, Dark Walnut top and back, Flame Maple top and back, or Fresh Cream top and back, each off set with front and back cream body bindings, cream/brown stacked pointer volume/tone controls and cream headstock. The original Danelectro ‘Deluxe’ was there at the beginning and arguably one of the first electric guitars that helped start the birth of rock and roll, the new 59 Divine just lifts the whole concept, perfect for a host of styles from surf to country, rockabilly to blues to rock. Research ‘divine’ and you get handsome, beautiful, good looking... We say Delish! #### Danelectro launch Reissue ‘66-12 electric 12 string guitars Modern Danelectro® 12 string electric guitars have often been described as ‘…possibly the best electric 12 you’ll ever play for the money.’ The originals from the 1950’s, are still regarded as the finest ever built and were pioneers in 12 string electric guitar designs. The new reissue ‘66-12 once again overflows with avant-garde and retro styling, with all the sonic merits and vintage emotions that have earned Danelectro respect from guitar players and collectors around the world. Features include a striking double cut-away, reverse body with a delightful ‘German carved’ bevelled edge design. A single f-hole sculptured in the lower bout denotes that the ‘66-12 is semi-hollow, naturally adding sustain and presence, and with alder the perfect choice for the construction and centre block, provides a balanced tone of focused low, mid and high frequencies. Needless to say, the classic 12 string Danelectro Lipstick® pickup combination is a joy of joys in itself. Now with a coil-tapped dual Lipstick humbucker in the bridge position, the ‘66-12 delivers the familiar clear tone at single coil or humbucker volume levels. Combine this with the warm sweet tone of a full range single coil pickup with large housing angled at the neck, and the amount of tones offered are staggering. The ‘66-12 is indeed, one of the most versatile electric 12 string guitars available that also offers superb playability to match. With a great string action, sleek C shape, bolt-on maple neck and a smooth 22 fret pau ferro fingerboard, this gorgeous example of Danelectro workmanship, is a songwriter’s inspiration from the first strum of an open chord, to soaring solo note runs. Hardware includes chrome master volume and master chrome tone controls with ‘D’ motif and 3-way selector switch, whilst straight string-pull from the vintage style die-cast machine heads to the fully adjustable bridge, via a precision-cut 12 slot graphite nut, ensures stable tuning and accurate intonation. Now with more warmth and more jangle, the new Danelectro ‘66-12, is visually arresting with f-hole binding, a black or white 2 ply scratchplate and finished in a choice of two high gloss finishes: transparent 3 Tone Burst or Black, the only problem is… what color to choose. #### Danelectro launch the ‘59M NOS+ electric guitar Danelectro launch the ‘59M NOS+ electric guitar in new Red & Orange Metalflake finishes with enhanced lipstick pickups. Loaded with NOS+ pickups, a fully adjustable recessed bridge and available in these stunning new metalflake colors, the Danelectro® ‘59M™ NOS+ is the latest, updated incarnation of the company’s flagship '59™, one of the most awe-inspiring models in electric guitar history. The ‘59M NOS+ is indeed, Danelectro’s new take on the double cutaway ‘59 from days gone by, whilst retaining all the character and charm of the original, now loaded with new tone-enhanced, NOS+ (New Old Stock) lipstick pickups that deliver notably enhanced highs, punchier mids, and solid lows. While the ‘59M NOS+ sings with even more classic Dano single coil jangle, twang, clarity and fast attack, the key ‘59’ elements remain, within the timeless short horn, double cutaway body, Coke-bottle headstock, dual-concentric volume and tone controls and 3-way selector switch. Accurate tuning and pin-point intonation is ensured with straight string pull from 3-aside vintage style machine heads, via a precision cut aluminum nut, onward to the fully adjustable die cast wrap-around bridge, recessed within the body. It goes without saying, Danelectro guitars almost play themselves and the ‘59M NOS+, with a comfortable, sleek neck profile and 21 fret polished fingerboard, is no exception. Featuring the original lightweight Masonite construction, impressing the audience with these new striking visuals and enriched sonics during a 2hour show….is not a problem. Danelectro’s design team have certainly excelled with these gorgeous, large-flaked attention grabbing, metalflake body finishes with color-matched headstocks, offset with the original white ‘seal’ shaped designed scratchplate. With the addition of these unique NOS+ lipstick pickups, the new ‘59M NOS+ is arguably one of the best sounding incarnations of the definitive Danelectro model. Little did Nathan Daniel know when he started to produce electric guitars in the early 1950’s, just how many bona fide Rock Gods would owe their career move to Danelectro guitars, one of the few guitar brands that can truly be described as legendary, classic, iconic, retro, cool, hip and trendy. #### Danelectro launches brand new website Danelectro, the world famous purveyors of musical instruments and accessories, has launched a brand new website for 2019. Exhibiting a crisp user interface for fast and simple navigation, the site is also optimised for portable devices, meaning visitors can browse the brand new range of Danelectro on the go. The updated danelectro.com features a number of brand new electric guitar models, introduced for 2019, including the 59X12, 60th Anniversary DC '59M NOS, STOCK '59 and '64S and '64XT. Along with a comprehensive round up of the many Danelectro accessories, the updated website also includes the brand new Danelectro Vintage Pedal range, currently comprising The Breakdown Boost/Overdrive and The Eisenhower Octave Fuzz. Finally, an Artists section is included, displaying a gallery of stars who have chosen a Danelectro guitar either on stage or in the studio. Danelectro is distributed exclusively in the UK, ROI and France by JHS. To discuss review samples please contact JHS Media and Artist Coordinator Ben Chapman on Benc@jhs.co.uk To become a stockist of Danelectro please speak to your JHS ASM or contact the JHS Sales Team on sales@jhs.com or call 0113 385 4411 Finally, be sure to keep up to date with the latest Danelectro news, demos and product releases by following the brand on Instagram at @danelectro_official and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/danelectro.official/ #### Danelectro Launches Nichols 1966 Pedal Danelectro has introduced the newest pedal in its iconic product line: the Nichols 1966, a strikingly dynamic fuzz/distortion/overdrive based on a unique circuit designed by Danelectro’s Steve Ridinger as a teenager in the 1960s. At its core, the Nichols 1966 offers a broad range of fuzz and overdrive tones, with a highly touch-sensitive response that provides extra versatility for players who vary their right-hand pick attack and the volume knob settings on their guitar. Capable of delivering everything from volcanic, searing fuzz to subtle amp-like overdrive tones, the Nichols 1966 achieves all this sonic flexibility with a simple four-knob control set. In addition to two knobs controlling output Volume and Tone, its Fuzz knob regulates how much high-octane fuzz/distortion is added to your signal, while its Overdrive knob controls the amount of soft-clipping that warms up your baseline tone. The Nichols 1966 also includes a two-position toggle switch for added EQ flexibility: you can select the pedal’s original 1960s Stock voicing or opt for a more modern Mid Cut tone profile for extra articulation on highs and lows. The pedal traces its origins – and its name – to the Los Angeles enclave of Nichols Canyon, just north of Hollywood. This is where Foxx pedals founder and current Danelectro® owner Steve Ridinger lived with his parents in the mid-1960s. It was in the garage of that home on Nichols Canyon Place that Steve created his first effects pedal, which he named “The Liverpool Fuzz Tone”. Steve had no money to buy a fuzz and no access to any schematics, so in 1966 he created a circuit architecture of his own design. Although he called his box a “fuzz”, it was in fact half way between a distortion and a fuzz, dishing out delicious tones from a completely unique circuit that was never seen again …until now! See the Nichols 1966 demo video here: Danelectro’s Nichols 1966 includes these features: Four knobs: Fuzz, Drive, Volume and Tone controls Two-position toggle switch for selecting original 1960s Stock voicing or modern Mid Cut tone profile True bypass footswitch Pedalboard-friendly top-mounted power and in / out jacks Standard 9-Volt power Includes the Peace Love & Fuzz book Danelectro’s Nichols 1966 carries a street price of $199. For more information visit: https://danelectro.com #### Danelectro new website & social media  Danelectro celebrate 60th Anniversary with new website & social media Iconic and quirky guitar manufacturers Danelectro have just launched a cool new website: www.danelectro.com Featuring all the hottest new products from this ever-popular guitar brand, the new website features all the latest models, sound samples and info for the entire range. With a rich history that has seen the likes of luminaries such as Jimi Hendrix, Jimmy Page Mark Knophler and John Entwhistle using Danelectro live and in the studio, the brand has gone from strength to strength, and just recently the UKs James Bay became the latest artist to 'own the tone’ with his DGB56BLK Danelectro Baritone guitar. 2016 also coincides with Danelectro celebrating 60 years of electric guitar production. In addition to the new website, Danelectro now has its own Facebook, Instagram and Twitter social media pages and fans and users around the world are invited to come an share their pics, videos and Danelectro-related stories. A YouTube channel featuring video demos is also planned in the near future. Danelectro Social Media www.facebook.com/danelectro.official www.instagram.com/danelectro_official www.twitter.com/DanelectroUSA   #### Danelectro reissue the iconic 3699 Fuzz ™ Renowned for their cool retro looks, playability and unmistakable sound, Danelectro ® guitars were right there at the birth of rock and roll and are still as popular as ever.   Throughout this incredible journey, Danelectro owner Steve Ridinger has also produced some of the finest foot pedals in the history of guitar effects, which includes the classic FOXX® 3699 Tone Machine®, one of the most iconic guitar effect pedals of all time. Now available as a reissue, the new Danelectro 3699 Fuzz™, mirrors all the glorious fuzz tones that made the original a must-have for thousands of players around the world, ever since it was invented by Steve in the 1970's.  Today it's housed within a sturdy metal chassis with Danelectro's custom wear and tear finish, aged knobs and funky large lens orange on/off indicator. Steve's also reintroduced the original analogue circuitry and included decades old NOS transistors which are gain selected so there's a narrow gain range to produce really sweet tones along with some modern tweaks.  While the unmistakable vintage core-tone voice remains, upgrades include, independent foot switchable octave, now with a significantly more pronounced octave shift, adding a new dimension to chords and extreme highs to solo note runs.  The overall tone is also warmer, while a single tone control with a massive range, blends a broad array of exciting frequencies with the 3699's classic edgy fuzz, which responds exceptionally well at any point throughout the guitar's volume control sweep. New features also include a mini-toggle switch for a boost in the mid-range (to counteract the mid-cut of the original pedal) and true bypass switching.  Steve's often been asked why this stunning octave fuzz pedal was originally referred to as 3699. Back in the '70s, it was considered cool for a company to have a phone number that spelled out the name of your product, so he figured out which numbers were needed to spell F-O-X-X. What he got was 3-6-9-9. To his utter amazement, this was already the FOXX company phone number, which was randomly assigned the year before by the phone company. Weird or spooky maybe, either way, the Danelectro 3699 Fuzz™ is the #1 choice for vintage fuzz.   #### Danelectro reissues their famous big Sitar of the 1960’s The Danelectro® Big Sitar reincarnates the original classic model first launched in the 1960’s. The original Danelectro electric sitar gave guitar players all over the world the opportunity to not only easily recreate and master beautiful sitar sounds with accurate authenticity, but to also play in the style of popular records from that period, from the likes of The Beatles and The Rolling Stones, and has appeared on hundreds of records since the late ’60s in various musical styles, from pop to rock and motown to metal. With its distinctive angular body design, with leg-recess for performing in a sitting position, the new 6 string Danelectro Big Sitar with 13 sympathetic strings, retains all the charm of the original 1960’s classic design in all its vintage glory, with just a few modern upgrades. Now featuring a string-sensitive Gotoh Sitar bridge and precision-cut graphite nut, this meticulous reissue maintains the combination of a trio of Danelectro’s flagship lipstick alnico pickups, upgraded to deliver even more crystal clear highs with a warm open low-end, searing mids and that classic Dano chime. With natural acoustics from the hollow body construction, bolt-on maple neck with double truss-rod, and the tight density of the 21-fret pau ferro fingerboard, the Danelectro Big Sitar delivers in pure sitar style. Played as a conventional 6 string guitar, the 13 sympathetic strings can be played harp-style intermittently whilst strumming chords or playing lead lines or, left to add a resonating richness to the mix at a desired level, via their individual volume and tone controls. Whether you study and play within Ionian, Lydian, Aeolian or Dorian scales, or just want to be totally inspired as a songwriter fingerpicking open chords or solo note runs, the fun aspect of the Danelectro Big Sitar, looking super cool in White Crackle finish, is a true compliment to Indian sitar style music, at home in the studio or live environment is enormous. Visit : https://danelectro.com #### Danelectro relaunch the legendary Back Talk Reverse Delay Pedal The new Danelectro® Back Talk™ pedal is a reissue of the original model first launched back in 1999, and still regarded amongst musicians and studio engineers around the world, as the finest reverse/delay pedal ever built. The same software and NOS chip processor that created the original sonic magic, is once more featured in the new Back Talk, and with Mix, Repeats and Speed controls, is a genuine reissue in every sense of the word, yet again, producing some of the richest, tape-like reverse/delay sounds ever heard from a stand-alone effects pedal. Now with a soft-action footswitch, funky large orange lens on/off indicator, the reissue Back Talk looks super cool in its wear and tear format, with subtle dings on the metal case, scuffed paint and faded control knobs, looking like it’s been on the same pedalboard for decades serving up timeless, '60s reverse tape simulation heard on so many classic tracks during the psychedelic era. Retaining the original Mix, Repeats and Speed, 3 control layout, Back Talk replaces with ease, the painstaking process of operating tape machines by hand. The ‘Mix’ control blends the wet and dry signal, while ‘Repeats’, sets the number of times the signal is voiced, from one to infinity and also varies the depth, creating an echo effect, with ‘Speed’ adjusting the delay time. Back Talk delivers an incredibly accurate take on the classic reverse tape simulation with undulating loops where chords fade ‘into’ the attack and solo notes bend ‘down’ to pitch. Back Talk also couples extremely well with other pedals and responds at any point throughout the guitar’s volume control sweep, for a whole new playing experience that you never knew existed in the ‘forward’ world. Danelectro guitar effect pedals have always been admired as innovative and inspirational and now, after achieving cult status, the legendary Back Talk is back, talking back at cha, delivering swirling, psychedelic-rock reverse tape simulation with unrivalled performance and playability. #### Danelectro release vintage inspired The Breakdown Danelectro "The Breakdown" Boost / Overdrive Pedal Aerosmith’s Joe Perry is a Dano fan owning several guitars and is one of many high profile rock players who are now adding these new vintage inspired pedals to their boards. Joe’s choice right now is Danelectro The Breakdown, an extremely effective gain/boost pedal. Whilst some multi effect pedals are awash with controls and switches and often red LD’s (which can be hard to read under low stage lighting), The Breakdown has a large status orange LED and a simple off-set, two control layout. It’s like this pedal is shouting up at you, ‘hey bro’ this is all you need’, I’ll do the rest’. Whist the Volume control speaks for itself, it’s also a master for the six position Break Up rotary control which ups the output from subtle to mild grit from positions 1-3 and really let’s go from 4-6, pushing the amp’s front end with high output akin to towering stacks at full tilt, without coloring the tone of the guitar. There’s no need to close your eyes and bring to mind rock’s yesteryears, The Breakdown instantly delivers memorable, unprocessed, organic, analogue guitar sounds heard on famous rock albums from the late 60’s and early 70’s. Danelectro 'THE BREAKDOWN™' Boost/Overdrive Pedal Video by Danelectro Official Danelectro vintage inspired Eisenhower Fuzz and The Breakdown As a brand, Danelectro has always been a cult favorite amongst musicians who today, can enjoy modern adaptations of original, classic Dano guitars. Guitars that replicate so many inspirational guitar lines from a company that dates back to the 1950’s, when Sears approached Nathan Daniel to make an affordable electric guitar. The rest as they say….really is ‘history’ and Nat’s original hollow bodied guitars constructed with Masonite board, were unquestionably a major contribution to the birth of rock and roll. Far from resting on their laurels, Danelectro have continued to listen to what players really want from guitars, pickups, amps and effects. The Eisenhower Fuzz and The Breakdown Gain/Boost, are from a new line of vintage inspired stand-alone pedals that follow the highly successful Billionaire Series released during 2018. Unlike the Billionaires, with their clean modern look, the Eisenhower Fuzz and The Breakdown, look like they’ve been on a pedalboard since the late 60’s. The aged cases and controls have a road worn, heavily smoke stained look (why was the extractor fan always behind the stage back then?), effortlessly delivering memorable guitar sounds from that period, whilst also remaining a total inspiration for younger players. #### Danelectro Spring King Junior Reverb Pedal: Now Available in the UK The new Spring King Junior Reverb Pedal delivers in full, the performance of the now classic original Spring King Reverb, a best-seller first launched by Danelectro well over 25 years ago, but now housed in a more compact pedalboard-friendly size. Like the original models which are still out on the circuit and have since become collector’s items, the new Danelectro Spring King Junior does not simulate reverberation, reverb sonics are produced utilising real springs within a built-in spring tank delivering classic sounds with extremely authentic accuracy. With controls kept to a minimum, Reverb and Tone are all that are required to dial in a huge range of tones, from natural room ambience heard on early 1950’s recordings, to the iconic surf sound from the 1960’s, with the ability to add canyon-style spaciousness with a beautiful honey sweet warmth, and enormous glassy reverbs without any shrill or harshness to chord structures and solo note runs within any musical genre. Review by Nico ~ Death Ray Cat Like the original, simply jarring the pedal accounts for the all-so-familiar and distinctive, cascading wash of metallic sounds as the springs rattle together, creating additional atmospherics, and the unadulterated sound of a real spring reverb. Built within a tough die cast chassis in banana yellow with easy-read black chicken head control knobs, on/off status LED and soft switch, the new Danelectro Spring King Junior measuring a mere 2-1/2” (63mm) wide x 6” (152.4) long x 2-1/8” (54mm) high, is a must for players who require not only more room on their pedalboard, and also adore the sound of a natural spring reverb of the highest quality, within a compact pedal. Danelectro Spring King Junior Reverb Pedal: RRP £199.00 Danelectro guitars are distributed exclusively in the UK and ROI by JHS. View on JHS Website HERE #### Danelectro vintage inspired Eisenhower Fuzz Danelectro Eisenhower Fuzz The Danelectro Eisenhower Fuzz, is based on one of the greatest octave fuzz pedals ever built, but now with amped up gain and simple Volume, Fuzz, Bass and Treble controls, with a dynamic range that extends from a mild juicy crunch, subtle grind, to over-the-top compressed ‘splatty fuzz’. But The Eisenhower is not just an awesome, big sounding fuzz pedal with a massive boost, there’s an analogue thing happening here with overtones of ring modulation mixed with the on-board upper octave circuitry. Like The Breakdown, Eisenhower has silent switching, true bypass and a large status LED. Controls are again kept to a minimum and with just a 2 band EQ, Eisenhower’s tonal range is massive, from fluidy-smooth neck pickup sonics to razor sharp, edgy bridge delivery. That upper octave effect is so apparent on long sustaining chords and ‘held’ solo notes....a revelation in itself. This pedal sounds like a wall of angry amps through clean or overdriven amp channels at any volume. It’s hard to resist leaning back pointing to the sky as that long bend is blessed with that top octave, sure, make it look like you did it all yourself. Guitar players who are brave enough to play Parisienne Walkways Gary Moore style, often struggle with that iconic 30 second solo note feedback mid-song. During sound checks Gary Moore would mark the floor so he knew exactly where to stand for that 2nd string bend on the 15th fret, and of course, a few zillion watts of power certainly helped. Older guitar players will recall thigh tightening moments back in the 60’s, standing on tip-toe willfully hoping guitar and amp would feedback as they attempted the intro to Foxy Lady in small clubs with volume issues. Jimi made it look so easy, how did he do it without the Eisenhower? He did of course have pedals of a similar design, but again with a ton of watts. Eisenhower has endless sustain and instant smile’ability when it slaps on that top octave. And Metal players will adore the Flat-Sculpt mini-toggle switch which scoops out all the mids and boosts the low end lower than a snake’s belly, superb for fat, metal enforced rhythms. Danelectro 'THE EISENHOWER FUZZ' pedal Video by Danelectro Official Danelectro vintage inspired Eisenhower Fuzz and The Breakdown As a brand, Danelectro has always been a cult favorite amongst musicians who today, can enjoy modern adaptations of original, classic Dano guitars. Guitars that replicate so many inspirational guitar lines from a company that dates back to the 1950’s, when Sears approached Nathan Daniel to make an affordable electric guitar. The rest as they say….really is ‘history’ and Nat’s original hollow bodied guitars constructed with Masonite board, were unquestionably a major contribution to the birth of rock and roll. Far from resting on their laurels, Danelectro have continued to listen to what players really want from guitars, pickups, amps and effects. The Eisenhower Fuzz and The Breakdown Gain/Boost, are from a new line of vintage inspired stand-alone pedals that follow the highly successful Billionaire Series released during 2018. Unlike the Billionaires, with their clean modern look, the Eisenhower Fuzz and The Breakdown, look like they’ve been on a pedalboard since the late 60’s. The aged cases and controls have a road worn, heavily smoke stained look (why was the extractor fan always behind the stage back then?), effortlessly delivering memorable guitar sounds from that period, whilst also remaining a total inspiration for younger players. #### Danelectro Vintage ‘56’ Baritones on the road with Saving Grace Danelectro players Matt Worley and Tony Kelsey are guitarists in Saving Grace, a new venture also featuring Oli Jefferson on percussion and Suzi Dian and Robert Plant on vocals. Saving Grace’s sound is a mix of powerful rhythms and lead lines, whilst the theme is also delicate and percussive, with four incredibly tight harmonies effortlessly delivered with finesse, depth and colour. With a set made up from early American blues, Eastern and folk influences with swampy origins, bluegrass and Appalachian mountain songs, Matt and Tony chose Danelectro guitars for their all-around playability and sonic characteristics. “Danelectro guitars are an integral part of the sound of Saving Grace”, says Matt. “Tony and myself are both playing Vintage ’56 Baritone models, we actually have four of them now all in various tunings. We listened to a lot of songs until we had a set list that suited the theme of the band musically, the idea being that we’d add interpretations to make them our own, which is really what this band’s about. We wanted guitars that both sound intricate, clear and tuneful played clean but with enough power to drive floor effects, reverbs, delays and overdrives for example.” “One track in particular called ‘Season Of The Witch’ is a prime example”, says Tony. “This song has it all, with the guitars bathed in a psychedelic ambience and again, the Dano’s sound so good with both dry and wet effects.” Matt continues. “The lipstick pickups sound gorgeous as we know, and they enhance the tight low end of these baritone guitars so well, especially when we tune to DADGAD with the bottom string tuned to a low A. We don’t have a bass player and for the style of music we are playing, these guitars more than fill that role and allows inventiveness for us to expand on ideas, and also freedom to work with Oli who is very creative on percussion. We tried a lot of guitars in the early stages of Saving Grace, but the Danos just have their own natural, clean character, so we just kept coming back, nothing has the sound, resonance or playability and of course, they look great on stage. We’ve been thinking of including regular six string electrics up ahead, and they’ll certainly be from the Danelectro range. There are many Dano’s to choose from now, but even the modern versions loaded with the original lipstick pickup designs, still have that iconic, crystal clear delivery that they’re associated with and I adore the central position with both pickups on together. It’s uncanny how they both complimented each other in this band, especially when used with a capo up around the 5th or 7th fret, even up there, with the long string scale, they still have a unique sound. Tony had a Dano Baritone long before me, and I didn’t really pay much attention to it until we started to get together at the launch of Saving Grace, it sounded so good I bought a Vintage ’56 straight away”. “Like Matt said, we are using a variety of alternative tunings”, Tony explains. “Standard tuning is unheard of in Saving Grace, some we have customised ourselves which steers us away from run of the mill solo note runs and riffs. And again, the bottom end from these guitars is so tight and they have an amazing frequency range that compliments Suzi and Robert’s incredible vocal harmonies.” About Danelectro Having started guitar production back in the 1950’s, Danelectro is now regarded by guitar players around the world as an iconic brand. Hollowed bodied, budget guitars constructed using Masonite, guitars that helped with the birth of rock and roll. You have to be careful how you use the word ‘unique’, but as a guitar brand, Danelectro certainly is. Far from a company that could easily sit back on its laurels, Dano fans are always eager to try out new and exciting models which can be found at www.danelectro.com #### Danelectro ‘57 - Now available in Jade Green & Limo Black The single cutaway reissue Danelectro® ‘57, is another superb guitar that reflects Nathan Daniel’s innovation and his pragmatic touch of genius within electric guitar designs from the 1950’s, and is now available in two new stunning high gloss finishes, Jade Green and Limo Black. The Danelectro ‘57 retains the vintage touches of the original 50’s U2 model (which will now cost more than your first car) making it one of the most sought after cool electric guitars for collectors, and for players who want a versatile guitar with great looks, exceptional playability and tones that suit many styles including blues, jazz, country, surf, pop and rock. The clear see-through scratchplate with ‘D’ motif and perimeter strip is a must, along with the legendary coke bottle headstock, 3-aside vintage machine heads with aged cream buttons offset with a cream truss rod cover and cream vinyl body edging. Cream is also the theme for what has often been described as ‘television type’ stacked volume and tone controls, delightfully worded in early catalogues as offering volume and ‘tone shading’. Tone indeed, as the new ‘57 also features the company’s flagship Vintage 50’s Lipstick® pickups, renowned for their ultra-clear clarity and sparkle in both neck and bridge positions operable via the 3-way selector switch, and the much loved and seriously addictive, syrupy punch and jangle in position two. The single cutaway solid spruce framed body allows easy access to the bolt-on maple neck and all 21 frets, where the natural lustre of a pau ferro fingerboard offers a fast, sleek action. Now with a fully adjustable six point chrome bridge, the Danelectro ‘57 offers accurate tuning stability, intonation and increased sustain. Whilst only in production between 1956-58 the original U2 was there at the beginning, and arguably one of the first electric guitars that helped start the birth of rock and roll. Now in these new and attractive colours, Jade Green and Limo Black, the reissue Danelectro ‘57 replicates a milestone in guitar history, an electric guitar that over the decades has been seen in the hands of some of the #### Danelectro ‘59DC short-scale basses released The new Danelectro® ‘59DC short-scale electric bass slots comfortably in an area often regarded as a ‘half-way-house’ between electric guitar and conventional full-scale bass guitar. With less string tension, the trusty ‘59DC bass is not only easier to play, it’s also favoured by regular guitar players and professional bassists for delivering punchy warm mids and clear highs. The combination of the natural acoustic properties of the iconic, Danelectro semi-hollow, double-cutaway shorthorn body shape, and the high-end chime and clarity from a pair of the company’s legendary Lipstick® pickups, offers an additional percussive attack and a whole new sonic dimension to the ‘59DC short-scale bass. Providing plenty of bright accents, both high-impedance, high-output neck and bridge positioned Lipstick pickups with alnico magnets, work exceptionally well with low-end frequencies and when pushed, deliver an edgy, weighty tubular growl. The versatility of the new Danelectro ‘59DC short-scale bass, is just one reminder of the Danelectro legacy that has proven popular with musicians around the world. Indeed, with a 3-way pickup selector and stacked volume and tone controls for each pickup, the deeper voice of the Lipstick angled neck pickup, with the tone control backed off, delivers a warm sweet tone that will also please the most hardened jazz player. The Danelectro '59DC short-scale bass also includes milestone features that highlight and reflect the company’s recognised vintage legacy, as early pioneers of rock n roll, including the much-loved Dano ‘coke-bottle’ headstock and familiar ‘seal-shape’ scratchplate. Modern additions include vintage style smooth-geared tuners, a precision-cut aluminium nut and fully adjustable bridge. Like all Danelectro guitars, the new ‘59DC short-scale bass with a c-profile bolt-on neck, a flawless and fast 24 fret fingerboard plays like a dream. The lightweight construction is ideal for long haul gigs and again, versatility is key for a host of styles from surf to country, rockabilly to blues, to rock and looks stunning in gorgeous all-over Black Metalflake, Copper and Vintage Cream finishes. About Danelectro Having started guitar production back in the 1950’s, Danelectro is now regarded by guitar players around the world as an iconic brand. Hollowed bodied, budget guitars constructed using Masonite, guitars that helped with the birth of rock and roll. You have to be careful how you use the word ‘unique’, but as a guitar brand, Danelectro certainly is. Far from a company that could easily sit back on its laurels, Dano fans are always eager to try out new and exciting models which can be found at www.danelectro.com #### Danelectro ‘64XT electric guitar now available in Ice Gray The Danelectro® ‘64XT™ electric guitar (already proving to be yet another line of ‘Dano best sellers’) is now available in a stunning Ice Gray finish. This stunning new ‘all-over’ finish on the ultra cool vintage shaped Danelectro chambered body also includes the neck and classic Dano Coke bottle headstock, and more than highlights the ‘64XT’s modern and authentic adaptation of that classic, off-set, reversed double cutaway body shape from the 1950’s. This striking color is also offset with a cool Black Marble pickguard. Without doubt, with classic Dano retro styling, the ‘64XT is pretty to look at, but aesthetics aside, the heart of every instrument is its tone. It’s here that this exceptionally cool guitar excels, with the unmistakable sparkly clean jangle of the single coil lipstick pickups that work for a host of styles, from surf to country, rockabilly to blues, to rock. Hardware and electrics for this highly respected guitar include master volume and master tone controls, 3-way selector switch and large single coil pickup angled at the neck, delivering a warm sweet tone that’ll please the most hardened jazz player. Back in the bridge position, a dual humbucking lipstick pickup is installed at the opposite angle, with coil tapping facilities via the master tone control, offering the classic Danelectro tone at humbucker or single coil outputs. Straight string-pull from smooth geared machine heads to a fully adjustable Wilkinson vibrato, via a precision cut graphite nut, allows the ‘64XT to return to zero pitch every time, whilst ensuring accurate and stable tuning. Needless to say, the sonic versatility of this stunning electric guitar now available in this spectacular Ice Gray finish is immense, and playability to match with a great string action, sleek neck and fingerboard that inspires songwriting creativity from first position chords to soaring solo harmonic runs. Little did Nathan Daniel know when he started to produce electric guitars in the early 1950’s, just how many bona fide Rock Gods would owe their career move to Danelectro guitars, one of the few guitar brands that can truly be described as legendary, classic, iconic, retro, cool, hip and trendy. #### Danelectro's vibrato tone heaven - The 64XT Danelectro's ultra cool '64XT is a modern and authentic adaptation of the classic off-set, reversed double cutaway from the 1950's. Finished in Black, Vintage Cream, Aqua, Dark Red and 3 Tone Sunburst, the '64XT includes the company's familiar 'coke bottle' headstock, allowing straight string pull which, with a precision cut graphite nut, ensures the Wilkinson vibrato bridge system returns to zero pitch every time. The '64XT's hardware and electrics also include a single coil pickup with large housing angled at the neck and a dual humbucking lipstick pickup installed at the opposite angle at the bridge. Controls include a master volume and master tone control with coil tap for the bridge pickup and 3-way selector switch. Even from a distance, you can't mistake the art-deco looks and unmistakable vibe of a Danelectro guitar, one of the few guitar brands that can truly be described as legendary, classic, iconic, retro, cool, hip and trendy. Danelectro www.danelectro.com www.facebook.com/danelectro.official www.instagram.com/danelectro_official www.twitter.com/DanelectroUSA About Danelectro Having started guitar production back in the 1950’s, Danelectro is now regarded by guitar players around the world as an iconic brand. Hollowed bodied, budget guitars constructed using Masonite, guitars that helped with the birth of rock and roll. You have to be careful how you use the word ‘unique’, but as a guitar brand, Danelectro certainly is. Far from a company that could easily sit back on its laurels, Dano fans are always eager to try out new and exciting models which can be found at www.danelectro.com #### Daniele Gottardo and Gretchen Menn, "Getting What You Need from Your Guitar” In this video, composer/guitarists Daniele Gottardo and Gretchen Menn explain why they choose DiMarzio PAF® 36th Anniversary, Area™, and Fortitude™ pickups for their sound, and how the pickups contribute to the feeling and ambience of their music. Playing anything from rock, to orchestral, to jazz, Daniele and Gretchen offer their insights into the value of choosing the right pickups for their performances and having it all in one guitar. They organically mix pickup positions and coils to achieve the tones they're looking for... no batteries and no active circuits. Each DiMarzio pickup is individually wound, and we've even built our own machines to ensure that our coils meet our exacting specifications. All DiMarzio pickups are hand made in the USA at the same factory, and by the same family, for over 50 years. #### Danish Startup Noatronic Brings Home Another Best in Show Award from NAMM 2020 Within seven months, NAMM, the world's biggest music tradeshow, has awarded Noatronic twice, for their revolutionary 'Onboard Expression' that sets guitarists free from their pedalboards. (13 February 2020, Aarhus, Denmark) At Summer NAMM Nashville 2019 Noatronic officially launched its first product – the Onboard Expression system that makes it possible to remote control a pedalboard directly from a guitar. Noatronic got off to a great start by winning a Best in Show award in the main category, and at the recent NAMM 2020 show in California, the company was once again chosen by NAMM for a Best in Show award – this time in the Best Add-Ons or Accessories category. "To say the least, I am completely overwhelmed by doubling up on Best in Show awards," says Michael Engel, founder of Noatronic and the engineer behind the Onboard Expression system. "Of course it meant something truly special to be awarded in Nashville, having just released my first product, but winning this second award is just as amazing, as it simply reassures me that I am onto something that makes a real difference for the gigging guitarists and bassists out there." "When I developed Onboard Expression I had 3 main requirements. The Controller in the guitar had to be passive to avoid any batteries inside the guitar, it also couldn't change the construction of the guitar and finally it couldn't change the appearance of the guitar. In short, it simply had to stay true to the instrument," says Michael Engel. The end result is a Controller, which is a push-push potentiometer, that replaces a tone potentiometer in the guitar, a stereo jack socket and a digital Receiver at the pedalboard, communicating with pedals, amps and amp modelers using its MIDI, Expression & Switch outputs. When using Onboard Expression, the guitarist is now free to control any FX-parameter and to engage lead tones while focusing on the guitar and the performance. Noatronic Onboard Expression is available now at $249 / €249 on www.noatronic.com or at dealers around the world. #### Danny Gomez Acquires Dirty Boy Guitar Pedals 18th April 2024 – Madrid (Spain) Dirty Boy, the boutique guitar pedal brand, has been acquired by Madrid based musician and product designer, Danny Gomez. Stompbox maker Dirty Boy Pedals was founded by Alex Saraceno, father of session ace and former Poison guitarist, Blues Saraceno, to create high end guitar pedals for the discerning player. The Dirty Boy Afro Fuzz pedal has been seen on the pedal boards of The Red Hot Chilli Peppers’ John Fusciante and the Water Boys’ Mike Scott.  While Neal Schon guitarist with Journey has been known to use the company’s Germanium Fuzz pedal and George Pajon of the Black Eyed Peas the Fuzzy Boy pedal. Talking about the acquisition Alex Saraceno said: ‘I have done my thing with the Dirty Boy Pedals brand, it’s time for Danny Gomez to take over’ and Blues Saraceno added: ‘I am looking forward to hearing Danny Gomez do great thing with my father’s sonic legacy’. Danny Gomez has worked with a range of top names in the music industry including, Queen, Brian May and the We Will Rock Show, Freddie Mercury’s Phoenix Trust, Ronnie Romero of Ritchie Blackmore’s Rainbow and many more. In his role as a product developer, he has worked with gear manufacturers, including Orange Amplifiers, OMEC, Fender and PRS. His collaboration with Dirty Boy Pedals  produced the Dirty Boy T.A.E. preamp pedal, based on the classic amplifier designed by Alex Saraceno and powered by Gomez’s proprietary Tube Amp Emulation. ‘I was extremely proud to be a part of the development of the Dirty Boy T.A.E. pedal and I am excited about taking the company to the next stage. I remain committed to company’s ethos of quality pedals for discerning guitarists,’ said Gomez With immediate effect, Gomez is now the new Chief Executive Officer of Dirty Boy Pedals, with rights to manufacture, distribute and market the brand. The highly collectable pedals will now be manufactured by craftsmen in Spain headed by Dirty Boy´s new CTO Pablo Díaz de Rada & COO Martha García. The new user-friendly company website has improved navigation and functionality with full color, high resolution images and informative product descriptions of Dirty Boy’s full product portfolio. The iconic Germanium Boy, Afro Fuzz, Buzzy Boy and Dirty Boy Preamp pedals are available to pre-order now. To find out more about Dirty Boy Pedals and its products please go to https://www.dirtyboy.co/  and https://www.instagram.com/dirtyboypedals About Dirty Boy Pedals Founded in 1980’s by Alex Saraceno, father of session ace Blues Saraceno, Dirty Boy Pedals is a boutique stompbox manufacturer. The hand built, individually tested Dirty Boy pedals are tools for the discerning, professional musician and each unique pedal offers huge, authentic vintage tones. The pedals have been enjoyed by John Fusciante (The Red Hot Chilli Peppers), Mike Scott (WaterBoys), Neal Schon (Journey) and George Pajon (Black Eyed Peas). #### Daredevil releases new Fearless Distortion Daredevil Fearless Distortion: Hand-Wired Original Design Op Amp Distortion May 17th, 2016 -  Chicago-based boutique builder Daredevil Pedals has introduced the new Fearless Distortion pedal. Designed to be much more versatile than the usual all-or-nothing tones, this features HI and LOW gain settings and a unique clipping section giving it a warm, vintage feel but with modern high output and cut. The Fearless sounds open and responsive like a cranked tube amp. This can deliver gain levels like a Marshall on 11, bluesy tweed combos, or saturated low end doom growl. Great for solo boosts or warming up a clean amp as well. Harmonic and full of big round tone response, this is a distortion pedal for every guitar player out there. Features No buffers, so it plays nice with other fuzzes and boosts 2 different gain settings to dial in any style of distortion. Natural tube amp feel, harmonic and aggressive. Lifetime warranty Runs on 9V DC jack or Battery True Bypass, Hand Wired in Chicago The Fearless Distortion carries a street price of $159. All Daredevil pedals are hand-built in Chicago and available for purchase direct online at www.Daredevilpedals.com along with video and audio demos. See the Fearless Distortion demo video here Video by Daredevil Pedals About Daredevil Pedals Daredevil Pedals was started in 2012 by Johnny Wator, founding guitarist for the acclaimed rock band The Last Vegas. The Chicago company has grown rapidly, with a long list of pro artists and customers with an expanding base of worldwide dealers. For more information about Daredevil Pedals please visit www.Daredevilpedals.com #### Dark Horse Fuzz Pedal by Rock Stock Pedals New Dark Horse fuzz pedal takes Players from lo-fi fuzz tones to high gain saturation. Rock Stock Pedals Explores New Fuzz Territory with the Dark Horse Fuzz Pedal Columbus, Indiana – May 1, 2016 – The guys at Rock Stock Pedals are exploring a new realm of tones with their new silicon fuzz The Dark Horse. Are you ready for a perfect storm? The Dark Horse fuzz from Rock Stock Pedals is a super-versatile silicon fuzz. This pedal covers a ton of ground for guitar AND bass players from cool lo-fi tones to all out saturated, high-gain fuzz. Wide fuzz / gain range Volume, treble, and sustain controls Retains low end for use with bass guitar Standard 9VDC power True bypass switching Hand wired in Columbus, Indiana Retail Price: $169.00 Dark Horse Fuzz Preview Video Video by Rock Stock pedals More about Rock Stock pedals Website: www.rockstockpedals.com Facebook: facebook.com/rockstockpedals Twitter: twitter.com/rockstockpedals Youtube: youtube.com/rockstockpedals Instagram: instagram.com/rockstockpedals #### Darkglass Electronics Launches “Entropia” A Revolutionary Multiband Compression and Distortion Plugin for Anagram Helsinki, Finland — September 25, 2025 — Darkglass Electronics, a global leader in high-end bass amplification and effects, proudly announces the release of Entropia, a groundbreaking multiband compression and distortion plugin designed exclusively for the Anagram platform. Inspired by the concept of entropy, the natural progression from order to disorder, Entropia empowers musicians and producers to deconstruct and reshape sound with surgical precision. Featuring three fully independent bands (low, mid, and high), Entropia offers unparalleled control over tone sculpting, enabling users to bend, break, and rebuild their sonic landscape. “With Entropia, we open a new door,” said Marcos Barilatti, Director Manager at Darkglass Electronics. “This plugin marks a pivotal step toward a new generation of modular tools for the Anagram platform. It expands the creative possibilities of what Anagram can achieve.” Entropia introduces a powerful new feature called Templates, expertly curated presets that serve as intuitive starting points for tone creation. These templates allow users to explore the plugin’s full potential with ease, making it accessible to both seasoned professionals and curious newcomers. Unlike traditional distortion plugins that overwhelm the signal, Entropia offers a refined approach to sonic chaos. It’s not just compression and distortion, it’s the artful distribution of entropy, giving users the ability to shape sound with intention and clarity. Availability Entropia will be available for download via the Darkglass Suite app starting September 25, 2025. Please note: Anagram pedals will not update automatically. To install Entropia, users must connect their pedal to the desktop Suite and manually initiate the update. For more information on Entropia please visit www.darkglass.com/products/anagram About Darkglass Electronics Founded in Helsinki, Finland, Darkglass Electronics is renowned for its cutting-edge bass gear and effects. With a commitment to innovation, craftsmanship, and sonic excellence, Darkglass continues to redefine the boundaries of tone for musicians around the world. To learn more, visit www.darkglass.com #### Darkglass introduces the Luminal Booster Ultra for bass guitar Darkglass Electronics Comes Clean with the New Luminal Booster Ultra for Bass Darkglass introduces the Luminal Booster Ultra for bass guitar. The Luminal Booster Ultra combines the rich tone of Darkglass’ Harmonic Booster with the unmatched control of an adjustable frequency range parallel compression, 6-band EQ, gain reduction meter, and the choice to load seven custom Impulse Responses via USB. The layout of the pedal is straight forward. Across the top, from left to right, is an adjustable lowpass FILTER knob for the compressed signal, a COMP knob to adjust the amount of compression applied, a BLEND knob to blend between the clean and compressed signal, and LEVEL knob to adjust the level of the compressor after the blend control.  Added controls include a +/- 20dB BOOST, a CHARACTER control to allow selection between seven Impulse Responses, a MID GAIN +/- 20dB, and MID FREQUENCY from 250Hz to 2.5kHz. The 6-band EQ uses faders for precision control. The bass Low shelf is +/- 13dB at 80Hz, the mid bands are +/- 13dB at 250Hz, 500Hz, 1.5kHz, and 3kHz. The treble is a high shelf of +/- 13dB at 5 kHz. The EQ is flanked by a MASTER fader of +/- 12dB to set the overall volume of the unit. Input and outputs provide a player with maximum versatility. Traditional ¼” input and outputs are complimented by and 3.5mm AUX IN for practicing with backing tracks via a smartphone or laptop, a stereo headphone out, a balanced XLR direct out, USB C to connect to PC/Mac to utilizing the desktop version of the Darkglass Suite of available Impulses Responses or custom / third party impulses, and a 9V DC adapter input. A ground lift and Cab Sim round out the feature of the unit. “This marks our entry into new sonic territories, in our search to connect with jazz and clean-tone bass players on a deeper level,” says Marcos Barilatti, Managing Director of Darkglass Electronics. “With the Luminal Booster Ultra, we've created the ultimate tool for bass players across all genres, delivering precision, versatility, and unmatched tonal control.” To learn more, please visit www.darkglass.com Street Price is $499 USD #### Darkglass® Electronics Introduces ANAGRAM™ The Future of Bass, Reimagined Helsinki, Finland – April 22nd, 2025 – Darkglass® Electronics unveils ANAGRAM™, a flagship bass platform designed to redefine tone, flexibility, and performance. Combining 15 years of innovation with cutting-edge processing power, ANAGRAM offers a purpose-built solution for bassists seeking unparalleled sound-shaping capabilities. Powered by a state-of-the-art hexacore processor and 32-bit/48kHz audio processing, ANAGRAM delivers ultra-low latency, pristine clarity, and studio-grade sound. Its intuitive blocks-based architecture lets players create signal chains in series (12 blocks) or parallel (24 blocks) using a high-resolution touch display. ANAGRAM features three control modes—Preset, Scene, and Stomp—for instant switching, parameter adjustments, and traditional pedalboard-style operation. With a curated collection of distinct preamps, 50+ customizable effects, a looper, tuner, and user-generated IR support, ANAGRAM delivers unmatched creative flexibility. Seamless integration with the Darkglass Suite allows for expanded control and functionality. Additionally, Neural Amp Modeler (NAM) integration provides access to thousands of high-quality amp and effect models, expanding tonal possibilities from analog warmth to futuristic textures. " Anagram represents the culmination of years of research and development," says Marcos Barilatti, Managing Director of Darkglass Electronics. "We set out to create a product that not only pushes the boundaries of bass tone but also inspires musicians to explore new sonic territories." Housed in a rugged anodized aluminum chassis, ANAGRAM is road-ready, compact, and powered via 9V or USB-C (PD). With flagship features at a compelling price, ANAGRAM represents the new standard for bassists seeking a modern platform for their performance. Street $1199.99 USD About Darkglass® Electronics Darkglass® Electronics is a world leader in high-end bass amplification and effects, pushing the boundaries of tone and innovation. To learn more visit www.darkglass.com #### Darkglass® Expands Anagram™ Platform with Anagram Marketplace New partner-driven ecosystem introduces external plugins and continuous platform evolution for modern bass workflows. HELSINKI, FINLAND - Darkglass® Electronics announces the launch of the Anagram Marketplace, a significant expansion of its Anagram™ bass platform introducing a growing ecosystem of third-party plugins and tools. Designed to extend the capabilities of Anagram beyond its original feature set, the Anagram Marketplace enables users to access, share, and integrate new sounds and processing tools while opening the platform to trusted developers, engineers, producers, and sound designers. By bridging the gap between studio-based workflows and real-world performance environments, the Anagram Marketplace positions Anagram as an evolving platform shaped by its user community. Think of it like an App Store. Building on Anagram’s core processing architecture, including its hexacore processor and 32-bit/48kHz audio engine, the Anagram Marketplace expands the system’s functional scope by enabling support for external plugins that were previously limited to desktop environments. At the time of launch, the Anagram Marketplace has already partnered with some established plug-in developers like Nembrini Audio, Bogren Digital, and DoGood Sounds. The Anagram Marketplace complements Anagram’s existing blocks-based architecture, where users can construct signal chains in series or parallel configurations. With the addition of partner-developed plugins and processing blocks, users gain access to an expanding library of tools that can be incorporated into their existing signal paths. This approach extends the platform’s flexibility over time, allowing workflows and signal chains to evolve as new tools and ideas are introduced. From a user experience perspective, the Anagram Marketplace integrates into the broader Anagram ecosystem, where its high-resolution touch display and control modes - Preset, Scene, and Stomp -continue to provide direct access to signal chains and parameter control. As new plugins and blocks become available, users can incorporate them into familiar control structures without disrupting established workflows, supporting a streamlined approach to exploration and implementation. The introduction of the Anagram Marketplace also reinforces Anagram’s integration with the wider Darkglass ecosystem. Alongside access to partner-created plugins, Darkglass will continue to deliver free software updates, including new blocks, features, and ongoing performance improvements. Together, these updates and the Anagram Marketplace ecosystem create a platform that continuously expands, ensuring users have access to new tools and capabilities without requiring added hardware. In practical use, the Anagram Marketplace enables musicians, producers, and content creators to extend their setups with new processing tools while keeping a consistent workflow across studio, rehearsal, and live environments. By enabling access to a broader range of plugins and community-driven development, the platform supports faster iteration, expanded creative options, and a more connected approach to sound design and performance. The Anagram Marketplace is available now to Anagram users. For more information, visit www.darkglass.com. #### Dave Keuning is back with 3 new songs off of his upcoming sophomore solo album The Killers’ Dave Keuning Releases 3 New Songs And Announces Sophomore Solo Album A Mild Case Of Everything APRIL 22, 2021 – The Killers’ founding member and guitarist Dave Keuning is back with 3 new songs off of his upcoming sophomore solo album, A Mild Case of Everything. The 16-track album was written throughout 2020 and recorded by Dave in his San Diego home studio. Because of the wealth of material he’s written in the last year, Dave felt it was important to get as much music out as possible and release 3 new tracks to reintroduce himself and his solo efforts – “Ends Of The Earth,” “Bad Instincts,” and “No One Is Calling You A Liar.” The full-length album A Mild Case of Everything will be released June 25, 2021 both digitally and on vinyl. Fans can pre-order the album here: https://keuning.bandcamp.com/album/a-mild-case-of-everything “I wrote and recorded this album throughout 2020, I am really proud of the music, and I think it is my best work,” Dave reflected. “I felt more comfortable as a singer this time and also had a lot of fun with the guitar. I also took some chances on some short songs, long songs and did whatever I felt like. ‘Don't Poke the Bear’ is a 9-minute song I wrote in the middle of the night and just kept adding parts to it until 5 in the morning. I tried to have fun but I also have moments lyrically I am proud of.” More than 17 years have passed since Iowa transplant Dave Keuning placed an ad in the local Las Vegas Weekly looking to form a band, mentioning Oasis as one of his faves. An eager 20-year-old named Brandon Flowers, who shared Keuning’s love of groups like New Order and the Cure, answered it, only to have Dave promptly hand him a TASCAM-recorded four-track demo of “Mr. Brightside.” The result was the formation of The Killers, who have released five consecutive chart-topping albums and toured the world thanks to a songwriting partnership which molded such hits as “Somebody To Me,” “When You Were Young,” “Read My Mind,” and “Human” among others. Dave released his debut solo album Prismism in 2019, a collection of 14 tracks – with all the instruments, save some drum parts, played by Keuning himself – which, like the title says, sees things from all sides, focusing on details without missing the big picture. In 2020, while quarantined at home during an unforgettable time in our collective history, Dave began writing and recording songs which resulted in the forthcoming 16-track solo album A Mild Case of Everything. A mix of dynamic guitar riffs and melodic alt-rock, A Mild Case of Everything showcases the natural evolution in Keuning’s solo songwriting that will please fans of Dave’s solo work and longtime Killers fans alike. The track list for A Mild Case of Everything: From Stardust Ends of the Earth The Fountain Time and Fury Bad Instincts No One Is Calling You A Liar Hangman On The Ocean On The Ground Peace And Love Don't Poke The Bear We All Go Home What Do Ya Want From Me World's On Fire Lost Cause Holiday You Can Stay Shake Well Sophomore Album Due Out June 25 “Bad Instincts” https://soundcloud.com/user-517687651/05-bad-instincts/s-FuhuGH7TLo9 “Ends of The Earth” https://soundcloud.com/user-517687651/02-ends-of-the-earth/s-8NbRciaRCA9 “No One Is Calling You A Liar” https://soundcloud.com/user-517687651/06-no-one-is-calling-you-a/s-rYGehHxzaq2 Keuning Online: Official Website: www.keuningmusic.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/DaveKeuningMusic Twitter: www.twitter.com/DaveKeuning Instagram: www.instagram.com/keuning YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnLiAo5Byzq5A2btnA6hNEg #### Dave Keuning Releases Sophomore Solo Album The Killers' Dave Keuning Releases Sophomore Solo Album "A Mild Case of Everything" JUNE 25, 2021 – The Killers’ founding member and guitarist Dave Keuning is celebrating the release of his sophomore solo album A Mild Case of Everything, now available on all streaming platforms. The 16-track collection and was written throughout 2020 and recorded in his San Diego home studio. Listen here: "A Mild Case of Everything" To celebrate the release, Keuning has released a new music video for the guitar driven  opening track on the album, “From Stardust.” Directed by longtime collaborator Russell Sheaffer, the stop motion video explores the theme that all living beings, especially animals and humans, are all connected. Fans can view the video on Dave Keuning’s YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/jjRFLG8i2uc  “I wrote and recorded this album throughout 2020, I am really proud of the music, and I think it is my best work,” Dave reflected. “I felt more comfortable as a singer this time and also had a lot of fun with the guitar. I also took some chances on some short songs, long songs and did whatever I felt like. ‘Don't Poke the Bear’ is a 9-minute song I wrote in the middle of the night and just kept adding parts to it until 5 in the morning. I tried to have fun but I also have moments lyrically I am proud of.” More than 17 years have passed since Iowa transplant Dave Keuning placed an ad in the local Las Vegas Weekly looking to form a band, mentioning Oasis as one of his faves. An eager 20-year-old named Brandon Flowers, who shared Keuning’s love of groups like New Order and the Cure, answered it, only to have Dave promptly hand him a TASCAM-recorded four-track demo of “Mr. Brightside.” The result was the formation of The Killers, who have released five consecutive chart-topping albums and toured the world thanks to a songwriting partnership which molded such hits as “Somebody Told Me,” “When You Were Young,” “Read My Mind,” and “Human” among others. Dave released his debut solo album Prismism in 2019, a collection of 14 tracks – with all the instruments, save some drum parts, played by Keuning himself – which, like the title says, sees things from all sides, focusing on details without missing the big picture. In 2020, while quarantined at home during an unforgettable time in our collective history, Dave began writing and recording songs which resulted in the forthcoming 16-track solo album A Mild Case of Everything. A mix of dynamic guitar riffs and melodic alt rock, A Mild Case of Everything showcases the natural evolution in Keuning’s solo songwriting that will please fans of Dave’s solo work and longtime Killers fans alike. Keuning Online: Official Website: www.keuningmusic.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/DaveKeuningMusic Twitter: www.twitter.com/DaveKeuning Instagram: www.instagram.com/keuning YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnLiAo5Byzq5A2btnA6hNEg #### David Gilmour’s Ovation Guitars Help Break Auction Record (Jun 26th, 2019 – Oxnard, CA) The record breaking sale of more than one hundred and twenty instruments belonging to Pink Floyd star David Gilmour, sold recently for twenty one million dollars at auction and included six legendary Ovation guitars. Beating Eric Clapton’s record musical instrument sale, the funds raised have been donated by Gilmour to Client Earth because as the British musician said ‘the current climate emergency is the greatest challenge that humanity will ever face’. Gilmour’s acoustic-electric Custom Legend, 1619-4 manufactured by Ovation in 1976 sold for almost $400,000. The guitar features a pearl inlay Ovation logo at the headstock and its original hardshell case stenciled ‘Pink Floyd / London’. This lot also included copies of the guitars original shipment and sales invoices dated 15th and 22nd October 1976, original promotion leaflet for the Ovation Custom Legend, original registration warranty card and a color snapshot of David Gilmour playing the guitar in 2001. A second acoustic-electric Custom Legend, 1619-4 with the Ovation logo inlaid at the headstock went for $150,000. It came with original hardcase labeled ‘Ovation 6ST Acoustic #077453 1619-4 175 and Serial No. DG1097’. The artist’s acoustic-eclectic nylon string Classic, 1613-4 with its original hardcase labeled ‘Ovation 1613-4 Nylon #068180’ was auctioned for $118,750 and Gilmour’s acoustic-eclectic 12-string Pacemaker, 1615-4 with hardcase labeled ‘Ovation 12 String1615-4 ’75 #061224 and Serial No. DG1095’ sold for $93,750. All three were accompanied by the original owner’s manual and a copy of the original sales invoice dated 9th September 1976. Two solid body electric Preachers, a 1283-5 and a 1285-5, accompanied by labelled, original hardshell cases, letters, copies of shipment documents and sales invoices and original sales promotional leaflets sold for $56,250 and $43,750 respectively. David Gilmour said ‘These guitars have been very good to me and many of them have gifted me pieces of music over the years. They have paid for themselves many times over, but it's now time that they moved on.’ When Pink Floyd were at the height of their popularity in the nineteen seventies, David Gilmour used his hi-strung acoustic guitars to write and record Comfortably Numb. He played them on his eponymous debut solo album and to record the arpeggios in Hey You because it ‘would be impossible to do on a normal guitar.’ Despite attempting hi-strung tuning on other guitars, Gilmour maintained it only really worked on an Ovation. To stay informed about all the latest Ovation products visit www.ovationguitars.com for a whole new experience. David Gilmour playing an Ovation Acoustic Guitar, Vredenburg, Utrecht, Netherlands, April 1984 (Photo by Rob Verhorst/Redferns) About Ovation Guitars Founded in 1965, Ovation Guitars is an American manufacturer of acoustic-electric guitars, basses, mandolins and ukuleles. Known for their distinctive parabolic-shaped, composite backs, multi-wood epaulets and integrated electronics, Ovation guitars have been played by such legendary artists as Glen Campbell, Melissa Etheridge, Mick Jagger, John Lennon, Richie Sambora, Jimmy Page and Kevin Cronin among others.  For more information, visit www.ovationguitars.com #### Dawner Prince Electronics introduces Eclipsa™ Triple Rotary Zmijavci, Croatia - April 30, 2026 - Dawner Prince Electronics announces the release of the Eclipsa™ Triple Rotary, a rotary cabinet emulator inspired by the famous Yamaha® RA-200 system. Unlike traditional Leslie-style designs, the RA-200 is based on a unique architecture combining three independently driven rotating drivers with additional static speakers, resulting in a distinctive and dynamically evolving spatial character. Eclipsa recreates this behavior through detailed DSP modeling, capturing both the tonal response and the complex movement of the original system. The design also incorporates an analog solid-state version of the Alembic® F-2B tube preamp, known for its warm yet articulate character. Built as a complete, performance-ready unit, Eclipsa features full MIDI control with up to 127 presets, a magnetic contactless true bypass system, and stereo outputs via three virtual microphones. Features: Rotary cabinet emulation based on the Yamaha RA-200 Integrated Alembic F-2B–style preamp Full MIDI control with 127 presets Magnetic, contactless true bypass switching system Line/Instrument input selector Stereo output via three virtual microphones Expression pedal input Low-noise, efficient design (~140 mA) Custom CNC-machined aluminum enclosure Availability Eclipsa Triple Rotary is priced at $589.95 USD (MAP). First batch is available exclusively through the Dawner Prince Electronics web store, with broader availability at dealers worldwide from late May. About Dawner Prince Electronics Established in 2009, Dawner Prince Electronics specializes in manufacturing high-end guitar effects and music electronics. With their advanced and innovative engineering incorporated into the circuitries and a hand-made production process, the company steadily builds its reputation as one of the most refined boutique guitar effects companies in the industry today. dawnerprince.com #### Dawner Prince Electronics Pulse revolving speaker emulator Dawner Prince Electronics reveals Pulse ™ revolving speaker emulator Zmijavci, Croatia – July 20, 2020 - Following months of intensive research and development, Dawner Prince Electronics team managed to accurately emulate the Doppola and Maestro Rover RO-1 revolving speakers, musical devices that helped mark the rock music of the 20th century. Pulse ™ is an open cabinet revolving speaker emulator, inspired by Pink Floyd’s legendary rotary speaker Doppola and Gibson’s ® Maestro Rover RO-1. Revolving speaker cabinet is one of the highest revered musical devices, but recreating it soundwise in the pedal form is quite a challenge. It required spending countless hours on R&D, measuring every detail on a real physical model and using advanced math to emulate its complex sound image along with all the physics and mechanics behind it. And it’s all in there - a realistic three-dimensional sound that swirls as the speaker accelerates, exact spatial modulation and the feel of the air moving with every spin. It is modeled upon classics to become a classic. Features: Authentic Doppola/Maestro Rover RO-1 revolving speaker emulator Stereo outputs for realistic three-dimensional sound image Unique Mix control that mixes wet and dry unprocessed signal from the preamp External input for an expression pedal or remote speed switch True bypass switching system Standard 9V DC input power requirements Pulse revolving speaker emulator carries $339.95 USD MAP price, the first run is available exclusively at Dawner Prince Electronics web store and from mid-September at worldwide dealers too. About Dawner Prince Electronics Founded in 2009, Dawner Prince Electronics is a company specialized in manufacturing high-end guitar effects pedals and music electronics. With their advanced and innovative engineering ideas incorporated into the circuitries and completely handmade production process, this company steadily builds its reputation as one of the most refined boutique guitar effects companies nowadays. Read more: dawnerprince.com #### Dawner Prince Electronics releases Diktator MKII Dawner Prince Electronics releases Diktator MKII™ Preamp/Boost/Overdrive Zmijavci, Croatia – Sep 17, 2023 - Over a decade since the release of the original Diktator™, Dawner Prince Electronics reveals a redesign version of their first-ever pedal, completely reimagined from the ground up while preserving the original’s soulful tonal character. Diktator MKII pedal sports two independent channels. Detonator channel is a highly flexible drive ranging from nearly clean and subtle crunch all the way to a thick saturated overdrive with a rich, full-bodied sound. Its dual toggle switches enable precise control over tonal, compression and clipping characteristics, while the two-band active tone control allows for accurate adjustments across the entire frequency range.   Fuse channel is a highly transparent preamp powered by FET technology. It enhances your guitar's original tone, adding size and depth, while effortlessly driving your amplifier into natural overdrive with up to 30 dB of boost. When combined with the Detonator channel it really hits your amp hard, serving as an exceptional booster for lead sections and solos. Features: Input and output FET buffer stages redesigned for increased dynamic responsiveness Drive channel modified into a more flexible tube amp-style overdrive Active two band tone control Post-drive presence control switch Compression/clipping control switch Audiophile-grade components, Neutrik® jack sockets and True Bypass switching system Standard 9V-18V DC input power requirements Diktator MKII preamp/boost/overdrive carries $289.95 USD MAP price and is available at Dawner Prince Electronics web store and worldwide dealers. About Dawner Prince Electronics Dawner Prince Electronics, founded in 2009, is a premier company renowned for crafting high-end guitar effects pedals and music electronics. Their innovative engineering and meticulous handmade production have established them as a top-tier boutique guitar effects brand, setting new industry standards with a commitment to excellence. For more information visit dawnerprince.com #### Dawner Prince Electronics unveils Boonar Tube Deluxe Multi-Head Drum Echo Dawner Prince Electronics unveils Boonar Tube Deluxe™ Multi-Head Drum Echo: A Groundbreaking Advancement in Vintage Echo Emulation Zmijavci, Croatia – Jun 23, 2024 - Dawner Prince Electronics, a Croatian boutique guitar effects company proudly announces the release of the Boonar Tube Deluxe™ multi-head drum echo. Building upon the legacy of its predecessor, the original Boonar™, this deluxe version represents a leap forward in vintage echo emulation technology, bringing studio-standard quality and unprecedented control to the market. Boonar Tube Deluxe authentically replicates the iconic Italian Binson Echorec®2 model T7E, renowned for its magical multi-head tube magnetic echo, down to the tiniest bit. By updating the virtual memory drum DSP concept and incorporating vacuum tubes for the signal path and magic eye level indicator, it brings back the warmth and character of vintage analogue equipment. Additionally, with External and MIDI inputs, presets and additional balanced wet DI output, it offers the convenience of complete digital control and professional-grade connectivity. Features: Authentic Binson Echorec 2 T7E high-voltage triode tube signal path Delay times from 12ms up to 950ms OLED screen for delay time and graphical user interface menu display 16 renamable onboard presets and up to 127 accessible via external MIDI controller Separate playback and feedback heads switches Input signal level display by an EM81 Magic Eye tube, reminiscent of Echorec 2 T7E Studio-grade balanced and transformer isolated wet DI Out True Bypass or tube Buffer bypass, with optional trails External Input for expression pedal, tap tempo and other remote control functions Full MIDI integration including MIDI Clock Sync for delay time synchronization USB port for firmware updates 12V DC noiseless power supply and Clicker™ remote footswitch included Boonar Tube Deluxe is priced at $1.399,95 USD (MSRP) and will be produced in a limited quantity. The first run will be available exclusively for pre-order from the Dawner Prince Electronics web shop. About Dawner Prince Electronics Established in 2009, Dawner Prince Electronics specializes in manufacturing high-end guitar effects and music electronics. With their advanced and innovative engineering incorporated into the circuitries and a hand-made production process, the company steadily builds its reputation as one of the most refined boutique guitar effects companies in the industry today. #### Days Of Yore announces arrival as boutique audio company Days Of Yore announces arrival as boutique audio company, officially launching with bold collection of handcrafted hardware tools built to inspire MONTREAL, CANADA: Days Of Yore is proud to announce its arrival as a boutique audio company, officially launching with a bold collection of handcrafted hardware tools - encompassing Echoic Drift, Lost Contact, Passive Matrix Mixer, Pulse Mirage, and The Tower Spring Reverb - readily realised to spark curiosity and push creative boundaries by being rooted in nostalgia but driven by forward-thinking design as a new generation of expressive effects for engineers, musicians, producers, and sound designers seeking character over convention, as of March 3… As a boutique audio company with a difference, Days Of Yore was born out of co-founders Kassia Lemieux and Daniel Rouleau’s desire to challenge the predictable. Put it this way: rather than following trends, it embraces avant-garde aesthetics, fearless sonic exploration, and unconventional circuitry. “We created Days Of Yore for artists who desire something different,” they collectively comment, continuing: “Whether you’re an artist, engineer, musician, producer, or even a collector, we’re here to fuel your creativity.”   It is obvious from first glance that each and every Days Of Yore unit is meticulously handcrafted, merging premium components with striking industrial design. As a result, hardware that delivers exceptional sound quality while making a powerful visual statement in any studio or on any stage is truly the order of the day. Being built to encourage inspiration as well as for longevity, every product is backed by a five-year limited warranty that is testament to the boutique audio company’s commitment to craftsmanship, durability, and uncompromising build quality. Indeed, its official launch with the following bold collection of handcrafted hardware tools invite creators to rediscover experimentation, play, and the thrill of shaping sound without limits. Echoic Drift (MAP: $1,199.00 USD) is a compact, captivating spring reverb housed in stunning black walnut enclosure; with lush, rich soundscapes and top panel-positioned controls, it is built for character, depth, and warmth. Lost Contact (MAP: $199.00 USD) is an extreme-gain distortion pedal designed for artists pushing boundaries; from focused, tight distortion to full signal annihilation, it thrives on experimentation and intensity. Passive Matrix Mixer (MAP: $999.00 USD) is designed for adventurous sound designers; as a five-in/five-out matrix mixer, it functions as a creative feedback engine, splitter, and summer, ultimately unlocking complex routing and evolving soundscapes. Pulse Mirage (MAP: $399.00 USD) is a fuzz pedal with massive range - from subtle colouration to total sonic chaos; its dual-adjustable oscillator section enables expressive tonal possibilities and unpredictable textures. The Tower Spring Reverb (MAP: $3,599.00 USD) is a monumental spring reverb standing 41”/104 cm tall; it fuses vintage reverb technology with dramatic visual design, featuring audio insert capability, remote footswitch operation, and top panel-positioned controls to deliver a truly awe-inspiring, immersive experience. Echoic Drift, Lost Contact, Passive Matrix Mixer, Pulse Mirage, and The Tower Spring Reverb are all available to buy via Days Of Yore’s growing network of dealers, with Burbank, CA, USA-based independent shop Perfect Circuit acting as its distribution partner, shipping across the globe. About Days Of Yore Always abiding by its Unique Sounds For Unique Artists axiom, Days Of Yore is a Montreal-based boutique audio company crafting handmade, retro-inspired music gear - guitar pedals, noise generators, spring reverbs, and more. By blending nostalgia with innovation, its products readily represent unique tools to create inspiring sounds, fuelling creativity for engineers, musicians, producers, sound designers, and even collectors. Crafted tones and distinctive enclosures are not just tools, but rather ways of helping users to bring out their best, making them stand out and create something truly unique. Ultimately, the company does not chase after today’s trends or worry about what is in style; instead, it is all about being avant-garde, bold, and different. Days Of Yore extends an invitation to break the mould and be unapologetically original. On the face of it, then, Days Of Yore is where unique journeys begin. #### ddrum Unveils Vinnie Paul 6-piece Trigger Tour Pack with Cables TAMPA, FL — ddrum honors a legend with the introduction of the Vinnie Paul 6-piece Trigger Tour Pack with Cables. Featuring two kick triggers, three single-zone tom triggers, and one dual-zone snare trigger, this signature tour pack enables players to replicate the sounds of a drumming influencer who rose to fame in Pantera, a band credited with pushing the heavy metal genre in an even heavier direction. With the Vinnie Paul Trigger Tour Pack, players have the essential gear they need to achieve that special blend of electronic and acoustic sounds to absolutely dominate a mix like the man himself. In a 2018 New York Times memorial article, heavy metal historian Ian Christe called Vinnie Paul a “rock-and-roller from the old school” who was “totally capable of hitting hard and rumbling thunder and hitting every single drum at once.” Vinnie built his reputation as a legendary groove metal drummer who made a living pummeling audiences around the world on whatever stage he played with Pantera and subsequent bands Damageplan and Hellyeah. To make his live sound even more thunderous against a wall of heavy guitars and basses, Vinnie regularly used triggers with his acoustic ddrum kits. It’s an honor for ddrum to carry on Vinnie’s legacy with the Vinnie Paul 6-piece Trigger Tour Pack with Cables, featuring the exact number of triggers on his kit. That includes an extra bass drum trigger, making this tour pack ideal for drummers using double bass drum sets. The six triggers are based off of Vinnie’s longtime favorite ddrum Chrome Elite Trigger Set which feature the improved transducers for increased sensitivity and parameter adjustments. This feature works particularly well for the dual-zone snare trigger that translates the head and rim hits separately. In addition to an updated wiring harness, the pack includes five 6999 cables (15-foot) for the tom and kick triggers and one Y cable for the snare trigger. Sturdy XLR inputs allow for secure connection to the trigger. The rugged-built chassis of Vinnie Paul triggers makes them roadworthy, while a satin black finish adds a professional, sleek touch. As a tip of the cowboy hat, ddrum has added a white Vinnie Paul logo and signature graphic to each finished chassis. A hardshell, foam-lined case securely fits the triggers and cables, and snaps closed for secure transportation. Vinnie Paul once told Modern Drummer, “I’ve learned over the years that nothing beats the sound of triggered drums mixed with real tones coming out of a PA system.” Now, players can replicate this sonic experience with professional-grade triggers from Vinnie’s chosen drum brand, ddrum, at an affordable price point of MSRP $699, $499 street for the set.  The triggers are also sold separately. The Vinnie Paul Dual Snare Trigger and Bass Drum Trigger sell for $79.00 USD Street, while the Vinnie Paul Tom Tom Trigger sells for $59.00 USD Street. Learn more about the Vinnie Paul 6-piece Trigger Tour Pack with Cables at www.ddrum.com. About ddrum Led by CEO Evan Rubinson, ddrum is a musician-run enterprise, having worked with some of the biggest names in the industry on the biggest stages and in the best studios all over the world. Since 1983, ddrum has been the standard in electronic triggers, and creates acoustic drums for today's drummers. Learn more at www.ddrum.com. #### ddrum Vinnie Paul Snakeskin Stick Bag ddrum Glides into Style with Vinnie Paul Snakeskin Stick Bag TAMPA, FL — ddrum introduces the Vinnie Paul Snakeskin Stick Bag, helping drummers glide into their next gig with style. The deluxe-sized stick bag offers much more than its eye-catching snakeskin outer cover, providing ample stick sleeves and storage pockets. A signature accessory of a drumming legend, the Vinnie Paul Snakeskin Stick Bag is a well-made addition to any drummer’s arsenal. Vinnie Paul is revered as one of the greatest metal drummers of all time. He built his reputation as a groove metal drummer who made a living pummeling audiences around the world on whatever stage he played with Pantera, Damageplan and Hellyeah. Vinnie’s ability to balance lyrical drum work with unrelenting power made his sound truly original, and he’s credited for helping to transform metal music in the 90s, pushing the genre toward sharper edges and deeper grooves. Vinnie brought a unique style not only to his playing, by mixing electronic and acoustic sounds, but also to his persona, by blending rocker and rancher and completing his look with snakeskin boots. ddrum tips a cowboy hat in honor of the legend with this signature bag, which includes a Vinnie Paul badge on the front and signature logo inside. However, it’s not just the signature style that makes the Vinnie Paul Snakeskin Stick Bag an asset. Inside, players will find four sleeves that are deep enough for any stick size, including felt mallets or wire brushes. The bag’s inner fabric is sleek and smooth, so players can easily grab a replacement stick when needed. Two inner pockets serve as storage for smaller items, such as drum keys, gels, and earbuds, while two roomier outer pockets provide space for larger items, such as a drum tuner, notebook, pens/pencils, or even personal items, such as car keys or a phone. Players simply use the adjustable floor tom hooks to secure the stick bag to the drum lugs. When it’s time to go, each compartment of the stick bag has rugged zippers, so players can pack up quickly and confidently. As a finishing touch, the bag’s top carrying handle is sheathed in the appealing snakeskin cover. Sleek, stylish, and rugged, the Vinnie Paul Snakeskin Stick Bag is a signature accessory thoroughly equipped for drumming needs and priced at MSRP $39. Learn more and get a closer look at www.ddrum.com. #### Ddrum® Welcomes Four New Drummers to its Family of Artist Endorsers TAMPA, FL - ddrum® announces new artist-endorsement relationships with four of the most exciting and inventive names in heavy metal and hardcore. Chris Dovas is now behind the kit for Bay Area thrash legends Testament with whom he’s been touring and is currently hard at work in the studio on the group’s next recording. A graduate of Boston’s Berklee College of Music, Dovas spent the past decade lending his considerable talents to respected metal act Seven Spires, described by blabbermouth.net’s Dom Lawson as “a uniquely exuberant and inventive new force in the increasingly interchangeable worlds of power, symphonic, and traditional metal,” before landing the gig with Testament in the summer of 2023. The band’s Eric Peterson says, “Chris has turned out to be totally, unbelievably amazing and a very kind and awesome, brilliant drummer… rest assured Chris will push the envelope, so to speak, and make Testament heavier and more precise than before!” Former drummer for Machine Head, Chris Kontos is a sought-after journeyman who’s performed and recorded with the likes of Death Angel, Exodus, Testament, Verbal Abuse, and Konkhra, among many others. Kontos performed with Machine Head for the first time in 24 years in 2019 to mark the 25th anniversary and reissue of the band’s iconic Burn My Eyes LP. The track “Davidian,” from that album is widely recognized as one of the most iconic drumming performances in metal history and the song was included in Rolling Stone’s 2023 “The 100 Greatest Heavy Metal Songs of All Time” report, which singled out, “the sound of ‘90s heaviness with a seismic sense of groove.” In the spring of 2023, Kontos was announced as the drummer for the thrash group Forbidden. Additionally, he has collaborated with his nephew Zack Garcia in the outlaw country outfit Zack G. The Outlaw & The Moonlighters. Metal/hardcore vet Mike Justian first rose to prominence drumming in bands such as the Red Chord, 108, Shai Hulud, and Trap Them.  As a long time member of Madball, he continues to stay busy with a variety of projects and recently teamed back up with Unearth. Cutting his teeth in numerous punk and hardcore outfits in the Greater Boston area during his teen years, Justian was on tour almost immediately after graduating high school and hasn’t looked back, racking up an enviable resume and discography in the ensuing years. Over the recent Thanksgiving holiday weekend, Justian shared news of his new partnership with ddrum on social media: “I debuted my birch ‘Jellybean’ kit on the last Unearth U.S. tour, and lemme tell ya, this thing is killer! I generally prefer the linear attack of birch shells, and these drums are easily one of the best examples of that attack. Aesthetically, the ash veneer is beautiful, clean and elegant. The hardware is also excellent. It's all very robust and purpose built for the abuses of touring. The pedals have an exceptionally clean and balanced action that I've really enjoyed. Overall, I'm very pleased and I can't thank Mike [Petrak – ddrum Product Manager] and ddrum enough!” Co-founder of American industrial metal legends, Static-X, Ken Jay has been amongst the drumming elite since the mid-‘90s. His playing on the watershed disc Wisconsin Death Trip laid the groundwork for much of the beats that would define metal/nu metal for the subsequent decade. Five successful LPs followed, and the band embarked on global tours, as well as joining the metal elite at festivals such as Ozzfest. After disbanding in 2010, Static-Z reformed in 2019 to honor fallen frontman Wayne Static, and continues to this day – most recently releasing the album Project: Regeneration Vol. I in 2020 with Project: Regeneration Vol. 2 expected in 2024. Of his evolution as a player, Jay recently said, “As I’ve gotten older, I am more efficient on the drums. I taught drums for 15 years… The more relaxed you are, the drums are more brutal.” ddrum welcomes each of these exceptional talents to the family, taking their rightful spots alongside numerous legendary and up-and-coming names in drumming who lay down the beat with ddrum. Fans can catch both Chris Dovas and Chris Kontas at the upcoming Metal Allegiance 10th Anniversary Concert during NAMM sponsored by ddrum and Dean Guitars on January 25, 2004 at the House of Blues in Anaheim, California. To learn more, visit www.ddrum.com About ddrum ddrum is an innovator in electronic drum kits, as well as a leading manufacturer of acoustic drums, drum hardware, drum accessories and much more. Founded in 1983, ddrum pioneered digital percussion and expanded its product line to become a full-line drum company. ddrum designs acoustic drum sets, electronic drum kits, industry standard drum triggers, and high-quality drum hardware that deliver the performance and innovation desired by today's drummer. ddrum – Everything for Today's Drummer. www.ddrum.com #### Dean Dime Razorback Rust electric guitar Dean Relaunches Dime Razorback Rust in Tribute to Legendary Guitarist Dimebag Darrell Abbott TAMPA, FL (Jan. 4, 2020) — Dean Guitars relaunches a true original with the Dime Razorback Rust electric guitar, which pays tribute to the late legend, Darrell “Dimebag” Abbott. Originally introduced as a limited U.S. custom run, the Dime Razorback Rust joins other signature Dimebag guitars in Dean’s Artist Series. Offering several custom appointments, including the unique rust graphic design and Seymour Duncan Dimebucker™ pickup, the Dime Razorback Rust is ready to take on any playing task at hand with style and tonal ferocity. Dimebag Darrell Abbott was a true Dean artist with a ferocious passion for Dean Guitars. Through that passion, he became not only one of the most revered metal guitarists, but one of the most celebrated guitarists of all-time. His unique, powerful playing style is reflected in the Dime Razorback Rust, which boasts a one-of-a-kind look and feel that could only come from the minds of Dean and Dime. The Dime Razorback Rust offers a 24 3/4-inch scale length, with an all-mahogany body and set-neck construction with dual-action truss rod. The flat top offers a beveled edge, creating a unique visual effect against the classic black sides and back. Performance follows design as the edgy aesthetic continues to the V-shaped, 3-piece mahogany neck with single-ply black binding. The rosewood fingerboard  (14-inch radius) offers clarity and warmth, with 22 jumbo frets, and varying width measurements from the nut to the last fret. Starting with a traditional 1 11/16-inch neck width at the Floyd Rose R3 nut, the fretboard then broadens to 2.28 inches at the last fret, providing players more room for blistering solos in the high register. A pearl razor inlay at the 12th fret evokes Dime’s famous necklace and maximizes the signature appeal. The Dime Razorback Rust is specially voiced for hard rock and metal. At the bridge, the custom Seymour Duncan Dimebucker™ SH13 uses a powerful ceramic magnet coupled with stainless steel blades to generate take-no-prisoners tonality. This humbucker leverages the secret to Dime’s crunch, with a small metal mass in the core that produces aggressive, high-output with treble bite and clarity, and punchy bass response for excellent dynamics. Meanwhile, the Seymour ’59 Model™ neck humbucker provides a slightly boosted high-end for improved pick-attack clarity and scooped mids that are great for preserving the clarity of notes in chords. Players can enjoy all the sonic versatility with simple controls, including a 3-way toggle switch; Dimebag Traction knobs for the neck and bridge volume as well as for tone; and a 500k audio taper pot. Dean’s black hardware provides the finishing touch for both aesthetics and stability on the Dime Razorback Rust. The Floyd Rose 1000 bridge essentially locks the strings into place at both the bridge and the nut, preventing strings from sliding over the nut and providing tuning stability, even through unbridled use of the whammy bar. Grover tuners with 18:1 ratio provide finer tuning and string stability. Accessories include Dimebag Darrell’s signature HI-VOLTAGE™ Electric Guitar Strings from DR Strings and Dean’s hardshell case. Dimebag Darrell’s legacy lives on with Dean’s Dime Razorback Rust, offering an unparalleled design, a vicious tone, and a MAP price of $1349 that’s sure to put a smile on any Dimebag fan’s face. Learn more and get a closer look at www.deanguitars.com. #### Dean Edge Pro Select Series Bass Guitars Dean Introduces the Edge Pro Select Series Bass Guitars TAMPA, FL - Dean Guitars introduces the Edge Pro Select basses, designed to give bass players the extra advantage of a tight low end that’s second to none. Dean’s line of bass guitars are built for exceptional tone and performance, with materials that add resonance and clarity in any style of music, and custom-designed pickups that allow for unlimited options of tone. Available in 4-, 5-, and 6-string models, Dean’s Edge Pro Select basses ideally balance modern versatility with sophisticated elegance. Like all Dean instruments, the Edge Pro Select models are designed by modern bass players for modern bass players, which is apparent in both material choice and construction. Dean’s uniquely designed Edge body is made from swamp ash with either walnut or burled poplar sides in natural satin finishes. The satin finish is the perfect choice for the smooth contours of the body. The simple aesthetic is balanced by dome black knobs and black hardware that add a finishing touch of edginess. Edge Pro Select bass guitars offer a bolt-on neck with dual-action truss rod to ensure stability for the 5pc maple walnut neck, which offers superb note articulation. The 4- and 5- string models have a traditional 34’’ scale neck, while the 6-string beast utilizes a 35’’ scale length to balance intonation and string tension for the lowest and most unique tunings. Each model has a comfortable C-shaped neck with 24 frets and a 12’’ radius, along with a sleek ebony fretboard with stylish pearloid dot inlays. Each Edge Pro Select has a unique nut width depending on the model: 1 ½’’ (EP4), 1 7/8’’ (EP5), and a sizable 2 1/8’’ (EP6). Dean’s high-mass bass bridge is ready to take on the must furious riffs and chording, while Providing extra sustain for more subdued styles. Grover tuners on the headstock assist with precise and consistent tuning. Electronically, Edge Pro Select bass guitars with the Walnut Satin Natural finish have the DMT (Dean Magnetic Technologies) Design Passive Soapbar pickups. These pickups are built to satisfy the most discerning of gear heads and deliver a clean low-end that cuts through the thickest mix. Dean keeps this setup simple, with low-mid-high control for the 3-band active EQ, as well as bridge and neck volume knobs. The Burled Poplar top models feature the Fishman Fluence PRF BS Pickup. One of the most diverse pickups to date, the PRF BS offers a split mode as well as a P or J mode with three voice options each. This pickup can dial in whatever tone a player could ask for. Dean’s Edge Pro Select Series bass guitars are the ideal choice for players who seek a professionally designed instrument with versatile tone and excellent low-end attack. Dean packages up the high-end appointments at an affordable street price starting at $729. To learn more about the Edge Pro Select models and other bass guitars in Dean’s Select Series, visit www.deanguitars.com. Dean Guitars Edge Pro 4-String Select Walnut Bass Video by Dean Guitars About Dean Guitars Led by CEO Evan Rubinson, Dean Guitars is a musician-run organization, having worked with some of the biggest names in the industry on the biggest stages and in the best studios all over the world. Since 1977, Dean Guitars has catered to musicians in all genres, at all skill levels, and has the most recognizable headstock profile in the industry. #### Dean Edge Select Burled Poplar Satin Natural bass guitar Players Spoke, Dean Guitars Listened with Newly Designed Edge Select Bass TAMPA, FL (Aug. 3, 2020) — Dean Guitars introduces the Edge Select Burled Poplar Satin Natural bass guitar, designed with the most technical and pickiest tone enthusiasts in mind. When Dean’s design team began working on this latest extension of the Select Series, they sat down with a multitude of players across different genres to find out what they were really looking for in their instrument, from tone woods and construction to response and performance. The culmination of this research is the Edge Select, a bass guitar that takes fit and finish to a new level with choice materials and electronics. The Edge Select starts off with the right combination of strength and beauty, with a light mahogany body and highly figured poplar burl top with walnut center. The double-cutaway body is contoured and stylized for playing comfort with uninterrupted access all the way up the two-octave, 24-fret fingerboard (34’’ scale). The custom-designed neck joint offers an asymmetrical four-bolt pattern and dual-action truss rod. The Edge Select neck is profiled to be fast and sleek with the added stability of 3-pc maple and walnut construction as well as the warmth and style of the pau ferro fingerboard (12’’ radius) with pearloid dot inlays. Electronically, the Edge Select offers endless options for various genres. DMT (Dean Magnetic Technologies) neck and bridge pickups are built to satisfy the most discerning of gear heads and deliver a clean low-end that cuts through the thickest mix. Controls include five dome black knobs: two for the neck and bridge pickup volumes, and three for the 3-band active EQ, low, mid, and high. Players can dial in whichever tone they need to suit any style, from hard rock to funk to contemporary. In addition to the popular “E4” model with its traditional 4-string setup, the Edge Select is available in E5 (5-string) or E6 (6-string) configurations. On all three models, a polymer black nut sets the respective string widths: 1 1/2’’ inch on the E4; 1 7/8’’inch on the E5; and 2 1/8’’ inch on the E6. The 6-string E6 model also offers the super-long 35’’ scale for stability and tone in every modern tuning. All Edge Select models are built with Dean’s high-mass bridge that provides extra sustain, and Grover® tuners on the headstock that assist with precise and consistent tuning. Black hardware puts the finishing touch on the edgy aesthetic. The Edge Select Burled Poplar Satin Natural is the ideal choice for players who seek a professionally designed bass with classic tone and modern attack. Dean packages up the high-end appointments at an affordable street price starting at $729. To learn more about the new Edge Select and other bass guitars in Dean’s Edge Series, click HERE. Dean Guitars E4 Select Burled Poplar Bass Video by Dean Guitars About Dean Guitars Led by CEO Evan Rubinson, Dean Guitars is a musician-run enterprise, having worked with some of the biggest names in the industry on the biggest stages and in the best studios all over the world. Since 1977, Dean Guitars has catered to musicians in all genres, at all skill levels, and has the most recognizable headstock profile in the industry. #### Dean Guitars and ddrum Title Sponsor Metal Allegiance Dean Guitars and ddrum Title Sponsor Metal Allegiance 10th Anniversary Concert at NAMM 2024 Tampa, FL – Dean Guitars and ddrum announce sponsorship of the Metal Allegiance 10th Anniversary concert at NAMM in January. Launched a decade ago as a collective of heavy metal titans celebrating the tight-knit, tribal metal community, Metal Allegiance will reassemble on January 25th, 2024, at the House of Blues Anaheim for the band’s 10th anniversary celebration. Coinciding with the return of the NAMM Show, the Musical Instrument industry’s largest gathering, the evening will feature opening acts Dieth, Held Hostage, and Quor. Additional sponsorship is provided by Heavys Headphones. Dean Guitars and ddrum will be on-hand for the show displaying instruments and gear on at the venue and will also provide endorsing artists to performing onstage with Metal Allegiance. Armadillo Enterprises – parent company of both Dean and ddrum – will welcome partner MI retailers and friends to this once-in-a-lifetime concert, sure to be the “must attend” event of Thursday evening at the 2024 NAMM Show. Metal Allegiance’s (MA) core members – guitarist Alex Skolnick (Testament), bassist Mark Menghi, drummer Mike Portnoy (Dream Theatre), and bassist David Ellefson (Megadeth) –  will be joined by Chuck Billy (Testament), Gary Holt (Exodus, Slayer), Andreas Kisser (Sepultura), John Bush (Armored Saint), Bobby “Blitz” Ellsworth (Overkill), Doc Coyle (Bad Wolves, God Forbid), Chris Poland (ex-Megadeth), Brann Dailor (Mastodon), and Troy Sanders (Mastodon), with other surprise guest performers anticipated. This January’s event marks the first performance by Metal Allegiance at House of Blues Anaheim since 2020, which took place during that year’s NAMM Show – the last held in Anaheim, in January, before COVID-related disruptions to the industry. “It’s hard to believe it’s been 10 years since we started Metal Allegiance,” says Ellefson. “But here we are, a couple albums and a whole bunch of shows later, celebrating the strength and resilience of heavy metal together. Looking forward to the show, as everything is back in swing during NAMM 2024!” Menghi adds, “I never in my life imagined a band like MA would exist… Excited to see my brothers, jam and laugh with them again. Only one place to kick off the festivities and that's our home away from home at the House of Blues in Anaheim Cal-i-forn-i-A." Tickets and VIP upgrade packages are available through Ticketmaster starting October 13. For additional information, please visit www.deanguitars.com or www.ddrum.com #### Dean Guitars Attains Sweeping Win in Its Appeal Against Gibson TAMPA, FL - Dean Guitars is proud to announce a significant legal victory in its long-standing trademark dispute with Gibson Brands, Inc. The U.S. Court of Appeals in the 5th circuit has ruled in favor of Dean Guitars by granting a full reversal and a new trial- vindicating the company’s position that its longstanding use of certain guitar models does not infringe on Gibson’s trademarks. The court held that evidence of countless other companies making these guitar models must be allowed to be shown in court. “We are incredibly pleased with the court’s decision,” said Pam Rubinson, CEO of Dean parent company Armadillo Enterprises. “This court’s ruling affirms our commitment to Dean's legacy V and Z models that have been in continuous production since 1977 and reinforces our belief in fair competition within the guitar industry. We have always strived to respect the history of guitar craftsmanship while bringing our own unique flair to the market. This is a complete vindication, we have fought this battle and won on our behalf of Dean Guitars and every other guitar manufacturer in the industry”. Ron Bienstock, of Scarinci Hollenbeck LLC, attorney for Armadillo, stated:  "Amongst other issues, the court recognized the history of the Dean brand in their longstanding use of these guitar models, as well as countless other guitar companies that have produced and marketed these same guitars.” For more information, please contact: www.deanguitars.com About Dean Guitars Dean Guitars is a renowned guitar manufacturer based in Tampa, Florida- dedicated to producing innovative and high-quality guitars. With a focus on blending traditional craftsmanship with modern design, Dean Guitars has established itself as a leader in the musical instrument industry. For more information, visit www.deanguitars.com. #### Dean Guitars Cadi Select 3 Pickup Classic Black Dean Guitars Amps Up Attack with Cadi Select 3 Pickup Classic Black TAMPA, FL — Dean Guitars amps up its Select Series with the introduction of the Cadi Select 3 Pickup Classic Black. Featuring the addition of a third Seymour Duncan pickup in the middle position, the Cadi Select 3 is built for excellent attack and tone, offering all the appointments of a beloved classic model at an affordable price point that won’t break the bank. A guitar that focuses on excellent tone should also focus on playability, and that’s exactly what Dean delivers with the Cadi Select 3. It all starts with high-quality materials and thoughtful design, including Dean’s Cadillac-style, all-mahogany body with a classic flat top. The iconic cutaway provides easy access to the 3-piece mahogany neck, supported by the highly resonant set-thru neck construction and reliably sturdy dual-action truss rod. To top it off, 5-ply W/B/W/B/W body and headstock binding, along with single-ply neck binding, add an extra splash of class, while black hardware pushes the edge. Like other Select Series models, the Cadi Select 3 offers a satin neck for ease of playing and endurance. The V-shaped neck has a 22 jumbo fret ebony fingerboard with pearloid block inlays and a 12” radius. The Cadi Select 3 measures in at 24 3/4-inch scale length with a standard 1 11/16-inch nut width. The Tune-O-Matic bridge on Dean’s exclusive, high-mass Cadi hardtail provides for easy intonation and sustain. Grover tuners on the eye-catching, V-shaped headstock assist with precise and consistent tuning. The included D'Addario EXL120 nickel wound strings provide a super light gauge set with maximum flexibility and biting tone. When it’s time to rock, players have all the control they need with the Cadi Select 3’s Seymour Duncan pickups, all black with sandblasted pole pieces. The SH-5 Custom at the bridge delivers bigger, beefier P.A.F. (Patent Applied For) tone for searing leads and huge chords. The pure attack is ideally complemented by matching APH-1 Custom pickups in the middle and neck positions. These pickups provide endless tones for any style, from clean to aggressive rock and everything in between. Audio taper pots activated with the 5-way rotary knob provide for smooth roll without destroying tone. Speed black volume and tone knobs round out the controls. The legendary Cadi Select 3 Pickup Classic Black is designed for professional musicians who love classic guitars without the vintage price tag. Dean packages up the high-end appointments at an affordable MSRP $1429/street $949. Learn more and get a closer look at www.deanguitars.com. About Dean Guitars Led by CEO Evan Rubinson, Dean Guitars is a musician-run organization, having worked with some of the biggest names in the industry on the biggest stages and in the best studios all over the world. Since 1977, Dean Guitars has catered to musicians in all genres, at all skill levels, and has the most recognizable headstock profile in the industry. #### Dean Guitars Colt Bigsby with Piezo in Vintage White Dean Guitars Unveils Colt Bigsby with Piezo in Vintage White TAMPA, FL (May 11, 2020) — Dean Guitars introduces the new Colt Bigsby with Piezo in Vintage White, the latest addition to the company’s Standard Series of electric guitars. This guitar is groomed to be gorgeous but hardwired with enough horsepower to burn up any stage. Beyond its stunning white finish and gold trimmings, there’s much more to the Colt Bigsby than what meets the eye. This unique semi-hollow electric is loaded with DMT (Dean Magnetic Technologies) pickups, a piezo, with dual passive outputs, plus an Original Bigsby bridge that puts it over the top. Whether the player wants the warmth and flair of classic rock ‘n roll on one song or the complexities of Travis picking on the next, the versatile Colt Bigsby with Piezo accommodates a range of styles and techniques. Dean starts with a classic, vintage-style Colt body with an arched top. The acoustic-inspired F holes compliment the semi-hollow body, allowing the maple’s natural resonance to ring out with rich tone. This design feature is also ideal for the built-in piezo at the bridge, which picks up the guitar’s acoustic qualities with clarity and a beautiful sound. Further enhancing tone, the set-through construction on the maple neck helps transfer the natural resonance between the neck and body. The Vintage White finish with 3-ply white/black/white binding gives the Colt Bigsby an extra touch of sophistication. On the Colt Bigsby, players have endless electronic options to lock in their ideal sound, starting with the dual-output jack. Players can bypass the piezo and use the magnetic pickup configuration only, use the piezo only, or use both patched independently to a stereo or blended mono setup. The gold-finished DMT (Dean Magnetic Technologies) neck and bridge pickups from the are built to satisfy the most discerning of gear heads. Controls include the two different volumes (piezo and passive) and a master tone finished with top hat gold knobs, as well as the 3-way mini toggle. Dean enhances the Colt Bigsby's vintage appeal by utilizing the Bigsby Original Tremolo bridge. The Bigsby is ideally suited for slow, subtle, or extended tremolo. Combined, the Colt Bigsby's features allow for an endless variety of tones, from cleans to dirties or from jazz to rock ‘n roll. To further enhance playability, the Colt Bigsby offers a dual-action truss rod and comfortable C-shape neck at 25 ½’’ scale. The sleek ebony fretboard has pearloid block inlays on the 22 tall and narrow (2.4 mm by 1.2 mm) frets at 16’’ radius. The polymer white plastic nut offers a 1 -11/16’’ width. Gold Grover tuners on the Vintage White headstock provide stability for the best-selling D'Addario EXL110 strings. From top to bottom, the Colt Bigsby with Piezo offers a design that’s ahead of the herd, at an incredible value of $1199 street. A Dean Deluxe Hard Case or Deluxe Gig Bag is available for add-on. Learn more and get a closer look at www.deanguitars.com. Dean Guitars Colt Bigbsy w/Piezo - Vintage White Video by DeanGuitarsVideos About Dean Guitars Led by CEO Evan Rubinson, Dean Guitars is a musician-run enterprise, having worked with some of the biggest names in the industry on the biggest stages and in the best studios all over the world. Since 1977, Dean Guitars has catered to musicians in all genres, at all skill levels, and has the most recognizable headstock profile in the industry. #### Dean Guitars Exile Select Floyd Fluence Black Satin Dean Goes ‘Next Level’ with Exile Select Floyd Fluence Black Satin TAMPA, FL (Jan. 4, 2020) — Dean Guitars reaches the “next level” with the introduction of the Exile Select Floyd Fluence Black Satin. A beast in playability and sonic flexibility, this new Exile Select model is equipped with a set of Fishman Fluence Modern Series pickups that enable the player to add additional sounds utilizing dual modes through a push-pull tone knob. This sonic feature opens the gates of tone regardless of style, while the high-access, slim-profile neck improves playability. Along with its sleek and stylish all-black finish and hardware, the Exile Select Floyd Fluence Black Satin is designed to bring the most out of playing and performance. The Exile Select Floyd Fluence Black Satin represents the latest addition to Dean’s revamped Exile Select Series, introduced nearly one year ago with high-performance players in mind. Dean balances the beast with an alder body and top, providing a good balance of low, mid, and high frequencies. The resulting clarity sets the full-bodied tone for a guitar that’s much more than a shred sled. Meanwhile, the arm contour improves playing comfort, while a menacing, yet smooth Black Satin finish—a new addition to the Exile Select Series—is the coat of choice. The Exile Select Floyd Fluence Black Satin offers a high-access heel joint, so players have the ability to reach every note. The sturdy 3-piece maple neck is a bolt-on with dual-action truss rod.  The Slim D neck offers a thin profile that’s preferred among shredders, but with enough roundness so players won’t shred their hand on the edges. The sleek ebony fingerboard (16-inch radius) offers 24 jumbo frets with discrete pearled small offset dot inlays. The Exile Select Floyd Fluence Black Satin has a traditional 25 1/2-inch scale and a neck width that starts with the traditional 1 11/16-inch width at the Floyd Rose R3 nut, but then broadens to 2.28 inches at the last fret. The varying width provides players more room for blistering solos in the high register. The corresponding Floyd Rose 1000 Series tremolo system allows for tuning stability and dependability, aided by reliable Mini Grover 18:1 black tuners on the headstock. Single-ply white neck and headstock binding, along with a chrome foil logo atop the Satin Black headstock, put the finishing touches on an overall elegant neck design. Elegance soon gives way to fury with the Fishman Fluence Modern Black humbuckers at the neck and bridge. These pickups avoid the hum and noise that plague even the most coveted wire-wound pickups. Free from these frustrating inductance issues, the Fishman Fluence pickups reveal pure, uncorrupted, and musical tone. The pickup controls are versatile yet simple, with a 3-way blade pickup selector and innovative push/pull function on the tone knob that is sure to unleash the beast. Dome black knobs for volume and tone, along with a 25k audio taper pot, round out the controls. In a world of guitars that offer plenty of shred but perhaps not enough dynamic “sizzle,” the Exile Select Floyd Fluence Black Satin stands apart, delivering high-quality tone, high-end appointments, and utmost playability at a MAP price of $999 to take even the most discerning of guitarists to the next level. Learn more and get a closer look at www.deanguitars.com. About Dean Guitars Led by CEO Evan Rubinson, Dean Guitars is a musician-run enterprise, having worked with some of the biggest names in the industry on the biggest stages and in the best studios all over the world. Since 1977, Dean Guitars has catered to musicians in all genres, at all skill levels, and has the most recognizable headstock profile in the industry. www.deanguitars.com #### Dean Guitars Expands Select Series with Cadi Select Quilt Top Floyd Ocean Burst TAMPA, FL (Jan. 9, 2020) — Dean Guitars is riding a wave of innovation into the New Year with the introduction of the new Cadi Select Quilt Top Floyd Ocean Burst electric guitar. Beyond its stunning new quilt top finish with matching headstock, this new Cadi offers so much more than meets the eye. Like all Dean Guitars, this model is designed for musicians by musicians, as evident through the selection of professional-grade components. With a splash of class and sophistication that can shred, the Cadi Select Quilt Top Floyd Ocean Burst is a top-tier instrument that players can afford. The start of a new decade has presented Dean Guitars an opportunity to update timeless designs with desirable new features. The Cadi Select Quilt Top Floyd Ocean Burst starts with the classic Cadillac body style made of mahogany with a quilt maple flat top and set-thru neck construction. Like other new Select Series models, this Cadi features an easy-access satin neck made of 3pc mahogany for ease of playing and endurance. On this model, the V-shape, 22-jumbo fret neck, at 24 3/4’’ (629 mm) scale, is supported by a dual-action truss rod, and has a 12-inch (305 mm) radius with an ebony fretboard and pearloid block inlays. The 5-ply body and headstock binding and single-ply neck binding add a refined touch. As its name implies, the Cadi Select Quilt Top Floyd Ocean Burst offers a Floyd Rose 1000 tremolo bridge and a corresponding Floyd Rose R3 nut at 1 11/16’’ (43 mm) nut width. The Floyd Rose system locks the strings in providing tuning stability. Grover® tuners at the headstock assist with precise and consistent tuning. Whether shredding or divebombing, the Cadi Select Quilt Top Floyd Ocean Burst is designed for players to catch their own wave of inspiration with confidence. The Seymour Duncan TB5 bridge pickup and APH-1 neck pickup are exclusive to Dean Guitars and new additions to the latest Select Series models. Beyond their distinct zebra parchment finish and sandblasted pole pieces, these pickups offer a versatile, full tone that’s ideal for many styles and genres. The simple four speed black knobs control volume and tone, and keep the player focused on playing. The audio taper pots provide that smooth roll without destroying the tone. As an added benefit, players can enjoy all of the high-end features of the Cadi Select Quilt Top Floyd Ocean Burst at a street price of $999, a price point that won’t destroy their bank account. Prior to the 2020 NAMM Show, Dean Guitars, an Armadillo Enterprises brand, introduced the Cadi Select Quilt Top Floyd Ocean Burst and other new Select Series guitars at the company’s Armadillo All Access event at its Tampa headquarters. The exclusive event consisted of factory tours, artist clinics, product demos, one-of-a-kind instrument displays, dealer meetings, performances by some of Armadillo’s “A-list” artists, and more. The inaugural event gave dealers, distributors, brand ambassadors, and artists a more in-depth look inside the development and crafting process of these world-class instruments, and a behind-the-scenes look into just what exactly makes Armadillo so special. Dean Guitars product representatives will also be in attendance at the 2020 NAMM Show in Anaheim, CA, for industry meetings and to answer questions about new 2020 Select Series models. Learn more about the Cadi Select Quilt Top Floyd Ocean Burst and other new 2020 models at  www.deanguitars.com/new-for-2020 About Dean Guitars Led by CEO Evan Rubinson, Dean Guitars is a musician-run enterprise, having worked with some of the biggest names in the industry on the biggest stages and in the best studios all over the world. Since 1977, Dean Guitars has catered to musicians in all genres, at all skill levels, and has the most recognizable headstock profile in the industry. #### Dean Guitars Introduces Exile Select Series of Electric Guitars TAMPA, FL (Feb. 18, 2020) — Dean Guitars’ journey of innovation continues with the introduction of the Exile Select Series of electric guitars. The six new models in this collection are designed with high-performance players in mind, and features that will help unleash the beast of tonal flexibility and attain the next level of shredding glory. The Exile Select Series is just one of the collections in Dean Guitars’ Select Series, a top-tier import line that launched last year. These are well-appointed guitars, designed by the musician staff at Dean Guitars, with premium pickups, stunning finishes, and myriad features meant to enhance the playing experience in a way that allows players to define their own sound and style. The six new models in the Exile Select Series now give players more options, including two finish options, 6- or 7-string configuration, and with or without a Floyd Rose tremolo bridge system. Players can now choose an Exile guitar with either a burled poplar top or a satin-finished quilt maple top. Both variants offer a high-access alder body and a three-piece Slim D-shape maple neck. The ebony fretboard, with 24 jumbo frets and pearloid block inlays, is carved to a flat 16-inch radius for easier scale runs and string bends. The bolt-on neck (25 ½’’ scale length) is supported by a dual-action truss rod. Mini Grover tuners at the headstock on all Exile models assist with precise and consistent tuning. The body offers Dean Guitars’ iconic Exile shape as well as a beveled edge to further improve player comfort. On each Exile guitar, the breathtaking finish and 5-ply body and headstock binding tie it all together with class and ferocity. For electronics, the Exile Select Series offers versatile EMG 57TW / 66TW coil-split pickups with Dean Guitars’ exclusive brushed chrome finish. The push/pull volume and tone pots allow each pickup to be split from a humbucker to a single coil, and the 5-way selector gives the player unlimited options. The Exile Select Series is designed by professional musicians for professional musicians without breaking the bank. With street prices ranging from $1049 to $1299, players can feel confident in choosing a high-quality shred machine that won’t incinerate their bank account. Learn more about Dean Guitars’ Exile Select Series and find out what’s new at www.deanguitars.com. About Dean Guitars Led by CEO Evan Rubinson, Dean Guitars is a musician-run enterprise, having worked with some of the biggest names in the industry on the biggest stages and in the best studios all over the world. Since 1977, Dean Guitars has catered to musicians in all genres, at all skill levels, and has the most recognizable headstock profile in the industry. www.deanguitars.com #### Dean Guitars Introduces Redesigned Zero Select Guitar Dean Guitars® Introduces Redesigned Zero Select Evertune Fluence Charcoal Burst Electric Guitar TAMPA, Fla. — Zero is the new hero with the introduction of Dean Guitars’ Zero Select Evertune Fluency Charcoal Burst electric guitar. Back by popular demand, the redesigned Zero offers a bold shape that brings together performance, aggression, and class, finishing off a flame maple top in a captivating Charcoal Burst finish. Featuring dual Fishman® Fluence Modern pickups and a Floyd Rose® 1000 Series tremolo for the ultimate tuning stability, the Zero Select’s bold design makes zero compromises on sonic character, whether on stage or in the studio. The Zero Select Evertune Fluence delivers impeccable artisanship, from its intense angles to its meticulously selected materials. The eastern mahogany body in classic black and flame maple top in a stunning Charcoal Burst finish combine for a harmonious blend of tonal richness and visual elegance. The 3-piece maple neck, with set-thru construction and dual-action truss rod, offers enhanced sustain and stability along with a comfortable slim C shape. The ebony fretboard (12-inch radius) has 24 jumbo stainless-steel frets, with pearloid ultra diamond inlays for smooth and stylish playability during the most blistering solos. To level up the redesigned Zero’s sonic command, Dean has chosen Fishman Fluence Modern Black pickups. This pair offers a dynamic range of tones from searing leads to crushing chords. The 3-way toggle switch, with bridge volume, neck volume, and tone control layout, allows for effortless tonal shaping and versatility. Fluence KT-5 Push Pull potentiometers provide additional tonal options, adding to the guitar's sonic flexibility. Designed with modern convenience, the Zero Select Floyd Fluence Charcoal Burst features glow-in-the-dark side dots for easy visibility on stage or in low-light settings. The Floyd Rose 1000 Series tremolo, coupled with a Floyd Rose R3 locking nut, ensures excellent tuning stability and precise intonation along the 25.5-inch scale. Mini Grover® 18:1 tuners and dome black knobs add sophistication to the guitar’s hardware. Single-ply white binding brings it all together with an extra splash of class. With its sonic versatility, impeccable tuning stability, and enhanced playability, Dean’s Zero Select Floyd Fluence Charcoal Burst is set to become the ax of choice for musicians who make zero compromises on sound and style. Available at $1399. Get a closer look and check out a demo at www.deanguitars.com. #### Dean Guitars Introduces USA Custom Shop Vengeance w/Pickguard Dean Guitars® sets a new standard for six-string excellence with the unveiling of the USA Custom Shop Vengeance with pickguard. Simultaneously classic and aggressively cutting-edge in appearance, this instrument boasts an impressive array of design features that facilitate playing at the highest levels. Crafted with a visually arresting mahogany body and featuring three-piece Mahogany set neck design, the Vengeance with pickguard is a tonal powerhouse with unmatched resonant sustain and stability. 22 stainless steel frets and a 24 5/8” scale length combine to allow for effortless access up and down the neck, setting the stage for slippery, lighting-fast leads and powerful chordal crunch. Playability is further matched to elegant aesthetics courtesy of an ebony fingerboard with Pearl Ultra inlays and cream binding. Additionally, bold glow-in-the-dark side dot markers enhance the guitar’s distinctive look, while helping to ensure ease of play even in the most dimly lit of venues. The Vengeance sonic might is bolstered courtesy of both USA Baker Act and Time Capsule pickups. The signature pickups of shredder extraordinaire and mastermind of Dean’s DMT pickup line Pat Baker, Baker Acts provide unmatched grit, growl, and output. Meanwhile, the overwound Time Capsule is an aggressive dynamo that soars and sings, comfortably handling any degree of distortion. Both pickups feature tasteful gold covers, adding to the guitar’s overall top-tier appearance. High-end hardware appointments also include Grover 18:1 locking tuners with tulips heads for tuning stability with style, as well as a Tone Pros locking Tune-o-Matic-style bridge with brass string-through plate. Feature-rich and meticulously crafted to bring out a player’s best, Dean’s USA Custom Shop Vengeance with pickguard is a stunning triumph of guitar design. $4499 USD For more information, visit us online at www.deanguitars.com #### Dean Guitars Introduces Z Select Fluence Black Satin Dean Guitars Introduces Z Select Fluence Black Satin with Bolder Sonic Statement “Combining the classic look with modern features, this new Z really delivers the best of both worlds.” – Evan Rubinson, CEO Dean Guitars TAMPA, FL — Dean Guitars introduces the Z Select Fluence Black Satin electric, adding an even bolder sonic statement to an already audacious design. This new model features the addition of Fishman Fluence Modern Humbucker Pickups for tonal options that are virtually endless. Combining aggressive style with a high-quality build, the Z Select Fluence Black Satin comes fully loaded with plenty of sophisticated flair. Dean’s Select Series is designed by musicians for musicians, with top-level craftsmanship and high-quality parts. Like other Select Series models, the Z Select Fluence Black Satin starts off with eastern mahogany for the body and 3-piece neck, on a 24 ¾-inch scale. The set-through neck construction allows for stability and durability, while a dual-action truss rod enables intonation adjustments as needed. Dean’s Satin Neck design enhances playability, assisted by 22 jumbo frets finished with pearloid ultra inlays. The dramatically contoured heel joint provides players the utmost access to the upper registry for blistering solos. Whether it’s time to slay or subdue, players will have plenty of tonal options with the versatile Fishman Fluence Modern Humbuckers at the neck and bridge. These Multi-Voice™ pickups are known to avoid the hum and noise that plague even the most coveted wire-wound pickups, revealing pure, uncorrupted, and musical tone. The easily accessible controls include Volume and push-pull Tone, along with a high-quality audio taper pot for a smooth roll that won’t destroy the tone. To further enhance the mechanical stability of the Z Select Fluence Black Satin, Dean has selected a Graph Tech NuBone nut (1 11/16-inch width), a Tune-o-matic bridge with an eye-catching Z plate, and Grover 18:1 tuners. Black speed knobs and black hardware provide an edgy aesthetic to polish off the look. Dean’s V-shaped headstock, featuring a chrome logo, and 5-ply black-white binding provide a splash of class in the finishing details. In the Select Series, Dean has proven that iconic body shapes can meet a modern palate. The Z Select Fluence Black Satin finds that harmony, balancing a classic look with modern innovations that suit the needs of today’s players. To learn more about Dean’s Z Select Fluence Black Satin and to get a closer look, visit www.deanguitars.com. MSRP $1679 ($1099 street) #### Dean Guitars MD 24 Select Dean Guitars’ MD 24 Select Balances Cool with Playability TAMPA, FL — Dean Guitars’ 2020 Select Series is now even more rock-solid with the unveiling of the new MD 24 Select models. Built with satin necks, easy-access heel joints, and exclusive direct-mount Seymour Duncan pickups, MD 24 Select guitars balance a cool aesthetic with extreme playability. The optional Floyd Rose tremolo system is just one of the high-end appointments that players can enjoy on the new MD 24 Select models, all without breaking the bank. Like other guitars in Dean’s Select Series, the MD 24 Select models were designed by professional musicians for professional musicians. These guitars are fully loaded with some of the most reliable and enjoyable features. It all starts with a custom basswood body that offers a strong midrange and is well-suited for loud high-gain tones. Aesthetically, basswood is also ideal for the eye-catching colors. Players asked for new finishes, and Dean delivered with Classic White and Flame Top Trans Cherry, with versions also available in Classic Black and Flame Top Tiger Eye. To improve playing comfort, each MD 24 Select model has a flat top with an arm cut and back belly cut. Dean offers four unique MD 24 Select models. The MD 24 Select Floyd Classic White and MD 24 Select Flame Top Floyd Trans Cherry are built with the high-end Floyd Rose 1000 Series tremolo system at the bridge and Floyd Rose R3 nut (1 11/16’’ width), which keeps tuning stable during heavy riffing or blistering solos. The other two non-Floyd models, the MD 24 Select Classic White and MD 24 Select Flame Top Trans Cherry, offer the reliable Tune-O-Matic hardtail bridge with Dean’s exclusive Cadi tailpiece for ease and sustain. Electronically, there’s plenty to love about the tonally versatile MD 24 Select models. The combination of exclusive Seymour Duncan APH-1N and TB-5/SH-5 pickups deliver a wide range of tones, from high-gain metal to sparkling cleans and everything in between. The APH-1N Alnico II Pro at the neck is sensitive to pick attacks and responds with singing highs and warm, buttery lows. The TB-5/SH-5 custom bridge pickup has just the right balance of power, sustain, and distortion to cut through with a distinctive high-end and midrange attack. Tonally, these Seymour Duncan pickups are one-of-a-kind and esthetically, their custom zebra parchment finish and sand-blasted pole pieces set their look apart from the rest. Dean keeps the controls on the MD 24 Select models simple, with one volume knob and a 3-way toggle, both with dome black knobs. MD 24 Select models have a bolt-on, 3-piece maple neck (25 ½’’ inch scale) with dual-action truss rod that provides an extra midrange punch. The C-shape neck has 24 jumbo frets with an ebony fretboard (12’’ radius) and stylish pearloid dot inlays. Grover tuners at the headstock reinforce tuning stability. Black hardware rounds out the sleek aesthetic, while neck and headstock binding top off the design with an extra splash of class. With the MD 24 Select models, players have plenty of sophisticated options at affordable price points. The MD 24 Select Flame Top Floyd Trans Cherry is available at a street price of $849; the MD 24 Select Floyd Classic White at $799; the MD 24 Select Flame Top Trans Cherry at $699; and the MD 24 Select Classic White at $649. Get a closer look at the MD 24 Select models and other Select Series guitars at www.deanguitars.com. About Dean Guitars Led by CEO Evan Rubinson, Dean Guitars is a musician-run enterprise, having worked with some of the biggest names in the industry on the biggest stages and in the best studios all over the world. Since 1977, Dean Guitars has catered to musicians in all genres, at all skill levels, and has the most recognizable headstock profile in the industry. #### Dean Guitars Presents Live Performance from Cannibal Corpse’s Rob Barrett TAMPA, FL - Dean Guitars will be hosting a live performance from Rob Barrett of Cannibal Corpse on Friday January 24 at 2PM on the Center Stage in Hall C during the upcoming industry trade show, NAMM in Anaheim, California. As a Dean Guitar artist, Barrett will perform through a set list of backing tracks demonstrating exactly why he prefers Dean Guitars over all others. Citing influences that include Gary Moore, Randy Rhoads, Eddie Van Halen, Tony Iommi, and Steve Vai, the performance will be an excellent showcase of Barrett’s repertoire and the versatility of Dean’s Cadillac guitars. Formed in 1988, Cannibal Corpse is an American death metal band with 16 album releases to their name. For more information on Dean Guitars, visit them at NAMM in Room C-1 or online at www.deanguitars.com About Dean Guitars Dean Guitars is a musician-run enterprise, having worked with some of the biggest names in the industry on the biggest stages and in the best studios all over the world. Since 1977, Dean Guitars has catered to musicians in all genres, at all skill levels, and has the most recognizable headstock profile in the industry. Learn more at www.deanguitars.com. #### Dean Guitars Response to Jury Verdict in Gibson Trial Today’s decision in our trial with Gibson is a complex jury verdict. We are reviewing all of our options. We are pleased that the jury found that our Evolution headstock does not infringe on the Gibson Dovewing headstock and that the ES 335 body shape is generic. With the award of just one dollar in damages it is clear that lawsuits like this in the guitar industry are just not worth the time and expense- and we hope that in moving forward parties will be able to work out their differences in more efficient manner. About Dean Guitars Dean Guitars is a musician-run enterprise, having worked with some of the biggest names in the industry on the biggest stages and in the best studios all over the world. Since 1977, Dean Guitars has catered to musicians in all genres, at all skill levels, and has the most recognizable headstock profile in the industry. Learn more at www.deanguitars.com. #### Dean Guitars Resurrects Vengeance Select Evertune Fluence Black Cherry Burst Dean Guitars® Resurrects Fan Favorite Style with Vengeance Select Evertune Fluence Black Cherry Burst TAMPA, Fla.— Dean Guitars® announces the latest addition to its esteemed Select Series: The Vengeance Select Evertune Fluence Black Cherry Burst. Back by popular demand with a new name, Dean’s Vengeance V shape brings performance, aggression, and class all together with an array of impressive features for power and precision. With its stunning flame maple top, multi-voiced Fishman Fluence Modern pickups, and sleek design, the Vengeance Select Evertune Fluence Black Cherry Burst is built to inspire players to push boundaries and explore new sonic territory. The ability to break new ground starts with a rock-solid sonic foundation. Dean delivers with an all-mahogany body to ensure a resonant and balanced tone. The flame maple top has a captivating Black Cherry Burst finish that stands out, especially with single-ply white binding around the body, neck, and headstock. The aggressive V shape provides the ultimate in high-fret access. Dean further prioritizes the Vengeance Select’s sonic foundation with a set-in mahogany neck for excellent stability and sustain. A dual-action truss rod allows for precise neck adjustments as needed and according to player preferences. The slim “C” neck profile and 25.5-inch scale length provide a familiar feel and easy fretting. The bound ebony fingerboard has a 12-inch radius and 24 jumbo stainless-steel frets with eye-catching pearloid ultra diamond inlays. Large glow-in-the-dark side markers help players get their bearings on a dimly lit stage. Dean unleashes the beast with a pair of Fishman Fluence Modern Black pickups. Free from the hum, noise, and frustrating inductance issues that plague wire-wound pickups, Fishman Fluence pickups reveal pure, uncorrupted, and musical tone. They are also multi-voice, allowing the player to easily switch from blistering clear solos to aggressive growling power chords. Dean enables precise sound shaping with three knobs for bridge volume, neck volume, and tone. A 3-way selector switch and Fluence KT-5 Push Pull pot provide players the function and flexibility they need to dial in their exact sound. To keep the fury unbridled but unmuddled, the Vengeance Select uses an EverTune® bridge that maintains constant tension on each individual string, prolonging tuning stability even during the most aggressive playing. Mini Grover 18:1 tuners provide for more precise tuning and even more stability. The Graph Tech NuBone® nut maintains a width of 1 11/16", transferring optimum frequencies for tone and greater harmonics. Combining stunning aesthetics, impeccable craftsmanship, and versatile tones, Dean’s Vengeance Select Evertune Fluence Black Cherry Burst is a guitar built for discerning players who are looking to push their own limits. Available at $1499. Get a closer look and check out a demo at www.deanguitars.com. #### Dean Guitars Unleashes the Vengeance Select Fluence in Black Satin Dean Guitars® Unleashes the Vengeance Select Fluence Black Satin, the Epitome of Aggression and Performance TAMPA, Fla. — Dean Guitars® introduces the Vengeance Select Fluence Black Satin electric guitar, specially crafted for players who demand uncompromising tone in a bold, no-nonsense design. Raw, aggressive, and delivering an unrivaled playing experience, Vengeance Select is a force to be reckoned with, offering supreme playability so that every note can be executed with precision. Loaded with a single Fishman Fluence Modern pickup with single volume and a TonePros® Tune-o-matic bridge with a string-through V plate, the Vengeance Select delivers high quality and excellent tone for even the most discerning player. The Vengeance Select Fluence Black Satin is forged from the finest eastern mahogany, ensuring a formidable tone that resonates with authority. The Vengeance “V” body type highlights a striking aesthetic and, with its Black Satin finish, delivers a commanding presence on stage. The flat top enhances this guitar’s sleek and aggressive appearance. Built on a 25.5-inch scale with a 3-piece maple neck, the Vengeance Select has excellent stability and durability. The set-thru neck construction, with dual-action truss rod, further enhances sustain and allows for effortless access to the upper frets. Designed with a slim “C” neck shape, this guitar offers a comfortable and fast-playing experience, empowering players to unleash their creativity without limitation. The ebony fretboard with a 12-inch radius adds a touch of elegance to the Vengeance Select, while the absence of inlays contributes to its minimalist appeal. Twenty-four jumbo stainless-steel frets enable players to explore new sonic territories with ease and precision, and glow-in-the-dark side markers are a helpful addition on a dimly lit stage. Equipped with a single Fishman Fluence Modern pickup, the Vengeance Select packs a sonic punch. From searing leads to bone-crushing rhythms, this pickup delivers the clarity, power, and versatility that today’s players demand. The single volume control with a dome black knob allows for effortless tonal shaping, helping the guitar to maintain its natural voice. The Vengeance Select Fluence Black Satin is anchored by a TonePros Tune-o-matic bridge with a string-through V plate, providing rock-solid stability, exceptional sustain, and precise intonation. This bridge ensures that even the most aggressive playing styles are met with unwavering reliability. The Graph Tech® NuBone® nut offers a width of 1 11/16", transferring optimum frequencies for tone and greater harmonics. Mini Grover® 18:1 tuners further assist in tuning stability. For a guitar that embodies raw power, performance, and straightforward design, look no further than Dean’s Vengeance Select Fluence Black Satin. Available at $999. Get a closer look and check out a demo at www.deanguitars.com. #### Dean Guitars Unveils Exile X Floyd Satin White Blending Class and Boldness TAMPA, FL — Dean Guitars introduces the Exile X Floyd Satin White, delivering intense shredability at an affordable price. This latest addition to Dean’s X-Series features DMT Designed High Output Zebra Pickups for excellent sonic performance, a Floyd Rose FR20 Tremolo system for added stability, and an eye-catching Satin White finish. From top to bottom, the Exile X Floyd Satin White is built to be bold and brutal but arrives in style and class. Dean’s new X-Series offers all the high-quality features and aesthetics of the brand’s high-end models, but at a price point any player can afford. The Exile X Floyd Satin White is built with an eastern mahogany body on a standard 25.5-inch scale and features a high-access neck-through-heel joint that allows players to reach every note. Players are also assisted by the top arm cut, which further improves ergonomics. The Exile X Floyd Satin White is built to withstand whatever the player unleashes. The bolt-on neck is made from sturdy maple and has a dual-action truss rod. Twenty-four jumbo frets, combined with a comfortable C-shape and flat 16-inch radius, are ideal for blistering solos. The fretboard is constructed of Indian rosewood with pearloid dot inlays for sleek and smooth playability. At the bridge, the Floyd Rose FR20 Tremolo system provides tuning stability and is equipped to handle dramatic use of the whammy bar. A corresponding Floyd Rose R3 nut (1 11/16-inch width) is rock solid with hardened steel and provides an authentic locking nut for the tremolo system. The DMT Designed High Output Zebra Pickups serve as the spark plugs for a guitar that’s ready to ignite. Players can dial in their exact sound using the Volume, Tone, and 3-way blade controls that are simple and effective. Dean tops off the contrasting aesthetics of the Exile X Floyd Satin White with single-ply black binding on the body and white binding on the neck and headstock. Black sealed die-cast tuners and dome black hardware provide the finishing bold touches. Whether players are just beginning or they’re seasoned pros looking for a solid build at a reasonable price, Dean’s Exile X Floyd Satin White provides the perfect blend of class and boldness. MSRP $659 Learn more and get a closer look at www.deanguitars.com. About Dean Guitars Dean Guitars is a musician-run enterprise, having worked with some of the biggest names in the industry on the biggest stages and in the best studios all over the world. Since 1977, Dean Guitars has catered to musicians in all genres, at all skill levels, and has the most recognizable headstock profile in the industry. Learn more at www.deanguitars.com. #### Dean Guitars Unveils Kerry King V Limited Edition Signature Guitar TAMPA, FL (Oct. 20, 2020) — Dean Guitars presents the USA made Kerry King V Signature Guitar, an eye-catching and sonically captivating electric guitar that honors one of the most respected players to walk the planet. As founding guitarist of the band Slayer, Kerry King has written some of the most brutal and revolutionary music ever created. With the Kerry King V, Dean celebrates the culmination of King’s career with the pinnacle of craftsmanship in an all-new guitar handmade in the Dean USA Custom Shop. Limited to only 50 pieces, this signature guitar arrives with a custom leather-bound Certificate of Authenticity signed by the man himself, along with a customized hardshell case. From every edge and angle, the Kerry King V Signature Guitar is a legacy instrument worthy of the artist, the dedicated player, and the serious fan. “I’m super stoked to be part of the Dean Guitars family. This has been an insane long time coming!” said Kerry King celebrating the official launch of his model, the latest addition to Dean’s renowned Artist Series. “Together we’re going to create some amazing guitars that Dean, Slayer, and Kerry King fans will be as excited as I am to play them. It’s gonna be a wild ride for years to come!” Designed with a unique V-shape cut with remarkable precision, the Kerry King V Signature Guitar pairs an instrument-grade mahogany body with a beveled North American maple flat top. The guitar is painted in a stunning satin black finish with a powerful gloss red Kerry King sigil. The contoured heel allows for easy neck access during blistering solos, while the 3-piece maple neck-thru design with dual-action truss rod provides added stability. The C-shape neck (12-inch radius) at 24 5/8-inch scale length has been sculpted to King’s specifications. The ebony, 24 jumbo-fret fingerboard is detailed with handcrafted pearl, stone, and ebony custom inlays, accompanied with ultra-vibrant LED fret markers along the side. Electronically, Dean takes the already amped-up design of the Kerry King V to the next level with an intense Sustainiac neck pickup and an EMG 81 with PA2 preamp booster bridge pickup that’s ideal for volume-boosted solos and overdrive. This powerful combination has excellent articulation that’s further enhanced by King’s own signature Kahler KFK Tremolo System with vibrato arm. This one-of-a-kind bridge is paired with the Floyd Rose R2 nut at 1 5/8-inch width for added tuning stability reinforced by Grover tuners. Whether maniacally shredding or passively riffing, players have all the control they need, including on/off switches for each respective pickup, a 3-way toggle switch, and a Sustainiac mode switch, along with volume and tone. Dome black knobs and black hardware polish off the edgy esthetic, complete with Dean’s distinct logo on the V-shaped headstock. The 50-piece limited edition Kerry King V Signature Guitar is available at MSRP $8666. Learn more and behold the beast at www.deanguitars.com. About Dean Guitars Led by CEO Evan Rubinson, Dean Guitars is a musician-run organization, having worked with some of the biggest names in the industry on the biggest stages and in the best studios all over the world. Since 1977, Dean Guitars has catered to musicians in all genres, at all skill levels, and has the most recognizable headstock profile in the industry. Learn more at  www.deanguitars.com. #### Dean Guitars unveils the Exile Select 7 Floyd Fluence Natural Black Burst Dean Guitars® Raises Bar on Extreme with Exile Select 7 Floyd Fluence Natural Black Burst Electric TAMPA, Fla. — July 31, 2023 — Dean Guitars unveils the Exile Select 7 Floyd Fluence Natural Black Burst, a powerhouse seven-string electric designed to defy the limits of speed and precision, all with stylish flair. While the Exile Select 7 has a burled maple finish that exudes elegance, its aggressive sonic attitude quickly proves it’s more than just a pretty face. This model derives its name from the Floyd Rose® 1000 Series tremolo that offers unparalleled tuning stability and Fishman Fluence® Open Core Classic pickups that offer the utmost sonic versatility. Meticulously crafted and voiced, the Exile Select 7 Floyd Fluence Natural Black Burst is designed to exceed expectations of what an extreme guitar should look and sound like. Through meticulous attention to detail, the Exile Select 7 raises the bar on the tried-and-true Select Series. It all starts with an alder body, which is known for its lighter weight and balanced tone. The burled maple top enhances sustain and offers a striking aesthetic in a Natural Black Burst finish. Dean enhances playability with an arm cut on the flat top of this 25.5-inch scale model that already offers unhindered access to the upper frets. The bolt-on 3-piece maple neck with dual-action truss rod offers a comfortable Slim D shape and 24 stainless frets with pearloid small offset dots on an ebony fingerboard (16-inch radius). Large glow-in-the-dark side dots help assure players will not miss a note. Five-ply black-white binding around the perimeter offers a splash of sophistication. When it comes to sonic character, Dean makes no compromise with two-piece Fishman Fluence Open Core Classic 7-string humbucker pickups at the bridge and neck. In addition to their popular uncovered look, these humbuckers are multi-voice for dynamic tone. In Voice 1 for both the neck and bridge, users get the classic vintage PAF (Patent Applied For) sound. Voice 2 on the bridge is an overwound, muscular hot rod pickup, while Voice 2 on the neck keeps a clear, airy chime for unreal highs. Voice 3 is a slightly overwound split-coil sound that takes on a personality of its own. The controls are simple with push-pull Volume and Tone knobs. Bringing the design together with rock-solid reliability, Dean uses a combination Floyd Rose 1000 bridge with tremolo and Floyd Rose 7-string nut (1 7/8-inch width). The locking nut helps prevent string slippage and preserve tuning stability, which is further helped by Mini Grover® 18:1 tuners. Black hardware makes for a sleek and stylish profile. For players looking to add a new seven-string to their collection or to expand their range and skill, Dean’s Exile Select 7 Floyd Fluence Natural Black Burst is a sophisticated instrument that is ready to take on a variety of styles. Get a closer look and learn more at www.deanguitars.com. MSRP $1449 About Dean Guitars Dean Guitars is a musician-run enterprise, having worked with some of the biggest names in the industry on the biggest stages and in the best studios all over the world. Since 1977, Dean Guitars has catered to musicians in all genres, at all skill levels, and has the most recognizable headstock profile in the industry. Learn more at www.deanguitars.com. #### Dean Guitars Wins Defense to Gibson Trademark Claims In response to today’s jury verdict, Armadillo CEO Evan Rubinson issued this statement: “We are thrilled that a Texas jury has vindicated Armadillo in ruling for Armadillo on its defense to Gibson’s trademark claims on our Dean V guitar, Dean Z guitar, and Evo headstock.  The jury found that Armadillo is not liable to Gibson for our long use of those guitars and headstock.  The jury issued a judgment in the amount of $4000, a mere fraction of the $7 million plus originally sought by Gibson.” #### Dean Guitars® Announces Vengeance Select Floyd Fluence CHB Electric Guitar TAMPA, Fla. — Dean Guitars® heard the outcry for the return of an iconic shape and answers in the form of the striking Vengeance V. Sexy and sleek, no other body style makes the same impact. Never to be taken lightly, the Vengeance always makes a heavy statement. It’s been the progressive aggressive selection for players from all eras of hard rock, from Eric Peterson of Testament to Greg Tribbett of Mudvayne. The Vengeance Select Floyd Fluence CHB has the aesthetic of a stealth bomber with a bit of bling. It features a flame maple top with a Charcoal Burst finish boldly highlighted in singly ply white binding. Its dusky ebony fretboard is adorned with Pearloid Ultra Diamond inlays and groovy glow-in-the-dark side dots. A slim C neck offers ample lumber to wrap the left hand around, but not too much as to slow a player down when motoring through a tight riff or a rapid-fire lead run. The neck is set through the body for maximum sustain. A natural advantage of the Vengeance design is full and effortless access to all 24 stainless steel frets, so players can shred way up into the short rows. A dual-action truss rod makes it a cinch to set to personal satisfaction. Grover Mini tuners with a high ratio of 18:1 make it easy to home in with precision. A Floyd Rose 1000 bridge facilitates micro tuning and lets players whammy away securely without fear of string slippage. A pair of Fishman Fluence pickups in Modern Black ensure that the Vengeance sounds as strong as it looks and plays. To dial in a players own unique sound there are tone and volume control knobs for each Fluence as well as a three-way selector to focus on the more biting sound of the bridge, the throatier tone of the neck, or whatever combination of the two sounds best. The Dean Vengeance Select Floyd Fluence CHB is now available for those ready to join the hallowed list of guitar gods at the attainable MAP/street price of $1399. For more information, please visit www.deanguitars.com Or see us at NAMM Room C1 About Dean Guitars Dean Guitars is a musician-run enterprise, having worked with some of the biggest names in the industry on the biggest stages and in the best studios all over the world. Since 1977, Dean Guitars has catered to musicians in all genres, at all skill levels, and has the most recognizable headstock profile in the industry. Learn more at www.deanguitars.com. #### Dean Guitars® Introduces Neck-Thru Archtop Black Burst Guitar Dean Guitars® Introduces Exile Select Floyd Neck-Thru Archtop Black Burst Guitar Dean Guitars stays ahead of the curve with the introduction of the Exile Select Floyd Neck-Thru Archtop Black Burst electric guitar. From the high-access neck-through heel joint to the combination of Fishman Fluence® Modern bridge and Fluence Classic neck pickups, this guitar is not designed to stay in just one lane. Eye-catching and tonally versatile, the Exile Select Floyd Neck-Thru Archtop SBB is a guitar that will inspire players of a range of styles to explore new sonic territory while making the most of every note. Dean’s Exile Series is the prime example of combining playability and sonic flexibility. Crafted with an Eastern Mahogany body and neck-thru design, the Exile Select exudes a warm and resonant tonal foundation. The addition of a quilt maple top in a Black Burst finish not only enhances its visual allure with intricate patterns but also introduces a touch of brilliance to the tone. The arched maple top further contributes to the guitar's sustain and resonance. The natural scrape binding is an effective ‘less-is-more’ approach. Together, these features harmonize to deliver an instrument that not only sounds remarkable but also visually captivates. Dean combines the best of both worlds sonically with the Fishman Fluence Classic neck pickup, and a Fluence Modern bridge pickup, both in black nickel. The Classic has a popular uncovered look that also incorporates a new authentic third voice. The new Voice 3 is a truly authentic single-coil tone thanks to Fluence technology. In Voice 1, users get the classic vintage PAF (Patent Applied For) sound. Voice 2 maintains a clear, airy chime for unreal highs. The Classic is paired with a Fluence Modern bridge humbucker, also multi-voiced, that is free from the hum, noise, and inductance issues. The combination of Fluence technologies results in pure, uncorrupted, musical tone. Players can access almost unlimited different tones by utilizing their dual modes with one volume, push/pull tone knob, and a 3-way blade selector switch. The Exile Select Floyd Neck-Thru Archtop SBB also offers enhancements for exceptional playing comfort. The 5-piece maple walnut neck construction ensures optimal stability and resonance, while a dual-action truss rod allows for precise adjustments. With a combination of high-fret access, 24 jumbo frets and a 25.5-inch scale length, the Exile Select facilitates effortless string bending and a comfortable reach across the fretboard. The Slim D neck profile and 16-inch fretboard radius promotes fluidity and helps ensure consistent, clear articulation. Pearloid small offset dots provide a visual reference during fast-paced performances. Equipped with a Floyd Rose 1000 bridge, the Exile Select offers tuning stability and empowers musicians to explore dynamic whammy bar techniques without compromising pitch accuracy. Complementing this innovation is the Floyd Rose R3 nut (1 11/16-inch width), meticulously designed to uphold tuning integrity, enhance sustain, and provide precise string action adjustments. Grover 18:1 tuners help with tuning stability. Dean’s chrome foil logo on the headstock provides an eye-catching contrast against the black hardware. Thoughtfully designed and meticulously crafted, Dean’s Exile Select Floyd Neck-Thru Archtop Black Burst inspires players to unlock their full potential and explore a diverse sonic landscape with confidence. $1499.00 USD For more information, visit www.deanguitars.com About Dean Guitars Dean Guitars is a musician-run enterprise, having worked with some of the biggest names in the industry on the biggest stages and in the best studios all over the world. Since 1977, Dean Guitars has catered to musicians in all genres, at all skill levels, and has the most recognizable headstock profile in the industry. Learn more at www.deanguitars.com. #### Dean Guitars® Introduces the Zero Select Fluence Black Satin Electric Guitar TAMPA, Fl — Built for players who want to achieve the ultimate tone in the utmost style, Dean’s Zero Select Fluence Black Satin is here. The reinvented Zero body meets the demands of discerning players, seamlessly blending performance and aggression in a brutal, straightforward design. Featuring a single Fishman® Fluence® Modern pickup and a TonePros™ tune-o-matic bridge with a string-through V plate, the Zero Select Fluence Black Satin is a visually striking guitar with an impactful sonic character. Dean's Zero Select Series is a testament to meticulous craftsmanship, evident in the thoughtfully angled design and the choice of premium materials. The body and top are tried-and-true eastern mahogany finished in a classic Black Satin. The 3-piece maple neck, constructed with a set-thru design and equipped with a dual-action truss rod, delivers excellent sustain and stability, while offering a comfortable slim C-shaped profile. The ebony fretboard, with a 12-inch radius, hosts 24 jumbo stainless-steel frets, providing a sleek platform for intricate playing. The addition of large glow-in-the-dark side dots on the neck ensures excellent visibility, both on stage and in low-light environments. The Zero Select Fluence Black Satin makes a bold statement with just one Fishman Fluence Modern Black pickup. This multi-voice pickup offers an expansive tonal range, encompassing searing leads to powerful chords. One volume control keeps things simple and streamlined. Designed for contemporary convenience, the Zero Select Fluence Black Satin features the innovative TonePros™ tune-o-matic bridge with an eye-catching string-through V plate. The bridge works in synergy with a Graph Tech® NuBone nut (1 11/16-inch width), assuring impeccable tuning stability and precise intonation along the 25.5-inch scale length. Mini Grover® 18:1 tuners and black dome knobs add a touch of refinement, while single-ply white binding is an added hint of sophistication. With its distinctive aesthetics, enhanced playability, and versatile sonic range, Dean's Zero Select Fluence Black Satin gets the job done in style, whether on stage or in the studio. Available at $1499. Get a closer look and watch a demo at www.deanguitars.com. About Dean Guitars Dean Guitars is a musician-run enterprise, having worked with some of the biggest names in the industry on the biggest stages and in the best studios all over the world. Since 1977, Dean Guitars has catered to musicians in all genres, at all skill levels, and has the most recognizable headstock profile in the industry. Learn more at www.deanguitars.com. #### Dean Guitars® Unveils Exile Select Floyd Natural Black Burst TAMPA, FL - Dean Guitars® newest addition to the Exile Select Series, the Exile Select Floyd Fluence Natural Black Burst, builds upon the already impressive Exile lineup by adding a powerful array of new features. Fishman Fluence Open Core Classic Pickups boast multi-voice functionality and hours of rechargeable battery power allowing for days – not hours – of playing time. Additionally, a handsome new Burled Maple Gloss finish on the guitar’s Alder body takes the Exile’s aesthetic presentation to the next level. Fishman Fluence Open Core Classic Pickups in both the Neck and Bridge positions mean that this Exile model enjoys all the innovative versatility of Fishman’s acclaimed humbuckers, but with the popular uncovered look of classic HB units. At the neck position, players can take advantage of three distinct voicings: Voice 1 (Vintage P.A.F.); Voice 2 (Clear, Airy Chime); and Voice 3 (Clear Single Coil). Bridge voicings include Voice 1 (Vintage P.A.F.); Voice 2 (Classic Hot Rod); and Voice 3 (Slightly Overwound Single Coil). Unlike traditional wound humbuckers, which when split to create a single coil sound can result in a thin, weak signal, Fluence Classic Humbucker pickups’ Voice 3 is a convincing and versatile single coil tone that allows players to take advantage of a full sonic palette. From bright, crisp guitar twang to thick, warm crunch, the Dean Exile Select Floyd Natural Black Burst can deliver. A Floyd Rose 1000 tremolo system and slippery, high access Slim D neck (25.5” scale length) facilitate the fastest runs and deepest dive-bombs, while large glow-in-the-dark side dots and the stunning Natural Black Burst finish with 5-ply binding create a distinctive, high-end look. A Dual Action truss rod allows for precise calibration of neck bow, while Grover® 18:1 tuners and D’Addario EXL120 strings safeguard tuning stability. Built for speed and now featuring adaptable Fishman pickup technology in a timeless casing along with a striking new finish, the Dean Exile Select Floyd Natural Black Burst is a feature-rich six-string that will excel in any setting – all at an industry-leading price point. For more information, please visit www.deanguitars.com Or visit us at NAMM in Room C1 MSRP: $1,399 About Dean Guitars Dean Guitars is a musician-run enterprise, having worked with some of the biggest names in the industry on the biggest stages and in the best studios all over the world. Since 1977, Dean Guitars has catered to musicians in all genres, at all skill levels, and has the most recognizable headstock profile in the industry. Learn more at www.deanguitars.com. #### Dean Guitars® Unveils USA Custom Shop Kerry King Signature Overlord Electric Guitar TAMPA, Fla. — April 13, 2023 — Dean Guitars® emerges from its USA Custom Shop right in time for the 2023 NAMM Show, introducing a brand-new Artist Series electric guitar, the Dean USA Custom Shop Kerry King Signature Overlord. A second collaboration with Kerry King, the trailblazing co-lead guitarist of the thrash metal band Slayer, the Overlord is the pinnacle of craftsmanship and completely handmade in the U.S. Sleek, stylish and downright savage in tone, the USA Dean Kerry King Overlord arrives ready for players to unleash the heaviest of riffs and most blistering of solos. Kerry King is an iconic and highly regarded figure in the thrash/punk/metal scene. His pioneering contributions over four decades have led to the creation of some of the most brutal and revolutionary music in history. Among his notable achievements are the writing and co-writing of Slayer classics such as “Mandatory Suicide,” “Repentless,” “Hell Awaits,” “Disciple,” and “Raining Blood.” He’s an outspoken, opinionated individual who remains true to himself, and that’s exactly the authenticity he’s brought to the Overlord collaboration. The Overlord features a solid mahogany body and maple top finished in Dark Gray. The 24.75-scale guitar has a set-thru 3-piece maple neck, with a custom Kerry King C-shaped neck profile and 12-inch fretboard radius. Twenty-four jumbo frets and an ebony fingerboard facilitate rapid soloing. Handcrafted Slayer-inspired pearl custom inlays are accompanied by ultra-vibrant LED fret markers along the side that further aid playability on a dimly lit stage. Aesthetically, the sharp-angled body and highly figured headstock make a bold statement. The USA Dean Kerry King Overlord features a powerful combination of the Sustainiac® neck pickup and the EMG 81 with PA2 Preamp Booster pickup at the bridge. At the neck, the Sustainiac enables players to achieve endless sustain, extending the vibrational energy of the strings and creating prolonged feedback that won’t damage gear. At the bridge, the EMG 81 pickup with PA2 Booster furthers the fluid sustain, while adding intensity and incredible amounts of high-end cut. Together, these pickups help the tone slice right through the mix. Well-planned circuitry allows players to dial in their exact sound, with Volume, PA2 Booster on/off, 3-way toggle, Tone, Sustainiac on/off with mode switch, and a 25K pot to further control volume and tone. Dean and Kerry King put the final touches on the iconic Overlord with Kerry’s own Kahler® KFK Tremolo System, built to withstand the most extreme dives. Grover® 18:1 tuners provide added tuning stability and prevent slippage of the custom KK Dunlop signature strings. Meticulously handcrafted and ready to raise hell, the Dean USA Custom Shop Kerry King Signature Overlord is a fully equipped axe designed for the most discerning of players. MAP/street price $6499, with hardshell case included. NAMM Show attendees can learn more and get a closer look in Hall C, meeting room C206. Visit www.deanguitars.com for more information. About Dean Guitars® Dean Guitars is a musician-run enterprise, having worked with some of the biggest names in the industry on the biggest stages and in the best studios all over the world. Since 1977, Dean Guitars has catered to musicians in all genres, at all skill levels, and has the most recognizable headstock profile in the industry. Learn more at www.deanguitars.com. #### Dean Guitars® Unveils Zero Select EverTune Fluence Black Cherry Burst Electric Guitar TAMPA, Fla. — Dean Guitars® adds a splash of color to a celebrated return with the introduction of the Zero Select EverTune® Fluence Black Cherry Burst electric. Back by popular demand, the reimagined Zero body design brings together performance, aggression, and class, whether on stage or in the studio. Featuring a captivating Black Cherry Burst finish on a flame maple top, this Zero Select is equipped with dual Fishman® Fluence Modern pickups and an EverTune® bridge system for impeccable tuning stability. From top to bottom, the Zero Select EverTune Fluence Black Cherry Burst is a bold guitar with a big sonic personality. The Zero Select Series displays Dean’s meticulous craftsmanship, from the intensely angled design to the carefully selected materials. The classic black eastern mahogany body and stunning flame maple top in a Black Cherry Burst finish create a harmonious combination of tonal richness and visual elegance. The 3-piece maple neck, with set-thru construction and dual-action truss rod, offers enhanced sustain and stability, with a comfortable slim C shape. For effortless playability during the most intense solos, the ebony fretboard (12-inch radius) features 24 jumbo stainless-steel frets, complemented by pearloid ultra diamond inlays. Large glow-in-the-dark side dots on the neck are a subtle but helpful feature that allow for excellent visibility on stage or in low-light settings. In pursuit of sonic excellence, Dean has chosen Fishman Fluence Modern Black pickups for the Zero Select. This pair of dynamic pickups delivers a wide range of tones, from searing leads to crushing chords. The 3-way toggle switch, along with the bridge volume, neck volume, and tone control layout, allows for easy tonal shaping and versatility. The Zero Select EverTune Fluence Black Cherry Burst is designed with modern convenience in mind. The EverTune bridge system provides rock solid tuning and intonation so that each note, at each fret, on each string, will play in tune, every time. Coupled with a Graph Tech® NuBone nut (1 11/16-inch width) and a 25.5-inch scale length, playability is a breeze. Enhancing the guitar's hardware, Mini Grover® 18:1 tuners and dome black knobs add sophistication, while single-ply white binding provides an extra touch of class. With its unique style, enhanced playability, and sonic versatility, Dean’s Zero Select EverTune Fluence Black Cherry Burst electric is an excellent choice for players who demand uncompromising sound and style. Available at $1499. Get a closer look and check out a demo at www.deanguitars.com. #### Dean Icon Select Electric Guitar Dean’s Icon Select Electric Guitar Balances Star Qualities of Sound and Style TAMPA, FL  — A star is born with Dean Guitars’ introduction of the new Icon Select electric guitar. Offering much more than its elegant looks, this latest addition to Dean’s Select Series is designed with high-quality materials and high-end appointments for an ideal balance of sound and style. Built with exclusive Seymour Duncan pickups and available in a choice of two stunning finishes, the Icon Select offers all the sounds ever needed in a universally admired style. Designed for professionals by professionals, the Icon Select starts off with a classic, tight-grained mahogany body and attractive carved top contour. The Icon Select Classic Black offers a mahogany top with a smooth black finish, while the Icon Select Flame Top Ocean Burst offers flame maple in Ocean Burst finish. For class and sophistication, Dean uses 5-ply multi-binding on the body, neck, and eye-catching quill headstock. Like other guitars in Dean’s Select Series, the Icon Select has a 3-piece mahogany set-through-neck (24 3/4’’ scale) with dual-action truss rod. The satin finish on the back of the neck is extra smooth to improve comfort and playability. On the Icon Select models, Dean uses pearloid Icon inlays for the ebony fretboard’s 22 jumbo frets (12’’ radius). The standard nut width (1 11/16’’) pairs ideally with the Tune-O-Matic-style bridge on Dean’s exclusive Cadi hardtail, which has high mass for extra sustain. Grover® tuners on the headstock assist with precise and consistent tuning. The Icon Select is ready to rock with exclusive Seymour Duncan APH-1 and SH-5 pickups in a custom zebra parchment finish with sandblasted pole pieces. The APH-1 Alnico II Pro™ is a versatile neck pickup for both classic and modern tones, while the SH-5 has been described as “P.A.F. (patent applied for) on steroids” with excellent harmonic structure. Together, these humbuckers provide the right balance of power, sustain, and distortion, along with a distinctive high-end and midrange attack that’s suitable for a variety of genres. Dean keeps the controls on the Icon Select simple and effective with volume, tone, and 3-way toggle. Black knobs and hardware polish off the classic features of the Icon Select. For a professionally designed guitar that’s both stylish and tonally sophisticated, look no further than the Dean Icon Select. Both models are priced competitively at street prices of $899 (Classic Black) and $949 (Flame Top Ocean Burst). Learn more and get a closer look at the Icon Select and other Dean Select Series guitars at www.deanguitars.com. About Dean Guitars Led by CEO Evan Rubinson, Dean Guitars is a musician-run enterprise, having worked with some of the biggest names in the industry on the biggest stages and in the best studios all over the world. Since 1977, Dean Guitars has catered to musicians in all genres, at all skill levels, and has the most recognizable headstock profile in the industry. #### Dean Introduces Thoroughbred Select Floyd Quilt Maple Natural Black Burst Electric Guitar TAMPA, FL (Feb. 28, 2022) — Dean Guitars is off to the races with its first electric guitar of 2022, the Thoroughbred Select Floyd Quilt Maple Natural Black Burst. This new Thoroughbred model offers many tried-and-true features of Dean’s Select Series, such as a satin-finished neck and exclusive Seymour Duncan pickups, as well as a Floyd Rose 1000 Series bridge system for increased tuning stability. Additionally, the Thoroughbred Select Floyd QM Natural Black Burst gives players who prefer an edgier aesthetic an appealing new finish on a tonally versatile instrument. Beauty and strength combine in Dean’s tonewood selections for the Thoroughbred Select Floyd QM Natural Black Burst. The namesake Thoroughbred body has a solid build of mahogany with an arched quilt maple top, a design that when combined with a Natural & Black finish, creates a rippling light-dark contrast. The visual effect is completed by a five-ply black-white binding — eye-catching features that are replicated on the matching headstock. Players will note the 24 3/4-inch scale length and easy access to high frets, which has the effect of making this guitar feel compact, yet wide-ranging. Like other Dean Select Series models, the Thoroughbred Select Floyd QM Natural Black Burst is designed by professional musicians for professional musicians. This attention to detail becomes increasingly apparent at the neck and fretboard. The sturdy neck is crafted from three-piece mahogany and is extra comfortable with a C-shape, 12-inch fretboard radius, and 22 jumbo ebony frets with pearl block inlays. The fretboard is satin-finished to assist maneuverability, and single-ply neck binding adds stylistic flair and an extra splash of class. To further improve the durability of this workhorse, Dean adds a dual-action truss rod into the set-neck construction, enhancing tonal transfer between the neck and body while enabling players to adjust the correct amount of relief. The Floyd Rose 1000 Series tremolo system at the bridge and corresponding Floyd Rose R3 nut (1 11/16-inch width) help keep tuning stable during heavy riffing or blistering solos. Grover 18:1 tuners provide added reliability and facilitate easy string changes when needed. The Thoroughbred Select Floyd QM Natural Black Burst is equipped with Seymour Duncan TB5 and APH-1 pickups at the bridge and neck, respectively, both in a sandblasted zebra parchment finish. These exclusive pickups are sonically versatile, from cleaner classic rock and blues to deep crunches and blistering clear highs for solos. Dean keeps the controls simple with two volumes and two tones, controlled with black speed knobs. Beyond its edgy aesthetic, complete with black hardware, Dean’s Thoroughbred Select Floyd Quilt Maple Natural Black Burst is a versatile guitar offering boutique-style features at an affordable price of $1099. Learn more and get a closer look at www.deanguitars.com. About Dean Guitars Led by CEO Evan Rubinson, Dean Guitars is a musician-run enterprise, having worked with some of the biggest names in the industry on the biggest stages and in the best studios all over the world. Since 1977, Dean Guitars has catered to musicians in all genres, at all skill levels, and has the most recognizable headstock profile in the industry. #### Dean Markley announces new Signature Strings Dean Markley announces new Signature Strings to compliment their Artists Series line, and new NickelSteel Signature Bass String gauge. Two new Signature Sets have been added to the Dean Markley Artist Series line of electric guitars strings. These include custom gauge sets from platinum selling solo artist, Orianthi and hardcore punk guitarist Doyle Wolfgang Von Frankenstein. Dean Markley Orianthi Artist Signature Strings Chart topping solo artist Orianthi’s guitar playing prowess and stylish flair, have made her one of the most desired hired guns in the business. Her new Orianthi Signature electric string set has been developed by combining Dean Markley’s popular cryogenically treated, Blue Steel strings, with a combination of her favourite light gauges (9-52) to give her that bendable, sustaining top end and at the same time, a tight, fat, ballsy bottom. No other set on the market compares. Orianthi quotes…. “They never go dull, which I love, and I don’t break them.” Dean Markley Doyle Artist Series ‘Annihilator’ Signature Set Doyle Wolfgang Von Frankenstein’s approach to the guitar fretboard is far from subtle. Needless to say, substantially engineered guitar strings with excellent tone and longevity are a must for Doyle, one of the masters of raw, hardcore punk guitar rhythms, pounding riffs and soaring solos within horror punk band Misfits and his own band Doyle. Like many players in the Artist Series Signature Sets, Doyle has left the science behind the strings to the pros at Dean Markley. The new Doyle (10-60 gauge) Signature Series ‘Annihilator’ strings, are made of nickel-plated steel, hand-wound slowly over a hex core with the outer string wrap maintaining 100% contact with the core. The core-to-wrap ratio also makes bending easier and in Doyle’s case, the wrap ratio provides the physical and tonal durability he needs for his aggressive style of playing. When it comes to his guitar strings, Doyle turns to the Dean Markley Signature Series. When asked why, the monster man of few words simply remarks, “Because I beat the [expletive] out of them, and they don’t break.” Dean Markley Extra Medium gauge Nicklesteel Bass Strings Dean Markley NickelSteel Signature Bass Strings are used and loved by thousands of pros worldwide. Quality craftsmanship with superb tone and longevity, is once again the benchmark for the new Extra Medium 50-110 gauge NickelSteel Signature Bass Strings. Like all bass strings throughout the Signature Series, the new Extra Medium gauge strings utilise nickel plated steel, slowly wound over a hex core with a unique core-to-wrap ratio, offering 100% contact with the core ensuring maximum transfer of tone, sustain and assists tuning stability. Available in a 4 string set, the new Dean Markley Extra Medium NickelSteel Signature Bass Strings, offer the same solid, full, bright, punchy sound that the NickelSteel Bass brand is recognised for. The new Dean Markley Extra Medium NickelSteel 4 string set, end the wait for bass players who want their high-quality, medium strings to be a little bit heavier. Orianthi Artist Series Signature electric guitar strings DM25540R Gauge: 009/.011/.017/.030/.042/.052 £8.99 rrp Doyle Artist Series Signature electric guitar strings. DM2504DO Gauge: 010/.013/.017/.028/.038/.060 £6.49 rrp Signature NickelSteel Bass Strings - Extra Medium DM2605A Gauge: 50-110 £22.99 rrp #### Dean Markley Blackhawk Coated Guitar Strings Take Flight GLENDALE, AZ - From the studio by day to the stage at night, natural tone soars with Blackhawk, a new series of coated guitar strings from Dean Markley USA. Available for both electric and acoustic guitars, Blackhawk takes flight with tonal versatility, strength, and quality for a wide style of playing providing players with ultimate string performance without the flakey, shedding residue of other coated strings. A guitarist's choice of strings is as personal as their choice of instrument. The decision impacts not only tonal quality, but also the player's unique sound—their individuality as a musician. With this in mind, Dean Markley's Blackhawk Coated Acoustic strings offer two different alloy wraps for distinct tones: Blackhawk 80/20 Bronze – Bring the brass with 80% copper and 20% zinc. These strings make a bold statement with a crisp, deep tone that’s ideal for recording. Blackhawk Phosphor Bronze – The hawk returns to nest with this warm, bright and well-balanced tone. The 92% copper and 8% tin composition provide excellent intonation and tone life. Blackhawk Coated Electric strings round out the series with sophistication. The wound string has a hexagonal core made of high-carbon steel, providing superior strength and unparalleled pitch stability. The wire wraps are uniquely engineered on proprietary machinery with advanced wire-coating technology. It’s hard to believe, let alone see, that these strings are coated when a digital micrometer is used to measure the drastically reduced thickness. Like a beautiful bird soaring through the wild, the natural tones of Blackhawk Coated Electric strings are unrepressed. Proudly made in the U.S.A., Dean Markley Blackhawk strings are now available at your local store. To find a dealer near you, visit www.DeanMarkley.com. About Dean Markley USA Established in 1972, Dean Markley USA is recognized as an innovator and leader in the world of musical instrument strings. Over the years, the company has expanded its product line to include guitar amplifiers, pickups and accessories. Celebrated by retailers for their sales performance and endorsed by an elite caliber of musicians, Dean Markley products are the smart choice. Visit www.DeanMarkley.com to learn more. #### Dean Markley Blue Steel Instrument and Speaker Cables Dean Markley Takes Cryogenics to New Level with Blue Steel Instrument and Speaker Cables GLENDALE, AZ (September 11, 2017) — Thirty years after introducing one of the biggest innovations in the guitar strings market, Dean Markley USA is taking cryogenics to a whole new level with Blue Steel Cables for instruments and speakers. Applying the same Blue Steel Treatment used to make industry-renowned Blue Steel strings, Dean Markley's engineers have designed high-quality cables with many of the same benefits, including a wider and more dynamic range with smoother, more refined highs and deeper and more articulate bass. Players will immediately notice the super brilliant tone and in the long haul, they'll benefit from the cables' ultra-durability. When cold is hot, Blue Steel instrument speakers and cables are positioned to become the next big innovation in the category. What I'm hearing from Blue Steel cables is more clarity and more definition on the bottom end. In the room, you really feel the difference, and when you feel the difference, you play better. That's what I think is really important. said GRAMMY® Award-winning audio engineer Neil Citron after a head-to-head test with his electric guitar. The creation of Blue Steel begins with Dean Markley's proprietary Cryo-Tech processing – the Blue Steel Treatment, a quick blast of liquid nitrogen that tightens the cables' molecular structure, removing transient material that produces harsh highs and muddy lows. The result is a tonal quality that's brighter and more alive across the entire range, with a tight bottom end. An added benefit of the Blue Steel Treatment is that it increases product longevity, which is why Dean Markley is offering a lifetime warranty on all Blue Steel cables. Jason Aldean Band bassist and Nashville session player and producer, Tully Kennedy adds These cables are now the only cable I use. They've replaced everything I've ever used. Of course, innovation in design is only as useful as the tonal transparency that translates through performance. Blue Steel cables excel in this area, conducting sound with less hum and ancillary noise and with no distortion. They can be used with both analog and digital gear to produce organic, three-dimensional sound quality. Once players try Blue Steel head-to-head with any other cable, they'll hear the difference right away. Blue Steel instrument cables are blue-woven and come in 10-, 20-, and 30-ft. lengths with straight connectors. Right-angle connectors are also available for the 10- and 20-ft. lengths. Blue Steel speaker cables are available in 3- and 6-ft. lengths, and also come in a 3-pack of 6-inch patch cables for pedal boards. Dean Markley Blue Steel Cable Comparison by Neil Citron Video by Dean Markley USA With Dean Markley’s Blue Steel Cables, players can sound their best, play their best and give the audience an experience of a lifetime. Learn more about the Blue Steel treatment and Dean Markley’s full line of products at www.deanmarkley.com. About Dean Markley USA Established in 1972, Dean Markley USA is recognized as an innovator and leader in the world of musical instrument strings. Over the years, the company has expanded its product line to include guitar amplifiers, pickups and accessories. Celebrated by retailers for their sales performance and endorsed by an elite caliber of musicians, Dean Markley products are the smart choice. Visit www.deanmarkley.com to learn more. #### Dean Markley Doyle Artist Series Signature Strings Dean Markley Introduces Doyle Artist Series Signature Set: The Perfect Fit for Misfits GLENDALE, AZ — Headbangers know there’s nothing more sinister than when a string snaps during a monstrous moment. Inspired by Doyle Wolfgang Von Frankenstein, the epicenter of the punk thrash band Doyle and original founding member/lead guitarist of the Misfits, Dean Markley unveils the Doyle Artist Series Signature Set—the perfect fit for players who need electric guitar strings that can endure physical challenge while maintaining excellent tone. Doyle is widely considered a pioneer of speed/thrash metal guitar playing. The Misfits’ last album, 1983’s “Earth AD/Wolf’s Blood,” is revered as a genre blueprint, and Doyle later embarked on a successful solo career, starting his eponymous band and launching his own label, Monsterman Records. When it comes to his guitar strings, Doyle turns to the Dean Markley Signature Series. When asked why, the monster man of few words simply remarks, “Because I beat the [expletive] out of them, and they don’t break.” “Because I beat the [expletive] out of them, and they don’t break.” Like many artists, Doyle has left the science behind the strings to the pros at Dean Markley. Signature Series strings are made of nickel-plated steel hand-wound slowly over a hex core. The outer string wrap maintains 100% contact with the core resulting in a string that vibrates completely for maximum sustain, creating a warm, full sound. The core-to-wrap ratio also makes bending easier than other strings. In Doyle’s case, the wrap ratio provides the physical and tonal durability he needs for his aggressive style of playing. Honoring the man, the monster and the legend himself, Dean Markley now introduces The Doyle Artist Series Signature set with custom gauges at .011/.013/.017/.030/.042/.052. Players who want to invoke fear without the dread of breaking their strings can pick up the Doyle Artist Series Signature Set at their local music shop. Learn more about Dean Markley’s Electric Signature Series and other products at www.deanmarkley.com. Doyle Wolfgang von Frankenstein Having Fun With Dean Markley Video by Dean Markley USA About Dean Markley Established in 1972, Dean Markley is recognized as an innovator and leader in the world of musical instrument strings. Over the years, the company has expanded its product line to include guitar amplifiers, pickups and accessories. Celebrated by retailers for their sales performance and endorsed by an elite caliber of musicians, Dean Markley products are the smart choice. Visit www.deanmarkley.com to learn more. #### Dean Markley Expands AZ Location MARCH 30, 2016 GLENDALE, ARIZONA – Dean Markley USA announced today an expansion of their operation in the state of Arizona.  Effective April 1, all of the company’s operations will now be centrally located and utilizing new state of the art facilities. The new arrangements include state of the art inventory management systems, modern procurement and fulfillment techniques, and an entirely new ERP system. All of the changes are being put into place to insure that the company and the brand are at the business forefront for years to come. Established in 1972, Dean Markley USA is recognized as an innovator and leader in the world of musical instrument strings. Over the years, the company has expanded its product line to include guitar amplifiers, pickups and accessories. Celebrated by retailers for their sales performance and endorsed by an elite caliber of musicians, Dean Markley products are the smart choice the world over. For more information on Dean Markley strings, amplifiers, and accessories, visit www.deanmarkley.com #### Dean Markley Introduces Extra-Medium XM Strings to NickelSteel Bass™ Signature Series GLENDALE, AZ — Dean Markley introduces an XM (extra-medium) set to its NickelSteel Bass™ Signature Series of bass guitar strings, ending the wait for players who want their high-quality, medium strings to be a bit heavier. Available in a 4-string or 5-string set, XM bass strings offer the same solid, full bright sound that the NickelSteel Bass brand is known for, and they’re made with Dean Markley’s time-tested process that ensures a smooth feel with long-lasting tone. In the 4-string XM package, players will find a set of G, D, A and E strings with gauges measuring .050, .070, .090, and .110 mm. In the 5-string package, players will find the same gauges with an additional low B string measuring .130 mm, now the thickest string in the entire series. Dean Markley’s NickelSteel Bass Signature Series is tried and true, having been used by professionals worldwide for decades. The secret to the brand’s longevity is Dean Markley’s intelligent construction and unique approach to compound wiring. Using smaller incremental wire for the wraps allows the manufacturer to use more layers, and more layers mean more mass. Dean Markley uses up to four covers compared to many other manufacturers that simply use thicker wire and settle for less wraps. The core wire dictates the playability of the string, and the way a string is wound will dictate how long it lasts and how it sustains. A small final cover makes the string's surface as smooth as possible. Another crucial element is the quality of the material and for Dean Markley, there are no compromises. Each material used has a specific weight that influences tension, so Dean Markley uses mathematical modeling to determine the right mix of core to wrap. Strings can break when the core-to-cover ratio is too small, but when it’s too large, playability is sacrificed. It’s a very fine balance, and Dean Markley has achieved it yet again with new XM gauges. Learn more about the NickelSteel Bass Signature Series and other guitar string innovations at www.deanmarkley.com.       About Dean Markley USA Established in 1972, Dean Markley USA is recognized as an innovator and leader in the world of musical instrument strings. Over the years, the company has expanded its product line to include guitar amplifiers, pickups and accessories. Celebrated by retailers for their sales performance and endorsed by an elite caliber of musicians, Dean Markley products are the smart choice. Visit www.deanmarkley.com to learn more. #### Dean Markley Introduces ‘Tour Diaries’ Video Series with Never-Before-Told Stories from the Road GLENDALE, AZ (December 4, 2017) — For professional musicians, life on the road is full of ups and downs with a few bumps along the way and countless memories. To encapsulate these tales, Dean Markley introduces “Tour Diaries,” a new and ongoing video series of first-person narratives. Hear from musicians of various backgrounds and levels of fame as they recount the most nerve-wracking, most embarrassing and most profound moments of their touring careers. For several years, world-renowned strings manufacturer Dean Markley USA has interviewed top artists from around the world about their gear and playing technique. While the content always comes back to the music, there’s something to be said about the experiences that have inspired musicians to overcome their fears and hone their craft. For instance, you may have heard why a musician reaches for legendary Blue Steel strings, but maybe not about the time their guitar didn’t make it back onto the tour bus. Just when you think you’re at the end of your rope … Don’t give up—there’s no sense in that, says Steve Cook, retelling a story of a supporting act that nearly ran out of money but caught a break through a chance meeting. Today, Cook is a bass player and producer who tours and records with an award-winning country music artist, but he’s looking forward to hearing fellow bassist and Dean Markley artist Nikki Sixx of Motley Crüe talk about touring in the 1980s. “Not the stuff you read about in books,” Cook clarified. “I want to hear about having to find the motel without Apple Maps.” From the inspiring to the comically absurd, Tour Diaries span decades and musical influences. Who would have known that a young Craig Chaquico, founding member of Jefferson Starship, had to overcome his nerves after being heckled by a fan for being the new guy? Or, who wants to hear a dirty little secret from the stage courtesy of John 5, guitarist for Rob Zombie? This is real life on tour, shared by some of the industry’s most resilient musicians who continue to rely on Dean Markley’s durable strings, equipment and accessories. As these artists can attest, life on the road isn’t always glamorous, but it can help musicians grow and bring bands closer together. Dean Markley’s Tour Diaries celebrate these experiences, making connections between artists and helping to inspire future generations of musicians. Subscribe to Dean Markley’s YouTube Channel and check out the Tour Diaries playlist. To learn more about Dean Markley artists and products, visit www.deanmarkley.com. About Dean Markley USA Established in 1972, Dean Markley USA is recognized as an innovator and leader in the world of musical instrument strings. Over the years, the company has expanded its product line to include guitar amplifiers, pickups and accessories. Celebrated by retailers for their sales performance and endorsed by an elite caliber of musicians, Dean Markley products are the smart choice. Visit www.deanmarkley.com to learn more. #### Dean Markley New SR2000™ Bass Strings Dean Markley Winds Up and Delivers New SR2000™ Bass Strings with Massive Tone and Intelligent Design GLENDALE, AZ (October 3, 2017) — In the physics of music, the greatest moments are often achieved after a moment of tension. Dean Markley has applied this basic principle to its renewed, intelligently designed SR2000™ bass strings. Offering the perfect mix of mass, tension and other engineering marvels, these strings provide a big, meaty bass tone and a revved-up performance that feels like a smooth-running machine. Whether they’re thumped, slapped, picked, or caressed, SR2000 bass strings return the love with tone, resonance and unwavering sustain. Innovation begins with technology, and Dean Markley has taken its own unique approach to the manufacturing of SR2000 bass strings. Every maker has their own recipe and here it is no different. It all starts with the core wire. The first thing that sets a Dean Markley string apart from any other manufacturer is the tension in which that core wire is held during the winding process.  The second thing that sets these strings apart is the compound winding. With the exception of strings smaller than .050, all of the Dean Markley bass strings are made with compound winding in smaller incremental sizes of premium-quality wire. The winding directions are reversed between layers to cross-hatch the covers, making the string smoother. Using smaller incremental wire for the wraps allows Dean Markley to use more layers.  More layers mean more mass. Dean Markley uses three covers at thicker gauges like .095 and four covers at .120—many other manufacturers simply use thicker wire and get away with less wraps.  The core wire dictates the playability of the string. The way a string is wound will dictate how long it lasts – and how it sustains, the smaller wire wrap gauges improve the mass and feel.  The only other element involved is the quality of the material and here there are no compromises. Each material used has a specific weight that influences tension, so Dean Markley uses mathematical modeling to determine the right mix of core to wrap. Strings can break when core-to-cover ratio is too small, but when it’s too large, playability is sacrificed. It’s a very fine balance. Dean Markley has achieved the ideal balance for SR2000 Bass strings. Dean Markley SR2000 Bass Strings Revolutionize Bass Tone Video by Dean Markley USA Although players probably won’t be focusing on the many technical wonders of SR2000 bass strings, they’ll be fully in tune with the wondrous effect these strings can have on their playing technique. Featuring new artwork on environmentally friendly packaging, SR2000 Bass strings are bound—and also wound—to make a statement unlike any strings currently on the market. Grab a set in Light (L), Medium Light (ML), Medium Custom (MC) or Medium (MED) gauges for 4-string, 5-string, or 6-string bass, and in MC for 7-string bass. List Price Starts at $24.99 Learn more about Dean Markley strings at www.deanmarkley.com. About Dean Markley USA Established in 1972, Dean Markley USA is recognized as an innovator and leader in the world of musical instrument strings. Over the years, the company has expanded its product line to include guitar amplifiers, pickups and accessories. Celebrated by retailers for their sales performance and endorsed by an elite caliber of musicians, Dean Markley products are the smart choice. Visit www.deanmarkley.com to learn more. #### Dean Markley Teams Up with FourChords Guitar Instruction App to Help Beginners Succeed GLENDALE, AZ (August 1, 2017) — Learning guitar is about to become more than a “summer fling,” thanks to a partnership between Dean Markley USA and FourChords guitar/karaoke app, a revolutionary instruction method by Musopia. All packages of Dean Markley strings now contain a promo code entitling customers to one month of free VIP access to FourChords, an innovative platform that helps players learn their favorite songs in minutes. With high-quality Dean Markley strings and a fun introductory method, new players will be well-positioned to succeed and keep playing their guitar. Based in Helsinki, Finland, Musopia saw the opportunity to reach a wider audience by teaming up with Dean Markley in the USA, the birthplace of modern guitar in popular music. Throughout the decades, countless hits have been written with four simple chords, and true to its name, FourChords is a program that offers a proven instruction method that gets first-timers playing popular tunes on guitar right away. The platform has simplified chords for more than 1,500 songs, and teaches beginners strum patterns and tempo control. We are happy to team up with Musopia and provide aspiring musicians a revolutionary new way to learn, improve and master guitar playing in a fun and easy environment said Lori McCallian, CEO of Dean Markley. Whether a new player has an heirloom acoustic or a brand-new electric off the showroom wall, a fresh set of stings can make all the difference in the world when playing. Now players ahave an added incentive to reach for Dean Markley’s Blue Steel, Blackhawk Coated and Signature Series strings, knowing they have free access to an easy-to-use mobile app that will teach chords and progressions. According to Musopia, a reported 90% of entry-level players quit within the first year. FourChords’ proven method of teaching songs right away helps stem that quit rate, and 83% of FourChords users report that it helps them to continue learning the guitar. Combine that success with Dean Markley’s break-resistant strings that stand the test of time with true tone and provide an extra confidence boost for beginners. That “summer fling” is about to turn into a long-term relationship! Musopia’s FourChords app is available for download via the App Store, Google Play or Steam. Learn more about Dean Markley’s guitar strings and accessories by visiting www.deanmarkley.com. About Dean Markley USA Established in 1972, Dean Markley USA is recognized as an innovator and leader in the world of musical instrument strings. Over the years, the company has expanded its product line to include guitar amplifiers, pickups and accessories. Celebrated by retailers for their sales performance and endorsed by an elite caliber of musicians, Dean Markley products are the smart choice. Visit www.deanmarkley.com to learn more. About Musopia Based in Helsinki, Finland, Musopia Ltd is a mobile app development studio dedicated to creating fresh and innovative music software that makes playing music easier. FourChords Guitar Karaoke, Justin Guitar Beginner Song Course and Ukeoke Ukulele Karaoke are the first apps from this team of guitar enthusiasts and IT professionals. All of these apps have been featured by Apple as "Best Apps" and reached Top 10 Music rankings in more than 40 countries, with millions of jamming sessions on iOS and Android devices. Musopia is working together with the musical instrument industry and non-profit organizations like Little Kids Rock and Guitars In The Classroom in order to give more people a chance to enjoy making music. More info at www.musopia.net. #### Dean MD24 Floyd Roasted Maple Vintage Dean Guitars Fires Up MD24 Floyd Roasted Maple Vintage Electrics TAMPA, FL (Feb. 2, 2021) — Players who seek vintage appeal with modern playability and tone should look no further than the new MD24 Floyd Roasted Maple Vintage models from Dean Guitars. When players speak, Dean listens, and the MD24 F is now available with a roasted maple neck and fingerboard for improved stability and bright tones, and in two new color finishes, Vintage Blue and Vintage Orange. Equipped with a Floyd 1000 Series tremolo system and direct mount Seymour Duncan TB5/APH-1 sandblasted Zebra pickups, these basswood electric guitars are performance machines ready to be taken to the next level. Like other series extensions in Dean’s collection of high-quality electric guitars, the fundamentals of the MD24 Select style carry over to the new MD24 Floyd Roasted Maple Vintage models. These latest additions feature a solid basswood body with a Flat Top and a contoured arm cut, and a roasted maple neck. This tonewood combination provides a great blend of bottom end, sweet mids, and articulate highs. The choice of two dazzling body coats — Vintage Blue or Vintage Orange — are eye-catching additions to the series. A hallmark of the MD24 Floyd Roasted Maple Vintage models is the Floyd Rose 1000 Series tremolo system which keeps tuning stable during heavy riffing or blistering solos with divebombs or pull back squeals. These guitars offer bolt-on construction (25 ½’’ inch scale) with dual-action truss rod that provides an extra midrange punch. The C-shape neck is satin-finished with a roasted maple fingerboard (12-inch radius), with stylish abalone dot inlays, enabling comfortable chording and effortless bends along the 24 jumbo frets, which widen to more than 2 ¼ -inch at the last fret. Grover 18:1 tuners provide added stability with a dome black finish against the natural headstock. Dean again has included their exclusive Seymour Duncan TB5/APH-1 sandblasted zebra parchment finish pickups at the bridge and neck. These pickups serve the dual purpose of capturing natural tone as needed and transforming the MD24 Floyd Roasted Maple Vintage models into tone machines when desired. The custom trembucker at the bridge delivers high output crunch and lead tones, while the APH in the neck enables sweet, syrupy neck sustains. The simple controls of the volume knob and 3-way toggle switch provide ample possibilities. Dome black knobs match the black hardware to polish off the look. Built to stand out sonically and aesthetically, the MD24 Floyd Roasted Maple Vintage Blue and MD24 Floyd Roasted Maple Vintage Orange will bring a splash of color and vitality to any stage or studio session. Learn more and get a closer look at www.deanguitars.com. MSRP $1299 USD MAP $849 USD About Dean Guitars Led by CEO Evan Rubinson, Dean Guitars is a musician-run enterprise, having worked with some of the biggest names in the industry on the biggest stages and in the best studios all over the world. Since 1977, Dean Guitars has catered to musicians in all genres, at all skill levels, and has the most recognizable headstock profile in the industry. www.deanguitars.com #### Dean ML Select 24 Kahler Quilt Top Trans Blue Dean Reinvents ‘Old School’ with ML Select 24 Kahler Quilt Top Trans Blue TAMPA, FL  — Dean pays homage to the glory days of electric guitar-driven music with the introduction of the ML Select 24 Kahler Quilt Top Trans Blue. This edgy model features a modern advancement of a classic Kahler Hybrid Tremolo system with a newly added Kahler locking nut for enhanced pitch stability. Packaging up a stunning finish, fully loaded dual octave fretboard, and exclusive pickups, the Dean ML SEL 24 K backs up its audacious look with big, bold tone. Underneath the Trans Blue finish, jet black hardware, and show stopping body design, it is the warm, full-bodied mahogany that forms the sonic foundation of the 24.75-inch scale ML SEL 24 K. The Quilt Maple top provides an eye-catching, billowing visual effect that’s complemented by 5-ply white-black binding. A feature that also appears on the classic V-cut headstock with Dean’s signature winged logo as well. The Dean ML SEL 24 K’s angular aesthetic carries over to the V-shaped neck crafted from sturdy 3-piece maple with dual-action truss rod for dialing in perfect action every time. Players will note the set-through neck construction for improved sustain and tonal transfer. Dean’s satin neck feature helps with high-speed soloing, while the extreme cutaway design provides utmost access to the highest 24th fret. The ebony fingerboard (12-inch radius) has pearl block inlays that add to the instrument’s vintage appeal. Whether a player wants to jam on warm, bluesy rock tones or crank the gain for modern metal, the Dean ML SEL 24 K offers all the controls needed, with exclusive parchment Seymour Duncan TB5 (bridge) and APH-1 (neck) high-output pickups. Each pickup has its own volume control, and the toggle pickup switch and dedicated tone knob helps players dial in the right amount of shred. Anticipating that ML SEL 24 K players will want to let loose, Dean includes a classic Kahler Hybrid Tremolo system with the added new Kahler locking nut, an advancement that removes the need for a string tree with a built-in break angle that avoids any pitch shifting when locking down. Additionally, Grover 18:1 ratio tuners provide finer tuning and greater stability. Like other Dean Select Series guitars, the ML Select 24 Kahler Quilt Top Trans Blue is designed by professional musicians for professionals. Players can enjoy meticulous craftsmanship that delivers an ideal combination of old school guitar nostalgia and modern features, all without breaking the bank. MSRP $1999 ($1349 street) Learn more about the Dean ML Select 24 Kahler Quilt Top Trans Blue and get a closer look at www.deanguitars.com. #### Dean NashVegas Select Series Delivers Classic Look with Original Attitude TAMPA, FL (March 19, 2020) — With the introduction of the Dean NashVegas Select Series, Dean Guitars delivers four new models with a classic look but plenty of original attitude. These guitars are killer professional axes with exclusive, tonally versatile pickups. Available in two finishes, Black Satin and Metallic Red Satin, and with multiple signature appointments, the Dean NashVegas Select Series is the perfect combination of classic and contemporary. The Dean Select Series is designed by professionals for professionals, which is reflected in the stage-readiness of the Dean NashVegas Select guitars. Dean begins with their classic NashVegas body design in basswood and offers a flat top with an arm cut for enhanced playability. The bolt-on neck (25 ½’’ inch scale) with dual-action truss rod provides an extra mid-range punch with its bound 22 fret ebony fretboard and maple neck outfitted with a 12-inch radius that’s smooth and stylish with pearloid dot inlays. Grover tuners provide reliable stability that keep the tuning right on point. Dome black knobs and black hardware round out the sleek aesthetic. Two of the NashVegas Select models offer the high-end Floyd Rose 1000 Series tremolo system which enhances tuning stable as players throw down any style of acrobatic playing. The other two fixed-bridge models offer a more traditional two-piece hardtail with Dean’s exclusive Cadi tailpiece for ease and sustain. Dean NashVegas Select Floyd Black Satin Dean NashVegas Select Black Satin Plugged in, the exclusive Seymour Duncan APH-1N and TB-5 pickups deliver all the desirable tones, from high-gain metal to sparkling cleans and everything in between. The APH-1N at the neck is sensitive to pick attacks and makes the highs sing and sound thick, and the lows sound warm and buttery. The TB-5 is an overwound PAF-style bridge pickup with a bright upper-midrange, helping the notes jump out when playing clean, and provides greater harmonic content when playing with gain. Tonally, these Seymour Duncan pickups are one-of-a-kind and esthetically, their zebra parchment finish and sand-blasted pole pieces set their look apart from the rest. The volume and tone knobs on the NashVegas Select guitars are positioned traditionally, but the 3-way toggle is uniquely positioned on the horn of the guitar for a consistent Dean vibe. So, while these guitars have a classic look, they’re 100% Dean from top to bottom. The Dean NashVegas Select Series is priced competitively, with the Black Satin and Metallic Red Satin set at a street price of $749, and the Floyd Black Satin and Floyd Metallic Red Satin at a street price of $849. Learn more about the Dean NashVegas Select Series and other Dean guitars at www.deanguitars.com. Dean NashVegas Select Floyd Metallic Red Satin Dean NashVegas Select Metallic Red Satin About Dean Guitars Led by CEO Evan Rubinson, Dean Guitars is a musician-run enterprise, having worked with some of the biggest names in the industry on the biggest stages and in the best studios all over the world. Since 1977, Dean Guitars has catered to musicians in all genres, at all skill levels, and has the most recognizable headstock profile in the industry. #### Dean Vendetta Signed by ZZ Top’s Billy Gibbons Raises $16,000! TAMPA, FL - News reached the offices of Dean Guitars HQ, that one of its legendary Dean Vendetta guitars, autographed by another legend, Billy Gibbons of ZZ Top raised $16,000.00. How did these two legends meet? The story of how this came to be is even stranger. Texas attorney Ken Odom and his assistant, Diana Thibodeaux, are long-time supporters of the Chisholm Trail Heritage Museum in Cuero, TX. He is also a big fan of Dean Guitars. Recently, he found himself in possession of a pre-owned Dean Vendetta guitar. As a labor of love, along with his son, Ken stripped down the instrument, refinished it, and laser etched the logo of the museum into the instrument. Ken and Diana then packaged the instrument along with a Dean amplifier, tuner, and strap and presented it to the museum’s auction committee for their biennial “Taste of the Trail” dinner and auction. The package was a hit with the committee. To sweeten the deal, another auction committee member, who was heading to see ZZ Top in San Antonio, came up with the idea of getting ZZ Top to sign the guitar. After some behind-the-scenes wrangling, ZZ Top founder Billy Gibbons signed the treasured instrument. The Chisholm Trail Heritage Museum is dedicated to the cowboy and agricultural history of Cuero, TX, and its surrounding areas. Its -biennial “Taste of the Trail” Dinner is a large part of its fundraising efforts. This year proved to be a massive success. The Chisholm Trail Heritage Museum’s “Taste of the Trail” dinner was held on Saturday, April 13, 2024. The highlight of the evening, after an intense bidding war, the Billy Gibbons autographed Dean Vendetta Guitar package sold for a whopping $16,000.00 to a private buyer. The proceeds will support the museum’s continuing efforts. Dean Guitars loves to hear how its instruments affect its fans, customers, and the community at large. Dean Guitars is thrilled to be a part of such a great, successful event.  The Vendetta itself is a guitar for those wanting to cover all their bases with one guitar.  From funk to punk, metal to blues, the Dean Vendetta has got you covered.  With a lightweight body and slim neck profile, this guitar is built to be played. Learn more at www.DeanGuitars.com Photo Credits: Bill and Holly Hickey #### Dean Zelinsky Baritone Dellatera Giveaway World Renowned Guitar Maker Dean Zelinsky Announces Giveaway to Introduce his Baritone Dellater Chicago, IL November 9, 2017 – Dean Zelinsky Guitars today announces the new line of Baritone guitars with the giveaway of a custom Baritone Dellatera. The giveaway begins today with the grand-prize drawing on November 30th, 2017 Persons wishing to enter this drawing may do so by simply clicking on the fishbowl on the companies website Dean Zelinsky Giveaway or by going directly to the give away page at https://www.fishbowlprizes.com/giveaway/7440/win-a-dean-zelinsky-baritone/ Zelinsky is giving away this custom Baritone guitar to promote awareness of Zelinsky’s new line of Baritone guitars. Zelinsky states, My new Baritone guitars are designed for players who are looking to add a new dimension to their playing style. I don’t think enough players have experienced a Baritone and witnessed how easy it is to transform their style by simply changing to a Baritone guitar. Dean Zelinsky Guitars sells strictly factory direct and host’s giveaways to bring attention to Zelinsky’s new models and innovations. “I find it rewarding to give away guitars from time to time.  Winning a truly custom guitar can really make a guitar player’s day.” Zelinsky added. This Custom Baritone Dellatera Guitar also features Dean Zelinsky’s patented Z-Glide reduced friction neck, flame maple top, locking tuners, Zelinsky’s exclusive SideKick Pickup and gold Tejas hardware. A vintage tweed case is also included. Zelinsky launched his new line of Private Label Guitars in August of 2013 through his ecommerce website, www.deanzelinsky.com. About Dean Zelinsky Private Label Guitars: Dean Zelinsky Private Label Guitars is the creation of master guitar builder Dean Zelinsky. Dean Zelinsky Private Label Guitars represents the crowning point of Zelinsky’s 30 plus years as a guitar designer to the stars. The Dean Zelinsky Private Label guitar collection includes the Tagliare, StrettaVita and Zenyatta.  Selected models feature new guitar technology options, such as his patented Z-GlideTM (Reduced Friction) Neck. Celebrated guitarists such as ZZ Top’s Billy Gibbons, Pantera’s Dimebag Darrell, Michael Schenker, Sammy Hagar, Elliot Easton of The Cars, Megadeth’s Dave Mustaine, Heart’s Nancy Wilson, Leslie West, Kerry Livgren of Kansas, Iron Maiden, Def Leppard and scores of others have all played guitars designed and built by Zelinsky. Now, musicians can buy the same quality instrument direct from the man who created such luminary guitars. The company has a USA facility in the Chicago, IL suburbs, offshore manufacturing and worldwide distribution. Dean Zelinsky Private Label Guitars range from $299 to $6,000. For more information, please visit www.deanzelinsky.com #### Dean Zelinsky Guitars Announces New Engraved Paisley Dellatera Guitar With Antiqued Metalized Finish Chicago, IL August 23, 2016 – World-renowned guitar designer, Dean Zelinsky, announces the release of his Engraved Paisley Dellatera in an Antiqued Nickel finish. Utilizing an exclusive metalizing process, Zelinsky achieves a realistic engraved metal look on a traditional alder wood body. Guitars are only available factory direct through Zelinsky’s ecommerce site, www.deanzelinsky.com. Marrying the aesthetics of metal with the feel and tonal properties of wood was the maker’s inspiration. “I have been working on perfecting this look for several months,” stated Zelinsky. Engraved metal guitars currently on the market have a sexy appeal but are extremely expensive. Additionally, they have other less desirable qualities associated with the metal bodies. We have 100% achieved that look ‘in wood’ without the lofty price tag. In a test at a local music store, players looking at my Dellatera side-by-side a metal body guitar were not able to tell the difference.   The Engraved Paisley Dellatera comes standard with Zelinsky’s patented Z-Glide™ Reduced Friction Neck. Z-Glide™ utilizes a laser-textured design to eliminate that sticky/tacky feel by removing 70% of the neck surface. Z-Glide™ puts a little air between players and their guitar letting hands glide up and down the neck. Players can custom configure their guitar with the choice of rosewood or maple fingerboards, various hardware packages, pickguards, and pickup options including Zelinsky’s revolutionary SideKick™ Pickup. SideKicks are the first pickups that enable a player to have a true single-coil and vintage humbucker in the same space. Players can switch from single to humbucker and the volumes absolutely match. Additional features include a rock hard Canadian maple neck, 9.5” – 12” compound radius fingerboard, 20:1 locking tuners, Zelinsky’s Hi-Tail single-coil bridge pickup and Broad-Tone neck single-coil, master volume and tone control with 3-way switch, graphite nut and string retainer. Players can customize and order their Engraved Paisley Dellatera directly from Zelinsky’s website, www.deanzelinsky.com, starting at $1299. About Dean Zelinsky Guitars Dean Zelinsky Guitars is the creation of master guitar builder Dean Zelinsky. Dean Zelinsky Guitars represents the crowning point of Zelinsky’s four decades as a guitar designer to the stars. The Dean Zelinsky Guitar collection includes the Tagliare, Dellatera, StrettaVita, Zenyatta, and LaVoce. Selected models feature new guitar technology options, such as his patented Z-Glide™ (Reduced Friction) Neck and SideKick™ Pickup. Celebrated guitarists such as Johnny Winter, Kim Simmonds of Savoy Brown, ZZ Top’s Billy Gibbons, Pantera’s Dimebag Darrell, Michael Schenker, Sammy Hagar, Elliot Easton of The Cars, Megadeth’s Dave Mustaine, Heart’s Nancy Wilson, Leslie West, Kerry Livgren of Kansas, Iron Maiden, Def Leppard and scores of others have all played guitars designed and built by Zelinsky. Now, musicians can buy the same quality instrument direct from the man who created such luminary guitars. Zelinsky launched his new line of Dean Zelinsky Guitars in August of 2013 through his ecommerce website, www.deanzelinsky.com. The company has a USA facility in the Chicago, IL suburbs, offshore manufacturing and worldwide distribution. Dean Zelinsky Guitars range from $369 to $6,000. For more information, please visit www.deanzelinsky.com. #### Dean Zelinsky Guitars Announces the Custom Engraved Johnny Winter Signature Model Chicago, IL May 4, 2016 – Dean Zelinsky Guitars’ President, Dean Zelinsky, announces today the release of the Johnny Winter Signature Guitar. This is the same guitar made by Zelinsky that Winter had been playing and touring with in his most recent years, until his untimely passing in July, 2014. Guitars are sold exclusively through the company’s website www.deanzelinsky.com. The First 25 Signature Guitars will be hand signed and numbered by Dean Zelinsky and come with a Certificate of Authenticity signed by Zelinsky and Johnny Winter’s wife, Susan Winter, for the Johnny Winter Estate. I am excited to be building Johnny’s Signature Guitars. Johnny had been my guitar-playing idol since I was a kid, and was clearly one of the greatest players of all time. Zelinsky Zelinsky went on to say, “While I had met Johnny briefly many years ago, I first started building guitars for him after a chance meeting in a club parking lot in 2011. I had been designing thin guitars for a few years and knew this ultra-thin single cut was going to be perfect for Johnny. I put everything I knew he would like into this guitar, and then engraved the hell out of it including Johnny’s name prominently embossed. He told me it was the most beautiful guitar he had ever seen and started playing the guitar almost exclusively. Johnny and I later spoke about the signature line and entered into a formal agreement shortly before his passing.” This exclusive collectors guitar features a highly engraved flame maple top specially designed for Johnny with his name prominently embossed. Other features include an ultra-thin Mahogany body, a 25 ½” scale 24-fret maple neck, brushed satin nickel hardware, locking tuners and Dean Zelinsky Custom Humbuckers designed hot and bright achieving that Johnny Winter signature tone. Guitars will be $2899 and come complete with Tweed Tolex Hard Case. Winter’s Manager/Producer, Paul Nelson stated, "I am extremely pleased that Johnny's dream of having this signature guitar come out has finally become a reality. Johnny switched to this model 3-years before he left us and just loved it's playability, tone and style. It was truly his main guitar." Zelinsky launched his new line of Dean Zelinsky Guitars in August of 2013 through his ecommerce website, www.deanzelinsky.com. Johnny Winter Signature Guitar - Video Video by Dean Zelinsky Guitars About Dean Zelinsky Guitars Dean Zelinsky Guitars is the creation of master guitar builder Dean Zelinsky. Dean Zelinsky Guitars represents the crowning point of Zelinsky’s four decades as a guitar designer to the stars. The Dean Zelinsky Guitar collection includes the Tagliare, Dellatera, StrettaVita, Zenyatta, and LaVoce. Selected models feature new guitar technology options, such as his patented Z-GlideTM (Reduced Friction) Neck and SideKick Pickup. Celebrated guitarists such as Johnny Winter, Kim Simmonds of Savoy Brown, ZZ Top’s Billy Gibbons, Pantera’s Dimebag Darrell, Michael Schenker, Sammy Hagar, Elliot Easton of The Cars, Megadeth’s Dave Mustaine, Heart’s Nancy Wilson, Leslie West, Kerry Livgren of Kansas, Iron Maiden, Def Leppard and scores of others have all played guitars designed and built by Zelinsky. Now, musicians can buy the same quality instrument direct from the man who created such luminary guitars. The company has a USA facility in the Chicago, IL suburbs, offshore manufacturing and worldwide distribution. Dean Zelinsky Guitars range from $299 to $6,000. For more information, please visit www.deanzelinsky.com. #### Dean Zelinsky is Giving Away the Johnny Winter Signature Prototype Guitar Chicago, IL August 31, 2016 – Dean Zelinsky Guitars today announces they are giving away the $2,900 Johnny Winter prototype guitar used to debut the line at the 2016 Winter NAMM show. One lucky winner will be chosen through an online giveaway. The drawing will be held October 23rd, 2016. This Johnny Winter prototype is a truly special guitar. It’s exciting that some lucky winner will have a chance to own it. I am giving away this incredibly expensive showpiece guitar to call attention to my new signature brand, sold exclusively online at factory direct pricing – www.deanzelinsky.com stated Zelinsky. Contestants can easily enter the drawing by simply clicking on the Fishbowl at https://www.deanzelinskyguitars.com/ or going to www.fishbowlprizes.com where they can also increase their chances to win by sharing on Facebook and Twitter. The Johnny Winter Signature is the same guitar made by Zelinsky that Winter had been playing and touring with in his most recent years, until his untimely passing in July, 2014. This exclusive collector’s guitar features a highly engraved flame maple top specially designed for Winter with his name prominently embossed. Other features include an ultra-thin Mahogany body, a 25 ½” scale 24-fret maple neck, brushed satin nickel hardware, locking tuners and Dean Zelinsky Custom Humbuckers designed hot and bright achieving that Johnny Winter signature tone. Guitars will be $2899 and come complete with Tweed Tolex Hard Case. Zelinsky launched his new line of Dean Zelinsky Guitars in August of 2013 through his ecommerce website, www.deanzelinsky.com. About Dean Zelinsky Guitars Dean Zelinsky Guitars is the creation of master guitar builder Dean Zelinsky. Dean Zelinsky Guitars represents the crowning point of Zelinsky’s four decades as a guitar designer to the stars. The Dean Zelinsky Guitar collection includes the Tagliare, Dellatera, StrettaVita, Zenyatta, and LaVoce. Selected models feature new guitar technology options, such as his patented Z-GlideTM (Reduced Friction) Neck and SideKick Pickup. Celebrated guitarists such as Johnny Winter, Kim Simmonds of Savoy Brown, ZZ Top’s Billy Gibbons, Pantera’s Dimebag Darrell, Michael Schenker, Sammy Hagar, Elliot Easton of The Cars, Megadeth’s Dave Mustaine, Heart’s Nancy Wilson, Leslie West, Kerry Livgren of Kansas, Iron Maiden, Def Leppard and scores of others have all played guitars designed and built by Zelinsky. Now, musicians can buy the same quality instrument direct from the man who created such luminary guitars. The company has a USA facility in the Chicago, IL suburbs, offshore manufacturing and worldwide distribution. Dean Zelinsky Guitars range from $299 to $6,000. For more information, please visit www.deanzelinsky.com. #### Death By Audio & Levitation Announce Psychedelic Lightmare Death By Audio and Levitation Summon the Psychedelic Lightmare: A Light-Reactive Stereo Reverb/Tremolo from Another Dimension QUEENS, NEW YORK, JULY 2025 — Death By Audio Effects, in collaboration with the legendary Levitation festival, proudly unveils their latest boundary-melting creation: the Psychedelic Lightmare. A limited edition of just 333 units, this hallucinatory stereo effect pedal is available now exclusively from Levitation. The Psychedelic Lightmare is no ordinary pedal—it’s a swirling portal of reverb, tremolo, and pitch manipulation that responds to light itself. Designed to deliver the spirit of Levitation in pedal form, the Lightmare transforms your tone into something completely unstable, expressive, and alive. At its core, the pedal features a lush stereo reverb and razor-sharp tremolo, but the true magic lies in its light-reactive WARP SENSOR. This sensor alters the internal clock speed in real time—stretching decay, shifting modulation speed, and bending pitch as ambient light changes. Play in darkness and time slows down. Step into the light and the entire soundscape speeds up, warps, and evolves on the fly. “The Psychedelic Lightmare is freaking insane. It warps your playing in real time with light. You can do things with this pedal that aren't possible with anything else,” — Oliver Ackermann, Founder of Death By Audio “The Psychedelic Lightmare’s been a few years in the making—an idea born during a photoshoot for the A Place To Bury Strangers – Live at Levitation album release, and fleshed out over hangs at Death By Audio HQ. We’re beyond stoked to work with the fine folks at DBA once again. This pedal is somehow more insane and fun than anything we’ve done together yet.” — Harry Portnof, of Levitation and RVRB “The Psychedelic Lightmare marks our third collaboration with Levitation, and it’s definitely my favorite. We love working with Levitation because, frankly, they’re one of the coolest festivals out there. The artists that play at Levitation truly embody the sounds of Death By Audio, so it really brings everything full circle.” — Heather Bickford, COO of Death By Audio With stereo ins and outs, the Lightmare creates massive, immersive spatial effects whether used in mono, stereo, or mono-to-stereo configurations. The TREM and REVERB sections offer a huge range—from subtle ambience to alien pulses—and the WARP RANGE control lets you decide just how much chaos the light introduces. Housed in a trippy, red-on-black enclosure inspired by vintage sci-fi and analog weirdness, the Psychedelic Lightmare is equal parts audio tool and time machine. Whether you’re chasing haunted tape trails, bending pitch with shifting shadows, or building walls of dimensional reverb, this pedal is ready to guide you to the outer reaches of your signal chain. Open your 5th eye. Step into the 6th dimension. Play diminished 7th chords on your 8-string bass 9 times a day. The universe demands it. Available now, only from Levitation. For more information, visit Death By Audio. Death By Audio and Levitation Summon the Psychedelic Lightmare Demo Video Video by Death By Audio Controls GAIN – Adjusts the overall output volume, from quiet and clean to overdriven and powerful. REVERB BLEND – Mix between your dry signal and reverb. REVERB TIME – Controls the decay length of the reverb. When WARP is active, this expands even further into a surreal ambient space. TREM – Engages and adjusts the tremolo speed. OFF disables the trem. Increasing this knob speeds up the chop from smooth pulses to stuttering ring modulation. WARP RANGE – Sets how much influence the light sensor has over the pedal’s internal clock. WARP SENSOR – A built-in light sensor that alters the clock rate of all effects. More light = faster speed. Less light = slowed, stretched effects. Inputs / Outputs MONO – Use either Input (R or L) and the matching Output. MONO TO STEREO – Use Input (R) and both outputs to create a stereo spread from a mono input. STEREO – Plug in and out of both sides for full stereo separation. Tech Specs DIMENSIONS – 4.95" x 3.95" x 2.6" (including hardware) WEIGHT – 13 oz POWER – Standard 9V DC (2.1mm center-negative). Optimized for use with Death By Audio’s RAW POWER supply. CURRENT DRAW – 95 mA LIFETIME WARRANTY USA RETAIL PRICE – $299 About Death By Audio Founded in 2001 by Oliver Ackermann, Death By Audio (“DBA”) is a pioneering effects pedal company based in Queens, New York City. Known for crafting sounds that push the boundaries of conventional audio, DBA quickly became the go-to brand for musicians eager to explore new sonic frontiers. DBA pedals are a staple in the music industry, found on the pedalboards of artists like Nine Inch Nails, Osees, My Bloody Valentine, Ty Segall, Radiohead, St. Vincent, Jack White, The Flaming Lips, IDLES, and Slipknot. From DIY shows to world-class recording studios and global tours, DBA pedals have become synonymous with innovation and sonic exploration. Each pedal is meticulously hand-built by active musicians who understand the importance of quality and reliability. With premier craftsmanship, customized components, and groundbreaking signal processing, DBA has earned its place as a leader in the boutique effects pedal market. Blending cutting-edge technology with a raw punk ethos, Death By Audio empowers musicians to create sounds they never imagined possible. https://deathbyaudio.com https://www.instagram.com/deathbyaudioeffects https://www.youtube.com/@deathbyaudioeffects https://www.tiktok.com/@deathbyaudioeffects https://www.facebook.com/Deathbyaudioeffects https://x.com/deathbyaudiofx About Levitation Founded in 2008 as Austin Psych Fest by members of The Black Angels and friends, the independent event sparked a movement, inspiring the creation of similar events across the globe. Austin Psych Fest was renamed LEVITATION in honor of Austin’s psychedelic rock pioneers The 13th Floor Elevators, who reunited and performed at LEVITATION 2015 for the band’s 50th anniversary. The event has stayed true to its original mission - to be a hub for the psych rock scene - while expanding into the worlds of metal, electronic music, punk, and all manner of independent and underground music. LEVITATION returns this Fall — SEPT 25-28, 2025. The Reverberation Appreciation Society (“RVRB”), the record label and creative collective behind the event, has released records by key psych and garage rock bands and launched its Live at Levitation archive series featuring King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard, A Place To Bury Strangers, Kikagaku Moyo, The Black Angels, Primal Scream, and more. Levitation Sessions, RVRB’s live album and film series, captures performances from bands like Osees, Windhand, Ty Segall, SLIFT, Frankie and the Witch Fingers in unique locations, pressed on limited-edition vinyl. Their online shop offers a growing selection of limited vinyl, guitar pedals, turntables, art prints, tie-dyes, and more. https://levitation.fm/ https://www.instagram.com/levitation https://www.instagram.com/reverberationappreciation #### Death By Audio announces DISTURBANCE filter, flanger and fazer pedal DEATH BY AUDIO Causes a DISTURBANCE with Extreme Filter, Flanger, and Fazer Pedal Out Today QUEENS, NY - Death By Audio Effects announced today the latest addition to its permanent lineup—the DISTURBANCE. Available now at dealers and deathbyaudio.com, DISTURBANCE is an extreme filter, flanger, and fazer pedal equipped to bend, break, twist, and destroy your sound with surgically psychedelic precision. Beneath DISTURBANCE’s luminous mirrored exterior lie deep filter sweeps, piercing resonance, classic whooshing flangers, watery multi-tap delay matrices, and psychedelic 8-stage phaser freakouts swirling in orbit around a lockable LFO. Pressing the TRIP switch allows players to stop the LFO in its tracks, pausing space and time to produce pulsing drones and multiverse-shattering phase shifts at will. The DISTURBANCE’s modulation core can be patched into other CV-enabled devices via the CV OUT for total pedalboard assimilation. It filters, it flanges, it fazes, and it’s available right now at Death By Audio dealers and deathbyaudio.com. Cause a DISTURBANCE — and step on it. Death By Audio Disturbance Demo Video by Death By Audio DISTURBANCE CONTROLS Filter/Flanger/Fazer: This switch selects the modulation type. Tensity: This bidirectional  knob sets the intensity of the effect, with different "-" and "+" modes for each modulation type. Center Point: This knob sets the center point and bias for the modulation LFO. Width: This knob sets the width of the modulation LFO. Combined with CENTER POINT, this knob will set the manual tuning of the effect when the LFO is stopped. Speed: This knob sets the speed of the modulation LFO. About Death By Audio Death By Audio (“DBA”) is a Queens, New York city-based effects pedal company, founded in 2001 by Oliver Ackermann. DBA quickly established itself as the premier source of otherwise impossible-to-find sounds, becoming the go-to brand for musicians looking to explore the boundaries of their art. Since then, DBA has continued to push the envelope of audio exploration. You can find DBA pedals at just about every DIY show, recording studio, and touring musicians' pedalboard including Nine Inch Nails, Osees, My Bloody Valentine, Ty Segall, Radiohead, St. Vincent, Jack White, The Flaming Lips, IDLES, and Slipknot. Every pedal is hand-made by active musicians who understand the need for quality and durability. Premier craftsmanship, customized components, and innovative signal processing put DBA in a class of its own. Combining cutting-edge technologies with punk ethos, Death By Audio allows you to create sounds you didn’t know could exist. #### Death By Audio Announces New Pedal Collab w/A Place to Bury Strangers, Exclusively Available on Reverb Death By Audio to Sell EXPLODING HEAD BUNDLE Exclusively on Reverb feat. Limited-Edition EXPLODING HEAD Triple Delay Pedal to Celebrate the "Unlucky 13th Anniversary" of the Album EXPLODING HEAD by A Place to Bury Strangers RIDGEWOOD, QUEENS—Death By Audio Effects revealed a new pedal in collaboration with A Place to Bury Strangers: EXPLODING HEAD, available only as a bundle and exclusively from Reverb on Friday, October 21 at 11AM EST. Limited to 500 units worldwide, the EXPLODING HEAD BUNDLE contains: 2xLP Transparent Double Vinyl edition of Exploding Head Limited Edition Reissue by A Place to Bury Strangers Exclusive Death By Audio EXPLODING HEAD Triple Delay Pedal "Ego Death" Enamel Pin "Deadbeat" Iron-on Patch "Exploding Head' Guitar Pick 18"x24" foldout lyric poster w/artwork Glow-in-the-dark-sticker Death By Audio's EXPLODING HEAD Triple Delay Pedal resurrects the spine-tingling digital echoes of the long-dormant Ghost Delay pedal with expanded controls and a streamlined, ultra-small, pedalboard-friendly footprint. It's the ultimate triple-delay dream maker/destroyer. "This pedal improves on the sound I used around the time I was writing and recording Exploding Head," says Death By Audio founder Oliver Ackermann. Ackermann is also the vocalist/guitarist/producer of A Place to Bury Strangers. "I would do this trick where I'd link multiple delay lines to give the guitar this spooky, weird metallic sound. It's more intense than a chorus and has a real unnatural sound. That sound exists in the EXPLODING HEAD pedal and was key to many of the songs on the record." The EXPLODING HEAD Triple Delay Pedal produces all-new otherworldly soundscapes to inspire the music of the future. Three delays wired in series offer individual Time, Feedback, and Blend controls for a psychedelic soiree of rhythmic multi-tap echoes, gooey ectoplasmic slapbacks, alien oscillations, swelling washes, and unhinged, in-the-red, borderline obscene (and possibly even banned in some jurisdictions) noise freakouts. The EXPLODING HEAD remakes itself in the image of the elusive (and unobtainable) Ghost Delay pedal with an improved knob-per-feature layout and the brand-new INFINITY SWITCH. Step on the Infinity Switch for dynamic swells, bursts of noise, or to build massive walls of sound. EXPLODING HEAD will haunt your dreams in mono - or stereo! With a regular TS instrument cable, the EXPLODING HEAD's three delays all output in mono. However, using a TRS cable splits the output into stereo. The first two delays (Black and Grey) are tapped to the Ring connection and the third delay (Red) is wired to the Tip connection. You'll stay in an infinite loop of joy/chaos, harmony/destruction, and dreams/nightmares with this bad boy on your pedalboard. A Place to Bury Strangers at Desert Daze. Photo: Josh Beavers "This was a chance to design a pedal that utilized a lot of tricks I used on the record and on those tours back in 2009," says Ackermann. "I only wish I had something so small and versatile at the time to get all of those face-melting sounds." The EXPLODING HEAD BUNDLE is limited to 500 units worldwide and available exclusively on Reverb.com on Friday, October 21 at 11AM EST. About Death By Audio Death By Audio handmakes effect pedals in a DIY warehouse in Queens, NYC. Founded in 2002 by A Place To Bury Strangers frontman, Oliver Ackermann, Death By Audio started as a way to make sonic creations that far surpassed the scope of off-the-shelf effect units. Its inaugural years were spent warehouse-jumping from Virginia to New York, eventually spending nine years in the infamous Death By Audio effects pedal factory, venue, recording studio, and live-work space in Williamsburg. After the venue closed its doors in 2014, Death By Audio moved the effects pedal workshop to Ridgewood, Queens, where Oliver, fiancé Heather Bickford (the brains behind the operation), and crew continue to craft experimental effects pedals in small batches by hand. Our goal at Death By Audio is to inspire you. Go and play some music right now. Hear your sound transform through one of our effect pedals. Turn your instrument upside down and play it with your other hand. Tape a microphone to your head. Search for new and exciting sounds to make something online the world has never heard. Live and die by the sounds you create. About Reverb Reverb is the largest online marketplace dedicated to buying and selling new, used, and vintage musical instruments. Since launching in 2013, Reverb has grown into a vibrant community of buyers and sellers all over the world. By focusing on inspiring content, price transparency, musician-focused eCommerce tools, a music-savvy customer service team, and more, Reverb has created an online destination where the global music community can connect over the perfect piece of music gear. Sales on Reverb also help support the Reverb Gives program, which provides youth music programs all over the world with the instruments they need to make music. Reverb is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Etsy (NASDAQ: ETSY), which operates two-sided online marketplaces that connect millions of passionate and creative buyers and sellers around the world. #### Death By Audio Curates Protection By Audio Fundraiser Selling Famous Musicians’ Gear to Raise Money and Awareness for PPE Uniting musicians from around the world, DIY effects pedal company Death By Audio launches fundraiser to raise money for GetUsPPE by selling donated gear from the likes of Wilco, IDLES, Queens of the Stone Age, and more. QUEENS, NEW YORK (AUGUST 24, 2020) - Death By Audio Effects, the NYC- based effects pedal company, has teamed up with the non-profit, GetUsPPE to raise money for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for healthcare and frontline workers battling the coronavirus. To bring more exposure to the continuing need for PPE, Death By Audio has curated a pop-up shop Protection By Audio hosted on the popular music gear selling platform, Reverb. Protection By Audio started when Death By Audio partners Oliver Ackermann and Heather Bickford were quarantined in their Brooklyn apartment, having recently recovered from the virus. “After hearing the struggles and traumas experienced by those working on the frontlines, we knew we had to do something to help,” said Heather Bickford, Director of Operations at Death By Audio. "We brainstormed a bunch of ideas and then it dawned on us that we have a lot of friends in the music industry and that a lot of them would be down to help.” Oliver Ackermann’s personal A Place to Bury Strangers’ Fender Jaguar CIJ Reverberation Machine Hand-Drawn by Nels Cline of Wilco The Protection By Audio shop features autographed gear, hand-drawn one-offs, and pieces of musical history from members of IDLES, Wilco, the Flaming Lips, Queens of the Stone Age, Spoon, the Black Angels, Spacemen 3, Thee Oh Sees, A Place to Bury Strangers, Xiu Xiu, METZ, the Melvins, That Dog, the Voidz, Into It.Over It, This Will Destroy You, and more. Death By Audio will also be donating rare and never-been-seen prototypes. All proceeds from the popup shop will go directly to the non-profit GetUsPPE. This volunteer-driven organization was started by emergency department physicians in March 2020. Started as a short-term solution to the PPE crisis among healthcare workers, the group has since expanded to coordinate and distribute PPE to essential workers and those who need it most. As COVID-19 infection rates continue to rise, GetUsPPE works tirelessly to fulfill existing PPE needs and prepare for even more dire shortages to come. To date, there are still over 16,000 outstanding requests for PPE in their database. With Protection By Audio, donors can support healthcare workers during the COVID-19 crisis while also acquiring their favorite musician’s gear. PROTECTION BY AUDIO DROPS TUESDAY AUGUST 25, 2020 11AM EST.  To shop the popup, click here. TO DONATE DIRECTLY to GetUsPPE click here. Vintage Synare 4 and “I Like Psych” Button from John Dwyer of Thee Oh Sees Dr. No Octofuzz Owned and Signed by Troy Van Leeuwen of Queens of the Stone Age #### Death By Audio Drops SPACE BENDER Chorus Modulator Pedal Death By Audio Effects announced today the SPACE BENDER Chorus Modulator effects pedal - available now from Death By Audio dealers in standard black and on Reverb.com in exclusive white and orange, limited to 200 units. The SPACE BENDER chorus modulator replicates and warps your signal into beautiful and organic transmissions from a dimension somewhere beyond linear time. An array of dynamically modulated delay lines allows you to craft subtle vintage sci-fi sounds, bending sonic bedlam, and pulsing atmospheres. “Never again will you say this chorus pedal just isn’t intense enough!” says Oliver Ackermann, Executive Director of the DBA Astronomical Society. The spectrum of living, breathing sound manipulations stowed within the SPACE BENDER serve as an interstellar gateway for the next wave of musicians to create a universe of haunting and unexplored soundscapes. Two knobs and three rocker switches let you move smoothly through a wide range of effect types allowing for new ways of thinking and experimenting with modulated delay, chorus, and flanger sounds. Stretch and pull your sound waves to craft glassy bell resonances, massive reverse dive bombs, and seasick demon drones with a simple (but deep) interface. SPACE BENDER is available now in standard black at DBA dealers and deathbyaudio.com, plus a 200-unit limited run white and orange colorway exclusive to Reverb.com. About Death By Audio Death By Audio handmakes effect pedals in an underground warehouse in Queens, NYC. Founded in 2002 by A Place To Bury Strangers singer-guitarist Oliver Ackermann, Death By Audio’s inaugural years were spent warehouse-jumping from Virginia to Brooklyn, eventually spending nine years in the infamous Williamsburg Death By Audio effects pedal factory, venue, recording studio, and live-work space. After the venue closed its doors in 2014, Death By Audio moved the effects pedal workshop to Ridgewood, Queens, where Oliver and crew continue to make pedals by hand. Our goal at Death By Audio is to inspire you. Go and play some music right now. Hear your sound transform through one of our effect pedals. Turn your instrument upside down and play it with your other hand. Tape a microphone to your head. Search for cool and interesting sounds to make something new in the world. And because we like to destroy things, all Death By Audio effect pedals are guaranteed for life. If you can possibly break it, we will fix it. We guarantee it. #### Death By Audio Drops the Bass War Death By Audio Has Hit a New Low, Drops the Bass War: A Revolutionary Fuzz Pedal for Bassists QUEENS, NEW YORK, SEPTEMBER 2024 — Prepare to experience bass fuzz like never before. Death By Audio Effects is proud to announce the latest addition to their esteemed lineup: the Bass War. This groundbreaking pedal is now available at deathbyaudio.com and authorized dealers worldwide. A sibling to the renowned and best-selling Fuzz War, the Bass War is the ultimate solution for bassists seeking to achieve a wide spectrum of fuzz tones while preserving those critical sub-bass frequencies. With its extensive tonal capabilities, the Bass War delivers everything from overdriven grit to distorted fuzz and even full-blown sonic destruction. Featuring a sweepable notch filter and a studio-grade clean blend, this pedal allows bass players to craft virtually any tone imaginable with just a few adjustments. "The Bass War can get every single sound that I think is perfect for recording bass and playing live on stage. It’s massive sounding and incredibly versatile," says Oliver Ackermann, Founder of Death By Audio. The Bass War’s controls feature extended ranges, allowing players to dial in a vast array of heavy, essential tones. Roll back the FUZZ knob for a grinding drive, crank it to noon for a thick distortion, or push it to the max for a blistering wall of fuzz. The TONE knob, a diverse notch filter, completely transforms the fuzz’s character, giving the sensation of cycling through an arsenal of 100 different pedals. Combined with the powerful volume output and the MIX knob, which blends the fuzz with the clean tone, the Bass War delivers the ultimate in bass fuzz without sacrificing low-end punch. Housed in a raw, punk-inspired enclosure adorned with spray-painted graphics, the Bass War is a sonic powerhouse ready to take your bass tone to new dimensions. All that’s left to do is find a time machine so you can rerecord all those old bass lines! Controls VOL- Controls the overall output level from inf to +27 dB, 10 o'clock is close to unity volume. FUZZ- Controls the gain of the fuzz from +16 to +64 dB. Ranges from raunchy drive, to smooth fuzz, to overloaded insanity. TONE- Sweeps a deep notch filter tuned for a wide range of 98 Hz to 3.3 kHz. This radically reshapes the fuzz sound for a massive range of tones. MIX- Blends between your clean sound and the fuzz. Blending in your clean tone helps your notes stay articulate, balanced, and bassy against the huge sound of the fuzz circuitry. Tech Specs DIMENSIONS- 5.9” x 4.73” x 2.24” (including hardware). WEIGHT- 15.5 oz. POWER- The Bass War is powered by a standard 2.1 mm 9V DC adapter with a center-negative polarity. Isolated power supplies are recommended. The Bass War can be powered with a 9V battery (not provided). An included internal battery snap is attached to corresponding holes on the board when not using a battery. This prevents the contacts from shorting out against the circuitry. CURRENT DRAW- 33 mA. LIFETIME WARRANTY USA RETAIL PRICE- $195.00 About Death By Audio Founded in 2001 by Oliver Ackermann, Death By Audio (DBA) is a pioneering effects pedal company based in Queens, New York City. Known for crafting sounds that push the boundaries of conventional audio, DBA quickly became the go-to brand for musicians eager to explore new sonic frontiers. DBA pedals are a staple in the music industry, found on the pedalboards of artists like Nine Inch Nails, Osees, My Bloody Valentine, Ty Segall, Radiohead, St. Vincent, Jack White, The Flaming Lips, IDLES, and Slipknot. From DIY shows to world-class recording studios and global tours, DBA pedals have become synonymous with innovation and sonic exploration. Each pedal is meticulously hand-built by active musicians who understand the importance of quality and reliability. With premier craftsmanship, customized components, and groundbreaking signal processing, DBA has earned its place as a leader in the boutique effects pedal market. Blending cutting-edge technology with a raw punk ethos, Death By Audio empowers musicians to create sounds they never imagined possible. https://deathbyaudio.com https://www.instagram.com/deathbyaudioeffects https://www.youtube.com/@deathbyaudioeffects https://www.tiktok.com/@deathbyaudioeffects https://www.facebook.com/Deathbyaudioeffects https://x.com/deathbyaudiofx #### Death By Audio Effects Pedals ROOMS Stereo Reverberator Death By Audio Effects Pedals ROOMS Stereo Reverberator Pre-Orders to Begin January 30, 2020 Following a strong debut at the 2020 NAMM Show in Anaheim, New York-based effects pedal manufacturer Death By Audio will begin taking pre-orders for the new ROOMS Stereo Reverberator on January 30, 2020. QUEENS, NY –– Death By Audio Effects Pedals announced Thursday January 30 that pre-orders for the new ROOMS Stereo Reverberator are open to the public. ROOMS is a stereo, multi-function digital reverb capable of searing volume, gated walls of sound, and long, trailing reverberant ambiances with an intuitive array of controls designed with real-time mood-bending in mind. It's the finely tuned and infinitely tweakable result of Death By Audio founder Oliver Ackermann's lifelong obsession with reverb effects units. ROOMS' six reverb algorithms – ROOM, DIGIT, PEAK, WAVE, GATE, and GONG – have been meticulously programmed in-house to deliver an endless universe of sounds, and to aid in their exploration, the pedal features an ALT footswitch. This switch engages a secondary set of controls that allows the user to seamlessly shift between settings and also activates the expression pedal (optional) for hands-free space-and-time travel of a cosmic auditory nature. An output mixer designed in collaboration with Electronic Audio Experiments provides pristine, studio-quality control of the wet and dry signals from -inf to 20x gain, making ROOMS sound right at home on pedalboards, at front-of-house, and in the recording studio, and with gain to spare. Rooms' creative I/O switching and dual mono dry signal lines allows for a wealth of possible mono and stereo configurations, making it easy to route signals for parallel processing or stereo amplifier setups. Pre-orders for the Death By Audio ROOMS Stereo Reverberator begin January 30, 2020, and will ship Spring 2020. First come, first served. ROOMS is also available at Death By Audio dealers. Death by Audio Rooms Stereo Reverberator at Winter NAMM 2020 Video by Reverb Pre-Order ROOMS Stereo Reverberator Death By Audio ROOMS Stereo Reverberator Six unique, meticulously programmed stereo reverb algorithms ROOM – A classic reverb that simulates many different rooms DIGIT – A filter matrix verb capable of creating otherworldly resonances and fractured repeats. PEAK – A super intense bandpass filter combined with an ambient reverb. WAVE – A gated reverb. Short reverb times create a classic gate effect, long reverb times create a controllable freeze effect. GATE – Creates a pitch vibrato effect. Lowering TIME will blend out the reverb signal, allowing sweeps from chorus/vibrato to long modulated reverbs. GONG – Ethereal, crushed reverb sounds guaranteed to make you a star in the upcoming remake of DUNE and live out your sci-fi fantasies of space travel and galactic domination. Control the spice, control the universe. ALT footswitch switches between two sets of controls and engages expression pedal (optional) Clever I/O switching also allows for a variety of routing possibilities for parallel processing and stereo amplifier setups Hi-fidelity output mixer designed in collaboration with Electronic Audio Experiments MAP: $395 USD Dimensions: 5.95" x 3.86" x 2.96" (including hardware) Weight: 18oz. Power: 80 mA, 9V (runs on a standard 2.1 mm negative center 9V adapter) Expression Pedal: Almost any expression pedal will work with ROOMS. When not plugged in, the controls work as normal. NOTE: Expression control ONLY controls the F or T knobs when ALT mode is engaged and when an expression pedal is plugged in. Pre-Order ROOMS Stereo Reverberator About Death By Audio Effects Pedals Founded in Virginia in 2002 by A Place to Bury Strangers singer-guitarist Oliver Ackermann, Death By Audio handmakes effects pedals in an underground warehouse in Queens, NYC. #### Death By Audio Effects Phosphene Scream Reverb & Delay Effects Pedal Limited-Edition LEVITATION 2019: Death By Audio Effects Pedals and The Black Angels Announce Limited-Edition Phosphene Scream Space Trippin’ Delay and Reverb Effects Pedal Influential DIY effects pedal company Death By Audio announces exclusive limited-edition delay and reverb pedal collaboration with members of The Black Angels ahead of LEVITATION 2019 in Austin, TX. QUEENS, NY –– Boutique effects pedal manufacturer Death By Audio Effects Pedals announced the limited-edition PHOSPHENE SCREAM space trippin’ delay and reverb pedal available for pre-order from the Levitation webstore on September 12, 2019. A collaborative design between Alex Maas and Christian Bland of The Black Angels with Oliver Ackermann of Death By Audio and A Place to Bury Strangers, the Phosphene Scream is a compact delay and reverb effects unit designed to pay tribute to the unmistakable sounds of Austin’s psychedelic rock legacy while also being a reverb and delay pedal so totally awesome that it’ll dig craters on the moon and give you real-life flashbacks. The Phosphene Scream combines two of the most sought-after effects in psychedelic music into a meticulously tuned delay and reverb unit that covers everything from shag-carpeted room sounds through realistic halls all the way to the kind of trippy never-ending delays that still cause flashbacks years later. This one-of-a-kind lysergic ambience generator uses multiplied reflections of segments of comb-filtered waveforms to create a thick, sticky reverb with hazier vibes than long summer nights (and early mornings) in the Red River District. The pedal features an intuitive three-knob, one-switch multifunction control layout that allows players to warp from small and fast reflections to infinitely mirrored, washed-out micro-loops of sound. Reverb simultaneously adjusts the reverb decay time and wet/dry mix, Feedback sets the delay volume and number of repeats, and D-Time adjusts the delay time from ultra-tight comb filtering reflections through the end of time. The Phosphene Scream is limited to 420 units worldwide and is available for pre-order exclusively on the Levitation webstore at 11:00 AM EST on September 12, 2019. Any remaining units will be for sale during LEVITATION in Austin, TX November 7-10, 2019. Phosphene Scream pre-orders: http://bit.ly/DEATHbyLEVITATION Levitation 2019 visitors are encouraged to attend the Death By Audio showcase featuring A Place to Bury Strangers, Christian Bland & the Revelators, The KVB, Ringo Deathstarr, and more at Barracuda at 8:00pm Sunday, November 10. Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-place-to-bury-strangers-the-kvb-number-ringo-deathstarr-more-tickets-60694218040 Death By Audio x Levitation PHOSPHENE SCREAM Space trippin’ reverb and delay Designed by Oliver Ackermann with Christian Bland and Alex Maas of The Black Angels Levitation 2019 exclusive Limited to 420 units worldwide Combines two popular effects in psychedelic music into one compact, meticulously tuned reverb and delay effects pedal Unique reverb effect derived from multiplied reflections of segments of comb-filtered waveforms Adjustable delay time from tight, comb-filtered reflections through the end of time Multifunction delay with intuitive controls $200 USD Retail Sold exclusively on the Levitation webstore Lifetime guarantee Built by hand in an underground warehouse in Queens, NYC SKU: 681827918657 Dimensions: 4.88" x 3.68" x 2.15" (including hardware) Weight: 16 oz. About Death By Audio Effects Pedals Founded in Virginia in 2002 by A Place to Bury Strangers singer-guitarist Oliver Ackermann, Death By Audio handmakes effects pedals in an underground warehouse in Queens, NYC. #### Death By Audio EVIL FUZZ Limited Edition Death By Audio Effects Pedals to Release Limited Edition EVIL FUZZ QUEENS, NY – Death By Audio Effects Pedals will release the limited edition and dealer-exclusive EVIL FUZZ effects pedal at 12:00 pm EST on July 10, 2019. Limited to 200 units worldwide, the Evil Fuzz is a compact, ear-shattering fuzz pedal that takes the two distinct fuzz circuits currently available in the Evil Filter and places them in a smaller, pedalboard-friendly enclosure to deliver wicked harmonically-multiplied fuzz and blown-out wavefolded destruction in a tidy package at a fraction of the size. Evil Fuzz designer and Death By Audio Effects Pedals founder Oliver Ackermann says the Evil Fuzz is "one of the gnarliest sounding fuzz pedals we have ever created. The sound is so powerfully seething and unique there is really only one word that can describe it – evil." In  mode, the Evil Fuzz serves up a gentler driving fuzz that has tons of power but also cleans up into a cutting overdrive when you bring down your instrument's volume control.  mode dishes out a meaner, louder, nastier fuzz that kicks your sound in the face with disgustingly amazing speaker-shredding fuzz sounds, splatty harmonic pulverizing, and just has an all-around bad attitude. In either mode, the Evil Fuzz responds to changes in instrument volume and tone controls, allowing players to place a multitude of incredible overloaded fuzz, overdrive, and distortion tones at their fingertips using the streamlined, foolproof control layout. Evil Fuzz is available for $160 USD exclusively at Death By Audio dealers beginning at 12:00 pm EST on July 10, 2019. Production is limited to 200 units worldwide. Death By Audio Evil Fuzz Limited to 200 units worldwide Available exclusively at Death By Audio retailers July 10, 2019 Compact, ear-shattering fuzz pedal Two fuzz modes   – cleaner, driving fuzz  – blasted-out, blooming, insane fuzz Compact, pedalboard-friendly enclosure Foolproof intuitive control layout Reacts to changes in instrument volume and tone controls Perfect for users looking to save pedalboard real-estate or those who like the Evil Filter's fuzz sound but don't need the filter circuit $160 USD Retail Lifetime guarantee Built by hand in an underground warehouse in Queens, NYC SKU: 681827918640 Boxed Dimensions: 5 5/8" x 4 2/8" x 3 3/8" Weight: 13.4oz About Death By Audio Effects Pedals Founded in Virginia in 2002 by A Place to Bury Strangers singer-guitarist Oliver Ackermann, Death By Audio handmakes effects pedals in an underground warehouse in Queens, NYC. #### Death By Audio Germanium Filter - True Vintage Distortion Available Now Oliver Ackermann’s (A Place To Bury Strangers) effects pedal company, Death By Audio, is set to release the Germanium Filter, a true vintage boost, overdrive, distortion and fuzz pedal on January 20, 2022. QUEENS, NY—Death By Audio, the effects pedal company founded by Oliver Ackermann of A Place To Bury Strangers, announced today the Death By Audio Germanium Filter, a vintage console-style boost, fuzz, distortion and overdrive pedal powered by a set of specially-matched NOS germanium transistors. “The concept for the Germanium Filter has always been there,” says Oliver Ackermann. “I wanted to improve the OG Germanium Filter I designed in 2005 and turn it into something truly awesome—a pedal that uses this super old technology and blows it out the DBA way.” The obsolete 1960s Russian transistors in Germanium Filter are hand-paired according to Death By Audio’s unconventional specifications to coax a bold and lively distortion sound for any musical application. Combine the finest in Soviet rare earth tone metals with a super intense filter, and the result is an extremely versatile tone-shaping tool for gain maniacs of all stripes. Sweeping through the Filter control, the Germanium Filter delivers a full range of sounds from bottomless sub-bass to biting dog-whistle treble, plus a whole metaverse of full-bodied distortion sounds in-between. With this much control over the frequency spectrum, the Germanium Filter is ideal for warming up (or totally decimating) any instrument in any situation—live, in the studio or even on the side of the highway. Tweaking the Gain control, the Germanium Filter morphs from a gritty not-quite-clean boost to a mild overdrive, saturated distortion, or a burly, blasted-out fuzz. The Germanium Filter is exceptionally responsive to changes in guitar volume. With the guitar volume rolled back, it opens up to reveal a hidden dimension of quacky, cutting rhythm tones bursting with harmonics and note-to-note definition. “I’m so psyched about the Germanium Filter,” says Ackermann. “It sounds so good on everything all the time. I think everyone needs one on their pedalboard to give your tone that classic shine or to blast out the windows.” The Germanium Filter is available January 20, 2022 at Death By Audio dealers worldwide or via direct order from Death By Audio. Watch the Germanium Filter demo video here. Germanium Filter—True Vintage Distortion Filter control—precise control over frequency response for huge low end, chewy midrange or cutting treble bite Gain control—sweeps from mild overdrive through blasted-out fuzz; highly interactive with guitar volume controls Volume (internal trimpot)—sets the pedal’s maximum output volume Current draw—5mA Power—9v, 2.1mm center negative Battery—yes, 9v battery included Dimensions—5” x 2.5” x 2.25” #### Death By Audio Total Sonic Annihilation 2 Death By Audio Release The Total Sonic Annihilation 2 This new beast is the same original Total Sonic Annihilation amazing feedback looper taken to the extreme with more options and functions to get even crazier and work more-better-awesome all the time. The Total Sonic Annihilation 2 was designed to have all your effects on your pedalboard placed into the send/receive loop. While the TSA2 is off, your whole pedalboard (or whatever you have in the loop) works as normal and nothing extra happens besides what you already do with your board. Then, when you engage the TSA2, it instantly transforms all of your effects into otherworldly variations of themselves. Boosters turn to alien fuzz breakers, delays build up to insanity, tremolos arpeggiate, and every effect in the loop gets juiced up and turned into something new and probably explosive. It even works as a bad-ass fuzz synth oscillator all on its own! Experience the Total Sonic Annihilation 2. Fully updated and improved from the original, totally insane TSA to insane new levels of insanity with some extra insane new features. Check out the details at www.deathbyaudio.com or at your local DBA effects pedal dealer. #### Death Metal Band Virulence Announce Debut EP Necrosis TAMPA, FL — Death metal band Virulence announce the release of their debut EP, Necrosis. An unrelenting 21 minutes, the album’s five tracks showcase the full range of the band’s abilities, including their powerful synchronization during the most extreme moments. From the opening track to the last, Necrosis grabs hold of the listener with a firm death grip and doesn’t let go. Convening during the height of the global pandemic in 2020, Virulence has emerged from Tampa, Fla., the death metal capital of the world. The four founding members are experienced players in the scene, hailing from several bands spanning multiple metal genres, including Divine Empire, Amon, Success Will Write Apocalypse Across the Sky (SWWAATS), Infernaeon, Anarchus, and Leprosy. Virulence’s debut EP Necrosis is mixed and mastered by Christian Donaldson, whose credits include the likes of Cryptopsy, Shadow of Intent, Ingested, Despised Icon, Beneath the Massacre, Beyond Creation, and The Agonist. Necrosis makes the most of the EP’s limited time. The opener “Inheriting Ruin” kicks off with explosive blast beats under bludgeoning but steady riffs. Vocalist/guitarist Chris Defaut (Divine Empire, Infernaeon) puts his full vocal range on display, unleashing a demonic tenor before dropping down to a guttural bass. The second track, “Cleansed Through Decay”, was previously released as the band’s debut single. Its high intensity builds momentum, concluding with an explosive pummeling of guitar and drums. Guitarist Steven Harger and bassist Kevin Gibbons, along with Defaut, have deep history as bandmates (Infernaeon), which is evident as the guitars riff and break in perfect unison. Drummer Mike Petrak (SWWAATS, Amon, Anarchus) lands double times and blast beats with a masterful balance of precision and artistry. The title track “Necrosis” momentarily lightens the mood with opening dynamic melodies that carry throughout, even as the track descends into a death metal finale. “Behold the Bloodshed” lives up to its name by absolutely slaying for 4 minutes. A blistering guitar solo segues into a brutal ending complete with epic vocals. The fifth and final track “Bright Light” certainly doesn’t let up, switching from unrelenting thrash riffing to death metal sprints. A high-gain chromatic guitar solo takes hold at the halfway mark, providing the sonic “bright light” that guides this track and the EP to a fiery conclusion. Any fan of metal, even those with preferences beyond the death metal subgenre, can appreciate the unwavering intensity of Virulence and their thoughtfully tracked debut EP, Necrosis. Necrosis drops officially on November 11th but is available for preorder on virulence.bandcamp.com. Streaming on all major platforms. #### Digitech / DOD Relaunch the DOD Meatbox Octaver and Subharmonic Synthesizer Digitech®/DOD® Says ‘We Meat Again’ with Relaunch of DOD Meatbox Octaver and Subharmonic Synthesizer SALT LAKE CITY  — Digitech®/DOD® is ready to ‘meat’ the needs of low frequency fanatics everywhere with the relaunch of the Meatbox Octaver and Subharmonic Synthesizer for bass guitars, extended-range guitars, and synths. Originally introduced in the 90s, the cult favorite Meatbox is a low-end enhancer that adds some serious sub notes, to the point where users should take care not to blow their speakers. Whether delivering notes an octave below or channeling thunderous bass tones, the Meatbox is the full package with some new user-friendly features. A TRS out allows users to split the subharmonic synthesized signal to the PA for teeth-rattling, bone-wrenching, bowel-shaking, booty-quaking bass that will literally rock the house. Some have called the original 90s Meatbox a short-lived and “misunderstood” stomp box. Others found its powerful synth-bass sound and multiple controls confusing. But like many misunderstood artists, the Meatbox steadily gained its own loyal following. When it disappeared from production, fans were left clamoring for more meat to their bass. Now it’s back with the same earth-shaking tones, but in a simplified control layout that’s more user- and pedalboard-friendly. The two prominent knobs located at the top are Octave and Output, which allow users to adjust the amount of lower octave effect and desired volume, respectively. Below these, the Sub (subharmonic) control increases/decreases the amount of synthesized subharmonic added to the signal. Similarly, the adjacent Low control is used to increase/decrease the low frequency content of the output, keeping the extreme lows from overwhelming the amp and speakers. Like the other updates from DOD, the Meatbox stays faithful to the original analog circuit design, but now includes true bypass. It accepts a standard 9V DC adapter or battery. With the TRS output, the Meatbox can take on the role of a separate sub-synth, so the deep bass can be sent to the sub-woofers and fine-tuned within the mix. Users simply need a TRS “Y” cable to split the output signal into wet, affected (tip) and dry, unaffected (ring) signals to discover a whole new world of sonic potential. Whether players are looking to beef up their tone or stir up a stew of deep sonic flavor, the Meatbox is back and ready to rock. MSRP is $237 and MAP is $169.99. Get a closer look at the Meatbox Octaver and Subharmonic Synthesizer and hear a demo at www.digitech.com. About Digitech/DOD With a history that spans 50 years, Digitech/DOD continues its legacy with a renewed commitment to the core values of each brand. DOD pedals are “America’s Pedals,” designed by musicians for musicians and built tough to withstand gigging night after night. DigiTech offers cutting-edge digital technology that inspires musicians to create the tones of the future. Here’s to the next 50 years from the rock ‘n roll underground of Utah! Learn more at www.digitech.com. #### DigiTech announces the HammerOn Whammy pedal Get your Hammer On with DigiTech’s® Brand New HammerOn™ Pedal SALT LAKE CITY, UT – DigiTech® announces its latest Whammy Family innovation, The DigiTech HammerOn™ pedal. HammerOn is an instantaneous pitch-shifting machine allowing footswitch control over pitch jumps. Now guitarists can use their feet to hammer-on creating faster, more intricate notes and riffs not previously accessible by hand alone. The result is next level sonic insanity. The DigiTech HammerOn pedal allows guitarists to select from 27 available pitches from 2 octaves down to 2 octaves up. Sixteen Pitch Select LEDs show the current pitch shift level. The upper Pitch Shift LEDs are labeled at standard major scale intervals. The bottom Pitch Shift LEDs are for shifting down. The Selector knob sets the pitch shift amount for the two footswitches, PITCH 1 and PITCH 2, and adjusts the TRILL speed which mimics rapid presses on the footswitch. The PITCH 1 footswitch is dedicated specifically to the hammer-on effect. Pressing the footswitch will jump the pitch to the selected shift value; while releasing it returns the pitch back to its previous unshifted note. The PITCH 2 footswitch kicks the HammerOn into high gear with a touch of the MODE button. HAMMER-ON mode, IMPOSSIBLE mode, and SEQUENCE mode are easily accessed through the PITCH 2 footswitch. HAMMER-ON mode offers a second momentary pitch jump that immediately reverts to the original unshifted note. The IMPOSSIBLE mode alternates between two momentary pitch shifts giving the player the ability to “pull off the impossible!” SEQUENCE mode can be programmed for 2-note, 3-note and 5-note pitch shifts and can be set to PlayOnce, Retrigger, or Loop. The DRY+ button adds dry, unprocessed guitar signal to a pitch-shifted signal to create harmony riffs. One of the most requested products is a “Capo” pedal. The HammerOn can latch and capo/drop your guitar's pitch up to a full octave, allowing for Nashville tuning, or drop it down an octave, lowering the overall pitch without the need to retune. What sets this apart is the ability to use multiple tunings within a single song. You could switch from a Capo'd octave (octave up) to a 7-string (drop 5) tuning in the same song or change tunings just by stepping on the pedal for the next song—no need to switch guitars. The Classic DigiTech Whammy mode and the Chords Mode from the Whammy DT can also be accessed via the DRY+ button. Clicking both PITCH 1 and PITCH 2 together creates a True Bypass of the signal. The DigiTech HammerOn offers guitarists an infinite array of mind-boggling guitar possibilities. The DigiTech HammerOn pedal is a game changer for guitarists looking to expand their musical creativity above and beyond what was previously possible. With the ability to create hammer-on effects previously unattainable, the options to create are limitless. To see the new DigiTech HammerOn and get information on all DigiTech’s offers, go to www.digitech.com. Street Price: $279.99 USD #### Digitech announces the JamMan Solo HD Digitech®’s JamMan® Solo HD Elevates Phrase Looping Once More SALT LAKE CITY – The legendary name in the world of loopers, Digitech® announces the JamMan® Solo HD building upon the brand’s legacy by improving the already powerful functionality of the unit it succeeds, the JamMan Solo XT – still all in a compact, stompbox-sized package. The Solo HD’s onboard memory is good for 35 minutes of stereo looping, with an additional 200 slots and up to 16 hours of recording time via a micro SD card. That’s a lot of processing power to facilitate more than half a day’s worth of studio wizardry, solo performances, or creative stage work! The most notable upgrade: the JamMan Solo HD now boasts improved high-definition audio performance courtesy of a powerful next generation 32-bit A-D/D-A Audio Converter. The JamMan Solo HD’s intuitive UI makes navigating its potent lineup of built-in features a breeze. A color-coded Status LED shows whether the user is recording, playing, or overdubbing. The Loop Level Control dial allows the player to dial in the output level of a loop, while the Rhythm Level Control dial controls the output level of the Rhythm Guide Track – no muss, no fuss! Fan-favorite features of the XT remain on this newly upgraded model: stereo looping, selectable Stop Modes, Auto Record, and the game-changing JamSync feature, which allows multiple JamSync compatible devices to be synchronized together. Via the two 1/8” jacks for JamSync in/out, users can plug in, send output to the rest of a signal chain, and then establish the HD as either a master or slave, when connecting more than one compatible loopers together. With JamSync, more than one musician can pair up to use the considerable creative potency of the most famous name in looping technology. While all these features set the JamMan Solo HD apart from everyone else, what makes it impressive is its ability to connect to either a PC via USB mini jack to transfer loop files to and from the JamMan Solo HD using the JamManager™ HD loop librarian software. For nearly 30 years, JamMan has been the industry leader in bringing innovative looping technology to the masses and with the new JamMan Solo HD, DigiTech has once again raised the bar. From coffee-houses to subway platforms, backyard parties to arena stages, the recording studio to the living-room, DigiTech’s updated Solo HD is the pinnacle of compact stereo phrase looper development. Availability: July 4th, 2024. Retail: $249.99 USD Specifications: Dimensions: 5”x2.75”x2.1” (L x W x H) Weight: ~10.8 lbs. Input(s): 2 x ¼” instrument 1/8” Aux in ¼” 3- Button Footswitch 1/8” JamSync Output(s): 2 x ¼” instrument (L/R) 1/8” JamSync Other I/O: USB Chassis Material: All Metal Power Supply: PS0920DC-01 power supply Warranty: 1 Year Product Information: SKU: JMSHDV-04 Learn more about the new DigiTech JamMan Solo HD and hear a demo at www.digitech.com. #### Digitone - Master of the digital method Swedish musical instrument company Elektron today announced Digitone, a polyphonic digital synthesizer featuring a powerful yet user-friendly take on FM synthesis. Digitone is a very special eight voice digital synthesizer. It combines a modernized FM implementation with a classic subtractive synthesis signal flow, making it a powerful source of highly unique tones and timbres. The FM sound generators have been optimized for a clean and efficient sound design process. Turn a few knobs, and something interesting and musically relevant is bound to happen. Naturally, the world class Elektron sequencer is an integral part of Digitone. Four tracks are available for the internal sounds and four dedicated MIDI tracks stand ready for controlling external gear. Use the sequencer to quickly add chords or create melodies adhering to a specific scale. Add probability settings to individual notes. Create tracks with different lengths. Digitone makes it easy to create intricate and musical patterns. Digitone is the sound explorer’s choice. It is like a vortex to completely new sound territories. Its tone is so unique, and handling it is a delight. This synthesizer will take you to places you didn’t think existed says Jonas Hillman, CEO of Elektron. Digitone specifications Synth voice features 8 voice polyphony (multitimbral) Multiple FM algorithms 1 × multi-mode filter per voice 1 × base/width filter per voice 1 × overdrive per voice 2 × assignable LFO per voice Sequencer 4 synth tracks & 4 MIDI tracks 1 arpeggiator per track Polyphonic sequencing Individual track lengths Parameter locks Micro timing Trig conditions Sound per step change Send & master effects Panoramic Chorus send effect Saturator Delay send effect Supervoid Reverb send effect Overdrive master effect In- and outputs 2 × ¼” audio input 2 × ¼” balanced audio output Headphones output Hi-Speed USB 2.0 port MIDI IN/OUT/THRU ports with DIN sync out Dimensions W215 × D176 × H63mm (8.5 × 7.2 × 2.5’’) including knobs and rubber feet Ultra-crisp OLED screen (for optimal visibility in dimly lit environments) Tough, durable and precise rubber knobs and backlit keys good for 50 million presses Weight approximately 1.45 kg (3.2 lbs) Overbridge enabled Overbridge for Digitone brings new-school FM synthesis to DAW environments. Edit Digitone parameters directly from your computer screen. Record all internal tracks individually. Overbridge greatly enhances the Digitone workflow. Overbridge for Digitone will be released later this year. Stay tuned for more information. Learn more about Overbridge at Elektron.se Digitakt Online Interactive Demo Pricing & availability Digitone is 759 USD/779 EUR/699 GBP and is available for purchase now, either from the Elektron website or from retailers carrying the Elektron range of products. About Elektron Elektron creates innovative and magnificent electronic musical instruments and devices, widely acclaimed for their stellar sound and immense creative potential. The company was formed in 1998 and consists of a head office located in Gothenburg, Sweden and subsidiaries in Tokyo, Japan and Los Angeles, USA. #### DiMarzio Eclipse 8™ - New Release Staten Island, N.Y., October 19, 2015 – DiMarzio, Inc. announces the release of the Eclipse 8™ Neck (DP813) and Bridge (DP814) hum-canceling pickups for 8-string electric guitars. The Eclipse 8™ Neck and Bridge pickups were designed for and with Javier Reyes, who uses them in his signature JR-608 by ESP. Whether he’s gigging with Animals As Leaders or Mestis, Javier Reyes is a marvelous player. His diverse style contains elements of progressive metal, classical, jazz, and Latin sounds. With his masterful playing, Javier is on the cutting edge of extended-range 8-string guitars. The Eclipse 8™ Neck Model is a unique combination of design elements. The coils are tuned to different frequencies with different inductance loading to create the unique Eclipse 8™ sound. The pickup has an output level similar to that of a PAF® but with a radically different sound. Lows and mids are very transparent, and the highs have the kind of glassy chime most often associated with single-coil pickups. Javier requested a neck pickup that allowed the lower and higher strings to be fairly equal in level so that the melody would be present as well as the extended chords underneath. The Eclipse 8™ Neck Model has outstanding headroom, and is equally effective with hyper-clean and heavily overdriven sounds. Versatility is one of the primary elements of Javier’s sound. He wanted a bridge pickup that was great for clean and for semi-driven, and at the same time for high gain with a lot of punch. It also needed to be very responsive to how he picks. The Eclipse 8™ Bridge Model is hot, but it isn’t super-saturated. It has very clean lows and mids that maintain clarity even with extreme gain through the entire 8-string frequency range. Solos sparkle, and palm-muting really pops. Javier often uses the split-coil option, which is very clean and open sounding without brittle highs. DiMarzio’s Eclipse 8™ Neck and Bridge pickups are made in the U.S.A., and may now be ordered for immediate delivery. Suggested List Price is $139.99 each. For more information about the new Eclipse 8™ Neck and Bridge pickups, please visit DiMarzio website at www.dimarzio.com. #### DiMarzio Granted US Patent For New Cover Shape DiMarzio, in collaboration with the legendary bassist Billy Sheehan, has invented a new shape and feel for Precision Bass® pickup covers that improves both playability and performance. Using Billy’s vision for ramp-style surface shapes that minimized all the hard edges from the pickup casing, we've created a more comfortable playing experience. Taking this a step further, we relocated the height adjustment screws so that they are also below the surface of the pickguard, eliminating finger contact (see photo). A by-product of our newly patented design is a shape that allows the twin hum-canceling coils to be adjusted closer to the strings. A secondary benefit from this is an improvement in both dynamics and string-to-string balance. To celebrate our new patent, please enjoy 20% off the Relentless™ Middle, Relentless P™, Relentless PJ™ Pair, Sixties P™, and Sixties PJ™ Pair pickups for a limited time only. Use the code RELENTLESS20 at checkout on www.DiMarzio.com. Precision Bass® is a registered trademark of Fender Musical Instrument Corp., with which DiMarzio, Inc. is not affiliated.       #### DiMarzio Gravity Storm special edition Dark Matter and Velorum covers DiMARZIO RELEASES DARK MATTER™ AND VELORUM™ SPECIAL EDITION COVERS FOR STEVE VAI GRAVITY STORM™ PICKUPS Staten Island, N.Y., January 6, 2016 – DiMarzio, Inc. announces the release of Gravity Storm™ hum-canceling pickups for electric guitars with special edition Dark Matter™ and Velorum™ covers in Neck (DP262F, DP264F) and Bridge (DP263F, DP265F) Models. Gravity Storm™ Neck & Bridge Model humbuckers were designed for Steve Vai, and he has used them since their 2012 introduction. Steve is always a master of creativity, looking to extend boundaries with his music and art. In that spirit of inventiveness, Steve worked with DiMarzio to design two special edition pickup covers for the Gravity Storm™ pickups. The Dark Matter™ humbuckers feature a custom pickup grill, with a host of gear patterns reminiscent of a clock. The design is cut all the way through the satin nickel cover, allowing the pickup bobbins below to show through. The Velorum™ pickup covers depict Steve’s custom Vai logo etched into a polished gold cover and nestled in a burst of lines radiating out from the logo. Both the Dark Matter™ and Velorum™ special edition humbuckers are available in F-spacing only. DiMarzio’s Dark Matter™ and Velorum™ Neck and Bridge pickups are made in the U.S.A., and may now be ordered for immediate delivery. - Suggested List Price for Dark Matter™ is $199.99 each (MAP/Street Price $139.99). - Suggested List Price for Velorum™ is $169.99 each (MAP/Street Price $124.99). For more information about the new special edition Dark Matter™ and Velorum™ Gravity Storm™ pickups, please visit DiMarzio's website at www.dimarzio.com. #### DiMarzio Launches Colossal™ Soapbar Pickups for Bass Living up to its name, “Colossal,” this pickup set has more of everything. Play them softly and they deliver an unmatched airiness to the notes; play them aggressively and they will blow your hair back. These ground-up passive pickups are designed to effortlessly respond to soft touch, slap, or aggressive pick attack with ease. As with our game changing Relentless™ pickups, we removed all the hard edges from the metal covers, and added an arch to the top contour, bringing the sensing coils closer to the middle strings. These improvements increase the string balance and overall dynamic range. The Colossal™ pickups are a fully humbucking design and are completely shielded, making them a better choice for both recording and live shows. These pickups can be used with the coils in series, parallel, or split configurations, making multiple sounds easily achievable without the need for digital filters. The Colossal™ Bridge and Neck can be combined with active electronics, but keep in mind that the filtering stage of an active EQ circuit only removes frequencies. For optimal signal processing, the dynamic range and frequency response must be there to begin with, and this is where the Colossal™ pickups shine. Using a thick .09375” circuit board baseplate as the foundation, the Colossal™ pickups are easy to install and use our quick connect cable system. The soapbar shaped (EMG40® sized, 37.75mm x 101.25mm) pickups incorporate Neodymium magnets, producing significantly more output and dynamic range than traditional active or passive pickups. To improve the balance when both pickups are used together, we made the bridge position pickup louder than the neck position pickup. When the pickups are blended, you get a better volume match. Colossal™ pickups have a richly detailed mid-range that growls, delivering notes with definition and openness, and they work well with dropped tunings. The highs are present and precise without harshness, and the lows are thunderous and tight, like the footsteps of a giant. #### DiMarzio Launches New Drop-in Wiring Harness Options DiMarzio’s new drop-in wiring harnesses add another level of improvement to the sound and feel of a DiMarzio pickup upgrade. New options now available for SG®, 4-way Tele®, HSS Strat®, and HSH models. Featuring DiMarzio’s custom taper potentiometers and carefully selected components, each model is fine-tuned for its specific application. #### DiMarzio Polyphia Floral Muse Guitar Straps DiMarzio Releases Polyphia Floral Muse Guitar Straps Staten Island, N.Y., December 10, 2018 – DiMarzio, Inc. announces the release of two signature ClipLock® Quick Release Guitar Straps and two Standard Straps specially designed by and with Tim Henson of Polyphia. Tim is a man of many talents. In addition to playing guitar in Polyphia, he is an accomplished designer and creates much of their graphics and packaging. We’re delighted to issue Polyphia Floral Muse guitar straps featuring Tim’s art for the Polyphia album Muse. Previously available exclusively at Polyphia’s New Levels New Devils tour, DiMarzio® now offers these ornate straps as well. The Polyphia Floral Muse ClipLock® Strap is made of high-quality printed microfiber and is available in black and white versions. The white strap marks the debut of DiMarzio’s first white ClipLock® Quick Release fasteners. DiMarzio® ClipLock® Quick Release Guitar Straps were the first to feature the heavy-duty plastic clip that allows you to easily change from guitar to guitar with a little fingertip pressure. ClipLock® Quick Release Guitar Straps are the industry standard for strength, security, and quality. They attach securely to your guitar with two sturdy bushings and extra-long screws sized to fit the strap bushing screw holes on most electric guitars and basses. The DiMarzio® ClipLock® Quick Release system is the most secure and unique fastening method available to safeguard your guitar. The Polyphia Floral Muse Standard Strap is made of high-quality printed microfiber and is also available with either a black or white background. The stitched leather strap ends “button” on to an electric guitar. A leather tie-cord is included for use on an acoustic guitar. Congratulations to Tim Henson and Scott LePage for being jointly named Best Alt Guitarist 2018 by the readers of Total Guitar. DiMarzio’s Polyphia Floral Muse Guitar Straps are made in the U.S.A. and may now be ordered for immediate delivery. Suggested List Price is $39.99 each for the ClipLock® and $26.99 each for the Standard straps. For more information about Tim Henson, Scott LePage, and the new Polyphia Guitar Straps, please visit our website at www.dimarzio.com. #### DiMarzio Releases 50th Anniversary Super Distortion Pickup 50 Years Of Super Distortion®, 50 Years of Double Cream NAMM 2024 marks 50 years of double cream and 50 years of the DiMarzio Super Distortion®. This pickup initiated a sound revolution. Replacement pickups simply did not exist before the invention of the Super Distortion® in the early Seventies. The Super Distortion® was the first pickup explicitly crafted to propel a tube amp into total overdrive and remains the benchmark against which all other high-output pickups are compared. The Super Distortion® offers an ideal blend of power and tone: both single notes and chords leap out of the amp, filling the room (or the track) with a wall of sound. The tonal balance is classic — thick, boosted mids, substantial lows, and rich highs. This is the iconic sound heard for five decades on platinum records, played by artists as diverse as Ace Frehley, Al Di Meola, Phil Collen, Tom Scholz, Kurt Cobain, and Paul Gilbert – to name just a few. Uncover what thousands of accomplished players recognize: the Super Distortion® stands as the finest all-around high-power pickup ever crafted. To celebrate the Super Distortion's® 50th Anniversary, all double cream Super Distortions ordered in 2024 will include limited edition black and gold packaging. #### DiMarzio releases Dark Matter 2™ Pickups DiMarzio Dark Matter 2™ Pickups Staten Island, N.Y., August 5, 2016 – DiMarzio, Inc. announces the release of Dark Matter 2™ Neck (DP266F), Middle (DP267F), and Bridge (DP268F) Model pickups. We love working with Steve Vai. As an artist, he’s constantly evolving and expanding the limits with his playing, composing, and instruments. So when he approached us about pickups for a new incarnation of his signature JEM, we developed Dark Matter 2™ Neck, Bridge, and Middle models. These pickups are specifically EQed to match the earthy, organic aura of the new guitar. High output pickups can sometimes have anomalies in the high register, meaning they have some sharp edges. While they’re definitely high output like Steve’s other pickups, the new Dark Matter 2™ pickups are engineered with a slight softness on the top end. Dark Matter 2™ Neck and Bridge models feature a custom laser-cut pickup grill with interlocking gear patterns. The Dark Matter 2™ Middle pickup is a single-coil in satin nickel. Dark Matter 2™ pickups come standard in the new Ibanez JEM Woody guitar, and are available to purchase individually from DiMarzio. DiMarzio’s Dark Matter 2™ Neck, Middle and Bridge pickups are made in the U.S.A., and may now be ordered for immediate delivery. Suggested List Price is $199.99 each for the Neck and Bridge, and $79.99 for the Middle. For more information about the new Dark Matter 2™ pickups, please visit our website at www.dimarzio.com. #### DiMarzio Releases Drop-In Wiring Harnesses for Bass The heart of DiMarzio's drop-in prewired bass harnesses is the combined use of our custom 500K volume and 250K tone pots. Our pots were first built over 45 years ago, and we wanted them to have the smooth feel and graduated taper found on some vintage 50's guitars. Using a 10-step rotary switch, we created a taper that works with DiMarzio pickups. It's neither a linear nor audio taper pot -- it's DiMarzio's custom taper. To further increase reliability, we make the center shaft and threaded parts from solid machined brass instead of cheap castings. We've sound tested dozens of capacitors from various suppliers, too, and our winner is clear: the Sprague. We've chosen an Orange Drop .033 mf capacitor for its smooth high frequency roll off, and we use vintage-style 22-gauge push back cloth wire. DiMarzio wiring harnesses are all hand assembled and tested in the USA using lead-free silver solder and the best sound-tested parts. #### DiMarzio Releases Drop-In Wiring Harnesses for Guitar DiMarzio's new drop-in wiring harnesses add another level of improvement to the sound and feel of a DiMarzio pickup upgrade. Featuring DiMarzio's custom taper pots and carefully selected components, each model is fine-tuned for its specific application. DiMarzio custom taper pots were first built over 45 years ago, and we wanted them to have the smooth feel and graduated taper found on some vintage 50's guitars. Using a 10-step rotary switch, we created a taper that works with DiMarzio pickups. It's neither a linear nor audio taper pot -- it's DiMarzio's custom taper. To further increase reliability, we make the center shaft and threaded parts from solid machined brass instead of cheap castings. We've sound tested dozens of capacitors from various suppliers, too, and have chosen the best match for each harness. Our Strat™ and Tele™ harnesses feature Orange Drop .022 mf capacitors for their smooth high frequency roll off. Our Les Paul™ wiring harness features Mod® .022 mf oil filed capacitors for their softer, smoother roll off on the tone controls. DiMarzio wiring harnesses are all hand assembled and tested in the USA using lead-free silver solder and the best sound-tested parts. For more information, visit https://www.dimarzio.com/pickups/pre-wired. #### DiMarzio Releases Fantom P90™ Pickups Staten Island, N.Y., January 13, 2020 - DiMarzio, Inc. announces the release of the Fantom P90™ with Full-size Humbucker Cover (DP279), Fantom P90™ Dog Ear (DP278D), and Fantom P90™ Soapbar (DP278S) pickups for electric guitars. We don't have to convince you that vintage P90 pickups are special. You already love their thick mid-range grittiness and growl, their creamy single-notes, and their harmonic bloom. The only drawback has been that P90s are noisy. DiMarzio's challenge was to create a hum-canceling pickup that fit into a P90 cover yet retained the classic nuance, sound, and appearance of a Fifties P90. Our patent-pending design breaks new ground in guitar pickup development, and uses four coils to give you a P90 without the hum. So go ahead and crank up your amp without fear of the hum. The Fantom P90™ is designed to work in all positions, and is available in three styles: Soapbar, Dog Ear, or mounted into a full-size humbucking cover. DiMarzio Fantom P90 Soapbar DP278CRS DiMarzio Fantom P90 Dog Ear DP278BKD DiMarzio_Fantom P90 Cover DP279N DiMarzio's Fantom P90™ Model pickups are made in the U.S.A. and may now be ordered for immediate delivery. Suggested List Price for the Fantom P90™ with Full-size Humbucker Cover is $169.99 (MAP $124.99) and the Fantom P90™ Dog Ear and Soapbar models are $149.99 (MAP $114.99) each. For more information about the Fantom P90™ pickups, please visit our website at www.dimarzio.com. #### DiMarzio Releases Fortitude™ Bridge Pickup Staten Island, N.Y., January 16, 2020 -- DiMarzio, Inc. announces the release of the Fortitude™ Bridge (DP290) pickup for electric guitars to be shown at the 2020 NAMM Expo in Anaheim, California. View a video of Joe Duplantier talking about and demonstrating the Fortitude™ Bridge pickup here. Gojira guitarist and lead vocalist Joe Duplantier favors the tonality and nuances of a vintage PAF®. Joe had specific requirements based on adjustments made in his Silver Cord Recording Studio. First and foremost, he wanted a passive pickup that was vintage-sounding. For Joe, it's all about the dynamic; he wants people to hear what he's doing on the strings with his hands and the pick. He feels that's the part of the chain that adds the spirit, soul, and life to the sound and prevents it from being flat. Most of Joe's riffs are on the bridge pickup, and he says it needs to sound "killer." The Fortitude™ Bridge is very precise, very sharp, and Joe can get all sorts of percussive sounds with it. The Fortitude™ Bridge is based on the PAF® 36th Anniversary Bridge with a few modifications. The clarity of a low output humbucker allows it to cut through with different tunings and high gain. Joe wanted the pickup to have a boost at 160Hz of about 1.5db, a touch more low-end, and a notch down around 500/600Hz. The Fortitude™ Bridge features vintage tone with a twist. Joe suggested calling the pickup Fortitude because "it's simple, it's honest, it's straight to the point, and it's strong." The Fortitude™ Bridge maintains the vintage PAF® quality, yet produces some low-end muscle as you hit the strings harder. Basically, it's a vintage style humbucker that can step out of the box. Joe pairs the Fortitude™ Bridge with a PAF® 36th Anniversary Neck (DP103) for his signature sound. The Fortitude™ Bridge is available in standard- and F-spacing. DiMarzio's Fortitude™ Bridge pickups are made in the U.S.A. and may now be ordered for immediate delivery. Suggested List Price is $129.99 (MAP $89.99). For more information about the new Fortitude™ Bridge pickup, please visit our website at www.dimarzio.com. #### Dimarzio Releases Igno™ Humbucking Pickup Staten Island, N.Y., March 25, 2019 – DiMarzio, Inc. announces the release of the IGNO™ (DP285F) humbucking pickup for electric guitars. The new IGNO™ pickup was developed for Scott LePage of Polyphia. Polyphia’s sound is characterized by sleek, upbeat melodies and catchy hooks that have been described variously as progressive, djent, funky, melodic, EDM, and trap. They don’t quite fit into any existing category. Mostly they’re just having fun, making unique music that is inspired by stuff they love. Scott LePage wanted a bridge pickup that had the power to dig in when needed. Alnico 8 was used to increase the output. The IGNO™ features DiMarzio’s dual resonance design with both coils scatter wound to produce a warm response that’s not too high in the mids. This keeps the clarity and separation between the treble and bass. DiMarzio’s IGNO™ pickup features black bobbins with distinctive gold pole pieces. Dimarzio Igno Humbucking Pickup Demo - Scott LePage of Polyphia Video by LarryDiMarzio DiMarzio’s IGNO™ Bridge is made in the U.S.A. and may now be ordered for immediate delivery. Suggested List Price is $129.99 (MAP $89.99). For more information about the new IGNO™ humbucking pickup, please visit our website at www.dimarzio.com. The IGNO™ is available in F-spacing only. #### DiMarzio releases Imperium 6™ & Imperium 7™ Pickups Staten Island, N.Y., October 18, 2016 – DiMarzio, Inc. announces the release of Imperium 6™ Neck (DP271F) and Bridge (DP272F) and Imperium 7™ Neck (DP715) and Bridge (DP716) Model pickups developed for Revocation front man Dave Davidson. Dave’s exceptional guitar playing is difficult to categorize. It has been suggested that he be described simply as a “metal” player without any additional modifiers because he spans the gamut. He’s a true original, and we’re very pleased to be working with him. The Imperium™ Neck Models have similar output to a PAF, and Dave gets his overdriven sound primarily from his amp. Dave’s sound covers a lot of territory — from extreme overdrive to crystal clarity — and everything in between. His neck pickup works equally well with high-velocity solos and classic jazz chords. The Imperium™ Bridge Models are medium output, allowing them to work with Dave’s amp to produce a heavily distorted sound with the volume all the way up, and gradually get cleaner as it is rolled down. They also allow the sound to be adjusted and changed depending on pick attack. It was very important to Dave to have pickups that not only sound good as a lead sound, but also sound great clean because he doesn’t always play with distortion. The low end is full-bodied and the high end comes through crystal clear. Dave wanted a lot of dynamics and clarity in the Imperium 7™ Bridge Model. He tends to play a lot of complex chord voicings with Revocation, and wanted to be certain that all the notes ring through even with a lot of gain. When the band began playing 7-string guitars, Dave noticed he was playing more with the lower register, so he also wanted the low notes to be extremely punchy and clear. The Imperium 7™ Neck Model has a very smooth, liquid sound yet it’s really tuneful so that there’s a bit of contrast between the neck and bridge pickups when Dave plays leads. The Imperium 7™ pickups are very responsive to harmonics, and Dave says when he plays open chords with some harmonics on top, “It sounds really, really beautiful. Notes have great sparkle to them”. Dave wanted the Imperium 6™ Neck and Bridge Models to be voiced as close as possible to the seven string versions. That way there’s no tonal difference when he’s playing live, switching back and forth between his six- and seven-string guitars. DiMarzio’s Imperium 6™ and Imperium 7™ Neck and Bridge pickups are made in the U.S.A., and may now be ordered for immediate delivery. Suggested List Price for Imperium 7™ Neck and Bridge is $129.99 each, and Imperium 6™ Neck and Bridge $119.99 each. For more information about the new Imperium 6™ and Imperium 7™ pickups, please visit our website at www.dimarzio.com. About DiMarzio For more information please visit DiMarzio's website at www.dimarzio.com. #### DiMarzio Releases Jim Root #4 Guitar Straps Staten Island, N.Y., January 10, 2020 -- DiMarzio, Inc. announces the release of two signature ClipLock® Quick Release Guitar Straps and two Standard Straps specially designed for Jim Root of Slipknot. One of two guitarists for the band Slipknot, Jim Root (also known as “#4” from modern metal heavyweights) has been acknowledged “a vital creative force in the band.” Slipknot has dominated the charts for the last twenty years. To celebrate Jim using DiMarzio® ClipLock® Quick Release Guitar Straps for so many years and the release of Slipknot’s third Billboard No. 1 album, “We Are Not Your Kind,” DiMarzio is delighted to issue the Jim Root #4 ClipLock® Quick Release Guitar Straps. Slipknot are the undisputed kings of the modern masquerade, and these striking straps featuring the Slipknot 9 Point Star (the Nonagram) bring their unique onstage presence to your guitar. DiMarzio® ClipLock® Quick Release Guitar Straps were the first to feature the heavy-duty plastic clip that allows you to easily change from guitar to guitar with a little fingertip pressure. ClipLock® Quick Release Guitar Straps are the industry standard for strength, security, and quality. They attach securely to your guitar with two sturdy bushings and extra-long screws sized to fit the strap bushing screw holes on most electric guitars and basses. The DiMarzio® ClipLock® Quick Release system is the most secure and unique fastening method available to safeguard your guitar. The Jim Root #4 ClipLock® Strap is made of high-quality printed microfiber, and is available in black and white versions. The Jim Root #4 Standard Strap is made of high-quality printed microfiber, and is also available in either black or white styles. The stitched leather strap ends “button” on to an electric guitar. A tie-cord is included for use on an acoustic guitar. DiMarzio’s Jim Root #4 Guitar Straps are made in the U.S.A., and may now be ordered for immediate delivery. Suggested List Price is $39.99 each for the ClipLock® and $26.99 each for the Standard straps. For more information about the new Jim Root #4 Guitar Straps, please visit our website at www.dimarzio.com. #### DiMarzio Releases New Logo Covers for the 10th Anniversary of John Petrucci's Majesty Guitar “The Dreamcatcher™ and Rainmaker™ pickups are the quintessential tone-monsters we’ve been working on together since our very first collaboration, and the end result is absolutely mind-blowing.” “From the moment I plugged in the guitar and played the first note, I knew that we achieved Holy Grail-level results. With these pickups, the Majesty’s inherent tonal complexities and beauty are brought out in a way that gives the guitar an expressive, intense, fearless, creamy, gorgeous, pure, unobstructed, and addictively powerful voice. It literally feels like the guitar is alive and ready to jump out of my hands!” - John Petrucci Grail-level sound doesn’t just happen. John and DiMarzio spent years refining the pickups for his Music Man guitar. To celebrate the 10th Anniversary of John’s Majesty guitar, we’ve designed new logo-covers for the Dreamcatcher/Rainmaker pickup set - Available in a chrome finish worthy of His Majesty’s finest guitars. Please enjoy 20% off on all John Petrucci signature pickups and straps for a limited time only at DiMarzio.com *Promotion starts November 6th at 12:00am EST and ends November 7th at 11:59pm EST. #### DiMarzio Releases New Steve Vai Botanical Straps The Steve Vai Botanical guitar pattern was designed to complement Steve’s iconic 89 Ibanez Jem 77FP. Our pioneering ClipLock® Quick Release Guitar Strap system was the first globally to showcase a robust plastic clip, enabling seamless transitions between guitars with just a gentle fingertip press. ClipLock® guitar straps have set the industry standard, celebrated for their robustness, security, longevity, comfort, and top-notch quality. Installation is a breeze, offering two sets of screws and bushings to adapt to most existing strap button screw holes. Interchangeable clips facilitate easy switching between different straps. The DiMarzio® ClipLock® Quick Release strap stands as the most secure and distinctive fastening method, ensuring the safety of your guitar. The Steve Vai Botanical ClipLock® guitar strap is crafted from premium microfiber with ClipLock® ends. ClipLock® Quick Release Guitar Straps have been Steve’s choice for over the past 30 years. All DiMarzio guitar straps are meticulously handcrafted in the USA. The Steve Vai Botanical guitar strap pattern was crafted to complement Steve’s iconic 89 Ibanez Jem 77FP. This guitar strap, made from high-quality printed microfiber, features stitched leather strap ends that securely button onto any guitar. An included tie-cord offers versatility for use on acoustic guitars. All DiMarzio guitar straps are expertly handcrafted in the USA. #### Dimarzio Releases Notorious™ Minibucker Bridge, Neck & Middle Pickups Staten Island, N.Y., March 25, 2019 – DiMarzio, Inc. announces the release of the Notorious™ Minibucker Bridge (DP283), Notorious™ Neck (DP284), and Notorious™ Middle (DP284S) pickups for electric guitars. The new Notorious™ pickups were developed for Tim Henson of Polyphia. Polyphia’s sound is characterized by sleek, upbeat melodies and catchy hooks that have been described variously as progressive, djent, funky, melodic, EDM, and trap. They don’t quite fit into any existing category. Mostly they’re just having fun, making unique music that is inspired by stuff they love. Tim wanted the Notorious™ Minibucker Bridge to have moderate output in order to balance with his Notorious™ single coils in the neck and middle. This bridge pickup needed to have shimmering clarity and focus to capture his playing style. The Notorious™ Minibucker Bridge is the one that Tim likes to shred on. Tim likes the clarity and focus of a vintage single coil in a 21-fret guitar and wanted to capture the same response and tone in his 24-fret signature guitar. The Notorious™ Neck and Middle single coils are voiced to roll off some treble to make up for the brighter location. Calibrated, degaussed Alnico 5 magnets capture the dynamics of vintage single coils. Tim says the Notorious™ Neck and Middle are “great for chords and ringing notes that hold through each other.” The Notorious™ Neck and Middle are a splendid choice when you are searching for the dynamics of vintage pickups but prefer a smoother top end to even out some harshness in a bright guitar. Tim shares that most of the time he’s on the fourth position, with the neck and middle pickups together, saying “I like to play Hendrixian-type riffs with it.” The balanced output of DiMarzio’s Notorious™ pickups is calibrated to blend together, and all three pickups feature gold covers. DiMarzio Notorious pickups - Demo by Tim Henson of Polyphia Video by LarryDiMarzio DiMarzio’s Notorious™ Minibucker Bridge, Neck, and Middle Model pickups are made in the U.S.A. and may now be ordered for immediate delivery. Suggested List Price for the Notorious™ Minibucker Bridge is $134.99 (MAP$99.99) and the Notorious™ Neck and Middle are $129.99 (MAP $89.99) each. For more information about the new Notorious™ pickups, please visit our website at www.dimarzio.com. #### DiMarzio releases PAF® 59 Neck & Bridge Pickups Staten Island, N.Y., July 19, 2017 – DiMarzio, Inc. announces the release of PAF® 59 Neck (DP274CR) and Bridge (DP275CR) hum-canceling pickups for electric guitars. These days, it seems as if everyone’s looking for the legendary sound and dynamics of the original “Patent Applied For” pickups. Utilizing Larry DiMarzio’s 1959 Cherry Sunburst Les Paul® for reference, DiMarzio used the same materials as 1959, gifted ears, and decades of winding experience to create the new PAF® 59 pickups. Larry says the PAF® 59 Neck and Bridge models were built following an “old family recipe.” We started with a 2-½-inch degaussed Alnico 5 magnet. The 42 AWG enamel wire coils are un-dipped and scatter wound. They’re tuned to capture the guitar’s voice and dynamics without coloring it. The PAF® 59 Neck and Bridge models feature Double Cream™ butyrate bobbins on our long-leg nickel/silver base plate just like the originals. All materials are made in the U.S.A. to the tolerances of the best of the 1959 pickups. The PAF® 59 Neck model is very responsive, and harmonics leap out. Combined with the PAF® 59 Bridge model, it’s got that smooth, overdriven, classic arena rock sound. Like the vintage “Patent Applied For” pickups, the PAF® 59 Bridge model has perfect harmonic range with exactly the right amount of oomph. It has a subtle roll off on the top end that sweetens the highs in the bridge position. The PAF® 59 Neck and Bridge models have the open dynamics, bright attack, smooth midrange, and rich bottom end, along with the creamy distortion of the original “Patent Applied For” pickups. DiMarzio’s PAF® 59 Neck and Bridge pickups are made in the U.S.A., and may now be ordered for immediate delivery. Suggested List Price is $129.99 each. For more information about the new PAF® 59 Neck and Bridge pickups, please visit our website at www.dimarzio.com. About DiMarzio For more information please visit DiMarzio's website at www.dimarzio.com. #### Dimarzio Releases Pandemonium™ Neck & Bridge Humbucking Pickups Staten Island, N.Y., April 6, 2017 – DiMarzio, Inc. announces the release of the Pandemonium™ Neck (DP276F) and Bridge (DP277F) humbucking pickups for electric guitars. The new Pandemonium™ humbuckers were developed for sensational guitarist Nita Strauss. Nita is known for hard rocking metal. She wanted a modern take on a classic rock sound. The coils on the Pandemonium™ Neck Model are tuned far enough apart to create clean, open mids with sweet highs and lows. It can go from smooth solos to pristine, dynamic chords. The Pandemonium™ Bridge Model is a modern take on the classic rock pickup, with a big voice that covers a lot of ground. The coils are tuned to slightly different frequencies to capture both solid lows and warm highs. The Pandemonium™ Bridge Model is equally at home with power chords and solos. DiMarzio’s Pandemonium™ humbucking pickups feature a custom pickup grill designed especially for Nita. Nita’s logo design is cut all the way through the black metal cover, allowing the Double Cream™ bobbins below to show through. When you’re on the road playing different venues as much as Nita is, you discover exactly what works and what doesn’t. You can rest assured that the Pandemonium™ humbuckers will perform because they’re 100% road tested by Nita. DiMarzio’s Pandemonium™ Neck and Bridge Model pickups are made in the U.S.A. and may now be ordered for immediate delivery. Suggested List Price is $199.99 each (MAP $139.99). For more information about the new Pandemonium™ pickups, please visit our website at www.dimarzio.com. The Pandemonium™ humbuckers are available in F-spacing only. About DiMarzio For more information please visit DiMarzio's website at www.dimarzio.com. #### DiMarzio releases PG-13™ middle pickup Staten Island, N.Y., July 2, 2019 - DiMarzio, Inc. announces the release of the PG-13™ Middle (DP246) mini humbucking pickup for electric guitars. The PG-13™ mini humbuckers were developed for Paul Gilbert of Mr. Big. Being on the road with Mr. Big can be challenging when it comes to tones because there are so many different styles the band plays — acoustic ballads, heavy songs, fast songs, bluesy songs — and Paul needs pickups that allow him to achieve all of those sounds. Paul wanted a middle pickup to add to the Neck (DP242) and Bridge (DP243) models to make a complete PG-13™ set. To clear the way for picking, the middle pickup's height needed to be set lower, but the pickup's volume still had to be comparable to the neck and bridge pickups. We used a combination of rare earth (neodymium) and alnico magnets to increase the output of the PG-13™ Middle in order to level match the pickups. When combined with the PG-13™ Neck and Bridge, the PG-13™ Middle adds a nice new flavor that fills out the minibucker set. The PG-13™ Middle features 4-conductor wiring, neodymium and alnico magnets, and height adjustment screws for the pole pieces. DiMarzio's PG-13™ Middle is made in the U.S.A. and may now be ordered for immediate delivery. Suggested List Price is $134.99 (MAP $99.99). For more information about the new PG-13™ Middle mini humbucking pickup, please visit our website at www.dimarzio.com. #### DiMARZIO RELEASES PG-13™ NECK & BRIDGE MINI HUMBUCKER PICKUPS Staten Island, N.Y., December 13, 2017 – DiMarzio, Inc. announces the release of the PG-13™ Neck (DP242) and Bridge (DP243) hum-canceling mini pickups for electric guitars. The new PG-13™ mini humbuckers were developed for Paul Gilbert of Mr. Big. The tone of a mini humbucker falls somewhere between a full-sized humbucker and a single-coil. Paul says the main characteristic of these pickups is clarity. It still has the beef; it’s not harsh. I just plugged it in, played it, and went, ‘Oh, this is good.’ If you’re wondering how mini humbuckers compare to full-sized humbuckers, they’re smaller, and have a distinctive tone. They sense a narrower length of string vibration, and that reduces lower harmonics for clearer, brighter tones. Being on the road with Mr. Big can be challenging when it comes to tones because there are so many different styles the band plays — acoustic ballads, heavy songs, fast songs, bluesy songs. Paul needs a pickup that allows him to achieve all of the sounds. The DP243 Bridge model has a good balance of clarity, chime, and fullness, and it’s never harsh. Cranked up through a loud amp, it’s still full and produces nice harmonics. Power chords have impact and crunch yet they’re still friendly. For a compressed, sparkly sound, Paul likes to turn off all his distortion pedals and turn on a flanger. Even though it’s the bridge pickup, the PG-13™ is still warm, and not too trebly. The DP242 Neck model is slightly fatter and creamier, making it great for Jazz and Blues solos. Its lower output and smaller size help keep it from getting muddy. The Neck and Bridge models sound good together as well. The sound spreads out and you get that nice “quacky” sound. PG-13 Mini Humbuckers can rock Blues, Classic Rock, and even get in the mix with Modern Metal. The PG-13™ Neck and Bridge Models feature 4-conductor wiring, ceramic magnets, and height-adjustable pole pieces. DiMarzio’s PG-13™ Neck and Bridge pickups are made in the U.S.A., and may now be ordered for immediate delivery. Suggested List Price is $134.99 each. For more information about the new PG-13™ Neck and Bridge pickups, please visit our website at www.dimarzio.com. Paul Gilbert for DiMarzio PG-13 Mini Humbuckers Video by LarryDiMarzio About DiMarzio For more information please visit DiMarzio's website at www.dimarzio.com. #### DiMarzio Releases Rainmaker™ Neck And Dreamcatcher™ Bridge Pickups Staten Island, N.Y., June 24, 2019 -- DiMarzio, Inc. announces the release of Rainmaker™ Neck (DP281), Rainmaker 7™ Neck (DP723), Dreamcatcher™ Bridge (DP282F), and Dreamcatcher 7™ Bridge (DP724) pickups for 6- and 7-string electric guitars. The Rainmaker™ Neck and Dreamcatcher™ Bridge were developed for John Petrucci of Dream Theater. John says the new Rainmaker™ and Dreamcatcher™ neck and bridge pickups are “the quintessential tone-monsters we’ve been working on together since our very first collaboration, and the end result is absolutely mind-blowing. “From the moment I plugged in the guitar and played the first note, I knew that we achieved Holy Grail-level results. With these pickups, the Majesty’s inherent tonal complexities and beauty are brought out in a way that gives the guitar an expressive, intense, fearless, creamy, gorgeous, pure, unobstructed, and addictively powerful voice. It literally feels like the guitar is alive and ready to jump out of my hands!” Although designed specifically for John’s neck-through signature Ernie Ball Music Man Majesty guitar, the basic performance shows the overall direction John said he wants to follow in pursuit of his personal sound. These pickups have an increased sensitivity to pick attack and more dynamic range overall. The Rainmaker™ Neck and Rainmaker 7™ Neck have an interesting blend of both warmer highs and more open mids to blend classic and modern approaches to the neck pickup. The Rainmaker™ Neck (for 6-string guitars) is available in standard spacing only. The Dreamcatcher™ Bridge and Dreamcatcher 7™ Bridge focus more power on the low mids to allow the bridge position to cut through the mix without brittle highs or muddy lows. The Dreamcatcher™ Bridge (for 6-sting guitars) is available in F-spacing only. John claims, “These pickups are truly inspirational, and I look forward to hearing them roar on stage and in the studio night after night!” DiMarzio’s Rainmaker™ Neck, Rainmaker 7™ Neck, Dreamcatcher™ Bridge, and Dreamcatcher 7™ Bridge are made in the U.S.A. and may now be ordered for immediate delivery. Suggested List Price for the Rainmaker™ Neck and Dreamcatcher™ Bridge is $129.99 (MAP $89.99). Suggested List Price for the Rainmaker 7™ Neck and Dreamcatcher 7™ Bridge is $139.99 (MAP $99.99). For more information about the new Rainmaker™ Neck and Dreamcatcher™ Bridge pickups, please visit our website at www.dimarzio.com. DiMarzio Dreamcatcher 7 Bridge DP724 DiMarzio Dreamcatcher Bridge DP282F DiMarzio Rainmaker 7 Neck DP723 DiMarzio Rainmaker Neck DP281 #### Dimarzio Releases Richie Kotzen Strat® Replacement Pickguard Dimarzio Richie Kotzen Strat Replacement Pickguard Staten Island, N.Y., October 4, 2018 – DiMarzio, Inc. announces the release of the Richie Kotzen Strat® Replacement Pickguard (FG2108PWA10) for electric guitars. Known for his playing style that mixes rock, blues, jazz, fusion, and soul, Richie Kotzen is a stellar singer, songwriter, and guitar player. Although he was primarily known for playing Telecaster® in the band Poison, Fender Japan released two signature Richie Kotzen Stratocaster® models in 1996 that came equipped with DiMarzio pickups. Featuring electronics modeled on Richie’s signature model Stratocaster® by Fender Japan, the Richie Kotzen pickguard has solderless connectors for easy installation on any guitar with a standard 11-hole pickguard. It comes with a 5-way switch, and the custom pickups are wired as single coils but will also be humbucking in the 2 and 4 positions. The center pickup has a reverse magnet. These pickups are medium gain, so they’re very articulate. Even with distortion, each and every note can be heard. The tone is punchy and percussive with that bright Strat® transparency. The Richie Kotzen Strat® Replacement Pickguard features white pickups and is available in Pearl White. DiMarzio’s Richie Kotzen Strat® Replacement Pickguard is made in the U.S.A. and may now be ordered for immediate delivery. Suggested List Price is $469.99 each (MAP/Street Price $299.99). For more information about the new Richie Kotzen Strat® Replacement Pickguard, please visit our website at www.dimarzio.com. #### DiMarzio releases Satchur8™ humbucking guitar pickup Staten Island, N.Y., January 17, 2018 – DiMarzio, Inc. announces the release of the Satchur8™ (DP273F) hum-canceling pickup for electric guitars. These days, you can get humbuckers tuned for just about any specific sound — modern, vintage, warm, bright — from blistering harmonics to hammering chug. The Satchur8™ was designed for guitar virtuoso Joe Satriani, and it has an expressive attack with a warm, sweet singing lead tone. It can go big when you need it and get quiet when you back off. When we started this project, we chose an Alnico 8 magnet because it has lots of output, with a buttery smooth mid-range, deep, full-bodied bass, and a warm, singing solo tone that suits Joe’s playing style. Additionally, the coils were tuned to Joe’s sound. The rich output of the Alnico 8 magnet makes the Satchur8™ great for hot humbucking tones. The Satchur8™ is smooth yet bright, with plenty of clarity and distinction. It’s loaded with dynamics, and notes have weight and authority. Joe says the Satchur8™ is the richest, most complete sounding pickup he’s ever used. “I wish we could just say, ‘This pickup sounds effing great!’” The Satchur8™ is available in F-spacing only. DiMarzio’s Satchur8™ pickup is made in the U.S.A. and may now be ordered for immediate delivery. Suggested List Price is $114.99 each (MAP $79.99). For more information about the new Satchur8™ pickup, please visit our website at www.dimarzio.com. About DiMarzio For more information please visit DiMarzio's website at www.dimarzio.com. #### DiMarzio releases Sonic Ecstasy™ pickups Staten Island, N.Y., January 16, 2017 – DiMarzio, Inc. announces the release of Sonic Ecstasy™ Neck (DP269F) and Bridge (DP270F) Model pickups. Designed for renowned Dream Theater guitarist John Petrucci’s Music Man JP16, the key features of the Sonic Ecstasy™ models are power, depth, and warmth. They have a broad voicing that emphasizes mids and lows. Petrucci says, My new Sonic Ecstasy™ pickups deliver a massive tone that's incredibly rich, clear, and expressive. ”The bridge pickup brings out the guitar's punch and girth while maintaining a top end that's musical and smooth as well as a tighter and more articulate low end. ”The neck pickup has all the same qualities but adds just the right amount of air and liquid feel that accentuates and tracks my picking attack at any speed. ”Really, the name says it all … Sonic Ecstasy!!“ Sonic Ecstasy™ pickups come standard in Petrucci’s new signature Music Man JP16 guitar, and are available to purchase individually from DiMarzio. They come in F-spacing only. DiMarzio’s Sonic Ecstasy™ Neck and Bridge pickups are made in the U.S.A., and may now be ordered for immediate delivery. Suggested List Price is Neck $199.99 each. For more information about the new Sonic Ecstasy™ pickups, please visit our website at www.dimarzio.com. About DiMarzio For more information please visit DiMarzio's website at www.dimarzio.com. #### DiMarzio Releases Steve Vai Utopia™ Guitar Straps Staten Island, N.Y., January 16, 2020 -- DiMarzio, Inc. announces the release of three UtoPIA™ ClipLock® Quick Release Guitar Straps and three UtoPIA™ Standard Straps specially designed for Steve Vai’s signature Ibanez PIA3761 guitar. Steve Vai has used DiMarzio® ClipLock® Quick Release Guitar Straps for over twenty years. The Steve Vai UtoPIA™ design features a gold baroque swirling leaf pattern over a black, white, or pink background. DiMarzio® ClipLock® Quick Release Guitar Straps were the first to feature the heavy-duty plastic clip that allows you to easily change from guitar to guitar with a little fingertip pressure. ClipLock® Quick Release Guitar Straps are the industry standard for strength, security, and quality. They attach securely to your guitar with two sturdy bushings and extra-long screws sized to fit the strap bushing screw holes on most electric guitars and basses. The DiMarzio® ClipLock® Quick Release system is the most secure and unique fastening method available to safeguard your guitar. The Steve Vai UtoPIA™ ClipLock® strap is made of high-quality printed microfiber with ClipLock® ends. It is available in Black & Gold, White & Gold, and Pink & Gold versions. The Steve Vai UtoPIA™ Standard strap is made of high-quality printed microfiber, and the strap ends are stitched leather and button on to an electric guitar. A tie-cord is included for use on an acoustic guitar. It is available in Black & Gold, White & Gold, and Pink & Gold. DiMarzio’s Steve Vai UtoPIA™ Guitar Straps are made in the U.S.A., and may now be ordered for immediate delivery. Suggested List Price is $39.99 each for the ClipLock® and $26.99 each for the Standard straps. For more information about Steve Vai and the new UtoPIA™ Guitar Straps, please visit our website at www.dimarzio.com. PIA3761 guitars are produced by Ibanez. IBANEZ and HOSHINO are marks of Hoshino USA or Hoshino Gakki Co. Ltd., with which DiMarzio, Inc. is not affiliated. #### DiMarzio Releases Sugar Chakra™ Pickup Staten Island, N.Y., May 6, 2019 – DiMarzio, Inc. announces the release of the Sugar Chakra™ (DP427) pickup for electric guitars. The Sugar Chakra™ was developed for Phil Collen of Def Leppard. An iconic player needs iconic pickups; that’s why world-renowned guitarist, Phil Collen, has used DiMarzio pickups exclusively for over 40 years. When he asks a question that starts with “What if …?,” you make it happen! Phil wanted a single coil sized pickup with the weight and attack of a full-sized humbucker, yet still retaining clarity. Sugar Chakra™ is a thick, creamy pickup with crunchy mids, designed to feel like a full-sized humbucker in single coil form. The top end is smooth with mids that bite just enough to cut through the mix. “It’s just really clear and precise but it’s got all the balls and the fire power. It’s gonna be awesome as a new addition to the DiMarzio family.” Phil road tested the Sugar Chakra™ on the G3 tour with Joe Satriani and John Petrucci. He says, “It’s just really clear and precise but it’s got all the balls and the fire power. It’s gonna be awesome as a new addition to the DiMarzio family.” DiMarzio’s Sugar Chakra™ is made in the U.S.A. and may now be ordered for immediate delivery. Suggested List Price is $119.99 (MAP $84.99). For more information about the new Sugar Chakra™ pickup, please visit our website at www.dimarzio.com. #### DiMarzio Releases the Jake Bowen Signature Mirage™ Pickups New From DiMarzio - The Jake Bowen Signature Mirage™ Pickups Jake Bowen's creative use of mix-and-match plug-ins, Axe-FX and actual amps continues to push his progressive metal sound forward, and his new Mirage™ pickups are the next step in that journey. Jakes new Ibanez guitar centers around our Strat-style pickup for the neck and humbucker for the bridge. Jake wanted more of everything from the new bridge pickup design: more output and more highs, mids, and lows to improve clarity in dropped tunings and complex chords. The Mirage™ Neck pickup features a bell-like top end for smoothness and an opened-up bass for balance. Jake also requested slightly more output to keep up with his Mirage™ Bridge pickup, and the result is an unstoppable combo. #### DiMarzio Releases The Muscle T™ Tele Set & Super PAF® Ceramic Humbucker Muscle T™ Bridge & Neck The DiMarzio Muscle T™ Bridge utilizes a traditional magnet stagger inspired by our favorite early 60s Tele® pickups. We’ve kicked the output up a notch to get more sustain and added warmth to the top end to eliminate the harshness. The balanced lows, mid-range snarl and clear top end make the Muscle T™ perfect for any player that wants legendary single coil Tele® tone with a modern touch. The Muscle T™ Neck retains all the dynamic response of a good early sixties Tele® pickup but adds more of the glassy sparkle that Tele® neck pickups always lacked. Our Muscle T™ Neck has been carefully calibrated with more volume and presence to keep up with the needs of modern players, and the overall musical character delivers a better string-to-string balance for rhythms that cut and precise soloing. Each pickup is individually hand-wound and tested in our New York City factory. Super PAF® Ceramic The legendary pickup that put high-output ceramic humbuckers on the map, now available with a vintage PAF® look. The DiMarzio  Super Distortion® started a sound revolution. Replacement pickups simply didn’t exist before the invention of the Super Distortion® in the early Seventies. The Super Distortion® was the first pickup specifically designed to kick a tube amp into total overdrive and is still the standard by which all other high-output pickups are measured. The Super Distortion® has a perfect blend of power and tone: both single-notes and chords jump out of the amp and fill the room (or the track) with a wall of sound. The balance of tones is classic — thick, boosted mids, big lows and fat highs. This is the sound you’ve heard for five decades on platinum records, from players as varied as Ace Frehley, Al Di Meola, Phil Collen, Tom Scholz, Paul Gilbert and many more. It’s also versatile: 4-conductor wiring allows instant access to Strat®-like split and series-parallel modes. Discover what thousands of great players know: the Super Distortion® is the best all ’round high-power pickup ever made. #### DiMarzio Releases the New'Tron, PAF'Tron, and Super Distor'Tron The classic Gretsch® Filter'Tron™ sound resides somewhere between a Gibson® ES-335 and a Fender® Telecaster® on the guitar tone spectrum. Filter'Tron™ hum-canceling pickups were designed by Ray Butts in the mid-50s, with input and direction from Chet Atkins for the Gretsch® company. By the early 60s, this combination quickly became the choice for Rockabilly guitar players and was the go-to sound for George Harrison on many of the Beatles' early recordings — to name just one of many legendary players. Today, guitarists expect to have a wide variety of tonal options from every style of guitar. If 80s hair metal on a Gretsch® Country Gentleman® is your thing, who are we to stop you? Or perhaps you are looking for a new and unique sound, inspired by many great Filter'Tron-style pickups of the past and present. Meet the DiMarzio New'Tron™, PAF'Tron™, and Super Distor'Tron™: - The New'Tron™ is our modern take on a Filter'tron-style pickup and a direct size replacement. It is not a clone of a vintage Filter'Tron™ but rather a modern twist, capturing the best characteristics of this great guitar tone and enhancing them. The top-end response is dynamic but not overly bright, with just the right amount of presence and twang. The midrange has a unique growl and bite, especially when used with digital modeling amps and distortion, and the low end is consistently tight and punchy without becoming muddy. The New'Tron™ Bridge [DP292] is louder than a traditional Filter'Tron™ pickup and is designed to balance with the New'Tron™ Neck [DP291], without losing any presence or clarity. Altogether, the DiMarzio New'Tron™ Bridge and neck are versatile pickups perfect for anything from clear, chiming cleans to snarling Rockabilly edge. - The PAF'Tron™ is our famous PAF formula in a Filter'Tron™ housing, engineered to keep the classic PAF® sound. The PAF'Tron™ Bridge [DP294] is louder than the PAF'Tron™ Neck [DP293] pickup and is designed to balance with the PAF'Tron™ Neck while retaining the classic P.A.F. sound. With its soft magnetic field, sweet tone, and perfectly balanced warmth and clarity, the PAF'Tron™ will have you spending more time playing guitar and less time tweaking your tone. - The Super Distor'Tron™ [DP297] offers the performance of the infamous Super Distortion® in a Gretsch® Filter'tron-style package. We've built in the same blend of power and tone that has made the original Super Distortion® the worldwide standard for high-output humbuckers for over 50 years. Whether you are seeking a new and unique sound, or desire legendary tones reminiscent of the past, the new DiMarzio Filter'Tron™ lineup has something for you. #### DiMarzio Releases The PAF® 57 Neck & PAF® 57 Bridge Pickups DiMarzio has been on the cutting edge of pickup design and has been a game changer for over 50 years. We pride ourselves on our originality, innovation, and the constant pursuit of excellence. The PAF® 57 uses a 2½-inch Alnico 2 magnet as the energy source, setting the stage for sonic brilliance. Using computer-controlled winders, we scatter-wind the 42 AWG enamel wire, adding dimension to the meticulously matched coils and enriching the guitar's voice and dynamics while adding depth without compromise. Fear not: these pickups are wax-potted, vanquishing any whisper of microphonic feedback. All the pole pieces and studs are nickel plated, while a maple spacer ensures perfect coil alignment between the bobbins. PAF® 57 pickups paint an auditory masterpiece — creamy tones, flawless hum cancellation, and a crystalline top end. The PAF® 57 has the perfect output for use with high gain amplifiers. Choose your vibe with black, relic white, or cream butyrate bobbins, or traditional nickel covers. The PAF® 57 Neck and Bridge models deliver open dynamics, a bright attack, smooth midrange, and a resounding bottom end. DiMarzio doesn’t answer to a board of directors. We answer to a higher power: musicians. #### Dimarzio Releases The Relentless J™ And Relentless P™ For Bass Staten Island, N.Y., November 22, 2022 -- DiMarzio, Inc. announces the release of the Relentless P™ (DP299), the Relentless J™ Bridge (DP301), Relentless J™ Neck (DP300), and the Relentless J™ Pair (DP302) for 4 string basses. The new Relentless P™ and Relentless J™ series pickups feature the Relentless™ cover designed in collaboration with Billy Sheehan. As with the Relentless™ pickups, we removed all the hard edges from the standard P Bass® and standard J Bass® pickups, and added an arch to the top of the pickups to bring the sensing coils and pole pieces closer to the strings. These improvements increase the dynamic range and make active circuitry unnecessary. The RelentlessP™ and Relentless J™ pickups incorporate Neodymium magnets and produce 70 percent more output than traditional passive pickups, and they're dead quiet due to the incorporation of metal covers and foil-shielded cables. To dial in (or fine tune) the individual string output, the Relentless P™ and Relentless J™ include eight adjustable pole pieces. These pickups also have a broad magnetic field so you can even bend notes without volume drop out. DiMarzio's extra shielding makes the Relentless P™ and Relentless J™ better for both recording and stage performances. We've mounted them onto robust .09375" thick circuit board base plates to eliminate the annoying protruding mounting screws — ultimately creating a more comfortable and consistent foundation to rest your fingers on. The new Relentless P™ steps beyond the traditional P-Bass® sound and can only be described as massive. It has more of everything: more volume, beefier lows, a growling midrange, and crispy highs with better individual string definition. The Relentless J™ incorporates a new invention, (patent pending) parallelogram-shaped coils, offering an expanded mid-range punch, snappy highs, precise lows, and a new dimension to the sound of the Relentless™ series pickups. Relentless P™ and Relentless J™ pickups will breathe new life into any bass, increase playability, and work well for any style of music from Motown to metal. DiMarzio's Relentless P™, Relentless J™ Bridge, Relentless J™ Neck, and Relentless J™ pair are made in the U.S.A. and may now be ordered for immediate delivery. Suggested List Price for the Relentless P™ is $169.00 (MAP $119.99). Suggested List Price for the Relentless J™ Bridge and Relentless J™ neck is $155.00 (MAP $109.99). Suggested List Price for the Relentless J™ Pair is $296.00 (MAP 209.99). For more information about the new Relentless J™ series pickups, please visit our website at www.dimarzio.com. #### Dimarzio Releases The Relentless™ Pj Combination For Bass Staten Island, N.Y., February 14th, 2023 -- DiMarzio, Inc. announces the release of the Relentless PJ™ (DP307) pickups for 4 string basses. DiMarzio pickups embody equal parts tradition, innovation and invention, not only in their individual design but also in the way they complement one another. The Relentless PJ™ set delivers a thunder-and-lightning example of these idealized combinations, pairing a Relentless J™ bridge pickup with Relentless P™ pickups. The inspiring new Relentless™ pickups combine ceramic (Relentless P™) and Neodymium magnets (Relentless J™), producing a better balance and up to 70 percent more output than traditional passive pickups. And best of all, these titans of teeth-rattling tone are dead quiet. Expanded mid-range punch, snappy highs and precise lows are hallmarks of the Relentless J™, while the Relentless P™ pickups sound simply massive, offering impressive output levels, beefy lows, growling midrange and crispy highs that sing with superior string definition. All Relentless™ pickups are fully potted and include our new comfort-sculpted metal covers with foil-shielded cables, along with a broad magnetic field. There are no limitations here, just high-powered tone. Relentless™ pickups will breathe new life into any bass, increase playability, and work well for any style of music from Motown to metal. DiMarzio's Relentless PJ™ pickups are made in the U.S.A. and may now be ordered for immediate delivery. Suggested List Price for the Relentless PJ™ is $310.00 (MAP $219.99). For more information about the new Relentless PJ™ pickups, please visit our website at www.dimarzio.com. #### Dimarzio Releases The Sixties P™ And Sixties J™ Pickups For Bass Staten Island, N.Y., November 22, 2022 -- DiMarzio, Inc. announces the release of the Sixties P™ (DP124), the Sixties J™ Bridge (DP304), the Sixties J™ Neck (DP303), and the Sixties J™ Pair (DP305) pickups for 4 string basses. The DiMarzio Sixties P™ and Sixties J™ bass pickups enhance the tone of everything that made the old school Precision and Jazz Basses famous — without the rusty pole pieces and 60-cycle hum. From its distinctive tone to its definitive growl, the Sixties P™ is the embodiment of everything that made the sound of the old school Fender Precision Bass®  great. The Sixties J™ retains the same woody tone, punch, and articulate midrange when compared to vintage single coil Jazz Bass®  pickups, but with superior tone, responsiveness, and attack. This is thanks to DiMarzio's patent pending parallelogram double-coil designs. The new Sixties P™ and Sixties J™ pickups feature the Relentless™ cover designed in collaboration with Billy Sheehan. We've dropped the mounting screws out of the way using our circuit board mounting system, and eliminated the sharp edges for further playing comfort. Our Alnico 5 magnets are mounted to the arch of our covers and are fitted to closely match the radius of the fingerboard. This enhanced, smooth playing surface keeps the magnet structure closer to the strings for more accurate response and improved dynamics. The Sixties P™ and Sixties J™ are fully potted to reduce microphonics, and are virtually noise free. The Sixties J™ and Sixties P™ are direct replacements for any American Standard Precision Basses®  and Jazz Basses®. Modernize your bass and bring it back to life with the Sixties P™ or Sixties J™ pickups. DiMarzio's Sixties P™ and Sixties J™ pickups are made in the U.S.A. and may now be ordered for immediate delivery. Suggested List Price for the Sixties P™ is $169.00 (MAP $119.99). Suggested List Price for the Sixties J™ Bridge and Neck is $155.00 (MAP $109.99). Suggested List Price for the Sixties J™ Pair is $296.00 (MAP $209.99). For more information about the new Sixties P™ and Sixties J™pickups, please visit our website at www.dimarzio.com. #### Dimarzio Releases The Sixties Pj™ Combination For Bass Staten Island, N.Y., February 14th, 2023 -- DiMarzio, Inc. announces the release of the Sixties PJ™ (DP306) pickups for 4 string basses. DiMarzio invented replacement pickups in the early 70s, and guitar builders and custom shops soon recognized the improvement that adding DiMarzio pickups made to their instruments. This started a trend, where bass players and manufacturers began combining our P Bass and J Bass models in one instrument, creating the enduring, eponymous PJ Set. Builders like Jackson and Charvel began using PJ combinations instead of the more traditional pickup configurations. We continue that tradition with the new Sixties PJ™ set, a rumble-and-roar replacement designed to satisfy those with a vintage soul and a fervent heart. The Sixties PJ™ pickups revitalize time honored tones, utilizing keenly-applied technology and artist-tested ingenuity. Both pickups use a fully humbucking coil design with sculpted metal covers. Our potted coils connect to the electronics with foil shielded cables, keeping the system incredibly quiet with a tone-forward sound. The Sixties PJ™ has an impressive 3db of noise reduction over stock PJ sets. It's not just the lower noise floor that enlivens these pickups' character. Their Alnico 5 magnets follow the arch of the chic metal covers, ensuring a more even, immediate, and balanced response from each string. Player comfort is also optimized, thanks to borrowed improvements from the Relentless™ pickups' rounded edges and curved top shape, co-designed with the legendary Billy Sheehan. All these innovations deliver increased headroom, improved dynamics, and a more detailed response. The Sixties PJ™ pickups also feature the same circuit board mounting system, which lowers the height adjustment screws so they are below the pickguard, removing any obstruction to right-hand techniques. The Sixties PJ™ pickup set adds rump to your thump, spunk to your funk and rock to your roll. All Sixties P™ and Sixties J™ pickups are handmade in New York City, tested and matched for quality control. DiMarzio's Sixties PJ™ pickups are made in the U.S.A. and may now be ordered for immediate delivery. Suggested List Price for the Sixties PJ™ is $310.00 (MAP $219.99). For more information about the new Sixties PJ™ pickups, please visit our website at www.dimarzio.com. #### DiMarzio Releases Utopia™ Neck, Middle And Bridge Pickups Staten Island, N.Y., January 16, 2020 -- DiMarzio, Inc. announces the release of the UtoPIA™ Neck (DP287F), UtoPIA™ Middle (DP288F), and UtoPIA™ Bridge (DP289F) pickups for electric guitars. Designed for Steve Vai’s signature Ibanez PIA3761 guitar, the UtoPIA™ Neck and Bridge pickups feature a custom laser-cut baroque style cover over a gold patterned layer. Using the Evolution® as the basic platform, the UtoPIA™ Neck and Bridge were designed to focus more on the low-end response of the guitar while adding thickness and body to the top end. The challenge was to still deliver the harmonics for which the Evolution® is known. Upper mid-range frequencies were also dialed back to produce a less aggressive attack and provide more control. The UtoPIA™ Neck and Bridge boast a big, bold low end, high output, and thick top end. Designed to match the sound and aesthetics of the UtoPIA™ Neck and Bridge for a modern-looking single coil, the satin gold-plated UtoPIA™ Middle pickup features the same etched pattern as the laser-cut Neck and Bridge pickups. The UtoPIA™ Neck and Bridge Models are a perfect choice for bright guitars that favor an upper midrange peak, and will level out uneven frequencies. They are also great for coil-splitting when combined with the UtoPIA™ Middle Model. The UtoPIA™ Middle can add some chime to any guitar with a lifeless single coil. Having a healthy amount of treble, the UtoPIA™ Middle can provide the “quack” in the 2nd and 4th position when placed between the UtoPIA™ Neck and Bridge humbuckers. The UtoPIA™ Middle is reverse polarity. It is humbucking when combined with the UtoPIA™ Neck and Bridge in split coil mode. The UtoPIA™ Neck, Middle, and Bridge Models are available in F-spacing only. DiMarzio’s UtoPIA™ Neck, Middle, and Bridge Model pickups are made in the U.S.A. and may now be ordered for immediate delivery. Suggested List Price for the UtoPIA™ Neck and Bridge is $209.99 (MAP $149.99) each and the UtoPIA™ Middle is $94.99 (MAP $69.99). For more information about the new UtoPIA™ pickups, please visit our website at www.dimarzio.com. PIA3761 guitars are produced by Ibanez. IBANEZ and HOSHINO are marks of Hoshino USA or Hoshino Gakki Co. Ltd. with which DiMarzio, Inc. is not affiliated. #### DiMarzio releases Vintage P90™ pickups Staten Island, N.Y., April 24, 2019 – DiMarzio, Inc. announces the release of the Vintage P90™ Soapbar (DP280S), Dog Ear (DP280D), and Full-size Humbucker cover (DP286) pickups for electric guitars. P90 pickups are a different breed. DiMarzio’s Vintage P90™ is a recreation of the late 50s Gibson single-coil with all of the midrange grittiness that makes a P90 pickup special. DiMarzio’s Vintage P90™ starts with our calibrated dual Alnico 5 sandcast magnets and is wound on a specially-made vintage winding machine custom-designed by DiMarzio. This machine was used to create the correct winding profile and frequency response, and the winding process is unique. We use vintage tape, braided single-conductor hookup cable, and un-dipped coils. This design gives the Vintage P90™ its sparkly mids and the growl of a vintage 50s Les Paul®. Chords have a nice harmonic bloom, and single notes are glassy with up-front silkiness. P90s found their way into classic 60s and 70s recordings on everything from the Beatles to Leslie West and Mountain. Chords have a warm but sparkly midrange bite, and single notes jump out nicely without sounding harsh. The P90s come in three styles: Soapbar, Dog Ear, or mounted into a full-size humbucker cover. DiMarzio’s Vintage P90™ Soapbar (DP280S), Dog Ear (DP280D), and Full-size Humbucker cover (DP286) pickups are made in the U.S.A., and may now be ordered for immediate delivery. Suggested List Price for the Vintage P90™ Soapbar and Vintage P90™ Dog Ear is $129.99 (MAP $89.99) each, and the Vintage P90™ with Full-size Humbucker cover is $149.99 (MAP $114.99). For more information about the new Vintage P90™ pickups, please visit our website at www.dimarzio.com. #### DiMarzio Steve Vai signature ClipLock® Guitar Straps DiMARZIO RELEASES STEVE VAI SIGNATURE CLIPLOCK® GUITAR STRAPS Staten Island, N.Y., January 4, 2016  – DiMarzio, Inc. announces the release of three signature ClipLock® Quick Release Guitar Straps specially designed for and with Steve Vai, guitarist extraordinaire and esteemed DiMarzio endorser. Steve Vai helped pioneer DiMarzio® ClipLock® Quick Release Guitar Straps and has used them for over twenty years. Naturally, we were delighted and honored when Steve agreed to collaborate with us to produce three new Steve Vai ClipLock® Guitar Straps. The Universe design features an immediately recognizable swirl pattern, inspired by Steve’s signature Ibanez Anniversary Universe 7-string guitar. It’s available in two colors: Blue Universe and Green Universe. We’re especially pleased to release the Steve Vai Art ClipLock® Guitar Strap. Steve made one of his original paintings available to DiMarzio®, and we duplicated it in order to create this strap.  Steve said, “I only had two rules when painting: no thinking and no criticizing the work. I found this to be tremendously liberating. It’s like automatic writing, and there is no such thing as a mistake.” DiMarzio® ClipLock® Quick Release Guitar Straps were the first to feature the heavy-duty plastic clip that allows you to easily change from guitar to guitar with a little fingertip pressure. ClipLock® Quick Release Guitar Straps are the industry standard for strength, security, and quality. They attach securely to your guitar with two sturdy bushings and extra-long screws sized to fit the strap bushing screw holes on most electric guitars and basses. The DiMarzio® ClipLock® Quick Release system is the most secure and unique fastening method available to safeguard your guitar. DiMarzio’s Steve Vai ClipLock® Quick Release Guitar Straps are made in the U.S.A. and may now be ordered for immediate delivery. Suggested List Price is $39.99 each. For more information about the new Steve Vai ClipLock® Quick Release Guitar Strap, please visit DiMarzio’s website at www.dimarzio.com. #### DiMarzio The Black Angel Piezo DiMarzio releases the Black Angel™ Piezo for acoustic guitars Staten Island, N.Y., December 22, 2015 – Responding to requests, DiMarzio, Inc. announces the release of The Black Angel™ Piezo for acoustic guitars. The Black Angel™ Piezo (DP235) is a stand-alone pickup that delivers a beautiful, natural acoustic guitar sound. It retains all the percussive resonance of the body, plus the transparent clarity of the strings. The Black Angel™ Piezo uses our new stratifying technology that stacks our piezo elements between layers of maple, spreading the energy across the entire sensor array. DiMarzio's approach is organic capture — eliminating the need for a built-in battery, preamp, EQ, or digital modeling. The Black Angel™ Piezo attaches easily to the guitar’s internal bridge plate (inside your guitar) with our quick alignment bracket, and can be mounted with hide glue, super glue or any woodworking adhesive. The Black Angel™ Piezo comes with a Switchcraft® stereo endpin jack so it can be easily paired with The Black Angel™ Magnetic Soundhole Pickup (DP234). Mixing the ambient qualities of the piezo with the great bass response and harmonics of the magnetic delivers a huge, live sound. DiMarzio’s The Black Angel™ Piezo is made in the U.S.A., and may now be ordered for immediate delivery. Suggested List Price is $159.99. Watch this video for sound examples and further information: For more information about The Black Angel™ Piezo, please visit DiMarzio's website at www.dimarzio.com. #### DiMarzio Titan hum-canceling pickups for 7-string electric guitars DiMARZIO RELEASES TITAN 7™ NECK & BRIDGE PICKUPS FOR 7-STRING ELECTRIC GUITARS Staten Island, N.Y., January 11, 2016 – DiMarzio, Inc. announces the release of Titan 7™ Neck (DP713) and Bridge (DP714) hum-canceling pickups for 7-string electric guitars. The Titan 7™ Neck and Bridge pickups are based on the Titan™ 6-string humbuckers designed for and with Jake Bowen of Periphery, who uses them in his signature Ibanez JBM100 guitar. Jake Bowen is one of the new generation of guitarists on the cutting edge of progressive rock. His sound is helping to redefine rock guitar, and his pickups play a major part. Almost immediately after we introduced the Titan™ 6-string models, requests for 7-string versions started pouring in. Jake has been running Titan 7™ prototypes through their paces on the road and in the studio, and they’re now ready to go. Jake’s music calls for both heavy sounds and atmospheric, orchestral parts. The Titan 7™ Neck Model has a balanced blend of highs, mids, and lows designed to reproduce all three equally effectively. It’s also highly responsive to changes in pick attack and volume control settings for an extremely expressive sound. Like the Titan™ Bridge, the Titan 7™ Bridge Model is dynamic, fast, and very tight. Many high-output pickups are either too bright or too dark. The Titan 7™ Bridge is bright and tight on the low end, so the seventh string never sounds muddy. The highs are rounded and articulate, and the Titan 7™ Bridge Model has a distinctive voice that doesn’t get lost, even in a dense, three-guitar mix. DiMarzio’s Titan 7™ Neck and Bridge pickups are made in the U.S.A., and may now be ordered for immediate delivery. Suggested List Price is $129.99 each (MAP/Street Price $89.99). For more information about the new Titan 7™ pickups,, please visit DiMarzio's website at www.dimarzio.com. #### Distressed Firenza Red and Vintage White finishes added to Vintage V4 ICON Series Basses Some bass guitars get cooler with age, but why wait when the Vintage V4 ICON already looks and plays like it’s been the owners number one for decades. Modelled on original battle worn bodies, the V4 ICON has been authentically pre worn with its Eastern poplar body creeping though two new finishes, Distressed Firenza Red and Vintage White to accompany the original Distressed Sunset Sunburst. The Vintage V4 Icon bass guitar is complete and ready to rock loaded with Wilkinson designed nickel hardware and pickups. V4MRFR – Firenza Red V4MRVW – Vintage White #### Divinity Roxx New Aguilar Endorsing Artist Divinity Roxx: “Aguilar Will Get You Right!" NEW YORK, NY — Aguilar Amplification, maker of high-quality amplifiers, speaker cabinets, pickups and effects pedals for bassists is pleased to announce the addition of Divinity Roxx to their family of endorsing artists. Divinity’s credits include such diverse and demanding artists as Victor Wooten and Beyoncé. Having worked with countless other groups, while also pursuing a solo career, Divinity is known for both her ability to lay down a fat groove as well as being able to take things over the top by rapping while playing intricate and complicated bass lines. Divinity is using Aguilar’s brand-new Tone Hammer 700 amplifier and DB 410 cabinets, as well as a selection of their effects pedals and bass pickups. “As soon as I plugged in and started playing, I knew I was on to something special with the Tone Hammer 700. I don't have to compromise anything about my sound, my tone or my articulation with this series and I'm excited to continue to explore all the possibilities Aguilar opens up. I've been searching for a great amp for a while and I've tried quite a few of them. This one is definitely the one, no doubt about it” says Divinity. About Aguilar Amplification Aguilar Amplification is a manufacturer of high-quality bass amplification, pickups, preamps and effects pedals located in NYC. Many of the world's greatest musicians have chosen to use Aguilar. Our list of endorsers includes Rhonda Smith (Jeff Beck), Sharlee D’Angelo (Arch Enemy), Tully Kennedy (Jason Aldean), Adam Nitti (Stephen Curtis Chapman), John Patitucci (Wayne Shorter) and Oscar Stagnaro (Paquito D’Rivera). For more information, please visit: www.aguilaramp.com. #### Dj Ashba of Sixx:A.M. Teams Up with Dean Markley Dean Markley USA announces the addition of guitarist Dj Ashba to their artist roster along with the Dj Ashba Artist Series of strings. Ashba joins many musicians who proudly play Dean Markley strings. To be a true guitarist isn’t about anything except the art of playing guitar. Dj Ashba The Dj Ashba Artist Series is a custom set of gauges that feature .010, .013, .017, .028, .038, and .048 from the longtime favorite, Dean Markley Signature Series of nickel plated strings. Dj Ashba is a multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, producer, and graphic designer. He grew up in Fairbury, Illinois, where he worked in the cornfields to earn enough money to buy his first guitar. Influenced by Randy Rhoads and Eddie Van Halen, he practiced tirelessly, sometimes 17 hours a day. By the time he moved to Los Angeles at 18, he was proficient enough to become an in-demand session and touring guitarist. He released a well-received solo album, Addiction to the Friction, composed music for film scores, and in 2007 partnered with Nikki Sixx and James Michael to form Sixx:A.M. From 2009 to 2015, Ashba also played lead guitar in Guns N’ Roses. As a co-producer and songwriter, he has worked with a diverse list of talent ranging from Motley Crue to Neil Diamond. Most recently, Dj scored the title song to Eli Roth’s 2015 hit movie The Green Inferno. Dj has been featured on hit TV shows such as History Channel’s Counting Cars and Animal Planet’s Tanked. This Fall, see Dj Ashba touring arenas with Sixx:A.M. to bring the band’s two 2016 releases, Volume 1, Prayers For The Damned and Volume 2, Prayers For The Blessed live to fans across North America. Being a guitarist means being true to what you do. Guitar is an art, and it takes a lot of years and dedication. It’s not an overnight thing. It’s a super-long road, and you’re going to hit the ground, but at the end of the day, what makes you a true guitarist is honing in on a unique style and never giving up. says Dj Ashba. To learn more about Dj Ashba, visit www.djashbaguitars.com About Dean Markley USA Established in 1972, Dean Markley USA is recognized as an innovator and leader in the world of musical instrument strings. Over the years, the company has expanded its product line to include guitar amplifiers, pickups and accessories. Celebrated by retailers for their sales performance and endorsed by an elite caliber of musicians, Dean Markley products are the smart choice. For more information, visit www.deanmarkley.com #### DJs, Vocalists, Bass Players And Drummers Choose Porter & Davies! The appeal of Porter & Davies silent tactile monitoring systems to a range of musicians had never been more apparent than their announcement today of some of the world’s most current high profile DJs, vocalists, bass players and drummers. Four-time international Dance Award winner, DJ Sasha uses a KT Concert Platform to propel listeners into his innovative electronic music. DJ Lost Frequencies, voted 17 in DJ Mags top 100 last year, joins him with a KT Platform. Both will be making waves across the international scene this summer. Brits Breakthrough Artist of the Year 2019, gravel voiced singer, songwriter Tom Walker now uses a TT6 KT Platform, while American singer, songwriter Father John Misty has added a KT Platform to his TT6 round throne for his band. Fellow vocalist Grammy nominated Robyn is also using the Porter & Davies systems on tour and she bought the whole band a rig each too. Westlife’s accomplished bass player, Freddie Thompson, known for his immense groove and unique feel for his instrument is feeling the benefits of his newly acquired KT Concert Platform. Already established as the industry standard tactile monitoring system in the drumming world, Porter & Davies continue to attract the world’s best drummers to play their products. New to the family are multi Grammy Award winner Kenny Aronoff, Andrew Marshall, drummer for teenage sensation Billie Eilish and George Recile drummer for multi Grammy Award and Nobel Prize winner Bob Dylan. Other new users include Nic Collins (Phil Collins band), Darby Todd, (Jethro Tull guitarist Martin Barre) and Rob Hammersmith (Skid Row). Porter & Davies’ innovative series of silent tactile monitoring systems are all highly sensitive and responsive as well as offering a wide dynamic range and huge punch. Drummers like Matt Sorum (Deadland Ritual),  Nir Z, Matt Nicholls (Bring Me The Horizon), Anderson Paak, Marcus Mumford (Mumford & Sons),Tony Palermo (Papa Roach), Zak Starkey (The Who), Jack Bevan (Foals), Jonny Quinn (Snow Patrol) and Matt Johnson (Rufus Wainwright) have enjoyed these benefits so much they have all returned and purchased extra BC2s, TT6 Thrones and BC-Xs! To find out more about the bands and musicians that use Porter & Davies gear please go to https://www.porteranddavies.co.uk/bands/. To purchase any of the company’s products please go to https://www.porteranddavies.co.uk/shop/ #### DMC and the Hellraisers Release New ‘Hellraiser’ Single and Music Video NEW YORK - Hard rock/hip-hop fusion powerhouse DMC and the Hellraisers announce the release of their new self-monikered single, “Hellraiser.” Set to drop May 14, this blazing anthem sets the stage for the release of the band’s debut EP, due out in Summer 2021. Hellraiser throws a much needed bomb on the collective anxieties of the hellish past year. The heavy-riffing guitars are balanced by the rhythmic flow of rap-rock lyrics that deliver an empowering message to dust off, rise up, and stand strong till the end. DMC and the Hellraisers are an incendiary storm between legend and indie, as all five members bring their unique backgrounds and artistry to the group. With mic in hand, Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Darryl “DMC” McDaniels (Run DMC) opens the song with an invitation to “light it up and let it burn.” The rap verses segue to a resolute hook and chorus featuring the explosive vocals and drumming of Veronica Bellino (Life of Agony). While the alternating rap/sung vocals are the focus, “Hellraiser” gives guitarist Rich Devletian, bassist David Filice, and DJ Charlie Chan Soprano free reign to infuse their high-octane insanity. “We wanted to do something that sounded Beastie Boys-ish, but heavier,” Bellino explains. The All-Star band sounds thick and mean, just how the band intended, and it finishes strong with a unifying call-to-action. Download the new single Hellraiser from popular streaming services, and check out the band’s accompanying music video. For more information on DMC and the Hellraisers, stay connected on Facebook and Instagram. HELLRAISER (Official Video) Video by DMC and The Hellraisers #### DMC and the Hellraisers to Drop Debut EP Raw Cane Sugar The five-piece band features Darryl “DMC” McDaniels NEW YORK (June 18, 2021) — Hard rock/hip-hop fusion powerhouse DMC and the Hellraisers announce the release of their debut EP, Raw Cane Sugar. The five-track record is unrelenting and grapples with the core themes of rising up, facing fears, and overcoming struggles. Formed at the intersection of legend and indie, DMC and the Hellraisers are a force to be reckoned with, as each of the five members brings a unique background and artistry to the group. The interplay between the rapping of Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Darryl “DMC” McDaniels (Run DMC) and the rock singing of drummer Veronica Bellino (Life of Agony) is a dynamic that’s showcased throughout the EP. Thick riffs and unrelenting drums lay the groundwork for creative interludes from DJ Charlie Chan Soprano and guitarist Rich Devletian, while the definitive bass work of David Filice ties the entire package together. From start to finish, Raw Cane Sugar is gritty and honest in both message and execution and follows the single release of the opening track “Hellraiser,” a rock-rap anthem that throws a bomb on the collective anxieties of the past year.  After raising some hell in the opener, the band gets to the point with “It’s Like That”, a modern-day reprise of the 1983 debut single from Run DMC. The 2-minute track reflects on societal disillusions, all while showcasing high-octane guitar licks. “YYY” adds a 3-minute dash of punk rock, with lyrics that take on personal struggles and a hopeful message that needs to be heard. The bridge segues into a blistering guitar solo as the drums build up into an explosive finale. The next track is the single “Monster,” which was previously released around Halloween with an accompanying music video. The opening bars treat the listener’s ear to airy string-synth instrumentation and Bellino’s soaring vocals, before transitioning to the band’s sweet spot of metal guitar riffing and heavy drums. The EP’s final track, “Wounds,” delivers a powerful reflection of emotional pain and healing, concluding with a hopeful plea to “take these wounds away.” Overall, Raw Cane Sugar is a succinctly fierce statement from a band that says what they mean and rocks like there is no tomorrow. Download the EP from popular streaming services and check out the band’s recently released Hellraiser music video on their YouTube channel. For more information on DMC and the Hellraisers, stay connected on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. #### DOD and Morley Launch Wah-ocTo-Fuzz Pedal DOD and Morley have joined forces on a new multi-effect pedal that combines octave, wah and fuzz sounds in one compact unit. The new Wah-ocTo-Fuzz pedal is available now worldwide through local retailers and online, with a street price of $249.99 USD. The collaboration brings together DOD’s 1980s FX35 Octoplus circuit with Morley’s classic 1970s wah and fuzz circuits. Designed for guitar, bass and keyboard players, the pedal allows musicians to use each effect individually or combine two or all three effects at the same time. Three Classic Effects in One Pedal The Wah-ocTo-Fuzz pedal is built around three distinct sections: octave, wah and fuzz. The octave section uses the DOD FX35 Octoplus circuit to deliver an analog octave blend with a glitchy character associated with 1980s octave effects. Players can shape the octave sound using three controls: Direct Level for the dry signal output, Tone Control for brightness and Octave Level for the lower octave signal. Morley Wah and 1970s-Inspired Fuzz The wah section uses Morley’s Electro-Optical design and features switchless operation. Players engage the wah by stepping on the glow-in-the-dark treadle grip. The fuzz circuit takes inspiration from Morley’s 1970s-era sounds. It includes an Intensity Level knob to control fuzz gain and a Fuzz Level knob to manage the overall signal when the fuzz effect is active. Build, Power and Connectivity The WTF pedal is housed in a rugged, lightweight cold-rolled steel chassis. It also includes a Morley buffer circuit designed to help protect the player’s tone within the signal chain. The pedal features standard 1/4-inch instrument jacks for input and output. It runs on a standard 9VDC 300 mA center-negative power supply using a +9V DC tip-negative barrel jack. It can also operate with a standard 9V battery, accessible through a quick-clip battery door. Dimensions, Warranty and Availability The DOD and Morley Wah-ocTo-Fuzz measures 6.86 inches long, 4.23 inches wide and 3.88 inches high. It weighs 2.27 lbs. / 1.03 kg and is backed by a 1-year warranty. The Wah-ocTo-Fuzz pedal is available now worldwide through local retailers and online. More information is available at www.digitech.com. #### DOD Chthonic Fuzz DOD® Embraces Their Darker Side the Chthonic Fuzz SALT LAKE CITY - DigiTech®/DOD® invites guitarists to embrace their darker side with the release of the Chthonic Fuzz, a deceptively minimalist, vintage-inspired pedal with impressive versatility and a distinctive voice. The Chthonic Fuzz (pronounced “thaw-nick” and meaning “of or relating to the underworld”) is capable of sludgy, tight-grain fuzz tones and is impactful with guitars outfitted with any types of pickups, though specifically designed for “brighter” single-coil, P90, DeArmond, or gold-foil equipped instruments. Expanding upon an initial ‘70s informed, single-knob (Output) fuzz circuit, DOD engineers added functionality via a separate gain control (Fuzz) and a gentle passive tone control (Lustre) that ensures audible pick attack throughout the entire frequency range, making for a still easy-to-use, but more flexible pedal, capable of the darkest, most potent fuzz to subtle touches of sonic grit and everywhere in between. A pair of 2N2222 transistors allow for traditional transistor clipping that can be dramatically reined in by dialing back the guitar volume-knob. As a two-transistor pedal, the Chthonic Fuzz – like many vintage-style fuzz boxes – works best when place first in the signal chain. The Fuzz and Output dials are most prominent on the pedal, side by side at the top of the housing, with the smaller Lustre knob sitting just beneath the Fuzz control at the upper-left of the pedal. The Chthonic’s eye-catching visual presentation is rounded out by a sturdy footswitch, crisp blue LED power indicator, and a unique “Kraken/Cthulhu” graphic by the same individual responsible for the artwork of the DOD Carcosa Fuzz, conceptually considered a “bright twin” to the darker Chthonic Fuzz. The Chthonic Fuzz includes true bypass and accepts a linear 9vDC adapter or 9V Alkaline Dry Battery. Guitarists seeking fat, meaty fuzz and singular overdrive textures need look no further than the Chthonic Fuzz available on Halloween, October 31st . MSRP is $208 and Street Price is $149.99 Explore the new DOD Chthonic Fuzz in more detail and hear a demo at www.digitech.com. Specifications: Dimensions: 4.68” x 2.63”x 2.25” (L x W x H) | 11.88 cm (L) x 6.68 cm (W) x 5.71 cm (H) Weight: ~1.0 lbs.   | ~ 0.453 kg. Input(s): 1 x 1/4” instrument Output(s): 1 x 1/4” Chassis Material: All Metal Power Supply: 9V Alkaline Dry Battery or PS200R Power Supply Warranty: 1 Year #### DOD Envelope Filter 440 Effects Pedal DigiTech® / DOD® Relaunches DOD Envelope Filter 440 Effects Pedal SALT LAKE CITY — March 14, 2023 — DigiTech/DOD announces the eagerly anticipated relaunch of the DOD Envelope Filter 440 effects pedal. Suitable for guitar and bass players, the 440 is known for its vowel-like sounds, crying out with slow-filter sweeps that react to pick attack. The new 440 is a faithful recreation of the vintage pedal, with the helpful addition of an up/down toggle that allows players to control which part of the sweep is emphasized. Whether players are doing funky chordal work, simulated wahs, or trippy drawn-out filter sweeps, the 440 delivers with a versatile range of expressive, dynamic tones. The update of the Envelope Filter 440 aims to stay faithful to the original while giving today’s guitarists more utility and improved tone preservation. It all starts with a Level knob that allows players to control the sensitivity of the envelope based on pick attack and playing styles. Range Control adjusts the frequency range of movement of the envelope’s sweep, allowing emphasis of low, mid, or high frequencies to match the instrument plugged in. DOD now takes the versatility a step further, adding the up/down voice switch that enables users to emphasize either the rise or fall of the sweep. The up setting provides the classic 440 wah-style effects. Flick the switch down for a subterranean dive that adds body to bass tones or gives the guitar synth-like attack. Overall, DOD’s warm and funky analog circuit design is based on the original, but like the brand’s other updates, it’s now wired for true bypass. It accepts a standard 9V DC adapter or battery. The chassis is now a lightweight aluminum and has a new crisp blue LED status indicator so it can be easily seen on stage. Both the input and output are quarter inch, with a 1M Ohm input impedance. With every “quack, squee, squonk, chicka, mwomp, and weeeooow”, the DOD Envelope Filter 440 effects pedal stays true to the classic, while offering new features that make it more user- and pedalboard-friendly.  MSRP is $181, MAP is $129.99 Get a closer look at the DOD Envelope Filter 440 and hear a demo at www.digitech.com. About Digitech / DOD With a history that spans 50 years, Digitech/DOD continues its legacy with a renewed commitment to the core values of each brand. DOD pedals are “America’s Pedals,” designed by musicians for musicians and built tough to withstand gigging night after night. DigiTech offers cutting-edge digital technology that inspires musicians to create the tones of the future. Here’s to the next 50 years from the rock ‘n roll underground of Utah! Learn more at www.digitech.com. #### DOD Limited Edition 50th Anniversary OD250 Overdrive/Preamp Pedal SALT LAKE CITY, UT - DOD Electronics celebrates 50 years of sonic euphoria with the DOD OD250 – 50th Anniversary Edition pedal. This limited-edition pedal is limited to a 1,974-piece run to commemorate the year of DOD’s start, 1974. The original OD250 put DOD on the map as “America’s Pedal” and continues to be an industry favorite today. Each pedal will have a serial-numbered Certificate of Authenticity, a commemorative laser-etched pedal topper, several commemorative guitar picks, and multiple commemorative stickers. Hand-built in the USA, the DOD OD250 – 50th Anniversary Edition pedal boasts Gain and Level controls using the original potentiometer values and tapers giving the control knob the feel and range that DOD enthusiasts love. A three-position toggle switch features the OD250’s classic “SILICON” mode replicating that original sound. The “Ge/ASYM” mode uses a vintage Germanium diode for asymmetrical even-harmonic distortion. “LIFT” mode cuts the diode clipping from the signal path allowing for a clean boost or even a dirty boost when the vintage LM741 op-amp is clipped at higher gain settings. The DOD 250 also features True Bypass to maintain the integrity of your guitar tone. This limited edition OD250 is outfitted in a stunning metal flake gray finish with classic yellow screenprint in a callback to the original OD250 of the 1970s. An etched aluminum badge on each unit commemorates this occasion. The DOD OD 250 – 50th Anniversary is ready to take its place among the historic DOD pedal lineup. When John Johnson and “Mr. DOD” himself, David O. DiFrancesco set out to make DOD Electronics in Salt Lake City, Utah 50 years ago, they had no idea how enduring their legacy would be. Now 50 years later, DOD Electronics continues to be at the forefront of pedal technology. The DOD OD 250 – 50th Anniversary Pedal is an exceptional testament to DOD Electronics’ long–standing success. For more information on the DOD OD250 – 50th Anniversary pedal, go to www.digitech.com. Retail Price: $250.00 #### DOD Unleashes the Overdrive Preamp 250-X A New Chapter in a Legendary Pedal’s Story Three versatile voices, vintage tone DNA, and modern upgrades make the 10th iteration of the OD250 the most capable yet. Salt Lake City, UT – DOD today announces the release of the Overdrive Preamp 250-X, the 10th iteration of its legendary OD250 pedal. Available worldwide through local and online retailers, the 250-X delivers unmatched tonal versatility for players of all skill levels and musical styles. With three distinct distortion modes and modern refinements, the 250-X offers a fresh take on their time-tested classic at a new price point that strives to outperform its contemporaries in its category. Inspired by the limited-edition DOD OD250-50th Anniversary model released last year, the 250-X (X representing the 10th iteration) offers the same three-position toggle switch function but in an imported, mass-produced model, at a more affordable price. Operation is straightforward and intuitive. At its core, the 250-X retains the same Gain and Level control values and tapers as the original OD250, preserving the familiar feeling and response that players know and love. The three-position toggle switch expands its tonal range, offers Silicon symmetrical clipping for that iconic 250 sound, ASYM asymmetrical clipping for even-harmonic distortion, and LIFT mode, which removes diode clipping entirely from the signal path for a clean boost at moderate levels or a dirty boost at high levels as it drives the vintage-style LM741 op amp. Built with an aluminum chassis and weighing in at only 8 ounces (250 grams), construction features true hard-wire bypass, modern 9V DC power input, and +18V tolerant circuitry. With ¼” connections for input and output, the pedal is ready for both stage and studio use making it the most versatile 250 to date. For more information on the DOD Overdrive Preamp 250-X, visit www.digitech.com. STREET: $119.99 USD #### DOD® Unleashes the Badder Monkey™ More Circuits, More Mischief, More Tone SALT LAKE CITY, UT — The monkey is out of the cage, and this time, it’s a little bit meaner. DigiTech’s cult-favorite Bad Monkey® overdrive pedal has swung back into the spotlight—not as a simple reissue, but as a fully evolved creature from DOD®: the Badder Monkey™. With the original Bad Monkey circuit still at its core and two brand-new circuits named Behaved and Badder joining the fray, this pedal gives players the power to go from mild-mannered overdrive to mischievous, unpredictable tones that are downright bananas. The real magic happens with DOD’s patent-pending 360-degree Barrel Control, which lets musicians blend any two circuits at a time, resulting in hundreds of unique overdrive combinations. And if that’s not enough monkey business, a three-position toggle adds even more tonal tricks. In the UP position, the Bad circuit plays nicely in-phase with the others; DOWN, it flips out-of-phase to create wild harmonic shenanigans; and CENTER activates Troop Mode, where all three circuits pile on at once. In Troop Mode, the Barrel Control steps aside, letting the full troop roar together. The Badder Monkey™ also introduces DOD’s patent-pending reversible StagePlate™, a simple but brilliant way to keep your pedal grounded—or attached to your board. The skid pad side keeps it from sliding off the stage; while flipping it over reveals a hook pad that locks onto your pedalboard in a snap. Switching between the two is as easy as removing four screws, flipping the plate, and tightening it back up—a simple solution for every rig and stage setup. From the gain knob’s subtle creep to full-on roar, and with EQ controls named Grunt and Screech, the Badder Monkey™ offers a sonic playground for guitarists and bassists of all skill levels. True Bypass ensures your tone stays pure when the pedal is off, while a modern 9V DC input keeps it compatible with any rig. From light, cheeky breakup to heavy, chest-thumping distortion, the Badder Monkey is ready to swing onto stages and pedalboards worldwide, delivering a jungle of tones without ever letting go of the vine. The Badder Monkey is the next step in the evolution of Cage-Free DOD. For more information, please visit www.digitech.com Or swing by BOOTH #6810 at the NAMM Show Street Price: $149.99 USD #### Dolby Atmos Composer 1.6: Fiedler Audio Breaks New Ground in Immersive Audio Production and Mastering Dolby Atmos Composer 1.6: Fiedler Audio Breaks New Ground in Immersive Audio Production and Mastering - introducing OBAM (Object Based Audio Module), a revolutionary new plug-in standard designed to meet the needs of modern immersive audio production. Fiedler Audio, Germany // June 2nd, 2025 (ictw) — Fiedler Audio, a leader in immersive audio innovation, is set to revolutionize the spatial audio production landscape with the release of version 1.6 of the Dolby Atmos Composer — introducing OBAM, the world’s first plug-in interface for immersive audio mixing and mastering. This groundbreaking addition unlocks the full creative and technical potential of true 128-channel master bus processing of your entire Dolby Atmos mix by opening the door to third-party developers. Leading the charge into this new frontier is the acclaimed audio software company Toneboosters, debuting their support for the new OBAM plug-in standard with a specially optimized version of their flagship TB Equalizer Pro plug-in. “This marks a defining moment for immersive audio production,” said Thomas Fiedler, CEO Fiedler Audio. “For the first time, creators have access to a true mixing and mastering environment that embraces the full object-based complexity of modern immersive delivery formats, starting with Dolby Atmos and opening up for MPEG-H, Apple Spatial Audio, and the expected soon-to-be-released Google Eclipsa further down the road.” Toneboosters, makers of the OBAM-ready EQ Pro: "Toneboosters are proud to be the first to support this breakthrough. With the new OBAM plugin-interface in Fiedler Audio's Dolby Atmos Composer, our Equalizer Pro can now process all the audio signals of an entire Atmos mix at a level of detail that was previously out of reach.“ Until now, immersive audio production has always happened in the channel-based domain and has therefore been limited in terms of workflow, creative freedom, and accessibility. With the new OBAM plug-in interface, the Dolby Atmos Composer 1.6 becomes the first platform to provide full access to object-level processing — empowering engineers, sound designers, and producers with precision, depth, and spatial creativity that was previously unattainable. This release is more than an update — it’s a new chapter for immersive audio, enabling tailored master bus processing for mixes and masters that keep pace with evolving delivery formats and audience expectations. Pricing & Availability The updates of the Dolby Atmos Composer 1.6 and gravitas MDS 1.0.5 (with OBAM compatibility) are free to all existing users.  For new customers Fiedler Audio runs a special "OBAM-introductory" sale from June 2nd to June 30th 2025 with the following prices: Dolby Atmos Composer 1.6: 149,- USD/EUR (equals 40% discount). gravitas MDS 1.0.5: 99,- USD/EUR (equals 50% discount). Dolby Atmos Composer and gravitas MDS bundle: 199,- USD/EUR (equals 43% discount) To celebrate the release of OBAM all the other Fiedler Audio Immersive Tools are also available for a discount of up to 33%. Please visit: www.fiedler-audio.com/products for all discounts. Background and Overview: Immersive Audio and the OBAM concept For decades, audio production workflows, plug-ins and DAWs were all targeted at channel-based formats such as mono, stereo, 5.1, etc. While these fixed layouts served their purpose and had their corresponding workflows, they present significant limitations for the new world of 3D audio production. Not only are they inflexible and inferior to object-based delivery formats like Dolby Atmos, MPEG-H, and others, they also introduce unnecessary workflow complexity and potential confusion for even the most seasoned professionals on the production side. Not to mention the dilemma for the musicians and producers. OBAM addresses these issues head-on by providing a fully object-based workflow, adequate for modern object-based delivery formats. This next-generation plug-in architecture enables the exchange of audio signals along with rich, descriptive metadata, including precise spatial positioning. This eliminates the need for fixed channel layouts in most parts of the production workflow and puts an end to the long-standing confusion around differing channel orders across platforms, DAWs and plug-in formats. “With OBAM, we’re not just handling audio—we’re handling intelligible audio objects,” said the OBAM development team. “This paradigm shift empowers professionals to work with immersive content in a way that’s more intuitive, future-proof, creatively flexible, and will up the ante of the sonic impact of immersive experiences on the customer side of things.” Key features of OBAM, availability and 3rd party access: Metadata-Enhanced Audio Exchange: Incoming and outgoing audio signals carry detailed metadata, including 3D spatial position and semantic information. Future-Proof Flexibility: Object-based production means mixes can be rendered to any output format—now or in the future. Dynamic Spatial Processing: OBAM enables innovative processing capabilities—such as spatially modulated delay or volume-driven position automation—previously unimaginable in traditional formats. Human-Centric Workflow: By treating audio as objects, OBAM offers workflows that remain understandable and transparent, even as complexity increases. Compatible with everything: Supports unlimited numbers of input and output channels/objects and any channel layout, present or future, with any given channel order. Plus Ambisonics up to 10th order. The first OBAM-compatible host is the Dolby Atmos Composer, where OBAM plug-ins can be used in the Master Channel to process full Atmos mixes or specific elements with unprecedented precision and flexibility. The OBAM SDK is now available free of charge for all third-party developers wishing to create or adapt plug-ins for the OBAM platform. Interested developers can request access via the contact form on the fiedler audio website. https://fiedler-audio.com/about-us/contact/ About Fiedler Audio Fiedler Audio GmbH has quickly made waves in the realm of immersive audio production. The first creative Dolby Atmos tool Dolby Atmos Composer was embraced quickly and praised for its ease of use and the flexible workflows with any DAW. With the user-friendly integration of the acclaimed 3D Reverb Spacelab and the gravitas Mastering Dynamic System, Fiedler Audio quickly became the one-stop solution for modern Dolby Atmos music production: smoothing out workflows, providing unique features and exclusive mastering power for Dolby Atmos. #### Dolby Atmos Composer by Fiedler Audio released It is here! - Dolby Atmos Composer by Fiedler Audio released - Introductory sale! Dolby Atmos Composer empowers musicians and producers to create immersive audio with any DAW Fiedler Audio/ Germany - April 20th, 2023 - (ictw) - Fiedler Audio the German reverb professionals and renowned specialists for outstanding „space-in-audio creation tools" today announced the immediate availability of Dolby Atmos Composer and Dolby Atmos Composer Essential from the Fiedler Audio Website: www.fiedler-audio.com Dolby Atmos Composer is available for an introductory price of USD/ EURO 199,- (originally 249,-) until May 5th, 2023. Dolby Atmos Atmos Composer Essential is available for an introductory price of USD/ EURO 99,- (originally 149,-) until May 5th, 2023. Fiedler Audio now brings a greatly simplified creative workflow to produce Dolby Atmos content - officially approved by Dolby Labs. Fiedler Audio Dolby Atmos Composer combines multichannel audio rendering and straightforward routing, 3D-panning of tracks, and signals from DAW tracks into the 3D world of Atmos. The Dolby Atmos Composer's Beam Plug-In allows creators to send their audio signals from anywhere in the session into the Composer, the home of the Dolby Atmos Renderer. Signals there can be panned to the Dolby Atmos bed and individually treated as objects in 3D space on one of the 128 independent channels available, including full 3D pan-automation of course. Advanced mixing workflows. With the Dolby Atmos Composer workflow you can bring all the features of your DAW, your favourite plugins, be it effects or instruments, into your Dolby Atmos mix. You can record new tracks while mixing for Dolby Atmos, which is impossible when using specific standard Dolby Atmos workflows. Exporting finished 3D audio projects into the standard ADM/BWF Format is very straightforward. Delivering sound and music for the major music distribution platforms is no challenge anymore. Dedicated Spatial Audio for the likes of Netflix, Apple Music, Tidal, Amazon Music, and even Binaural Stereo for basically any other distribution platform that is not yet supporting Spatial Audio. Dolby Atmos Composer is fully integrated with world-class 3D reverb. From version 1.5 onwards the renowned 3D reverb Spacelab will directly connect to the Dolby Atmos Composer bringing world-class immersive reverberation to Dolby Atmos mixes with just one simple click. No complex routing or anything. On any DAW. Here is what two renowned immersive audio professionals already have to say about Dolby Atmos Composer: Hans-Martin Buff, engineer and producer for Prince, Scorpions, Peter Gabriel amm: „Dolby Atmos offers the canvas for today's cutting-edge creativity, but too many creatives have trouble combining the ways of Atmos with their personal workflow. The Dolby Atmos Composer takes care of that. It allows me to create music for Atmos in a way I want in any music program I want, even in programs that currently only offer stereo. From plug-and-play to next-level deep sea exploration of Atmos' possibilities. I'm in!" David Merkl, sound engineer at msm-studios: "Dolby Atmos Composer allows me to work cross-platform very easily and enables instant mixing in immersive audio. The integration into existing workflows is terrific and takes sound creation to a new  level. The Dolby Atmos Composer offers all the important settings for monitoring and rendering in one convenient window. The Dolby Atmos Composer's Beam Plug-In allows creators to send their audio signals from anywhere in the session into the Composer. System Requirements Plugin Formats: VST3, AU, AAX Supported Operating Systems: macOS 10.14 through 13, Windows 7 through 11 CPU: Intel min. 2 GHz, x64 with at least SSE3 support, or Apple Silicon M1 or higher Display/Graphics: min. 1440 x 900 px, OpenGL 3.3 or newer min. 2 GB RAM of Momory Pricing and availability The Dolby Atmos Composer comes as a set of two plugins (Beam and Composer) , supporting all the major formats like AAX, VST3, and AU. The Dolby Atmos Composer is available for an introductory price of USD/Euro 199,- until May 5th, 2023 after that it retails for USD/ EURO 249,- from: www.fiedler-audio.com With Dolby Atmos Composer Essential Fiedler Audio also offers the basic, straightforward possibility to deliver Dolby Atmos for an easy and accessible price of Euro/USD 149,- also now as a special introductory offer it is available for just USD/ EURO 99,- until May 5th, 2023. About Fiedler Audio Fiedler Audio stands for the highest quality in sound and design. Founded in 2013 in Munich, Germany, Fiedler Audio is dedicated to the creation of professional music and audio software for Mac, PC, and mobile devices. The company's mission is to provide extraordinary audio production tools for musicians, DJs, audio engineers, and producers. Be it in the studio, at an event or gig, at home on the sofa, or in the park – Fiedler Audio software opens up new creative horizons. Fiedler Audio is also the one that provides the reverb engine for the acclaimed Brainworx bx_rooMS plug-In and the unique „stage" plug-In that gives mixes that final shine and depth, heard on countless records, drawing out any hidden details and character. By leveraging subtle delays, internal phase augmentation, and modulation techniques, „stage" emphasizes the natural depth and space of any natural recording or synthesized element. The result is an increase in overall definition and perceived size – all elusive qualities that in the end contribute to a type of sonic „gravitas" that will quickly become indispensable to any audio toolkit. Also, Fiedler Audio was the first to bring hi-class, professional studio „hardware-grade" reverb software to iOS and Rack Extension platforms in the form of the AD 480 Reverb. www.fiedler-audio.com #### Dophix Magnifico Dual Boost Pedal Collaboration with Artur Menezes A Handcrafted Tribute to Renaissance Power and Precision Florence, Italy — Italian effects maker Dophix®, known for its handmade analog pedals that blend sonic artistry with Tuscan craftsmanship, announces the release of the Magnifico Dual Independent Boost Pedal. The pedal is the result of a collaboration with Artur Menezes and the first ten will be personally signed my Menezes. Available now worldwide through select retailers, the Magnifico represents a refined evolution in the pursuit of expressive tone and musical warmth. Inspired by the spirit of Lorenzo de’ Medici’s “Il Magnifico”, the celebrated patron of Renaissance art and culture, the new Magnifico pedal embodies both elegance and power. This dual channel boost pedal offers players exceptional dynamics, precision, and tonal control in a fully analog, hand-wired design. Featuring two completely independent boost circuits, each has its own Level control and dedicated input/output jacks for true signal separation. Whether used to push an amplifier into natural overdrive or to elevate solos with transparent volume lift, the Magnifico gives guitarists total command over their tone. Constructed with discrete, high-quality components and vintage-grade resistors, the Magnifico delivers the warmth, clarity, and harmonic richness that define the Dophix sound. Each pedal is handcrafted in Italy, employing true bypass switching to preserve tonal integrity when not engaged. Designed for flexibility and musical sensitivity, it draws only 19 mA with LED on and operates on a 9V DC external power supply. Rooted in the artistic legacy of Florence, Dophix continues its mission to merge Italian design, handcrafted quality, and vintage sound philosophy. The Magnifico stands as both a tribute to Renaissance craftsmanship and a modern tool for discerning guitarists who demand authentic analog character. For detailed specifications, please visit www.dophix.it or visit Booth 5047 at NAMM. Street Price: $350.00 USD/€300.00 EUR About Dophix® Founded in Florence, Italy in 2015, Dophix® crafts handmade, fully analog guitar effects pedals that fuse Tuscan artistry, precision engineering, and vintage tonal warmth. Inspired by the Renaissance heritage of their city, each Dophix pedal draws from a deep connection to art, emotion, and design — redefining the “Made in Italy” philosophy for the modern musician. Known for their robust construction, point-to-point craftsmanship, and noise-free operation, Dophix pedals are showcased at major international trade fairs and are available worldwide through select retailers and www.dophix.it. #### Dozer-Drive Dual Drivology Pedal Fuse Audio Labs turns to two iconic guitar pedals to deliver DOZER DRIVE as a plugin-powered fusion DUESSELDORF, GERMANY: DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) plugin and audio DSP (Digital Signal Processing) developer Fuse Audio Labs is proud to announce availability of its DOZER DRIVE plugin — powering a flexible fusion of two of the most iconic guitar pedals of all time as an authentic-sounding single-entity emulation encompassing fuzz, overdrive, and distortion — as of April 14… Readily ranging from subtle boosts to the point of saturation-driven seventh heaven, DOZER DRIVE is musically modeled on a legendary circular fuzz from 1966 and a 1979-vintage monstrous little green overdrive. On one side, its FUZZ channel covers all bases for creating classic dirty sounds; SCREAMER, on the other hand, hits a home run when it comes to delivering the typical mid-pronounced tone that became the industry-standard overdrive of choice. Creatively, DOZER DRIVE offers flexible channel routing for those that like to tweak — SCREAMER after FUZZ, FUZZ after SCREAMER, or both in PARALLEL. The FUZZ channel provides an NPN vs. PNP switch that lets users choose between the typical clipping characteristics of silicone and germanium transistors, as well as a switchable DOOM MOD for conjuring up ultimate grind, while the SCREAMER channel’s FAT MOD switch shifts the mid-focused tone towards a much stronger bottom end. Finally, the MIX controller allows for fine-tuning the fuzz/overdrive ratio in PARALLEL MODE. “Whether you want to sound like Jimi or Stevie Ray, or prefer to find your own perfect tone, DOZER DRIVE will become your best friend,” says Fuse Audio Labs CEO Reimund Dratwa. “It’s super versatile, yet only takes a few seconds to dial in amazing drive sounds for your guitar — or other instruments, if you dare! Dive into classic tones, tweak them to your heart’s content, and make them your own.” Created in collaboration with Honest Amp Sim Reviews, DOZER DRIVE is available at an attractive price of only $19.00 USD directly from its dedicated webpage (https://fuseaudiolabs.com/dozerdrive.html) on the Fuse Audio Labs website, which includes more in-depth information. Note that 14-day trial versions of all Fuse Audio Labs plugins without any restrictions are also available About Fuse Audio Labs Fuse Audio Labs was founded in 2017 by Reimund Dratwa. Prior to joining Black Rooster Audio in late 2016, he worked for Brainworx for many years, during which time he was responsible for creating analog modeling titles for brands such as ACME Audio, Black Box Analog Design, elysia, Millennia, Vertigo, and several others available through Plugin Alliance and the UAD-2 platform. The company was initially intended as an engineering entity to develop DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) plugins and audio DSP (Digital Signal Processing) applications for various partners, but soon served as a channel for its own exciting product ideas. #### Dr. No. Announces New Evil MotherFuzzer Pedal Dr. No. Evil MotherFuzzer Pedal NETHERLANDS. FEBRUARY 23, 2016- Today Dr. No announces the release of his new guitar pedal Evil MotherFuzzer. Through his collaboration with guitarist Pablo van de Poel, who was recently voted #1 guitar player of 2015 by Gitarist magazine in the Netherlands, Dr. No and Pablo are now ready to bring this new pedal to the public.  The Evil MotherFuzzer is extremely limited to only 175 units worldwide. Each Evil MotherFuzzer is hand signed and numbered by Pablo van de Poel and Dr.No. Each pedal is built with original germanium transistors, collected from unique sources all over the world, including an international radio museum. This coveted transistor gives the product an old school, classic reinvented fuzz that tone aficionados seek. These transistors are so exclusive that they are why only 175 pedals can be built – that’s all there is left of these unique pieces. To compliment them, the MotherFuzzer also contains a matched pair of rare NOS High Gain AC128zVI’s. Throughout history, germanium fuzz box has notoriously caused problems when used in the signal chain.  That is not the case with the Evil Motherfuzzer. Dr. No has designed into the circuitry a solution to the problem that eliminates the issue completely. On the outside of the Evil MotherFuzzer, the volume output control level, tone, and fuzz will stand out, even at low volumes. The Fuzz knob gives the guitarist total fuzz control, ranging between clean and a classic fuzz, leaving a very organic tone. The Shape knob allows the guitarist to play and dial in harmonic tones adding clarity to the midrange. The Bias knob gives the user the ability to leave out the bass when lowering the dial knob. This allows the guitarist to add effects without compromising the signal. Dr. No entered the pedal making business in 2006 after developing a love for the organic sound of analog vintage effect pedals. Through conversations with many musicians as a guitar tech, Dr. No realized that there was a big demand for authentic analog effects, as new digital effects and mass produced SMD and OEM products were becoming mainstream. Dr. No started the company with the goal to re-create the honest, inspirational sound he grew up listening to. Today, Dr. No continues to personally hand craft each pedal from his award-winning collection. The Evil Motherfuzzer will retail for €247/$278 and can be purchase direct from Dr. No at www.Drno-effects.com   #### Dr. Z Amplification announces the EMS 50 watt head Dr. Z Amplification is proud to announce a brand-new product in our line that we are extremely excited to share. It is a 50 watt head called the EMS. Our goal with this amp was to produce the essential sounds of 3 generations of classic British amplifiers. Starting with the mid-60s JTM 50 variant, we combine a dual EL-34 power section with a tube rectified power supply, available by selecting "tube" via the rectifier switch on the back panel. Along with the tube rectifier, setting the EMS' sensitivity switch to "low" and "Touch" response switch to the down position, this combination will produce the bloom and feel of the early American tweed amps but with the British charm of EL-34 output tubes. Flashing forward to the 70s, the essence of the "small box" JMP amp is available in the EMS by selecting the "solid state" rectifier via the back panel, selecting "low" sensitivity, and using the "Touch" switch to match the amplifier with your choice of guitar. Using the same circuit topography of the JTM series, only with a more powerful solid state power supply, this sound is noted for its lightning quick response and cutting "kerrang" in the upper midrange. Lastly, the EMS incorporates the cascaded gain stage design found in the 80s JCM series. By using the "high" sensitivity switch on the front panel, and selecting solid state rectification, hard rock and classic metal tones with tight bass response and singing gain will come screaming out of your guitar. We massaged the circuit to remove some of the annoying, persistent high-treble this era of amplifier has been maligned for and boosted the gain a bit further so that more "modern" drive tones are available higher on the gain knob. The EMS, like all Dr. Z amplifiers, is 100% hand-wired in Maple Heights, OH using select components throughout its stages and built on a custom rolled aluminum chassis. It has a precise copy of the Drake 784-139 50-watt output transformer for authentic British crunch. For a perfect match to the EMS small box head, we have our 2×12 cabinet loaded with a Celestion Creamback 65M speaker and a Celestion G12 H30 70th Anniversary speaker wired in series for 16 ohm. This cab is a great aesthetic match to the EMS head and is covered with black tolex, black grill cloth, and gold piping. If ordered as a set, the EMS and matching 2×12 will be offered at a special discounted price. For more technical specifications and video demos by Dave Bake please visit: http://drzamps.com/product/ems/ #### Dr. Z Amplification NOVA Dr. Z Amplification Introduces the NOVA Cleveland, OH – Nov. 15th 2018 – Moving in a new direction for Dr. Z Amps, the NOVA is a twin-channel switching amp with a wonderfully rich clean channel, reminiscent of a low-powered tweed twin, featuring full bodied midrange with great depth and harmonic content. Our secret behind maintaining signal integrity is the unique overdrive circuit that allows the player to blend smooth, thick overdrive into the existing clean signal for a perfect blend of string articulation and fat distortion. Instead of cascading gain from one stage to the next, the NOVA utilizes a parallel blend of overdriven and clean signals all accessible at the click of the included footswitch. Though at its heart the NOVA has a vintage soul, the 32 watt, 5881 power tube-based amplifier also embraces modern practicality with the following features: Features: A specifically tuned post-phase inverter master volume to supply raucous roar or pristine cleans at whisper volumes. A buffered series effects loop to maintain clarity in even the longest signal chain. Hand-wired turret board construction assembled in Cleveland, OH. A Triad Company paper wound transformer for a distinctively vintage tonality. Dual channel preamp with blend-able clean and overdrive channels. Power amp loaded with Tung Sol 5881 power tubes in triode wiring configuration. Choice between our ultra-light imported poplar 1x12 cabinet or our standard head cabinet. - 1x12 Ultra-Lite Combo is loaded with a Celestion G12 H30 70th Anniversary speaker. The NOVA 1x12 combo retails for $2199 and the NOVA head retails for $1899 from authorized Dr. Z dealers. Dave Baker gives an in-depth demo of the NOVA: > More info on the NOVA at the Dr. Z Amps website:  http://drzamps.com/product/nova/ About Dr. Z Amplification Dr. Z Amps have been hand-built in Cleveland, OH since 1988. Dr. Z’s designs have become a cornerstone in the boutique amplifier market since the company’s inception and are played by professional musicians including Joe Walsh, Brad Paisley, and John Fogerty on stage and in studios across the globe. With a current lineup of 15 amplifiers, Dr. Z Amplification has a plethora of tones from country, to jazz, to hard rock and has created classic, vintage sounds for the last 30 years. #### Dr. Z releases DB4 Dr. Z DB4 Brad Paisley A new amp design in collaboration with Brad Paisley March 24th 2016, Cleveland, Ohio The DB4 is the fourth collaboration between Dr. Z and Brad Paisley (hence the name DB4: Doc & Brad’s fourth amp design). Brad asked for a rich and warm sounding British-voiced amp. I started with a clean sheet of paper. The input of the amp uses a 5879 U.S. made pentode preamp tube. This was the tube selected by Les Paul to be used in his Gibson GA-40 Les Paul amp. The full-bodied silky tones of the 5879 are then driven into a rotatory frequency filter. This control selects between jangly brilliance to deep and full resonant tones and everything in between. To help fine adjust the hue of delivered frequency to the four EL84 output tubes is a cut control. Think of this as a tone control for your output tubes. This original amp design has its own voice, one that doesn’t sound like any EL84 amp you have ever heard. It will be offered as a head, 1x12 “Classic-Lite” combo loaded with a Celestion Alnico Gold, and 2x12 “Blues-breaker” combo loaded with two Celestion Alnico Blue speakers. Specifications Power Output    18/38 watts Output Tubes 4 - EL84 Preamp Tubes 2 - 12AX7 Rectifier 5AR4 Controls Volume, Rotatory Tone Switch, Cut Other 4, 8, 16 Ohm speaker outs Half/Full power switch Removable casters (2x12 combo only) Configurations Head 1x12 “Classic-Lite” Combo 2x12 “Bluesbreaker” Combo Colors Head and 1x2 Combo: Black, Blonde, Red 2x12 “Bluesbreaker” Combo: Black, Red, Navy Blue Dimension & Weight Head: 19”W x 9 ¾H x 9 ½D 26 lbs. 1x12 “Classic-Lite” Combo: 23”W x 20 1/8”H x 10”D 42 lbs. 2x12 “Bluesbreaker” Combo: 32 1/4”W x 23 1/8”H x 10 1/2”D 68 lbs. Dr. Z DB4 Promo - Brad Paisley #### DR.Z Amplification Announces the EMS 2x12 Combo DR.Z Amplification Announces the EMS 2x12 Combo Cleveland, OH – Sept. 15th 2017 – On the heels of the release their latest amplifier model, the EMS, Dr. Z Amps introduces a new 2x12 combo configuration to their line-up. This model features two 25 watt Celestion Greenback speakers in a solid birch ply cabinet modelled to spec after the classic “Bluesbreaker” combo cabinet of the mid-60s. The EMS 2x12 Combo produces the classic British crunch and bold, bluesy cleans the EMS head has become known for, but in open-back combo package. The EMS 2x12 Combo is a 50 watt amplifier with the following features: “Hi” and “Lo” sensitivity switch that goes from clean to full blown cascading gain. Switchable tube or solid state rectifier allowing for saggy vintage compression or punchy, low-end response. Full EQ including a master volume for “bedroom to ballroom” volume control. “Touch” switch to alter the transient response for matching to single coil or humbucking pickups. Hand-wired turret board construction assembled in Cleveland, OH. High quality components including a custom Drake replica output transformer by Heyboer. Three tolex colors: navy blue, red, and classic black with gold styling and “Z-Wreck” grill cloth. Two Celestion Greenbacks wired in series for 16 ohm. The EMS 2x12 Combo retails for $2499 from official Dr. Z dealers. A demo of the EMS 2x12 Combo Video by Dr Z Amplification More info on the EMS in both 2x12 combo configuration and head cabinet at the Dr. Z Amps website:  http://www.drzamps.com/product/ems About DR.Z Amplification Dr. Z Amps have been hand-built in Cleveland, OH since 1988. Dr. Z’s designs have become a cornerstone in the boutique amplifier market since the company’s inception and are played by professional musicians including Joe Walsh, Brad Paisley, and Walter Becker on stage and in studios across the globe. With a current lineup of 21 amplifiers, Dr. Z Amplification has a plethora of tones from country, to jazz, to hard rock and has created classic, vintage sounds for the last 30 years. #### DR.Z Releases Latest Official Kemper Amp Profiles Cleveland, OH – October 16th 2017 – With the resounding success of the last Official Dr. Z Kemper Profile Pack, Dr. Z and Nashville guitarist Dave Baker were excited to collaborate again on new pack of profiles featuring more of Dr. Z’s lauded line up of amplifiers. This pack includes 28 profiles of 9 amplifiers including an exclusive amplifier that has yet to be released to the public: the class A, parallel single-ended Z-PLUS. This Kemper pack marks the “debut” of the Z-PLUS to guitarists worldwide in front of the physical release of the amp, which is slated for late-2017. Dr. Z and Dave hope this newest pack is received as well by the Kemper community as the last one was. The Official Dr. Z Kemper Profile Pack 2 includes: M12 – 3 Profiles MAZ 8 – 3 Profiles MAZ 38 – 3 Profiles MAZ 38 NR – 3 Profiles Monza – 3 Profiles Remedy – 3 Profiles Surgical Steel – 2 Profiles Therapy – 4 Profiles Z PLUS – 4 Profiles ***EXCLUSIVE yet-to-be-released amp*** Official Dr. Z Amplification Kemper Profile Pack 2 trailer Video by Dr Z Amplification The Official Dr. Z Amps Kemper Profile pack 2 is available for $35.00 at the Z-Gear Store: http://www.drzamps-zgear.com/store/p32/Kemper_profiles.html About Dr. Z Amps Dr. Z Amps have been hand-built in Cleveland, OH since 1988. Dr. Z’s designs have become a cornerstone in the boutique amplifier market since the company’s inception and are played by professional musicians including Joe Walsh, Brad Paisley, and Walter Becker on stage and in studios across the globe. With a current lineup of 21 amplifiers, Dr. Z Amplification has a plethora of tones from country, to jazz, to hard rock and has created classic sounds for the last 30 years. #### Drop-in TV Jones Tele® pickups Poulsbo, Wash. - TV Jones is proud to announce that it has begun producing and selling drop-in Telecaster® pickups with a T-Armond flair. "We never release anything until it is just right, in my mind – and my ear," said company founder and CEO TV (Tom) Jones. "As I prepared for the recent NAMM show, my goal was to introduce vintage-style drop-in Tele® pickups. I was winding typical stock bobbins with standard alnico magnets and magnet wire. I had a tone in the back of my mind, yet couldn't quite put my finger on it. But while listening to one of my employees playing our new Spectra Sonic Standard guitar in the background - everything connected. That was the tone I was looking for! I had to figure out how to connect the Tele® and T-Armond tones together." "I went home and slept on it, woke up early Saturday morning - just days before the Winter Namm trade show. I went into work and started all over from scratch. I built bobbins to accommodate our custom-made T-Armond magnets, incorporated our T-Armond magnet wire and started winding. I finished the first prototypes, installed them in my Fender Tele®, plugged it into my Marshall 1974X, cranked it up - and I was floored! Even the neck pickup, which can typically be on the mellow side, completely delivered! The tone was thick and sassy, both pickups filled the room with amazing harmonics." The result is a brand-new design for Tele® single-coil players. The new pickups are defined as a hybrid of sorts - and they are most certainly the traditional size and shape of Tele® neck and bridge pickups. "Make no mistake," said Jones, "these are not T-Armonds - they are a completely new and unique type of pickup. They have been a long time coming. We have had requests for drop-in Tele® pickups for years, and there are many great vintage Tele pickups out there, but I didn't want to go down that road – everybody does, and they do it well. The new set will be a workhorse for so many players and styles... We cannot wait to hear what comes back!" Specifications: Bridge DCR: 11.13 K Bridge Inductance: 3.13 H Neck DCR: 7.32 K Neck Inductance: 2.21 H Price: Bridge $120 Neck $125 (add $5 for gold) Mr. Chris Casello at the 2016 Winter NAMM show, previewing the new TV Jones Tele® pickups. (Video courtesy of Premier Guitar magazine.) The Guitar used in the video: Chris Casello plays a Fender® Telecaster® (made in Mexico), featuring a USA Fender® steel ashtray bridge with brass saddles. Internal components are CTS 250K pots, an .047uF capacitor, a CRL 3-way switch, a Switchcraft jack, and D'Addario 10-46 strings. The amplifier used is a Billy Zoom Blue amp, played clean through a Wampler Faux AnalogEcho. Overdrive comes via a Wampler Deluxe Pinnacle (vintage mode). For more information, please visit https://tvjones.com/guitar-pickups/ #### Drum Workshop Acquires Slingerland from Gibson Flagship American Drum Brand Joins the DW Family (November 21, 2019 -- Oxnard, CA) Drum Workshop, Inc.(DW) recently announced the acquisition of the Slingerland drum brand from the Nashville-headquartered guitar icon. Principals from both companies inked the undisclosed deal that will see the Slingerland name be shepherded by the award-winning, California-based custom drum maker. “No question Slingerland is one of the great American drum brands. It’s also near and dear to my father’s heart.  He played Slingerland, as did many of his friends and fellow drummers. The history is undeniable,” commented DW CEO, Chris Lombardi. Founded by H.H. Slingerland, the Illinois-based musical instrument manufacturer began producing drums in 1928 and has remained a favorite among vintage drum enthusiasts. The company’s most noted artist affiliations included greats such as Buddy Rich, Gene Krupa and Louie Bellson. Slingerland was family owned and operated for more than 60 years. During the ‘70s and ‘80s the name was procured by several different companies, including Gretsch. In 1994 Gretsch sold Slingerland to Gibson Musical Instruments, where it has remained until today. “In recent months we’ve been working really hard to put the Slingerland brand and that amazing ‘drum essence’ into the right hands,” said Gibson CEO James “J.C.” Curleigh. “I’m really proud and pleased to say that DW is now the owner of Slingerland.” He continued “All of us here at Gibson want to thank Chris for persevering on this and we know Slingerland is in great hands.” Slingerland joins a collection of American brands that also includes DW Drums, Gretsch Drums, Latin Percussion, Pacific Drums and Percussion and Ovation Guitars. DW is set to announce plans for a new generation of Slingerland instruments in the coming year. Slingerland is Acquired by Drum Workshop Video by Slingerland Drums About Drum Workshop Inc. Founded in 1972, Drum Workshop, Inc. is a family-owned and operated musical instrument company best known for designing and manufacturing award-winning drums, pedals, hardware and accessories under the DW® and PDP® banners. In 2014, the company expanded to include other iconic American instrument brands including Gretsch® Drums, Latin Percussion®, and Ovation® Guitars. DW’s wide range of products is endorsed by many of the world’s top artists including: Neil Peart, Phil Collins, Chad Smith, Sheila E., Melissa Etheridge, Richie Sambora, Mick Fleetwood, Taylor Hawkins and Dave Grohl among others. Drum Workshop, Inc. is headquartered in Oxnard, California. For more information visit www.dwdrums.com  Follow us on Facebook and Twitter #### Drum Workshop Introduces DW Soundworks™ Virtual Drums Plugin New Software Includes Authentic Library Of DW, Gretsch, and Slingerland Drum Sounds OXNARD, CA (November 1st, 2023) – Drum Workshop, Inc. (DW), a global leader in the design and manufacturing of acoustic drums, is proud to announce the launch of their premium virtual studio instrument (VST) and drum sample library, DW Soundworks alongside the launch of their first-of-its-kind wireless acoustic-electronic convertible drum set DWe®. Designed by DW to deliver a powerful software solution, DW Soundworks puts the drummer in control of their sound. With an intuitive, simple interface and advanced controls for those who want to fine-tune every detail, the new software delivers the most authentic experience whether it is powering the DWe drum kit or being used as a VST plugin. The new DW Soundworks platform incorporates all the expertise, creativity, development, and refinement expected of a DW product. This virtual instrument offers a comprehensive collection of drum sounds which cater to a wide array of musical styles and genres. DW Soundworks is the solution for DW, Gretsch, and Slingerland drum sounds. DW Soundworks samples capture the authentic tonality of the company’s drums for a realistic audio experience. The core library features drum kit samples from the DW Collector's Series® line including DW Pure Maple®, DW Maple Mahogany and limited-edition kits no longer in production including the DW 50th Anniversary and DW Pure Almond® kits. Additionally, DW Soundworks includes a Gretsch USA Custom kit, and the personal 1958 Slingerland kit of DW’s founder Don Lombardi. The drums were sampled to the exacting specifications of DW with 18 dynamic layers per sample and recorded at the DW factory with best-in-class microphones, high-quality microphone preamplifiers plus a variety of compressors and equalizers. Future expansion packs will offer users even more drum kit choices. Building on the brand’s reputation as a custom drum manufacturer, customization is built right into DW Soundworks and now in the hands of the music producer. Effects can be used to fine tune the library’s sound samples; equalization (EQ), compression, reverb, plus other processing options allow users to shape their drum sound and can be applied either to individual drum elements or to the entire drum kit. The software supports up to 30 active instruments, has seamless DAW compatibility, and a library of high-quality, DW acoustic drum sounds recorded at 24-bit resolution and a sampling rate of 88.2 kHz. It is Apple MacOS & Microsoft Windows compatible. The powerful and user-friendly virtual drum software DW Soundworks fulfills the demands of musicians and producers alike. It is a top-tier electronic drum instrument with unmatched quality, versatility, and realism, which offers an expandable library of samples and effects with countless controls to produce a drum sound to your exact tastes. To find out more about DW Soundworks™ please go to https://www.dwdrums.com/software/ About Drum Workshop Founded in 1972, Drum Workshop, Inc. is widely recognized as the global leader in designing and manufacturing award-winning musical instruments including drums, pedals, hardware, and accessories. Drum Workshop manufactures, markets and distributes an iconic portfolio of brands including DW® Drums and Hardware, PDP®, Gretsch® Drums, Latin Percussion®, and Slingerland. Drum Workshop’s wide range of products have earned their reputation as The Drummer’s Choice and are endorsed by many of the world’s top artists including Dave Grohl, Matt Gartska, Chad Smith, Mick Fleetwood, Tommy Lee, Nick Mason, Jim Keltner, and Sheila E., and many other legends. Drum Workshop, Inc. is headquartered in Oxnard, California. Drum Workshop joined the Roland family of brands in October 2022, combining two of the world’s best acoustic and electronic drum companies to push the boundaries of innovation for drummers. For more information, visit DWDrums.com. #### DrumathonLIVE 2022. Raising millions for mental health charities. High profile drummers, along with thousands of semi-professionals are limbering up to play for 250 hours non-stop, raising millions for mental health charities. DrumathonLIVE 2022, the event for all drummers is set to raise millions for mental health charities, live streamed on social media channels the full week between 14th - 21st May 2022. Having now raised over £200k to date, DrumathonLIVE is the creation of husband and wife musicians Errol Kennedy, the original drummer with the 80’s pop sensations Imagination and Bev Sage, founder member of the Techno Twins, who first met in the 1980’s on tour in the USA. DrumathonLIVE has featured an epic list of high profile drummers from bands such as, Coldplay, Kaiser Chiefs, Duran Duran, Imagination, Culture Club, Stormzy, Girls Aloud, Tom Jones, Madonna, Kasabian and this year the event is set to beat all records. “It all started when Errol and myself banged waste bins from our balcony in Hackney, London, for the NHS during the first COVID lockdown in 2020,” says Bev, “Then Errol decided to take it up a notch and played non-stop for 24 hours raising money for the NHS, and it just escalated from there, with a host of world class drummers calling to take part in our first DrumathonLIVE, these included BBC weather presenter Owain Wyn Evans, who took part in our first two years of DrumathonLIVE, before taking our concept as an inspiration to play for the BBC Children In Need 2021, where Errol was also involved and, and which to date has raised £3.6million. Amazing drummers taking part in Drumathon Video by Quantum Drum Tuner The DrumathonLIVE 2022 line up so far includes Cherisse Osei (Simple Minds), Richard Jupp (Elbow) Derrick McKenzie (Jamiroquai), Aicha Djelli and Holly Madge fresh from the amazing Hans Zimmer tour, Charlie Morgan (Elton John's Live Aid drummer), Raghav Mehtrora from NYC, the legendary Andy Gangadeen, plus many more as the list continues to grow along with thousands of semi and pro drummers who will contribute to 250 hours of non-stop percussion. Rock schools, drum corps, scouting groups or any other youth organisations that can drum up a storm, are also invited to get on board.” Pre the event, on the 8th May, Errol Kennedy will drum non-stop with a marching band drum and Los Cabos military sticks, on a sponsored 26 mile hike from Hackney London to Windsor Castle where he will meet drummers from all over the UK. Mike Dolbear (mikedolbear.com) will be running a Master Class for everyone to join in as he paradiddles and invites super drummers from all over the world to chat with him about their drumming experiences. This year DrumathonLIVE 2022 have also teamed up with a host of major manufactures including Canadian company Los Cabos Drumsticks, who have donated 100 pairs of premium drumsticks from their unique lines, made in-house from Canadian Maple, and American White and Red Hickory. Drummers who sign up will be entered in to a draw to win 4 pairs of Los Cabos drumsticks. JHS, the UK's number 1 trade distributor of over 60+ world famous musical product brands are extremely proud to contribute to this worthy event by donating a massive 1,000 pairs of Abbey Road Studios drumsticks, which for every school registering to take part in DrumathonLIVE will have the chance to win 10 pairs for their school. Boomwhackers - Coloured Musical Tubes which can be hit on any surface or each other to produce a musical note are used extensively in education and team-building and, like all manners of percussion, offer a form of therapy, helping people with autism, special educational needs and disabilities. Boomwhackers have donated their popular Classroom Packs as prizes for schools registering too. For more information on how to register, sign up and download an activity pack visit Drumathon.live To donate - click the logos for more info. #### Drumming Legends Share their Passion In Movie Count Me In Drummers Featured Include Roger Taylor, Stewart Copeland, Taylor Hawkins, Nick Mason, Chad Smith, Cindy Blackman Santana Count Me In, is an exciting new movie that celebrates the deep passion of drumming; uncovering the joy and exhilaration of a life dedicated to driving the beat. The film takes viewers on a journey with some of greatest, most respected players and personalities from the world of drumming. It explores their beginnings, influences and inspirations though conversation, concert footage, original content and concludes with a thrilling drum off. Count Me In beautifully communicates the energy, art and skill of the drummers who have shaped some of the most iconic music of the 20th and 21st centuries. The men and women featured in Count Me In, come from a diverse range of backgrounds, including legendary players Roger Taylor, Stewart Copeland, Taylor Hawkins, Nick Mason, Chad Smith and Cindy Blackman Santana, who are joined by rising stars Emily Dolan Davies, Jess Bowen and Ben Thatcher. Included in the film are tributes to the vision, creativity and impact of drumming pioneers such as Ringo Starr, Charlie Watts, Keith Moon, John Bonham and Ginger Baker. Directed by Mark Lo, who’s filmography includes The Railway Man and Belle, this movie shares the love and passion that takes drummers from banging on pots and pans as kids to playing on the world’s biggest stages. Talking about the film, Lo said: ‘I am very excited to be able to share the journey we took with these amazing players; celebrating the passion and joy of playing and communicating through drums.’ Producer John Giwa-Amu said, ‘Count Me In’s a film that brings some of the most talented musicians in the world together to create some genuine moments of magic.’ Drummers and non-drummers alike will enjoy the simple love of music that lies at the very core of Count Me In. ‘Easily one of the best docs I’ve seen in a very long time ~ HIGHLY recommend.’ Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson Count Me In is available now on Netflix. About Good Gate Media Good Gate Media is a newly launched interactive gaming, feature film and TV company run by John Giwa-Amu. John’s films have won awards at festivals including Berlin, BAFTA, BIFA, Tribeca, San Sebastián and The Screen Awards, and sold to all major steaming platforms. The first two interactive titles released have enjoyed worldwide success on PC, IOS, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo and Amazon. The company continues to develop a range of titles across live-action gaming and high-end linear film and TV for international audiences. About Asylum Giant Asylum Giant is home to a diverse collection of creative talent, with the goal to produce bold and original content that will excite, challenge and entertain audiences worldwide. We passionately believe that great contemporary work does not have to sacrifice commercial success. Left-field never felt so right. #### DryBell release the Unit67 DryBell Unit67 - A superb sonic device for the working musician The Unit67 is a compact and fully analog device that has a highly versatile EQ set including a „Rangemaster-like" mid control, a boost and an 1176 type of compressor – all in one extremely practical guitar pedal. The main idea behind this project came from experienced minds in two different fields: Zvonch, the DryBell founder and an expert electronics engineer, and Kruno, DryBell team member and professional guitarist with decades of live and studio playing time. DryBell have combined the best of both worlds and after thousands of working hours with the rest of their team to make this design perfect, they've created something very special for you to enjoy. For more information visit drybell.com DryBell Unit67 official demo Video by DryBell #### DSM & Humboldt Simplifier - Zero Watt Stereo Amplifier DSM & Humboldt Electronics Introduce Simplifier The first Zero Watt Stereo Amplifier for your pedalboard SANTIAGO, CHILE – October 1, 2019 – (GuitarPR) – The Chilean boutique pedal companies, DSM Noisemaker and Humboldt Electronics have joined forces to release the new and innovative Simplifier. It is the first Zero Watt Stereo Amplifier that will fit in your pedalboard and replace a full amplifier signal chain, achieving unprecedented analog realism thanks to its stereo mic’d cabinet simulation, stereo FX loop, tube-like power amp stage, and a full-featured clean preamp based on three classic amps. Simplifier features a 100% true analog preamp that recreates with obsessive detail the most useful and popular clean channel preamps in the market: AC BRIT: Classic AC30 sparkly and three-dimensional sound. A true British heritage since the 60’s. AMERICAN: Classic blackface deluxe sound. Sweet and dynamic with a balanced response. By far the most used amp on studio recordings. MS BRIT: Classic clean-to-crunch, vintage plexi-style amp. The sound that defined rock music. A Genuine Passive Preamp Tone Stack A key part of a tube amp sound and response is the tone stack behavior. The tone stack on the Simplifier is a genuine configurable three-band classic amplifier topology, keeping the same feel, response and interaction of the original amp. Power Amp Sim This stage is an accurate approximation of the interaction between the power tubes, output transformer and global feedback, which produces a particular frequency response for different tubes and speakers. This stage can be tailored by Presence and Resonance controls, and select between 6L6, EL34 and KT88 power tubes response. Stereo Cabsim The tweakable Cabinet Simulator utilizes the heritage and experience of DSM Noisemaker who has developed some of the most useful and innovative cabsims on the market. You can easily dial two independent cabinet simulators panned Left/Right with Mic Position controls that respond as a real Center/Off Axis microphone position, adjusting the precise amount of high-end roll-off that you’re looking for. A three way toggle switch allows you to choose independent cabinet Style for each side. Select 1×12 Combo, 2×12 or big 4×12 cabinet simulations that you can combine with any of the three preamps, adding an extra dimension to your sound development. Spread Control This unique feature allows you to create a pseudo stereo imaging, by shifting the phase of one channel on selected key frequencies. It will make your sound bigger and three dimensional, even if you are using a mono configuration. All of these amazing features are complemented with a stereo FX loop to get the most out of your stereo ambient effects, Headphone Amp with Aux input for monitoring or silent practicing, two XLR DI out, and two bypassable ¼-inch jacks. The Simplifier is available via preorder at: https://www.simplifieramp.com/. They are offering a 20% discount. Street price is $329.00 (USD), preorder price is $259.00 (USD). Shipping starts worldwide in mid-November, 2019. Special preorder prices are also available for dealers and distributors. Check out their videos at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cVv8imQuIB8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JEb2UWQo4rw https://youtu.be/TX6zUcuMGQs Contact Daniel Schwartz info@simplifieramp.com #### DSM & Humboldt Unveils Dual Channel/Reverb Simplifier Deluxe New zero watt amplifier/pedal offers more flexibility, boutique tones, dual reverb, and expanded connectivity SANTIAGO, CHILE– April 19, 2021 – (GuitarPR) – After its previously successful introduction of the Simplifier analog preamp/cab sim, Chilean-based DSM Humboldt is announcing the Simplifier Deluxe, a brand new zero watt amplifier/pedal with remarkable features and a variety of new sounds. With this tone-sculpting device, guitar players can now easily dial in unique sounds by choosing cabinet options, different tube configurations, amps and gain stages, reverb modes, and more. The Simplifier Deluxe will go from sparkling cleans, to chimey warm blues, and fire-breather high gain chunks. All of this comes in a small package measuring just 5.1 x 3.9 x 2.5 inches. Similar to its little brother, the Simplifier, there are endless connectivity options and multiple configurations for rehearsing via headphones out, recording, or live scenarios. For this product release, DSM Humboldt is offering a limited-time bundle that includes a compact footswitch for choosing channels and reverb. DSM & Humboldt Simplifier Deluxe features include: Ultra Connectivity Platform Use it as a stereo 2-channel amplifier, or two parallel amplifiers for full stereo signal chain, or with two guitars at the same time, each with its own amp and FX loop. Mono or Stereo mode Input. Stereo FX send with preamp bypass option for each channel. Stereo Thru jack for recording an unaffected signal, WDW, or monitoring purposes. Right and Left FX return jacks. If the Left return is empty, it can be set to be a slave of the right channel for mono use or take the signal from channel B for full stereo. DI outputs. ¼-inch outputs with option to bypass the power+cab emulation. Two Fully Independent Preamps Two studio grade preamps capable of modeling iconic amplifier tones. Each channel boasts: 3 preamp types (MS Brit, American, AC Brit) 3 Gain modes (Clean, Crunch and Lead) Channel A models a cranked amplifier with phase splitter saturation, producing dynamic range of distortion harmonics, ultra-responsive picking, pinching harmonics that fly from fingers. Ideal for aggressive and expressive playing. Channel B models the same amps, but with a warmer, rounder response, perfect for sweet cleans, blues crunch up to heavy rhythm guitar. New Stereo Reverb with Three Modes Including a full stereo reverb with mix control for each channel independently. Three reverb modes Housed in a custom-designed aluminum chassis, Simplifier Deluxe can also serve as a high-grade headphone amp with Aux Input. Left and right power amp and cabinet settings are the same as the original Simplifier. According to Jano Acevedo, DSM Humboldt CEO, “In a world filled with digital tools for guitar players, we aim to be a bridge for people who want a different experience. We think that analogue stands alone, and the new Simplifier Deluxe is a perfect example." Watch the release video at: https://youtu.be/2YdjsHSQCr0 The worldwide release date for Simplifier Deluxe will be May 2021, with a MAP price of $449.90 USD. More information is available at: https://www.dsmhumboldt.com. #### DSM Humboldt Black Clouds Lead Tone Machine DSM Humboldt Introduces Black Clouds Lead Tone Machine Features an extensive control set that allows for maximum creativity SANTIAGO, CHILE – January 31, 2023 – (GUITARpr) – DSM & Humboldt Electronics have just introduced the new Black Clouds, which translates a clear vision of what a Lead Tone Machine should be into stark reality. Black Clouds is aggressive and articulated, yet it is quiet, due in large part to its X-Gate feature. With a unique amp feel, it can produce some amazing chugs. The noise gate works well for chopping breakdowns. There is a powerful 3-band EQ, tons of gain on tap, plus a dual boost function for even more gain and volume. Three modes of operation can adapt to virtually any setup. Black Clouds features an extensive and thoughtful control set that includes: Pre Boost: Controls the amount of input boost from 0 to 30dB with a slight mid boost to add definition. Use it if you want to raise the gain and compression when using the boost function. This control is not functional if the pedal is bypassed. Gain: Controls the gain, ranging from crunch to high gain mayhem. Level: Controls the output volume. Master Boost: Sets the amount of output clean boost, from 0 to 20dB. Use it to raise the volume when using the boost function. This control is still functional if the pedal is bypassed and can be used as an independent clean booster. Pre Tone: Use it to balance the amount of high or bottom end entering the drive circuit and compensate for different pickup characteristics for a consistent tone. Clockwise, the low end is reduced, and the top end is enhanced (for tighter, more aggressive chugs). Counterclockwise, the bottom end is enhanced, and the top end reduced (for fatter, fuller single lines). It’s great for finding the right balance of tightness without losing too much body for your pickups. Bass: Controls the low frequencies below 300hz, +- 10dB Mids: Controls the midrange response, between 300 and 2khz, +-12dB Treble: Controls the high frequencies above 2khz, +-15dB X-Gate Switch: X-gate is a passive noise gate that chops the silent passages instantly. It’s great for Djenty percussive breakdowns. It also adds crossover distortion which adds another layer of texture to the tone. The new Black Clouds is priced at $279 USD, and is available in stores now. Additional information can be found at www.dsmhumboldt.com. Contact Hugo Villarroel sales@simplifieramp.com #### DSM Humboldt Introduces ClearComp 1078 Dynamic Threshold Compressor A brand new topology guarantees both transparency and low noise SANTIAGO, CHILE – May 25, 2022 – (GUITARpr) – DSM & Humboldt Electronics have just introduced the new ClearComp 1078, a super transparent compressor with a unique Dynamic Threshold topology. Most compressors dynamically reduce the gain progressively as the level rises above the threshold. Having thoroughly studied this situation, DSM offers a new DT Topology which dynamically modifies the threshold with a fixed gain reduction, achieving a very natural and transparent compression effect, with lower noise floor, less coloring and higher dynamic range. In addition to this, the ClearComp includes a multicolor 5-stage LED bar graph to visualize the resulting envelope level in real time, and also a full set of key controls: Compression: Controls the input gain of the compressor, hence, the resulting overall compression. Ratio: Adjusts the gain reduction ratio, from slight compression (1:2) to full limiting (1:20). Attack: Controls the attack time, from 5ms for snappy slaps to 100ms for a more natural feel. Release: Adjusts the length of time the gain reduction is applied, from 30ms to 3s. Blend: Blends the compressed signal with the unaffected input signal. Level: Sets the output level of the compressor. Threshold Switch: 3 position switch that sets the starting point of the dynamic threshold on either HI MID or LOW. Depending on the output level of the instrument being connected, select HI for high power pickups or active instruments, MID for regular output guitar and basses, and LOW for low output instruments, like vintage single coils. The new ClearComp 1078 is priced at $299 USD and it will be available from early June in all stores. Additional information can be found at www.dsmhumboldt.com. Contact Hugo Villarroel sales@simplifieramp.com #### DSM Humboldt Introduces Dumblifier Overdrive Special Delivering the experience of playing a D-Style amp as it really feels SANTIAGO, CHILE — January 9, 2026 — (GUITARpr) — DSM/Humboldt Electronics has announced the introduction of its new Dumblifier Overdrive Special delivering the experience of playing a D-Style amp as it really feels. For decades, guitarists around the world have dreamed of capturing the magic of the mythical Dumble Overdrive Special. Until now, the only way to approximate this experience has been through digital modeling — solutions that may reproduce the sound but always fall short of replicating what truly makes these amps legendary: the feel under your fingers. The Dumblifier Overdrive Special breaks that barrier. By using their proven analog amplifier modeling technology, DSM/Humboldt has not only recreated the tone but also the unique compression and touch response that makes every note bloom, sustain, and sing — just like on the original amps. The Dumblifier offers the following benefits: Analog accuracy: Unlike digital processors, the Dumblifier responds organically to your playing dynamics, delivering the unmistakable “punchy compression” and smooth sustain that Dumbles are known for. Beyond boutique limitations: Until now, the few available alternatives were extremely expensive and produced only in limited, made-to-order quantities, never intended for mass availability. True versatility: Other so-called “Dumble-style” pedals are meant to run in front of amplifiers, so the final tone depends mostly on the amp itself. The Dumblifier, however, goes further — it can operate as a complete analog amp replacement with cab-sim and stereo features, or as a two-channel overdrive pedal in front of any rig. Its TRS outputs with cab-sim bypass make it extraordinarily flexible. All-in-one solution: With stereo FX loop, stereo reverb, cabinet simulation, and DI outputs, the Dumblifier is equally at home on stage, in the studio, or in your practice setup. The Dumblifier is the first true analog solution that captures both the sound and the feel of a Dumble. Packed into a pedal format, it offers all the features gigging and recording musicians demand — without the cost or fragility of a boutique tube amp. Guitarists everywhere crave the legendary Dumble sound. By making it accessible, reliable, and portable, the Dumblifier unlocks that dream for players worldwide. Dumblifier is available at an MSRP or $599 ($549 MAP). More information is available at: https://www.dsmhumboldt.com. #### DSM Humboldt Introduces Simplifier MKII The Chilean manufacturer takes analog amp simulation to the next level Santiago, Chile – April 7, 2023 – (GUITARpr) – DSM Humboldt has unveiled their new Simplifier MKII zero-watt stereo guitar amp following on the success of their Simplifier line. The Simplifier MK-II takes the analog amp simulation to a new level of realism with a new Power Amp Drive control, Speaker type knob, Reverb, and a wider gain range. It features the same ultra compact footprint that has made the Simplifier the ultimate practical DI solution for gigging guitarists. The dedicated Power Amp Drive allows you to dial in the perfect amount of power amp compression for that sweet spot that only a tube amp can achieve. This control sets an advanced level of realism engineered only by DSM Humboldt. A Clip indicator will visually show when the virtual power tubes start clipping, helping you find the perfect balance between pre and power amp gain. The Power Amp Type selector now changes the whole topology of each power amp, changing the tube type, bias and feedback characteristics of each model. Completely redesigned MS Brit (Plexi), American (Bassman) and AC Brit (AC30) preamps now include wider gain range and extremely dynamic behavior combined with the Power Amp drive stage. Simplifier MKII achieves an amazing edge of breakup tones that react to your playing dynamics just like a loud tube amp would do. The redesigned Cabsim section replaces the MIC position control for a more useful, yet intuitive three profile speakers control that you can sweep to get the perfect texture. And it now includes a stereo Plate Reverb, making it a complete solution for gigging, practicing, and recording. All of this is on top of the legacy Simplifier features: Stereo Fx Loop Headphone amplifier with Aux In Stereo DI XLR outputs Right TRS out with Cab Bypass option Left TRS out with Through option This makes the Simplifier MKII the state of the art on analog amp simulation, delivering the most realistic, complete, and practical tool for gigging, practicing, and recording. The Simplifier MKII will be available in stores in mid-May, 2023 with a MAP price of $349 USD. More information is available at: https://www.dsmhumboldt.com. #### DSM Humboldt Silver Linings Drive & Preamp Pedal DSM Humboldt Releases Silver Linings Drive/Preamp Pedal Designed from scratch under lockdown, DSM & Humboldt engineers produced a powerful and versatile drive pedal SANTIAGO, CHILE – November 15, 2021 – (GUITARpr) – During these challenging times, DSM & Humboldt took the time to patiently and painstakingly design, from scratch, a drive that should bring rays of joy and inspiration to musicians around the globe. Capable of producing the sweetest, clean jazzy whispers to the gnarliest of high gain chugs, new Silver Linings rivals any digital modeler around, but with that immediate response and complex harmonics that only analog circuits can deliver. The new Silver Linings pedal features: Gain and Pre-Tone Controls The Gain control features their own “variable gain bandwidth” circuit, which keeps the tone tight and clear at any range, and in combination with the Pre-Tone control, you get unprecedented versatility. Style Switch A 3-way “style” switch expands the range with three different gain structures, Soft, Vintage and Hard. The Soft style has lower gain and softer clipping, and it takes you to that blackface amp + TS territory, special for blues and pop rhythms. The Vintage style is unique and fattens up the tone, getting a thick, full bodied dance of even harmonics, thanks to asymmetrical clipping. It is a perfect mix of fuzz and distortion that responds to the touch magically. The Hard style gives you a modern amp tone, from crystal cleans to full tilt chugging metal tones. The tone stack is an original passive 3 band EQ, carefully designed and voiced for a range wide enough to adapt to different preamps and get noticeable changes when adjusted. Mode Switch NORMAL mode makes the Silver Linings work as a transparent drive, with sparkly highs and solid low end. PREAMP mode is perfect to use the unit directly into a power amp without losing the high end and has extra volume to drive the power amp as loud as you want. MID BOOST mode, which boosts the 800hz range and smoothes the highs for an extra warm and round tone. Dual Boost The Silver Linings boasts a dual boost function, with pre and master boost levels. Use the Pre Boost for extra gain and compression, and the Master Boost for higher output levels. Using them together, you can place your solos in front of the mix with extra gain, like having a second channel. The Master boost also works independently if the drive is bypassed, allowing it to boost the clean signal. Watch our product video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ktb4dXBDYKo. Silver Linings are available immediately through DSM Humboldt international retailers and carries an MSRP of $279 USD. More information is available at www.dsmhumboldt.com. #### DSM Humboldt Unveils Simplifier X The most advanced analog amp simulator ever made. Santiago, Chile – March 29, 2024 – (GUITARpr) –DSM Humboldt has introduced their new Simplifier X Zero Watt Reverb Stereo/Dual Amplifier. It has been designed and developed to fulfill the needs of guitarists seeking versatility, flexibility, practicality and of course, the ability to get the best tones ever produced by analog gear. Among the standout features of the Simplifier X are: No Menu Diving Zero Latency Ultra Realistic Sound and Feel What You See is What You Get Simplifier X includes three different modes: 1: FULL PARALLEL Full Parallel mode is like having two different amplifiers running at the same time. You can have different settings and effects for each side and make the perfect setup for a full stereo rig. 2: A/B AMP + Stereo CAB In this mode, you can toggle between A and B Amplifiers, while the Cabinets and FX loop will remain Left and Right. This allows you to use different FX and cabinets for each side, expanding the stereo options while complimenting the responses of the cabs for a fuller, 3D sound. 3: A/B DUAL MONO RIG This mode is dual mono, like having two different complete amplifiers, selecting each one with an A/B switch. Each amp will have their own preamp, power, cabinet, reverb mix and Loop FX. You can have different FX on each loop and select them by changing the channel. You can even use different effects at the input of each amp. Simplifier X provides an unprecedented Ultra Connectivity Platform featuring: True stereo (two independent inputs) 3 different useful modes No extra Y cables needed Dual FX Sends/Returns THRU jack for dedicated DRY AMP signal path ¼” Outputs with Cabsim bypass Two XLR DI outputs Selectable AUX input for silent practice thru headphones only or send your auxiliary signal straight to PA using the XLR outputs With its Multi-Stage Stereo Reverb, Simplifier X includes a full stereo reverb with mix control for each channel independently. The three reverb modes are: Short (Room Style) Mid (Plate Style) Long (Ether Style) Simplifier X comes in a heavy duty, custom made anodized aluminum case with a sandblasted, frosted black finish. With a MAP price of $499.00 USD, Simplifier X is available at a release price of $469.00 USD. Watch Introduction Video. Watch In In Depth Video. More information is available at https://simplifieramp.com. #### DSM Noisemaker OmniCabSim Mini DSM Noisemaker Adds OmniCabSim Mini to Pedal Line New pedal available at a special pre-order discount through November 20 SANTIAGO, CHILE – October 25, 2018 – (GuitarPR – DSM Noisemaker, the Chilean boutique pedal company, announced the upcoming release of its new OmniCabSim Mini pedal, which is the little brother to their well-established cabinet simulator, OmniCabSim Deluxe. The new pedal is highly practical and packed with many features including an easy-to-use layout. Its small package fits on any pedalboard, especially those with less real estate available. OmniCabSim Mini´s prominent controls consist of: Texture (High response), Cab Size and Resonance, allowing the user to create a wide, creative range of cabinet tones in just seconds. The Cab Size switch options are Combo and Stack for guitar use, while Fridge is selected for bass use to get that tight and punchy low-end response for any situation or style. The Texture control allows you to fine-tune the high frequency response of the virtual cabinet, which goes from super dark to extended range sparkle. On middle positions, the warmth and rich overtones of distortions are superbly voiced by its carefully designed filters. But that's not all. According to company founder, Daniel Schwartz, “This is really a miniature Power Amp + Cabinet combo. The Amp Gain knob emulates the complex overdrive characteristics of tube power amps. Crank it up and you get the smooth clipping, compression and extra midrange bite of a loud amp taken to its limits. Not only will you get the right frequency response to play direct, but you can get the right ‘feel’, too.” OmniCabSim Mini features a Balanced DI XLR output for low noise, direct performances, and a 1/4-inch output jack that can be set as a through or effected output. Omnicabsim Mini Prototype demo Video by DSM Noisemaker While OmniCabSim Mini will be available in stores in December, 2018, DSM Noisemaker is offering a pre-order discount on their website until November 20, 2018. More information is available at: http://www.dsmnoisemaker.com. #### DSM Noisemaker Sub Atomic X-over Cmos Bass drive DSM Noisemaker Adds X-over CMOS Bass Drive Pedal New pedal available at a special pre-order discount through July 15, 2019 SANTIAGO, CHILE – May 29, 2018 – (GuitarPR) – DSM Noisemaker, the Chilean boutique pedal company, has announced the upcoming release of its newest pedal, the Sub Atomic X-over CMOS Bass Drive. The Sub Atomic processes the highs and lows separately to get a dynamic and aggressive distortion on the mid-highs, and a clean, tight and warm low end, thanks to its unique cascaded CMOS architecture. As usual with DSM Noisemaker products, versatility with no compromises is a checked box. On the High side, Sub Atomic has a High Drive control, ranging from sparkly cleans to all out grind. A Drive Voice switch offers High Boost, Mid Boost or flat response options. Sub Atomic’s clean Sub (Lows) side can be tailored using the Sub LPF switch, with 100Hz, 1kHz or no cut options. Just try the Sub LPF at 100Hz, Drive Voice at Treble boost, and get a scooped monster tone, or just the Sub side cutting 1kHz for a Motown vibe warmer than the sun thanks to the tubey vibe from the CMOS inverters. With the Blend control, you can get the perfect balance between distorted highs and lows, and then find the right amount of high end smoothness with the Tone control. The Sub Atomic is the first fully featured bass drive in a mini format. Together with the Omnicabsim mini, they make a truly ready to rock, fire breathing setup that fits in the palm of your hand. Watch the video at: https://youtu.be/sq_nQ02snHw. While Sub Atomic will be available in stores in August, 2019, DSM Noisemaker is offering a pre-order discount on their website until July 15th, 2019. More information is available at: http://www.dsmnoisemaker.com.   #### DuGyte Systems Unveils Next Gen DuGyte MX Series Pedalboard Snake Cable Systems The One-Plug All-In-One Cable™ transforms how guitarist setup and power traditional and multi-effects pedalboards. Brisbane, Australia/San Diego, CA – Sept 1st, 2019: DuGyte Systems announces the release of the next generation of the DuGyte™ MX Series of Pedalboard Snake Cable Systems. These unique systems combine all signal and power into a single All-In-One Cable™ loom. The cable features one quick-connect plug to connect all traditional pedalboards and multi-effects (MFX) pedalboard systems like Line 6, Fractal, Boss, Digitech, and others. Guitarists now have the quickest and easiest way to connect and disconnect their pedalboards from the backstage The DuGyte systems simplify the interface to pedalboards, reduce the number of guitar and power cords strung across the stage and provides power to your entire pedalboard. Currently, the MX-Series offers three models. All models provide multiple signal channels for guitar/wireless loop-back, amp, effects loops and relay/footswitch. The various models offer different and additional functionality, including MIDI, and one or more balanced/stereo channels for stereo amp and stereo effects loops. This gives you the ability to setup 4CM, 5CM, 6CM and even 7CM cabling scenarios. The universal Mains capability of the MX-Series allows you to globally power your MFX system, pedalboard power supply or both. DuGyte Systems Managing Director Gerard Mayo said, “Our DuGyte MX-Series accommodates guitarists who use both analog and digital multi-effects systems as well as traditional stomp box pedalboards. The MX Series offer solutions for the guitarist at all levels, from the beginner to road-touring professional.” Gerard further stressed that “The DuGyte is truly a system, not just a cable. Yes, it supplies a clean convenient pedalboard signal and power interface. However, it also offers a very effective mains power grounding and isolation, and an extremely high-quality signal path. This allows you to maintain pristine sound quality without any affect to your tone. In fact, customers are amazed at how quiet their sound becomes. Many have commented that sometimes they hear less noise than when they plug their guitar directly into an amp!” He added, “We are also delighted to have our custom shop for offering upgrades and specific solutions for requirements not met with the standard models.” The DuGyte MX Series Snake Cable Systems start at a suggested retail price of $399. They are available for purchase directly from the company’s website www.DuGyteSystems.com. About DuGyte Systems DuGyte Systems, owned and operated by Maytech Music Systems Pty Ltd, has a mission is to develop functional systems for guitarist that are designed to add value to their performance while making their life easier. With a philosophy of “Think Less Play More!™” DuGyte Systems developed DuGyte Pedalboard Snake Cable Systems and pedalboard power supplies for guitarist with the idea of making pedalboard setup and tear down easier, and quicker, while supplying better pedal power solutions. Maytech is an Australian corporation whose primary markets include North America, Europe and Australasia. #### Dusky Electronics Announces Augustus A modern take on the classic octave fuzz produces clean ring mod-like clang, synth-like timbres, and soaring fuzz tones Durham, NC – September 29, 2020 – Dusky Electronics is proud to announce the newest addition to its award-winning pedal lineup, Augustus. Soaring leads, synth-like timbres, echoes of ring mod, giant robot power chords, percussive stabs — all of these and more are available with deft manipulation of the HEAT knob and playing technique. Augustus continues Dusky Electronics’ tradition of designing gear that pays respect to the past, while offering something new. “I designed Augustus without reference to any particular existing design,” says Chris Rossi, owner of Dusky Electronics and designer of Augustus. “Over the better part of a year and countless revisions, I was guided by my own ears to design a circuit that was, above all else, musical and inspiring to play.” Augustus features: A versatile set of controls, enabling a wide range of tones An adjustable low end that can be tailored for any instrument Specially designed input buffer allowing for flexible placement in signal chain MOSFET input and output amplifiers for a responsive, dynamic feel Battery power option   The Augustus retails for $200 and can be purchased online at duskyamp.com or locally at select dealers. About Dusky Electronics Dusky Electronics produces high-quality vacuum tube instrument amplifiers and pedal effects. Dusky Electronics launched in 2014 with its flagship product, the D₂O amplifier, which quickly received wide praise for its uniquely versatile and musical sound—a trait it shares with an expanding lineup of sound-shaping tools. All Dusky Electronics amplifiers and pedals are designed and hand built by Chris Rossi in Durham, North Carolina. Rossi brings more than two decades of experience as a musician and recording engineer to bear on each of his creations. To learn more, visit duskyamp.com. #### Dusky Electronics Announces Soniashnyk for Ukraine A limited edition fuzz pedal to raise funds for the emergency in Ukraine Durham, NC – April 19, 2022 - Today, Dusky Electronics releases Soniashnyk, a fuzz pedal for Ukraine. In partnership with Reverb.com as part of their “Turn up for Ukraine” initiative, Dusky is donating 75% of proceeds from Soniashnyk to Care International’s Ukraine Crisis Fund. Soniashnyk is based on Dusky Electronic’s best selling pedal to date, their Augustus octave fuzz, with a twist to get some new sounds. Designer Chris Rossi says of it, “Early in the days of making Augustus there was one pedal that didn’t pass quality control. It wasn’t working right–the octave effect was severely deemphasized–but it sounded cool. So I saved it for a rainy day and now it’s raining. For Soniashnyk, I studied the ‘broken’ Augustus and figured out a way to reliably reproduce and control its dysfunction.” Soniashnyk, named after the Ukrainian word for “sunflower”, is a limited edition to be sold exclusively on Reverb.com. Soniashnyk will be available for preorder through May 15th, or until all available preorder slots have been filled. Soniashnyk features: 100% discrete analog circuitry based on the Augustus Radically streamlined two knob user interface A dedicated “brokenness” control that adjusts the amount of the octave effect Sunflower artwork by Chris Williams of Plastic Flame Press High impedance input allowing for flexible placement in signal chain Battery power option See Soniashnyk in action here: https://youtu.be/zkdm The Toasted retails for $200 and can be purchased online at reverb.com. #### Dusky Electronics Announces the Hypatia Durham, NC - September 10, 2018 - Dusky Electronics is proud to announce the newest addition to its award-winning pedal lineup: The Hypatia A versatile distortion pedal with gain that ranges from ragged crunch to blown out, bludgeoning fuzz. From singing, sustaining fuzz and distortion at one extreme, to crunchy, textured overdrive at the other, the Hypatia is a versatile overdrive/fuzz that produces a wide range of gain adaptable to a variety of musical contexts. The Hypatia continues Dusky Electronics’ tradition of designing gear that both pays respect to the past and offers something new. “I spent the better part of a year nailing down this design,” says Chris Rossi, owner of Dusky Electronics and designer of the Hypatia. “It was important to me that it be versatile, sound great, and be musically useful—just like my other designs.” The Hypatia features: A wide gain range An adjustable low end that can be tailored for any instrument across a range of musical styles Specially designed input buffer allowing for flexible placement in signal chain MOSFET-based output buffer that adds amp-like flavor and complements the pedal's ragged, transistor-based core Operation from 9–18V power supplies See the Hypatia in action here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lX6NWCbAP9M The Hypatia retails for $180 and can be purchased online at duskyamp.com or locally at select dealers. About Dusky Electronics Dusky Electronics produces high-quality vacuum tube instrument amplifiers and pedal effects. Dusky Electronics launched in 2014 with its flagship product, the D₂O amplifier, which quickly received wide praise for its uniquely versatile and musical sound—a trait it shares with an expanding lineup of sound-shaping tools. All Dusky Electronics amplifiers and pedals are designed and hand built by Chris Rossi in Durham, North Carolina. Rossi brings more than two decades of experience as a musician and recording engineer to bear on each of his creations. To learn more, visit duskyamp.com. #### Dusky Electronics Announces The Mandorla A boost pedal designed for guitar, and good enough for bass or keyboard Durham, NC – February 26, 2018 – Dusky Electronics is proud to announce the newest addition to their pedal line up: the Mandorla. The Mandorla continues Dusky Electronics’ streak of offering unique, versatile gear for musicians that pays respect to the past and also offers something new. Drawing inspiration from vintage treble boost pedals from the ‘60s, the Mandorla updates the sound and dramatically increases the versatility of this venerable circuit. The beauty of analog circuit design is that simple circuits can exhibit complex behavior. It’s the infidelities and inaccuracies in sound reproduction that make a circuit musical—that’s where magic happens. The concept for the Mandorla is to play to the inherent, delicious nonlinearity of the MOSFET transistor to showcase a circuit that misbehaves in the most beautiful way possible. It produces gobs of even-order harmonic distortion without clipping to produce a sound not unlike old tweed-era tube amps—clean, but colored.  The ability to adjust the amount of bass frequencies in the boosted signal allows the user to tailor response for any electrified musical instrument so it can find its place in the mix. See the Mandorla in action Video by Dusky Electronics The Mandorla offers: Enough gain to push a clean tube amp into overdrive Deliciously nonlinear MOSFET circuit that enhances harmonic content Control over bass frequencies that helps any instrument sit in the mix Great sound on guitar, bass, and keyboard Operation from 9–18V power supplies Unique, beautiful artwork on the case The Mandorla will hit the streets on Feb 26, 2018, has a street price of $160, and can be purchased directly from Dusky Electronics via their website, duskyamp.com, or at one of their fine dealers. About Dusky Electronics Since 2014, Dusky Electronics has been producing superb vacuum tube musical instrument amplifiers and pedal effects.  Dusky Electronics’ first product, the D₂O amplifier, quickly received wide praise for its uniquely versatile and supremely musical sound—a trait it continues to share with the rest of Dusky Electronics’ expanding line-up of unique, versatile designs.  All Dusky Electronics amplifiers and pedals are designed and handbuilt by Chris Rossi in Durham, North Carolina. #### Dusky Electronics Announces Toasted The amp-like overdrive pedal from Dusky Electronics isn’t a simulation Durham,NC – September16,2021 – Dusky Electronics is proud to announce the newest addition to ist award-winning pedal lineup, Toasted. An update of Dusky’s Toasted Drivepedal, Toasted sports an expanded range of control and more pleasing distortion, while retaining the same basic topology that gave the Toasted Drive its unique, original voice. Toasted does everything its ancestor could do, just better. Eschewing opamps and clipping diodes, Toasted’s discrete, class-A circuitry consists of a pair of MOSFET gain stages cascaded one into the other, like tube gain stages in a guitar amplifier. Toasted’s dynamic low-to-medium gain range stacks well with other pedals and its substantial output volume allows it to push a tube amplifier over the edge. Think of Toasted as a semi-transparent gain stage that can be used to expand the range of an existing guitar to amplifier connection. Toasted features: Real overdrive from a discrete class-A circuit Internal MEAT switch to expands low end range High impedance input allowing for flexible placement in signal chain 18V power option, for extended dynamic range and headroom Battery power option   The Toasted retails for $180 and can be purchased online at duskyamp.com or locally at select dealers. About Dusky Electronics Dusky Electronics produces high-quality vacuum tube instrument amplifiers and pedal effects. Dusky Electronics launched in 2014 with its flagship product, the D₂O amplifier, which quickly received wide praise for its uniquely versatile and musical sound—a trait it shares with an expanding lineup of sound-shaping tools. All Dusky Electronics amplifiers and pedals are designed and hand built by Chris Rossi in Durham, North Carolina. Rossi brings more than two decades of experience as a musician and recording engineer to bear on each of his creations. To learn more, visit duskyamp.com. #### Dustin Kensrue Artist Series StingRay Guitar in a new finish The Dustin Kensrue Artist Series StingRay Guitar is now available at all Ernie Ball Music Man retailers, featuring a new finish The Dustin Kensrue Artist Series StingRay Guitar is the result of a collaboration between Ernie Ball Music Man’s award-winning design team and the acclaimed singer-songwriter and guitarist. Designed with innovative features tailored to Dustin’s playing style, this signature model offers a fresh take on one of our most popular designs, combining unique finishes with player-focused enhancements. For 2025, the Dustin Kensrue Artist Series StingRay Guitar is now available at all Ernie Ball Music Man retailers, featuring a new finish: Daiquiri Ice, alongside TV Blonde and Dark Satin Tobacco Burst. The updated Dustin Kensrue Artist Series StingRay Guitar will be available this spring. About Ernie Ball In 1962, veteran player and guitar teacher Ernie Ball created Slinkys®, the innovative light gauge electric guitar strings widely revered by thousands of iconic players including Eric Clapton, Keith Richards, Jimmy Page, Paul McCartney, Metallica, Brad Paisley, Slash, John Petrucci, Angus Young, and John Mayer. The strings are all crafted in Coachella, CA. Ernie Ball also offers state-of-the-art instrument accessories that are carried in more than 6,000 stores in the U.S. and 120 countries worldwide. Officially purchasing the Music Man® company in 1984, Sterling, joined later by his sons Scott and Brian, has built a team of dedicated professionals based in San Luis Obispo, CA who collectively share a common goal: crafting the highest level of hand-crafted instruments available. Originally founded by Tom Walker, Forrest White, and Leo Fender in 1974, Music Man built its name leading an industry revolution, introducing active electronics on its production instruments. As part of the team during the ’70s, Sterling Ball played an important role in the design and development of the iconic StingRay basses. The family-run company maintains its founder's dedication to preserving the musician's playing experience and delivering superior sound quality through the development of new products, such as Cobalt Slinkys, M-Steel, Earthwood, and the revolutionary Element Shield Packaging, keeping each set as fresh as the day they were made. The company also fosters artist development through musician-focused programs such as the world's largest and longest-running unsigned artist programs, where bands compete each year to play live on national tours, festivals, and events. Visit them online at www.ernieball.com and www.music-man.com. YOUTUBE | TIKTOK | INSTAGRAM | FACEBOOK |  THREADS | X | OFFICIAL SITE #### Dutch product The SOLUTION wins iF DESIGN AWARD 2017 Amsterdam, 7th March 2017. With their innovative pedalboard for electric guitarists, the Dutch NEXI Industries is a winner of this year’s iF DESIGN AWARD, a world-renowned design prize. The pedalboard, called The Solution, was awarded the prize for musical instruments. Each year, Germany’s oldest independent design organization, Hannover-based iF International Forum Design GmbH, organizes the iF DESIGN AWARD. The Solution won over the 58-member jury, made up of independent experts from all over the world, with its truly holistic approach to design and technology. Designed by the Dutch agency 6’4” design manufactory, all details were carefully crafted in perfect balance with each other, creating a minimalist and iconic design statement fit for any center stage. The competition was intense: over 5,500 entries were submitted from 59 countries in hopes of receiving the seal of quality. NEXI has created a unique plug-‘n-play system that connects up to eight effects pedals in one resilient, splash-proof (beer-proof) pedalboard. Revolutionary, simple and fun, NEXI’s products solves many of the common problems guitarists have experienced over the last 60 years. Aptly named “The Solution”, every detail of this heavy-duty board has been designed with the user in mind. With a 2-channel switch and 3-step booster (7dB, 12dB and 20dB) to satisfy every guitarist’s ego, The Solution is also equipped with covers that protect ports against dirt and beer spills, a built-in tuner and power supply and two charging docks for tablet or smartphone. Without the typical cable mess, power supply stress and beverage catastrophes, the guitarist is free to focus simply on playing —and that’s where the fun really begins. There are no patch cables between the pedals. More information about The Solution can be found HERE. About NEXI Industries NEXI Industries is a young Dutch company that works on solutions to make the lives of (electric) guitarists easier.  The inspiration for The Solution was born after a stage mishap of guitarist Jeroen, the founder of NEXI. That night, water came down from above the stage and nearly killed his pedalboard if not his solo. Out of frustration his idea was transformed into an accessory that is now sold and used worldwide.   About the iF DESIGN AWARD Since over 60 years, the iF DESIGN AWARD has been recognized as an arbiter of quality for exceptional design. The iF label is renowned worldwide for outstanding design services, and the iF DESIGN AWARD is one of the most important design prizes in the world. Submissions are awarded in the following disciplines: Product, Packaging, Communication and Service Design, Architecture and Interior Architecture as well as Professional Concepts. All awarded entries are featured on the iF WORLD DESIGN GUIDE, in the iF design app and are displayed at the iF design exhibition Hamburg. #### Dwarfcraft Devices Announces Ghost Fax Phase Computer Eau Claire, WI – Dwarfcraft Devices is diving back into the modulation game in a big way with their new Ghost Fax Phase Computer, a digital powerhouse that adds exciting new abilities along with the tried and true phaser effects. With four different modes and a host of over the top features, the Ghost Fax has something for everyone, from phaser enthusiasts to audio adventurers. Ghost Fax features include: Between 2 and 32 poles available Choose between Standard, Manual, Envelope Up and Envelope Down Modes Three knobs to control the phase sounds - Action, Feedback, and Poles Full Wet/Dry blend Secret Menu available by holding down both foot switches for deeper tonal control Expression control over Poles or Action Relay/true bypass soft switches Standard 9v DC center negative power Ghost Fax will retail for $249 and will start shipping in April 2018.  For more information, check it out at Dwarfcraft Devices. Dwarfcraft Ghost Fax Demo Video by theonetrueaen About Dwarfcraft Devices Zealously commanded by Ben and Louise Hinz, Dwarfcraft Devices has been fighting the good fight since 2007. They are on an endless quest for new sounds, good beer, and hugs. For more information please visit www.dwarfcraft.com #### Dwarfcraft Devices releases The Grazer Eau Claire, WI – 9/27/17 – Dwarfcraft Devices is proud to announce their latest pedal: The Grazer. The Grazer is a granular repeater and glitch machine, which builds sounds by continuously taking tiny samples from the input audio. The sounds range from off-kilter echoes, to curious “buffer overload” skips, all the way up to harsh machine glitches. SIZE - adjusts the sample size, from short, echo-like chunks to pure electronic buzz PITCH - allows you to pitch up the granular audio beyond recognition MIX - Full wet/dry mix GRAB - the pedal will automatically loop some of the granular audio at regular intervals defined by the grab knob, or whenever the Grab foot switch is pressed. Expression control can be routed to manipulate the Size or Pitch functions. GRAZER will retail for $225 and is expected to ship by 10/20/17. Pre-order opens Friday 9/29/17 at www.dwarfcraft.com Dwarfcraft Grazer Demo Video by theonetrueaen About Dwarfcraft Devices Zealously commanded by Ben and Louise Hinz, Dwarfcraft Devices has been fighting the good fight since 2007. They are on an endless quest for new sounds, good beer, and hugs. #### Dwarfcraft Happiness Multi-Mode Filter And LFO We all need more happiness right now. Eau Claire, WI – July 11, 2016 – Dwarfcraft Devices is ready to spread some Happiness in the form of a multi-mode filter pedal. Happiness opens a new world of synth inspired tones and textures. Low pass, band pass, and high pass filter modes Modulate the filter with an internal LFO or external CV Scramble feature is akin to a “sample and hold” Expression jacks for filter cutoff and LFO speed CV in and out Converts standard 9v power supply to +/-12V for seamless integration with Eurorack modular synth systems Dwarfcraft Happiness Pedal will retail for $275 and will be ready to ship in August. For more information, check out website link: http://www.dwarfcraft.com/happiness.html Guitar Demo Video by theonetrueaen Bass Demo Video by theonetrueaen #### Dynaudio Core - High-End Studio Reference Monitors Dynaudio Introduces New Range of High-End Studio Reference Monitors New Dynaudio Core series to launch at The 2019 NAMM Show. (Anaheim, CA – January 24th, 2019) Dynaudio, the legendary Danish studio-monitor developer and manufacturer, is launching Core – its latest high-end professional reference speakers. The series comprises a three-way monitor (Core 59) and a two-way monitor (Core 7). It's the most revealing reference monitor in Dynaudio history: breathtaking accuracy for when every single detail must be heard in order to make wise mixing decisions in the studio. Core introduces new technologies in all areas that focus entirely on reproducing the best and most accurate sound possible, delivering everything producers and engineers need to hear. "The range uses our most advanced drivers – including all-new tweeters that feature the ingenious new resonance-defeating Hexis inner dome – plus innovative new DSP technology for even more features and surprising ease of use," says Dynaudio Pro product manager Rune Jacobsen. "In short, extreme consistency between speakers and intelligent, flexible cabinet design – plus the best digital amplifiers we've ever heard – bring the pinnacle of honesty, consistency and reliability to your studio." Early models were put through their paces in an active recording environment in the Dynaudio Unheard recording studio at Denmark's Smukfest music festival in 2018. The lessons learned from that real-world field test were invaluable in creating the final products. Dynaudio Unheard will also appear at The 2019 NAMM Show, where listeners can hear the speakers in their natural habitat. The monitor that makes life in the studio easier Both Core 7 and Core 59 have digital inputs (AES3) and support up to 24-bit/192 kHz signals, and the internal DSP (digital signal processor) operates at the same high level when using the analogue inputs. The series is also designed for extremely flexible positioning. Depending on the studio environment, monitors might need to be placed sideways or upside down, which might mean less-than-perfect contact with the surface area. Core solves this issue with four indentations on each side and a set of Dynaudio-developed pads to fit them. In addition, the three-way Core 59 features a rotation flex system – the Orbit – which has been adapted from Dynaudio's renowned AIR series. It lets users rotate the plate that holds the mid/woofer and tweeter to suit either vertical or horizontal positioning. The Orbit has been improved significantly since the original with developments including an acoustically optimised back chamber. Core also features state-of-the-art Pascal class-D amplifiers chosen after a series of intensive listening tests. Their high-frequency smoothness, unlimited power resources and stellar dynamics made the difference. Finally, the Core range couples extreme accuracy with astonishing consistency. When measured precisely, all Core speakers are tuned to match perfectly within a very narrow 0.2 dB tolerance. High-performance testing All Dynaudio monitors are developed, designed, tested and assembled in Skanderborg, Denmark – and key components, including drivers and tweeters, are made by hand in Skanderborg as well. The Core series is the first Dynaudio Pro range to have been fully developed in the company's advanced new R&D centre, Dynaudio Labs. Jupiter, its 13 x 13 x 13m measuring room is a state-of-the-art facility, and is especially beneficial when developing active speakers. Measuring both on- and off-axis performance can now be done in minutes rather than days – letting engineers get on with the work of prototyping and listening rather than waiting for numbers to crunch. Availability The Core range is scheduled to ship in Q2 2019. Core 59 is prepared for VESA mounting (optional), and Dynaudio has designed special brackets for Core 7 for wall or ceiling installation. For more information about Core, visit www.dynaudio.com/professional-audio To find out more about Dynaudio Unheard, visit dynaudio.com Estimated Pricing (ex tax) Core 7: $2000 US MAP / 1700 € Euro List Core 59: $3000 US MAP / 2700 € Euro List About Dynaudio Dynaudio was founded in 1977 in Skanderborg, Denmark. Today, it'srecognised as a leading manufacturer of high-quality audio systems, and one of the world's most distinguished high-end audio companies. Dynaudio designs, engineers and manufactures dedicated systems for professional studios, as well as car audio and home hi-fi and consumer loudspeaker products, from its state-of-the-art facility in Denmark. The company is particularly recognised for its advanced driver technology designed, engineered, and continuously developed in-house, not to mention its furniture-grade, handcrafted Danish cabinetry. #### Dynaudio Unheard: partnering with top pro audio brands at The 2019 NAMM Show Dynaudio has formed a series of partnerships with some of the most respected pro audio brands to equip its Dynaudio Unheard pop-up studio. (Anaheim, California – Thursday January 17, 2019) Danish loudspeaker specialist Dynaudio has been working closely with The 2019 NAMM Show to give unsigned artists the chance to get their big break, but another series of partnerships has also been formed with fellow industry brands in order to equip the full-blown Dynaudio Unheard recording studio inside and out. The concept demands an incredibly complex, technical setup, as the task is not only to record the bands. At the same time, a separate multi-channel audio feed is sent to a front-of-house PA system, and yet another feed is passed on to a video-editing team. Finally, the artists also need to have their own headphone-monitor mix. In short, it's a studio recording session combined with a live concert and near-real- time broadcast. To start at the very beginning of the signal chain, Dynaudio teamed up with DPA Microphones, who provides a large and versatile range of d:facto vocal mics, d:dicaterecording mics, d:vote instrument mics, d:screet miniature mics, and a d:sign podium mic used for talkback from the mixing room. The mixing and audio-routing backbone of the system is provided by Waves Audio and Digital Audio Denmark. For mixing and FOH, two Waves eMotion LV1 systems are installed, and to gather all of the audio signals for AD-conversion and distribution, a Digital Audio Denmark AX32 converter and audio-router has been expanded with 24 channels of mic preamps. For the headphone-based monitoring set-up, Klang Technologies provides a KLANG:fabrik3D-in-ear monitoring system that lets each musician to create his or her own mix and positioning in a virtual 3D space, along with three KLANG:quelle headphone preamps. In connection with that, Shure delivers eight of its SRH1540 closed-back premium headphones. Further, the vast majority of the backline, as well as the PA system, is provided by Yorkville, who is also the North American distributor of Dynaudio's professional studio monitors. The only backline exception is a Clavia Nordstage 3 88 stage piano, delivered by Clavia's North American distributor American Music & Sound. Finally, Zaor has provided a Miza Jr MKII studio table along with two Croce speaker stands for the mixing room. "We've been completely overwhelmed by the support shown by our fellow industry brands and their enthusiasm about becoming a part of our 'Unheard adventure'," says Global Marketing Director Christian Bennike. "We had a clear idea of what we would need right from the start, but in many cases our new partners suggested further additions from their product ranges to make the experience even better. So, while we set the equipment bar high from the start, our partners helped us raise it even further. We're proud that all of our 'partners in gear' are top-quality brands that hold a top-shelf position in their respective categories." Follow #DynaudioUnheard on social media for live updates, and find out more at dynaudio.com About Dynaudio Dynaudio was founded in 1977 in Skanderborg, Denmark. Today, it'srecognised as a leading manufacturer of high-quality audio systems, and one of the world's most distinguished high-end audio companies. Dynaudio designs, engineers and manufactures dedicated systems for professional studios, as well as car audio and home hi-fi and consumer loudspeaker products, from its state-of-the-art facility in Denmark. The company is particularly recognised for its advanced driver technology designed, engineered, and continuously developed in-house, not to mention its furniture-grade, handcrafted Danish cabinetry. #### EarthQuaker Black Ash Endangered Fuzz Limited-Edition EarthQuaker Devices Releases Limited-Edition Black Ash Endangered Fuzz Extra special effects pedal manufacturer EarthQuaker Devices released the Limited-Edition Black Ash Endangered Fuzz today, November 7, 2018. Limited to only 1,500 units worldwide, Black Ash is a fuzz/overdrive taking cues from the legendary “three-knob” Tone Bender. It uses a highly curated selection of premium components including paper-in-oil capacitors and half-watt carbon composition resistors from EarthQuaker Devices president Jamie Stillman’s personal collection to light a fire under a classic fuzz/drive circuit that delivers an explosive-yet-detailed treble response, a sturdy and articulate midrange, and subterranean bass extension. Each Black Ash is guaranteed for life and built one-at-a-time, the hard way, by hand by amateur dendrologists in the arboretum of Akron, Ohio, USA.The Black Ash’s unique Top control adjusts key frequencies between 2kHz and 10kHz to select how “forward” the guitar sits in a full-band mix and helps to pair this dynamic fuzz Device with different pickup types. At low Top settings, the Black Ash takes on a woody, organic character with a mellow, pleasantly subdued upper harmonic presence.  As the Top control is increased, Black Ash gives a stiffer response with a sharper attack that can make humbuckers chime and makes single coils glisten. Other controls include Volume, which offers plenty of output gain above unity, and Fuzz, which adjusts the amount of gain from cooled-off amp-like breakup to scorching fuzz tones. Black Ash Endangered Fuzz Limited to 1,500 units Uses rare and irreplaceable components from Jamie Stillman’s personal stash including paper-in-oil capacitors and NOS half-watt carbon composition resistors Unique Top control adjusts key frequencies between 2kHz and 10kHz to adjust how “forward” the guitar sits in a full-band mix and helps to pair Black Ash with different pickup types Volume control voiced for unity gain around 10 o’clock; lots of output on tap Fuzz control adjusts gain from cooled-off amp-like breakup to scorching fuzz True bypass Silent relay-based switching All-analog signal path Lifetime guarantee Current Draw: 20ma Input Impedance: 100K Output Impedance: 22K USA MAP / Suggested Retail: $199 USD Boxed Dimensions: 5.5” x 3.25” x 3.25” Out-of-box dimensions: 4.75" x 2.50″ x 2.25″ EarthQuaker Devices Black Ash Endangered Fuzz Demo Video by EarthQuakerDevices About EarthQuaker Devices EarthQuaker Devices has been building guitar effect pedals entirely by hand in lovely Akron, Ohio since 2004. Please visit http://earthquakerdevices.com/ for more information. #### EarthQuaker Devices & Dr. Z Amplification Announce the ZEQD-Pre Tube Pre Amp AKRON, OHIO, January 2026 – When it comes to pedals aimed at replicating the sound, feel, and response of an all analog tube amplifier, the only options at a guitarist’s disposal are typically limited to digital approximations or boutique offerings that sound great, but are financially out of reach for many musicians. It’s a predicament that’s prompted two of Northeast Ohio’s most renowned sonic engineering firms - EarthQuaker Devices of Akron and Dr. Z Amplification of Cleveland–to join forces to formulate a compact, affordable, all-analog thirst quencher for parched tone purists who have spent years wandering through the digital desert. “Dr. Z, having been an amp manufacturer for nearly 40 years, really has an ear for these kinds of circuits and recognizes the impact digital modeling amps is having on tube amp sales,” President and Founder of EarthQuaker Devices Jamie Stillman explained. “The digital modelers do a pretty good approximation of emulating an amp, but they always lack a certain depth and warmth, so I was quick to embrace the idea of developing a product with Dr. Z that would reintroduce some tube-like sound into a signal chain–even when used in front of a modeling amplifier.” Designed to live at the end of a signal chain, the ZEQD-Pre adds classic tube character to everything upstream. Its passive Three-Band EQ provides precise tonal control enabling users to fine-tune their amp's voice, push its preamp into rich harmonic overdrive, or breathe dimension and life into their modeling setup. The pedal is a simple, modern tool devised to give you all the organic sonic character and dynamic response of a tube amp in a compact and convenient form factor. There are no menus to dive through. No IR loading. No firmware updates. No 0s, 1s, or any other pesky digital artifacts to get in the way of a player and their tone. The ZEQD-Pre features a built-in analog cabinet simulation for realistic amp feel during quiet practice sessions to deliver full tube character without disturbing the neighbors. This feature is handily disengaged via the Cab Bypass switch enabling users to send a pure signal to their preferred IR loader or modeling software and making it perfect for direct recording, backline-free gigs, or hybrid rigs with multiple signal paths. When the Boost footswitch is engaged the Three-Band EQ drops out completely. This function unlocks Dr. Z’s initial design for the circuit, and provides a full-range boost with its own dedicated level control. At the heart of the ZEQD-Pre is the EF86 pentode—the same tube that gives many Dr. Z amplifiers their pristine HiFi tone and makes them such responsive pedal platforms. For the player, this means dynamic and nuanced touch sensitivity, full frequency clarity, and a balanced signal that is both predictable and highly responsive. “You hit this pedal on and your amp becomes huge,” Mike “Dr. Z” Zaite, Owner and Founder of Dr.Z Amplification explained. “And it's not just distorted and clipped, it's just this big, big sound that is produced with this [EF86] tube." There are a few characteristics inherent in the ZEQD-Pre that Stillman says customers should consider when purchasing the pedal. "Part of what makes the ZEQD-Pre interesting is its simplicity. Stillman explains. “People shouldn’t get it thinking they’re going to be able to do all the stuff they can do when using a tube amp. They won’t be able to make it break up into a crunchy overdrive like a classic British tube amp for example, but they should get it knowing that it’s a really good HiFi clean platform to run pedals into.” He says users should also know that the ZEQD-Pre requires a supply of 500 milliamps (mA) of power in order to function as advertised and that the direct signal from the onboard balanced XLR output is very hot and best used with a pad engaged on the user’s interface or mixing console. Though designed with guitarists in mind, the ZEQD-Pre’s broad range of EQ voices and tube warmth can enrich the sonic color and harmonic content of just about any instrument a musician could dream of plugging into it, including, but not limited to, bass, synthesizers, electric pianos and keyboards, and microphones. Ultimately, Stillman hopes the pedal will be adapted by younger players who haven’t had the opportunity to ever own a tube amplifier. “It’s starting to bother me that there is a whole generation of kids that have never plugged a guitar into a tube amplifier in their life because they're expensive and they have a free one on their laptop,” Stillman said. “And I hope a pedal like this could be a turning point for players and make them realize that there is something special about analog technology that they’ve been missing. It just thickens up the signal in a way that just feels a little more organic to the player and familiar to the listener.” Each ZEQD-Pre is built by one sophisticated droid and many kind-hearted flesh and blood artisans in the tropical metropolis of Akron, Ohio USA. Features: Three Band EQ Boost Balanced XLR Direct Out (With Ground Lift) All Analog Cabinet Simulator (With Bypass Switch) Headphone Out (TRS ¼”) True Bypass Switching Lifetime Warranty Input Impedance: 10 MΩ Output Impedance: Variable Headphone Out Impedance: 39Ω Direct Out Impedance: 100Ω Current Draw: 500mA Retail Price: $399.00 ZEQD-Pre Analog Tube Preamp #### EarthQuaker Devices & LCD Soundsystem Announce the Chelsea Low End Fuzz Driver AKRON, OHIO, March 2025 – Sometimes pedals can change. Parts drift, pots break,transistors go bad. They go to new homes; they get neglected and resold.Sometimes people get in there and try to revive them to their original state and sometimes they just throw whatever is laying around inside and hope it does the trick. In this case, we’re pretty sure all the above happened to the fuzz pedal that made its way to James Murphy and ended up finding a forever home with LCD Soundsystem. This particular pedal really does have something special. It’s heavy without being too heavy, clean but not too clean. A simple set of controls yet it has an expansive array of tones that makes it very versatile on a wide variety of instruments. It has clarity when you need it and can blur all discernable lines when you don’t. It still retains the familiar foundation of the classic fuzz it was intended to be but something special happened to it over the years and it has very much grown into its own thing. I’m going to guess that you have heard this pedal. It has been the chosen bass fuzz for several LCD recordings and has traveled around the world with them. I’d say that it is a prized possession, a real one-of-a-kind pedal. It has been beat up and taped back together. It looks like it shouldn’t work but it always delivers. It is old, it is fragile, and it sounds massive. Too good to retire yet too tired to keep going. That is where we came in. We were tasked with replicating the exact sound of this pedal but it a reliable format that can withstand the stresses of this modern world. No easy feat, for sure, but we persevered and have brought you the Chelsea. Named after the guitar shop in which it was purchased back in 1989, the Chelsea recreates all the idiosyncrasies of the original but without the threat of total collapse. With only three controls, this deceptively powerful pedal offers you everything from light overdrive to full on distortion with all the clarity and blissful grinding that make the original so special. Just like the original, a Tone On/Off switch allows you to remove the tone control from the circuit, opening up a whole new world of midrange grind. Switch it off for a simplified and straightforward attack or leave it on for a full-bodied distortion with loads of low end with a slight natural scoop. Roll up the Sustain for wall-shaking bass notes or sustaining lead and adjust the Tone for a wild and wide frequency response from aggressive top end to low-end rumble. This thing is deep and will cover pretty much anything you can throw at it. Each Chelsea is handmade at EarthQuaker Devices headquarters in always sunny Akron, Ohio, USA by a bunch of pretty nice humans and one big robot. Features: All-analog signal path True bypass Electronic relay-based switching Limited lifetime warranty Current Draw: 10 ma Input Impedance: 50 kΩ Output Impedance: <10 kΩ Retail Price: $179.00 Chelsea Low End Fuzz Driver Demo Video by EarthQuakerDevices About EarthQuaker Devices Celebrating its 20th Anniversary this year, Akron, Ohio-based EarthQuaker Devices consistently cranks out top-notch effects pedals the hard way: by hand, one at a time, with an eye for detail, and with golden ears for listening to the classic sounds of future-past. Designed with full-frequency response and backed by a lifetime warranty, products from EarthQuaker Devices are built to last and inspire musicians to achieve their creative vision, no matter what instrument they play. EarthQuaker Devices has been praised for its commitment to inclusion, diversity and cooperation with other pedal manufacturers by Best Guitar Effects. https://www.earthquakerdevices.com/ https://www.instagram.com/earthquakerdev https://www.youtube.com/user/EarthQuakerDevices #### EarthQuaker Devices Acapulco Gold Poweramp Distortion The Acapulco Gold was originally intended to be a limited release but, due to demand, we have decided to give it a face lift and add it to our permanent line up! You know what's awesome? Simplicity. One button, one knob. How loud would you like it? Just move the knob. The Acapulco Gold is an original power-amp distortion circuit  that's based on the sound of a cranked Sunn Model T. This is the spirit of rock and roll. Quit turning knobs and play that guitar like you mean it. With a dirt sound this good, any one second spent bending down and fiddling with knobs is one second too much. This is why the Acapulco Gold has one gigantic knob; move the thing and it gets louder or quieter. While playing, don't forget to fiddle with your guitar's volume and tone knobs, these can drastically affect the sound of the Acapulco Gold. The volume knob, especially, cleans the pedal up pretty well; not completely, this ain't your daddy's Fuzz Face. At minimum guitar-volume settings, the Gold imparts a hazy Nashville-sounding spank to your tone. At just-barely-backed-off, the Gold turns into a raunchy overdrive. Of course, when the guitar's knob is fully on, the Gold roars like a Model T on the verge of explosion. It's not-quite-fuzz, but so close. Each Acapulco Gold is hand-built by totally real people using premium components in Akron, Ohio, where the beer flows like wine. Release Date: April 2016 Map: $117.00 USD About EarthQuaker Devices EarthQuaker Devices has been building guitar effect pedals entirely by hand in lovely Akron, Ohio since 2004. Please visit http://earthquakerdevices.com/ for more information. #### EarthQuaker Devices Afterneath Retrospective & Special Edition Way back in 2014, EarthQuaker Devices released the Afterneath Enhanced Otherworldly Reverberator, a pedal that became a game-changer for the Akron-based boutique pedal maker. The little pedal with the big, cavernous sound and a wizard in a cave emblazoned on it was an instant hit with musicians, producers, and anyone looking for an adventurous, versatile reverb. The Afterneath further burnished EQD's reputation as a maker of unique and inspiring pedals. Though EQD generally prefers to look steadfastly into the future, sometimes it's good to acknowledge the past. "It's like a $1500 piece of outboard gear in a pedal." – Joe Baresi, producer/engineer (Isis, Queens of the Stone Age, Tool) The new Afterneath Retrospective film takes viewers through the creation of the pedal, beginning with the "happy accident" EQD founder and lead designer Jamie Stillman discovered while messing around with the code that would eventually become the Afterneath algorithm. The film also highlights several longtime EQD employees who discuss their part in the Afterneath's success, including artist Matt Horak whose iconic "Wizard in a Cave" graphic is a favorite among EQD fans. The film features testimonials from various players and other music makers who have made the Afterneath a permanent part of their pedal arsenal. Artists include guitarists Nels Cline (Wilco, The Nels Cline Singers), Robin Finck (Nine Inch Nails), and Yvette Young (Covet), veteran producers Dave Pensado and Joe Barresi, popular YouTuber Stefan Fast (The Pedal Zone), and vocalist Uno Lady a.k.a Christa Ebert and many more. Throughout the film, the illustrious artists discuss how the Afterneath sparked their creativity, and several demonstrate the versatility of the Afterneath and its Eurorack counterpart using guitars, the human voice, synthesizers, and even the harp. As part of the celebration, EQD is releasing a special limited edition colorway of both the Afterneath v3 and Afterneath Eurorack module featuring black print on a raw silver enclosure available at EarthQuaker Devices dealers worldwide. Take a fun, informative, and musical trip with EQD into the history of one of our most popular devices, the Afterneath. "EarthQuaker Devices and reverb...what could be bad about that? Add to that your best cave of forgotten dreams graphic, and we all win." -Robin Finck WATCH NOW > Afterneath Special Editions To keep the celebration going, we're offering up two new colorways for the Afterneath. For all the pedal heads, we have black print on a "Raw" (not powder-coated) enclosure to spice up your board. The unique color for the Afterneath Eurorack Module is a lovely "Silver." So contact your local EarthQuaker Devices dealer to get your Special Edition Afterneath and impress your friends and bandmates! FIND A DEALER > About EarthQuaker Devices Akron, Ohio-based, hand-crafted effects pedal manufacturer EarthQuaker Devices, top-six in the U.S. and one of the top-10 in the world, create products that are available in over 865 retail locations in approximately 50 countries. Key retailers include Guitar Center, Sam Ash, Sweetwater and Thomann. The company's current workforce includes over 50 individuals, and has been praised for its commitment to inclusion, diversity and cooperation with other pedal manufacturers by Best Guitar Effects. http://www.earthquakerdevices.com #### EarthQuaker Devices and KGR Harmony Announce Cast-Iron Blumes and Plumes Pedals AKRON, OHIO, February 2025 – EarthQuaker Devices is proud to announce an international collaboration with KGR Harmony and, through them, Oitomi Ironworks. Together, we have developed a custom run of cast-iron enclosure Blumes and Plumes pedals, which are now for sale exclusively on Reverb.com for a limited time. KGR Harmony, founded by Keijiro (KG) Fukushima, is based in Iwate, Japan, and specializes in handcrafted guitar pedals. Kejiro’s strong interest in the long-debated topic of how enclosure materials affect tone led him to Oitomi Ironworks. Oitomi is known for handcrafting traditional and modern-style iron teapots and kettles, referred to as Tetsubin, using “Nanbu-tekki” techniques dating back over nine hundred years. “We wanted to collaborate with KGR Harmony to create these extra special pedals using the traditional Nambu-tekki production method. We were drawn to the attention to detail and craftsmanship carried through generations, drawing inspiration from using a traditional technique in a new way,” said EarthQuaker Devices CEO Julie Robins. KGR Harmony and EarthQuaker Devices began working together to develop enclosures for the Plumes and Blumes pedals, which were showcased at EarthQuaker Day 2024. The few pedals made for the showcase generated a lot of excitement and sold out immediately. Soon after, Jamie Stillman and Julie Robbins travelled to Japan and watched in person as the enclosures were cast for this special run of pedals. “It was a very special experience to visit the Oitomi forge to witness the casting process,” said Julie. Michael Wohl, Head of US Operations at KGR Harmony added, "We are grateful for the opportunity to collaborate with EarthQuaker Devices on the limited edition Nanbu-tekki Plumes and Blumes overdrives. EQD has long been a high watermark to us for their innovative designs, commitment to quality, and work that inspires -- not just in how their pedals sound and how they are made, but also in the ethos that guides their making. From first getting to know the EQD team to hosting them at Oitomi Ironworks, every step of this special project has been a thrill and we couldn't be happier with the results. We hope you love them too." 100 Blumes and 100 Plumes in these custom cast-iron enclosures are now available exclusively on Reverb.com. These will only be available to customers in the USA until supplies run out. About EarthQuaker Devices Celebrating its 20th Anniversary this year, Akron, Ohio-based EarthQuaker Devices consistently cranks out top-notch effects pedals the hard way: by hand, one at a time, with an eye for detail, and with golden ears for listening to the classic sounds of future-past. Designed with full-frequency response and backed by a lifetime warranty, products from EarthQuaker Devices are built to last and inspire musicians to achieve their creative vision, no matter what instrument they play. EarthQuaker Devices has been praised for its commitment to inclusion, diversity and cooperation with other pedal manufacturers by Best Guitar Effects. https://www.earthquakerdevices.com/ https://www.instagram.com/earthquakerdev https://www.youtube.com/user/EarthQuakerDevices About KGR Harmony KGR HARMONY effects pedals are housed in cast iron enclosures made using a centuries-old technique known as Nanbu-tekki (南部鉄器). They are crafted by hand at Oitomi Ironworks in Ōshū City, a forge that has operated since 1848, currently in its 7th generation of craftspeople. Traditionally used to make items as varied as temple bells, teapots, and hand guards for swords, KGR Harmony's Keijiro Fukushima has combined the technique with innovative circuit design from his decades of experience, guided by a finely-tuned ear for inspiring, musical tone. KGR HARMONY's effects are unique: modern, yet deeply rooted in tradition. https://kgrharmonyusa.com https://www.instagram.com/kgr_harmony_usa #### EarthQuaker Devices Announce Release of New Reverb Pedal - the Towers Stereo Reverberant Filter AKRON, OHIO, March 2026 – When it comes to reverb, very few pedal manufacturers have done as much to reinvent the category as EarthQuaker Devices has over the past couple of decades. The independent, family-owned company has a long history of opening new doors of experimentation for ambient adventurers with landmark pedals—like Afterneath, Dispatch Master and Astral Destiny—that have found their way to stages of every size the world wide. Today, the sonic wizards at EarthQuaker Devices are expanding our aural universe once again with the release of the Towers Stereo Reverberant Filter—an entirely new entry into the pedal brand’s reverb product portfolio. Perhaps best described as a “soundscape generator,” Towers sends your input signal into a unique set of resonant filtered feedback networks to create a massive stereophonic expanse that’s rich in movement and atmosphere. Towers is the type of reverb pedal that will sound incomprehensibly huge and haunting with all the settings maxed out, but it’s also the type of pedal that offers virtually endless possibilities for the users who take the time to explore its wide range of sounds. There’s something really special about the textures the pedal generates when its subtler settings are explored. The sheer amount of possibilities is thanks in part to the pedal’s three distinct modes of operation. There’s a Manual Mode, which puts the player in charge of the filter frequencies and stereophonic movement. Then there’s Envelope Mode, where playing dynamics breathe and morph into everchanging filter movements. Finally, in LFO Mode, the player surrenders control to a slow-moving oscillator that sweeps the filter frequencies and across the stereo field. And while anyone familiar with the brand’s history knows that Towers isn’t EarthQuaker Devices’ first or only reverb pedal, company President and Founder Jamie Stillman wants to ensure the market understands that Towers is a new type of reverb for the company and is by no means simply an evolution or fresh take on an existing pedal. "I don't want people to think that we've redone the Afterneath, or that we've redone the Transmisser, or that we've redone the Astral Destiny,” Stillman explained, “Towers represents a linear progression of reverbs. It’s not an evolution of or update on any current or legacy device.” Stillman is tight lipped when it comes to divulging too much information related to the secret sauce that gives Towers its unique voice, but did explain that the colorful, resonate movement that occurs in the reflections is created internally and isn’t the type of effect you could recreate with external hardware. When it comes to the big questions most prospective purchasers ask themselves when trying to decide if they should buy a new pedal like “who is this pedal for?” and “would I benefit from adding this to my rig?” The answer is it’s really a pedal for any and every reverb-loving musician who is ready for something new. In the case of Stillman—the architect of Towers—it was something he wanted because he really loves having resonant filter movements in the tails of a reverb. Ultimately, guitarists, synthesists, drummers, vocalists, and all other types of musicians in search of an expressive reverberant voice are encouraged to make a journey into the Towers, because all who do will be rewarded with massive resonate experimental reverbs, subtle expressive reflections, and a lifetime of ambient adventures. Towers is built by the skilled tone technicians of EarthQuaker Devices on the banks of the prestigious Ohio and Erie Canal located in the heart of the heart of it all, Akron, Ohio, USA. Features: Mode: This is a 3-position toggle switch that changes the mode of operation. Towers has three modes to operate in: Manual - The filter frequency is manually changed by adjusting the Frequency control. This works across the stereo field, with the left channel opposite the right. Envelope - This adjusts the filter frequency with an envelope that is controlled by picking dynamics. In this mode, the Frequency control adjusts the sensitivity of the envelope. LFO - The filter frequency is controlled by a slow moving LFO, and the Frequency adjusts the rate. This mode also sweeps across the stereo field creating a slow panning filter effect. Preset: Selects which user preset to use in preset mode, allowing you to recall your favorite mystical configurations. Activate Footswitch: This turns the effect on and off. Stretch Footswitch: Stretch slows down the entire digital system of Towers. As a result, the reverb length is doubled, the spectrum of frequencies is altered and a pitch bending effect can be heard throughout the morphing process. Switching: Mechanical true bypass switching Input Impedance: 500 kΩ Output Impedance: 100 Ω Current Draw: 85 mA Limited Lifetime Warranty USA MAP price: $299 About EarthQuaker Devices Celebrating its 20th Anniversary this year, Akron, Ohio-based EarthQuaker Devices consistently cranks out top-notch effects pedals the hard way: by hand, one at a time, with an eye for detail, and with golden ears for listening to the classic sounds of future-past. Designed with full-frequency response and backed by a lifetime warranty, products from EarthQuaker Devices are built to last and inspire musicians to achieve their creative vision, no matter what instrument they play. EarthQuaker Devices has been praised for its commitment to inclusion, diversity and cooperation with other pedal manufacturers by Best Guitar Effects. https://www.earthquakerdevices.com/ https://www.instagram.com/earthquakerdev https://www.youtube.com/user/EarthQuakerDevices #### EarthQuaker Devices Announces a Limited Edition Avalanche Run EarthQuaker Devices Announces a Limited Edition Avalanche Run to Support the Lottery League AKRON, OHIO, APRIL 2024 – The Lottery League and EarthQuaker Devices have joined forces to produce a limited edition version of the famed Avalanche Run pedal to help fund and support the 2024 Lottery League Season. This pedal features new and exclusive artwork by Cleveland artist Clay Parker whose renowned work has been adored by musicians and bands from all over with his extensive work creating album cover art, gig fliers and posters. Each season the Lottery League brings together over 170 musicians from across the Ohio region to be randomly drafted into new bands, all featuring musicians and artists who have never performed together before. And the whole project culminates with The BIG SHOW where, after two months of collaborating, creating and rehearsing, each of the 40+ newly formed bands then perform their all original sets to thousands of fans across three stages in an all day long free festival that's truly unlike anything else. Having a common goal of inspiring and challenging performers in exciting and different ways, EarthQuaker Devices and the Lottery League share the mission of fostering a lifetime of musical creativity and connectivity, and every one of these limited edition Avalanche Run pedals that's sold will help support the Lottery League and the great expense it takes to construct such a unique art project with multiple events all free and open to the public. The Avalanche Run pedal itself is a dreamy stereosonic exploratory multi-tool that includes up to 2 seconds of delay time, reverse delay, tap tempo with subdivision control, switchable true bypass or buffered bypass with 5 different tail lengths (including a sound-on-sound style lo-fi looping mode) and an assignable expression control that maps the expression jack to a control of your choice, including the toggle! And as with every pedal by EarthQuaker Devices, this limited edition pedal is hand-built, hand-tested, and guaranteed for life. Preorders are open until May 29 on the EarthQuaker Devices Reverb Store, with finished units expected to ship out in mid-June. Tech specs: Dimensions: 4.65 x 4.15 x 2.25 in. (118 x 105 x 57 mm) with knobs Current Draw: 410 mA Input Impedance: 1 MΩ Output Impedance: 100 Ω S/N Ratio: 115dB typical 24-bit 96kHz A/D & D/A converters All analog dry signal path All digital wet signal path with 20Hz – 20kHz frequency response Expression Jack Flexi-Switch® Technology Included 9v center-negative 1-amp DC power supply Lifetime Warranty ABOUT EARTHQUAKER DEVICES: Akron, Ohio-based, hand-crafted effects pedal manufacturer EarthQuaker Devices, top-six in the U.S. and one of the top-10 in the world, creates products that are available in approximately 1,000 retail locations in 40 countries. Key retailers include Guitar Center, Sam Ash, Sweetwater and Thomann. The company's current workforce reaches over 40 individuals, and has been praised for its commitment to inclusion, diversity and cooperation with other pedal manufacturers by Best Guitar Effects. http://www.earthquakerdevices.com http://www.instagram.com/earthquakerdev http://www.youtube.com/user/EarthQuakerDevices ABOUT THE LOTTERY LEAGUE: Currently beginning its 6th Season, this biennial Lottery League event that was created back in 2007 has seen over 560 unique musicians from all over the Ohio region take part to form over 200 bands. Always a snapshot of the current music scene happening in venues and on stages throughout Northeast Ohio and beyond, the 2024 Season is anticipated to be the biggest and best season of the Lottery League ever. How does the Lottery League work? All 170+ participants each season are randomly drafted into more than 40+ all-new, four-piece bands, using only one essential rule: No participant can be placed into a group with anyone they are currently or have previously collaborated with musically. After The Draft these newly formed bands are given two months to come up with a band name, band identity, and a 10 minute set of all original material which is then performed for the very first time at The BIG SHOW. While there is no intention nor expectation for these bands to continue forward after The BIG SHOW, many have, having toured and created music for several years all after being randomly drafted together by the Lottery League. Often the camaraderie among musicians forged within the Lottery League spreads, and all involved end up with a much larger network of artists and creatives and the connectivity within the music scene expands and evolves. For many musicians who have only worked within the same organically formed circle of friends and/or with other like minded musicians, this collaboration and artistic challenge has worked to open them up creatively. Given the vast diversity represented in age, gender, race, musical interests and even musicality, the Lottery League asks everyone to enter into this project with an open mind and checked ego to truly connect and collaborate with one another, using the group's ideas collectively where the outcome they develop often ends up as something they never would have expected. In all, the Lottery League is the only lottery where everyone wins. Support from Northeast Ohio’s own Earthquaker Devices helps to support all the events that the Lottery League hosts for free and open to the public. The Lottery League is honored and appreciative of all its support, including with this exclusive, limited edition Avalanche Run pedal, where each pedal sold helps to fund its 2024 full slate of events. The Lottery League’s two-month season begins with The Draft on Saturday, April 13, 2024 at Ingenuity Cleveland, followed by The BIG SHOW MMXXIV on Saturday, June 8, at Ingenuity Cleveland. https://lottery-league.com https://www.instagram.com/lotteryleague ABOUT CLAY PARKER: Clay Parker is a Cleveland artist who graduated with a BFA from the Cleveland Institute of Art in 1990. Since then Clay has done commissions and mural work for local bars and restaurants, contributed cover art for band releases,  as well as producing hundreds of gig fliers for the Euclid Tavern, the Grog Shop along with many other local venues. Mr. Parker continues to work and live in the Cleveland area. #### EarthQuaker Devices Announces A New Line of Utility Pedals AKRON, OHIO, OCTOBER 2024 – EarthQuaker Devices is excited to bring their craftsmanship, creative design, and artistic flair to the utility pedal category. All five new products are built using high quality components that will withstand years of use and come with a lifetime warranty to back it up. And their small footprint won’t take up much real estate on your pedalboard. They will be available at dealers worldwide on Thursday, October 24th, 2024. A/B Box The EarthQuaker Devices A/B Box is a simple, tiny tool that lets you choose between two of pretty much anything. Because of its completely passive design, there is no circuitry between the input and outputs which means it can be use in both directions. Use it to switch between two amps! Switch between two channels on a multi-channel amp! Use it as tuner out/mute switch! Switch between two instruments! Run a dry path and a wet path! The time to passively choose is now! USA Retail Price: $69.00 Dimensions: 3.6875 x 1.8125 x 1.8125 inches Current Draw: 10 mA Passive ABY Box The EarthQuaker Devices Passive ABY box is the perfect solution if you can’t decide when and where you would like your signal to go. In its most basic form, this passive little box is commonly used to run a single input out to two destinations and lets you choose between using either individually or both at the same time. The most common problem and ABY is used to solve is one input being sent to out to two amplifiers but it doesn’t have to stop there! Because of its completely passive circuitry it can also be used in reverse to choose between two inputs to a single output. Use it to simultaneously run two different instruments to one source input! An oboe and a bass, a keyboard and a harmonica, a lute and a modular synth… you know, whatever! This compact little device has a small footprint and won’t take up much real estate on your board and is built using high quality parts that will withstand years of use and keep going. USA Retail Price: $79.00 Dimensions: 4.4375 x 2.875 x 1.875 inches Current Draw: 60 mA Buffer/Preamp A buffer is an important tool to combat tone loss with long cable runs or in signal chains running lots of true bypass pedals. With its high 1 Mohm input impedance and low 100 ohm output impedance, the EarthQuaker Devices Buffer/Preamp will restore your tonal integrity and give you back the clear and dynamic signal you deserve and your amp craves. Want more? Not only will it restore high end loss, this device has a little trick up its sleeve that will also give your low end a subtle, yet powerful, little kick for some added dimension. USA Retail Price: $79.00 Dimensions: 3.6875 x 1.625 x 1.375 inches Current Draw: 15 mA Input Impedance: 1 MΩ Output Impedance: 100 Ω Buffer/Splitter A buffer is an important tool to combat tone loss with long cable runs or in signal chains running lots of true bypass pedals. The EarthQuaker Devices Buffer/Splitter uses the same great high 1 Mohm input impedance and low 100 ohm output impedance found in our Buffer/Preamp to restore your tonal integrity! This buffer is designed to both maintain high end and give your low end a subtle, yet powerful, little kick for some added dimension! What’s better than a single output buffer? A dual output buffer, that’s what! Use the EarthQuaker Devices Buffer/Splitter to split your signal into two and send them anywhere you like! Two amps! Turn a mono signal into a stereo signal! Send one output to your effects and use the other as a dry-through! Remove your tuner from the signal path … you get the idea! USA Retail Price: $89.00 Out of Box Dimensions: 3.6875 x 1.625 x 1.375 inches Current Draw: 15 mA Input Impedance: 1 MΩ Output Impedance: 100 Ω Flexi Loops™ Flexi Loops is a dual effects loop featuring our world-renowned Flexi-Switch® Technology! Using an effect loop switcher on your pedalboard allows you to easily remove all your effects from the signal path creating a path of least resistance to maintain full tonal integrity when they aren’t in use. Using a dual effect loop with Flexi-Switch Technology allows you to create two distinct loops of effects and then introduce or remove them all on the fly with ease! You aren’t just limited to using Flexi Loops as a loop switcher! You can use one channel as a tuner out/mute or even a plain old mute. Use the sends to run out to different sources and easily select between them! Flexi Loops uses high quality, soft touch momentary switches for durability and quick action to ensure a lifetime of switching enjoyment. USA Retail Price: $129.00 Out of Box Dimensions: 4.75 x 2.75 x 2.25 inches Current Draw: 25 mA   About EarthQuaker Devices Celebrating its 20th Anniversary this year, Akron, Ohio-based EarthQuaker Devices consistently cranks out top-notch effects pedals the hard way: by hand, one at a time, with an eye for detail, and with golden ears for listening to the classic sounds of future-past. Designed with full-frequency response and backed by a lifetime warranty, products from EarthQuaker Devices are built to last and inspire musicians to achieve their creative vision, no matter what instrument they play. EarthQuaker Devices has been praised for its commitment to inclusion, diversity and cooperation with other pedal manufacturers by Best Guitar Effects. https://www.earthquakerdevices.com/ https://www.instagram.com/earthquakerdev https://www.youtube.com/user/EarthQuakerDevices #### EarthQuaker Devices Announces EarthQuaker Day 2023 AKRON, OHIO, JUNE 2023 – EarthQuaker Day, the day-long community celebration, returns on Saturday August 5. Created by Akron-based effects pedal company EarthQuaker Devices, EarthQuaker Day welcomes everyone from the surrounding communities to its facility in the heart of Akron for a day of activities, prizes and live music, food, and more. The family-friendly celebration begins at 7pm, Friday, August 4, at downtown live music venue Musica (51 E. Market St.) for EarthQuaker's Eve, featuring live music from Quiet Zoo, Non Bruises, and Angie Haze. EarthQuaker Day officially begins at 11am on Saturday, August 5, with pedal clinics from EQD founder and lead designer Jamie Stillman, and composer and instrument designer Jon Sonnenberg, who recently co-composed Confluence, a special collaboration between the Akron Symphony Orchestra and EarthQuaker Devices. The afternoon of live music begins at 1pm on the EQD grounds with Cello Azul, a Latinx cellist from Long Beach, CA. Next up is original music from the Cleveland duo Me:You, comprised of RA Washington and LaToya Kent, co-founders of Mourning [A] BLKstar, The lineup is rounded out with Youngstown-based The Vindys, who have been causing quite a stir opening for headliners like Vampire Weekend, Nelly and Jason Mraz. Throughout the event, EQD Day celebrants will be treated to prizes, food trucks, shop tours, pedal sales and doodles, and vendors from Akron and beyond. For those who want to keep the celebration going, the official EarthQuaker Day Afterparty happens at 7pm on Saturday at Musica. The evening will feature more live music from regional bands 3rd Pyramid, Tiny the Dream, and Muzzle. Jeff France will be spinning records both nights at Musica. All events are FREE! Please visit https://www.earthquakerday.com for more information. About EarthQuaker Devices Akron, Ohio-based, hand-crafted effects pedal manufacturer EarthQuaker Devices, top-six in the U.S. and one of the top-10 in the world, creates products that are available in approximately 1,000 retail locations in 40 countries. Key retailers include Guitar Center, Sam Ash, Sweetwater and Thomann. The company's current workforce reaches over 40 individuals, and has been praised for its commitment to inclusion, diversity and cooperation with other pedal manufacturers by Best Guitar Effects. http://www.earthquakerdevices.com http://www.instagram.com/earthquakerdev http://www.youtube.com/user/EarthQuakerDevices #### EarthQuaker Devices Announces Hoof Fuzz 20th Anniversary Edition AKRON, OHIO, December 2024 – EarthQuaker Devices is commemorating their 20th Anniversary with a special hyper-limited edition of the Hoof fuzz. It features the same hand soldered through-hole construction and super rare military spec germanium transistors that were used in the original version that launched EarthQuaker Devices 20 years ago. "The original Hoof was finely tuned to produce everything from light overdrive to a thick sustaining wall of fuzz with a wide range tone control that featured pre-set mods in lieu of the “shift” control found on later models. We always loved this original circuit and we are pleased to bring it back for our 20th Anniversary!” says Jamie Stillman, President / Founder / Product Designer. This limited edition of 400 units comes in a Platinum Vein enclosure with black print. It's packaged in a custom wooden box and satin bag and is bundled with an exclusive enamel pin, woven patch and metallic sticker. Each product manual is numbered and signed by Jamie Stillman for authenticity. The Hoof Fuzz 20th Anniversary Edition is available now only from the EarthQuaker Devices Reverb shop. Features Limited edition of 400 units Hybrid germanium / silicon design Harmonically-rich sustain Maximum temperature stability Platinum Vein enclosure Custom wooden box Gold satin bag Packaging includes exclusive metallic sticker, enamel pin, and woven patch All-analog signal path True bypass Electronic relay-based switching Limited lifetime warranty Current Draw: 15 ma Input Impedance: 130 kΩ Output Impedance: <10 kΩ Retail Price: $229.00 About EarthQuaker Devices Celebrating its 20th Anniversary this year, Akron, Ohio-based EarthQuaker Devices consistently cranks out top-notch effects pedals the hard way: by hand, one at a time, with an eye for detail, and with golden ears for listening to the classic sounds of future-past. Designed with full-frequency response and backed by a lifetime warranty, products from EarthQuaker Devices are built to last and inspire musicians to achieve their creative vision, no matter what instrument they play. EarthQuaker Devices has been praised for its commitment to inclusion, diversity and cooperation with other pedal manufacturers by Best Guitar Effects. https://www.earthquakerdevices.com/ https://www.instagram.com/earthquakerdev https://www.youtube.com/user/EarthQuakerDevices #### EarthQuaker Devices Announces New Episode of Show Us Your Junk! with Andrew Huang AKRON, OHIO, DECEMBER 2023 – EarthQuaker Devices is back with their acclaimed YouTube series Show Us Your Junk! The series' 42nd episode, featuring multi-instrumentalist, music and video producer, author, and mega YouTuber Andrew Huang, will be released on the EarthQuaker Devices YouTube channel on Thursday, December 14th at 11:00AM EST Andrew Huang has a thriving career in music production, taking on a wide variety of commercial work, including producing a song for a Volvo commercial (exclusively using noises from the car) and scoring the groundbreaking YouTube series Journey to the Microcosmos. Huang has spearheaded the creation of numerous unique music tools such as the plug-in Transit, the iOS/Android app Flip Sampler, and the hardware multi-effect Ghost which comes in both Eurorack and guitar pedal format. Huang also recently published the book Make Your Own Rules, offering practical tips and hard-won advice for creatives seeking financial stability while staying authentic. Watch Huang's videos on YouTube or stream his discography on Spotify, Apple Music, Bandcamp, or anywhere else you find music. This Show Us Your Junk! episode offers a behind the scenes look at Huang's home studio in Toronto, where he shows off a very eclectic and curated collection of music gear, including the EarthQuaker Devices Avalanche Run, Hoof Reaper, Data Corrupter, Pyramids, Astral Destiny and Acapulco Gold. Huang talks about how he went from playing music to developing a booming YouTube platform, which serves as a perfect outlet to share his philosophy on music creation, experimenting with gear, and his passion for production. "I was always interested in different types of music. I was working on a lot of different stuff, and wanted to break this idea that you need to have this defined sound and brand. I found, when I wrapped up my whole sense of exploring in the YouTube vlog format, people could latch onto that; they could see me, get to know me, even if they weren't into everything I was creating, they'd be into my philosophy or the techniques I was sharing. So in a way the YouTube channel is the brand part of it, and whatever I happen to be doing on it, if it's funny, artistic, noisy, pretty, it can all fit in that world." –Andrew Huang To promote the episode, EarthQuaker Devices will be giving away three (3) limited edition Avalanche Run pedals in a Huang designed custom pink and white colorway. To enter the giveaway: Watch Andrew Huang's Show Us Your Junk! episode on the EarthQuaker Devices YouTube channel. Like, SUBSCRIBE, and leave a comment, and please include your IG @ username so we can contact you. The winner will be announced via private DM on Thursday, December 21, 2023. Show Us Your Junk! Andrew Huang Video by EarthQuakerDevices About EarthQuaker Devices Akron, Ohio-based, hand-crafted effects pedal manufacturer EarthQuaker Devices, top-six in the U.S. and one of the top-10 in the world, creates products that are available in approximately 1,000 retail locations in 40 countries. Key retailers include Guitar Center, Sam Ash, Sweetwater and Thomann. The company's current workforce reaches over 40 individuals, and has been praised for its commitment to inclusion, diversity and cooperation with other pedal manufacturers by Best Guitar Effects. http://www.earthquakerdevices.com http://www.instagram.com/earthquakerdev http://www.youtube.com/user/EarthQuakerDevices #### EarthQuaker Devices Announces New Special Cranker™ Overdrive Pedal EarthQuaker Devices Special Cranker Overdrive Pedal AKRON, OHIO, April 2022 – Special Cranker is an all-discrete analog distortion enhancement device designed to give your signal some extra grit and boost without drastically altering your tone and retaining all of the natural nuances and character of your amp. Think of it as sticking an extra preamp tube in your amplifier for more saturation. Single notes will blossom and bloom with rich harmonics and singing sustain with responsive, tube-like sag. Power chords will sound thicker and crunchier, a little more ragged around the edges. Complex chords will remain distinct and complex, as the Special Cranker is designed to preserve your tone's integrity without muddying up the low-end or smearing the midrange. The Special Cranker picks up where the beloved Speaker Cranker left off. It has the same spongy, dynamic, and touch-sensitive character of the original but with more gain, double the output volume (now with a user-friendly Level control), an added Tone control to shape your signal, and a diode selector switch featuring the original asymmetrical Silicon diodes as well as a hot, new Germanium diode option. The More control goes from nearly clean to a medium gain overdrive when at maximum. This control adjusts the bias of the transistor, so you may hear a little noise as you turn the control. Don't freak out; it's totally fine. The gain characteristics are dependent on which diodes are chosen. When the Germanium diodes are selected, the Special Cranker delivers a softer, more rounded response with tamed highs and lower output, while the Silicon diodes add a brighter, more modern edge and higher output. Both are exceptionally responsive to playing dynamics and have excellent clarity. The Tone control gives the user full command over treble frequencies, cutting the highs when counterclockwise and adding a slight high frequency boost when turned clockwise. The Level control adjusts the output from nothing to nearly double at maximum. Gives your signal extra grit and boost without drastically altering your tone and retains all of the natural nuances and character of your amplifier Two distinct clipping modes that are both exceptionally responsive to playing dynamics: Germanium and Silicon Germanium mode delivers a softer, more rounded response with tamed highs and lower output Silicon mode delivers a brighter, more modern response with higher output At maximum gain, the Special Cranker can achieve explosive overbiased tones depending on the output of your pickups Flexible Tone control to give the user full command over the treble frequencies for excellent tone shaping and clarity All-analog signal path True bypass Silent relay-based switching with Flexi-Switch® Technology Lifetime warranty Current Draw: 15 mA Input Impedance: ≈5 MΩ Output Impedance: <25 kΩ USA Retail Price: $99.00 Special Cranker URL: http://www.earthquakerdevices.com/special-cranker About EarthQuaker Devices Akron, Ohio-based, hand-crafted effects pedal manufacturer EarthQuaker Devices, top-six in the U.S. and one of the top-10 in the world, creates products that are available in over 865 retail locations in approximately 50 countries. Key retailers include Guitar Center, Sam Ash, Sweetwater and Thomann. The company's current workforce reaches over 50 individuals, and has been praised for its commitment to inclusion, diversity and cooperation with other pedal manufacturers by Best Guitar Effects. http://www.earthquakerdevices.com https://www.instagram.com/earthquakerdev/ http://twitter.com/EarthQuakerDev #### EarthQuaker Devices Announces the Aurelius™ Tri-Voice Chorus Pedal AKRON, OHIO, APRIL 2023 – EarthQuaker Devices announces the newest addition to their lineup of aural accoutrement. The Aurelius is not your run of the mill chorus pedal. This compact, beautifully cased wonder is a three-mode chorus with six programmable presets and expression control. Choose from Vibrato Mode, Chorus Mode, or Rotary Mode and manipulate their Width, Rate, and Balance to achieve your ideal sound. Shift seamlessly from one mode to another to cop a blend that is all your own. One simple tap of the Preset switch and you can summon up to six settings of your choosing at will. Inspired by the 1970s CE-1 Chorus Ensemble pedal, this digital unit has been tirelessly tweaked and fine-tuned to give you an all-encompassing chorus and vibrato experience like nothing else. EQD Founder Jamie Stillman took it way back to the 1940s and the advent of the Leslie speaker to boldly capture the sound of its rotating baffle system for the Rotary Mode. He studied the way that the horn and the rotor moved on Leslie speakers and emulated the phasing and speeds of the low frequency oscillator, exaggerating the hell out of them to make it suitable for guitar, bass or your instrument of choice. The Aurelius is equipped with an expression control so you can use any TRS expression pedal to manipulate the Width, Rate or Balance. Put it in Vibrato Mode and you'll have a really subtle chorus with a seasick vibrato and alternate quickly between the two seamlessly. And that's only one mode. The possibilities are endless. Each and every Aurelius is hand crafted in Akron, Ohio, USA and is inspected by the spirit of speaker innovator Donald Leslie. TECH SPECS: Three-voice chorus with the ability to save and recall six presets: Vibrato Mode: a familiar traditional chorus type effect that leans towards vibrato with a triangle LFO modulating a short delay line Chorus Mode: a blend of chorus and flanger. It has more warmth and slower rates than Vibrato Mode and uses a sine wave LFO to modulate the delay line. Rotary Mode: a rotary chorus effect modeled after the sound of a Leslie speaker cabinet User-assignable expression control Two global operating modes which are indicated by the color of the Save/Recall switch: Green = Live Mode / Red = Preset Mode Inspired by the 1970s CE-1 Chorus Ensemble pedal True bypass Silent relay-based switching with Flexi-Switch® Technology Lifetime warranty Current Draw: 75 mA Input impedance: 500 kΩ Output Impedance: 100 Ω List Price: $199 USD Aurelius Tri-Voice Chorus Demo Video by EarthQuakerDevices About Earthquaker Devices Akron, Ohio-based, hand-crafted effects pedal manufacturer EarthQuaker Devices, top-six in the U.S. and one of the top-10 in the world, creates products that are available in approximately 1,000 retail locations in 40 countries. Key retailers include Guitar Center, Sam Ash, Sweetwater and Thomann. The company's current workforce reaches over 40 individuals, and has been praised for its commitment to inclusion, diversity and cooperation with other pedal manufacturers by Best Guitar Effects. http://www.earthquakerdevices.com http://www.instagram.com/earthquakerdev http://www.youtube.com/user/EarthQuakerDevices #### EarthQuaker Devices Announces the Barrows™ Fuzz Attacker AKRON, OHIO, September 2025 – Barrows pays homage to the iconic MKII circuit while adding modern refinements that would make even the most discerning vintage purist weep tears of harmonic joy. At its heart, Barrows features a trio of carefully matched germanium transistors nestled within finely tuned circuitry that has been lovingly coaxed to produce everything from light, singing distortion to crushing fuzz tones with nearly infinite harmonic-rich sustain. The original MKII circuit was the secret weapon behind some of the most crushing riffs ever committed to tape. From dawn-of-metal caveman dirges to the wall-of-sound symphonies conjured by the highest tiers of shoegaze sorcerers, this legendary topology has been the foundation of countless sonic monuments. Now, with Barrows, you can channel that same lightning-in-a-bottle magic while enjoying the reliability and versatility that modern craftsmanship provides. At its heart, Barrows features a trio of carefully matched germanium transistors nestled within finely tuned circuitry that has been lovingly coaxed to produce everything from light, singing distortion to crushing fuzz tones with nearly infinite harmonic-rich sustain. This isn’t just another fuzz box – it’s a portal to the fabled tones that have haunted the dreams of fuzz fanatics for decades. Barrows delivers the signature cutting mid-focused tones with plenty of low-end authority and brilliant top-end grind that made the original MKII a studio legend. But unlike its temperamental ancestors, Barrows includes several modern upgrades that transform it from a vintage curiosity into a contemporary powerhouse. The phase-corrected and buffered output ensures it plays nice with other pedals down the line, while the increased output volume and wide range of fuzz tones make it a versatile sonic weapon. All this power is packed into a compact footprint that saves precious real estate on your pedalboard, because every square inch matters when you’re building your sonic arsenal. Gone are the days of finicky positive ground power requirements and battery-only operation. Barrows runs on standard 9V power supplies, making it compatible with any common pedalboard power source. The true bypass switching ensures your signal remains pristine when the pedal is disengaged, while the MKII circuit works its germanium magic when called upon. Each Barrows is lovingly assembled by shrimply the best helmspeople (and one obedient robot) on the high seas of Akron, Ohio, USA. Barrows Fuzz Attacker Tech Specs: Vintage three-transistor germanium fuzz circuit that is based on the Tone Bender MkII. Cutting, mid-range focused tones with loads of sustain and volume. Very responsive to playing dynamics and guitar volume control. Small form factor will fit on even the most cramped pedal boards. Mechanical true bypass switching Current Draw: 10 ma Input Impedance: 50 kΩ Output Impedance: <10 kΩ Limited lifetime warranty Retail Price: $129.00 About EarthQuaker Devices Celebrating its 20th Anniversary this year, Akron, Ohio-based EarthQuaker Devices consistently cranks out top-notch effects pedals the hard way: by hand, one at a time, with an eye for detail, and with golden ears for listening to the classic sounds of future-past. Designed with full-frequency response and backed by a lifetime warranty, products from EarthQuaker Devices are built to last and inspire musicians to achieve their creative vision, no matter what instrument they play. EarthQuaker Devices has been praised for its commitment to inclusion, diversity and cooperation with other pedal manufacturers by Best Guitar Effects. https://www.earthquakerdevices.com/ https://www.instagram.com/earthquakerdev https://www.youtube.com/user/EarthQuakerDevices #### EarthQuaker Devices Announces the Easy Listening™ Analog Amp Simulator AKRON, OHIO, July 2025 – With its finely tuned preamp circuitry and sweet analog cabinet simulation, Easy Listening delivers a big, lush sound with zero latency and no harsh digital artifacts. Think of it as the perfect marriage of vintage tone and modern convenience, offering all the high headroom and low noise of an actual tube amp but small enough to fit in your pocket.  No menu diving, no IR loading, and nothing else getting in between you and your tone. Whether you are using this as a headphone amp or the final stage before your recording interface for quick and easy amp-less recording, we think you’ll find this no fuss simulator a delightful addition to your tonal toolbox! As the name implies, Easy Listening is as simple as it can be to operate, just one control for output volume and that's it. Internally, it's meticulously voiced to capture the soul of one of our favorite classic American guitar amps—a '65 Deluxe—with all the harmonic complexity guitar players crave. Its all-analog circuitry provides a more immediate feel with rich low-end resonance, slightly scooped mids, and that crystalline top end chime that makes electric guitars sing. Designed with guitarists that use a lot of pedals in mind, Easy Listening features a high 1M input impedance and ample headroom to handle everything from vintage fuzz to modern stacked gain stages without breaking a sweat. The high-fidelity, low-noise analog class AB driver ensures you'll maintain every nuance of your tone at whisper-quiet headphone levels or tracking your sick riffs in your secret basement studio. Each Easy Listening is built by a powerful robot and a whole bunch of delightful humans in the exotic former rubber capital of the world, Akron, Ohio USA. Tech Specs: Input: Mono TS ¼" Output: Stereo TRS ¼" (Tip is the Left channel, Ring is the Right channel) Input Impedance: 1 MΩ Output Impedance: 39 Ω Current Draw: 75 mA For use with Headphones: Requires headphones with a ¼" TRS plug. For use with a DAW: You can use either a mono TS cable into one channel of your interface or a Stereo TRS cable with a splitter into two channels. About EarthQuaker Devices Celebrating its 20th Anniversary this year, Akron, Ohio-based EarthQuaker Devices consistently cranks out top-notch effects pedals the hard way: by hand, one at a time, with an eye for detail, and with golden ears for listening to the classic sounds of future-past. Designed with full-frequency response and backed by a lifetime warranty, products from EarthQuaker Devices are built to last and inspire musicians to achieve their creative vision, no matter what instrument they play. EarthQuaker Devices has been praised for its commitment to inclusion, diversity and cooperation with other pedal manufacturers by Best Guitar Effects. https://www.earthquakerdevices.com/ https://www.instagram.com/earthquakerdev https://www.youtube.com/user/EarthQuakerDevices #### EarthQuaker Devices Announces the New and Improved Spatial Delivery Envelope Filter AKRON, OHIO, APRIL 2024 – EarthQuaker Devices took the already cosmic Spatial Delivery voltage-controlled envelope filter and added six available preset slots to store user-preferred settings – whether they be dissonant sweeps, rhythmic auto-wah frequencies, oscillating robot gibberish or honestly whatever filtered frequency fun you want. The expression jack assignment can be saved and recalled so that the sounds you dial in are readily available with a quick tap of the switch. Confidently save settings on the fly thanks to the two modes indicated by the LED Save/Recall switch. And of course, all the familiar features of the original are still in place. This compact pedal has three modes with the switchable Up Sweep, Down Sweep, and Sample & Hold functions, along with Range, Resonance and Filter controls. Get wild filter sweeps with the Up and Down modes and adjust the Range to control the sensitivity and reaction time of the envelope, which alters the width of the frequency sweep. The higher the Range and harder the attack equals a faster reaction time and higher frequency sweep and vice versa. In Sample & Hold mode the filter is controlled by random voltage and the Range controls the speed. The filter can be crossfaded between high pass, band pass and low pass for a wide variety of voices. The Resonance control goes from zero to the brink of oscillation and adds more body and ring to the filter voice. Each Spatial Delivery is built by hand in Akron, Ohio and comes with the legendary EarthQuaker Devices Lifetime Warranty. Tech specs: Voltage-controlled envelope filter with three modes: Up Sweep: Sweeps the filter up Down Sweep: Sweeps the filter down Sample & Hold: The filter is controlled by random voltage and the Range controls the speed Range, Filter, and Resonance knobs dial in the sound in each of the 3 modes Easily save and recall six user-assignable presets Switch effortlessly between Live Mode and Preset Mode User-assignable expression control True bypass Silent relay-based switching with Flexi-Switch® Technology Lifetime warranty Current Draw: 75 ma Input Impedance: 500 kΩ Output Impedance: 100 Ω USA Retail Price: $199.00 About EarthQuaker Devices Akron, Ohio-based, hand-crafted effects pedal manufacturer EarthQuaker Devices, top-six in the U.S. and one of the top-10 in the world, creates products that are available in approximately 1,000 retail locations in 40 countries. Key retailers include Guitar Center, Sam Ash, Sweetwater and Thomann. The company's current workforce reaches over 40 individuals, and has been praised for its commitment to inclusion, diversity and cooperation with other pedal manufacturers by Best Guitar Effects. https://www.earthquakerdevices.com/ https://www.instagram.com/earthquakerdev/ https://www.youtube.com/user/EarthQuakerDevices #### EarthQuaker Devices Announces The Return of EarthQuaker Day! AKRON, OHIO, June 2022 – It's Back! EarthQuaker Day, the day-long community celebration, has returned to action after a two-year hiatus. Created by Akron-based effects pedal company EarthQuaker Devices, EarthQuaker Day welcomes everyone from the surrounding communities to its facility in the heart of Akron for a day of activities, prizes and live music, food, and more. The FREE family-friendly celebration begins at 7pm, Friday, August 5, at downtown live music venue Musica (51 E. Market St.) for EarthQuaker's Eve, featuring live music from DYKENYTE, Future Children, Language, Nervous Future, and Oregon Space Trail of Doom. EarthQuaker Day officially begins at 11am on Saturday, August 6, with factory tours, pedal workshops, and clinics from experimental audiovisual artist Stephi Duckula, harpist and YouTube star Emily Hopkins, Japanese indie-rock guitarist Shinichi Ito, and EQD founder and lead designer Jamie Stillman. Next, the afternoon of live music begins at 1pm on the EQD grounds with Eri Snowden-Rodriguez, principal cellist of the Akron Symphony Orchestra, and the Erie Philharmonic, followed by tribute bands to music legends David Bowie and Kate Bush. The lineup is rounded out with original music from up-and-coming Akron pop/rock band Big Pop, Cleveland singer/songwriter/guitarist Smith Taylor and electronic and funk-infused jazz guitarist Marcus Alan Ward. Throughout the event, EQD Day celebrants will be treated to prizes, a smorgasbord of food trucks, games, vendors from Akron and beyond, and even a cooling tent to help keep revelers comfortable in the late summer heat. For those who want to keep the celebration going, the official EarthQuaker Day Afterparty happens at 7pm on Saturday at Musica. The evening will feature more live music from regional bands Safe Words, Free Black!, heavy music from Pennsylvania rock trio, Spotlights, and a reunion of 90s Kent post-hardcore band Harriet the Spy. What: The Revenge of EarthQuaker Day '22 When: 11am - 6pm, Saturday, August 6, 2022 Where: EarthQuaker Devices HQ, 350 W. Bowery St., Akron, OH Tickets: Free! Information: www.earthquakerday.com About EarthQuaker Devices Akron, Ohio-based, hand-crafted effects pedal manufacturer EarthQuaker Devices, top-six in the U.S. and one of the top-10 in the world, creates products that are available in over 865 retail locations in approximately 50 countries. Key retailers include Guitar Center, Sam Ash, Sweetwater and Thomann. The company's current workforce reaches over 50 individuals, and has been praised for its commitment to inclusion, diversity and cooperation with other pedal manufacturers by Best Guitar Effects. http://www.earthquakerdevices.com https://www.instagram.com/earthquakerdev/ http://twitter.com/EarthQuakerDev #### EarthQuaker Devices Announces the Silos EarthQuaker Devices Announces the Silos™ Multi-Generational Time Reflection Device AKRON, OHIO, AUGUST 2024 – EarthQuaker Devices has taken a digital delay, an analog delay, and a tape delay and merged them all together as one pedal with six presets, a tap-tempo, and user assignable expression control. It all started when EQD founder Jamie Stillman was admiring his three favorite delay pedals from his personal collection and began ruminating on their vast differences. This sparked an ambitious foray into uncharted territory in finding a way to assemble them all together as one uncomplicated unit. After months of tinkering, his mission was accomplished and the Silos™ was born. With just four knobs, one three-way switch, one Save/Recall button, and two footswitches, he made the impossible possible and now your guitar playing shall reap the rewards! Each of the three modes offers up to one second of delay time. From noon and back is 500 milliseconds to zero, which has its own character. From 500 milliseconds to one second of delay time, it’s an entirely different beast. Dial them in for shorter delay times where they really excel and add loads of atmosphere and vibes. Push them further for rhythmic delays that are perfect for strumming and adding extra ambiance for your riffs. And the tap tempo is truly precise and responsive so you can lock in your rate quickly within the first revolutions. Silos Multi-Generational Time Reflection Device Demo Video by EarthQuakerDevices TECH SPECS: Each of the three modes offers up to one second of delay time: Digital delay mode offers nearly infinite repeats that hold their fidelity while gradually rolling off the top end with each regeneration Analog delay mode is more mid-focused in the initial attack and gradually degrades while getting darker with each repeat Tape delay mode resembles an old, well-loved tape delay with all its glorious artifacts. Dark and moody with just a hint of distortion when you hit it just right. Mix, Time, and Repeats knobs dial in the sound in each of the three modes Easily save and recall six user-assignable presets Switch effortlessly between Live Mode and Preset Mode User-assignable expression control Buffered bypass with tails featuring Flexi-Switch® Technology Lifetime warranty Current Draw: 75 ma Input Impedance: 500 kΩ Output Impedance: 100 Ω USA Retail Price: $149.00 #### EarthQuaker Devices Announces The Wave Transformer Eurorack Oscillator EarthQuaker Devices Releases The Wave Transformer Transfiguration Oscillator Eurorack Module AKRON, OHIO, JANUARY 2024 – EarthQuaker Devices dives deeper into the weird and wonderful world of modular synths, creating a complex single oscillator module with seven audio outputs, a host of exciting features, and a unique "wave transformation" circuit, all for the modest price of $199.00 USD. "I have always been fascinated by metamorphosis, transmutation, transformation, transfiguration, and morphology. As such, I was working on an effects routing device that could morph a signal path by rearranging the order of effects by turning a single knob. This journey led me down the path to realizing the novel wave shaping circuitry found within The Wave Transformer." says Joshua Kolenc, IT Systems Administrator at EarthQuaker Devices and designer of The Wave Transformer. The Wave Transformer's method of wave shaping differs from other complex oscillators in that it is not based upon classic wave folding, as is common in West Coast synthesis, or filtration as is common in East Coast synthesis. Rotating the Transform control will vary the Complex output from a simple waveform to a complex, gnarled mass of audio mutations. You can yield countless variations on these mutations by combining this novel circuit with Hard Sync, Soft Sync, Linear FM and Exponential FM. Additionally, you can mute the source waveform to use the circuit as a harmonic gate/VCA, rendering The Wave Transformer a voice unto itself. If that's not enough, there is a Shape Insert that allows you to transform external oscillations and modular-level audio sources. The Wave Transformer comes with a lifetime warranty and is available now at Eurorack and EarthQuaker Devices dealers worldwide. Tech specs: 100% analog circuit Over 8 octaves of pitch tracking starting from A -1 (13.75 Hz), covering more than the full range of a traditional piano keyboard 7 simultaneous waveform outputs Dedicated attenuators / attenuverters for each CV output Exponential and Linear Frequency Modulation inputs Hard and soft sync inputs Pulse width control between 0%–100% Fixed -1 octave 25% duty cycle suboctave pulse output Sub Square output switchable between 1 and 2 octaves down Complex Source mute switch allows simultaneous control of volume and timbre up to audio rates via the Transform CV output Dimensions: 20HP / Max Depth: 1 inch (25.4 mm) Current draw: 90 mA max from the +12v rail, 90 mA max from the -12v rail Standard 10-pin Eurorack power connector with a marking to notate the negative pins Reverse Voltage protection Over-current protection on all outputs Skiff friendly - protrudes less than 1 inch (25.4 mm) behind the panel with the power header installed Lifetime warranty USA Retail Price: $199.00 About EarthQuaker Devices Akron, Ohio-based, hand-crafted effects pedal manufacturer EarthQuaker Devices, top-six in the U.S. and one of the top-10 in the world, creates products that are available in approximately 1,000 retail locations in 40 countries. Key retailers include Guitar Center, Sam Ash, Sweetwater and Thomann. The company's current workforce reaches over 40 individuals, and has been praised for its commitment to inclusion, diversity and cooperation with other pedal manufacturers by Best Guitar Effects. https://www.earthquakerdevices.com/ https://www.instagram.com/earthquakerdev/ https://www.youtube.com/user/EarthQuakerDevices #### EarthQuaker Devices Announces Two New Utility Pedals AKRON, OHIO, May 2025 – Greetings sonic explorers! We have crafted the One to Four Splitter and Four to One Mixer to help route your next musical adventure and create sounds you never thought possible. The One to Four Splitter allows the user to take one input and send it through four buffered outputs for unlimited creative potential. Use it to run out to four amps to play in quadraphonic sound and blow people’s minds. Send a clean signal to your DAW and another through your normal signal chain to have a clean back up while recording. Or use it to run 2 parallel stereo signal paths. The One to Four Splitter features a unity gain buffer on each output for maximum punch and clarity. These buffered outputs have a flat frequency response with a high 1MOhm input impedance and a low 100 Ohm output impedance. This ensures that your signal won’t lose any quality and will sound just like you intended. The Four to One Mixer is a simple and compact 4 channel mixer with independent level controls and selectable phase for each channel. It can be used just about anywhere you need to mix four different sources into a single output with your unique sound! Phase selector switches for each channel will correct any issues you might have from mixing multiple signals with opposing polarities. The Four to One Mixer features a high 1 MOhm input impedance and a low 100 Ohm output impedance ensuring all signals maintain their sonic integrity throughout their journey, even on long cable runs. The high headroom and input impedance of this device allows it to accept a variety of instruments without distortion or clipping. This was built to handle just about anything, including guitars, basses, synthesizers, drum machines, and more… When used in conjunction, the One to Four Splitter and Four to One Mixer can create wild parallel signal paths at the flip of a switch! Both devices feature high quality components and are backed with a limited lifetime warranty. One to Four Splitter Unity gain buffers on each output for maximum punch and clarity The buffered outputs have a flat frequency response with a high 1 Mohm input impedance and a low 100 ohm output impedance so that your signal won’t lose any quality Limited lifetime warranty Current Draw: 15 ma Input Impedance: 1 MΩ Output Impedance: 100 Ω Retail Price: $99.00   Four to One Mixer A simple and compact 4 channel mixer with independent level controls and selectable phase for each channel Features a high 1 MOhm input impedance and a low 100 Ohm output impedance ensuring all signals maintain their sonic integrity throughout their journey, even on long cable runs The high headroom and input impedance allows it to accept a variety of instruments without distortion or clipping Phase selector switches for each channel will correct any issues from mixing multiple signals with opposing polarities Limited lifetime warranty Current Draw: 50 ma Input Impedance: 1 MΩ Output Impedance: 100 Ω Retail Price: $159.00 About EarthQuaker Devices Celebrating its 20th Anniversary this year, Akron, Ohio-based EarthQuaker Devices consistently cranks out top-notch effects pedals the hard way: by hand, one at a time, with an eye for detail, and with golden ears for listening to the classic sounds of future-past. Designed with full-frequency response and backed by a lifetime warranty, products from EarthQuaker Devices are built to last and inspire musicians to achieve their creative vision, no matter what instrument they play. EarthQuaker Devices has been praised for its commitment to inclusion, diversity and cooperation with other pedal manufacturers by Best Guitar Effects. https://www.earthquakerdevices.com/ https://www.instagram.com/earthquakerdev https://www.youtube.com/user/EarthQuakerDevices #### EarthQuaker Devices awarded Exporter of the Year by the U.S. Small Business Administration. AKRON, Ohio — EarthQuaker Devices, LLC has been awarded the 2019 Exporter of the Year by the U.S. Small Business Administration. Administrator Linda McMahon, the head of the SBA, announced the 2019 National Small Business Week awardees for 17 different categories ranging from research and development, exporting, outreach, contracting, lending, disaster recovery to manufacturing and construction. "The SBA works to connect entrepreneurs to counseling and funding opportunities that provide the boost they need, no matter what stage of the lifecycle their business is in. Together with our SBA lending and resource partners in communities across America, small businesses are able to confidentially drive our economy," McMahon said.  "During National Small Business Week, the SBA will present well-deserved honors to the many individuals and organizations that have excelled at assisting small businesses, whether they are starting, growing, or recovering from disasters." Exporter of the Year EarthQuaker Devices Akron, OH Julianne Marie Robbins, CEO Jamie R. Stillman, Founder, President, Product Designer National Small Business Week will be observed May 5-11, 2019, with events in Washington, D.C., around the country and online. All awardees have been invited to Washington, D.C. to participate in events and ceremonies on May 5-6. For more information about National Small Business Week visit: www.sba.gov/nsbw #### EarthQuaker Devices Bellows Fuzzdriver The Bellows is a back-to-basics, transistor-based dirt device. This two-knob wonder has a whole lot of character for such a simple, unassuming pedal. It straddles the line between amp-like grit and fuzzy saturation to create a remarkably vintage, tweed-type tone. Similar to the volume control of a “non master” amp, the Drive determines how hard the signal hits the input. At lower drive levels it's a little wider and grittier. Resist the usual urge to dime it and keep the Drive low for mellow, amp-like break up. Slowly bring up the Drive and you'll eventually end up in blown out fuzz land, having passed a bunch of useful distorted places in between. It's pretty much every era of rock n' roll in a box. While designed for guitar, Bellows also handles bass extremely well at growling low and scorching high levels. And if you're a guitar player that fancies themselves a bass player- then forget it, this is your favorite dirt pedal. Each and every bellows is made by a bunch of bearded dudes and a couple ladies in the comedic drama section of Akron, Ohio. Release Date: May 2016 MAP: $145.00 Watch this video about the EarthQuaker Devices Bellows Fuzzdriver About EarthQuaker Devices EarthQuaker Devices has been building guitar effect pedals entirely by hand in lovely Akron, Ohio since 2004. Please visit http://earthquakerdevices.com/ for more information. #### EarthQuaker Devices Bows Germanium Preamp Booster The Bows is a Germanium preamp designed around a rare NOS OC139 black glass transistor. For being a little one-knobber the Bows wears many hats. Right out of the box it's got several tone shaping abilities spread between two modes: Full and Treble. Full mode is warm with a lot of body and low end. Treble mode is a resonant, treble booster with a “cocked wah” tone that can drive any tube amp into harmonic rich distortion territory. Each mode has a little bit of grit to start with, but as you get passed 12 o'clock on either setting their subtleties are accented. The vowel-like sound out of the Treble side will be more prevalent as you bring the Level up. Doing the same on Full mode will get you a nice, full bodied crunch tone that retains clarity. Place any drive pedal before the Bows and it's another story. Full mode turns a dirt signal into a crumbling wall of sonic chaos, while Treble mode becomes an ultimate lead tone. Each and every Bows is built one at a time by real life human beans in the temperature controlled bubble of Akron, Ohio. Release Date: May 2016 MAP: $145.00 USD Watch this video about the EarthQuaker Devices Bows Germanium Preamp Booster About EarthQuaker Devices EarthQuaker Devices has been building guitar effect pedals entirely by hand in lovely Akron, Ohio since 2004. Please visit http://earthquakerdevices.com/ for more information. #### EarthQuaker Devices CEO Joins NAMM Delegation in Washington to Push for Tariff Relief AKRON, Ohio, May 13, 2026 - EarthQuaker Devices CEO Julie Robbins joined NAMM members and music industry advocates in Washington, D.C., this week to urge Congress to exclude musical instruments, accessories, components and raw materials from tariffs. The visit was part of the 20th NAMM Advocacy D.C. Fly-In, which brought together 100 music business leaders and professionals representing all 50 states. Robbins represented Ohio in the delegation, making the case that tariff relief would support manufacturers, music retailers, educators and students across the United States. EarthQuaker Devices Cites Rising Tariff Costs Robbins said EarthQuaker Devices has paid more than $100,000 in tariffs since April 2025, calling the added costs a burden on the Akron-based effects pedal manufacturer. “That’s money that could have gone toward good jobs for Ohioans and provided our team with more resources to innovate,” Robbins said. EarthQuaker Devices, known for its guitar effects pedals, is among the independent music product companies affected by increased costs on imported materials and components. The company’s position reflects broader concerns across the music products industry, where tariffs can affect pricing, production planning and access to instruments. NAMM Advocates for Musical Instrument Tariff Exemptions NAMM members traveled to Capitol Hill to ask lawmakers for targeted exclusions for musical instruments, accessories, components and raw materials. The organization argues that tariff relief would help protect American jobs, support music education and keep instruments accessible for students and emerging musicians. According to NAMM, U.S. music product companies paid $1.34 billion in tariffs in 2025, more than five times the amount paid the previous year. The organization has urged policymakers to adopt targeted, evidence-based trade remedies and establish an exclusion process for music products. Robbins Continues Capitol Hill Advocacy Robbins previously testified before the U.S. Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship in May 2025, where she discussed the impact of tariffs on independent manufacturers such as EarthQuaker Devices. “Today, I asked Ohio’s Congressional Representatives to stand up for their constituents,” Robbins said. “And I will continue to advocate for relief as long as I have to in order to get them to join the fight in earnest.” The NAMM Advocacy D.C. Fly-In is designed to connect music industry professionals directly with federal lawmakers on issues affecting music education, business operations and industry access. Tariffs Raise Concerns for Music Education and Access Industry advocates say tariffs on musical instruments and related products affect more than manufacturers. Higher costs can also pressure retailers, schools, music programs and students, especially at a time when access to music education remains a central concern for NAMM and its members. By requesting tariff exemptions for music products, NAMM and participating companies are framing the issue as both an economic and educational priority: protecting jobs while keeping instruments and music-making tools within reach for the next generation of players. NAMM Advocacy D.C. Fly-In U.S. Senate Small Business Committee hearing About EarthQuaker Devices Celebrating its 20th Anniversary this year, Akron, Ohio-based EarthQuaker Devices consistently cranks out top-notch effects pedals the hard way: by hand, one at a time, with an eye for detail, and with golden ears for listening to the classic sounds of future-past. Designed with full-frequency response and backed by a lifetime warranty, products from EarthQuaker Devices are built to last and inspire musicians to achieve their creative vision, no matter what instrument they play. EarthQuaker Devices has been praised for its commitment to inclusion, diversity and cooperation with other pedal manufacturers by Best Guitar Effects. https://www.earthquakerdevices.com/ https://www.instagram.com/earthquakerdev https://www.youtube.com/user/EarthQuakerDevices #### EarthQuaker Devices Goes to Washington! WASHINGTON, DC, May 6, 2019 -- On May 6, Akron, Ohio-based EarthQuaker Devices will be honored with an award from the U.S. Small Business Administration during National Small Business Week activities. Founder and president Jamie Stillman and his wife, Chief Executive Officer, co-owner Julie Robbins, receive the Exporter of the Year award at 12:45 pm EST during an event broadcasted on the U.S. Small Business Administration Facebook page. Hand-crafted effects pedal manufacturer EarthQuaker Devices, top-six in the U.S. and one of the top-10 in the world, create products that are available in over 865 retail locations in approximately 50 countries. Its key retailers include Guitar Center, Sam Ash, Sweetwater and Thomann. The company has sold approximately 250,000 units. The company's current workforce reaches over 50 individuals, and has been praised for its commitment to inclusion, diversity and cooperation with other pedal manufacturers by Best Guitar Effects. The company also has an in-house global marketing team fluent in seven languages (Japanese, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Czech, and Polish), and, in 2018, rolled out a live dealer training program, which has been completed in 31 cities. The company leveraged their Small Business Development Center Export Assistance Network, which provides free, confidential counseling to exporters and has offices throughout Ohio. The network, an SBA resource partner, assists small- and medium-sized businesses with international business planning, market research, export documentation, local product requirements and logistics. The company was assisted through a State of Ohio International Market Access Grant for Exporters (IMAGE) grant to develop an international marketing strategy, funded through SBA's State Trade Expansion Program (STEP). The company also made use of the U.S. Department of Commerce's Gold Key Service, which provides U.S. companies with matchmaking appointments with interested partners in a foreign market. Through this service, administered through the U.S. Export Assistance Center (USEAC), where officials of the Department of Commerce and SBA are co-located, EarthQuaker LLC met with potential partners in Australia. This resulted in a signed contract with an Australian firm and an opening order of $41,000. Today, EarthQuaker Devices also has recent distribution partnerships with Yamaha Australia and Yamaha Asia. The company will also sponsor a week long, mid-May tour of Japan including legendary punk/metal crossover act Boris, Crypt City, Ohio's Lisa Bella Donna, and Stillman's band, Relaxer,. The tour will offer attendees an opportunity to play and purchase EarthQuaker products. Stillman also holds a U.S. patent (Patent no: US9,.899.013BI, issued February 20, 2018) pertaining to an effects pedal implementing a switching mechanism between forward and reverse delay effects. #### EarthQuaker Devices Gray Channel Dynamic Dirt Doubler The Gray Channel is a real “twofer” of an overdrive. It is based around a classic hard-clipping gray box overdrive (subtle hint, huh), one of my all-time favorites. Coincidentally, this is the very same pedal that got me started building pedals and launched EQD. It is two channels of a simple hard clipping overdrive that leaves the character of the guitar and amp intact. The Gray Channel retains the classic warm overdrive sound and expands upon it with several clipping options and bigger bass response. Each channel has 3 clipping modes. The Green channel- “Si” (Silicon clipping diodes), “Ge” (Germanium clipping diodes) and “N” (no clipping diodes). The “Si” mode will be bright/loud/fuzzy and has a natural tube type break up. “Ge” mode is a little looser with more lows and warmth and less output. “N” mode acts as a clean boost until you hit roughly 1 o’clock on the gain, at which point it’ll start to saturate the op amp into a biting, loud distortion. Phew! Still with me? Cool, onto the modes of the Red channel. Here, you’ve got “LED” (LED clipping diodes), “FET” (Mosfet clipping diodes) and “N” (again, no clipping diodes). “LED” mode is the loudest, cleanest and most touch sensitive/least compressed. “Mos” mode is the most compressed with a tighter crunch; the biggest hesher of the group. And finally, the “N” mode is the same clean to crazy loud op amp distortion set-up as the Green channel. With a couple of switch clicks you can go from your bypassed tone to warm break up to over-the-top gnarly grind and any/every combination in between. With more and more drive pedals moving onto already crowded pedal boards, having the Gray Channel dual overdrive is like, totally crucial for sonic growth and sustain. Join the fight to stop pedal board overcrowding, because before we can overdrive tomorrow, we must first drive today... or something. Each Gray Channel is built one at a time, part by gorgeous part at a former automotive paint factory by a bunch of smokestacks on a dead end street in Akron, Ohio. Release Date: March 2016 MAP: $195.00 USD Watch this video about the EarthQuaker Devices Gray Channel Dynamic Dirt Doubler About EarthQuaker Devices EarthQuaker Devices has been building guitar effect pedals entirely by hand in lovely Akron, Ohio since 2004. Please visit http://earthquakerdevices.com/ for more information. #### EarthQuaker Devices Hizumitas Fuzz Pedal EarthQuaker Devices Announces New Fuzz Pedal Hizumitas In Collaboration With Wata From Boris AKRON, OHIO, October 2021 – Hizumitas was designed for the one and only Wata from the legendary experimental band Boris, one of the heaviest bands ever to come out of Japan. The trio of guitar sorceress Wata, drummer and vocalist Atsuo, and double-neck bassist, guitarist and vocalist Takeshi has almost 100 releases filled with genre and brain-melting music. Wata, always seen and heard on stage wielding her black Les Paul Custom, mixes killer riffs with searing, fluid, or jaggedly melodic leads and controlled walls of feedback, often with help from an EBow. It's a connection of chaos and melody that has enchanted Boris fans worldwide and influenced many bands that have followed in their considerable wake. Simply stated, no other band sounds like Boris, and no other guitarist rocks like Wata. Hizumitas is a faithful recreation of Wata's go-to distortion pedal, the Elk BM Sustainar. The Elk is a Japanese variant of the very well-known "Triangle" BMP. The designers at EQD tried several vintage BMPs during development, found that each pedal was wildly different and realized that to truly capture the magic they needed the original. Wata graciously sent her beloved pedal halfway around the world, and EQD discovered that it had something special the others didn't have: heavy saturation with a gritty edge and massive bottom while maintaining a clear and dynamic tone with enough mids and top end to cut through any sludge. The studious wizards at EQD have built all of those characteristics into the Hizumitas. This fuzz/distortion brings loads of heavy distortion and smooth sustain and an underlying grit that sounds like the speakers are on the verge of ripping apart while delivering amazing and unexpected clarity from such an aggressive sounding pedal. The Sustain control has a wide range of saturation, meaning even small changes will significantly affect the overall tone. Hizumitas responds excellently to all types of pickups and playing dynamics. Power chords will sound huge and heavy, while open chords will be dynamic with fantastic note separation, and single-note leads will come across smooth and powerful, especially with the neck pickup. The Tone control can drastically change the character of the distortion in conjunction with the tone. Bass frequencies are boosted clockwise, and treble frequencies are boosted counter clockwise. The Tone control can go from an aggressive mid-range grind to piercing highs as you turn it counterclockwise. As you turn it clockwise, the mids become less present, the highs are tamed, and a humongous, thundering low end comes to the forefront. The Volume control offers massive output gain with unity at around 9-10 o'clock and beyond that, prepare to hear and feel the power of Hizumitas. To commemorate this exciting collaboration, Boris and EarthQuaker Devices have teamed up with music gear marketplace Reverb.com to offer an exclusive Hiuzumitas Special Edition Bundle that will be available to order beginning Thursday, November 4. Purchasing the Reverb bundle gives Boris and EQD fans a full two weeks to rock out before the global release of the standard Hizumitas on Friday, November 19. The Reverb Special Edition Bundle, limited to just 500 units, includes a unique colorway of the Hizumitas featuring black print on a silver enclosure. (The standard Hizumitas features purple print on a silver enclosure). Bundle buyers also get a silk pedal bag, a poster autographed by Boris, and their new 12" single, "Reincarnation Rose." The limited-edition 12" is an EarthQuaker Devices Records release on blood-red vinyl. Also, on Thursday, November 4, the "Reincarnation Rose" video will be released, and the song will be available to stream on Apple Music and Spotify. The Hizumitas Special Edition Bundle will be available exclusively at Reverb.com, the largest online marketplace dedicated to buying and selling new, used, and vintage musical instruments. On Wednesday, November 17,  the Japanese CD single of "Reincarnation Rose" will be released, featuring the title track, led by Wata's vocals and guitar, and an expanded Boris lineup, including suGar Yoshinaga of Buffalo Daughter and bassist Tokie. The B-side, "You Will Know ("Oyasumi" Full Version)," offers another side of Boris, with a nearly 20-minute excursion into the trio's unique musical ambience. Both songs follow the July 2020 release of the trio's hardcore and punk-infused "Extreme Healing Album" "NO." Faithful sonic recreation of Wata from Boris's crushing go-to fuzz: the Elk BM Sustainar Offers loads of heavy distortion and smooth sustain with an underlying grit Excellent response to different pickup types and playing dynamics Unique Tone and Sustain controls greatly impact the distortion's character Offers plenty of output Volume - unity is around 9-10 o'clock; everything above that is set to destroy All-analog signal path True bypass Silent relay-based switching Lifetime warranty Current Draw: 10 mA Input Impedance: ≈150 kΩ Output Impedance: <10 kΩ USA Retail Price: $149.00 Hizumitas URL: http://www.earthquakerdevices.com/hizumitas Hizumitas Special Edition Bundle URL: https://reverb.com/featured/earthquaker-devices-x-boris-hizumitas About Boris In their nearly three decades together, Boris has infused doom, hardcore, thrash, noise-core, ambient, free improv, drone, psychedelia, and more into their extensive discography. Boris is also known for their unique collaborations with mutually adventurous artists, including American doom mongers Sunn O))), noise legends Merzbow, Keiji Haino, and Ian Astbury of The Cult. http://borisheavyrocks.com About EarthQuaker Devices Akron, Ohio-based, hand-crafted effects pedal manufacturer EarthQuaker Devices, top-six in the U.S. and one of the top-10 in the world, create products that are available in over 865 retail locations in approximately 50 countries. Key retailers include Guitar Center, Sam Ash, Sweetwater and Thomann. The company's current workforce includes over 50 individuals, and has been praised for its commitment to inclusion, diversity and cooperation with other pedal manufacturers by Best Guitar Effects. http://www.earthquakerdevices.com About Reverb: Reverb is the largest online marketplace dedicated to buying and selling new, used, and vintage musical instruments. Since launching in 2013, Reverb has grown into a vibrant community of buyers and sellers all over the world. By focusing on inspiring content, price transparency, musician-focused, eCommerce tools, a music-savvy customer service team, and more, Reverb has created an online destination where the global music community can connect over the perfect piece of music gear. Sales on Reverb also help support the Reverb Gives program, which provides youth music programs all over the world with the instruments they need to make music. Reverb is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Etsy (NASDAQ: ETSY), which operates two-sided online marketplaces that connect millions of passionate and creative buyers and sellers around the world. https://reverb.com #### EarthQuaker Devices Launches #EQDatingGame Contest AKRON, Ohio - Listen up, lovebirds! Valentine’s Day is on its way and we’ve found that lovin’ feeling! To spread the love, we’re giving away a Space Spiral Modulated Delay Device in the #EQDatingGame! New #EQDatingGame each day Starting Wednesday, February 1st, EarthQuaker Devices will post a new #EQDatingGame question on Instagram (@earthquakerdev). There are five questions total, so tune in each day for a new question and another chance to win! Participants have until Monday, February 13th to post their video(s) answering each question. Only one entry per question, please, for a total of five entries per individual. Please feel free to share the contest, as well as submit your own entries! You never know . . . you might get lucky. Here’s how to win: Follow us on Instagram (@earthquakerdev) for the #EQDatingGame question of the day! Post your #EQDatingGame video answering our question on Instagram between Feb 1st - Feb 13th! Answer as many questions as you’d like. One entry per question, please. Include the hashtag #EQDatingGame and tag @earthquakerdev Visit our profile link and sign up for our mailing list! We’ll announce the winner on Valentine’s Day! The winner gets a Space Spiral Modulated Delay Device! Visit https://www.earthquakerdevices.com/ for more info! About EarthQuaker Devices EarthQuaker Devices has been building guitar effect pedals entirely by hand in lovely Akron, Ohio since 2004. Please visit http://earthquakerdevices.com/ for more information. #### EarthQuaker Devices Launches Scrolls Bass Odyssey Bass Pedal EarthQuaker Devices has announced the Scrolls Bass Odyssey, a new all-analog bass preamp and tone-shaping pedal designed to cover a wide range of electric bass sounds, from vintage Motown-style warmth to modern metal tones. Released on May 14, 2026, the new pedal was developed in collaboration with Japanese bassist Kentaro Nakao, best known for his work with the ’90s rock band Number Girl. The Scrolls Bass Odyssey is available now through EarthQuaker Devices dealers, with a USA MAP price of $349. A Portable Bass Rig Designed With Kentaro Nakao The Scrolls Bass Odyssey was created after Nakao challenged EarthQuaker Devices to build a compact tool capable of capturing the broad history of bass tones in one portable format. His goal was to have a reliable bass rig that could travel easily and deliver consistent sound across different venues and gear setups. “I am constantly playing shows in every type of venue you can imagine, so having my sound in a portable rig is a must-that’s why I’ve been a big believer in preamps for a long time,” Nakao said. “I’ve realized that what’s most important to me is a wide range of EQ control and the ability to shape overdriven tones.” Drive Channel With Blend and Bandwidth Controls The pedal’s Drive channel delivers a tube amp-like distortion inspired by a rare pedal from Nakao’s personal collection. EarthQuaker Devices designed the section to give bassists access to driven tones while preserving the instrument’s low-end response. Two key controls, Blend and Bandwidth, allow players to shape the character of the drive and retain the body of the bass signal. This makes the Scrolls Bass Odyssey suitable for players who need anything from subtle harmonic grit to more aggressive distorted bass sounds. Active EQ With Wide Frequency Control The EQ channel features active, audiophile-quality controls and a Variable Frequency control that allows users to cut or boost frequencies from around 20 Hz to 10 kHz. This gives bassists detailed control over low-end clarity, midrange focus and high-end articulation. “When we were working on Scrolls, I wanted the EQ channel to be totally transparent when the knobs are set at 12 o’clock, so the output sounds exactly like the clean signal coming in,” Nakao said. “This keeps my bass sounding like my bass, while giving me the ability to enhance its natural tonal qualities and make adjustments across a full frequency spectrum.” Three One-Click Tone-Shaping Buttons The Scrolls Bass Odyssey also includes three push-button tone-shaping options for fast adjustments during live performance or studio use. Deep: Adds an 80 Hz boost for a bigger but clear low end. Process: Scoops the mids for a modern, punchy and defined bass tone. Bright: Adds a 5 kHz boost for more attack and articulation. Multiple Outputs for Stage and Studio Use EarthQuaker Devices has equipped the Scrolls Bass Odyssey with three outputs that operate simultaneously. A buffered parallel output can send a clean signal to an amp, tuner, DI or additional effects. A balanced XLR output allows the pedal to run directly to front of house or into a recording interface. A standard 1/4-inch output is included for connection to a bass amplifier. The XLR output includes discrete analog filtering designed to add amp-like character, similar in concept to the speaker cab simulations used in EarthQuaker Devices’ Easy Listening and ZEQD-Pre pedals. The company notes that this is achieved without digital modeling or menu-based controls. “Most XLR outs tend to have a harsh top end that sounds nothing like what is coming out of the amp, especially when dirt is involved,” said EarthQuaker Devices Founder and President Jamie Stillman. “I thought it would be useful to add a bit of natural filtering so what is sent to the front of house is much closer to what is coming out of the amp.” Effects Loop Between Drive and EQ The Scrolls Bass Odyssey includes an effects loop positioned between the Drive and EQ channels. This allows players to place modulation, delay, reverb or additional drive pedals after the onboard distortion stage while still using the EQ section at the end of the signal chain. “The effects loop is really designed so that Scrolls can function as the brains of your pedalboard,” Stillman said. “Bassists can place modulation, time-based, or any other effects that they’d normally place after their dirt pedals, including more dirt pedals, after the Drive channel, while still retaining all the tone-shaping benefits the EQ channel offers.” EarthQuaker Devices Scrolls Bass Odyssey Features Active EQ channel Drive channel Effects loop Balanced XLR direct output with ground lift and analog speaker cab simulation True bypass switching Lifetime warranty All-analog circuit design Built in Akron, Ohio Technical Specifications Drive input impedance: 500 kΩ Drive output impedance: 100 Ω EQ input impedance: 10 MΩ EQ output impedance: <1 kΩ Parallel input impedance: 10 MΩ Parallel output impedance: 100 Ω Direct out impedance: 100 Ω Current draw: 70 mA USA MAP price: $349 Availability The EarthQuaker Devices Scrolls Bass Odyssey is available now wherever EarthQuaker Devices pedals are sold. The pedal is positioned as a compact bass rig solution for live players, session bassists and recording setups that require flexible drive, EQ and direct-output options in one unit. About EarthQuaker Devices Celebrating its 20th Anniversary this year, Akron, Ohio-based EarthQuaker Devices consistently cranks out top-notch effects pedals the hard way: by hand, one at a time, with an eye for detail, and with golden ears for listening to the classic sounds of future-past. Designed with full-frequency response and backed by a lifetime warranty, products from EarthQuaker Devices are built to last and inspire musicians to achieve their creative vision, no matter what instrument they play. EarthQuaker Devices has been praised for its commitment to inclusion, diversity and cooperation with other pedal manufacturers by Best Guitar Effects. https://www.earthquakerdevices.com/ https://www.instagram.com/earthquakerdev https://www.youtube.com/user/EarthQuakerDevices #### EarthQuaker Devices Night Wire Dynamic Harmonic Tremolo The Night Wire is a feature-rich harmonic tremolo. What is harmonic tremolo? In short, the signal is split into high pass and low pass filters, then modulated with an LFO that is split 180 degrees. The Night Wire takes the traditional harmonic tremolo a few steps further by allowing the center point of both filters to be adjusted for different tones. The filter frequency has three modes: Manual, LFO and Attack. In Manual mode, the center point can be set to a fixed position with the frequency control. In LFO mode, the filters are continuously swept and the frequency control adjusts the speed. In Attack mode, the filters are dynamically swept according to pick attack and the frequency control acts as a range control, much like a standard envelope filter. The tremolo section has two modes, Manual and Attack. In Manual mode, the speed of the tremolo is governed by where the rate control is set. In Attack mode the speed is controlled by pick attack and the rate controls the sensitivity; the harder you pick, the faster the rate and vice-versa. The tremolo can be subtle and shimmery or full-on throbbing depending on where the depth control is set. With the depth set to zero, the Night Wire will act like a fixed filter, phase shifter or envelope-controlled filter depending on which mode the filter frequency is in. It also features a cut/boost volume control to get your levels just right. Each Night Wire is hand made one at a time in the moonlit village of Akron, Ohio. Release Date: February 2016 MAP: $195.00 Watch this video about the EarthQuaker Devices Night Wire Dynamic Harmonic Tremolo About EarthQuaker Devices EarthQuaker Devices has been building guitar effect pedals entirely by hand in lovely Akron, Ohio since 2004. Please visit http://earthquakerdevices.com/ for more information. #### EarthQuaker Devices Partners with Lost Lust Supply on Designer Enamel Pins AKRON, OHIO – Effects pedal manufacturer EarthQuaker Devices, known for their eye-poppingly colorful graphic designs, have teamed with Lost Lust Supply to produce a series of four designer enamel pins inspired by EarthQuaker’s famous “Octoskull” logo, Rainbow Machine pitch-shifting pedal, and the Hoof fuzz effects pedal. Used by musicians to alter the sound of their amplified instruments, and often displayed on customizable “pedal boards,” effects pedals are a popular way for artists to personalize the sound of their particular instrument and amplifier. EarthQuaker Devices was founded in 2004 by guitarist and graphic designer Jamie Stillman, who designed and built guitar pedals by hand in the basement of his West Akron home. Recognized internationally for their audio and build quality, as well as their esoteric visual aesthetic, EarthQuaker Devices now employs 50+ artists and musicians at their manufacturing facility in Akron, Ohio, where they “. . . make [pedals] one-at-a-time, by hand, the hard way, in the idyllic post-apocalyptic wasteland metropolis of Akron, Ohio, USA - where the soldering smoke blocks out the sun, and the fiery Cuyahoga River pumps white-hot liquid magma into the steam engine that powers [their] great riff factory in the sky.” Their effects pedals can be seen and heard onstage with artists like Modest Mouse, Queens of the Stone Age, Red Fang, the Black Keys, and many more. Lost Lust Supply is a collaboration between Akron, Ohio based graphic artist Charlie Wagers and Portland, Oregon based photographer Brian Stowell. Boasting 20+ years of experience in the merchandise and entertainment industries, the pair have worked with clients including mewithoutyou, Ray LaMontagne, Alabama Shakes, Eddie Izzard, NPR Music, Six Flags, and the Black Keys. They call Lost Lust Supply a “side-project and creative outlet which allows them to make fun, practical objects without client bounds or restrictive deadlines.” The series of four EarthQuaker Devices / Lost Lost Supply enamel pins are available for purchase at earthquakerdevices.com for $8.50 USD each, or $30 for all four. About EarthQuaker Devices EarthQuaker Devices has been building guitar effect pedals entirely by hand in lovely Akron, Ohio since 2004. Please visit http://earthquakerdevices.com/ for more information. #### EarthQuaker Devices Plumes Overdrive Pedal EarthQuaker Devices Presents the Plumes Small Signal Shredder AKRON, OHIO, July 2019 – Plumes™ is a low to medium gain overdrive based on the trusty lime-green overdrive that has been an industry staple since its inception. This is the kind of overdrive that works in conjunction with a good valve amp to create the warm saturation people like to call "transparent". While this circuit has been the foundation of countless other overdrives available today, we feel the Plumes has a few twists and turns to make it unique enough to stand out. Plumes does away with the trusted JRC4558 OpAmp and the BJT buffers and replaces them with low noise JFET OpAmps for a more robust and precise signal with a significantly lower noise floor. The 9v power input is internally converted to +/- 9v for more headroom and a clarity that is almost three-dimensional. We've raised the input impedance to a whopping 10 megaohms for a stronger signal with more clarity and chime. We've also adjusted the cutoff of the tone control to deliver a more useful range of travel with more booming bass on the low end without sacrificing the cutting midrange and bright top end. Last, but certainly not least, the Plumes offers three different clipping options to ensure that it will work with a wide variety of gear and playing styles. Mode 1 is symmetrical clipping utilizing a pair of light emitting diodes. This is the crunchiest setting the Plumes has to offer. When played through a clean amp, it'll deliver a reasonable facsimile of that classic crunchy valve amp tone. Mode 2 is clean boost mode. This eliminates the soft clipping diodes altogether and leaves you with straight OpAmp drive. This is perfect for pushing your clean tone out in front or driving the preamp of an already overdriven amp into tasteful breakup territory. Mode 3 is an asymmetrical silicon diode arrangement similar to the stock screamer but with more output and clean clarity; the tone some people describe as "transparent". The Plumes features EarthQuaker Devices relay-based "soft touch" Flexi-Switch™ Technology for both momentary and latching footswitch operation as well as a very low 25 mA current draw. Each and every Plumes is built one-at-a-time by delightful little hands in Akron, Ohio; the charred, black heart in the heart of it all... Plumes is available to pre-order through authorized EarthQuaker Devices dealers, and will be in stores on August 3, 2019. About EarthQuaker Devices Akron, Ohio-based, hand-crafted effects pedal manufacturer EarthQuaker Devices, top-six in the U.S. and one of the top-10 in the world, create products that are available in over 865 retail locations in approximately 50 countries. Its key retailers include Guitar Center, Sam Ash, Sweetwater and Thomann. The company has sold approximately 250,000 units. The company's current workforce reaches over 50 individuals, and has been praised for its commitment to inclusion, diversity and cooperation with other pedal manufacturers by Best Guitar Effects. The company also has an in-house global marketing team fluent in seven languages (Japanese, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Czech, and Polish), and, in 2018, rolled out a live dealer training program, which has been completed in 31 cities. EarthQuaker Devices also has recent distribution partnerships with Yamaha Australia and Yamaha Asia. The company also sponsored a week long, mid-May tour of Japan including legendary punk/metal crossover act Boris, Crypt City, Ohio's Lisa Bella Donna, and Stillman's band, Relaxer. The tour offered attendees an opportunity to play and purchase EarthQuaker products. Stillman also holds a U.S. patent (Patent no: US9,.899.013BI, issued February 20, 2018) pertaining to an effects pedal implementing a switching mechanism between forward and reverse delay effects. On May 6, EarthQuaker Devices founder and president Jamie Stillman and his wife, Chief Executive Officer, co-owner Julie Robbins, received honors as Exporter of the Year 2019 from the U.S. Small Business Administration during an awards ceremony at the National Institute of Peace. The presentation was part of the U.S. Small Business Administration's National Small Business Week activities. National Small Business Week is a national recognition event to honor the country's top entrepreneurs. EarthQuaker Devices was selected for this national award amidst candidates from each of the 50 states, as well as District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Guam. https://www.earthquakerdevices.com https://www.instagram.com/earthquakerdev https://www.facebook.com/EarthQuakerDevices https://twitter.com/EarthQuakerDev #### EarthQuaker Devices Presents: Essential Tremors Saturday, December 2, 2023 Akron Historic Arts District (Baxters / Musica / Blu Jazz / Circle of Fifths) DOORS @ 5PM FREE TO ALL, ALL ARE WELCOME AKRON, OHIO, OCTOBER 20, 2023 – ESSENTIAL TREMORS is a celebration of artists navigating the boundless nature of sound, highlighting the challenging, the esoteric and the bold. Initially conceived by Angus Andrew [Liars], the festival originated at Phoenix Central Park in Sydney, Australia in 2022 with an all-Australian line-up. Since then, the concept has grown with iterations taking place in Sydney, Canberra, Beijing, NYC and Tokyo, fostering an international community of creatives providing emerging and left field artists of diverse traditions and cultural backgrounds the opportunity to perform on a global stage. Angus Andrew says, "I initially launched Essential Tremors in Sydney during the height of lockdowns as a means to highlight underrepresented voices in Australian music. Since then it's evolved into this incredible nomadic point of convergence for innovative artists worldwide. With iterations in Beijing, Tokyo and New York the goal continues to be centered on providing left field creators the opportunity to perform on a global stage. My own experience as an emerging artist actually began in collaboration with Julie Robbins [EQD CEO] who booked Liars' first tour around America way back at the turn of the millennia. Many moons later it's deeply satisfying to partner again on bringing Essential Tremors to Akron, Ohio where it feels particularly important to uplift and celebrate underrepresented innovators." Essential Tremors Akron will feature performances by Lisa Bella Donna, Otay:onii, Mourning [A] BLKStar, babybaby_explores, Fatboi Sharif, Fia Fiell, Fej, DÿkeNÿte, Free Black! and Eaters. "EarthQuaker endeavors to create an inclusive musical community and support artists near and far, so working with Angus to bring this special event to Akron was an exciting opportunity. I am so grateful to the support of the Knight Foundation and Downtown Akron Partnership to make this a free event." says Julie Robbins of EarthQuaker Devices. In addition to the musical performances, the event will feature: An extra special pedal release and demo stations by EarthQuaker Devices LGBTQ+, community mental health and recovery resources from CANAPI, The Last Letter Project and Project DAWN and Summit County ADM Recovery Friendly Workplace Program Special thanks to the Knight Foundation and Downtown Akron Partnership for their support in making this event free to the community. Performances By: DÿkeNÿte DÿkeNÿte (Sam Wandtke)  is a multi-instrumental queer solo artist based in Akron, Ohio. They have played in numerous bands over the past two decades. DÿkeNÿte combines modulated vocals and electronic soundscapes to uplift minds and move bodies. They are inspired by the queerness of nature, connection of earthly beings, and love of bird song. Fej performs "For Friends and Loved Ones"  Fej [Jeff France] is an Akron-based musician and multimedia artist. His work centers around things forgotten. Creating music and imagery from media that are no longer relevant, "For Friends and Loved Ones" is a chaotic and cathartic take on musique concreté done visually. He uses cast off VHS players, stacks of old televisions and turntables to chronicle his depressing staycation with OCD, loneliness and the degradation of existence in a present non-post-apocalyptic dystopia all while trying desperately to keep up with the trash that he runs his show on. Free Black! Free Black! is a Hip-Hop collective consisting of Hip-Hop musicians Floco Torres & producer/drummer Holbrook Riles III aka HR3. The Free Black! mantra is that "There isn't one way to be black. There are many stereotypes with blackness specifically that suggest that we aren't multifaceted people, and through our music we attack those stereotypes head on. In embracing our individuality we can learn to be more accepting of ourselves & where we come from as well as our peers." Lisa Bella Donna Lisa Bella Donna is an internationally acclaimed recording artist, composer, modular synthesist, sound designer, educator, and clinician. She has decades of experience as a multi-instrumentalist session musician and educator, as well as developing extensive techniques with musique concreté, modular synthesis, analog recording & mixing techniques, microtonal music, orchestration & film composition. Lisa has traveled all throughout the USA, Japan & Europe performing concerts and conducting workshops and clinics. She has been commissioned for many multichannel audio art installations in the USA and Europe. Mourning [A] BLKStar Multi-generational, gender, genre non-comforming amalgam of Black culture, Mourning [A] BLKStar is dedicated to sharing stories and songs of America's unfolding apocalypse. Their music melds live instrumentalism with hip-hop production creating sonic frequencies that illuminate the African Diaspora. Founded in Cleveland, the US-based Afrofuturist collective continues touring their music globally across Europe and the US, playing festivals from Crossing Border in Berlin with Lonnie Holley to Bear Ears Festival and Le Guess Who? In Utrecht. Fatboi Sharif (NYC) Sharif doesn't look at his performances with the traditional lens that a normal rapper does, but treats the live show as a spiritual experience where Sharif and the crowd become married through raging and serenity. Having been inspired as a child by Nine Inch Nails, White Zombie, and Parliament Funkadelic, it's hard to put Fatboi in a box. Grit over glamour is the name of his game. Production wise, once he finds the right instrumental that speaks to him in his language, he'll sit with it for a few weeks and sleep to it on repeat. He'll dream and see certain visions, colors, and shapes that create an image on top of the production canvas. This keeps his music everlasting. Fia Fiell (Melbourne, Australia)  Vietnamese-Australian electronic/synth musician Fia Fiell, aka Carolyn Schofield, combines her profound practical and theoretical chops as a pianist and composer with a modern and perceptive ear for stretching out the orbit of millennial electronic music constructs. Her improvisatory live performances involve multiple synths played and processed in real time to create hauntingly ethereal, unsettling and subtly-shifting meditative soundscapes, built on nebulous chords and melodic cycles. babybaby_explores (RI) babybaby_explores (the Reasons Why that Gum is Still on the Sidewalk), is a pseudo concept, garage-pop, art-rock project made of three fweaky BFFs from the ghost town clam chowder suburbia Warwick, RI. Utilizing obsolete and low-tech gear, the band makes simple structured danceable songs that pay homage to musique concrète, European underground synth punk of the late 70's through the 80's, anthem music, dada, and the Providence DIY & noise scene. Eaters – Armonica (NYC) Originally created by Benjamin Franklin, the Glass Armonica is an instrument in which spinning glass bowls are made to resonate through friction, producing individual tones. Eaters member & visual artist Christopher Duffy hand-built his own Glass Armonica, though not to any set scale, resulting in a microtonal drone machine. Together with Robert Jones & Jonathan Schenke on synthesizers, the group recorded their initial improvisations, which have been edited and arranged into the pieces. Otay:onii (China) Otay:onii (Lane Shi) is a multifaceted artist originally from Haining, China, currently based in NY. Her artistic practice spans music, sound design, installation art, and film composition. Her artistic practice is characterized by an experimental approach that defies genre boundaries, exploring electronic, ambient, sound collage, and noise, with the aim of breaking down the structures that limit creative expression and achieving a bodily connection through the synchronization of the heart and mind. She believes in echoes, and the potential of "solving a puzzle with another puzzle that can't be seen, be touched, but to feel." Gold Dime (NYC) Gold Dime is a band & the brainchild of Andrya Ambro, best known as half the duo Talk Normal. 2017 brought the release of their fascinating debut Nerves. Their more surreal 2nd LP My House was released in 2019, both on Fire Talk. Their 3rd album No More Blue Skies will be out 10/20 on No Gold. #### EarthQuaker Devices Recieves Exporter of the Year Honors EarthQuaker Devices Recieves Exporter of the Year Honors During National Small Business Week in Washington D.C. WASHINGTON, DC, May, 2019 -- On May 6, EarthQuaker Devices founder and president Jamie Stillman and his wife, Chief Executive Officer, co-owner Julie Robbins, received honors as Exporter of the Year 2019 from the U.S. Small Business Administration during an afternoon awards ceremony at the National Institute of Peace. The presentation was part of the U.S. Small Business Administration’s National Small Business Week activities. National Small Business Week is a national recognition event to honor the country’s top entrepreneurs. 2019 marks the 66th anniversary of the U.S. Small Business Administration. EarthQuaker Devices was selected for this national award amidst candidates from each of the 50 states, as well as District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Guam. “I never imagined that EarthQuaker devices would someday be awarded the SBA’s Small Business Exporter of Year 2019 and that we’d be invited to a ceremony in Washington DC,” Robbins said. “It was so special to share it with our daughters. I wish we could have brought the whole EarthQuaker team. “I have immense gratitude for everyone who has worked hard and supported us in our journey,” she added.” Hand-crafted effects pedal manufacturer EarthQuaker Devices, top-six in the U.S. and one of the top-10 in the world, create products that are available in over 865 retail locations in approximately 50 countries. Its key retailers include Guitar Center, Sam Ash, Sweetwater and Thomann. The company has sold approximately 250,000 units. The company's current workforce reaches over 50 individuals, and has been praised for its commitment to inclusion, diversity and cooperation with other pedal manufacturers by Best Guitar Effects. The company also has an in-house global marketing team fluent in seven languages (Japanese, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Czech, and Polish), and, in 2018, rolled out a live dealer training program, which has been completed in 31 cities. The company leveraged their Small Business Development Center Export Assistance Network, which provides free, confidential counseling to exporters and has offices throughout Ohio. The network, an SBA resource partner, assists small- and medium-sized businesses with international business planning, market research, export documentation, local product requirements and logistics. Photo: Akron, Ohio-based EarthQuaker Devices received Exporter of the Year 2019 honors from the U.S. Small Business Administration during a ceremony at the National Institute of Peace on May 6, 2019 (pictured left to right, Associate Administrator of the U.S. Office of International Trade David Glaccum, EarthQuaker Devices President Jamie Stillman, EarthQuaker Devices Chief Executive Officer Julie Robbins, and U.S. Small Business Administration Administrator (Acting) Chris Pilkerton.) The company was assisted through a State of Ohio International Market Access Grant for Exporters (IMAGE) grant to develop an international marketing strategy, funded through SBA’s State Trade Expansion Program (STEP). The company also made use of the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Gold Key Service, which provides U.S. companies with matchmaking appointments with interested partners in a foreign market. Through this service, administered through the U.S. Export Assistance Center (USEAC), where officials of the Department of Commerce and SBA are co-located, EarthQuaker LLC met with potential partners in Australia. This resulted in a signed contract with an Australian firm and an opening order of $41,000. Today, EarthQuaker Devices also has recent distribution partnerships with Yamaha Australia and Yamaha Asia. The company will also sponsor a week long, mid-May tour of Japan including legendary punk/metal crossover act Boris, Crypt City, Ohio's Lisa Bella Donna, and Stillman's band, Relaxer,. The tour will offer attendees an opportunity to play and purchase EarthQuaker products. Stillman also holds a U.S. patent (Patent no: US9,.899.013BI, issued February 20, 2018) pertaining to an effects pedal implementing a switching mechanism between forward and reverse delay effects. #### EarthQuaker Devices Reissues the Dirt Transmitter Fuzz Driver EarthQuaker Devices Dirt Transmitter Legacy Reissue AKRON, OHIO, SEPTEMBER 2024 – The Dirt Transmitter™ Legacy Reissue is being released in a limited edition of 1,000 units and is available in the USA from the EarthQuaker Devices Reverb shop, and at select dealers internationally. Originally created as the second in a long line of EarthQuaker Devices fuzz pedals, the Dirt Transmitter went on to become regarded as one of Jamie Stillman’s best and most interesting fuzz creations. Used for years by your favorite musicians and a cult following of Dirt Transmitter fanatics, this effect has been out of EQD’s lineup for some time … until now! Laid out simply with four knobs: Level, Fuzz, Tone, and Bias, this thing is easy to use, and you’d be hard pressed to find a setting that doesn’t totally rip. The secret sauce, or magic jus, if you will, of this pedal lies in its rare silicon transistors that offer a gritty top end response and more gain than typical germanium transistors. This enables a biting edge with a rounder tone that doesn’t go overboard with high end distortion. You can dial it in to be gain-heavy and leave it on as your permanent tone for a killer sonic vibe. It can also give you a wider range that goes from overdrive to fuzz without being too loose. That’s the power of silicon right there. Tech Specs Silent relay-based switching with Flexi-Switch® Technology Lifetime warranty Current Draw: 3 ma Input Impedance: 500 kΩ Output Impedance: 100 Ω USA Retail Price: $149.00 Dirt Transmitter Legacy Reissue Fuzz Driver Video by EarthQuakerDevices About EarthQuaker Devices Celebrating its 20th Anniversary this year, Akron, Ohio-based EarthQuaker Devices consistently cranks out top-notch effects pedals the hard way: by hand, one at a time, with an eye for detail, and with golden ears for listening to the classic sounds of future-past. Designed with full-frequency response and backed by a lifetime warranty, products from EarthQuaker Devices are built to last and inspire musicians to achieve their creative vision, no matter what instrument they play. EarthQuaker Devices has been praised for its commitment to inclusion, diversity and cooperation with other pedal manufacturers by Best Guitar Effects. https://www.earthquakerdevices.com https://www.instagram.com/earthquakerdev https://www.youtube.com/user/EarthQuakerDevices #### EarthQuaker Devices Reissues the Disaster Transport Delay with Artwork by Parra The Disaster Transport is a classic EarthQuaker Devices delay pedal that has been out of production for several years. It is finally being re-released in a limited artist's edition with graphics by Dutch painter and guitarist Pieter "Parra" Janssen. Parra's work has been exhibited in cities including New York, Los Angeles, Berlin, Hong Kong, London, and Amsterdam, and has been acquired by the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. His eccentric style and saturated hues provide a symbiotic visual companion to the out-there tones of the Disaster Transport. The Disaster Transport analog-voiced digital delay sits perfectly in the background with an evolved ambiance; but can also be dialed in for the dramatic effect of your choosing. The Mod Mode switch allows you to "bend" or "stretch" the modulation wave. The Bend setting offers a subtle chorus vibe while the Stretch option gives you wild pitch-stretching modulation. The Mod Speed switch offers three rates of modulation, from bizarrely animated gradual climbs and steep drop offs to rapid chorus and intense vibrato. With knobs to control the Speed, Intensity, Mix, Repeats, and Time; the highly customizable Disaster Transport will help you paint the delay sound of your dreams. Priced at $249.00 USD, the Disaster Transport by Parra is limited to 500 units and comes with a custom box and sticker. It will only be available through the EarthQuaker Devices Reverb shop. Product Details Analog-voiced digital delay pedal Highly customizable delay with controls for Speed, Intensity, Mix, Repeats, and Time Mod Mode switch allows for bending or stretching of the modulation wave Mod Speed switch controls the speed of modulation True bypass Features EarthQuaker Devices' proprietary Flexi-Switch® Technology Lifetime warranty Packaged in a custom box with sticker Current Draw: 35 mA Input Impedance: 1 MΩ Output Impedance: 1 kΩ List Price: $249.00 USD About Earthquaker Devices EarthQuaker Devices consistently cranks out top-notch effects pedals the hard way: by hand, one at a time, with an eye for detail and golden ears listening to the classic sounds of future-past. EarthQuaker Devices delivers products that are musical and ready to rock on any stage, from your local open-mic night to packed arenas, underground warehouse spaces, and all points in between. Designed with full-frequency response and backed by a lifetime warranty, products from EarthQuaker Devices are built to last and inspire musicians to achieve their creative vision, no matter what instrument they play. http://www.earthquakerdevices.com http://www.instagram.com/earthquakerdev http://www.youtube.com/user/EarthQuakerDevices #### EarthQuaker Devices Reissues the White Light Overdrive EarthQuaker Devices Announces the First Installment of their Legacy Reissue Series AKRON, OHIO, FEBRUARY 2023 – EarthQuaker Devices is excited to reissue the White Light™ Overdrive. The classic EQD overdrive has been updated with a new enclosure, top-mounted jacks and EarthQuaker Devices' proprietary Flexi-Switch® Technology. The first in a series of Legacy Reissues from the brand, the White Light is limited to just 2,000 units and will be available at EarthQuaker Devices dealers worldwide. The White Light is a hard clipping vintage voiced dirt pedal that takes its cues from the vintage dirt pedals that defined the sounds of heavy rock. Think OD250 or Distortion+ without being overly derivative, a new voice to an olde sound if you will. The White Light gives you total control over the feel and voice of the dirt along with a modern presence that is highly responsive to your playing. We think you'll find that it is much more dynamic, open and harmonically rich than these classic overdrives it shares its lineage with. The Weight control allows you to adjust the saturation and low end, giving you plenty of tonal shaping options. The Gain control goes from clean to a nice crunchy overdrive tone and there is plenty of output volume on tap to flame broil the input of any amplifier. The Compression switch lets you fine tune the character of the distortion; choose between an open voiced overdrive with more high-mids and bite, or more compression with less bite and a flatter mid response. The White Light is all analog, true bypass and handmade one at a time by some ghouls and a robot in the cement bunker of Akron, Ohio. Tech Specs: The Weight control allows you to adjust the saturation and low end, giving you plenty of tonal shaping options The Gain control goes from clean to a nice crunchy overdrive tone The Compression switch lets you choose between an open voiced overdrive with more bite, or more compression and a flatter mid response True bypass with silent relay based soft touch switches Features EarthQuaker Devices' proprietary Flexi-Switch® Technology Lifetime warranty Current Draw: 10 mA Input impedance: 500 kΩ Output Impedance: <10 kΩ List Price: $159.00 USD White Light Reissue Overdrive Guitar Demo Video by EarthQuakerDevices About Earthquaker Devices Akron, Ohio-based, hand-crafted effects pedal manufacturer EarthQuaker Devices, top-six in the U.S. and one of the top-10 in the world, creates products that are available in approximately 1,000 retail locations in 40 countries. Key retailers include Guitar Center, Sam Ash, Sweetwater and Thomann. The company's current workforce reaches over 40 individuals, and has been praised for its commitment to inclusion, diversity and cooperation with other pedal manufacturers by Best Guitar Effects. http://www.earthquakerdevices.com http://www.instagram.com/earthquakerdev http://www.youtube.com/user/EarthQuakerDevices #### EarthQuaker Devices Releases Westwood Translucent Drive Extra special effects pedal manufacturer EarthQuaker Devices will release the Westwood Translucent Drive Manipulator on January 10, 2018. Westwood is a mild-mannered light- to medium-gain translucent overdrive manipulator that’ll still knock the socks right off your trusty low-wattage combo amp, pushing it into anything from cutting, edge-of-breakup rhythm tones, all the way to articulate, singing lead tones stacked high with pleasing even-order harmonics and sweet, sweet sustain. Its powerful active EQ section has up to 20dB of cut and/or boost at 80Hz and 2kHz. The Westwood’s Drive control sets the level of gain for a near-clean boost at lower settings, to rich, bell-like jangle and chime, all the way to soaring lead tones that are cutting and distinct, but never harsh. The Westwood responds to changes in guitar volume at any setting, and varying the intensity of your pick attack reveals the subtle nuances of your technique and tone. The powerful active EQ section has controls for Treble and Bass with up to 20 dB of cut and/or boost. Center-detent pots indicate the “flat” setting. When you feel a click, there is neither cut nor boost, and your tone remains unaltered, but with extra gain. Treble affects the area around 2kHz and is handy for taming icepick-y single coils, or giving humbuckers a lift to add an uncompressed, open, and airy top end sparkle. Westwood’s Bass control operates around 80Hz and can be used to tighten up the low end of an already dark sounding guitar, or if turned up, will soften your attack, and introduce tube-like sag for a “browned out” sound with plenty of woody, organic bottom end thump that’ll make chords thick and chunky, while single notes bloom with ringing sustain. Westwood will be available at EarthQuaker Devices dealers worldwide on January 10, 2018. Westwood Translucent Drive Manipulator Video by EarthQuakerDevices Westwood Translucent Drive Manipulator features Translucent Overdrive Manipulator with two-band active EQ Perfect for pushing low-wattage amps into anything from cutting, edge-of-breakup rhythm tones, all the way to articulate, singing lead tones stacked high with pleasing even-order harmonics and sweet, sweet sustain. Powerful active EQ section with center-detent pots has up to 20dB of cut and/or boost to tame icepick-y single coils, give humbuckers some airy top end sparkle, or cut the mud out of a dark sounding rig. Drive control sets the level of gain for a near-clean boost at lower settings, to rich, bell-like jangle and chime, all the way to soaring lead tones that are cutting and distinct, but never harsh. Responds to changes in guitar volume and tone controls at any setting Varying the intensity of your pick attack reveals the subtle nuances of your technique and tone Treble affects the area around 2kHz and is handy for taming icepick-y single coils, or giving humbuckers a lift to add an open and airy top end sparkle. Bass control operates around 80Hz and can be used to tighten up the low end of an already dark sounding guitar, or if turned up, will soften your attack, and introduce tube-like sag for a “browned out” sound with plenty of woody, organic bottom end thump that’ll make chords think and chunky, while single notes bloom with ringing sustain. On the bass guitar, the Westwood provides warm low-mids and a smooth top end with plenty of vintage grit and punch. True bypass Silent relay-based switching All-analog signal path Lifetime guarantee Current Draw: 15mA MAP: $179 USD Each and every Westwood is a real Blue Rose case, hand built by a team of special agents in the Black Lodge of Akron, Ohio, USA, where the owls are not what they seem, there’s always music in the air, and the birds sing a pretty song. #### EarthQuaker Devices Spatial Delivery Envelope Filter with Sample & Hold The Spatial Delivery is an oddball, a voltage controlled envelope filter that allows you to step outside the universe of funk while reinforcing your secret love affair with auto-wah. It has 3 modes- Up Sweep, Down Sweep and Sample and Hold. With Range, Resonance and Filter controls you can get super emphasized filter sweeps in the Up and Down modes. The Range, in combination with pick attack, controls the sensitivity and reaction time of the envelope and thus the width of the frequency sweep. The higher the Range and harder the attack equals a faster reaction time and higher frequency sweep and vice versa. Reign in the controls a bit, add your favorite overdrive/fuzz after the Spatial Delivery and you've got a real nice resonant, cut-through-the-mix lead tone. Crank the controls back up and you're a neo-bedroom rock god. In the Sample and Hold mode the filter is controlled by random voltage and the Range controls the speed. Add a sub octave into the mix (before or after) and you've just created a deep fried space droid computer freak-out. The filter can be cross faded between high pass (counter clockwise), band pass (center) and low pass (clockwise) for a wide variety of voices. The Resonance control goes from zero to the brink of oscillation and adds more body and ring to the filter voice. We recommend placing the Spatial Delivery first in your signal chain. However, due to its envelope control, experimenting with pairing and signal chain placement can take the potential of the Spatial Delivery even further. Each Spatial Delivery is hand made bit by damn bit in silver studded Akron Ohio. Release Date: March 2016 Map: $195.00 USD Watch this video about the EarthQuaker Devices Spatial Delivery Envelope Filter with Sample & Hold About EarthQuaker Devices EarthQuaker Devices has been building guitar effect pedals entirely by hand in lovely Akron, Ohio since 2004. Please visit http://earthquakerdevices.com/ for more information. #### EarthQuaker Devices Spires Fuzz Doubler The Spires was born from my need to have my big old Rosac Nu Fuzz and our now discontinued Dream Crusher on my pedalboard without taking up all the space. The green channel features a cranked fuzz inspired by the Rosac Electronic Nu-Fuzz, which, for all the unacquainted fuzz seekers, was released in 1968- decades prior to the dreaded “nü” prefix ever being uttered. The original schematic for Rosac Nu Fuzz is somewhat of a mystery so I used my original to make a “sonic copy” that is pretty much dead on. It is full-on fuzz all the time and uses crude wide range tone control to change the character from big and warm to sizzling and blown out. The original was slightly below unity at max so I gave this one plenty of output volume while retaining the original tone. The Red channel is a silicon version of the now discontinued Dream Crusher. There's no need to mourn the loss anymore. Dreams will still be crushed with walls of classic two transistor fuzz, only this time the crushing will be much more stable and less temperature sensitive. It features a very usable, dynamic Fuzz control and tons of output volume, just like the original. Each Spires is hand made one at a time by a white gloved team of professional experts in the dirty, dusty canyon of Akron, Ohio. Release Date: February 2016 MAP: $195.00 USD Watch this video about the EarthQuaker Devices Spires Fuzz Doubler About EarthQuaker Devices EarthQuaker Devices has been building guitar effect pedals entirely by hand in lovely Akron, Ohio since 2004. Please visit http://earthquakerdevices.com/ for more information. #### EarthQuaker Devices to Host Second Annual EarthQuaker Day August 5, 2017 AKRON, Ohio -- Ohio-based extra special effects pedal manufacturer EarthQuaker Devices will host the second-annual EarthQuaker Day festival at their downtown Akron facility (350 W. Bowery St.) on Saturday, August 5, 2017 from 1:00pm until 8:00pm. The company, proudly based in Akron, Ohio since 2004, invites music lovers of all ages to converge upon their facility for a day of live music, product demonstrations, local business and art exhibitions, guided workshop tours, food from local favorites the Square Scullery and Nuevo, coffee by Kent's Bent Tree Coffee Roasters, Dippin' Dots ice cream, discounted EarthQuaker Devices B-stock, door prize giveaways, the PRS Guitars Riff Contest, fun, and games. The event is free and open to the public. Each attendee will receive a raffle ticket upon entry for a chance to win one of several door prizes, including contributions from Moog Music, MakeNoise, the Nightlight Cinema, the Akron Symphony Orchestra, SIT Strings, the Akron Civic Theater, Summit Artspace, DeMarco School of Music, Good Life Tattoo, Tri-C Recording Arts & Technology, and more. One of the 2016 highlights was the Riff Contest, which thanks to the generous sponsorship of the Maryland-based PRS Guitars, will receive a significant prize upgrade. This year's winner will take home a PRS SE Custom 24 guitar valued at $759, in addition to EarthQuaker Devices' Erupter and Ghost Echo v3 effects pedals, an EarthQuaker Devices swag pack, and a first place trophy. Contestants will receive 30 seconds to impress a panel of celebrity judges with their best riffs performed through an assortment of EarthQuaker Devices pedals. Participants must pre-register at www.earthquakerdevices.com and check-in on the day of the event. Limited to 20 entries. Contest begins promptly at 5:15pm on the Lawn Stage. The 2017 celebrity judges include: Juan Alderete - bassist in Halo Orbit, Deltron 3030, Racer X, the Mars Volta, Juliette Lewis Nick Reinhart - guitarist in Tera Melos, Big Walnuts Yonder Jamie Stillman - EarthQuaker Devices founder, president, and product designer, guitarist in Relaxer, the Party Of Helicopters, Drummer EarthQuaker Day 2017 will feature original music and covers performed by EarthQuaker Devices employees, including: Suffer Little Children (The Smiths tribute) Crystal Visions (Fleetwood Mac tribute) Obnox Thelma & the Sleaze (Nashville, TN) Fringe Candidate EYE (Columbus, OH) Effects pedal clinics and Q&A sessions include: Marc Lee Shannon (Michael Stanley & the Resonators) - Using Pedals with Acoustic & Folk Instruments Nick Reinhart - Guitar Clinic Juan Alderete - Bass Clinic Nick Reinhart / Juan Alderete / Jamie Stillman - Roundtable Discussion & Jam Other notable additions to this year's festival include a dunk tank, a cash grab machine, and, courtesy of 91.3 the Summit FM, EarthQuaker Day 2017 will be an official MusicAlive Donation Station where attendees may donate their new or gently-used instruments to help keep music in our schools and place instruments in the hands of Akron Public Schools students in need. The official EarthQuaker Day 2017 after party begins at 8pm at Annabell's Bar & Lounge (784 W. Market St.) and will feature performances by Black Sabath and This Moment In Black History. To celebrate the occasion, participating retailers in the United States will offer EarthQuaker Devices products at a 15% discount on August 5, 2017. EarthQuaker Devices is a manufacturer of hand built guitar effects pedals that has been based in Akron, Ohio since 2004. The company, which began as a one-man basement workshop operation is now an award-winning multimillion-dollar international phenomenon with clients ranging from bedroom rock gods to Grammy Award winners. EarthQuaker Devices would like to thank each and every one of our sponsors from the bottom of our hearts. Your kindness and generosity makes us proud to be from Akron, Ohio, and we appreciate your contribution to this celebration of Northeast Ohio's creativity, talent, and passion more than you will ever know. EarthQuaker Day 2017 sponsors include: 91.3 the Summit FM KIDJAM! Rock & Recovery MusicAlive The330.net Audio-Technica Circle Prime Manufacturing Dr. Z Amplification Hoppin' Frog Brewery Jakprints PRS Guitars Pro Guitar Shop Tri-C Recording Arts & Technology Chicago Music Exchange The Devil Strip Gotta Groove Records Guitar Riot Mr. Zub's Deli Mustard Seed Market & Café Peoples Bank Thursday's Lounge Saffron Patch Cleveland 91.1 WRUW FM Akron Art Museum Akron Civic Theatre Akron Symphony Orchestra Apotheclaire Bent Tree Coffee Roasters CAD Audio Decibel Pedalboards DeMarco's School of Music Custom Audio Mutation Annabell's Bar & Lounge Sweetwater Warwick / Rockboard Graham Fox & Co. Human Unlimited Make Noise Moog Music The Nightlight Cinema Nuevo Modern Mexican & Tequila Bar Birchwood & Pine SIT Strings Square Records Three Anchors Tattoo Good Life Tattoo Towpath Credit Union Wax Mage Records The Guitar Department Square Scullery Food Truck What: EarthQuaker Day 2017 When: 1:00pm - 8:00pm, Saturday August 5, 2017 Where: EarthQuaker Devices HQ - 350 W. Bowery St. Akron, OH 44307 Cost: Free, open to the public RSVP: https://www.facebook.com/events/400570750288921/ More Info: www.earthquakerdevices.com About EarthQuaker Devices EarthQuaker Devices has been building guitar effect pedals entirely by hand in lovely Akron, Ohio since 2004. Please visit http://earthquakerdevices.com/ for more information. #### EarthQuaker Devices to Host Third-Annual EarthQuaker Day August 4, 2018 AKRON, Ohio - Local effects pedal manufacturer EarthQuaker Devices hosts the third-annual EarthQuaker Day at their downtown Akron facility (350 W. Bowery St.) on Saturday August 4, 2018 from 10:30am until 6:00pm. Immediately following the event at EarthQuaker HQ, the party moves to Lock 3 for the PRS Guitars EarthQuaker Day Riff Contest Finals plus performances by the Black Sabbath tribute BLACK SABATH and the Danzig tribute GLANZIG. EarthQuaker Day 2018 is two parts music festival, three parts customer appreciation day, one-part effects pedal factory open house, one-part art installation, and one-part street fair with a pinch of fun and games, and a side of bazaar - a collection of like-minded, enthusiastic, and talented individuals coming together in celebration of the quirkiness, innovation, and “anything goes” attitude that makes Akron, Ohio the-heart-of-it-all in The Heart of It All - a wonderful place to live and work. New for 2018, attendees have the opportunity to register online for Pedal Building Workshops to build an Arrows™ pre-amp booster, Acapulco Gold™ power-amp distortion, or Speaker Cranker™ overdrive under the expert guidance of EQD’s production staff! Participants will learn the same methods and techniques used by EQD builders every day, and best of all, it’s new pedal day! Please visit https://www.earthquakerday.com/ for more information and to register. Plus, we’ve upgraded our second stage to include a fully-equipped professional PA system, and we’ve added more activities for children and families courtesy of smARTStudio! Music lovers of all ages are invited to EarthQuaker Devices HQ for live music, local art and business installations, food by Square Scullery, Bent Tree Coffee, guided workshop tours, pedal doodles, free raffle prizes, door prize giveaways, pedal clinics, single-day savings on EarthQuaker Devices effects pedals, fun and games! This year’s musical lineup marks the reunion of two massively influential Akron bands: The Man I Fell In Love With and Houseguest, plus performances by Uno Lady, Shivering Timbers, Lisa Bella Donna, and This Moment In Black History. This year’s presenting sponsors are SamAsh Music and 91.3 the Summit FM. Attendees are encouraged to donate their like-new or gently-used musical instruments to 91.3’s MusicAlive program to help provide musical education for Akron Public School students in need. Visit www.earthquakerday.com for more information. EarthQuaker Devices extends enormous gratitude to our sponsors: SamAsh Music 91.3 the Summit FM PRS Guitars Lock 3 KIDJAM! Rock & Recovery MusicAlive The330.net Audio-Technica Hoppin’ Frog Brewery Jakprints Dr. Z Amplification Ewe Rock Tri-C Recording Arts & Technology Gotta Groove Records Framus & Warwick Music USA Peoples’ Bank Chicago Music Exchange Square Records Guitar Riot Poké Fresh The Guitar Department SIT Strings StewMac smARTStudio Saffron Patch Cleveland Square Scullery Food Truck Bent Tree Coffee Graham Fox A Low Maintenance Landscape Drip Dry Car Wash Apotheclaire WRUW Crafted Meadery Rachel Jernigan Alphatone Audio American Advertising Federation - Akron The Sweetest Chill En Fuego Audio Services Art of Matt Miller Akron Recording Company Peak Health & Wellness Lost Lust Supply Akron Symphony Grog Shop The Nightlight Cinema Akron Civic Theatre Make Noise What: EarthQuaker Day 2018 When: 10:30am - 6:00pm, Saturday August 4, 2018 Afterparty at Lock 3 begins at 6:30 Where: EarthQuaker Devices HQ, 350 W. Bowery St. Akron, OH 44307 Cost: Free, open to the public RSVP: https://www.facebook.com/events/1804781159534189/ More Info: www.earthquakerday.com #### EarthQuaker Devices to Publish Octo Skull Comic Book AKRON, OHIO –Ohio-based effects pedal company EarthQuaker Devices launches EarthQuaker Comics with the release of Octo Skull, its first foray into the world of comic books on September 1st, 2016. Octo Skull is an epic fantasy adventure set in a magical and unforgiving universe with characters and locations inspired by the company’s colorful and inventive line of musical effects pedals. Legendary barbarian warrior Octo Skull is on a quest through the haunted Ghost Echo canyon to the murky Depths to defend the world from demonic invasion at the hands of the merciless Hoof Reaper. Octo Skull is written and drawn by EarthQuaker Devices staff artist Matt Horak (The Covenant, Space Stepdad, Dr. Crowe), with colors by Chris O’Halloran (Star Wars Rebels, Star Trek: Waypoint), and letters by Crank! (Rick and Morty, Battlepug). The five page online prologue launches at EarthQuakerDevices.com on September 1st with new pages premiering every Tuesday and Thursday, and will feature an exclusive soundtrack with original music by EarthQuaker Devices artists. Details for the print edition to follow. EarthQuaker Comics For more information about EarthQuaker Comics please visit: earthquakerdevices.com/Comics/ #### EarthQuaker Devices to Release Afterneath Eurorack Module EarthQuaker Devices Unleashes Otherworldly Reverberation Device for Modular Synthesizers Based on the Popular Pedal, Afterneath Eurorack Module Offers Expanded Feature Set Midwest Earth, January 16, 2020 -- For centuries (or maybe just years), EarthQuaker Devices' Afterneath creation has been the innovative go-to reverberation contraption for artists looking to create lush and novel enchanting sounds befitting an axe-wielding wizard of the highest order. The alchemists toiling away in EarthQuaker Devices' Akron, Ohio stronghold, have conjured, and are set to unleash, the Afterneath Eurorack Module and their creation can pre-ordered on January 16, 2020, or officially wielded via purchase on March 4, 2020. Click Here For More Information About Afterneath Eurorack Module: The Afterneath Eurorack Module brings the otherworldly sounds from the effects pedal world to modular synthesizers with an expanded feature set. The Afterneath Module features one main audio input, one main audio output, an audio send and return for the "Reflect" feedback path, and nine controls. Four of the parameters are controllable via CV, and each has been equipped with a dedicated inverting attenuator. The Afterneath module has a completely analog dry signal path and a totally digital wet signal path. The Afterneath Module further expands on the wildly popular Afterneath pedal with the addition of voltage control over the "Diffuse," "Length" and "Drag" controls. It also offers an entirely new voltage-controlled "Mode" parameter that changes how the "Drag" responds to knob and CV changes. When adjusting "Drag" via the knob or CV, a change in character, fidelity and decay length of the effect is realized. There is also a noticeable change in pitch for the sound that is in the Afterneath's buffer. As with the Afterneath pedal, high settings of the "Reflect" and "Length" controls result in self-oscillation, where the pitch of the oscillation is set by the "Drag" control. There are nine modes that govern the behavior of the Drag control and its effect on the pitch of the sound in the buffer: Unquantized – Smooth, unquantized response over the entire operating range of the "Drag" parameter Unquantized with Slew - Smooth, unquantized response over the entire operating range, but with a musical slew that is reminiscent of turning the varispeed knob on a vintage British tape delay. The "Drag" will lag behind the knob or CV changes, but then quickly catch up Unquantized Volt/Octave – Smooth and unquantized, yet scaled to align with the 1V/octave curve to allow melodic modulation of audio in the buffer, or control the frequency of self-oscillation like a voltage-controlled oscillator Chromatic Scale – Quantized to 1V/octave, so that it jumps to intervals within the Chromatic scale Major Scale – Quantized to 1V/octave, so that it jumps to intervals within the Major scale Minor Scale – Quantized to 1V/octave, so that it jumps to intervals within the Minor scale Pentatonic Scale - Quantized to 1V/octave, so that it jumps to intervals within the Pentatonic scale Octaves and Fifths - Quantized to 1V/octave, so that it jumps to octaves and fifths of the original pitch Octaves – Quantized to 1V/octave, so that it jumps to octaves of the original pitch Beyond modulated delay and reverb effects, modes 3 through 9 extend the possibility of using the Afterneath Module as an interesting voltage-controlled oscillator.  Another new feature found only in the Afterneath Module is a "Dry Kill" switch that allows access to a 100 percent wet signal, which is perfect for using the module as an effect send from a mixer or digital audio workstation. Finally, a "Reflect Send" and "Reflect Return" jack not only allows external processing of the Afterneath's "Reflect" feedback path, but also gives the user access to a phenomenal pseudo-stereo effect. In addition to patching from the main output, the user can also patch from the "Reflect Send" jack. This provides a wide, immersive, ambient stereo image; a great trick for when using the module as an effects send for your modular, mixer or DAW. Additionally, the "Reflect Return" jack can be used as an additional audio input. The "Reflect" knob will act as an attenuator for any signal that is patched into the "Reflect" jack. Same otherworldly reverb algorithm built from an adjustable cluster of short delays in a 16HP Eurorack format Ranges from scattered individual delays to an immersive wash of atmospheric reverb New voltage control over the "Drag" parameter with 9 unique modes of user-selectable sweep: Unquantized, Unquantized with Slew, Unquantized Volt/Octave, Chromatic, Major, Minor, Pentatonic, Octaves and Fifths, Octaves Features audio send and return for the "Reflect" feedback path "Drag," "Mode," "Diffuse," and "Length" parameters are controllable via CV, each with dedicated inverting attenuators Features "Dry Kill" switch to eliminate the dry signal from the output, leaving only the wet signal Capable of pseudo-stereo operation by using the "Reflect Send" as an additional output All analog dry signal path and a totally digital effect signal path Lifetime guarantee Current Draw: 95 mA from the +12v rail, 0 mA from both the -12v and +5v rails Width: 16HP Max Depth: 31.75 mm Retail Price: $249.00 Boxed dimensions: 5.5" x 4.25" x 3.25" Out-of-box dimensions: 5" x 3.25" x 1.75" Weight: .75 lbs The features of the Afterneath Eurorack Module transform the original Afterneath concoction into an ambient powerhouse and an instrument unto itself, pushing the already UNFUCKWITHABLE Afterneath into new, uncharted realms. About EarthQuaker Devices: Top-six in the U.S. and one of the top-10 in the world, create products that are available in over 865 retail locations in approximately 50 countries. Its key retailers include Guitar Center, Sam Ash, Sweetwater and Thomann. EarthQuaker Devices has sold over 250,000 units. The company's current workforce reaches over 50 individuals, and has been praised for its commitment to inclusion, diversity and cooperation with other pedal manufacturers by Best Guitar Effects. https://www.earthquakerdevices.com https://www.instagram.com/earthquakerdev/ https://www.facebook.com/EarthQuakerDevices/ #### EarthQuaker Devices to Release Afterneath V3 Enhanced Otherworldly Reverberation Machine EarthQuaker Devices Third Version of Afterneath Enhanced Otherworldly Reverberation Device V3 Offers Nine New Modes, Voltage or Expression Control Over the "Drag" Parameter, "Tails"/No Tails Switching and New Price Point Midwest Earth, January 16, 2020 -- For centuries (or maybe just years), EarthQuaker Devices' Afterneath creation has been the innovative go-to reverberation contraption for artists looking to create a lush and novel enchanting sounds befitting an axe-wielding wizard of the highest order. Unwilling to rest on their laurels, the alchemists toiling away in EarthQuaker Devices' Akron, Ohio stronghold, have conjured, and are set to unleash, the Afterneath V3 and their creation becomes available for purchase at the brand new price point of $199 on April 15, 2020. More information is available at http://www.earthquakerdevices.com/afterneath. About New Afterneath V3 Features: Afterneath V3 continues to offer the celebrated "Drag" feature and now it can be put under voltage or expression control using the "EXP" jack located on the side of the device. It operates in nine different modes, which are selected by a small "Mode" control located directly underneath the "Drag" control. These modes are as follows: Unquantized with slew, Unquantized volt/octave, Chromatic scale, Major scale, Minor scale, Penatonic scale, Octaves and Fifths, and Octaves. These modes drastically transform the operation of the "Drag" control functions. Unquantized: Smooth, unquantized response over the operating range Unquantized with Slew: Smooth, unquantized response over the entire operating range, but with a musical slew that is reminiscent of turning the varispeed knob on a vintage British tape delay. The "Drag" will lag behind the knob or voltage changes, but then quickly catch up Unquantized Volt/Octave: Smooth and unquantized, yet scaled to align with the 1v/octave curve to allow melodic modulation of audio in the buffer, or control the frequency of self-oscillation like a voltage controlled oscillator. Chromatic Scale: Quantized 1v/octave to the chromatic scale Major Scale: Quantized 1v/octave to the major scale Minor Scale: Quantized 1v/octave to the minor scale Pentatonic Scale: Quantized 1v/octave to the pentatonic scale Octaves & Fifths: Quantized 1v/octave to omit all but octaves and fifths Octaves: Quantized 1v/octave to omit all but octaves The device features a completely analog dry signal path, totally digital delay path, buffered bypass with Flexi Switch Technology, and a "Tails"/"No Tails" option on bypass. Additionally, Afterneath V3 offers the following features: Enhanced otherworldly reverb algorithm built from an adjustable cluster of short delays Ranges from scattered individual delays to an immersive wash of atmospheric reverb Silent relay-based switching Lifetime guarantee Current Draw: 100 mA Input Impedance: 1M Ohm Output Impedance: 500 Ohm Boxed dimensions: 5.5" x 4.25" x 3.25" Out-of-box dimensions: 4.75" x 2.50" x 2.25" Weight: 14 oz About EarthQuaker Devices: Top-six in the U.S. and one of the top-10 in the world, create products that are available in over 865 retail locations in approximately 50 countries. Its key retailers include Guitar Center, Sam Ash, Sweetwater and Thomann. EarthQuaker Devices has sold over 250,000 units. The company's current workforce reaches over 50 individuals, and has been praised for its commitment to inclusion, diversity and cooperation with other pedal manufacturers by Best Guitar Effects. https://www.earthquakerdevices.com https://www.instagram.com/earthquakerdev/ https://www.facebook.com/EarthQuakerDevices/ #### EarthQuaker Devices to Release Aqueduct Vibrato Akron, Ohio - Extra special effects pedal manufacturer EarthQuaker Devices  released the Aqueduct Vibrato on August 29, 2018. Aqueduct uses a short delay line with eight modulation modes to deliver gentle amp-like rolling pitch-wobbles, steady kosmiche pulsations, rapid trills, slimy sonic squiggles, whammy bar wiggles, pitch bends, and anything else your pitch-warped brain can picture in your murky mind’s eye. With eight modulation modes to choose, Aqueduct offers a variety of pitch-shifting vibrato tones adaptable to nearly any musical situation. Sine, Triangle, Ramp, and Square modes provide tried-and-true pitch modulation for players wanting to add subtle and organic textures to their music. Random mode introduces a “warped record” effect at low settings and rolls the dice on an unpredictable assortment of greasy pitch-bends as the Depth is increased. For players on the hunt for a dynamic and touch-sensitive Vibrato experience, Aqueduct’s Envelope modes allow for interactive control over the Depth, Rate, and pitch of the vibrato by simply playing harder or softer. Envelope-Controlled Pitch mode (Env P) is equipped with a wet/dry blend expanding the tonal possibilities beyond vibrato to include chorus, pseudo-flanger, and tactile tremolo bar-like pitch bends. We’ve lovingly nicknamed it “the My Bloody Valentine setting.” Aqueduct’s intuitive control set make it easy for pedal novices and tap-dancing pedalheads alike to dial in swampy vintage-inspired vibrato, synthesizer-like sonar pulses, touch-sensitive pitch modulation, and more. Rate adjusts the LFO speed which controls how quickly the pitch rises and falls. Depth controls the LFO amplitude, adjusting the intensity of the vibrato effect. The rotary switch labeled Mode selects between one of eight LFO waveshape and envelope combinations which drastically alter the character of the modulation. It is also the latest pedal to feature EarthQuaker Devices proprietary Flexi-Switch™ feature which allows users to select between momentary and traditional latching-style switching in the moment and on the fly. For standard latching operation, tap the footswitch once to activate the effect and then tap again to bypass. For momentary operation, hold the footswitch down for as long as you’d like to use the effect. Once you release the switch the effect will be bypassed. Aqueduct Vibrato will be available at EarthQuaker Devices dealers worldwide on August 29, 2018. Aqueduct Vibrato True pitch-shifting vibrato Easily conjure swampy vintage-inspired vibrato, synth-like sonar pulses, touch-sensitive pitch modulation, chorus, flanger, and tactile tremolo bar-like pitch bends from a single pedal! Eight modulation modes Sine: The smoothest and most subtle of all waveforms, sine waves are most commonly associated with classic amp-like vibrato. Triangle: Triangle waves have a sharper rise and fall than sine waves with a more pronounced pitch bend at the peak of each LFO cycle. Ramp: Like a triangle wave with a twist. The Ramp waveform has a sharp sonar pulse followed by a rapid downward slope with a synthesizer-like sustain and release. Square: Square waves are the most rigid and abrupt of the waveforms. Rather than gliding smoothly between pitches, square waves produce an instant on-or-off transition between notes. Random: introduces a “warped record” effect at low settings and rolls the dice on an unpredictable assortment of greasy pitch-bends as the Depth is increased Env D: Envelope-Controlled Depth mode. The waveshape is set to a sine wave, the speed of which may be adjusted using the Rate control. The Depth control sets the sensitivity of the envelope - the point at which the effect kicks in as you play. In this mode, your pick attack sets the intensity of the modulation. The harder you dig in, the more pronounced the effect. Env R: This is Envelope-Controlled Rate mode. In this mode, the input level (i.e. pick attack) controls the LFO rate. Play harder for faster modulation or lay low for slower modulation speeds. The Rate control adjusts the sensitivity of the envelope. Depth selects the LFO intensity. Env P: This is Envelope-Controlled Pitch mode, which we’ve lovingly nicknamed “The My Bloody Valentine setting.” If your instrument doesn’t have a tremolo bar, it does now. In this mode, the frequency modulation is controlled by the dynamics of your pick attack and not the LFO. Flexi-Switch™ allows for momentary and traditional latching-style switching True Bypass Silent relay-based switching All-analog dry signal path All-digital wet signal path Lifetime guarantee Current Draw: 68mA Input Impedance: 1M Ohm Output Impedance: <10K Ohm USA MAP / Suggested Retail: $199 USD Boxed Dimensions: 5.5” x 3.25” x 3.25” Out-of-box Dimensions: 4.75" x 2.50″ x 2.25″ Each and every Aqueduct is constructed with human hands in Akron, Ohio, USA About EarthQuaker Devices EarthQuaker Devices has been building guitar effect pedals entirely by hand in lovely Akron, Ohio since 2004. Please visit http://earthquakerdevices.com/ for more information. #### EarthQuaker Devices to Release Erupter Perfect Fuzz AKRON, Ohio - Extra special effects pedal manufacturer EarthQuaker Devices will release the Erupter Perfect Fuzz on May 10, 2017. The Erupter is the result of over two years’ worth of tone-chasing, tweaking, and experimentation in search of what EarthQuaker president and product designer Jamie Stillman calls the ultimate classic fuzz tone ... with a big low end, but not too mushy, a biting top end without being too harsh, and just enough output to politely send a tube amp over the top. In developing the Erupter, Stillman “[used] every trick [he] ever learned” to craft a fuzz Device that sounds good with any pickup type anywhere in the effects chain, even before a wah pedal, and without any impedance mismatching. To this end, the Erupter uses a buffered input section, transformer-based pickup simulation, new production 5% ½ watt carbon composition resistors, metallized polyester film capacitors, Sprague and BC electrolytic capacitors, and low-gain, hand-matched NOS silicon transistors to deliver a “well-rounded and defined fuzz tone with just enough pummeling intensity.” The Erupter’s simple control set stands in stark relief of its rigorous design process. A single control labeled “Bias” adjusts the amount of voltage fed to the NOS silicon transistors. Low “Bias” settings yield a rude, spongy fuzz tone with plenty of sag and a blossoming attack envelope that’s gated without entering “dying battery” territory. As the “Bias” control is increased, additional harmonics stack atop the input signal, producing a stiffer, more complex fuzz tone with a tighter response, increased output, and longer sustain. The Erupter uses a fixed output level and gain setting for the “thickest fuzz possible,” and to “push the full frequency range of the guitar out front when you kick it on.” The Erupter is available at EarthQuaker Devices dealers worldwide on May 10, 2017. Erupter Features Classic Fuzz Tone Overloaded-yet-refined full-force fuzz with crushing lows and smooth top end that’s touch-responsive and reacts to changes in guitar volume and tone controls “Bias” control adjusts fuzz character for unique tonal variations Custom-made “Bias” pot with center detent to indicate “proper” Bias setting Users may over- or under-bias the Erupter for their preferred sound and feel True Bypass Silent relay-based switching All-analog signal path Lifetime guarantee MAP - $145 USD Each and every Erupter is built by the hands of real-life dream warriors in the foothills of Mt. Akron, Ohio   About EarthQuaker Devices EarthQuaker Devices has been building guitar effect pedals entirely by hand in lovely Akron, Ohio since 2004. Please visit http://earthquakerdevices.com/ for more information. #### EarthQuaker Devices to Release Life Pedal V2 EarthQuaker Devices Offer Pedal-Board Friendly version of wildly popular distortion pedal Life Pedal Offers Chasm-Clearing, Mountain-Shearing, Glacier-Calving, Novæ-Birthing Capability Akron, Ohio, January 9, 2020 - Akron, Ohio-based, hand-crafted effects pedal manufacturer EarthQuaker Devices has announced another opportunity to Immerse yourself in the full spectrum overdriven sonic palette as used on Sunn O)))'s Life Metal and Pyroclastalbums. The compact, pedalboard-friendly version of the Life Pedal distortion is designed and manufactured by EarthQuaker Devices in the dark corridors of Akron, Ohio, and is limited to 2,500 units worldwide. It offers the same circuit as the WILDLY popular version that was released in early 2019, but with the addition of expression pedal control over the octave blend and Flexi-Switch® Technology on the relay-based true bypass footswitches. Analog octave blending is another feature of this saturation monster. In the writing sessions for Life Metal, Stephen & Greg worked extensively shearing their tones toward a broader energy spectrum over high-powered saturation and across planes of sonic character, with the ambition to take full advantage of Steve Albini's (the recording engineer for the album) exacting capture skills. The results are astounding: there is breadth and luminosity of color, vast sonic cosmoses, flashes of abstract color (synthetic and objective) through resulting themes which emerged from the mastered depths of saturation and circuits between the two players and their mountains of gear. The Life Pedal is designed to represent the core front end chain used in those sessions, to drive the tubes of the band's multiple vintage Sunn O))) Model T amplifiers (or take your fancy) into overload ecstasy. This is a 100w tube amp full stack's holy dream, or its apostate nightmare. An octave fuzz inspired by the Shin-Ei FY2 & FY6 units leads the circuit into a LM308 chipped and brutal rodent big box distortion, recreated with the best components, and including a three-way clipping switch (op Amp, Asymmetric & Symmetric). Second stage is a purely clean boost to further overdrive the preamp tubes of your vintage system into -scaped harmonics, and feedback overtone bliss. Chasms are cleared, mountains sheared, glaciers calved, novæ birthed. Vintage valve amplifiers recommended. This is your opportunity to transcend. More on Life Pedal: Life Pedal is a distortion with a blendable analog octave up and a booster combined in one compact package. The "Amplitude" side is faithfully modeled after the classic "White Face" distortion unit, right down to the LM308 IC and tantalum caps. The only modifications made to the original circuit are in the clipping section. The traditional circuit uses a single pair of silicon diodes for a tight, compressed crunch. The Life Pedal introduces two additional clipping options to better adapt to different rigs. The first position is no diodes to allow for full, grinding Op Amp assault at maximum volume. The second position utilizes two silicon diodes and one LED in an asymmetrical clipping configuration. This delivers a slightly compressed and smooth crunch, similar to a valve amplifier. The last position is the stock double silicon diode configuration which provides that classic tone you know and love. The Octave in Life Pedal is an all-discrete, analog full-wave rectifier circuit built around a pair of Russian Germanium diodes. Located at the input of the circuit, the Octave control slowly blends in the octave effects as you turn it clockwise. This feature can also be used via expression control allowing for wild, hands-free octave swells mid-riff. Because this is an analog octave effect, it is monophonic and works best playing single notes above the twelfth fret while using the neck pickup. Playing chords with the analog octave will sound clanging and chaotic. Using the bridge pickup and playing below the twelfth fret will produce a very subtle octave effect. Going full Octave transforms Life Pedal from a simple distortion device into a swelling, raging fuzz similar to the classic Super Fuzz! The "Magnitude" section of Life Pedal is a simple all-discrete MOSFET booster designed to blast your preamp tubes and drive them wild. It is a 100% clean, no-nonsense, high impedance booster that adds very little color to your tone. It does not add distortion on its own but has plenty of output to push your amp into saturation. The signal path goes Octave>Distortion>Boost. The octave distortion and booster can be used independently with their own respective footswitches. The Petrine Cross is the octave distortion and the Christian Cross is the booster. More on the controls: Octave: This blends in the analog octave as your turn it clockwise. Distortion: Turn clockwise for more distortion, counterclockwise for less. This provides about +60dB of gain. Filter: This is a low pass filter with a frequency response from around 500Hz to 30kHz. Turn counterclockwise for more high end, clockwise for less. Amplitude: Output volume for the octave distortion side. Clockwise for more hearing loss, counterclockwise for a healthy life in old age. Clipping Switch: OpAmp- No diodes to allow for full, grinding Op Amp assault at maximum volume. Asymm- Utilizes two silicon diodes and one LED in an asymmetrical clipping configuration. This delivers a slightly compressed and smooth crunch, similar to a valve amplifier. Symm- This is the stock double silicon diode configuration which provides that classic tone you know and love. Magnitude: This is the output volume for the booster. Clockwise to blow up your amp, counterclockwise if you are a baby. Unity is somewhere right around noon on the dial. Amplitude Footswitch: Octave Distortion Activator Magnitude Footswitch: Boost Activator Octave EXP: Connect any expression pedal to this input to control the analog octave blend. Before inserting the expression pedal, make sure the pedal is powered off. Power This device takes a standard 9 volt DC power supply with a 2.1mm negative center barrel. We always recommend pedal-specific, transformer-isolated wall-wart power supplies or multiple isolated-output supplies. Pedals will make extra noise if there is ripple or unclean power. Switching-type power supplies, daisy chains and non-pedal specific power supplies do not filter dirty power as well and let through unwanted noise. DO NOT RUN AT HIGHER VOLTAGES!  Current Draw: 15 mA Octave Distortion: Input impedance: 1 MOhm / Output impedance: <1 KOhm Booster: Input Impedance: 500 KOhm / Output Impedance: <1 KOhm Flexi-Switch® Technology: This device features Flexi-Switch® Technology! This relay-based, true bypass switching style allows you to simultaneously use momentary and latching-style switching. For standard latching operation, tap the footswitch once to activate the effect and then tap again to bypass. For momentary operation, hold the footswitch down for as long as you'd like to use the effect. Once you release the switch, the effect will be bypassed. Since the switching is relay-based, it requires power to pass signal. Warranty: This device has a limited lifetime warranty. If it breaks, EarthQuaker Devices will fix it. Should you encounter any issues, please email info@earthquakerdevices.com. About EarthQuaker Devices: Top-six in the U.S. and one of the top-10 in the world, create products that are available in over 865 retail locations in approximately 50 countries. Its key retailers include Guitar Center, Sam Ash, Sweetwater and Thomann. EarthQuaker Devices has sold over 250,000 units. The company's current workforce reaches over 50 individuals, and has been praised for its commitment to inclusion, diversity and cooperation with other pedal manufacturers by Best Guitar Effects. https://www.earthquakerdevices.com https://www.instagram.com/earthquakerdev/ https://www.facebook.com/EarthQuakerDevices/ #### EarthQuaker Devices to Release Pyramids Stereo Flanging Device Extra special effects pedal manufacturer EarthQuaker Devices will release the Pyramids Stereo Flanging Device on May 2, 2018. Built upon the same proprietary DSP architecture as the smash-hit Avalanche Run, Pyramids is a Stereo Flanging Device with five user-definable presets (a first for any EarthQuaker Devices pedal!), eight flanger modes, tap tempo, tap subdivision via the Rate & Tap mini-toggle, a multifunction Modify control, positive and negative feedback, and a variable Mix control, which is something you don’t see on a flanger every day. Pyramids “Activate” footswitch features EarthQuaker Devices’ exclusive Flexi-Switch™ technology. This relay-based true-bypass switching platform allows for momentary or latching operation, making it easier than ever to engage the effect to bedazzle individual notes or phrases! For standard latching operation, tap the footswitch to activate the effect and tap again to bypass. For momentary operation, simply hold down the footswitch for as long as you’d like to use the effect. Release the footswitch to bypass. Pyramids eight flanger modes are: Classic: delivers the “classic” (duh) jet-plane liquid-silk flanging sound we all know and love. In this mode, Pyramids recreates the studio-quality sounds of old-school ADT (automatic double tracking) as heard on timeless recordings by those fabulous mop-tops from England (you know which ones) and on the most ripping double-tracked riffs to come from the New Wave of British Heavy Metal. Through-Zero: provides authentic tape-style flanging without all the calibration, biasing, demagnetizing of heads, and so on that a real tape machine - two of ‘em, actually - requires. Use Through-Zero Mode to achieve intensified, swirling, dramatic phase cancellation and comb-filtering effects in stereo! Barber Pole Up: infinitely sweeping upward flanging effect with no discernable beginning, middle, or end creating an “endless circular staircase” effect derived from the Shephard Tone auditory illusion popularized in television, video games, and film. Barber Pole Down: infinitely sweeping downward flanging effect with no discernable beginning, middle, or end creating an “endless circular staircase” effect derived from the Shephard Tone auditory illusion popularized in television, video games, and film. Trigger Up: In this mode, Pyramids provides an infinitely upward sweeping flanger that restarts the flange cycle with each new pick attack or by pressing the Tap/Trigger footswitch. Trigger Down: In this mode, Pyramids provides an infinitely downward sweeping flanger that restarts the flange cycle with each new pick attack or by pressing the Tap/Trigger footswitch. Step: sweeps up and down in stepped increments, producing a rhythmic flange effect similar to an arpeggiator and/or sequencer on a synth instrument. Random: sweeps up and down in random intervals, creating a chaotic flange effect similar to a synthesizer or envelope filter’s “sample & hold” function. To accommodate any input source, Pyramids includes stereo input and outputs which allow for a variety of routing options onstage or in the studio. Routing possibilities include: Mono in / Mono out Mono in / Stereo out Stereo in / Stereo out In addition, Pyramids’ Trigger Up/Down modes allow for Side Chain Flanging, in which an external control source (drum machine, sequencer, CV) may be used to trigger the flanger while you play another instrument! In this configuration, the primary instrument is routed through the Right Input and Right Output while the control source is patched into the Left Input. Also, Pyramids’ Manual control may be modulated in all modes via expression pedal (sold separately). Pyramids Stereo Flanging Device will be available at EarthQuaker Devices dealers worldwide on May 2, 2018.     Please see below for the complete list of features: Pyramids Stereo Flanging Device True-Stereo flanging Device built upon the same groundbreaking proprietary DSP architecture as the massively popular Avalanche Run Five user-definable presets; a first for any EarthQuaker Devices pedal! Tap tempo Tap tempo subdivision via the Rate & Tap mini-toggle Multifunction Modify control Variable Mix control; a rarity on a flanger pedal Positive and Negative feedback Positive feedback creates a lush “whooshing” effect Negative feedback has a “hollowed-out,” “tubular” sound Eight flanger modes Classic Through-Zero Barber Pole Up Barber Pole Down Trigger Up Trigger Down Step Random Expression control over “Manual” control available in all modes Side Chain Flanging allows the effect to be triggered by an external control source in Trigger Up and Trigger Down modes Stereo inputs and outputs for flexible routing Mono in / Mono out Mono in / Stereo out Stereo in / Stereo out “Activate” footswitch features EarthQuaker Devices’ exclusive Flexi-Switch™ technology For standard latching operation, tap the footswitch to activate the effect and tap again to bypass. For momentary operation, simply hold down the footswitch for as long as you’d like to use the effect. Release the footswitch to bypass. True bypass Silent relay-based switching All-analog dry signal path All-digital wet signal path 20Hz - 20kHz frequency response Lifetime guarantee Current Draw: 425mA Includes 9v DC power supply 24-bit 96kHz A/D & D/A converters S/N Ratio: 115dB typical Input Impedance: 1M Ohm Output Impedance: 100 Ohm USA MAP / Suggested Retail: $299 USD Boxed Weight: 1.55 lbs Boxed Dimensions: 6.5” x 5.25” x 3” Out-of-box Dimensions: 4.65" x 4.15″ x 2.25″ PCBs populated by a combination of artificial and human intelligence in the Akron, Ohio of America. Each and every Pyramids is completely assembled, wired, and tested by total human beans in the Great Sphinx of Akron, Ohio, which, coincidentally, looks exactly like the cover of Iron Maiden’s This Device has a limited lifetime warranty. If it breaks, we will fix it. Should you encounter any issues, please email info@earthquakerdevices.com. EarthQuaker Devices Pyramids Stereo Flanging Device Video by EarthQuakerDevices About EarthQuaker Devices EarthQuaker Devices has been building guitar effect pedals entirely by hand in lovely Akron, Ohio since 2004. Please visit http://earthquakerdevices.com/ for more information. #### EarthQuaker Devices to Release Space Spiral Modulated Delay Device at Winter NAMM 2017 AKRON, Ohio – January 19th, 2017. Ohio-based effects pedal manufacturer EarthQuaker Devices will release the Space Spiral Modulated Delay device at the 2017 Winter NAMM show in Anaheim, CA. The Space Spiral is an analog-voiced digital delay with 30ms – 600ms of delay time and a variable waveshape LFO affecting the repeated signal. EarthQuaker says the Space Spiral is ... ... a dark and dreamy modulated delay designed to take you across the highways of fantasy. If you are a fan of . . . old oil can delays or . . . well-loved tape delay[s], the Space Spiral is totally going to tickle your tone bone. The Space Spiral’s LFO, which modulates the repeats of the delay line, is variable from a “soothing triangle shape” to a “choppy square shape.” EQD encourages users to experiment with the LFO’s “Depth” and “Rate” controls to create unique polyrhythmic modulated delay textures. The Space Spiral is available at EarthQuaker Devices dealers worldwide on Thursday, January 19th, 2017. Space Spiral Features: 30ms – 600ms analog-voiced digital delay Dark, dreamy, murky delay sounds reminiscent of vintage oil can and tape units Variable waveshape LFO affecting delay repeats True-Bypass Silent soft-touch switching All-analog dry signal path All-digital wet signal path Lifetime guarantee MAP - $195 USD Built by the hands of cadets on the red line overload through the starry skies of Akron, Ohio About EarthQuaker Devices EarthQuaker Devices has been building guitar effect pedals entirely by hand in lovely Akron, Ohio since 2004. Please visit http://earthquakerdevices.com/ for more information. #### EarthQuaker Devices To Release the Disaster Transport Legacy Reissue THE DARK CORRIDORS OF AKRON, OHIO, MAY 2023 – EarthQuaker Devices are pleased to present a limited reissue of the classic Disaster Transport. The Disaster Transport, the fourth EarthQuaker Device ever made and one of our most beloved pedals, will be reissued on June 1. The Disaster Transport Legacy Reissue is an analog voiced digital delay. This limited reissue is a recreation of the original Disaster Transport pedal in its earliest form, with a host of upgrades. The delay line has been redesigned to reduce the noise floor and improve the quality of the delay. The output has been boosted with a cleaner mixing section; it’s now filtered to sound more like an analog delay than any of the previous versions. This delay pedal sits perfectly in the background with more of an evolved ambiance to it, but it can be dialed in for a more dramatic effect. A Mod Mode switch has been added that allows choosing between bending (Bend) and stretching (Stretch) the modulation wave. The Bend setting offers a subtler vibe closer to a traditional chorus sound, while the new Stretch option gives you loads of pitch-stretching modulation to run wild with. he Disaster Transport Legacy Reissue also features a new Mod Speed three-position toggle switch that offers Slow (S), Fast (F), and Medium (M) settings. The Slow setting is excruciatingly slow and can produce bizarrely animated gradual climbs and steep drop offs. The Fast setting can go from a rapid chorus to an intense vibrato, while the Medium setting is the most traditional rate similar to the classic Memory Man circuit with a nice range to it. The newly designed enclosure features knobs to control the Speed, Intensity, Mix, Repeats, and Time, with Modulate and Activate switches, making this a highly customizable pedal. Thanks to the ramp modulation circuitry, the delay time can be turned down to use feedback and modulation at a higher setting to harness a bizarre modulator and achieve subtle to wild chorus-type effects. The delay time is adjustable, and the modulation rate can set the tempo, so riffs can be strummed or plucked to the climbs and drop offs. The possibilities are endless. Each Disaster Transport Legacy Reissue is grown organically in the farmlands of Akron, Ohio, USA, using only the finest soil and fertilizer until they are perfectly ripe for picking. Tech specs Analog-voiced digital delay pedal Highly customizable delay with controls for Speed, Intensity, Mix, Repeats, and Time Mod Mode switch allows for bending or stretching of the modulation wave Mod Speed switch controls the speed of modulation True bypass Silent relay-based switching with Flexi-Switch® Technology Lifetime warranty Current Draw: 35 mA Input impedance: 1 MΩ Output Impedance: 1 kΩ List Price: $219 USD About Earthquaker Devices Akron, Ohio-based, hand-crafted effects pedal manufacturer EarthQuaker Devices, top-six in the U.S. and one of the top-10 in the world, creates products that are available in approximately 1,000 retail locations in 40 countries. Key retailers include Guitar Center, Sam Ash, Sweetwater and Thomann. The company's current workforce reaches over 40 individuals, and has been praised for its commitment to inclusion, diversity and cooperation with other pedal manufacturers by Best Guitar Effects. http://www.earthquakerdevices.com http://www.instagram.com/earthquakerdev http://www.youtube.com/user/EarthQuakerDevices #### EarthQuaker Devices to release Transmisser Resonant Reverb EarthQuaker Devices Transmisser AKRON, OHIO –Ohio-based effects pedal company EarthQuaker Devices will release the Transmisser Resonant Reverberations device on October 3rd, 2016. The Transmisser is a modulated reverb with extra-long decay fed to a highly resonant filter. It is the sonic recreation of blowing your signal to bits, shooting it through a black hole, then beaming it back down on a cloud of cosmic dust. It is a Blazar for musical instruments. If you can’t already tell, the Transmisser is not your every-day reverberation device. It does not do subtle. It does not do spring. It does not do a wood paneled rumpus room with 1” thick carpet. It will not recreate the classic sounds of the 60’s, 70’s and 80’s. The Transmisser will create an ultimate soundscape-y backdrop to your all-night guitar freak-out. It’ll quickly turn you into a one note per minute knob twiddler. It’ll make you want to break out that dusty old expression pedal to do slow riding filter sweeps for days. It’ll get you out of that stupid ergonomic chair, close that flaptop computer and force you to enjoy playing music again and that’s the most important thing, am I right? Huh? Am I? Hello? Features Modulated Reverb with Filter Expression control over the resonant filter frequency Control over the harmonic content (ie. Overtones) of the reverb trails “Warp” control adjusts overall tonal character and response Interactive and intuitive control feature set Hand built in Akron, Ohio, USA Silent relay-based soft touch switching True bypass Transmisser • Resonant Reverberations Release Date: October 3rd, 2016 MAP: $225 USD #### EarthQuaker Devices to Release Updates to Avalanche Run, the Depths, Hoof Reaper, Rainbow Machine, and Spatial Delivery Extra special effects pedal manufacturer EarthQuaker Devices will release updates to its popular Avalanche Run, the Depths, Hoof Reaper, Rainbow Machine, and Spatial Delivery pedals on January 10, 2018. The company’s flagship stereo reverb and delay, Avalanche Run, will receive a new custom-built enclosure and updated stereo reverb imaging, courtesy of an update to its proprietary DSP algorithm. The Rainbow Machine, a polyphonic pitch shifting modulator for experimenters and purists alike, will receive circuit updates for a lower noise floor, higher output, and a recalibrated Magic control for more controllable oscillations and a wider range of available sounds. In addition, both footswitches have been converted to silent relay-based flexi switch switching, for effortless operation and the ability to use the Rainbow Machine’s Activate and Magic features as a momentary effect. For standard latching operation, tap the footswitch once to activate the effect and then tap again to bypass. For momentary operation, hold the footswitch down for as long as you’d like to use the effect. Once you release the switch the effect will be bypassed. Also receiving flex function switching are the Depths vibrato, Spatial Delivery envelope filter with sample and hold, and the Hoof Reaper, which will receive flexi switch control over its analog octave feature. Avalanche Run v2, the Depths v2, Hoof Reaper v2, Rainbow Machine v2, and Spatial Delivery v2 will be available at EarthQuaker Devices dealers worldwide on January 10, 2018. The complete list of features is below: Avalanche Run v2 Stereo Reverb and Delay with Tap Tempo Proprietary DSP algorithm for lush reverb and delay Stereo inputs and outputs Up to 2 seconds of delay time True Bypass and Trails switching with option for sound-on-sound Normal / Reverse / Swell delay modes Ratio selector switch subdivides Tap Tempo for quarter notes, dotted eighths, quarter note triplets, eighth notes, eighth note triplets, or sixteen notes. EXP selector switch allows for expression control of reverb decay time, reverb mix, delay time, delay repeats, delay mix, or Normal/Reverse mode toggle. In Normal and Swell modes, holding down the Tap switch stacks delay repeats for self-oscillation In Reverse mode, holding down the Tap switch momentarily switches the delay to Normal mode. Release the Tap switch to return to Normal mode. Updated reverb algorithm for improved stereo imaging* New custom-built enclosure* 24-bit 96kHz A/D and D/A converters 115dB signal-to-noise ratio True bypass Silent relay-based switching All-analog dry signal path All-digital wet signal path with 20 Hz - 20kHz frequency response Lifetime guarantee Current draw: 425mA MAP: $299 USD Each and every Avalanche Run is completely assembled, wired and tested by total human beans in the tiny tundra town of Akron, Ohio. The Depths v2 Optical Vibrato Lush, pulsating, three-dimensional vintage pitch-shifting vibrato tones with modern accoutrements Optimized for use with all electric instruments and to stack with overdrive/fuzz pedals Unique “Throb” control adds a hefty subharmonic low-end pulse to the vibrato signal, which is especially useful on synthesizers and the bass guitar. Level control has tons of output on tap to combat perceived volume loss common with vibrato pedals, and may even be used as a clean boost! May be powered at 9v or 18v. Using the Depths at 18v results in a stiffer tone with more headroom and sparkle. True Bypass New flexi switch silent relay based switching allows for traditional latching or momentary operation* All-analog dry signal path All-analog wet signal path Lifetime guarantee Current draw: 35mA MAP: $199 USD The Depths is true-bypass, uses rusty all-analog circuitry, and is built one-at-a-time aboard the wreckage of the SS Minnow, currently dry-docked in Akron, Ohio, USA. Hoof Reaper v2 Dual Fuzz Octave Three pedals in one! Combines Hoof fuzz, Tone Reaper fuzz, and Tentacle analog octave up for any combination of “Muff-style,” “Three Knob Bender,” or analog octave up tones! Signal flow is Octave > Tone Reaper > Hoof Possible switching combinations: Hoof Tone Reaper Octave Tone Reaper & Octave Hoof & Octave Hoof & Tone Reaper Hoof, Tone Reaper, & Octave Hoof Loosely based on classic Green Russian muff-style circuit Hybrid germanium / silicon circuitry Hand tested NOS germanium transistors “Shift” knob selects center frequency of the “Tone” control Tone Reaper Germanium / silicon hybrid fuzz based on the classic “Three Knob Bender” Capable of producing an array of tones from every bender era with careful tweaking of the tone and fuzz controls Octave Analog octave up Playing below the 12th fret, adds overtones and crunch Above the 12th fret, a more pronounced Hendrix-like octave appears Hoof, Reaper, and Octave footswitches upgraded for silent relay-based switching* Octave switch updated with new flexi switch silent relay based switching for traditional latching or momentary operation* True Bypass All-analog signal path Lifetime guarantee Current draw: 6mA MAP: $299 USD Each and every Hoof Reaper is built by hand in Akron, Ohio, USA Rainbow Machine v2 Polyphonic Pitch Shifting Modulator Totally not for purists or “tone hounds” Bright pink enclosure Capable of polyphonic harmonies from a perfect 4th below the input, up to a major 3rd above the input, plus chorus and pitch shifted echo tones. “Secondary” control adds an additional octave above or below the harmony “Magic” control introduces regeneration / feedback of the wet signal for wild pitch take offs and descents, chaos chorusing, shrieks, pixie trails and wealth of other general mayhem inducing noises. “Pitch” control may be controlled via expression pedal for expressive pitch bends New flexi switch silent relay based switching on Activate and Magic footswitches allows for traditional latching or momentary operation* For standard latching operation, tap the footswitch once to activate the effect and then tap again to bypass. For momentary operation, hold the footswitch down for as long as you’d like to use the effect. Once you release the switch the effect will be bypassed. * Improved circuitry for lower noise and enhanced performance* Higher output for improved signal-to-noise ratio* Recalibrated “Magic” control for more controllable oscillations and a wider range of available sounds* True Bypass All-analog dry signal path All-digital wet signal path Lifetime guarantee Current draw: 60 mA MAP: $229 USD Each and every Rainbow Machine is built by hand in a repurposed automotive paint factory in Akron, Ohio, USA. Spatial Delivery v2 Voltage Controlled Envelope filter with Sample & Hold Three filter modes: Upwards Sweep, Downwards Sweep, and Sample & Hold “Filter” control crossfades between Low Pass, High Pass, and Band Pass filters for precise control over filter bandwidth Touch responsive filtering for expressive “auto-wah” style modulation Great on guitar, bass, keys, drum machines, synths, etc. New flexi switch silent relay based switching allows for traditional latching or momentary operation* For standard latching operation, tap the footswitch once to activate the effect and then tap again to bypass. For momentary operation, hold the footswitch down for as long as you’d like to use the effect. Once you release the switch the effect will be bypassed. * True Bypass All-analog dry signal path Hybrid analog/digital wet signal path Lifetime guarantee Current draw: 69mA MAP: $199 USD The Spatial Delivery is true-bypass, and built one-at-a-time by a bunch of damn jokers in Akron, Ohio, USA – where we would never, ever dream of faking the funk on the nasty dunk. #### EarthQuaker Devices to Release Updates to Dunes, Ghost Echo, Sea Machine, Terminal, and Tone Job Akron, Ohio - Extra special effects pedal manufacturer EarthQuaker Devices will release updates of its popular Dunes, Ghost Echo, Sea Machine, Terminal, and Tone Job effects pedals on June 7, 2017. All of the updated pedals feature soft-touch relay-based switching for truly silent and effortless operation with increased long-term durability. Additionally, the Ghost Echo and Sea Machine feature new artwork and circuit upgrades for better performance and lower noise. The updated Dunes, Ghost Echo, Sea Machine, Terminal, and Tone Job effects pedals will be available at EarthQuaker Devices dealers worldwide on June 7, 2017. The complete list of features is below: Dunes v2 Mini Mega Ultimate Overdrive Condensed version of the popular Palisades Mega Ultimate Overdrive Highly tweakable, yet refined take of the classic 808-style circuit Three clipping modes selectable via mini toggle: MOSFET (tight, crunchy overdrive), Silicon (classic 808 sound), No Diodes (clean boost thru gritty op-amp distortion) Two Bandwidth settings: Stock (standard 808) and Full Range (extended low end) Normal / Bright switching for full, warm tone (Normal), or a livelier tone with more chime (Bright) True Bypass Silent relay-based switching* All-analog signal path Lifetime Guarantee MAP - $185 USD Each Dunes is hand made one at a time in the tiny tree house community of Akron, Ohio, USA Ghost Echo v3 Vintage Voiced Reverb Analog / Digital hybrid spring reverb emulation machine “Attack” control adjusts 30ms-150ms of pre-delay Upgraded op-amps for better performance and lower noise* Stronger reverb signal with 2x the output* Recalibrated “Dwell” control capable of self-oscillations when all the way up* Accutronics Reverb Tank New artwork* True Bypass Silent relay-based switching* All-analog dry signal path Lifetime guarantee MAP - $175 USD Built one at a time by a team of friendly ghosts in the never-ending hall of funhouse mirrors that is Akron, Ohio, USA Sea Machine v3 Mega Chorus Unique “Animate” and “Dimension” controls offer ultimate control over parameters rarely seen in a chorus Variable waveshape LFO from triangle to square wave Miniature LED displays LFO rate, even when bypassed Designed to work well following fuzz, distortion or overdrive without getting muddy, reducing volume or breaking up More range added to almost every control from subtle modulation to extreme oscillation* Improved circuitry for better performance and lower noise* New artwork* True bypass Silent relay-based switching* All-analog dry signal path Lifetime guarantee MAP - $195 USD Made by human hands with the highest quality parts in shimmering Akron, Ohio, USA Terminal v2 Destructive Fuzz Device Unique buzzy fuzz sound inspired by vintage and rare JAX Fuzz Wide variety of sounds from separated, spitty garage rock tones, to thick searing grind “Voice” control adjusts midrange focus and overall frequency response “Treble” control adjusts the Terminal’s biting top end True bypass Silent relay-based switching* All-analog signal path Lifetime guarantee MAP - $165 USD Built one-at-a-time by a team of basketball champions in rubbery Akron, Ohio, USA Tone Job v2 EQ & Boost Circuit design based on 70s audiophile stereo preamps for maximum frequency response Active “Treble,” “Mid,” and “Bass” controls offer 20dB of cut or boost Interactive EQ controls: “Treble” and “Bass” respond to “Mid” position “Level” control can boost signals up to 5x the original input True bypass Silent relay-based switching* All-analog signal path Lifetime guarantee MAP - $155 USD Built one-at-a-time by a bunch of standing waves and a few bass traps in acoustically challenged Akron, Ohio, USA * = upgrades About EarthQuaker Devices EarthQuaker Devices has been building guitar effect pedals entirely by hand in lovely Akron, Ohio since 2004. Please visit http://earthquakerdevices.com/ for more information. #### EarthQuaker Devices to Release V2 Updates of Dispatch Master, Speaker Cranker, Acapulco Gold, and Afterneath AKRON, OHIO – EarthQuaker Devices will release updated and improved versions of its top-selling Dispatch Master, Speaker Cranker, Acapulco Gold, and Afterneath effects pedals on November 1st, 2016. All four of the new V2 pedals feature soft-touch relay-based switching for truly silent and effortless operation with increased long-term durability. The Dispatch Master and Speaker Cranker are being outfitted with top-mounted input and output jacks for easier cable routing and to save space on cramped pedalboards. The V2 Dispatch Master, Speaker Cranker, Acapulco Gold, and Afterneath will be available in stores November 1, 2016. The complete list of V2 updates is as follows: Dispatch Master Top mounted jacks Silent soft-touch relay based switching MAP - $195 USD EarthQuaker Devices Dispatch Master V2 Delay & Reverb Video by EarthQuakerDevices Speaker Cranker Top mounted jacks Silent soft-touch relay based switching MAP - $125 USD EarthQuaker Devices Speaker Cranker V2 Overdrive Video by EarthQuakerDevices Acapulco Gold Silent soft-touch relay based switching MAP - $125 USD EarthQuaker Devices Acapulco Gold Power Amp Distortion Video by EarthQuakerDevices Afterneath Silent soft-touch relay based switching MAP - $225 USD EarthQuaker Devices Afterneath Otherworldly Reverberator Video by EarthQuakerDevices About EarthQuaker Devices EarthQuaker Devices has been building guitar effect pedals entirely by hand in lovely Akron, Ohio since 2004. Please visit http://earthquakerdevices.com/ for more information. #### EarthQuaker Devices to Release V2 Updates of Hoof, Cloven Hoof, Bit Commander, Organizer, and Levitation AKRON, Ohio – January 19th, 2017. EarthQuaker Devices will release updated and improved versions of its popular Hoof, Cloven Hoof, Bit Commander, Organizer, and Levitation effects pedals at the 2017 Winter NAMM show in Anaheim, CA. All of the new V2 pedals feature soft-touch relay-based switching for truly silent and effortless operation with increased long-term durability.  The V2 Hoof, Cloven Hoof, Bit Commander, Organizer, and Levitation will be available in stores Thursday, January 19, 2017. The complete list of features is below: Bit Commander V2 Four voice analog octave synthesizer Sub-octave thump Pulsing octave down Lightly squared base tone Swelling transformer based octave up Filter control Silent soft-touch switching* All-analog dry signal path Hand made one at a time in the republic of Akron Ohio Lifetime guarantee MAP $185 USD Cloven Hoof V2 Silicon fuzz NOS Carbon comp circuitry Extended bass response and higher gain vs. Hoof “Shift” knob selects center frequency of the “Tone” control True-bypass Silent soft-touch switching* All-analog dry signal path Built by qualified cowboys, cowgirls, and rodeo clowns in the organic, grass-fed, farm-to-table cattle ranch of Akron, Ohio, USA, y’all. Lifetime guarantee MAP $175 USD Hoof V2 Hybrid germanium / silicon circuitry Hand tested NOS germanium transistors “Shift” knob selects center frequency of the “Tone” control True-bypass Silent soft-touch switching* All-analog dry signal path Built one-at-a-time by real life human beans with four fingers and a thumb waiting in line for the horsey rides at the rustic frontierland amusement park of Akron, Ohio, USA. (The Official Center of the Universe) Lifetime guarantee MAP $175 USD Levitation V2 Psychedelic vintage spring/plate-style reverb Long and short reverb modes Upgraded op-amps for better performance and lower noise* Accutronics reverb tank New artwork* True-bypass Silent soft-touch switching* All-analog dry signal path Built entirely by hand in psychedelic Akron, Ohio Lifetime guarantee MAP $185 USD Organizer V2 Polyphonic organ emulator “Lag” control delays wet signal for polyrhythmic octave effects “Choir” control acts as octave regeneration control for two octaves up/down Improved circuitry for better performance and lower noise* True-bypass Silent soft-touch switching* All-analog dry signal path Made by hand, one at a time in dirty Akron, Ohio. Lifetime guarantee MAP $185 USD * = V2 upgrades About EarthQuaker Devices EarthQuaker Devices has been building guitar effect pedals entirely by hand in lovely Akron, Ohio since 2004. Please visit http://earthquakerdevices.com/ for more information. #### EarthQuaker Devices Unshackles the Zoar® Dynamic Audio Grinder AKRON, OHIO, OCTOBER 2023 – EarthQuaker Devices is ecstatic to announce the launch of the Zoar® Dynamic Audio Grinder, their most tweakable distortion device ever. Zoar is a highly interactive medium-high gain discrete distortion (using only transistors; no opamps or diodes in here!) that has that highly sought after touch sensitive amp-like quality. It has been finely tuned to create a highly customizable hi-fi and modern sounding distortion, but with the ghosts of old school circuitry to deliver a grind that is both instantly familiar and delightfully unique. From defined sparkle and tightness of an overdrive to low-medium gain fuzz that's perfect for drop tuned guitars and basses, Zoar can do it all. Zoar lets you dial in and control every nuance of your tone from jangly on-the-verge of break up to blowing the walls out heavy saturation. While having its roots in a very familiar past, the passive 3-band EQ has been finely tuned for modern tones. While this style of tone shaping seems simple on the surface, it is deceptively complex and highly interactive - yet surprisingly easy to instantly dial in dozens of mind blowing sounds. Zoar Dynamic Audio Grinder Guitar & Bass Demo Video by EarthQuakerDevices This meticulously crafted box has six knobs that allow you to truly customize your sound with the Level, Weight, Gain, Bass, Middle, and Treble controls. The Gain control on Zoar goes from the edge of break up all the way over the cliff into the crunchy, grinding abyss. The character of the distortion is heavily dependent on the setting of the Weight control as well as the pickup type and further fine-tuned by the EQ section. The 3-Band EQ and Gain controls give you nearly unlimited options with great focus and sensitive precision, but the real powerhouse of Zoar is the Weight control. This control dictates the amount of low end that is passed into the circuit, thus controlling the entire character of the pedal. Simply dial in the 3-Band EQ to 12 o'clock and adjust the Weight to see how drastically it dictates your sound. From a mere clean boost to a high gain distortion to overdrive to the crispy hi-fi fuzz territory, this function gives you everything. The Level control hits unity around noon, but this is dependent on where the other controls are set. In addition to controlling the output volume, it also plays a small part in controlling the voice of Zoar. By adjusting the Level control with any combination of EQ (boosting the frequency bands and cutting the output volume), you can achieve drastically different curves that have the feel of the more traditional low pass filter type tone control. Want to elevate your sonic spirit to a higher level? Try running Zoar at higher voltage! Zoar can handle power up to 18v DC. Higher voltages will yield a different frequency response with more defined dynamics and a faster response. When powered at 18v, the range of clean tones are widened, dirty tones become punchier with better note articulation, low frequencies are tightened, higher frequencies will cover a broader spectrum without becoming harsh and the output volume nearly doubles! The experience is not unlike plugging into a wall of high wattage tube amplifiers! Each Zoar Dynamic Audio Grinder is crafted just north of Zoar mountain in the EarthQuaker Devices colony by many delightful humans and one loving robot under the guiding spirit of the Zoarites. Like all EarthQuaker Devices, Zoar comes with a limited lifetime warranty. The Zoar Dynamic Audio Grinder will be available at EQD dealers worldwide on November 2, 2023. TECH SPECS: Extremely interactive medium-high gain discrete transistor-based distortion Passive 3-band EQ tuned for modern dirt tones Customize your sound with the Level, Weight, Gain, Bass, Middle, and Treble controls The Weight control dictates the amount of low end that is passed into the circuit Capable of being articulate and/or crushing on both guitar and bass Wide range of tones available, not just high gain distortion All-analog signal path True bypass Silent relay-based switching with Flexi-Switch® Technology Lifetime warranty Current Draw: 10 mA Input Impedance: 1 MΩ Output Impedance: <10 kΩ List Price: $129.00 USD ABOUT EARTHQUAKER DEVICES Akron, Ohio-based, hand-crafted effects pedal manufacturer EarthQuaker Devices, top-six in the U.S. and one of the top-10 in the world, creates products that are available in approximately 1,000 retail locations in 40 countries. Key retailers include Guitar Center, Sam Ash, Sweetwater and Thomann. The company's current workforce reaches over 40 individuals, and has been praised for its commitment to inclusion, diversity and cooperation with other pedal manufacturers by Best Guitar Effects. https://www.earthquakerdevices.com/ http://www.instagram.com/earthquakerdev http://www.youtube.com/user/EarthQuakerDevices #### EarthQuaker Devices Unveils the Blumes® Low Signal Shredder AKRON, OHIO, JANUARY 2024 – EarthQuaker Devices is excited to announce the launch of their first overdrive pedal designed specifically for bass guitar. Behold the mighty Blumes® Low Signal Shredder! This all-analog tri-mode overdrive with soft clipping carries the torch of the classic screamer circuit but has a voice all its own. And thanks to its bipolar power, you'll get more dynamics, clarity, and all the headroom you could ever desire. The end result is a more three-dimensional tone with added clarity that really pushes a nice tube amp over the edge. While embodying most of the kick ass characteristics and features of the Plumes® Small Signal Shredder, this modified circuit has double the gain and a deeper bass response to retain all the low end. At lower gain settings, you'll get all of the crunchy tone you love about the original, but once you get above noon on the Gain control, that's where the similarities stop. Now you're in bass country, baby! Get ready to shake some walls and field some angry calls from your neighbors (just send them to voicemail). And much like the Plumes, this pedal offers three different clipping options for your desired low end face melting needs. Mode 1 is symmetrical LED clipping that utilizes a pair of light emitting diodes. This is the crunchiest setting the Blumes has to offer. This signal is less compressed and way more open with tons of output for when you really want to go wild. Mode 2 is a clean pure OpAmp gain boost mode. This eliminates the soft clipping diodes altogether and leaves you with straight OpAmp drive. This will be the loudest output with the fullest frequency response, which can be used as a clean boost when the Gain control is set below 11 o'clock. Mode 3 is an asymmetrical silicon diode arrangement similar to the stock screamer but with more output and clean clarity, which provides more transparent tone. Using this mode gives a warmer low-end response and lower output. It's fuzzier with half the output and is the most compressed. If you like the fuzzy ends of distortion with a clean undertone, you'll love this setting. We guarantee it. Each Blumes pedal is forged in the deepest, lowest caverns of Akron, Ohio, USA and comes with a lifetime warranty. Tech Specs Bass overdrive based on a modified Plumes Deep bass response Twice as much gain as the Plumes Features 3 different clipping options: symmetrical LED, asymmetrical silicon, and no diode OpAmp drive Operates on internal bipolar power for more headroom and signal integrity All-analog signal path True bypass Silent relay-based switching with Flexi-Switch® Technology Lifetime warranty Current Draw: 25 mA Input Impedance: 10 MΩ Output Impedance: 100 Ω USA Retail Price: $99.00 About EarthQuaker Devices Akron, Ohio-based, hand-crafted effects pedal manufacturer EarthQuaker Devices, top-six in the U.S. and one of the top-10 in the world, creates products that are available in approximately 1,000 retail locations in 40 countries. Key retailers include Guitar Center, Sam Ash, Sweetwater and Thomann. The company's current workforce reaches over 40 individuals, and has been praised for its commitment to inclusion, diversity and cooperation with other pedal manufacturers by Best Guitar Effects. http://www.earthquakerdevices.com http://www.instagram.com/earthquakerdev http://www.youtube.com/user/EarthQuakerDevices #### EarthQuaker Devices Updates EarthQuaker Devices to Release Updates to Arrows, Hummingbird, Night Wire, Space Spiral, and Tentacle Akron, Ohio - Extra special effects pedal manufacturer EarthQuaker Devices will release updates to its popular Arrows, Hummingbird, Night Wire, Space Spiral, and Tentacle pedals on February 21, 2018. Hummingbird, Night Wire, Space Spiral, and Tentacle will receive updated flexi-switch switching allowing players to use these Devices as momentary effects. For standard latching operation, tap the footswitch once to activate the effect and then tap again to bypass. For momentary operation, hold the footswitch down for as long as you'd like to use the effect. Once you release the switch the effect will be bypassed. Arrows will receive a new enclosure with top-mounted jacks, and silent relay-based switching. In addition, Night Wire will receive a circuitry upgrade for increased performance and lower noise. Arrows v2, Hummingbird v4, Night Wire v2, Space Spiral v2, and Tentacle v2 will be available at EarthQuaker Devices dealers worldwide on February 21, 2018. The complete list of features is below: Arrows v2 Preamp booster All-discrete analog circuitry Designed to be stacked; Adds additional gain channel to dirt pedals Brightens dark sounding neck pickups Boosts midrange Tightens up low end Adds high end harmonic clarity and sparkle New enclosure* Top-mounted jacks* True bypass Silent relay-based switching* Lifetime guarantee Current Draw: 2mA MAP: $99.00 USD All analog, true bypass, and made one at a time in the weird pit of Akron, Ohio Hummingbird v4 Repeat Percussions / Tremolo Choppy, sawtooth tremolo based on vintage "repeat percussion" units Capable of sounds from classic shimmering "50s style" tremolo to synth-y, almost ring modulated high speed tremolo Three-way Mode toggle selects LFO range: position 1 is slow, 2 is midtempo, 3 is fast Expression pedal control over Rate parameter allows for truly random amplitude modulation JFET output stage boosts above unity gain to counteract perceived volume loss With Depth set to zero, Hummingbird doubles as JFET clean boost True bypass Silent relay-based switching* New flexi-switch switching allows for momentary or traditional latching operation* Lifetime guarantee Current draw: 10 mA MAP: $159.00 USD The Hummingbird is all analog, true bypass and handmade one at a time on a gilded cloud in Akron, Ohio. Night Wire v2 Harmonic Tremolo Depth control adjusts tremolo intensity from subtle and shimmery to full-on throbbing pulsations With Depth at minimum, Night Wire can double as a fixed filter for cocked-wah sounds, phaser, or envelope-controlled filter, depending on Frequency toggle switch position Level control offers output boost above unity gain to combat perceived volume loss Two-way Rate toggle switch selects Manual or Attack modes: Manual: Rate control adjusts tremolo speed as normal Attack: Tremolo speed determined by intensity of pick attack; the harder you pick, the faster the tremolo. Tremolo rate slows down as notes decay. Three-way Frequency toggle switch selects between Manual, Attack, and LFO modes: Manual: Filter frequency determined by Frequency control position Attack: Filter center frequency determined by pick attack; Frequency control position adjusts sensitivity LFO: Filter frequency continuously swept by LFO; Frequency control position adjusts LFO sweep speed New flexi-switch switching allows for momentary or traditional latching operation* True bypass Silent relay-based switching Lifetime guarantee Current draw: 30mA MAP: $199.00 USD Each Night Wire is hand made one at a time in the moonlit village of Akron, Ohio. Space Spiral v2 Modulated Delay Device 30ms - 600ms analog voiced digital delay Dark, dreamy, murky delay sounds reminiscent of vintage oil can and tape units Variable waveshape LFO (adjustable from triangle through square wave) modulates delay repeats Repeats control takes off into self-oscillation around 3 o'clock Short delay times produce chorus effects, giving way to slapback echoes and psychedelic modulated tape-style delays as the Time control is increased Experimenting with delay Time and modulation Rate introduces unique rhythmic modulated delay effects All-analog dry signal path All-digital wet signal path New flexi-switch switching allows for momentary or traditional latching operation* True bypass Silent relay-based switching Lifetime guarantee Current draw: 50 mA MAP: $199.00 USD Each and every Space Spiral is built by the hands of cadets on the red line overload through the starry skies of Akron, Ohio. Tentacle v2 Analog Octave Up Now the dynamic, swelling octave up effect from our Hoof Reaper exists as a standalone unit to be used anywhere in the signal path Recreates the upper octave effect heard in vintage fuzz pedals Simple controls - the Tentacle is either on or off. No knobs! Top-mounted jacks to save space on crowded pedalboards* All-analog signal path True bypass Silent relay based switching* New flexi-switch switching allows for momentary or traditional latching operation* Lifetime guarantee Current draw: 2mA MAP: $129 USD Each and every Tentacle is built by hand in Akron, Ohio. * = new feature #### EarthQuaker Devices, LLC Throws Hat into #PitchLeBronContest Ring AKRON, Ohio – Northeast Ohio based mom-and-pop, brick-and-mortar special effects pedal manufacturer EarthQuaker Devices announced its entry early Wednesday morning into the PitchLeBronContest as advertised by CNBC and Cleveland Hustles. Situated in the bustling downtown of LeBron’s hometown of Akron, Ohio, this manufacturer of musical effects devices has grown from a basement dwelling one-man operation to one of the most respected and innovative effects pedal companies in the world. EarthQuaker Devices now occupies a 15,000ft2 production facility where the company’s forty-two employees produce over 700 pedals a week by hand, the hard way, where nothing is given, everything is earned, and we work for what we have. Although EarthQuaker Devices’ pedals may be found onstage at sold-out musical festivals around the world with artists like the Black Keys, Queens of the Stone Age, and Modest Mouse, the company remains committed to promoting and improving the city of Akron, Ohio through its patronage of local arts and community events, including but not limited to sponsorship of the Mark Mothersbaugh Myopia exhibit and the “Downtown at Dusk” concert series at the Akron Art Museum; its contribution to local non-profit arthouse cinema the Nightlight, sponsorship of the Highland Square PorchRokr Music and Art Festival, and much more. The company is proud to extend comprehensive healthcare and benefits to its 40+ employees, all of whom are “just some kids from Akron,” artists, athletes, musicians, and performers. Promotional support from LeBron James via the #PitchLeBronContest will help immensely in EarthQuaker Devices’ efforts to continue to bring stable, well-paying, meaningful jobs to Akron, Ohio. And besides that, we’re really bad at basketball. Help us LeBron James, you’re our only hope. Announcement Video by EarthQuakerDevices #### EarthQuaker Ledges Tri-Dimensional Reverberation Machine EarthQuaker Devices Unleashes the Ledges® Tri-Dimensional Reverberation Machine AKRON, OHIO, JULY 2023 – EarthQuaker Devices is stoked to announce the launch of the Ledges® Tri-Dimensional Reverberation Machine, their most customizable reverb ever. Ledges is a three-mode reverb with the ability to save and recall six presets and user-assignable expression control with loads of customizable options. From classic reverb tones to undiscovered sonic reaches, it's everything you've ever wanted and needed out of a reverb, all for only $199.00 USD. The three switchable modes each deliver a unique blend of reverb, but are connected through a spectrum where the Room (R) reverb's longest setting is the Hall (H) reverb's shortest setting, the Hall (H) reverb's longest setting is the Plate's (P) shortest setting, and the Plate's longest setting just keeps on going. The Room setting at its shortest achieves a small, boxy room sound that gradually gets bigger as you turn it up. As you increase the Hall setting, it morphs into a Cathedrals™-style reverb that becomes really big, boomy and echoey with distant reflections. Turn up the Plate setting to get bouncy reflections that recycle and reverberate forever. Ledges can go from an '80s slapback reverb mix to a bigger room spring reverb with a twist of the dials. The Mix knob lets you control how much your signal is affected, while the Length knob controls the size of the reverb. The Damping knob subtly mutes the high-frequency reflections of the reverb, which you'll hear clearly by adjusting your gain. In addition to all of these features, there are six user-assignable presets available. Simply select a number with the switchable knob and then engage the Save on the center button and dial in your perfect sound. A quick Recall on the same button and you have all of your personalized reverb sounds with a single tap. You can assign an expression pedal to each of the three controls and then save it all in the presets. Each Ledges pedal is handcrafted on the highest peaks of the extreme altitude of Akron, Ohio, USA, where they are then transported down for delivery by carrier falcon. Like all EarthQuaker Devices, Ledges comes with a limited lifetime warranty. The Ledges Tri-Dimensional Reverberation Machine will be available at EQD dealers worldwide on August 3, 2023. EarthQuaker Devices Ledges Tri-Dimensional Reverberation Machine EarthQuaker Devices Ledges Tri-Dimensional Reverberation Machine EarthQuaker Devices Ledges Tri-Dimensional Reverberation Machine Tech specs Three switchable modes each deliver a unique blend of classic reverb tone: Room Mode: from small to large room reverb Hall Mode: from hall to cathedral-style reverb Plate Mode: from large plate to mega plate reverb with nearly infinite reflections Easily save and recall six user-assignable presets User-assignable expression control over each of the three parameters Two global operating modes which are indicated by the color of the Save/Recall switch: Green = Live Mode / Red = Preset Mode Buffered bypass switching with tails features Flexi-Switch® Technology Lifetime warranty Current Draw: 80 mA Input impedance: 1 MΩ Output Impedance: 100 Ω List Price: $199.00 USD About EarthQuaker Devices Akron, Ohio-based, hand-crafted effects pedal manufacturer EarthQuaker Devices, top-six in the U.S. and one of the top-10 in the world, creates products that are available in approximately 1,000 retail locations in 40 countries. Key retailers include Guitar Center, Sam Ash, Sweetwater and Thomann. The company's current workforce reaches over 40 individuals, and has been praised for its commitment to inclusion, diversity and cooperation with other pedal manufacturers by Best Guitar Effects. https://www.earthquakerdevices.com/ https://www.instagram.com/earthquakerdev/ https://www.youtube.com/user/EarthQuakerDevices #### EarthQuaker Records Unleashes Actual Form’s Debut Album Hyperzone AKRON, OHIO, May 2022 – On Friday, May 6, Akron, Ohio-based EarthQuaker Records unleashes the epic prog-punk of Actual Form’s debut album Hyperzone on an unsuspecting and open-eared world on limited edition vinyl. As the walls between musical genres continue to fall or at least be ignored by many, the ears of today’s music lovers are as open as they have ever been. Luckily, the Akron-based instrumental trio of guitarist Joshua Novak, drummer Ian Cummins, and bassist James Haas have more than enough music and power to fill the most voracious listeners of complex hard-rocking music. “We have an edgy sound, and we have a million influences. But we kind of funnel everything through our sound as opposed to the other way around,” says Novak. But that array of influences, including rock, punk, noise, jazz, prog, metal, and more, doesn’t mean the trio is just talented genre mimics. Their unique sense of rhythm and melody are the roots of every song Actual Form composes, whether it’s 160 seconds of punk-injected noise or a dynamic 12-minute, multi-part epic. “We have a lot of metal influences. But we’ve always shied away from being a metal band. We have always considered ourselves a progressive punk band because we have that toothiness to us,” adds Novak. “We don’t sound like a modern metal band, and I think if we tried to, people would say, ‘wow, this band is bad.’” However, Actual Form refuses to shy away from its collective power, propulsion, and knack for complex melodies that are still memorable. Hyperzone contains a modest five songs, but there is plenty for music lovers to absorb. Cummins is a deft, rhythmically varied, and always exciting drummer who also beats the unholy hell out of his kit. On stage, bassist Haas is the closest the band has to a frontman, managing to navigate the trio’s constantly throbbing and shifting metronomic pulse and complicated lines while energetically striking all the best rock dude poses. Novak has the technical acumen of a shredder mixed with the windmilling muscle of a straight-ahead rocker and the barely contained energy of a raging punk. Actual Form’s Hyperzone isn’t just music for musicians. It’s for any listener who likes to be surprised and taken on a sonic journey through the vast landscape of instrumental music. To coincide with the vinyl release of only 500 copies, the band will also release its first-ever video for the album single “Lurker on the Threshold.” Also, as part of the album’s release celebration, the trio will also perform a record release show at downtown Akron’s premier live music venue, Musica, on Friday, May 6. Follow Actual Form on Bandcamp, Facebook and Spotify. Hyperzone by Actual Form About EarthQuaker Devices Akron, Ohio-based, hand-crafted effects pedal manufacturer EarthQuaker Devices, top-six in the U.S. and one of the top-10 in the world, creates products that are available in over 865 retail locations in approximately 50 countries. Key retailers include Guitar Center, Sam Ash, Sweetwater and Thomann. The company's current workforce reaches over 50 individuals, and has been praised for its commitment to inclusion, diversity and cooperation with other pedal manufacturers by Best Guitar Effects. http://www.earthquakerdevices.com https://www.instagram.com/earthquakerdev/ http://twitter.com/EarthQuakerDev #### EBS adds a 1x15" bass combo to the Magni 502 series From now, EBS offer two models in the Magni 502 series, the 210 and the new 115 bass combo The Magni 502 is a super lightweight bass combo built with a wooden cabinet ported on both front and back to improve sound distribution across the room. Selected Neodymium speakers help keep the weight to a minimum while offering a transparent and authentic bass sound. EBS Magni 502 series 1x15" bass combo The new 115 model features a 15" speaker and a tweeter. The amplifier is based on the Reidmar 502 and can handle an extension cabinet down to 4 ohms for a total workload of 2 ohms. The lightweight power stage provides 500W RMS output power and is designed by EBS. The combo is switchable from 120 to 230V. Both units are now in stock and shipping from EBS headquarters in Sweden. Estimated price: €1 285,00 / $1 549,99 For more details, see: https://ebssweden.com/content2/combos/ebs-magni-502-bass-combo/ #### EBS announces new distributor in Denmark, Norway, Estonia, Lithuania, and Latvia EBS is pleased to announce Algam Nordic as the exclusive EBS Professional Bass Equipment distributor in the following countries; Denmark, Norway, Estonia, Lithuania, and Latvia.  With EBS headquarters located in Sweden and the local presence of Algam Nordic in each country, the EBS dealers will have access to great service and support, speedy deliveries and local contacts that understand their needs. In other words, the best possible conditions to create and maintain a great business. The new partnership will begin with immediate effect. EBS product range covers everything from bass amps, cabinets, combos, and effect pedals, to space-saving pedalboard accessories. For more details about the products visit www.ebssweden.com From left to right: Bengt Lilja, Int. Sales Director EBS, Bo Engberg, CEO at EBS, Benjamin Garnier, Managing Director Algam, Örjan Kylhammar, CEO Algam Nordic and Trond Sjøli, Sales & Marketing Director, Algam Nordic. Become an EBS dealer already today and contact your local Algam Nordic/EBS representant here: Norway:  Trond Sjøli +47 995 14 366 Denmark:  Trond Sjøli +47 995 14 366 Estonia, Latvia & Lithuania: Peter Sanden +358 50 550 9870 For additional questions, contact EBS International Sales Director, Bengt Lilja at bengt@ebssweden.com / +46 70-491 16 43 #### EBS BassIQ ‘Blue Label’ envelope filter EBS presents the new BassIQ ‘Blue Label’ envelope filter The new EBS BassIQ ‘Blue Label’ feature enhanced versatility and responsiveness. This is a fun analog tool to create inspiring and musical envelope effects. The BassIQ 'Blue Label' produces sounds ranging from classic auto-wah effects to spaced out ”Funkadelic” and synth-bass sounds. It is for everyone looking for a fun, fat sounding and responsive envelope filter that reacts to how you play in a musical way. Q, Threshold & Attack-controls The Threshold and Attack control knobs set the sensitivity of how the pedal responds to your playing. The sensitivity is the key to create a great variety of sounds from synth-bass, to wah-effects or sub-bass. A separate control changes the Q value to create even more variation in the sound character - from mellow to sharper effects. Up, Up-R & Down-modes In the Up mode, the pedal responds with a wah effect. Turn the Q knob all the way up to get distinct ‘quacky’ wah sounds (like the HiQ mode of the old BassIQ). Turn the Q knob back for a more mellow effect. To get a sub-bass sound, use the UP mode and turn Threshold all the way down and Attack all the way up. The UP-R mode works in the same way as UP but interacts with an internal control that changes the range of the envelope effect to your desire. The Down mode creates a reversed envelope effect that turns your bass into a synth bass. Pass filters The three pass filter options, Full Range, Band Pass, and Low Pass, creates three variations of the character of your sound at any time. Internal controls Trim pots are found inside to set the gain output level of the pedal, to set the level of high frequencies from the bypassed tone to mix in with the effect and to decide the Range of the envelope effect when the UP-R mode is selected. The EBS Bass IQ ‘Blue Label’ is ready to ship now. Price in the EU:  179,00 €  /  US: $199,99 More details at www.ebssweden.com EBS BassIQ 'Blue Label' envelope filter Video by EBSSweden #### EBS Billy Sheehan Ultimate Signature Drive EBS Billy Sheehan Ultimate Signature Drive - with extended capabilities When Billy Sheehan first turned to EBS to create his signature pedal, he needed to capture the essence of his sound in a pedal to serve him when he could not bring his entire rig. It turned out so great it has been a significant part of his main setup ever since and served thousands of other bass players as well. NAMM 2019, marks the introduction of the 3rd edition - the EBS Billy Sheehan Ultimate Signature Drive. “This pedal is a distillate of several important principles in the signal chain for bass. Compression, distortion, tone-shaping and blending all together.”, Billy said when EBS released his first signature pedal in 2013. The original concept is still the same, but with more features added along the way. Since the pedal splits the signal into two parallel paths – one clean and one with distortion – it becomes as if running the sound through two different bass rigs at the same time. The two Clean and Drive Level controls decides how you set the mix and melt the paths together. For a tighter, more defined sound you can engage the built-in compressor. The Phase Inverter switch brings back more low-end to the drive channel. The Boost footswitch kicks up the drive gain a notch when needed, and the new Hi or Lo Frequency Filter will move the whole frequency spectrum of the Tone filter up or down, to extend the capabilities of the pedal. The individual Effect Loops for each channel can be used to color the channels individually with external effects. The Clean Loop jack can also be used as a clean input if you have a bass that features dual outputs. It sounds great if you run the lows through the Clean Loop jack while the mids/highs go through the main input, which leaves the lows untouched and only the higher frequencies treated by the drive. The ‘Ultimate’ edition has a new slimmer design and will start shipping shortly after NAMM. Price: $249.99 About EBS Professional Bass Equipment EBS Professional Bass Equipment offer a wide range of amplifiers, cabinets, effects and accessories for bass players and beyond. Since the start in 1988, the focus has been on providing professional tools for the working musician. EBS headquarters is located in Stockholm, Sweden. The EBS Products are available in around 50 countries around the World through a network of distributors. Learn more about EBS at www.ebssweden.com #### EBS DynaVerb Limited Spring Edition and relaunch of the UniChorus EBS Professional Bass Equipment has unveiled its newest pedal, the DynaVerb Limited Spring Edition. With three new reverb effects of Reversed, Gated, and Spring-type, and three Hall and three Room reverbs this versatile pedal is designed for bassists who want to expand their sound options. The new DynaVerb is created for bass but can enhance any instrument from guitar to keyboard and even vocals with its studio-quality sound in full range. The 24-bit digital processing circuitry offers outstanding sound quality on stage and in the studio. The pedal has an internal switch that allows it to be set to parallel mode if desired. The weight is reduced from 400g to 245g (0.54 lb.) compared to the previous version. EBS relaunch the UniChorus Studio Edition At the same time, EBS will relaunch the UniChorus Studio Edition as a 'Rev 2' version. The features are the same as before but with reduced weight from 400g to 235g (0.51 lb.). The new DynaVerb pedal requires 9-18V DC power, while the UniChorus handle 9-12V DC Power. Although both pedals feature a battery installation option, EBS strongly recommends using an external power supply for optimal performance and environmental reasons. The pedals are available from June 2023. Estimated price: EBS DynaVerb Limited Spring Edition €229 / $ TBA EBS UniChorus Studio Edition, Rev 2 €199 / $ TBA For more details: www.ebssweden.com #### EBS High Performance Flat Patch Cables EBS High Performance (HP) Flat Patch Cables - the most excellent yet Over the recent years, the original flat patch cable design by EBS has set a new standard for wiring pedalboards efficiently. EBS now introduce a flat patch cable series with improved performance - the High Performance (HP) flat patch cables. EBS High Performance (HP) ‘black gold’ flat patch cables offer the most excellent performance yet of the EBS patch cables. The new tin plated copper braid shield improves the shielding capability immensely to guarantee no signal loss on your pedalboard. It also improves the durability of the cables. The contact has a 24K Gold plated tip, black chrome finish, and a ribbed surface on the side of the housing for better grip and a differentiated look. Features: Black Chromed/Gold plated contacts Extremely well-shielded cables with PVC and tin plated copper braid shields Extremely low capacitance & resistance Extremely compact size and flexible cables ensure efficient use of space on your pedalboard Available in four lengths; 10, 18, 28 and 58 cm Price TBA. About EBS Professional Bass Equipment EBS Professional Bass Equipment offer a wide range of amplifiers, cabinets, effects and accessories for bass players and beyond. Since the start in 1988, the focus has been on providing professional tools for the working musician. EBS headquarters is located in Stockholm, Sweden. The EBS Products are available in around 50 countries around the World through a network of distributors. Learn more about EBS at www.ebssweden.com #### EBS Introduces RUNSTEN: An Advanced Pedalboard Power Supply for Today's Musicians EBS is proud to announce the launch of RUNSTEN at the NAMM Show 2024, a groundbreaking DC power supply for pedalboards designed to meet the increasing demands of today's musicians for power, flexibility, and portability. Get rid of using multiple power supplies and get ready for the RUNSTEN. It will handle all your DC power needs. Ten powerful and isolated DC outputs RUNSTEN provides ten isolated 9V DC outputs, eight readily switchable to 12V DC. Each output delivers up to 900 mA, nearly twice the capacity of most conventional multi-output power supplies. This increased power output allows musicians to power multiple pedals, even units usually requiring a dedicated power supply, from one RUNSTEN. It reduces the number of devices needed to power your pedals and minimizes the risk of noise issues related to power. Up to 24V DC, or 1.8 A with included adaptors The RUNSTEN features a cable kit that includes adaptors to use two outputs together in parallel or serial to increase the current up to 1800 mA or Voltage up to 24 V DC when required. DC distribution cables and adaptors to reverse polarity and convert the size of a connector from 2.1 to 2.5 mm are also part of the kit. USB to charge and power devices In addition to its powerful DC outputs, RUNSTEN features two 5V USB outputs. These provide convenient smartphone charging or power for a USB light during performances. Ready for international touring Designed for global use, RUNSTEN operates with 100-240V AC, ensuring its readiness for your local performances and international tours. Ultra-light and compact Despite its powerful capabilities, RUNSTEN maintains a compact and lightweight design, weighing just 310 grams (0.68 lbs). It is an ideal solution for musicians seeking to reduce the weight and size of their pedalboard without compromising on power or flexibility. With the RUNSTEN, EBS continues to empower musicians' creativity by providing innovative, space-saving solutions for their pedalboard setups, such as the original flat patch cables. Estimated Price: € 259.00 / $249.99 For more information about RUNSTEN, please visit EBS at NAMM booth 5441, or go to www.ebssweden.com About EBS EBS Professional Bass Equipment is a leading provider of high-quality equipment for musicians. With a commitment to innovation and excellence, EBS delivers products that empower musicians to create, perform, and inspire. #### EBS launches a signature Acoustic Preamp with Stanley Clarke EBS Stanley Clarke Signature Acoustic Preamp With superior sound quality, powerful filters, and essential features, the new Stanley Clarke Signature Acoustic Preamp by EBS is the perfect tool to deal with all the challenges that come with amplifying acoustic instruments. The EBS Stanley Clarke Signature Acoustic Preamp is engineered and designed by EBS together with the legendary bass player and composer Stanley Clarke. It is built with premium components exclusively. QUOTE: "[This preamp] has become a mainstay to my upright bass sound. I think it is absolutely essential for every acoustic bass player to own one of these." - Stanley Clarke The analog 2-channel preamp uses a superior signal level quality that matches the performance of a professional-grade mixing console. The headroom and specific features make it ideal for handling the complex sonic characteristics of upright bass and other acoustic instruments. Each channel feature a similar set of familiar EQ controls to adjust Bass, Mids, and Treble. They both also have a control to be used either as a HIGH PASS or NOTCH filter. A switch decides the function, while the control knob picks the frequency range. The notch and high pass filters are excellent tools to prevent unwanted feedback and adjust the sound to the characteristics of the room and instrument. The two 1/4" inputs are both 10 Mohms high impedance inputs to handle both passive, active, or piezo pickups. The A channel also provides support for Electret pickups when activating a dedicated switch. The B channel, on the other hand, allows you to use a Phantom powered or passive microphone as the source via an XLR microphone input. Jump between the A and B channel, or mix the two depending on what you prefer. A Phase Inverter switch handles any possible phase issues that may appear when mixing two different sound sources. Other features include an EFFECTS LOOP, a TUNER OUT, a BALANCED XLR-OUTPUT with Speaker Simulator, and Ground Lift to prevent hum. An Aux Input and Headphones output makes practicing and learning new songs easy.The Stanley Clarke Acoustic Preamp is an excellent tool also for other acoustic instruments. Key features: 2-channel preamp (A/B or A+B) Operates with Studio-grade signal quality 10 Mohm Impedance inputs (both channels) Individual High Pass/Notch Filter for each channel XLR microphone input with Phantom Power (channel B) Electret pickup support (channel A) Tuner output Effects Loop (serial/parallel) Balanced Output (with Speaker Simulator and Ground Lift) Aux Input and professional-grade headphones output. Power Supply included. EBS Stanley Clarke Signature Acoustic Preamp Video EBSSweden Price: 389 Euro / $499.99 . Available now. Full statement from Stanley Clarke: "I have been using this new preamp on every show and in the studio since November 2019, when I got the final sample in my hands. It has become a mainstay to my upright bass sound. I think it is absolutely essential for every acoustic bass player to own one of these. The 2-channel preamp allows you to have a completely different setting for bowing and pizzicato at the push of a button. The effects loop, EQ, ¼", and XLR input, and outputs make it extremely versatile for stage or studio. It even sounds great on the electric bass." - STANLEY CLARKE, OCTOBER 2020 #### EBS Magni 502 - new lightweight bass combo series The new EBS Magni 502 is a super lightweight bass combo series with innovative design solutions to extend the sound capability of such a compact rig. The difference is magnificent. Lightweight beyond this world The choices of materials in conjunction with neodymium speakers make the EBS Magni 502 one of the lightest bass combos in its class (only 15.4 kg for the 210-model!). But don't worry - the sound is nothing but lightweight. Let the sound out of the box With the innovative porting of the cabinet both on the front and back, the compact cabinet delivers more output and low-end bass than you would imagine judged by the appearance. The double-porting helps distribute the sound evenly for a great sound experience independently if you stay next to the combo or step further away. It uses the room itself to support and distribute the sound. Still, the tone is solid, punchy, and tight due to the amp's use of EBS-developed soft clip technology and the highly efficient Neodymium speakers. Filters and features that make a difference The amplifier is similar to the EBS Reidmar 502, which means an analog preamp with powerful filters to shape the sound and a 500 W power module developed by EBS with the possibility to add an extra cabinet at 4 or 8 ohms if ever needed. You can also use the high-quality XLR output for a balanced line signal from the amp to the FOH mixer without needing an external line box. Magnificient upgrades since the previous Magni: Reduced weight by 6 kg (total weight only 15.4 kg)! Neodymium speakers add a lot more volume and punch. Improved low-frequency response. The new power amp operates at 4 ohms and can handle a 2-ohms load. It makes it possible to extend the combo with one 4-ohm or up to two extra 8-ohm speaker cabinets. Better suited for the road due to a new hard vinyl coating. The woven steel grill contributes to the lesser weight and provides improved airflow. Estimated price: €1199/ $1399 / 12995 SEK Shipping now. For more details: www.ebssweden.com #### EBS MicroBass 3 EBS MicroBass 3 - a new analog ‘multi-tool’ for bass players How can you maintain your bass sound in all kinds of situations - without using a digital device or bringing out your entire rig? EBS answer the question with the new EBS MicroBass 3 preamp. The EBS MicroBass 3 is a 2-channel preamp, built exclusively with premium components. It is engineered by EBS in Sweden with technologies from the famous HD360 and Fafner II amplifier designs. Run the Clean and Drive channels in series or parallel. Use the dual balanced XLR-outputs to tap the signal post and pre EQ at the same time. With 10 Mohms input impedance, it handles any type of bass - passive, active or with piezo pickups. The built-in tuner makes it easy to tune between songs without the need of an external device. The MicroBass 3 also carries an onboard compressor, similar to the one found on several EBS amplifiers, and several more features. The analog EBS MicroBass 3 ensures your sound - every time. Price: $349.99 About EBS Professional Bass Equipment EBS Professional Bass Equipment offer a wide range of amplifiers, cabinets, effects and accessories for bass players and beyond. Since the start in 1988, the focus has been on providing professional tools for the working musician. EBS headquarters is located in Stockholm, Sweden. The EBS Products are available in around 50 countries around the World through a network of distributors. Learn more about EBS at www.ebssweden.com #### EBS OctaBass ‘Blue Label’ analog octave pedal EBS presents the new OctaBass ‘Blue Label’ - an analog octave pedal with a unique feature The new EBS OctaBass Blue Label analog octave pedal comes with a unique feature to optimize the tracking where you need it the most. Either lower down or higher up the fretboard. The EBS OctaBass was the first effect unit ever made by EBS. It is famous for fast and accurate tracking and a fat, natural sound. When you play your instrument, it "tracks" the note you play and produce a sound one octave below to mix in with the note you play. The 'Blue Label' model has a couple of new features that enhance the tracking range and improves the control of the sound. Improve the tracking where it matters the most A new Range-switch makes possible to move the optimized focus area of the tracking either higher up or lower down the fretboard. All to match your playing style and needs. This feature makes the tracking speed and range outstanding for an analog octave pedal. It extends the OctaBass ability to track notes lower down the fretboard than ever before. Enhanced tone control With the new tone control knob, you can go from a present, focused octave sound that cuts through the mix all the way to a sub-bass backdrop of lows that discreetly supports the note you play. The tone control enhances the sound palette to even achieve a synthesized bass tone when turned up all the way. Power the OctaBass with up to 18V DC power and save about 12% space on your pedalboard compared to the previous Studio and Black Label editions. The EBS OctaBass ‘Blue Label’ starts shipping now. Price in the EU:  159 EUR  /  US: $229.99 More details at www.ebssweden.com #### EBS presents the EBS Reidmar 752 bass amplifier The EBS Reidmar 752 is the latest in the EBS family of bass amplifiers. Equipped with a new class-D amplifier developed by EBS that delivers 750 W RMS at 2 ohms at a competitive price, it should attract bass players looking for a back-saving amp suitable for any size gig. The latest generation of Reidmar amps combines EBS's world-famous analog preamp technology with EBS's lightweight power amp design. The new lightweight power amp in the Reidmar 752, developed by EBS, is optimized for bass. It delivers 750W RMS at a 2-ohms load and provides the optimal output for any EBS speaker cabinet without risking blowing any speakers. The tone is solid, with lots of punch and clarity. EBS-developed Soft Clip technology protects the amp from overload while preserving bottom and solid bass tone at higher volumes. The analog preamps' powerful EQ helps dial in any sound you like with ease, and the Drive adds harmonics and dirt when needed. The built-in adjustable Compressor help create a consistent and more controlled sound when desired without losing the dynamic response. Connect the Reidmar 752 to the front-of-house or any recording device via the balanced XLR-output. The amp is safe to use without connecting a speaker if wanted. For late-night practice, use headphones and use the Aux input to add music to play along. The amp fits nicely in a laptop bag, and the lightweight saves your back when traveling with your Reidmar 752. The EBS Reidmar 752 will replace the Reidmar 750 from now on. It is also 13% smaller in size than the previous model. Estimated price: 799 EUR / $999 / 7995 SEK More details at www.ebssweden.com #### EBS presents the new MultiComp ‘Blue Label’ A sensible upgrade of an iconic compressor The EBS MultiComp is the most popular EBS effects unit ever. Thousands of bass players, guitarists, and other musicians all over the world use it on their pedalboards. The success may be because the compressor hits a nice sweet spot between allowing dynamic playing while creating consistency across the fretboard. As well as being super easy to dial in. No matter what, a new version is now available, the EBS MultiComp ‘Blue Label’. A sensible upgrade The major feature added to the new EBS MultiComp Blue Label is a control on the front panel to adjust the threshold level, or Sensitivity. The more you turn up the control, the higher the sensitivity. The benefit of the Sensitivity-control is that you can adjust it to match the output level of your instrument. A center click indicates the factory setting value on former editions to offer a reference point to your old MultiComp. More headroom to handle the extremes To handle high-end basses equipped with 18V preamps with very hot output, the new MultiComp Blue Label can operate continuously on up to 18V DC power. This gives the pedal enough headroom to handle even these extreme instruments. The new version has a reduced footprint by 12% and is lighter to save space and overall weight on your pedalboard. The recessed jacks keep the space needed between pedals to a minimum. The EBS MultiComp Blue Label is available now. About EBS Professional Bass Equipment EBS Professional Bass Equipment offer a wide range of amplifiers, cabinets, effects and accessories for bass players and beyond. Since the start in 1988, the focus has been on providing professional tools for the working musician. EBS headquarters is located in Stockholm, Sweden. The EBS Products are available in around 50 countries around the World through a network of distributors. Learn more about EBS at www.ebssweden.com #### EBS Reidmar 502 Bass Amp EBS Reidmar 502 - a lightweight bass amp that truly handles a 2-ohm load EBS breaks new ground with a lightweight bass amp featuring a new Class D power module co-developed by EBS that truly handles a 2-ohm load. The EBS Reidmar 502 handles a 2-ohm load so it can drive two 4-ohm cabinets simultaneously. To our knowledge, it is the first lightweight amp in the 500W-range that truly does that. And it does it with conviction too. Due to EBS clever developed Soft-clip design, the Reidmar 502 makes efficient use of all the power at hand. That means more punch and a lot less compressed sound than with lightweight amplifiers using automatic limiters to prevent clipping. It prevents the bass tone from sounding muddy and keep the lows solid on higher volumes. The preamp gives you full control and can bring out anything from a warm nice low end, brilliant highs and mids that cut through the mix when you need it. The Reidmar 502 also features EBS famous onboard compressor, a balanced XLR recording output, effects loop, and headphones output for late night practice sessions without waking up your neighbors. With the price at $549.99 only, it means great value for the money. Paired with a great cabinet (or two) it will handle all your needs without compromise. The EBS Reidmar 502 starts shipping shortly after NAMM. Price: $549.99 About EBS Professional Bass Equipment EBS Professional Bass Equipment offer a wide range of amplifiers, cabinets, effects and accessories for bass players and beyond. Since the start in 1988, the focus has been on providing professional tools for the working musician. EBS headquarters is located in Stockholm, Sweden. The EBS Products are available in around 50 countries around the World through a network of distributors. Learn more about EBS at www.ebssweden.com #### EBS release more space saving pedal board accessories! "Clean up the clutter on your pedal board." EBS now introduce 1-to-1 Power Distribution Cables in super compact and sleek design to use with Multi Power Supplies. The 1-to-1 cables are available with straight-to-angled or angled-to-angled contacts and in four different lengths from 18 to 48 cm (7.09 to 18.9 inch). EBS original concept of space saving accessories have been highly successful and revolutionized the market for pedal boards world-wide. The new additions means that EBS now offer patch cables in both mono and stereo (TRS), DC-split cables and 1-to-1 power distribution cables and Y-split insert cables. All based on the unique design with flat cables (when appropriate) and super compact contact housings that create more space on the pedalboard without suffering any signal loss. EBS pedal accessories are found at most major online stores as well as local stores across the globe. Learn more about the EBS range of pedal board accessories here: http://ebssweden.com/content2/accessories/ About EBS Professional Bass Equipment We make great tools to play with! EBS Professional Bass Equipment offer a wide range of amplifiers, cabinets, effects and accessories for bass players and beyond. Since the start in 1988, the focus has been on providing professional tools for the working musician. EBS headquarters is located in Stockholm, Sweden. The EBS Products are available in around 50 countries around the World through a network of distributors. Learn more about EBS at www.ebssweden.com #### EBS Unveils Innovative Solder-Free Flat Patch Cable Kit An easy-to-use customizable patch cable for professional pedal boards where reliable clean connections are required. EBS is proud to announce its adjustable flat patch cable kit. It's solder-free and leverages a unique design that solves common problems with connection reliability thanks to its dual anchor screws and its flat cable design. These two anchor screws are specially designed to create a secure fastening in the exterior coating of the rectangular flat cable. This helps prevent slipping and provides a reliable audio signal and a neat pedal board and also provide unparalleled grounding. The EBS Solder-Free Flat Patch Cable is designed to be easy to assemble. Use the included Allen Key to tighten the screws and the cutter to cut the cable in desired lengths to ensure consistent quality and easy assembling. The EBS Solder-Free Flat Patch Cable Kit comes in two sizes. Either 10 connector housings with 2,5 m (8.2 ft) cable or 6 connectors housings  with 1,5 m (4.92 ft) cable. Tools included. Use the EBS Solder-free Flat Patch Cable Kit to make cables to wire your entire pedalboard or to create custom-length cables to use in combination with any of the EBS soldered Flat Patch Cables. Estimated Price: MAP Solder-free Flat Patch Cable Kit 6 pcs: $ 59,99 MAP Solder-free Flat Patch Cable Kit 10 pcs: $ 79,99 MSRP Solder-free Flat Patch Cable Kit 6 pcs: 44,95 € MSRP Solder-free Flat Patch Cable Kit 10 pcs: 64,95 € Read more about EBS Solder-Free Flat Patch Cable Kit For more information about EBS space-saving pedalboard accessories, visit ebssweden.com #### EBS updates NeoLine 112 Cabinet with deeper dimensions and improved sound EBS is proud to unveil the newly enhanced NeoLine 112 Mk2 bass cabinet, now shipping with key upgrades that bring even more power, low-end, and reliability to the stage. The first significant change: the cabinet is now 4 inches deeper, offering a noticeable improvement in low-end response, projection, and overall tonal richness. This enhancement ensures that today's bassists get the punch and presence they need from a compact cabinet, whether they're in the studio, on tour, or pushing the limits live. Second, EBS has swapped out the previous flip handles in favor of a single heavy-duty deep-dish handle. This small but significant upgrade helps eliminate the risk of rattling noise, making the cab perform securely even at high volumes, while also improving durability and ease of transport. Third, the high-performance tweeter is now isolated and sealed from the rest of the cabinet, which also helps to reduce the risk of noise due to the sound pressure within the cabinet. Despite the deeper cabinet, and due to the Neodymium speakers and choice of wood, it remains a lightweight cabinet, weighing in at 14.35 kg (31.6 lb). Already a favorite for its lightweight construction and road-ready build, the updated NeoLine 112 (Mk2) now delivers even greater performance with no compromises. It's a compact speaker for serious players. Despite the improvements, the price remains intact. The updated NeoLine 112 Mk2 is available now. Find out more at https://ebssweden.com/cabs/neoline/ About EBS EBS Professional Bass Equipment is a leading provider of high-quality equipment for musicians. With a commitment to innovation and excellence, EBS delivers products that empower musicians to create, perform, and inspire. #### EBS CurlySquare and Regular Square instrument cables introduced at the NAMM Show The EBS CurlySquareTM coiled instrument cable features a bold design that will catch the audience's eye at every gig. With its jumbo-sized curls and square-shaped cable, it looks more like a trailer cable than something you connect to your bass, but hold on, it’s not just for show! The square shape prevents the cable from turning into a mess due to cable memory. The heavy-duty insulation makes it extra durable and protected, and we haven’t even mentioned the real invention yet. These cables feature a unique design by EBS called WaveGripTM, which means the 1/4” contacts have annular grooves spaced along the shaft that locks the contact in the jack. That means the risk of stepping on the cable and losing signal because it pulls the plug out of the jack is eliminated. The CurlySquareTM cables are available in two lengths: 4,6 m (15 ft) and 7,6 m (25 ft), and configurations with straight/straight or straight/angled contacts. If you prefer a more discreet design but still want the heavy-duty insulation and square-shaped cable, pick the EBS Regular Square edition, a straight instrument cable version available in 3,8 m (12.5 ft) and 6,8 m (22 ft) lengths, with the same contact configurations as the CurlySquareTM cables. The CurlySquare name and WaveGrip design both have pending patent applications in Europe and the USA. MSRP ex VAT, in Swedish krona: CurlySquare cables: CSA/CSS-7,6m: 612 SEK, ex VAT CSA/CSS-4,6m: 470 SEK, ex VAT Regular Square cables: RSA/RSS-6,8m: 336 SEK, ex VAT RSA/RSS-3,8m: 316 SEK, ex VAT Read more: https://ebssweden.com/cables/ebs-curlysquare-cables https://ebssweden.com/cables/ebs-regular-square-cables Visit EBS at the NAMM SHOW: EBS will be present at NAMM at the OMG Music booth, 5623. For more about EBS Sweden AB Visit www.ebssweden.com. #### EBS enters New Era in U.S. Distribution EBS Partners with OMG Music to Accelerate Brand Growth EBS Professional Bass Equipment appoints OMG Music as new exclusive distributor in the U.S., with the agreement taking effect on 1 December 2025. This strategic move marks a significant ramp‑up for EBS's presence in North America, making EBS accessories, bass amplification, cabinets, and pedals more available to bass players across the nation. Since 1988, EBS has built a global reputation as a maker of bass equipment geared toward professional bass players, from amps and cabinets to pedals and accessories. While the brand has always had a foothold in the U.S., the company believes it still hasn't reached its true potential stateside. That's about to change with OMG Music on board. "We believe OMG Music has both the spirit, ambition, and organisation to take EBS to a new level. We want to make the brand more visible and easier to get hold of for bass players across the country," says Bengt Lilja, International Sales Director of EBS Sweden AB. Established in 1990, OMG Music is a well-known U.S. sales, manufacturing, and distribution company servicing music retailers across North America. The company currently supports over 3,000 active dealers in the U.S. "EBS represents the gold standard in professional bass equipment," said Misha Guiffre, Director of Sales & Marketing at OMG Music. "We are honored that EBS selected OMG Music based on our deep roots in the independent dealer community. We are committed to backing their exceptional engineering with the trusted service and personal relationships that our dealers rely on." EBS extends its appreciation to Adam Hall North America for their role in distributing EBS products in the U.S. over the past years. As we move into the next phase of our North American growth strategy, OMG Music is well-positioned to expand the brand's reach across the full product range. Cooperation officially begins on 1 December 2025, at which point U.S. retailers will transition to ordering through OMG Music, which will be the exclusive EBS distributor in the U.S. going forward. Connect with OMG Music: U.S. retailers, bass-gear specialists, and industry media interested in stocking or covering EBS's complete product line should contact OMG Music at info@omgmusic.com or +1-800-675-2501. Visitors of the NAMM SHOW: For retailers and bass players interested in EBS at the NAMM SHOW, visit the OMG Music booth, 5623. For more about EBS Sweden AB Visit www.ebssweden.com. For more about OMG Music Visit www.omgmusic.com #### Echoes - A beautiful music video and interview series Dwarfcraft Devices and Puresalem Guitars have teamed up to present Echoes -  A beautiful music video and interview series, featuring live performances in unorthodox environments. The idea was to start with a cohesive color palette for each episode, a theme for the musicians to work with, and a setting not usually shown in a gear demo says Ben Hinz of Dwarfcraft. “Of course, Puresalem guitars and Dwarfcraft Devices are featured, as well as other pedal brands that we love.” “We get asked a lot of questions, but one of the most common is ‘I love this sound, but how do I use the pedal in real life.’ These videos are aimed at musicians who want to expand their sound.,” says Louise Hinz of Dwarfcraft Devices. These short films are directed and edited by Dwarfcraft’s Ben Hinz with long time collaborator, Jesse Johnson, serving as director of photography. Each full episode will be about six minutes each.  Between these monthly episodes, they will release interviews, full performances, alternate takes, and other magical, backstage goodies, to go out on subsequent Thursdays. Episode 1, “Space,” features Mike Noyce of Bon Iver, and will go live June 1.  Echoes will have 6 full episodes this year. All Echoes episodes and clips will be available via Dwarfcraft’s youtube channel https://youtu.be/biFGEbaNrME About Dwarfcraft Devices Zealously commanded by Ben and Louise Hinz, Dwarfcraft Devices has been fighting the good fight since 2007. They are on an endless quest for new sounds, good beer, and hugs. For more information please visit www.dwarfcraft.com #### Ed Sheeran, Olivia Rodrigo And Wolf Alice Tours Use Porter & Davies The Brand Welcomes More Drummers Using Their Silent Tactile Monitors Porter & Davies are delighted to welcome new additions to their ever growing family: Joel Amey of Wolf Alice, Jack Lawrence-Brown with White Lies, Ashton Irwin of 5 Seconds of Summer and many more. Joel Amey (Wolf Alice) Credit David Phillips Joel Amey, of multi award winning band Wolf Alice, has recently purchased not one, but THREE BC2s. This light, portable, tough tactile monitor allows him to feel and experience what he plays with unparalleled response and sensitivity. Carl Griffin, Wolf Alice Tech and Monitor Engineer said: ‘It was instantly a game changer. Can’t express how much I love those things! Joel was instantly more comfortable on the kit and with monitoring too.’ Jack Lawrence-Brown, drummer with arena band White Lies and Ashton Irwin drummer with 5 Seconds of Summer also now use BC2s. Others include, Ben Barter (Lorde), Mikey Randon (Bruce Foxton), Drew McKeon (Michael Bolton), Børge Fjordheim (Session Drummer), Jeremy Hoenig (Melvin Seals) Bruce Briggz (Cirque Du Soleil), Dave Anderson (The South) and Ben Anderson (North to Nashville) who also purchased a Porter & Davies Gigster. Mark Pusey, long term session drummer for Ed Sheeran will be joining him on his world tour for the first time. The production team of the 2022 Brit Awards Songwriter of the Year, purchased the BC2rm for Pusey to use on the tour. It has the same features as the BC2 but has been designed in a 2U 19” rack-mount layout. Purchasers of TT6 Equipped Thrones, both round and saddle formats include Chris Reeve, drummer for Avril Lavigne, the multi Grammy Award nominated singer. He recently recorded her new album Love Sux and will be accompanying her on her world tour using his saddle throne. Talking about his TT6 Equipped Throne Reeve said: ‘The TT6 has just been incredible. I could never go back. It’s a whole body experience that has me so connected with my drums it’ll be sad to play without it. So thank you so much guys. I’m ultra-proud to be part of the Porter & Davies fam.’ Veteran drummer, Sean Moore of festival headliners Manic Street Preachers, Jim Macaulay (The Stranglers), Steve Rodford (The Zombies) and Gunner Olsen will also be using their TT6 Equipped Thrones for a busy summer of festivals and tours. With the Porter & Davies bespoke 1000W TT6 super transducer the thrones have all the sensitivity, speed, dynamic range and punch of the Porter & Davies regular ones with the added advantage that they can be driven by a stage amp from the monitor desk position. Moa Munoz, bass player with Grammy Award winner, Olivia Rodrigo, named Woman of the Year 2022 by Billboard magazine, now uses a KT Platform. The KT Platform is a highly versatile piece of kit, used by bass players, keyboardists, guitarists and DJs. It is a portable platform musicians can stand on to feel and hear their playing internally. Users can choose to monitor their own instrument, or a mix from the monitor board. To find out more about Porter & Davies and to purchase their hand-assembled products please go to https://www.porteranddavies.co.uk/. #### Elektron acquired by Bonnier Capital The Swedish company will continue to operate from its headquarters in Gothenburg and its subsidiaries in Los Angeles and Berlin, with its team, brand, and product development focus intact. Gothenburg, Sweden — April 8, 2026 — Elektron, the Swedish instrument maker behind a range of electronic musical instruments and performance tools, today announced that it has been acquired by Bonnier Capital, the long-established Swedish family-owned media group with international operations. The acquisition of Elektron Music Machines AB from a consortium led by EMM Intressenter AB provides long-term support for Elektron’s continued development, international growth, and future expansion. Elektron will maintain full independence and continue to operate from its headquarters in Gothenburg, as well as its subsidiaries in Los Angeles and Berlin, with its existing team, brand, and commitment to creating instruments and tools for music makers worldwide. In connection with the transaction, Jonas Hillman, Alexander Hellström, together with the management team, will reinvest alongside Bonnier Capital, reaffirming their ongoing commitment and active participation in Elektron’s journey. Since its founding in 1998, Elektron has established a distinct position in electronic music through its unique approach to sound, sequencing, and performance-oriented design. As part of Bonnier, the company will gain access to broader strategic resources while preserving the focus and identity that have defined Elektron over the years. “Elektron has built a truly distinctive position at the intersection of technology, creativity, and music culture. We are deeply impressed by the team’s craftsmanship and vision, and we see strong alignment with our long-term approach to building enduring, creative businesses in the music industry. Our ambition is to support Elektron’s continued growth while preserving the unique identity that has made it so respected by artists worldwide,” said Jonas Von Hedenberg, Investment Director at Bonnier Capital. Alexander Hellström, CEO of Elektron, added: “Joining Bonnier marks an exciting new chapter for Elektron. It gives us the support and strategic backing to keep doing what we love most—creating inspiring instruments and pushing the boundaries of sound and performance. At the same time, this is just the beginning of a more ambitious journey ahead. Together with Bonnier Capital, we see strong opportunities to grow further, as we expand our role in shaping the future of electronic music creation.” For customers, partners, and the wider Elektron community, day-to-day operations continue as usual. Ongoing product development, support, and existing business commitments remain unchanged. For more information, please contact: Alexander Hellström, CEO, Elektron +46 (0)703-77 24 15 | alexander.hellstrom@elektron.se Jonas von Hedenberg, Investment Director, Bonnier Capital +46 (0)708-18 98 48 | jvh@bonnier.se About Elektron Elektron is a Swedish company founded in 1998, known for its distinctive electronic musical instruments and performance tools. With a strong focus on sound design, sequencing, and hands-on workflow, Elektron holds a leading position in electronic music, serving artists and creators worldwide. www.elektron.se About Bonnier Bonnier Capital is the investment division of the Bonnier Group. Bonnier Group is a privately owned Swedish media group with a long history of building and developing companies in media, publishing, and beyond. With operations in multiple countries, Bonnier focuses on long-term ownership and supporting businesses that combine strong identity with sustainable growth. #### Elektron Analog Four MKII is now shipping Swedish musical instrument company Elektron today announced that the analog tabletop synthesizer Analog Four MKII is now shipping. Analog Four MKII is a four voice analog tabletop synthesizer. The sequencer gives total access to all aspects of the analog sounds and the four CV/Gate outputs mean external gear can be controlled as well. The analog circuitry of Analog Four MKII has been thoroughly reworked and provides deep, clear and defined bass plus a more prominent analog overdrive/distortion effect. Integrating the Analog Four MKII with external gear and computers is easy thanks to dedicated audio outputs for each voice, two expression/CV inputs, and high bandwidth Overbridge. The aluminium enclosure, the durable back-lit buttons, the big OLED screen, the hi-res encoders and the dedicated quick performance controls are other notable enhancements. They make the workflow quicker and more efficient. The total Analog Four MKII package is very complete, and offers an experience as close to sublime you can get. Later this year, the Overbridge software suite will become available for Analog Four MKII. It offers powerful tools and features when using Analog Four MKII with computers, for example a dedicated VST/AU plugin interface for hardware control and USB audio streaming of the four internal analog audio tracks. Analog Four MKII is a remarkable update. The sound is punchy and deep, and the new look is simply stunning. Analog Four MKII is such a joy to use says Jonas Hillman, CEO of Elektron.  Analog Four MKII specifications 4 synth voices, each with: Fully analog signal path 2 × analog oscillator 2 × sub-oscillator 1 × noise generator 1 × 4-pole analog lowpass ladder filter 1 × 2-pole analog multi-mode filter 1 × analog overdrive circuit 2 × assignable LFO 1 × amp envelope 2 × assignable envelope Up to 4 notes of polyphony Up to 4 part multitimbrality Up to 4 note unison playback Chorus, Delay and Reverb send FX Quick Performance controls Live friendly Elektron sequencer CV/Gate sequencing 1 × ¼" headphones output 2 × ¼" impedance balanced main output 4 × ¼" separate stereo voice output 4 × ¼" CV/Gate output 2 × ¼" unbalanced external input 2 × ¼" expression/CV input 1 × USB 2.0 High Speed port MIDI IN/OUT/THRU ports with DIN Sync out Ultra crisp 128 × 64 OLED screen Precise hi-res encoders Durable back-lit buttons W385 × D225 × H82 mm (15.2 × 8.85 × 3.3") including knobs, power switch and rubber feet Weight approx. 2.4 kg (5.3 lbs) Fully compatible with Analog Four MKI projects/data Pricing & availability Analog Four MKII will be €1449/$1399. Shipping now. About Elektron Elektron creates innovative and magnificent electronic musical instruments and devices, widely acclaimed for their stellar sound and immense creative potential. The company was formed in 1998 and consists of a head office located in Gothenburg, Sweden and subsidiaries in Tokyo, Japan and Los Angeles, USA. #### Elektron Analog Rytm MKII is now shipping Swedish musical instrument company Elektron today announced that the analog drum machine and sampler Analog Rytm MKII is now shipping. Analog Rytm MKII is an 8 voice analog drum machine and sampler. By combining analog drum synthesis with a digital sample engine and a sequencer, it offers vast beat sound design possibilities. Sampling with the Analog Rytm MKII is quick and effortless and perfect for adding a customized touch to any beat. General playability is stellar thanks to the large pads, the generous amount of dedicated buttons and the quick performance controls. High bandwidth Overbridge and two expression/CV inputs for external control further strengthen the Analog Rytm MKII case. The feel and the look of the unit itself are stunning, thanks to the cast aluminum enclosure, the back-lit buttons, the hi-res encoders and the big OLED screen. All in all, the Analog Rytm MKII represents a major leap when it comes to beat making instruments. Early next year, the Overbridge software suite will become available for Analog Rytm MKII. It offers powerful tools and features when using Analog Rytm MKII with computers, for example, a dedicated VST/AU plugin interface for hardware control and USB audio streaming of the eight internal analog audio tracks. Analog Rytm MKII is hands down the most powerful analog drum machine and sampler we have ever made. The build quality is second to none. The depth and punch of the analog percussion are stunning. And treating your samples with the gnarly analog filters is just pure bliss, says Jonas Hillman, CEO of Elektron. Analog Rytm MKII specifications 8 drum voices, each with: 1 × selectable analog percussion sound generator 1 × sample playback engine 1 × analog multi-mode filter 1 × analog overdrive circuit 1 × filter envelope 1 × amp envelope 1 × assignable LFO Analog Distortion and Compressor master FX Delay and Reverb send FX Sampling capability 1 GB internal sample storage on +Drive Quick Performance controls Live friendly Elektron sequencer 1 × ¼″ headphones output 2 × ¼″ impedance balanced main output 8 × ¼″ impedance balanced mono voice output 2 × ¼″ balanced sampling input 2 × ¼″ external input 2 × ¼″ expression/CV input 1 × USB 2.0 High-Speed port MIDI IN/OUT/THRU ports with DIN Sync Out Ultra crisp 128 × 64 OLED screen Precise hi-res encoders Durable back-lit buttons W385 × D225 × H82 mm (15.2 × 8.85 × 3.3″) including knobs, power switch and rubber feet Weight approximately 2.5 kg (5.5 lbs) Fully compatible with Analog Rytm MKI projects/data Pricing Analog Rytm MKII is €1699/$1549 Analog Rytm MKII presentation video Video by Elektron About Elektron Elektron creates innovative and magnificent electronic musical instruments and devices, widely acclaimed for their stellar sound and immense creative potential. The company was formed in 1998 and consists of a head office located in Gothenburg, Sweden and subsidiaries in Tokyo, Japan and Los Angeles, USA. For more information please visit Elektron.se #### Elektron annonces Analog Rytm OS Upgrade Analog Rytm OS 1.70 Swedish musical instrument company Elektron today announced a new update for Analog Rytm! 1.70 adds a brand new flavor of sequencer, five new machines, additional parameters, and a whole bunch more... Euclidean Mode Euclidean sequencer mode offers a new way to unleash your Elektron superpowers. Euclidean rhythms come from algorithms that divide ranges of time into equal parts, controlled by three parameters: steps, pulses, and offset. Elektron has added two Euclidean generators that you can combine to create complex patterns on your sequencer. Giving compositions so much unique adaptability, and so much potential for unexpected fun, all at the twist of a knob. New machines There are five new Machines arriving on the Analog Rytm, bringing it up to a whopping 33. The new arrivals are HH LAB, a laboratory for the most outrageous of metallic experiments. SY CHIP, a mini celebration that echoes the SidStation, Elektron's very first machine. BD and SD ACOUSTIC bring a fresh kick and snare to proceedings, with which to erupt to your heart's content. And finally, there's SY RAW, a versatile favorite from Syntakt using Rytm waveforms, that can conjure deep bass tones, towering leads, and melodic percussion. More parameters. More melody. Four existing machines are getting new parameters to play with:  Square waveform has been added to BD SHARP's WAV parameter.  A new pitch envelope parameter has been added to BT CLASSIC.  Two new pulse width parameters are available in both CB CLASSIC and CB METALLIC. With the arrival of new melodic machines and even more parameters, it's only natural to add refined tuning, hi-res semitones, pad scales, and fold functionality when using the pads in Chromatic mode. Page loop The newly added Page Loop lets you work continuously with a specific sequencer page. Easily replay the page and take your time to get the sound just right. Or go nuts in a live setting by adding tracks in and out of the loop. Plus lots more Other features include sound saving from sequencer trigs, random Slew option for LFOs' RND waveform, customizable record length for sequencer in sampler, advanced parameter lock preview, random pattern name generator, GUI improvements, and performance improvements. Rytm days To help celebrate the new Analog Rytm OS, from today until November 30, the Rytm is available for 1599 USD / 1599 EUR in the Elektron webshop. Please note that the price is dependent on the country of residence/VAT. Download Analog Rytm OS 1.70 Watch the OS launch video on YouTube About Elektron Elektron creates innovative and magnificent electronic musical instruments and devices, widely acclaimed for their stellar sound and immense creativity-unlocking potential. Formed in 1998, the company has its headquarters in Gothenburg, Sweden, with a subsidiary in Los Angeles, USA.. #### Elektron announces Digitone Keys Digitone Keys Unlock your sweet dreams Swedish musical instrument company Elektron today announces Digitone Keys, the new eight voice polyphonic digital synthesizer that can take you through the looking glass and back in an instant. The 37-key velocity and pressure sensitive keyboard with aftertouch gives you a whole new level of expression and control of the Digitone's intuitive sound engine, representing our vision of how FM synthesis can be revitalized and modernized. "We designed Digitone Keys to grant instant access to its stellar FM sound engine," said CPO Jon Mårtensson Elmrud. "Whether it's about creating sounds or playing them, the creative tactility offered by Digitone Keys makes the workflow very fluent and flexible. More performance oriented. We are very proud of this black monolith, and would like to regard it as a true link between our world and the equally surreal and recognizable world of FM synthesis." Imagine the sound of whispering dunes, rolling thunder, or the twinkle of distant stars. With this ready-to-go performance machine, curiosity is all you need. Intuitive sound crafting, 37 keys, 8 voice polyphony, mod and pitch wheels, dedicated outputs per track, and brand new customizable controls. These are the things that dreams are made of. Head to Elektron.se to explore the Digitone Keys. Specifications Synth voice features 8 voice polyphony (4-part multitimbral) Multiple FM algorithms Multiple operator harmonics 1 × multimode filter per voice 1 × base-width filter per voice 1 × overdrive per voice 2 × assignable LFO per voice Unison Portamento 2048 patch storage capacity on the +Drive Sequencer 4 × synth tracks 4 × MIDI tracks Arpeggiator per synth track Polyphonic sequencing Individual track lengths Parameter locks Micro timing Trig conditions Sound per step change 128 × projects on the +Drive 8 × Banks 16 × patterns per project Send & master effects Panoramic Chorus send effect Saturator Delay send effect Supervoid Reverb send effect Overdrive master effect Hardware 37-key semi-weighted, velocity sensitive keyboard with aftertouch Assignable pitch and modulation wheels 8 × user assignable rotary encoders 2 × 1/4" impedance balanced main out jacks 8 × 1/4" impedance balanced track out jacks 1 × 1/4" stereo headphone jack 2 × 1/4" audio in jacks 2 × 1/4" CV/Expression/Sustain jacks 128 × 64 pixel OLED screen 48 kHz, 24-bit D/A and A/D converters Hi-Speed USB 2.0 port MIDI In/Out/Thru with DIN Sync out Physical specifications Sturdy steel casing Dimensions: W868 × D185 × H90 mm (including knobs, feet, and jacks) Weight: approximately 6 kg Miscellaneous Dedicated MIDI controller mode Overbridge enabled 3 year Elektron warranty Included in the box Power Supply PSU-3b Elektron USB cable Pricing & availability The Digitone Keys is 1299 USD/1320 EUR/1180 GBP and we have a limited number available to buy now from our website. Act quickly to get one of the first machines! The next units are available to pre-order through retailers carrying the Elektron range of products. About Elektron Elektron creates innovative and magnificent musical instruments and devices, acclaimed for their extraordinary sound and unique expressiveness. The company was established in 1998 in Gothenburg, Sweden and operates globally, catering to musicians all over the world. #### Elektron announces Model:Samples Rhythm is a Breeze Swedish musical instrument company Elektron today announced Model:Samples, a six track sample based groovebox packing Elektron superpowers into a sleek, lightweight, and accessible package. Compact in size, massive in sound. This easy-to-grasp six track sample based groovebox is perfect for entering the world of music making. The sound engine uses high-quality digital samples and the device comes with 300 hand selected sounds from Splice's renowned content library. The samples range from familiar kicks, snares, and hi-hats to exotic, never-before-heard alternatives. Of course there is plenty of space for your own sounds too. And thanks to the creative possibilities of the sound engine, you can easily personalize any sample until it sounds just the way you want it. An Elektron first, this machine offers a complete set of tactile controls, with one function per knob. To shape your sound; just grab and twist. Then unleash your music spontaneously using the six tough, velocity sensitive pads. Record your every move live, or punch in your creation one step at a time using the superb Elektron sequencer. All this in a class compliant plug-and-play machine weighing in at under one kilogram, but packing the snarling sonic power you've come to expect from the ragged Swedish shoreline. Model:Samples key features: Control All lets you twist your sounds to oblivion. Then use Reload to take you back to where you started Use Parameter Locks to automate parameters. Each step can have a totally different sound Load six samples at once - just like a kit. Great when you have made a Pattern with Parameter Locks, LFOs etc... Load six new samples to instantly experiment and come up with unique and unexpected results Write basslines and melodies using Chromatic Mode New Chance parameter. Chance determines the possibility whether the sequencer steps on a track are triggered or not. Combining Chance with the Control All functionality can lead to many interesting results and happy accidents Record sequences with or without quantization. Steps can be micro-timed with individual Swing control per track Individual Step Length per track Individual Tempo Multiplier per track Class compliant USB audio 2.0 Model:Samples specifications - 6 Audio tracks (all of which may be used as MIDI tracks as well) - 6 × Velocity sensitive pads - 96 Projects - 96 Patterns per Project - 1 × Sample playback engine per track - 1 × Resonant multimode filter per track - 1 × Assignable LFO per track - Delay and reverb send FX - Elektron sequencer up to 64 steps with unique length and scale settings per track - Real-time or grid recording of notes and parameters - 64 MB sample memory - 1 GB storage - Class compliant USB audio 2.0 - 1 × 1/4" Headphones output - 2 × 1/4" Balanced main outputs - 1 × Hi-speed (micro) USB 2.0 port - 1 × 3.5 mm standard audio minijack (TRS) for MIDI In - 1 × 3.5 mm standard audio minijack (TRS) for MIDI Out/Thru - 2 × slots for attaching Powerhandle BP-1 (battery pack to be released at a later date) Dimensions W270 × D180 × H40 mm (10.63 × 7.09 × 1.58") (including knobs and rubber feet) Weight: approximately 0.814 kg Pricing & availability For pricing contact your local retailer. Model:Samples will be available in February. About Elektron Elektron creates innovative and magnificent electronic musical instruments and devices, widely acclaimed for their stellar sound and immense creative potential. The company was formed in 1998 and consists of a head office located in Gothenburg, Sweden and subsidiaries in Tokyo, Japan and Los Angeles, USA. #### Elektron announces the e25 Remix Edition Introducing the e25 Remix Edition Swedish musical instrument company Elektron today released a limited run of special edition Digitakt, Digitone, and Syntakt machines. This is a time hack to disorientate, reorientate, and deliver you to bliss. In recognition of a quarter century of Elektron existence, and to celebrate everyone who has bleeped, blooped, thumped, sliced, and got lost in any other kind of audio exhilaration with the company over the years. These silver-faced units, spread across the Digi Trinity, are inspired by yesteryear, and hell-bent on pulling sounds through the veil of possibility and into reality. Watch the launch video A ripple of both past and present Digitakt, Digitone, and Syntakt are unique music-making machines, and there are a number of special additions included to accompany your extra-special edition. The instruments themselves are hand-built in stainless steel, individually numbered and bearing laser-etched logos. The box too is unique in its design and build, containing e25 poster versions, and a greatest hits sticker sheet. And the e-shaped cherry on top is a special mixtape cassette featuring an hour of original and eclectic music from the Elektron Team. Find out more Hands-on production All instruments have been handcrafted in stainless steel in Sweden. The faceplates have been brushed to give them their own unique finish, with no two units identical in appearance, while the logo and limited edition number on the front panel are laser-etched. Each box is adorned with silver foil highlights, created with vintage machinery in the very capable hands of local printers. Digitakt - Eight voice digital drum computer & sampler Released in 2017, Digitakt splashed down as a compact sampling drum machine capable of summoning monstrous beats or delicately layered sample-scapes, breaking creative boundaries wide open. Since then, Elektron has added a succession of new and exciting features to its repertoire, making it even more super-powered year after year. Digitone - Eight voice polyphonic digital synthesizer Digitone followed on the heels of its sibling in 2018, continuing the Digi line with its innovative and accessible take on FM synthesis, and as a prime source of new sounds and timbres. Create rich and enchanting tones with ease, diving from jagged chaos to mellow sonic suppleness, seemingly emanating from a parallel universe. Regular creativity and performance-focused feature additions have continued Digitone's sonic trajectory. Syntakt - 12 track drum computer & synthesizer Coming in 2022, Syntakt may be the youngest of the three but it's jam-packed with possibilities and loaded with powerful sound-exploring tools. Analog and Digital synthesis. Drum and melody. They're here in full fusion. Syntakt's various percussive and melodic machines make for an adventurous playground, and even though it's only been out a little over a year, more machines have already arrived. And more will follow. Silver threads Elektron has also produced an e25 Remix T-shirt to accompany the launch. It's limited numbers for a limited edition. And available exclusively from the company's webshop. Pricing & availability The e25 Remix Edition Digitakt & Digitone are available for 999 USD/1049 EU, and Syntakt is available for 1149 USD/1199 EU at our webshop. Also available from retailers carrying the Elektron range of products. Head to the webshop About Elektron Elektron creates innovative and magnificent electronic musical instruments and devices, widely acclaimed for their stellar sound and immense creativity-unlocking potential. Formed in 1998, the company has its headquarters in Gothenburg, Sweden, with a subsidiary in Los Angeles, USA. #### Elektron Digitakt available for pre-order Swedish music company Elektron today announced that Digitakt, an eight track digital drum machine and sampler, is now available for pre-order. Digitakt is a new compact drum machine from Elektron. It contains all the necessary tools to make people move to the beat. A digital and highly flexible sound engine, sampling capability, a live-friendly sequencer, the means to control external MIDI gear, and Overbridge support. All new hi-res encoders and extremely durable back-lit buttons (rated for 50 million presses) ensure superior operation. The ultra crisp OLED screen perfectly renders the clear and streamlined user interface. The first Digitakt production batch is about to be assembled, and it has been reserved for pre-orders. Pre-ordering starts March 15 and will last until the batch is sold out. Watch the Digitakt trailer on YouTube Try the Digitakt Online Interactive Demo Pre-order Digitakt Digitakt highlights 8 internal audio tracks 8 dedicated MIDI tracks 1 × Digital multi-mode filter per audio track 1 × Distortion effect per audio track 1 × Assignable LFO per track Delay and Reverb send FX Sampling capability 64 MB sample memory 1 GB +Drive storage 2 × ¼" input & 2 × ¼" balanced output 1 × High Speed USB 2.0 port MIDI IN, OUT and THRU ports Overbridge enabled Dimensions: W215×D176×H63 mm (8.5×7.2×2.5″) (incl. knobs and rubber feet) Weight: approximately 1.45 kg (3.2 lbs) Digitakt Online Interactive Demo The Digitakt Online Interactive Demo offers a hands-on way to try out the Digitakt. It gives a glimpse of some of the features found in the hardware unit. The demo should work in all modern web browsers and doesn't require any plugin. All pure JavaScript. You may embed the Digitakt online demo on your website. Visit elektron.se/digitakt-iframe-builder for instructions and customization. Digitakt Pricing and availability Digitakt retails for $679/€769. Shipments start in May. To pre-order Digitakt, visit the Elektron webshop or contact your favorite Elektron retailer. Overbridge for Digitakt Overbridge is a software suite from Elektron, offering powerful tools when using Digitakt together with computers. It comes in two variants, Basic and Premium. Overbridge Premium Highlights Fully integrate Digitakt with DAW environments Control Digitakt with a dedicated VST/AU plugin interface Use Digitakt as a 2 in/2 out sound card (CoreAudio/ASIO/WDM) Stream multiple audio channels via USB (24 bit/48 kHz) Recall all Digitakt settings when loading a DAW project Plus all features of Overbridge Basic Overbridge Basic Highlights Sample manager/librarian functionality MIDI over USB Digitakt sequencer/DAW sync Computer screen visualization of Digitakt parameters Audio streaming of Main outs over USB (time limited sessions) Overbridge Pricing Overbridge Premium will be available in the Elektron webshop for $69/€79. Overbridge Basic will be free of charge. About Elektron Elektron creates innovative and magnificent electronic musical instruments and devices, widely acclaimed for their stellar sound and immense creative potential. The company was formed in 1998 and consists of a head office located in Gothenburg, Sweden and subsidiaries in Tokyo, Japan and Los Angeles, USA. #### Elektron Digitakt now available for purchase Swedish musical instrument company Elektron today announced that Elektron Digitakt, an eight track digital drum machine and sampler, is now available for purchase. Elektron Digitakt is a fun and portable sampler, drum machine and sequencer. Fast, digital and utterly playable. The powerful step sequencer, with 8 audio tracks and 8 MIDI tracks, will leave no musician wanting. Straight out of the box Digitakt is ready to go, as it comes pre-loaded with a volley of high quality percussion samples created by That Sound, among others. And for smooth bulk transfer of samples from computer to Digitakt, the new Elektron Transfer software will come in hand. Sampling with Digitakt is incredibly easy. Plug in a phone or another sound source and just start recording. Later this year, the Overbridge software suite will become available for Digitakt. It offers powerful tools and features when using Digitakt with computers, for example a dedicated VST/AU plugin interface for hardware control and USB audio streaming of internal tracks. Overbridge even lets Digitakt to be used as a sound card. Elektron Digitakt specifications 8 internal audio tracks 8 dedicated MIDI tracks 1 × Multi-mode filter per audio track 1 × Overdrive effect per audio track 1 × Assignable LFO per track Delay and Reverb send FX Sampling capability 64 MB sample memory 1 GB +Drive storage 480 factory samples 2 × ¼" input 2 × ¼" balanced output 1 × headphones output 1 × High Speed USB 2.0 port MIDI In/Out/Thru with DIN sync out Ultra-crisp OLED screen Durable, backlit buttons Dimensions: W215×D176×H63 mm (8.5×7.2×2.5″) (including knobs and rubber feet) Weight: approximately 1.45 kg (3.2 lbs) Pricing & availability Elektron Digitakt is available for purchase from Elektron.se today. Pricing: €769/$679 Media Watch the YouTube presentation video Listen to SoundCloud sound examples About Elektron Elektron creates innovative and magnificent electronic musical instruments and devices, widely acclaimed for their stellar sound and immense creative potential. The company was formed in 1998 and consists of a head office located in Gothenburg, Sweden and subsidiaries in Tokyo, Japan and Los Angeles, USA. #### Elektron has launched Digitakt II Introducing Digitakt II Swedish musical instrument company Elektron has launched Digitakt II, a 16 track digital drum computer and stereo sampler. Endless drum collage Take your sampling to another dimension, weaving splinters of sound in stereo, ripped from the moment and brought to your fingertips for marvelous audio manipulation and beat arraying. Utilize super-powered versions of classic features and a whole bunch of new ones via an updated modular workflow, an expanded sequencer, and tons more goodies. Preserve or distort reality as you so desire with 16 tracks of samples in stereo, mono, or MIDI. And with enough memory for a lifetime of samples and the capacity to take them on audio adventures, your sonic-montage sculpting potential will know no beat-making bounds. The Digitakt experience, multiplied Digitakt II offers many times the power - and sonic possibilities - of its predecessor. It may be a familiar shape, and offer the same recognizable playfulness, but there is so much more power under the hood. And that brawn is at your disposal whatever the sound. Drums aren’t all it’s capable of. There are all kinds of melodic and harmonic possibilities to play with, not least straight out of the box via the revamped sample library. Of course you can capture your own splinters of sound too. Sample, either externally or internally, freely or quantized to the tempo. With a radically enhanced memory capacity, and up to 30 minutes of stereo samples per project, you can take your ideas anywhere. Whatever the thunderclap, whatever the whisper, they’re all waiting to be triggered from over a thousand sample slots available in each project. Machines, modularity, modulation Digitakt II offers a more modular approach to sound creation. Mix and match the layers of your sonic landscape using any of the five distinct sample-manipulating Machines. Slice samples into precise fragments with Grid, or venture into new sonic territories with Werp. Use Repitch or Stretch or to fit your sample to the beat, and of course there’s One Shot for those crisp drum hits and tones. Choose from several swappable filters for each track. One filter is fixed as a base/width filter, but the other lets you swap between Multi-mode, Low pass 4, Comb, EQ, or Legacy LP/HP. You also have a filter envelope and a separate amp envelope of ADSR - for more definition and control - and AHD - ideal for those short barks of percussion. Three LFOs per track give you the chance to go wild in modulation land. Try different waveforms and destinations on for size. Go subtle or go weird, both can be wonderful. Cause & FX Transform your sounds with the built-in effects palette. Dip your brush into vibrant delay and reverb, widen your spectrum with chorus, and get destructive with bit reduction and sample rate reduction, or Overdrive. Apply as liberally as you like. Navigate to the mixer page to apply compression and master overdrive, sculpting unique sound textures at will. And with parameter locks, the application of your effects is supercharged. Sequencer × II For the first time in years, the Elektron sequencer has had a significant growth spurt. There are 128 steps on Digitakt II for your digits to traverse - double the previous amount. That’s a whole lot of P-Locking. And that’s just the start. Mix math and music, with the Euclidean sequence generator, courtesy of ancient algorithms, leading to the discovery of surprising rhythms; let the pattern roll the dice with conditional trigs. And use trig modes for a variety of fun functions - 16 levels of velocity, retrig mode, or bring the Preset Pool to the surface of the 16 triggers to record multiple sounds into one track. Watch the launch video Video by Elektron Product Specifications 5 × selectable SRC (audio) machines: Oneshot Werp Stretch Repitch Grid 5 × selectable FLTR machines: Multi-Mode Lowpass 4 Equalizer Comb Legacy LP/HP 16 × stereo or mono audio tracks, or MIDI tracks 1 × digital base-width filter per track 1 × digital overdrive per track 1 × digital bit reduction 1 × digital sample rate reduction 1 × overdrive master effect 1 × stereo compressor master effect 3 × assignable LFOs per track 400 MB sample memory 20 GB +Drive storage Diverse sample library MIDI track features 4 note polyphony per step 16 × assignable CC controls 2 × assignable LFOs per track Performance features 4 × Trig modes Tracks Velocity Retrigs (only works on audio tracks) Preset pool (only works on audio tracks) Keyboard mode with 36 different scales Song Mode Sequencer features 128 steps per pattern and track Individual pattern length per track Individual time scale multiplier per track Parameter locks Trig conditions & trig chance Retrig (audio tracks only) Micro timing 1 × Euclidean sequence generator per track Send effects Saturator Delay Supervoid Reverb Panoramic Chorus Hardware 128 × 64 pixel OLED screen 2 × ¼” impedance balanced audio out jacks 2 × ¼” impedance balanced audio in jacks 1 × ¼” stereo headphone jack 48 kHz, 24-bit D/A and A/D converters Hi-Speed USB 2.0 port MIDI In/Out/Thru with DIN Sync out Physical specifications Sturdy steel casing Dimensions: W 215 × D 176 × H 63 mm (8.5″ × 6.9″ × 2.5″) (including knobs and feet) Weight: approximately 1.48 kg (3.25 lbs) 100 × 100 mm VESA mounting holes. Use M4 screws with a max length of 7 mm. Miscellaneous Overbridge enabled (Coming soon) Class Compliant USB audio External Input mixer 3 year Elektron warranty Included in the box Power Supply PSU-3c Elektron USB cable Exclusive artwork Watch At A Glance video Video by Elektron Pricing and availability Digitakt II is available to purchase from the Elektron website or from retailers carrying the Elektron range of products. Pricing on elektron.se is 999 USD/1049 EUR. More info at elektron.se About Elektron Elektron creates innovative and magnificent electronic musical instruments and devices, widely acclaimed for their stellar sound and immense creativity-unlocking potential. Formed in 1998, the company has its headquarters in Gothenburg, Sweden, with a subsidiary in Los Angeles, USA. #### Elektron has launched Digitone II Swedish musical instrument company Elektron has launched Digitone II, a 16 track, 16 voice polyphonic digital synthesizer. Transcend tonal realms Pull your sound through the prism and into a spectrum of dazzling tones and timbres. Digitone II unleashes layers of exciting sonic possibilities. Get set for the reimagining of our box of FM Synthesis into a multi-machine, many-realm-reaching wonder, taking the evolution of Digitone synthesis and sequencing to new heights. Digitone II is a multitimbral polyphonic synth framed in a modular workflow. Its 16 tracks can be used for any of its synth machines or for MIDI, with 16 voices available across those selectable synth machines. On top of this flexible flavor, there’s also an abundance of filters, an expanded Elektron Sequencer, playability unlocking goodness, a powerful note editor, and a whole bunch more. The rabbit hole is deeper and more magnificent than ever imagined. Machine by machine Synth machines are your route to generating sound with Digitone II. There are four synth machines to play with, each with their own character and every single one stuffed with tweakability. Dive into Wavetone, a fresh take on the classic 2-oscillator synthesizer. Morph between oscillator shapes, add phase distortion and oscillator modulation, or define with precision the flavor of your noise. Take the buzz to the next level with Swarmer. A super saw-in-origin cluster offering lots of waveform control across the swarm. Pick your shape, combine detune and noise modulation controls, and reach rich, complex textures. FM Tone is the original Digitone FM synthesis engine, and still capable of twisting your sound in all manner of delicious directions. Unleash FM Drum, with heaps of percussive flexibility and fine-tuning on offer to craft your own smacks and booms, and everything in between. And despite the name, capable of melodic magic too. Modularity & modulation This is a box with modularity at its core, and full of modulation goodness. Its flexible workflow, featuring swappable synth machines and a variety of filter options, gives you the freedom to shape your soundscapes depending on your creative vision. Digitone II’s augmented filters show how much depth is possible. Experiment with Comb- and Comb+, or try out Multi-mode, EQ, Lowpass 4, and Legacy LP/HP. The base width filter is also more flexible than ever - place it before the other filter or at the end of the audio track chain. There’s a dedicated amp envelope for each voice: ADSR for increased control and clarity, or AHD, for maximizing percussive sounds. Use the three LFOs and their many destinations and controls to push your sounds into unpredictable yet inspiring territories. Full of FX There are a bunch more sound-refining options over at the FX page. Immerse your sound in lush delay and reverb, shimmering or dissonant chorus, or brutal bit reduction, sample rate reduction, and overdrive that can be placed before or after the filter, whatever works best. Mix them all into the perfect potion. Utilize the master compressor via the mixer page, opening up sidechaining and other parameters, as well as the master overdrive, for even more distortion control. The Sequencer The Elektron sequencer is the beating heart of your instrument. It’s 128 steps offer heaps of Parameter Lock possibilities, letting every step propel you into different realms. Or live record your tweaks as you twist. Switch to Euclidean sequencer mode and combine two pulse generators to create mathematically-driven sequences that feel almost primordial, opening up new creative pathways. Per-step conditions, settable probabilities,​and retrig only give you more control. Use page loops when composing or performing for oodles of extra refine-ability. Find out more about Digitone II Product Specifications 16 synth or MIDI tracks 16 voice polyphony Multiple FM algorithms 4 × selectable SYN (synthesis) machines: Wavetone Swarmer FM Tone FM Drum 6 × selectable FLTR machines: Multi-Mode Lowpass 4 Equalizer Comb- Comb+ Legacy LP/HP 16 × synth or MIDI tracks 1 × digital base-width filter per voice 1 × digital overdrive per voice 1 × digital bit reduction per voice 1 × digital sample rate reduction per voice 1 × overdrive master effect 1 × stereo compressor master effect 3 × assignable LFOs per voice Modulation setup for pitch bend, velocity, key track, mod wheel, breath control, aftertouch Diverse preset library MIDI track features 16 note polyphony per step 16 × assignable CC controls 2 × assignable LFOs per track Performance features 4 × Trig modes Tracks Velocity Retrigs (only works on audio tracks) Preset pool (only works on audio tracks) Keyboard mode with 36 different scales Song Mode Sequencer features 128 steps per pattern and track Arpeggiator per synth track Note edit per track Polyphonic sequencing Sound per step change Individual pattern length per track Individual time scale multiplier per track Parameter locks Trig conditions & trig chance Retrig (audio tracks only) Micro timing 1 × Euclidean sequence generator per track Page loop Send effects Saturator Delay Supervoid Reverb Panoramic Chorus Hardware 128 × 64 pixel OLED screen 2 × ¼” impedance balanced audio out jacks 2 × ¼” balanced audio in jacks 1 × ¼” stereo headphone jack 48 kHz, 24-bit D/A and A/D converters Hi-Speed USB 2.0 port MIDI In/Out/Thru with DIN Sync out Physical specifications Sturdy steel casing Dimensions: W 215 × D 176 × H 63 mm (8.5″ × 6.9″ × 2.5″) (including knobs and feet) Weight: approximately 1.48 kg (3.25 lbs) 100 × 100 mm VESA mounting holes. Use M4 screws with a max length of 7 mm. Miscellaneous Overbridge enabled* (Overbridge for Digitone II is currently being beta tested, and the good news is that multitracking is near completion. More news very soon.) Class Compliant USB audio External Input mixer 3 year Elektron warranty Included in the box Power Supply PSU-3c Elektron USB cable Exclusive artwork Pricing and availability Digitone II is available to purchase from the Elektron website or from retailers carrying the Elektron range of products. Pricing on elektron.se is 999 USD/1049 EUR/ 899 GBP. About Elektron Elektron creates innovative and magnificent electronic musical instruments and devices, widely acclaimed for their stellar sound and immense creativity-unlocking potential. Formed in 1998, the company has its headquarters in Gothenburg, Sweden, with a subsidiary in Los Angeles, USA. #### Elektron introduces Analog Heat MKII Introducing Analog Heat MKII A fiery furnace destined to make your music glow. Swedish music instrument maker Elektron proudly present the Analog Heat MKII, a versatile and powerful stereo analog sound processing unit. It does not make any sound on its own but does an excellent job enhancing any sound source you plug into it. The eight analog stereo effects circuits, the multimode filter, and the two-band EQ provide a wealth of sound shaping options. Upgrades from the MKI version include tougher and more precise encoders, back-lit buttons and a larger, sharper OLED screen. Great for stage, great in the studio, it even works as a 2-in/2-out sound card, for the on-the-go music producer. We get so much love from musicians who use this amazing little furnace. The Analog Heat, great for giving any sound an analog boost, just got even better says Elektron CEO Jonas Hillman. Analog Heat MKII Highlights Eight Effects The eight stereo analog circuits are designed to quickly access varied and powerful sound shaping. Each circuit has a distinctive way of processing sound. Clean boost, tape-like saturation, tube amp-like enhancement, overdrive, crunch, distortion, harmonic fuzz or high gain? You'll find your favorite flavor with ease. Filter, EQ, Modulation Right next to the effects dial there's a stereo analog multimode filter and a two-band stereo analog EQ, hands-on and accessible. Modulation sources include a custom envelope and an LFO, each with a host of possible destinations. The intuitive controls and the ample modulation options make precise sound processing a breeze. Combined use of filter and envelope lets you heat up just the frequency range you want, at just the amplitude threshold you want. Brighter and Better The MKII version of the Analog Heat features improved durability and precision encoders, new tough back-lit keys and a crisp OLED screen. The display is bigger, sharper and brighter: perfect for performing in the dark. There is also additional visual feedback on the Amp, Filter, Envelope and LFO pages that makes overview and understanding of sound processing and modulation a whole lot easier. Specifications 8 stereo analog distortion circuits 100% analog signal path 128 user preset slots 1 × Analog stereo multi-mode filter 1 × 2-band analog stereo EQ 1 × Assignable envelope 1 × Assignable LFO 2 × ¼″ CV/Expression pedal inputs 2 × ¼″ balanced inputs 2 × ¼″ balanced outputs 1 × ¼″ headphones output 1 × USB port MIDI IN/OUT/THRU ports 128 × 64 pixel OLED screen Hardware W215×D184×H63 mm (8.5×7.2×2.5″) including knobs and rubber feet Ultra-crisp OLED screen (for optimal visibility in dimly lit environments) Tough, durable and precise rubber knobs and backlit keys Weight approx. 1.5 kg (3.3 lbs) Pricing & availability Analog Heat MKII costs $819/£750/€830–870* and is available from select retailers now. Introducing Analog Heat MKII - Video Video by Elektron About Elektron Elektron creates innovative and magnificent electronic musical instruments and devices, widely acclaimed for their stellar sound and immense creative potential. The company was formed in 1998 and consists of a head office located in Gothenburg, Sweden and subsidiaries in Tokyo, Japan and Los Angeles, USA. For more information please visit Elektron.se #### Elektron launches Syntakt, a 12-track drum computer and synthesizer Introducing Syntakt Swedish musical instrument company Elektron today launched Syntakt, a 12 track drum computer and synthesizer. Elektron invites you into a sonic metropolis that melts analog and digital synthesis into one instrument of outrageous opportunity. All your sound crafting, sequencing, and performance needs are fulfilled, in an all-round music mega box that fits in your lap. Syntakt is a drum specialist, full of percussive possibilities, but its four analog and eight digital tracks can be used for melody, harmony, and bass sounds too. Experience epic sounds from the past, pulling others into existence from the future, using 35 analog and digital machines. "The team here cherishes the musical creativity and output of the Elektron community," said CPO Gösta Wellmer. "When designing Syntakt we always had the musician in mind. Our goal was to design a highly creative instrument, that is consistent to navigate but with many side tracks to shape your own unique, individual sound. We can't wait to see and hear what people dream up." Add analog distortion and filtering to your mix or separate tracks, using the FX block. Run wild and free with the four expressive modifiers, with different velocities, retrigs, and varied settings of other parameters at your fingertips. Access a variety of different scales via the keyboard mode. And create dynamic soundscapes with the phenomenal sequencer. Digital and Analog. In full fusion. Welcome to a new era of sound-crafting expression. A melting pot combining the warmth of analog with harmonic digital sounds. There are 35 sound-generating machines to call on, some reimagined from Analog Rytm and Model:Cycles, with deeper sound control for the latter, while others are entirely new to the world. For you to create and personalize your sound, we've made sure you've got a set of parameter controls tailor-made for each machine. They let you quickly tweak the nature of each type of sound, showing you just the relevant options. If you want to invite your other instruments to Syn City, they’re more than welcome. A MIDI machine can be assigned to any of the 12 synth tracks. The graphics more than play their part too, with plenty of animated icons offering visual guidance and extra clarity on how each parameter affects the sound. The joys of tweaking shouldn’t only be for the ears after all. The streets of Syntakt are never-ending, the neon lights are never-dimming, its underground is fathomless. Discover worlds within worlds. Adore now. Explore forever. Syntakt lets you route any of your synth tracks or external audio sources through the FX block. This gives you analog distortion and filtering, and a couple of LFOs to go to town with. Additionally, you can also call on Delay and Reverb as powerhouse send effects. And all of the above effects can be sequenced with the FX track. Have them kick in at just the right moment. Add accents and dramatic changes to the selected tracks or external audio. Or use it as a master track for ducking and gating effects. With up to four Modifiers, you can set your parameters to four levels of intensity. Unleash your sounds with different velocities, retrigs, and varied settings of other parameters. This offers a bunch of bouncy playability when performing live, and can also be recorded to the sequencer to make sure you capture the good stuff. Syntakt comes full of filter and envelope goodness. All tracks have a Multimode filter to put to use allowing you to emphasize different parts of your sound, with the digital tracks also able to call on Parametric EQ and a Base-width filter – an additional filter giving you even more sonic control. Choose from two amplitude envelope types to define the ideal contour of your sound. Try out the ADSR envelope – for your wicked synth lines – or the simpler AHD envelope – perfect for transient percussive sounds. And last, but by no means least, the world class 64-step Elektron sequencer lets you bring dynamic soundscapes into existence. Get ready to write your own Syntakt story. Product Specifications Digital track features (×8) 10 × selectable machine 1 × Bass drum 2 × Snare drum 1 × Cymbal/hihat 1 × Percussion 1 × Clap 4 × Tonal synth 1 × digital overdrive per track 1 × digital multimode filter per track 1 × digital base-width filter per track 2 × assignable LFOs per track Switchable to MIDI machine Analog Drum track features (×3) 15 × selectable machine 6 × Bass drum 4 × Snare drum 2 × Rimshot 1 × Dual VCO synth 1 × Impulse 1 × Noise generator 1 × analog overdrive per track 1 × analog multimode filter per track 2 × assignable LFOs per track Switchable to MIDI machine Analog Cymbal track features (×1) 12 × selectable machine 5 × Hihat 3 × Cymbal 2 × Cowbell 1 × Impulse 1 × Noise generator 1 × analog overdrive per track 1 × analog multimode filter per track 2 × assignable LFOs per track Switchable to MIDI Machine FX track features (×1) Delay and reverb automation Analog stereo overdrive Analog stereo multimode filter 2 × assignable LFOs Assignable to each track External in Performance features 1 × Retrig modifier 1 × Velocity modifier 2 × Assignable trig modifiers Keyboard mode with 36 different scales MIDI Machine features 4 note polyphony per step 8 × assignable CC controls 2 × assignable LFOs per track Sequencer features 64 steps per pattern and track Individual pattern length per track Individual time scale multiplier per track Parameter locks Trig conditions & trig chance Retrig Micro timing Send effects Delay Reverb Hardware 128 × 64 pixel OLED screen 2 × ¼” impedance balanced audio out jacks 2 × ¼” audio in jacks 1 × ¼” stereo headphone jack 48 kHz, 24-bit D/A and A/D converters Hi-Speed USB 2.0 port MIDI In/Out/Thru with DIN Sync out Physical specifications W215 × D176 × H63 mm (8.5" × 6.9" × 2.5") including knobs, power switch and rubber feet Weight approx. 1.53 kg (3.6 lbs) Miscellaneous Overbridge enabled Class Compliant USB Audio External Input mixer 3 year Elektron warranty Included in the box Power Supply PSU-3c Elektron USB cable Quick Guide Exclusive artwork & epic stickers Pricing & availability Initial demand for Syntakt has been huge. For the moment we have sold out, but we will restock soon. Until then, please visit a local retailer carrying the Elektron range of products. Prices on elektron.se are 999 USD/999 EUR/849 GBP. #### Elektron Octatrack MKII is now shipping Swedish musical instrument company Elektron today announced that the performance sampler Octatrack MKII is now shipping. Octatrack MKII is an eight track performance sampler and sequencer, designed for both live performers and studio producers. Thanks to a clever combination of internal tracks, MIDI tracks, in- and outputs, and sequencer tricks like conditional trigs, Octatrack MKII is perfect as the centerpiece in any rig. The sample engine, which features time-stretch and pitch-shift in real time, is capable of radically transforming and reshaping samples in an instant. The new high-quality back-lit buttons, paired with the hi-res encoders and the professional contactless crossfader, ensure operational reliability in the most demanding environments. The ultra crisp OLED screen and an increased count of dedicated buttons, each with a distinct purpose, contribute to the improved MKII user experience. Octatrack specifications 8 stereo audio tracks 8 dedicated MIDI tracks Instant stereo sampling Real time sample time-stretch & pitch-shift 2 × insert FX per audio track 3 × LFO per track Live friendly Elektron sequencer Individual track lengths and tempo multiplier Parameter locks and trig conditions Contactless performance crossfader Crisp 128 × 64 OLED screen Hi-res encoders Durable back-lit buttons CompactFlash card storage up to 64 GB 1 × ¼″ headphones output 2 × ¼″ impedance balanced main output 2 × ¼″ impedance balanced cue output 4 × ¼″ balanced external input 1 × USB 2.0 High Speed port MIDI IN/OUT/THRU ports W340 × D185 × H63 mm (8.5 × 7.2 × 2.5″) including knobs and rubber feet. Weight approx. 2.3 kg (5 lbs). Fully compatible with Octatrack MKI projects/data Octatrack MKII is $1399/€1449. Visit Elektron.se for more info, video, sound examples, and more.   About Elektron Elektron creates innovative and magnificent electronic musical instruments and devices, widely acclaimed for their stellar sound and immense creative potential. The company was formed in 1998 and consists of a head office located in Gothenburg, Sweden and subsidiaries in Tokyo, Japan and Los Angeles, USA. #### Elektron Octatrack MKII unveiled Swedish musical instrument company Elektron today announced Octatrack MKII, the successor to the highly influential performance sampler Octatrack Octatrack MKII is an eight track performance sampler and sequencer, designed for both live performers and studio producers. Thanks to its clever combination of internal tracks, MIDI tracks and in- and outputs, it is perfect as the centre piece in any rig. The sample engine, which features time-stretch and pitch-shift in real time, is capable of radically transforming and reshaping samples in an instant. The new high quality back-lit buttons, paired with the hi-res encoders and the professional contactless crossfader, ensure operational reliability in the most demanding environments. The ultra crisp OLED screen and an increased count of dedicated buttons, each with a distinct purpose, contribute to the improved MKII user experience. Octatrack MKII will fulfil the needs of anybody who really wants to experiment with samples. And the tactile feel and visual feedback of the new buttons is such an aid when being on stage or improvising in the studio. Octatrack MKII is an outstanding live performance tool says Jonas Hillman, CEO of Elektron. Octatrack MKII specifications 8 stereo audio tracks 8 dedicated MIDI tracks Instant stereo sampling Real time sample time-stretch & pitch-shift 2 × insert FX per audio track 3 × LFO per track Live friendly Elektron sequencer Contactless performance crossfader 1 × ¼" headphones output 2 × ¼" impedance balanced main output 2 × ¼" impedance balanced cue output 4 × ¼" balanced external input 1 × USB 2.0 High Speed port MIDI IN/OUT/THRU ports Ultra crisp 128 × 64 OLED screen Precise hi-res encoders Durable back-lit buttons rated for 50 million presses W340 × D185 × H63 mm (8.5 × 7.2 × 2.5″) including knobs and rubber feet. Weight approx. 2.3 kg (5 lbs). Fully compatible with Octatrack MKI projects/data Pricing & availability Octatrack MKII will be €1449/$1349. Shipping starts in August. About Elektron Elektron creates innovative and magnificent electronic musical instruments and devices, widely acclaimed for their stellar sound and immense creative potential. The company was formed in 1998 and consists of a head office located in Gothenburg, Sweden and subsidiaries in Tokyo, Japan and Los Angeles, USA. #### Elektron releases Digitakt OS Upgrade OS Upgrade: Digitakt 1.30 Swedish musical instrument company Elektron today released a major OS upgrade for the Digitakt, adding a plethora of powerful sound-shaping tools that open up strange new worlds and exciting possibilities. Second LFO The Digitakt now has double the LFO power at your fingertips. The second LFO gives you even more modulation possibilities, opening up a bonus parameter to modulate. It also includes the ability to control the first LFO with the second. Get ready to modulate the modulation. Extended Pitch Range With the Digitakt's extended pitch powers, you can unlock previously unheard soundscapes within your sample. You can now dive three extra octaves down for tune-melting, bass-rumbling possibilities. Visit the dark side of the moon. External Input Mixer The Digitakt now has an external input mixer for mastery of incoming audio. Process your sound in stereo or split the mix and dual wield in two mono channels. Send through the reverb and delay, then add some extra side-chain ducking action with the master compressor. Mix-tastic! OS Upgrade 1.30 For Digitakt: Even More Sound-shaping Features Video by Elektron Improved Multimode Filter The Digitakt's Multimode filter now has an even larger sound-shaping toolbox to work with. Emphasize different parts of your sound and find that sweet spot with a new EQ-style filter type. We also added an Envelope Delay to give extra focus to the transient of your kick or add a beautiful swelling effect to your pads. Wield the wave your way. Base-width Filter Much requested from its Digi sibling, a Base-width filter has been added to the Digitakt. This additional filter gives you more control when it comes to finding space for your sounds, working in tandem with the Multimode filter. You can also access it via LFO destination to unlock even more modulation potential. And much more  There is also the addition of multi-track step recording, global FX/mix, individual track resampling, GUI improvements, performance improvements, and plenty more. For a full list of new features, improvements, and bug fixes - check the release notes. Overbridge To use the upgraded Digitakt OS with Overbridge, please update to Overbridge 2.0.58, also released today to support the new firmware. About Digitakt Compact, rugged, and to the point. Digitakt is a formidable drum machine and sampler. Capture and manipulate fragments of time courtesy of a dynamic feature set and an exquisite digital sound engine. With Digitakt you can break your creative boundaries wide open and set the stage for a striking encounter. About Elektron Elektron creates innovative and magnificent electronic musical instruments and devices, widely acclaimed for their stellar sound and immense creativity-unlocking potential. Formed in 1998, the company has its headquarters in Gothenburg, Sweden, with a subsidiary in Los Angeles, USA. #### Elektron releases Elektron Grammofon 12" vinyl by Neil Landstrumm Swedish music instrument company Elektron releases new Elektron Grammofon 12" vinyl by Neil Landstrumm Get ready for some true wonkiness, courtesy of Neil Landstrumm. This is techno purely for those rock-solid psyches who lack that element of the deranged, the off-kilter and the strange — on the dance floor and in their own mental constitution. If you're even slightly in doubt of your sanity, stay well clear of this cut. The fact that he's been using Elektron instruments probably means it's even more important to have that straight jacket at the ready. Even that won't stop you from dancing, though. Neil has been making wonky techno since antiquity, hell, he's the progenitor of the genre, but what you probably didn't know is that he's also been doing graphics for Rockstar Games, the software house that brought you Grand Theft Auto. He's been a skilled Elektron user from the very beginning, from the high and far off times of the Sidstation. Here's a rundown of the four songs: Kris P Lettuce — A punchy, buoyant dance track with Ray-Bans and a smirk. The Lady Spirit — There's goofy wonky and there's chilling, haunting wonky. This track is most definitely of the haunting kind. Heads, Knees and Toes — The perfect grown-up version of the children's song it paraphrases. Take care, though. Actually doing the moves to this feisty, elastic track will leave your body in grave need of disentangling. Fresh Meat – Quite simply, a killer floor filler. Strictly limited run of 500 copies. Get your copy today. Proceeds go to charity. Buy now at Cargorecordsdirect.co.uk About Elektron Elektron creates innovative and magnificent electronic musical instruments and devices, widely acclaimed for their stellar sound and immense creative potential. The company was formed in 1998 and consists of a head office located in Gothenburg, Sweden and subsidiaries in Tokyo, Japan and Los Angeles, USA. About Elektron Grammofon Elektron Grammofon is the record imprint of Swedish music instrument manufacturer Elektron. EGR releases artists who push the boundaries of music of all kinds. All proceeds from the limited vinyl pressings go to charity. #### Elektron releases Overbridge 2 Elektron is delighted to announce the full release of Overbridge 2. When the beauty of hardware meets the advantages of software, your creativity takes center stage. Experience music-making made more fluid. Seamless computer integration Overbridge makes life easier for musicians. It is a free of charge software suite offering powerful tools and deep control when connecting compatible Elektron instruments to computers. And with Overbridge 2, the integration of both analog and digital instruments with computers is more effective than ever before. To DAW or not to DAW Dedicated VSTi and AU plugins connect devices as if they were software instruments, and the stand-alone plugins have built-in multi-tracking capabilities. To DAW or not to DAW. It's your choice. Stream by stream Affect digital computer audio with analog hardware, or process individual track streams from an Overbridge device inside your DAW. Stream multi-channel audio directly through the plugins, or use your Overbridge machine as a high-quality sound card. An Overbridge ocean. Stream by stream. Overbridge At A Glance Fully integrate your Overbridge compatible Elektron instruments with Ableton Live, Logic, Bitwig, Studio One, and other DAWs Turn your music-making hardware into powerhouse VSTi & AU plugins, a perfect virtual representation of your machines Record individual tracks within the stand-alone applications, for working without a DAW Assign LFOs, visualize samples and automate parameters via the Overbridge Plugin inside a DAW. The plugin interface provides a different view of an Elektron machine Stream multi-channel audio over USB Utilize your Elektron instrument as a high-performance stand-alone sound card Process digital audio from your computer with analog hardware instruments (Analog Heat, Analog Rytm & Analog Four) Use Total Recall to store your project and instrument settings inside your DAW project for quick access later Manage and organize presets, samples, kits, and projects Integrate with multiple instruments simultaneously. Our MTT-enabled USB hub Overhub provides an easy, reliable solution Compatible Elektron Products Overbridge works with the following Elektron products: Digitakt, Digitone, Digitone Keys, Analog Rytm MKI/MKII, Analog Four MKI/MKII, Analog Heat MKI/MKII, Analog Keys. To find out more about Overbridge 2 or to download head to Elektron.se Watch the trailer for Overbridge 2 at YouTube About Elektron Elektron creates innovative and magnificent electronic musical instruments and devices, widely acclaimed for their stellar sound and immense creative potential. Formed in 1998, the company has its headquarters in Gothenburg, Sweden, with a subsidiary in Los Angeles, USA, and Elektron Studios Berlin, our creative event space in the German capital. #### Elektron today released OS 1.50 for Digitakt Swedish musical instrument company Elektron today released OS 1.50 for Digitakt. As found in Octatrack, Model: Cycles or Syntakt, the concept of Machines has now also reached Digitakt. There are now several new ways to play back your sweet samples. This new OS Upgrade brings four different Machines, all with their own different flavor. Repitch for automatic classic beat-matching, Werp for a little quirky old-school way of time warping, and Slice - to chop up your audio and placing the pieces back in any order you like. And finally Oneshot, your default Machine for playing your sample forward, backward or looped. Again, again, and again. Digitakt Machines // OS 1.50 Upgrade Video by Elektron To top things up we also added a new way to record your samples. You can now set a fixed number of steps for your recording. And, Sample Rate Reduction that can be inserted before or after the filter. Just as gritty as you like it to be. Get OS 1.50 upgrade for Digitakt About Digitakt Compact, rugged, and to the point. Digitakt is a formidable drum machine and sampler. Capture and manipulate fragments of time courtesy of a dynamic feature set and an exquisite digital sound engine. With Digitakt you can break your creative boundaries wide open and set the stage for a striking encounter. About Elektron Elektron creates innovative and magnificent electronic musical instruments and devices, widely acclaimed for their stellar sound and immense creativity-unlocking potential. Formed in 1998, the company has its headquarters in Gothenburg, Sweden, with a subsidiary in Los Angeles, USA. #### Elevate Bundle separate plug-ins flash sale: Saturate Eventide's SATURATE: Spectral Clipper and Psychoacoustic Overdrive Saturate is the Spectral Clipper algorithm made popular in the Elevate Mastering Limiter. Saturate's two controls belie a sophisticated signal processing engine which allows it to overdrive a signal without effecting the tonal balance no matter how hard you push it. Add up to 24 dB of overdrive without creating a "tubby" or muffled sound. Additionally, the SHAPE control allows you to smoothly morph between hard clipping and the mathematically smoothest curve possible. Use Saturate to overdrive individual tracks or your entire mix. Features: Saturation plug-in ideal for single tracks or the entire mix Smoothly adjust from the softest to the hardest possible clipping shape Spectral Clipper maintains tonal balance for an always pleasant saturation sound Independent INPUT and OUTPUT levels, with AUTO output level scaling for easy and precise gain scaling Saturation Curve Display and Meter shows you how your signal is hitting the selected clipping shape Mastering Quality Input and Output metering show you both peak and rms levels Sale Aug. 5 – 11, 2019 Saturate - $29 www.eventideaudio.com/saturate #### Elk LIVE Releases Free Native App for Mac OS Desktop Software Connects Musicians Online for Live, Real- ‘Jamming’ Over the Internet with Near-Zero Audio Latency Elk LIVE for Mac OS Brings Musicians Together Online for Real-Time Remote Jamming, Rehearsals or Live Performances in Perfect Sync, with High Fidelity Studio-Quality Audio STOCKHOLM, SWE (April 10, 2023) - Elk today announced it has launched a native app version of Elk LIVE for the Mac OS desktop. Elk LIVE connects musicians online for live, real-time jamming over the Internet with ultra-low latency, and requiring nothing more than a standard audio interface and an Internet connection. With Elk LIVE, musicians can come together in its online virtual studio for real-time remote jamming, rehearsing, and collaborating ideas for songwriting - in perfect sync and with high fidelity, studio-quality audio as if they were in the same room. The new Elk LIVE native app for Mac OS is also ideal for delivering live online music lessons; now that Elk LIVE is available as a software-only download, students can easily download the software and connect with their teachers online for a low-latency, real-time lesson. The Elk LIVE native app for Mac OS is available now as a free download at https://www.elk.live/. There are no restrictions and anyone with a Mac OS system can download the software, create an account with no financial credentials required, and begin jamming online immediately. The Company will offer Elk LIVE for Mac OS for free during an initial launch period, after which a freemium model will be adopted. Details of the new pricing models will be announced at that time. The Elk LIVE Experience With a clean, elegant yet simple user interface, Elk LIVE is designed for musicians of every skill level and every genre to connect with their fellow bandmates quickly and easily so they can immerse themselves in their music. At launch, Elk LIVE will be available on Mac OS, and musicians can connect their instruments to their Mac OS device using any I/O audio interface for an ultra-low-latency experience. Elk LIVE connects to the Internet by connecting your Mac OS device to a standard Internet router. Key features of Elk LIVE include: Up to 5 Player Sessions: Elk LIVE lets you connect up to five people and play like you are in the same room. Mixer: The onboard mixer gives you total control of Elk LIVE and lets you send two channels of audio and receive the same from each player. Video Chat: Visually connect with each other to see important queues and communicate with your bandmates. Elk LIVE uses the camera and microphone on your computer for chatting - much like a Zoom call - so as not to interfere with the real-time live audio from your jam session. An Elk LIVE for Windows native app is in development and will be released soon. The Elk Bridge For those musicians who want the Elk LIVE experience, but prefer a dedicated hardware solution or who do not own a Mac OS device, Elk will continue to offer the Elk Bridge. The Elk Bridge is an industry-first hardware device that connects to the Internet via a standard router and features onboard A/D and D/A converters for outstanding high-fidelity studio-quality audio. The Bridge effectively functions like a standard class-compliant USB audio interface, making it the perfect tool for both online and offline musical projects. USB-C out enables musicians to record directly from the Bridge into their favorite DAW. The Elk LIVE Bridge also lets them access Elk LIVE via a web browser, and works with any computer, and on multiple platforms (Mac OS, Windows, iOS, Android). System Requirements Mac OS v11.0 or higher Standard audio interface that supports at least two inputs, or simply use the audio interface built into a Mac OS device Connects via WiFi, or via an Ethernet cable connecting your MacOS device to a standard router for optimum performance Pricing and Availability Elk LIVE for Mac OS is available immediately worldwide and is a free download. To download Elk LIVE for Mac OS, please visit www.elk.live. About Elk Elk is a small band of musicians, engineers, entrepreneurs, and innovators who had an idea for creating new ways to bring musicians together - no matter where in the world they may be. Elk's ambition is to create new innovations that bridge the gap between musicians and technology, and forever change the way we learn, create, record, and share music. For more information, please visit www.elk.live. #### Emerald Guitars adds X20 Leftys to standard range Emerald Guitars are delighted to announce that we are now offering left-handed guitar players our full range of carbon fibre X20 Opus and Artisan models.  If you are a 'Lefty', you can now purchase our standard X20 Opus, as well as the X20 Artisan as standard six-string, seven-string, 12-string, nylon, baritone and fan-fretted as left-handed models. For years we were only too happy to accommodate our left-handed customers as much as possible by modifying our dreadnought models. But as the popularity of our X20 model grew, so did the queries from the 'Lefty' community – And we listened. We wanted to be able to offer left-handed guitar players all the same benefits of our X20, from its ergonomic body to the cutaway. We have made the step to invest in the new dedicated Lefty X20 moulds and so, as of this month, X20 Leftys have become part of the standard range and we are now taking orders with a lead time of circa four months. "We get so many enquiries about a Lefty X20 and I hated saying no we can't do it as 'can't' is not a word we often say around here. Now, if you want a lefty 6-string X20 or an exotic 9-string fan fret X20, we can do it," said Alistair. If you are unfamiliar with our X20, go to our 'Acoustic' section for full range, information, specs and videos http://www.emeraldguitars.com/acoustic/x20-os/ #### Emerald Guitars – The art of satisfy your customer Alistair Hay, founder of Emerald Guitars, travelled to the Tibetan region of China to have one of his custom guitars decorated with Eastern philosophy art for a customer in Chicago. The Donegal-based luthier, who has been building carbon fiber guitars for customers all over the world for 15 years, called upon the assistance of an old friend living in China for the job of beautifully decorating this one-off nine-string guitar. Alistair first met Canadian artist Kristel Tenzin Dolma Ouwehand in Donegal over two decades ago while she was travelling the world funding herself through her art. When Alistair received a request for one of his guitars to feature Eastern philosophy art, the Donegal man, as always, went the distance for his customer. In 1992 Kristel had left Alistair’s St Johnston home leaving him with a painting which had a profound effect on him and became a symbol for his own personal journey. Alistair said: “She came and stayed in our house for a few days and in return she painted a picture of a horse for me. It was a beautiful picture depicting the horse with a flowing mane and tail galloping in the wind and it has held pride of place ever since.” For Alistair, Kristel was the only person who would do this unique project justice and so, accompanied by cameraman, Alan McLaughlin, he set out for China last month. “What is so exciting about this project is that it was a lot of different life experiences of mine coming together to allow this to happen. It brought a story full circle; that first connection with Kristel, all those years ago, reconnecting with her in her new home in China and creating a very special piece for one of our customers,” said Alistair. The Amdo Art Project, located in the monastery town of Labrang, hosts eight full-time students, young Tibetans of nomadic decent, who join the academy for a five-year term honing their skills as artists under the tutelage of Kristel. The artist took the brief outlined by Alistair’s customer and completed a beautiful mural on the guitar, taking inspiration from various sources. Alistair said: “Brendan had a vision for a guitar with Asian artwork depicting his favorite philosophers. We chose a Shan Shui-style with a river running through it as the central theme. The inspiration for the river design came from a 300-year-old mural inside the Labrang monastery, giving it a strong local connection. The artwork, philosophers and styles span various different cultures reflecting the global nature of this guitar spanning three continents in its creation. Water, being the central theme, became very significant as this guitar led to us being able to help install water facilities for the academy.” While Kristel decorated the guitar, Alistair and Alan showed their appreciation for their hosts’ hospitality by assisting in doing much-needed plumbing work. He said: “When we arrived the academy’s whole courtyard was dug up to lay in water pipes as part of a group water scheme. Their plan was to simply add an outside tap and replace their pit toilet with a flushable toilet.” Over the course of nine days the hands-on Donegal men helped not only add a new sceptic tank, but also means for further facilities, including a kitchen sink, shower, washing machine and solar-powered hot water. Alistair said: “I have always said we are not just a company that makes guitars, we’re a company that makes stories. We always work with our customers to make a memorable experience and create something special for them.” Now back home, Alistair will complete the unique guitar before its new owner visits Donegal in person to pick up his masterpiece in the coming months. “Brendan was looking for a special instrument that reflected his life and music. Little did he know how much impact the building of this guitar would have on so many lives,” he said. For more information about Emerald Guitars please visit their website at www.emeraldguitars.com #### Eminence and Orange Release Kristian Kohle Bass IR Pack Bid farewell to the struggles of finding the perfect tone and say hello to a world of sonic possibilities. (July 3rd, 2023, Eminence, KY) Eminence, the renowned speaker company known for crafting iconic bass speakers in rock 'n' roll, and Orange, the legendary British amp company celebrated for exceptional bass cabinets, proudly present the Kristian Kohle Eminence/Orange Bass Guitar Cabinet Impulse Response Pack available at eminence-digital.com. This groundbreaking collaboration is a must-have for serious bassists and producers seeking to harness the thunderous power of their bass. Watch Kristian demonstrate the new IR at https://youtu.be/8_frCffhJ7Q. Crafted by esteemed German rock and metal producer Kristian Kohle, whose name resounds across the industry for his remarkable productions spanning various metal genres, this pack sets a new standard in quality and tonal versatility. Kohle, renowned for releasing industry-standard impulse response packs, has meticulously created mix-ready IRs featuring three distinct Orange cabinets: the aggressive 4x10", the thundering 8x10", and the rumbling 1x15". Designed with both bassists and producers in mind, the Kristian Kohle Eminence /Orange Bass Guitar Cabinet Impulse Response Pack empowers musicians to explore an expansive tonal range, from earth-shaking growling rock tones to the most aggressive and crushing metal bass sounds. The pack also includes a stereo impulse response of Kristian Kohle's renowned live room, aptly named the "Room of Boom." By loading this exceptional IR into a reverb IR player, you can infuse your bass tone with a touch of room ambiance, providing your tracks a realistic and immersive feel. Whether you're a seasoned bassist, a dedicated producer, or an aspiring musician, the Eminence/Orange Bass Guitar Cabinet Impulse Response Pack offers an array of tonal options to ensure your bass track seamlessly fits into the mix. For further information and to purchase the new IR pack go to https://eminence-digital.com/products/kristian-kohle-eminence-orange-bass-ir-pack. About Eminence Founded in 1966, Eminence Speaker, LLC is privately held and based in Eminence, Kentucky, USA. Eminence currently distributes speakers worldwide to over 90 countries. With manufacturing facilities in Eminence, KY and Dongguan, China, Eminence produces speakers for guitar, bass, car audio, home and commercial installations as well as pro audio including the Tour Grade Series featuring a best in class 21” sub-woofer. About Orange Orange is a legendary British amp company celebrated for producing exceptional bass cabinets. Their commitment to innovation and unparalleled craftsmanship has made them a favorite among musicians across genres. About Kristian Kohle Kristian Kohle is an esteemed German rock and metal producer known for his remarkable productions spanning various metal genres. With a keen ear for detail and a passion for delivering outstanding sound quality, Kohle has established himself as a leading figure in the industry. #### Eminence Speaker Adds 15-Inch Model to CannaBass™ Line Designed with the modern musician in mind (July 26, 2023, Eminence, KY)  Eminence Speaker, LLC, a leading manufacturer of high-quality audio products, has added the 1,000 Watt, 15-inch CB3015N-8 to the well-received CannaBass™ line of bass guitar speakers. Designed with the modern musician in mind, CannaBass™ speakers deliver a cleaner and more reliable sound through a unique combination of cutting-edge speaker technology, a hemp dust cap, and a proprietary CBD coating. The unique CBD formula coats the back of the black paper cone of the CB3015N-8, providing organic and natural damping properties that enhance its smooth frequency response. This innovative coating technology ensures the speakers produce a pure sound faithful to the source. Eminence Speaker 15-Inch Model CannaBass Line The green hemp dust cap on the CB3015N-8 is made from natural materials, making it an eco-friendly choice that provides additional natural damping for the speaker. Combining cutting-edge technology and raw materials ensures that the CB3015N-8 delivers a powerful, high-quality sound that is perfect for modern musicians who demand the best sound quality. With a high-temperature Neo magnet, the CB3015N-8 shares its robust and lightweight characteristics with the CB3010N-8, making it a durable choice that delivers a steady flux field and high-quality sound. It features 7.22mm of xMax and a 1,000-Watt music power rating (500W EIA), making it expertly voiced to provide a loud, low distortion, low-frequency range. The CB3015N-8's three-inch inside/outside wound voice coil on a vented fiberglass bobbin provides lower power compression and distortion, producing more accurate and authentic sound. "We are excited to introduce the CannaBass™ CB3015N-8 as the second offering in the CannaBass™ line of bass guitar speakers," said Jim Quiggins, Marketing Director at Eminence Speaker. "We have engineered this speaker with the modern musician in mind. The combination of cutting-edge speaker technology and natural materials delivers a powerful and authentic sound perfect for various musical styles." The CannaBass™ CB3015N-8 and CB3010N-8 are now available through Eminence Speaker's global network of authorized dealers. About Eminence Founded in 1966, Eminence Speaker, LLC is privately held and based in Eminence, Kentucky, USA. Eminence currently distributes speakers worldwide to over 90 countries. With manufacturing facilities in Eminence, KY and Dongguan, China, Eminence produces speakers for guitar, bass, car audio, home and commercial installations as well as pro audio including the Tour Grade Series featuring a best in class 21” sub-woofer. #### Eminence Speaker Announces Global Standard Series (December 2nd, 2021, Eminence, KY)  Eminence is proud to announce the addition of the Global Standard Series of loudspeakers to its international catalog, with future availability pending for USA customers. The new series of speakers combines premium quality and high performance at an affordable price. For fifty-five years, Eminence has specialized in custom engineering and manufacturing loudspeakers for the world's most revered professional audio and musical instrument brands, as well as the repair and refurbishment markets: The Global Standard Series continues this legacy. The new range features six guitar, four bass guitar and six PA speakers in various sizes from 6" to 15". The 12" Retro guitar speakers deliver a classic vintage voiced, rounded tone with an excellent bottom end and rich defined mid-range . The 10" and 15" classic American tone bass guitar speakers are punchy, low and loud. Designed specifically for bass guitar amps and cabinets, these speakers offer rumbling lows, growly mids and tight highs. Built with ferrite magnets and a stamped frame, the 6" to 15" medium and high powered PA speakers provide balanced, crisp sounds with full lows and clear mids. Guitar Model Size Voice Coil Watts Retro GT75-8 12” 1.75” Copper 75 Retro GT75-16 12” 1.75” Copper 75 Retro GT30-8 12” 1.75” Copper 50 Retro GT30-16 12” 1.75” Copper 50 Retro SE50-8 12” 1.75” Copper 50 Retro SE50-16 12” 1.75” Copper 50 PA Model Size Voice Coil Watts PA S1506 6” 1.5” Copper 100 PA S1510 10” 1.5” Copper 125 PA S1512 12” 1.5” Copper 125 PA S1515 15” 1.75” Copper 125 PA S2510 10” 2.5” Aluminum 275 PA S2515 15” 2.5” Copper 300 Bass Model Size Voice Coil Watts Retrobass S2010 10” 2” Copper 200 Retrobass S2010-4 10” 2” Copper 200 Retrobass S2015 15” 2” Copper 200 Retrobass S2515 15” 2.5” Aluminum 250 Engineered in the USA by Eminence, the Global Standard Series are affordable, professional audio loudspeakers designed to easily be incorporated into OEM products or used as replacements for repair, renewal and refurbishment. Find your local dealer at https://www.eminence.com/dealer-locator/ About Eminence Founded in 1966, Eminence Speaker, LLC is privately held and based in Eminence, Kentucky, USA. Eminence currently distributes speakers worldwide to over 90 countries. With manufacturing facilities in Eminence, KY and Dongguan, China, Eminence produces speakers for guitar, bass, car audio, home and commercial installations as well as pro audio including the Tour Grade Series featuring a best in class 21” sub-woofer. #### Eminence Speakers Go Digital  Impulse Response Available Now (16th September, 2020, Eminence, KY) Eminence Speakers, continuing its legacy for excellence, is proud to launch the digital version of its legendary guitar speakers - Eminence Impulse Response (IR) library-developed in conjunction with the highly respected amplifier profiler and guitarist, Michael Britt. For more than fifty years, Eminence Speakers has specialized in custom engineering and manufacturing loudspeakers for some of the world’s most recognized professional audio and musical instrument brands. During this time, Eminence branded guitar speakers such as Cannabis Rex, The Governor, and Swamp Thang- along with many others - have earned a reputation for delivering the speaker characteristics guitar players seek. Michael Britt, a distinguished professional musician, spent years chasing the ideal tone. In his quest for perfection, he began to model and profile his collection of speakers and amps. Since then, Britt has become a global expert and one of the leading developers of exceptional sounding IRs. Britt used the same tried and tested modeling process he developed to meticulously create the Eminence Impulse Response library. To ensure accuracy, Britt used an even sounded, open back, 112 3rd Power cabinet to capture each iconic Eminence guitar speaker’s unique character. With its flat response and reduced resonant frequencies, this cabinet choice minimized the sound it imparted to the speaker to deliver a true representation of the speaker sound. He then precisely profiled each Eminence speaker using seven different industry-standard microphones, with different placements to generate seven different IRs for each speaker. Delivered as 24-bit .wav files in multiple sample rates of 44.1kHz, 48kHz and 96kHz, each IR offers universal usage to enable users to easily achieve their preferred sound. Describing the process Britt said, “Profiling speakers is more of an art than an exact science.” Available only at Eminence-Digital.com starting at $11.99, Eminence IRs are compatible with most DAWs and amp profilers. Discover the sonic possibilities with Eminence IRs on stage with an amp profiler, or in the studio and hear why Michael Britt is truly the Rembrandt of speaker impulse responses. To find out more about Eminence IRs please go to https://www.eminence-digital.com About Eminence Founded in 1966, Eminence Speaker, LLC is privately held and based in Eminence, Kentucky, USA. Eminence currently distributes speakers worldwide to over 90 countries. With manufacturing facilities in Eminence, KY and Dongguan, China, Eminence produces speakers for guitar, bass, car audio, home and commercial installations as well as pro audio including the Tour Grade Series featuring a best in class 21” sub-woofer. #### EMMA Electronic ND-1 Navigator Hybrid Delay EMMA Electronic releases ND-1 Navigator Hybrid Delay pedal Combining the best of analog and digital technology, the ND-1 Navigator delay from EMMA Electronic offers practical, usable delay functions in a unique configuration that can generate classic delay tones as well as many unique new sounds.  Tap-tempo, modulation, beat-splits, trails, wet/dry outputs - All this and more in a compact package that’s simple to use and simply sounds gorgeous. The Navigator’s most unique feature is a separate Level control for the beat-split delay repeats.  This option allows the user to emphasize the second delay voice, or to turn the main delay off entirely to create interesting new rhythmic delay effects. Here’s a run-down of the Navigator’s controls and features: TIME – Controls length of main Delay repeat. FEEDBACK - Controls amount of Delay repeats. MAIN D – Controls level of main Delay voice. SECOND – Controls level of beat-split Delay voice. COLOR – Controls the tonality of the Delay voice, from dark to bright. SPEED – Controls rate of Modulation from slow to fast. DEPTH – Controls degree of Modulation from subtle to extreme. BEAT-SPLIT SWITCH – Selects time interval for the secondary Delay voice. TAIL – Turns on “delay trails” function so that repeats will continue in bypass. TAP TEMPO – Allows user to tap in the Delay time with their foot. WET/DRY OUTPUTS –Splits wet and dry signals to separate outputs. POWER – 9-Volt battery or 9VDC power adaptor 70mA current draw. BYPASS – Buffered bypass with low impedance output. STREET PRICE - $279 EMMA Electronic Navigator Delay Demo Video by GodlykeInc #### Encore Blaster Series electric guitars and basses Encore introduce new Blaster Series electric guitars and basses, along with Blaster Series Guitar Packs Available in classic single and twin cutaway body styles and with a choice of exciting colours, the new Encore® Blaster Series™ Electric Guitars and Bass Guitars are a fine example of the company’s passion for producing seriously impressive instruments at realistic prices. The theme throughout the new Encore Blaster Series is ‘quality’ and aimed at offering encouragement within exceptional performance, playability and tone for the eager beginner, who maybe having their first lesson online or turning the first page of their tuition book. Offered in a striking Gloss Red, Gloss Black or beautifully applied 3-Tone Sunburst offset with a white 3-ply scratchplate, the double cutaway, solid bodied E60 is a fine example of Encore’s attention to detail. With a bolt-on maple neck, 22 fret overhung fingerboard and a solid paulownia body, 3 single coil pickups enhance the natural sustain, pronounced lows, rich midrange overtones and glassy highs. Chromed hardware includes die-cast tuners and a fully adjustable six-saddle, vibrato bridge, offering tuning stability and accurate intonation. With a pair of black, double-coil, open pickups and black surrounds, the single cutaway Encore E90 with a mahogany body, maple bolt-on neck, 22 fret fingerboard, chrome T.O.M. bridge and stop bar tailpiece, is also ideal for jazz, blues, pop or rock, whilst looking superb finished in Gloss Black or Tobacco Sunburst. The new Encore Blaster E40 Series bass guitars are also a fine illustration of how Encore are arguably the world’s leading brand, when it comes to producing quality instruments with excellent appointments normally found on guitars at much higher price points. Also featuring lightweight, solid paulownia single cutaway bodies finished in a choice of Vintage White, Gloss Black or Sunburst, the Encore Blaster E40 Series bass guitars, fitted with a split single coil pickup offer excellent tonal capabilities, producing deep lows, punchy mids and a sparkling high-end for a variety of playing styles. All of the new Encore Blaster Series guitars and basses are also available in self-contained, fully equipped, Encore Blaster Series Guitar Packs in a newly designed full colour display box, featuring everything required for aspiring guitar and bass players of all ages. Each Blaster Series Electric Guitar Packs includes a carry bag, clip-on guitar tuner, guitar strap and a spare set of strings, guitar picks and guitar lead, along with a Kinsman 10Watt guitar combo amplifier with Volume control, push button Drive/Clean, 3-band EQ for guitar, headphone socket for silent practicing and free online guitar lessons. The Encore Blaster Series Bass Packs are also complete with carry bag, guitar strap, guitar cable, bass picks, clip-on tuner, a Kinsman 10watt bass combo amplifier with Volume control, 3-band EQ, headphone socket and free online bass lessons. Loved by schools, music education programs and serious professional musicians, Encore has received critical acclaim in the music industry for providing beginners and students around the world, with a superb choice of quality, acoustic and electric guitars, basses, strings and accessories. What better way to introduce music to the younger (and older) generation than the Encore Blaster Series of quality instruments? Encore Blaster E60 Electric Guitar. £119 rrp / Pack: £189 rrp. Encore Blaster E90 Electric Guitar. £199 rrp / Pack: £269 rrp. Encore Blaster E40 Electric Bass Guitar. £139.00 rrp / Pack: £199 rrp. #### Encore Blaster Series: New colours and striking packaging Encore add new colours and striking packaging to its popular line of Blaster Series electric guitars and basses. A firm favourite with guitar and bass players the world over, the Encore twin cutaway guitar and bass body shapes have both been carefully dimensioned to be as comfortable, ergonomic and balanced as possible so they play like a dream and produce those oh-so-classic tones. Already available in a choice of colours including Black, 3 Tone Sunburst, Red, Vintage White and Laguna Blue, the ever-popular, solid bodied, double cutaway Encore E6 six string electric guitar and Encore E4 four string electric bass guitar, are now available in a new striking Candy Apple Blue finish. Both models are also offered with this new high gloss finish within the best-selling Encore Blaster Series Guitar Packs, which include a 10watt Kinsman combo amp, instrument stand, guitar carry bag, strap, spares strings, tuner, plectrum, lead and free online lessons in association with Your Guitar Academy. Encore Blaster Series guitar and bass packs (E6, E69, E99 & E4) also have a new strikingly designed full colour display box. A Gloss Red finish is also a new additional colour for the Encore E375 3/4 size double cutaway electric guitar, a firm favourite with young students for the comfortable reach, easy-to-play neck profile and fretboard without straining. This vibrant new finish is also available a guitar pack, which again, includes a 10watt Kinsman combo, instrument stand, guitar carry bag, straps, spare strings, tuner, plectrum, lead and those ‘oh so’ important free online lesson. Over the years, Encore has received critical acclaim in the music industry, loved by schools, music education programs, and has become a household name for providing beginners and students around the world with a superb choice of quality acoustic, classic, electric and bass guitars as well as strings and accessories. What better way to introduce music to the younger generation than the Encore Series of quality instruments? Encore E6 Electric Guitar Candy Apple Blue. £149 rrp / Pack £255 rrp Encore E4 Bass Guitar Candy Apple Blue.  £169 rrp  / Pack 275 rrp Encore 3/4 Size Electric Guitar Gloss Red. £149 rp / Pack 245 rrp #### Encore’s best-selling ‘Play Now’ acoustic guitar series expands with new guitars and packs. The acoustic guitars featured in Encore’s best-selling ‘Play Now’ outfits, are now available to purchase as individual instruments in new and attractive finishes. These include the full-bodied EWP100 Series steel strung, six string acoustic guitars, offered now in Black, Sunburst, Redburst, and Natural, there’s also a new addition, with a left hand model finished in Natural. The EWP100 (£74.99rrp) offers superb playability with a crisp bright tone and is an excellent introduction into the world of acoustic guitars. Encore’s hugely popular ‘Play Now’ Classic Outfits in 4/4, ¾ and ½ sizes are now available as guitar only models in natural finish and start from £45.99 for the ½ sized guitar. New for the younger ones are a ¾ size Classical Guitar Pack (69.99 rrp) and a Junior Acoustic Guitar Pack (59.99 rrp) offered in an array of attractive colours which include Black, Blue, Purple, Metallic Blue, Metallic Red and Pink. Both packs include carry bag, strap, pitchpipe and a spare set of strings. The classic pack also includes a tutorial DVD. Encore is well aware of the importance of encouraging children to learn an instrument, therefore the introduction of these highly affordable instruments is paramount in supporting the younger generation to become musicians of the future. #### ENGL E412XXLK Eminence Karnivore Engl unveils the new E412XXL with Eminence Karnivore speakers — a powerhouse 4x12" cabinet built to meet the demands of modern high-gain players. This updated version of the legendary E412XXL combines Engl’s precision-engineered oversized enclosure with the aggressive tonal character of the Eminence Karnivore speakers, delivering bone-crushing low end, razor-sharp attack, and exceptional clarity at high volumes. Key Features Four Eminence Karnivore 12" Speakers Designed for modern metal and hard rock, offering tight bass, cutting mids, and controlled top end for maximum definition under high gain. Oversized Straight Cabinet Design Deep enclosure for massive low-frequency response and room-filling projection. High Power Handling 240-watt total power at 8 ohms, ready to handle the most powerful tube heads without breaking a sweat. Tour-Grade Construction Robust birch plywood build, reinforced corners, metal grille, and heavy-duty casters for reliable road use. Huge, crushing sound ideal for drop tunings and extended-range guitars Precise articulation at high volumes for tight rhythm work Designed from the ground up by Kristian Kohle and the Eminence engineering team, the Karnivore delivers all the bite and all the meat Availability The new E412XXL with Eminence Karnivore is available hrough authorized Engl dealers and distributors worldwide. About ENGL Amplification For over four decades, ENGL Amplification has been synonymous with premium-quality, high-gain guitar amplifiers, delivering unparalleled tone, precision, and reliability. Favored by world-renowned artists and touring musicians, ENGL amps are built to handle the most demanding studio and live performance environments. With a legacy of innovation and German engineering excellence, ENGL continues to push the boundaries of amplification, offering cutting-edge features, hand-crafted designs, and uncompromising sound for guitarists of all styles. #### ENGL E670FE Special Edition Founders Edition ENGL Amplification launches the ENGL E670FE Special Edition Founders Edition: the ultimate high gain amplifier ENGL Amplification, Germany’s leading manufacturer of tube electric guitar amplifiers since 1983, is extremely proud to announce the launch of the ENGL E670FE Special Edition Founders Edition: the ultimate 100-watt, all-tube high gain amp. The new E670FE is an updated version of Engl’s legendary E670 Special Edition. The Special Edition amp spent years in the studios of Edmund Engl – the founder of ENGL amps – and was played by many iconic professional guitarists, who all had their own unique thoughts and requests when it came to tone and performance. Over the years, Edmund Engl and senior designer Horst Langer tweaked the Special Edition multiple times, and now it is finally available – on ENGL’s 40th anniversary year – to the public as an amp in ENGL’s standard portfolio as the Founders Edition. ENGL E670FE Special Edition Founders Edition Front The E670FE – supreme in a stunning black finish with chrome knobs and an in-your-face red-lit front panel illumination – has been tuned and revoiced, but still retains the crushing tones that made the previous Special Edition iconic. The amp, which features five ECC83 preamp tubes and either four 6L6 or four EL34 power amp tubes, delivers a massive range of sounds across its five channels (Clean, Crunch, Lead I, Lead II, and Tubedriver) and nine voicings, from crystal-clear cleans to searing high-gain distortion and everything in between. The multiple sound-shaping options on board – ranging from powerful EQs and separate gain controls on each channel to Gain Boost, Hi Gain, Mid Shift, Contour, Bright, Mid Edge, Modern Classic, Mega Lo Punch, and Depth Boost switches, alongside a built-in Reverb – help make the Founders Edition one of the most versatile amplifiers on the market. Perhaps the special pick of the bunch is the Tubedriver channel, which bypasses most of the amp’s inner workings to offer the most pure circuit and all-tube tones imaginable. On top of that, the E670FE – which is handcrafted in Germany to the highest of quality standards using only the finest components and materials – packs a wide array of practical features for the demanding modern guitarist who accepts only the best. The amp is MIDI programmable, so players can save their favorite settings in up to 128 presets with the use of an optional external MIDI controller. There is also a threshold-footswitchable noise gate, a Power Tube Monitor, three tube buffered FX Loops, a line output and multiple cabinet output options on board. ENGL E670FE Special Edition Founders Edition Back Edmund Engl, the founder of ENGL Amplifiers, said: “We're thrilled to introduce the E670FE Special Edition Founders Edition. This amplifier is the culmination of our 40 years of experience in crafting high-quality amplifiers that deliver uncompromising tone and versatility, and it is sure to take any guitar player’s tone and performance to the next level!" The E670FE is available in September 2023. For more information, visit the official ENGL website. ENGL E670FE Special Edition Founders Edition – main features at a glance: Five Channels: Clean, Crunch, Lead I, Lead II, Tubedriver All Tube, 100 Watts Preamp tubes: 5 x ECC83 (12AX7) Power amp tubes: 4 x 6L6 or 4 x EL34 Three Tube buffered FX Loops (Serial FX Loop, FX Loop I and FX Loop II are variable from serial to parallel) Noise Gate with footswitchable threshold Power Tube Monitor MIDI In / MIDI Thru / S.A.C Port / Dual footswitch Jack Sound shaping options: Gain Boost, Hi Gain, Mid Shift, Contour, Bright, Mid Edge, Modern Classic, Mega Lo Punch, Depth Boost Controls: Gain (separate for each channel), Bass, Middle, Treble (Clean, Crunch), Bass, Middle, Treble (Lead I, Lead II), Reverb, Volume (separate for each channel), Presence A, Presence B, Master A, Master B Controls (Rear): Noise Gate threshold level, FX Loop I Balance, FX Loop II Balance, Tube Driver EQ Outputs: 1 x 4 ohms, 2 x 8 ohms, 1 x 8 ohms, 2 x 16 ohms, 1 x 16 ohms Line output Handcrafted in Germany #### ENGL E725 RAVAGER IR ENGL Unleashes the E725 RAVAGER: A 20W Compact Tube Amp with IR Loader ENGL Amplifiers proudly introduces the RAVAGER IR, a 20-watt, 2-channel tube amp that blends vintage tone with modern technology. Designed for musicians seeking a versatile, portable solution, the RAVAGER delivers exceptional sound quality in a compact lunchbox-style chassis. The E725 RAVAGER use 12AX7/ECC83 in the preamp and EL84 in the poweramp section, producing dynamic, harmonically rich tones. Its dual-channel design provides pristine cleans and aggressive overdrive, making it ideal for stage, studio, or home use. A key feature is its built-in IR Loader, enabling users to use four impulse responses (IRs), three of them can be loaded via USB for unparalleled cab simulation. This makes recording and silent practice effortless while delivering a professional sound. The amp is also equipped with an XLR output for live and studio applications, along with a headphone out for private practice. Additionally, the integrated Power Soak feature allows users to reduce output power for cranked tube tones at lower volumes, perfect for home or studio environments. Key Features: 20W, 2-channel tube amp ECC83 preamp & EL84 power amp section for authentic tone Built-in IR Loader with four Irs (three customizable slots) USB connectivity for easy IR management Headphone output for silent practice XLR direct output for live and recording setups Integrated Power Soak for adjustable power (20 Watts, 5 Watts, 1 Watts, Speaker off)  Compact, portable lunchbox design The ENGL E725 RAVAGER is a powerhouse for modern guitarists who need a flexible, compact amp without compromising on tone. Whether performing live, tracking in the studio, or practicing at home, this amp offers professional-grade sound and features. About ENGL Amplification For over four decades, ENGL Amplification has been synonymous with premium-quality, high-gain guitar amplifiers, delivering unparalleled tone, precision, and reliability. Favored by world-renowned artists and touring musicians, ENGL amps are built to handle the most demanding studio and live performance environments. With a legacy of innovation and German engineering excellence, ENGL continues to push the boundaries of amplification, offering cutting-edge features, hand-crafted designs, and uncompromising sound for guitarists of all styles. #### ENGL Unleashes the EP635 Fireball IR Pedal A Compact Powerhouse for Modern Guitarists ENGL, renowned for its high-performance amplifiers, proudly introduces the EP635 Fireball IR Pedal, a revolutionary 2-channel preamp pedal designed to deliver the legendary Fireball tone in a compact and feature-rich format. The EP635 Fireball IR Pedal brings the raw power and precision of the ENGL Fireball amplifier into a pedalboard-friendly enclosure, offering unmatched flexibility and tonal control for guitarists of all styles. This cutting-edge pedal is equipped with advanced features, making it a must-have for players seeking high-gain perfection with modern digital convenience. Key Features: Authentic Fireball Tone – Designed after the renowned ENGL Fireball amplifier, the EP635 delivers the unmistakable high-gain aggression and clarity that ENGL fans love. Two Independent Channels – Easily switch between two distinct channels, with each channel’s knob settings saved independently, allowing for seamless transitions between tones. Built-in Midboost Function – Enhance your tone with the integrated Midboost switch, perfect for cutting through the mix with extra punch. Advanced Noise Gate – Eliminate unwanted noise and maintain articulate clarity, even with high-gain settings. IR (Impulse Response) Loading via USB-C – Customize your sound with user-loadable IRs using the included software, bringing studio-quality cab simulations to your pedalboard. Headphone Output – Silent practice has never been easier, with a dedicated headphone output for direct monitoring. Premium Build and Intuitive Controls – Featuring a rugged chassis and responsive controls for Volume, Gain, Bass, Middle, Treble, and Presence, ensuring precise tonal shaping. Specs: Input 1/4” (6,35mm) Jack Output 1/4” (6,35mm) Jack Headphone Output 1/8”(3,5mm) Jack 9V DC / 300mA (center negativ) / power supply, sold separately USB C Product Height (cm) Product Width (cm) Product Depth (cm) Product Weight(kg) Box Height (cm) Box Width (cm) Box Depth (cm) Box Weight (kg) 11,8 6,5 5,5 0,32 12,9 14 6,0 0,45 About ENGL Amplification ENGL Amplification has been at the forefront of amplifier innovation since its inception. Known for their superior craftsmanship, unique designs, and exceptional sound quality, ENGL amps have been used by some of the world’s most renowned guitarists across a wide range of genres. The company continues to push the boundaries of what is possible in amplifier design, offering musicians the tools they need to express their unique voices. #### ENKI AMG-2 Series Cases Updates ENKI USA Releases 2019 Updates for AMG-2 Series Cases Enhancements offer smoother, more stable ride for double guitar or bass cases Bozeman, MT – January 8, 2019 – (GuitarPR) – ENKI USA, the designer and builder of the revolutionary AMG-2 Double Electric Guitar and Double Electric Bass Guitar Cases has announced the release of significant updates to its AMG-2 Series case line. The ENKI AMG-2 Series has proven to be a game changer for touring guitar and bass players worldwide. Now, for 2019, ENKI USA has updated the wheel and axle assembly to a heavy duty system based on high-end skateboard components, along with updating the luxurious EVA foam inserts inside the case. The new wheel and axle assembly offers a smoother and more stable ride when moving quickly with the case, and like a skateboard, will easily withstand extreme abuse. The guitar body and neck inserts have also been updated to be reversible, so that guitars can face either direction in the case, with or without straps attached. ENKI USA is also offering the new wheel and axle assembly and updated case inserts as an available upgrade for its existing Gen-2 AMG-2 Cases. “Our goal has always been to make the best instrument cases available on the market,” said David Cronk, CEO of ENKI USA. “These new upgrades we’ve released for the AMG-2 Series cases are making a great, innovative product even better.” Many touring guitar players carry multiple guitars in individual cases. The ability to double up instruments safely and efficiently is a huge plus. The fact that they can easily roll the AMG-2 case into the venue and on stage to serve as a guitar boat is a substantial added benefit. There is nothing on market like the revolutionary ENKI AMG-2 Series Double Electric Guitar and Bass Cases which include: Super Tough Roto-Molded Polyethylene Shell Luxurious Reversible EVA Foam Inserts 8mm Solid Axle Smooth Glide Wheels Removable Lid Design Padlock Plate Soft EVA Accessories Case Limited Lifetime Warranty The AMG-2 Double Guitar Case has an MSRP of $562.49 while the AMG-2 Double Electric Bass Case has an MSRP of $624.99. About ENKI USA ENKI USA, based in Bozeman, Montana, is the designer, builder and seller of modern, innovative case solutions for the music industry and outdoor sports. For more information on ENKI USA products, visit, www.enkiusa.com. #### ENKI USA Introduces New AMG Series Cases at Summer NAMM Show New cases designed for two large-body electric guitars or one acoustic guitar BOZEMAN, MT – July 16, 2019 – (GuitarPR) – ENKI USA, the designer and builder of the revolutionary AMG Series multi-purpose instrument cases, will introduce two new models designed for larger guitars at the upcoming 2019 Summer NAMM Show. The new ENKI AMG-2XL will hold two large-bodied electric guitars, such as Gibson 335s and the like, while the ENKI AMG-Acoustic fits Classical through Jumbo size acoustic guitars. Like the ENKI AMG-2 electric guitar and bass cases, the new cases are built with an extremely tough, lightweight Roto-Molded Polyethylene shell and luxurious EVA foam inserts that offer excellent impact resistance and touring convenience. The AMG-2XL and AMG-Acoustic cases offer the ultimate in protection, versatility and ease of use for touring guitar players and singer/songwriters, on and off the stage. There is nothing on market like the ENKI AMG Series cases. Additional features include: 8mm Solid Axle Smooth Glide Wheels Removable Lid Design Padlock Plate Soft EVA Accessories Case Limited Lifetime Warranty “Our goal has always been to design and manufacture the best instrument cases available on the market,” said David Cronk, CEO of ENKI USA. “These new models we’re introducing at Summer NAMM in Nashville will serve and even wider range of players.” Visit ENKI USA at Summer NAMM July 18-20 at Booth #38. For more information on ENKI USA products, visit, www.enkiusa.com. About ENKI USA ENKI USA, based in Bozeman, Montana, is the designer, builder and seller of modern, innovative case solutions for the music industry and outdoor sports. Contact David Cronk info@enkiusa.com 406-225-0585 #### ENKI USA Introduces New AMG-2 EXV Double Electric Guitar Case at Winter NAMM Show New case designed specifically for Explorer, Flying V and ML shaped guitars BOZEMAN, MT – January 8, 2020 – (GuitarPR) – ENKI USA, the designer and builder of the revolutionary AMG Series multi-purpose instrument cases, will introduce its new model AMG-2 EXV case at the upcoming 2020 Winter NAMM Show, January 16-19 in Anaheim. The AMG-2 EXV is a double electric guitar case designed specifically for Explorer, Flying V and ML shaped guitars! The new case fits two electric guitars up to 46” in total length and 18” in total width. The EXV provides all the same protection and convenience features of the AMG Series Cases, but completely updated for 2020, making it the strongest case the company has built to date. This case introduces the new durable ENKI EVA Insert Set, Polycarbonate Latch and Heavy-Duty Removable Lid Hinge System. These are the ultimate road cases for touring guitar players, on and off the stage. Key features include: Roto-Molded Polyethylene Shell Luxurious Two Electric Guitar EVA Foam Insert – New for 2020! Solid Axle Smooth Glide Wheels Removable Lid Design – New for 2020! Padlock Plate Soft EVA Accessories Case Limited Lifetime Warranty Dimensions: 55” x 11.5” x 21.25″ Weight: 28lbs Available in Black Only MSRP: $669.99 “The development of the new EXV case is in response to a massive number of players using Explorer and V shape guitars, requesting we build a case to meet their needs,” said David Cronk, CEO of ENKI USA. “Our goal is to build the best instrument cases on the market and the AMG-2 EXV case is a testament to our goals.” Visit ENKI USA at Winter NAMM January 16-19 at Booth #1902. For more information on ENKI USA products, visit, www.enkiusa.com. About ENKI USA ENKI USA, based in Bozeman, Montana, is the designer, builder and seller of modern, innovative case solutions for the music industry and outdoor sports. Contact David Cronk info@enkiusa.com 406-225-0585 #### ENKI X 2-Guitar Case to be Introduced at the 2024 NAMM Show New design is stronger, more durable, and completely streamlined. BOZEMAN, MT – January 25, 2024 – (GUITARpr) – ENKI USA, the designer and builder of revolutionary, multi-purpose instrument cases has just announced the launch of its newest model, the ENKI X 2-Guitar Case. In 2018, ENKI revolutionized the music touring industry with its AMG Series cases, and in 2024, they are doing it all over again! The new X Case design is stronger, more durable, and completely streamlined for maximum instrument protection and touring convenience. It also boasts a burley, 2-latch design, providing a tight weather seal and strong failsafe mechanism for instruments during transport. An upgraded composite core wheel system offers a smoother, more stable ride with a larger case opening for faster guitar changes on stage. This workhorse case is great for musicians who are on the road extensively and can serve as a permanent fixture in any touring set up. For those who want the very best, The ENKI X Case will take your touring arsenal to a whole new level. New features include: Lightweight Roto-molded Polyethylene Shell Elegant Streamlined Design Modular Soft Case Insert System Heavy Duty Removable Lid Hinges 2x Zinc Alloy Cam Latches Weather Sealed Composite Core Wheels Pad Lock Plate Easily replaceable components According to CEO, David Cronk, “We are excited to announce the new X 2-Guitar from ENKI. The X Case is a perfect mix of elegant design and rugged functionality. We always want to provide the very best products to our customers and artists. With the ENKI X we have achieved this.” About ENKI USA ENKI USA, based in Bozeman, Montana, is the designer, builder and seller of modern, innovative case solutions for the music industry and outdoor sports. More information is available at https://enkiusa.com. #### Enter the 4th Dimension with Eventide at NAMM January 13, 2016 - Little Ferry, NJ - The 2016 NAMM Show in Anaheim, California will be special for Eventide as they celebrate the H3000 Ultra-Harmonizer® being inducted into the TEC Awards Hall of Fame! From its creation in 1986, through this day, the H3000 is considered the holy grail of multi-effects and has been heard on countless records, worldwide. In addition to honoring the past, Eventide is excited to announce that their H9 MAX stompbox has been nominated for a TEC Award for Outstanding Technical Achievement in the category of Musical Instrument Amplification & Effects. The H9 MAX Harmonizer Effects Processor contains every Eventide stompbox algorithm, plus the award winning CrushStation. Considered a dream pedal board that can fit in a glove box, the H9 MAX has selectable routing and can be controlled via BlueTooth. While past acknowledgements are endearing, Eventide is all about the next step which, in this case, pays homage to Einstein’s Theory of Relativity. SpaceTime is Eventide’s new multi-effect algorithm that combines modulation, two delays, and reverb into one easy to use effect. The delays are based on Eventide’s Vintage Delay algorithm from the TimeFactor pedal and the reverb section draws from both the Plate algorithm in Eventide’s Space pedal, as well as Eventide’s UltraReverb native plug-in. Unique to SpaceTime is the ability to route the delays and reverb in series or parallel after modulation, further adding to its versatility and creative applications. Eventide invites everybody to their booth #5971 to check out the stompboxes as well as their new plug-in bundle, Anthology X. This tour de force of digital audio processing is comprised of 17 mixing, mastering, and multi-effect plug-ins based on 40 years of Eventide studio mainstays like the H910, H949, H3000 and Omnipressor®. With newly designed graphics and feature enhancements, the plug-ins have been redesigned from the ground up to more closely recreate the sound of the original hardware. Most importantly, they’re now available for the first time ever in native AAX, AU, and VST formats. “We've spent countless hours modeling the analog and early digital circuitry from our groundbreaking H910 and H949 Harmonizers, which has resulted in new plug-ins which more closely capture the unique character of these classic designs,” said Dan Gillespie, Eventide Engineer. About Eventide For over 40 years, Eventide has remained at the forefront of recording technology. In 1975 they revolutionized the audio industry by creating the world’s first commercially available digital audio effects unit. Since then their legendary studio processors have been heard on countless hit records. For more information, please visit Eventide’s website at www.eventideaudio.com Eventide, Harmonizer and Omnipressor are registered trademarks of Eventide Inc. ® 2016 Eventide Inc. #### EnterTalk Media Introduces Concerts.Cafe EnterTalk Media Introduces Concerts.Cafe™ - A Caffeinated Livestream Concert Venue and Signature Artist Coffee Shop The first online concert venue to serve artist-branded coffee and tickets to livestream music events – with immersive audio and 360-degree content experiences! April 6, 2021, San Diego, California, USA – EnterTalk Media is delighted to introduce Concerts.Cafe, the first interactive and immersive livestreaming concert venue for lovers of live music and gourmet coffee! Concerts.Cafe is a unique, online concert experience for music fans and coffee connoisseurs – a web platform dedicated to pairing ticketed live music events and signature artist shops with consumable merchandise – offering shows in all genres and some of the finest organic flavors in coffees and teas available. Serving as a new revenue resource for music artists, Concerts.Cafe offers gourmet, artist-branded consumables and on-demand or livestreaming music content to fans. Launching in April 2021 with a fantastic lineup of multiple music events and artist-inspired coffee flavors to choose from, Concerts.Cafe is featuring a special livestream performance and artist coffee selection from the "Myron McKinley Trio" on April 24th, 2021 to help support the Fisher Center For Alzheimer's Research Foundation. For more information on upcoming artist performances, to reserve tickets for livestream music events and to purchase selections from debut line of Concerts.Cafe's signature, artist-branded coffee, please visit www.concerts.cafe. Features of Concerts.Cafe: -Livestream and On-Demand Concerts to get fans to the front row every time - with Interactive chat rooms, VIP Meet & Greets and special, 360-Degree content viewing experiences! Coming soon - binaural (3D Audio) and Virtual Reality (VR) / 360-degree viewing & listening content -Signature Gourmet Coffee available from music artists in multiple genres and delectable flavors; each Artist Roast is created with some of the finest organic, single-origin coffees in the world – selected and crafted to reflect each artist's unique personality, vibe and personal taste. -Free, Pay-per-view and On-Demand Content available now for April 2021 - music fans may register, reserve and purchase tickets to view on-demand and livestream content from their favorite artists -A new, multiple revenue stream and promotional outlet for music artists - Concerts Café is a resource for music artists and bands looking to build their online presence while supplementing their income via online ticket sales and signature consumable merchandise An industry first - Concerts.Cafe is more than just a caffeinated, livestreaming concert venue, it's an interactive, virtual concert platform that offers a new revenue model for music artists through ticketed live-stream concerts and sales of artist-branded specialty coffees, teas, and other consumables. Concerts.Cafe is a resource for musicians looking to build their online presence while supplementing their income in a post-pandemic era, offering worldwide concert exposure to fans from a safe environment - with residual income from sales of livestream and re-broadcasted pay-per-view events and signature consumable merchandise. In addition to livestream event ticket sales, artists have the opportunity to sell VIP Meet & Greets and other personalized, ticketed events paired with interesting, branded consumable merchandise to their fans. Concerts.Cafe Livestream Concert Calendar & Caffeinated Releases for April 2021: April 9th, 2021 – Kimba Light Live Stream & Misty Valley Blend Light/Medium Roast Signature Coffee Kimba Light is a tropical high-energy and dance-provoking Afro-Cuban band based out of San Diego, California, offering a fusion of salsa, timba, merengue, bachata, reggaeton, hip-hop, and funk. Fans who purchase tickets to this livestream event will receive 25% off the signature Kimba Light coffee when purchased as a bundle. April 18, 2021 - Virtual Happy Hour Jazz Series, presented by Chuck Dennis! Episode 1 - Multiple jazz artists will participate in a caffeinated live jam session and be available to speak directly with fans on interactive chat. This episode will feature Darryl Walker, Johnny Britt, Nils, Blake Aaron, Kay-Ta, and will be hosted by Jammin' Jay Lamont! April 20th, 2021 – FREE 4/20 Show, Garth Dennis and Blaze Mob - paired with Garth Dennis Jamaican Bold Blend Coffee and The Blaze Mob Smoke & Fire Blend Coffee Concerts.Cafe presents a special 420 celebration with Reggae Legend, Garth Dennis and The Blaze Mob. Fans who purchase tickets to this special livestream event will receive 25% off the signature artist paired coffees when purchasing tickets and coffee as a bundle. April 24th, 2021 – The Myron McKinley Trio, Chick Corea Tribute Concert – paired with the Myron McKinley Trio Signature Brazil RFA Daterra Santa Colomba Coffee! Concerts.Cafe and The Myron McKinley Trio (band members from Earth, Wind and Fire, the Jacksons and David Foster) proudly bring you an intimate experience in celebrating the life and music of Chick Corea - with special arrangements and renditions of his songs, as well as a heartfelt interview with the band about their personal experiences with Chick and the impact that he had on their lives and musical careers. Fans who purchase tickets to this livestream event will receive 25% off the signature Myron McKinley Trio coffee when purchased as a bundle, and a portion of the ticket proceeds will go to the Fisher Center For Alzheimer's Research Foundation. April 25th, 2021 - Virtual Happy Hour Jazz Series, presented by Chuck Dennis! Episode 2 - Multiple jazz artists will participate in a caffeinated live jam session and be available to speak directly with fans on interactive chat. This episode will feature Tom Browne, David P. Stevens, Will Donato, Sharon Marie Cline, and will be hosted by Jammin' Jay Lamont! April 30th, 2021– International Jazz Day! Concerts.Cafe presents a free, all-day Jazz Festival to celebrate International Jazz Day with 9 hours of music - playing jazz concerts from 12pm-9pm, PDT For more information on tickets to livestream events, signature artist coffee releases and more from Concerts.Cafe, please visit www.concerts.cafe #### Epiphone Introduces the Ltd. Ed. Joe Bonamassa Firebird-I Outfit Epiphone proudly presents the new Ltd. Ed. Joe Bonamassa "Treasure" Firebird-I Outfit, the fourth Joe Bonamassa signature model in Epiphone's long friendship with the most critically acclaimed guitarist of our generation. Featuring the ProBucker™ FB720, a one-of-a-kind faithful recreation of the original early 60s Firebird pickup. Plus Kluson®'s superb re-issue of the original Firebird/Banjo style tuners! The "Treasure" Firebird-I comes in two color finishes, Polymist Gold and Tobacco Sunburst and includes a premium custom gigbag and a Hand-Signed Certificate of Authenticity signed by Joe Bonamassa.   The Epiphone Joe Bonamassa Firebird-1 : Tobacco Sunburst Video by Epiphone The Epiphone Joe Bonamassa Firebird-1 : Polymist Gold Video by Epiphone The Inspiration For The Epiphone Joe Bonamassa Firebird-1 Video by Epiphone Available Beginning in November 2016 Learn more at: www.epiphone.com #### Erlend Krauser performs "Hurt" by Christina Aguilera Erlend Krauser Music, Hamburg/ Germany - Dec. 4th, 2017 - (ictw) - The incredible Erlend Krauser does it again. "Hurt" is another outstanding interpretation of one of the greatest songs from one of the greatest voices of our time, Christina Aguilera. Erlend impresses with soulful and virtuoso guitar playing both combined in an unparalleled, unique style – Erlend Krauser style. The new album "Last Discoveries" is available now from www.erlendkrauser.de Erlend performs live on camera with the Kemper PROFILER to a backing track from Pro Tools. Erlend Krauser - "Hurt" Video Erlend Krauser Erlend's unique playing technique Tapping the guitar (instead of playing with a pic) generates a differnt kind of tone on the guitar. The overtones are completely different and one can play phrases and legatos which only a singer with the human voice can do. Here is what Erlend Krauser has to say: "This album – my work from end of 2016 until October 2017 – is kind of a „coping with the past" but also a fresh, cool and very exciting start in a new dimension of playing my beloved instrument – the guitar! Some Songs Hansi ( James Last ) chose as guitar solos for me, especially songs of the artist Christina Aguilera, guided me to a different technique in playing the guitar. It was the biggest gift I received from the Big Force, I am aware of! A door opened for me, and some invisible touch blessed my being, talking silently, almost unhearable, to my soul. When this happended, in 2008, Hansi suggested „Hurt" by Christina Aguilera as my new guitar solo for the forthcoming tour. I remember sitting in my studio in Hamburg, absolutely clueless about „HOW" to play this wonderful song, without ruining or harming it. To play the song with my „old technique" was boaring, sounded trivial... I was desperate.....clueless.....and close to catch the phone and tell Hansi that I cannot do this song as a guitar solo.....I had tears in my eyes and gave up...... Then something amazing happened: an inner voice spoke to me.... „It" said: „free your right hand from that little thing you hold between your thumb and your forefinger"! I was in another state of mind.....couldn't understand......tears in my eyes..... Then I realized, step by step, what that voice tried to explain in that little message! The Song „Hurt" has a few melodies in which there are a lot of „repeating" notes. I had to find a way to play these notes in different spots of the guitar, so that they don't repeat in the same „colour"...... And there it was, this magic moment: like a little child which starts trying to walk, coming from crawling on the floor, I tried to „tap" two different „D" notes, one after the other, one in the 12th fret of the D-String and next in the 7th fret of the G-String ! Same note, huge different colour! This is how it all started. I could not beleive what I heard ! Those two D notes changed my whole guitar playing since! I started to practise hours and hours and hours......and didn't stop until today. I had so much joy and response from the instrument, I could have spent years without eating and sleeping, just playing and listening to the beauty of this new sound. Tapping the guitar ( instead of playing with a pic ) generates another tone on the guitar. The overtones are completely different and one can play phrases and legatos which only the singer with the human voice can do. When I realized this, I new that this was not only a present...it was my future ! I became aware of, that this technique will guide me to a much more intense playing, to frases never heard before, to much stronger expression of my inner voice in music and on the instrument. I wish to share this little story with all of you, just because it is an essential part of this new album. I am very greatful for this gift, and that it was given to me!" More information at: www.erlendkrauser.de #### Ernie Ball announces Earthwood Bell Bronze Acoustic Strings ANAHEIM, CA (JANUARY 23, 2025) - Developed in collaboration with John Mayer, Ernie Ball Earthwood Bell Bronze acoustic guitar strings have been carefully crafted to meet John's exacting standards, providing a new voice for your acoustic guitar.  Inspired by alloys used traditionally for bells and cymbals, Ernie Ball's patent-pending Bell Bronze alloy offers a richer, fuller sound than any other string in our catalog. These strings will breathe new life into your guitar. “Earthwood Bell Bronze strings are a giant leap forward in tone, playability, and durability. They’re great in any musical setting but really shine when played solo.  There’s an orchestral quality to them.”  - John Mayer Key Features: Developed in collaboration with John Mayer Big, bold sound Inspired by alloys used for bells and cymbals Increased resonance with improved projection & sustain Patent-pending alloy unique to Ernie Ball strings Available in 4 gauge combinations: Extra Light (10-50) Light (11-52) Medium Light (12-54) and Medium (13-56) Ernie Ball Earthwood Bell Bronze acoustic guitar strings will be available this spring. Watch the demo below: About Ernie Ball In 1962, veteran player and guitar teacher Ernie Ball created Slinkys®, the innovative light gauge electric guitar strings widely revered by thousands of iconic players including Eric Clapton, Keith Richards, Jimmy Page, Paul McCartney, Metallica, Brad Paisley, Slash, John Petrucci, Angus Young, and John Mayer. The strings are all crafted in Coachella, CA. Ernie Ball also offers state-of-the-art instrument accessories that are carried in more than 6,000 stores in the U.S. and 120 countries worldwide. Officially purchasing the Music Man® company in 1984, Sterling, joined later by his sons Scott and Brian, has built a team of dedicated professionals based in San Luis Obispo, CA who collectively share a common goal: crafting the highest level of hand-crafted instruments available. Originally founded by Tom Walker, Forrest White, and Leo Fender in 1974, Music Man built its name leading an industry revolution, introducing active electronics on its production instruments. As part of the team during the ’70s, Sterling Ball played an important role in the design and development of the iconic StingRay basses. The family-run company maintains its founder's dedication to preserving the musician's playing experience and delivering superior sound quality through the development of new products, such as Cobalt Slinkys, M-Steel, Earthwood, and the revolutionary Element Shield Packaging, keeping each set as fresh as the day they were made. The company also fosters artist development through musician-focused programs such as the world's largest and longest-running unsigned artist programs, where bands compete each year to play live on national tours, festivals, and events. Visit them online at www.ernieball.com and www.music-man.com. YOUTUBE | TIKTOK | INSTAGRAM | FACEBOOK |  THREADS | X | OFFICIAL SITE #### Ernie Ball announces John Mayer Silver Slinky Signature Guitar Strings Ernie Ball teams up with John Mayer to launch all-new John Mayer Silver Slinky Signature Guitar Strings SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA (OCTOBER 10, 2024) – Ernie Ball proudly announces the latest addition to their artist signature string lineup: a collaboration with acclaimed guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter John Mayer. “I’ve always said that I don’t play the guitar, I play the strings. Having a feeling of fluidity is so important in my playing, and Ernie Ball strings have always given me that ability. With the creation of the Silver Slinky set, I have found an even higher level of expression, and I’m excited to share it with guitar players everywhere.” — John Mayer John Mayer Silver Slinky Strings are the result of an extraordinary partnership between the Ernie Ball string design team and the iconic artist himself. These signature sets feature John’s previously unavailable 10.5-47 gauge combination, perfectly tailored to his unique playing style and technique. Each string has been meticulously crafted with specific gauges and core-to-wrap ratios that meet John’s exacting standards, delivering the ideal balance of tone and tension. The new Silver Slinky Strings are available in a collectible 3-pack tin, a 6-pack box, and as individual sets, offered at retailers worldwide. "Very few guitarists in the history of popular music have influenced a generation of players like John Mayer. For over 25 years, John has not only been a remarkable artist but also a dear friend to the Ernie Ball family. This partnership represents our shared passion for music and innovation, and we can't wait to see how John’s signature Silver Slinky strings continue to inspire guitarists around the world.” — Brian Ball, CEO of Ernie Ball Product Features: Unique gauge combination: 10.5, 13.5, 17.5, 27, 37, 47 John’s signature gauge for an optimal balance of tone, tension, and feel Reinforced Plain Strings (RPS) for enhanced tuning stability and durability Custom Slinky recipes tailored to John’s personal preferences   About Ernie Ball In 1962, veteran player and guitar teacher Ernie Ball created Slinkys®, the innovative light gauge electric guitar strings widely revered by thousands of iconic players including Eric Clapton, Keith Richards, Jimmy Page, Paul McCartney, Metallica, Brad Paisley, Slash, John Petrucci, Angus Young, and John Mayer. The strings are all crafted in Coachella, CA. Ernie Ball also offers state-of-the-art instrument accessories that are carried in more than 6,000 stores in the U.S. and 120 countries worldwide. Officially purchasing the Music Man® company in 1984, Sterling, joined later by his sons Scott and Brian, has built a team of dedicated professionals based in San Luis Obispo, CA who collectively share a common goal: crafting the highest level of hand-crafted instruments available. Originally founded by Tom Walker, Forrest White and Leo Fender in 1974, Music Man built its name leading an industry revolution, introducing active electronics on its production instruments. As part of the team during the ’70s, Sterling Ball played an important role in the design and development of the iconic StingRay basses. The family-run company maintains its founder's dedication to preserving the musician's playing experience and delivering superior sound quality through the development of new products, such as Cobalt Slinkys, M-Steel, Earthwood, and the revolutionary Element Shield Packaging, keeping each set as fresh as the day they were made. The company also fosters artist development through musician-focused programs such as the world's largest and longest-running unsigned artist programs, where bands compete each year for the chance to play live on national tours, festivals, and events. Visit them online at www.ernieball.com and www.music-man.com. #### Ernie Ball Announces Papa Het’s Hardwired Master Cores And Slash Signature Strings Now Available In Single Packs COACHELLA, CA - Ernie Ball is proud to announce that two of its most celebrated signature string lines are now available in single packs: Papa Het’s Hardwired Master Cores and the Slash Signature String Set. Giving players more flexibility and easier access to their preferred artist tones, these offerings represent a milestone for fans of both Metallica’s James Hetfield and guitar legend Slash. PAPA HET’S HARDWIRED MASTER CORES SIGNATURE STRINGS – NOW IN SINGLE PACKS Papa Het’s Hardwired Master Cores signature string packs have been co-developed with Metallica’s James Hetfield over the past decade to best meet his demanding performance requirements. This signature set consists of James’ preferred 11–50 gauge combination using thicker Paradigm core wire wound with nickel-plated steel wrap wire and a proprietary Everlast nanotreatment. Ideal for James’ aggressive style and technique, the strings offer a heavier sound with extra pitch stability. The plain strings consist of Paradigm core wire with brass reinforcement at the ball end for added strength and tuning stability. “With all the companies we’re with, we’re super proud to be with Ernie Ball! For them to take on the challenge of, hey I got an idea, can you do this… they have stepped up to the challenge! I’m super proud!” — James Hetfield Key Features: Never-before-offered gauge combination: 11, 14, 18, 28, 38, 50 Superior strength and durability Enhanced corrosion resistance and longevity via Everlast nanotreatment Heavier core to wrap ratio for added pitch stability Brass reinforcement at ball end on plain strings for tuning stability Papa Het’s Hardwired Master Core Signature Strings in single packs are available now at ernieball.com. SLASH SIGNATURE SLINKY STRINGS – NOW IN SINGLE PACKS Slash’s signature string packs are the culmination of over three decades of Slash and Ernie Ball’s ongoing pursuit to create strings that provide more durability and tuning stability without sacrificing tone or feel. These new packs feature Paradigm core wire wound with nickel-plated steel wrap wire and a proprietary Everlast nanotreatment, while the Paradigm plain strings use a heavier brass reinforcement at the ball ends to improve tuning stability and strength. Key Features: Superior strength and durability Enhanced corrosion resistance and longevity via Everlast nanotreatment Heavier brass reinforcement on plain strings for improved tuning stability Gauges: 11, 14, 18, 28, 38, 48 Slash Signature Slinky Strings in single packs are available now at ernieball.com. About Ernie Ball In 1962, veteran player and guitar teacher Ernie Ball created Slinkys®, the innovative light gauge electric guitar strings widely revered by thousands of iconic players including Eric Clapton, Keith Richards, Jimmy Page, Paul McCartney, Metallica, Brad Paisley, Slash, John Petrucci, Angus Young, and John Mayer. The strings are all crafted in Coachella, CA. Ernie Ball also offers state-of-the-art instrument accessories that are carried in more than 6,000 stores in the U.S. and 120 countries worldwide. Officially purchasing the Music Man® company in 1984, Sterling, joined later by his sons Scott and Brian, has built a team of dedicated professionals based in San Luis Obispo, CA who collectively share a common goal: crafting the highest level of hand-crafted instruments available. Originally founded by Tom Walker, Forrest White, and Leo Fender in 1974, Music Man built its name leading an industry revolution, introducing active electronics on its production instruments. As part of the team during the ’70s, Sterling Ball played an important role in the design and development of the iconic StingRay basses. The family-run company maintains its founder's dedication to preserving the musician's playing experience and delivering superior sound quality through the development of new products, such as Cobalt Slinkys, M-Steel, Earthwood, and the revolutionary Element Shield Packaging, keeping each set as fresh as the day they were made. The company also fosters artist development through musician-focused programs such as the world's largest and longest-running unsigned artist programs, where bands compete each year to play live on national tours, festivals, and events. Visit them online at www.ernieball.com and www.music-man.com. YOUTUBE | TIKTOK | INSTAGRAM | FACEBOOK |  THREADS | X | OFFICIAL SITE #### Ernie Ball announces the Ernie Ball Vans Warped Tour Battle Ernie Ball Vans Warped Tour Battle of the Bands presented by Death Wish Coffee ANAHEIM, CA (JANUARY 23, 2025) - Ernie Ball announces the Ernie Ball Vans Warped Tour Battle of the Bands presented by Death Wish Coffee. After a 5-year hiatus, the Vans Warped Tour returns  as a 2-day music festival taking place over 3 different weekends in 3 different locations in the United States. With shows taking place in Washington D.C, Long Beach, and Orlando, the legendary Ernie Ball Battle of the Bands will return to provide 6 bands the opportunity to perform on the Main Stage, with one band being crowned as the Grand Prize Winner. “As I began to plan the return of Warped, my friends at Ernie Ball were on the top of my list. Before I had a chance to even ask, they told me they were all in to bring back the Battle of the Bands for 2025. This will be the 24th year of our amazing partnership.”  - Kevin Lyman With well over $100,000 in gear and prizes, the Ernie Ball Battle of the Bands is supported by some of the top brands in the industry, including; Edgeout Records / Universal Music Group, Vans, Electro-Voice, Universal Audio, Marshall, Mackie, Orange, Sennheiser, Revv, Gallien Krueger, Korg, Roland, Boss, SJC Drums, Zildjian, Vic Firth, Gibraltar, Humes & Berg, Rocksmith+, Sterling By Music Man, and Ernie Ball Music Man. You can sign your band up at www.battleofthebands.com starting on February, 3rd. About Ernie Ball In 1962, veteran player and guitar teacher Ernie Ball created Slinkys®, the innovative light gauge electric guitar strings widely revered by thousands of iconic players including Eric Clapton, Keith Richards, Jimmy Page, Paul McCartney, Metallica, Brad Paisley, Slash, John Petrucci, Angus Young, and John Mayer. The strings are all crafted in Coachella, CA. Ernie Ball also offers state-of-the-art instrument accessories that are carried in more than 6,000 stores in the U.S. and 120 countries worldwide. Officially purchasing the Music Man® company in 1984, Sterling, joined later by his sons Scott and Brian, has built a team of dedicated professionals based in San Luis Obispo, CA who collectively share a common goal: crafting the highest level of hand-crafted instruments available. Originally founded by Tom Walker, Forrest White, and Leo Fender in 1974, Music Man built its name leading an industry revolution, introducing active electronics on its production instruments. As part of the team during the ’70s, Sterling Ball played an important role in the design and development of the iconic StingRay basses. The family-run company maintains its founder's dedication to preserving the musician's playing experience and delivering superior sound quality through the development of new products, such as Cobalt Slinkys, M-Steel, Earthwood, and the revolutionary Element Shield Packaging, keeping each set as fresh as the day they were made. The company also fosters artist development through musician-focused programs such as the world's largest and longest-running unsigned artist programs, where bands compete each year to play live on national tours, festivals, and events. Visit them online at www.ernieball.com and www.music-man.com. YOUTUBE | TIKTOK | INSTAGRAM | FACEBOOK |  THREADS | X | OFFICIAL SITE #### Ernie Ball announces the Tim Henson Signature String and Accessory Collection Tim Henson Signature String and Accessory Collection ANAHEIM, CA (JANUARY 23, 2025) - Ernie Ball is proud to introduce the Tim Henson Signature String and Accessory Collection, developed in collaboration with one of today’s most innovative players. Designed to meet Tim’s unique specifications and versatile performance style, these new classical strings pair fluorocarbon trebles with silver-plated copper basses for a dynamic, brighter response with a percussive tonality. The electric strings comprise Cobalt and Paradigm technologies for maximum output and clarity with unmatched durability. In addition, we are releasing a Tim Henson Signature Ernie Ball FretWrap by Gruv Gear as well as an all-new Ernie Ball Tim Henson Signature Cable. Classical Strings Dynamic, percussive sound Silver-plated copper basses Fluorocarbon treble strings Gauges: 24, 27, 33, 30, 36, 42 Electric Strings Engineered for maximum output & clarity Nano-treated for maximum life and corrosion resistance Paradigm core wire for added strength Gauges: 9.5, 12, 16, 26, 36, 46 The Ernie Ball Tim Henson Signature Collection will be available this spring. The Signature Electric strings, Classical strings, and Fretwrap will all be available to purchase separately. The Signature Cable will be available to purchase as part of a box set bundle. This Tim Henson Signature Bundle will include all of the products in the collection. About Ernie Ball In 1962, veteran player and guitar teacher Ernie Ball created Slinkys®, the innovative light gauge electric guitar strings widely revered by thousands of iconic players including Eric Clapton, Keith Richards, Jimmy Page, Paul McCartney, Metallica, Brad Paisley, Slash, John Petrucci, Angus Young, and John Mayer. The strings are all crafted in Coachella, CA. Ernie Ball also offers state-of-the-art instrument accessories that are carried in more than 6,000 stores in the U.S. and 120 countries worldwide. Officially purchasing the Music Man® company in 1984, Sterling, joined later by his sons Scott and Brian, has built a team of dedicated professionals based in San Luis Obispo, CA who collectively share a common goal: crafting the highest level of hand-crafted instruments available. Originally founded by Tom Walker, Forrest White, and Leo Fender in 1974, Music Man built its name leading an industry revolution, introducing active electronics on its production instruments. As part of the team during the ’70s, Sterling Ball played an important role in the design and development of the iconic StingRay basses. The family-run company maintains its founder's dedication to preserving the musician's playing experience and delivering superior sound quality through the development of new products, such as Cobalt Slinkys, M-Steel, Earthwood, and the revolutionary Element Shield Packaging, keeping each set as fresh as the day they were made. The company also fosters artist development through musician-focused programs such as the world's largest and longest-running unsigned artist programs, where bands compete each year to play live on national tours, festivals, and events. Visit them online at www.ernieball.com and www.music-man.com. YOUTUBE | TIKTOK | INSTAGRAM | FACEBOOK |  THREADS | X | OFFICIAL SITE #### Ernie Ball Big Sound with Robby Krieger Robby Krieger Of The Doors Featured In The Latest Episode Of Ernie Ball’s Big Sound San Luis Obispo, CA (April 9, 2026) - Today, Ernie Ball, the world’s leading manufacturer of guitar strings and accessories, is proud to present the latest episode of BIG SOUND, spotlighting rock legend and co-founder of The Doors, Robby Krieger. Premiering today, this exclusive episode offers an intimate look at one of rock music’s most iconic guitarists at work in his own creative space — a rare and extraordinary glimpse behind the curtain for fans and musicians alike. BIG SOUND delivers an intimate, cinematic experience that takes viewers deep into the artistry of today’s most groundbreaking musicians. Each episode is filmed in a location that holds personal meaning to the featured artist, pairing world-class performances with stunning visuals and pristine audio. For this special installment, Ernie Ball was granted exclusive access to Love Street Sound, Robby Krieger’s personal recording studio. The episode catches Krieger in a deeply meaningful moment: rehearsing for The Doors’ 60th Anniversary celebration at the iconic Greek Theater, an event that brought together an extraordinary lineup of special guests including Billy Idol, Steve Stevens, Perry Farrell (Jane’s Addiction), Deryck Whibley (Sum 41), Robert DeLeo (Stone Temple Pilots), and Stephen Adler (Guns N’ Roses). Joining Krieger in the episode are Dan Rothchild (bass) — son of legendary Doors producer Paul Rothchild — along with Ed Roth (keys), Ty Dennis (drums), and Waylon Krieger (additional vocals), Robby’s son. The studio itself, filled with an eclectic collection of instruments and amplifiers, reflects Krieger’s enduring curiosity and commitment to artistic experimentation. The performance features three iconic tracks: “Touch Me” “Waiting for the Sun” “Roadhouse Blues” To learn more about this and other BIG SOUND episodes, visit: https://www.ernieball.com/big-sound. About Robby Krieger As the guitarist and co-founder of The Doors, Robby Krieger helped shape one of rock music’s most indelible sounds. A self-taught guitarist who fused flamenco, blues, and Eastern music into a style entirely his own, Krieger co-wrote some of the band’s most enduring songs, including the timeless “Light My Fire,” which he famously penned at age 20 and which went on to become one of the best-selling singles of the 1960s. Together with Jim Morrison, Ray Manzarek, and John Densmore, Krieger helped The Doors sell more than 100 million records worldwide, earning them a place in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1993. Krieger’s singular slide guitar technique and melodic sensibility left a permanent mark on rock, blues, and psychedelia. Beyond The Doors, he has released numerous solo albums and collaborated with artists across genres, remaining an active and vital creative force more than six decades into his career. Now, as The Doors mark their 60th Anniversary, Robby Krieger continues to honor and expand upon the band’s legendary legacy — and Love Street Sound stands as the living proof of his undiminished passion for music. About Ernie Ball In 1962, veteran player and guitar teacher Ernie Ball created Slinkys®, the innovative light gauge electric guitar strings widely revered by thousands of iconic players including Eric Clapton, Keith Richards, Jimmy Page, Paul McCartney, Metallica, Brad Paisley, Slash, John Petrucci, Angus Young, and John Mayer. The strings are all crafted in Coachella, CA. Ernie Ball also offers state-of-the-art instrument accessories that are carried in more than 6,000 stores in the U.S. and 120 countries worldwide. Officially purchasing the Music Man® company in 1984, Sterling, joined later by his sons Scott and Brian, has built a team of dedicated professionals based in San Luis Obispo, CA who collectively share a common goal: crafting the highest level of hand-crafted instruments available. Originally founded by Tom Walker, Forrest White, and Leo Fender in 1974, Music Man built its name leading an industry revolution, introducing active electronics on its production instruments. As part of the team during the ’70s, Sterling Ball played an important role in the design and development of the iconic StingRay basses. The family-run company maintains its founder's dedication to preserving the musician's playing experience and delivering superior sound quality through the development of new products, such as Cobalt Slinkys, M-Steel, Earthwood, and the revolutionary Element Shield Packaging, keeping each set as fresh as the day they were made. The company also fosters artist development through musician-focused programs such as the world's largest and longest-running unsigned artist programs, where bands compete each year to play live on national tours, festivals, and events. Visit them online at www.ernieball.com and www.music-man.com. YOUTUBE | TIKTOK | INSTAGRAM | FACEBOOK |  THREADS | X | OFFICIAL SITE #### Ernie Ball introduces Pino Palladino Smoothie Flats Bass Strings Pino Palladino Smoothie Flats Bass Strings ANAHEIM, CA (JANUARY 23, 2025) - Ernie Ball proudly introduces Pino Palladino Smoothie Flats Bass Strings, designed for effortless playability and exceptional tone. Precision-polished for an ultra-smooth feel, these premium flatwound strings glide easily under your fingers. Crafted with a cobalt alloy ribbon, they deliver a deep, rich tone that perfectly balances vintage warmth with modern flexibility. Developed with legendary bassist Pino Palladino, Smoothie Flats offer unparalleled performance and a silky-smooth playing experience. Key Features: Premium flatwound strings developed with Pino Palladino Precision polished for an ultra-smooth feel Wound with cobalt alloy ribbon for a rich, deep sound Smooth, vintage tone and flexible, low-tension feel Available in 2 gauge combinations: Extra Light (38, 54, 68, 98) Medium (43, 61,76, 108) Ernie Ball Pino Palladino Smoothie Flats Signature bass strings will be available late spring. About Ernie Ball In 1962, veteran player and guitar teacher Ernie Ball created Slinkys®, the innovative light gauge electric guitar strings widely revered by thousands of iconic players including Eric Clapton, Keith Richards, Jimmy Page, Paul McCartney, Metallica, Brad Paisley, Slash, John Petrucci, Angus Young, and John Mayer. The strings are all crafted in Coachella, CA. Ernie Ball also offers state-of-the-art instrument accessories that are carried in more than 6,000 stores in the U.S. and 120 countries worldwide. Officially purchasing the Music Man® company in 1984, Sterling, joined later by his sons Scott and Brian, has built a team of dedicated professionals based in San Luis Obispo, CA who collectively share a common goal: crafting the highest level of hand-crafted instruments available. Originally founded by Tom Walker, Forrest White, and Leo Fender in 1974, Music Man built its name leading an industry revolution, introducing active electronics on its production instruments. As part of the team during the ’70s, Sterling Ball played an important role in the design and development of the iconic StingRay basses. The family-run company maintains its founder's dedication to preserving the musician's playing experience and delivering superior sound quality through the development of new products, such as Cobalt Slinkys, M-Steel, Earthwood, and the revolutionary Element Shield Packaging, keeping each set as fresh as the day they were made. The company also fosters artist development through musician-focused programs such as the world's largest and longest-running unsigned artist programs, where bands compete each year to play live on national tours, festivals, and events. Visit them online at www.ernieball.com and www.music-man.com. YOUTUBE | TIKTOK | INSTAGRAM | FACEBOOK |  THREADS | X | OFFICIAL SITE #### Ernie Ball is excited to announce a range of new accessories for 2025 ANAHEIM, CA (JANUARY 23, 2025) - Ernie Ball is excited to announce a range of new accessories for 2025. The Ernie Ball Classical Guitar Sound Hole Cover fits a 3 ⅜” sound hole and helps to reduce feedback when plugged in during an amplified performance. The Ernie Ball Strap Collection gets a refresh with one new Jacquard design and three new Premium designs. The Ernie Ball Flex Cable Collection is now available with straight-to-angle plugs. The Ernie Ball Braided Cable lineup gets an update with a colorway, Pumpkin Pie in both straight-to-straight and straight-to-angled plugs. A brand new Ernie Ball Silent Cable is being introduced for noiseless performance, along with an all-new collection of versatile Mutes and Dampeners. The Ernie Ball Mute and Dampener Collection consists of: Guitar Mute Noodle Delivers the mellow tone of a rubber bridge 3 sizes for varying degrees of dampening Easy to install and remove Bass Mute Noodle Delivers the mellow tone of a foam mute Easy to install and remove Guitar Tailpiece String Dampener Reduces unwanted string noise and overtones behind the bridge Designed for 6, 7, and 8-string guitars Easy to install and remove Tremolo Spring Dampener Eliminates unwanted spring noise Universal design fits most springs Easy to install and remove Headstock String Dampener Reduces unwanted overtones and ringing behind the nut Designed for 6-string guitar or 4-string bass Easy to install and remove Headstock Pick Holder Keeps extra picks within reach Easy to install and remove About Ernie Ball In 1962, veteran player and guitar teacher Ernie Ball created Slinkys®, the innovative light gauge electric guitar strings widely revered by thousands of iconic players including Eric Clapton, Keith Richards, Jimmy Page, Paul McCartney, Metallica, Brad Paisley, Slash, John Petrucci, Angus Young, and John Mayer. The strings are all crafted in Coachella, CA. Ernie Ball also offers state-of-the-art instrument accessories that are carried in more than 6,000 stores in the U.S. and 120 countries worldwide. Officially purchasing the Music Man® company in 1984, Sterling, joined later by his sons Scott and Brian, has built a team of dedicated professionals based in San Luis Obispo, CA who collectively share a common goal: crafting the highest level of hand-crafted instruments available. Originally founded by Tom Walker, Forrest White, and Leo Fender in 1974, Music Man built its name leading an industry revolution, introducing active electronics on its production instruments. As part of the team during the ’70s, Sterling Ball played an important role in the design and development of the iconic StingRay basses. The family-run company maintains its founder's dedication to preserving the musician's playing experience and delivering superior sound quality through the development of new products, such as Cobalt Slinkys, M-Steel, Earthwood, and the revolutionary Element Shield Packaging, keeping each set as fresh as the day they were made. The company also fosters artist development through musician-focused programs such as the world's largest and longest-running unsigned artist programs, where bands compete each year to play live on national tours, festivals, and events. Visit them online at www.ernieball.com and www.music-man.com. YOUTUBE | TIKTOK | INSTAGRAM | FACEBOOK |  THREADS | X | OFFICIAL SITE #### Ernie Ball Launches Earthwood Bell Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings Ernie Ball launches Earthwood Bell Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings in collaboration with John Mayer SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA (May TBD, 2025) – Ernie Ball, the world’s leading manufacturer of premium guitar strings and accessories, proudly announces the launch of the all-new Earthwood Bell Bronze acoustic guitar strings. Developed in close collaboration with Grammy Award-winning guitarist John Mayer, Bell Bronze strings are engineered to meet Mayer’s exacting performance standards, offering players a bold new voice for their acoustic guitars. Crafted using a proprietary alloy inspired by the metals traditionally found in bells and cymbals, Earthwood Bell Bronze strings deliver a uniquely rich, full-bodied tone with enhanced clarity, harmonic content, and projection - making them the most sonically complex acoustic strings in the Ernie Ball lineup to date. “Earthwood Bell Bronze strings are a giant leap forward in tone, playability, and durability. They’re great in any musical setting but really shine when played solo. There’s an orchestral quality to them.” -John Mayer Product Features: Developed in collaboration with John Mayer Big, bold sound Inspired by alloys used for bells and cymbals Increased resonance with improved projection and sustain Patent-pending alloy unique to Ernie Ball strings How is Bell Bronze different? Richer and fuller sound than 80/20 and Phosphor Bronze without sounding dark Similar top end to 80/20 Bronze with richer low end than Phosphor Bronze Gauges Offered: About Ernie Ball In 1962, veteran player and guitar teacher Ernie Ball created Slinkys®, the innovative light gauge electric guitar strings widely revered by thousands of iconic players including Eric Clapton, Keith Richards, Jimmy Page, Paul McCartney, Metallica, Brad Paisley, Slash, John Petrucci, Angus Young, and John Mayer. The strings are all crafted in Coachella, CA. Ernie Ball also offers state-of-the-art instrument accessories that are carried in more than 6,000 stores in the U.S. and 120 countries worldwide. Officially purchasing the Music Man® company in 1984, Sterling, joined later by his sons Scott and Brian, has built a team of dedicated professionals based in San Luis Obispo, CA who collectively share a common goal: crafting the highest level of hand-crafted instruments available. Originally founded by Tom Walker, Forrest White, and Leo Fender in 1974, Music Man built its name leading an industry revolution, introducing active electronics on its production instruments. As part of the team during the ’70s, Sterling Ball played an important role in the design and development of the iconic StingRay basses. The family-run company maintains its founder's dedication to preserving the musician's playing experience and delivering superior sound quality through the development of new products, such as Cobalt Slinkys, M-Steel, Earthwood, and the revolutionary Element Shield Packaging, keeping each set as fresh as the day they were made. The company also fosters artist development through musician-focused programs such as the world's largest and longest-running unsigned artist programs, where bands compete each year to play live on national tours, festivals, and events. Visit them online at www.ernieball.com and www.music-man.com. YOUTUBE | TIKTOK | INSTAGRAM | FACEBOOK |  THREADS | X | OFFICIAL SITE #### Ernie Ball Launches Pino Palladino Signature Smoothie Flats Bass Strings SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA (MAY 7, 2025) – Ernie Ball, the world’s leading manufacturer of premium guitar and bass strings, is proud to announce the release of the Pino Palladino Signature Smoothie Flats, the newest innovation in flatwound bass strings. Developed in collaboration with legendary bassist Pino Palladino, these signature sets are engineered to deliver an ultra-smooth feel and a rich, warm tone that’s as versatile as it is expressive. Available in two gauges - Extra Light (38–98) and Medium (43–108) - Smoothie Flats are crafted with a precision-polished cobalt alloy ribbon for low tension, flexible playability, and deep vintage-inspired sound. Product Features: Precision polished for an ultra-smooth feel Cobalt alloy ribbon winding for a rich, deep sound Flexible, low-tension design for superior playability Trusted by Pino Palladino for studio and live performance Pino Palladino Signature Smoothie Flats bass strings are available at Ernie Ball dealers worldwide. About Ernie Ball In 1962, veteran player and guitar teacher Ernie Ball created Slinkys®, the innovative light gauge electric guitar strings widely revered by thousands of iconic players including Eric Clapton, Keith Richards, Jimmy Page, Paul McCartney, Metallica, Brad Paisley, Slash, John Petrucci, Angus Young, and John Mayer. The strings are all crafted in Coachella, CA. Ernie Ball also offers state-of-the-art instrument accessories that are carried in more than 6,000 stores in the U.S. and 120 countries worldwide. Officially purchasing the Music Man® company in 1984, Sterling, joined later by his sons Scott and Brian, has built a team of dedicated professionals based in San Luis Obispo, CA who collectively share a common goal: crafting the highest level of hand-crafted instruments available. Originally founded by Tom Walker, Forrest White, and Leo Fender in 1974, Music Man built its name leading an industry revolution, introducing active electronics on its production instruments. As part of the team during the ’70s, Sterling Ball played an important role in the design and development of the iconic StingRay basses. The family-run company maintains its founder's dedication to preserving the musician's playing experience and delivering superior sound quality through the development of new products, such as Cobalt Slinkys, M-Steel, Earthwood, and the revolutionary Element Shield Packaging, keeping each set as fresh as the day they were made. The company also fosters artist development through musician-focused programs such as the world's largest and longest-running unsigned artist programs, where bands compete each year to play live on national tours, festivals, and events. Visit them online at www.ernieball.com and www.music-man.com. YOUTUBE | TIKTOK | INSTAGRAM | FACEBOOK |  THREADS | X | OFFICIAL SITE #### Ernie Ball Launches Tim Henson Signature Guitar String & Accessory Collection SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA (MARCH 19, 2025) – Ernie Ball, the world’s leading manufacturer of premium guitar strings and accessories, is proud to announce the official release of the Tim Henson Signature String & Accessory Collection. Designed in close collaboration with Tim Henson of Polyphia, one of today’s most innovative and genre-defying guitarists, this collection brings together cutting-edge string technology and high-performance accessories tailored for modern players. Tim Henson Signature String Engineered for maximum output, clarity, and durability, these strings feature: Cobalt with a Paradigm Core (not RPS) for added durability Nano-treated for maximum lifespan and corrosion resistance Gauges 9.5, 12, 16, 26, 36, 46 (Turbo Slinky set) Available individually or as part of the Tim Henson Signature Bundle Tim Henson Signature Electric Guitar Strings Demo Tim Henson Signature Classical Strings Crafted for dynamic, percussive tonality, these strings pair fluorocarbon trebles with silver-plated copper basses to deliver exceptional response and clarity. Gauges: 24, 27, 33, 30, 36, 42 Available individually or as part of the Tim Henson Signature Bundle Tim Henson Signature Classical Guitar Strings Demo Tim Henson Signature FretWrap by Gruv Gear An essential string-dampening tool, the Tim Henson Signature FretWrap is designed for cleaner playing by eliminating unwanted overtones and sympathetic vibrations. Features Tim Henson’s custom ‘Cherub Logo’ design Size Small, fits 4-string basses, 6-string electric/acoustic guitars, and ukuleles Ideal for live performance and studio recording Ernie Ball collaboration with Gruv Gear Available individually or as part of the Tim Henson Signature Bundle The Ernie Ball Tim Henson Accessory Bundle Kit For players who want the complete Tim Henson experience, the Ernie Ball Tim Henson Signature Bundle Kit includes: Tim Henson Signature Electric Strings (9.5-46) Tim Henson Signature Classical Strings (Medium Tension) Tim Henson Signature FretWrap by Gruv Gear (Small) Tim Henson Signature Cable (Exclusive 10ft white dual-conductor cable, only available in the bundle) The Tim Henson Signature String & Accessory Collection is available starting today, March 19, 2025, at authorized Ernie Ball dealers worldwide. About Ernie Ball In 1962, veteran player and guitar teacher Ernie Ball created Slinkys®, the innovative light gauge electric guitar strings widely revered by thousands of iconic players including Eric Clapton, Keith Richards, Jimmy Page, Paul McCartney, Metallica, Brad Paisley, Slash, John Petrucci, Angus Young, and John Mayer. The strings are all crafted in Coachella, CA. Ernie Ball also offers state-of-the-art instrument accessories that are carried in more than 6,000 stores in the U.S. and 120 countries worldwide. Officially purchasing the Music Man® company in 1984, Sterling, joined later by his sons Scott and Brian, has built a team of dedicated professionals based in San Luis Obispo, CA who collectively share a common goal: crafting the highest level of hand-crafted instruments available. Originally founded by Tom Walker, Forrest White, and Leo Fender in 1974, Music Man built its name leading an industry revolution, introducing active electronics on its production instruments. As part of the team during the ’70s, Sterling Ball played an important role in the design and development of the iconic StingRay basses. The family-run company maintains its founder's dedication to preserving the musician's playing experience and delivering superior sound quality through the development of new products, such as Cobalt Slinkys, M-Steel, Earthwood, and the revolutionary Element Shield Packaging, keeping each set as fresh as the day they were made. The company also fosters artist development through musician-focused programs such as the world's largest and longest-running unsigned artist programs, where bands compete each year to play live on national tours, festivals, and events. Visit them online at www.ernieball.com and www.music-man.com. YOUTUBE | TIKTOK | INSTAGRAM | FACEBOOK |  THREADS | X | OFFICIAL SITE #### Ernie Ball Music Man Celebrates 30 Years Of The Axis With Limited Edition Collection SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA (April 8, 2026) - Ernie Ball Music Man proudly celebrates three decades of the iconic Axis guitar with the release of the 30th Anniversary Axis, a limited-edition collection that honors the instrument’s legacy while staying true to its original design. 30th Anniversary Axis First introduced in 1996, the Axis quickly became a benchmark for performance, feel, and craftsmanship. This anniversary release revisits the model’s debut aesthetic with a series of stunning translucent finishes, showcasing the timeless appeal of one of Music Man’s most celebrated instruments. Each 30th Anniversary Axis features a hand-stained quilt maple top, available in six original translucent finishes: Gold, Black, Pink, Red, Blue, and Purple. The tops are paired with a distinctive black, lightly sparkled back, subtly echoing the hue of each finish for a refined and cohesive look. Built to original specifications, the guitar retains the features that defined its reputation: A classic asymmetrical neck carve for unmatched comfort and playability 22 stainless steel frets for durability and precision A figured maple neck with glow-in-the-dark side dots for enhanced visibility on stage At its core, the instrument is powered by custom-wound DiMarzio® pickups, delivering the signature tone that players have relied on for decades. The Ernie Ball Music Man double locking tremolo system, complete with fine tuners, ensures exceptional tuning stability and expressive performance. Aesthetically, each guitar is finished with a color-matched headstock and a commemorative 30th Anniversary logo on the back, marking its place in Music Man history. Every instrument includes a certificate of authenticity and ships in a deluxe hardshell case, underscoring its status as a true collector’s piece. About Ernie Ball In 1962, veteran player and guitar teacher Ernie Ball created Slinkys®, the innovative light gauge electric guitar strings widely revered by thousands of iconic players including Eric Clapton, Keith Richards, Jimmy Page, Paul McCartney, Metallica, Brad Paisley, Slash, John Petrucci, Angus Young, and John Mayer. The strings are all crafted in Coachella, CA. Ernie Ball also offers state-of-the-art instrument accessories that are carried in more than 6,000 stores in the U.S. and 120 countries worldwide. Officially purchasing the Music Man® company in 1984, Sterling, joined later by his sons Scott and Brian, has built a team of dedicated professionals based in San Luis Obispo, CA who collectively share a common goal: crafting the highest level of hand-crafted instruments available. Originally founded by Tom Walker, Forrest White, and Leo Fender in 1974, Music Man built its name leading an industry revolution, introducing active electronics on its production instruments. As part of the team during the ’70s, Sterling Ball played an important role in the design and development of the iconic StingRay basses. The family-run company maintains its founder's dedication to preserving the musician's playing experience and delivering superior sound quality through the development of new products, such as Cobalt Slinkys, M-Steel, Earthwood, and the revolutionary Element Shield Packaging, keeping each set as fresh as the day they were made. The company also fosters artist development through musician-focused programs such as the world's largest and longest-running unsigned artist programs, where bands compete each year to play live on national tours, festivals, and events. Visit them online at www.ernieball.com and www.music-man.com. YOUTUBE | TIKTOK | INSTAGRAM | FACEBOOK |  THREADS | X | OFFICIAL SITE #### Ernie Ball Music Man introduce the StingRay II Guitar ANAHEIM, CA (JANUARY 23, 2025) - Today, Ernie Ball Music Man is proud to introduce the all-new StingRay II Guitar. Developed in collaboration with funk virtuoso Cory Wong (Vulfpeck, The Fearless Flyers, Cory Wong Band), the StingRay II and StingRay II Deluxe are visually inspired by the iconic StingRay Bass. Featuring this ergonomic body design, ultra-clean Cory Wong HT humbucking pickups, gold hardware, and a custom neck plate, the StingRay II guitar provides unmatched clarity, articulation, and balance for Cory’s demanding playing style. In addition, Ernie Ball Music Man is announcing updates to multiple instrument collections, including the StingRay Special Bass, Steve Lukather Luke 4 Signature Guitar, Dustin Kensrue Artist Series StingRay, Rabea Massaad Artist Series Sabre, and the John Petrucci JP15 Signature models. The Ernie Ball Music Man StingRay II and StingRay II Deluxe were designed in collaboration with Cory Wong to deliver unmatched clarity, versatility, and precision for every performance. Both models feature a roasted figured maple neck, 22 stainless steel frets, ultra-clean Cory Wong HT humbuckers, and an ergonomic body design for smooth playability and effortless fret access. The Deluxe model adds a roasted maple fretboard, parchment binding, and a matching headstock for a refined touch. Inspired by the iconic StingRay Bass, both guitars showcase sleek styling with a redesigned larger headstock, a custom Cory Wong neck plate, and gold hardware for a sophisticated finish. StingRay II Features Ultra-clean Cory Wong HT humbucking bridge & neck pickups Ergonomic body design inspired by the StingRay Bass Select alder body with roasted figured maple neck Gold hardware with Cory Wong neck plate 2 finish options including Charcoal Blue & Cashmere Mono Case StingRay II Deluxe Features Ultra-clean Cory Wong HT humbucking bridge & neck pickups Ergonomic body design inspired by the StingRay Bass Select alder body with roasted figured maple neck Gold hardware with Cory Wong neck plate Parchment binding and matching headstock 2 finish options including Pine Green & Polaris White Mono Case Both StingRay II finishes along with the StingRay II Deluxe in Pine Green are available at authorized Ernie Ball Music Man dealers. The StingRay II Deluxe in Polaris White is limited to 30 pieces and available exclusively from The Vault at www.music-man.com. All models are available for purchase starting today. Polaris White Pine Green Charcoal Blue Cashmere About Ernie Ball In 1962, veteran player and guitar teacher Ernie Ball created Slinkys®, the innovative light gauge electric guitar strings widely revered by thousands of iconic players including Eric Clapton, Keith Richards, Jimmy Page, Paul McCartney, Metallica, Brad Paisley, Slash, John Petrucci, Angus Young, and John Mayer. The strings are all crafted in Coachella, CA. Ernie Ball also offers state-of-the-art instrument accessories that are carried in more than 6,000 stores in the U.S. and 120 countries worldwide. Officially purchasing the Music Man® company in 1984, Sterling, joined later by his sons Scott and Brian, has built a team of dedicated professionals based in San Luis Obispo, CA who collectively share a common goal: crafting the highest level of hand-crafted instruments available. Originally founded by Tom Walker, Forrest White, and Leo Fender in 1974, Music Man built its name leading an industry revolution, introducing active electronics on its production instruments. As part of the team during the ’70s, Sterling Ball played an important role in the design and development of the iconic StingRay basses. The family-run company maintains its founder's dedication to preserving the musician's playing experience and delivering superior sound quality through the development of new products, such as Cobalt Slinkys, M-Steel, Earthwood, and the revolutionary Element Shield Packaging, keeping each set as fresh as the day they were made. The company also fosters artist development through musician-focused programs such as the world's largest and longest-running unsigned artist programs, where bands compete each year to play live on national tours, festivals, and events. Visit them online at www.ernieball.com and www.music-man.com. YOUTUBE | TIKTOK | INSTAGRAM | FACEBOOK |  THREADS | X | OFFICIAL SITE #### Ernie Ball Music Man Introduces Jason Richardson Artist Series Cutlass HT Guitar SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA (AUGUST 14, 2024) –– Today, Ernie Ball Music Man is proud to introduce the latest installment in the Jason Richardson Artist Series Cutlass Guitar Collection: The Jason Richardson HT. Ernie Ball Music Man: The Jason Richardson Cutlass HT Artist Series Guitar Collection Video by Ernie Ball The all-new Jason Richardson Artist Series Cutlass HT collection showcases specially designed HT humbucker pickups. Inspired by over a decade of guitar string research, HT pickups deliver an ultra-high-output, powerful low-end response while retaining a distinctively clean, clear tone and definition at lower volume levels. The HT pickups in the latest Jason Richardson model have been voiced specifically for Jason with unparalleled clarity, power, and output. Additional features include 24 stainless steel frets, a custom Music Man tremolo, and innovative electronics, including a push/push volume knob for a 20+ dB gain boost and coil splitting via the push/push tone knob. The Jason Richardson Artist Series Cutlass HT is available now in two new finishes: Kokiri Forest - a mesmerizing translucent green finish. Crafted with an alder body, a buckeye burl top, and a roasted, figured maple neck with an ebony fretboard. Venetian Red - a striking translucent finish. Crafted with an alder body, a maple burl top, and a white maple neck with a striped ebony fretboard. “These new pickups are a level up! More body and fullness, effortless pinch harmonics. I’m stoked to have more variations for everyone to choose from with my models now!” “The Kokiri Forest might be my new favorite color! Absolutely stunning to see in person! The Venetian Red also adds a more diverse option between the woods we haven’t done with my line before, incredibly stoked on both these guitars!” -Jason Richardson The Jason Richardson Artist Series Cutlass HT in Venetian Red is available exclusively in the Ernie Ball Music Man Vault and is limited-to-25 units in a 6-string and limited-to-25 units in a 7-string. The Kokiri Forest colorway is available at your local Ernie Ball Music Man dealer. About Jason Richardson Jason Richardson is an American heavy metal guitarist, multi-instrumentalist, composer, and teacher from Virginia. Known for a highly original, deeply technical style on seven and eight-string guitars, he began establishing his reputation when he joined All Shall Perish while in high school. The son of a musician, he took piano lessons in the fourth grade. While he could emulate what his teacher was doing on the keys, he couldn't learn to read music at the time. In fifth grade, he experimented with violin and drums, with the kit serving as his main instrument. He wanted to learn guitar so he could write songs. His father gave him a gothic black Gibson Les Paul at the age of 12 and he practiced endlessly. He became obsessed with Dream Theater (particularly the song "This Dying Soul") and resorted to cutting lawns and doing odd jobs so he could purchase a seven-string instrument. He bought his first at 14 and began developing his inventive technique while in the band Gallows Hill alongside future Veil of Maya bassist Danny Hauser. Richardson eventually answered a trade ad to audition for All Shall Perish. He left high school three months before his scheduled graduation and hit the road for ten months with All Shall Perish. While his band was touring with Born of Osiris, Richardson filled in for Tosin Abasi, who had a scheduling conflict. While All Shall Perish had time off, Richardson began his tenure with Born of Osiris. He remained with the group for two years and played on 2011's Discovery. Richardson eventually toured with deathcore act Chelsea Grin, filling in for departing guitarist Michael Stafford. He was unceremoniously fired from Born of Osiris at the end of 2011 and fully joined Chelsea Grin, helping write the EVOLVE EP and full-length album Ashes to Ashes. He remained with the band until departing amicably in late 2015. The guitarist next crowdfunded his debut solo effort, I, quickly reaching his goal. He played most of the instruments himself and enlisted help from friends including drummer Luke Holland, vocalists Spencer Sotelo and Lukas Magyar, guitarists Rick Graham, Nick Johnston, Jacky Vincent, Mark Holcomb, and Jeff Loomis. Richardson is set to release his next full-length album with drummer Luke Holland, II, on July 15th, 2022 which is available for pre-order here: https://www.jasonrichardsonmerch.com. Richardson is also now a full-time member of the gold and platinum-selling band, All That Remains, who are set to begin work on a new full-length album at the end of 2022. About Ernie Ball Music Man Officially purchasing the Music Man® company in 1984, Sterling Ball, joined later by his sons Brian and Scott Ball, has built a team of dedicated professionals who collectively share a common goal: manufacturing the highest level of hand-crafted instruments built in San Luis Obispo, CA. Originally founded by Tom Walker, Forrest White, and Leo Fender in 1974, Music Man built its success, leading an industry revolution by introducing active electronics on its popular production instruments. As a member of the design team in the 1970s, Sterling Ball was instrumental in the development of the renowned StingRay bass, which paved the way for the creation of several other famous instruments, such as the Bongo bass, Silhouette, and Axis guitars and the John Petrucci signature collection. The Ernie Ball Music Man brand, noted for its stringent quality standards, inventive design, and exceptional workmanship, is expanding its global presence by shipping to over 135 countries from the Central Coast of California. In addition, consumers now have the opportunity to design and construct their own StingRay Special Bass by utilizing an innovative online application known as the Custom Design Experience. Customers can select from a diverse array of customizations in both 4-string and 5-string variants to create their dream Ernie Ball Music Man bass. YOUTUBE | TWITTER | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | OFFICIAL SITE #### Ernie Ball Music Man is proud to introduce the 50th Anniversary StingRay Bass Collection Ernie Ball Music Man celebrates 50 years of the StingRay Bass: the bass that changed everything SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA (FEBRUARY 25, 2026) - Fifty years ago, a bold vision to “make a better bass” gave birth to what would become one of the most influential instruments in modern music history: the Music Man StingRay. “It’s so much more than an instrument,” reflects Sterling Ball. “I was there when that baby was born. And when you see that 50 years later — it’s still as important, as vibrant, as valid — that’s insane.” Originally developed under the guidance of legendary instrument pioneer Leo Fender at Music Man, the StingRay wasn’t just another bass guitar. It was the first mass production bass to feature active electronics — a revolutionary move at the time. “The vision was to make a better bass. The vision was to use active electronics because there hadn’t been any production basses that had active electronics.” What followed was both innovation and serendipity. Watch the 50th Anniversary StingRay bass film featuring Sterling Ball: For five decades, the StingRay has set the benchmark for bold, forward-leaning bass tone. The Ernie Ball Music Man 50th Anniversary StingRay Special honors that legacy with two limited-edition finishes. Liquid Gold is hand-numbered and limited to 50 instruments worldwide, featuring a striking golden reflective pickguard for a truly exclusive presentation. Molten Gold, limited to 300 instruments, showcases a metallic gold finish on the body and headstock—each with its own unique character. Both versions are paired with an ebony fretboard with gold face dot inlays and glow-in-the-dark side markers for effortless navigation on any stage. A roasted flame maple neck and poplar body deliver a fast, comfortable, and perfectly balanced feel, while gold hardware throughout, including a 50th Anniversary-stamped bridge, completes the look. Finished with a commemorative 50th Anniversary silkscreen on the back of the headstock, each bass ships in a deluxe hardshell case with a certificate of authenticity. 50th Anniversary StingRay 4 Features: Roasted figured maple neck Gold face dot Inlays with glow-in-the-dark side dots 50th Anniversary stamped bridge Certificate of authenticity Deluxe hardshell case The 50th Anniversary StingRay 4 Special in Molten Gold will be available at all Ernie Ball Music Man retailers, and the Liquid Gold colorway will be available exclusively in the Ernie Ball Music Man Vault. The StingRay Special also gets an update with 7 new finishes available in 4 or 5-string in either H or HH pickup configurations. New finishes include Classic Natural, Anomalous Green, Mean Blue Burst, Soda Pink Sparkle, Trans Orange, Violet Sparkle Burst, and Yellow Brick Road. About Ernie Ball In 1962, veteran player and guitar teacher Ernie Ball created Slinkys®, the innovative light gauge electric guitar strings widely revered by thousands of iconic players including Eric Clapton, Keith Richards, Jimmy Page, Paul McCartney, Metallica, Brad Paisley, Slash, John Petrucci, Angus Young, and John Mayer. The strings are all crafted in Coachella, CA. Ernie Ball also offers state-of-the-art instrument accessories that are carried in more than 6,000 stores in the U.S. and 120 countries worldwide. Officially purchasing the Music Man® company in 1984, Sterling, joined later by his sons Scott and Brian, has built a team of dedicated professionals based in San Luis Obispo, CA who collectively share a common goal: crafting the highest level of hand-crafted instruments available. Originally founded by Tom Walker, Forrest White, and Leo Fender in 1974, Music Man built its name leading an industry revolution, introducing active electronics on its production instruments. As part of the team during the ’70s, Sterling Ball played an important role in the design and development of the iconic StingRay basses. The family-run company maintains its founder's dedication to preserving the musician's playing experience and delivering superior sound quality through the development of new products, such as Cobalt Slinkys, M-Steel, Earthwood, and the revolutionary Element Shield Packaging, keeping each set as fresh as the day they were made. The company also fosters artist development through musician-focused programs such as the world's largest and longest-running unsigned artist programs, where bands compete each year to play live on national tours, festivals, and events. Visit them online at www.ernieball.com and www.music-man.com. YOUTUBE | TIKTOK | INSTAGRAM | FACEBOOK |  THREADS | X | OFFICIAL SITE #### Ernie Ball Music Man Launches John Petrucci Majesty Premium Select Collection Ernie Ball Music Man has introduced the John Petrucci Majesty Premium Select Collection, a new evolution of the company’s long-running Majesty guitar platform. Developed in collaboration with Dream Theater guitarist John Petrucci, the model is designed for high-performance use on stage and in the studio. Announced from San Luis Obispo, California, on May 20, 2026, the Majesty Premium Select builds on Petrucci’s established signature guitar concept with updated tonewoods, performance-focused electronics, and expanded configuration options. A Refined Evolution of the Majesty Platform The John Petrucci Majesty Premium Select features a mahogany neck-through-body construction with alder wings and a thick maple top. According to Ernie Ball Music Man, the design is intended to deliver depth, sustain, articulation, and clarity for players who need a precise sound in dense live or studio mixes. The guitar is fitted with a 24-fret ebony fingerboard and stainless steel frets, supporting durability and accurate playability. Glow-in-the-dark side position markers are also included for improved visibility in low-light performance settings. DiMarzio Pickups, Piezo Tremolo and Flexible Outputs At the core of the Majesty Premium Select are John Petrucci’s Signature DiMarzio Rainmaker and Dreamcatcher humbuckers. These pickups are paired with a piezo-equipped Music Man floating tremolo system, allowing players to access electric tones as well as acoustic-style textures from the same instrument. The model also includes stereo and mono output options, giving guitarists additional routing flexibility for live rigs and recording setups. An onboard 20+ dB gain boost provides instant lead enhancement and added dynamic control. Available in 6-, 7- and 8-String Configurations The John Petrucci Majesty Premium Select Collection is available in 6-string, 7-string and 8-string versions. Ernie Ball Music Man is offering the new model in five finishes: Carnelian Red Ka’anapali Dream Mystic Dream Purple Nebula II Strawberry Moon The new Majesty Premium Select is available now through authorized Ernie Ball Music Man dealers worldwide. John Petrucci’s Longstanding Role in Signature Guitar Development John Petrucci is best known as the guitarist, producer, lyricist and founding member of progressive metal band Dream Theater, as well as a founding member of Liquid Tension Experiment. Over his career, he has worked with major instrument manufacturers on the development of signature guitars and related gear. The Majesty Premium Select continues Petrucci’s long-running partnership with Ernie Ball Music Man, which has produced several signature instruments aimed at technically demanding players. About Ernie Ball Music Man Founded in 1974 by Tom Walker, Forrest White and Leo Fender, Music Man built its reputation around innovation, craftsmanship and performance-driven instrument design. The company became part of the Ernie Ball family in 1984 and continues to produce guitars and basses from California’s Central Coast. Today, Ernie Ball Music Man instruments are shipped to more than 135 countries worldwide. The company works with a broad roster of artists, including John Petrucci, Steve Lukather, St. Vincent, Cory Wong, Joe Dart, Jason Richardson, Rabea Massaad, James Valentine and Tim Commerford. www.music-man.com #### Ernie Ball Music Man Unveils The Pino Palladino Stingray Bass Collection An Icon Reimagined: Two Artist Series Basses and a Limited-Run Icon Model Honor One of the Most Influential Bassists of All Time SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA (July 9, 2025) — Today, Ernie Ball Music Man is proud to announce the release of the Pino Palladino StingRay Bass Collection, a tribute to the unmistakable tone and legacy of one of the most revered bassists in modern music. The collection includes two Pino Palladino Artist Series StingRay Basses—available in fretted and fretless models—as well as the highly exclusive Pino Palladino Icon Series StingRay Bass, a meticulous recreation of his original 1979 fretless StingRay. Only 15 Icon Series instruments will be made available worldwide. The Pino Palladino StingRay Bass Collection Video by Ernie Ball The Artist Series: Signature Feel, Legendary Tone Inspired by Pino’s original fretless StingRay, the Artist Series models deliver the essence of his tone, feel, and style in both fretted and fretless options. Featuring a poplar body finished in ’79 Burst, a dark-tinted hard rock maple neck with rosewood fingerboard, and a custom asymmetrical neck carve, these basses offer a player-focused blend of comfort and authenticity. A vintage-style Alnico pickup and hand-wired 2-band preamp (voiced with a 500k treble pot like Pino’s original) capture the warmth and detail that defined Pino’s sound on countless records. Additional features include: Brass saddles with a string-through-body bridge and adjustable mute pads Bullet truss rod and 3-bolt neck plate with micro-tilt adjustment GraphTech NuBone hand-shaped nut Fretted model strung with Pino Signature Flatwound Strings Fretless model strung with custom Slinky Nickel Wound Strings .036, .055, .065, .090 Each bass ships in a MONO case with an Artist Series neck plate   The Icon Series: A Museum-Grade Replica of Pino’s Original Limited to just 15 pieces worldwide, the Pino Palladino Icon Series StingRay Bass is an exacting recreation of Pino’s beloved 1979 fretless model. Every detail has been scrutinized and faithfully reproduced—from the nitrocellulose lacquer finish and genuine late-‘70s bridge plates (with era-correct serial numbers) to the placement of the headstock decal and string tree. Highlights include: Hand-selected poplar bodies and slab rosewood fretless fingerboards NOS bridge plates with brass saddles and spring mutes Custom-wound pickup with 5/8” Alnico V magnets and 42 gauge wire Period-correct active preamp with CTS pots and aged voicing Vintage waterslide decal, Wales Rugby sticker replica, and headstock hand-signed by Pino Ships in a G&G black/gold-lined case with a certificate of authenticity and vintage-inspired case candy This is more than a signature instrument—it’s a faithful time capsule of an artist-defining tool that helped shape the course of modern bass playing. “Since I bought that bass, it really changed my career. I became known as a fretless bass player… I used that bass exclusively on nearly all the recordings I did from ’81 to ’95.” – Pino Palladino Behind the Build: The Music Man Legacy From wood selection and relic distressing to preamp circuitry and final assembly, every step of the Icon Series build process reflects the same craftsmanship and attention to detail that defines Music Man’s legacy. Original tooling, hand-applied nitro lacquer, media tumbling, oxidation, and extensive handwork bring each bass to life—down to the last paint chip and softened edge. Availability The Pino Palladino Artist Series StingRay Basses are available now through authorized Ernie Ball Music Man dealers. The Icon Series is strictly limited to 15 pieces worldwide and will be available through select dealers as well as the Ernie Ball Music Man Vault. To learn more, visit www.music-man.com. About Ernie Ball In 1962, veteran player and guitar teacher Ernie Ball created Slinkys®, the innovative light gauge electric guitar strings widely revered by thousands of iconic players including Eric Clapton, Keith Richards, Jimmy Page, Paul McCartney, Metallica, Brad Paisley, Slash, John Petrucci, Angus Young, and John Mayer. The strings are all crafted in Coachella, CA. Ernie Ball also offers state-of-the-art instrument accessories that are carried in more than 6,000 stores in the U.S. and 120 countries worldwide. Officially purchasing the Music Man® company in 1984, Sterling, joined later by his sons Scott and Brian, has built a team of dedicated professionals based in San Luis Obispo, CA who collectively share a common goal: crafting the highest level of hand-crafted instruments available. Originally founded by Tom Walker, Forrest White, and Leo Fender in 1974, Music Man built its name leading an industry revolution, introducing active electronics on its production instruments. As part of the team during the ’70s, Sterling Ball played an important role in the design and development of the iconic StingRay basses. The family-run company maintains its founder's dedication to preserving the musician's playing experience and delivering superior sound quality through the development of new products, such as Cobalt Slinkys, M-Steel, Earthwood, and the revolutionary Element Shield Packaging, keeping each set as fresh as the day they were made. The company also fosters artist development through musician-focused programs such as the world's largest and longest-running unsigned artist programs, where bands compete each year to play live on national tours, festivals, and events. Visit them online at www.ernieball.com and www.music-man.com. YOUTUBE | TIKTOK | INSTAGRAM | FACEBOOK |  THREADS | X | OFFICIAL SITE #### Ernie Ball Turns Up 2026: New Gear, New Strings, New Stage Ernie Ball announces Papa Het’s and Slash Signature Strings in Single Sets, Bass Tapes, Fast Pitch Tuner, Flex Capo, Guitar Neck Rest, Straps, And The 2026 Vans Warped Tour Battle of the Bands ANAHEIM, CA (JANUARY 22, 2026) – Ernie Ball is proud to introduce exciting new additions to our product assortment of strings and accessories. All current Ernie Ball signature artist strings will now be offered in single sets including Papa Het’s Hardwired Master Cores and Slash Signature Slinky Strings, giving players more flexibility and easier access to their preferred artists tones. Papa Het’s Hardwired Master Cores signature strings Papa Het’s Hardwired Master Cores signature string sets have been co-developed with Metallica’s James Hetfield over the past decade to best meet his demanding performance requirements. This signature set consists of James' preferred 11-50 gauge combination using thicker Paradigm core wire. They are ideal for James' aggressive style and technique, offering a heavier sound with extra pitch stability. The plain strings consist of Paradigm core wire with brass RPS reinforcement at the ball end for added strength and tuning stability. "With all the companies we're with, we're super proud to be with Ernie Ball! For them to take on the challenge of, hey I got an idea, can you do this… they have stepped up to the challenge! I'm super proud!" - James Hetfield   Key Features: Thicker sound Added pitch stability Heavier core to wrap ratio Never before offered gauge combination (11, 14, 18, 28, 38, 50) Wound strings wrapped with ultra-high-strength tin-plated steel hex cores. Slash signature strings Slash’s signature string sets are the culmination of over three decades of Slash and Ernie Ball’s ongoing pursuit to create strings that provide more durability and tuning stability without sacrificing tone or feel. These new sets feature Paradigm core wire wound with nickel-plated steel wrap wire and a proprietary Everlast nanotreatment, while the Paradigm plain strings use a heavier brass reinforcement at the ball ends to improve tuning stability and strength. Key Features: Superior strength and durability Enhanced corrosion resistance and longevity Heavier brass reinforcement on plain strings Gauges (11, 14, 18, 28, 38, 48) New Ernie Ball Papa Het’s hardwired Master Core Signature Strings and Slash Signature Strings will be available in single sets this spring. Ernie Ball Tapewound Bass Strings Ernie Ball Tapewound Bass Strings are ideal for players seeking a warm, mellow tone and a soft silky feel. These strings are constructed with tin-plated steel cores, wound in nickel plated steel, and wrapped with black nylon which has been polished to a smooth finish. The resulting sound is dark, smooth, and designed to emulate the subtle characteristics of a vintage upright bass. The Tapewound bass strings are available in a short scale gauge of 50-105 and two long scale gauges of 50-105 and 60-115. Key Features: Black nylon tapewound construction Silky, smooth feel Warm, vintage tone Less finger noise Short and long scale lengths available Short Scale - 30-30.5” Scale Basses Long Scale - 34” Scale Basses Ernie Ball Tapes will be available this summer. Ernie Ball Fast Pitch Clip-on Tuner The Ernie Ball Fast Pitch Clip-on Tuner delivers fast, accurate tuning in a compact and user-friendly design. Perfect for any guitarist, bassist, or stringed instrument player, the tuner’s bright LCD screen ensures easy readability in any lighting, while its precise chromatic tuning mode guarantees your instrument is always pitch-perfect. Its simple one-button operation and automatic shut-off make it incredibly convenient, and the reliable 360-degree rotating clip provides a secure fit on your headstock, so you can tune with confidence wherever you play. Key Features: Precise chromatic tuning for any stringed instrument Bright, color-changing screen for quick tuning Simple to use, with auto shut-off to save battery Reliable 360-degree rotating clip Powered by a CR2032 battery (included) The Ernie Ball Fast Pitch Clip-on Tuner will be available this spring. Ernie Ball Flex Capo Introducing an innovation in capo design that ensures exceptional tuning stability and crystal-clear tone, thanks to its adjustable, durable silicon rubber construction. The compact, lightweight design gently conforms to the neck, minimizing any risk of marring. The Flex Capo offers the ultimate convenience for musicians on the move, ensuring seamless transitions and consistent performance. Key Features: Protective soft touch (upper left) Adjustable fit (lower right) Fits most 6 & 7 String guitars Compact stowable design Durable, soft-touch finish The Ernie Ball Flex Capo will be available this spring. Ernie Ball Guitar Neck Rest The Ernie Ball Guitar Neck Rest offers 3-in-1 functionality, featuring a contoured neck cradle, a table-top neck rest, and a convenient tray for your accessories. The neck cradle’s secure, cushioning material is engineered to safeguard most instrument finishes. Its universal design provides support for guitars, basses, and a variety of other stringed instruments. Key Features: Secure universal cradle design Contoured cradle securely holds most instruments Compact, collapsible, stowable design Stable support for basic maintenance or breaks between playing Worry-free finish protection The Ernie Ball Guitar Neck Rest will be available this spring. Ernie Ball Jacquard Straps All new Ernie Ball Jacquard Straps are coming this summer. The world’s number one polypro guitar strap is now available in five new Jacquard weave patterns, featuring machine-stitched leather ends with durable yet comfortable polypropylene webbing. The adjustable, extra-long design is suitable for any application. Strap length ranges from 41 to 72 inches. P05637 Vintage Harvest P05633 Mint To Be P05634 Blue Kaleidoscope P05635 Flower Crown P05636 Dark Matter Battle of the Bands 2026 Ernie Ball has partnered once again with the Vans Warped Tour to bring the Battle of the Bands Powered by Guitar Center to 3 US festival destinations in 2026: Washington D.C, Long Beach, CA, and Orlando, FL! 6 bands will be selected to perform on the main stage and will receive over $5,000 in gear and prizes. 1 band will be selected as the Grand Prize Winner and will win over $50,000 in gear and prizes, including a $5,000 gift card to Guitar Center, will be featured on an episode of Ernie Ball Big Sound, and more! Partners include: Guitar Center, Vans, Electro-Voice, Universal Audio, Marshall, Mackie, Sennheiser, 64 Audio, Gallien Krueger, Korg, Roland, Boss, SJC Drums, Zildjian, Vic Firth, Gibraltar, Humes & Berg, Sterling By Music Man, Ernie Ball, Ernie Ball Music Man, and more! Bands can sign up at www.battleofthebands.com starting on Monday, February 16th. About Ernie Ball In 1962, veteran player and guitar teacher Ernie Ball created Slinkys®, the innovative light gauge electric guitar strings widely revered by thousands of iconic players including Eric Clapton, Keith Richards, Jimmy Page, Paul McCartney, Metallica, Brad Paisley, Slash, John Petrucci, Angus Young, and John Mayer. The strings are all crafted in Coachella, CA. Ernie Ball also offers state-of-the-art instrument accessories that are carried in more than 6,000 stores in the U.S. and 120 countries worldwide. Officially purchasing the Music Man® company in 1984, Sterling, joined later by his sons Scott and Brian, has built a team of dedicated professionals based in San Luis Obispo, CA who collectively share a common goal: crafting the highest level of hand-crafted instruments available. Originally founded by Tom Walker, Forrest White, and Leo Fender in 1974, Music Man built its name leading an industry revolution, introducing active electronics on its production instruments. As part of the team during the ’70s, Sterling Ball played an important role in the design and development of the iconic StingRay basses. The family-run company maintains its founder's dedication to preserving the musician's playing experience and delivering superior sound quality through the development of new products, such as Cobalt Slinkys, M-Steel, Earthwood, and the revolutionary Element Shield Packaging, keeping each set as fresh as the day they were made. The company also fosters artist development through musician-focused programs such as the world's largest and longest-running unsigned artist programs, where bands compete each year to play live on national tours, festivals, and events. Visit them online at www.ernieball.com and www.music-man.com. YOUTUBE | TIKTOK | INSTAGRAM | FACEBOOK |  THREADS | X | OFFICIAL SITE #### Eventide and Third Man Hardware Announce Knife Drop Eventide and Third Man Hardware Announce Knife Drop: A Revolutionary Fusion of Fuzz and Synthesis Innovative new pedal blends octave fuzz with analog synth capabilities Little Ferry, NJ, October 29, 2024 — Eventide, in collaboration with Third Man Hardware announces Knife Drop, a commanding new effects pedal that merges aggressive octave fuzz with earth-shaking analog synth tones. This powerful device features presets developed in collaboration with Jack White himself — resulting in bone-rattling distortion and generous heaps of sonic chaos. Born from the collaborative vision of two pioneering forces in music technology, Knife Drop opens a new chapter in effects processing. The pedal combines Eventide’s decades of digital audio mastery with Third Man Hardware’s innovative vision, resulting in a product that’s as intuitive as it is deep, as fresh as it is familiar. "The Third Man crew have amazing product design instincts and we learned so much throughout our collaboration. It didn't feel like work, it felt like Rock 'n Roll.” — Russell Wedelich, Eventide Audio CTO   "Collaborating with Eventide on the Knife Drop has been an inspiring and exciting experience that expanded into some amazing sonic possibilities.  We're so excited to get the Knife Drop into people's hands, to make their own sounds and feel the same excitement we had." — Dan Mancini, Third Man Hardware Core Features: Rich blend of octave fuzz and analog synth capabilities Dual octave control with dedicated footswitch Precise filtering options with pre/post distortion routing Intuitive preset system with instant recall Stereo I/O with switchable guitar/line level inputs Flexible expression pedal integration for dynamic control Intuitive Control The Synth Mix knob allows players to blend between raw guitar signals and bold synthesized tones, while the Drive section delivers everything from a subtle boost to intense, biting distortion. The expressive filter section includes responsive envelope control, adjustable resonance, and switchable routing, putting total tonal flexibility firmly in the user’s hands. Knife Drop features an LED ladder display for precise preset navigation and a secondary function layer that unveils additional sonic territory. The dual I/O configuration supports both mono and stereo operation, while the switchable input accommodates various signal levels for versatile applications, whether onstage or in the studio. Knife Drop will be available for purchase on October 29, 2024, in the United States through Third Man Records’ website and internationally through Eventide's authorized distributors, with an MSRP of $299. Additionally, a limited-edition yellow model will be offered exclusively on Third Man Records' website for $333. Links Product Page Third Man Records Demo Videos About Eventide For over 50 years, Eventide has remained at the forefront of recording technology. In 1975 we revolutionized the audio industry by creating the world’s first commercially available digital audio effects unit, the H910 Harmonizer®. Since then, our legendary studio processors, effects pedals, and plug-ins have been heard on countless hit records. #### Eventide announces availability of Anthology XI Eventide announces availability of Anthology XI as ‘everything’ bundle breakthrough LITTLE FERRY, NJ, USA: recording technology trailblazer Eventide is proud to announce availability of its ‘everything’ plug-in bundle, Anthology XI, as of December 11… Anthology XI includes all 17 plug-ins from Eventide’s acclaimed Anthology X bundle, but brings six of its latest and greatest hits to the creative collection. With the welcome addition of Blackhole, Fission, Tverb, UltraTap, MangledVerb, and 2016 Stereo Room, that’s 23 timeless tools that inspire, running the gamut from groundbreaking innovations like the TEC Award-nominated Fission — the first product to feature Eventide’s seminal STRUCTURAL EFFECTS method to split sound into its transient and tonal parts — to emulations of the trailblazing company’s legendary rack-mount effects. Everything. Anthology XI accesses all areas of Eventide’s evolution… FX: Fission — split sound into transient and tonal parts UltraTap — rhythmic delays, glitchy reverbs, huge pad-like volume swells… H3000 Factory — load presets from the original H3000 or build your own H3000 Band Delays — eight, highly-customizable delays Octavox — eight voices of diatonic pitch shifting Quadravox — four voice, lower CPU footprint Reverb: Blackhole — extraterrestrial reverb Tverb — Tony Visconti-inspired triple reverb MangledVerb — good reverb gone bad 2016 Stereo Room — classic SP2016 sound UltraReverb — DIY pro-reverb effects channel Clockworks Legacy: H910 — original Harmonizer® and first digital effects processor H910 Dual — two H910s cunningly ganged H949 — deglitch, micro pitch, and randomized/reversed delays H949 Dual — two H949s cunningly ganged Omnipressor — comp/exp/limiter/reverse dynamics with side chain! Instant Phaser — world’s first studio phaser Instant Flanger — first faithful simulation of tape flanging Utilities: UltraChannel — ultimate channel strip EChannel — simpler, lower CPU footprint Precision Time Align — precision sub-sample delay EQ45 — circuit model of the Urei 545 parametric EQ EQ65 — circuit model of the Urei 565 filter set Anthology XI comes complete with more than 2,900 presets across the 23 plug-ins, many created by acclaimed artists and engineers like Dave Pensado, George Massenburg, Tony Visconti, Vernon Reid, Richard Devine, Joe Chiccarelli, Roy Hendrickson, Alessandro Cortini, Andrew Scheps, Erin Tonkin, Jonathan Schenke, Robin Finck, Chuck Zwicky, and Suzanne Ciani. Concludes Eventide Director of Marketing Communications Nalia Sanchez: For over 45 years, audio pros have turned to Eventide for professional tools that inspire. Now everything — all of our effects — are in one big bundle that includes our latest and greatest hits. For example, there’s an authentic emulation of our H910, pro audio’s first digital effects box whose unique sound inspired all sorts of mischief. We meticulously modeled the analog subtleties, and the plug-in sounds like the original. And, while we’re committed to the authentic recreation of our legendary hardware, we’ll always strive to break new ground. Fission is the latest case in point. It’s nominated for a TEC Award, and, to quote one reviewer, ‘Eventide wants to change how you think about processing audio…’ True enough. Always have, always will. Anthology XI’s 23 plug-ins — available as AAX/AU/VST formats for Mac OS X 10.7+ and Windows 7+ (with no iLok dongle required) — represent a combined value of over $3,500.00 USD if purchased individually. The bundle can be purchased at an introductory price of $899.00 USD. Upgrades from Anthology X and from individual Eventide plug-ins are also available. Sale ends January 11, 2018. MSRP thereafter is $1,799.00 USD. For more in-depth info, upgrade pricing, and a fully-functional 30-day demo version, please visit: https://www.eventideaudio.com/ Watch Eventide’s enticing Anthology XI video playlist here: https://goo.gl/RMaBm5 About Eventide Since 1971, Eventide has remained at the forefront of recording technology. In 1975 it revolutionized the audio industry by creating the world’s first commercially available digital audio effects unit, the H910 Harmonizer®. Since then, its legendary studio processors, stompboxes, and plug-ins have been heard on countless hit records. More information: www.eventideaudio.com #### Eventide Announces Availability of Blackhole for Native Instruments NKS® LITTLE FERRY, NJ — APRIL 18, 2018 — Eventide is proud to announce that its popular Blackhole reverb plug-in is now NKS-ready — reconfigured to support Native Instruments' Native Kontrol Standard extended plug-in format for use with MASCHINE and KOMPLETE KONTROL keyboards and software. As reflected in its updated GUI (Graphical User Interface), Blackhole is part of Eventide's H9 Plug-In Series designed with live performance in mind. The Ribbon control can be mapped to any combination of parameters giving a performer a single control over a world of effects. Integration with the NKS platform makes the Ribbon an integral part of the performer's instrument. Whereas most reverbs are constrained by the physics of the real world, Blackhole creates virtual spaces that could never exist in reality. It can turn a simple drum track into an otherworldly rhythm section. Capable of creating epic soundscapes, space-warping special effects and drones, Blackhole can cover spaces as small as a room and as large as space itself. Features Easy to use interface and more than 50 presets, including some by Eventide artists: Richard Devine, Vernon Reid, Flood & Alan Moulder, Jonsi & Alex (Sigur Rós), and John Agnello. Unique Gravity control reverses the arrow of time by inverting the reverb's decay. Innovative Ribbon and Hotswitch allow for changing any combination of parameters simultaneously. We couldn't be more thrilled to have Eventide, a brand famous for their high-quality, creative FX, on the NKS platform and deeply integrated into our KOMPLETE KONTROL and MASCHINE eco-systems, says Native Instruments' Ray Chemo. "We're delighted to add our 'special sauce' to Native Instruments' eco-system," enthuses Eventide Software Developer Tom Longabaugh, continuing: "It will be exciting to discover ways in which Blackhole will be used in both live performance and in music production by a community of artists who have yet to discover the universe of effects that we're known for." The extraterrestrial reverb is on sale for $69 through May 31, 2018 The now-NKS-ready Blackhole is available — as an AAX/AU/VST plug-in for Mac OS X 10.7+ and Windows 7+ — at a promo price of $69.00 USD until May 31, 2018 (MSRP $199.00 USD) from Eventide dealers and from www.eventideaudio.com. About Eventide Since 1971, Eventide has remained at the forefront of recording technology. In 1975 they revolutionized the audio industry by creating the world's first commercially available digital audio effects unit, the H910 Harmonizer. Since then, their legendary studio processors, stompboxes and plug-ins have been heard on countless hit records. In 2018, Eventide's Tony Agnello and Richard Factor received the Lifetime Achievement Technical Grammy Award. #### Eventide announces firmware of its flagship H9000 Harmonizer Eventide Announces New Firmware and Features for its Best-In-Class H9000 Harmonizer® Now offering new algorithms for vocal processing, 96kHz compatibility, and much more. Little Ferry, NJ, October 8, 2024 — Eventide announces firmware v2.2 of its flagship H9000 Harmonizer®, taking its world-renowned capabilities and performance to even greater heights. One of the most powerful hardware effects processors ever made, the H9000 Harmonizer has been featured on countless recordings since its release and is the gold standard for audio processing in world-class recording studios, live venues, and post-production facilities around the world. Eventide continues the trailblazing tradition of its H9000 with several operational updates, securing its place as the most powerful outboard effects unit on the market. The latest firmware features 96kHz support across all 1,600+ algorithms, brand new algorithms designed specifically for vocals, RNBO support, new effects from the TEC-Award winning H90 Harmonizer, and much more. "We are proud to be releasing such a massive firmware update to the H9000, a product that has been a foundational component to so many studios around the world," commented Product Manager, Tyler Skoglund. "The comprehensive updates offered here—particularly around the new vocal algorithms—are a direct result of feedback from Eventide’s customers. We are thrilled to see this classic processor evolve to meet the needs of modern producers, engineers, and content creators of all stripes." The H9000 sets a new standard in audio quality with its upgraded full 96kHz support across all algorithms. This improved fidelity ensures seamless integration into any audio environment, delivering high-quality resolution that will make your mixes future-proof. Seven New Algorithms, Including Exclusive Vocal Processors. VocalShift: A highly accurate vocal Harmonizer from the team that coined the term. This algorithm features two independent voices with pitch and formant shifting, key and scale quantization, detune, delay, and pan controls— everything needed for a cutting-edge vocal production. VocalTune: Designed for precise vocal correction and hard tune effects. VocalTune is perfect for polishing a vocal track in the studio or making a singer shine in real-time in a live performance. VocalShiftMIDI: A versatile three-voice Harmonizer controlled via MIDI, perfect for vocal harmonies, chord stacks, pitch correction, and creating pads and The H9000 also features several algorithms from the H90 Harmonizer pedal, including Prism Shift, PolySynth, Sticky Tape, and Aggravate. Finally, Eventide's H9000 now integrates RNBO support, enabling Max programmers to export patches directly to the processor. This exciting new feature allows users to create and run custom effects and incorporate up to four RNBO algorithms per FX Chain, vastly expanding creative production possibilities. H9000 Standard Features The H9000 supports a bountiful 128 channels of processing, making it ideal for a variety of production scenarios such as multitrack recording, mixing, or surround sound. With worldclass audio converters and expansion options for Dante, MADI, or Pro Tools HD, the H9000 is adaptable and can suit almost any environment. The powerful FX Chains feature enables users to link up to four algorithms with custom routing, allowing for unique signal chains for any situation. Users can run up to 16 algorithms simultaneously and these can be customized to suit many applications including sound design, live mixing, post-production, and more. Emote software is available as a standalone application and a plugin for AAX, AU, and VST3 formats. With Emote, users can remotely access all the features and settings of the H9000– whether loading sessions, creating FX chains, adjusting algorithm parameters, editing I/O routings, viewing presets, or mapping MIDI controllers, the sky’s the limit. The H9000 is available from Eventide authorized dealers worldwide, priced at $7,999 for the display model and $5,999 for the H9000R, which features a blank front panel. For more information about the H9000 or other Eventide products, please visit eventideaudio.com. Links Product page: https://www.eventideaudio.com/rackmount/h9000 Videos: https://etide.io/h9000-videos Eventide looks forward to welcoming attendees, partners and friends to AES. Stop by the Eventide booth [#523] to experience the features of this powerful H9000 firmware update in person. About Eventide Since 1971, Eventide has remained at the forefront of recording technology. In 1975 they revolutionized the audio industry by creating the world’s first commercially available digital audio effects unit, the H910 Harmonizer®. Since then, their legendary studio processors, effects pedals, and plug-ins have been heard on countless hit records. Eventide is a registered trademark of Eventide Inc. Harmonizer is Eventide’s trademark for a special effects device incorporating pitch change. #### Eventide Announces H9 Control App for Android Eventide Announces Availability of Highly Anticipated H9 Control Android App for H9 Harmonizer® Effects Processor LITTLE FERRY, NJ — MARCH 6, 2018 — Eventide is proud to announce availability of its new H9 Control App for Android devices — providing users with the ability to manage parameters, presets, and settings for its popular H9 Harmonizer Effects Processor stompbox family. Eventide's H9 Harmonizer is a powerful effects pedal perfect for live usage (on stage and FOH) or, of course, in the studio. Suitably paired with an appropriate Android tablet or phone, the new H9 Control App offers the following functionality: Instant access to over 500 presets, pushing the boundaries of delays, reverbs, pitch-shifting, modulation, and distortion. Manage multiple parameters and instantly create new and unprecedented sounds using The Ribbon control. Easily access Pedal Settings such as Tuner, MIDI Settings, Routing, and Aux Switch Mappings. Manage and create unique sounds with the editor librarian. Create hundreds of effects on the App and easily transfer them to the H9 Harmonizer®. Create Preset Lists using the drag-and-drop feature. Audition and purchase new effect algorithms via the built-in Store. Compatible with Android 6+ (Marshmallow and newer), H9 Control is available for free via the Eventide website or the Google Play store: https://goo.gl/J7obNh For more in-depth information, please visit: http://www.eventideaudio.com/h9control H9 Control App Now Available for Android Video by Eventide Audio About Eventide Since 1971, Eventide has remained at the forefront of recording technology. In 1975 they revolutionized the audio industry by creating the world’s first commercially available digital audio effects unit, the H910 Harmonizer®. Since then, their legendary studio processors, stompboxes and plug-ins have been heard on countless hit records. Eventide and Harmonizer are registered trademarks of Eventide Inc. ® 2018 Eventide Inc. Eventide website: www.eventideaudio.com #### Eventide Announces New SP2016 Reverb Plug-In Faithfully Recreating Legendary Algorithms from the Ground-breaking Hardware LITTLE FERRY, NJ, USA: Eventide is proud to announce availability of the SP2016 Reverb plug-in — perfectly recreating a classic collection of reverb algorithms from its history making SP2016, pro audio’s first rack-mount multi-effects processor — as of October 1. The original SP2016 introduced the concept of ‘plug-ins’ to a perplexed pro audio world way back in 1982! Revered for its signature reverbs by mix and recording engineers like Mick Guzauski, Roy Hendrickson, George Massenburg, Dave Pensado, and Allen Sides, to name but a notable few, the SP2016 can be heard on countless hit records, from Madonna to Mariah Carey and Adele to Eminem. “The classic Eventide SP2016 has always been my go-to reverb,” says legendary mix engineer Dave Pensado. “It has the unique ability to make vocals, instruments, and drums sit perfectly in a mix. The new SP2016 plug-in now gives us all access to this incredible reverb, and no one is happier about this than me!” Precisely modelling every aspect of those hardware units was neither quick nor easy, but today the must-have sonic beauty bestowed by these reverb classics can be applied to anything — in-the-box or live. Features: Three distinct reverb types, each available in two versions: Vintage and Modern. The Modern algorithms are brighter, more diffused, and use higher bit resolution. Room: Basic no-nonsense, no-frills ambient ‘room.’ The extreme pre-delay range makes it possible to use this effect for reverberant doubling and single echoes. Stereo Room: Recreates the ambience of a large concert hall, with very clear, natural reverberation. Hi-Density Plate: Plate reverb with dual pickups simulating the effect of a big, heavy plate allowing users to make vocals, guitars, and percussive instruments appear much bigger and brighter than they actually are. Unique Position control allows users to take their listeners from the back of the room all the way to the stage while retaining all of their other settings. Control the structure of the reverb by fine-tuning the controls — including PREDELAY, DECAY, POSITION, and DIFFUSION. The EQ section allows for simple high and low filtering of the reverb with adjustable filter ranges. The low filter can be used to cut or boost at the specified frequency. Boasts a variety of artist presets including some by Dave Pensado, Joe Chiccarelli, Richard Devine, Sasha, George Massenberg, The Butcher Bros., Buda & Grandz, Erin Tonkon, and more. The new SP2016 Reverb (MSRP $249.00 USD) is available as an AAX/AU/VST plug-in for Mac and PC at a promo price of $79.00 USD thru October 31, 2018. Owners of Eventide’s 2016 Stereo Room or Anthology XI can cross-grade for $29.00 USD during the promo period. For more in-depth information, including a free and fully-functional 30-day trial, please visit the dedicated SP2016 Reverb webpage here: https://www.eventideaudio.com/sp2016 For fascinating historical context, check out Eventide’s legacy SP2016 webpage here: https://www.eventideaudio.com/rackmount/sp2016-signal-processor/ SP2016 Reverb Sound Examples SP2016 - Clean Electric - SweetlySP2016 - Distorted Electric - WashSP2016 - Drum Fill - Large RoomSP2016 - Drums - Carpeted RoomSP2016 - Fingerstyle Acoustic - Hand of GodSP2016 - Horns - Horn RoomSP2016 - House Synth - FloatSP2016 - Kalimba - Push it Down the HallSP2016 - Male Vocals - Modern Sol BeckSP2016 - Piano - Magic PlateSP2016 - Synth Lead - Dave Pensado ReverbSP2016 - Synth Swells - Ice Tunnel About Eventide Since 1971, Eventide has remained at the forefront of recording technology. In 1975 it revolutionized the audio industry by creating the world’s first commercially available digital audio effects unit, the H910 Harmonizer®. Since then, its legendary studio processors, stompboxes, and plug-ins have been heard on countless hit records. #### Eventide Anthology X - New Release Plug-in bundle spanning 40 Years of classic gear 40% off for a limited time October 20, 2015 - Little Ferry, NJ - Today Eventide announced the release of its highly anticipated plug-in bundle, Anthology X at a special introductory price. This collection of 17 plug-ins includes enhanced versions of the plug-ins that were originally available as part of the Pro Tools HD/TDM bundle, Anthology II. With feature enhancements and additional presets, the plug-ins have been re-coded from the ground up to more closely emulate the sound of the original hardware. Best of all, this release supports native AAX, AU and VST formats for Mac and PC and does not require an iLok dongle. Authorization is handled by the free software app, iLok License Manager. Anthology X includes the following plug-ins: Eventide Clockworks classics: Instant Phaser, Instant Flanger, H910 Harmonizer®, H910 Dual, H949, H949 Dual and Omnipressor®. From the H3000: Factory and Band Delays. For mixing and mastering: UltraChannel, EQ65 Filter Set, EQ45 Parametric Equalizer, EChannel and Precision Time Align. Next generation effects: UltraReverb, Quadravox and Octavox. “We've spent countless hours modeling the analog and early digital circuitry from our groundbreaking H910 and H949 Harmonizers, which has resulted in new plug-ins which more closely capture the unique character of these classic designs,” said Dan Gillespie, Eventide Engineer. An Anthology X demo version can be downloaded from our website and the full release is available for purchase at Eventide dealers, worldwide. Anthology X is available through November 30th at an introductory price of $699. Upgrades from Anthology II and individual Anthology plug-ins are available. List price is $1195. Specifications: Mac OSX, Windows 7 & 8; AAX, AU, VST Related Links: Anthology X promo page: https://www.eventideaudio.com/plug-ins/anthology-xi/Anthology X product page: https://www.eventideaudio.com/ Anthology X videos: https://goo.gl/wNIQQq About Eventide For over 40 years, Eventide has remained at the forefront of recording technology. In 1975 they revolutionized the audio industry by creating the world’s first commercially available digital audio effects unit. Since then their legendary studio processors have been heard on countless hit records. Anthology X features authentic software emulations of Eventide’s revered gear. For more information about Anthology X and other products, please visit Eventide’s website at www.eventideaudio.com #### Eventide Appoints Mahtab Neptune as Chief Marketing Officer Little Ferry, NJ, April 22, 2024 – Eventide Audio, at the forefront of audio technology for more than 50 years with award-winning studio processors, effects pedals, plug-ins, and broadcast products, is proud to welcome Mahtab Neptune as its Chief Marketing Officer. Neptune is a seasoned marketer with over 16 years of experience at the intersection of music and technology. Eventide General Manager ,Tony Agnello, announced Neptune’s appointment, commenting, “Mahtab Neptune brings a sharp understanding of customer behavior, an ability to predict market trends as they are developing and a dedication to music creators and innovation in their interactivity with the tools that channel that creativity. We are delighted that Eventide now has the benefit of her insights.” In her new role, which she began at NAMM time this year, Neptune reports directly to Agnello. “I’m honored to have joined the Eventide Audio crew and collaborate with such an innovative team,” said Neptune. “I have long admired the ingenuity of their products and how it has shaped the world of music production. Now speaking from the inside I am truly blown away by the company’s innovative mindset and the passion everyone shares. As the CMO, I plan to continue to cement the brand’s leadership in pro-audio, push creative boundaries and contribute to the evolution of the music tech landscape.” “Eventide has been an engineering-driven company since its inception,” Agnello continued. “While our fascination with and commitment to developing and deploying new technologies for audio manipulation are unwavering, we recognize that there’s more to be done to expand our presence in the marketplace and help even more end users make great music. Mahtab has the perfect perspective and experience to guide that expansion.” Most recently, as the VP of Marketing at the all-in-one music creation solution provider Beatclub, Neptune was at the forefront of ensuring Beatclub’s strong presence as a SaaS startup and driving the company’s growth, including spearheading key collaborations with Justin Timberlake, Timbaland, Def Jam, Mastercard and ESPN. Within the first year, she achieved a massive spike in customer acquisition and retention. Prior to Beatclub, Neptune spent nearly a decade at Native Instruments, where she honed her pedigree as a global marketing expert with strategic storytelling formats that set benchmarks for the pro-audio industry at large. Neptune took a bottom-up approach at NI, aggressively expanding its marketing efforts into new countries and markets across the globe, resulting in consistent and substantial year-over-year growth. Throughout her career, Neptune has demonstrated her skills as a hands-on brand builder, participating in developing products that foster both inspiration and education in the music and pro-audio space. As a thought leader in the music creation and professional audio spaces, Neptune has contributed to industry conferences and mentored non-profits such as SXSW, Queensfest, Intersessions, Notes for Notes, and Girls Make Beats. About Eventide For over 50 years, Eventide has remained at the forefront of recording technology. In 1975 they revolutionized the audio industry by creating the world’s first commercially available digital audio effects unit, the H910 Harmonizer®. Since then, their legendary studio processors, effects pedals, and plug-ins have been heard on countless hit records. #### Eventide Audio Appoints Joe Cozzi and Bohan Xie to New Sales Leadership Roles Little Ferry, NJ, August 8, 2022 ― Eventide Audio today announced that Joe Cozzi and Bohan Xie have been promoted to new sales leadership roles. They will be responsible for leading sales efforts for the company's products, as well as expanding the scope of distribution worldwide. In the new role of Sales Manager–Americas, Joe Cozzi will manage accounts in the Americas for their audio and broadcast lines. He joined Eventide in 2015 as a National Sales Manager where he has spent the last seven years traveling the United States and Mexico supporting the dealer network and growing new business channels. He is responsible for managing accounts, conducting dealer trainings, and supporting the marketing division by attending trade shows and generating instructional video content. Through the years his territories expanded to include Canada, Central, and South America. Prior to joining Eventide, Cozzi worked with Line 6 as a Product Specialist servicing the mid-Atlantic and Southeastern territories. Before that, he spent over a decade at Guitar Center moving up through pro audio sales into management as a Sales Training Manager. Additionally, his work as an engineer garnered recognition on a Latin-Grammy award-winning album. He loves making electronic music, playing guitar, and playing soccer. He holds a bachelor's degree in Music Engineering from the University of Miami. Joe is based in Miami, FL. In his role as Sales Manager–EMAC & APAC, Bohan Xie is responsible for leading sales efforts for the company's hardware and software products in EMEA & APAC regions, as well as expanding the scope of distribution for Eventide products in those areas. Xie joined Eventide in 2016 as a software engineer, developing software and apps that work with Eventide hardware. In 2017, he was named Regional Ambassador and he has been traveling in Asian countries/regions to represent Eventide since then. In 2020, he was promoted to Sales Engineer to work with more partners and help with the manufacturing and logistics of Eventide hardware products. Xie has a Master of Music degree in Music Technology from New York University. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Automation Engineering from Xi'an Jiaotong University. Joe Cozzi Sales Manager – Americas Bohan Xie Sales Manager – EMAC & APAC For more information about Eventide Audio, please visit eventideaudio.com. About Eventide For 50 years Eventide has remained at the forefront of recording technology. In 1975 they revolutionized the audio industry by creating the world's first commercially available digital audio effects unit, the H910 Harmonizer®. Since then, their legendary studio processors, effects pedals, and plug-ins have been heard on countless hit records. #### Eventide Audio Expands Knife Drop™ Availability Innovative effects pedal blends octave fuzz with analog synth capabilities Little Ferry, NJ, January 29,2025 — Eventide Audio has announced the expanded availability of Knife Drop, their innovative effects pedal developed in collaboration with Third Man Hardware. Merging aggressive octave fuzz with earth-shaking analog synth tones, this powerful device is now available directly from Eventide and through authorized dealers worldwide. Born from the collaborative vision of two pioneering forces in music technology, and featuring presets crafted in collaboration with Jack White himself, Knife Drop opens a new chapter in effects processing. The pedal combines Eventide’s decades of digital audio mastery with Third Man Hardware’s innovative vision, resulting in a product that’s as intuitive as it is deep, as fresh as it is familiar. Core Features: Rich blend of octave fuzz and analog synth capabilities Dual octave control with dedicated footswitch Precise filtering options with pre/post distortion routing Intuitive preset system with instant recall Stereo I/O with switchable guitar/line level inputs Flexible expression pedal integration for dynamic control Compatible with H90 Control software, allowing you to update firmware, access system settings, and create or save presets in real-time. Intuitive Control The Synth Mix knob allows players to blend between raw guitar signals and bold synthesized tones, while the Drive section delivers everything from a subtle boost to intense, biting distortion. The expressive filter section includes responsive envelope control, adjustable resonance, and switchable routing, putting total tonal flexibility firmly in the user’s hands. Knife Drop features an LED ladder display for precise preset navigation and a secondary function layer that unveils additional sonic territory. The dual I/O configuration supports both mono and stereo operation, while the switchable input accommodates various signal levels for versatile applications, whether onstage or in the studio. Knife Drop is available for purchase with an MSRP $299, direct from Eventide, through authorized dealers nationwide, and international distributors. The pedal is also available via Third Man Records’ website. Links Product Page Third Man Records Demo Videos About Eventide For over 50 years, Eventide has remained at the forefront of recording technology. In 1975 we revolutionized the audio industry by creating the world’s first commercially available digital audio effects unit, the H910 Harmonizer®. Since then, our legendary studio processors, effects pedals, and plug-ins have been heard on countless hit records. #### Eventide Audio Introduces "Harmadillo" for the H9 Harmonizer® Pedal 51st Algorithm for guitar and bass players, a mind-bending harmonic tremolo Summer NAMM 2019 - July 18, 2019, Little Ferry, NJ - Eventide Audio is pleased to introduce the 51st algorithm for the popular H9 Harmonizer® pedal for guitar, bass, and keyboard players, called "Harmadillo". Harmadillo is a flexible harmonic tremolo algorithm, offering everything from lush, soulful tremolos to psychedelic, mind-bending weirdness. Complete with a player-centric feature set that allows musicians to sculpt sound in powerful ways, the Harmadillo algorithm offers a wide variety of LFO shapes, drive and tone, and three controls that respond to your playing dynamics. Harmadillo is now available as a free update for H9 Max users, and for $19.99 as in-app purchase for H9 and H9 Core users on iPhone, iPad, Mac, PC and Android. This update also includes new presets for H9's SpaceTime, Sculpt, PitchFuzz and HotSawz algorithms. "Harmadillo draws inspiration from classic tube-amplifier harmonic tremolo circuits and analog harmonic tremolo pedals. We noticed that the harmonic tremolo circuit on one of our vintage tube amps has a 'scoop' in the midrange at the crossover.  It's imperfect as a crossover, yet it also happens to sound great, and we've seen similar scoops in other harmonic tremolo circuits.  To bring these nuances to the digital world, we designed controls in Harmadillo that allow musicians to model these types of variations — and a whole lot more.  The result is an algorithm that is instantly playable and has a powerful feature set which rewards experimentation." Peter McCulloch, Eventide Harmadillo for H9 features three ENV (envelope follower) controls that use the player's dynamics to affect the tremolo's rate, depth, and crossover frequency to create psychedelic and stimulating sounds. Musicians and producers can adjust not only the frequency of the crossover, but also the amount of overlap between the low and high bands, creating the flexibility to adjust the character of the tremolo in subtle or dramatic ways, great for auto-wah or phaser effects. Harmadillo features a drive control so players can add a little extra warmth, as well as a tone control to shape the low or high end. Harmadillo also includes a custom user interface for the desktop and tablet versions of H9 Control that provides animated feedback. Features of Harmadillo, the H9's 51st Algorithm: Three ENVELOPE Follower controls: DEPTH - Positive values increase the depth of the tremolo at the attack of a note, negative values make sustained notes more expressive over time. Use large negative values to create tremolos that only appear when the input is soft. RATE - Set the modulation rate of the tremolo or, in tap tempo mode, multiply the tapped BPM value. SHAPE - Multiple waveform shapes can be chosen to produce morphing effects as the crossover frequency changes to create subtle, smoothed, fattened, lumped, plucked, ramped, sloped or pulsed sounds with: Sine, Fat Sine, Phat Sine, Triangle, Ramp Up, Ramp Down, and PulsX. X-OVER - Sets crossover frequency of the low and high bands. Modulate X-OVER for sweeping filter effects similar to auto-wah and phaser. X-OVERLAP -  Amount of overlap between the high and low bands. Negative values produce a cut at the crossover frequency while positive values produce a boost - great for dialing in classic sounds. DRIVE Adds warmth to the signal by mimicking the behavior of a tube amplifier's harmonic tremolo. TONE Shape the output's high or low-end. Negative values roll off high frequencies (HICUT), positive values roll off low frequencies (LOCUT). Price and Availability: Harmadillo is a free update for H9 Max pedal registered users, and also available for H9 and H9 Core users as an in-app purchase for iPad, iPhone, Mac/PC and Android for just $19.99. Customers may also demo Harmadillo for free by downloading the latest version of the H9 Control app for iPhone, iPad, Mac/PC and Android devices. Download the H9 Control App from the App Store: https://etide.io/H9iOS Download the H9 Control App for Android from the Google Play Store: https://etide.io/H9Android Download the H9 Control for Mac/PC: https://www.eventideaudio.com/pedals/h9-max/ To watch the full demo video for Harmadillo on H9, please visit: https://etide.io/HarmadilloFull For more information on Harmadillo, the 51st algorithm for the H9 please visit: https://www.eventideaudio.com/pedals/h9-max/ #### Eventide Audio Introduces Temperance™ Pro A Professional Musical Reverb Built on Modal Technology Little Ferry, NJ — October 23, 2025 — Today Eventide Audio announced the release of Temperance™ Pro. Building on the revolutionary foundation of Temperance Lite, which introduced the world's first musical reverb, Temperance Pro adds 29 modal spaces, advanced sequencing capabilities, MIDI control, and specialized modal and temper controls for transforming your spaces in ways that were previously not possible. Temperance Pro speaks the language of music, operating on the 12-note chromatic scale, letting users create spaces that feel musically intentional rather than incidental. This unique modal approach models reverb as collections of thousands of independent resonators, each one adjustable in real-time for unprecedented ways to shape space. Pete Bischoff, the Product Owner said of the plug-in “Temperance impresses me on so many levels. The notion that you can recreate a room from thousands of individual resonances, complete with delays, flutters, and other nuances intact just blows my mind. The engineer in me can't figure out how Eventide got them to cooperate so perfectly and how they managed to squeeze them all into a real time effect. The musician in me giggles at the thought of the sheer number of tiny "instruments" playing in concert and what novel sound avenues they could explore.”   Woody Herman, Sr. DSP Engineer with Eventide added, "I've always enjoyed Eventide's willingness to try something different. As an engineer, it's especially rewarding to work on a project that tries to re-think something we've known about and used for a long time. Temperance is a different way of thinking about reverb that I think is new, fun, and hopefully leads people to make creative decisions they normally wouldn't.” Temperance Pro introduces two controls for advanced shaping of musical texture. Target Select controls when tempering happens in time, choosing whether selected notes bloom with early reflections, with the late reflections during the reverb tail, or both. Note Width defines how many nearby modes are included in each note, with lower settings offering more musical precision and higher settings affecting more of the overall reverb for broader, more pronounced results. Three powerful note selection methods add depth and creative potential. Manual Mode offers note-roll style input with instant access to chords, scales, modes, or intervals through the Choose Scale dialog. Sequence Mode programs note changes to follow chord progressions with adjustable beat grid and session offset for precise timeline positioning. MIDI Mode provides real-time keyboard control with Octave Repeat, offering an immediate and tactile way to work, whether performing live or sketching ideas in the studio. Three unique modal controls offer unprecedented ways of shaping space. Position adjusts the balance between early and late reflections, working independently from tempering. Density controls how many modes are active, from full quality reverb to progressively fragmented, lo-fi tones. Offset shifts the center frequencies of all modes by up to ±500Hz independent of temper settings, changing the pitch of the entire space for dramatic results. Temperance Pro delivers 29 spaces spanning intimate rooms, grand halls, lush mechanical reverbs, and experimental synthetic spaces. The collection includes faithful recreations of legendary acoustic spaces, including several designed by acoustics pioneer Ralph Kessler, alongside original creations built specifically to showcase modal reverb technology. The plug-in features over 120 creative and production-focused presets including 11 tutorial presets. Professional features include ultra-low latency suitable for live performance, fully automatable controls, Dual Mono mode, A/B comparison states, and Eco Mode for CPU optimization. Temperance Pro is available for $179 MSRP from Eventide Audio and authorized dealers worldwide. Crossgrade from Temperance Lite is also available for $79. The plug-in supports AAX 64-bit, AU 64-bit, and VST3 64-bit formats on Windows 10+ and macOS 10.14+. For more information visit www.eventideaudio.com. About Eventide For over 50 years, Eventide has remained at the forefront of recording technology. In 1975 we revolutionized the audio industry by creating the world’s first commercially available digital audio effects unit, the H910 Harmonizer®. Since then, our legendary studio processors, effects pedals, and plug-ins have been heard on countless hit records #### Eventide Audio Names Russell Wedelich President Veteran product and tech leader appointed to new role Little Ferry, NJ — January 19, 2025 — Eventide Audio announced today that Russell Wedelich has been named President, in addition to his current role as CTO. Wedelich, who has been instrumental in developing some of Eventide's most celebrated products over the past 17+ years, will lead operations for the audio business. Eventide Managing Director Tony Agnello along with founder Richard Factor announced Wedelich's appointment, commenting, "We’re both proud and grateful to pass the presidential baton to Russell. Richard and I are confident in his ability to steer the Good Ship Eventide long into our shared future." In his new role, Wedelich will oversee all aspects of Eventide Audio's business while continuing to guide the company's technical direction. During his tenure at Eventide, Wedelich played key roles in the development of groundbreaking products including the H90 and H9000 Harmonizer®, the revolutionary SplitEQ plug-in, as well as collaborations such as 2024’s Knife Drop pedal with Third Man Hardware. “From the day I set foot into this magical factory of sound and engineering, I've shared an obsession with the same curiosity, artistry, and innovation that began with Richard and Tony in the studio basement and has changed the course of music history. Over the years, I've seen these values iterated throughout the code, the hardware, the products, and most importantly the people who've worked here. I’m honored to lead this team and excited about the products we’re cooking up. Stay tuned.” — Russell Wedelich Eventide has maintained its position as an engineering-driven company since its founding in 1971. Under Wedelich's leadership, the company will continue its tradition of pushing technological boundaries while expanding its reach to serve music creators, producers, and audio professionals worldwide. eventideaudio.com Hear more about Russ’s origin story with Eventide Video by Gear Club Podcast About Eventide For over 55 years, Eventide has remained at the forefront of recording technology. In 1975 we revolutionized the audio industry by creating the world’s first commercially available digital audio effects unit, the H910 Harmonizer®. Since then, our legendary studio processors, effects pedals, and plug-ins have been heard on countless hit records #### Eventide Audio Omnipressor Eventide Audio - Introducing the new Omnipressor Authentic emulation of the first dynamics studio effects processor from 1974. Omnipressor features Gating, Expansion, Limiting, Infinite Compression, and Dynamic Reversal. This new update adds a Mix control and Input/Output Gain knobs. Famously used by Bryan May, the Omnipressor has remained popular among some of the world's leading producers and engineers by offering variable expressive controls of all aspects of a signal's dynamics. Try a free 30-day demo. #### Eventide Blackhole: Hollywood's Secret Weapon for Reverb Plug-in on sale for 75% off until March 31, 2016 March 1, 2016 - Little Ferry, NJ - Today Eventide announced a limited-time discount on the purchase of its Blackhole reverb plug-in. While most reverbs are constrained by the physics of the real world, Eventide’s Blackhole reverb creates virtual spaces that could never exist in our reality. At large sizes, its soft attack and lingering, harmonic tails allow it to really shine on guitars, strings and pads. At small sizes those very same qualities can help add an angelic sheen to vocals or turn a simple drum track into an otherworldly rhythm section. Blackhole is destined to be one of the tools that musicians, engineers and producers turn to time and again when reality just isn’t enough. Blackhole Features: Incredibly easy to use with over 50 presets, including some by artists such as Richard Devine, Flood & Alan Moulder, Vernon Reid, Jonsi & Alex from Sigur Rós and John Agnello. Useful for highlighting key instruments or painting a backdrop for a mix Supernatural settings for abstract spatial effects and drones Subtle settings for ambient washes and track highlighting Unique “Gravity” control reverses the arrow of time by inverting the decay Kill Switch mutes the input so only the reverb is heard Innovative Ribbon and HotSwitch controls allow for changing any combination of parameters simultaneously Mix Lock allows for scrolling through presets while keeping the wet/dry mix constant Fully flexible mono and stereo options. Bring new realms of stereo imaging to mono instruments Blackhole is on sale for $49 until March 31, 2016 (MSRP $199). Owners of Anthology X qualify for the crossgrade price of $19. A fully-functional, 30-day demo is available at any time. Visit eventideaudio.com for more information. Specifications: Mac OSX 10.7+, Windows 7+. Available in AAX, VST and AU formats. No iLok dongle required. Blackhole Promo: https://www.eventideaudio.com/ Blackhole Product Page: https://www.eventideaudio.com/blackhole Videos: https://goo.gl/CxxuTL Eventide website: https://www.eventideaudio.com About Eventide For over 40 years, Eventide has remained at the forefront of recording technology. In 1975 they revolutionized the audio industry by creating the world’s first commercially available digital audio effects unit. Since then their legendary studio processors have been heard on countless hit records. #### Eventide Elevate Mastering Bundle 50% off for a limited time Elevate your mixes with the most advanced mastering bundle available On sale now thru September 3, 2019 This unique multi-band limiter, human-ear EQ and powerful audio maximizer will increase the loudness of your mix while maintaining or improving its dynamic perception. Eventide Elevate utilizes 26 critical filter bands modeled from the human ear. Each of the bands are spaced to give maximum control over how the sound hits your eardrum. Draw curves, solo bands and manipulate the transient attack for each individual band to bring out particular instruments such as kick or snare drums. For more information visit: https://www.eventideaudio.com/elevate #### Eventide Ensemble: A Subscription To Every Eventide Plugin Little Ferry, NJ— April 5, 2016 — Today Eventide announced Ensemble, a plugin subscription bundle that contains a complete collection of all of its current plugins. Ensemble provides an alternative to those wishing to use Eventide's award-winning effects without having to purchase them first. Subscriptions can be paused and restarted at any time, making it ideal for special projects or for those who may be away on tour. "As the process of creating music becomes more distributed we wanted to make sure that everyone has access to the quality of sound and inspiration we're known for," said Nalia Sanchez, Director of Marketing Communications for Eventide. "A subscription bundle provides flexibility for our customers who may only need to use our plugins occasionally." Subscription Options Ensemble is available in two basic subscription options. Both options include every Eventide plugin plus Eventide customer support. Ensemble Monthly Subscription: Pay by the month; start and stop your subscription at any time. Ensemble Monthly Subscription is $29.99/mo. Ensemble Annual Subscription: All the flexibility of a plugin subscription with a two month discount. Ensemble Annual Subscription is $249 until May 1, 2016, $299 after. Additionally, Eventide plugin owners are eligible for a free month of the entire Ensemble subscription for each plugin they already own (up to 6 months). Monthly subscription will automatically begin once the free months have been used. Eventide Ensemble Bundle Plugins: H3000 Factory Blackhole UltraReverb 2016 Stereo Room UltraChannel H910 H910 Dual H949 H949 Dual Octavox Quadravox H3000 Band Delays Omnipressor Instant Phaser Instant Flanger EChannel EQ45 EQ65 Precision Time Align New Eventide plugin to be Announced! Eventide Ensemble subscriptions are managed by Gobbler, a reliable musician's resource. All billing, notification of plugin updates and additions and plugin downloads will occur through the Gobbler app. Support will be provided by Eventide through its website and forums. Eventide will continue to sell permanent licenses to its plugins as well as provide free, fully-functioning 30 day demos. For more information, please visit: www.eventideaudio.com/ensemble Ensemble is available for AU, VST and AAX for Mac and PC. No iLok dongle required. About Eventide For over 40 years, Eventide has remained at the forefront of recording technology. In 1975 they revolutionized the audio industry by creating the world's first commercially available digital audio effects unit. Since then their legendary studio processors have been heard on countless hit records. Eventide and Harmonizer are registered trademarks of Eventide Inc. ® 2016 Eventide Inc. #### Eventide Expands H90 Pedal’s Capabilities with Harmonizer®+ Vocal Algorithms A new effects category brings cutting-edge vocal processing to the H90 platform Little Ferry, NJ, April 29, 2025 — Eventide invented the Harmonizer® in 1975 with the H910, changing the sound of music production forever. Now that legacy continues with Harmonizer+, a new suite of vocal effects for the TEC-Award winning H90 Harmonizer pedal. Previously exclusive to the flagship H9000, Harmonizer+ brings advanced vocal processing to the H90’s growing platform. The first two algorithms—VocalTune and VocalShift—add powerful tools for pitch correction, harmonization, and creative vocal transformation, making the H90 even more versatile for both stage and studio use. VocalTune – From subtle pitch correction to bold experimental textures, VocalTune is a powerful tool for vocal enhancement. Precise scale quantization delivers flawless pitch control. Pitch and formant shaping, as well as gate and compression controls allow you to sculpt your voice with ease. VocalShift – Transforms your voice into a lush, vibrant choir. Create everything from subtle doublings to expansive vocal ensembles with three distinct voices, with pitch and formant per voice. Dial in pitch-perfect harmonies with intelligent scale recognition. Perform features include voice soloing, pitch glides and pitch holds.   H90 Control Software Improvements Along with these new algorithms, the H90 Control software for Mac, PC, and iPad has received important quality-of-life updates. Intuitive parameter grouping puts related settings at your fingertips, while a redesigned algorithm and preset selection offer a streamlined workflow. Adjustable UI scaling makes it easier to navigate and edit across any screen size. The v1.10 firmware update is available as a free download for all H90 owners via the H90 Control desktop app available at eventideaudio.com. Links Landing Page Product Page Videos About Eventide For over 50 years, Eventide has remained at the forefront of recording technology. In 1975 we revolutionized the audio industry by creating the world’s first commercially available digital audio effects unit, the H910 Harmonizer®. Since then, our legendary studio processors, effects pedals, and plug-ins have been heard on countless hit records. #### Eventide Expands Presence at NAMM 2018 Anaheim, CA — January 25, 2018 — Eventide will be demonstrating its new flagship rackmount processor, the H9000, at the 2018 NAMM Show. The H9000 features 8X the processing power of the current generation H8000. Eventide will also be demonstrating their recently released Euro DDL module for Eurorack, as well as demoing their recently released Anthology XI plug-in bundle. Eventide will be conducting demos of these products at their new booth, 4633 in Hall D. And, in response to popular requests from many H9 stompbox users, Eventide will be demonstrating their new Android-version of the H9 Control app. H9000 Features: 4 quad-core ARM processors serving as 16 DSP engines 8 channels of pristine analog audio I/O, AES/EBU, ADAT, 16 USB audio channels emote remote control application, available as a standalone app for Mac and PC, as well as a plug-in for Pro Tools, VST and AU. Connect via RJ45 or Wifi. Optional connection to audio networks including MADI, Dante, Ravenna, and more. FX Chains which allows users to connect any set of four effects with flexible routing. FX Chains can be created to act as a voice channel, a guitar ‘pedal board’, a modular synth with effects, etc. The H9000 is currently available in limited quantities. General availability is scheduled for the 2nd quarter. The H9000 will be available in two models, the standard model with full front panel control is priced at $6,999 and the blank front panel H9000R priced at $4,999. Euro DDL Features: A Eurorack delay with minimal digital circuitry - nothing more than simple, yet flexible, delay. The DDL is pristine. It’s long. It’s short (0.11msec resolution). It’s smooth, it loops and it goes backwards. The delay converter is 24 bits with max delay up to 10 seconds at 192 kHz sample rate and 160 seconds at 16 kHz sample rate. Delay time can be varied smoothly and over a wide range; either manually, via tap tempo or by remote control voltage. Short delays can be used for comb filter and flanging effects. Longer delays for echo effects. Infinite delays for looping. Backwards delays for reverse effects. The Euro DDL is shipping in limited quantities. Preorders available. MSRP $399. Eventide’s suite of plug-ins will also be demonstrated. Released in December 2017, Anthology XI is a bundle of all of Eventide’s plug-ins. Attendees will also have an opportunity to try out Newfangled Audio’s mastering plug-in, Elevate. Anthology XI Features: 23 plug-ins based on over 45 years of Eventide studio effects. More than 2900 presets, many created by Eventide artists like Dave Pensado, George Massenburg, Tony Visconti, Vernon Reid, Richard Devine, Joe Chiccarelli, Roy Hendrickson, Alessandro Cortini, Andrew Scheps, Robin Finck, Chuck Zwicky, Kevin Killen, and Suzanne Ciani. Multi Effects: H3000 Factory, H3000 Band Delays, Octavox, Quadravox, UltraTap and the TEC Award nominated Fission/Physion. Reverbs: Blackhole, Tverb, MangledVerb, 2016 Stereo Room, and UltraReverb. Clockworks Legacy: H910 Harmonizer®, H910 Dual, H949, H949 Dual, Omnipressor®, Instant Phaser, and Instant Flanger. Utilities: UltraChannel, EChannel, Precision Time Align, EQ45, and EQ65. A $3500 value, Anthology XI is available for $1799. Upgrades available. About Eventide Since 1971, Eventide has remained at the forefront of recording technology. In 1975 they revolutionized the audio industry by creating the world’s first commercially available digital audio effects unit, the H910 Harmonizer®. Since then, their legendary studio processors, stompboxes and plug-ins have been heard on countless hit records. Eventide and Harmonizer are registered trademarks of Eventide Inc. ® 2018 Eventide Inc. #### Eventide Expands Presence at NAMM 2023 Anaheim, CA — April 13, 2023 — At NAMM booth #5434, Eventide Audio will debut their next- generation Harmonizer®, the H90 Effects Pedal, and their innovative instrument/sequencer, Misha™️. At Software NAMM booth #15700, they will be demonstrating their plug-ins including their TEC-award nominated SplitEQ, Newfangled's suite of plug-ins as well their flagship studio processor, the H9000. The H90 is Eventide's follow-up to the TEC Award-winning, H9 Max Harmonizer, and is loaded with over 60 effect algorithms and hundreds of program combinations curated for a variety of instruments and genres. Its multi-core architecture gives the H90 the power to run two powerful algorithms at once. The compact H90 features include flexible routing options, an intuitive UI designed for players, and a built-in tuner. Being introduced for the first time is the H90's newest upcoming algorithm, PolyFlex, a polyphonic pitch shifter that allows users to bend a chord into a new harmony, perform polyphonic dive bombs, or transform your guitar into a pedal steel. With Polyflex, the H90 will have 63 algorithms; 11 new ones in addition to the H9 Max's 52. Eventide's novel Misha™️ instrument/sequencer will be demonstrated by friend-of-Eventide and sound designer, Richard Devine. Since its release last summer, dozens of artists have discovered what it's like to 'play' music simply; for the first time. A Misha software release is now available as a public beta. It includes a requested feature or two as well as fixes. Eventide will be conducting demos of these products throughout the show at their booth #5434 including these featured artists: Felix Martin, Friday, April 14 at 12:30 PM Venezuelan guitarist & band trio based out of Los Angeles. Their unique and versatile style consists of an eclectic Metal sound with Latin Music and Jazz/Fusion genre mixes. Richard Devine, Friday, April 14 at 2 PM Atlanta-based electronic musician and sound designer recognized for producing a layered and heavily processed sound that combines influences from glitch music to modern electronic music. Doug Wimbish, Friday, April 14 & 15 at 4 PM Bassist for the Grammy Award-winning rock band Living Colour, the legendary hip hop label Sugarhill Records, Tackhead and DMD the Vibes. Learn more at: https://www.eventideaudio.com About Eventide For over 50 years, Eventide has remained at the forefront of recording technology. In 1975 they revolutionized the audio industry by creating the world's first commercially available digital audio effects unit, the H910 Harmonizer®. Since then, their legendary studio processors, effects pedals, and plug-ins have been heard on countless hit records. #### Eventide Fission Splits, say “Hello” to Physion™ January 25, 2018 — Little Ferry, NJ — In response to a formal request, Eventide today announced the renaming of their Structural Effects™ plug-in, Fission, to Physion. Fission has been nominated for a TEC Award and in its short life it's already been used by legendary engineers and producers like Tony Visconti and Steve Rosenthal.  It has even helped give life to the Shadow Monster in the Netflix series Stranger Things. Fission is truly groundbreaking as acknowledged in its many rave reviews with comments including: "...opens up a whole new universe of processing possibilities" — Computer Music "...a new level of sound design like no other plug-in can deliver" — Releasetime "...an idea that no other company to our knowledge has attempted" — All Things Gear "It’s so clever that it begs the question: why has no one done this before?" — Gearslutz "Despite its initial apparent similarity to traditional transient shapers, Eventide has come up with something very new and different" — Ask Audio Can this be karma? Given that Fission is so clearly different from anything that has come before it deserves a new, non-traditional, name  — Physion. “Naming things is always a challenge, and someone else was already using the name Fission for an audio software product.  So, in response to a formal request, we are renaming our product, Physion” said an Eventide spokesperson. “After all, a Rose by any other name…” The name change is immediate. Hello, Physion. Specifications: Mac OSX 10.7+, Windows 7+; AAX, AU, VST and No iLok dongle required. About Eventide Since 1971, Eventide has remained at the forefront of recording technology. In 1975 they revolutionized the audio industry by creating the world’s first commercially available digital audio effects unit, the H910 Harmonizer®. Since then, their legendary studio processors, stompboxes and plug-ins have been heard on countless hit records. Eventide and Harmonizer are registered trademarks of Eventide Inc. ® 2018 Eventide Inc. #### Eventide Goes Immersive with New Blackhole and MicroPitch Plug-ins Eventide Charts Unexplored Space with Blackhole® and MicroPitch Immersive Plug-ins The plug-ins are the first of the new Immersive series, expanding the capabilities of two of Eventide's most relied-upon effects into three-dimensional space New York, NY, October 25, 2023 – Eventide Audio is charting new spatial territory with the introduction of immersive audio versions of two distinctly Eventide plug-ins: Blackhole Immersive and Micropitch Immersive. Debuted today during the AES NY 2023 Convention (booth 622), the two plug-ins are designed from the ground up for surround and immersive workflows, including Dolby Atmos®. Blackhole Immersive expands the signature sound of the stereo version of Eventide's otherworldly reverb across an entire immersive mix. Eventide's iconic MicroPitch panned pitch and delay effect is relied upon by legions of engineers for the creation of beautiful and wide stereo sound fields. Now, with MicroPitch Immersive, the proven power of strategically decorrelated sound is pushed into three dimensions. The clean and intuitive interface of the Eventide Immersive plug-ins seamlessly fits into production, whether the project is mixing music, post-production for film, or sound design for games. With Blackhole Immersive, the enhanced workflow gives full control over the reverb across channels for an evolving immersive experience – from subtle to radical. MicroPitch Immersive users can spread, tilt and dynamically morph the effect across the width, depth and height of an immersive mix. With both plug-ins, the Front, Top and Rear speakers can be EQ'd separately, and users can morph between two distinct settings smoothly and seamlessly – ideal for sound design. "Blackhole Immersive," says engineer, producer, and multi-instrumentalist, Scott Michael Smith (The Walking Dead, The Handmaid's Tale, The Revenant), "provides a way to design infinitely vast soundscapes while maintaining precise multichannel control. Instantly musical and absolutely gorgeous sounding. I love this plugin!" Used as a send or insert, Blackhole Immersive remains respectful yet reactive to track positioning. Blackhole Immersive's Gravity, Size and Feedback parameters allow fast, easy tailoring of the reverb to an immersive space while the crossfeed control lets users blend the reverb between speakers – a mono source can become truly immersive with one simple gesture. "Blackhole Immersive takes my favorite reverb ever and makes it even more vast and otherworldly," says composer/producer Matt Lange. "An absolute must-have for immersive mixing and production." "MicroPitch Immersive," says producer/engineer Andrew Scheps (Red Hot Chili Peppers, Adele, Jay-Z), "is an invaluable tool for spreading sources around in ways from subtle to in your face. You might think it isn't doing much until you turn it off; then you get sad." With up to 12 channels of spatialized, detuned delays, plus modulation, EQ and crossfeed controls, MicroPitch Immersive excels in creating both real and unreal immersive realities with boundaries that reflect, move, diffuse, and dissolve. Tilting the Left/Right, Front/Back and Top/Main Detune parameters allow quick and easy asymmetrical detuning and space fine tuning. The plug-in's enhanced delay and modulation capability can be used to create slapbacks, add movement with pitch modulation, or create exciting motion with patterned Loop Delay. Ocicat Ruan of L+R SoundSystem Studio calls MicroPitch Immersive "Fast and powerful! Everything I wanted about delay is in there, and you can use it to recreate spatial depths and tones. The best part is that all of this can be done in seconds!" Both plug-ins feature an easy-to-use UI optimized for immersive workflows with identical core controls for all channel layouts – no menu diving is required. The plug-ins' transparent signal processing delivers the same sonic effect across all immersive formats and maintain incoming spatial image integrity. Individual speaker levels can be quickly set using the integrated Levels control section whether mixing in the supported LCR, Quadraphonic, 5.0-5.1.4, and 7.0-7.1.4 channel layouts. Kill Dry, Kill Wet and Freeze controls allow the creation of drastic effects, while the Mix Lock function allows for scrolling through presets or settings while keeping the wet/dry mix constant. The intuitive, resizable GUI offers Undo/Redo and A/B comparison. Both the plug-ins come with comprehensive presets libraries. Both plug-ins are available for immediate download at an MSRP of $499 (USD) each. Owners of the stereo versions save 20% off their purchase. About Eventide For over 50 years, Eventide has remained at the forefront of recording technology. In 1975 they revolutionized the audio industry by creating the world's first commercially available digital audio effects unit, the H910 Harmonizer®. Since then, their legendary studio processors, effects pedals, and plug-ins have been heard on countless hit records. #### Eventide H3000 Inducted into TEC Awards Hall of Fame January 28, 2016 - Little Ferry, NJ - For a second time, Eventide was honored to have one of its iconic products inducted into the TEC Awards Hall of Fame. In 2007, Eventide’s H910 was inducted and this year, the H3000 Ultra-Harmonizer®, was inducted in a ceremony at NAMM. Eventide holds these recognitions by the NAMM foundation in the highest regard because they are indicative of the long-lasting impact that these innovative products have had on sound and music production. Eventide was particularly delighted to have our former employees, the H3000 designers, Ken Bogdanowicz, Bob Belcher (of Sound Toys) and Dave Derr (of Empirical Labs) on hand at the induction ceremony to celebrate their achievement. From its creation in 1986, through this day, the H3000 has been considered the holy grail of multi-effects and has been heard on countless records, worldwide. It’s notable that more than 25 years after its introduction, H3000s are still in demand in music, studio and live applications. The H3000 now proudly joins its ancestor, the H910, in the TEC Hall of Fame. About Eventide For over 40 years, Eventide has remained at the forefront of recording technology. In 1975 they revolutionized the audio industry by creating the world’s first commercially available digital audio effects unit, the H910 Since then their legendary studio processors have been heard on countless hit records. Eventide and Harmonizer are registered trademarks of Eventide Inc. ® 2016 Eventide Inc. #### Eventide H9 MAX wins TEC Award at Winter NAMM 2016 January 28, 2016 - Little Ferry, NJ - On Saturday January 24th at NAMM, Eventide’s H9 MAX received the award for Outstanding Technical Achievement in the category of: Musical Instrument Amplification & Effects. The H9 MAX gives guitar players an arsenal of Eventide’s best effect algorithms combined with a powerful full function software app for PCs, Mac, and iOS devices. The H9 Control app connects to the pedal wirelessly via BlueTooth and has been acknowledged as a significant innovation for guitar pedals. This award acknowledges an additional key innovation, the H9’s ability to add new effects over time. “Our vision for the H9 was to create an effects 'vessel' that would allow users to pour in new effects as we developed them. The first release of the H9 was packed with 40 of Eventide’s best effects. Since then we’ve added UltraTap, EQ Compressor, Resonator, CrushStation and the recently announced, SpaceTime,” commented Nalia Sanchez. “Eventide would like to thank the voters and especially our H9 users. We’re driven by user feedback and inspired by the musicians and audio engineers who use our gear. They inform every aspect our what we do; from product development and all the way through each product’s lifecycle. We are committed to creating the best sounding effects, for all musical applications and we couldn’t accomplish that without the inspiration that we receive from the musicians using them." The NAMM TEC Awards are the professional audio and music production industry’s most prestigious awards honoring excellence in sound technology and creativity. About Eventide For over 40 years, Eventide has remained at the forefront of recording technology. In 1975 they revolutionized the audio industry by creating the world’s first commercially available digital audio effects unit, the H910 Since then their legendary studio processors have been heard on countless hit records. Eventide and Harmonizer are registered trademarks of Eventide Inc. ® 2016 Eventide Inc. #### Eventide H910 Harmonizer On Sale F**k with the Fabric of Time with the Eventide H910 Native Plug-in On Sale for $99 Until 7/31/16 Little Ferry, NJ — July 11, 2016 —  Today Eventide announced a limited time special on the new H910 Harmonizer® plug-in, a faithful recreation of the legendary studio processor that can be heard on countless ground-breaking works by artists including John Lennon, U2, Frank Zappa, Led Zeppelin, Suzanne Vega, Tom Petty, Laurie Anderson, Jon Anderson, Bon Jovi, AC/DC, David Bowie, Van Halen and countless others. The list of famed producers, audio engineers and musicians that still use it to this day (either in hardware or plug-in form) is a veritable “who’s who” of the recording industry. Now you can get the H910 plug-in’s unique combination of pitch shifting, modulation and delay for only $99 until July 31, 2016 (MSRP $249). The original H910’s analog sound is unique owing to the fact that it predates the availability of even simple microprocessors or analog-to-digital converters. The H910 plug-in was painstakingly modeled after every section of the analog signal chain to recreate the unique sonic characteristics of the original. Spread guitars, fatten snares and apply subtle, organic de-tuning to synths. Add harmonies or slap-back delays to vocals. Create insane mechanical sounds, drone effects or robot language using self-oscillation, delay and anti-feedback. This is the first time the H910 plug-in is available unbundled and in every current native plug-in format (AAX/VST/AU). A number of enhancements have been added to this release including “KYBD” and “ENV” pitch control modes, “OUT2 Delay Group” and a mixer. The H910-EKD (Envelope/Keyboard/Delay) incorporates all of the features from the original hardware rack box. These hardware-style controls allow the H910 plug-in to be even more responsive to your sound and music. The recreation of the original piano-style keyboard remote control which was used live by several artists including Elton John, allows you to play musical pitch offsets and blend in a second delay line by using new mixer controls for added stereo sound. The new envelope follower allows you to use the input signal to bend the pitch. It harkens back to when engineers and producers discovered that sending a control voltage to the box to slightly (or massively) vary the pitch created new sonic vistas. The new built-in envelope follower makes exploring these possibilities easy. This exclusive version also contains the H910 Dual Harmonizer which recreates the popular technique of running two H910 units in parallel to create lush doubling and other interesting effects such as stereo-widening and cross-feedback. Features: NEW Keyboard and MIDI mapping - With the H910 plug-in you can easily use MIDI to control pitch and harmonization in real-time. NEW Envelope Follower - Slightly (or massively) vary the pitch to create new sounds. NEW OUT2 Delay Group adds inspiring attributes to your sound. Over 100 Presets including artist presets by Joe Chiccarelli (U2, Elton John), Roy Hendrickson (Frank Sinatra, Miles Davis), Robin Finck (Nine Inch Nails), Chris Carter (Throbbing Gristle, Chris & Cosey), Sasha & Dave Gardner, and The Butcher Bros. (John Lennon, Bob Dylan). True analog modeling of highly nonlinear electronics for faithful reproduction of the H910’s original juiciness and grit. Perform perfect pitch changes. Control them manually, via MIDI or with Anti-Feedback. Anti-Feedback modulates the pitch around unity for a subtle or wild effect. Optional “glitching” from the original hardware helps you create unpredictable sounds as it alters pitch. Modify pitch by musical intervals to harmonize vocals or solo instruments. Delay rhythms and melodies to create everything from slap-back echoes to feedback chaos. Create colorful, unique sound effects and drones through self-oscillation. Individually control delay outputs and dry/wet mix. Mix Lock allows for scrolling through presets or settings while keeping the dry/wet mix constant. BONUS: Includes H910 Dual Plug-in H910 Dual recreates two H910 units running in parallel to create doubling effects and other unique sounds. H910 Dual easily fattens and thickens instruments when assigning opposite pitch ratios. H910 Dual Stereo (cross-unit) Feedback can cause the incoming signal to shift up and then down continuously. A fully functional 30-day demo is available.  H910 is part of the Anthology X bundle and also available as part of the Eventide Ensemble subscription package. Customers who already own Anthology X or subscribe to Ensemble can update their versions at no cost. Visit eventideaudio.com more information. Specifications: Mac OSX 10.7+, Windows 7 & 8; AAX, AU, VST. No iLok dongle required. Links: H910 Promo Page: https://www.eventideaudio.com/Videos: https://goo.gl/OwfXIp H9 Product Page: https://www.eventideaudio.com/h910 Anthology X Product Page: https://www.eventideaudio.com/ax Ensemble Subscription Page: https://www.eventideaudio.com/ensemble About Eventide For over 45 years Eventide has remained at the forefront of recording technology. In 1975 they revolutionized the audio industry by creating the world’s first commercially available digital audio effects unit. Since then their legendary studio processors, stompboxes and plug-ins have been heard on countless hit records. #### Eventide has released SplitEQ, an advanced equalization plug-in Eventide Ushers in a New Era of Equalization with SplitEQ™ Little Ferry NJ, November 9, 2021—Eventide has released SplitEQ, an advanced equalization plug-in featuring our patented Structural Split technology. The culmination of a multi-year effort, SplitEQ works in a fundamentally different way from traditional EQs. It’s a new approach for corrective and creative rebalancing, enhancing, repairing, and widening any musical signal or other audio source. SplitEQ is a parametric EQ with eight bands of precise, musical filters. What’s new and different is Eventide’s powerful Structural Split engine which divides the incoming audio into separate Transient and Tonal streams that feed the eight bands. This approach makes common EQ problems easy to solve even in a complex mix and opens up exciting new musical possibilities. "We’re incredibly proud of what our developers have accomplished. They've built on the Structural Split technology at the heart of our earlier plug-in, Physion, to do something truly groundbreaking: SplitEQ is a fundamentally new type of musical tool.” said Eventide’s founder, Richard Factor. SplitEQ takes the sound of structure into account. It splits any sound into two streams, mimicking human perception of its tonal and transient elements. After that, you can cut or boost only that part of the sound on which you’re focused. SplitEQ is not just a corrective tool. It is also a new type of creative tool for adding dimension to mixes through its independent Left/Right and Mid/Side panning options. As one of SplitEQ’s developers, Peter McCulloch, put it: “We can all hear the transient and tonal parts of a sound, shouldn’t our EQs?” SplitEQ features an innovative real-time spectrum analyzer so one can see and hear the sound in new ways. Solo only the transients, a single band, or only the transients on a single band. Use this analyzer to track down problematic resonances or transients by displaying the tonal and transient streams separately, adding a new dimension to your troubleshooting toolkit. Whether you’re working on individual tracks, a full mix, or cleaning up a two-track loop, you’ll find SplitEQ to be an inspiring and powerful tool that allows you to approach material in a new, musically, and sonically meaningful way. SplitEQ Features: World-class 8-band parametric EQ with precise musical filters Equalizes Transient and Tonal parts of a sound separately using Eventide’s patented Structural SplitTM technology Controls Transient and Tonal Output levels Enhances the stereo field with continuous Transient and Tonal panning controls (L/R and Mid/Side modes) Innovative real-time spectrum analyzer displays the Transient and Tonal streams independently Controls for the underlying Split technology for fine-tuning and experimentation Globally scales the EQ curves together or independently Has Peak, Notch, Bandpass, High-Shelf, Low-Shelf, Tilt Shelf, High-Pass, and Low-Pass filter types with slopes from 6 to 96 dB/octave Includes a comprehensive library with over 150 presets A/B buttons allow quick auditioning of two presets or settings plus Undo/ Redo functionality Graphical user interface with zoom options and can be re-sized SplitEQ is available for Mac and PC in VST, AAX, and AU formats for an introductory price of $99 (reg. $179) from Eventide and authorized dealers worldwide. Visit eventideaudio.com/SplitEQ for more information and to request a free 30-day demo. About Eventide Celebrating its 50th Anniversary, Eventide has remained at the forefront of recording technology since 1971. In 1975 it revolutionized the audio industry by creating the world’s first commercially available digital audio effects unit, the H910 Harmonizer®. Since then, its legendary studio processors, effects pedals and plug-ins have been heard on countless hit records. Eventide is a registered trademark of Eventide Inc. © 2021 Eventide Inc. #### Eventide Instant Phaser Mk II plug-in Eventide Releases New Instant Phaser Mk II - Own A Piece of Audio History The world’s first studio electronic effects box – the legendary phaser - now emulated perfectly as a plug-in for your DAW LITTLE FERRY, NJ, USA, Winter NAMM 2019 - January 23, 2019: Recording effects and technology pioneers from Eventide are proud to announce the release of the Instant Phaser Mk II plug-in for engineers, producers and musicians using Mac/PC. Crafted from the original analog hardware that Eventide created in 1972, the “Instant Phaser” sound has been captured and fashioned for modern-day versatility. The Instant Phaser Mk II delivers the original sonic character and retains the same look and feel of the the first rackmount electronic effects box to ever hit the studio. Harness the effect that was used on countless iconic recordings – such as Led Zeppelin’s “Kashmir”, and furnish your mixes with this “Instant” classic. For a limited time, the Instant Phaser Mk II plug-in is available for only $37*. Restoring the 45 year old hardware and developing software that sounds like the original was no walk in the park: “A true recreation of the Instant Phaser had to satisfy not only our ears but also the ears for the studio owners and the pro audio community who still own and use the original hardware.” “A strict digital simulation of an analog component is precise. Components in the real world are not. A 0.1 uF capacitor in cold precise code will be exact while a real world 0.1 uF cap’s actual value will fall within some range close to, but never exactly, 0.1 uF. We discovered that the imprecision of the values of the analog components are key to the Instant Phaser’s sonic character. The challenge was to write code that captured that imprecision.” “This isn’t your typical phaser plug-in, this is owning a piece of history. We’re pleased to release an authentic recreation of the world’s first and cherished rackmount electronic effects processor.” Anthony Agnello, Eventide’s Managing Director Features: Phasing Control: Manual mode allows for precise automation of the phasing effect Oscillator modulates the phasing at a user defined rate Envelope follower allows the input signal to drive the phase effect, and can accept input from a sidechain source Remote mode maps the phasing control to a modwheel for tactile manipulation of the phasing Pseudo Stereo: Like the original hardware, the Instant Phaser Mk II provides a pair of de-correlated outputs offering three different sonic characteristics “Shallow”, “Deep”, and “Wide” for creating a stereo image. Musicians, engineers and producers can use these effects to turn flat-sounding mono guitars into monstrous stereo leads or make a single channel synthesizer fill out the soundscape of the mix. The Passage of Time: Eventide’s analysis of their 45+ year old Instant Phaser unit revealed that not only is the analog world imprecise, but it is also ever-changing. As components age, their values drift. In order to match the sound of an Instant Phaser that has been sitting in a rack for all those years, they decided to add an “Age” feature. Simply set the “Age” to “0” to mimic a brand new, perfectly tuned Phaser, or dial in the effect of time passing. Crank the age to “100” and hear how the unit will sound long after the last glacier has melted. Price and Availability: The Instant Phaser Mk II plug-in is available for Mac & PC and is compatible with popular DAWs, in AAX, VST2, and AU formats for an introductory price* of just $37 from your favorite plug-in dealer or from evetintideaudio.com Registered owners of the Eventide Anthology X or Anthology XI bundles can get the Instant Phaser Mk II as a FREE download, available immediately from eventideaudio.com *After February 28, 2019, the price of the Instant Phaser Mk II software will be $129. For more information on the Instant Phaser Mk II plug-in, please visit: https://www.eventideaudio.com/plug-ins/instant-phaser-mk-ii/ To watch videos about the history of Instant Phaser Mk II software and for sound demos, please visit the links listed below. Videos: http://bit.ly/instantphaser-video Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/eventideaudio/sets/instant-phaser-mk-ii/s-KVhj8 About Eventide: Since 1971, Eventide has remained at the forefront of recording technology. In 1975 they revolutionized the audio industry by creating the world’s first commercially available digital audio effects unit, the H910 Harmonizer®. Since then, their legendary studio processors, stompboxes and plug-ins have been heard on countless hit records. Eventide®, Harmonizer® and Rose™ are registered trademarks of Eventide Inc. #### Eventide Introduces Temperance™ Lite The World’s First Musical Reverb Revolutionary plug-in available now as a free download through December 31, 2025 Little Ferry, NJ — October 1, 2025 — Today Eventide Audio announced the release of Temperance Lite, a groundbreaking free plug-in that introduces the world’s first musical reverb. Unlike traditional algorithmic and convolution reverbs, Temperance Lite lets you control reverb resonances using the familiar 12-note chromatic scale, giving you control over which notes bloom or wither within your chosen space. “I’ve been dreaming of a musical reverb for 40 years,” said Eventide’s Resident Fossil, Tony Agnello. “In 1985, I met Isaak Vigdorchik, who believed that Cremona violins’ plates were sanded to ring out at the 12 notes of the musical scale. Isaak said, ‘Anthony, the notes are in the wood!’ Years earlier I had developed the SP2016’s reverb algorithms and, with reverb still on my mind, I thought, ‘Wouldn’t it be cool if the notes were in the room?’ But that would require modeling a room in exquisite detail and the processing power required might never be attainable.” He continued, “I was right about the modeling and now the processing power is at hand. Eventide’s passionate and brilliant developers have made my dream come true. Now, for the first time, any space, real or imagined, can be crafted with the artist’s musical intent.” Temperance Lite responds musically in ways previously impossible, allowing artists to create spaces that enhance their musical intent rather than working against it. Temperance Lite is based on modal reverb technology that has existed conceptually for decades but was previously impossible to realize in real time due to its computational demands. Thanks to advances in processing power and clever engineering by the team at Eventide, this decades-old dream has finally become reality. Imagine a room filled with thousands of tuning forks, each one a different size and tuned to a specific frequency across the entire audio range. The largest fork handles the deep 20 Hz rumbles, while the tiniest one rings at 20 kHz. What if you were able to control the loudness and decay rate of each tuning fork? That's essentially how Temperance Lite works. This is an entirely new approach to reverb, one that gives users control over how every resonance in their space behaves. Key Features Temper Knob controls how much tempering is applied to the reverb emphasizing or deemphasizing selected notes. Three World-Class Spaces: Bright Room – Based on the SP2016 reverb, this classic space has the rare ability to make vocals, instruments, and drums sit perfectly in a mix. Large Studio – Dr. Ralph Kessler, a pioneer in the study of acoustic spaces, has generously supported our mission of taking reverb to the next level by ‘donating’ one of his most valued reverbs, recreated here. Synthetic Space – Unnaturally evolving reverb textures crafted in-house, from ‘scratch’, to show off what the new Modal reverb tech can do. With the modal approach imagined spaces can be made real. NoteScape Visualizer displays the emphasized and de-emphasized notes sustaining and decaying, visually mapping the musicality of the reverb. Temperance Lite is available now as a free download from eventideaudio.com through December 31, 2025. Compatible with 64-bit AAX, AU, and VST3 on macOS 10.14+ and Windows 10+. A minimum of SSE 4.2 processor is needed to run Temperance Lite on Windows. #### Eventide Launches First Remix Contest with Symbion Project Eventide Remix Contest Little Ferry, NJ - November 16, 2016 - Today, Eventide debuts a Remix Contest with Seattle-based songwriter/producer Symbion Project (a.k.a. Kasson Crooker). The contest challenges all musicians and producers to remix Symbion Project’s latest track, “Beekeeper’s Muse” using at least one Eventide plug-in. Eventide will be providing free 30-day demos of their plug-ins to participants. Stems of the track are available for download on the Eventide contest page. The deadline for the contest is December 15th, 2016. Winners will be announced on December 19th, 2016. For more information, visit: https://www.eventideaudio.com/ Prizes: Winners will be chosen by Eventide and Symbion Project. Prizes include: Anthology X plug-in bundle, a Space stompbox, a MixingLink®, autographed copies of Symbion Project’s Arcadian and Semiotic albums, as well as a feature on Eventide’s social media outlets. Grand prize is worth over $1,600. About the Artist: Kasson Crooker has been creating eclectic electronic music for the past two decades, ranging from cinematic downtempo to IDM/techno to classical synthesizer music. A founding member of synthpop legends Freezepop, Kasson is also a videogame composer with music featured in interactive music games like Amplitude and RockBand.  He is currently scoring the indie-game Shard.  About Eventide: For over 45 years Eventide has remained at the forefront of recording technology. In 1975 they revolutionized the audio industry by creating the world’s first commercially available digital audio effects unit. Since then, their legendary studio processors, stompboxes, and plug-ins have been heard on countless hit records. #### Eventide Launches Fixate:Midrange Intelligent EQ Plug-In LITTLE FERRY, NJ — May 12, 2026 - Eventide Audio has announced the release of Fixate:Midrange, a new intelligent EQ plug-in developed by Newfangled Audio that focuses on solving common midrange mixing issues. The software is designed to help engineers, producers, and content creators identify and correct problems such as mud, harshness, and tonal imbalance with minimal manual adjustment. The new plug-in uses a hearing-based analysis system to dynamically process problematic frequencies only when needed, aiming to preserve the natural character of a mix while improving overall clarity and balance. Fixate:Midrange is available starting May 12, 2026, with a retail price of $139 USD. Human-Hearing-Based Midrange Processing According to Eventide, Fixate:Midrange is built around a critical-band analysis engine modeled on the way the human ear groups frequencies. This approach allows the plug-in to detect resonances and spectral inconsistencies that traditional analyzers may overlook. The software features a streamlined “Analyze and Fix” workflow. Users can analyze incoming audio, identify problematic areas, and apply adaptive processing automatically. The system responds dynamically to the source material in real time rather than applying static EQ corrections. “Nailing the midrange is the key to a great mix, and I've always found it challenging. I wanted to build a tool that made perfect midrange easier for those who struggle and faster for those who've already mastered it.” — Dan Gillespie, Owner of Newfangled Audio Six Dedicated Midrange Processors Fixate:Midrange includes six independent processing modules that target common tonal issues found in mixes: Mud Thinness Honk Nasalness Harshness Spectral Imbalance Each processor operates dynamically and adapts to the incoming signal. For users who prefer more manual control, the interface includes visual guidance tools that highlight problematic frequency areas in real time. Additional Features and Workflow Tools Beyond its automatic correction capabilities, the plug-in also includes a range of professional workflow features aimed at mixing and mastering applications. Key Features Critical-band resonance detection based on human hearing One-button Analyze and Fix workflow Real-time HINTMAP visual feedback Spectral Balance control across 15 frequency bands Profiles for mastering, vocals, guitar, and custom references Mid/Side processing Per-band solo, enable, and delta monitoring Midrange Focus listening mode Automatic gain compensation and A/B comparison Preset system with tagging and recall Resizable interface with multiple color schemes Availability and Pricing Fixate:Midrange is available beginning May 12, 2026 through Eventide Audio and authorized dealers worldwide for $139 USD. Eventide stated that the plug-in is intended for mixing and mastering workflows where achieving balanced and controlled midrange frequencies is critical. About Eventide For over 50 years, Eventide has remained at the forefront of recording technology. In 1975 we revolutionized the audio industry by creating the world’s first commercially available digital audio effects unit, the H910 Harmonizer®. Since then, our legendary studio processors, effects pedals, and plug-ins have been heard on countless hit records. www.eventideaudio.com About Newfangled Audio Newfangled Audio was started by Dan Gillespie after 15 years of writing DSP for Eventide with the goal of only creating audio signal processing equipment that incorporates new ideas, including the popular Elevate Mastering Suite. www.newfangledaudio.com #### Eventide Launches H3000 Mk II Plug-Ins Eventide Launches H3000 Mk II Plug-Ins, Faithfully Recreating Iconic Sound and Visual Aesthetic of Legendary H3000 Ultra-Harmonizer® H3000 Factory Mk II and H3000 Band Delays Mk II plug-ins represent 'the Holy Grail' of DAW-based effects processing, delivering timeless sound in an inspiring, flexible design Little Ferry, NJ, May 1, 2024 — Eventide announces the second generation of its universally acclaimed H3000 plug-ins, delivering a 1:1 recreation in digital form of its legendary H3000 Harmonizer. As one of the most famous hardware effects processors in history, the H3000 has set the gold standard in commercial studios around the world since its original launch in 1988. The H3000 Factory Mk II multi-FX plug-in is priced at $199, and the H3000 Band Delays Mk II plug-in is priced at $149. Both plug-ins are available as of May 1st on the Eventide Audio website and dealers worldwide. The new H3000 Mk II plug-ins feature: Brand new modeling of the analog-to-digital and digital-to-analog converter sections of the original H3000. Filter recreations accurately replicate the resonance and self-oscillation behavior of the hardware, faithfully capturing its magical sound. Modern graphics that highlight the iconic design of the H3000 Harmonizer, now with a resizable user interface. "The H3000 Mk II plug-ins are the culmination of years of research into what makes the original H3000 Ultra-Harmonizer so impactful,” said Project Lead and Software Developer, David Baylies. “Finally, we feel we've captured the magic of the hardware with dialed-in effects, accurate presets, and a full model of the H3000's analog converters. With H3000 Factory Mk II and H3000 Band Delays Mk II, you get an endless suite of FX to get lost in, just like with the original box. You'll find Modulators, Delays, nuanced Pitch Shifters, and more — all flavored by the classic sound of the original circuitry. Just as the H3000 was one-of-a-kind, you won't get this experience from any other plug-in." H3000 Factory Mk II:  The ‘Holy Grail’ of Multi-FX The H3000 Factory Mk II contains over 600 carefully crafted effects presets, tailored for both music and sound design applications. Users can take their creativity to the next level, with the distinctive pitch-shifting, delay, filtering, and modulation effects that made the original H3000 a studio legend. Eighteen effect blocks — including delays, amplitude modulators, envelope followers, pitch shifters, filters and more — can be intelligently combined with a streamlined patching workflow. The H3000 Factory Mk II also features assignable macro soft keys along with full MIDI control, enhancing workflow and customization possibilities. Users can access direct inputs for both sidechain and noise for extended routing options. H3000 Band Delays Mk II: Unrivaled Rhythm and Depth The H3000 Band Delays Mk II features eight bands of filtered delays and contains over 100 carefully created presets including sweeping comb filters, auto-panning delays and more, all derived from the original H3000 Harmonizer studio processor. Users can flexibly access a range of delays, filtering, stereo-widening, and dynamic rhythmic effects directly from the DAW, suitable for any mixing or sound design application. Concise visual feedback of all delays — including band shapes— enable the user to make more informed mix decisions, and the assignable macro soft keys provide greater workflow efficiency by creating shortcuts for routine tasks. The H3000 Band Delays Mk II also provides access to direct inputs for both sidechain, noise, and full MIDI control. Free 30-day demos are available at eventideaudio.com. Links: https://www.eventideaudio.com https://etide.io/h3000-mkii https://etide.io/h3000-mkii-videos About Eventide: For over 50 years, Eventide has remained at the forefront of recording technology. In 1975 we revolutionized the audio industry by creating the world’s first commercially available digital audio effects unit, the H910 Harmonizer®. Since then, our legendary studio processors, effects pedals, and plug-ins have been heard on countless hit records. #### Eventide Makes It Big with New MicroPitch Delay Pedal: Your Secret Sauce Little Ferry, NJ, March 11, 2021 – Eventide Audio announces the availability of its iconic MicroPitch Delay digital signal processing algorithm in a standalone pedal. The second pedal in Eventide's dot9 family following the 2020 release of the Blackhole pedal, the MicroPitch Delay pedal is available now from dealers worldwide. The MicroPitch Delay effect has been a mainstay of audio production and musical performance since it was first introduced within the legendary H910 and H949 effects processors. Its subsequent appearance in the H3000 Harmonizer® further popularized the effect and cemented its place in musical history as a quintessential studio tool. Now players can harness the power of this iconic Eventide effect with the MicroPitch Delay pedal, which offers a unique combination of dual pitch-shifters with fine-resolution de-tuning, delay and modulation – including new positive envelope and negative envelope modulation sources. Its distinctive architecture yields a wide breadth of sonic applications ranging from subtle tone thickening to creating a rich stereo spread to a host of creative sound design special effects. The rugged, gig-ready red MicroPitch Delay pedal is not just for guitars – the pedal brings unparalleled dimension to any source from vocals to keyboards to drums, strings, brass and winds. Users can choose from dozens of Eventide presets to load via MIDI, which are also accessible in the preset list on the Eventide Device Manager (EDM – a Windows or Mac OS X application for software updates, system settings and creating/saving presets). The pedal can store up to 127 presets in memory, with five presets loaded at a player's feet for access from a latching/momentary dual-action Active Footswitch with a Catch-up mode to help players dial in their sound when toggling between presets/parameters. A single Aux switch can be deployed to Tap Tempo, or a triple Aux switch can be used for easy preset changing (up/down/load). The MicroPitch Delay Pedal offers multiple Bypass options: Buffered, Relay, DSP+FX or Kill dry. MIDI capability is available over TRS (for use with a MIDI to TRS cable or converter box) or USB. The rear-panel Guitar/Line Level switch allows level-matching with guitars, synths, FX loops or DAW interfaces. Any combination of MicroPitch Delay parameters can be mapped to an Expression pedal. The MicroPitch Delay pedal is available for $279 (MSRP) from Eventide dealers worldwide. To learn more and order direct, visit eventideaudio.com/MicroPitch-pedal. MicroPitch Delay demonstration videos can be viewed at etide.io/MicroPitch-Pedal-Videos. About Eventide: For 50 years Eventide has remained at the forefront of recording technology. In 1975 they revolutionized the audio industry by creating the world's first commercially available digital audio effects unit, the H910 Harmonizer. Since then, their legendary studio processors, effects pedals and plug-ins have been heard on countless hit records. Eventide and Harmonizer are registered trademarks of Eventide Inc. © 2021 Eventide Inc. #### Eventide Octavox - New Release - Play it Live Plug-in on sale for 50% off until 2/29/16 February 1, 2016, Little Ferry, NJ — Today Eventide announced a time-limited special on its newly enhanced version of the Octavox plug-in for AAX, VST, and AU.  Whether you are constructing new chords from monophonic instruments, adding depth or harmonies to a vocal performance, creating rhythmic textures for guitars, widening instruments in your mix, or producing new drum patterns using tempo sync'd delays, Octavox is the ultimate muse. With this new release, Octavox can be played like an instrument. Feed it a beat and trip it out. A $199 value, Octavox is on sale for $99 until February 29th, 2016. Octavox Features:   Updated and expanded MIDI functionality so that each voice interval can be set via MIDI note making it easy to use in live performance to manipulate incoming signals. 8-voice diatonic pitch shifter based on technology from Eventide's flagship H8000 Harmonizer® effects processor. Independent manipulation of key, timing, panning, delay, detune, and feedback for each voice. Notation Grid presents pitches on a traditional music staff with a quantized grid for a musical programming experience. Pitch-tracking 'off' mode allows it to shine on polyphonic and rhythmic sounds. Innovative MixLock function allows you to quickly audition presets while keeping the wet/dry mix level static. Over 70 presets optimized for a variety of instruments. A fully functional 30-day demo version is available. Octavox is part of the Anthology X bundle. Visit eventideaudio.com for more information. Eventide Octavox Harmonizer® Plug-in Overview More Octavox Videos on www.youtube.com Specifications: Mac OSX 10.7+, Windows 7 & 8; AAX, AU, VST; no iLok dongle required. Links: Octavox Promo Page: https://www.eventideaudio.com/plug-ins/octavox/ Octavox Product page: https://www.eventideaudio.com/octavox Anthology X product page: https://www.eventideaudio.com/ax About Eventide For over 40 years, Eventide has remained at the forefront of recording technology. In 1975 they revolutionized the audio industry by creating the world's first commercially available digital audio effects unit. Since then their legendary studio processors have been heard on countless hit records. Eventide and Harmonizer are registered trademarks of Eventide Inc. ® 2016 Eventide Inc. #### Eventide Omnipressor Eventide Omnipressor® Takes Long Nap, Wakes Up Refreshed — Eventide commemorates the 50th anniversary of the coveted Omnipressor with the introduction of the golden-anniversary Omnipressor Model 2830 Au, a faithful recreation of the iconic compressor that introduced the concept of dynamics processing for special effects — New York, NY, October 26, 2023 – In 1973, Eventide Clockworks introduced the Omnipressor, the first studio product to encourage the use of dynamics for special effects. It joined the Instant Phaser in studios worldwide, with the Instant Flanger following shortly after. All were used on countless recordings and are now considered truly classic products. Unlike the Phaser and Flanger, the Omnipressor, with its still-unique dynamic reversal, infinite compression, variable gating and separate “side chain,” was discontinued a few years later. It had become difficult to obtain some exclusive parts and even more difficult to explain it to an industry that was much less sophisticated than it is today. Mistake! As the few hundred original Omnipressor units found homes with rabid fans or suffered unspeakable fates at the hands of entropy, they became so scarce that the few that were available on resale markets multiplied in value many times, if they could be found at all. The original Omnipressor was born from an idea that Eventide’s founder, Richard Factor, got while talking to Mark Weiss, one of the scientists investigating the “18-minute gap” of the Nixon Watergate scandal. The side-chain idea that resulted enabled feats of compression that was impossible (and unstable) with the compression architecture of the previous era, but doable with the emerging, more modern hardware of the 1970s. The earlier “white face” (Model 2826) Omnipressor was not just hard to explain, but it was hard to use, and it yielded shortly to the “black face” (Model 2830) unit designed by Jon Paul, another ex-colleague of Mark Weiss. This version, after selling another few hundred units, in its turn yielded to the darkness of commercial necessity – what we now call “supply chain” – and so became a legend to collectors and a desideratum to recordists worldwide. In those few years of production, the model 2830 was a success! Engineers and producers discovered what was possible by using dynamics as an effect. Many of the original units are still in operation today. They rarely come up for sale; when they do sellers are asking north of $6000! A clamor from those coveting the unique Omnipressor dynamic effects resulted first in Factor developing a hardware emulation using VSIG for the Eventide Orville, and later Eventide’s development team creating an Omnipressor plug-in for Pro Tools. Fatefully, in an episode of the Gear Club Podcast, Factor impulsively suggested that Eventide would reintroduce the rack mount classic. Today, Eventide announces the golden-anniversary Omnipressor Model 2830*Au. The original hand-drawn schematics were in the Eventide archives, and the new model is a faithful replica designed with the same circuitry and the same sound as the original 2830. With supply chain issues resolved after 50 years, you can now find the 2830*Au for sale and priced about the same as the original, even though in 2023 dollars. The new *Au model features the ability to link multiple units and is fitted with input and output audio transformers, which were a costly option on the original. Other improvements include a universal power supply and a back-lit meter. More convenient TRS/XLR connectors replace the original terminal strip. The MSRP for the Omnipressor Model 2830*Au is $1,999, and it will ship in January 2024. Pre-orders are available now. More information: https://etide.io/omnipressor-reissue About Eventide For over 50 years, Eventide has remained at the forefront of recording technology. In 1975 they revolutionized the audio industry by creating the world's first commercially available digital audio effects unit, the H910 Harmonizer®. Since then, their legendary studio processors, effects pedals, and plug-ins have been heard on countless hit records. #### Eventide Omnipressor® 2830*Au 50th anniversary reissue now widely available Eventide commemorated the 50th anniversary of the coveted Omnipressor® with the introduction of the golden-anniversary Omnipressor Model 2830*Au, a faithful recreation of the iconic compressor that introduced the concept of dynamics processing for special effects – now available both direct and through dealers Anaheim, CA — January, 26, 2024 — Eventide Audio has announced that the Eventide Omnipressor 2830*Au 50th anniversary reissue is now widely available both direct from Eventide and through dealers. The golden-anniversary Omnipressor Model 2830*Au, lovingly recreated from the original hand-drawn schematics from the Eventide archives, debuted at AES 2023. The golden anniversary reissue is a faithful replica designed with the same circuitry and the same sound as the original 2830. With supply chain issues resolved after 50 years, the 2830*Au is actually less expensive than the original at $1999 MSRP in 2024 dollars, relative to the original price of $600 in 1974 dollars. The new *Au model features the ability to link multiple units and is fitted with input and output audio transformers, which were a costly option in the original. Other improvements include a universal power supply and a back-lit meter. More convenient TRS/XLR connectors replace the original terminal strip. In 1973, Eventide Clockworks introduced the Omnipressor, the first studio product to encourage the use of dynamics for special effects. It joined the Instant Phaser® in studios worldwide, with the Instant Flanger® following shortly after. All were used on countless recordings and are now considered truly classic products. Unlike the Phaser and Flanger, the Omnipressor, with its still-unique dynamic reversal, infinite compression, variable gating and separate “side chain,” was discontinued a few years later. It had become difficult to obtain some exclusive parts and even more difficult to explain it to an industry that was much less sophisticated than it is today. Mistake! As the few hundred original Omnipressor units found homes with rabid fans or suffered unspeakable fates at the hands of entropy, they became so scarce that the few that were available on resale markets multiplied in value many times, if they could be found at all. The original Omnipressor was born from an idea that Eventide’s founder, Richard Factor, got while talking to Mark Weiss, one of the scientists investigating the “18-minute gap” of the Nixon Watergate scandal. The side-chain idea that resulted enabled feats of compression that were impossible (and unstable) with the compression architecture of the previous era, but doable with the emerging, more modern hardware of the 1970s. The earlier “white face” (Model 2826) Omnipressor was not just hard to explain, it was hard to use, and it yielded shortly to the “black face” (Model 2830) unit designed by Jon Paul, another ex-colleague of Mark Weiss. This version, after selling another few hundred units, in its turn yielded to the darkness of commercial necessity – what we now call “supply chain” – and so became a legend to collectors and a desideratum to recordists worldwide. In those few years of production, the model 2830 was a success! Engineers and producers discovered what was possible by using dynamics as an effect. Many of the original units are still in operation today. They rarely come up for sale; when they do sellers are asking north of $6000! A clamor from those coveting the unique Omnipressor dynamic effects resulted first in Factor developing a hardware emulation using VSIG for the Eventide Orville, and later Eventide’s development team creating an Omnipressor plug-in for ProTools. Fatefully, in an episode of the Gear Club Podcast, Factor impulsively suggested that Eventide would reintroduce the rack mount classic. (View the 2020 Gear Club Podcast  with Eventide founder Richard Factor discussing the origins of the Omnipressor at https://youtu.be/j6upBgu61hE, and his Gear Club Podcast interview on the Omipressor Model 2830*Au reissue at https://etide.io/Omni-Comm) The Eventide Omnipressor 2830*Au 50th anniversary reissue will be demonstrated during The NAMM Show 2024 in Anaheim, booth 4943. Links: Gear Club Podcast interview with Eventide founder Richard Factor: "Introducing Omnipressor® 2830*Au, 50th Anniversary Reissue" Omnipressor Model 2830*Au Eventide 50th Anniversary Flashback #3 – The Omnipressor Gear Club Podcast interview with Richard Factor on Omnipressor Richard Factor Omnipressor plug-in introduction video Vintage British Omnipressor ad Eventide About Eventide: For over 50 years, Eventide has remained at the forefront of recording technology. In 1975 they revolutionized the audio industry by creating the world’s first commercially available digital audio effects unit, the H910 Harmonizer®. Since then, their legendary studio processors, effects pedals, and plug-ins have been heard on countless hit records. #### Eventide Powers Your Pedalboard to the MAX Introducing the Eventide PowerMAX powered by Cioks Anaheim, CA — January 25, 2018 — Eventide in partnership with Cioks, are delighted to introduce a revolution in ultra-low noise, compact and lightweight power solution for your pedalboard. The Eventide PowerMAX delivers an unprecedented 38.4 Watts of power capable of powering up to seven high current pedals, each switchable to 9, 12, 15 or 18V plus a USB output to power your smartphone or tablet. PowerMAX is also expandable with the Cioks 4 to add more outlets. PowerMAX is a state-of the-art Universal power supply (85-265V) which can be used worldwide. PowerMAX mounts easily to Pedaltrain or Templeboard pedalboards with the included screws and template. Less than half the size and weight of the PowerFactor 2, the PowerMAX is less than an inch high and adds only one pound to your pedalboard and comes with a full five-year warranty. PowerMAX will be available at Eventide stompbox dealers worldwide in April of 2018 for only $199. About Eventide Since 1971, Eventide has remained at the forefront of recording technology. In 1975 they revolutionized the audio industry by creating the world’s first commercially available digital audio effects unit, the H910 Harmonizer®. Since then, their legendary studio processors, stompboxes and plug-ins have been heard on countless hit records. Eventide and Harmonizer are registered trademarks of Eventide Inc. ® 2018 Eventide Inc. Eventide website: www.eventideaudio.com #### Eventide Precision Time Align Perform Audio Surgery with Eventide's Precision Time Align June 3, 2016 – Little Ferry, NJ – Eventide Precision Time Align is a high precision sub-sample delay that can slide a track forward or backwards in time. It will help you get perfectly synchronized double-tracked recordings completely eliminating timing anomalies and phase issues from your mix, especially on multi-miked drums, vocals and instruments. Precision Time Align is ideal for critical engineering tasks such as combining multiple tracks of a single instrument, compensating for phasing from different microphones, or aligning audio segments for a tracking-only session. Problems incurred when recording drums, an electric guitar cabinet or vocals with more than one microphone are quickly eliminated by Precision Time Align. Phase anomalies like comb filtering (phased, hollow sound) and low frequency attenuation are easily eliminated using Precision Time Align. Whereas D.A.W.’s allow for time-alignment on a sample level, Precision Time Align is 64x more accurate at sliding tracks forward or backwards in time. Features: Synchronize signals to microsecond accuracy, up to 1/64th of a sample. Phase Invert button fixes mirror-image acoustical phasing. Precision Coarse and Fine controls optimize time shift in recordings. Perform negative delays, moving the track up in time relative to other tracks in the recording. Four different methods for calibrating the signal to achieve perfect signal matching. Precision Time Delay also included for use with D.A.W.s lacking delay compensation. Precision Time Align is available for $29 until June 30th, 2016 (MSRP $99). A fully-functional, 30-day demo is available at any time. Precision Time Align is part of the Anthology X bundle and also available as part of the Eventide Ensemble subscription package. Visit eventideaudio.com more information. Specifications: Mac OSX 10.7+, Windows 7 & 8. Available in AAX, VST and AU formats. No iLok dongle required. Product Page: http://www.eventideaudio.com/pta Videos: https://goo.gl/u5096b Eventide website: https://www.eventideaudio.com About Eventide For over 40 years, Eventide has remained at the forefront of recording technology. In 1975 they revolutionized the audio industry by creating the world’s first commercially available digital audio effects unit, the H910 Since then their legendary studio processors have been heard on countless hit records. Eventide and Harmonizer are registered trademarks of Eventide Inc. ® 2016 Eventide Inc. #### Eventide presents The Itchycoo Challenge #420Remix Contest Eventide presents "The Itchycoo Challenge, a #420RemixContest Enter to win over $3000 (USD) in Eventide's plug-ins, CASH and the new Arturia MicroFreak Released in 1967, "Itchycoo Park" by Small Faces is a prominent example of tape flanging. The song was a major inspiration to a couple of young men who, in 1971, went on to found Eventide and create the world's first pro audio effects box, the Instant Phaser. The Instant Flanger followed a few years later. Eventide wants to hear your original remix of the "Itchycoo Park" stems using the new Instant Phaser Mk II or Instant Flanger Mk II plug-ins. All genres of music are accepted, so get creative! Free 30-day demos of Eventide's plug-ins are available for the contest. Full details are available on the contest entry page: https://etide.io/P420RemixContest Eventide and friends made their own remix of "Itchycoo Park", check out the video here: https://etide.io/ItchycooParkCover Deadline for entering the contest: 4/20/2019 Winners Announced: 5/1/2019 Grand Prize One winner will receive: $1000 (USD) cash prize Anthology XI ($1799 value) Elevate Mastering Bundle ($199 value) Arturia MicroFreak ($299 value) 2nd Place One winner will receive: $420 (USD) cash prize License for the Eventide Anthology XI Bundle ($1799 value) Honorable Mentions Ten participants will receive: NFR for Anthology XI bundle ($1799 value) Winners will be selected based on the following criteria: Originality/creativity of remix, Amount of song plays and/or social media shares, Audible use of Eventide's Instant Flanger Mk II or Instant Phaser Mk II. Judges The remix contest will be judged by the hosts of the Gear Club Podcast and some of their illustrious guests. Rules: No purchase necessary. Remix track must be uploaded to SoundCloud. The song name must include "Eventide - Itchycoo Challenge (username Remix) *Eventide Remix Contest*" to be eligible. Example: "Eventide – Itchycoo Challenge JaneSmith *Eventide Remix Contest*". Remix must include the new Eventide Instant Phaser or Instant Flanger. Any other manufacturer's hardware product or plug-in may also be used. Submit your file along with SoundCloud link using the entry form on this page. Only one entry per participant. If/when chorus of the song is used, only one instance of "Eventide" may be substituted for "I get high" per song rights' usage and copyright rules for the entire song. #### Eventide Releases a 'Complete Sonic Universe' with Anthology XII Bundle Little Ferry, NJ, March 1, 2022 – For more than 50 years, Eventide Audio has pioneered audio hardware and software, developing legendary sound processing tools while constantly innovating and pushing the boundaries of technology. With the introduction of the new Anthology XII plug-in bundle, Eventide draws on that rich legacy of award-winning and groundbreaking effects to combine 33 essential music production mainstays in one package for DAW users, inspiring creativity and providing problem-solving solutions to ubiquitous sound production problems. A comprehensive and creative toolkit for music producers, mixers, and artists alike, the Anthology XII bundle spans five decades of Eventide innovation, from their latest, the revolutionary Structural Effects plug-ins, SplitEQ and Physion, which can modernize workflows through the application of transient/tonal splitting technology to authentic emulations of Eventide processing mainstays such as the iconic H910, H949 and H3000 Harmonizer®, Instant Phaser, Instant Flanger, Omnipressor®­­ and the legendary reverbs of the SP2016.  Also included are other one-of-a-kind tools like Tony Visconti's Tverb, the powerful CrushStation® overdrive/distortion command center, and the unique Octavox eight-voice diatonic pitch shift Harmonizer and the radical sound manipulation of Blackhole® and Undulator. The meticulously curated flagship Anthology XII invites the exploration of sonic spaces "from rooms to eternity" with the inclusion of seven distinct and versatile reverbs. Sounds can be thickened and layered with signature pitch effects like Crystals and MicroPitch, whil­e singular delay multi-effects like UltraTap and Undulator provide creative depth control. Smooth track sweetening is offered through TriceraChorus and Quadravox, while the distortion multi-effects CrushStation and MangledVerb promise sonic "heft and grit." More than 4,500 presets, including artist presets, are included across all of Anthology XII's plug-ins. What's more, sweepable transition effects can be designed through the addition of the H9 series plug-ins' RIBBON slider. The Eventide Anthology XII Bundle for macOS and Windows supports VST, AAX and AU plug-in protocols will retail for $1999 (USD MSRP) but is available immediately for an introductory price of $799 through April 30, 2022. Upgrades available. Eventide Anthology XII bundle demonstration videos can be viewed at https://etide.io/AXII-Videos. To learn more, and to purchase the Eventide Anthology XII for desktop, visit https://etide.io/AnthologyXII. About Eventide For 50 years Eventide has remained at the forefront of recording technology. In 1975 they revolutionized the audio industry by creating the world's first commercially available digital audio effects unit, the H910 Harmonizer. Since then, their legendary studio processors, effects pedals and plug-ins have been heard on countless hit records. Eventide, Omnipressor, CrushStation, Blackhole, and Harmonizer are registered trademarks of Eventide Inc. © 2022 Eventide Inc. #### Eventide Releases a Modernized Version of Music Mouse Loud as a Mouse: Eventide Releases a Modernized Version of Music Mouse, Laurie Spiegel’s Groundbreaking Computer Instrument Little Ferry, NJ, February 17, 2026 — In the mid-1980s, as personal computers entered more and more homes, composer and technologist Laurie Spiegel wanted them to make imagination-expanding sound. She created Music Mouse, a program that turned the humble mouse into a versatile musical instrument. With a flick of the wrist, a sweep of the hand, anyone could generate chords, melodies, and arpeggios on their Atari, Amiga, or early Mac. ‘ Music Mouse was fun and playful, making music in radically new ways. It also made history, marking the beginning of an era of digital music creation for all. Laurie Spiegel in her home studio in 1990. Photo by Marilyn McLaren. Now, the Mouse is back in the house with a squeaky fresh upgrade that builds on Spiegel’s seminal work and vision thanks to the crew at Eventide. A labor of love, an homage to a computer music great, and an intuitive digital instrument, Music Mouse is designed to intrigue, inspire, and delight music makers of all stripes and levels. “Music Mouse orients you to think on a slightly larger scale of the phrase or the gesture,” Spiegel told fellow composer Frank J. Oteri in a 2014 interview. “Of course, you can still wander around, making a mess for a really long time. We’ve all done that. But it’s an improvising instrument and it’s a brainstorming instrument.” Music Mouse has scurried into uncounted electronic and other tracks over the decades, a continuing source of joy for synth and computer music enthusiasts and experimentally minded artists. Its unique interface and invitation to explore promise to spark a whole new wave of creativity. Eventide’s new version of Music Mouse will work on modern Mac and Windows computers. Eventide is re-releasing Music Mouse with care, updated for modern systems, without changing what made it special. Just a singular musical idea, returned to play. Music Mouse can run on Mac 10.14+ (Intel and Apple Silicon) and Windows 11. Music Mouse, then and now, uses mouse position to determine what sounds a device generates. It can be used on its own, directly from the computer, and can now play right in your preferred DAW. “When Laurie first described Music Mouse to me, I realized how it stood apart. The emerging tech of the mid ‘80s was focused on adding effects or creating new sounds. Laurie’s idea was neither; it was different. She imagined using the computer as an intelligent musical tool that could be ‘trained’ to accompany and enrich a musician’s performance. She was light years ahead of her time,” reflects Tony Agnello, First Engineer at Eventide. “A new generation of Music Mouse is long overdue and it’s my honor to have helped breathe new life into Laurie’s creation.“ About Music Mouse by Eventide Music Mouse is available now from Eventide. For more information, visit EventideAudio.com/musicmouse New in this version: Perform live or record music into your DAW or music notation software; Syncs to an external MIDI clock and can lock to a DAW, hardware, or notation program; Expanded sound presets drawn from Laurie Spiegel’s original DX7 and TX7 patches are built in; Clearer visual feedback around the Polyphonic Cursor; Optional UI guides, hint bar, and scalable interface; Left- or right-handed layout options. About Laurie Spiegel Composer Laurie Spiegel's music draws on her classical training, pre-classical lute, and folk guitar and banjo roots; however, she is also a computer programmer, software designer, visualand video artist, and a published theorist. She is known for her pioneering work with several early electronic and computer music systems, focusing largely on interactive software that uses algorithmic logic to supplement and extend human abilities, and on the aesthetics of musical structure and cognitive process. Her realization of Johannes Kepler's Harmony of the Planets was sent into space as the opening cut of the Voyager Spacecraft's record Sounds of Earth (1977). Spiegel's recorded works have been available on 1750 Arch, Capriccio, Philo, Unseen Worlds, and other labels. Her computer software for music, such as Music Mouse—An Intelligent Instrument (1986), has been published for Amiga, Atari, and Macintosh computers. About Eventide Eventide has remained at the forefront of recording technology since 1971. In 1975, they revolutionized the audio industry by creating the world's first commercially available digital audio effects unit, the H910 Harmonizer®. Since then, their legendary studio processors, effects pedals and plug-ins have been heard on countless hit records. Eventide is a registered trademark of Eventide Inc. #### Eventide Releases Blackhole Reverb, UltraTap Delay and MicroPitch for iPhone and iPad Three incredible iOS plug-ins and standalone apps for music and sound design in every genre Summer NAMM 2019 - July 18th, 2019, Little Ferry, NJ – Eventide Audio is proud to release three new iOS music creation and live performance effects apps from their legendary catalogue of studio hardware and software: Blackhole Reverb, UltraTap Delay, and MicroPitch™ for iPhone® and iPad®. Blackhole Reverb, a reverberation effect for sound design and creating out-of-this-world ambiance on instruments and vocals, is available for just $19.99. UltraTap Delay, a rhythmic audio effect for stylistic glitchy delays on drums, pads, vocals and guitars is now available for just $14.99. MicroPitch, a pitch-shifter capable of deep pitch dives, slap-backs, and unparalleled detuned delays, is available for just $9.99. Eventide's Blackhole Reverb, UltraTap Delay and MicroPitch are all available now as standalone apps and as AUv3 plugins for use in popular iOS DAWs, ready for download from the App Store®. "Entering into the iOS music creation ecosystem is an exciting new horizon for Eventide! Beginning years ago with our 'Factor' series of guitar pedals, our mission has been to put studio-quality performance effects within the grasp of all artists. A decade ago audio production techniques evolved from the exclusive world of the recording studio and expensive consoles to working 'in the box'. Eventide is now focused on partnering with Apple to help take the next step – moving music creation and audio production from 'in the box' to 'in the hand.' We also believe that each effect should be a 'playable' instrument in its own right and so we've developed our innovative 'Ribbon' to unleash a new level of instant creative control. Our first three releases for iPhone and iPad - Blackhole Reverb, UltraTap Delay and MicroPitch - offer just that, playable effects and sound design tools for mobile musicians and producers, in every genre, from beginner to professional." ~ Richard Factor, Eventide Founder Blackhole Reverb, a reverb effect as big as the cosmos, is poised to create out-of- this-world ambiance for iPhone and iPad. Derived from the original hardware versions of Eventide's flagship studio processors and the popular "Space" pedal, the original Blackhole Reverb was created as "an abnormally large reverb, sucking everything into a bottomless chamber." Later in the Mac/PC plug-in version, the Ribbon and Hotswitch meta-controls enabled musicians to musically manipulate multiple parameters in real time for enhanced playability.  Blackhole Reverb's remarkable otherworldly sound designs have been used on hundreds of recordings and in sci-fi films. For example, in Prometheus it created the large cavernous soundscapes that evoked eerie, unsettling sensations. Skywalker Sound has used it on numerous film productions and it can be heard throughout Blade Runner 2049's soundtrack enhancing the film's disturbing atmosphere. Blackhole Reverb for iOS breaks the rules by allowing musicians, producers and sound designers for film and game audio to create virtual spaces on their iPhone and iPad that could never exist in reality. At large sizes, Blackhole Reverb's soft attack and lingering, harmonic tails allow it to shine on guitars, strings, vocals and pads. At small sizes, those very same qualities can add an angelic sheen to vocals or turn a simple drum track into an otherworldly rhythm section. Features: Incredibly easy-to-use with over 50 presets; many created by Eventide artists, such as Black Violin, Vernon Reid, John Agnello, Jakob Haq, MIKNNA, and many more. Ability to create extremely musical effects useful for highlighting key instruments Supernatural settings for abstract spatial effects and drones Subtle settings for ambient washes and track highlighting Unique "Gravity" control reverses the arrow of time by inverting the reverb's decay Innovative Ribbon and Hotswitch allow for 'playing' the effect by changing any combination of parameters seamlessly and simultaneously Fully flexible mono and stereo options bring new realms of stereo imaging to mono instruments Use "Mix Lock" to scroll through presets while keeping the wet-dry mix constant Available as an Audio Units AUv3 plug-in, Inter-App Audio, and as a standalone app for iPhone / iPad UltraTap Delay is an audio effect for rhythmic delays, great for reverbs, huge volume swells and modulation With origins in the studio classic H3000, UltraTap Delay for iPhone and iPad is a versatile, multi-tap delay effect capable of rhythmic delays, glitchy reverbs, wacky comb-filtering and huge pad-like volume swells by employing extraordinary and innovative modulation techniques. Creative controls like "Slurm" for juicy tap slurring, glitched auto-volume chopping and enormous swell features for breakbeats or atmospheric rises make it the perfect tool for creating drum fills, vocal choruses, swelling guitar chords and other evolving effects. UltraTap for iOS can create everything from reversed reverbs to a massed church choir singing a Gregorian chant in a cathedral!  With playable Ribbon and Hotswitch meta-controls, it's a must-have for sound designers, DJs, EDM, Trap, Hip-Hop producers and musicians for creating, enhancing and performing music. Features: Up to 64 taps to create simple repeats or morph delays into choruses and reverbs Speed up or slow down the rhythmic spacing between taps using the Spread knob LFOs and envelopes to chop sound sources into stuttered rhythms "Slurm", an innovative parameter, to smear taps together or modulate them to create truly unique reverbs and 'mushy' stutter effects Stereo image control of taps to alternate between hard-panned and mono Over 150 presets designed to inspire, including artist presets by Chris Carter, Colin Newman, Sasha, Jakob Haq and many more Innovative Ribbon and Hotswitch allow for 'playing' the effect by changing any combination of parameters seamlessly and simultaneously Use "Mix Lock" to scroll through presets while keeping the wet-dry mix constant Available as an Audio Units AUv3 plug-in, Inter-App Audio, and as a standalone app for iPhone / iPad MicroPitch is a fine-resolution pitch shifter for subtle tone fattening, with delays for interesting slap back effects, chorusing, depth creation and more MicroPitch is one of the effects that put Eventide on the map - with origins in Eventide's legendary studio hardware - the H3000, H949 and H910 Harmonizer®. MicroPitch for iOS allows musicians to mix in detuned and delayed versions of a signal. It creates depth and dimensions, with expanded controls for deep pitch dives, haunting echoes, and pristine chorusing effects. MicroPitch's included playable Ribbon and meta-controls make it the perfect companion app for live performance, or as a plug-in with popular iOS DAWs for use in the studio. Features: Two voices of pitch shifting, one from unison to -50 cents, the other from unison to +50 cents, each with up to 2 seconds of delay Create classic stereo-spreading effect Create slap back effects using longer delay times Depth and Rate provide chorusing effect on each voice Feedback control to perform pitch dive/rise effects Incredibly easy-to-use with included presets Innovative Ribbon and Hotswitch allow for 'playing' the effect by changing any combination of parameters seamlessly and simultaneously Use "Mix Lock" to scroll through presets while keeping the wet-dry mix constant Available as an Audio Units AUv3 plug-in, Inter-App Audio, and as a standalone app for iPhone / iPad Price and Availability: Eventide Audio's Blackhole Reverb, UltraTap Delay and MicroPitch for iPhone/iPad are available for download from the App Store™.  Blackhole Reverb is available for direct download at just $19.99, please visit: https://etide.io/BlackholeiOS UltraTap Delay is available for direct download at just $14.99, please visit: https://etide.io/UltraTapiOS MicroPitch is available for direct download at just $9.99, please visit: https://etide.io/MicroPitchiOS Blackhole Reverb, MicroPitch & UltraTap Delay for iPhone & iPad - Guitar presets by Vanny Tonon Video by Eventide Audio #### Eventide releases H90 Harmonizer Multi-FX Pedal Go “Beyond the effects horizon” with new Eventide H90 Harmonizer® Multi-FX Pedal —Eventide’s new flagship pedal features 62 studio-quality effects and flexible I/O ushering in a new era of music creation— Little Ferry, NJ, November 9, 2022 – Eventide Audio has introduced its latest addition to the storied Harmonizer® family, the H90 Harmonizer next-generation multi-effects pedal. Building on the foundation of the H9 Harmonizer multi-effects processor, the H90 offers 62 effect algorithms and hundreds of program combinations curated for a variety of instruments and genres. The compact H90 features include comprehensive I/O, flexible routing options, an intuitive UI designed for players, and a built-in tuner. Its modern ARM-based architecture, derived from the world’s most powerful effects processor, Eventide's flagship H9000 Harmonizer, gives the H90 the power to accommodate the ongoing creation of advanced, next-gen effects never heard before.  "The H90 is the culmination of years of creative input from the team at Eventide as well as our inspiring users. We're excited about the music (and cool new DSP math!) made possible with this next level of DSP power, and even more excited to hear the music our customers will make." —Russell Wedelich, VP of Development and Director of Signal Processing Along with the iconic reverbs, delays, modulation, and pitch shifting effects of the H9 Max, the H90 offers 10 new powerful algorithms including state-of-the-art, fast-tracking, and warble-free Polyphonic Pitch Shifting using Eventide’s proprietary SIFT (Spectral Instantaneous Frequency Tracking) technology. Six additional H90-exclusive algorithms are: Prism Shift, which lets users generate three voices from a single chord with separated, staggered, and pitch-shifted intervals to create four arpeggio types spanning up to three octaves; Even-Vibe provides an authentic Uni-Vibe emulation reimagined in stereo with envelope followers; Wormhole is a mega-sized hyper-modulated reverb with pitch warping performance; Head Space recreates a vintage four-head Tape Delay with classic and modern creative tone shaping control; Bouquet Delay is a Bucket Brigade Delay (BBD) with modulation, LoFi and Modern flavors, enhanced for performance; and WeedWacker is a two-stage, serial overdrive reminiscent of a famous green pedal. The H90 also places three legendary algorithms from Eventide’s acclaimed rackmount processors at a player’s feet: authentic emulations of the world’s first studio phaser and flanger – Instant Phaser and Instant Flanger – and the iconic SP2016 Reverb with the Room, Stereo Room and Hi-density plate reverbs from the original studio rackmount device. The upgraded DSP power of the H90 enhances the performance of previous H9 algorithms. With the H90 Harmonizer, two advanced algorithms can be combined into a Program to create novel, inspiring sounds. The H90's dual algorithm design features true spillover between Programs, and series or parallel effect routing. Two mono inserts can be positioned anywhere in the signal chain allowing users to incorporate outboard effects in any configuration, or the inserts can be combined for one stereo insert. Instrument or line level operation, full gain controls and Dual Mode lets players optimize their signal flow to incorporate H90 into an existing rig, sit on the desktop next to your DAW, or make it the centerpiece of a setup. For unparalleled live performance power, the H90 front panel has been reimagined for expanded handson control and parameter feedback by way of five push knobs, seven LED buttons, and a hi-res OLED display. Two large push knobs allow players to switch between SELECT, BANK, and PERFORM modes with ease. In PERFORM mode, players have six programmable footswitches. Functions like tap tempo, preset, insert bypass, or momentary states can be mapped and used to engage options like reverb freeze, pitch flex or delay repeat, while multiple instantaneous parameter changes can be made with three HotSwitches. Expression mappings can be hand-adjusted with the PERFORM HotKnob. Up to six individual assignable parameters can be engaged with the three push-button Quick Knobs. Even more control is possible via two inputs for either expression pedals, auxiliary switches with up to three buttons, or CV control, along with extensive MIDI control. Organizing sounds for a gig is made easy by the H90’s Playlist management. In SELECT mode, users can navigate their Playlist sequentially and in BANK mode, players can quickly load from a bank of three Programs – perfectly suited to cueing up a range of sounds for a song. The free H90 Control software for Mac and PC allows users edit Programs, create lists, and update firmware. The H90 Harmonizer is available immediately for $899 (USD-MSRP) from Eventide and authorized dealers worldwide. Links: Product page: https://www.eventideaudio.com/H90 Videos: https://etide.io/H90-videos About Eventide: For over 50 years, Eventide has remained at the forefront of recording technology. In 1975 it revolutionized the audio industry by creating the world’s first commercially available digital audio effects unit, the H910 Harmonizer®. Since then, its legendary studio processors, effects pedals, and plugins have been heard on countless hit records. Eventide is a registered trademark Eventide Inc. Harmonizer is Eventide’s trademark for a special effects device incorporating pitch change. © 2022 Eventide Inc. #### Eventide Releases Instant Flanger Mk II Software for Mac/PC Eventide emulates iconic Instant Flanger with perfection, providing Instant Flanger Mk II plug-in LITTLE FERRY, NJ, USA, April 2, 2019: Eventide is proud to release the Instant Flanger Mk II plug-in — perfectly emulating the iconic sounds of the recording technology trailblazer's original Instant Flanger hardware released in 1975, and available with added creative features and functionality for use in all of the most popular DAWs (Digital Audio Workstations). Creative mixing and sound design for modern music production, video game, and motion picture scores can easily be achieved by any musician or engineer using Instant Flanger Mk II. As an easy-to-use, expressive plugin that offers new creative controls and features while retaining the magical sound and functionality of the original hardware, Instant Flanger Mk II delivers stunning results for any mix or desirable flanging track effect. The original Eventide Clockworks Instant Flanger hardware was among the world's first pro audio effects boxes, so who better to reintroduce its innovations to today's DAW-driven production populace than Eventide's 'resident fossil', Tony Agnello. He begins by answering an obvious question: "Why 'instant'? Well, the original hardware was designed to give artists the ability to 'instantly' create the psychedelic sound effect that otherwise required two tape machines, a bunch of cables, and a deft touch. Its introduction in 1975 ushered in the era of electronic studio effects. Tony Visconti used it to magically transform an ordinary piano into an otherworldly harpsichord on David Bowie's 'Ashes To Ashes'. Also our innovation of adding a de-correlated output was seized upon by engineers who were seeking to create rich stereo images — case in point being Bill Wittman's brilliant use of the 'pseudo stereo' effect on Cyndi Lauper's 'Time After Time'." Today, Eventide's updated Instant Flanger Mk II plug-in is a more authentic recreation of the original Eventide Clockworks Instant Flanger in appearance and most importantly - sound. Creative controls and features: Three distinct flanging flavors — set MODE for SHALLOW, DEEP, or WIDE. • MANUAL control allows adjustment of the 'comb' effect by turning the big knob. OSCILLATOR drives the flanging at a user-determined rate. ENVELOPE FOLLOWER drives the flanging based on the source signal's amplitude. REMOTE maps the flanging control to a keyboard controller's mod wheel for tactile manipulation. DEPTH allows users to set the intensity of the effect — 100% adds the dry signal to the delayed signal, -100% adds the phase inverted dry signal to the delayed signal. BOUNCE creates the distinctive effect of the tape machine's capstan motor 'hunting' for its proper speed when the engineer removed their thumb from the tape reel flange. SIDE CHAIN allows for triggering the ENVELOPE FOLLOWER from a separate source in the mix for inter-track mingling. Exercise total control of the OSCILLATOR with SYNC and RETRIG controls. Tame the intensity by removing low frequencies from the flanged signal with the LOW CUT knob. "Decades later, reflecting on the heart and soul of the many songs that were enhanced by the original machine's sound, creating a plug-in that's convenient and affordable for modern music makers is something that we're quite proud of. An incredible legacy of hits were made with our original hardware in studios the world over, and we anticipate that many more will be made in the future with the Instant Flanger Mk II plug-in."  Tony Agnello, Eventide's Managing Director Price and Availability: Instant Flanger Mk II is now available as an AAX/AU/VST plug-in for Mac/PC at an introductory promo price of $37.00 USD until April 30, 2019 — rising thereafter to $129.00 USD — from Eventide dealers, https://www.eventideaudio.com/dealers, or directly from https://www.eventideaudio.com The Instant Flanger Mk II software for Mac/PC is free to registered owners of Eventide's Anthology X and Anthology XI software bundles. For more in-depth information, including a free and fully-functional 30-day trial, please visit the dedicated Instant Flanger Mk II webpage: https://www.eventideaudio.com/instantflanger "For years and years I had set up two to three tape recorders to achieve real, genuine flanging and phasing. Instant Flanger Mk II is the first plug-in to achieve the same exact effect without harming tape recorders. 'Itchycoo Park' and 'I Am The Walrus' are now available to everybody!" Tony Visconti (GRAMMY® Award-winning producer, musician, and arranger), 2019 #### Eventide Releases Misha™ Instrument & Sequencer for Eurorack The interval-based instrument offers a new way to make music Little Ferry, NJ, August 2, 2022 - Eventide Audio has announced immediate availability of Misha, a new type of instrument and sequencer that utilizes a unique, interval-based approach to playing and creating melodies. Inspired by twelve-tone composition, Misha's sequencer expands upon the tone row technique, allowing for new paths of spontaneous creativity. Modify your sequence using some of the classic techniques such as Prime, Retrograde, or Inverted playback, or completely rearrange your sequence in unpredictable and exciting ways. Misha comes preloaded with a variety of scales ranging from typical Western scales, microtonal scales, scales that use just intonation, and everything in between. Additionally, two banks of User scales allow you to upload your own scales using the Scala format for further experimentation. Create a simple melody or sequence, change the key and scale, and manipulate the pattern into a whole new creation! Features: Innovative 28hp Eurorack instrument/sequencer that utilizes a unique, interval-based approach to playing and creating melodies Make sound three ways via MIDI, control voltage (with three independent gate/cv pairs) or outputting waveforms via the audio jack External control templates for MIDI and QWERTY keyboards 100 factory scales and additional slots for up to 100 user/custom scales (Scala support) Tone row-based sequencer inspired by the classic compositional technique used in serial music Comprehensive control of sequence playback to easily manipulate and expand upon your musical ideas Create rhythmic variations using clock division 18 user presets CV inputs for external trigger/control sources Clock input for syncing to external sources. User configurable PPQ settings Audio output for internal oscillator Polyphony via 3 CV outputs or MIDI Micro-USB for easy firmware updates using Eventide Device Manager Micro-SD card for saving/loading scales and settings Misha is available for $599 from Eventide and authorized dealers worldwide. Visit eventideaudio.com/misha for more information. About Eventide: For 50 years Eventide has remained at the forefront of recording technology. In 1975 they revolutionized the audio industry by creating the world's first commercially available digital audio effects unit, the H910 Harmonizer. Since then, their legendary studio processors, effects pedals and plug-ins have been heard on countless hit records. #### Eventide Releases Physion Mk II Plug-in Delivering a New Dimension of Multi-FX Little Ferry NJ, September 13, 2022 — Eventide has released Physion Mk II, an advanced multi-effects plug-in which offers a modern approach to mixing and sound design. Physion Mk II utilizes Eventide’s patented Structural Split™ technology, allowing the user to split a sound into its transient and tonal parts, independently manipulate the components with world-class Eventide effects, and fuse them back together. This revolutionary approach to both practical and dramatic multi-effect processing delivers smarter production solutions along with a host of new sonic options to enhance and inspire creativity. Building on its 50-year legacy of groundbreaking audio effects, Eventide painstakingly hand-tuned each Physion Mk II effect for transient or tonal material, and included new effects like Polyphonic Pitch Shifting based on Eventide’s new SIFT (Spectral Instantaneous Frequency Tracking) technology. It also features new Reverse delay with Gating, Ping- pong, and Crystals modes, as well as Side Chain Inputs for dynamics effects. The seven transient effects available are Delay, Tap Delay, Dynamics, Phaser, Reverb, Gate + EQ and Reverse Delay. Eight tonal effects can be applied to a source: Delay, Dynamics, Pitch, Chorus, Reverb, Tremolo, EQ and Reverse Delay. The transient/tonal split of a sound can be fine-tuned with four Physion Mk II Structural Split controls. “Physion Mk II changes the way I think about effects. Tonal processing is a groundbreaking way to manipulate audio, and this is the key to effects that simply weren’t possible before.” —Paul “Willie Green” Womack (Wiz Khalifa, The Alchemist, The Roots) Physion Mk II's factory library comes loaded with over 500 presets, offering unique and exclusive sounds, organized into easy-to-navigate categories. Whether an engineer or artist is looking for a little color, a quick fix, some extra spaciousness, or a deep transformation, they can quickly find a broad range of options. Structural Split techniques also allow soloed or rebalanced tonal and transient channel effects like tightening up drums by dropping the tonal section or turning a guitar into an ambient sweep by muting the transients. A/B Comparison and Undo/Redo features allow easy exploration of sounds without losing track of the original source. Physion Mk II Features: NEW Polyphonic Pitch Shifting algorithm based on SIFT (Spectral Instantaneous Frequency Tracking) Technology NEW Reverse Delays with Gating, Ping-pong, and Crystals modes NEW Side Chain input for dynamics processors NEW State-of-the-art Filters, taken directly from SplitEQ NEW Resizable GUI with scrolling waveform display and easy-to-use layout – no menu diving required World-class, Hand-tuned Eventide effects for the Transient & Tonal streams Process Transient and Tonal Effects separately using Eventide’s Improved Structural Split technology Control Transient and Tonal Output levels Control the Underlying Split for fine-tuning and experimentation Comprehensive Presets Library includes 500+ presets A/B Comparison and Undo/Redo make it easy to explore ideas without losing where you started Three Color Schemes: Normal, dark, and colorblind-accessible Physion Mk II is available for Mac and PC in VST, AAX and AU formats for an introductory price of $99 (reg. $179) from Eventide and authorized dealers worldwide. Additional discounts are available for owners of the original Physion or SplitEQ. Visit eventideaudio.com/PhysionMkII for more information and to request a free 30-day demo. About Eventide For 50 years Eventide has remained at the forefront of recording technology. In 1975 they revolutionized the audio industry by creating the world’s first commercially available digital audio effects unit, the H910 Harmonizer®. Since then, their legendary studio processors, effects pedals and plug-ins have been heard on countless hit records. #### Eventide Releases Rose® Software Update More presets, more control, more sounds  Summer NAMM 2019 – July 18, 2019, Little Ferry, NJ -  Eventide is proud to announce a public beta of updated Rose software. Rose is Eventide's latest stompbox for guitarists, bassists, producers and musicians of all genres.  New features include: more presets, enhanced MIDI control, additional tap tempo features, and new detune effects. New features: Increased number of presets to 25 (5 banks of 5 presets) Kill Dry mode MIDI clock receive MIDI tap tempo New tap tempo divisions: 8th, dotted-8th, triplet AUX switch bypass control New detune effects in Envelope mode Price and Availability: The beta release is available as a free update for registered Rose pedal owners. Rose is available from EventideAudio.com or from your favorite music retailer for just $349. For more information, please visit the Rose product page: https://etide.io/Rose   #### Eventide Releases Undulator Plug-In Commits Proceeds to Social Justice Initiatives Little Ferry, NJ, July 14, 2020 – Eventide Audio is releasing the plug-in version of the classic modulated tremolo effect Undulator and simultaneously making a commitment to social justice. “Eventide Audio is committed to supporting the fight against systemic racism and violence,” the company stated. “We hope that you will join us by listening, learning, and taking action. We embrace diversity and seek equality, justice, inclusion, and dignity for all. We stand in unity with the Black community and will take action by donating to organizations that support justice and social change. Eventide will be donating 100% of the proceeds of the Undulator desktop plug-in to the Equal Justice Initiative & NAACP Legal Defense and Education Fund.” Undulator, a magical tremolo from Eventide’s iconic H3000 Harmonizer® effects processor, provides a unique rhythmic effect by combining ethereal feedback and detuned echoes which are fed through an AM / FM modulated tremolo. Whether used for manipulating samples or adding movement to strings, pads, guitars, and keys, Undulator is a muse for creative musicians. The plug-in is available for Mac, PC and iOS. By manipulation of a multi-tap delay and powerful tremolo, Undulator’s controls give any sound sustain and shape. The plug-in excels at transforming ordinary synths, keys, guitars, and even vocals into evolving pads. It’s also perfect for creating tempo-synched production elements, time-lapsed dreamy soundscapes and otherworldly and fluctuant delays. Simply put, Undulator can make shorter sounds into longer layered effects and give sustaining sounds shape and rhythmic character. Eventide’s Ribbon control lets users fluidly sweep Undulator’s effect between two completely different settings of any combination of controls. Ribbon allows desktop users to plug in a MIDI keyboard and gain tactile control of Undulator via the mod wheel. Changing the rate and depth of your tremolo for a “ramping up” sweep or sequence becomes very simple with this intuitive performance macro. Ribbon can also be used to morph tremolo patterns into vacillating and varying rhythmic territories – effective for calling attention to synth pads and creating a state of flux or rarity, which is otherwise arduous to achieve. Additional Undulator adjustable parameters include MIX for balancing the dry/effect ratio, SPREAD to subtly detune delays with finesse, FEEDBACK to accentuate delays or create infinite loops, SYNC to lock the tremolo to tempo, real-time tempo updates via TAP, and RETRIG for a more predictable effect. Additionally, the SLOW/FAST button toggles on a “Slow LFO” mode. Holding SLOW/FAST down to “BRAKE” temporarily slows down the LFOs at a constant rate until released. The secondary LFO determines how fast the depth and speed modulation “wiggle” their targets. MIDI can be used to control the Ribbon, ACTIVE/BYPASS, SLOW/FAST and TAP functions. Undulator for Mac and PC supports VST, AAX, and AU plug-in protocols for compatibility with every DAW and is priced at an MSRP of $19. The iOS version of Undulator, which works as a standalone app, AudioUnit v3 plug-in, or Inter-App Audio effect, is priced at $7.99, with a special intro price of $4.99 through July 20. Introducing New Undulator Plug-in for Desktop & iOS Video by Eventide Audio About Eventide For over 45 years Eventide has remained at the forefront of recording technology. In 1975 they revolutionized the audio industry by creating the world’s first commercially available digital audio effects unit, the H910 Harmonizer®. Since then, their legendary studio processors, effect pedals, and plug-ins have been heard on countless hit records. #### Eventide Releases VSig 3.0 as a Public Beta A Free Visual Editor for Creating H9000 Algorithms Summer NAMM 2019 – July 18, 2019, Little Ferry, NJ – Eventide is proud to announce the public beta of its visual editor app, VSig, that enables the creation of custom algorithms and presets for the Eventide H9000 Harmonizer®. This tool, the very tool that we use, is now available to sound designers as a public beta, giving them free reign to explore their sonic imagination by creating new algorithms. Not for the faint of heart but gratifying for any H9000 user with an understanding of basic digital audio techniques and a dream. VSig is a Visual Editor. It was the app that Eventide first built as a way to create new effects for the DSP4000, DSP7000, H8000. VSig lets the sound designer create new effects using Eventide's library of building blocks. Users can add and connect these building blocks (EQs, delays, compressors, reverb, pitch shifters, etc.). This public beta release is the version of VSig that Eventide is currently using in house for algorithm development for the H9, H9000, etc.. It is available now as a free download for H9000 owners. For system compatibility and support information, please visit: https://etide.io/VSig #### Eventide Rewinds Time with the Clockworks Bundle Little Ferry, NJ, March 2, 2021 – Eventide Audio celebrates its 50th anniversary with the introduction of the Eventide Clockworks Bundle, bringing DAW users a virtual rack full of the groundbreaking effects processors that propelled Eventide to success. Each of the eight processors in the Windows and Mac OS X bundle represents a creativity-unleashing milestone in audio technology. In 1971, in a New York City basement, Eventide Clockworks revolutionized the audio industry by creating the world's first studio effects processor – the Instant Phaser – and pro audio's first digital device, the Digital Delay Line. Over the course of the following decade, Eventide continued to introduce new processing paradigms – the world's first Harmonizer®, the H910, followed by the Omnipressor®, Instant Flanger, H949, and the SP2016. Meticulously modeled to accurately produce these legacy effects – with dual versions of the H910 & H949 – the Eventide Clockworks bundle of plug-ins also includes sonic and DAW-friendly features even beyond the hardware's capabilities. The Instant Phaser was the world's first studio phaser and the first-ever rack-mount effects unit. Originally intended to make the painstaking task of tape flanging quick and easy, engineers and producers found the Instant Phaser could also produce a smooth, transparent modulation and pleasing stereo decorrelation. The Instant Phaser's analog all-pass filters could mimic the effect achieved by time delay, resulting in a modulation effect all its own. The Instant Phaser Mk II plugin brings that iconic sound to the desktop and additionally lets users dial in "Age" to their taste, emulating the spectrum of effects from component aging. The Omnipressor, released in 1974, set the stage as the first dynamics effects processor, introducing the concepts of infinite compression, dynamic reversal, and side-chaining. The flexible Omnipressor plugin offers options to control all aspects of dynamics modification. The H910 Harmonizer was the world's first digital effects unit. With its unique combinations of pitch shifting, feedback, modulation and delay, it earned a home in the racks of studios worldwide. Thickening tracks is the H910s forte, with radical effects from robot sounds to gritty octaves also on tap. The Instant Flanger utilized the then-newfangled bucket brigade ICs for swept delay, resulting in a time-based emulation of tape flanging true to the physical effect. Whereas the Instant Phaser offered several methods of controlling modulation, the Instant Flanger allowed engineers to combine these controls. The result: more control layers and less predictable sweeps. In 1977, Eventide released the H949, standing on the shoulders of the H910 as the second in Eventide's family of Harmonizers. It introduced a formal micro pitch-shifting mode, which became a mainstay for lead guitar processing. The H949 also had the first Reverse delays and introduced advanced autocorrelation techniques and also a Random pitch mode adopted to produce an automatic double-tracks for guitars and vocals. In 1981, the SP2016 was released – the world's first programmable effects processor featuring ROM chips that "plugged in" under the hood, making it possible to add new effects in the field and introducing the concept of the plug-in. While it was not a Clockworks-branded effects unit, the SP2016 earned its spot on this roster, as it marks the opening chapter of modern Eventide effects processors, beginning the progression through to today's flagship H9000 networked multi-effects processor. The SP2016 Reverb plug-in includes modern and vintage versions of its signature Stereo Room, Room, and Hi-Density Plate. The Eventide Clockworks Bundle for OS X and Windows supports VST, AAX, and AU plug-in protocols for compatibility with every DAW. Valued at over $1000 if purchased separately, this collection of legacy Eventide processors is available for immediate download at a special introductory MSRP of $299 through June 30, 2021, and $499 thereafter. Eventide Clockworks Bundle demonstration videos can be viewed at https://etide.io/Clockworks-Videos. To learn more, and to purchase the Eventide Clockworks Bundle for desktop, visit https://etide.io/clockworks. #### Eventide Rose Delay stomp box effects pedal Eventide introduces the Rose stomp box effects pedal: A bouquet of sounds Pre-order Rose for your pedal board or studio Little Ferry, NJ, USA – Jan 23, 2019 – Eventide Audio is pleased to announce a new and unique guitar and bass effects pedal to be presented at Winter NAMM 2019: The Rose. Rose sounds and behaves differently than all other stomp box pedals currently on the market; rather than effects running on a DSP chip, Rose is a simple, pristine, super-modulated, digital delay line (DDL) combined with all-analog circuitry bred for mixing, filtering and feedback. This novel design allows Rose to deliver sounds that both awe and inspire. Sounds that range from lush to experimental – allowing for the musician to create a wide spectrum of unprecedented tones for the stage and in the studio. Eventide’s Rose pedal is now available for pre-order from your favorite music reseller or directly from EventideAudio.com at $349. A Rose Unlike Any Other… The Eventide Rose is an intuitive modulated delay in an attractive, small footprint. It has all the precision and flexibility of digital delay with the beauty of analog warmth and feel. “Rose has the beauty of bucket brigade delay with none of its limitations. It’s the culmination of five years of R&D harkening back to the 1745 DDL, the original Digital Delay Line. Rose is our first stompbox to exploit this new/old way to ‘do’ delay. There is no digital signal processing as such. Just a long, pristine, swept delay. Analog circuitry does the rest.”  – Anthony Agnello, Eventide’s Managing Director   The Rose sounds inherently different because of its unusual design. The delay is derived from a variable digital clock that can be swept over a range of ~200kHz for maximum fidelity with up to 10 seconds of delay, down to ~8kHz for 50 seconds of delay. All of Rose’s analog circuitry is employed for mixing, filtering and feedback. With five modulation sources, three bypass types, five presets, a fully assignable Hotswitch, phase inverse, reverse delay, delay multiplier, MIDI TRS/Expression/Auxiliary Input, an endless garden of possibility abounds. Features: 6 tactile knobs (mix, feedback, depth, delay, filter, rate) Invert phase and reverse delay Delay Multiplier Assignable Hot switch: (tap tempo, delay repeat, mod hold, mod reset, A/B) 5 Factory Presets Modulation (sine, square, random) Analog Low Pass Filter Expression / Auxiliary / Midi TRS input Three different bypass types: Buffered, Relay, Kill Input Accepts Line or Instrument Levels Can be modulated over a range from ~200kHz for maximum fidelity with up to 10 seconds of delay, down to ~8kHz for 50 seconds of delay Price and Availability: Rose is available now for worldwide pre-order with an estimated shipping date of March 15, 2019 for just $349. For more information on Rose, please visit eventideaudio.com/rose To watch the teaser, please visit:  https://youtu.be/VsFPrdFqyIc About Eventide: Since 1971, Eventide has remained at the forefront of recording technology. In 1975 they revolutionized the audio industry by creating the world’s first commercially available digital audio effects unit, the H910 Harmonizer®. Since then, their legendary studio processors, stompboxes and plug-ins have been heard on countless hit records. Eventide®, Harmonizer® and Rose™ are registered trademarks of Eventide Inc. #### Eventide ShimmerVerb Reverb Plug-In Eventide Releases ShimmerVerb, a "Massively Lustrous" Reverb Plug-In For Desktop VST, AAX, AU and iOS Little Ferry, NJ, August 4, 2020 – Eventide Audio has released its new ShimmerVerb plug-in, combining a massively lustrous reverb with parallel pitch shifters to add ethereal layers, making any signal "shimmer." Producers and engineers have previously achieved this effect by using Eventide pitch-shifting hardware such as the H910, H949, or H3000 or other rack-mount units in combination with a reverb. This production technique was popularized by Daniel Lanois and Brian Eno on U2's The Unforgettable Fire. Now, this iconic sound has been refined and extended with a modern, unified interface that is great for adding dreamy ambiance to guitars, keys, synths, samples and vocals. In typical Eventide fashion, features have been added such as the ability to infinitely feedback the signal, resulting in cascading reverbs that smear into oblivion. Feedback can be further fine-tuned by specifying which frequencies are fed back through the low/mid/high cross-over network. ShimmerVerb shines via its playable, performance-based parameters. The "Ribbon" is an easy-to-program performance macro allowing users to fluidly morph ShimmerVerb's effect between two completely different settings of any combination of controls. Desktop users can plug in a MIDI keyboard and gain tactile command over this function via the modulation wheel. Ribbon mappings are great for Feedback swells, moving the Pitch knobs, or changing the room Size parameter for a massive detuning result. ShimmerVerb also boasts a HotSwitch for calling up another state of parameters inside the same preset, useful for changing octaves, turning off/on the pitch shifters, or simply turning the Mix up or down while crafting a performance. Finally, the Freeze button allows users to make smeared textures out of single voices, full pads, or percussive elements resulting in metallic "shimmers." ShimmerVerb uniquely features parallel pitch-shifters on the reverb tail that deliver perfect fourth, fifth and octave shifts within a full range of four octaves of pitch shifting (from two octaves down to two octaves up), and MicroPitch tuning is available around perfect intervals. Pitched signals can be delayed up to one second or synched to a DAW's tempo. The Feedback parameter determines how much-delayed signal is fed back into the input of the reverb. ShimmerVerb for Mac and PC supports VST, AAX, and AU plug-in protocols for compatibility with every DAW and is available at an introductory price of $39 through September 8, 2020 (regular MSRP is $99). The iOS version of ShimmerVerb, which works as a standalone app, AudioUnit v3 plug-in, or Inter-App Audio effect, is priced at $14.99, with a special intro price of $9.99 through September 10, 2020 (App Store Link: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/id1463786346). Learn more about ShimmerVerb at https://www.eventideaudio.com/shimmerverb. Introducing New Eventide ShimmerVerb Plug-in Video by Eventide Audio About Eventide: For over 40 years Eventide has remained at the forefront of recording technology. In 1975 they revolutionized the audio industry by creating the world's first commercially available digital audio effects unit. Since then their legendary studio processors, stompboxes and plug-ins have been heard on countless hit records. #### Eventide Spicy HotSawz Synth for H9 Eventide Releases Spicy HotSawz Synth for H9 Effects Pedals November 13, 2018 — Little Ferry, NJ — Eventide is proud to release HotSawz, a new pitch-tracking, monophonic synth engine for their H9 Harmonizer® effects pedals. Hotsawz is the 50th Algorithm for the H9 platform. With six stackable sawtooth oscillators, three modulation sources, and four assignable destinations, HotSawz allows you to create a wide palette of sounds that run the gamut from classic synthwave to a pulsing panorama of bouncing blips, brassy swells, and sub-bass swagger. The modulation sources include LFO, Envelope Follower, and ADS Gate, while the four assignable destinations are comprised of Filter Cutoff, Volume, Pitch and Oscillator Depth. Each modulation source can be assigned to any of these destinations at a given time. Thus, multiple sources can manipulate the same destination. In fact, there are 64 combinations of source to destination assignments, providing a vast landscape for serious experimentation. For example, scope your favorite sci-fi thriller sounds from Blade Runner to Stranger Things, and create 8-bit video game blips, screaming 70s saw leads and undulating bass odysseys on individual tracks  video games and movie scores. Too spicy? Dial it back with the global Mix function and maintain some of your original tone. Not spicy enough? Transpose the oscillators up and/or down by one octave for that thick, analog synth sound. Create your own recipe for sonic satisfaction by sprinkling on a bit of HotSawz to excite your auditory taste buds! Features: Classic subtractive synthesis using sawtooth waves. Six oscillators that follow a mono pitch tracker. Three modulation sources: LFO, Envelope Follower and ADS Gate. Four Assignable destinations: Filter Cutoff, Volume, Pitch and Oscillator Depth. Each modulation source can be assigned to any destination at a given time, thus multiple sources can manipulate the same destination. 64 combinations of source to destination assignments. Comes with 30+ presets including some by Eventide artists Customers can demo HotSawz by downloading the latest version of the H9 Control app for iPhone, iPad, Mac, PC and Android devices. HotSawz is priced at $19.99 for H9 and H9 Core owners and is free for H9 Max owners.­­­­ HotSawz Synth Algorithm for H9 - Preset Demo Video by Eventide Audio About Eventide: For over 40 years Eventide has remained at the forefront of recording technology. In 1975 they revolutionized the audio industry by creating the world’s first commercially available digital audio effects unit. Since then their legendary studio processors, stompboxes and plug-ins have been heard on countless hit records. Eventide and Harmonizer are registered trademarks of Eventide Inc. © 2018 Eventide Inc. #### Eventide Sponsors Gear Club, a New Podcast Focused on the Art of Recording New York, NY — December 20, 2016 — Today, Eventide announced Gear Club, a new podcast featuring veteran audio engineers John Agnello and Stewart Lerman as resident gear experts. The podcast is an informative, unexpurgated look at the art of recording by leading practitioners of the art. With over 60 years of making groundbreaking records and music for film and TV, John and Stewart have more than a few stories to tell! Each Gear Club will check in with John and Stewart's current projects—from up-and-coming indie rockers to major film soundtracks—before introducing a special guest, who will jump into the fray and share some enlightening, hilarious, and maybe even gear-oriented stories. Guests in the first episodes include: Jay Messina - Chief engineer at The Record Plant Greg Calbi - Mastering engineer at Sterling Sound Steve Rosenthal - Owner of the iconic Magic Shop studios and The Living Room Ken McKim - Head tech at Bearsville, Allaire and Sigma Sound Richard Factor - Founder of Eventide and prolific inventor John and Stewart also dissect a recording that inspired them. Learn about the magic of imperfect takes via Rod Stewart's "Every Picture Tells A Story," Brian Wilson's search for perfection in recording The Beach Boys' "Surf's Up," and more. Each Gear Club also comes with a companion Spotify playlist featuring songs and artists mentioned during the episode. From hot new bands to classics, these playlists are a perfect companion. Gear Club is available on iTunes and SoundCloud. Visit www.gear-club.net for more information. About the Hosts John Agnello's career began at the Record Plant where he worked on countless hit records. As an independent engineer/producer John's discography includes records by Kurt Vile, The Hold Steady, Sonic Youth, Dinosaur Jr., Son Volt, Mark Lanegan, Phosphorescent, The Thermals, The Walkmen, and Drive By Truckers. http://justmanaging.com/about/ Stewart Lerman's discography includes records by Sophie B. Hawkins, Patti Smith, The Roches, Loudon Wainwright, Antony and The Johnsons, and Dar Williams. His TV and film credits include HBO's Boardwalk Empire and Vinyl, and the films The Aviator, The Royal Tenenbaums and The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou. http://www.stewartlerman.com About Eventide: For over 45 years, Eventide has remained at the forefront of recording technology. In 1975 they revolutionized the audio industry by creating the world's first commercially available digital audio effects unit. Since then their legendary studio processors, stompboxes and plug-ins have been heard on countless hit records. Eventide is a registered trademark of Eventide Inc. ® 2016 Eventide Inc. #### Eventide Takes Chaos to the Next Level with Newfangled Audio Generate Polysynth Newfangled Audio Generate - Chaotic Oscillator Polysynth distributed by Eventide Little Ferry, NJ, September 9, 2020 – Take chaos to the next level with Generate, a marquee polysynth developed by Newfangled Audio and distributed by Eventide. Generate combines all the features expected in a first-class synthesizer with revolutionary chaotic oscillators to create beautifully complex pads, warm moving keys, jittery sequenced basses, out-of-control leads, and “oh my God” textures. With Generate, what initially looks like randomness contains underlying patterns, interconnectedness, constant feedback loops, repetition, self-similarity, fractals, and selforganization. Each of Generate’s five chaotic generators brings out these underlying patterns to create an oscillator that can smoothly fade from a sine wave to total chaos, with an expanse of territory to explore in between. The musical textures created include distortion, harmonics, grunge, static, and noise – all of which can be predictably or unpredictably modulated. Generate's chaotic generators are routed through a Buchla 259 Complex Waveform Generator wavefolder, or novel Animated or Fractal wavefolders, each adding unique overtones. The signal chain includes a low pass gate inspired by the ideas of legendary synthesizer designer Don Buchla with added controls for POLES and RESONANCE. These modules combine to give Generate a versatile and musical voice with its own unique flavor. Every parameter in Generate’s voice can be modulated by a combination of two Envelope Generators, two LFOs, a Sample and Hold/Random generator, an 8-step Sequencer, and MIDI and MPE sources, the latter allowing amazing control from expressive controllers. With up to 493 simultaneous modulation routings from its main page, the innovative modulation user interface allows users to easily and quickly patch any combination of sources to any destination, creating sounds that move, and which move listeners. All modulation sources have multiple outputs generated at once, as a modular synth should, and every mod output being tied to every control delivers up to 493 modulation routes in an intuitive single pane. The Double Pendulum, Wavefolder, and Low Pass Gate modules each have animations to show how each module responds to input, and to modulation. The Generate radical chaotic oscillator has five types: Double Pendulum, Vortex, Pulsar, Discharge, and Turbine. Generate's voice is followed by unparalleled EQ, Chorus, Delay, Reverb, and Limiter effects, all combining to launch chaotic sounds into outer space or right into listener's faces. Over 450 Presets, including sounds developed by renowned artists, provide a launch point for creative experimentation while three unique color schemes let users customize Generate’s look. Newfangled Audio’s Generate requires an iLok account, but no dongle is necessary. For macOS 10.9+, Pendulate is compatible with 64-bit AAX, AU, VST2 and VST3 protocols. For Windows 8.1+, Generate is 64-bit AAX, VST2 and VST3 compatible. Generate is available immediately at an introductory price of $99 (regular price $149). Crossgrade pricing for owners of the Elevate Bundle is $69 and $79 for owners of other Newfangled Plugins. To learn more, visit https://etide.io/generate. Generate demonstration videos can be viewed at https://etide.io/generate-videos. About Eventide: Since 1971, Eventide has remained at the forefront of recording technology. In 1975 they revolutionized the audio industry by creating the world’s first commercially available digital audio effects unit, the H910 Harmonizer®. Since then, their legendary studio processors, stompboxes and plug-ins have been heard on countless hit records. Eventide® and Harmonizer® are registered trademarks of Eventide Inc. www.eventideaudio.com About Newfangled Audio: Newfangled Audio was started by Dan Gillespie after 15 years of writing DSP for Eventide with the goal of only creating audio signal processing equipment that incorporates new ideas, including the popular Elevate Mastering Suite. www.newfangledaudio.com #### Eventide Teams with Tony Visconti to Create a Powerful New Plugin Tverb Takes an Iconic Effect to the Next Level April 8, 2016. Today Eventide announced the release of an exciting new plugin, Tverb. Tverb was developed in collaboration with legendary producer, engineer and musician Tony Visconti. The plugin was inspired by the iconic sound of the title track of David Bowie’s twelfth studio album Heroes. Recorded in Berlin in 1977, it was the second installment of the Berlin Trilogy.  The plugin project was conceived following a meeting at Human Studios in NYC with Visconti and Eventide’s Adrienne Humblet, Joe Waltz and Tony Agnello. The purpose of the meeting was to introduce Visconti to some of Eventide’s latest products as he was about to embark on the production of David Bowie’s Next Day. Visconti recounted the ways in which he had used various Eventide effects to create some of his signature sounds. The Eventide team listened as Visconti explained how he and Bowie worked together to create this seminal album, Heroes. He described how powerful an instrument Bowie’s voice was (what he called “Bowie histrionics”) and how he was able to harness that power by employing various microphone techniques. That meeting inspired the Eventide trio to create a plugin that would mimic and build upon the real world effects that Visconti had created. August of 1977, Visconti produced David Bowie's classic track Heroes at Berlin's Hansa Studios in the shadow of the Berlin wall. The song was recorded except for the crucial vocal track. With only one track left for the lead vocals, Visconti had an idea. Knowing the power of Bowie's voice, in addition to being impressed with the rich ambience of the Meistersaal, Visconti invented a stunning recording technique. Setting up three microphones in the hall, the first for Bowie to sing directly into, a second positioned about 15 Ft away and the third further back in the hall. Visconti placed gates on the second and third microphones set to open as Bowie sang louder and louder. Tverb integrates three completely independent lush reverbs, with compression and selectable polar patterns on microphone 1 and adjustable gates on microphones 2 and 3. Tverb recreates Visconti's iconic effect as a starting point while adding features that enable new soundscapes and effects. The use of stereo microphones enhances the effect and DAW automation can be used to program the microphones to wander around the hall as the track plays. One of the challenges in developing Tverb was to design reverbs that captured the rich ambience of the Meistersaal and yet were efficient, ensuring that the plugin would run native without burdening the DAW’s CPU. By running the three independent reverbs, the two far microphones can be convincingly placed anywhere in the hall. commented Eventide’s Tony Agnello. I have plugins that emulate rooms but this concept, to have the set-up all on one page, I never thought it was possible. The 3 microphones are correct, the room is correct, and now that it's in stereo, you're actually hearing something that I never got around to doing when I was in Berlin. It's just great. commented Tony Visconti Tony Visconti Introduces Tverb Tverb includes presets created by Tony Visconti and other artists. Tverb is available for AU, VST and Protools AAX for Mac and PC at a special introductory price of $149 until May 31st, 2016 (MSRP $249). About Eventide For over 40 years, Eventide has remained at the forefront of recording technology. In 1975 they revolutionized the audio industry by creating the world’s first commercially available digital audio effects unit. Since then their legendary studio processors have been heard on countless hit records. #### Eventide to Present at 4 Day AES@NAMM Pro Sound Symposium January 25, 2018 — Little Ferry, NJ — The four-day international symposium, which will be held concurrently with the 2018 NAMM Show from January 25-28 in Anaheim, CA, comprises a series of Training Academies and related sessions on line-array technologies, live-sound mixing consoles, wireless systems and studio environments, in addition to tutorials on system measurement and optimization, plus a selection of peer-reviewed technical papers. Eventide will be on hand to conduct educational sessions on their new H9000 network effects processor and professional effects using their audio plug-ins. These classes will be held in the Anaheim Hilton Hotel’s NAMM U Education Center, adjacent to a brand-new pro-audio exhibit space, in the Palos Verdes Studio Room A. Schedule of Topics: H9000 Thursday at Noon, Friday at 3 pm, and Sunday at 4 pm — This presentation will describe Eventide’s next generation, network-aware, rack-mount flagship, the H9000. The H9000 represents a break from Eventide’s long history of DSP chip-based hardware products by instead employing 4 quad core ARM-based DSP engines. Features include 8 channels of audio I/O and USB audio as well as provision for MADI, Dante, etc. A companion app and plug-in, emote will also be demonstrated. Physion Thursday at 4 pm and Saturday at 2 pm — The first plug-in based on Eventide’s patent-pending structural effects methods. This presentation will describe the underlying method by which a sound can be split into its transient and tonal components with greater precision than possible with traditional dynamics processors and simple transient shapers. Applications ranging from drum tuning to ambience reduction to loop mangling will be demonstrated. Anthology XI Saturday at 10 am and Sunday at 1 pm— Eventide’s everything bundle comprised of 23 plug-ins will be described and demonstrated. The painstaking tasks of modeling the analog qualities of Eventide legacy products like the H910 will be discussed as well as the collaborative efforts with Tony Visconti that resulted in the triple-reverb Tverb. Eventide’s most recent work on porting algorithms from its stompbox family with live performance features will also be discussed. Elevate Friday at 10 am — Newfangled Audio's Elevate and Equivocate plug-ins will be described and demonstrated. This unique multi-band limiter, human-ear EQ and powerful audio maximizer is designed to increase the loudness of a mix while maintaining or improving its dynamic perception. It uses intelligent, adaptive technology that responds in real time to the music. Elevate utilizes, the mel scale, 26 critical filter bands modeled from the human ear. About Eventide Since 1971, Eventide has remained at the forefront of recording technology. In 1975 they revolutionized the audio industry by creating the world’s first commercially available digital audio effects unit, the H910 Harmonizer®. Since then, their legendary studio processors, stompboxes and plug-ins have been heard on countless hit records. Eventide and Harmonizer are registered trademarks of Eventide Inc. ® 2018 Eventide Inc. #### Eventide to Unveil Plug-in Breakthrough and New H9 Effect at Winter NAMM Anaheim, CA — January 10, 2017 — Eventide, entering its 46th year at the cutting edge of audio, will be unveiling a revolutionary new plug-in technology as well as a new algorithm for their TEC Award-winning H9 Harmonizer® at this year’s NAMM show in Anaheim, CA. They will also be conducting demos of their stompboxes at their main booth #5791 in Hall C as well as demos of Structural Effects™, Tverb and the rest of their plug-ins in booth 201C5 located in the Software NAMM area. Structural Effects is Eventide’s new patent-pending technique that can cleanly split a sound into its tonal and transient components. Each of the components can then be individually processed before recombining them. It’ll be fun to watch as the industry grapples with something as ground-breaking and revolutionary as Structural Effects, said Eventide’s resident fossil Tony Agnello. “The technique makes it possible to mess with sounds in ways that we’ve only dreamt of. In fact, we’re getting results from testers that defy our imaginations. We can’t wait to hear the sounds that artists and sound designers will create as they explore the new world of structural effects.” Eventide will also be unveiling a new multi-effect algorithm for their TEC Award-winning H9 Harmonizer® platform called PitchFuzz. This new set of effects combines delay, pitch-shifting and distortion to create sounds never before offered in a single stompbox. PitchFuzz represents Eventide’s unique take on the classic fuzz octaver. With three chromatic voices, you can create virtual chords and route them before or after the fuzz and delay effects. “When we first announced the H9, it was viewed as 'just another stompbox',” explains Agnello. “It took a while for folks to grok that the H9 is different. It’s a living, evolving platform. With the release of our latest algorithm PitchFuzz, we’re giving H9 owners yet another useful and powerful creative tool for less than a night at the movies. With the H9, musicians have a world of studio-quality effects at their feet or on the console." Eventide is also excited to announce that their Tverb plug-in has been nominated for a TEC Award for Outstanding Technical Achievement in the category of Signal Processing Software (Effects). Developed in collaboration with renowned engineer/producer, Tony Visconti (David Bowie, T. Rex) Tverb recreates Visconti’s legendary three mic technique used to record David Bowie’s Heroes. The plug-in offers a unique lush reverb effect with the added flexibility of full control over the room and the mics. Structural Effects Teaser Video by Eventide Audio About Eventide: Since 1971, Eventide has remained at the forefront of recording technology. In 1975 they revolutionized the audio industry by creating the world’s first commercially available digital audio effects unit, the H910 Harmonizer. Since then their legendary studio processors, stompboxes and plug-ins have been heard on countless hit records. Eventide and Harmonizer are registered trademarks of Eventide Inc. ® 2017 Eventide Inc. #### Eventide TriceraChorus for Desktop and Mobile Eventide Releases TriceraChorus Classic-Inspired Chorus Effect for Desktop and Mobile Little Ferry, NJ, October 6, 2020 – Introduced in January for the Eventide H9 Harmonizer® multi-effects pedal, Eventide Audio is now releasing its TriceraChorus effect as a plug-in for Windows, Mac OS X and iOS. TriceraChorus is inspired by the classic tri-choruses and stompbox choruses of the 1970s and early 1980s. It pairs rich bucket brigade delay-style trichorusing with another classic effect of the 1980s: Eventide micro-pitch detuning, which can be used to thicken the sound, to add static chorusing, and to spread the stereo field by detuning the left and right signals in opposite directions. Combined, these tools can create syrupy, smooth, and deep modulations on anything from flat synths and strings to dry vocals, guitars, and more. The TriceraChorus effect was designed to inspire experimentation with a UI optimized for live performance. TriceraChorus has three chorus voices and three chorus modes. A three-phase LFO modulates the delay times for the Left, Center and Right voices for movement across the stereo field. The combination of the three modulated delays creates rich chorus sounds that are reminiscent of gear from the 70s and 80s. The Chorus mode produces a classic chorus stompbox sound. The Chorale mode, inspired by classic rackmount tri-chorus units, adds complexity and depth, producing lush, swirling choruses. A more psychedelic aesthetic is offered by the Swirl mode. The TriceraChorus GUI offers automated control of parameters including Depth (to control the amount of modulation applied to the three voices from the LFO), Detune (for simultaneous pitch control of the left and right channels by up to +/- 40 cents), Delay and Tone. Eventide’s dynamic and fluid Ribbon function lets users sweep TriceraChorus processing between two completely different settings of any combination of controls. Ribbon can be used for applications such as intensifying the depth of flange-like settings, changing the rate of modulation for transitional effects, or simply controlling the Mix parameters for momentary performance flourishes. Users can also jump immediately from one setting to another using TriceraChorus’ Hotswitch function. Ribbon and Hotswitch settings are saved per-preset, providing flexibility in exploring the range of possibilities offered by TriceraChorus. TriceraChorus for macOS and Windows supports VST, AAX, and AU plug-in protocols for compatibility with every DAW. Priced at an MSRP of $99, TriceraChorus is available for an introductory price of $39 through November 10. The iOS version of TriceraChorus, which works as a standalone app or as an AudioUnit v3 plug-in, is priced at $14.99, with a special intro price of $9.99 through October 13. TriceraChorus demonstration videos can be viewed at https://etide.io/TriceraChorus-Videos. To learn more, and to purchase TriceraChorus for desktop, visit https://etide.io/tricerachorusplugin. #### Eventide UltraChannel Plug-in 80% off The ultimate channel strip is on sale through 1/31/16 Little Ferry, NJ — Today Eventide announced a special limited time price for its signature channel strip plug-in, UltraChannel™. This unique plug-in offers micro pitch functionality from the H8000FW studio Harmonizer®, stereo delays with variable feedback paths, plus two stages of compression, gating, and five bands of parametric EQ. UltraChannel is on sale for $49 until January 31, 2016 (Normally priced at $249). UltraChannel features: Over 200 unique factory presets, many created by Eventide artists, tailored to signal sources such as guitar, bass, kick drum, snare, piano, strings, synths and vocals. A pair of dynamics processors: the O-Pressor™, capable of extreme compression (this is the compressor section of the Omnipressor®) and a conventional compressor with de-essing and side-chain capability. Soft-Saturation, and Transformer emulation adds harmonics to low frequency material while remaining relatively transparent to the rest of signal. The Transformer can bring life to otherwise dull mixes and help glue disparate sound sources together. FlexiPath™ routing allows drag and drop for reordering the signal path of the top level components (O-Pressor, compressor/de-esser, EQ, Gate). “… for tracks where you plan to use a number of processing modules, like vocals and drums, the UltraChannel makes the tweaking process simple” — Harmony Central “... an entire effects collection in a single plug-in.” — audiofanzine.com “... a great channel strip with some bonus features not found on other strips. It is easy to use…it comes with a lot of presets which sound awesome from the get go and offer up a great starting point to shape your sound just the way you like it.”  — ProducerSpot.com Specifications: Mac OSX 10.7+, Windows 7 & 8; AAX, AU, VST; no iLok dongle required. Links: UltraChannel Promo Page: https://www.eventideaudio.com/plug-ins/octavox/ UltraChannel Product page: https://www.eventideaudio.com/ultrachannel Screenshots: http://goo.gl/7Jgt6r Anthology X product page: https://www.eventideaudio.com/ax A fully functional 30-day demo version is available. UltraChannel is part of the Anthology X bundle. Visit eventideaudio.com for more information. Watch this video about the Eventide UltraChannel Plug-in About Eventide For over 40 years, Eventide has remained at the forefront of recording technology. In 1975 they revolutionized the audio industry by creating the world’s first commercially available digital audio effects unit. Since then their legendary studio processors have been heard on countless hit records. Visit eventideaudio.com for more information. #### Eventide UltraTap Delay Pedal Eventide's New UltraTap Pedal Delivers a Multiverse of Tone Little Ferry, NJ, April 13, 2021 – Joining  Blackhole® and  MicroPitch Delay as the third member of the dot9 pedal family, Eventide Audio's new UltraTap is a unique multi-tap delay pedal that delivers rhythmic delays, glitchy reverbs, huge pad-like volume swells, and expressive modulated effects in a compact form. The dot9 UltraTap is the result of forty years of development that began in 1981 with Eventide's Digiplex and Multitap Delay algorithms for its legendary SP2016 Effects Processor, evolved to become the H3000's UltraTap and culminating in the advanced UltraTap available as both a plugin and H9 algorithm. The new UltraTap pedal further builds on this legendary effect offering the ability to add as many virtual tape heads as desired along with the ability to expressively control head position and output level enabling new and unprecedented effects. The compact top panel offers direct control of twelve parameters to create simple repeats or morph delays into chorus and reverb. The pedal's Spread function controls the effective distance between up to 64 Taps, morphing from closely spaced at the beginning of the delays, to evenly spaced, then closely spaced at the end of the delays, letting a player dial in song specific rhythmic spaces between taps. Taper controls the level of subsequent Taps either fading them up, down or constant over time. The exclusive and innovative Slurm control can smear or slur Taps together to produce unique reverbs and choruses. The Chop and Speed/Rise/Release controls work together to allow unusual and expressive amplitude modulation of Taps to chop a sound source into stuttered rhythms. Five presets can be accessed directly from the pedal using the Active and Tap footswitches, with up to 127 in total stored under the hood and accessible via MIDI or the Eventide Device Manager application (EDM). These two footswitches allow full performance control of Active (momentary or latching), Tap Tempo and Preset selection and loading. On the rear panel, the multi-function Exp jack allows for the connection of an expression pedal, an external single Aux switch or a triple Aux switch for easy preset changing (up/down/load) as well as MIDI over TRS capabilities. Multiple bypass options are available - Buffered, Relay, DSP+FX or Kill Dry. The rear panel USB jack provides a connection to a computer for use with EDM, software updates, and MIDI over USB control. The Guitar/Line Level switch allows level-matching with guitars, synths, FX loops or DAW interfaces. The rugged, gig-ready silver UltraTap pedal also features mono/stereo ins and outs. The UltraTap pedal is available for $279 (MSRP) from Eventide dealers worldwide. To learn more visit https://etide.io/UltraTap-pedal. UltraTap demonstration videos are available at https://etide.io/UltraTap-Videos. About Eventide For 50 years Eventide has remained at the forefront of recording technology. In 1975 they revolutionized the audio industry by creating the world's first commercially available digital audio effects unit, the H910 Harmonizer. Since then, their legendary studio processors, effects pedals and plug-ins have been heard on countless hit records. Eventide and Blackhole are registered trademarks of Eventide Inc. © 2021 Eventide Inc. #### Eventide updates Blackhole® Immersive and MicroPitch Immersive plug-ins The Immersive series plug-ins, which expand the capabilities of two of Eventide’s most relied-upon effects into three-dimensional space, now include native support for mixing/upmixing to a host of immersive loudspeaker configurations, mono and stereo support and additional presets Anaheim, CA — January, 25, 2024 — Eventide Audio charted new spatial territory with the introduction of immersive audio versions of two distinctly Eventide plug-ins: Blackhole Immersive and Micropitch Immersive. Debuted during the AES NY 2023 Convention, the two plug-ins are designed from the ground up for surround and immersive workflows, including Dolby Atmos®. The plug-ins have now been updated to add mono and stereo support; 7.0.6, 7.1.6, 9.0.4, 9.1.4, 9.0.6, and 9.1.6 loudspeaker configuration support; and full upmixing support for 5.0.2, 5.1.2, 5.0.4, 5.1.4, 7.0.4, and 7.1.4 channel configurations (previously these layouts only supported mono and stereo upmixing). New presets have been added to both plug-ins, including artist presets from Scott Michael Smith for Blackhole. These releases have also been made more efficient to reduce overall CPU usage. The updated plug-ins will be demonstrated during The NAMM Show 2024 in Anaheim, booth 15700 (North Hall). Blackhole Immersive expands the signature sound of the stereo version of Eventide’s otherworldly reverb across an entire immersive mix. Eventide’s iconic MicroPitch panned pitch and delay effect is relied upon by legions of engineers for the creation of beautiful and wide stereo soundfields. Now, with MicroPitch Immersive, the proven power of strategically decorrelated sound is pushed into three dimensions. The clean and intuitive interface of the Eventide Immersive plug-ins seamlessly fits into production, whether the project is mixing music, post-production for film, or sound design for games. With Blackhole Immersive, the enhanced workflow gives full control over the reverb across channels, for an evolving immersive experience – from subtle to radical. MicroPitch Immersive users can spread, tilt and dynamically morph the effect across the width, depth and height of an immersive mix. With both plug-ins, the Front, Top and Rear speakers can be EQ’d separately, and users can smoothly morph between two distinct settings – ideal for sound design. “Blackhole Immersive,” says engineer, producer and multi-instrumentalist Scott Michael Smith (The Walking Dead, The Handmaid’s Tale, The Revenant), “provides a way to design infinitely vast soundscapes while maintaining precise multichannel control. Instantly musical and absolutely gorgeous sounding. I love this plug-in!” Used as a send or insert, Blackhole Immersive remains respectful yet reactive to track positioning. Blackhole Immersive’s Gravity, Size and Feedback parameters allow fast, easy tailoring of the reverb to an immersive space while the crossfeed control lets users blend the reverb between speakers – a mono source can become truly immersive with one simple gesture. “Blackhole Immersive takes my favorite reverb ever and makes it even more vast and otherworldly,” says composer/producer Matt Lange. “An absolute must-have for immersive mixing and production.” “MicroPitch Immersive,” says producer/engineer Andrew Scheps (Red Hot Chili Peppers, Adele, Jay-Z), “is an invaluable tool for spreading sources around in ways from subtle to in your face. You might think it isn’t doing much until you turn it off; then you get sad.” With up to 12 channels of spatialized, detuned delays, plus modulation, EQ and crossfeed controls, MicroPitch Immersive excels in creating both real and unreal immersive realities with boundaries that reflect, move, diffuse and dissolve. Tilting the Left/Right, Front/Back and Top/Main Detune parameters allow quick and easy asymmetrical detuning and space fine tuning. The plug-in’s enhanced delay and modulation capability can be used to create slapbacks, add movement with pitch modulation, or create exciting motion with patterned Loop Delay. Ocicat Ruan of L+R SoundSystem Studio calls MicroPitch Immersive “Fast and powerful! Everything I wanted about delay is in there, and you can use it to recreate spatial depths and tones. The best part is that all of this can be done in seconds!” Both plug-ins feature an easy-to-use UI optimized for immersive workflows with identical core controls for all channel layouts – no menu diving is required. The plug-ins’ transparent signal processing delivers the same sonic effect across all immersive formats and maintain incoming spatial image integrity. Individual speaker levels can be quickly set using the integrated Levels control section whether mixing in the supported LCR, Quadraphonic, or one of the expanded range of immersive multichannel layouts. Kill Dry, Kill Wet and Freeze controls allow the creation of drastic effects, while the Mix Lock function allows for scrolling through presets or settings while keeping the wet/dry mix constant. The intuitive, resizable GUI offers Undo/Redo and A/B comparison. Both the plug-ins come with comprehensive presets libraries. Both plug-ins are available for immediate download at an MSRP of $499. (USD) each. Owners of the stereo versions save 20% of their purchase. Current users can download the updated versions for free. Links: Bob Clearmountain on MicroPitch Immersive Blackhole Immersive Deep Dive with Alex Solano Blackhole Immersive MicroPitch Immersive Immersive Videos Eventide About Eventide: For over 50 years, Eventide has remained at the forefront of recording technology. In 1975 they revolutionized the audio industry by creating the world’s first commercially available digital audio effects unit, the H910 Harmonizer®. Since then, their legendary studio processors, effects pedals, and plug-ins have been heard on countless hit records. #### Eventide's New TriceraChorus Pedal Offers a Host of Vintage-Inspired Chorusing Little Ferry, NJ, October 5, 2021 – Inspired by the classic Tri-Stereo Chorus and stompbox choruses of the 1970s and early 1980s, Eventide Audio's new TriceraChorus pedal pairs stereo bucket brigade-style chorusing with their legendary MicroPitch detuning to create rich, deep, and lush modulation on guitar, bass, synths, strings and vocals. Joining Blackhole®, MicroPitch, and UltraTap as the fourth member of the dot9 pedal family, TriceraChorus features three chorus voices and three unique chorus effects which can be used to create a wide stereo spread with pulsing waves of modulation. A three-phase LFO modulates the delay times for the dot9 TriceraChorus pedal's three chorus voices – Left, Center, and Right – producing compelling movement across the stereo field. Combined, the three modulated delays create a huge wash of chorus reminiscent of sounds popularized in the 80's. The Chorus effect within TriceraChorus produces a prototypical vintage Chorus sound. The Chorale effect, inspired by classic rackmount tri-chorus units, adds increased complexity and movement for a richer and larger texture, while Vibrato, as the name suggests, delivers a pulsing, warbly sound. Across all the voices and effects, detuning adds depth through subtle pitch shifting. The innovative Swirl footswitch adds psychedelic flanging, phasing and Univibe-style tones. Five presets can be accessed directly from the pedal using the dual-action (momentary or latching) Active footswitch. Up to 127 presets in total can be stored under the hood with accessibility via MIDI or the Eventide Device Manager application (EDM) – a Windows PC or Apple Mac OSX application that also allows management of software updates and system settings. The TriceraChorus Catch-up mode helps dial in sounds when toggling between presets/parameters. Any combination of TriceraChorus parameters can be mapped for expression pedal control via the rear panel Exp jack. Alternately the jack can be used to connect an external single Aux switch or a triple Aux switch for easy preset changing (up/down/load), as well as allowing MIDI over TRS control capabilities. Multiple bypass options are available – Buffered, Relay, DSP+FX or Kill Dry. The rear panel USB jack provides a connection to a computer for use with EDM and for MIDI over USB control. The Guitar/Line Level switch allows level-matching with guitars, synths, FX loops or DAW interfaces. The rugged, gig-ready TriceraChorus pedal also features mono/stereo ins and outs. The TriceraChorus pedal is available for $299 (MSRP) from Eventide dealers worldwide. To learn more, visit https://www.eventideaudio.com/pedals/tricerachorus/. About Eventide: For 50 years Eventide has remained at the forefront of recording technology. In 1975 they revolutionized the audio industry by creating the world's first commercially available digital audio effects unit, the H910 Harmonizer. Since then, their legendary studio processors, effects pedals and plug-ins have been heard on countless hit records. Eventide and Blackhole are registered trademarks of Eventide Inc. © 2021 Eventide Inc. #### Eventide’s Blackhole Reverb Pedal: Beyond the Event Horizon Little Ferry, NJ, September 15, 2020 – Today, Eventide announced immediate availability of Blackhole® – a reverb pedal as big and mysterious as the cosmos. Escape Earth and create haunting echoes, ethereal landscapes and otherworldly ambience. Like all Eventide pedals, Blackhole allows players to fine-tune every aspect of the effect. With its new user-friendly, intuitive interface, just about anyone can shoot for the moon and land beyond the known universe. A historic element of Eventide’s sound, the Blackhole algorithm was introduced in Eventide's DSP4000 Ultra-Harmonizer® hardware processor and now opens a host of possibilities on a pedalboard. With Blackhole, users can pick and choose from five otherworldly presets to create supermassive atmospheres with the ethereal reverb of Blackhole, soar through nimbus clouds with the airy delay of Dark Matter, achieve sonic supernovas with the resounding swirl of Nebula, experience an uncharted galaxy of sound with the warmth of Singularity, and achieve a stellar rotation of sonority with Pulsar – or get creative and create presets on their own. Blackhole can load as many as 127 presets via MIDI, which are also accessible in the preset list on the Eventide Device Manager (EDM – a PC or Mac application for software updates, system settings and creating/saving presets). Five presets can be loaded at a player’s feet for access from a latching/momentary Dual-action Active Footswitch. The rear-panel Guitar/Line Level switch allows impedance matching with guitars, synths, FX loops or DAW interfaces. A single Aux switch can be deployed to Tap Tempo, or a triple Aux switch can be used for easy preset changing (up/down/load). Blackhole offers multiple Bypass options: Buffered, Relay, DSP+FX or Kill dry. MIDI capability is available over TRS (for use with a MIDI to TRS cable or converter box) or USB. With this degree of flexibility, Blackhole provides a journey from cathedral-esque spaces to a new frontier of aural experimentation, unlocking a universe of sound-sculpting capability. Eventide’s new Blackhole reverb pedal transports tone to an alternate dimension of ambience The rear panel of Eventide’s new Blackhole reverb pedal Eventide’s new Blackhole reverb pedal transports tone to an alternate dimension of ambience Eventide’s new Blackhole reverb pedal transports tone to an alternate dimension of ambience Blackhole opens boundaries with two types of infinite reverb. “Infinite mode” continuously layers new sound on top of a suspended reverb while “Freeze mode” holds the effect in stasis, allowing musicians to play over the reverb tail. The Freeze Footswitch allows instant access to this feature. Unlike other reverbs which may offer pre or post modulation, Blackhole features modulation built into the very reverb structure itself; this modulation can be used to smooth out the rough edges of the most extreme settings and offers unique tone-shaping ability. Reverb size can range from a cartoonishly small room to a limitless universe, while PreDelay can offset the onset of the reverb. Any combination of parameters can be mapped to an expression pedal. Blackhole’s Catch-up mode helps dial in a sound when toggling between presets/parameters, while tone can be fine-tuned with Lo, Hi and Q (resonance) controls. Blackhole’s tone controls can be used to add airiness or tame the low end. Movement can be added to the EQ controls via an expression pedal. The unique Gravity control can custom-tailor the reverb tail in two realms – normal or inverse decay – to create interesting swells or suck the dry signal back into the reverb tail. At longer decay times, Blackhole allows the articulation to shine through without competing with the reverb tail. Discover what lies beyond mere halls, rooms, plates and springs; Eventide’s Blackhole pedal transports tone to an alternate dimension of ambience. Blackhole is available for $279 (MSRP) from Eventide dealers worldwide and at https://etide.io/Blackhole-Pedal. To learn more, visit https://etide.io/Blackhole-Pedal. Blackhole demonstration videos can be viewed at https://etide.io/blackhole-pedal-videos About Eventide Since 1971, Eventide has remained at the forefront of recording technology. In 1975 they revolutionized the audio industry by creating the world’s first commercially available digital audio effects unit, the H910 Harmonizer®. Since then, their legendary studio processors, stompboxes and plug-ins have been heard on countless hit records. Eventide®, Harmonizer® and Blackhole®. are registered trademarks of Eventide Inc. www.eventideaudio.com #### Eventide’s Richard Factor and Tony Agnello Join Queen, Tina Turner, Neil Diamond, Bill Graham and Others Named as Grammy Honorees Little Ferry, NJ — January 24, 2018 — Earlier this month, the Recording Academy announced the GRAMMY® Special Merit Awards. This year's Lifetime Achievement Award honorees are Hal Blaine, Neil Diamond, Emmylou Harris, Louis Jordan, The Meters, Queen and Tina Turner. Bill Graham, Seymour Stein and John Williams will receive the Trustees Award. Eventide’s Tony Agnello and Richard Factor are the Technical GRAMMY® Award recipients. The Recording Academy citation reads: Technical GRAMMY Award recipients Agnello and Factor have influenced the record-making process through their company Eventide, which produces a wide variety of original audio effects devices. The company's H910 Harmonizer® effects processor, whose underlying technology forms the basis of all pitch-shifting and pitch-correction devices today, impacted the sound of classic LPs such as David Bowie's Low, Kraftwerk's Computer World and AC/DC's Back In Black, among others. This year's Special Merit Awards recipients are a prestigious group of diverse and influential creators who have crafted or contributed to some of the most distinctive recordings in music history, said Neil Portnow, President/CEO of the Recording Academy. These exceptionally inspiring figures are being honored as legendary performers, creative architects and technical visionaries. Their outstanding accomplishments and passion for their craft have created a timeless legacy. We are humbled to receive this prestigious ‘lifetime achievement award’ and yet we feel it to be just a tad premature given our continuing mission to dream up new ways to foster the creative talents of the artists, producers and engineers it has been our honor to work with over these many years,” said Tony Agnello, Eventide’s Managing Director. “Most of all we are grateful to have had the opportunity to work with Eventide’s talented, dedicated, passionate team of developers and co-workers. There’s no place I’d rather be.” Eventide continues to shape music and recording by incorporating today’s technology. Its latest software and hardware products include groundbreaking plug-ins like the TEC Award-nominated Fission, the industry-leading H9 stompbox and its next generation flagship the network-aware H9000 Harmonizer® effects processor. Brian May of Queen (left) with Richard Factor (right)   Honoree Bill Graham with Eventide gear at Jefferson Airplane concert in NYC Central Park   About Eventide Since 1971, Eventide has remained at the forefront of recording technology. In 1975 they revolutionized the audio industry by creating the world’s first commercially available digital audio effects unit, the H910 Harmonizer®. Since then, their legendary studio processors, stompboxes and plug-ins have been heard on countless hit records. Eventide and Harmonizer are registered trademarks of Eventide Inc. ® 2018 Eventide Inc. Eventide website: www.eventideaudio.com #### EverTune Announces the EverTune Bass Bridge Legendary Tuning and Intonation, Now for Bass EverTune is thrilled to announce the completion of the EverTune Bass Bridge, which will deliver to bassists worldwide the unprecedented tuning stability and flawless intonation that made the original EverTune bridge famous. Trusted OEM partners will be releasing factory models with the bridge later in the year, answering longstanding demand from the bass community. Players looking to retrofit their existing instruments or purchase AfterMarket Upgrade basses will be able to do so even sooner. Those who do will find an elegant design — with a small footprint and minimal routing — that will transform their bass into a truly state-of-the-art machine. Polyphonic, chordal, and tapping passages in all registers will intonate like never before. And, as with every EverTune product, the pitch of the attack of the note will be the same as the pitch of the sustain of that note, eliminating the frustrating pitch jump that affects low-tuned strings and providing incredibly tight and stable recordings and performances. The bass of the future is a reality. EverTune Announces the EverTune Bass Bridge Video by EverTune #### Extended Cyber Week Sale! Fiedler Audio offers massive deals Mastering Console 2.1, Dolby Atmos Composer, Spacelab, gravitas MDS, and all bundles for up to 50% off! Fiedler Audio / Germany, November 22nd, 2025 (ictw) — Fiedler Audio, the German immersive-audio specialists, today announced its Extended Cyber Week Sale, running from November 24th, 2025 through January 6th, 2026. All individual plugins and bundles will be available at significantly reduced prices, with discounts of up to 50% off. Producing, mixing, and mastering music in Dolby Atmos has never been easier—or sounded better—than with Fiedler Audio’s renowned tools: Mastering Console 2.1, Dolby Atmos Composer, gravitas MDS, and the groundbreaking 3D reverb Spacelab. Featured Products The just released and fully Dolby approved Mastering Console 2.1 A next-generation mastering suite designed for stereo and immersive workflows. Mastering Console 2.1 introduces advanced loudness management, precision metering, integrated Dolby Atmos mastering tools, and a streamlined interface for fast, uncompromising results. Dolby Atmos Composer The first creative-forward Dolby Atmos production tool embraced for its flexible workflow and broad DAW compatibility. Dolby Atmos Composer enables artists and engineers to create immersive mixes using intuitive routing, powerful object control, and seamless rendering. Spacelab (Ignition & Interstellar) A revolutionary 3D reverb and spatialization system combining true-to-life acoustics with fully navigable room simulation. Spacelab transforms any source into immersive audio with clarity, depth, and dimension—ideal for music, postproduction, and sound design. gravitas MDS (Mastering Dynamics System) A precision multi-stage dynamics processor developed for the demands of modern music production. gravitas MDS delivers surgical control, transparent operation, and musical behavior for both stereo and Dolby Atmos masters. Fiedler Audio Bundles Curated plugin bundles designed to streamline Spatial Audio and Dolby Atmos workflows. Bundles offer complete production pipelines—from creation and spatialization to mastering—at the highest value. Visit the Fiedler Audio products page for full details: https://fiedler-audio.com/products About Fiedler Audio Fiedler Audio GmbH has quickly established itself as a leader in immersive audio production. The company’s first creative Dolby Atmos tool, the Dolby Atmos Composer, was praised for its intuitive workflow and universal DAW compatibility. With the integration of the acclaimed Spacelab 3D Reverb, the Mastering Console, and the gravitas Mastering Dynamics System, Fiedler Audio has become a one-stop solution for modern Dolby Atmos music production—offering streamlined workflows, innovative features, and exclusive mastering power for immersive audio. #### Extra Special Collaboration! EarthQuaker Devices + Brain Dead Ghost Echo! AKRON, OHIO, July 2022 – EarthQuaker Devices is delighted to announce a limited-edition colorway for the Ghost Echo™ Vintage Voiced Reverb in collaboration with the international creative studio Brain Dead. We deeply dig the eclectic sub and counter-culture streetwear and lifestyle brand's ethos and unique graphic approach. We are pleased as punch they wanted to use the Ghost Echo as a pedal-sized canvas to slather their creative and colorful artistic vision. The Brain Dead Ghost Echo looks awesome, and its hallucinatory, eye-magnetizing graphics perfectly match the pedal's phantasmagorical sound. Plus, the Brain Dead folks have added specially designed packaging for the pedal that will demand a spot on your mantle. The Los Angeles-based Brain Dead has been spreading its creativity and unabashed love and appreciation of all art forms, including music, cinema, and literature. Their limited-edition collaborations with artists, bands, brands, and companies are consistently and singularly stylish, mixing and matching high and low-brow art from all mediums while remaining true to the street and subcultures that inspired them. The limited-edition Brain Dead Ghost Echo, featuring true bypass, silent relay-based Flexi-Switch® Technology, is available now at local EarthQuaker dealers and online retailers for the standard price of $199. All-analog signal path True bypass Silent relay-based switching with Flexi-Switch® Technology Lifetime warranty Current Draw: 86 mA Input Impedance: 10 MΩ Output Impedance: 1 kΩ List Price: $199 USD About Brain Dead: Brain Dead is a creative studio with deep ties to the fringe. We are a global collective of artists, designers, musicians, makers and general creatives. Brain Dead is not one person, nor is it one idea, it sits in the space between people, culture, entertainment and product. http://wearebraindead.com https://www.instagram.com/wearebraindead/ About EarthQuaker Devices: Akron, Ohio-based, hand-crafted effects pedal manufacturer EarthQuaker Devices, top-six in the U.S. and one of the top-10 in the world, creates products that are available in over 865 retail locations in approximately 50 countries. Key retailers include Guitar Center, Sam Ash, Sweetwater and Thomann. The company's current workforce reaches over 50 individuals, and has been praised for its commitment to inclusion, diversity and cooperation with other pedal manufacturers by Best Guitar Effects. http://www.earthquakerdevices.com https://www.instagram.com/earthquakerdev/ http://www.youtube.com/user/EarthQuakerDevices #### Fantastic Negrito Live Stream With Orange Amps Grammy award winning, versatile blues rocker, Fantastic Negrito, one of Orange Amplification's newest Ambassadors will be taking part in a 3 song live stream on 13th August, at 1 PM PST/4 PM EST/9 PM BST. The live stream will be hosted on Orange’s YouTube channel and will be available via their homepage orangeamps.com or see it live HERE. Fantastic Negrito cheated death to become one of today's biggest blues innovators. His music is dynamic, reflects the many twists of his life and is not afraid to tackle difficult subjects. It has won him the Grammy award for Best Contemporary Blues Album in 2016 and 2019. His much anticipated new album, Have You Lost Your Mind Yet?, released on Cooking Vinyl/Blackball Universe on the 14th August 2020, is his most far-reaching work yet. It is an evocative work, inspired by the socio-political albums of the late 60’s, early 70’s. He first became aware of Orange Amplification whilst playing with the afro punk band Blood Sugar X and then rediscovered them when he plugged into a Tremlord 30 at the 2019 Black Deer Festival. ‘I was taken back, I realised why I loved them,’ explained Fantastic Negrito, ‘Orange amps are so original, they cut through noise, their sound is old but new. That was when I knew I had to get back to playing them.’ Listen to Fantastic Negrito talking about finding Orange Amps on a recent visit to London HERE and also see him discussing his TremLord 30 Combo HERE. The latest Orange YouTube session, on 13th August, 1 PM PST/4 PM EST/9 PM BST will be recorded in Oakland, California and features Fantastic Negrito accompanied by Tomas Salcedo on guitar and Giulio Xavier on bass. Be prepared to experience a compelling, energetic, highly perceptive performance full of spirit and warmth. To find out more about Orange Amplification, it products and its Ambassadors please go to https://orangeamps.com/ About Orange Amplification Orange Amplification has been a pioneering force in guitar and bass amplification since 1968. They have built a reputation of delivering innovative technology, always built with uncompromising attention to detail and quality.  Known as the best British guitar amplifier manufacturer for both design and build, they dominate the world’s stages and studios. Orange are rightfully proud of their heritage, a story that began in the late 1960’s. The world’s greatest rock icons, including Jimmy Page, Stevie Wonder, James Brown, Fleetwood Mac, Oasis, Madonna, Jim Root and Geddy Lee are proud to stand in front of the unmistakable iconic brand and rely upon its unique tone. #### Fender Acoustic Pro Amp Series Fenders new acoustic guitar amplifiers are full-featured amps voiced specifically to deliver a full, clear and resonant acoustic sound. Whether you are strumming along your favorite tunes or you are a fingerpicker these amps will provide you with a natural and full acoustic guitar sound. In my opinion a great acoustic guitar amp should amplify your acoustic guitar in the most natural way without coloring or sophisticate the native sound of your guitar too much. Fenders new acoustic pro amp series does a really good job on that. There are two different models available: The Acoustic Pro and the Acoustic SFX Both the Acoustic Pro and the Acoustic SFX have two universal channels designed for use with guitars or microphones, each with its own 1/4”-XLR combo. Both are equipped with a high quality equalizer and onboard hall reverb. In addition the Acoustic SFX has onboard echo, delay and vibratone effects. It is equipped with a revolutionary Stereo Field Expansion (SFX) engineering. The SFX technology offers enhanced tonal imaging capability, delivering stereo sound left, right and center. Watch Fenders promo-video of the Acoustic Pro Series: I really like the look of the new Fender Acoustic Pro amplifiers. The eye-catching contours of the wraparound wood cabinet is the perfect partner look for your acoustic guitar. If you're in the market for a simple to use and great sounding acoustic amp you should give the Fender Acoustic Pro amplifier a try. For more information please visit the Fender Website: www.fender.com #### Fender Limited Edition American Standard Offset Telecaster Make’n Music Announces Fender Limited Edition American Standard Offset Telecaster Limited Edition FSR Offset Guitar in Butterscotch Blonde – to be made available Chicago, IL June 1, 2016 - International musical instrument retailer Make’n Music announces the “8th Wonder of Fender’s Magnificent 7”, a Limited Edition American Standard Offset Telecaster®. This is an incredibly distinctive instrument that combines design elements from two iconic Fender models -The Fender® Telecaster® and the Fender® Jazzmaster®. Only 25 pieces of this exclusive initial run will be offered in Butterscotch Blonde. Company owner, Teddy Gordon states, "Ever since the first official Fender® ‘Telemaster-style’ electric guitar was ordered by Make’n Music back in 2005 and delivered in 2008, this unique Jazzmaster® / Telecaster® Hybrid design became an instant classic – coveted by offset lovers everywhere. Originally conceived in a dream and brought to reality by the Fender® Custom Shop, this configuration is now officially referred to as the Offset Telecaster®. Copied by many but never before seen in the official Fender® production lineup, it’s an innovative concept and a truly original instrument. It has long been our hope to bring this traditionally ‘Custom Shop only’ offering to USA production for a more player friendly price point. We couldn’t be happier with how they turned out.” The Limited Edition Fender® Offset Telecaster® features a highly distinctive offset body shape and combines it with the clear, bell-like voice of a Custom Shop Twisted Tele single-coil pickup in the neck position and a vintage-style Custom Shop Telecaster® single-coil pickup in the bridge position. The neck features a very comfortable Modern “C” profile with a 9.5” radius and Medium Jumbo frets for incredible playability. What appears to be a typical strings through the body American Vintage Telecaster® bridge with 3 Brass Saddles is actually unique in that those 3 saddles feature adjustability for intonation on all 6 strings. The electronics include a 3-way pickup selector switch, Master Volume and No Load Tone control. To cap things off, another unique feature is a premium Swamp Ash body finished in Butterscotch Blonde. Features & Specifications Exclusive Make’n Music Limited Edition (25 piece initial run) Butterscotch Blonde Finish w/ 1-Ply Black Pickguard Satin Neck Back with Gloss Fingerboard and Headstock Premium Swamp Ash Body 1-Piece Maple Neck Modern “C” Profile 5” Scale Length 5” Fingerboard Radius 22x Medium Jumbo Frets 685” Nut Width Double Action Truss Rod American Vintage Telecaster® Bridge 3x Brass Saddles (6-string individually intonatable) Strings through the Body Chrome Hardware Limited Edition Neck Plate 3-way Pickup Selector Switch Master Volume Control No Load Tone Control Custom Shop Vintage-Style Single-Coil Pickup (Bridge) Custom Shop "Twisted Tele" Single-Coil Pickup (Neck) Hardshell Case Accessory Package with Cable, Strap and Cloth Manufacturer’s Part Number – 0171504750 About Make'n Music Make'n Music has been the original home of tone since 1973 and for over 40 years we've been committed to meeting the needs of our customers. Make'n Music offers a hand-picked selection of premium boutique and custom gear. Our Northbrook, IL showroom is open and comfortable with private, soundproof demonstration rooms for a pleasant shopping environment while our website www.makenmusic.com is regularly updated with an incredible array of custom electric guitars, tube amplifiers and effects pedals. Knowledgeable and courteous sales professionals are always available to help make sure the gear you want is the best choice to suit your needs. Whether you're looking to pick up a new hobby, push sonic boundaries or simply tweak your tone, Make'n Music is the place! For ordering information, please contact Teddy Gordon at 312-455-1970 or via email 
sales@makenmusic.com #### Fender® Limited Edition Offset Telecaster FSR Exclusive from Make’N Music American Professional specs with custom electronics! Chicago, IL Feb 19th, 2018 - Musical instrument retailer Make’n Music announces new Limited Edition Offset Telecaster® FSR models. Due to overwhelming demand for the initial run last year, new versions with updated specifications and custom electronics have now been announced. This is an incredibly distinctive instrument that combines design elements from two iconic Fender models - The Fender® Telecaster® and the Fender® Jazzmaster®. Production is extremely limited with an initial offering of only 50 pieces per configuration. The Limited Edition Fender® Offset Telecaster® combines a distinctive look with extraordinary features for versatile tone and playability. The pickups include a Custom Shop Broadcaster bridge pickup which has been artfully paired with a wide range-style Shawbucker in the neck position. Custom electronics with a dual 500k/250k Master Volume control ensure that each pickup retains its crisp, clear and articulate sound, while a discreetly mounted S1 switch in the Master Tone control splits the neck pickup for a variety of humbucking and single coil sounds. Use the 3-way pickup selector to achieve everything from raunchy Tele spank and twang to sparkling, almost acoustic-like clean tones. The neck is a very comfortable modern “Deep C” profile with a 9.5” radius and 22 narrow-tall frets for exceptional playability. What appears to be a typical string through the body American Vintage Telecaster® bridge is actually hot-rodded with three compensated American Professional Brass Saddles for improved intonation across all six strings. Fender Limited Edition Offset Telecaster® FSR Video by makenmusictv Originally conceived in a dream and brought to reality by the Fender® Custom Shop, the first “Telemaster-style” electric guitars were ordered by Make’n Music. Company owner Teddy Gordon states, “This unique Jazzmaster® / Telecaster® Hybrid design has become a true classic – coveted by offset lovers everywhere. Last year Fender granted our wish to bring this traditionally ‘Custom Shop only’ offering to USA production at a more player friendly price point. This year we are excited to offer a second generation of the Limited Edition Offset Telecaster® with updated American Professional Series specifications, custom electronics and additional colors. We couldn’t be happier with how they turned out.” This Make’n Music exclusive Limited Edition run of the American Professional Offset Telecaster, is available now for pre-order for $1599.99 each. Customers can reserve their own piece of history now with a deposit of $159. The guitars are expected to start shipping May, 2018. First come first served! About Make’n Music Make'n Music has been the original home of tone since 1973 and is committed to meeting customer needs. The retailer offers a hand-picked selection of premium boutique and custom gear, as well as a curated selection of entry-level and intermediate instruments for students and beginners. The company has two showrooms, its main shop in Northfield, Ill., and a downtown Chicago showcase room. Both are open and comfortable with private, soundproof demonstration rooms for a pleasant shopping environment. The Make’n Music website is open 24/7 and regularly updated with an incredible array of guitars, amplifiers, and effects pedals. Whether customers are looking to pick up a new hobby, push sonic boundaries, or simply tweak their tone, Make'n Music is the place! Visit www.makenmusic.com to learn more. #### Fiedler Audio adds Rent-to-Own Options Across Its Software Portfolio Fiedler Audio/ Germany, January 19th, 2026 - (ictw) — Fiedler Audio today announced the launch of a new Rent-to-Own (RTO) purchasing program for all software products sold directly through the company’s web store. The new program is designed to make professional immersive audio tools easily and instantly accessible for all creators, educators, and studios. “Immersive audio should be available when inspiration strikes—not when budgets finally allow,” said Thomas Fiedler, CEO Fiedler Audio. “Our Rent-to-Own model lets users start working immediately and grow into ownership at a pace that fits their needs.” For every eligible product, customers can now choose between three Rent-to-Own plans: 3 months period 6 months period 12 months period The Rent-to-Own option is available for: All Individual software products All product bundles All Education (EDU) licenses Multi-Seat licenses are excluded from the Rent-to-Own program. Under the Rent-to-Own model, users gain immediate access to the full version of the software while paying in fixed monthly instalments, extending the license by one month with each payment. Once the last instalment is completed, the license is fully owned by the customer. With this initiative, Fiedler Audio continues its commitment to lowering barriers to entry for high-end immersive audio production, offering a transparent and predictable path to ownership without compromising functionality. For more information about available products and Rent-to-Own plans, please visit the Fiedler Audio website: www.fiedler-audio.com About Fiedler Audio Fiedler Audio GmbH has quickly established itself as a leader in immersive audio production. The company’s first creative Dolby Atmos tool, the Dolby Atmos Composer, was praised for its intuitive workflow and universal DAW compatibility. With the integration of the acclaimed Spacelab 3D Reverb, the Mastering Console, and the gravitas Mastering Dynamics System, Fiedler Audio has become a one-stop solution for modern Dolby Atmos music production—offering streamlined workflows, innovative features, and exclusive mastering power for immersive audio. #### Fiedler Audio announce Spacelab 1.5 - public beta of acclaimed 3D Reverb Fiedler Audio releases Spacelab Version 1.5 Public Beta with direct 3D Reverb feed into the Dolby Atmos Composer SALE: SpaceLab goes Dolby Atmos - Public Beta Celebration Sale: all products 25% off Fiedler Audio/ Germany, June 14th, 2023 - Fiedler Audio, the German reverb professionals and renowned specialists for „space-in-audio creation tools“ today announced Spacelab 1.5, another significant update to Fiedler’s acclaimed 3D Reverb developed in cooperation with Fraunhofer Institute. Spacelab 1.5 now seamlessly integrates with the Dolby Atmos Composer. This means that there is now a 3D Reverb plug-in that feeds directly into the complete Dolby Atmos Bed. The following features have been added to both Spacelab Interstellar and Spacelab Ignition 1.5: Seamless integration with Dolby Atmos Composer LFE HANDLING - LFE signals at the input will be handled properly and passed through to the output speaker layout. Spacelab’s speaker layout editor allows for freely assigning LFE(s) to the respective channel(s). REWORKED BINAURALISER ALGORITHM Better and smoother 3D panning plus 2 additional new spaces . The options Space - R, Space - E and Space - O and the new Spaces A1 and A2 offer different overall tonal characters. Depending on the content now there is a choice for getting the best possible room response for monitoring and binaural production. NATIVE APPLE SILICON Support Mono Switch in Spacelab Beam addresses unwanted stereo operation forced by some DAWs (eg. Ableton LIVE, Reaper, BitWig) Open Beam Editor directly from Spacelab Beam Manual Delay Compensation on all DAWs - Allows for manual compensation of latency issues in buggy hosts (Logic Pro X 10.7.8, Pro Tools 2023.6) And a number of minor bug fixes Only available in Spacelab Interstellar 1.5 AUTOMATION IN BEAM - Source parameter automation possible on each track with inserted Beam plug-in The update is available to all registered owners of Spacelab Interstellar and Spacelab Ignition for free from: Spacelab Interstellar: https://fiedler-audio.com/spacelab-interstellar/ Spacelab Ignition: https://fiedler-audio.com/spacelab-ignition/ To make the start into 3D Audio and Dolby Atmos production comfortable, Fiedler Audio offer bundles for the various product combinations: Dolby Atmos Composer + Spacelab Interstellar for Euro/USD 749,- Dolby Atmos Composer + Spacelab Ignition for Euro/USD 449,- Dolby Atmos Composer Essential + Spacelab Interstellar for Euro/USD 649,- Dolby Atmos Composer Essential + Spacelab Ignition for Euro/USD 349,- And during the beta phase Fiedler Audio is running the „SpaceLab goes Dolby Atmos/ Public Beta Celebration“ for 25% off on all Fiedler Audio products. For further information please visit: www.fiedler-audio.com More Information on Fraunhofer IIS: www.iis.fraunhofer.de/audio About Fiedler Audio Fiedler Audio stands for the highest quality in sound and design. Founded in 2013 in Munich, Germany, Fiedler Audio is dedicated to the creation of professional music and audio software for Mac, PC, and mobile devices. The company’s mission is to provide extraordinary audio production tools for musicians, DJs, audio engineers, and producers. Be it in the studio, at an event or gig, at home on the sofa, or in the park – Fiedler Audio software opens up new creative horizons. Fiedler Audio is also the one that provides the reverb engine for the acclaimed Brainworx bx_rooMS plug-In and the unique „stage“ plug-In that gives mixes that final shine and depth, heard on countless records, drawing out any hidden details and character. By leveraging subtle delays, internal phase augmentation, and modulation techniques, „stage“ emphasizes the natural depth and space of any natural recording or synthesized element. The result is an increase in overall definition and perceived size – all elusive qualities that in the end contribute to a type of sonic „gravitas“ that will quickly become indispensable to any audio toolkit. Also, Fiedler Audio was the first to bring hi-class, professional studio „hardware-grade“ reverb software to iOS and Rack Extension platforms in the form of the AD 480 Reverb. www.fiedler-audio.com #### Fiedler Audio announces massive Black Friday and Cyber Week Sale Atmos to the People! Fiedler Audio announces massive Black Friday and Cyber Week Sale - Dolby Atmos Composer, Spacelab and all bundles 50% off Producing and Mixing Music in Dolby Atmos has never been easier and has never sounded better than with the Dolby Atmos Composer and the amazing 3D Reverb Spacelab. Fiedler Audio/ Germany, November 16th, 2023 (ictw) - Fiedler Audio, the German reverb professionals and renowned specialists for „space-in-audio creation tools“ today announced Black Friday and Cyber Week sales on all Fiedler Audio Plugins and powerful bundles. Visit the Fiedler Audio products page on Nov. 23rd 2023 for details: https://fiedler-audio.com/products In a nutshell: The Fiedler Audio Immersive Audio Tools The Fiedler Audio Dolby Atmos tools empower any DAW to Dolby Atmos production and mixing: Atmos to the people! For more creative immersive music content from independent musicians! Approved by Dolby Labs, the Dolby Atmos Composer annihilates all the unnecessary burden of manual setup for Atmos workflow as well as the need to use a DAW capable of immersive audio production. The Dolby Atmos Composer comes with a versatile panning plugin called Dolby Atmos Beam which allows it to automate complex movements and circumvent the DAW’s limitations. The Dolby Atmos Composer fully integrates with world-class 3D reverb. From version 1.5 onwards the renowned 3D reverb Spacelab directly connects to the Dolby Atmos Composer bringing world-class immersive reverberation to Dolby Atmos mixes with just one simple click. No complex routing or anything. And that on any DAW. Advanced mixing workflows. With the Dolby Atmos Composer workflow all the features of your DAW, favourite plugins, be it effects or instruments, contribute to the Dolby Atmos mix. It is possible to record new tracks while already mixing for Dolby Atmos, something which is impossible when using certain standard Dolby Atmos workflows, especially on Pro Tools. Publish on all major platforms. Export as ADM/BWF for direct distribution to platforms such as Apple Music, Amazon Music, Tidal and Netflix. About Fiedler Audio Fiedler Audio stands for the highest quality in sound and design. Founded in 2013 in Munich, Germany, Fiedler Audio is dedicated to creating professional music and audio software for Mac, PC, and mobile devices. The company’s mission is to provide extraordinary audio production tools for musicians, DJs, audio engineers, and producers. Whether in the studio, at an event or gig, at home on the sofa, or in the park – Fiedler Audio software opens up new creative horizons. www.fiedler-audio.com #### Fiedler Audio armada wraps VST3 Plug-Ins for any Immersive Format Producing, mixing, and mastering for immersive audio formats now becomes even more familiar. armada empowers your favorite plug-ins to creatively handle multichannel audio with ease. Fiedler Audio, Germany — April 14, 2026 - (ictw) - Fiedler Audio today unveiled armada, a powerful new plug-in wrapper that brings full VST3 processing to Dolby Atmos and other immersive audio formats. Designed for modern mixing and mastering workflows, armada enables audio professionals to utilize their favorite VST3 plug-ins across virtually any channel configuration—from mono and stereo to complex immersive formats such as 9.1.6, NHK 22.2, Higher Order Ambisonics, Auro-3D, and beyond. Available as a VST3, AU, AAX, and OBAM plug-in, armada integrates seamlessly into major DAWs as well as Fiedler Audio’s Dolby Atmos Composer and Mastering Console. Its intuitive interface and streamlined workflow enable engineers to maintain clarity and control even in the most demanding immersive mixing scenarios. Addressing the Biggest Challenges in Immersive Production Every producer, mixer, and mastering engineer has their go-to tools—a collection of plug-ins that consistently deliver the desired tonal and dynamic results. As immersive audio formats became essential for content delivery, channel counts expanded from 5.1 to up to 128 channels (as in Dolby Atmos), and even more for installations and advanced applications. As a result, many of these trusted tools were no longer usable in their original form. Those limitations are now a thing of the past with armada. Want to add a touch of character from a favorite vintage limiter? No problem. With armada, controlling multichannel buses in terms of tone and dynamics becomes fast, flexible, and intuitive. Immersive Processing Without Limits armada supports up to 128 channels, making it suitable for everything from traditional stereo sessions to full-scale immersive productions. Users can process entire Dolby Atmos mixes within a single instance—an industry-first capability enabled through OBAM integration with the Dolby Atmos Composer and Mastering Console 2.0. A built-in channel mixer allows precise output configuration, while flexible grouping options enable users to organize channels and apply targeted processing quickly and efficiently. Global Control The plug-in introduces global sidechaining, allowing users to link multiple armada instances and define custom sidechain signals via a dedicated internal mixer. Parameter linking across instances further enhances workflow efficiency in large-scale sessions. Speed, Scalability, and Customization armada is built on a multithreaded audio engine, ensuring optimized performance when running demanding VST3 plug-ins in high channel-count environments. Users can adjust thread allocation per instance to match session requirements. Preset-based channel grouping accelerates session setup, and user presets allow engineers to further customize their workflows across projects. Key Features VST3 processing on any channel format (up to 128 channels) Full Dolby Atmos mix processing in a single instance (OBAM) Global sidechaining across multiple instances Flexible channel grouping Parameter linking across instances Low-latency Dolby Atmos workflows when used as an OBAM plug-in in Dolby Atmos Composer Intuitive workflow, even for the most complex mixing scenarios Integrated channel mixer for maximum flexibility and monitoring Multithreaded processing for high channel counts and CPU-intensive plug-ins Preset system for rapid session setup and channel grouping System Requirements Mac macOS 12–26.x Intel (min. 2 GHz, SSE3) or Apple Silicon (M1 or newer) 4 GB RAM minimum OpenGL 3.3 or newer Plug-in formats: VST3, AU, AAX, OBAM Windows Windows 10 / 11 Intel (min. 2 GHz, SSE3) 4 GB RAM minimum OpenGL 3.3 or newer Plug-in formats: VST3, AAX, OBAM Pricing and Availability armada is available worldwide through authorized dealers and at www.fiedler-audio.com for USD/EUR 249. A 25% introductory discount on armada and related bundles is available until May 15, 2026. Videos: Teaser and Tutorial About Fiedler Audio Fiedler Audio has quickly made waves in immersive audio production. The first creative Fiedler Audio Dolby Atmos tool, the Dolby Atmos Composer was embraced quickly and praised for its ease of use and flexible workflows with any DAW. With the user-friendly integration of the acclaimed 3D Reverb Spacelab, the Mastering Console, and the gravitas Mastering Dynamics System, Fiedler Audio quickly became the one-stop solution for modern Dolby Atmos music production: smoothing out workflows, providing unique features, and exclusive mastering power for Dolby Atmos. #### Fiedler Audio Dolby Atmos Composer Essential for free NAMM 2024: Atmos to the people - for free - with any DAW! Fiedler Audio makes their Dolby Atmos Composer Essential available to the public free of charge. The DOLBY ATMOS COMPOSER ESSENTIAL delivers full Dolby Atmos mixes and masters with any DAW. Fully certified and licensed by Dolby Labs. Industry-standard compatible results. Germany, Fiedler Audio - January 18th, 2024 (ictw) - Fiedler Audio the German reverb professionals and renowned specialists for outstanding „space-in-audio creation tools" today announced the immediate availability of Dolby Atmos Composer Essential to all DAW users for free. Why? Fiedler Audio made quite a „splash" when in April 2023 the Dolby Atmos Composer hit the Plugin Market. And it was perfect timing indeed, as the needs of musicians planning for their future releases included the demand for delivering their art in the Dolby Atmos format as well. For the first time, the Dolby Atmos Composer made it possible to already consider the Dolby Atmos mix on „artist-level", as an organic part of the creative workflow. Before Dolby Atmos was a format that only could be handled on „engineer-level" - long after the creative and musical process had been finished. That more than once led to Atmos mixes that were technically correct but often lacked some relation to the musical and artistic content. And then, the originally required investment in a Dolby Atmos monitoring environment wasn't met with a warm welcome by the musicians as well. With the Dolby Atmos Composer on the other hand it is possible to start an Atmos mix during the music production at any time and even anywhere. Just with a laptop, any DAW, and a pair of Headphones. Then, when everything is done and finished the final result can be exported as the required Dolby-approved and licensed ADM/BWF file for the streamers. It can also be exported as a pristine binaural file, as discreet multitracks for multi-channel use at events, exhibitions, etc. And that's why: To even further empower the creative music people Fiedler Audio decided to make the Dolby Atmos Composer Essential free for everyone as the easiest and barrier-free path to try and take the first steps in mixing for Dolby Atmos. Availability The Fiedler Audio Dolby Atmos Composer Essential is a free download from the Fiedler Audio Website from January 18th 2024. Special Upgrade offer for existing customers Customers who have previously purchased Dolby Atmos Composer Essential will be able to upgrade to the full Dolby Atmos Composer for USD/ Euro 50,-. This upgrade offer starts on January 18th, 2024, and is valid until January 31st, 2024. Here is a feature overview: The next generation of tools for Dolby Atmos productions Approved by Dolby Labs, the Dolby Atmos Composer Essential annihilates all the unnecessary burden of manual setup for your Atmos workflow as well as the need to use a DAW capable of immersive audio production. The Dolby Atmos Composer Essential comes with a versatile panning plugin called Dolby Atmos Beam Essential. Easily automate complex movements and circumvent your DAW's limitations. Integrating with world-class 3D reverb From version 1.5 onwards the renowned 3D reverb Fiedler Audio Spacelab directly connects to the Dolby Atmos Composer bringing world-class immersive reverberation to Dolby Atmos mixes with just one simple click. No complex routing or anything. And that on your favorite DAW. The Dolby Atmos Composer workflow brings all the features of a DAW, the favorite plugins, be it effects or instruments, into the Dolby Atmos mix. You can even record new tracks while already mixing for Dolby Atmos, something that is impossible when using certain standard Dolby Atmos workflows, especially on Pro Tools. Publish on all major platforms Export your work as ADM/BWF for direct distribution to platforms such as Apple Music, Amazon Music, Tidal, and Netflix. Load, playback, and edit ADM files With Dolby Atmos Composer Essential it is possible to load any ADM file for monitoring with speakers, and headphones, editing the Binaural settings, and performing basic level optimizations. The Dolby Atmos Composer Essential comes with the essential features for Dolby Atmos productions and is ideal for music productions. Everybody is invited to quickly get started, download DOLBY ATMOS Composer Essential, watch the jumpstart tutorial, and start mixing for Dolby Atmos. More Information: www.fiedler-audio.com Dolby Atmos Composer Essential - Now Free! Video by Fiedler Audio About Fiedler Audio Fiedler Audio stands for the highest quality in sound and design. Founded in 2013 in Munich, Germany, Fiedler Audio is dedicated to creating professional music and audio software for Mac, PC, and mobile devices. The company’s mission is to provide extraordinary audio production tools for musicians, DJs, audio engineers, and producers. Whether in the studio, at an event or gig, at home on the sofa, or in the park – Fiedler Audio software opens up new creative horizons. www.fiedler-audio.com #### Fiedler Audio Extends Product Trial Period to 45 Days Fiedler Audio/Germany – Monday, November 3rd, 2025 (ictw) – Fiedler Audio is pleased to announce that the free trial period for all their products directly available from their website has been extended to 45 days, giving music producers and Dolby Atmos mixers more time than ever to explore the full creative potential of Fiedler Audio’s groundbreaking tools. With this extended evaluation period, users can dive deep into the Dolby Atmos Composer, Spacelab Reverb, gravitas MDS, and the newly released Mastering Console 2.0 — experiencing first-hand the innovation, depth, and precision that define Fiedler Audio’s products. Beyond their renowned sound quality and immersive spatial capabilities, Fiedler Audio tools are built to enhance and simplify modern production workflows. Fiedler Audio’s intuitive design and seamless integration enable creators to focus on the art of sound — not the mechanics of managing it. This initiative is designed to support both new and experienced creators who want to fully evaluate the advanced functionality and smooth workflows that Fiedler Audio delivers across immersive and spatial audio production environments. To help making the best about this trial period Fiedler Audio offers an extensive amount of Tutorial- and Masterclass-grade content on its Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@fiedler-audio About Fiedler Audio Fiedler Audio develops professional-grade software for music production, sound design, and immersive audio. With a focus on innovation and sonic excellence, Fiedler Audio’s products are used by artists, engineers, and studios around the world. For more information and to download the latest versions, visit: www.fiedler-audio.com. #### Fiedler Audio Launches Mastering Console 2.0 A truly (we really mean it) game-changing Major Upgrade to Dolby Atmos Mastering Fiedler Audio, Germany – September 29th, 2025 - (ictw) – Fiedler Audio today released Mastering Console 2.0, the one-stop solution for professional Dolby Atmos ADM/BWF mastering. Approved by Dolby Labs, this enhanced standalone application brings familiar mastering workflows into the immersive audio domain — all within an intuitive framework with unparalleled features and convenient mastering approaches producers and engineers love. Dolby Atmos mastering, as it should be The Mastering Console 2.0 allows for mastering ADM/BWF files, just as it is known from mastering stereo mixes for decades! Enjoy OBAM plug-in hosting for conveniently processing the entire Dolby Atmos mix to give it the final shine. Create complete Dolby Atmos albums with crossfades, sophisticated loudness measurements, and the fastest workflow on the market. Maneuvering Mastering Console is a joy due to its unparalleled lightning-fast UI and editing features. Zooming in and out ADM/BWF Files… performing volume fades, edit the curves, crossfading and so much more happens in realtime. Never stopping the creative workflow. The introduction of Mastering Console represents a significant step forward for Dolby Atmos production. Instead of maintaining separate workflows for stereo and immersive formats, engineers can now rely on a unified process where both deliverables can be created simultaneously. This not only streamlines session management and quality control but also ensures consistency in translation and efficiency from mixing through mastering. “Dolby Atmos deserves mastering workflows that are as straightforward, creative, and reliable just as stereo,” said Thomas Fiedler, CEO of Fiedler Audio. “With Mastering Console 2.0, we’re making immersive mastering faster, more musical, and more accessible than ever.” Mastering Console unique Workflow highlights Full Album Editing / Batch Processing - Process multiple ADM/BWF files with OBAM-plug-ins and their stereo versions as a batch. High‑Resolution Export & Re‑Rendering: Export edited ADM/BWF files at 48 or 96 kHz, ready for delivery to streaming services. Export Dolby Atmos-Re-renders from stereo to 9.1.6, binaural, Apple Spatial audio, and also your mastered stereo mixes. Create Gapless Dolby Atmos Albums - Mastering Console supports the creation of gapless Dolby Atmos Albums, even with ADM/BWF files from various sources and different channel layouts, with just a few easy steps. Master Channel for each track - Master Dolby Atmos mixes through OBAM plug-ins in the Master Channel with the same ease as mastering a stereo track. And at the same time, master the stereo mixes next to the Dolby Atmos tracks. Shape the final Dolby Atmos mix using OBAM-plug-ins like the gravitas MDS mastering compressor, Toneboosters EQ Pro (both available as an optional license). And as Stereo and Dolby Atmos are nicely aligned, it is of course a great idea to master the stereo mixes with the help of your full arsenal of VST3 plug-ins along with the Dolby Atmos tracks enabling true Dolby Atmos First workflows! Unique Loudness Management Workflow  - Measure loudness and automatically adjust integrated loudness values, engage the unique True Peak Limiter to ensure the master lives safely below the loudness targets. Comprehensive Monitoring - Simultaneous monitoring through speakers and headphones. Free routing & room tuning: Create the routing you need for your studio to conveniently listen on speakers and headphones at the same time, without the need to rewire your setup. Calibrate each of your speakers using volume, delay, and EQ. Headphone monitoring support for Binaural and Apple Spatial Audio on both Mac and Windows. Speaker formats from stereo up to 9.1.6. Low-latency headtracking on both Mac and Windows. Note: Apple Spatial Audio on Windows and older Macs without head tracking. Always see what's going on - Check your beds and dynamic objects in the comprehensive 3D view. Focus on certain elements by hiding others to see and maintain control over what happens where and when. Comprehensive Metadata Editing: Control binaural mode, channel descriptions, grouping, downmix, trim, and balance. Additional Render Headroom - The Dolby Atmos rendering algorithm has an embedded always-on limiter, emulating the soft-clip limiting that is applied during the final encoding process. The Mastering Console offers an option to give your signal an additional headroom to avoid triggering this limiter and provide a predictable linear behavior for monitoring and re-render export. Batch down-sampling - Converting the sample rate now is a breeze, just select any number of 96 kHz ADM/BWF files and convert them to 48 kHz. Just like that! Approved by Dolby Labs - The Mastering Console is fully approved by Dolby Labs. It provides access to all the settings for professional Dolby Atmos mastering, even to additional features you won't find in any other Dolby Atmos mastering solution. Fiedler Audio offers a complete audio production and mastering system: The Fiedler Audio Dolby Atmos production and Mastering Suite is an integrated Dolby Atmos Ecosystem: Dolby Atmos Composer, Spacelab reverb, gravitas MDS, third party OBAM-plug-ins, Mastering Console 2.0 supporting end‑to‑end Atmos workflows. Visit: www.fiedler-audio.com/mastering-console-for-dolby-atmos/ for a detailed feature list. All about maneuvering the Mastering Console 2.0 you can find here in the Tutorial Videos! Pricing and availability The Fiedler Audio Mastering Console for Dolby Atmos is available from stores worldwide and the Fiedler Audio Online Store for USD 399,- and Euro 399,- An introductory offer for just USD/ EURO 299,- is available until October 26th, 2025. Details at: www.fiedler-audio.com/mastering-console-for-dolby-atmos/ System Requirements Mac: macOS 11 to 15.x CPU: Intel min. 2 GHz, x64 with at least SSE3 support, or Apple Silicon Graphics: min. 1440 x 900 px, OpenGL 3.3 or newer Memory: min. 4 GB RAM Windows: Windows 10 & 11 CPU: Intel min. 2 GHz, x64 with at least SSE3 support Graphics: min. 1440 x 900 px, OpenGL 3.3 or newer Memory: min. 4 GB RAM The OBAM SDK is available free of charge for all third-party developers wishing to create or adapt plug-ins for the OBAM platform. Interested developers can request access via the contact form on the Fiedler Audio website. https://fiedler-audio.com/about-us/contact/ About Fiedler Audio Fiedler Audio GmbH has quickly made waves in immersive audio production. The first creative Fiedler Audio Dolby Atmos tool, the Dolby Atmos Composer was embraced quickly and praised for its ease of use and flexible workflows with any DAW. With the user-friendly integration of the acclaimed 3D Reverb Spacelab, the Mastering Console, and the gravitas Mastering Dynamics System, Fiedler Audio quickly became the one-stop solution for modern Dolby Atmos music production: smoothing out workflows, providing unique features, and exclusive mastering power for Dolby Atmos. #### Fiedler Audio offers Education and Multi-Seat licenses Fiedler Audio offers Education and Multi-Seat licenses for its entire product line, including all Dolby Atmos tools Amazing discounts for production houses, education facilities, educators, and students Motten/ Germany, January 14th, 2025 (ictw) - Fiedler Audio today announces the immediate availability of multi-seat licenses for its entire range of products including all Dolby Atmos creation and mastering tools. Additionally, Fiedler Audio provides access to its tools for students, professors, teachers, or institutions in audio production or related fields with discounts between 30% and 50%. The individual edu conditions will be discussed individually and are only available on request. The number of multi-seat discounts for production houses depends on the amount of requested seats. Discounts start at 40% for the first additional seat and increase with the number of purchased seats. Detailed information can be found on the Fiedler Audio products website (using the product's multi-seat button) and at:  https://fiedler-audio.com/education/ About Fiedler Audio Fiedler Audio GmbH has quickly made waves in the realm of immersive audio production. The first creative Dolby Atmos tool Dolby Atmos Composer was embraced quickly and praised for its ease of use and the flexible workflows with any DAW. With the user-friendly integration of the acclaimed 3D Reverb Spacelab and the gravitas Mastering Dynamic System, Fiedler Audio quickly became the one-stop solution for modern Dolby Atmos music production: smoothing out workflows, providing unique features and exclusive mastering power for Dolby Atmos. Company Information and contact: www.fiedler-audio.com #### Fiedler Audio release gravitas MDS More gravitas for your mixes - Fiedler Audio release gravitas MDS - For dynamics processing on any track and mastering from stereo to Dolby Atmos The gravitas MDS (Mastering Dynamics System) is a powerful and comprehensive dynamics processor plugin for all relevant formats and DAWs. Additionally, gravitas integrates as a module with the Fiedler Audio Dolby Atmos Composer 1.5 and is thereby part of the world's most powerful mastering suite for Dolby Atmos mixes. Fiedler Audio, Germany, May 23rd, 2024 (ictw) - Fiedler Audio today announces the immediate availability of gravitas MDS, a brand new comprehensive and powerful dynamics processor for all the plugin formats and DAWs out there. What’s more, integrated as a master channel module into the Fiedler Audio Dolby Atmos Composer, gravitas MDS becomes the world's first dynamics processor dedicated to tackling mix bus compression and mastering for Dolby Atmos, just like you know it from decades of stereo production. gravitas MDS and the Dolby Atmos Composer bring the most powerful integrated Dolby Atmos mixing and mastering dynamics solution to the world, approved and certified by Dolby Labs. About gravitas MDS Gravitas is a compressor and expander packed with unique features. It is optimized for mastering but it can be used for anything from single sources, groups, buses, and, of course, complete mixes. Treating gravitas gently it sounds marvellously transparent as if not existing but miraculously bringing the dynamic range in shape. But with the right settings, gravitas can compress your drums to give them a punch never heard before. And it can do everything in between. Gravitas can process every track format, from mono and stereo, up to 64 input channels in Plugin mode, while in the Reaper DAW as an AU-Plugin gravitas features 128 channels. Integrated as a master channel module in the Dolby Atmos Composer gravitas is capable of handling dynamics of all 128 possible channels (beds and objects) of a complex Dolby Atmos mix. Gravitas provides unique features not available in any other dynamics processor. Creating complex compression/expansion curves, limit gain reduction and gain increase, variable filters for both processing and detection, parameter linking across all instances in your session, variable channel linking, variable peak mode and the "3DET" (triple detector) mode (inspired by the famous AMEK mastering compressor) are among the highlights of Gravitas' feature set. The input configuration dialog provides unprecedented flexibility, especially for multichannel signals. A gorgeous and at the same time functional user interface provides easy access to the immense potential of Gravitas. The meters, the amplification curve, and the moving level curve provide all the visualization needed for immediately spotting what is going on. Gravitas features overview - Unique Plugin Features dynamics for any format, from mono & stereo up to 128 channels complex compression curve for above and below the threshold processing separate filters for processing and level detection manual LFE volume adjustment for surround formats limiter function for gain reduction / gain increase external side chain with up to 64 channels 3DET mode for complex dynamics inspired by AMEK mastering compressor gradual linking and gradual peak mode comprehensive input configuration Additional, general features Offers all 4 dynamics types (compression/expansion, upward/downward) Convenient Parameter linking across all instances in a session Mid/Side processing on stereo tracks About gravitas MDS and the Fiedler Audio Dolby Atmos Composer 1.5 From version 1.5 onwards the acclaimed Dolby Atmos Composer offers a Master Channel for processing entire Dolby Atmos mixes before printing them out to ADM/BWF for distribution. Besides being a plugin, gravitas integrates as a module inside the Atmos Composer for processing their Atmos mixes. In there, gravitas MDS features a breathtaking 128 channels for dynamics processing. Yes, this means even a complete Dolby Atmos mix with full use of all possible objects can be very conveniently tamed in terms of overall dynamics. Dolby Atmos Composer 1.5 relevant new mastering features Introduces new master channel for processing Atmos mixes Master channel module gravitas, your Mastering Dynamics System (only with gravitas license) New formats for monitoring and rerendering (9.1.4, 7.1.2, Stereo Direct) A new format for loudness measurement (Stereo Direct) New formats for Trim/Balance (Stereo Direct, 5.1.4) Import of any Dolby Atmos ADM files for quick processing/ mastering of ADM/BWF files Instant loudness measurement for loaded ADM/BWF files Special Gravitas Module Features in Dolby Atmos Composer up to 128 channels for complete Atmos mix processing sidechain input of up to 64 channels through sidechain input of Dolby Atmos Composer processing of imported ADM/BWF files with multiple LFE channels To get the full picture of the unparalleled power of gravitas MDS and especially the unique Dolby Atmos mastering suite consisting of the Dolby Atmos Composer and gravitas as a module, please check out the tutorial videos Fiedler Audio has put together for you:  gravitas MDS Main Features Dolby Atmos Composer 1.5 / gravitas MDS gravitas MDS - Parameter linking gravitas MDS - Input Configuration Pricing and availability Gravitas MDS is directly available from the Fiedler Audio website and selected dealers worldwide. Gravitas MDS USD/Euro 299,- The Dolby Atmos Composer USD/ Euro 249,- The Dolby Atmos Composer/ gravitas MDS Mastering Bundle is available for USD/ Euro 499,- The following bundles are also available, all prices USD/Euro: gravitas + Interstellar 3D Reverb: 649,- gravitas + Ignition 3D Reverb: 499,- Dolby Atmos Composer + gravitas + Interstellar 3D Reverb: 849,- Dolby Atmos Composer + gravitas + Ignition 3D Reverb: 699,- Further Information: www.fiedler-audio.com #### Fiedler Audio release Mastering Console One more thing! Fiedler Audio release Mastering Console - The go-to Application for mastering Dolby Atmos. Mastering and monitoring Dolby Atmos with a high-end mastering compressor in one comfortable Application for every producer, regardless of their workflow, DAW, etc. Fiedler Audio, Germany, June 10th, 2024 - Today Fiedler Audio announced the immediate availability of Mastering Console. The Mastering Console application is the stand-alone version of the Fiedler Audio Dolby Atmos Composer and features mastering, loudness measurement and all the setup details relevant and crucial for comfortably polishing Dolby Atmos mixes.  Being the first Dolby Atmos mastering solution for everyone, including all the producers who have not yet adopted the Dolby Atmos Composer workflow, the Mastering Console is fully approved and certified by Dolby Labs. It works with all Dolby Atmos ADM/BWF Files. For the first time, it is possible to treat a Dolby Atmos mix just like a stereo mix when it comes to mastering. The Mastering Console’s finest moments are when the Fiedler Audio gravitas MDS dynamics processor (not included) is inserted into its mastering section. Gravitas MDS features 128 channels of dynamics processing with access to each channel, be it bed or object, to meticulously finetune the dynamics. Mastering Console provides a pro-level routing setup for monitoring with any Dolby Atmos compatible speaker layout (up to 9.1.6) and headphones simultaneously. Comprehensive with calibration can be done with the Room Tuning feature, including volume, delay time, and an EQ curve for each speaker. For complying with the requirements of distributors Mastering Console offers an ultra-fast loudness measurement system to conveniently adjust the Dolby Atmos file for the perfect -18 LUFS and true peak limit. Before exporting the master as an ADM/BWF file and/or multichannel re-renders (speaker formats and headphones output), program-level metadata such as Downmix, Trim, and Balance can be adjusted in the Options section. Mastering Console - Real Dolby Atmos mastering - Features Overview Import/Export of any Dolby Atmos ADM/BWF file Edit Binaural Mode, Description, and Group of each Atmos channel Process your Dolby Atmos mix through the Master Channel with gravitas MDS, a sophisticated mastering compressor specialized in Atmos (extra license required) Quickly measure the loudness of the entire mix and adjust it with one knob to meet the requirements of distributors Edit Downmix, Trim, and Balance for full control over how your mix sounds on different reproduction systems Export the result to ADM/BWF and re-renders A sophisticated routing system for ultimate monitoring flexibility in the studio, can be saved as presets Comprehensive speaker calibration parameters (volume, delay & EQ) for each speaker channel, can be saved as presets Dolby Atmos supported in 48 kHz and 96 kHz Personalized PHRTF support for binaural monitoring The Fiedler Audio Mastering Console is available from the Fiedler Audio website for USD/Euro 99,-. Owners of the Dolby Atmos Composer have access to Mastering Console for free. Big introductory sale until July 8th, 2024!! For a limited time the Mastering Console and gravitas MDS are available as a bundle for USD/Eur 199,- (instead of 349,-) The Dolby Atmos Composer is available for USD/EUR 149,- (instead of 249,-) The Dolby Atmos Composer and gravitas MDS bundle is available for USD/ EUR 279,-  (instead of 499,-) gravitas MDS is available for USD/EUR 199,- (instead of 349,-) Further Information: https://fiedler-audio.com/mastering-console-for-dolby-atmos/ Mastering Console - the go-to app for Dolby Atmos mastering Video by Fiedler Audio #### Fiedler Audio released Spacelab Version 1.1 and announce a Summer Sale for Spacelab Ignition New Source Volume, 2 new „Spaces", Set Beam Gain Default, Dolby Atmos Templates for Logic Pro X and Cubase 12 Fiedler Audio/ Germany, June 28th, 2022 - Fiedler Audio, the German reverb professionals and renowned specialists for outstanding „space-in-audio creation tools" today announced the immediate availability of Spacelab Interstellar 1.1.0 and Spacelab Ignition 1.1.1, the first and very important major update of Spacelab, available directly from www.fiedler-audio.com. Video available: https://youtu.be/4IPofvgJVC8 The following features have been added to both Spacelab Interstellar and Spacelab Ignition: Source Volume - The volume of each object source can now be controlled with a new parameter called Volume from inside Spacelab, speeding up the spatial mixing workflow. REO Spaces - The internal binauralizer of Spacelab now features three „space"-modes. The options Space - R, Space - E and Space - O offer different overall tonal characters, with Space - R being the setting compatible with previous versions of Spacelab. Depending on the content now there is a choice for getting the best possible room response for monitoring and binaural production. Fixed for Pro Tools - Spacelab Beam does not receive the correct time information from Pro Tools during playback. When other plugins with latency are on the same track in insert slots before Beam, this issue leads to tracks losing synch. To remedy this, the latency value now can be put manually in the about screen of Spacelab Beam in Pro Tools. Set Default Beam Gain - Producers now can define a default value for the Beam Gain in the Spacelab Beam Plugin. Just open the About Screen and type in the desired default level. From Spacelab straight to Dolby Atmos - To streamline the process of delivering a project in the Dolby Atmos format Fiedler Audio offers template projects for Logix Pro X and Cubase 12. More templates for other DAWs coming soon! Check out the Spacelab to Atmos workflow here: https://youtu.be/TvsVaTSG2zs The Interstellar templates: https://fiedler-audio.com/spacelab-interstellar/#intdwnl The Ignition templates: https://fiedler-audio.com/spacelab-ignition/#igndwnl Summer Sale - To celebrate the new features and the new seamless workflow, Fiedler Audio starts the Spacelab Ignition Summer Sale. Until August 31st, 2022 Spacelab Ignition is available from the Fiedler Audio Website for just Euro 149,- and USD 169,-. The update is available to all registered owners of Spacelab Interstellar and Spacelab Ignition for free from: www.fiedler-audio.com/products For further information please visit: www.fiedler-audio.com About Fiedler Audio Fiedler Audio stands for the highest quality in sound and design. Founded in 2013 in Munich, Germany, Fiedler Audio is dedicated to the creation of professional music and audio software for Mac, PC, and mobile devices. The company's mission is to provide extraordinary audio production tools for musicians, DJs, audio engineers, and producers. Be it in the studio, at an event or gig, at home on the sofa, or in the park – Fiedler Audio software opens up new creative horizons. Fiedler Audio is also the one that provides the reverb engine for the acclaimed Brainworx bx_rooMS plug-in and the unique „stage" plug-in that gives mixes that final shine and depth, heard on countless records, drawing out any hidden details and character. By leveraging subtle delays, internal phase augmentation, and modulation techniques, „stage" emphasizes the natural depth and space of any natural recording or synthesized element. The result is an increase in overall definition and perceived size – all elusive qualities that in the end contribute to a type of sonic „gravitas" that will quickly become indispensable to any audio toolkit. Also, Fiedler Audio was the first to bring hi-class, professional studio „hardware-grade" reverb software to iOS and Rack Extension platforms in the form of the AD 480 Reverb. #### Fiedler Audio releases 3D Reverb Spacelab update Version 1.5 features direct feed into the Dolby Atmos Composer, new automation, and routing Fiedler Audio/ Germany, September 4th, 2023 - Fiedler Audio, the German reverb professionals and renowned specialists for „space-in-audio creation tools“ today announced the immediate availability of Spacelab 1.5, another significant update to Fiedler’s acclaimed 3D Reverb developed in cooperation with Fraunhofer Institute. Spacelab 1.5 now seamlessly integrates with the Dolby Atmos Composer. This means that the community of immersive audio creators now can access a 3D Reverb plug-in that feeds directly into the Dolby Atmos mix. The following features have been added to both Spacelab Interstellar and Spacelab Ignition 1.5: Seamless integration with Dolby Atmos Composer LFE HANDLING - LFE signals at the input will be handled properly and passed through to the output speaker layout. Spacelab’s speaker layout editor allows for freely assigning LFE(s) to the respective channel(s). REWORKED BINAURALISER ALGORITHM Better and smoother 3D panning plus 2 additional new spaces . The options Space - R, Space - E and Space - O and the new Spaces A1 and A2 offer different overall tonal characters. Depending on the content now there is a choice for getting the best possible room response for monitoring and binaural production. NATIVE APPLE SILICON Support Mono Switch in Spacelab Beam addresses unwanted stereo operation forced by some DAWs (eg. Ableton LIVE, Reaper, BitWig) Open Beam Editor directly from Spacelab Beam Manual Delay Compensation on all DAWs - Allows for manual compensation of latency issues in buggy hosts (Logic Pro X, Pro Tools) And a number of minor bug fixes Only available in Spacelab Interstellar 1.5 AUTOMATION IN BEAM - Source parameter automation possible on each track with inserted Beam plug-in. This allows for moving automation data with audio regions if further project editing is required. Pricing and availability: Available from www.fiedler-audio.com Spacelab Interstellar costs Euro/USD 599,- and Spacelab Ignition comes for Euro/USD 249,- The update is available to all registered owners of Spacelab Interstellar and Spacelab Ignition for free: Spacelab Interstellar: https://fiedler-audio.com/spacelab-interstellar/  Spacelab Ignition: https://fiedler-audio.com/spacelab-ignition/ For further information please visit: www.fiedler-audio.com More Information on Fraunhofer IIS: www.iis.fraunhofer.de/audio Spacelab Version 1.5 Overview Video by Fiedler Audio About Fiedler Audio Fiedler Audio stands for the highest quality in sound and design. Founded in 2013 in Munich, Germany, Fiedler Audio is dedicated to the creation of professional music and audio software for Mac, PC, and mobile devices. The company’s mission is to provide extraordinary audio production tools for musicians, DJs, audio engineers, and producers. Be it in the studio, at an event or gig, at home on the sofa, or in the park – Fiedler Audio software opens up new creative horizons. Fiedler Audio is also the one that provides the reverb engine for the acclaimed Brainworx bx_rooMS plug-In and the unique „stage“ plug-In that gives mixes that final shine and depth, heard on countless records, drawing out any hidden details and character. By leveraging subtle delays, internal phase augmentation, and modulation techniques, „stage“ emphasizes the natural depth and space of any natural recording or synthesized element. The result is an increase in overall definition and perceived size – all elusive qualities that in the end contribute to a type of sonic „gravitas“ that will quickly become indispensable to any audio toolkit. Also, Fiedler Audio was the first to bring hi-class, professional studio „hardware-grade“ reverb software to iOS and Rack Extension platforms in the form of the AD 480 Reverb. www.fiedler-audio.com #### Fiedler Audio releases Spacelab A groundbreaking 3D-audio featured object-based plug-in for reverb, panning, and spatialization. For any DAW, for all formats, from stereo up to any multichannel setup. Co-developed with Fraunhofer IIS, the inventors of mp3 Fiedler Audio/ Germany, April 20th, 2022 - Fiedler Audio, the German reverb professionals and renowned specialists for outstanding „space-in-audio creation tools" today announced the immediate availability of Spacelab, a 3D spatial audio production plug-in, available directly from www.fiedler-audio.com. A unique set of tools for next-generation audio production Whether for music, film/video, broadcast, games, or VR/AR, Spacelab opens up a revolutionary new way of putting all of your tracks into the right acoustic perspective. Spacelab combines state-of-the-art reverb, 3D-panning, and spatialization in one plug-in - providing access to the world of 3D-audio for anyone on any DAW. The plug-in treats incoming audio as objects, which are positioned in the space of a virtual room. That room creates a stunning reverberation of these objects. The objects plus their reverb are then rendered to any desired output format, ranging from stereo up to any 3D-audio format, be it for speakers or for headphones via binaural rendering. Spacelab is fully compatible with Dolby Atmos and MPEG-H workflows. Spacelab, of course, may be used as a classic send and return reverb effect, but, the object-based approach actually unlocks Spacelab's full capabilities for workflow and for sound design. Providing easy control over object positioning and a virtual "listener", which can be moved around freely, Spacelab facilitates creative workflows for music, film, broadcast, VR/AR, games, etc. Rendering the reverb for each object individually, depending on its position, creates a unique sonic landscape with amazing detail and realism which is impossible to generate with any channel-based reverb. What's more: Spacelab provides a studio environment for you to mix in Get the studio experience while mixing on headphones. The internal binaural renderer of Spacelab can be used for monitoring as well as for production. Any speaker layout can be rendered to headphones enabling mixers to monitor and work anywhere. Producing for binaural reproduction provides every producer and musician with the opportunity to start projects with 3D-audio and distribute later to everyone, even in mp3 or AAC. Beam me up! Spacelab Beam is the „transporter" plug-In to Spacelab. Beam makes it super easy to send the tracks of your choice into Spacelab's 3D spatial audio environment and turns the tracks into audio objects. With Beam, even DAWs with „just" stereo architecture can be enhanced with full 3D spatial audio. Interstellar and Ignition Spacelab comes in two iterations. Spacelab Interstellar and Spacelab Ignition. To get going with great reverb and the possibility of expanding audio tracks into 3D audio objects, Spacelab Ignition is the perfect tool for music producers and any audio content creators that want to be able to position sounds in space, leaving the stereo field. Ignition supports up to 24 independent objects. For those who want it all — Spacelab Interstellar is the product of choice for up to 256 independent audio objects in space. The reverb section provides a unique spectral EQ to shape the reverb sounds in detail and also provides unique features like „spread in space" which lets the creator define the size of audio objects in space. Martin Rieger, a renowned expert for immersive media, specializing in XR with 3D spatial audio spent already some quality time with Spacelab and told us: „What makes Spacelab outstanding is that it is so easy to use on the one hand and can be so complex on the other. The innovative workflow allows creative possibilities and combinations that I don't know from any other tool. Due to Spacelab, I gained new inspiration about mixing in 3d space and had a blast during the whole process." https://www.vrtonung.de/en  Spacelab Features Overview (Interstellar): High-end algorithmic reverb developed by the experts at the renowned Fraunhofer IIS, the inventors of mp3 Ultra-realistic room simulation, from small boxes to huge venues Any format from mono to full sphere 3D-audio Quick access to all essential parameters Spectral and spatial sculpting of the reverb tail with the Spatial EQ Reverb time is separately adjustable on 9 frequency bands Individual early reflection patterns for each object depending on its position, continuously changing when an object moves through space Object-based 3D-panner Positioning of objects around the listener in the virtual room Record movement with the mouse as automation 3D-view for the best overview of object arrangement Virtual listener with 6 degrees of freedom, perfect for film and VR/AR Individual dry/wet and spread for each source Rendering Up to 256 inputs (objects) and outputs Arbitrary speaker layouts with up to 256 speakers Full sphere binauralizer, monitor through, and produce for headphones Classic mode for send/return Object mode for object-based mixing Ultra-realistic rendering of object motion and corresponding reverb changes Workflow Automate snapshots to switch between different reverb settings throughout your session Dynamic automation for simplifying complex automation of hundreds of parameters Create individual speaker layouts with the speaker layout editor Use the Spacelab Beam plugin to bypass any routing limitation of your DAW and send audio from anywhere into Spacelab MPEG-H Exporter plugin (optional) Export your work in the MPEG-H production format for further processing and publishing for object-based music applications. www.mpeg-h.com System Requirements Spacelab supports the plug-in formats: VST3, AU, AAX on computer systems running macOS 10.12 through 12 and Windows 7 through 11. On Apple Silicon Mac Spacelab runs Rosetta mode. Support for native apple silicon will be available at some point. Pricing and availability Spacelab Interstellar is available immediately from www.fiedler-audio.com for Euro 599,-/ USD 669,- / GBP: 549,-. Spacelab Ignition retails for 249,- / USD 279,-/ GBP 229,- To support producers in getting familiar with audio in 3D, Fiedler Audio offers Spacelab Ignition for a special introduction price of Euro 149,-/ USD 169,- until May 18th, 2022 For further information please visit: www.fiedler-audio.com More Information on Fraunhofer IIS: www.iis.fraunhofer.de/audio About Fiedler Audio Fiedler Audio stands for the highest quality in sound and design. Founded in 2013 in Munich, Germany, Fiedler Audio is dedicated to the creation of professional music and audio software for Mac, PC, and mobile devices. The company's mission is to provide extraordinary audio production tools for musicians, DJs, audio engineers, and producers. Be it in the studio, at an event or gig, at home on the sofa, or in the park – Fiedler Audio software opens up new creative horizons. Fiedler Audio is also the one that provides the reverb engine for the acclaimed Brainworx bx_rooMS plug-In and the unique „stage" plug-In that gives mixes that final shine and depth, heard on countless records, drawing out any hidden details and character. By leveraging subtle delays, internal phase augmentation, and modulation techniques, „stage" emphasizes the natural depth and space of any natural recording or synthesized element. The result is an increase in overall definition and perceived size – all elusive qualities that in the end contribute to a type of sonic „gravitas" that will quickly become indispensable to any audio toolkit. Also, Fiedler Audio was the first to bring hi-class, professional studio „hardware-grade" reverb software to iOS and Rack Extension platforms in the form of the AD 480 Reverb. www.fiedler-audio.com #### Fiedler Audio starts massive End of Summer Sale Atmos to the People! Fiedler Audio starts massive End of Summer Sale - celebrating immersive music production with Spacelab 1.5 and the Dolby Atmos Composer Producing and Mixing Music in Dolby Atmos has never been easier and has never sounded better than with the Dolby Atmos Composer and the amazing 3D Reverb Spacelab. Fiedler Audio/ Germany, October 9th, 2023 - Fiedler Audio, the German reverb professionals and renowned specialists for „space-in-audio creation tools" today announced the beginning of the End of Summer Sale on all Fiedler Audio Products and some powerful bundles. Visit the End of Summer Sales page for details: https://fiedler-audio.com/end-of-summer-sale/ Spacelab 1.5 is Fiedler's acclaimed 3D Reverb developed in cooperation with Fraunhofer Institute. Spacelab 1.5 now seamlessly integrates with the Dolby Atmos Composer. In a nutshell: The Fiedler Audio Immersive Audio Tools The Fiedler Audio Dolby Atmos tools empower any DAW to Dolby Atmos production and mixing: Atmos to the people! For more creative immersive music content from independent musicians! Approved by Dolby Labs, the Dolby Atmos Composer annihilates all the unnecessary burden of manual setup for Atmos workflow as well as the need to use a DAW capable of immersive audio production. The Dolby Atmos Composer comes with a versatile panning plugin called Dolby Atmos Beam which allows to automate complex movements and circumvent the DAW's limitations. The Dolby Atmos Composer fully integrates with world-class 3D reverb. From version 1.5 onwards the renowned 3D reverb Spacelab directly connects to the Dolby Atmos Composer bringing world-class immersive reverberation to Dolby Atmos mixes with just one simple click. No complex routing or anything. And that on any DAW. Advanced mixing workflows. With the Dolby Atmos Composer workflow all the features of your DAW, favorite plugins, be it effects or instruments, contribute to the Dolby Atmos mix. It is possible to record new tracks while already mixing for Dolby Atmos, something which is impossible when using certain standard Dolby Atmos workflows especially on Pro Tools. Publish on all major platforms. Export as ADM/BWF for direct distribution to platforms such as Apple Music, Amazon Music, Tidal and Netflix. For further information please visit: www.fiedler-audio.com More Information on Fraunhofer IIS: www.iis.fraunhofer.de/audio About Fiedler Audio Fiedler Audio stands for the highest quality in sound and design. Founded in 2013 in Munich, Germany, Fiedler Audio is dedicated to the creation of professional music and audio software for Mac, PC, and mobile devices. The company's mission is to provide extraordinary audio production tools for musicians, DJs, audio engineers, and producers. Be it in the studio, at an event or gig, at home on the sofa, or in the park – Fiedler Audio software opens up new creative horizons. www.fiedler-audio.com #### Fiedler release Dolby Atmos Composer 1.5 The acclaimed Fiedler Audio Dolby Atmos Composer Version 1.5 now features the first fully integrated Dolby Atmos Mixing and Mastering solution system. Fiedler Audio / Germany - May 23rd, 2024 (ictw) - Fiedler Audio today released Version 1.5 of the acclaimed Dolby Atmos Composer. This significant update to the fastest tool for creating Dolby Atmos mixes out there, now adds the missing link, a solution for processing the dynamics of a full Dolby Atmos mix in just one step. Producers of Dolby Atmos content always complained about the challenges of getting the dynamics of, especially complex, Dolby Atmos mixes under control. All the workflows from the stereo-music production realm didn’t work for Dolby Atmos mixes that can contain „beds and objects“ on up to 128 channels of Audio. Until now! The solution to mix bus compression and mastering in Dolby Atmos now is the Dolby Atmos Composer 1.5. With the newly added master section, the Dolby Atmos Composer can host modules, just like plugins, that seriously work on the entire Dolby Atmos mix. Yes, all the 128 channels at the same time! Introducing the first of the optionally available modules is gravitas MDS, Fiedler Audio’s mastering dynamics system. Now all the unique features of this dynamics processor go to town controlling the dynamics of the entire mix as an organic part of the creating workflow with any DAW (even the just stereo ones). Even if there is the need to get mastering work done on existing Dolby Atmos mixes, and there is a lot of work to be done, believe us!! Just reach out to the Dolby Atmos Composer: it is a breeze to load any ADM/BWF Dolby Atmos master file into the Dolby Atmos Composer and perform dynamics operations with gravitas and the newly integrated fast loudness and peak measurement system. It has never been easier to finalize Dolby Atmos mixes and prepare them for publication than with the Dolby Atmos Composer and gravitas. The new Dolby Atmos Composer 1.5 features Master Channel for processing your Atmos mix Master Channel module gravitas, your Mastering Dynamics System (only with gravitas license) New formats for monitoring and rerender (9.1.4, 7.1.2, Stereo Direct) New format for loudness measurement (Stereo Direct) New formats for Trim/Balance (Stereo Direct, 5.1.4) Direct import for quick processing of any ADM/BWF files Instant loudness measurement for loaded ADM/BWF files Overview Dolby Atmos Composer - Next generation Dolby Atmos tools Produce Dolby Atmos content on any DAW, even if the DAW is not capable of multichannel audio. Monitor on multichannel speakers from any DAW directly from the Dolby Atmos Composer plugin Up to 9.1.6 for monitoring Use personalized HRTF for binaural monitoring Easy setup without the need of manual routing configuration, no external app required Connects to Dolby Atmos Beam and Spacelab (from version 1.5 onwards) Dolby Atmos Beam - panning plugin Position your inputs as objects around the listener easily Record movement with mouse as automation Convenient mapping of parameters to all major Pro Tools control surfaces Panning to composite speaker layout or as dynamic objects Quickly set objects to predefined speaker positions Spacelab connection (V 1.5 onwards) Direct connection of our world class 3D reverb to the Dolby Atmos Composer circumventing DAW limitations Spacelab sources as dynamic objects in Atmos Arbitrary speaker layouts as composite in Dolby Atmos Export/Import Export of Dolby Atmos ADM/BWF for distribution to all major platforms Simultaneous export of speaker and headphone outputs of the renderer Import ADM/BWF files for playback, dynamics correction, mastering and re-export Pricing and availability The Dolby Atmos Composer is available for Euro/ USD 249,- from the Fiedler Audio website and selected dealers worldwide. The update to v1.5 is free for existing owners of the Dolby Atmos Composer. gravitas MDS dynamics system is available for USD/ Euro 299,- The Dolby Atmos Composer / gravitas MDS Mastering Bundle is available for USD/ Euro 499,- The following bundles are also available, all prices USD/Euro: gravitas + Interstellar 3D Reverb: 649,- gravitas + Ignition 3D Reverb: 499,- Dolby Atmos Composer + gravitas + Interstellar 3D Reverb: 849,- Dolby Atmos Composer + gravitas + Ignition 3D Reverb: 699,- Dolby Atmos Composer 1.5 - New Features Video by Fiedler Audio Further Information: www.fiedler-audio.com #### Film Composer Steve Mazzaro Picks Dynaudio Studio Monitors The composer behind the scenes of Dunkirk, Dune and Top Gun: Maverick uses Dynaudio LYD and Core 59 speakers to complete his surround studio. (20th January 2023, Skanderborg, Denmark) Composer and musician Steve Mazzaro was spotted and hired by Hans Zimmer years ago. Since then, he has worked on scores for The Dark Knight, Man of Steel, Interstellar, Dunkirk, Dune, Top Gun: Maverick, and The Amazing Spider-Man 2 to name a few. For Mazzaro, optimized workflows in the studio make the difference between meeting his deadlines comfortably and delivering just in the nick of time. And since he holds multiple roles – including composer, producer, engineer and programmer – it is paramount that when inspiration hits, he needs to be able to immediately express these ideas, capture them and rely on the sounds he records to translate nicely for orchestra or other ensembles. That’s why Mazzaro has a studio at his home in LA where he sketches out ideas and takes the initial steps in creating musical ideas that often end up in Hollywood blockbusters. On the studio monitor side in the new, upgraded setup, Dynaudio Core 59 speakers now handle Mazzaro’s main Left and Right channels, while Dynaudio LYD speakers at the rear support surround productions. “I would sum up the listening experience of Dynaudio speakers as clear and neutral, but not in a bad way. Any time I'm listening to stuff, I want to know what it sounds like. I don't want a lot of hype, and I really want to know how it's going to translate. And the Dynaudio speakers do translate very well,” he says. We sat down with Mazzaro to chat about his productions, ideas and studio experience. Visit the Dynaudio YouTube channel to watch the interview… and see him compose a piece of music in real-time. You can also read more from our interview in the latest issue of Dynaudio Magazine, and also on the Dynaudio website. About Dynaudio Dynaudio is world-famous for making hand-crafted high-end loudspeakers for living rooms, home cinemas, cars and professional recording studios. Since the beginning, in 1977, the company has made iconic products rooted in a love of music and film – reproducing exactly what the artist intended. Nothing more, nothing less. For more information, visit dynaudio.com/professional-audio. #### Firestix launch multi-coloured, motion-activated colour changing’ drumsticks Fans of the original Firestix motion-activated, LED illuminated drumsticks, are in for a real treat. The new Firestix Colour Change series, (FX12CC £19.99 rrp) automatically tracks through 13 built-in, vivid colours that change with every beat. The original Firestix- available with a range of static colours - have proven popular with drummers around the world, now with the new Colour Change series and the company’s sister product Fireballz, cymbal illumination triggers, are ideal to create stunning and dramatic lighting effects on stage. All models in the Firestix range are lightweight, robust and made from immensely strong, impact and shatter resistant, clear LEXAN polycarbonate plastic (22 times stronger than tempered glass). Modelled to the size, balance and style of 5A drumsticks, each stick has screw-in end caps for quick and easy battery changes. Firestix Replacement Batteries £7.49 per pack of 6 #### First Annual EarthQuaker Day a Success AKRON, Ohio – Over 500 musicians and music fans converged upon EarthQuaker Devices headquarters in Akron, Ohio for the first annual EarthQuaker Day. The free, day-long customer appreciation event included product demonstrations, pedal clinics, workshop tours, live music, arts and crafts vendors, local business displays, a riff contest, EarthQuaker employee birthday celebrations, raffles and giveaways, confetti cannons, a giant octopus kite, a scratch-and-dent sale, organic local cuisine courtesy of the Square Scullery food truck, and much, much more. EarthQuaker employees’ bands Stems, Co_Conspirator, Emotional Support Pigs, Doom Christ, Actual Form, and Relaxer provided live music. Clinicians included: Joe Golden, demonstrating EarthQuaker’s fuzz and overdrive effects; Cory Juba, demonstrating modulation and time-based effects; and, Steve Clements, demonstrating a variety of uses for EarthQuaker Devices effects with keyboards, synthesizers, and drum machines. Dr. Z Amplification provided amps for backline use. Eleven contestants participated in the riff contest with celebrity judges Michael Stanley, Neil Zaza, and Jamie Stillman. Entries were judged on Performance, Accuracy, Tone, Originality, and Guitar Face. Champion Curran Murphy received a trophy, $100 cash, an EarthQuaker Devices pedal of his choosing, bragging rights, and a confetti-filled awards ceremony in his honor. The next EarthQuaker Day will be Saturday, August 5th, 2017, and will be held regularly on the first Saturday of August thereafter. EarthQuaker Devices would like to express our deepest gratitude to our attendees, clinicians, performers, vendors, and sponsors: Jakprints Three Anchors Tattoo Circle Prime Manufacturing Thursday's Lounge Jilly's Music Room Nuevo Modern Mexican & Tequila Bar Guitar Riot Apotheclaire Peoples Bank CAD Audio Dr. Z Amplification Mr. Zub's Deli The Guitar Department Bent Tree Coffee Roasters Square Records Akron Civic Theatre Akron Art Museum Bent Tree Coffee Roasters Summit Artspace Locust + Ash Three Anchors Tattoo CAD Audio Jilly's Music Room SIT Strings Mr. Zub's Deli Audio-Technica USA Plan 10 Photodesign Seeker Woodworks The Square Scullery Nostos Design Michael Marras Jamie Suvak The Big Big Mess Reading Series About EarthQuaker Devices EarthQuaker Devices has been building guitar effect pedals entirely by hand in lovely Akron, Ohio since 2004. Please visit http://earthquakerdevices.com/ for more information. #### First library update for Tonalic Julian Coryell brings new flavors of Flamenco, Gypsy, Latin and Jazz to the library Celemony Music, Munich - April 14th, 2026 (ictw) - Tonalic is the plug-in from Celemony, creators of Melodyne, that brings real performances by world-class studio musicians directly into the DAW, adapting them musically to your own chords, tempo, and groove, with the sound, the feel, and all the performance magic that happens between the notes. Tonalic is a platform that expands regularly – at least every three months – with recordings from new musicians and styles. This April, guitarist, songwriter, and producer Julian Coryell marks the first update. Julian, son of jazz legend Larry Coryell and the youngest graduate of Berklee College, spent years on tour with Alanis Morissette, Jewel, and Aimee Mann before going his own way as a sought-after session musician. The new Tonalic patterns reflect the full breadth of that musical life: Flamenco, Gypsy, Indie Pop, Latin, and Jazz – styles with deep roots that have been nearly impossible to get convincingly in a DAW context. Julian’s recordings, with their numerous variations, transitions, and endings, are a genuine enrichment for both the Tonalic arranger and studio editions. For subscribers and prepaid license customers, Julian’s new performances load automatically at the next program launch – no additional action required. New customers always start with the latest library. Tonalic is available as a monthly or annual subscription at tonalic.com, currently with a 1$/€ introductory offer for the first month. Prepaid licenses with no subscription commitment – for one month or one year – are available through music dealers. About Julian Coryell:  www.tonalic.com/artists/julian-coryell About Tonalic Tonalic is a music production plug-in from Celemony, the creators of Melodyne. It gives producers access to a continuously growing library of performances by over 30 world-class session musicians, recorded across genres in studios around the world. #### Flattley Pedals Introduces The Joke Valve Tone Drive January 19, 2026 – Sleaford, England – Flattley Pedals has introduced The Joker, the company’s new valve tone pedal, which offers a variety of valve saturation tones. The Joker came from the idea, “what happens if you add controlled distortion to a normally clean booster?”. Well, to achieve this we added an FET based 12AX7 valve simulation with the aim of sounding similar to an overdriven single valve combo. However, on building a prototype it was found that the pedal had more uses than first envisaged. Firstly, it can do the “small amp tone” as expected. So in “dirt” mode anything from a “warm boost” to a “flat out tweed”. So jazz to blues covered. A second range,“filth” mode was added to allow additional gain / distortion for rock fans. Third (unexpected) way of using it is as a boost for a conventional amp but with the added bonus of adding additional harmonic content / tone shaping before hitting the front end of the amp. This gives heavy rock fans the tones they are always looking for. The pedal’s green halo light rings installed diffuse the light when playing live, so you can avoid being blinded by standard LEDs, and an aluminium foot topper gives you more real estate for contact when switching the pedal on and off during quick changes when playing live. All Flattley "Platinum Range" pedals are hand processed in our Flattley paint shop, with a strikingly unique finish. The Joker includes this control set: Volume: Controls the volume level of the effect allowing you to cut or push the gain of your amplifier. Gain: Controls the amount of distortion depending on the position of the toggle switch. In dirt mode it goes from clean to crunch and filth mode allows you to go from crunch to heavily distorted. Tone: Controls the amount of treble/bass. Fully anti clockwise is max bass boost, mid position gives you a nice lift in the mid ranges and fully clockwise is full treble boost. Toggle Switch: Selects between “Dirt” and “Filth” settings Other features include: 9-volt external power operation (no internal battery option) 20mm black anodised aluminium custom etched control knobs Green halo light ring installed The Joker comes with a green custom etched aluminium foot topper All Flattley pedals are handmade and hand wired in the UK using the highest quality components. The Flattley Joker carries a street price of $319/£259.00. For more information visit flattleyguitarpedals.com. See the demo video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7kJ3i6TkxE8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PHyovfY7MEA #### Floyd Rose & AP International Bring in Artist Relations Representative Lou Vito WALL TOWNSHIP, NJ - Floyd Rose Marketing and AP International today announced that they have hired industry veteran Lou Vito to handle artist relations at the company. This move shows a continuing commitment by company president Andy Papiccio to continuing building the brand by growing and strengthening ties to both professional artists and consumers alike. Previously Mr. Vito has represented other companies such as Gibson Guitars, PRS Guitars, QSC Audio, Eastwood Guitars, and many others. If you’ve seen the movie “School of Rock” or have watched primetime television in the past ten years, then you’ve seen the product placement work of Mr. Vito. He has had credits in feature films, pop music, Emmy-winning TV programs, and on live music stages around the world. Lou Vito started the independent firm A/R Soulutions in 2008. After working as an East Coast representative for both Gibson Guitars and Fender Musical Instruments for many years, starting an independent artist relations firm was a natural progression with the contacts and talent in his rolodex. A longtime guitar and amp buff, Mr. Vito also sits on the editorial board of the guitar industry bible "The Tonequest Report". As a manufacturer and distributor for many product lines including Floyd Rose, ProRockGear, Haramis Musical Hardware, Pure Tone Technologies, Kahuna Ukuleles, and much more, the addition of Mr. Vito is a welcome one at AP International: Lou will be bringing his unparalleled experience in artist relations to the world’s most infamous tremolo system and the multitude of brands we have here at AP. We are very excited to see this new chapter unfold, says Mr. Papiccio. About Floyd Rose For more information about Floyd Rose please visit their website at www.floydrose.com #### Floyd Rose 40th Anniversary Tremolo System Floyd Rose Celebrates Anniversary with Commemorative 40th Anniversary Tremolo System WALL TOWNSHIP, NJ – To celebrate the 40th anniversary of the world’s premier double-locking tremolo, Floyd Rose Marketing has announced their new 40th Anniversary Floyd Rose Original Tremolo System to premier at Winter NAMM 2020.  Using a classic German-made tremolo base, this limited-edition bridge features ruby red fine tuner screws, stainless steel hardware, titanium insert blocks, and an upgraded Fat Brass Sustain Block to commemorate their ruby anniversary. “It’s astonishing to think it has been four decades since it all started,” says Floyd Rose Marketing president (and former Kramer owner) Andy Papiccio.  “From the very early days with Kramer until now, we’ve never given up on our commitment to making the best tremolo on Earth, while still keeping an eye on innovation and pushing the boundaries.  We can’t thank everyone enough for their continued embrace of our hardware and keeping the Floyd Rose legacy alive.” The company will be commemorating their founding with signings by Floyd D. Rose himself at NAMM in booth 5628.  In an additional collaboration with Stone Tone Products, artists Chris Poland, George Lynch, and Jeff Loomis will also be in attendance at the booth signing posters. The 40th Anniversary Tremolo System will be available for purchase after NAMM and for the remainder of 2020, so stay tuned to FloydRose.com for more information on availability! #### Floyd Rose Announces New USA Machining Facility, Multiple Radius Saddle Options FORT MYERS, FL – Floyd Rose, the iconic maker of the Original double-locking tremolo system, is pleased to announce the release of Original saddle sets now available in long-desired radius configurations and proudly made in the USA at the company’s new cutting-edge manufacturing facility. The new facility offers immediate availability of the legendary Floyd Rose Original saddles in multiple radius configurations for the first time. Engineered to perfectly match specific fretboard curvatures, these saddle sets provide a range of radius options without the need for individual saddle shims. Alongside the classic 12” radius, Floyd Rose has unveiled 8”, 10”, 14”, 16”, and 17” radii saddle sets. Crafted from premium hardened tool steel with precision CNC machining and finished with durable, smooth plating, these saddles are built to withstand the demands of intense performances. Chrome and black sets of USA-made Floyd Rose Original Saddles in various radii are available now at the company’s website, followed by gold and black nickel finishes in the 4th quarter of 2024. The new Floyd Rose manufacturing center in North Carolina was designed to meet growing demand while ensuring the highest quality available using modern high-tech processes. Bringing production in-house enhances control over every aspect of the process including engineering, material selection, quality control, and scheduling. The facility features four Haas VF-series CNC machines, delivering precision machining fine-tuned for high efficiency and clean surface finishes. Alongside machining, the company has established a state-of-the-art metal finishing department and acquired stamping equipment with new capabilities added monthly. At the heart of the Floyd Rose USA manufacturing center is a dedicated team of engineers and technicians who excel in their craft and are deeply passionate about the legendary product line. With decades of collective experience, the company’s experts meticulously craft each component to exacting standards. “We are ecstatic to be making these new Original saddles in the USA, giving us better control over quality and production times while offering more robust options like these new radii,” said Andrew Papiccio, longtime president of AP International Music Supply / Floyd Rose and an original owner of Kramer Guitars. "With this new state-of-the-art facility, we are poised to deliver unparalleled quality and performance to musicians worldwide. As we integrate new products into this facility, we are expanding our commitment to ‘Made in America’ craftsmanship.” The company plans to ramp up production of parts and innovations at their USA factory for Floyd Rose and their new AxLabs Hardware division. About Floyd Rose For more information about Floyd Rose please visit their website at www.floydrose.com #### Floyd Rose Introduces USA-Made 3D Printed Steel Locking Nuts FORT MYERS, FL– Floyd Rose, the iconic innovator in guitar hardware, is proud to announce the release of their groundbreaking USA-made Original Series 3D-printed steel locking nuts, offering a new level of quality and craftsmanship to the legendary product line. Leveraging advanced metal 3D printing technology, the new Floyd Rose Original locking nuts deliver unmatched precision and consistency, replacing the traditional “lost wax” casting method that dominated for decades. The shift to 3D printing allows for intricate detailing and tighter tolerances, ensuring each nut meets exact specifications. The process begins with powdered metal, which is precisely 3D printed into the desired shape using advanced metal printing technology. After printing, the parts are depowdered and cleaned before undergoing a sintering process—an advanced heat treatment—during which the parts achieve full density and hardness. Lastly, the nuts are CNC “kiss-cut” to exacting specifications for consistency and control of the fit before receiving a premium electroplating finish. “Floyd Rose has always been synonymous with innovation, and by embracing this incredible new technology we are able to continue that legacy,” said Andrew Papiccio, president of AP International Music Supply of which Floyd Rose is a division. “The accuracy and flexibility of the new 3D printing method will allow us to make a more consistent piece while also giving us full control of the manufacturing right here in the USA.” Initially, the 3D-printed locking nuts will be available in ten classic sizes with a 10” radius, with plans to expand the range to accommodate various fretboard radii in Spring 2025. This augmentation will offer players more options for customizing their setups to match a wide variety of fretboard curvatures. To get a sneak peek at the new Floyd Rose USA Series, come visit us at NAMM in booth 5734 in Hall D. Video: https://youtu.be/GXd__sEq9B4 Website: www.floydrose.com Instagram: @floydroseofficial Facebook: facebook.com/OfficialFloydRose/ #### Floyd Rose Launches Long-Awaited Rail Tail Tremolo The Rail Tail is here!  The new Rail Tail Tremolo is a full contact, dive-only tremolo designed to retrofit your existing Strat®-style 6-point tremolo with no modifications to your guitar; a clever design merging the feel and reliability of a hardtail bridge with the flexibility of a tremolo system. Computer designed and precision-machined, the Rail Tail achieves maximum performance without compromising comfort or feel while offering a stunning modern look rooted in its vintage predecessors.  Its unique features allow for adjustability to fit a variety of guitar bodies and for an easy DIY installation. Unlike the original tremolo design that rocks on a bevel located under the screw heads, the Rail Tail tremolo plate rotates around a precision rail that is mounted directly to the guitar body. The plate cradles the entire rail with precision, as if they were one unit improving sound quality and tuning stability. This union also creates a greater breakpoint, which allows open strings to maintain pitch when bending another, much like a hardtail. The tremolo plate consists of slotted string block mounting holes not only for accommodating installation, but also for allowing the string block to be positioned forward for greater rotational range. This means diving up to 15 degrees more (!) than conventional tremolo bridges. An advanced string block also consists of game-changing features: Mid-positioned tapered string holes assist in true string saddle contact. Working in alliance with the rail and string block are the roller fitted string saddles. This entire assembly provides ultimate vibrational energy transfer from the strings to the guitar body, resulting in better overall sustain and tonal qualities. The Rail Tail Narrow accommodates an E to E string spacing of 2 1/16". The Rail Tail Wide accommodates an E to E string spacing of 2 7/32". Floyd Rose Rail Tail Tremolo Video by OfficialFloydRose #### Floyd Rose Lok-N-Roll Compensated Locking Nut The new Lok-N-Roll improves your guitar by providing proper pitch and compensation across the fretboard. The need to apply different string pressure on each string due to inherent sharp or flat notes is no longer an issue. Equal pressure on each string is provided across the fingerboard. These features allow the Lok-N-Roll to assist with wrist, arm, and finger discomfort. As the player, you will notice an improved difference in chords, scales, alternate tunings, string skipping, sweeping, tapping, harmonics, dive bombs, and other tremolo tricks. The nut is a direct drop-in replacement for most similar style locking nuts, making it extremely easy to retrofit. As the Lok-N-Roll does not need to be clamped to be compensated, it can also be used as a standard nut without the locking feature. The Lok-N-Roll will be distributed by AP International, parent company of Floyd Rose Marketing. Come see it at Winter NAMM – Booth #4860, Hall C #### Focusrite Academy launches with free drum recording course Focusrite, the world's leading audio interface manufacturer, are proud to announce the opening of Focusrite Academy, a free online video tutorial site dedicated to teaching music production newcomers the art of recording acoustic and electric instruments of all kinds on their Mac or PC. The first course available at launch, Drum Recording, shows the budding producer/engineer how to record, process and mix a full drum kit in the studio, addressing everything from the equipment required – microphones, audio interface and outboard – to the skills and techniques involved. Through this series of 20 videos, first-call session drummers Craig Blundell and Alessandro Lombardo, and producer Tim Harbour, demonstrate setting microphones up around the kit in various configurations, applying compression, phase correction and effects, editing the timing and groove of a recorded drum track, and more. Having worked through them all, you'll have all the insider knowledge you need to be able to engineer and produce incredible sounding drum tracks. Focusrite Academy – Drum Recording is completely free and available now. For further information please visit: https://global.focusrite.com/ #### Focusrite announces Scarlett OctoPre And Scarlett OctoPre Dynamic Two New Scarlett OctoPres make adding inputs easy. Scarlett OctoPre provides eight Scarlett mic pres with up to 192kHz conversion and ADAT connectivity; Scarlett OctoPre Dynamic adds analogue compression and 8-channel D-A conversion. Have you reached the point where you simply don't have enough inputs? Maybe you want to record the whole band. Perhaps you're a drummer and you need to record your kit, or you simply want to leave all your inputs connected all the time for when inspiration strikes.Whatever the reason, the new Scarlett Octopres could be the answer. With eight channels of Focusrite's 2nd generation Scarlett preamps and built-in Focusrite precision 24-bit / 192 kHz conversion, the Scarlett OctoPres present an ideal way of adding eight extra mic/line inputs to a DAW or digital console. And there are eight analogue line outputs too, perfect for stand alone use in a live sound environment. Two Scarlett OctoPres are being released: the Scarlett OctoPre Dynamic adds analogue compression and D/A conversion to the standard Scarlett OctoPre described above. The preamps feed precision 24-bit Focusrite A-D converters that operate up to 192kHz sampling with 109dB dynamic range, making the Octopres ideal for hi-res audio recording. Dual ADAT ports enable eight channels to be used at sample rates up to 96kHz, while four channels can be transferred at 176.4/192kHz sampling. The Scarlett OctoPre Dynamic model adds eight channels of 24/192kHz D-A conversion too, with 108dB dynamic range, fed from dual ADAT inputs. A button switches the eight line outputs to be sourced from the ADAT inputs, via the D-A. The eight 2nd generation Scarlett preamps, with newly-designed high-headroom instrument inputs, will take everything that a band can throw at them. Both OctoPres provide phantom power throughout and accurate 5 segment LED metering. The OctoPre offers a pad on every channel and front panel, high headroom instrument inputs. The OctoPre Dynamic comes with optimised headroom, capable of handling the same input levels as the standard OctoPre, plus analogue, soft-knee compression on every channel for natural and transparent control of dynamics, right up to more aggressive compression effects. Scarlett OctoPre and Scarlett OctoPre Dynamic are ideal for expanding any high quality, multi-channel recording system. With their high-headroom mic, line and dual instrument inputs, they're perfect for tracking drums as well as guitars, keyboards, vocals - and more. *Often overlooked, ADAT I/O is a simple and easy way of bringing extra channels such as mic preamps into your system, with its affordable optical connectivity carrying up to eight channels of audio, and it's available on many interfaces and consoles. Key Features - common to both products Record with Scarlett mic pres: Eight natural-sounding 2nd generation Scarlett mic pres with mic/line inputs - including two instrument inputs - delivering plenty of gain, low noise and low distortion for studio quality recordings. Focusrite precision A-D conversion: 109dB dynamic range precision Focusrite A-D conversion you can rely on. High-resolution audio: Supports 24-bit A-D conversion at sample rates up to 192kHz. Plug straight in: Two of the mic pres feature high headroom instrument inputs, with plenty of headroom to handle even seriously hot pick-ups without clipping or unwanted distortion. Great for drums: Preamps are optimised to handle extreme levels from sound sources like kick drum and snare. Eight line outputs: Perfect for live work - feed the line outputs into a live console while you record the digital outputs. Accurate metering and level control: Five-segment metering on every channel plus new generation gain controls for more accurate level settings. Simple ADAT connectivity: Connect Scarlett Octopre instantly via optical cables to any audio interface with ADAT inputs. Dual ADAT ports support eight channels of mic, line or instrument sources at up to 96 kHz and four channels at 176.4/192 kHz. 48V Phantom power: Just what you need for condenser mics - phantom power is available on every channel. State-of-the-art digital clocking: Word Clock I/O for full integration with digital systems. Industry-standard JetPLL™ jitter elimination for rock solid, super-stable clocking performance. Additional Scarlett OctoPre Dynamic Features Eight channels of D-A: 109 dB dynamic range Focusrite precision 24-bit D-A conversion Analogue compression on every channel: Keep your inputs under control with this easy-to use, all-analogue, single-control 'soft-knee' compression system for a tighter sound. Natural and transparent in operation, you can also press the "More" button to double the ratio and use it as "compression with effect". #### Focusrite announces Windows Thunderbolt driver for Clarett interfaces. Focusrite, the world's leading audio interface manufacturer, will release the first version of a new Windows driver for its popular Clarett range on November 10th. Windows users will enjoy sub 3ms round trip latency and the same reliable, stable operation that Mac-based Clarett owners already experience. The low latency allows users to record and monitor while using their favourite plug-ins in real time, as well as other DAW workflow benefits. The first release of the driver will support Thunderbolt connectivity via Display Port for all Clarett interfaces. The driver will be compatible with the latest 64-bit updates of Windows 8.1 and Windows 10. Further details of the driver specification and compatibility will be provided in a statement on November 10th. Future iterations will add support for Thunderbolt 3 Type C connectivity and the range of Red interfaces. The driver also supports Focusrite Control, Focusrite's included software mixer designed for easy configuration of monitoring and routing setups, which is now available in a Windows version, again with identical functionality to the Mac version, including support for Focusrite iOS Control. Focusrite's Clarett audio interfaces are widely praised for their sound quality, performance and value for money. They feature specially-designed high-performance, low noise, low distortion mic preamps, which include the unique analogue "Air" effect, emulating the sound of Focusrite's heritage transformer-based mic preamps. The interfaces include precision 24-bit/192 kHz conversion and offer super-low latency. #### Focusrite Clarett 8PreX wins again in second blind test The Focusrite Clarett 8PreX 26x28 Thunderbolt interface has won two consecutive Interface Shootout blind listening tests, coming out on top of Apogee Ensemble and Universal Audio Apollo 8p. The latest Interface Shootout took place at Gearbox Records, a London-based record label with its own mastering studio and cutting facility. The reviewers were Gearbox founder/producer Darrel Sheinman, Grammy-nominated producer/engineer Michael Angelo, Gearbox mastering engineer Caspar Sutton-Jones and composer Dru Masters. Darrel, Michael, Caspar and Dru listened to Ensemble, Clarett 8PreX and Apollo 8p recordings of Gotta Miss Someone by Olivia Trummer, which were also used for the first Interface Shootout at Riverside Studios in Berlin. For the second Interface Shootout in London, Ensemble, Clarett 8PreX and Apollo 8p were named X, Y and Z respectively. I think Y has got a more even balance of frequencies all the way up the spectrum, so the highs are really nice and crisp, the lows and the mids are really nice and uplifting and beefy all at the same time. said Caspar. I love the sonics of Y. I look very much for a full low end, and it felt fuller to me on Y. said Michael. Clarett 8PreX offers up to 119dB dynamic range, superbly low noise, 24/192 conversion and eight specially designed mic preamps with an analogue 'Air' effect. Its 1.67ms round-trip latency simplifies workflows and enables plug-ins to be used in real-time. Focusrite Interface Shootout #2 - London Video by FocusriteTV Read more about it: https://global.focusrite.com/thunderbolt-interface-shootout #### Focusrite DigiLink I/O License offer ends April 14th 2017 Focusrite recommends that people buy Red 4Pre or Red 8Pre audio interfaces before the DigiLink I/O License offer ends on April 14th 2017. Together with Avid, Focusrite has created a simpler way for customers to combine Red 4Pre and Red 8Pre with Pro Tools | HD 12.6 and up, making their music easy to make. If people buy and register a Red 4Pre or Red 8Pre before April 14th 2017, a Pro Tools | DigiLink I/O Licence can be placed on their iLok free of charge. To download the license, customers simply: Register their Red 4Pre or Red 8Pre interface Follow the link to the Avid website Sign in to their Avid Master Account or create an account Select their iLok account or create an account Sign in to their ilok.com account Deposit their Pro Tools | DigiLink I/O Licence   #### Focusrite gives customers free Exponential Audio plug-in Worth $239, the Exponential Audio R2 stereo reverb plug-in is free for Focusrite hardware customers (iLok 2 or iLok 3 required) in this month's Plug-in Collective offer. Those who register Focusrite hardware before 1 May 2017– or those who have already registered – receive the plug-in by signing in to their Focusrite accounts. R2 makes a real difference, showing just how far the art of reverb has advanced, but Focusrite hardware customers can take that even further. When they redeem their R2 license, they will become eligible for 40% off R2 Surround and 50% off R4. R2 is one of the first and most popular Exponential Audio plug-ins. It has been an essential part of countless music mixes as well as films and broadcasts. The plug-in is known as a character reverb that adds a tasty finish to any source material, and is capable of adding warmth and fatness to mixes that might otherwise be sterile. For soloists, it has a savoury and deep tail that adds a high-production gloss to anything. R2 is also one of the most efficient plug-ins on the market and requires no DSP card. The CPU load of a single copy is virtually invisible. Big mixes have used dozens of copies with no problems at all. Whether working on a big desktop computer or mixing with a laptop on the go, it is a great performer. It is even smart enough to shut itself off when the track is idle, increasing its efficiency even more. R2 Surround is an expanded version of R2, featuring additional control over early reflections and a native channel count of up to 7.1. "The R2 Surround has become a staple in my template," said music scoring mixer Alan Myerson (Gladiator, Dunkirk, Interstellar, Wonder Woman, Kong: Skull Island). It's my go-to percussion reverb and finds its way on my orchestra a lot. I haven't done a mix without it since I first got it. R4 is the newest Exponential Audio reverb, and combines the classic sound of hardware reverberation with an all-modern approach. "There's nothing else in my plug-ins folder quite like R4," said producer, engineer and mixer Jack Ruston (Judas Priest, McBusted). "It's sonically sublime - the quality of the reverb tail is beyond reproach, but it also has all this bold, creative functionality - the freeze function is inspired, the warp options, gating and modulation. It's a classic sound in a modern context - a true replacement for the algorithmic reverbs that we've all grown to love, updated to let us do things we never could in the past. This is what happens when a product from a truly talented and experienced developer is allowed to mature over time." Exponential Audio plug-ins are used on Grammy-winning albums and top movies that take you to galaxies far, far away or deep into Middle-earth. #### Focusrite gives customers free Positive Grid plug-in After the huge success of last November's Plug-In Collective featuring the BIAS FX LE effects processor, Focusrite is back with a second Positive Grid offer. This time, BIAS Amp LE will give a taste of the full-blown BIAS Amp Professional amp modeller – one of the most popular and amazing-sounding guitar amp plug-ins in the industry. Those who have registered Focusrite hardware before 31 May 2017 receive a free download of BIAS Amp LE by signing in to their Focusrite accounts. BIAS Amp is one of the world's most accurate, thorough and versatile guitar amp modellers and designers. Its advanced amp modelling engine captures the warmth and feel of real tube amps in every aspect, component by component. BIAS Amp is fully customisable –  the tubes, preamp, transformer, tone stacks, cab and mic can be swapped out to create custom amps and unique signature sounds. And thousands of custom amp models can be shared and downloaded on the cloud via ToneCloud, Positive Grid's cloud-based tone community. Positive Grid's BIAS ecosystem of both software and hardware amplifiers has been making a splash in the guitar community, and recently launched are its BIAS Head and BIAS Rack 600W amplifiers. Find out more about Plug-in Collective #### Focusrite launches iTrack One Pre Focusrite is launching a compact mic preamp and guitar input – iTrack One Pre, which is designed for recording high-resolution audio directly onto iPhone or iPad without the need for external power. With a micro-suction base, iTrack One Pre will stick on any flat surface without moving, inviting users to record their tracks while on the go. Focusrite's iTrack One Pre generates phantom power from iPhones and iPads, so users can record with professional condenser microphones whenever they want. The preamp in iTrack One Pre enables users to capture crisp and clear recordings of vocals and acoustic instruments directly into their favourite apps, including Garageband. The right recording level is set via the illuminated gain halo, which is unique technology from Focusrite's larger interfaces. Even with exceptionally hot guitar pickups, the high-headroom guitar input will capture every element of tone and playing style without any clipping or unwanted distortion. Officially Apple certified, iTrack One Pre works perfectly with iOS devices up to and including iPhone 6s, and music making apps including Novation's iOS app Blocs Wave – powerful and beautifully designed for making and recording new music, combining new ideas and real-time loop recording. iPhone, iPad and GarageBand are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Read more: https://itrack.focusrite.com/ios-audio-interface/itrack/itrack-one-pre #### Focusrite offers free NUGEN Audio Stereoizer Elements plug-in This month's Plug-in Collective offer is a free NUGEN Audio Stereoizer Elements plug-in worth $49, plus $100 off any of the company's store bundles. Stereoizer Elements is a user-friendly tool for stereo image enhancement and manipulation. The plug-in features a range of stereo image enhancement, from gentle width adjustments to huge dynamic ambiences that transform the soundstage. Stereoizer Elements enables great results with minimum effort – plus the assurance of superb mono compatibility and no artefacts. Those who register Focusrite hardware before 1 July 2017 can take advantage. People who have already registered can simply log into their Focusrite account page. Find out more about Plug-in Collective #### Focusrite offers more affordability for Clarett 2Pre A major shift in Clarett 2Pre pricing has been announced by Focusrite, as the company puts the Thunderbolt™ audio interface further in reach for customers. Until 30 April 2017, it is possible to save £90/€100/$100 (US dollars) on the price ofocusrite-clarett-2pre-offerin all participating resellers. Clarett 2Pre comes with up to 119dB dynamic range, superbly low noise, precision 24/192 conversion and two specially designed mic preamps with a unique analogue 'Air' effect. Meanwhile, its 1.67ms round-trip latency simplifies users' workflows and lets them use their favourite plug-ins in real time. The mic pres have been designed especially for the Clarett range, with plenty of gain, yet low noise and distortion. In addition, the special 'Air' feature switches in an analogue model of the classic transformer-based Focusrite ISA mic pre. The instrument inputs also feature extra headroom to handle the loudest pickup. Find out more about the Clarett 2Pre offer #### Focusrite Plug-in Collective reactivates four free offers In December, Focusrite is presenting an 'in case you missed it' offer in its Plug-in Collective monthly deal – reactivating all offers from August onwards. Registered Focusrite customers have free access to full versions of Positive Grid BIAS FX LE guitar effects processor, Sound Radix SurferEQ 2 Boogie, Eventide 2016 Stereo Room and iZotope DDLY Dynamic Delay. To redeem these offers, registered customers can simply log into their Focusrite accounts to acquire the plug-ins from their 'my account' pages. Since this summer, Focusrite has worked with some of the finest software companies to offer exclusive plug-ins every month. The brand has also been working on more offers from acclaimed software companies for 2017. A new offer for Focusrite customers is added every month, and registered customers receive an email with the latest offers as soon as they are available. Focusrite Plug-in Collective Landing Page #### Focusrite Red 4Pre Focusrite Red 4Pre Our best interface yet - with exeptional sound and connectivity Focusrite is proud to announce the launch of Red 4Pre – the pinnacle of Focusrite's interface range. The 58-in/64-out Thunderbolt Red 4Pre interface combines four of Focusrite's specially-developed digitally-controlled mic preamps, plus high-headroom instrument inputs, with dual Pro Tools | HD DigiLink™ and Dante™ network audio connectivity. Featuring Focusrite's most advanced low-noise conversion and beautiful yet robust design, the Red 4Pre interface is the perfect balance of form and function, delivering the sound quality and versatility engineers and producers around the world expect from Focusrite. Air Enabled mic pres Four of Focusrite's new, specially-developed 'Red Evolution' preamps lie at the heart of the Red 4Pre, featuring clear, honest audio performance with –129 dB EIN and 63dB of gain. Software control allows recall of settings and stereo linking, plus configuration of HPF, polarity invert and individual phantom power. The preamps include Focusrite's unique 'Air' effect, recreating in the analogue domain the sound of the transformer-based mic preamps in the classic ISA range - ideal for bringing out the quality of a vocal or adding presence to an acoustic guitar. Red 4Pre also includes high-headroom instrument inputs, instantly accessible from the front panel. Our best conversion The Red 4Pre's new high-performance conversion system features 'parallel path summing', where two matched converters are run in parallel to increase the signal to noise ratio. They operate at up to 24-bit, 192 kHz sampling - ideal for high-resolution audio - with a dynamic range of 118dB(A-D)/121dB (D-A). The Red 4Pre delivers ≤0.0009% THD+Noise and a frequency response flat from 20Hz to 35kHz ±0.25 dB or better. Versatile connectivity The Red 4Pre delivers exceptional connectivity. Dual Thunderbolt 2 ports connect to any DAW while allowing daisy-chaining of drives and displays. Our lowest round-trip latency permits recording with preferred plug-ins in real-time and simplifies workflow, while dual DigiLink ports connect the Red 4Pre directly to any Pro Tools | HD system. In addition, Red 4Pre features built-in Dante network audio connectivity: use the dual Ethernet ports to connect any Dante-compatible product such as units from Focusrite's own RedNet range, adding up to 64 channels via Ethernet exactly where they're needed - wherever there's an Ethernet network - with low latency and lower cost. Focusrite Red 4Pre Video Tech Spec Supported Operating Systems OSX 10.9 Mavericks, 10.10 Yosemite, 10.11 El Capitan Supported Sample Rates 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz, 192 kHz Thunderbolt Cable Included (2m) We always quote 'real world' performance figures (measured to the AES17 standard). Some companies choose to quote chipset performance, which is misleading, and here's why. Microphone Inputs Frequency Response 20 Hz - 35 kHz +/-0.2 dB Dynamic Range 118 dB (A-weighted) THD+N 0.0009% Noise EIN –129 dBu (A-Weighted) Maximum input level +19 dBu Gain Range 63dB Line Inputs 1-4 Frequency Response 20 Hz - 35 kHz +/-0.2 dB Dynamic Range 118 dB (A-weighted) THD+N 0.0009% Maximum input level +27dBu Gain Range 63dB Line Inputs 5-8 Frequency Response 20 Hz - 35 kHz +/-0.2 dB Dynamic Range 118 dB (A-weighted) THD+N 0.0007% Maximum input level +26dBu Instrument Inputs Frequency Response 20 Hz - 35 kHz +/-0.2 dB Dynamic Range 117dB THD+N 0.0015% Maximum input level +15dBu Gain Range 63dB Monitor Outputs Frequency Response 20 Hz - 35 kHz +/-0.25 dB Dynamic Range 120dB Maximum Output Level (0 dBFS) +18dBu THD+N 0.006% Line Outputs Frequency Response 20 Hz - 35 kHz +/-0.25 dB Dynamic Range (Line Outputs) 121dB Maximum Output Level (0 dBFS) +18dBu THD+N 0.0009% Headphone Outputs Dynamic Range 115dB THD+N 0.01% Maximum Output Level +16dBu #### Focusrite Red 8Pre audio interface Focusrite's 'best interface yet' gains eight mic pres, additional I/O The Red series of interfaces represents the pinnacle of Focusrite's interface range, and Focusrite is proud to announce the launch of Red 8Pre. With 64 inputs and 64 outputs (including a total of 16 analogue inputs and 18 analogue outputs) and eight of Focusrite's specially-developed digitally-controlled mic preamps, the Red 8Pre answers the need for more microphone inputs and a higher I/O count. In addition, in common with the Red 4Pre, the Red 8Pre includes two front-panel high-headroom instrument inputs, dual Thunderbolt™ 2, dual Pro Tools | HD DigiLink™ and Dante™ network audio connectivity. Featuring Focusrite's most advanced low-noise conversion and beautiful yet robust design, Focusrite’s Red interfaces offer the perfect balance of form and function, delivering the sound quality and versatility engineers and producers around the world expect from Focusrite. Air-enabled mic pres The eight specially-developed 'Red Evolution' mic pres in the Red 8Pre represent the evolution of Focusrite's premier mic pre design for the needs of today's recording environment. They lie at the heart of the unit, featuring clear, honest audio performance with -129 dB EIN and 63dB of gain. Software control allows recall of settings and stereo linking, plus configuration of HPF, polarity invert and individual phantom power. In addition, the preamps and other parameters can be adjusted from the elegant front panel, with its clean multifunction controls and clear colour LCD displays. The preamps include Focusrite's unique ‘Air’ effect, recreating in the analogue domain the sound of the transformer-based mic preamps in the classic ISA range - ideal for bringing out the breathy quality of a vocal or adding presence to an acoustic guitar. Red 8Pre also includes two high-headroom instrument inputs, instantly accessible from the front panel. Our best conversion The Red 8Pre's high-performance conversion system features what Focusrite calls 'parallel path summing', where two matched converters are run in parallel to increase the signal to noise ratio. They operate at up to 24-bit, 192 kHz sampling - ideal for high-resolution audio - with a dynamic range of 118dB (A-D)/121dB (D-A). The Red 8Pre delivers ≤0.0009% THD+Noise and a frequency response flat from 20Hz to 35kHz ±0.25 dB or better. Levels at the Red 8Pre's monitor outputs are adjusted via a Digitally-Controlled analogue Attenuator. This allows them to deliver full dynamic range at all signal levels, rather than the conventional approach using digital attenuation on the D-A, which is cheaper and offers slightly lower distortion, but means that bit-depth - and thus monitoring accuracy - is lost at lower levels. Versatile connectivity Like it s smaller brother, the Red 8Pre delivers exceptional connectivity - and more of it. Dual Thunderbolt 2 ports connect to a DAW while at the same time allowing daisy-chaining of drives and displays. Round-trip latency as low as 1.67ms permits recording with preferred plug-ins in real-time and simplifies workflow - no need for cue mix utilities or outboard DSP - while dual DigiLink ports connect the Red 8Pre directly to any Pro Tools | HD system. In addition, Red 8Pre features built-in Dante network audio connectivity. The dual Ethernet ports connect any Dante-compatible product, such as units from Focusrite's own RedNet range, adding up to 32 channels I/O via Ethernet exactly where they're needed - wherever there's an Ethernet network - with low latency and lower cost. Furthermore, Focusrite Control allows the user to assign any physical input or output to any driver/Pro Tools|HD channel making it easier than ever to customise the interface layout and integrate hardware inserts. Addition of Input Routing The latest feature to be added to Focusrite Control for Red 8Pre, coming soon for Red 4Pre, is the 'Input Routing' tab. This allows for the default channel routing table to be rearranged so that all hardware input signals required can be accessed and sent to a DAW in a user-defined order. There are three routing tables available to reorder. These tables are associated with each of the sample-rate bands available; single (44.1/48kHz), dual (88.2/96kHz) and quad (176.4/192kHz). Each routing table can be independently configured in order to have full control over the routing at each sample-rate band. This brand new feature will allow for channels to be sent to Pro Tools | HD and the Focusrite Thunderbolt driver in a fully customisable order. DigiLink I/O License Together with Avid, Focusrite has created a simpler way for customers to combine Red 4Pre and Red 8Pre interfaces with Pro Tools | HD 12.6 and up, making their music easy to make. If customers buy and register a Red 4Pre or Red 8Pre interface after 18 January 2017, a Pro Tools | DigiLink I/O License can be placed on their iLok free of charge. Key features The pinnacle of our interface design - The Red range of interfaces is our best yet, and the Red 8Pre offers the most extensive features. With eight of our cleanest mic preamps, our best-sounding converters and a build quality that harks back to the original Red series. Our best conversion performance - A 24-bit 'parallel path summing' dual converter configuration operating at up to 192kHz sampling - perfect for high-resolution audio - offers the optimal combination of sound quality, noise floor, dynamic range and conversion latency, with 118dB (A-D) /121dB (D-A) dynamic range. ≤0.0009% THD+Noise and a frequency response flat from 20Hz to 35kHz ±0.25 dB or better. Dual Thunderbolt™ 2 ports for daisy-chaining - Connect to a DAW with our lowest round-trip latency whilst simultaneously connecting Thunderbolt devices such as hard drives and displays. Direct Pro Tools connection Dual DigiLink™ connectivity with Pro Tools | HD systems and existing Avid® interfaces. Dante Network Audio enabled - Dual Ethernet ports for Dante™ audio-over-IP networking. Add up to 32 Dante I/O channels via Ethernet anywhere on the network, with low latency and lower cost. Eight ‘Red Evolution’ Air-enabled mic pres - Up to 63dB of ultra-clean gain, -129dB EIN and individual phantom power, setting recall, stereo linking, HPF and polarity invert, plus Air mode, for an analogue emulation of our heritage ISA preamp characteristics. Configure them via software or from the elegant front panel with its clean controls and clear colour LCD displays. Freely assignable input and output routing- Allocate any physical input or output to any driver/Pro Tools|HD channel; allowing fully customisable setups, perfect for creating hardware inserts. Round-trip latency as low as 1.67ms - Track with preferred plug-ins and record virtual instruments in real time. Simplify studio workflow: run a single mix for both overdubbing and mixing, with plug-ins in place, all the time. No need for cue mix utilities or outboard DSP. Expansion done right - Add up to 32 input and 32 output channels of Dante interfaces to the Red 8Pre - wherever there's an Ethernet connection, over a greater distance, with low latency and at lower cost, without wasting money on unused hardware. Front-panel instrument inputs Provide easy access to high-headroom instrument connections even when rack-mounted. Digitally-Controlled Analogue Attenuator on monitor outputs - Instead of simply turning down the level on the D-A, the monitor outputs are attenuated in the analogue domain, allowing the D-A’s full dynamic range to remain available at all monitoring levels. 64 inputs/64 outputs - Including 16 analogue inputs and 18 analogue outputs. Software Included - Every Red 8Pre includes Focusrite Control software, allowing mic preamp control and the quick and intuitive set-up of mixes and monitors; the Red plug-in suite; and Softube’s Time and Tone bundle. The Focusrite Red 8Pre is available now from dealers for $3499.99. #### Focusrite Red and RedNet Interfaces Allow Sophisticated Workflows for Gil Gowing's New Venture After two decades of helping audio professionals navigate increasingly more complex workflows and incorporate the latest technology in their creative process, Gil Gowing has become known as the "Go-to Guy" for helping artists achieve their creative aspirations. In February of this year, Gowing set out on his own, starting a consulting and training firm, Digimidi Technical Services. He remarks, "I do consulting and training for the end users, and I'm also doing consulting, training and media asset creation for industry companies that lack the internal infrastructure to handle those tasks on their own. I've got my own studio as well, and I'll be continuing to do music production and mixing." Making informed decisions, says Gowing, is important when starting a business. "Going into something that's a little bit of an unknown, you want to do your due diligence, do some research, and make sure you're spending your money wisely. You want to give yourself a little future-proofing." That process led Gowing to add the Focusrite Red 8Pre 64-In / 64-Out Thunderbolt™ 2 and Pro Tools|HD™ compatible audio interface to his studio's hardware. For one of the studio's computers, he also purchased a Focusrite RedNet PCIeR Card, which offers up to 128 channels of Dante™ I/O via a Gigabit Ethernet port. The interfaces joined RedNet AM2 stereo audio monitoring units already in use. Gowing got involved in music production in the early '80s. A guitar and bass player at the advent of MIDI and digital recording in that era, he embraced the fledgling technologies. "I was an early, early Digidesign Sound Tools user," he recalls of his days in West Texas. After relocating a bit east, he recollects, "I did a lot of music, but also worked on a couple of independent movies and other post projects in the Dallas area, along with working in and out of music stores." After three years doing freelance production in Nashville, Gowing joined Digidesign, and moved to central Florida, where he still resides. Across those years, Gowing has watched the industry embrace and move toward audio-over-IP. "Cutting-edge technologies really interest me, and I saw the value early on in what Dante can do for modern recording studios, no matter how big or small. The first thing that got me into the Focusrite RedNet arena was looking for a satellite monitor headphone solution for my studio." That search coincided with Focusrite's launch of the RedNet AM2, which interfaced directly with the studio's existing Dante-equipped gear, and suited his needs perfectly. "Once I got into the AM2," he continues, "I started exploring some of the other Focusrite RedNet devices. I have multiple computers in my studio to test different scenarios to make sure I'm up on all the latest technologies, so I was looking for a very versatile interface to allow me to not only hook up to an existing Avid based card system like HD Native, HD Native Thunderbolt or HDX, but to be able to use it in another scenario where I could connect it straight to a computer via Thunderbolt and just use it as a core audio or ASIO type interface. The only thing that fit that bill was the Red 8Pre." Sonically, Gowing notes, the Red 8Pre has a lineage tracing back to the original Focusrite Red range, which he and his former Digidesign colleagues were intimate with, as Digidesign was the North American distributor of Focusrite products for a number of years. "The Red 8Pre sounds absolutely amazing, and, in my opinion, it and the Red 4Pre are the most versatile interfaces on the market. With the Red 8Pre's Thunderbolt and/or DigiLink compatibility, you have the choice between two low-latency connection protocols. And employing DigiLink, you can hook it up and use it as a monitor section. It's got two separate headphone systems that you can set up with different cues. You can connect up other gear via light pipe, and then it's got Dante built into it so you can get things on and off of a Dante network." For further information please visit: https://pro.focusrite.com/category/audiooverip #### Focusrite RedNet finds a position in Abbey Road Institute In 2015 Abbey Road Studios decided on a novel approach to the challenge of training the next generation of recording engineers, by opening the Abbey Road Institute. Currently based in eight locations around the world – London, Berlin, Frankfurt, Munich, Melbourne, Sydney, Paris and Amsterdam – the Abbey Road Institute offers part-time courses plus a full-time 12-month course leading to an Advanced Diploma in Music Production and Sound Engineering, aimed at students aged 18 and over. Needless to say, Abbey Road Institute's six facilities are equipped with the very latest in studio gear, and a central part of its setup is Focusrite's RedNet range of audio interfaces, based on the Dante audio-over-IP networking system. Ulrich Schiller, manager of the Frankfurt school, planned not only the Frankfurt facility, but also those in Berlin, determining the number and type of rooms in the facility and its complement of equipment, and working with acoustic designer Jochen Veith of JV-acoustics in Munich. Abbey Road Institute in Frankfurt has four live rooms and four control rooms. All the computers run the same set of DAW software and plug-ins, focusing on Pro Tools but also including Logic and Ableton Live. The smallest control room is Studio 4, a production suite, with a Macintosh computer, monitors and keyboards. Studio 3 contains a 32-channel Avid S6 configured for both stereo and surround operation, plus B&W and PMC monitors. Studio 2 features a 32-channel API 1608 console, while Studio 1 is based around a vintage 64-channel 1989 SSL 4064 G+. The decision to incorporate RedNet into Abbey Road Institute's system was taken early on by CTO Silvan Jongerius who saw the benefits of being able to connect audio interfaces to a standard Ethernet network running round the building. "The co-operation between ARI and Focusrite was also due in part to the involvement of Focusrite's Executive Chairman, Phil Dudderidge," Ulrich says, "who has been deeply involved in audio education for decades." "Abbey Road Institute chose Focusrite Rednet in order to give its students access to high quality products and to provide extensive flexibility to create their music productions," Schiller goes on. "Additionally, it allows them to gain a greater understanding of working in decentralised workspaces along with the system's revolutionary networking capabilities, which will prepare them even better for the future." Studio 1 was the first to be installed. When it came to equipping the studios with Pro Tools, Schiller found the Avid units rather expensive and wanted to try a different way. "I wanted to see if it was possible to solve these multitrack problems with Focusrite: I tried it and it's proved to be extremely effective," he says. "We have one RedNet 2 (16-in/16-out) and two RedNet 1 (8-in/8-out) units for 32 tracks to and from tape, working with the SSL," he went on. "We have only 3ms latency and it works very well. The system sounds excellent: the decision to use the Focusrite systems was clear." In addition to the control room installation, the live room for Studio 1 includes a pair of RedNet 4 units offering a total of 16 remote-controlled mic/line inputs to the SSL. Studio 3, with its Avid S6 system, has the other major RedNet installation, with one RedNet 4 (eight remote-controlled mic/line inputs), a RedNet 1 (8-in/8-out) and a RedNet 5 Bridge to get RedNet audio in and out of the Avid system. Each of the studios has its own RedNet installation, and while they are all on the same physical network, they are actually operated as self-contained studio/control room systems, separated by means of managed switches and VLANs. However, there is a large performance area and it would be entirely possible for a band in that room to be recorded simultaneously in all three of the main control rooms, simply by reconfiguring the network topology. Schiller's ultimate aim is to be able to clock the entire system from a central, highly stable word clock feeding the RedNet 5, although he notes that there will be times where different parts of the network will need to operate at different sample rates, which can be handled by using the VLAN system to separate off individual parts of the network. It's also possible for a whole class to work on the same material by accessing performances over the network. "We are equipping every classroom with 24 Apple computers," says Schiller, "each with the Dante Virtual Sound Card, so if there is a drummer playing in the live room, for example, everyone can record the drum set simultaneously." RedNet has also been useful in surround-sound applications. "In Studio 3, With the Avid S6 system, we have 5.1 mixing and monitoring. We installed a Red 1 to handle the surround outputs, and it's perfect for the application." The RedNet systems were originally installed in March 2016, with the present configuration adopted in August, and Schiller is very pleased with the results. "They work really, really well," he says. "They sound very, very good – it's the Focusrite style. And I think the converters are very, very good, with no artefacts." As far as the networked audio aspect of the system is concerned, Schiller believes that the future is clear, citing Dante's flexibility. "I think Dante will be an industry standard over the coming years," he says. #### Focusrite RedNet Interfaces Chosen by TV Tech, Inc. for Upgraded 5.1 Mix Truck Audio-video technical management and client support company TV Tech, Inc. launched its first remote audio production truck in 2016, recording and mixing a 14-show music concert series for Verizon’s GO90 live streaming service, and has been a major player in broadcast production for concerts/entertainment ever since. The company has now relaunched the 5.1-channel surround music mix truck after installing an infrastructure of RedNet Dante™-networked audio interfaces from Focusrite. This new interface system feeds dual 128-track recording systems over a Dante audio-over-IP network. TV Tech, Inc. made the decision to install a Dante-enabled RedNet system based on the reputation of both Focusrite and Audinate’s network protocol. Kevin Hartmann, TV Tech, Inc.’s technical manager/project manager, notes, “We specifically designed the truck, which we call ‘TV Tech Unit #1,’ to handle the needs of clientele in the entertainment industry, whether it’s a high-profile broadcast event, a live concert, or an opportunity for live remote recording.” TV Tech, Inc. music mixer Thom Cadley notes that, after watching various audio-over-IP protocols emerge over recent years, “We concluded that Dante was the most embraced, so we felt that was a pretty easy call to make. I’ve been a big Focusrite fan for years and years, back to the analog days,” states Cadley. He was chief mixing engineer at Sony Music Studios in New York for many years and has extensive TV live music mixing credits, including The Concert for New York City, for which he received a TEC Award; An All-Star Tribute to Johnny Cash, which earned him an EMMY nomination; and the PBS concert series Sessions at West 54th. “I love the way Focusrite products sound, their reliability and the overall engineering. It was pretty easy, once we decided to go in the direction of Dante, to integrate as many Focusrite products as we could.” Dave Hewitt originally built the custom 39-foot Peterbilt rigid box truck, which he named Polar Express, for his Remote Recording Services company in 2006. “Things have changed a fair bit since then,” says Hartmann. “So when Verizon’s GO90 wrapped, Thom got in there, took it apart and put it back together using Focusrite equipment and a lot of Cat 6 cable.” The truck now includes three Focusrite RedNet D64R 64-channel MADI bridges that can ingest 128 inputs from remote-controlled microphone preamps located at the stage plus 64 inputs from the production truck. Once on the Dante backbone, those signals are available for routing to dual 64-track Avid Pro Tools 12 | HDX3 DAWs and three 64-track JoeCo BBR Blackbox Recorders. Signals are introduced to each Pro Tools system via a pair of RedNet HD32R 32-channel HD Dante network bridge. Hartmann notes, “RedNet created the bridge that allowed us to create a single path from the inputs to the truck to the console and recorders, which ultimately streamlined our workflow and gave us added flexibility.” The truck includes a variety of speaker systems available for 5.1 and stereo monitoring, including Genelec, JBL, DynAudio and K+H. Each 64-track DAW interfaces to the Avid ICON control surface’s XMON monitor management system via a RedNet A16R 16-channel analog I/O interface and converter. Offering additional local input and output options, TV Tech Unit #1 also houses a second RedNet A16R, a RedNet D16R 16-channel AES3 I/O, and another RedNet D64R MADI-to-Dante bridge. Hartmann notes, “The A16R’s, as a D-to-A, just sound superb. We use them in the truck for monitoring, because some of our monitors require analog inputs. We’re also using them to enable the insertion of analog equipment into the signal chain, and we’re also using them as a outbound path from the truck, should another interface require an analog signal.” With two complete 128-channel Pro Tools and JoeCo recorder systems available, says Cadley, “We can scale them however we need them. Because we are using Pro Tools and the ICON, it’s like having two consoles and two entire recorder setups in the truck. With the push of a couple of buttons we can go from stage A to stage B in a very scalable way. It could be a big stage with 100 inputs and a small stage with 28, or any combination thereof.” Having changed out the analog cabling for Cat 6 runs, TV Tech, Inc. significantly reduced the truck’s weight. “There are piles of cables upstairs in a spare room,” says Hartmann. “With the addition of Dante and RedNet interfaces, our workflow has been completely streamlined, and we are now in a position to offer clients an enhanced level of service.” To connect to the stage over long distances, continues Hartmann, “We use single mode TAC4 fiber with Neutrik Opticon™ Quad connectors. We own a lot of single mode fiber for video, so it made sense for us to get the RedNet boxes with single mode connections. That way, all of our fiber in-house is basically the same.” With the truck newly renovated, TV Tech, Inc. is now busy marketing its services, and already has some interested clients. “Once everybody sees it, the word is going to spread,” says Hartmann. “It won’t take long with this truck — it’s so beautiful.” #### Focusrite Scarlett 2nd Gen Introducing Focusrite Scarlett 2nd Gen Focusrite is proud to announce the launch and worldwide availability of its 2nd generation of Scarlett USB audio interfaces; the number one selling range of audio interfaces in the world. While the i/o count of every interface remains the same, the 2nd generation of Scarlett USB audio interfaces is packed full of improvements. Notably delivering Focusrite’s fastest USB performance yet, with roundtrip latency measurements as low as 2.74 ms.* There are six interfaces in the range, as well as two studio pack bundles, from the two in, two out, single mic preamp Scarlett Solo up to the rack-mounted 18 in / 20 out Scarlett 18i20. The improvements are immediately apparent at first glance, with new metal gain controls and a sleeker red metal chassis underscoring a host of improvements to the product design. The latest Scarlett mic preamp now features a more even gain structure, so you can accurately set your levels, and the instrument input has also been completely redesigned with increased headroom so it can handle even seriously hot guitar pickups. Focusrite have provided analogue protection circuitry across both the inputs and the outputs, guarding the interfaces against unwanted power surges. The Scarlett range also now operates at sample rates up to 192 kHz. Following the announcement of an alliance between Focusrite and Avid®, Scarlett 2nd generation interfaces will also ship with Avid Pro Tools® | First. Named Focusrite Creative Pack, the exclusive offering features the free version of the industry-standard Pro Tools digital audio software, and 12 additional plug-ins, including the Eleven® Lite for real-life guitar amp emulations and Tape Echo to bring the so und of classic analogue delays to mixes. Focusrite and Avid will continue to collaborate closely to ensure that all new Scarlett interfaces are compatible with each new version of Pro Tools, providing the best possible user experience. The joint commitment to testing and the inclusion of the exclusive Pro Tools | First Focusrite Creative Pack with every 2nd generation Scarlett interface makes them perfect partners for Pro Tools. Also provided are Ableton Live Lite, Softube's Time and Tone bundle, the Focusrite Red Plug-In Suite, 2GB of Loopmasters samples and more. The bus-powered range of Scarlett 2nd generation interfaces is available immediately, with Scarletts 6i6, 18i8 and 18i20 following later in June. The Scarlett range is Mac and PC compatible, working across all major DAWs. *Round Trip Latency (2.74ms) tested at 96kHz on OS 10.11 / Mac Pro with Logic Pro X and buffer size of 32. Key features of the range New Scarlett mic preamps with a more a linear gain structure for accurate setting of levels Class leading conversion up to 24-bit / 192 kHz and real world dynamic range up to 109 dB Super Low Latency letting you perform and record using effects in real time. No DSP required. Newly-designed Instrument inputs, designed to handle seriously hot pickups. Pro Tools | First Focusrite Creative Pack with 12 additional plug-ins Enhanced Software, including Ableton Live Lite and Softube’s time and tone bundle Mac and PC compatible, working with all major DAWs View the Focusrite Scarlett 2nd Gen range Availability: Worldwide June 2016 Pricing: Scarlett Solo: UK – £84.99 / US – $99.99 Scarlett Solo Studio Pack: UK – £159.99 / US – $199.99 Scarlett 2i2: UK – £114.99 / US – $149.99 Scarlett 2i2 Studio Pack: UK – £189.99 / US – $249.99 Scarlett 2i4: UK – £154.99 / US – $199.99 Scarlett 6i6: UK – £189.99 / US – $249.99 Scarlett 18i8: UK – £269.99 / US – $349.99 Scarlett 18i20: UK – £379.99 / US – $499.99 Focusrite Scarlett 2nd Gen promo video Video by Focusrite #### Focusrite simplifies Red and Pro Tools | HD combinations Together with Avid, Focusrite has created a simpler way for customers to combine Red 4Pre and Red 8Pre interfaces with Pro Tools | HD 12.6 and up, making their music easy to make. If customers buy and register a Red 4Pre or Red 8Pre interface after 18 January 2017, a Pro Tools | DigiLink I/O Licence can be placed on their iLok free of charge. To download the license, customers simply: Register their Red 4Pre or Red 8Pre interface Follow the link to the Avid website Sign in to their Avid Master Account or create an account Select their iLok account or create an account Sign in to their ilok.com account Deposit their Pro Tools | DigiLink I/O Licence Once customers register a Red 4Pre or Red 8Pre interface, they have four weeks to access their Pro Tools | DigiLink I/O Licence. This offer follows the availability of Red 8Pre, which Focusrite says is one of the most compatible audio interfaces of all time. The Red 8Pre includes two front-panel high-headroom instrument inputs, dual Thunderbolt 2, dual Pro Tools | HD DigiLink and Dante network audio connectivity. In addition, 64 inputs and 64 outputs (including a total of 16 analogue inputs and 18 analogue outputs) and eight of Focusrite's specially developed, digitally controlled mic preamps answer the need for more microphone inputs and a higher I/O count. The latest feature to be added to Focusrite Control for Red 8Pre, coming soon for Red 4Pre, is the Input Routing tab. This allows for the default channel routing table to be rearranged so that all hardware input signals required can be accessed and sent to a DAW in a user-defined order. #### Focusrite takes Interface Shootout blind test to New York Focusrite has moved its Interface Shootout blind listening test to New York City, battling out Thunderbolt™ interfaces Focusrite Clarett 8PreX, Apogee Ensemble and Universal Audio Apollo 8p. This third Interface Shootout took place at IIWII, a New York recording studio offering a large recording space as well as high-quality analogue recording. The reviewers were FOH engineer Fela Davis, producer/engineer Denis Orynbekov, producer/engineer Billy Perez and producer/engineer James Frazee. Fela, Denis, Billy and James listened to Clarett 8PreX, Ensemble and Apollo 8p recordings of Gotta Miss Someone by Olivia Trummer, which were also used for the first and second Interface Shootouts. For the third Interface Shootout in New York, Clarett 8PreX, Ensemble and Apollo 8p were named A, B and C respectively. I just really like how the vocal is sitting in the mix with A, and all the other instruments are just falling around her, I really dig A. said Fela. The Focusrite brings out the natural sounds of acoustic instruments, On the recording, A definitely made sense to me as far as capturing the real instruments. said Denis. The Clarett 8PreX 26x28 interface offers up to 119dB dynamic range, superbly low noise, 24/192 conversion and eight specially designed mic preamps with an analogue ‘Air’ effect. Its ultra-low round-trip latency simplifies workflows and enables plug-ins to be used in real time. Focusrite // Interface Shootout #3 - New York Video by FocusriteTV Read more about it: https://global.focusrite.com/thunderbolt-interface-shootout #### Focusrite's Free iOS App Lets you control your interface from your iPhone or iPad. If you're using the Focusrite Control desktop app to control your audio interface, the company has a great new freebie for you. Focusrite iOS Control is a new, free app that lets you adjust your cue mixes and preamp settings remotely from your iPad, iPhone or iPod Touch. Focusrite iOS Control works with the Focusrite Control desktop application that comes with all Focusrite audio interfaces from the Scarlett 6i6 (2nd Gen) up, including the Clarett and Red interface ranges. It gives you complete control of hardware inputs, software playback, panning, solo and mute as well as the preamp settings on your interface - all from your iOS device. (Controllable features vary depending on the Focusrite interface model.) The possibilities are enormous. Adjust your own monitoring levels while sitting at the drum kit, for example, or in the vocal booth - all from your iPhone or iPad. Focusrite iOS Control is a free app download, available now. #### Focusrite's Plug-In Collective brings monthly plug-in deals to registered customers The advent of Focusrite's new, ultra-low latency interfaces opens up a world of new possibilities for recording and overdubbing, using multiple DAW plug-ins in real time rather than needing special cue mixes and outboard DSP. There's no shortage of great plug-ins today, with new and exciting instruments and effects coming out all the time – but which to choose? At Focusrite, we believe in freedom – the freedom to choose the plug-ins that get musicians, producers and engineers their signature sound, exactly the way they want it. To help in the quest, Focusrite is working with some of the most innovative and prestigious plug-in companies around to provide exclusive offers, tutorial content and more. This is the Focusrite Plug-In Collective. Every month, Focusrite offers exclusive deals from the world's leading plug-in companies to registered Focusrite customers – and not just interface owners, but owners of any registered Focusrite product. In October, Focusrite has teamed up with Sound Radix to offer a free SurferEQ 2 Boogie plug-in - a version of the SurferEQ 2 plug-in exclusively developed for Focusrite customers. SurferEQ 2 Boogie features 3 bands, two of which can be switched to Shelf mode, while the centre band can be switched between Surfing and static mode. Surfing mode tracks the pitch of a monophonic instrument or a vocal source and can adapt its bands' frequencies relative to the music in real-time, maintaining the natural harmonic balance of the sound source and making it possible to shape the source's timbre relative to the notes being played. This is the latest in a line offers from the Plug-in Collective, which has to date seen collaborations with Softube, iZotope, Eventide, and now, Sound Radix. A new offer for Focusrite customers is added every month, and registered customers receive an email with the latest offers as soon as they are available. #### Focusrite's Red interfaces The perfect partner for Pro Tools | HD Now that Avid® are unbundling HD hardware, software and interfaces, you're free to buy only the elements of a system that you want from Avid - the software on its own, or with an HD Native or HDX card - and buy a third-party interface of your choice. This is where Focusrite's RedNet and the new Red interfaces come in. Whether your Pro Tools® system is large or small, Focusrite provides the interfaces you need for maximum quality and exceptional versatility. Focusrite Red and Pro Tools | HD Featuring Focusrite's high-precision, low-noise conversion, multiple connectivity, minimal latency and beautiful yet robust design, Focusrite's Red 4Pre and the new Red 8Pre make the perfect partners for Pro Tools | HD. The Red 4Pre (four 'Red Evolution' digitally-controlled preamps and 58 inputs/64 outputs) and Red 8Pre (eight preamps and 64 inputs / 64 outputs, including a total of 16 analogue inputs and 18 analogue outputs) both connect directly to Pro Tools | HD via dual DigiLink™ connectors, and include two front-panel high-headroom instrument inputs, plus Dante™ network audio connectivity with automatic routing. Red's 'Red Evolution' preamps feature the 'Air' effect - an analogue emulation of the heritage Focusrite ISA transformer-based preamp sound. Focusrite RedNet and Pro Tools | HD RedNet is Focusrite's flagship range of modular Dante-based audio-over-IP interfaces, combining Focusrite's rich heritage of creating great sounding audio hardware with Audinate's robust and reliable Dante network audio system. RedNet embodies Focusrite's advanced A-D / D-A conversion, along with rock-solid clocking and premium analogue circuitry, and the range features models specifically designed to link Dante to Pro Tools. Focusrite's RedNet 5 and HD32R interfaces - the latter with full network and power supply redundancy - bridge between Pro Tools | HD and the Dante audio network, behaving just like standard Pro Tools interfaces, with each RedNet unit capable of routing 32 input and 32 output channels between the Dante network and a Pro Tools | HD system. The RedNet bridge is connected to Pro Tools via standard mini DigiLink connectors. Multiple RedNet 5 and/or HD32R units can be used with a Pro Tools | HDX system. RedNet I/O interfaces can then be added to pass high-quality audio around the network with near-zero latencies. RedNet to Pro Tools bridges can be used with both older Pro Tools | HD systems and the very latest Pro Tools | HD Native or Pro Tools HDX systems – and alongside existing Avid or Digidesign®interfaces, allowing owners to make the most of their existing equipment. In every sense, an interface from Focusrite makes the perfect partner for Pro Tools | HD. #### For everyone: Celemony releases ARA SDK under open source license Celemony Software GmbH is placing the ARA Audio Random Access audio interface under open source license as well as releasing a comprehensive software development kit. This will make ARA integration even easier for DAW and plug-in manufacturers. Celemony Software GmbH, Munich, 05.05.2021 – (ictw) – In almost ten years since its inception, the ARA Audio Random Access audio interface has developed into a real success story. Developed by Celemony in cooperation with Presonus Software, it was conceived as a new standard to complement existing plug-in interfaces such as VST and Audio Unit. The objective was to make it possible for DAWs and plug-ins to exchange information of a musical nature, regarding such things as notes, chords and tempos. The protocol was also intended, however, to afford access to the audio files used in the project, making the often tedious transfer procedures required by some plug-in architectures redundant. The closer integration achieved through ARA makes numerous new functions and workflow improvements possible that are especially useful when arranging or comping. The seamless interaction between Melodyne and Studio One as well as the new workflows were enthusiastically received. Other manufacturers – on both the DAW and the plug-in side – were also soon supporting ARA, because ARA was designed from the start so that not only Melodyne but also other plug-ins could benefit from it. ARA Audio Random Access offers a multitude of possibilities. Which of them are taken advantage of in any given implementation depends upon the technical context and the product strategy of the manufacturer concerned. ARA support is to be found in one form or another today in most of the leading DAWs, including Pro Tools, Logic Pro, Cubase, Studio One, Cakewalk, Nuendo, Samplitude, Sequoia, Mixcraft, Reaper, Sound Forge, Acid and Waveform. In addition to Melodyne itself, ARA support on the plug-in side is currently offered by Steinberg's SpectraLayers, as well as Antares, Izotope and Syncro Arts, with SoundRadix set to join them in the near future. Right now, the fully revised and expanded ARA Audio Random Access Software Development Kit is available under the Apache 2.0 license, which also makes integration into projects with open-source licenses such as GNU GPLv3 possible. Interested developers can take advantage – free from licensing costs – of the full range of the ARA specification 2.0, which also covers more recent ARA features such as chord tracks, expanded copy & paste support, optimized routing and improved comping and editing. The SDK allows seamless integration with popular development tools such as Git and Cmake. It includes detailed documentation of the interface as well as the entire integration process and extensive library code, plus numerous code examples and options for validating the ARA implementation. Celemony is accompanying this with an open-source example of ARA integration into the JUCE framework, currently one of the audio industry's leading development environments. The ARA SDK on GitHub: https://github.com/Celemony/ARA_SDK Youtube playlist: How Melodyne with ARA works in various DAWs: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxhHYjuFEd5dKpJ1zpFBmpjXwKAZgYXbb About Celemony Celemony is the pioneer and market leader in the musical, note-based editing of audio. The company's principal product, Melodyne, inaugurated this type of audio editing in 2001, established itself in the intervening years – for vocal editing in particular – as the standard worldwide, and has gone on pushing out the envelope in innovative audio editing ever since to the limits of what is technically possible. In 2008, for example, Celemony presented its patented DNA Direct Note Access, which extended Melodyne's editing capabilities to polyphonic audio material – right down to individual notes within chords. Subsequent versions of Melodyne brought further technological innovations: the unique Sound Editor, Multitrack Note Editing for the simultaneous note-based editing of an unlimited number of audio tracks, and sophisticated tempo and chord functions, as well as the detection and separate editing of sibilants on vocal tracks. Other important technologies developed by Celemony include the musically intelligent restoration tool Capstan and the pioneering plug-in interface ARA. Melodyne and Celemony have won numerous awards – among them, the Technical Grammy in 2012. #### Founder Of KHDK Electronics Partners With Non-Profit “Skateistan” The Founder Of KHDK Electronics Partners With Non-Profit “Skateistan” To Introduce A Standout Fuzz Pedal Made From Repurposed Skateboards To Support Development Programs For Children Available Now To The Public, 100% Of Profit From The Skateistan Pedal Sale Will Directly Benefit Skateistan Programs In Cambodia, South Africa And Afghanistan (Prague, Czech Republic) - David Karon (KHDK Electronics) is excited to announce his new pro-charity guitar pedal initiative “Tone for Change”. Their first project is a limited edition “Skateistan” fuzz pedal in a one-of-a-kind enclosure made from skateboards used by students in Skateistan’s school. All profits from the sale of the pedal go to Skate Schools operated by the award-winning NGO Skateistan which brings creativity, fun and freedom into the lives of its students. You can now hear the pedal and purchase it here. Working in Cambodia, South Africa and Afghanistan, Skateistan has over 2,500 active students, half of which are girls. Skateistan empowers its students through creativity, education and skateboarding. The Skateistan pedal is a fuzz effect inspired by skateboarding subculture. Creative freedom defines the pedal, with controls that let guitarists experiment and make the tone their own. It is an alternative use of distortion with mosfet stage for tube-like warmth. The tone evokes grunge and stoner rock with its characteristic sound: toothy, fuzzy, sharp and dry. Of the pedal, Tone For Change founder David Karon (KHDK Electronics) commented: “Growing up, skateboarding and music were my passions. I am beyond excited to merge these two worlds in this incredible fuzz pedal and help Skateistan continue to transform the lives of vulnerable children.” Their previous users were children like Fatima* who lives in Mazar-e-Sharif. She is deaf and because of her disability and her gender, she has often been excluded from sports. Now, Fatima comes to Skateistan every week and her confidence and skills are growing:“Skateistan is a place that I can learn lots of different things than what I learn at home and school. We can do any sport that we like in Skateistan like football, skating and active games. I am really waiting all week until Thursday to come to Skateistan. Skateistan Founder and Executive Director Oliver Percovich said: “We are so excited to be supported by the sales of this amazing Skateistan pedal. The funds generated will make a huge difference to the lives of our students, who, because of the work we do, have safe spaces in which to play, learn and make new friends. We’ll be able to reach even more children in South Africa, Cambodia and Afghanistan because of this awesome support from Tone for Change.” #### Four reasons to visit Breedlove at NAMM 2024 A showcase of innovative guitar designs at booth #211A Bend, Oregon, January, 10 2024 – Breedlove Guitars invites attendees to NAMM 2024, offering an unparalleled experience with four distinctive product categories that epitomize acoustic excellence and groundbreaking guitar innovation. Premier Brazilian Rosewood Limited Edition Collection: Experience Breedlove’s homage to Brazilian rosewood, the epitome of acoustic guitar history. At NAMM 2024, witness the unveiling of the Premier Series LTD instruments, showcasing the timeless allure and unparalleled sound of Brazilian rosewood. From the powerful Premier Concert Tobacco Burst CE (Images) to the versatile Premier Companion Triple Burst CE (Images), each guitar promises hauntingly beautiful sound and heirloom quality craftsmanship. Organic Pro Series: Professional Grade Guitars for Working Musicians: Experience the Organic Pro Series, where professional-grade guitars meet accessible price points. Crafted for true working musicians, these guitars, such as the NEW Artista Pro Concert Burnt Amber 12 String CE (Images), deliver exceptional quality, tone, and versatility without compromise. Flagship Oregon Series: Timeless Myrtlewood Tone and USA Craftsmanship: Immerse yourself in the classic Oregon Series tone and superior craftsmanship showcased in the latest additions. From the Oregon Concerto Old Fashioned CE (Images) to the Oregon Concert Thinline CE (Images), these guitars resonate with Oregon Series heritage, offering nuanced tonal responses and unmatched playing comfort. Legacy Series Redesigned Models 2024: Evolved Legacy, Unparalleled Quality: Witness the evolution of the Legacy Series with redesigned models featuring enhanced tonal qualities and exquisite craftsmanship. The Legacy Concert Shadowburst CE (Images), the Legacy Companion Port Orford Cedar - Walnut CE (Images), and other redesigned models offer a fusion of innovative designs and classic Breedlove excellence. Quote from Breedlove’s Product Designer, Angela Christensen: "NAMM 2024 is our canvas to unveil the culmination of craftsmanship and innovation across our diverse guitar categories. We invite attendees to experience these remarkable guitars firsthand," said Angela Christensen. Visit Breedlove at NAMM 2024: Join us at Booth 211A to witness the convergence of tradition and innovation in Breedlove Guitars' diverse lineup. Explore the Premier Brazilian Rosewood Collection, Organic Pro Series, Flagship Oregon Series, and Legacy Series Redesigned Models, all showcasing the pinnacle of acoustic guitar craftsmanship. About Breedlove Guitars With over 30 years of acoustic innovation, Breedlove Guitars continues to redefine excellence, offering musicians instruments that blend superior quality, innovation, and timeless tone. #### Fractal audio systems announces the FM3 Amp Modeling & Multi-FX in a Compact Floor Unit Plaistow, NH – April 23, 2019 The new FM3 Amp Modeler/Multi-FX is a compact floor unit from Fractal Audio Systems. It features the company’s newest generation of amp modelling, speaker simulation, and effects processor technologies, all with the extreme sonic performance, features, and flexibility that guitarists have come to expect from Fractal Audio. The FM3 is powered by a 3-Core “Griffin” DSP with one ARM and two SHARC+ cores providing superior power in a compact format. A dedicated graphics processor allows the main DSPs to be focused on critical audio tasks. The FM3 is housed in a durable steel chassis with protective endcaps. It features the same full-color display and familiar, easy-to-use front panel controls found on Fractal Audio’s flagship Axe-Fx III. Three onboard footswitches – each with variable-color LED ring and mini LCD display — provide both tap and hold functions, which can be customized to do different things on eight different switch “layouts.” In addition, a FASLINK II port allows the FM3 to be connected with up to two Fractal Audio FC-12 or FC-6 foot controllers, providing an exciting array of extended control options. The FM3 features ARES Amp Modeling—the latest technology developed by Fractal Audio for the award-winning Axe-Fx III. ARES captures the subtle sonic characteristics of real tube amps, with 265+ models offering an impressive range of clean tones, elusive “edge of breakup”, and everything from warm, touch-sensitive overdrive to face-melting modern distortion. The FM3 also includes the entire speaker cab impulse response (“IR”) collection from the Axe-Fx III, with a stunning 2,200+ “Factory” choices and 2000+ “User” locations to store custom sounds from free or commercial packages. As a multi-effects unit, the FM3 includes a superb selection of Fractal Audio’s state-of-the-art effect algorithms: dazzling drive pedals, dozens of delays, reverbs, compressors, EQs, modulation effects, a looper, and more. Like other Fractal Audio processors, the FM3 uses “Presets” built from “Blocks” on a “Grid” (4x12). Eight “Scenes” per preset can engage or bypass effects, switch effect “Channels”, adjust levels, and more. Fractal Audio’s flexible “Modifier” system enables easy real-time sound changes with onboard or remote controllers, switches or expression pedals. A precision full- screen tuner, two global equalizers, and a convenient Tap Tempo function are also built-in. The rear panel of the FM3 offers an instrument input with Fractal Audio’s proprietary low-noise analog circuitry, plus stereo main outputs, a headphone output, MIDI In and Out/Thru, and a 48kHz SPDIF out. A second stereo pair of TRS Inputs and ¼″ Humbuster outputs can be used as a stereo effects loop, or for auxiliary purposes, such as sending one signal with speaker simulation to a PA, while a second signal without speaker sims feeds a power amp and guitar speakers on stage. 4×4 USB audio rounds out the I/O capabilities of this pint-sized powerhouse. FM3-EDIT, a full-featured software editor, is included free. The FM3 is also fully compatible with Fractal-Bot for preset sharing, easy backup and restore, plus firmware updates in the tradition of continual improvement that has become a hallmark of Fractal Audio Systems. Above all, the FM3 was designed “by musicians for musicians” to deliver Fractal Audio’s uncompromising signature sound quality and rugged reliability in a compact, convenient, grab-and-go format that musicians are sure to appreciate and enjoy. Direct Price: $999.99 (List Price: $1399.99) Availability: To be announced. Send an email to waitlist@fractalaudio.com with the subject line “FM3 Wait List” to reserve your FM3 in the USA or Canada. Summary FM3 is a compact floor unit with three onboard switches. Uncompromising sound quality and road-worthy reliability. Easy-to-use front panel interface, plus free FM3 Edit software. Features ARES Amp Modeling developed for the Axe-Fx III. Hundreds of accurate models with real tube amp sound and feel. 2200+ Ultra-Res™ factory cabs and 2000+ user cab slots. Impressive multi-effects capability based on Axe-Fx III. 3-Core “Griffin” Processor plus dedicated GPU. FASLINK II allows adding up to two FC-12/FC-6 controllers. Ultra-low noise instrument input plus XLR stereo main outputs. Additional Stereo I/O Pair, plus headphone & SPDIF outputs. 4x4 USB Audio, 2 onboard switch/pedal jacks, MIDI In & Out/Thru. #### Frank Gambale and Cort Guitars Conclude Clinic Tour in Asia SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA — Legendary guitarist Frank Gambale has just concluded a traveling acoustic guitar clinic in Asia. Beginning in China and ending in South Korea, the tour gave audiences a rare glimpse into Gambale’s acoustic guitar prowess and inspirational wisdom. It also spotlighted the Frank Gambale Luxe Signature Model, an acoustic-electric guitar by Cort. Ideal for all types of playing from high speed soloing to strumming folk songs because of the unique strings and action set up.  The Luxe is a truly unique acoustic envisioned by the man himself. Spanning three weeks, the Gambale clinics traveled to nine venues in China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Taiwan, Vietnam, and South Korea. Audiences at these venues varied from experienced, gigging guitarists to self-taught players. They all came to watch and learn from Gambale, a GRAMMY® Award-winning innovator and the originator of the “Gambale Sweep Picking Technique.” Gambale has written hundreds of songs published on more than 20 albums. He has toured internationally with his own groups, as well as the band Vital Information and several of jazz pianist Chick Corea’s bands. A “musician’s musician,” Gambale has authored many of the popular and best selling guitar instructional books and DVDs ever produced which have had a huge impact on guitar players’ musical understanding worldwide. His styles vary from rock, funk and jazz, to R&B and some Latin and Brazilian influences. Through his collaboration with Cort, Gambale set out to create an acoustic guitar for electric guitarists. I really love being involved in the design of guitars. So I had a lot of ideas for this guitar, and I’m very happy to say that Cort listened to all of my ideas. Gambale told an audience in Jakarta. He explained how a lot of guitar companies approach musicians for sponsorship and maybe change only one feature on a pre-existing model, and put their name on it with no innovation. However, Cort allowed Gambale to start from scratch, making this a unique collaboration. He specifically wanted a small-bodied, concert-style guitar with a big tone. He also wanted the instrument set up to his specifications—low action from the factory, extra-light strings, and a plain G string that can be bent. Cort also achieved Gambale’s ideal sonic quality by using fine materials. The Luxe Signature Model has a solid Adirondack spruce top and a flamed Australian blackwood body—a material that nods to Gambale’s roots. The neck is solid mahogany, while the fingerboard, bridge and headstock are ebony. Gambale designed a custom wood rosette and a unique inlay on the neck that takes design cues from the Art Deco period of the 1920s and 30s. Inspired by his daughter, he also added a three-jeweled design on the headstock. The Luxe has a sonically enhanced UV finish and is equipped with the L.R. Baggs EAS-VTC EQ. This electronic system is invisible because the volume and tone wheels are tucked inside at the top of the soundhole. “Cort has delivered a really beautiful instrument, and it plays like a dream! All Frank Gambale Luxe come set up from the factory exactly the same as mine, which was very brave of Cort to take this chance. It is the first guitar of its kind to come from the factory set up with this kind of custom light gauge strings and low action. This is amazing to me in 2016. In my opinion acoustic guitars are generally way too hard to play with standard factory set up. It’s time to change that. It’s a simple thing, but it has never been done before. I want people to pick up the Frank Gambale Luxe, and not want to ever put it down. No fatigue, no sore fingers just straight to playing and the joy which a beautifully set-up guitar brings to the player, right from the factory!” Gambale said. As a point of comparison, he added “Cort’s Luxe matches the quality of a Martin or Taylor for a fraction of the price.” To learn more about the Frank Gambale Luxe Signature Model by Cort, visit cortguitars.com. About Cort Guitars Cort designs, manufactures and delivers some of the finest guitars and basses to musicians and music enthusiasts all around the world. Over the past 50 years, the company has worked with some of the largest and most well-recognized guitar companies in the industry, as well as artists of international recognition. Cort remains focused on providing instruments that will last generations with the best workmanship possible, the best materials and components, and the best service long after the instruments have been purchased. For more information, visit www.cortguitars.com. #### Fredric Effects announce the BugCrusher Fredric Effects are proud to announce the BugCrusher The BugCrusher is an Analogue Sample Rate Reducer - a Sample & Hold circuit run at audio rates - which produces aliasing effects on your signal. With the Rate set high this imparts a clear fizzle & crunch, while at low rates any high frequencies will seem to wrap-around in an effect somewhat akin to a clean ring-mod. More information, demos and buy-it-now buttons on the Fredric site: www.fredric.co.uk/bugcrusher Fredric Effects Bugcrusher - Demo Video by Tim Webster About Fredric Effects Based in North London, Fredric Effects has grown since 2011 to become one of the UK's most highly regarded effects manufacturers. We build high quality handmade boutique pedals at realistic prices working musicians can afford. Fredric Effects pedals have found their way onto the pedal boards of many well-known and ground-breaking guitarists and bassists around the world. #### Fredric Effects announces The Accomplished Badger MkII The Accomplished Badger MkII (£140 RRP) The Fredric Effects Accomplished Badger is an original two stage boost, with an op-amp buffer/boost driving a hand-selected Germanium transistor gain stage. Because of the nature of these two gain stages, the Accomplished Badger can be used as a sparkly clean boost, to just push an amp to breakup, or for a grittier saturated sound like a torn speaker or an overloaded recording desk tone. More versatile than straight clean boosts, the Accomplished Badger is a very useful pedal to have around. The new MkII Accomplished Badger incorporates an internal charge pump to run at 18v (from a 9v input) and an audio-grade Triad output transformer for more musical saturation and breakup. The pedal also incorporates three DIP switches on the circuit board for more gain, soft clipping and hard clipping for overdrive and distortion tones. The Accomplished Badger MkII Demo Joe Perkins has done a great introductory demo here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yCDw3MelGok Info, demos and buy-it-now buttons on the Fredric site. https://www.fredric.co.uk/accomplished-badger About Fredric Effects Based in North London, Fredric Effects has grown since 2011 to become one of the UK's most highly regarded effects manufacturers. We build high quality handmade boutique pedals at realistic prices working musicians can afford. Fredric Effects pedals have found their way onto the pedal boards of many well-known and ground-breaking guitarists and bassists around the world. #### Fredric Effects announces the Blue Monarch overdrive Fredric Effects Blue Monarch overdrive  pedal The Fredric Effects Blue Monarch overdrive is based on the popular Blues Breaker overdrive of the 90s, with the mods offered by the KoT version of this circuit with the long waiting list! We've redesigned the layout so all four controls are external, added a toggle switch to replace the DIP switch functions, and added a switchable boost stage because we were never quite happy with the overall volume of the BB/KoT. We've also slightly increased the maximum gain available, to make this a very versatile pedal. Fredric Effects Blue Monarch Overdrive Demo Video by Dipswitch Demos About Fredric Effects Based in North London, Fredric Effects has grown since 2011 to become one of the UK's most highly regarded effects manufacturers. We build high quality handmade boutique pedals at realistic prices working musicians can afford. Fredric Effects pedals have found their way onto the pedal boards of many well-known and ground-breaking guitarists and bassists around the world. #### Fredric Effects are proud to announce The Accomplished Badger Fredric Effects The Accomplished Badger (£95 RRP) The Fredric Effects Accomplished Badger is an original two stage boost, with an opamp buffer/boost driving a Germanium transistor gain stage. The Germanium transistors used are individually selected vintage new-old-stock components, tested for optimal gain and low leakage. Because of the nature of these two gain stages, the Accomplished Badger can be used as a sparkly clean boost, to just push an amp to breakup, or for a grittier saturated sound like a torn speaker or an overloaded recording desk tone. More versatile than straight clean boosts, and the sort of effect you may not want to turn off, the Accomplished Badger is a very useful pedal to have around. Info, demos and buy-it-now buttons on the Fredric site: http://www.fredric.co.uk/accomplished-badger About Fredric Effects Based in North London, Fredric Effects has grown in the last five years to become one of the best regarded UK effects manufacturers. We build high quality handmade boutique pedals at realistic prices working musicians can afford. Fredric Effects pedals have found their way onto the pedal boards of many well-known and ground-breaking guitarists and bassists around the world. #### Fredric Effects are proud to announce the Regent 150 Preamp The Fredric Effects Regent 150 Preamp is an accurate recreation of an obscure East German preamp, using a charge pump to match the voltage of the original ampifier and real NOS 40 year old East German transistors. The Regent 150 Preamp uses the preamplifier and EQ circuit from the Vermona* Regent 150K amplifier of the 1970s, a staple of Eastern bloc rehearsal studios, stages and bedrooms. When first prototyping this circuit we'd expected an interesting lo-fi curio, something punky, scrappy or perhaps thin sounding, however the result has far surpassed expectations. The treble control adds a clean sound which is glassy and precise, and the boosted bass is warm without being flubby. Overall the effect also adds a little welcome compression. Use it as an EQ, boost, or just leave it on all the time because it sounds so good. Info, demos and buy-it-now buttons on the Fredric site: http://www.fredric.co.uk/regent-150-preamp Fredric Effects Regent 150 Preamp (£120 RRP) *Vermona is a trademark of HDB electronic GmbH About Fredric Effects Based in North London, Fredric Effects has grown since 2011 to become one of the UK's most highly regarded effects manufacturers. We build high quality handmade boutique pedals at realistic prices working musicians can afford. Fredric Effects pedals have found their way onto the pedal boards of many well-known and ground-breaking guitarists and bassists around the world. #### Fredric Effects are proud to announce the Standard Fuzz Machine. The Fredric Effects Standard Fuzz Machine is a new version of the classic Ibanez Standard Fuzz, also known as the Bruno/Mica Fuzz Machine. A raw, crunchy, and roaring vintage fuzz with a fantastic amount of range. This fuzz has a distinct flavor that's in the same family as the famed Shin-Ei/Univox SuperFuzz, although less scooped and with more pronounced octavey overtones. The tone switch provides two very distinct sonic ranges for the fuzz, and while one stays 60s garagey, the other adds more cut and fizz. Info and demos on the Fredric site. Please find Standard Fuzz Machine images attached. http://www.fredric.co.uk/standard-fuzz-machine Fredric Effects Standard Fuzz Machine (£100 RRP) About Fredric Effects Based in North London, Fredric Effects has grown in the last five years to become one of the best regarded UK effects manufacturers. We build high quality handmade boutique pedals at realistic prices working musicians can afford. Fredric Effects pedals have found their way onto the pedal boards of many well-known and ground-breaking guitarists and bassists around the world. #### Fredric Effects DuoFace Vintage Fuzz Fredric Effects announces the DuoFace Vintage Fuzz Fredric Effects waited a good while before bringing out their version of the classic Fuzz Face circuit. After all, this is one of the most widely cloned pedals, the basis for many boutique fuzzes. What new could Fredric Effects bring to this effect? The answer is versatility and tweakability. By combining TWO complete circuits run in parallel - a negative ground Silicon transistor FF and a positive ground Germanium transistor FF - with a switch to choose between them and individual bias controls for each circuit. So you could have a smooth sustainy Germanium fuzz, then flick to a gated and splatty Silicon fuzz or vice versa. Running these positive and negative ground circuits simultaneously is made possible by use of a voltage converter. Each Germanium transistor in the DuoFace is measured by hand to be in the correct gain and leakage range for a great sounding Germanium fuzz! Here's the launch demo by Lord Fuzzman (who else!) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i75VZ5AKNzo Info, demos and buy-it-now buttons on the Fredric site. https://www.fredric.co.uk/duoface Price: £140 RRP About Fredric Effects Based in North London, Fredric Effects has grown since 2011 to become one of the UK's most highly regarded effects manufacturers. We build high quality handmade boutique pedals at realistic prices working musicians can afford. Fredric Effects pedals have found their way onto the pedal boards of many well-known and ground-breaking guitarists and bassists around the world. #### Fredric Effects Nouveau Super Unpleasant Companion Fredric Effects announce the Nouveau Super Unpleasant Companion (£150 RRP) The Fredric Effects Nouveau Super Unpleasant Companion combines the FY-2 Companion Fuzz and FY-6 Superfuzz circuits in our newly designed custom enclosure. The Classic Super Unpleasant Companion has been a great success for Fredric Effects, in both the original black enclosures and the special edition white version sold exclusively by Regent Sounds in London. Now Fredric Effects have launched the Nouveau Super Unpleasant Companion which will run alongside the Classic. It's the same circuit, but features a smaller enclosure, top-mounted jacks and the controls on the front where they're easier to get at! The FY-2 fuzz is a waspy, buzzy fuzz unlike any other. The FY-6 has two distinct fuzz tones- a crunchy garagey sound and a massive doomy, scooped wall-of-fuzz sound. It has some nice octave/ring mod tones in there too. Info, demos and buy-it-now buttons on the Fredric site: http://www.fredric.co.uk/ About Fredric Effects Based in North London, Fredric Effects has grown since 2011 to become one of the UK's most highly regarded effects manufacturers. We build high quality handmade boutique pedals at realistic prices working musicians can afford. Fredric Effects pedals have found their way onto the pedal boards of many well-known and ground-breaking guitarists and bassists around the world. #### Fredric Effects Utility Perkolator MkII The Fredric Effects Utility Perkolator (£95 RRP) The Utility Perkolator is the latest version of the fabled Interfax Harmonic Percolator from the 1970s. The Harmonic Percolator is a simple yet fascinating circuit which readily lends itself to tweaking and improvement. We already build a faithfully vintage correct version of the Harmonic Percolator, however the Utility Perkolator takes this circuit in another direction. Using higher gain, lower leakage Russian Germanium transistors, and a low pass filter which only removes the high-end hisses and glitches associated with the HP, the Utility Perkolator has a considerably lower noise floor. The result is a tighter and more controllable effect which is still capable of producing the classic Harmonic Percolator sound. Available in attractive 'cold war cream' with two colour black/metallic silver screen printed artwork featuring the Berlin TV Tower. Info, demos and buy-it-now buttons on the Fredric site. Be sure to watch the comparison with the original Harmonic Percolator. http://www.fredric.co.uk/utility-perkolator Fredric Effects Utility Perkolator - Introductory demo video Video by timhulio About Fredric Effects Based in North London, Fredric Effects has grown in the last five years to become one of the best regarded UK effects manufacturers. We build high quality handmade boutique pedals at realistic prices working musicians can afford. Fredric Effects pedals have found their way onto the pedal boards of many well-known and ground-breaking guitarists and bassists around the world. For more information, please visit www.fredric.co.uk #### Free BIAS FX LE for Focusrite customers Focusrite's Plug-In Collective brings monthly plug-in deals to registered customers The advent of Focusrite's new, ultra-low latency interfaces opens up a world of new possibilities for recording and overdubbing, using multiple DAW plug-ins in real time rather than needing special cue mixes and outboard DSP. There's no shortage of great plug-ins today, with new and exciting instruments and effects coming out all the time – but which to choose? Focusrite believes in freedom – the freedom to choose the plug-ins that get musicians, producers and engineers their signature sound, exactly the way they want it. To help in the quest, Focusrite is working with some of the most innovative and prestigious plug-in companies around to provide exclusive offers, tutorial content and more. This is the Focusrite Plug-In Collective. Every month, Focusrite offers exclusive deals from the world's leading plug-in companies to registered Focusrite customers – and not just interface owners, but owners of any registered Focusrite hardware product. In November, Focusrite has teamed up with Positive Grid to offer a free BIAS FX LE guitar effects processor - a version of BIAS FX Pro exclusively developed for Focusrite customers. #### FREE From Nembrini – The Black Distortion Plugin October 1st PAVIA, ITALY: Nembrini Audio, the company that specialises in guitar amp plugins, is delighted to offer the new, FREE Black Distortion plugin. This responsive and highly versatile plugin, is modelled on the RAT2* distortion pedal, making it ideal for rock, metal, grunge, stoner, punk and many other classic guitar tones. Check out the video trailer and sound sample . Renowned for its versatility, the classic RAT2 is the go-to distortion pedal for many guitarist playing all sorts of different music. Just like the pedal it is based on, the Black Distortion plugin features the legendary filter control. Turn it to the left to roll off brittle high-end frequencies, turn to the left to all the natural brightness of a guitar to shine through. With this FREE plugin, guitarists can dial in their perfect amount of gain, from mild overdrive to full on fuzzy assault. The dark, lush Black Distortion plugin faithfully reproduces the behaviour and character of the famous RAT black stomp box. Used as the primary distortion tool, it offers an immense range of gritty rich tones which can help to boost solos and build soaring leads. In fact it adds a kick to playing wherever it is needed. To find out more about Nembrini Audio’s FREE Black Distortion plugin please go to https://www.nembriniaudio.com/products/black-distortion and visit AuV3 format for FREE iOS download. About Nembrini Audio Nembrini Audio was borne out of the extensive experience of founding namesake Igor Nembrini, with over 10 years of involvement in creating many of the greatest guitar amp plug-ins on the market to his notable name. Needless to say, the company’s exacting emulations always start by perfecting digital reproduction of analogue circuits before being finely tuned by ear to remain true to the original sound. Saying that, it is specialised in the digital reproduction of analogue saturation circuits, whereby the dynamic behaviour of each individual component is carefully modelled and tuned by ear to always achieve the most musical and creamy saturation in the digital world! With that in mind, it does not simply produce musical software but rather musical instruments suitable for every modern musician in search of uncompromising quality — products that work well in any setting and situation to let the creativity of musicians, producers, and mixing engineers flow forth for all to hear! www.nembriniaudio.com #### Free Introductory Webinars For Ableton Live & Push 2 Learn More About Ableton Products For Recording And Performing Berlin 10th March 2021 – Ableton, makers of innovative software and hardware for musicians, are delighted to announce two FREE webinars offering the ultimate introduction to their flagship products, Ableton Live and Push 2. Ableton Live is a unique tool for music creation and performance, and Push 2 is a powerful, expressive instrument which gives users hands-on control of an unlimited palette of sounds without needing to look at a computer. Two free webinars, on 16th and 23rd March 2021,19:00 GMT will be hosted by Simon Lyon, Artist, Certified Trainer and Product Expert for Ableton UK & IE. The 90-minute sessions will see Simon showcase and explain how to utilise Ableton Live and Push 2 to make music creation fast, fluid and flexible. These sessions are ideal for musicians who wish to learn the fundamentals of Live and Push 2 and get to grips with the essentials of music making, discovering how to turn their creations into finished songs, or perform their music live on stage. Over the course of the two free webinars, topics covered will include getting started, setting up, plus a guided tour of the software’s features and tools. By the end of the sessions participants will have the building blocks for recording, mixing, beat making, performing, sampling, mastering and more at their fingertips. Plus, Simon and a team of Ableton experts will be on hand to answer any questions you have throughout the sessions. Attendees who would like to familiarise themselves with Ableton Live before the sessions can download a free 90-day trial of the newly released Ableton Live 11 https://www.ableton.com/en/live/. For a FREE beginner’s introduction to getting the best out of Ableton Live and Push 2 sign up here: 16th March - Making Music with Ableton Live 23rd March - Push 2: Production and Performance About Ableton Ableton makes products for music makers to create, produce and perform music. These include Live, a software that combines traditional studio technologies with the freedom of working without a timeline; Push, a hardware instrument for hands-on playing and composing with Live; and Link, a technology that allows multiple devices to play in time together over a wireless connection. Ableton was founded in 1999 by musicians in need of new creative tools. The first version of Live was released in 2001. The company is led by its founders from its headquarters in Berlin, and has additional offices in Los Angeles and Tokyo. About 430 people work at Ableton across the world. www.ableton.com #### Free Line 6 Helix 3.60 Firmware Update Features 14 New Models CALABASAS, CA. April 25, 2023 — Line 6 has released the free Helix® 3.60 firmware for its Helix Floor, Helix LT, Helix Rack, HX Effects™, HX Stomp™, and HX Stomp XL processors, as well as the Helix Native plugin. “We are delighted that the Helix 3.60 update brings the Grammatico GSG100 to Helix and HX® processors, along with additional new amps, new effects, and a host of new cabs running on the new IR-based cab engine we introduced in the 3.50 update,” says Eric Klein, Chief Product Design Architect. “This is the 17th free update we’ve offered since Helix debuted, continuing our unwavering support for our community of Helix and HX users." Note that the HX Effects processor adds only the new effects. New Models Amps Grammatico GSG - based on* the Grammatico® GSG100 Line 6 Elmsley - Line 6 original Agua Sledge - based on* the Aguilar® Tone Hammer Guitar Cabs (Single and Dual versions) 1x12 Blue Bell - captured from* a 1×12" Vox® AC-15 Blue Alnico 1x12 Open Cream - captured from* a custom 1x12" open-back cab G12M-65 1x12 Open Cast - captured from* a custom 1x12" open-back cab EVM12L 2x12 Silver Bell - captured from* a 2×12" Vox AC-30TB Silver Alnico 2x12 Match H30 - captured from* a 2x12" Matchless® DC-30 custom G12H-30 2x12 Match G25 - captured from* a 2x12" Matchless DC-30 custom G12M-25 4x12 Greenback 20 - captured from* a 4×12" Marshall® “basketweave” G12M-20 Bass Cabs (Single and Dual versions) 1x12 Epicenter - captured from* a 1x12" Epifani® Ultralight series 4x10 Ampeg Pro - captured from* a 4x10" Ampeg® PR-410HLF Effects Dark Dove Fuzz(Mono, Stereo) - based on* the Electro-Harmonix® Russian Big Muff Triple Rotary(Mono, Stereo) - based on the Yamaha RA-200 rotary speaker The Helix 3.60 firmware update is free and available now. Download: line6.com/software Helix Amp Models Helix Cabinet Models Helix Effect Models Helix Microphone Models About Line 6, Inc. For nearly a quarter of a century Line 6 has developed products that empower musicians to achieve their full creative potential—from the world’s first modeling amplifier and the iconic red POD to today’s Helix and HX families of guitar processors and Powercab active guitar speaker systems. These and other Line 6 products have received numerous accolades, including the Guitar World Platinum Award, the Premier Guitar Premier Gear Award, and the Guitar Player Editors’ Pick Award. For more information, visit line6.com. #### Free Line 6 Helix 3.70 Firmware Update Features 24 New Models CALABASAS, CA. November 16, 2023 — Line 6 has released the free Helix® 3.70 firmware for its Helix Floor, Helix LT, Helix Rack, HX Effects™, HX Stomp™, HX Stomp XL, and HX® One processors, as well as the 3.70 software update for the Helix Native plugin. “The 3.70 update brings amp models from our popular Catalyst® line of guitar amps, along with select top-requested amps and effects to Helix/HX,” says Eric Klein, Chief Product Design Architect. “This is the 18th free update we’ve offered since Helix debuted, continuing our unwavering support for our community of Helix and HX users." Note that the HX Effects and HX One processors add only the new effects. New Models Guitar Amps Line 6 Clarity - Line 6 Original Amp Design Line 6 Aristocrat - Line 6 Original Amp Design Line 6 Carillon - Line 6 Original Amp Design Line 6 Voltage - Line 6 Original Amp Design Line 6 Kinetic - Line 6 Original Amp Design Line 6 Oblivion - Line 6 Original Amp Design Brit 2203 - based on* the Marshall® JCM800 2203 (Stock) PV Vitriol Clean - based on* the Peavey® Invective (Clean Channel) Bass Amps US Dripman Nrm - based on* the Fender® Bassman (Silver Panel) Mandarin 200 - based on* the Orange® AD200 MkIII Guitar Cabs (Single and Dual versions) Soup Pro Ellipse - captured from* a 1x6x9" Supro® S6616 1x8 Small Tweed - captured from* a custom 1x8" Fender Champ 1x12 Fullerton - captured from* a 1x12" Fender 5C3 Tweed Deluxe 1x12 Cali IV - captured from* a 1x12" MESA/Boogie® Mk IV combo 2x12 Interstate - captured from* a 2x12" Dr. Z® Z Best V30 4x12 WhoWatt 100 - captured from* a 4x12" Hiwatt® AP Fane® 4x12 Greenback 30 - captured from* a 4x12" Marshall “basketweave” G12H-30 Bass Cabs (Single and Dual versions) 2x15 Dripman - captured from* a 2x15" Fender Bassman JBL D130 6x10 Cali Power - captured from* a 6x10" MESA/Boogie Power House Effects Prize Drive- (Mono, Stereo) - based on* the Nobels® ODR-1 Regal Bass DI - (Mono, Stereo) - based on* the Nobel® Preamp bass DI Feedbacker- (Mono) – Line 6 original feedback generator Dynamic Bloom- (Mono, Stereo) – Line 6 original bloom reverb Nonlinear- (Mono, Stereo) – Line 6 original nonlinear reverb The Helix 3.70 firmware update is free and available now. Download: line6.com/software Helix Amp Models Helix Cabinet Models Helix Effect Models Helix Microphone Models About Line 6, Inc. For nearly a quarter of a century Line 6 has developed products that empower musicians to achieve their full creative potential—from the world’s first modeling amplifier and the iconic red POD to today’s Helix and HX families of guitar processors and Powercab active guitar speaker systems. These and other Line 6 products have received numerous accolades, including the Guitar World Platinum Award, the Premier Guitar Premier Gear Award, and the Guitar Player Editors’ Pick Award. For more information, visit line6.com. #### Free Marcus King Livestream Concerts From The Ryman Powered By Orange Amps In Partnership With Volume.com Orange Amps is proud to partner with Volume.com and Marcus King for a free livestream concert when King plays two sold-out shows at the historic Ryman Auditorium in his hometown of Nashville this week, on Thursday 29th and Friday 30th September. These exclusive livestreams will see the GRAMMY® Award-nominated artist, performer and songwriter headline the Ryman for the first time along with special guests. Orange Amps and Volume.com will be there to broadcast these much-anticipated concerts, shot in high-definition 4K using nine camera angles for a full cinematic experience and livestreamed direct to mobile phone, computer or laptop. This summer, King released his second solo album Young Blood, which debuted at number one in the Billboard Blues Albums charts and which he has been touring worldwide. The Ryman concerts this week will see him play tracks from his new album using his 30 watt all-valve MK Ultra signature amp, which he helped design in collaboration with Orange Amps. Both shows will be livestreamed for free exclusively on Volume.com at 9 pm CT on 29th and 30th September, and can be watched from The Marcus King Band’s YouTube Channel and Facebook page, as well as Orange Amps’ YouTube page and Facebook Page. Viewers can watch the first 15 minutes of the concerts on these pages, after which the show can be viewed for free at https://marcusking.volume.com (please note that five minutes later, viewers will be prompted to enter an email address to continue watching). The shows will be available to view for free on demand for 30 days after each concert. Marcus King - Photo Credit Jacob Blickenstaff Volume.com is a 24/7 free livestream platform that allows engagement between artists and fans to help musicians build and monetise their craft from ticket sales, subscriptions, merchandise purchases, or by using Volume.com’s unique online tipping system. Find out more about the Marcus King MK Ultra signature amp at orangeamps.com, and see details on the latest Marcus King show dates at marcuskingofficial.com/tour About Orange Amplification Orange Amplification has been a pioneering force in guitar and bass amplification since 1968. It has built a reputation for delivering innovative technology, always built with uncompromising attention to detail and quality. Globally regarded as the best British guitar amplifier manufacturer for both design and construction, Orange dominates the world’s stages and studios. Iconic performers as diverse as Jimmy Page, Stevie Wonder, James Brown, Fleetwood Mac, Oasis, Madonna, Orianthi, Slipknot’s Jim Root and Rush’s Geddy Lee are proud to stand in front of the unmistakable equipment and rely on its unique tone. #### Free SKB Case with Purchase of Bedell Guitar Purchase any current USA Bedell Guitar and warranty register to get a free SKB case. Bend, OR (December 30, 2015) – Want to get your hands on a FREE SKB case?  Warranty register your new USA built Bedell guitar and we'll send you one ($300 value).  Valid January 1 - March 30 or while supplies last.  Quantities limited.  Valid in the US only and on current USA built product offerings. Bend, OR-based Bedell Guitars handcrafts guitars all built in the USA from $1,990 on up. Each of their collections; Brazilian, Homegrown, Folk Rock and Angelica, are sustainably and ethically sourced. At Bedell, they want to help you protect your gem for years to come. “We love our SKB cases. They are great on the road and easy to move around,” says Adam Gardner, co-founder of Guster and Bedell artist (pictured above with Luke Reynolds). “It’s what we trust to protect our Bedell Earthsong guitars.” Find your local dealer and then register your Bedell guitar here Bedell Guitars: Launched in 1964 and after a four-decade hiatus, Bedell Guitars re-launched in 2009 and is located in Bend, Oregon sourcing rare and special tonewoods, designing instruments and working with exceptionally talented craftspeople. Driven by passion, the company prides itself in its respect and reverence for the connection between the woods of its forests and music to create unique and quality guitars. For more information about Bedell Guitars: visit, bedellguitars.com. #### FREE THE TONE BV-1V “BLACK VEHICLE” Bass Overdrive From a natural overdrive sound to a distorted sound, the “BLACK VEHICLE” can create a wide variety of sounds similar to driving a vacuum tube amplifier. The FREE THE TONE BLACK VEHICLE bass overdrive pedal is part of the new FREE THE TONE 15th anniversary project INTEGRATED SERIES. The “BLACK VEHICLE” has sparkling overtones and long sustain you’d find in well driven vacuum tube amplifiers and it delivers a pleasant drive sound. This unit realizes wide range “amp like” sounds. The BLACK VEHICLE highlights include: Implemented a newly developed HTS (Holistic Tonal Solution) circuit for electric bass guitars. The HTS circuit prevents a thin sound, makes the texture of the sounds from the unit uniform when it is turned on and off, and feeds the received signals to the following circuit in an optimal condition. Newly designed EQ circuits and MIX circuit are also installed. The TREBLE and BASS EQ circuits affect only the drive sound. The unprocessed original signal (dry sound) is mixed with the drive sound in the MIX circuit. The EQ and MIX circuits minimize signal phase error, prevent the sound from being buried when the drive amount is increased, and realize an ultimate drive sound that has a clear pitch and contour of sound. Two types of boost: “PRE BOOST” controls the sound amount sent to the overdrive section and “POST BOOST” adjusts the output volume. These controls allow you to perform extensive sound creation; for example you can increase only the volume without changing the tone character, increase the distortion amount without changing the volume, etc. The BLACK VEHICLE carries a suggested retail price of $370.00, and can be purchased after Sept 10, 2018, through our North American dealers listed at: http://www.freethetone.com/en/dealer/#america.   About FREE THE TONE FREE THE TONE was established for the purposes of realizing progressive new development and design based on the innovative concepts of owner/designer Yuki Hayashi. We will be creating new products and designing advanced systems for guitarists/bassists based on Yuki’s long career supporting professional musicians in Japan. We hope to help musicians improve their performance and aim to develop trouble-free products by getting to know more about how musicians use the products in live performance or recording situations. Also, instead of focusing on single components, we will approach the entire system design in a comprehensive way, which embodies the meaning of our slogan “THE HOLISTIC APPROACH TO SYSTEM DESIGN”. #### Free the Tone Flight Time FT-2Y Digital Delay FREE THE TONE’s high sound quality digital delay “FLIGHT TIME” with the world’s first Real-time BPM Analyzer and Delay Time Offset features, reappears with even more improvements! Responding to strong requests from players all over the world, the FLIGHT TIME FT-2Y is now being introduced as the successor to the FT-1Y (FLIGHT TIME) that ended production in 2016. For the FLIGHT TIME FT- 2Y, we have redesigned not only the analog and power supply circuits but also the digital circuits and firmware to realize dramatic improvements in sound quality. While keeping all of the FT -1Y’s ample feature set (including the world’s first Realtime BPM Analyzer*1, *2, Delay Time Offset features, etc.), the FT-2Y has further advanced in both sound quality and functionality with the addition of instrument/line level switching, instant preset switching, MIDI out function. Pursuing higher sound quality and ease of use we concentrated the latest technologies of FREE THE TONE upon this unparalleled delay effects unit “FLIGHT TIME FT-2Y”. Experience its sound! Note 1: If the BPM of the tap -entered tempo information differs more than ±20% from that of the actual performance, then there is no automatic adjustment of delay time. Note 2: The realtime BPM analyzer may not be able to recognize BPM for performances with irre-gular meters, performances by orchestra or piano, etc. Main Features World-First: Realtime BPM Analyzer (as of September 2014, based on Free The Tone’s research) World-First: Delay Time Offset Function (as of September 2014, based on Free The Tone’s research) 32-bit high-precision DSP HTS circuit and analog mixer Instrument/Line input level switching Instant Preset Switching HPF (high-pass filter) and LPF (low-pass filter) Modulation function Sound hold function REC & REPEAT function DELAY PHASE function MIDI function Trail function TAP input function Specifications Number of Presets : 99 (User Presets: 90, Factory Presets: 9) Input Impedance: min. 500 kΩ Output Load Impedance: min. 1 kΩ Max. Input Level: INST +2 dBm / LINE +13 dBm Terminals: Standard 1/4" phone jack (IN, OUT, HOLD) Power Supply: Dedicated AC adapter (For USA: FA-1220D-JA, For UK: FA-1220D-UK,For Europe: FA-1220D-EU) Power Consumption : 12 VDC, approx. 400 mA(max). Dimensions: 146W x 120.5D x 57H mm (incl. protuberances such as jacks) Weight: approx. 570 g (excl. accessories) For more information please visit: http://www.freethetone.com/en/products/effects/ft2y.html #### Freqport formally introduces FreqInOut FO1 Freqport formally introduces FreqInOut FO1, beautifully bridging gap between high-quality outboard and seamless digital workflows with revolutionary design MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA: leading audio technology innovator Freqport is proud to formally introduce its FreqInOut FO1 as a revolutionary device that beautifully bridges the gap between high-quality outboard and seamless digital workflows by removing the complexities of connecting any kind of outboard equipment to a DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) — whereby outboard gear is connected to the hardware device itself, and the FreqInOut plug-in is opened on an insert, send, or instrument channel in the DAW effectively resulting in the outboard gear appearing as a plug-in, providing audio producers, musicians, and studio engineers with an allin-one, simple solution, all without the hassle of dealing with advanced setup, routing, latency, and timing issues when recording — as of October 10… “FreqInOut FO1 is more than just a product; it’s a paradigm shift in how analogue and digital can coexist in the studio and clearly shows how the new Analog Harmony Core Technology works.” So says Freqport CEO Aran Gallagher, perfectly positioned to formally introduce FreqInOut FO1 to all, adding: “It allows producers to capture the authenticity of analogue sound while enjoying the convenience and precision of digital control, meaning less time troubleshooting and more time creating.” Clearly, then, there is more to FreqInOut FO1 as a user-friendly hardware interface than might first meet the (untrained) eye. After all, the device does little to give the game away as it is somewhat streamlined in its appearance with four ¼-inch jack audio inputs (+18dBu levels with -10dBV/+4dBu) and audio outputs (+18dBu levels, with ANALOG MATRIX per output) — labelled Line Inputs (1 through to 4) and Line Outputs (1 through to 4) — visible on its rear panel, positioned alongside a USB-C port for computer connection. It is fair to say that connecting any kind of outboard equipment — encompassing channel strips, compressors, EQs, drum machines, guitar pedals, patch bays, saturators, synthesizers, and more — to a DAW for control and integration through the FreqInOut plug-in is easy. Effortlessly enhancing audio workflow with the FreqInOut plug-in is really at the heart of working with FreqInOut F01. For example: enable Mid/ Side mode to work with stereo field or mono separately; utilise the Hardware MIX feature for parallel processing of any connected hardware gear, mixing dry and wet signal paths; fine-tune gain staging; effortlessly experiment with unique effect pedal routings or mix analogue and digital synths when adding FreqInOut FO1 to an existing patch bay matrix… the creative possibilities are endless. It is even possible to take a photo of connected equipment and settings by simply scanning the QR code in the plug-in to create custom skins within the plug-in itself! Moreover, multiple analogue processing circuits within the FreqInOut FO1 hardware allow more than one audio signal to be processed in multiple instances at the same time within that digital workflow, with the onboard 32-bit pro-grade ESS converters supporting up to 192kHz sample rate. Above and beyond removing the complexities of connecting any kind of outboard equipment to a DAW for control and integration through the FreqInOut plug-in, FreqInOut F01 is equally at ease working with an existing audio interface to add four more inputs and outputs — eight if connecting two FreqInOut FO1 boxes — to enable expansion with those powerful FreqInOut FO1 features enhancing an audio setup seamlessly. Whatever way anyone chooses to work with it, using the built-in hardware ANALOG MATRIX makes reconfiguring the signal flow through their outboard equipment an effortless experience, and all without adding latency. Readily representing a first-of-its-kind product, FreqInOut FO1 provides its users with unparalleled flexibility and control, letting creativity flow forth for all to hear without technical limitations. As a visionary step forward, Freqport views its introduction as part of a wider vision to redefine the audio landscape. Indeed, its innovative approach combines the best of analogue and digital technology, making professional-grade sound accessible and intuitive. Its modular design and scalability means FreqInOut FO1 is surely set to become an indispensable tool for both home studios and professional environments alike, setting a new standard for the future of pro audio equipment in doing so — an incredible achievement… all the more so considering its diminutive (W: 220mm x D: 105mm x H: 43mm) dimensions, while weighing in at a little under 1.0kg! FreqInOut FO1 will be available for purchase starting in November 2024 at a retail price of $599.00 USD, while pre-orders start immediately through Freqport’s website and authorised dealers worldwide, with US distribution being handled via RAD Distribution. A rack-mount kit will be available as an optional extra — especially useful if purchasing two FreqInOut FO1s for expanded eight-channel I/O capability. FreqInOut FO1 supports all major DAWs and operating systems — see: https://support.freqport.com/portal/en/kb/articles/supported-systems About Freqport Founded by industry veterans, Freqport is an audio company dedicated to simplifying audio production and enhancing sound quality with a focus on merging analogue warmth with digital precision. Products are engineered for audio professionals who demand both performance and usability. Ultimately, the company continues to innovate at the intersection of hardware and software, driving the evolution of music production technology. #### Fret Butter Fretboard Cleaner from DMI Guitar Labs Fret Butter™ Fretboard Cleaner Picked Up By AP International & Floyd Rose Marketing WALL TOWNSHIP, NJ -  AP International is pleased to announce they will be offering the new Fret Butter™ fretboard cleaner from DMI Guitar Labs.  Fret Butter ™ is a unique patented and proprietary solution for stringed instrument fingerboards, simultaneously hydrating the wood and removing even the most extreme grime and oxidation from frets in one simple application.  The result is a clean hydrated fingerboard with shiny frets and a satin smooth finish protecting against sweat, acids, metal corrosion, and string abrasion.  The Fret Butter cloth is an applicator and used to apply the Fret Butter to the fingerboard and frets.  A simple terry cloth rag is then used to rub and polish the fingerboard and frets simultaneously. Fret Butter™ contains no harmful chemicals, is Proposition 65 compliant, cruelty-free, vegan, contains only food grade products, and is entirely free of lemon oil.  The resealable zippered package, roughly the size of a pack of strings, allows for multiple uses per package ensuring your instrument remains clean for extended periods with a single cloth.  Additionally, it leaves the instrument with a fresh vanilla scent unlike other harsh and foul-smelling cleaning products. Fret Butter™ is available NOW on Reverb, Amazon, eBay, and FloydRose.com. AP International is a global distributor of musical instruments and accessories including Floyd Rose, Pure Tone Technologies, KTS Titanium, and Haramis Musical Hardware, among others.  With over 40 years in the music industry, they are ecstatic to help spread the merits of this unique product to a wider audience. To see the new Fret Butter™ cleaner in action, check out the demo video Video by Fret Butter #### Fret-King Black Label Country Squire Semitone Special in Blue Burst Fret-King ‘Black Label’ Country Squire Semitone Special is now available in a stunning Blue Burst Fret-King’s ‘Black Label’ Country Squire Semitone Special has proven immensely popular with country players, not only seeking an exceptionally well-built guitar, but one that also offers that little bit extra within playability and versatility. Now available in this beautiful Blue Burst, the Country Squire Semitone Special effortlessly produces unmistakable chicken pickin’, string poppin’ licks aplenty, enhanced by the semi-acoustic two-piece American alder body, Canadian maple fingerboard and bolt-on hard rock maple neck with tenon neck joint. Like all Fret-King guitars, hardware within the Country Squire Semitone Special are by Wilkinson and include WJ07 machine heads and WTB bridge. A WVC 3+3 Double coil pickup is in the neck position and a WHS single coil in the middle. At the bridge, the flat pole piece WVOTB alnico single coil pickup, is housed within a stamped, cold roll steel baseplate to enhance the pickup’s magnetic field and offers authentic vintage '52 'Nashville Snap', and all the classic 'out of phase' sounds at a flick of the five-way selector switch. And for that ‘little bit more’ the Wilkinson Vari-coil control, allows a seamless blend between all pickups for endless sonic permutations with extra punch and increased power. Looking striking in this new eye-catching Blue Burst with parchment scratchplate and contrasting black volume and tone controls, the Fret-King Country Squire Semitone Special was originally aimed at the Country players, but that’s a far cry from what it can achieve. All pickups have ample output to drive pedals and amps, enough to satisfy blues and hard rock players, whilst nudging the tone controls back a tad will produce honey sweet, full bodied, mellow jazz tones. Fret-King Black Label Country Squire Semitone Special – FKV21SBBL £599 rrp #### Fret-King Eclat Custom Paul Rose Signature guitar launched Fret-King® has partnered with Paul Rose, one of the world’s most unique and widely respected guitarists, to create the Eclat™ Custom Paul Rose Signature electric guitar, for the new 2023 Collection of Fret-King electric guitars and basses. With a gorgeous Gold Top finish, this stunning single cutaway guitar is crafted from the finest materials and assembled with scrupulous attention to detail by skilled luthiers. Features include a solid carved maple cap with the Eclat’s flagship ‘Forearm Scoop’, two-piece centre-joined, bound mahogany body, mahogany neck and bound 22 fret premium Indian rosewood fingerboard with inlaid crown position markers, whilst an easy ride to the upper frets is assured by way of the subtle heel chamfer. A brand new series of Fret-King pickups specifically created by Trev Wilkinson for the Fret-King 2023 collection includes the Focusfield™ Alnico V mini double coil pickup in the neck position and the Fifty-Five™ wax-potted Alnico V double coil at the bridge. For maximum performance versatility and the broadest tonal palette, this beautiful guitar includes a master volume with latching ‘Kill Switch’, latching out-of-phase sonics between pickups, and Fret-King’s ingenious Varicoil™ system, which progressively rolls the Fifty-Five and Focusfield pickups from double coil to single coil, separately or together. “I have several nice guitars that I would say are 8/10”, says Paul Rose, “But this guitar is as good as it gets, it’s a 10 all the way.” FKV1CPRGT Fret-King Eclat Custom Paul Rose Signature £899.00 rrp. #### Fret-King expands guitar range with new colour ways The highly-regarded Fret-King Black Label Range has added new finishes to two of its most popular models. Now available in an elegant Gloss Black colour the JDD Jerry Donahue (FKV25JDBK £849) model has the string-bending king’s signature Seymour Duncan pickups and unique 5 way switching system which provides some of the most iconic guitar tones of the last 60 years. Meanwhile the semi-acoustic Elise model now comes in an attractive Vintage White (FKV3HVW £849 UK rrp) which is perfectly complemented by the tortoiseshell binding. Carved from a solid mahogany block, the Elise body has acoustically tuned chambers, a full length centre block and double carved solid maple top that creates a vibrant, responsive semi-acoustic tone. Available now from a dealer near you, check out these and the rest of the amazing Trev Wilkinson designed Fret-King range today. More about Fret-King For more information about Fret-King please visit www.fret-king.com #### Fret-King introduce ‘FLUENCE’ Series Guitars Combining the detail of British design aesthetic, with the cutting edge of US technology, the new Fret-King Fluence Series guitars make for a truly ‘Special Relationship’ between Fret-King guitars and Fishman USA. Available in three of the most popular Fret-King models, all fitted with Fishman’s amazing Fluence pickups systems - which are based on the most iconic pickup designs of the last 70 years, with the additional advantage of optional voicing at the flick of the switch and free of the noise and interference problems of vintage pickups - these new guitars offer the modern guitarist a whole range of classic tones all wrapped in incredibly playable and responsive package. The Fret-King Corona ‘Fluence' FKV6F-OCB gives a 21st century makeover without losing any of the nuances that this classic guitar style is revered for. Using a centre joined two-piece American Alder body and mating it to a Canadian Hard-Rock Maple neck, the Corona has a solid base on which to build its tonal palette. The Wilkinson WV6SB Bridge and Wilkinson E-Z Lok machine heads provide superb sustain and unparalleled tuning stability, making the set of three Fishman Fluence Single Width pickups and its inbuilt rechargeable battery pack the icing on the cake for this magnificent instrument. The push/pull tone control, gives the player the ability to switch instantly from a classic true single-coil output, to an overwound, steroid-infused monster tone, all without the noise and buzz of the dreaded 60 cycle hum that can sometimes plague the standard pickup design. Finished in a traditional Original Classic Burst the Fret-King Fluence looks as good as it sounds and plays. The Butterscotch finished Fret-King Country Squire ‘Fluence’ FKV2F-BS uses the same tone wood mix of Alder, and Maple, combined with a Wilkinson innovative WTB bridge that provides a traditional 3 saddle design for the very best sustain and tonal transfer. The Fishman Fluence pickup system and rechargeable battery pack again gives the player a choice of of the very best guitar sounds, combining the clear, warm presence of a standard single coil and then taking ‘over the top’ via the push/pull pot into a muscular, hot Texas overdrive, without losing those precious highs. Resplendent in a Gloss Black finish the Fret-King Esprit V ‘Fluence's solid Agathis body and easy-access Maple set-neck give the player the absolutely best possible sustain and tone via the Wilkinson direct mounted Tune-O-Matic style bridge and stop tailpiece. Fitted with Fishman Fluence humbuckers at the bridge, and neck position, these Nickel covered pickups move seamlessly from a classic calibrated PAF tone, imbubed with all the up-front dynamics that guitarists have come to expect from this kind of pickup, to the hot-rodded rock tone that defined the lead guitar via the push/pull pot. This Fishman Fluence pickup set is powered by a single 9v battery. Check out the Fret-King Fluence Guitars at JHS/RBI Music Booth 5279. Specification Fret-King Corona 'Fluence’ Guitar Body: American alder Neck: Canadian hard maple Fingerboard: Rosewood Scale: 25.5” /648mm Frets: 22 Medium jumbo Inlays: Pearl dots Nut Width: 1.67”/42.5mm nominal Nut: Graphite M/Heads: Wilkinson WJ07 E-Z Lok Bridge: Wilkinson WV6SB vibrato Pickups: Fishman Fluence PRF-STR-WH3 Fluence Single Width pickup system with rechargeable battery pack Controls: 1 Volume, 2 Tone, 5 way switch and push-button Fluence pickup switch Scratch plate: White with Fluence design Includes luxury Fret-King carry bag Fret-King Country Squire 'Fluence’ Guitar Body: American alder Neck: Canadian hard maple Fingerboard: Rosewood Scale: 25.5” /648mm Frets: 22 Medium jumbo Inlays: Pearl dots Nut Width: 1.67”/42.5mm nominal Nut: Graphite M/Heads: Wilkinson WJ07 Bridge: Wilkinson WTB Pickups: Fishman Fluence PRF-TEL-003 pickup system Controls: 1 Volume, 1 Tone, 3 way switch and push-button Fluence pickup switch Scratch plate: Black with Fluence design Includes luxury Fret-King carry bag Fret-King Esprit V 'Fluence’ Guitar Body: Agates Neck: Maple Fingerboard: Rosewood Scale: 25"/634mm Frets: 22 Medium jumbo Inlays: Pearl dots Nut Width: 1.67”/42.5mm nominal Nut: Graphite M/Heads: Wilkinson WJ04 Bridge: Wilkinson direct mounted Tune-O-Matic style with stop tailpiece. Pickups: Fishman Fluence PRF-CHB-SN2 pickup system with rechargeable battery pack Controls: 2 Volume, 1 Tone, 3 way switch and push-button Fluence pickup switch Scratch plate: Black with Fluence design Includes luxury Fret-King carry bag #### Fret-King John Jorgenson model is back in ...red Debuting at January's NAMM show at booth 6404, the popular Fret-King 'JJ' model receives a new colourway for 2019. The Fret-King Artist series has produced instruments for a number of world class guitarists, and none more widely known and respected throughout the industry than Grammy Award-winning string picker John Jorgenson. Be it as band leader, country supergroup member, sideman for anyone from Elton John to Johnny Cash, or Guitar-X masterclass performer, Jorgenson's eclectic influences and kitchen sink playing style demand an instrument that is every bit as flexible, adaptable and multi-faceted as he is. The Fret-King FKV25JCAR is the latest model to carry Jorgenson's name, and carries off where its predecessor took off, with one or two twists. Despite sporting an identical body shape with imitation F-hole, a solid American Alder body is a departure from the chambered FKV25JJ, while a Canadian maple neck is married to an Indian Rosewood fingerboard, resulting in a singing tone with blooming sustain. Hardware comes courtesy of Wilkinson®; a WTB bridge equipped with three self-intonating saddles ensures that the guitar plays in tune all over the neck whilst retaining a classic appearance. A matched pair of specially calibrated Wilkinson WVT pickups are coupled with two auxiliary 'ghost' coils; the ghost coils reside under the scratchplate, providing hum-cancelling and classic single coil quack and honk thanks to the Varicoil™ control. Jorgenson demanded that his signature guitar be able switch from smoking hot gypsy jazz to cutting country and shred at the roll of a dial, and the FKV25JCAR doesn't disappoint. Also brand new for 2019 is the choice of colour; covering the guitar through body, neck and headstock, John's choice of lustrous Candy Apple Red is stunning, perfect for under the stage lights. Recently playing at 'the Baked Potato' with his original 'JJ', John commented that he was “thrilled to be playing at the legendary venue, especially with my Fret King JJ model at the ready. As the audience there is very discriminating I had to make sure to have the proper “tone tools” and the FKJJ certainly fit the bill!” #### Fret-King launch new website to coincide with the new 2023 Collection of electric guitars and basses The new Fret-King® 2023 Collection brings together over five decades of skill and experience in understanding what works and translates emotion into instruments which speak with a voice. Often referred to as the guitarist’s guitar, Fret-King electric guitars and basses are crafted from the finest materials and assembled with scrupulous attention to detail, by skilled luthiers, who themselves have a passion for superior construction, playability, exceptional tone and sonic versatility of the highest calibre. New models within the Fret-King 2023 Collection include the Corona Series Classic and Custom, the Country Squire™ Series Classic, Modern Classic™, Semitone De Luxe™, Tone Meister™, Music Row™ and Stealth, along with the Eclat™ Series Standard and Custom, the Elise™ Series Custom hard tail and vintage vibrato models and Perception™ Custom 4 and 5 string basses. With 360 degree spins, h-res images, in-depth tonewood-hardware and pickup information and individual video demonstrations by Fret-King Signature Artist Paul Rose, one of the most unique and talented guitarists in the world today, the new Fret-King website with its clean appearance and clear navigation, offers a whole new experience for selecting a guitar online. The videos themselves offer a crystal clear, in depth sonic insight to 14 new custom unique pickups designed for Fret-King by Trev Wilkinson, featuring innovative, unique wiring and switching arrangements that offer maximum performance, versatility and an almost limitless range of amazingly useable voices. The aptly named Soapstack™ for example, with its hybrid Alnico V and Ceramic magnet stacked twin coil design, the Focusfield™ mini double coil, the Fifty-Five™ double coil wound and constructed to a very authentic recipe, the high output Staggertwin™, the over-wound Prizefighter™, the Dallas Special™ hot single coil, and the Vintage Sixty™ emulating the golden era of the single coil. Highly regarded by musicians around the world, Fret-King with its unrivalled customer support, is a guitar brand that needs little introduction. Since 1993 they have been listening to guitarist’s requests of all stripes, from the internationally renowned and famous, to the ‘journeymen’ players, to the local heroes. Listening to the design community, the press, peers and competitors, whilst incorporating real-world experience and the need for innovative, elegant, player focussed designs endowed with eminently useable features, superb playability, expanded tonal palettes with a signature edge, bringing a fresh twist to the electric guitar and bass world, through a philosophy and identity which is uniquely Fret-King. Why your next guitar is a Fret-King! See all the Fret-King 2023 Collection in action here: https://youtu.be/vtSsuxkP3Ig The Fret-King Back Story: https://fret-king.com/pages/our-story Why your next guitar is a Fret-King: https://fret-king.com/pages/why-your-next-guitar-is-a-fret-king #### Fret-King launch the new ELISE ‘GG’ Gordon Giltrap MKII Designed in conjunction with UK guitar genius Gordon Giltrap and Trev Wilkinson the totally reworked design of the 2016 Fret-King Black Label Elise ‘GG’ MKII (FKV3GG£929 UK rrp) employs a two piece, centre joined mahogany chambered body with a double-carved solid maple cap and a figured flame maple veneer, finished in a gorgeous Antique Sunburst. The direct mounted Tune-O-Matic bridge with attractive inlaid ebony trapeze tailpiece provides superb tonal transfer and sustain, that resonates along its easy access mahogany set neck and ebony fingerboard. The Wilkinson neck mini double coil and standard bridge double coil provide a wide variety of tones, thanks to the ingenious ‘Vari-Coil' control that allows the player to progressively wind down the pickup to achieve single-coil tones. What a beautiful guitar Trev has created. I just love everything about it, from the luxury of ebony for the fingerboard and tailpiece to that classic antique sunburst finish. The pickup combination and ‘Vari-Coil' are such a winning combination creating a superbly rich tone that suits my style completely - says Gordon. Complete with luxury genuine Fret-King carry bag, the Elise ‘GG’ is available from your local Fret-King dealer. More about Fret-King For more information about Fret-King please visit www.fret-king.com #### Fret-King launch the new ELISE ‘GG’ Gordon Giltrap MKII Designed in conjunction with UK guitar genius Gordon Giltrap and  world renowned ‘guitar guru’ Trev Wilkinson, the totally reworked design of the 2016 Fret-King Black Label Elise ‘GG’ MKII (FKV3HGG) employs a two piece, centre joined mahogany chambered body with a double-carved solid maple cap and a figured flame maple veneer, finished in a gorgeous flamed Antique Sunburst. The direct mounted Tune-O-Matic bridge with attractive ebony trapeze tailpiece provides superb tonal transfer and sustain, that resonates along its easy access mahogany set neck and ebony fingerboard. The Wilkinson neck mini double coil and standard bridge double coil provide a wide variety of tones, thanks to the ingenious ‘Vari-Coil' control that allows the player to progressively wind down the pickup to achieve single-coil tones. What a beautiful guitar Trev has created. I just love everything about it, from the luxury of ebony for the fingerboard and tailpiece to that classic antique sunburst finish. The pickup combination and ‘Vari-Coil' are such a winning combination creating a superbly rich tone that suits my style completely. Says Gordon. Complete with luxury genuine Fret-King carry bag, the Elise ‘GG’ will be on display at the JHS/RBI Music Booth 5279. Specification Fret-King Elise FKV3HGG 'GG’ Guitar Colour: Flamed Antique Sunburst with violin finish. Body: Mahogany Chambered Top: Solid Maple Neck: Mahogany Fingerboard: Ebony Scale: 25"/634mm Frets: 22 Medium jumbo Inlays: Pearl dots Nut Width: 1.67”/42.5mm nominal Nut: Graphite M/Heads: Wilkinson WJ04 Bridge: Wilkinson direct mounted Tune-O-Matic style with trapeze tailpiece. Pickups: Fret-King 1 x WDGa mini double coil, 1 x WVC double coil with nickel covers Controls: Volume, Tone, Vari-Coil & 3 way switch Includes luxury Fret-King carry bag #### Fret-King release John Jorgensen ‘JJ’ Artist guitar Fret-King John Jorgenson Designed in conjunction with Trev Wilkinson the new Fret-King Black Label ‘JJ’ John Jorgenson Artist guitar is packed with a whole host of features. A world-class musician and virtuoso guitarist who has collaborated with the likes of Elton John, Luciano Pavarotti, Bonnie Raitt and Bob Dylan, John Jorgenson’s fretboard fireworks on The Hellecasters albums alongside Jerry Donahue and Will Ray remain favourites of guitarists everywhere, and with such an eclectic mix of genres, John needs a versatile guitar that can slip seamlessly from one style to another. The Fret-King JJ’s unique chambered body with faux ‘F’ holes is made from American Alder, with a Canadian Maple neck matched to a Indian Rosewood fingerboard, a Wilkinson WTB fixed bridge provides solid anchoring to the guitar, providing unparalleld sustain and ultimate tone transfer due to its three self-intonating brass saddles and cold roll steel chrome plated bridge/pickup surround. A Wilkinson/JJ WVOBT bridge pickup matched to a WTN/JJ neck pickup are coupled with two auxiliary ‘ghost’ coils under the JJ’s unique pickguard. These are activated with a push-push switch on the tone control, and as per John’s request these switch between single coil tones associated with a guitar of this style and a true hum cancelling noise reduction with no perceptible change in sound or tonality. We believe this is the first time any company has achieved this and it is a feature that John has been pursuing for many years now, even soliciting the help of Leo Fender himself to try to achieve this groundbreaking setup. Adding to this versatility is the ‘Vari-Coil™’ (activated by the 3rd control knob on the lower front bout) which dials in extra boost on the bridge pickup when John needs to ‘take it over the top’! "The very first time I met Trev back in the early 80s I liked him right away” says John. “He had all the knowledge and creativity regarding guitars without any of the superior attitude that seemed to always come along with that knowledge, especially in the guitar world. He always seemed to have already designed something that I had wanted and wondered if it was possible to make! Already having enjoyed a number of Trev's innovations over the years, it's an absolute treat to be able to collaborate on a guitar with him now. I'm really excited about what we are coming up with and think other players will be too!" "Anybody who knows John, (says Fret-King designer Trev Wilkinson) knows he is a guitarist’s guitarist as he commands so many styles and genres of music”. He continues "We’ve known each other for quite a few years now and I am always amazed at his imagination when it comes to designing his instruments. It’s what I like to call a friendly guitar, but is still unique in its own right - very much like John himself!" Finished in the unmistakable two-tone Arcadia/Versailles Green with bound black and white faux “F” hole and reverse painted plexi-glass pickguard, it comes complete with a luxurious padded Fret-King bag. The Black Label ‘JJ’ oozes classic style, holds its own in every playing situation and is an invaluable addition to any guitarist’s arsenal. Visitors to this years NAMM Show can check it out at the JHS/RBI Music Booth 5279 Hall B. #### Fret37 introduce the Acoustic S1 guitar stand Fret37™ introduce the Acoustic S1, an innovative design within acoustic guitar stands Attaching and detaching freely to the base of acoustic guitars with user-applied light tension only, the very handy Acoustic S1 guitar stand, is designed to remain unobtrusively on the guitar while you play in either a standing or sitting position. With soft EVA foam padding on all points of contact protecting delicate surfaces, the Acoustic S1 easily accommodates a variety of body depths, from parlour guitars to big-bodied dreadnoughts and acoustic basses between 3 3/4" (9.525cm) and 5" (12.7cm), while the opened-ended design allows easy access to strap buttons and electro-acoustic jack sockets. With an extremely small footprint and eradicating the need to commute with larger stands and freeing up space on stage, in the studio or at home, musicians need only place the guitar upright on the floor. With more than one S1, multiple acoustic guitars can be neatly stacked rack-style and is the ideal solution for quick and easy guitar changes during a live performance. Constructed from high strength polymer composite materials and weighing just 5.7 ounces (0.36 lbs.), the Fret 37 Acoustic S1 is a must-have accessory for acoustic guitar players. Fret 37 Acoustic S1 Guitar Stand. £29.99 rrp. #### From Dentist to Luthier: Sadilah Guitars Brings a New Story to the Boutique Guitar World How one builder’s journey from precision dentistry to handcrafted guitars is redefining the art of reinvention ahead of NAMM 2026 NEWPORT BEACH, CA — October 22, 2025 — (GUITARpr) — In a guitar world crowded with small builders, authenticity is hard to fake. For Chuck Schlesinger, founder of Sadilah Handmade Guitars, it’s a way of life. After a 30-year career as a successful dentist and implantology instructor, Schlesinger has taken a lifetime of precision, patience, and care into an entirely new medium: building extraordinary custom guitars by hand. What began as a personal pursuit has evolved into a professional craft. “Dentistry taught me discipline and structure,” he says. “But luthiery taught me to listen.” Today, Sadilah Handmade Guitars blends technical mastery with creative warmth, producing instruments that feel alive — guitars that reflect both engineering discipline and artistic freedom. Schlesinger’s story has also found a wider audience through his Substack publication, From Dentist to Luthier, where he writes candidly about craft, purpose, and reinvention. His reflections on balancing profession, passion, and family have struck a chord with readers well beyond the guitar community. In January 2026, Sadilah Guitars will make its NAMM Show debut with its own booth (#3444, Hall D) at the Anaheim Convention Center — a major milestone for any independent builder. “Every guitar starts as a question,” Schlesinger adds. “What if I could make this feel alive?” For many builders, that answer begins and ends with wood and wire. For Sadilah, it begins with a story and ends with connection. Learn more about Sadilah Handmade Guitars at: https://sadilahguitars.com Read and subscribe to From Dentist To Luthier at: https://ddsluthier.substack.com About Sadilah Guitars Based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Sadilah Handmade Guitars builds distinctive custom instruments rooted in precision, craftsmanship, and individuality. Founded by dentist and implantologist Dr. Chuck Schlesinger, the company reflects a philosophy of reinvention, combining structure and artistry to create guitars that are as inspiring to play as they are to behold. #### G7th Heritage capo updates Peterborough, UK. January 2018 Following its launch in 2016, G7th The Capo Company have released updated versions of their yoke-style Heritage guitar capos, including their ground-breaking Adaptive Radius Technology (ART). On top of a few technical changes (such as making the adjustment knob shorter so it can be left behind the nut in a guitar case), the ART found in the Heritage has been finely honed to perfection. We’ve worked through various iterations of the ART design, but we’re absolutely delighted with where we are now. It’s so much more convenient than having to remember which capo matches which guitar radius, or messing around with changing inserts. You get convenience and the maximum tuning stability using the minimum tension necessary, all in a stunningly beautiful and lightweight capo! Noel Sheehan, G7th Managing Director All Heritage capos have several engraved options available, including stunning Acanthus leaf designs and customized text. Prices from $139, including bespoke branded leather pouch and cleaning cloth, all supplied in a presentation case. In addition, the two guitar models (standard and wide widths) are also now available in 18kt Gold finish in extremely limited numbers, and exclusively from the G7th Custom Shop. See us at the NAMM Show in Hall E, booth 1713. For more information, visit https://www.g7th.com/heritage or contact Noel.Sheehan@G7th.com #### Gabriel Guardian to Perform at Peavey Booth During NAMM MERIDIAN, MS – Peavey Electronics® is bringing one of the hottest performing artists to NAMM this year.  Gabriel Guardian is the founding member and guitarist/keyboardist of the quartet Immortal Guardian and a major social media influencer. His “Gabriel Guardian Shreds Guitar/Keyboard Solo in ‘Aeolian’ (Immortal Guardian)” 30 second video on YouTube, featuring his Peavey VYPYR® Pro amplifier, has over 963,000 views alone. Gabriel can most recently be seen shredding with his Peavey invective™.120 guitar amplifier and invective™. 212 cabinet live and online. This gear provides not only the high-gain tones he’s looking for during heavy rhythmic parts and blistering solos but also the ultra-clean tones necessary for many effects pedal and keyboard tones. Gabriel will be performing two shows per day on Friday, Jan. 17 and Saturday, Jan. 18. The first one-hour performance will be at 12 p.m. followed by a second performance at 3 p.m. For more information, please visit the Peavey booth 201A. About Peavey Electronics ® Founded in 1965, Peavey® is one of the world's largest manufacturers and suppliers of musical instruments and professional sound equipment. Peavey has earned more than 180 patents and distributes to more than 130 countries. Peavey and its MediaMatrix®, Architectural Acoustics®, Crest Audio®, Composite Acoustics® and Trace Elliot® brands and affiliates can be found on concert stages and in airports, stadiums, theme parks and other venues around the world. To find out more, visit www.peavey.com. #### Gamechanger Audio Officially Releases the MOTOR Pedal Electromechanical sound. A gas pedal for your guitar. The ultimate analog noise-machine. Riga, Latvia – September 29, 2025 - After years of development and anticipation, Gamechanger Audio is proud to announce that the MOTOR Pedal is finally available to the public. First teased as a wild experiment back in 2019 and reintroduced earlier this spring as a pre-order, the MOTOR Pedal is now shipping worldwide—bringing a completely new category in sound and performance machines to guitarists, producers, and sonic explorers everywhere. At its core, the MOTOR Pedal is built on two groundbreaking technical achievements: A fully controllable musical motor oscillator that transforms brushless DC motors into living, breathing sound sources. An proprietary monophonic pitch-tracking engine that follows guitars and virtually any instrument with surgical accuracy. These breakthroughs were forged over years of experimentation. From 2019 to 2022, Gamechanger Audio developed and released the MOTOR Synth MKI and MKII—the world’s first polyphonic synthesizers to use electric motors as vari-speed oscillators. More recently, the company perfected pitch tracking with its acclaimed AUTO Series pedals, released late 2024 The MOTOR Pedal builds directly on these innovations, fusing them into a compact stompbox—creating a powerful, unpredictable, and endlessly fun performance tool. And in true Gamechanger style, it’s not just about the sound. The MOTOR Pedal introduces a completely new way to control it: a real acceleration foot pedal. This gas-pedal-style controller turns dynamics, pitch bends, and rhythmic sweeps into something you literally drive, delivering an adrenaline-fueled approach to expression that no other stompbox offers. “Back in 2019, the original MOTOR Pedal was just a spark that set this whole journey in motion - what if we could play MOTORS as Oscillators!?” says Gamechanger Audio founder Ilya Krumins. “Since then, through the MOTOR Synth MKI and MKII and the AUTO Series, we’ve gone deeper and deeper into the world of electromechanical sound. At this point, we feel like we know pretty much everything there is to know about making music with motors and the MOTOR Pedal is the culmination of that knowledge, and the most fun, immediate and accessible way to experience it.” Key Features: Real electromagnetic motor oscillator driven by precision pitch tracking Gas-pedal controller with five modes - for dynamic, physical expression Hybrid electromechanical + digital signal path for unique textures - five MOTOR engines - each with unique sound Compact form factor built for pedalboards, studios, and live rigs Replaceable motor block for extended lifetime and serviceability Powered by Gamechanger Audio’s MOTOR Synth (MKI & MKII) and AUTO Series technology The MOTOR Pedal is now shipping worldwide from www.gamechangeraudio.com and with selected dealers world-wide. The MOTOR Pedal is priced at 399 USD and 399 EUR (incl. VAT) respectively. For more details, demos, and ordering information, visit www.gamechangeraudio.com. #### GE Labs - Your Infinite Tone Lab from MOOER AUDIO GE Labs - Your Infinite Tone Lab Following the full release of the GE series multi-effects pedal lineup, the MOOER team brings a brand-new mobile experience with GE Labs. With GE Labs and a compatible audio interface, 171 amp models and stompboxes, as well as MOOER's proprietary MNRS (MOOER Nonlinear Response Sample) technology can all be accessed from your iOS or iPad OS device. Users can sample any tone from their real-life amps, cabs, and overdrive pedals with GE Labs via MNRS Engine 2.0 and export them in to their GE series multi-effects pedals! Users can upload/download preset patches from MOOER Cloud. MNRS Project allows users to upload and download the sample files from www.mooerstudio.com directly and export the files to their GE series pedals to enjoy. (Please visit MOOER STUDIO website for compatible products) Support for iOS compatible audio interfaces, MIDI controllers. It can be used to control effects parameters and switch presets during live performance. MOOER GE Labs Official Demo FEATURES MOOER's unique MNRS® technology sample engine 2.0 allows users to sample overdrive pedals, preamps, amplifiers, or cabs. MOOER Cloud for MNRS upload/download. Supports exporting MNRS files to GE series multi-effects pedals. (Please visit MOOER STUDIO website for compatible products) 171 high-quality effects: 43 preamp models, 43 cabinet simulators, 11 power amp simulators, and 74 stompboxes. Unlimited effects in your effects chain. Rearrange effects easily with drag and drop. 12 different types of microphone models. Dual-microphone mode support in cabinet simulation module. Support for iOS compatible audio interfaces, MIDI controllers. Built-in drum machine, tuner, and virtual footswitch support. EQ, cabinet simulation, and power amp simulation toggle from global settings menu. Three latency modes to optimize experience across different mobile devices. #### Gervana Ji Si Distortion Pedal with Boost Gervana introduces the new Ji Si Distortion Pedal with Boost Nashville, TN – November 20th, 2018  -  Gervana Pedals is proud to announce the launch of our new hand-wired distortion pedal, the Ji Si (pronounced jee-suh).­ The Ji Si offers incredible versatility over your distorted guitar tone. With common EQ controls (bass, mid, treble) and a dedicated gain control you can shape the tone to fit your mood.  The Ji Si features two distortion modes, modern and vintage, both modeled after a traditional British gain structure.  The vintage distortion has the sound of an old tube amplifier that has the master controls cranked up to sound more like power-tube overdrive, whereas the modern option focuses more on the preamp tube tone. What sets the Ji Si apart is the boost side of the pedal. With its own independent and unique EQ controls you essentially have two distortion pedals in one.  The boost channel adds a supercharged mid-range control which allows the player to sweep through the mid frequency between 250Hz and 4500Hz and adjust the contour of the eq curve for that frequency which can provide anywhere from a sharp spike of the selected midrange and volume for solos, or subtly adjust the mid-range to give the guitar a different voice. The Ji Si is the perfect boutique pedal for the discerning player that needs a broad variety of quality distortion tones at their feet.  Renowned pedal designer and electronics guru Bjorn Juhl says that this pedal is “…musical and fun to play.  You don’t normally see pedals with this performance.” See the Ji S Distortion Pedal demo video Video by Tesi Switch Gervana’s Ji Si offers the following features: 3-Band EQ on main channel Selectable Modern and Vintage gain structures Variable Gain Control Mid-range sweep between 250Hz and 4500Hz on boost channel Contour control to adjust the eq contour on boost channel Master volume to control output of pedal True-bypass circuitry 9-volt operation with standard DC input or battery (not included) The Ji Si carries a street price of $149. For more information visit www.gervanapedals.com About Gervana Pedals Gervana Pedals – Pronounced “juhr-VAH-nah” -- has been creating boutique quality, hand-wired pedals in their electronics factory in Fushun, China since 2005.  Small batch manufacturing has made these pedals rare and elusive, with only enough to support the local musicians in the area.  The growing Gervana line features premium components, durable construction and, most importantly, pro-quality tone. Gervana is continually developing new models, offering musicians boutique-quality pedals and amazing value. At Gervana we like to think that just because you didn’t spend $300 on a boutique pedal doesn’t mean your tone has to suffer. #### Gervana Xin Wei Chorus and Delay Pedal Gervana introduces the new Xin Wei Chorus and Delay Dual Pedal Nashville, TN – October 10th, 2018  -  Gervana is proud to announce the launch of the new Xin Wei Delay/Chorus Dual Pedal. The Gervana Xin Wei Chorus and Delay Pedal combines two useful effects into one pedal.  The signal path moves from the input through the chorus effect, then the delay effect.  The delay time, delay repeats and delay volume are easily controlled by the knobs on the top of the pedal, as well as the chorus speed and depth.  These are familiar operations on most comparable pedals, but the tone is what sets this apart. Using pure analog circuitry, the Chorus channel provides a warm, lush effect.  The delay is a warm analog-voiced, natural sounding effect that provides up to 600ms of delay. Gervana Xin Wei Delay and Chorus Pedal Demo Video by Tesi Switch Gervana’s Ji Wei offers the following features: Independent Chorus and Delay Effects Up to 600ms delay time Delay Controls: Delay Time, Delay Repeats, Delay Volume Chorus Controls: Speed, Depth Functions equally well in front of the amp, or in the effects loop 9-volt operation and standard DC input (due to the power draw, this pedal does not operate on a battery) The Ji Wei carries a street price of $149.99. For more information visit www.gervanapedals.com About Gervana Pedals Gervana Pedals – Pronounced “juhr-VAH-nah” -- has been creating boutique quality, hand-made pedals in their electronics factory in Fushun, China since 2005.  Small batch manufacturing has made these pedals rare and elusive, with only enough to support the local musicians in the area.  The growing Gervana line features premium components, durable construction and, most importantly, pro-quality tone. Gervana is continually developing new models, offering musicians boutique-quality pedals and amazing value. At Gervana we like to think that just because you didn’t spend $300 on a boutique pedal doesn’t mean your tone has to suffer. #### GHS Become US Distributor Of Innovation Double Bass Strings Battle Creek, MI, 25th May 2018 – GHS Strings is excited to announce it has become the US distributor of Innovation double bass strings. The UK based Innovation Strings need no introduction in the world of Bluegrass, Americana and Rockabilly. Utilizing a synthetic core and nylon cover, they provide the double bass player with a sound like the traditional gut string without the issues (or cost) associated with them. Available in medium and low tension sets, Innovation double bass strings are perfect for Rockabilly / Psychobilly players looking for that trademark slap sound as well as the Bluegrass / Americana player looking for that warm thump of the bass. And for the traditional Jazz and Orchestral musician, Innovation offers a line of double bass strings suitable for both arco and pizz. “We’re very proud to be able to team up with Innovation in this capacity,” said Jon Moody, Manager of Digital Brand Development and Product Development at GHS. “This will allow us to better serve our existing Artist Family roster as well as allow Innovation wider exposure.” To find out more about Innovation double bass strings please visit http://www.ghsstrings.com/products?categories=innovation-double-bass.To find out more about GHS, its strings and accessories please visit http://www.ghsstrings.com/ About GHS Strings: GHS Strings has been at the forefront of string innovation for more than fifty years. This family owned business, based in Battle Creek Michigan manufactures strings for a wide range of fretted instruments including electric, bass, acoustic, classical guitar, mandolins, banjos and more. GHS collaborates closely with a number of key artists including David Gilmore (Pink Floyd), Flea (Red Hot Chili Peppers), Dusty Hill (ZZ Top), Stu Hamm (Joe Satriani), Warren Haynes (The Allman Brothers) and Muriel Anderson. Known as “The String Experts”, GHS utilizes their knowledge and experience to select the highest quality materials and their own closely guarded manufacturing processes to ensure their strings have a world-class tone and a long-lasting performance. #### GHS Launches Fingerboard Care Kit Battle Creek, MI, 10th September 2018 – GHS Strings is proud to announce an exciting new addition to their line of string cleaning products: The Fingerboard Care Kit Guitar maintenance is just as critical to an instrument's sound and playability as a new set of strings. Clean, smooth frets allow for optimal contact of the strings to your instrument, improving the sustain and tone. The GHS Fingerboard Care Kit makes it easy to maintain your instrument's frets and fingerboard. Ideal for all instruments with natural, non-glossy, darker fingerboards, the Fingerboard Care Kit can be used on electric, acoustic, classical guitars, bass guitars, as well as mandolins, banjos, ukuleles and more. The GHS Fingerboard Care Kit is shipping now, with a MSRP of $10.99. Please contact your local dealer or distributor to order yours today. To find out more about GHS Strings and its products please go to http://www.ghsstrings.com/.     About GHS Strings GHS Strings has been at the forefront of string innovation for more than fifty years. This family owned business, based in Battle Creek Michigan manufactures strings for a wide range of fretted instruments including electric, bass, acoustic, classical guitar, mandolins, banjos and more. GHS collaborates closely with a number of key artists including David Gilmore (Pink Floyd), Flea (Red Hot Chili Peppers), Dusty Hill (ZZ Top), Stu Hamm (Joe Satriani), Warren Haynes (The Allman Brothers) and Muriel Anderson. Known as “The String Experts”, GHS utilizes their knowledge and experience to select the highest quality materials and their own closely guarded manufacturing processes to ensure their strings have a world-class tone and a long-lasting performance. #### GHS Launches Thin Core Phosphor Bronze Battle Creek, MI, 1st May 2019 – GHS Strings is proud to release the latest in its line of acoustic guitar strings, Thin Core Phosphor Bronze. GHS Thin Core Phosphor Bronze acoustic guitar strings combine low tension, superior playability with balanced tone! Wound over a round core, these strings bring a warm tone to your guitar, with plenty of clarity and definition. The low tension (due to a smaller core diameter) is a joy under the fingers, and balances nicely across the entire fretboard. Ideal for players that have vintage guitars (where string tension can be a concern), for players that use a lighter touch, or for those players just starting out, GHS Thin Core Phosphor Bronze strings are quickly becoming the go-to string for many artists. Available now in four sets (from ultra-light to medium, please visit https://www.ghsstrings.com/products?categories=thin-core-phosphor-bronze for more information. About GHS Strings: GHS Strings has been at the forefront of string innovation for more than fifty years. This family owned business, based in Battle Creek Michigan manufactures strings for a wide range of fretted instruments including electric, bass, acoustic, classical guitar, mandolins, banjos and more. GHS collaborates closely with a number of key artists including David Gilmore (Pink Floyd), Flea (Red Hot Chili Peppers), Dusty Hill (ZZ Top), Stu Hamm (Joe Satriani), Warren Haynes (The Allman Brothers) and Muriel Anderson. Known as “The String Experts”, GHS utilizes their knowledge and experience to select the highest quality materials and their own closely guarded manufacturing processes to ensure their strings have a world-class tone and a long-lasting performance. #### GHS Reintroduces Tapewound Bass Guitar Strings Battle Creek, MI, September 14th, 2018 – GHS is very proud to reintroduce their popular Tapewound Bass strings. Originally discontinued, GHS was able to partner with the artisans behind Innovation Double Bass Strings to reintroduce this set of bass strings. Tapewound bass strings combine the thump and decay of an upright bass string, while retaining the characteristics of an electric bass string. Flatwound strings are wrapped with a black nylon cover, which gives the string an ultra-smooth feel with a delightfully deep, mellow tone. Many players also love how supple and tactile the strings are under their fingers. Available in 4 and 5 string bass sets, GHS Tapewound Bass strings are available now. Please contact your local GHS Strings dealer for pricing and inventory questions. To find out more about GHS Strings and its products please visit https://www.ghsstrings.com/. About GHS Strings GHS Strings has been at the forefront of string innovation for more than fifty years. This family owned business, based in Battle Creek Michigan manufactures strings for a wide range of fretted instruments including electric, bass, acoustic, classical guitar, mandolin, banjo and more. GHS collaborates closely with a number of key artists including David Gilmour (Pink Floyd), Flea (Red Hot Chili Peppers), Dusty Hill (ZZ Top), Stu Hamm (Joe Satriani), Warren Haynes (The Allman Brothers) and Muriel Anderson. Known as "The String Experts", GHS utilizes their knowledge and experience to select the highest quality materials and their own closely guarded manufacturing processes to ensure their strings have a world-class tone and a long lasting performance. #### GHS Strings Adds Innovation Brand Battle Creek, MI, 23rd May 2019 – World renowned Innovation stand-up bass strings, which have until recently been manufactured in the UK, have found a new home with GHS Strings in the USA. The specialist machinery, unique non-metallic cores and original winding materials have been combined with our experienced workforce using the original hand spun manufacturing specifications to seamlessly reproduce traditional Innovation Bass Strings. GHS will now add Innovation strings to its line up as both manufacturer and worldwide distributor of the Innovation brand of strings for stand-up bass that includes orchestral, jazz, bluegrass and rock-a-billy. GHS has a proud lineage dating back to 1964, over the years producing a huge number of various products for bass guitar, acoustic and electric guitar, ukulele, banjo, dulcimer, bajo sexto, and much more. “As one of the largest producers of music string products in the world, we anticipate that our lengthy background in manufacturing strings, combined with the Innovation traditions will guarantee that Innovation will continue to be a unique offering in stand-up bass strings,” remarked GHS President Russ McFee. The Innovation products will be available through GHS and its distributor and retailer base as GHS implements full manufacturing production in Battle Creek, Michigan. About GHS Strings: GHS Strings has been at the forefront of string innovation for more than fifty years. This family owned business, based in Battle Creek Michigan manufactures strings for a wide range of fretted instruments including electric, bass, acoustic, classical guitar, mandolins, banjos and more. GHS collaborates closely with a number of key artists including David Gilmore (Pink Floyd), Flea (Red Hot Chili Peppers), Dusty Hill (ZZ Top), Stu Hamm (Joe Satriani), Warren Haynes (The Allman Brothers) and Muriel Anderson. Known as “The String Experts”, GHS utilizes their knowledge and experience to select the highest quality materials and their own closely guarded manufacturing processes to ensure their strings have a world-class tone and a long-lasting performance. #### GHS Strings Partners With Eastwood Guitars Battle Creek, MI, 22nd August 2018 – GHS Strings is very excited to announce that they have partnered with Eastwood Guitars. Not only will all Eastwood Guitar models come equipped with GHS Strings, but GHS is offering a number of custom shop sets for Eastwood mando, tenor and baritone guitars. Due to the rapidly growing demand for our families of Mando, Tenor and Baritone guitars, we decided it was time to partner with a leading USA String brand to help support our customers needs said Michael Robinson, CEO Eastwood Guitars. "GHS stepped up to the plate and put together a range of string sets for all our "other" models, including flatwounds for our many short scale basses. Going forward, all of these models will come with factory installed GHS Strings. We will also offer replacement sets direct from our websites and our dealers worldwide to support our customers future needs." "I'm really excited about this partnership," said Jonathan Moody, GHS Strings. "We field a lot of questions from frustrated musicians that have tenor and baritone guitars, that don't know where to find replacement strings. With this partnership, we were able to work together and get a number of popular custom shop sets put together to help all of these musicians!" The Eastwood Custom Shop mando, tenor and baritone string sets are available from Eastwood Guitars directly, as well as any GHS Strings Authorized Dealer. To find out more about the Eastwood Guitars products please go to https://eastwoodguitars.com/. To find out more about GHS Strings and its products please go to http://www.ghsstrings.com/. About GHS Strings GHS Strings has been at the forefront of string innovation for more than fifty years. This family owned business, based in Battle Creek Michigan manufactures strings for a wide range of fretted instruments including electric, bass, acoustic, classical guitar, mandolins, banjos and more. GHS collaborates closely with a number of key artists including David Gilmore (Pink Floyd), Flea (Red Hot Chili Peppers), Dusty Hill (ZZ Top), Stu Hamm (Joe Satriani), Warren Haynes (The Allman Brothers) and Muriel Anderson. Known as “The String Experts”, GHS utilizes their knowledge and experience to select the highest quality materials and their own closely guarded manufacturing processes to ensure their strings have a world-class tone and a long-lasting performance. #### GHS Strings: Latest Bassics Amps And Pedals Now Available Battle Creek, MI, 16th July 2018 – Garnering critical acclaim at the NAMM show earlier this year, Bassics is proud to announce their next line of innovative pedals and amps are ready for dealers. What started with the acclaimed BPA-1 floor preamplifier, is now complemented with a power amp, bass head and four pedals, all designed by world-renowned studio engineer, Malcolm Toft and distributed in the US exclusively through GHS Strings. The AH-900 bass amp boasts 900w output, illuminated controls, a studio-quality compressor with three-band EQ, all of which can be easily bypassed. These features are enclosed in a lightweight enclosure and presented in a tailor-made carry bag. The A-900 is a no-frills, lightweight 900w power amplifier, designed for bass players that rely on a large effect board, or use standalone preamplifiers and is a perfect complement to the BPA-1. The four pedals bring extra options to the bass player. The Cruncher distortion pedal offers a ‘hard’ or ‘soft’ setting, with the former adding extra harmonics. Also, suitable for guitarists. The Squeezer compressor pedal is a studio quality VCA, with a sound much like the revered dbx160 compressor. The Tone Ranger EQ pedal provides a range of EQ and frequencies not found on most amp heads and the Omni Pre is a very versatile two input switcher, each with their own volume controls. It can also act as a mixer, headphone practice amp or studio quality D.I. box. The growing list of top bass players using Bassics products include: Pino Paladino (John Meyer, The Who, Eric Clapton etc.) Neil Murray (Whitesnake), Chris Childs, (Thunder), Phil Soussan (Ossie Osbourne) and Tony Visconti, (David Bowie’s producer). To find out more about the Bassics products please go to http://bassics.co.uk/. To find out more about GHS Strings and its products please go to http://www.ghsstrings.com/ and to find out more about Rocktron please go to http://www.rocktron.com/. Please contact your GHS Sales Representative for US Dealer Inquiries and pricing. About GHS Strings GHS Strings has been at the forefront of string innovation for more than fifty years. This family owned business, based in Battle Creek Michigan manufactures strings for a wide range of fretted instruments including electric, bass, acoustic, classical guitar, mandolins, banjos and more. GHS collaborates closely with a number of key artists including David Gilmour (Pink Floyd), Flea (Red Hot Chili Peppers), Dusty Hill (ZZ Top), Stu Hamm (Joe Satriani), Warren Haynes (The Allman Brothers) and Muriel Anderson. Known as “The String Experts”, GHS utilizes their knowledge and experience to select the highest quality materials and their own closely guarded manufacturing processes to ensure their strings have a world-class tone and a long-lasting performance. About Bassics Malcolm Toft is the designer behind the Bassics range. He has been in pro audio for over 40 years with an illustrious career. He has been awarded a professorship in music and has often been referred to as a legend in the music industry for both his engineering history and for the ranges of pro audio equipment he has designed. He is a huge advocate for analogue sound and brings his unique signature to all that he designs. Toft started off his Career with Tony Pike Music in 1964. In the late 60’s he started at the famous Trident Studios, as their first engineer recording many legendary artists including T-Rex, David Bowie, James Taylor, as well as engineering ‘Hey Jude’ for The Beatles. However, trident studios only had a 16-track desk. In 1971 Malcolm designed and created a 24-track console specifically for the them. The huge success of the ‘A Range’ led him to managing Trident Audio Developments LTD (TRIAD) where he made many consoles for studios around the world and cemented his name in pro-audio equipment. Since TRIAD, Malcolm Toft has gone on to create a range of very popular equipment under the names of MTA (Malcolm Toft Associates), Toft Audio Designs and Ocean Audio. Today he is working hard to launch an exciting new, very unique Bassics range to market, not only for the pro-audio industry but for all musicians. Bringing his signature style of designing equipment for the music industry and creating a beautiful analogue sound, Toft has created a game changer for Bass Guitarists. Unlike anything currently on the market, the range of Bassics equipment is designed to fill a niche and to bring an exciting new pre-amplification system to the foot of musicians. #### Giant Piano Mat from Performance Percussion The Giant Piano Mat from Performance Percussion, has been designed to encourage children to experience the power of play and dance through music. The Giant Piano Mat from PP, has been designed to encourage children to experience the power of play and dance, guaranteeing hour upon hour of endless fun and exercise. The touch sensitive surface features 17 sensitive colour coded keys, so children can dance on the simulated piano keyboard to create their own melody. With 7 demo songs included and a choice of 10 selectable instrument sounds including piano, accordion, clarinet, violin, harp, banjo, trumpet, saxophone, glockenspiel and guitar, making music whilst enjoying melodies, colour, numbers and rhythm has never been simpler. Kids will love playing along to the built-in melodies and record and hear back their own musical creations via 4 internal modes that include Play, Demo, Record and Playback on the controller which also includes an onboard speaker and volume control. The whole family (you can be assured grownups will not be left out) can play songs in seconds. The PP Giant Piano Mat has a wipe clean surface and folds away at the end of ‘play time’. Lightweight and portable and great for parties, this is the ideal fun way to further develop a child’s interest in hand-feet coordination, dexterity, music education and dance. Model: PP5MAT £34.99 rrp #### Gibson 2016 Guitar Lineup Gibson has announced its 2016 line. The new lineup includes Gibson’s most iconic guitars like Les Paul, SG, Flying V, Explorer and Firebird. They have created two lines – the Traditional (T) and the High Performance (HP). Gibson Traditional In the Traditional line you will find guitars that continue the spirit of Gibson instruments of the 1950s, with classic tone woods, vintage-voiced pickups, traditionally shaped necks and classic tuners. Gibson High Performance The High Performance line takes those classic Gibson instrument designs and gives them a number of playability, tone and quality enhancements for modern players. These include the truly remarkable fast-access heel which makes it easier to reach the high notes, the G FORCE™ Tuning System for instantly tuning your guitar or recalling pre-set alternate tunings, the Soloist neck width, titanium saddles, Zero Fret Adjustable Nut and more. Highlights [BBT_column size="6" offset="0"] New Traditional Series Historic heel TekToid nut Original neck width Vintage tuners Standard toggle switch Double-contact-point jack Traditional grade wood selection Acrylic inlays Traditional hard shell case (Specific Models Only) [BBT_column size="6" offset="0"] High Performance Series Fast Access heel Adjustable titanium zero fret nut New soloist's neck width Improved G-Force tuners Smooth silent-action toggle switch New gold plated multi-contact jack Dip switch for over 150 rewiring options Higher grade wood selection Genuine Mother of Pearl inlays Fortified aluminum case (Specific Models Only) For more information Gibson's 2016 Lineup please visit Gibson USA's website at www.gibson.com #### GigTrack Offers Essential Organizational App for Disorganized Musicians CORAL SPRINGS, FL (Dec. 30, 2019) — With the official unveiling of the GigTrack mobile app, Accountech Solutions introduces long-awaited organizational tools for the disorganized musician. GigTrack is the ultimate mobile tool for musicians, both individual artists and bands. It frees users from common administrative headaches, giving them more time to enjoy their creative process. When musicians are alleviated from the stress that inevitably comes from all the behind-the-scenes work, they can focus on their passions of making music and delivering killer performances. Chief Technology Officer Richard Kagan is a certified public accountant with more than 25 years’ experience. His idea for GigTrack came as many do—as a solution to a common problem. “I work with and hire musicians on a regular basis, and there always seemed to be a common thread—disorganization,” said Kagan, who plays guitar and owns a music school. “I thought, ‘In business circles, organizational tools are everywhere. Why is there nothing for musicians?’” GigTrack began as a labor of love with the purpose of making musicians everywhere happier and more creative. At the 2019 Summer NAMM Show in Nashville, Kagan researched and asked musicians about the most common organizational problems they face. GigTrack has been in beta testing ever since to develop the best application for working musicians. Kagan realizes that musicians don’t have a lot of money to spend on technologies beyond their equipment and other essential costs. He believes they should have affordable access to tools that help them stay focused on what’s important and not lose their creative edge. Improving communication is at the core of GigTrack. Users can easily communicate with musical contacts, including their bandmates, producers, engineers, agents, managers or anyone else they need to keep making music and booking gigs. The days of miscommunication in text messages and emails are over. All business related to music is documented in the app, and users receive confirmation about messages they send, ensuring that everyone is on the same page. To get started, the user simply creates a GigTrack profile, either for the individual musician or for the band. The app immediately helps with scheduling through an in-depth calendar that details the time and location of rehearsals, gigs, and photoshoots. Beyond scheduling tools, GigTrack offers helpful administrative features, like tracking finances, managing equipment warranty information, and reviewing contracts. Users also gain access to creative collaborative tools, such as sharing new music and successes with the GigTrack community. Here are some of the specific GigTrack features that musicians will find most helpful: EPK (electronic press kit) – Right within the app, users can build their EPK detailing their playing style and achievements. They can then share their EPK with anyone quickly at the touch of a button. Representation will have access to all public EPKs sorted by playing style, experience, location, and more. Bands – Imagine bandmates being on the same page all the time. GigTrack makes it possible by streamlining all band communications, including practice and performance schedules, logistics, setlists, and setlist notes on song sections needing work. For recurring dates, like practices or gigs, post it once and never forget it again. Equipment – Users will never have to wonder if they left that amp or cable at the last gig. Track all equipment with photos, model numbers, serial numbers, insurance info and more, and never miss a warranty date. Bulletin Board – This is a place where users can share posts with other musicians, agents, managers, promoters, and others. Here, they can post notices for auditions, look for last-minute fill-ins, search for used equipment, and ask questions. Imagine posting an audition notice and getting another user response along with an EPK, or finding a last-minute replacement for a performance—the possibilities are endless. Write Your Song –This song structure template allows the user to structure verses and chorus so that they can always be creating, even on the go. Whether for bands, band leaders, producers, agents, music school directors, choir instructors, or young musicians trying to make it in the crazy music industry, GigTrack is the affordable technology that maintains peace, order, and sanity. “There is so much that GigTrack has to offer a musician, and it’s about time that a state-of-the-art organizational tool is available for the music community,” Kagan concluded. To access the app and to learn more, find “GigTrack for Musicians” on the iOS App Store or Google Play Store, or download from gigtrack.online. Users can try GigTrack for free until Feb. 15, 2020. Accountech simply asks users to share it, talk about it, and provide them feedback. Also, be sure to check out GigTrack at the 2020 Winter NAMM Show at booth #1019. Show attendees are encouraged to stop by for a free headshot for their GigTrack EPK. #### Glenn Hughes To Tour UK And Ireland Fronting Hard-Rock Supergroup The Dead Daisies Former Deep Purple bassist and singer, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee and long-standing Orange Amplification ambassador Glenn Hughes will tour the UK and Ireland this December as lead singer and bassist in hard-rock supergroup The Dead Daisies, also featuring members of Whitesnake, Dio and Ozzy Osbourne’s band. The run of dates are in support of the band’s recently released and warmly received sixth studio album Radiance. The “Voice of Rock” for an entire generation of music fans, Hughes was recruited to Deep Purple in 1973 and became the band’s lynchpin bassist and singer until their initial split. Since then, Hughes has pursued a critically acclaimed solo career as well as collaborations with acts as diverse as Black Sabbath, Gary Moore and the 90s acid house group The KLF, before joining The Dead Daisies on bass and lead vocals in 2019. Radiance is The Dead Daisies’ second album since Hughes joined the group. Described by Razor’s Edge magazine as “an unstoppable force in the world of hard rock” and a “thick and meaty deep-in-the-blues rocker that satisfies on every level” by Metal Injection, the immense bass tones on the album come courtesy of Hughes’ array of Orange Amplification gear, including the OBC810 cab, AD200 MKIII head, Crush Bass 100 combo and, of course, his signature purple Crush Bass 50 combo. Talking about his signature amp, Hughes said: “When you can go in the studio, take that bass combo and make your album with something like that, it’s truly outstanding. It’s gritty, it’s punchy: sustain is so important and it's certainly got all that.” He added: “Orange all the way… It’s the future, it’s the way to go, you heard it from me!” Catch rock legend Glenn Hughes fronting The Dead Daisies with his Orange equipment at the following venues this December: Date Venue Location  3rd Dec Rock City Nottingham  4th Dec O2 Ritz Manchester  6th Dec O2 Forum Kentish Town London  7th Dec KK’s Steel Mill Wolverhampton 10th Dec The Academy Dublin 11th Dec Limelight Belfast 13th Dec O2 Academy Edinburgh 15th Dec SWX Bristol To find out more about Orange Amps bass amps and cabs and all their other products please go to https://orangeamps.com/ About Orange Amplification Orange Amplification has been a pioneering force in guitar and bass amplification since 1968. It has built a reputation for delivering innovative technology with uncompromising attention to detail and quality. Globally regarded as the best British guitar amplifier manufacturer for both design and build, Orange dominates the world’s stages and studios. Iconic performers as diverse as Jimmy Page, Stevie Wonder, James Brown, Fleetwood Mac, Oasis, Madonna, Slipknot’s Jim Root and Rush’s Geddy Lee are proud to stand in front of the unmistakable equipment and rely on its unique tone. #### Glou-Glou Pralines Effects Pedal Glou-Glou releases Pralines Filter / Modulation / Fuzz Pedal Versatile effect employs four parallelized resonant band-pass filters Lyon / France – October 17, 2018 – Glou-Glou FX has changed the envelope filter game with the release of the company’s new 100% analog pedal: Pralines, a filter / modulation / fuzz pedal. With its four independently controlled, parallelized filters, Pralines offers a new approach to sound shaping. Glou-Glou Pralines can cover an extremely broad range of effects: From classic modulation sounds like phaser, flanger, vibrato or rotary-speaker; to gated-fuzz, self-ocillation and bass-synth, the Pralines does it all. Designed with guitar and bass in mind, it will also appeal to keyboardists, horn-players, sample makers or sound-designers. Adding to its tone-sculpability, the Pralines includes unique features like envelope controlled LFO and LFO modulated envelope -- something that sets it apart from other filter pedals. Glou-Glou Pralines Demo Video by Reverb Pralines features include: Four independently controlled band-pass filters in parallel Envelope (up and down), LFO and Expression pedal modulation Transistor Gated Fuzz True bypass 9-volt operation and standard DC input Classy custom-made enclosure The Pralines carries a street price of $330.00. They’re available at select retailers and can also be purchased directly from the Glou-Glou online store at www.glou-glou.org About Glou-Glou FX Already making a name for itself in the boutique pedal world with all-analog pedal offerings such as the Rendez-Vous, Deja-Vu and Avant-Garde, French brand Glou-Glou is focusing on innovation and build quality, while working with old-school analog technology. #### Glou-Glou releases Loupé, creative stereo looper/delay Lyon / France – May 11, Glou-Glou has made a name on exploring the extreme limits of analog experience, doing what analog does best. Glou-Glou FX now unveils our first digital creation - Loupé: Creative Looper & Delay. Doing what digital does best - flexible, musical, and interactive hi-fidelity sampling. From infinite loops to short delay effects, everything is customizable including real-time playback modulation for a world of inspiring sounds from yesterday and tomorrow. Loupé hands you a diverse set of sampling and looping tools, for an innovative approach to making music. Loupé at its core is a 48khz/24bit Stereo looper with 9 assignable switches to be controlled with your hands and feet. These assignable functions control how and when you are recorded, how and when playback occurs, and what effects will be applied to the loop. We save these unique combinations of switch assignments into presets called 'Games'. As the name suggests, these many Games are quick ways to have fun and inspire music-making. After two years of development, we excitedly await to hear what people find. See the demo here: https://youtu.be/Bhq6wW4NQsM Loupé features include: 48khz/24bit Stereo audio 43 seconds maximum loop lenght 2 Selectable Line / Mic Input 9 assignable switches (5 footswitches + 4 tactswitches) can be individually set to toggle or sustain Classic EDP* Functions: Record, Overdub, Replace, Multiply, Insert, Trig, Mute, Start. Up to 127 levels of Undo. ReadFX: Pitch, Reverse, Stutter, Drift, Auto-Follow, Redux, Pitch Modulation (Sine, Random) Adjustable Quantization of Functions and ReadFX. Unique Scroll function lets you move the playback loop around in the memory. Pulse Sync Out, adjustable PPQ Expression pedal Input with 3 dedicated modes Loupé carries a street price of 500€ (E.U zone)/650$ (rest of the world). It can be purchased directly from the Glou-Glou online store at www.glou-glou.org, release on May 15th, 8PM (GMT+2) About Glou-Glou FX Already making a name for itself in the boutique pedal world with all-analog pedal offerings such as the Rendez-Vous, Deja-Vu, Avant-Garde, Pralines, and Moutarde - French brand Glou-Glou continues to focus on innovation and build quality, while working with the finest old-school analog technology. For more please information visit glou-glou.org #### Glou-Glou releases STEAK Dual Voice All-Analog Distortion Station Dual Parallel Overdrives/Distortions with Fuzz, Analog Octaves, Filters, Modulation and Oscillation Lyon / France – July 07, 2020 – Glou-Glou FX has changed up the analog gain stage experience with the release of its new 100% analog parallel routed effects workstation - combining different gain stage voices with filters, fuzz, modulation and oscillation. STEAK offers up an entirely new approach to analog gain stage stacking and combining in a single parallel path unit which empowers you to create entirely new analog gain textures via a series of complementary effects and intuitive controls. At its core you combine and blend two parallel 6-mode gain stages - which you then shape further with pre- and post-gain filters before adding and blending in optional transistor fuzz, modulation and filter oscillation. You can use as little or as much as needed - having very fine control over how much of each sound to blend in and how sensitive the envelope follower is. Glou-Glou STEAK Demo Video by Glou Glou STEAK features include: Dual independent analog gain stage channels arranged in parallel + blend with dry signal 6-modes / voicings per channel, including analog octaves pre- and post-gain filters, sustain and level controls Optional blendable transistor fuzz on input, vs clean signal Modulation of the filters by: LFO, envelop up and down, expression pedal. True bypass 9-volt operation and standard centre-negative DC input Distinct, ergonomic, custom-made enclosure STEAK carries a street price of $470.00. It's available at select retailers and can also be purchased directly from the Glou-Glou online store at www.glou-glou.org About Glou-Glou FX Already making a name for itself in the boutique pedal world with all-analog pedal offerings such as the Rendez-Vous, Deja-Vu, Avant-Garde, Pralines, and Moutarde - French brand Glou-Glou continues to focus on innovation and build quality, while working with the finest old-school analog technology. #### Godin Guitars announce the Godin Derry Grehan Signature Tread 1 Godin Guitars is proud to announce the Godin Derry Grehan Signature Tread 1 model. As the main songwriter and lead guitarist for Platinum selling and Juno Award winning (Canada's Grammys) band Honeymoon Suite, Derry's iconic"Tread" guitar is instantly recognizable. Made entirely in Canada to Derry's specifications, the Tread 1 is truly an iconic Canadian collaboration. With Derry's unique"Tread" custom graphics, EMG 85 (bridge) and EMG SLV (neck) pickups and Floyd Rose Locking Trem and nut, the Tread 1 made to rock! The body features a Silver Leaf Maple center block with Poplar wings, a 25.5" scale Maple neck and fingerboard. This clever combination gives the Tread 1 killer tone and outstanding playability. "I'm so proud to be a part of the Godin Signature Model line of guitars. The attention to detail and fine craftsmanship on my new TR-1 Tread guitar is second to none. The team at Godin has really nailed it on this one! I love the guitar.....and you will too!" Derry Grehan Specs : Body : Silver Leaf Maple Center with Poplar Wings Neck : Hard Rock Maple Fingerboard : Maple Scale Length : 25.5" (647.7 mm) Neck Pickup : EMG SLV /  Bridge Pickup : EMG 85 Bridge : Floyd Rose Original Tremolo Controls : 1x Volume, 3-way toggle switch Colour : Black w/ Custom Tread Graphics Finish : High Gloss Godin Derry Grehan Signature Tread 1 Guitar Video by Godin Guitars For more information please visit the Godin Website at www.godinguitars.com About Derry Throughout world tours with ZZ Top, Heart and Cheap Trick to name a few, Godin has been along for the ride. Lately Honeymoon Suite has been back in the studio recording a new album following their 2020 billboard charting single "Find What You're Looking For". Once again, Derry counted on his original Tread guitar with custom Godin neck. That's when a chance encounter at a Namm show inspired Godin to collaborate with Derry on a limited Edition Godin Signature model. #### Godin Guitars release the Godin Session R-Ht Pro Description: At first glance — with its reversed headstock, fixed bridge, and iconic Humbucker — you might assume that the Godin Session R-HT PRO is only suited for flat-out rock or metal! However, at Godin, we are passionate about designing versatile guitars to ELEVATE your PERFORMANCE! Made entirely in Canada, the Godin Session R-HT PRO features a basswood body and hard maple neck with a rosewood fingerboard. Our “acoustically tuned” matte finish and the use of a fixed bridge with through holes allows the strings to vibrate more freely, improving both the sustain and natural resonance of the guitar.  To top it all off, the headstock features our “vintage” Godin logo. Specs: Body: Canadian Laurentian Basswood Neck: Maple Fingerboard: Rosewood Scale Length: 25.5" (647.7 mm) Neck & Middle Pickups: Lace Hot Gold Bridge Pickup: Bourbon Burst & Carbon White = Seymour Duncan ’59 Model™ | Retro Orange = Seymour Duncan Custom Custom Bridge: Hardtail Controls: 1x Volume, 1x Push-Pull Tone, 5-way Color: Bourbon Burst, Retro Orange, Carbon White Finish: Semi-Gloss Godin Session R-HT PRO Performance by Roberto Hendrigo Video by Godin Guitars For more information please visit godinguitars.com #### Godin Guitars Releases The G-Tour Nylon Matte Black EQ Imagine a nylon string guitar that delivers a rich plugged in sound – and fits right in with any rack of electric guitars – that's the new Godin G-Tour Nylon! Godin really knows nylon string guitars. The G-Tour's chambered Silver-Leaf Maple Body, Solid Cedar Top and unique fan-bracing design ensures excellent sound projection and rich nylon-stringed tone. The Hard Rock Maple neck features a Rosewood Fingerboard with a 1.65" nut-width, providing the comfortable feel of an electric guitar, and makes on-stage transitions a breeze! The combination of carefully selected tone-woods and its unique body profile, give the G-Tour plenty of acoustic headroom with minimal feedback. Proudly made in Canada, the Godin G-Tour is an original nylon string guitar that will easily find a place in any musician's arsenal. Godin G-Tour Nylon Matte Black EQ Video by Godin Guitars #### Godin Guitars releases the Godin Natural GT Acoustic Series The new Godin Natural RN GT EQ acoustics reflect Godin's high standard of acoustic guitar tone, design, and value. With a buttery neck feel, these guitars play warm and loud, and will make you feel right at home from the first chord! Available in 3 body sizes : Dreadnaught, Mini-Jumbo and Parlor. All proudly Made in Canada! Godin Metropolis Natural Natural RN GT EQ Video by Godin Guitars The Metropolis Natural RN GT EQ has classic dreadnought looks, yet a modern design which produces rich and defined tones! Godin Forum Natural RN GT EQ Video by Godin Guitars With a buttery neck feel, and a comfortable Mini-Jumbo body on the Forum Natural RN GT EQ will project through any mix, and will make you feel right at home from the first chord! The Rialto Natural RN GT EQ represents our latest take on the parlor, with a voice that will stand out acoustically when played solo or with other guitars — at a value that will have you strumming for joy! #### Godin Progression Plus Godin’s Stratocaster-type Progression Series has been around for a while. In 2015 the Canadian manufacture released the follow up called the Progression Plus. The Godin Progression Plus features two Godin GS-2 Single Coil pickups in the neck & middle position and a single-coil-size “rails” humbucker - the Seymour Duncan JB Jr.™ in the bridge position. It also features a new ergonomic, rounded contoured body, the Godin High-Definition Revoicer system, Godin Tru-Loc Trem, and a 5-ply pearloid or tortoise shell pickguard. It is equipped with one master volume and one master Tone knob and a standard 5-way switch. Tru-Loc Tremolo System The Tru-Loc Tremolo System allows the player to regulate the Tremolo Arm placement via a simple Allen key adjustment on the rear of the sustain block, which locks the arm into your personal comfort zone. So the arm stays firm & true while offering smooth and full mobility within the players personal comfort zone. H.D.R. High-Definition Revoicer The H.D.R. revoices and augments the frequency range of each pickup and allows the player to go from passive to active pickups with the simple push of a button. Th H.D.R. provides extra bite, dynamic response and redefines the character of each pickup. It’s like having 2 sets of pickups in 1 guitar for 5 pure passive tones + 5 pure active tones. Specs : Hard Rock Maple neck Ergocut Rosewood or Maple Fingerboard Canadian Laurentian Basswood body 12" (300 mm) fingerboard radius 25 1/2" (647.5 mm) Scale 1 11/16" (43 mm) nut width 2x Godin GS-2 single-coil pickups 1x Seymour Duncan JB Jr. single-coil-size ‘rails’ humbucker pickup (Bridge) 5-ply Pearloid or Tortoise shell pickguard Godin Tru-Loc Tremolo bridge Godin high-ratio machine heads Godin High-Definition Revoicer (H.D.R.) 5-Way switch, 1x Volume, 1x Tone Available Colours : Vintage Burst HG, Black HG, Trans Cream HG Have a look at this product review by Michael Casswell of Guitar Interactive Magazine: For more information visit Godin Website: www.godinguitars.com #### Godlyke distributes Cicognani effects in USA Godlyke, Inc. distributes Cicognani Engineering effects and accessories in USA Godlyke, Inc. is proud to announce their appointment as exclusive USA Distributor for Cicognani Engineering, an Italian manufacturer of tube amps, pedals and accessories owned by Guglielmo and Andrea Cicognani. Known as the “Guru,” Guglielmo Cicognani has over 25 years of experience in analog electronics repair and design.  Having founded Brutus and Gurus brands as well as his current namesake company, the Guru’s designs are known and respected around the globe and have been lauded by major artists, recording studios and publications worldwide.  Cicognani products focus on reproducing the historical sounds of the past with more modern, practical design formats. Respect, passion and hard work: That is the Cicognani way. The flagship product of the Cicognani line is the Pompeii PE603, which is a modern reproduction of the vintage Binson Echorec P.E. 603 which was used by such artists as Pink Floyd and the Shadows. The Pompeii PE603 offers the following features Variable delay times from classic slap-back up to 740 mS of delay “Multi-head” operation with 12 selectable head combinations 12AU7 Preamp tube for maximum headroom and transparency Swell mode for reverberation effects Varispeed control to simulate motor speed adjustment modulation High-quality plexiglass control face and hammer-tone metal chassis Hand-made in Italy Street price $549 For more info on the Pompeii as well as other Cicognani products, please visit our websites www.godlyke.com, e-mail us at info@godlyke.com or call us at 973-777-7477. #### Godlyke Power-All ECO-dapter carbon-free power supply for effect pedals Godlyke, Inc. releases Power-All® ECO-dapter® carbon-free power supply for effect pedals Godlyke is extremely excited to announce their partnership with Carbonfund.org Foundation to offer the world's first carbon-free power supply for effect pedals - the Power-All® ECO-Dapter® - through their Carbonfree® Product Certification program. The ECO-Dapter®’s carbon footprint is neutralized through the purchase of carbon offsets.  Carbonfund.org’s certified carbon reductions are third party validated to assure the highest standards and are permanently retired rather than being re-used. The ECO-Dapter® also meets the stringent Level VI energy efficiency standards set out by the U.S. Department of Energy.  This means that the ECO-Dapter® consumes less power, conserving natural resources while also eliminating the waste and environmental hazards associated with disposable batteries. In addition to environmentally friendly operation, the ECO-Dapter® provides ultra-quiet, reliable, high-current power to your effects so they can operate at their peak performance levels. Connect the ECO-Dapter® directly to your favorite pedal or purchase optional Power-All® DC connection cables to power your entire pedalboard from a single ECO-Dapter® power supply.  The ECO-Dapter® is also sold in kit form, bundled with various DC power cables. 9 VDC, 2000 mA regulated power supply Meets DOE Level VI energy efficiency standard Carries Carbonfund.org Carbonfree® Product Certification Ultra-low noise floor for silent operation Environmentally-friendly, Recycled/Recyclable packaging LIFETIME WARRANTY– never buy another power supply! Powers all your 9 VDC pedals from a single supply Space-saving profile takes up only one outlet space Ferrite-core filter module on power output cable reduces noise and hum Powers 9 VDC effects from any electrical outlet in the world (100-240VAC) 10-foot, 24-gauge power cable eliminates need for an extension cord For more info on Power-All® products including video demos of the ECO-Dapter®, please visit www.godlyke.com. #### Godlyke releases TWA Triskelion Mk. III Harmonic Energizer The Triskelion is a midrange booster with adjustable gain.  The pedal's specially-tuned filter allows the user to select a specific frequency and adjust its peak from shallow to extremely sharp. The Godlyke TWA Triskelion Mk. III Harmonic Energizer can create glassy clean tones, boost mids for throaty solos, push an amp into overdrive or tune your rig to any room for walls of singing, resonant feedback - the possibilities are almost limitless.   The Triskelion Mk III features several improvements over previous versions, including lower noise floor, footswitchable gain, and expression pedal control of the frequency.  All in a smaller, more pedalboard friendly package. Street price for the Triskelion Mk. III is $229 You can read more about the Triskelion and watch video demos here - TWA TRISKELION Mk. III #### GoGo Tuners Releases New Horizon Pedal Tuner JANUARY 13, 2016 - GoGo Tuners debuts their latest product, the GoGo Horizon Pedal Tuner. The new tuner features a larger screen than previous models, and the first horizontal screen offered by GoGo Tuners. The compact pedal also keeps popular features intact for which GoGo Tuners are known, such as pitch calibration and tight tuning accuracy, as well as durability and ease of use. The Horizon Pedal Tuner will be available starting in February through dealers and distributors worldwide. The new Horizon tuning pedal has a calibration function with wide reference pitches from 430Hz to 450Hz, allowing for tighter tuning accuracy. It uses chromatic tuning with +/- .5-cent accuracy and a wide detection range of A0 (27.5Hz) - C8 (4186.00Hz). The pedal is equipped with true bypass and can also provide daisy chain power for other pedals. The new Horizon tuning pedal captures the ‘bigger is better’ philosophy with a new, larger high-definition big screen easily visible in all lighting situations, perfect for any stage or studio. With GoGo’s signature “green you’re in, red you’re out”, tuning becomes easy by eliminating any of the guesswork when tuning, which appeals to players of all levels. The entire display changes green when you are in tune, and red when you are out of tune. The pedal tuner features a metal chassis for improved durability and a longer lifetime of performance. For more information, visit www.gogotuners.com MAP: $99 USD About GoGo Tuners GoGo Tuners is company started by professional musicians that specialize in instrument tuners. When GoGo began building tuners, they emphasized four key concepts: usability, readability, durability, and accuracy. With these four objectives in mind, GoGo has become a go-to tuner of many touring professionals and a favorite of casual players. To learn more about GoGo Tuners, visit them at their website www.gogotuners.com #### Golden Age Audio announces availability of Pre-73 MKIV Golden Age Audio announces availability of Pre-73 MKIV as latest and greatest update to its best-selling ’73-style preamp series MIDDLETOWN, NY, USA: studio hardware and microphones maker Golden Age Audio is proud to announce availability of Pre-73 MKIV — angled as the latest and greatest update to its best-selling ’73-style preamp series, spiritually bringing back to life the musically warm, punchy, and sweet sound of classic British consoles, adding tone and colour to microphone favourites or keeping things clean while also doubling as a line-level preamp and DI (Direct Inject) box for electric guitar and bass — as of August 15… As a versatile, colourful, and affordable British-style mic preamp and DI box, Golden Age Audio’s Pre-73 MKIV allows its users to achieve vintage colour and punch by cranking up the GAIN knob without fear; after all, a dedicated OUTPUT control allows attenuation of the signal, so it is perfectly possible to drive the preamp without overloading any associated audio interface inputs. It is also possible to engage the -14dB OUTPUT PAD for even more control of hot signals, or keep things clean and transparent by backing off on the GAIN and turning up the OUTPUT. On top of that, further tone-sculpting capabilities come courtesy of the selectable LOW-Z lowpass filter to eliminate unwanted low-end rumble at the source, and/or using the selectable — 3dB/6dB — AIR EQ to add some shimmer and presence to the top-end. Toggle between 1200Ω or 300Ω resistance using the LOW-Z to hear how connected mics react! Connecting condenser and dynamic microphones is not a problem, thanks to Pre-73 MKIV’s switchable +48V mic input, while its 80 db of GAIN make it ideal for use with sensitive ribbon microphones on delicate sound sources. Sensibly, LINE- and instrument-level inputs allow for further connection to almost any audio source, and a rear panel-positioned INSERT jack is provided for using external processors like EQs and compressors. Choosing from TRS or XLR OUT (output) options is, of course, a given. True to the classic preamps of yesteryear, Pre-73 MKIV was designed with a focused attention to component choices and build quality not found in other preamps near the same price. Put it this way: no surface-mount components or integrated circuits are used, and all inputs and outputs are transformer-balanced affairs using two different purpose-optimised transformers. Indeed, its external power supply eliminates the risk of self-noise, and its metal half-rack chassis is both portable and sturdy. Saying all that, then, getting classic console tone and getting the most out of anyone’s mic locker is what Pre-73 MKIV is all about — and all keenly priced to go! Pre-73 MKIV is shipping and available at an MAP (Minimum Advertised Price) of $349.00 USD. RAD Distribution acts as exclusive North American distributor for Golden Age Audio products — and an SRP (Suggested Retail Price) of €374.00 EUR — including VAT (Value Added Tax) — in the EU (European Union). For more in-depth info, please visit the dedicated Pre-73 MKIV webpage here: https://www.goldenageproject.com/outboard-hardware/preamps/pre-73-mk-iv About Golden Age Audio Golden Age Audio effectively established itself as a groundbreaking company — called Golden Age Project, previously — by bringing its first Neve preamp ‘clone’ to market back in 2009; today it is recognised within the music industry at large for its complete line of outboard offerings alongside condenser and dynamic microphones based on classic designs delivered at a consumer-friendly price point. #### Golden Eras, New Legends: Ernie Ball Music Man’s Next Chapter Unleashed Ernie Ball Music Man Celebrates 50 Years of the Stingray Bass, Introduces The Darkray Ii, Majesty Premium Select, Jason Richardson Artist Series Collection, 30th Anniversary Axis, And More ANAHEIM, CA (JANUARY 22, 2026) – Ernie Ball Music Man proudly celebrates 50 years of the iconic StingRay with the introduction of the all-new 50th Anniversary StingRay Bass, alongside the all-new DarkRay II, new StingRay Special bass finishes, the John Petrucci Signature Majesty Premium Select, Jason Richardson Artist Series Cutlass collection, the 30th Anniversary Axis guitar, and new finish options for the Custom Design Experience. Ernie Ball Music Man 50th Anniversary StingRay Special For five decades, the StingRay has set the benchmark for bold, forward-leaning bass tone. The Ernie Ball Music Man 50th Anniversary StingRay Special honors that legacy with two limited-edition finishes. Liquid Gold is hand-numbered and limited to 50 instruments worldwide , featuring a striking golden reflective pickguard for a truly exclusive presentation. Molten Gold, limited to 300 instruments, showcases a metallic gold finish on the body and headstock—each with its own unique character. Both versions are paired with an ebony fretboard with gold face dot inlays and glow-in-the-dark side markers for effortless navigation on any stage. A roasted flame maple neck and poplar body deliver a fast, comfortable, and perfectly balanced feel, while gold hardware throughout, including a 50th Anniversary-stamped bridge, completes the look. Finished with a commemorative 50th Anniversary silkscreen on the back of the headstock, each bass ships in a deluxe hardshell case with a certificate of authenticity. 50th Anniversary StingRay 4 Features: Roasted figured maple neck Gold face dot Inlays with glow-in-the-dark side dots 50th Anniversary stamped bridge Certificate of authenticity Deluxe hardshell case The 50th Anniversary StingRay 4 Special in Molten Gold will be available at all Ernie Ball Music Man retailers, and the Liquid Gold colorway will be available exclusively in the Ernie Ball Music Man Vault this spring. DarkRay™ II bass The DarkRay™ II bass expands on the aggressive, modern foundation of the original DarkRay by adding fully integrated octave up and octave down effects for an even broader sonic palette. Featuring the same core specs players know and trust, the DarkRay II includes a master volume, bass and treble EQ, a distortion control with a push/push function to switch between two distinct distortion voices, and an octave control with a push/push function to select octave up or octave down. Both the distortion and octave knobs feature LED rings that illuminate when engaged and change color to indicate the selected mode, providing instant visual feedback. A three-way switch selects the core tone, octave only (middle position), or octave combined with distortion (neck position), making it easy to move from tight, punchy bass tones to massive, harmonically rich textures. Available in Black, Showtime, Spectralite, and Mean Green Burst, the DarkRay II delivers uncompromising tone, cutting-edge functionality, and unmistakable Ernie Ball Music Man style. The DarkRay II will be available this spring. StingRay Special Bass First introduced in 1976, the StingRay has been revered as one of the most iconic bass guitars in history. The flagship of the Music Man line, today's StingRay Special retains the same signature features that it had some forty years ago, including a solid roadworthy construction, iconic oval pickguard, 3+1 tuning key configurations, and the ever-popular Music Man humbucker, all of which combine to produce a look, feel, and sound that is remarkably unmistakable. The StingRay Special will be available in 4 or 5-string in either H or HH pickup configurations. The new StingRay Special finishes will be available this spring. John Petrucci Signature Majesty Premium Select The John Petrucci Signature Majesty Premium Select delivers refined tone, precision, and versatility at the highest level—the culmination of years of touring and recording during which John Petrucci gravitated toward a mahogany neck-through body with alder wings and a thick maple top for added depth, sustain, and articulation. Features include a 24-fret ebony fingerboard with stainless steel frets, glow-in-the-dark side dots, DiMarzio Rainmaker and Dreamcatcher humbuckers, a piezo-equipped Music Man floating tremolo, stereo/mono outputs, and a 20+ dB onboard gain boost. Available in Carnelian Red, Ka'anapali Dream, Mystic Dream, Purple Nebula II, and Strawberry Moon. The Majesty Premium Select will be available this spring. Jason Richardson Artist Series Cutlass Introducing the Jason Richardson Artist Series Cutlass HT 8-String, a bold evolution of the signature line and now available in three striking translucent finishes: Water Temple, Death Mountain, and Kokiri Forest. Designed for modern technical players, this multiscale powerhouse features a 25.5”–27” scale length—from the high E down to the low F#—providing exceptional clarity, tension, and articulation across the full extended range. An alder body with a buckeye burl top is paired with a roasted, figured maple neck and ebony fretboard, delivering a premium feel and outstanding stability. Outfitted with Jason Richardson HT humbuckers, the Cutlass HT 8-String offers crushing output, precise note definition, and dynamic tonal versatility. Additional pro-level features include 24 stainless steel frets, a hardtail bridge engineered for superior sustain and tuning stability, a push/ push volume knob for a 20+ dB boost, and coil-splitting via the push/push tone control. Engineered for players who demand peak performance and expressive range, this 8-String expands the sonic possibilities of the Jason Richardson platform like never before. The new Jason Richardson Artist Series Cutlass colorways will be available this spring. 30th Anniversary Axis Guitar Introducing the 30th Anniversary Axis guitar. To mark 30 years of the Axis, we’re revisiting the translucent finishes that defined its 1996 debut—Translucent Gold, Black, Pink, Red, Blue, and Purple—applied to hand-stained quilt maple tops and paired with black, lightly sparkled backs that subtly echo each color. Each guitar features a figured maple neck with stainless steel frets, glow-in-the-dark side dots, the original asymmetrical neck carve, and the sought-after DiMarzio® custom-wound pickups that helped define the Axis feel and sound. Finished with a color-matched headstock face, a 30th Anniversary Axis logo on the back, and limited to 90 Gold, 60 Black, Pink, and Purple, and 30 Blue and Red instruments worldwide, every guitar ships with a certificate of authenticity and a deluxe Music Man® hardshell case. The 30th Anniversary Axis Guitar will be available this spring. Ernie Ball Music Man Custom Design Experience The Ernie Ball Music Man Custom Design Experience has expanded with 14 new finishes, offering even more ways for players to create their own custom StingRay bass. The Custom Design Experience is an online custom instrument configurator that allows customers to design and build their dream StingRay Special Bass guitar. Customers can choose from 4-string and 5-string models, right- and left-handed orientations, single- and double-humbucking pickups, finishes, necks, pickguards, hardware, tuning, case options, string gauges, and more. All Custom Design Experience instruments are built in the Ernie Ball Music Man San Luis Obispo, CA, facility and are shipped directly to the customer. The new Custom Design Experience finishes are available this spring. About Ernie Ball In 1962, veteran player and guitar teacher Ernie Ball created Slinkys®, the innovative light gauge electric guitar strings widely revered by thousands of iconic players including Eric Clapton, Keith Richards, Jimmy Page, Paul McCartney, Metallica, Brad Paisley, Slash, John Petrucci, Angus Young, and John Mayer. The strings are all crafted in Coachella, CA. Ernie Ball also offers state-of-the-art instrument accessories that are carried in more than 6,000 stores in the U.S. and 120 countries worldwide. Officially purchasing the Music Man® company in 1984, Sterling, joined later by his sons Scott and Brian, has built a team of dedicated professionals based in San Luis Obispo, CA who collectively share a common goal: crafting the highest level of hand-crafted instruments available. Originally founded by Tom Walker, Forrest White, and Leo Fender in 1974, Music Man built its name leading an industry revolution, introducing active electronics on its production instruments. As part of the team during the ’70s, Sterling Ball played an important role in the design and development of the iconic StingRay basses. The family-run company maintains its founder's dedication to preserving the musician's playing experience and delivering superior sound quality through the development of new products, such as Cobalt Slinkys, M-Steel, Earthwood, and the revolutionary Element Shield Packaging, keeping each set as fresh as the day they were made. The company also fosters artist development through musician-focused programs such as the world's largest and longest-running unsigned artist programs, where bands compete each year to play live on national tours, festivals, and events. Visit them online at www.ernieball.com and www.music-man.com. YOUTUBE | TIKTOK | INSTAGRAM | FACEBOOK |  THREADS | X | OFFICIAL SITE #### Gordon Giltrap MBE and Paul Brett record ‘Raven Reflections’ with Vintage guitars Two of the world’s most creative acoustic guitar virtuosos, Gordon Giltrap MBE and Paul Brett record ‘Raven Reflections’ with Vintage guitars. On ‘Raven Reflections’, two of the world’s most creative acoustic guitar virtuosos, Gordon Giltrap MBE and Paul Brett, have teamed up to record a selection of stunning songs, highlighting their unique, individual fingerstyle techniques. All 12 tracks are performed and recorded with the ‘Raven’ electro-acoustic guitar, from the Vintage Paul Brett Series of popular and highly innovative acoustic/electro-acoustic guitars. Between them, these legendary award winning guitarists have performed with some of the world’s finest musicians, having achieved enough musical milestones to satisfy several lifetimes. Whilst both artists have their own Vintage acoustic signature models, it was the gothic themed Raven, with its double bound acacia body, contrasting satin black finished, solid Sitka spruce top, distinct headstock and soundhole design, that inspired Gordon Giltrap and Paul Brett to record this beautiful collection of songs. “It’s uncanny,” says Gordon. “I’ve always had a weakness for black guitars. When I set eyes on the Vintage Paul Brett Raven, I thought it looked wonderful and very dramatic with its unique soundhole design and compact dimensions. The unusual crisp wire-like deep tone lends itself perfectly to some of my classical and medieval influenced pieces. I immediately called Paul and suggested that we record an album together featuring the Raven.” Released on Cherry Red Records, and available to stream on all platforms, such as Spotify and Apple Music, ‘Raven Reflections’ features 6 original tracks from each artist. With soaring melodies and emotional content, this unique recording highlights the intricate acoustic mastery and exquisite, individual fingerpicking techniques that have shaped their careers…and the sonic versatility of the Raven. Gordon continues, “The track ‘Loren’ for example, features CGCGCD tuning and, a fine example of how the Raven copes exceptionally well with low tuning. In ‘Shining Morn’, I used a standard capo on the second fret across all six strings, then added partial capo across the 3rd 4th and 5th strings on the 7thfret, to bring the pitch of the piece a whole tone up, producing a crisp, brighter, chiming tone which sounds stunning on the Raven.” Like all models throughout the vast range of Vintage acoustic and electro-acoustic guitars, including the Viator and Statesboro’ lines, the Raven offers exceptional playability and a superb tone, with a focused bass response, powerful mids, crystal clear highs and ringing harmonics. “I was inspired to design this acoustic guitar by Edgar Allen Poe’s poem from the same name”, says Paul Brett. “I wanted to design a model for musicians who simply adore beautifully constructed, eye catching acoustic guitars that play and sound well above an unbelievable price tag. But whilst this guitar evokes gothic from all angles, I wanted to show how it will also appeal to singer songwriters and perform all musical genres, from folk to hardened blues, whilst ensuring stability in any chosen variety of tunings. The tracks we’ve recorded for this album vary in styles and again, highlight the versatility of the Raven. Pastoral songs from my Izzak Walton Complete Angler compositions, through to blues, gothic, and an acoustic version of the Fox’s Prophecy for example, all feature open Gm or Open Gmaj tuning.” ‘Raven Reflections’ is not only a treasure trove of acoustically driven songs, performed on this album at their best by masters of their craft which fans will adore, it’s also a celebration of friendship between two of the world’s finest acoustic guitar players. #### Government Approved Digital Examination System Available From OME Suitable for Companies, Brands, Institutions, Teachers & YouTubers Offering Online Courses (30th September, 2020 – London) According to a recent article by Forbes only 20% of students who take online courses complete them. Online Music Exams (OME) however have discovered students also said ‘a valid qualification certificate at the end would give more reason to complete the course.’ Online Music Exams specialise in the delivery of global access to fully automated online examination systems which can assess all areas of music exams including performance pieces, listening tests, sight-reading tests, improvisation and theory. With no booking process, students in any time zone are able to achieve a credible certificate, encouraging them to complete their course. The possibilities of quick retakes, where necessary, offer further encouragement to quickly move on to their new grade. OME are inviting music companies, institutions, exam boards, music hubs and YouTubers who have accredited or non-accredited courses, to contact them to discuss how their online ‘cutting edge’ exam system can provide a safe and reliable alternative to traditional face to face exams. Their online exam system helps with the maintenance of social distancing, whilst also reducing costs, offering environmental credentials and with less administration. With UK and EU government approved certification of music qualifications, lesson providers can achieve greater worldwide exposure and more easily support students’ progression through the grades. Huge opportunities exist for organisations which can successfully deliver trustworthy, reliable courses, supported by an accredited examination system with an option to gain qualifying UCAS points. For further information please visit onlinemusicexams.org or view the OME automated system examiner “SARA” https://youtu.be/cQspqqRR-BQ. About Online Music Exams British based Online Music Exams (OME) is the first accredited, adaptable examination platform for the provision of accessible, affordable, online, exams worldwide. Using advanced technology to create a fully-automated platform it enables music students to play live performance pieces and take ALL elements of practical music exams including sight-reading, aural pieces, randomised technical elements and theory questions. Launching initially with rock guitar, singing, piano and music theory exams, all are accredited by The Learning Machine, the Awarding Organisation regulated by Ofqual and QiW. This new, fully interactive, secure exam system allows testing to take place in real time, anytime, anywhere, with a live automated examiner and reviewed by a real DBS cleared examiner. Results can be returned to students as early as twenty-four hours after taking an exam, with comprehensive feedback. Dependent on results, retakes can be booked almost immediately. It makes social distancing easy to maintain, is environmentally friendly removing the need to travel and reduces stage fright, nerves, anxiety and levels of stress since exams can be taken in the comfort of a known place. OME partners include Orange Amplification, ICMP, Modern Music School. #### Grand Opening of Strawberry Field Forever Bandstand, Liverpool Donated by Cliff Cooper, CEO Orange Amps The official grand opening of the Strawberry Field Forever Bandstand took place in Liverpool on 2nd May 2023. The Bandstand has been donated by Honorary Patron, Cliff Cooper, CEO of Orange Amplification. Cliff Cooper, CEO Orange Amplification It sits in the original Strawberry Field garden in Liverpool where John Lennon, as a child, used to jump over the wall into the grounds of the children’s home and listen to the Salvation Army band play. Written by Lennon, the song ‘Strawberry Fields Forever’ featured on the double A-side single with Penny Lane. Designed to be one of the most technologically advanced bandstands in the world it features cutting edge computer lighting and sound equipment with facilities for broadcasting, multi-track recording, streaming and full internet use. It also incorporates Bluetooth technology which allows visitors to enjoy performances via wireless headphones. The concept of the new Strawberry Field Forever Bandstand is based on the drum featured on Peter Blake and Jann Haworth cover of the iconic Sgt. Pepper album sleeve. The interior is decorated with artwork by famous Paintpop artist James Wilkinson https://www.paintpop.com/.The Bandstand  floor features a black and white mosaic similar to the John Lennon Imagine memorial laid in Strawberry Fields, Central Park, New York but three times larger. The mosaic is made from more than 390,000 carefully selected and cut pieces of marble imported from the USA, specially hand made for the floor of the bandstand. Strawberry Fields has been in the care of the Salvation Army since the 1930’s and today is a centre where young people can join the organisation's Steps to Work programme. The Salvation Army is a cause close to Cooper as a result of the help the organisation gave his late father when he returned from the First World War helping him find work. All money raised  for events on the bandstand helps support the Salvation Army’s ‘Steps at Strawberry Field’, a series of programmes which provide employability skills training and valuable work placements for adults with learning difficulties and other barriers to employment. Cooper was at the official opening of the new Strawberry Field Bandstand along with Vice Lord Lieutenant of Merseyside, Robert Owen, High Sheriff of Merseyside, Dr Ruth Hussey, CB OBE and other dignitaries including the Lord Mayor of Liverpool cllr Roy Gladden, Julia Baird, John Lennon’s sister and Major David Taylor, the Salvation Army’s divisional leader for the North West. Performing on stage on the day were Ruby J, Brooke Combe and Logan Paul Murphy. Dignitaries at the Opening of the Strawberry Fields Bandstand 2nd May 2023 To find out more, please go to https://orangeamps.com/. About Orange Amplification Orange Amplification has been a pioneering force in guitar and bass amplification since 1968. They have built a reputation of delivering innovative technology, always built with uncompromising attention to detail and quality.  Known as the best British guitar amplifier manufacturer for both design and build, they dominate the world’s stages and studios. Orange are rightfully proud of their heritage, a story that began in the late 1960’s. The world’s greatest rock icons, including Jimmy Page, Stevie Wonder, James Brown, Fleetwood Mac, Oasis, Madonna, Jim Root and Geddy Lee are proud to stand in front of the unmistakable iconic brand and rely upon its unique tone. #### Graph Tech Bass Ratio Machine Heads Graph Tech Introduces Bass Ratio Machine Heads for Ultimate Tuning Control DELTA, BRITISH COLUMBIA — Bass players are already known to be cool, calm and collected, and with new Bass Ratio machine heads from Graph Tech Guitar Labs, they’ll be in full control for tuning on the fly. Among the latest additions to the Ratio brand, the innovative Bass Ratio machine heads are each calibrated to a gear ratio, so each string feels and reacts the same to any tuning adjustment. This synchronized system makes tuning and re-tuning the bass faster and more intuitive. “I didn’t know tuning my bass could be a recognizably better experience. I love Ratios, and they’re so smooth!” said Nicole Row, bassist for Panic! At the Disco. Just like the Ratio systems for electric and acoustic guitar, Bass Ratio machine heads are designed with balanced-gear tuning technology. They’re the world’s first bass machine heads to use a double envelope gear design with a hardened steel gear to ensure smooth consistency on the higher ratios. For example, from low B to C on a 6-string, small-diameter post, the gear ratios are 48:1, 36:1, 30:1, 20:1, 18:1 and 16:1. One full rotation of any Bass Ratio key results in approximately one full tone pitch change. Each machine head is amazingly smooth and super strong, and provides an unparalleled tuning experience. The Bass Ratio product line is comprised of seven sets of machine heads, allowing for customization based on number of strings (4-, 5-, or 6-string bass) and tactile preference, including both Y-style and classic clover leaf chrome buttons. Players can find Graph Tech’s Bass Ratio machine heads on newly released models from popular bass manufacturers. They can also pick up a set at  local retailers or shop online to retrofit their favorite bass. MSRP ranges from $99.99 to $199.95 per set. To learn more, visit www.graphtech.com or visit our booth #3520 in Hall D during the NAMM Show. About Graph Tech Guitar Labs Graph Tech invents, designs and manufactures cool, new and useful guitar products. Founded more than 35 years ago, the company is behind some of the world's most recognized products and brands in the music industry, and has over 50 patents and trademarks around the world. Graph Tech’s list of industry firsts include the world's first self-lubricating nut in 1983; String Saver Saddles, the first saddle to drastically reduce string breakage; TUSQ man-made ivory; and Ratio machine heads. Learn more at www.graphtech.com. #### Graph Tech Ratio Tune-A-Lele Ukulele Tuners Graph Tech’s New Ratio Tune-A-Lele Ukulele Tuners Solve Common Player Problems DELTA, BRITISH COLUMBIA — With Graph Tech’s new Ratio Tune-A-Lele ukulele tuners, players will finally enjoy a tuning experience that’s as easygoing as the instrument itself. These innovative tuners are not only the lightest machine heads in the world, but offer a patent-pending gear-tuning technology made exclusively for the ukulele. With Ratio Tune-A-Lele, tuning the uke is as easy as a summer breeze, and the instrument is lighter and more balanced for a better playing experience. Based on size alone, the ukulele and acoustic guitar are two completely different instruments. The ukulele is lightweight, has nylon strings and a short scale, while the acoustic guitar is up to five times heavier with steel strings and a long scale. Technically and practically, guitar tuners don’t work as well on the ukulele; the proof is in the tuning ratios. When the design team at Graph Tech set out to create tuners exclusively for the ukulele, they determined that the optimum tuning ratio for the uke is 6:1. That’s the number of full rotations of the tuning button it takes to advance the gear post one full turn. Meanwhile, the standard gear-and-worm-style tuner on a regular acoustic guitar has a tuning ratio of 16:1, which is way too high for the ukulele. Furthermore, the traditional gear-and-worm tuner made to a 6:1 ratio won’t hold the string tension and will spin back causing back drive. After researching and prototyping, the Graph Tech team came up with a new patent-pending concept in tuning technology that utilizes a straight shaft and an eccentrical bearing to drive rollers at the optimal 6:1 gear ratio to maintain pitch and eliminated the dreaded back drive. Because the tension of the nylon strings on the uke is low, they able to use a super lightweight, strong, high-density material that’s much lighter (just 5 g per tuner) than metal. The low weight of the tuners also helps to center gravity in the middle of the instrument, making the ukulele more ergonomically balanced rather than headstock-heavy. Ratio Tune-A-Lele tuners will be available on new ukuleles from popular brands as well as at local music stores across the U.S. At MSRP $29.95 for a four-pack, players can affordably retrofit Ratio Tune-A-Lele tuners to their favorite ukulele. To learn more, visit www.graphtech.com or visit our booth #3520 in Hall D during the NAMM Show. About Graph Tech Guitar Labs Graph Tech invents, designs and manufactures cool, new and useful guitar products. Founded more than 35 years ago, the company is behind some of the world's most recognized products and brands in the music industry, and has over 50 patents and trademarks around the world. Graph Tech’s list of industry firsts include the world's first self-lubricating nut in 1983; String Saver Saddles, the first saddle to drastically reduce string breakage; TUSQ man-made ivory; and Ratio machine heads. Learn more at www.graphtech.com. #### Grover Jackson and AP International Music Supply Launch Boutique USA Habanero Pickups Line FORT MYERS, FL – AP International Music Supply is proud to announce the release of the Habanero Pickups line from legendary luthier Grover Jackson. Featuring a variety of humbuckers and single coil designs, each pickup is handmade in California to Grover’s rigorous and time-tested specifications using all top-shelf alnico magnets, bobbins, and wire. From vintage-inspired designs to hot new flavors, Habanero Pickups add a touch of spice to the mix utilizing Grover’s decades of experience and passionate knowledge of the instrument. Grover Jackson has made an indelible fingerprint on nearly all aspects of the guitar industry for over forty years, notably including the creation of the Jackson and Charvel brands in the early 80’s. Since that time, he has been involved with the engineering, production, and release of countless designs as a consultant and luthier for many other major brands. AP International Music Supply has over four decades of experience in the music industry, manufacturing and/or distributing Floyd Rose Tremolo Systems, Pure Tone Output Jacks, Ray Ross Bass Bridges, HexHider, DMI Guitar Labs, KTS Titanium, ProRockGear, and more while also supplying OEM products to a multitude of brands in the industry. They will soon be launching AxLabs Hardware, a comprehensive line of quality guitar components from standard replacements, exact vintage-spec reproductions, and new innovations with collaborations from many notable industry insiders, including Grover himself. These pickups are now available through the AP International website as well as several distributors, online retailers, and marketplaces like Reverb and Amazon. Click below for sound examples: Poblano PAF Humbuckers Bonney Bridge Humbucker Naga Viper Bridge Humbucker Serrano Single Coils Tabasco T-Style Puya P90 #### Gruv Gear Donates Over $23,000 Of Gear To El Dorado High School Orange County, California (December 18th, 2020) – This Christmas, Gruv Gear has donated over $23,000 worth of its popular GigBlade guitar bags to the El Dorado High School in Placentia, California to support its holiday fundraisers. ‘Tis the season for giving,’ said Jay Baldemor, President and Founder of Gruv Gear, ‘and it feels amazing to be able to give something back to help the music instructors that continue to nurture and foster creativity with students, my youngest son included, during their high school years.” The donation comes during a year when COVID-19 restrictions have severely affected the ability of school’s music department to deliver their usual program of events, field shows, marching bands, live performances and more. Eric Samson, Director of Instrumental Music at El Dorado, shares, “I have been a fan of Gruv Gear since their inception and I have enjoyed using Gruv Gear products on gigs, performance tours, and even in my classroom. Their recent donation of GigBlades to the El Dorado High School Music Program will allow us to raise necessary funds to help our program thrive during these uncertain times.” The gift of nearly 150 GigBlade and GigBlade Silver guitar bags is a huge boost to the music department’s fund-raising campaign. More than a dozen guitar bags were already sold in the first day! The money raised will be used to improve the music departments facilities ensuring students are engaged at all times, even when studying remotely. Jyles Baldemore (Middle left)Eric Samson, Director of Instrumental Music at El Dorado (Middle right) To find out more about Gruv Gear and its products please go to https://gruvgear.com/ About Gruv Gear Gruv Gear is a premium travel lifestyle brand originally rooted in the creative community. Distributed in over 55 countries, it aims to revolutionize the jetsetter's lifestyle with its innovative backpacks, cases,and accessories. Over 250 world-class musicians, producers, photographers and million-mile travelers endorse and trust Gruv Gear with their everyday carry and tech essentials. Learn more about Gruv Gear by visiting: http://www.gruvgear.com #### Gruv Gear Integrates Lost-and-Found Tech In Musician Travel Bags Orange County, California (December 11th, 2019) – Gruv Gear, the California-based travel bags and cases manufacturer is pleased to announce a strategic alliance with UK-based HomingPIN. Selected ranges of Gruv Gear cases and bags will now be sold complete with custom-made Global Recovery Tags, powered by HomingPIN, significantly reducing the possibility of losing luggage or instrument cases while traveling. Gruv Gear’s mission is to revolutionize the lifestyle of musicians and jetsetters with thoughtful and innovative luggage, instrument and accessory bags and cases. All the company’s products are constructed to high quality standards using superior materials. They are rugged, waterproof, convenient and comfortable to use. Each Global Recovery Tag built into Gruv Gear bags and cases has a unique, permanent, anonymous identification number. The hardwearing, metal tags are easy to use, there are no moving parts or batteries; simply register the tag on the HomingPIN website secure database and if a bag or case is lost or fails to arrive when traveling, the ID number can be searched and bags reunited quickly with owners. HomingPIN is integrated into over 2800 airports worldwide. ‘We were looking for a robust, low-cost, and reliable asset recovery technology to offer our customers, many of whom are jetsetters and world-touring artists,’ comments Jay Baldemor, President of Gruv Gear. ‘Losing or misplacing luggage, instruments, and critical work equipment while traveling can be devastating. Our goal is to give customers peace of mind, not only with the quality and protection of the bags and cases we offer, but also security and recovery. Teaming up with HomingPIN has allowed the Gruv Gear to do just that.’ Andrew Hopwood, CEO and Co-Founder of HomingPIN, said, ‘We are delighted to be working with Gruv Gear to help protect all their customers’ bags, high-valued musical equipment and personal possessions. Like Gruv Gear we understand that a person’s belongings are more than just objects; the HomingPIN global recovery system greatly improves the chances of the owner’s belongings being recovered should they be misplaced of lost.’ Initially, Gruv Gear is launching the Global Recovery Tag feature built in to the following products: Kapsule travel guitar case SLNG personal tech pack QUIVR Tour drum stick bag Stadium Bag Club Bag VELOC Drum bags The company already has plans to integrate the Global Recovery Tag into many of their upcoming bags and cases, making Gruv Gear the first in the Music Industry to offer such a technology. The Global Recovery Tag tracking service is free for the first year and $6 per annum thereafter, peace of mind for less than the cost of two lattes! Current owners of Gruv Gear backpacks and cases are able to purchase tags on gruvgear.com/foundit About Gruv Gear Gruv Gear is a premium travel lifestyle brand originally rooted in the creative community. Distributed in over 55 countries, it aims to revolutionize the jetsetter's lifestyle with its innovative backpacks, cases and accessories. Over 250 world-class musicians, producers, photographers and million-mile travelers endorse and trust Gruv Gear with their everyday carry and tech essentials. Learn more about Gruv Gear by visiting: http://www.gruvgear.com About HomingPIN HomingPIN offer 365 days 24/7 protection. Our system is integrated into the lost baggage system used by airports globally and our 65-language easy reporting portal removes language barriers when items are left abroad. With our asset labels your case, phone, tablet, wallet, laptop etc. can now be protected in the airport, on board the plane, in a taxi, on a bus, in fact everywhere globally. Learn more about HomingPIN by visiting: http://www.homingpin.com #### Gruv Gear Introduces LYNK Pedalboard & Pedalboard Kapsule Case Orange County, California (February 4th, 2020) – Gruv Gear, designer and manufacturer of innovative gear and world-class accessories for gigging musicians, is delighted to announce the LYNK Pedalboard and a new universal Pedalboard Kapsule Case. Gruv Gear’s LYNK Pedalboard introduces a fresh new approach to the traditional guitar pedalboard. It is an ingenious modular system of ‘lynkable’ panels that allows guitar and bass players to optimize their pedalboard design and construction with click and play convenience. Gigging and traveling musicians can quickly and easily customize their pedalboard configuration to ensure they bring only what they need for each performance. Each LYNK is a lightweight aluminium panel and measures a generous 12” wide x 17” deep, offered in single, double and triple board configurations. The ABS connectors that link each panel have threaded feet which allow users to adjust the surface to the perfect angle. There is also a wireless power option which keeps pedals and devices running from a few hours to a few days and also reduces cable clutter and trip hazards. With LYNK, guitarists and bassists no longer need multiple pedalboard setups or to constantly re-wire their boards. They would instead arrange their core “essential” pedals on one board, additional effects on the next, and their full extended setup on the third. Minor signal chain adjustments may still be made, but with the convenience of keeping basic layouts intact. Once constructed, the ideal way to transport a customized LYNK pedalboard is in the universal Pedalboard Kapsule Case. Made with the same rugged travel-ready construction and technology as the Kapsule for guitars and basses, the case features built-in TSA locks and the Global Recovery Tag system recognized by nearly 3000 airports worldwide. It is built with a polycarbonate / ABS shell lined with soft, yet tough fabrics to protect and cushion the LYNK and most pedalboards during transit. The latest Kapsule has Gruv Gear’s characteristic, comfortable retracting handles and unique snap-on wheels to make transportation easy and convenient. Also included is a handy accessory bag to store cables and pedals, multiple EVA foam blocks so the fit is spot on and a large front pocket for extra cables and music sheets. To find out more about Gruv Gear and its products please go to https://gruvgear.com/ About Gruv Gear Gruv Gear is a premium travel lifestyle brand originally rooted in the creative community. Distributed in over 55 countries, it aims to revolutionize the jetsetter's lifestyle with its innovative backpacks, cases and accessories. Over 250 world-class musicians, producers, photographers and million-mile travelers endorse and trust Gruv Gear with their everyday carry and tech essentials. Learn more about Gruv Gear by visiting: http://www.gruvgear.com #### Gruv Gear Introduces The John Patitucci Signature Strap Orange County, California (February 24th, 2020) – Gruv Gear is delighted to introduce the new John Patitucci Strap. Its subtle design, developed in conjunction with the legendary bassist and prominent music industry health expert, Dr. Randall Kertz, offers guitar and bass players comfort, quality and class. The new John Patitucci Signature Strap is a proven combination of superior, supple leather with a comfortable, double-layered neoprene underside. The strap molds to the wearer offering unmatched comfort for the longest sessions or live performances. The handsome 3” wide strap incorporates Gruv Gear’s proprietary length adjustment system and is proudly finished with the Patitucci name. For more than thirty years, bass player John Patitucci has been at the forefront of the jazz world, receiving three Grammys and numerous nominations. In 2019 he was honored at the London Bass Guitar Show with a Lifetime Achievement Award from Bass Player Magazine. Performing with many amazing artists, including, Chick Corea, Bono, Alicia Keys and Dizzy Gillespie, John has inspired generations of bassists with his versatility and unwavering fondness for genuine grooves that help drive a band. Dr. Randall Kertz is a chiropractic physician and bassist. He is a noted health expert, specializing in musculoskeletal problems, who often treats musicians for a range of injuries. The long-term collaboration between Gruv Gear and Dr Kertz has resulted in new and innovative ergonomic products like the John Patitucci Signature Strap which offer maximum longevity and playing comfort. John Patitucci Signature Strap Video by Gruv Gear About Gruv Gear Gruv Gear is a premium travel lifestyle brand originally rooted in the creative community. Distributed in over 55 countries, it aims to revolutionize the jetsetter's lifestyle with its innovative backpacks, cases and accessories. Over 250 world-class musicians, producers, photographers and million-mile travelers endorse and trust Gruv Gear with their everyday carry and tech essentials. Learn more about Gruv Gear by visiting: http://www.gruvgear.com #### Gruv Gear Kapsule Duo Guitarists Can Soon Travel With Peace Of Mind With Gruv Gear’s Kapsule Duo Orange County, California (July 3, 2020) – Gruv Gear’s new and innovative Kapsule Duo travel case is the follow-up to its wildly successful Kapsule, but this time gives guitarists and bassists a perfect solution to carry TWO instruments in a well-protected, humidity-controlled, easy-to-use wheeled case. It sets the standard for check-in friendly, lightweight electric guitar and bass cases that traveling musicians have been craving, and preps the serious player for touring again after the global pandemic eases. The Kapsule Duo is an impeccable fusion of both hard and soft cases, allowing musicians to carry it backpack style, traditional suitcase, or roll it using the included snap-on wheels. It’s cleverly constructed using a tough ABS/polycarbonate shell combined with a thick layer of lightweight expanded polystyrene for excellent shock absorption. The interior is further lined with foam and a soft fabric lining throughout, keeping your guitars safe and secure while traveling for concerts and shows. The Kapsule Duo features a deeper protective shell than the original Kapsule, wherein each instrument is isolated with a generously padded divider. The case features a unique Iso Chamber which suspends and isolates the instrument’s headstock, keeping it safe from impact damage during transport. It also includes multiple storage pockets for amps, pedals, cables, strings or even clothes for up to a 5-day trip, making it the perfect all-in-one musician’s luggage. The included two-way humidity control packs provided by Boveda absorbs or releases moisture as required, to create and maintain the optimal humidity for the instruments within. Gruv Gear offers an optional Power Package featuring the Oktane wireless power bank and cables to keep phones and tablets charged on the go. Carrying and moving two electric guitars or basses is simple and easy with the Kapsule Duo. The wide shoulder straps make the case easy to carry, and can now be tucked in before checking in. Gruv Gear’s unique snap-on wheels attach in seconds, and combined with the improved stability of the top handle ensures smooth and effortless walking through international airports, local streets and subways, and getting to gigs at downtown clubs and venues. For added peace of mind, the Kapsule Duo is fitted with an industry-standard TSA lock and Gruv Gear’s built-in lost-and-found Global Recovery Tag feature, recognized in nearly 3,000 airports worldwide. Musicians can add the optional voice-controlled Bluetooth Tracker to help locate their case backstage or in a crowded airport baggage claim area. A free downloadable app for Apple or Android is included. To find out more about the Kapsule Duo, the original Kapsule and all of Gruv Gear’s other travel-smart products please go to https://gruvgear.com. About Gruv Gear Gruv Gear is a premium travel lifestyle brand originally rooted in the creative community. Distributed in over 55 countries, it aims to revolutionize the jetsetter's lifestyle with its innovative backpacks, cases and accessories. Over 250 world-class musicians, producers, photographers and million-mile travelers endorse and trust Gruv Gear with their everyday carry and tech essentials. Learn more about Gruv Gear by visiting: https://gruvgear.com/ #### Gruv Gear Launches Dekade Edition Products Limited Run Designs Available Exclusively On gruvgear.com Orange County, California (June 24, 2020) – In celebration of Gruv Gear’s 10th year anniversary, a very limited run of Dekade Edition products is being offered exclusively on their website, and through a select few of its top global distributors. The Dekade line features an elegant matte bronze and black colorway, luxurious materials and design cues, and special branding touches never before seen in Gruv Gear’s products. The campaign features a weekly “product drop” to allow customers to secure preorders for the limited edition items starting in June 2020, with more Dekade products planned to be revealed over the summer months. Gruv Gear appeared in the Music Industry scene in 2010, displaying its first product line of gear transport carts and accessories for musicians and DJs. Gaining enormous interest at the NAMM Show (National Association of Music Merchants) from distributors around the world, the Gruv Gear team led by designer & serial entrepreneur Jay Baldemor continued to build its catalog of innovative products over the years, many of which have received patents. They expanded their line to cater to nearly every type of musician, from their travel/tech bags and cases, to their unique ergonomic guitar straps, to the outrageously popular FretWraps string muters for guitarists and bassists. Fast forward a decade later, at the 2020 NAMM Show right before the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic hit, Gruv Gear was able to showcase the first few Dekade Edition products to the world, including a handsome FABRK guitar/bass strap, the Club Bag + Bento bundle, and its much anticipated LYNK modular pedalboard. The highly sought-after products are now expected to ship starting in July 2020, to customers who reserve theirs in advance. Bassist Felipe Andreoli with the LYNK Dekade USA customers must preorder directly on gruvgear.com/dekade, and a few distributors have set up preorder pages for their local customers covering the UK, Germany, Japan, South Korea, and China. Based on the total product run, as few as 10 pieces per product will be available for purchase through distributors. To find out more about Gruv Gear and its products please go to https://gruvgear.com/ About Gruv Gear Gruv Gear is a premium travel lifestyle brand originally rooted in the creative community. Distributed in over 55 countries, it aims to revolutionize the jetsetter's lifestyle with its innovative backpacks, cases and accessories. Over 250 world-class musicians, producers, photographers and million-mile travelers endorse and trust Gruv Gear with their everyday carry and tech essentials. Learn more about Gruv Gear by visiting: http://www.gruvgear.com #### Gruv Gear Matt Heafy MKH "Empire Edition” FretWraps Gruv Gear Releases New Matt Heafy MKH "Empire Edition” FretWraps Orange County, California (May 6th, 2021) – Gruv Gear is delighted to add the new MKH ‘Empire Edition’ FretWraps to their range, a sequel to the hugely popular Matt Heafy Signature FretWraps released in 2019. Matthew Kiichi Heafy is the guitarist and lead vocalist with the Grammy nominated heavy metal band Trivium. 2020 saw the release of their critically acclaimed ninth album What The Dead Men Say and he and fellow band member, Corey Beaulieu, shared the crown of Best Metal Guitarists in the MusicRadar end of year poll. The new MKH ‘Empire Edition’ FretWraps feature a 3D metallic gold ‘Kiichi’ kanji logo embossed on a brushed matte strap and an upgraded elastic band and hook-and-loop fastener. The Matt Heafy Signature FretWraps are made in minimal black fabric with a red trim and the ‘Kiichi’ logo embroidered in white. These simple to use, professional string dampeners have highly effective muting capabilities live on stage or in the studio. Explaining why he uses Gruv Gear FretWraps, Heafy said: ‘When you play metal that requires the utmost proficiency, accuracy, and definition - you need to ensure you’re cleaning up and getting rid of any excess variables that could be interfering with your sound. I use Gruv Gear FretWraps as a vital part of my gear and tone to tighten up even more so - the tight and enunciated tone that I use.’ ‘Matt has the best fans!’ shares Jay Baldemor, President of Gruv Gear. ‘Not only does he hold the prestige of being one of the most viewed creators on Twitch, he is very intentional on growing his brand as an artist. His signature MKH FretWraps was a huge hit, and we believe every one of his guitarist fans will want to rock this killer new Empire Edition model!’   The single pack MKH ‘Empire Edition’ and Matt Heafy Signature FretWraps are currently available in three sizes: SM - Fits 6-string guitars or 4-string basses MD - Fits 7-string guitars or 5-string basses LG - Fits 8-string guitars or 6-string basses To find out more about both the MKH ‘Empire Edition’ and Matt Heafy Signature FretWraps, the other Gruv Gear FretWraps and products made by the company please go to https://gruvgear.com/ About Gruv Gear Gruv Gear is a premium travel lifestyle brand originally rooted in the creative community. Distributed in over 55 countries, it aims to revolutionize the jetsetter's lifestyle with its innovative backpacks, cases and accessories. Over 250 world-class musicians, producers, photographers and million-mile travelers endorse and trust Gruv Gear with their everyday carry and tech essentials. Learn more about Gruv Gear by visiting: https://gruvgear.com/ #### Gruv Gear’s Gruv Challenge: Jazz Edition Play With John Patitucci And Bob Franceschini And Win Orange County, California (February 8th, 2021) – Gruv Gear latest Gruv Challenge invites musicians to record themselves playing along with jazz legends John Patitucci and Bob Franceschini. Participants of this Jazz Edition of the Gruv Challenge can win the artist’s signature Gruv gear products or a $50 Gruv Gear gift card. Plus they will be featured on Gruv Gear’s social media. John Patitucci is at the forefront of the jazz world, receiving three Grammys and numerous nominations for his bass playing. Performing with many amazing artists including, Chick Corea, Alicia Keys and Dizzy Gillespie, Patitucci has inspired generations of bassists with his versatility and unwavering fondness for genuine grooves. Accomplished saxophonist, Bob Franceschini has appeared on more than two hundred albums for artists such as Paul Simon, Celine Dion and Mike Stern whose last five were Granny nominated. He has also worked with artists such as George Benson, Eddie Palmieri, Kenny Kirkland, Randy Brecker, Chaka Khan and Jennifer Lopez. His first heavy touring and recording experience was with The Tom Browne Band To enter, download the original video with Patitucci on bass and Franceschini on saxophone. Make a 3-part split screen recording, playing any instrument along to the video. Entrants should then post their recording to their personal Instagram page with the hashtag #gruvchallenge and tag three friends. The entry deadline is Monday, February 15, 2021 at 11.59pm PT. Three winners will be chosen and announced on the @gruvgear Instagram page on Friday, February 19, 2021. Full terms and conditions can be found here. There are three prizes up for grabs, Gruv Gear’s John Patitucci Signature bass / guitar strap, Bob Franceschini Signature saxophone strap and a $50 gift card. To find out more about the Gruv Challenge: Jazz Edition, Gruv Gear and its products please go to https://gruvgear.com/ About Gruv Gear Gruv Gear is a premium travel lifestyle brand originally rooted in the creative community. Distributed in over 55 countries, it aims to revolutionize the jetsetter's lifestyle with its innovative backpacks, cases and accessories. Over 250 world-class musicians, producers, photographers and million-mile travelers endorse and trust Gruv Gear with their everyday carry and tech essentials. Learn more about Gruv Gear by visiting: http://www.gruvgear.com #### Gruv Gear’s Innovative Guitar Cases Awarded New Patents Orange County, California (July 27, 2020) – Gruv Gear, the company behind some of the most creative and innovative designs revolutionizing the lifestyle of traveling musicians throughout the world, is delighted to announce it has been awarded two more patents. The first is a utility patent for the ‘yin-yang’ locking neck brace currently found in the GigBlade Sliver and GigBlade Edge gig bags and the second a design patent for the Kapsule guitar & bass case. The original GigBlade Silver and GigBlade Edge gig bags both feature the trail-blazing, invisible, patented ‘yin-yang’ locking neck brace as standard. This uniquely secures the guitar neck automatically as the bag zipper is closed, stopping the instrument moving around and minimising any damage to the headstock. The Kapsule is the world’s most advanced travel bag for guitar and bass, the touring musician’s all-in-one luggage. Its patented design is a sleek fusion of both hard and soft cases which allows guitarists or bassists to carry it backpack style, as a traditional suitcase or roll it using the included snap-on wheels. This tech loaded case is devised to include Boveda two-way humidity control, TSA lock, Global Recovery Tag, Bluetooth Tracker and an optional Oktane power bank for peace of mind. It is also available as the Kapsule Duo which offers travel-ready protection for two guitars or basses. Since the beginning, Gruv Gear has been on a mission to enhance the traveling lives of musicians, DJs, producers, filmmakers and many more. The company’s fresh approach has become a known staple in its continuously expanding range of ingenious, inventive luggage, instrument and accessory bags and cases. Many of Gruv Gear’s professional, thoughtful, and sophisticated products are patented and the first of their kind. Each product creates a smarter, more effortless, convenient and less stressful travel experience, both domestically and internationally. Gruv Gear prides itself on using the highest quality materials and construction techniques. The company’s attention to detail, strict quality control, innovative patented designs and world-class durability ensures that customers around the world can be confident they are buying genuine, original Gruv Gear products and not settling for second best. There’s cases. And there’s Gruv Gear cases! To find out more about the GigBlade Silver, GigBlade Edge, Kapsule, Kapsule Duo and all of Gruv Gear’s other travel-smart products please go to https://gruvgear.com. About Gruv Gear Gruv Gear is a premium travel lifestyle brand originally rooted in the creative community. Distributed in over 55 countries, it aims to revolutionize the jetsetter's lifestyle with its innovative backpacks, cases and accessories. Over 250 world-class musicians, producers, photographers and million-mile travelers endorse and trust Gruv Gear with their everyday carry and tech essentials. Learn more about Gruv Gear by visiting: http://www.gruvgear.com #### Gruv Gear’s New Kapsulite Guitar Bag Gets You Gig-Ready Innovative New Design In A 33% Lighter Package Arriving May 2021 Orange County, California (March 3rd, 2021) – Now available for preorder from Gruv Gear is the new Kapsulite guitar bag, a lighter version of its popular Kapsule travel guitar cases. At 33% lighter, Kapsulite has been meticulously designed and engineered with new robust materials to significantly reduce the weight of the case while maintaining top-notch protection and portability for your instrument. For more than a decade, Gruv Gear products have set the benchmark in design, ease of use, and gear protection for gigging and traveling musicians for a range of musical instruments. “Guitarists and bassists already fell in love with the original Kapsule as the ultimate check-in friendly, rolling travel case,” shares Jay Baldemor, President of Gruv Gear. “The Kapsulite is a lighter, softer option for in-town and fly gigs alike, where you’ll want to wear it comfortably on your back most of the time. We used a semi-soft shell on the Kapsulite and even reimagined where the shoulder straps are typically attached, creating a seamless look whether you’re in trains, planes, or simply walking into the studio.” Gruv Gear’s DNA is embedded in the new guitar/bass case, with key features such as a revolutionary waterproof exo-shell, fused with a thick layer of lightweight expanded polystyrene for excellent shock absorption. The interior is lined with soft fabric, and the instrument headstock is suspended and secured for traveling by a specially molded neck brace, which also functions as a removable storage case for cables, strings, capos, tools, tuners and much more. The main panel of the Kapsulite features top-to-bottom pocket areas to maximize storage while keeping a slim profile. The unique placement of the wide padded shoulder straps on the main lid creates a sleek & minimalist look when worn. When not in use, the straps can be tucked away into a zippered compartment. The built-in lost-and-found Global Recovery Tag feature, recognized in nearly 3,000 airports worldwide, offers security and peace of mind. Gruv Gear’s mantra has always been to “Make Life Gruv” which translates to making travel, playing, and working life easier, smoother, and more enjoyable for creatives. Kapsulite delivers on this mantra 100% and adds yet another practical and innovative option to Gruv Gear’s already impressive line of bags and cases. Kapsulite will be available in three sizes: Electric guitar, Electric bass, and Acoustic guitar. For preorder info, or to learn more about the Kapsulite and all Gruv Gear’s other travel-smart products please go to https://gruvgear.com #### GTRS Intelligent Guitar – Powered By MOOER Pre-order on Indiegogo NOW Shenzhen, – 22nd-June 2021–The GTRS Guitar is the next generation of guitar products, offering a complete, lightweight digital and analog guitar system built from the ground up. This system starts off with a one-of-a-kind guitar equipped with GTRS Intelligent Processor System designed in conjunction with master guitar builders and MOOER’s digital sound engineers. This guitar is designed to function with its dedicated mobile application to offer seamless integration of classic guitar stylings and modern digital simulation technology. Utilizing the unique Super-Knob, GTRS can quickly adapts to a variety of situations with the press of a button. The GWF4 Wireless Footswitch is also available to provide complete control of your tone during live performance, recording, or practice sessions. As the first guitar from MOOER Audio, the GTRS boldly expresses MOOER’s philosophy of innovative technology and tonal flexibility with unmatched affordability. The first Standard 800 model features an American basswood body, roasted maple neck, and a rosewood fingerboard that feels great in the hand and provides all of the functionality of a normal guitar when the GTRS intelligent process system is turned off. The GTRS S-S-H alnico V pickup configuration was specifically chosen to provide the maximum amount of tonal flexibility while adhering to tried-and-true guitar designs. The volume and tone knobs, as well as the pickup switch, can all be used to tweak your tone without worrying about battery life or other digital aspects of the GTRS guitar. The free GTRS APP offers up a wide variety of tools to shape guitar tones and aid in live streaming, recording, and practice. After connecting the GTRS guitar via Bluetooth. These presets can be customized and shaped through the app, saved to the GTRS guitar and even uploaded to the cloud to share with other users. For live streamers, the GTRS ecosystem allows users to connect the guitar via Bluetooth while simultaneously sending the USB-OTG Type-C connection to your smart device. This allows for a complete streaming setup with just the guitar and your phone! The same connections can also be used for recording to your phone on the go. Also included with the GTRS App are everyday practice and learning tools such as a tuner, drum/metronome, chord dictionary, and simple looper function. The GTRS Guitar and GWF4 Wireless Footswitch are available for purchase separately. Used with the GTRS App, guitarists can have a fully loaded guitar rig that easily fits in the GTRS case or gig bag. GTRS - Just Play it!   Specs Neck Neck Roasted Maple Construction Bolt-on Neck Finish Satin Natural Tuners GTRS Vintage Style Chrome Nut 42mm Bone Nut Profile Standard C Fingerboard Rosewood Radius 12'' Frets 22 Nickel Silver Scale 25-1/2'' Truss Rod Dual Action Steel Body Body America basswood Body Finish Gloss PU Colors Vintage white /Shell pink /Surf green /Sonic blue Strap Pin GTRS Strap Pin Chrome Bridge GTRS 2-Point Tremolo Chrome Pickup GTRS SC-1N  Alnico V GTRS SC-1M  Alnico V GTRS HM-1B  Alnico V Control Vol x1 Tone x1 Super Knob (Main output/Preset control) 5 Way Switch Support GWF4 wireless footswitch (Sold Separately) Processor GTRS Intelligent Process System Effects Guitar Sim x9 Guitar Effects x126 Drum x40 Metronome x10 80 seconds looper APP iOS /Android、Support cloud sharing Bluetooth 5.0 Power GLB-P1 Li-ion Battery  4000mA Expected Battery Life 10 Hs（Continuous use） USB-C Support recording, charging battery Strings 09-42 Accessories GTRS gig bag x1 Tremolo arm x1 Wrenches x3 USB-C Magnetic cable x1 Manual x1 The GTRS Intelligent Guitar will be available for pre-order on Indiegogo worldwide on 22nd-June 2021 at 599USD. Limited special offers for the early backers on Indiegogo: https://igg.me/at/gtrsguitar.   Social Channels: Instagram: @gtrsguitar YouTube: @gtrsguitar Website: www.gtrs.tech   #### Guild Adds New Standard Series to USA Production Oxnard, California - Since the 1950’s the Guild name has been synonymous with premium acoustic guitars that embody a rich heritage of USA-made craftsmanship.  As the brand celebrates its 70th anniversary in 2023, Guild has released revamped versions of its classic D-40, D-50, and F-40 models in its all-new Standard Series. The new Standard Series joins Guild’s USA product line just under its flagship 55 and Traditional models. The series offers players a blend of vintage appointments and modern aesthetic. Tailor-made for musicians seeking a contemporary guitar that exudes sophistication while embracing a tasteful simplicity distinct from the company’s premium lineup. Featuring dot neck inlays and unbound headstocks, the series also introduces Guild’s innovative Vintage Gloss finish - an ultra-thin nitrocellulose application with both satin and gloss qualities that highlight the natural beauty of the tonewoods. With an even and smooth texture, the Vintage Gloss is hand-sprayed and gives each guitar a worn-in vintage feel, all the while maintaining a strikingly contemporary and polished look. The Standard Series not only reintroduces Guild’s legendary D-50, an iconic Spruce and Rosewood dreadnought that once stood as a cornerstone in the company's offerings until its production transitioned to California in 2014 but also resurrects it as the D-50 Standard. This revival fills a crucial Rosewood niche just beneath Guild's flagship D-55. All Standard Series models feature an East Indian Rosewood bridge and fingerboard, premium 20:1 open-gear tuners, and hand-cut bone nut and saddle. Timeless appointments include a 60s style rosette, tortoiseshell pickguard, white ABS binding, and Guild’s peak logo inlaid on the headstock. All models are hand made in California and include a hand-signed, numbered certificate of authenticity, and ship with a Guild archtop wood case with a built-in Humicase® humidification system. Visit guildguitars.com to see the new D-40 Standard, F-40 Standard, and D-50 Standard models in Natural, Antique Burst, and new Pacific Sunset Burst finishes. Guild D-50 Standard Antique Burst - $2,899 Street • $3,625 MSRP Guild D-50 Standard Natural - $2,799 Street • $3500 MSRP Guild F-40 Standard Pacific Sunset Burst - $2,499 Street • $3,125 MSRP Guild F-40 Standard Natural - $2,399 Street • $3,000 MSRP Guild D-40 Standard Pacific Sunset Burst - $2,499 Street • $3,125 MSRP Guild D-40 Standard Natural - $2,399 Street • $3,000 MSRP About Guild Guitars Established in 1953, Guild is one of the world’s historic guitar manufacturers with a long-standing reputation for building iconic musical instruments. From the New York jazz scene in the 1950s, Richie Havens’ legendary performance at Woodstock, to Seattle’s Kim Thayil of Soundgarden, Guild guitars helped create some of the greatest music in history. With a tradition built on old world craftsmanship, quality, and value, Guild guitars have always been made to be played. For more information, visit www.guildguitars.com. #### Guild Announces the Return of the “Troubadour” Acoustics Santa Monica, CA – In the 1960s folk-era, Guild built concert-sized spruce/mahogany guitars, lovingly dubbed “Troubadours” for their travel-friendly size and weight and popularity amongst singer-songwriters. These qualities are still sought-after today by a new generation of musicians and Guild is pleased to once again offer these features with the addition of the M-240E Troubadour and the USA-made M-40 Troubadour. The affordable M-240E Troubadour features a solid mahogany top, and Guild's signature arched mahogany back, allowing for great volume and projection, long sustain, and a lush, full sound. Ready for the stage or studio, the M-240E's understated yet powerful DeArmond ToneBoss magnetic pickup makes its debut. The combination of a soft satin antique burst finish with a soundhole pickup give the M-240E Troubadour an overall retro vibe. Guild's USA-made Troubadour, the M-40, features all-solid woods and provides a delicate, well-rounded tone that is perfect for fingerstyle playing and light strumming. Premium features include white ABS binding, Indian rosewood bridge and fingerboard, and bone nut and saddle. A thin satin varnish gives this guitar its familiar, broken-in look and feel, while also allowing it to breathe. This model is available in Natural or Antique Burst and includes the option of a discreet, USA-made LR Baggs Element VTC pickup. Guild Troubadour Line-Up M-240E Troubadour: Street $469.99 M-140: Street $749.99 M-140E: Street $849.99 M-40 Troubadour: Street $1,599.99 - $1,699.99 M-40E Troubadour: Street $1,799.99 – $1,899.99 About Guild Guitars Established in 1953, Guild is one of the world’s historic guitar manufacturers with a long-standing reputation for building iconic musical instruments. From the New York jazz scene in the 1950s, Richie Havens’ legendary performance at Woodstock, to Seattle’s Kim Thayil of Soundgarden, Guild guitars helped create some of the greatest music in history. With a tradition built on old world craftsmanship, quality, and value, Guild guitars have always been made to be played. For more information, visit  www.guildguitars.com. Visit Guild Guitars’ exhibit at the 2017 Winter NAMM Show, located at Booth 5308. #### Guild Celebrates 70 Years of USA Made Craftsmanship Guild D-55 70th Anniversary GSR Limited Edition Oxnard, California - First introduced in 1968 as a special-order top-of-the-line model, the D-55 was so well-received Guild added it into the regular production line by 1974. Famously played by Tommy Smothers on the Smothers Brothers Show in the late 1960s, the D-55 grew in both popularity and longevity over the decades. The Guild Special Run (GSR) D-55 70th Anniversary Limited is an ultra-collectible special edition of the company's flagship dreadnought, packing premium features into a limited 70 piece run overseen by Guild Master Luthier Chuck Sanzone. Guild D-55 70th Anniversary GSR Limited Edition The GSR D-55 70th Anniversary Limited showcases Guild's most recognizable headstock, fully bound and featuring mother-of-pearl Guild Peak and G-shield inlays over an exotic Madagascar Rosewood face. The top features an ornate abalone rosette and matching purfling inlay and is crafted from aged Adirondack Spruce with hand scalloped Adirondack spruce braces. Exotic Madagascar Rosewood has been used for the back and sides, adding figured grain lines across the body and the entire hand build has been done using traditional hide glue. A fully bound Ebony fingerboard pairs with a mahogany neck and beautiful Walnut center seam strip. It is inlayed with Guild's iconic abalone/pearl V-blocks and a commemorative "Winged G" at the 12th fret. Guild D-55 70th Anniversary GSR Limited Edition Additional features include gold Gotoh open-gear tuners, Evo gold frets and a dovetail neck joint. A hand-sprayed gloss nitrocellulose finish provides minimum thickness and maximum resonance. Each guitar includes a specially numbered and signed certificate of authenticity, a soundhole cut-out hand signed by the Guild USA build team and ships in Guild's premium humidified hard-shell case. Limited to 70 pcs worldwide to commemorate Guild's 70th anniversary, 1953-2023. Learn more About Guild Guitars Established in 1953, Guild is one of the world’s historic guitar manufacturers with a long-standing reputation for building iconic musical instruments. From the New York jazz scene in the 1950s, Richie Havens’ legendary performance at Woodstock, to Seattle’s Kim Thayil of Soundgarden, Guild guitars helped create some of the greatest music in history. With a tradition built on old world craftsmanship, quality, and value, Guild guitars have always been made to be played. For more information, visit  guildguitars.com #### Guild Continues to Soar with New T-Bird Models Santa Monica, CA – Building upon the smash hit of the S-200 T-Bird reissue, Guild has announced two new T- Bird ST models, featuring the same unique, asymmetrical shape, but with a simplified feature sets. Minimalist players will appreciate the added stability and reliability of a stopbar tailpiece and pared down electronic controls, while enjoying the T-Bird's retro vibe. The T-Bird ST's dual LB-1 Little Bucker pickups are replicas of Guild’s 1960s smaller size humbucking pickups, offering a range of tones well-suited for a variety of playing styles and genres. The dual Guild Franz P90 pickups found on the T-Bird ST P90 are perfect for the player looking for that crisp, vintage, single-coil sound, offering plenty of mid-range output that can be driven to a soaring classic rock tone. Both models feature vintage C shape set mahogany necks, and bound rosewood fingerboard with mother-of-pearl block inlays. Other period-correct details include open gear vintage tuning machines, and famed asymmetrical headstock adorned with Guild’s logo and Thunderbird icon in mother-of-pearl. The T-Bird ST is available in a classic Vintage White, while the T-Bird ST P90 comes in Pelham Blue. A padded Guild deluxe gig bag is included. Guild T-Bird Line-Up S-200 T-Bird Antique Burst: Street $849.99 S-200 T-Bird Black: Street $849.99 T-Bird ST: Street $799.99 T-Bird ST P90: Street $799.99 About Guild Guitars Established in 1953, Guild is one of the world’s historic guitar manufacturers with a long-standing reputation for building iconic musical instruments. From the New York jazz scene in the 1950s, Richie Havens’ legendary performance at Woodstock, to Seattle’s Kim Thayil of Soundgarden, Guild guitars helped create some of the greatest music in history. With a tradition built on old world craftsmanship, quality, and value, Guild guitars have always been made to be played. For more information, visit  www.guildguitars.com. Visit Guild Guitars’ exhibit at the 2017 Winter NAMM Show, located at Booth 5308. #### Guild Debuts American-Made F-412 Standard Jumbo 12-String Acoustic Guitars Guild Debuts American-Made F-412 Standard Jumbo 12-String Acoustic Guitars with L.R. Baggs Pickup Option CALABASAS, CA, January 20, 2026 — Guild® Guitars today introduced the F-412 Standard Natural and F-412 Standard Pacific Sunset Burst jumbo-sized 12-string acoustic guitars. Meticulously crafted in the USA*, these premium instruments differ only in their finishes, and both are also available with L.R. Baggs® Element VTC pickup systems. “The new F-412 Standard guitars are the first American-made mahogany body 12strings that Guild has offered in many years,” said Nick Beach, Product Manager, Fretted Instruments. “These professional-quality guitars are also more accessible than our top-of-the-line 12-strings, putting them well within reach of working guitarists.” F-412 Standard Natural and F-412 Standard Pacific Sunset Burst guitars boast solid African mahogany backs and sides that provide rich warmth, while their solid Sitka spruce tops add brightness—resulting in a lush, wide, symphonic sound with deep lows, vibrant mids, and characteristic Guild 12-string sparkle and shimmer. The guitars also feature comfortable C-Shape mahogany necks topped with Indian rosewood fingerboards, tortoiseshell pickguards, white body binding, pearloid Guild Peak logo headstock inlays, and Deluxe Vintage open-gear tuners with cream oval buttons. The F-412E Standard Natural and F-412E Standard Pacific Sunset Burst guitars include L.R. Baggs Element VTC active pickup systems with Volume and Tone controls that faithfully reproduce the guitars’ acoustic sound when amplified or recorded. All F-412 Standard guitars come with a Guild Deluxe humidified hardshell case and a Certificate of Authenticity. Pricing & Availability F-412 Standard Natural $2,799.99 USD (MSRP) F-412E Standard Natural $2,999.99 USD (MSRP) F-412 Standard Pacific Sunset Burst $2,899.99 USD (MSRP) F-412E Standard Pacific Sunset Burst $3,099.99 USD (MSRP) Available now Learn More https://my.guildguitars.com/guild-usa/f-412-standard-natural https://my.guildguitars.com/guild-usa/f-412-standard-natural/#naturalE https://my.guildguitars.com/guild-usa/f-412-standard-pacific-sunset-burst https://my.guildguitars.com/guild-usa/f-412-standard-pacific-sunset-burst/#pacificsunsetburstE About Guild Guitars Founded in 1953, Guild Guitars is celebrated for its rich heritage of craftsmanship and innovation, consistently producing high-quality acoustic and electric guitars. Renowned for their exceptional tone and playability, Guild instruments are a favorite among musicians worldwide. #### Guild Debuts the VR1 F-40 Au Naturel Jumbo Acoustic First In the Ventura Reserve Series of Ultra-Premium Guitar CALABASAS, Calif. January 22, 2026 - Guild® Guitars today introduced the VR1 F-40 jumbo acoustic guitar, the initial offering in the Guild Ventura Reserve series of master-grade instruments built in Ventura, California. “Our new Ventura Reserve series represents the pinnacle of Guild lutherie artistry, and the VR1 F-40 Au Naturel is one of the finest guitars we have ever produced,” said Nick Beach, Product Manager, Fretted Instruments. “It is meticulously handcrafted from extremely rare tonewoods that Guild aged and seasoned for decades—so rare, in fact, that we only had enough wood to build 20 of these extraordinary instruments.” The VR1 F-40 Au Naturel boasts a 5A Adirondack spruce top, 5A flame maple back and sides, a mahogany neck with a stylish walnut center strip, and an Indian rosewood fingerboard. Combined with the jumbo body size, this blend of woods produces a room-filling yet highly nuanced and beautifully balanced sound. A Natural gloss nitro finish highlights the gorgeous grain and figuring of the woods. Further distinguishing the VR1 F-40 Au Naturel are its elegant trim and other fine appointments. These include flame maple binding on the body, fingerboard, and headstock; an Indian rosewood headstock overlay with mother-of-pearl Guild Peak logo and G shield inlays; a flame maple truss rod cover; an Artisan Guitar Creations ThinWood rosewood pickguard; an Indian rosewood bridge with Waverly snakewood bridge pins; and Waverly tuners with snakewood buttons. VR1 F-40 Au Naturel guitars come with a hand-signed and numbered Certificate of Authenticity and a HumiCase® Ventura Reserve hardshell case. Pricing & Availability VR1 F-40 Au Naturel $6,499.99 USD (MSRP) Available now. Learn more at: https://my.guildguitars.com/ventura-reserve/ About Guild Guitars Founded in 1953, Guild Guitars is celebrated for its rich heritage of craftsmanship and innovation, consistently producing high-quality acoustic and electric guitars. Renowned for their exceptional tone and playability, Guild instruments are a favorite among musicians worldwide. #### Guild Elevates the Travel-Friendly Acoustic Bass Game with Flamed Maple Santa Monica, CA – Meet Guild's new Jumbo Junior Bass, a compact four-string that checks the boxes for robust acoustic bass tone and portability. Its solid Sitka spruce top and arched flamed maple back mirror the tonewoods that have been used in upright bass construction for centuries, producing a clear, tight bass tone that is impressive for its reduced size. The back, sides and neck are finished in a satin antique blonde finish, which adds a rich depth and unique character to the wood's figure. The deep voice from the Jumbo Junior Bass can be amplified or recorded using its onboard Fishman Sonitone Bass pickup system with built in volume and tone controls. Other standout features include an ebony fingerboard and bridge, bone nut and saddle, mother-of-pearl rosette and Guild peak headstock logo, tortoiseshell pickguard, and (D’addario) nylon-core phosphor bronze strings. A Guild deluxe padded gig bag is included. Guild Jumbo Junior Bass -- $499 Street Price   About Guild Guitars Established in 1953, Guild is one of the world’s historic guitar manufacturers with a long-standing reputation for building iconic musical instruments. From the New York jazz scene in the 1950s, Richie Havens’ legendary performance at Woodstock, to Seattle’s Kim Thayil of Soundgarden, Guild guitars helped create some of the greatest music in history. With a tradition built on old world craftsmanship, quality, and value, Guild guitars have always been made to be played. For more information, visit www.guildguitars.com. Visit Guild Guitars’ exhibit at the 2017 Summer NAMM Show, located at Booth 901. #### Guild Guitars and DR Strings Renew Historic Relationship CALABASAS, Calif. May 14, 2025 — Guild® Guitars announced at NAMM earlier this year that, from January onwards, all Guild USA acoustic guitars will be outfitted with DR® Dragon Skin+™ Phosphor Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings. Guild acoustic guitars have been renowned for their exceptional tone and playability for more than seven decades. DR Strings was founded in 1989 by Mark Dronge, the son of Guild founder Al Dronge, to manufacture round-core strings in an effort to help Guild acoustic guitars realize their full sonic potential. The two brands have now joined forces once again. “I reached out to Guild and suggested we bring the brands back together again,” said Annika Dronge, CEO, DR Strings. “My father founded DR and my grandfather founded Guild, so we have that shared history, and DR had some highly innovative new strings that I felt would be a perfect match for Guild’s California-made acoustic guitars.” “Here at Guild we did extensive testing of numerous string types and brands and I wasn’t at all surprised when in the end we chose the DR Dragon Skin+ strings,” enthused Adam Ehrig, VP of Manufacturing, Guild USA. “We could all appreciate their greater articulation, extra sparkle, and increased comfort. That makes sense, as DR strings were literally made for our USA guitars.” Dragon Skin+ strings feature patented Accurate Core Technology™ that creates grooves on the core to cradle the wrap wire, resulting in a full and balanced sound with sparkling highs, enhanced projection, and increased tuning stability. Plus, a micro-thin string coating increases playing comfort and extends string life. Guild USA acoustic guitars include the D-20, D-40 Standard, D-40 Traditional, D-50 Standard, D-55, F-40 Standard, F-40 Traditional, F-55, F-512, and M-20 models. The reunion of these iconic brands is a thrilling moment, bringing together decades of craftsmanship and innovation to provide musicians with a seamless, exceptional playing experience that honors both tradition and progress. Watch the videoLearn more About Guild Guitars Founded in 1953, Guild Guitars is celebrated for its rich heritage of craftsmanship and innovation, consistently producing high-quality acoustic and electric guitars. Renowned for their exceptional tone and playability, Guild instruments are a favorite among musicians worldwide. About DR Strings THE FINE ART OF FINE TUNING™ In 1989, DR Strings re-introduced hand-made round core string making to the general market. Made in the USA with USA sourced materials and highly skilled craftsmanship. DR Strings prides itself on tight quality control, offering a wide range of innovative materials and gauges for players around the world. #### Guild Guitars introduces Concert-Size M-40 and M-50 Standard Acoustic Guitars Concert-Size M-40 and M-50 Standard Acoustic Guitars Added to Guild USA Series of Premium Instruments CALABASAS, Calif. October 14, 2025 - Guild® Guitars today introduced the USA-made* M-50 Standard Natural, M-50 Standard Antique Burst, M-40 Standard Natural, and M-40 Standard Pacific Sunset Burst concert-size acoustic guitars. Acoustic-electric versions with factory-installed L.R. Baggs® Element VTC active pickup systems are also available as “E” models. “These new guitars have smaller bodies and wider nut widths, which are popular with singer-songwriters, fingerstyle guitarists, and recording engineers and producers,” said Nick Beach, Product Manager, Fretted Instruments. “They are built entirely of premium solid woods for exceptional tone and responsiveness and have a ‘played-in’ look and feel thanks to their Vintage Gloss nitrocellulose lacquer finishes.” The M-50 Standard Natural and M-50 Standard Antique Burst guitars feature solid Sitka spruce tops and solid Indian rosewood back and sides, mahogany C shape necks with Indian rosewood fingerboards, tortoiseshell pickguards, and Guild Deluxe Vintage open-gear tuners with butterbean buttons. The M-40 Standard Natural and M-40 Standard Pacific Sunset Burst guitars feature solid Sitka spruce tops and solid African mahogany back and sides, mahogany C shape necks with Indian rosewood fingerboards, tortoiseshell pickguards, and Guild Deluxe Vintage open-gear tuners with cream oval buttons. All guitars come with Guild Deluxe humidified hardshell cases and Certificates of Authenticity. Pricing & Availability M-50 Standard Antique Burst MSRP: $2,999.99 M-50 Standard Natural MSRP: $2,899.99 M-40 Standard Pacific Sunset Burst MSRP: $2,699.99 M-40 Standard Natural MSRP: $2,599.99 M-50E Standard Antique Burst MSRP: $3,199.99 M-50E Standard Natural MSRP: $3,099.99 M-40E Standard Pacific Sunset Burst MSRP: $2,899.99 M-40E Standard Natural MSRP: $2,799.99 Available Now. Learn More M-50 Standard: https://my.guildguitars.com/guild-usa/m-50 M-40 Standard: https://my.guildguitars.com/guild-usa/m-40 About Guild Guitars Founded in 1953, Guild Guitars is celebrated for its rich heritage of craftsmanship and innovation, consistently producing high-quality acoustic and electric guitars. Renowned for their exceptional tone and playability, Guild instruments are a favorite among musicians worldwide. #### Guild Guitars Launches Kim Thayil Signature Polara Models Guild Guitars and Kim Thayil unite to unveil the all-new Thayil x Guild range of signature S-100 Polara models. Oxnard, CA - As part of Guild's 70th anniversary and in collaboration with Soundgarden guitarist Kim Thayil, Guild Guitars is proud to introduce the all-new Thayil x Guild range of signature S-100 Polara models. Hitting the streets in early September 2023, these guitars bring Thayil’s preferred specs and design elements to the famous Polara line, his instrument of choice for over 3 decades. "We’ve been talking about doing this together for many years and are excited to finally bring these guitars to life,” adds Guild President, Jonathan Thomas. “It's hard to look at a Polara and not think of Kim, his influence in music, and long connection to his Guilds.” The lineup includes 2 models, the flagship USA Artist Edition S-100 Polara Kim Thayil as well as the Polara Kim Thayil, a production model that will street at $899. The USA Artist Edition is a limited run of 30 master-built guitars coming out of Guild’s California facility that feature an aged old-growth Honduran Mahogany body and neck, Guild’s 70's era enlarged headstock with slim neck shape, bound Indian Rosewood fingerboard with Mother of Pearl block inlays, Grover Original Rotomatics® tuners, and custom Guild USA HB-1 Humbuckers hand wound by master pickup maker Jason Lollar. Additional features include a reproduction Guild/Mueller style bridge and compensated stopbar tailpiece, phase switch, Soundgarden "King Animal" truss rod cover, "Badmotorfinger" back cover hand-signed by Kim Thayil, and a white nitrocellulose gloss finish. Each guitar comes with a custom case and a numbered Certificate of Authenticity hand-signed by Kim Thayil, commemorating a timeless connection between artist and instrument. Guild USA Artist Edition S-100 Polara Kim Thayil - White The Polara Kim Thayil model brings Thayil’s signature design elements to a model that sits in Guild’s more accessible Newark St. Collection, including a Mahogany body and set neck with Guild's distinctive '70s large headstock with Chesterfield Inlay. Vintage correct HB-1 Humbuckers, complete with Alnico II magnets and phase switch, reproduce Kim's signature tones. A bound Rosewood fingerboard with Pearloid block inlays, a Tune-o-Matic bridge, Guild compensated stopbar tailpiece, multi-ply pickguard, Soundgarden "King Animal" truss rod cover and "Badmotorfinger" signature back cover, and gold hardware round out each signature instrument. Guild Polara Kim Thayil - Black Visit www.guildguitars.com to learn more about this exciting new collaboration between Kim Thayil and Guild Guitars, and to see the company’s complete range of instruments. Guild USA Artist Edition S-100 Polara Kim Thayil- $6,999 Street • $9,700 MSRP Guild Polara Kim Thayil - $899 Street • $1,245 MSRP About Guild Guitars Established in 1953, Guild is one of the world’s historic guitar manufacturers with a long-standing reputation for building iconic musical instruments. From the New York jazz scene in the 1950s, Richie Havens’ legendary performance at Woodstock, to Seattle’s Kim Thayil of Soundgarden, Guild guitars helped create some of the greatest music in history. With a tradition built on old world craftsmanship, quality, and value, Guild guitars have always been made to be played. For more information, visit www.guildguitars.com. #### Guild Guitars launches the Starfire II ST Guild Expands Best-Selling Starfire Family with Affordable Semi-Hollow Model SANTA MONICA, CA - Guild Guitars is proud to announce the Starfire II ST, the most budgetfriendly Guild Starfire in the Newark St. Collection. The Starfire II ST is a semi-hollow guitar with a graceful single Florentine cutaway and extra thin mahogany body. This model comes equipped with dual LB-1 Little Bucker pickups, replicas of Guild’s original smaller size humbucking pickups. These pickups, which have a footprint that falls in between a full size humbucker and mini-bucker, define the Starfire II’s uniquely-Guild sound. Other premium features include a mahogany neck, rosewood fingerboard, elegant ivory white body binding, and a beautiful high gloss natural finish. This model features a Tune-O-Matic bridge and stopbar tailpiece for increased sustain and stability. The Starfire II is a welcome addition to the Starfire family, offering Guild’s classic vibe and vintage tone at an unprecedented affordable price. Street Price: $799 Visit Guild Guitars’ exhibit at the 2016 Winter NAMM Show, located at Booth 5308. About Guild Guitars Established in 1953, Guild is one of the world’s historic guitar manufacturers with a long-standing reputation for building iconic musical instruments. From the New York jazz scene in the 1950s, Richie Havens’ legendary performance at Woodstock, to Seattle’s Kim Thayil of Soundgarden, Guild guitars helped create some of the greatest music in history. With a tradition built on old world craftsmanship, quality, and value, Guild guitars have always been made to be played. For more information, visit www.guildguitars.com. #### Guild Guitars new Arched Back Acoustic Models GUILD GUITARS ADDS QUINTET OF ARCHED BACK MODELS TO THE WESTERLY COLLECTION Guild Continues its Tradition in Arched Back Acoustics with Five New Models SANTA MONICA, CA - Five new affordable arched back models join Guild’s Westerly Collection. Guild’s first arched back model appeared in the mid-1950s, a feature that’s become synonymous with the Guild brand ever since. Guild’s newest arched back models are available in four classic body shapes: dreadnought (D-240E), concert (M-240E), orchestra (OM-240CE and OM-240E), and jumbo 12-string (F-2512E Maple). These five guitars feature Guild’s AP-1 pickup, bone nuts and saddles, rosewood bridges and fingerboards, tortoiseshell pickguards, fully bound bodies, mother-ofpearl appointments, and padded deluxe gig bags. As renowned for 12-strings as they are for arched back models, Guild offers the best of both worlds with the F-2512E Maple, built with a solid Sitka spruce top paired with an arched maple back. All other models feature solid Sitka spruce tops with arched mahogany backs. Guild’s signature arched back design allows for great volume and projection, long sustain, and a lush, full sound. Guild continues to play to its strengths, while upholding the same commitment to quality and sound the brand has always been known for. Street Price Ranging from $399-$499 Visit Guild Guitars’ exhibit at the 2016 Winter NAMM Show, located at Booth 5308. About Guild Guitars Established in 1953, Guild is one of the world’s historic guitar manufacturers with a long-standing reputation for building iconic musical instruments. From the New York jazz scene in the 1950s, Richie Havens’ legendary performance at Woodstock, to Seattle’s Kim Thayil of Soundgarden, Guild guitars helped create some of the greatest music in history. With a tradition built on old world craftsmanship, quality, and value, Guild guitars have always been made to be played. For more information, visit www.guildguitars.com. #### Guild guitars new factory in Ventura County California PRODUCTION BEGINS IN GUILD GUITARS’ NEW CALIFORNIA FACTORY With Ren Ferguson at the Helm, Guild Resumes Production in the USA SANTA MONICA, CA - After months of anticipation, Guild Guitars is thrilled to announce that they have opened the doors to their brand new, state-of-the-art facility in California, and resumed building guitars in the USA. After the previous Guild factory was closed in New Hartford, Connecticut in 2014, Guild packed up the machinery that has helped create Guild instruments for decades, and moved cross-country to Ventura County, California. Guild’s new factory has been built from the ground up with meticulous care and scrupulous purpose under the guidance of Ren Ferguson, VP of Manufacturing and R&D. “Our philosophy has been to measure twice, and cut once,” said Ferguson. No detail was overlooked in the factory’s layout, with efficiency and precision as the primary goal. New machines were designed and brought to life by Guild’s manufacturing team, and even the older machines from Guild’s past were re-tooled and re-purposed to guide Guild into this new era of craftsmanship. Guild began producing the first guitars out of their new factory late in 2015. The first models are Guild’s iconic M-20 and D-20, followed by the D-55, F-55, and F-512, Guild’s flagship acoustics. Guild will also bring back some classic electric models. “We’ve poured a lot of blood, sweat, and tears into the making of this new facility,” said Guild’s President, Jon Thomas. “We can’t wait to show you some of Guild’s best guitars yet.” Visit Guild Guitars’ exhibit at the 2016 Winter NAMM Show, located at Booth 5308. About Guild Guitars Established in 1953, Guild is one of the world’s historic guitar manufacturers with a long-standing reputation for building iconic musical instruments. From the New York jazz scene in the 1950s, Richie Havens’ legendary performance at Woodstock, to Seattle’s Kim Thayil of Soundgarden, Guild guitars helped create some of the greatest music in history. With a tradition built on old world craftsmanship, quality, and value, Guild guitars have always been made to be played. For more information, visit www.guildguitars.com.   #### Guild Guitars realeases USA-Made M-20 and D-20 GUILD GUITARS RELEASES USA-MADE M-20 & D-20 Guild Gets New California Factory Up and Running with Two Iconic Models SANTA MONICA, CA - Heralded as one of America’s premium guitar brands since the 1950s, Guild is proud to announce the launch of the M-20 and D-20, the first models to come out of their new California factory. These two guitars are authentic reproductions of the classic Guild M-20 and D-25, which were first introduced by Guild in the 1960s. Ren Ferguson, Guild’s VP of Manufacturing and R&D, felt they were the best two guitars for his new team to start with. The M-20 is a concert size acoustic guitar, informally nicknamed “the Nick Drake guitar” for its inclusion on the album art for Drake’s album, Bryter Layter. The D-20 is a classic Guild dreadnought, based on the historic D-25. Both models are constructed with solid mahogany tops, backs, and sides, rosewood bridges and fingerboards, and bone nuts and saddles. Under Ferguson’s direction, some slight refinements have been made to the bracing and design of both models. The guitars are sprayed with an extremely light natural satin finish with sunburst option. Appointments are modest, including a vintage style rosette and inlaid Guild’s peak logo on the headstock. Both models include a certificate of authenticity signed by Ferguson, and ship with a hardshell case. Guild is excited to ring in a new era of USA production, beginning with the reintroduction of two iconic acoustic models. Street Price: $1299 Visit Guild Guitars’ exhibit at the 2016 Winter NAMM Show, located at Booth 5308. About Guild Guitars Established in 1953, Guild is one of the world’s historic guitar manufacturers with a long-standing reputation for building iconic musical instruments. From the New York jazz scene in the 1950s, Richie Havens’ legendary performance at Woodstock, to Seattle’s Kim Thayil of Soundgarden, Guild guitars helped create some of the greatest music in history. With a tradition built on old world craftsmanship, quality, and value, Guild guitars have always been made to be played. For more information, visit www.guildguitars.com. #### Guild Guitars Starfire VI steals the spotlight Guild Guitars Goes All Out with New Starfire VI SANTA MONICA, CA - For decades, Guild Starfire models have been some of Guild’s most beloved, iconic semi-hollow and hollow guitars, with their undeniably retro vibe and unique Guild sound. This year, Guild has chosen to reintroduce the Starfire VI, a beautifully appointed semihollow based on the Newark St. Collection’s best-selling Starfire V. Featuring Guild’s iconic double-cutaway Starfire body shape, the VI has stunning AAA flamed maple top, back, and sides, and a solid centerblock. Dual LB-1 Little Bucker pickups, replicas of Guild’s 1960s smaller size humbucking pickups, offer a range of tones well-suited for a variety of playing styles and genres. The Starfire VI has a three-piece maple/walnut/maple neck and a bound rosewood fingerboard inlaid with mother-of-pearl and abalone V-blocks. It also features a pinned Tune-o-Matic bridge with rosewood base, rosewood bridge, and comes adorned with gold hardware, 5 ply black and ivory purfling, deluxe f-hole and body binding, and a Guild Vibrato Tailpiece. It’s available in a high gloss blonde finish, and includes a hardshell case. Guild’s most deluxe Starfire on the market, the VI has the vintage look, tone, and feel that you can only get from a Guild Starfire. Street Price: $1499 Visit Guild Guitars’ exhibit at the 2016 Winter NAMM Show, located at Booth 5308. About Guild Guitars Established in 1953, Guild is one of the world’s historic guitar manufacturers with a long-standing reputation for building iconic musical instruments. From the New York jazz scene in the 1950s, Richie Havens’ legendary performance at Woodstock, to Seattle’s Kim Thayil of Soundgarden, Guild guitars helped create some of the greatest music in history. With a tradition built on old world craftsmanship, quality, and value, Guild guitars have always been made to be played. For more information, visit www.guildguitars.com. #### Guild Guitars unleashes most anticipated reissue yet: the S-200 T-Bird Guild S-200 T-Bird: Iconic Solid Body Joins Newark St. Collection Lineup SANTA MONICA, CA – Guild is thrilled to announce the highly anticipated reintroduction of one of its most iconic, uniquely recognizable guitars: the S-200 T-Bird. This reissue is a replica of the original versions produced between 1964 and 1968, featuring an asymmetrical all mahogany body sure to catch the eye of the guitarist looking to blaze his or her own trail. However, this guitar’s appeal isn’t just about its looks – its unique controls create the widest variety of tones offered on any Guild instrument, drawing on its dual Guild LB-1 Little Bucker pickups to achieve almost every conceivable color on the palette. The LB-1s are replicas of Guild’s original humbuckers, offering an array of tones from sparkly clean single coil-esque spank to thick and warm humbucker sounds that fatten and sing when driven. Switching capabilities include rhythm or lead modes, pickup on/off, and standard volume and tone controls. When engaged, an optional tone capacitor creates single-coil tones while maintaining the hum-free reliability of the LB-1s. The T-Bird also features a Hagstrom Vintage Tremar, a reissue of the vibrato system featured on many of Guild's solid body electric models from the 1960s. The Tremar’s fully adjustable spring allows everything from smooth bends and vibratos to a more stable hard-tail feel. The T-Bird features a vintage C shape set mahogany neck and bound rosewood fingerboard with mother-of-pearl block inlays. Other period-correct details include Grover Sta-Tite open gear tuning machines, and famed asymmetrical headstock adorned with Guild’s logo and mother-of-pearl Thunderbird icon. The S-200 T-Bird is available in Antique Burst or Black, and includes Guild’s deluxe padded gig bag. Street Price: $799 About Guild Guitars Established in 1953, Guild is one of the world’s historic guitar manufacturers with a long- standing reputation for building iconic musical instruments. From the New York jazz scene in the 1950s, Richie Havens’ legendary performance at Woodstock, to Seattle’s Kim Thayil of Soundgarden, Guild guitars helped create some of the greatest music in history. With a tradition built on old world craftsmanship, quality, and value, Guild guitars have always been made to be played. For more information, visit  www.guildguitars.com. Visit Guild Guitars’ exhibit at the 2016 Summer NAMM Show, located at Booth 909.   #### Guild Introduces 300 Series Guitars Guild Guitars announced the launch of the Guild 300 series acoustic guitars CALABASAS, Calif. September 17, 2024 — Guild® Guitars today announced the launch of the Guild 300 series acoustic guitars, designed to deliver quintessential Guild acoustic tone at a newly approachable price point. Available in both dreadnought and OM shapes, the family includes a choice between either solid Spruce or solid Mahogany top construction with Mahogany back and sides. Premium features include a Rosewood fingerboard and bridge, comfortable c-shaped neck, nickel peak headstock logo, black binding, matching black tortoise pickguard, and Guild Vintage 16 gear tuners. Each 300 series model is complete with an open pore natural satin finish that allows the Tonewood to resonate more freely for a rich, balanced tone. “We are always thrilled to bring the quality and heritage that Guild acoustic guitars are beloved for to a new audience of players,” said Nick Beach, Product Manager. “But, for this release we are especially happy about the opportunity to offer players these attributes at a new level of affordability.” Key features include: Solid top construction for bold and balanced tone Available in popular OM and dreadnought shapes Black binding with matching black tortoise pickguard Guild Vintage 16 gear tuners Open pore satin finish for maximum resonance The 300 series is comprised of four models. The OM-320 and D-320 feature solid Mahogany tops, while the OM-340 and D-340 are built with solid Spruce tops. Pricing & Availability Guild OM-320   $299.99 USD (MSRP) Guild D-320      $299.99 USD (MSRP) Guild OM-340   $299.99 USD (MSRP) Guild D-340      $299.99 USD (MSRP) Available now. Learn more at: https://guildguitars.com/300-series About Guild Guitars Founded in 1953, Guild Guitars is celebrated for its rich heritage of craftsmanship and innovation, consistently producing high-quality acoustic and electric guitars. Renowned for their exceptional tone and playability, Guild instruments are a favorite among musicians worldwide. #### Guild Introduces New Polara Platform Oxnard, CA January 25, 2024 - On the heels of Guild's signature model collaboration with Soundgarden guitarist Kim Thayil, Guild Guitars is proud to introduce a brand-new line of Polara electric guitars, in a variety of new trim levels. Ranging from stripped down and rock ready string through body designs, to the USA made S-100 Polara Kim Thayil Artist Edition, this updated range will appeal to a wide variety of players featuring design elements that span from classic 1970s to contemporary modern. At the top of the range sits the flagship USA made S-100 Polara Kim Thayil, an artist spec instrument that brings Thayil's preferred elements to life in a modern build. Guild HB-1 pickups hand-wound by Jason Lollar, old-growth Honduran Mahogany body and neck, and masterbuilt construction make these instruments ultra-premium and collectible. Part of Guild's Newark St. Collection is the Polara Kim Thayil, which includes Thayil's preferred designs in a more accessible model. Joining the black version introduced in the Fall of 2023, new for NAMM 2024 is a Vintage White option which matches the aged white of some of Thayil's treasured touring guitars. The Polara Deluxe, Polara Night Edition, and Polara complete the line, each having a distinctive look and feature set. These range from a deluxe level ornamentation, like the bound fingerboard and block inlayed Polara Deluxe, to the sleek and blacked out aesthetic of the single pickup Polara Night Edition. The base level Polara trim offers a range of high gloss colors and no-frills aesthetics, ranging from the loud and 80s-esque Voltage Yellow to the modern, muted Phantom Green and Blue Steel. All models are equipped with high quality Alnico II or V Guild humbuckers, Tune-o-Matic bridges, set Mahogany necks, and an ultra-smooth and playable 24.75" scale length. Guild USA Artist Edition S-100 Polara Kim Thayil $6,999 Street • $9,700 MSRP Guild Polara Kim Thayil in Vintage White and Black $899 Street • $1,245 MSRP Guild Polara Deluxe in Canyon Dusk Metallic, Cherry Red, and Vintage Sunburst $699 Street • $966 MSRP Guild Polara Night Edition in Tungsten $549 Street • $760 MSRP Guild Polara in Voltage Yellow, Blue Steel, Phantom Green $549 Street • $760 MSRP   Guild USA Artist Edition S-100 Polara Kim Thayil - White Guild Polara Kim Thayil - Vintage White Guild Polara Kim Thayil - Black Guild Polara Deluxe - Canyon Dusk Guild Polara Deluxe - Cherry Red Guild Polara Deluxe - Vintage Sunburst Guild Polara Night Edition - Tungsten Guild Polara - Voltage Yellow Guild Polara Night Edition - Blue Steel Guild Polara Night Edition - Phantom Green About Guild Guitars Established in 1953, Guild is one of the world's historic guitar manufacturers with a long-standing reputation for building iconic musical instruments. From the New York jazz scene in the 1950s, Richie Havens' legendary performance at Woodstock, to Seattle's Kim Thayil of Soundgarden, Guild guitars helped create some of the greatest music in history. With a tradition built on old world craftsmanship, quality, and value, Guild guitars have always been made to be played. For more information, visit www.guildguitars.com. #### Guild introduces new semi-hollow electrics Guild expands its range of Starfire hollow and semi-hollow electric guitars Oxnard, CA - Guild expands its range of Starfire hollow and semi-hollow electric guitars with 3 new models featuring special colors and DeArmond Dynasonic pickup options that have never been available on the company's production models before. First introduced in 1960, the Guild Starfire has transcended musical genres over the last 60 years with a design, sound, and versatility that have made it a go-to instrument that has carved out its place in musical history. Guild's Starfire models of today retain this vintage heritage and quality while being infused with modern touches that bring the best of all eras. Guild Starfire I DC California Burst The all-new Guild Starfire I in California Burst is a color expansion to the company's popular Starfire I range of accessibly priced single and double-cut models. Guild's exclusive California Burst is a special finish previously only offered on a limited selection of the company's USA made acoustics. Now available on an all-Mahogany Starfire I double cut, Guild combines warm wood grain patterns with a tastefully hand-sprayed edge burst finish on the body, neck, and headstock, giving it a boutique-quality appearance. All Starfire I models are vintage correct reproductions of early 1960s designs with modern refinements such as pinned bridges, center blocks, and coil splitting of the full-size Guild HB-2 Alnico humbuckers in the neck and bridge. Guild Starfire VI Special Kingswood Green Moving up in the line is the all-new Starfire III Dynasonic, a single Florentine cut model, featuring Guild's Dark Emerald Green finish—a special color from the 1960s long coveted by vintage collectors. With a transparent gloss application, subtle grain lines from the Maple body are complemented by cream bindings and nickel hardware. In addition, the Starfire III Dynasonic is the first single-cut and fully hollow Starfire to come equipped with DeArmond Dynasonic pickups, boutique quality single coils that deliver high-end tones and versatility. Guild Starfire III Dynasonic Dark Emerald Capping off the new model additions is the Starfire VI Special, Guild's top-of-the-line Starfire with all-premium materials, detailed inlays, and an all-new Kingswood Green metallic finish paired with gold hardware. For the first time, Guild's 'Special' trim package is available for a Starfire, having been exclusive to Guild's upscale Manhattan models until now. Featuring aesthetic upgrades such as multi-ply body and headstock binding, bound f-holes and fingerboard, abalone and mother-of-pearl "Vblock" fingerboard inlays, and DeArmond Dynasonic pickups, the new Starfire VI Special is a visual stunner and the crème of the crop for Guild's Starfire platform. These new Guild Starfires will be available at Guild dealers worldwide beginning in September 2023. For more information, visit www.guildguitars.com. Guild – Made to be Played since 1953. Visit www.guildguitars.com to learn more and to see the company's complete range of instruments. Guild Starfire I DC California Burst Street - $699 Street • $966 MSRP Guild Starfire VI Special Kingswood Green - $1899 Street • $2630 MSRP Guild Starfire III Dynasonic Dark Emerald - $1499 Street • $2075 MSRP About Guild Guitars Established in 1953, Guild is one of the world's historic guitar manufacturers with a long-standing reputation for building iconic musical instruments. From the New York jazz scene in the 1950s, Richie Havens' legendary performance at Woodstock, to Seattle's Kim Thayil of Soundgarden, Guild guitars helped create some of the greatest music in history. With a tradition built on old world craftsmanship, quality, and value, Guild guitars have always been made to be played. For more information, visit www.guildguitars.com. #### Guild jumbo junior is here, just in time for summer! The new travel-sized Guild jumbo junior is here, just in time for summer! Guild Expands Appeal of Iconic Jumbo Body Shape SANTA MONICA, CA – Guild now offers its classic jumbo shape in an affordable smaller size. Whether on the couch, in the studio or on the go, the Jumbo Junior’s compact design allows you to have a Guild by your side at all times. Fun and comfortable to play, the Jumbo Junior’s warm tone and surprising volume will inspire many memories, group sing-alongs, and weekend jam sessions. Featuring a solid Sitka spruce top and the choice of an arched mahogany or maple back, the Jumbo Junior offers Guild's classic aesthetic for those who love the look of a jumbo, but may not love the size. Top it off with Guild's AP-1 pickup, and a [deluxe] padded gig bag, and the Jumbo Junior is ready to go whenever you need to get your Guild on. Street Price: $399 About Guild Guitars Established in 1953, Guild is one of the world’s historic guitar manufacturers with a long- standing reputation for building iconic musical instruments. From the New York jazz scene in the 1950s, Richie Havens’ legendary performance at Woodstock, to Seattle’s Kim Thayil of Soundgarden, Guild guitars helped create some of the greatest music in history. With a tradition built on old world craftsmanship, quality, and value, Guild guitars have always been made to be played. For more information, visit  www.guildguitars.com. Visit Guild Guitars’ exhibit at the 2016 Summer NAMM Show, located at Booth 909. #### Guild Proudly Resumes Production on Iconic Dreadnought Model: The D-55 Santa Monica, CA – Nearly three years after moving USA manufacturing from Connecticut to a new factory in Oxnard, California, Guild is proud to resume production of its most iconic dreadnought model, the D-55. First introduced in 1968 as a special-order top-of-the-line model, the D-55 was so well-received that Guild added it into the regular production line by 1974. Famously played by Tommy Smothers on the Smothers Brothers Show in the 1960s, the D-55 grew in both popularity and longevity over the decades, finding homes in the hands of more contemporary artists like Waylon Jennings, Billie Joe Armstrong, and David Nail. The most anticipated return of a Guild acoustic to date, the 2017 Guild D-55 is back and better than ever. The D-55 remains true to all the premium appointments of its 1968 predecessor, including a AAA Sitka spruce top, solid Indian Rosewood back and sides, ebony fingerboard and bridge, and nitrocellulose finish. Internal refinements include scalloped Adirondack bracing designed by master luthier Ren Ferguson, as well as an improved dovetail neck-joint, hand fit to make this generation of D-55 the lightest, loudest, and best-sounding yet. We’re very proud of the guitars we’re now making here in the USA, says President Jonathan Thomas. "They sound like beautiful worn- in Guilds from the 60s, and are so comfortable to play. Everyone can’t believe how responsive and light they are while still maintaining that huge classic Guild tone…and the D-55 has always been such gorgeous guitar. The aesthetics are a beautiful mix of premium woods and abalone and mother-of-pearl inlay work. It really represents the top of our USA craftsmanship.” The D-55 showcases Guild's most recognizable headstock which is fully bound and features the Guild “Peak and G- shield” inlay combination over a figured ebony overlay. The matching ebony fingerboard is also fully bound and inlayed with Guild’s iconic abalone/pearl “V-Blocks” and multi-line “railroad track” purfling on the bass and treble sides. The D-55’s fingerboard is set on an all-mahogany neck with beautiful walnut center seam running the length of the heel to headstock. The D-55's nitro finish is available in natural or Antique Burst and is hand sprayed for minimum thickness and maximum resonance that will only get better with age. An LR Baggs pickup system is available as an option, and each guitar includes a had signed certificate of authenticity and ships Guild's Premium humidified hardshell case. D-55 in Natural - Street $3,299.99 D-55 in Antique Burst - Street $3,399.99 D-55E in Natural - Street $3,499.99 D-55E in Antique Burst - Street $3,599.99 About Guild Guitars Established in 1953, Guild is one of the world’s historic guitar manufacturers with a long-standing reputation for building iconic musical instruments. From the New York jazz scene in the 1950s, Richie Havens’ legendary performance at Woodstock, to Seattle’s Kim Thayil of Soundgarden, Guild guitars helped create some of the greatest music in history. With a tradition built on old world craftsmanship, quality, and value, Guild guitars have always been made to be played. For more information, visit  www.guildguitars.com. Visit Guild Guitars’ exhibit at the 2017 Winter NAMM Show, located at Booth 5308. #### Guild Rounds Out its USA Acoustic Line Santa Monica, CA – Guild is proud to kick off 2017 with a full USA-made acoustic lineup ranging from $1,299 - $3,599 MAP. Continuing upon the success of Guild's M-20, D-20, and D-40, Guild is excited to elevate its acoustic offerings with the M-40 Troubadour (formerly the F-20), the D-40 Traditional, and finally the highly anticipated D-55. The M-40 Troubadour's solid Sitka spruce top and solid African mahogany back and sides offer a different tone when compared to Guild's iconic “Nick Drake guitar,” the all-mahogany M-20, which made its debut at Winter NAMM 2016. Available in a satin finish with a white ABS binding, the M-40 Troubadour is ideal for fingerstyle playing and light strumming. Its concert size is excellent for players who prefer a slightly smaller body. The D-40 Traditional (also solid spruce/mahogany) adds premium appointments to Guild's dreadnought Summer NAMM 2016 release, the D-40. These include a dovetail neck joint, tortoiseshell binding, a heritage chesterfield MOP inlaid logo on the headstock, and a nitrocellulose gloss finish. Lastly, back after a 2-year hiatus is the D-55, Guild's flagship dreadnought acoustic. First introduced in the late 1960s, the D-55 featured a solid Sitka spruce top and solid Indian rosewood back and sides. Guild's 2017 D-55 keeps all of the same exceptional embellishments as its predecessor such an abalone rosette, MOP/abalone fingerboard inlays, and a mother-of-pearl Guild “Peak and G-Shield” logo on a flamed ebony headstock overlay. Internally, a modern dovetail neck-joint and Adirondack spruce braces refined by master luthier Ren Ferguson make this generation of D-55s the lightest, loudest, and best yet. All Guild USA models are available in Natural or Burst with an optional LR Baggs Element VTC pickup. Shipping in hardshell humidity-controlled cases, these models include a signed certificate of authenticity. “We began this journey in 2014 and we've come a long way since then,” says Guild CEO Tim Miklaucic. “Resuming production of the D-55 is monumental for continuing Guild's legacy. We're building the best Guild acoustics to date and doing it in California—it doesn't get any better than that.” Guild USA Acoustic Line-Up M-20: Street $1,299.99 - $1,399.99 M-20E: Street $1,499.99 - $1,599.99 D-20: Street $1,299.99 - $1,399.99 D-20E: Street $1,499.99 - $1,599.99 M-40 Troubadour: Street $1,599.99 - $1,699.99 M-40E Troubadour: Street $1,799.99 - $1,899.99 D-40: Street $1,599.99 - $1,699.99 D-40E: Street $1,799.99 - $1,899.99 D-40 Traditional: Street $2,399.99 - $2,499.99 D-55: Street $3,299.99 - $3,399.99 D-55E: Street $3,499.99 - $3,599.99 About Guild Guitars Established in 1953, Guild is one of the world’s historic guitar manufacturers with a long-standing reputation for building iconic musical instruments. From the New York jazz scene in the 1950s, Richie Havens’ legendary performance at Woodstock, to Seattle’s Kim Thayil of Soundgarden, Guild guitars helped create some of the greatest music in history. With a tradition built on old world craftsmanship, quality, and value, Guild guitars have always been made to be played. For more information, visit  www.guildguitars.com. Visit Guild Guitars’ exhibit at the 2017 Winter NAMM Show, located at Booth 5308. #### Guild updates its beloved Bluesbird with a modern lightweight reissue Guild Bluesbird now Available in Jet Black and Iced Tea Burst SANTA MONICA, CA – The Bluesbird reflects Guild’s return to yet another historic solid body model. Originally released in 1970 as the solid body counterpart to the M-75 Aristocrat, the Bluesbird was subject to a few design changes over the decades. Today’s reissue features a carved maple top and maintains many of the aesthetic traits of the M-75 Bluesbird of the late 60s. Its lightweight chambered mahogany body allows for improved resonance and unparalleled comfort, making this guitar one of the lightest in its class. The Bluesbird features a 24 3/4” scale, and fast-playing vintage C shaped neck. While many of the Bluesbird's specifications remain faithful to the original model, today’s updated version comes equipped with USA-made Seymour Duncan pickups, as well as a TonePros locking tune-o-matic bridge and stopbar tailpiece to offer the most versatile version of this guitar to date. Grover Sta-Tite tuning machines and Guild's deluxe padded gig bag round out this ultimate package. The Bluesbird is available in a sleek Jet Black, and Iced Tea Burst with a flamed maple top. Bluesbird Iced Tea Burst Street Price: $999 Bluesbird Jet Black Street Price: $939 About Guild Guitars Established in 1953, Guild is one of the world’s historic guitar manufacturers with a long- standing reputation for building iconic musical instruments. From the New York jazz scene in the 1950s, Richie Havens’ legendary performance at Woodstock, to Seattle’s Kim Thayil of Soundgarden, Guild guitars helped create some of the greatest music in history. With a tradition built on old world craftsmanship, quality, and value, Guild guitars have always been made to be played. For more information, visit  www.guildguitars.com. Visit Guild Guitars’ exhibit at the 2016 Summer NAMM Show, located at Booth 909. #### Guild welcomes Lera Lynn to artist roster Nashville-based Singer-Songwriter Lera Lynn Joins the Guild Family Santa Monica, CA – Guild Guitars is excited to welcome up-and-coming singer-songwriter Lera Lynn to the Guild family. The Nashville based multi-instrumentalist is quickly rising in the music scene with her talented songwriting, alluring vocals, and warm, at times dark, atmospheric sound. She most recently appeared in and cowrote tracks for season two of HBO’s hit series True Detective, just released an album in April, and is currently touring the UK with a follow-up tour in the USA later this summer. Lynn's roots incorporate south Texas, Louisiana, and Georgia where she studied at the University of Georgia. Her first break came in 2011 with the release of first her LP, Have You Met Lera Lynn? Breakout track “Bobby, Baby” won best alternative country song at the Independent Music Awards and Merlefest’s 2011 Chris Austin Songwriting Competition. With 2014's EP Lying in the Sun, Lynn proved her engineering and producing abilities, setting the stage for her later success. She released her sophomore album, The Avenues later that year, which landed on numerous “Best Albums of the Year” lists, including Rolling Stone, Huffington Post, and American Songwriter. Lynn has been met with a flurry of musical accomplishments since then, including appearances on David Letterman, NPR’s A Prairie Home Companion, and showcases at major festivals like Stagecoach and Americana Music Fest. Lynn’s newest album, Resistor, has already received glowing reviews from Rolling Stone and NPR. Lynn currently plays and tours with a vintage Starfire and a new T-50 Slim. She sings praises for both guitars, recently telling Guild “My Starfire has a tone like no other electric guitar I’ve owned or played. It’s so responsive to touch and at once makes the creamiest, thickest, most ballsy cut-thru sounds. I play with a lot of dynamics so this guitar is absolutely perfect for me. It’s a champ for all; haunting, sparse, rock & roll, country, jazz… You name it, the Starfire owns it. I truly love that guitar.” On her T-50 Slim, Lynn said it’s great “because it can achieve electric guitar sounds of course, but it can also be used more like an acoustic, making my life on the road much more simple.” "Lera embodies all of the qualities I look for when working with a new artist”, said Guild Artist Relations Manager Amilcar Dohrn-Melendez. “She seamlessly combines the unadorned grit and pulse of Americana roots music, with a haunting vocal style that keeps the songs the dark and personal. She’s a welcome, distinctive addition to the Guild artist roster and we’re thrilled to work with her.” For more information on Lera Lynn and to follow her current tour dates, go to www.leralynn.com. About Guild Guitars Established in 1953, Guild is one of the world’s historic guitar manufacturers with a long-standing reputation for building iconic musical instruments. From the New York jazz scene in the 1950s, Richie Havens’ legendary performance at Woodstock, to Seattle’s Kim Thayil of Soundgarden, Guild guitars helped create some of the greatest music in history. With a tradition built on old world craftsmanship, quality, and value, Guild guitars have always been made to be played. For more information, visit www.guildguitars.com. #### Guild’s Most Popular Bass, Now in Vibrant New Colors Santa Monica, CA – In response to high demand, Guild is pleased to expand upon its best-selling Starfire Bass II to include three new exciting colors: Emerald Green, Cherry Red and Black. Seen throughout the Guild electric line over the years, these colors are classic additions that appeal to modern bassists. Featuring all-mahogany construction and dual single-coil Bi-Sonic pickups, the Starfire Bass II is popular for its versatility, classic sound, and vintage 1960s vibe. Smooth playability comes from this reissue’s thin u-shaped neck profile and players will appreciate its fully adjustable bridge with rosewood saddles. Dial in your sound with ease using each pickup’s individual tone and volume controls and the master volume knob. The semi-hollow design with center-block fights feedback without sacrificing acoustic qualities. Guild Starfire Bass II – Emerald Green, Cherry Red, Black - $1,299 Street Price   About Guild Guitars Established in 1953, Guild is one of the world’s historic guitar manufacturers with a long-standing reputation for building iconic musical instruments. From the New York jazz scene in the 1950s, Richie Havens’ legendary performance at Woodstock, to Seattle’s Kim Thayil of Soundgarden, Guild guitars helped create some of the greatest music in history. With a tradition built on old world craftsmanship, quality, and value, Guild guitars have always been made to be played. For more information, visit www.guildguitars.com. Visit Guild Guitars’ exhibit at the 2017 Summer NAMM Show, located at Booth 901. #### Guitar Aid: The Book, The Auction and 4,000 Guitars, Sir Cliff Richard OBE Guitar Aid Patron. The book ‘Take The Next Step’ gives in-depth details and accounts of Guitar Aid’s founder and director Dave Sumner’s memoirs of how this remarkable charity has to date, gifted well over 4,000 guitars to Christian musicians, worship groups, and church communities around the world. This astonishing number of guitars, reached this magic number with the creation of four custom build Vintage® guitars, put together in the Vintage UK ProShop to celebrate this wonderful achievement, all four guitars have a full provenance pack and to further mark the occasion, have been individually signed by the Patron of Guitar Aid, Sir Cliff Richard. Sir Cliff Richard signing the two Vintage Acoustic Guitar Aid V300 guitars auctioning 3rd September Sir Cliff Richard signing the two Vintage Acoustic Guitar Aid V300 guitars auctioning 3rd September Sir Cliff Richard signing the two Vintage Guitar Aid V100 guitars Sir Cliff Richard signing the two Vintage Guitar Aid V100 guitars Of the four guitars, one instrument will be gifted to the 4000th recipient, one will be retained for the collection for posterity and two will be auctioned on the 3rd of September 2024 at one of the country’s premier auctioneers, Gardiner Houlgate in Bath, UK, to raise funds for Guitar Aid’s worldwide missionary work. With fascinating stories, acknowledgements and quotes of gratitude from people around the world, Dave’s book, ‘Take The Next Step’ contains a forward which explains how Sir Paul McCartney was the unsuspecting progenitor of the entire Guitar Aid enterprise, as a result of Dave Sumner being commissioned by the Performing Rights Society to create a gold statuette of Paul’s Hofner bass for a Novello award in 1989. Dave with Sir Paul’s bass guitar statue. Take The Next Step, by Dave Sumner Guitar Aid giveaways in different countries. Sir Cliff’s quote page from the book. Based in Exeter, Devon in the UK, Dave Sumner gave his first guitar away on a cold winter mission to Romania in 1990, as he explains, “I’ll never forget the first guitar”, says Dave, “The reaction and immense gratitude I received from a youth pastor and his students was immense, I realised that aside from the humanitarian aid in poor countries, there was a desperate need for a practical gift that could give spiritual fruit. From that first guitar to the present day, Guitar Aid has gifted well over 4,000 models, that’s one every three days for thirty-four years. I’ve witnessed so much joy and many heart-warming stories within the power of music that I just had to write this book. We talk about things happening in biblical proportions like floods and disasters, but it’s uncanny that in Chronicles 23:5 in the new King James version of the Bible, it states that ‘Four thousand praised the Lord with musical instruments.” Engraved scratchplate Guitars ready to be dispatched from Guitar Aid base in Exeter Devon.UK Guitars ready to be dispatched from Guitar Aid base in Exeter Devon.UK Dave continues, “Our guitars are being used in well over 90 countries across the globe, a gift of a guitar not only impacts the person that receives it, but also has an influence on all those that hear its sound. I can say from my heart, that when I give someone a guitar in a poor country, I’m changing lives and empowering them to worship God. We are sowing into the seed of Guitar Aid and bringing gospel music to Christian musicians, worship groups, and church communities around the world, often to areas where people have little or nothing to call their own. JHS who own and distribute Vintage guitars worldwide, have been incredibly supportive, not only with the 4 models to reach this incredible quantity, but also having supplied us with a colossal amount of high-quality Guitar Aid branded guitars for well over 34 years, I can’t thank them enough.” Dennis Drumm and Dave Summer. Vintage Guitar Aid Acoustic Guitar. “It’s an honour and privilege to work with Dave Sumner and his Guitar Aid charity”, says JHS Executive Chairman Dennis Drumm. “For us all here at Vintage guitars, to have been able to contribute to providing such a staggering amount of instruments, all sponsored by donation and given freely away, all of which have served a very special purpose and brought much good into the world, and played a part in providing joy through worship and gospel music has been an uplifting experience. Guitar Aid is a wonderful charity for JHS and Vintage to support and we look forward to working with Dave Sumner into the future as he continues to pursue his mission”. Vintage 300CMH Vintage V300CNAT Certificate of Authenticity   #### GUITAR PRO 7 Beta Version at NAMM 2017 Arobas Music announced today that visitors of the 2017 NAMM Show will be given the chance to discover the 7th generation of the famous tablature-editor software Guitar Pro in its beta version. Lille, France - January 19, 2017: New editing features, redesigned interface, and your very own guitar’s tone customized via the GP7 effect presets. Simply use top-notch sound-chain presets, or create your own. We have decided to bring Guitar Pro 7 with us to NAMM and get direct feedback from our user community and our partners in the music industry says Linda Resseguier, Guitar Pro Marketing Manager. “We’ve already gone through alpha testing in-house and will now be exposing our pre-release software to a wider range of equipment and real-world uses. We are bringing the Beta version to our users so as to bring the optimal final touches to the software. Our goal, as always, is to provide musicians with a new release that they will love because it makes our technology even easier and more enjoyable to use when you compose, play, or share your music.” From January 19 - 22, 2017 NAMM guests can preview and try the software at the Music Marketing Booth #6242, Hall A. Guitar-Idol finalist and rock virtuoso Youri de Groote will also be performing live demos of Guitar Pro 7 at the Vigier Guitars Booth #4762, Hall C. GUITAR PRO 7, available soon Guitar Pro 7 will offer significantly enhanced editing features, including the possibility of using tablature for any other instrument beside the guitar, new types of notation, and improved file-importing and -exporting. The graphical user interface and sound management have also be redesigned for a software simpler, easier, and faster to use. Some new features coming: Brand-new graphical user interface. Removable side panels and toolbar are added to the interface to facilitate access to the software’s main features in one click. Polyphonic tuner. Tablature for all tracks. Export to MP3, FLAC, OGG. New audio processing. Hundreds of instrumental sounds are included in the software for you to customize your Guitar Pro render sound into anything you want and make your files play exactly like your favorite song. Plug your guitar in and and enjoy the built-in effects and amp models used in the Guitar-Pro track of your choice. If the file is multi-track, you can learn the guitar solo and let the software play the bass and drums tracks along. The beta version is private and limited to users selected by Arobas Music. The official release is expected in a few months and will be available for Windows and macOS. Get a free Trial of Guitar Pro 7. Klick on the banner to get your free trial! Guitar Pro Software Arobas Music created the first tablature-editor software dedicated to guitar and bass players in 1997. The software is now massively used by composers, arrangers, transcribers, teachers, and people playing music for fun. Guitar Pro is designed for editing both tablature and standard sheet music for guitar, bass, and other fretted instruments from 4 to 8 strings. This is a user-friendly, comprehensive tool for beginning to advanced musicians alike, who wish to get better, compose, or simply play along on their guitar. More information at www.guitar-pro.com #### Guitar Pro 8 is the new version of Guitar Pro software Guitar Pro is the best N#1 tab editing software This new version is including new features like audio track, allowing you to add an audio track to your score, to get a full audio song to help you for transcription, or add a simple voice track to make your score more real. This feature includes a time stretching, tempo, tone and many other adjustments tools to allow you to perfectly synchronize your audio track to you score. This version also includes a ton of new features for score editing, like nested tuplets, a new command palette, design mode improvement, new transpose tools, focus mode, and many other small feature improvements. The audio parts as a new pedalboard, improved sound banks and new drum mix features. Guitar Pro also includes many interface and workflow improvements listed below. The details Audio track You can now add an audio track to a Guitar Pro file. This can, for example, help with transcription, allow you to add a vocal track, or even a complete playback to accompany yourself. You can find this option in the "rack" > "Show Audio Track" menu. Nested tuplets You will find this option in the left panel next to the standard tuplets. Pedal board You can find it by scrolling down the sound of a track in the inspector and clicking on "Show pedalboard". Command palette This is a tool for writing what you want to edit from the command line. It can greatly improve your editing speed. You can find it via the "Tools" > "Show command palette" menu or with the shortcut "ctrl "+"e". Scale diagram You can find this tool in the "Note" > "Scale..." menu. Design mode improvement In the design mode you can now move beats and align bars on move. To access the design mode, click on the button to the right of the voices in the palette. Drum mix (volume / pan) By clicking on the icon of the selected drum set bank, a popup will allow you to adjust the volume/pan of each element of the set. Focus / UnFocus Current Track You can choose to boost or attenuate the current track by using the knob below the mute / solo buttons. Audio note settings It is now possible to apply a custom offset, duration or velocity to a note. You can find this option via the "Note" > "Audio Note Settings" menu or "Shift" + "F" shortcut. Locked sound on the line in By clicking on the lock in the Line In window, you can lock the current sound, to keep it even if you change track or file. And also: Chords transposition and diatonic transposition Via the "Tools" > "Transpose" menu you can now transpose chords, and apply a diatonic transposition. Fixed tempo In the relative tempo drop-down menu you will find options to force the tempo to a chosen bpm throughout the song. Piano fingerings On a piano track, the proposed fingerings will be automatically adapted for the piano. Piano pedal indications You will find it in "Effects" > "Sustain pedal" menu. Copy and paste improvement An option to paste chord and scale diagrams by default on simple paste is available in the Interface Preferences Track and master automations are now separated in the special paste dialog Tempo below 30 bpm You can now select a tempo below 30 bpm. Filters on the home page for mySongBook scores Volume rebalancing of the samples of the sound banks Visual Metronome and Countdown Pin files in recent files Quarter tone on the tremolo bar PNG and PDF export improvement Sound preview on hover during playback Slash in standard notation and drum parts Courtesy accidental MIDI VU Meter Double click on instrument in the track wizard to create a new track Selection modification directly on the score Keyboard shortcuts (+/-) to change relative tempo during playback Taking into account the relative tempo on audio export Decimal tempo Triple click to select all the score 5 strings guitar tunings Requirements: Operating System: Windows 8, macOS 10.13 Architecture: 64-bit, Intel & M1 HardDisk Space: 2GB RAM: 4GB Display: 1280x768 Processor: 1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster processor Download Guitar Pro 8 here: https://www.guitar-pro.com/ #### Guitar Virtuoso Jason Richardson and Drumming Phenom Luke Holland Announce LIVE Global Record Release Show Los Angeles – September 27, 2022 – Long-time friends and collaborators Jason Richardson and Luke Holland today announced they will debut their newest album release, II, on October 1 at 6 p.m. PDT (9 p.m. EDT) via an international, live streaming performance exclusively on HITKOR. This will be the duo’s first online streaming event that will feature tracks from both their debut and most recent release. The broadcast will be available to the public in more than 30 countries. Virtual tickets are $17.99, while ALL ACCESS passes that include behind-the-scenes content and interviews are $19.99. Included with every ticket purchase are five free issues of PREMIER Guitar magazine. “Luke and I are so proud of this new record and we can’t wait to play some of the new stuff for everyone,” says Richardson. “Thanks to HITKOR for making our first-ever global live record release a reality. The production is going to be insane!” Their recent video single for the track “Sparrow” is a highly stylized piece featuring cellist Tina Guo (https://youtu.be/CBPtMdu39HE). Richardson and Holland have amassed millions of social media followers and hundreds of millions of video views of their online performances. Richardson, 31, a Virginia native who lives in Los Angeles, is a progressive metal guitarist, multi-instrumentalist, composer and instructor who has also designed signature guitars with Ernie Ball Music Man. Guitar World recently proclaimed him one of the 20 best guitarists on the planet. Holland, 29, hails from Arizona and also lives in Los Angeles. Currently on the road with Falling in Reverse (which earned its third number one on Billboard‘s Hot Hard Rock Songs chart earlier this year), Holland won Modern Drummer Magazine’s 2022 Reader’s Poll for the streaming and social media category, and has played with acts including RÜFÜS DU SOL, Playboi Carti and more. “HITKOR offers digital event goers an entirely new way to enjoy their favorite acts,” says Russ Miller, CEO of HITKOR. “Fans are given access to premium live entertainment and can watch it for 12+ months, all while tailoring their viewing experience via our multicam KORplayer.” Viewers can expect premium video while immersed in HEAR360 Spatial Audio and become “directors” of the show by choosing different camera angles and customizing what they want to see when viewing an Encore performance. Using their mobile device, they can explore the stage in dynamic 180 degree virtual reality. In recent years, online shows have become very popular. According to Hypebot: 86 percent of fans have watched at least one music live stream in the past 12 months 31 percent have watched seven or more live shows 62 percent say they have paid to watch a live stream Partners include Ernie Ball/Music Man, Premier Guitar and Liquid Death. Follow @HITKOR and visit www.hitkor.com for more information including the upcoming show schedule. About HITKOR HITKOR, a division of Online Events, LLC, is an premium online LIVE entertainment event and production company based in Los Angeles. Its proprietary technology delivers premium music, comedy and more to a global audience. “HITKOR, Your Experience” offers viewers a completely new and customizable event experience featuring their favorite artists across multiple genres. #### Guitarist Marcus Deml’s New Album PURE Out November 7, 2025 HAMBURG, GERMANY – Internationally acclaimed guitarist Marcus Deml returns with his highly anticipated new album, PURE, set for release on November 7, 2025, via Triple Coil Music (CD and digital formats). Pre-orders are available now. Following the success of his debut solo album Healing Hands, Deml delivers a deeply personal and expressive follow-up. PURE is both a musical journey and a philosophy of life—stripped of distraction, focused on melody, empathy, and composition. It is a candid reflection of turbulent times, told through the voice of a guitar. “The fingers are the singers,” Deml says. His playing transcends technical mastery, telling vivid stories through sound. From the atmospheric beauty of “Budapest” and “Rusty Leaves,” to the cinematic tension of “Persecución,” to the communal spirit of “Csárdás Blues,” each track offers a world of its own. The title track, “Pure,” celebrates transience as a powerful friend. The nine-song collection highlights Deml’s ability to capture places, emotions, and human encounters in music. The PURE digipack includes stories behind each composition as well as a detailed equipment list for guitar aficionados. Born in Prague and based in Hamburg, Marcus Deml has earned international recognition as one of today’s most distinctive guitarists. A graduate of Los Angeles’ Musicians Institute, he spent seven years in the U.S. as a sought-after sideman, recording on more than 400 albums with artists including Toto’s Bobby Kimball, John Wetton, Nena, Rick Astley, Saga, Michael Sadler, and many others. “On par with Al Dimeola, Gary Moore, and Santana.” – Eclipsed magazine “One of the best guitarists of today!” – Rock+Blues Muse As founder of bands such as Errorhead, Electric Outlet, The Blue Poets, and Earth Nation, Deml has released 13 albums. With PURE, his second solo release, he once again proves his ability to combine unobtrusive virtuosity with emotional storytelling. PURE promises to reach beyond guitar enthusiasts to anyone with the courage to listen deeply. It is an album for all who seek connection, storytelling, and authenticity through music. Track list: Budapest (5:38) Persecución (3:03) Csárdás Blues (4:30) Rusty Leaves (4:09) Only Half a Step (3:59) Just Roll with It (4:14) Rise of the King (4:30) Pure (5:31) Yorkshire Man (4:32)   Marcus Deml Group: Marcus Deml – Guitar Achim Rafain – Bass Felix Dehmel – Drums Tom Aeschbacher – Keyboards Special guest vocals from Betty Balue on “Just Roll with It” and “Only Half a Step.” Album Release: November 7, 2025 Pre-Order: August 9, 2025 Formats: CD / Digital Label: Triple Coil Music www.triplecoilmusic.com #### Guitarist Ray Suhy of Six Feet Under Lifts the Veil on New Jazz Album proves that a guitarist of death metal fame isn’t confined to a creative box. Transcendent (Sunnyside Records) by the Ray Suhy/Lewis Porter Quartet is an album that showcases the depths of Ray’s talent as a jazz virtuoso. While Ray may be best known for his work with the band Six Feet Under (Metal Blade Records), he has emerged from the underworld to lift the veil on his alternate musician ego. The record is due for release on April 17, 2020. It’s not every day that a metal guitarist records a jazz album, but Ray Suhy is not an ordinary musician, nor has he experienced a linear creative journey. He’s a guitarist who has explored multiple musical styles throughout his career and a true creative who pushes boundaries. His work speaks for itself across a dozen albums with death metal bands Six Feet Under and Cannabis Corpse, post-rock experimentation with The Baltic Sea, and progressive math metal with East Of The Wall. Over the years, Ray dipped his toe in the jazz world by recording and performing improvised music with the likes of Nels Cline, Matthew Shipp, Allen Lowe, and Marc Ribot, among others. His collaborations eventually led him to begin a jazz quartet with GRAMMY®-nominee and jazz pianist Lewis Porter. Ray’s passion for jazz developed in his teen years. He grew up a self-taught guitar player who loved classic rock and thrash metal, but on a high school band trip to Berklee College of Music, he stumbled upon a record store that would change his life. He picked up a few records by John Coltrane, whom his rock guitar heroes revered, and upon first listen, became obsessed. Ray began exploring jazz harmony and eventually attended Berklee as well as The New School jazz program. While his college studies were short-lived, Ray began studying with the late great jazz educator and pianist Charlie Banacos, who taught Ray’s hero Mike Stern as well as Jeff Berlin, Wayne Krantz and many others. Ray’s studies with Charlie continued over the course of more than a decade, and he learned many different concepts that continue to shape his playing and songwriting today. Transcendent is a continued exploration of Ray’s love of mid-1960s Coltrane-era jazz and combines that with slightly more free textures. Setting out to create a moody, diverse record, both Ray and Lewis composed pieces that showcase the strengths of the group that is rounded out by Brad Jones on bass (Ornette Coleman, Elvin Jones) and Rudy Royston on drums (Bill Frisell, Ravi Coltrane). Upon listening to Transcendent, followers of Ray’s work in Six Feet Under and other rock bands will appreciate his blistering guitar solos, while also discovering new levels of intricacy in his playing. Jazz lovers will appreciate the well-conceived charts and the group’s masterful improvisations. In this sense, Transcendent not only transcends genres and styles, but also fan bases, leaving something for everyone to enjoy. To learn more about Ray and for updates on the album release, follow him on Instagram @raysuhy or Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/raysuhyguitar You can also subscribe to his Youtube channel. More information about Transcendent will be available at www.sunnysiderecords.com. #### Guitarists Andy James and Andre Nieri Play GRUV LIVE 2020 Orange County, California (January 8th, 2020) – Gruv Gearis thrilled to announce that Andy James and Andre Neiri will be joined by top musicians to perform at the annual GRUV LIVE concert, at The Vault on Saturday January 18, 2020 at 7:00pm. Andy James is a British guitar phenomenon, and regarded as the UK’s rising star in the world of shred and metal guitar. He has earned himself a place amongst the very best in the world as one of the most technically proficient metal guitarists today. Andy is also a member of the band Sacred Mother Tongue. Andre Nieri is an electric / classical guitar player. His playing create harmonious blends of Flamenco phrases with rock leads and infuses Blues with Bossa Nova to create a unique sound. He currently tours with drumming superstar Virgil Donati. Supporting this exciting guitar line-up are drumming legend Virgil Donati, studio expert Paul Gonzalez, teenage drum prodigy Jamie-Leigh Schultz, Stevie Wonder’s percussionist Euro Zambrano, bassist Henrik Linder of internet sensation Dirty Loops, Latin bass legend Oskar Cartaya, Kenneth ‘Kaybass’ Diggs II with his insane bass chops, Brazil’s very own Junior Ribeiro Braguinha, and 12-year-old keyboard/talkbox prodigy Justin-Lee Schultz. The evening promises to be packed with diverse music from many different genres full of great music, killer jams and surprising collaborations. All made into a truly extraordinary experience at the Vault, with its superb technology, giant video screen, VIP artist loft, limited early bird seating, fresh In-N-Out Burgers on-site and a Starbucks café. The Vault is located at 1200 West Alvarez Avenue, Orange, California 92868, just 4 miles from The NAMM Show. Tickets to this incredible music event are limited and start at $20, with additional options for meals and exclusive seating. Tickets can be obtained from http://www.gruv.live. Book now before they all go! A portion of proceeds from GRUV LIVE will benefit the DW Music Foundation, a charity focused on providing the gift of music to underserved communities of all ages, through instrument donations, educational resources, and mentorships. GRUV LIVE is proudly sponsored by Drum Workshop, Mayones, Empire Ears, Kirlin, Roland and Krane among other top global brands. To find out more about Gruv Gear, its products, and the GRUV LIVE event, please go to http://www.gruvgear.com and http://www.gruv.live. #### H3000 Band Delays Plug-in Little Ferry, NJ - Today Eventide announced the release of the H3000 Band Delays plug-in for AAX, VST, and AU. This unique multi-effect plug-in, originally included in Eventide’s Anthology X bundle, is on sale for $99 until December 31, 2015. (Normally priced at $199.) Engineers, producers and musicians, have called Band Delays one of the ‘secret weapons’ of Eventide’s H3000 Ultra-Harmonizer thanks to its ability to create sounds never before possible. This plug-in version carries this legacy forward. Band Delays will take any instrument or vocal and dice and slice it in both time and frequency creating up to 8 distinct voices defined by frequency, resonance, filter type, delay time, volume and panning. No other plug-in on the market can transform your drums, guitars or vocals quite like this. But here’s the fun part. Since each parameter can be automated and manipulated in real time via MIDI, you can play the effect like an instrument using a keyboard controller to create unheard of musically rhythmic results. Alternately, you can use the powerful H3000 Function Generator to build automated complex movement synced to the beat. “The ability to do so much tempo-synching adds a whole other dimension, particularly for dance-oriented music because you can really reinforce the beat.”—Craig Anderton, Harmony Central “With the release of our Anthology X bundle, a number of users asked that Eventide consider unbundling Band Delays,” commented Nalia Sanchez. “We listened.” The 80 included presets offer a wide-range of starting points for this powerful and unique effect. Fully functional 30-day demo version is available. Watch this video about the H3000 Band Delays Plug-in! Please visit eventideaudio.com for more information. #### H9 Gets Peachy with PitchFuzz A new multi-effect featuring fuzz, pitch shift and delay is now available Little Ferry, NJ — May 16, 2017 — Today Eventide announced the availability of PitchFuzz, a new multi-effect algorithm for its H9 platform. PitchFuzz combines fuzz, three pitch shifters and two delays for an amazing range of tonal shapes. PitchFuzz is something new; more than and different from a classic fuzz octaver. "Our aim with PitchFuzz was to create a single algorithm that could run distortion/fuzz into Eventide pitch shifters and then into Eventide delays. It allows you to recreate some of the classic guitar sounds of artists such as Jimmy Page, Brian May, Frank Zappa, Eddie Van Halen and Steve Vai—all of whom used Eventide gear in their rigs in the '70s and '80s," said Eventide Product Specialist Alan Chaput. "It can also be used to recreate distortion sounds from the '90s alternative rock era and beyond." Don't mistake PitchFuzz for a simple nostalgia machine; it's one of the most flexible and creative algorithms in the H9. With a unique distortion effect, three independent pitch shifters and two delays, it's the equivalent of 3 high-quality effects pedals in a single stompbox. PitchFuzz includes 36 presets, some crafted by Eventide artists: WholeLottaPeach Just the Fuzz Peach Dog Hot McAdam Chorus and Delay Arpeggiate Peach Slap Cherub Harp Chords Peaches KICK IT Organizor Dover's Peach LawfulKnowledge OhYouAteOneToo Atmospheres MIMA Lead Suspended Peach Peach-Tavia Fripper Fuzz R U Fuzz Copeland Cobbler Triads FuzzStack Lethal Weapon 7 Schnapps Goof Delays Delicate Trinkets Muscle Pitch Busters Weird Orchestra Space Peach FruitInTheRain Working Man Bass Juiced Up Bass Boogie Oogie Bass Big Bass Synth New H9 & H9 Core units come with a coupon for a free algorithm which can be used for PitchFuzz. Existing owners can purchase via the H9 Control app for $19.99. Owners of H9 Max get EVERY new algorithm free, for life. With the addition of PitchFuzz, the H9 Max continues to evolve as a platform which continually gives new inspiration to its users. #### H90 Control Bluetooth app for iPad for H90 Now Available H90 Control Bluetooth app for iPad for Eventide H90 Harmonizer® pedal unveiled Little Ferry, NJ — January, 24, 2024 — Eventide Audio has announced the immediate availability of the H90 Control iPad app Release 1.7.6, which enables Bluetooth functionality. H90 Control provides remote control access and Program list management for the H90 Harmonizer® pedal. The app lets users manage Program and Preset settings, perform system updates, and import/export User Lists with an easy-to-use interface, all now with the convenience of Bluetooth connectivity. The release also implements a new Bypass mode in System Settings – "AB Only" – which allows users to bypass just the onboard effects, leaving insert routings active. It also adds support for full user content backup/restore and log retrieval in H90 Control. H90 Control for iPad is available for free download from the Apple App Store. For H90 users who have updated their H90 firmware to 1.7.4+, H90 Control Release 1.7.6 for MacOS and Windows adds Backup/Restore for user content (Programs, Lists, Presets) and system settings. H90 Control for Mac and Windows is only available for H90 owners who have registered their H90 pedal. Links: H90 Harmonizer H90 Control App H90 Control App for iPad About Eventide: For over 50 years, Eventide has remained at the forefront of recording technology. In 1975 they revolutionized the audio industry by creating the world's first commercially available digital audio effects unit, the H910 Harmonizer®. Since then, their legendary studio processors, effects pedals, and plug-ins have been heard on countless hit records. #### Haiti 10 Documentary with 5x GRAMMY Winner Victor Wooten Debuts SAN MARCOS, CA — Culturally and spiritually, music has an impact on communities around the world. This new 69 minute documentary focuses on a Haitian family who helps their neighbors in a time of great distress and later, a young man gets a surprise visit from his hero, five-time GRAMMY Award-winner Victor Wooten. This basic human truth is celebrated in Haiti 10, an incredible story of faith, love, and music helping a community rise above the horrific 2010 earthquake that devastated the island nation. Now available for public viewing on YouTube, Haiti 10 will inspire new audiences with its positive message of hope and resilience. The magnitude 7.0 earthquake that struck Haiti on Jan. 12, 2010 left hundreds of thousands dead and more than 1 million homeless. While photojournalist Jon Moyer was visiting the country in September 2010 to help with recovery efforts, he met a pastor, his wife, and their 10 children, who were doing extraordinary things to help their community recover. With the support of their congregation, Pastor Pierre and his family committed to raising 20 orphaned or homeless children. On a second visit to Haiti in 2011, Moyer learned that Pastor Pierre’s second eldest child, Bekenson Pierre, played bass guitar, but his instrument was damaged after the earthquake. Moyer, with colleague Pete Johnston, teamed up with music industry insider Josh Vittek to help give this aspiring musician the greatest surprise—a new instrument delivered by his musical hero, Victor Wooten. In 2012, Wooten and his wife Holly, along with a film crew consisting of Moyer (director), Johnston (director of photography), Vittek (producer), Kindra French and Joe Brandi (co-producers), flew to Haiti to meet the Pierre family and deliver musical instruments. Manufacturers donated generously to this project. Dean Markley USA donated a lifetime of bass strings, shirts, wristbands, and glow-in-the-dark, guitar-shaped lapel pins for children in the community; Hartke provided a new A25 Bass Combo amplifier; and Cort Guitars donated an EARTH100 acoustic guitar and Arona 5 electric bass, the latter of which is featured prominently when Bekenson and Wooten have the opportunity to play for each other. When I first heard the story of Bekenson and his family, I knew I wanted to help. When I heard that Bekenson was a fan of my music, I knew that God had made a way, Wooten narrates. Haiti 10 shows how music helps to inspire and heal an amazing community. Now the film’s production team is excited to make this documentary available on YouTube for free viewing, while recognizing that Haiti is still recovering from the earthquake as well as the devastation of Hurricane Matthew in 2016. Ultimately, this film conveys a message of unity, both within the Haitian community and with support from other nations. I can’t wait for my kids to see this film because I think it’s not only going to help them, but I think this film can help the world, Wooten concludes. To watch Haiti 10, click here #### HALO reflection filter by Aston Microphones The Aston HALO reflection filter is the first of a series of reflection filter products planned by Aston Microphones. In a market awash with differing versions of an ageing design concept, the Aston HALO is a huge leap forward in reflection filter technology. There are several key areas on which we focussed on improving currently available technology, most notably for Isolation, absorption, mounting hardware and the general performance as a studio tool for achieving portable room control. HALO Key Features Hi Tech construction with patented PET felt Patented design, enhanced performance Radically improved Isolation Filtering top and bottom (not just horizontally) Much bigger surface area and depth of acoustic treatment More linear absorption and diffusion Incredibly Lightweight Proprietary ‘easy-mount’ hardware Hi Tech construction with patented PET felt: The HALO is made from a patented PET felt which is one of the most lightweight and efficient, technical acoustic products available on the global market today, making it ideal for use in a reflection filter. An additional side benefit is that the acoustic felt which makes up most of the sound absorption field, is made from 70% recycled PET plastic bottle material, so this highly technical product is also very environmentally friendly. The lightweight material design, coupled with beautifully engineered ‘easy-mount’ hardware, means the HALO is quick and easy to set up, stable on mic stands, and sounds and looks fantastic. Patented design, enhanced performance HALO’s unique design is also patented… it’s much bigger, wraps around top and bottom to a maximum rear depth of almost 100mm to improve room isolation and abortion without dominating the room sound. Its textured and wave-formed surface also helps diffuse direct sound. Market research revealed that many people have a hard time with getting a good performance when using other reflection filters because they are not very ‘creative-friendly’ environments. The HALO’s form and colour scheme is designed to create a more ‘organic-feeling’ space for the performer to work with. The combination of radically improved performance in almost every area of currently available technology, while paying special attention to both the green credentials of our manufacturing (as with our mic packaging which is 100% recyclable and 84% recycled material), and to the creative element that the artist requires in their performance environment to get the best form every take, makes, in our opinion, the very best possible solution for portable room acoustics available today. Aston HALO reflection filter HALO is available to test in selected UK and EU stores from March 1st and ships to customers in April 2016 worldwide. It comes with a standard 2 year free replacement limited warranty, which customers can extend to 3 years by registering at the Aston Owners Club on www.astonmics.com #### Hamstead updated Signature Analogue Tremolo Pedal Hamstead Soundworks Launch Updated "Signature Analogue Tremolo" Pedal The Hamstead MKII Signature Analogue Tremolo pedal is a new addition to the company's line of premium effects pedals - a pedalboard friendly version of the in- house designed 'Signature Sinewave' tremolo circuit, as featured in this British company's popular hand-built Artist +RT Series amplifiers. Now coupled with two additional tremolo modes, "Classic" and "Triangle", in addition to wave shaping capabilities, expression & speed control pedal support, and a 10dB boost circuit: the new Hamstead MKII Signature Analogue Tremolo is one of the most musical sounding and versatile all-analogue tremolo pedals available. All three modulation modes are selectable via a mini toggle switch: Sine Wave: Delivers Hamstead's own perfectly sinusoidal circuit for the cleanest, smoothest and most musical sounding tremolo. Classic: Replicates the familiar tremolo sounds found in vintage amplifiers and thousands of seminal records from the 1950s to the present day. Triangle: Creates a surprisingly natural sounding tremolo effect, particularly useful and versatile when used with the "Shape" control. Controls: Shape/Depth/Speed/Gain Shape: The Shape control is another new feature for the MkII and allows the ability to tilt any of the waveforms to the left or right. For example, in Triangle mode this can create both up and reverse sawtooth waveforms for more modern tremolo effects and can really accentuate the thump of output bias style tremolo in Classic mode. Depth: Controls the intensity of the effect (0-100%) from subtle modulation movement through to aggressive, side-chain style pumping volume. Speed: Varies the rate of effect from 0.4 to 15Hz. This can also be controlled via an external expression pedal or high/low speed remote using the "Control" input. Gain: The new Hamstead MkII Signature Tremolo also incorporates a transparent boost circuit providing up to +10dB via the Gain control. The depth circuit has built in compensation against perceived volume loss, so Gain can be used to accentuate the modulation effect, fatten the front end of any amp, or be used as a solo boost. The new MKII Signature Analogue Tremolo from Hamstead Soundworks is a 100% analogue design, including waveform creation. Many "analogue" pedals in fact use digital waveform circuitry, however in-house blind tests concluded that an analogue circuit, although more complex to create, was sonically superior. This pedal features silent switching and The GigRig's OptoKick footswitch for excellent reliability, can handle line-level signals, and operates with an extremely low noise floor. Used by artists including Nick Perri of The Underground Thieves, the MKII Signature Analogue Tremolo designed by Peter Hamstead is built to the highest standards, delivering a versatile range of highly flexible tremolo effect for electrified instruments. Demo Hamstead MKII Signature Analogue Tremolo Video Living Room Gear Demos Hamstead Soundworks Signature Analogue Tremolo £219/€249/$279 USD RRP. About Hamstead Soundworks Hamstead Soundworks have earned a position in the music industry as one of the world's finest hand-built, British guitar amplifier manufacturers. The new Signature Analogue Tremolo pedal joins the growing range of all-analogue pedals designed by Peter Hamstead. www.hamsteadsoundworks.com #### Hamstead Zenith Eq, Boost and Compressor Pedal Hamstead Launch Zenith: A New Eq, Boost and Compressor Pedal The Ultimate Tone Shaper Tone is more than just guitars, amps and pedals; but the voice of the player. Once your core elements are brought together, you can refine your sound or even push it to a whole new level. This is Zenith: a powerful EQ, Boost, and Compressor delivered in one compact and incredibly flexible package. From subtle tone shaping and compression that is felt and not heard, through to extreme sound sculpting and sustain beyond the natural realm, Zenith’s three circuits cover it all. Digitally controlled switching then allows the 100% analogue EQ and Compression circuits to be accessed independently, all via one OptoKick footswitch. Zenith Features: +20dB of completely clean and transparent gain Active 3 band EQ voiced to have an amp like and natural feel Switchable mid frequency and Q for powerful tone shaping Incredibly transparent compression circuit with a low noise floor Blend control to dial in the feel of the compression Switchable order of the EQ and Comp circuits plus a Parallel mode Secret Switching to give full control over the EQ and Comp circuits independently Control input for switching via an external footswitch such as GigRig G2/3 Silent optical switching and The GigRig’s OptoKick footswitch for excellent reliability. EQ & Compression The Treble, Middle and Bass controls have ±15dB of gain and are voiced to not only sound, but feel natural to use. Boosted high frequencies are present but not harsh; boosted lows remain tight while adding warmth, and the Middle control offers a huge amount of flexibility with its three position ‘Q’ and Frequency switches. The compression circuit is simple to use, but at the same time incredibly high quality and versatile. It has a very fast attack and medium/long release, and is designed to work with any set up and remain very transparent. The feel of the compression can also be dialled in with the Blend control, allowing natural pick attack but also hugely increased sustain. Secret Switching Zenith is our first pedal to feature ‘Secret Switching’ for independent control of the EQ and Compression circuits. For those using switching systems we wanted to bring back functionality to the OptoKick and adding two switches to a compact pedal makes both difficult to operate on a tightly packed pedalboard. By holding down the OptoKick, the pedal enters the programming mode with 5 switching options; Standard (both on, both off), Flip/Flop, Comp always on, EQ always on, and Cycle. For example: Zenith can be used as an always on EQ with compression engaged via the switch, or used to Flip/Flop between the two effects. Studio Style Control The Circuit Order switch on the rear on the pedal allows you to place the EQ either before, after, or in parallel to the Compression circuit. While a common studio practice, this is the first time this feature has been included in a compact guitar pedal. Turning an amp down to practise levels often results in tonal changes and loss of output tube sag and saturation, but with its features of EQ and Compression, Zenith can recreate the tone and feel of your amp at its best at all volume levels. The amp can be attenuated with the Level control without affecting pre amp gain in an FX loop, or by adding a drive pedal in the front end for your breakup style of choice. Adjusting the EQ then brings back your original tone, and by adding a touch of compression the feel of tube sag returns with musical bloom. Zenith Specification: All-analogue design with digital control Dimensions: 70w x 130d x 65h mm (inc. hardware) Weight: 575g / 1.27lbs Power Requirement: DC ONLY (centre negative) 9V: 280mA or 12V: 200mA or 18V: 160mA Input Impedance: 600K Ohms Output Impedance: < 300 Ohms Warranty: 5 Year Limited Warranty Zenith has been extensively tested with a large range of familiar guitars and amplifiers to ensure that it will work superbly with any setup. An all-analogue circuit with digital control designed by Peter Hamstead. Voiced by Tim Steer. Hamstead Soundworks Zenith Amplitude Controller : RRP £279 // €319 // $349 More info: www.hamsteadsoundworks.com/zenith Hamstead Soundworks: www.hamsteadsoundworks.com hello@hamsteadsoundworks.com #### Haramis Musical Hardware Custom Parts WALL TOWNSHIP, NJ – AP International is proud to announce distribution of Haramis Music Hardware, handmade parts to customize your favorite instrument or amplifier. Whereas other hardware on the market utilizes surface-printed designs that lack depth of color and realism, Haramis uses proprietary casting methods that require an artist’s careful touch to bring them to life. The colors produced are vibrant and vivid with a remarkably three-dimensional appearance. All color blending, fitting, and polishing is carefully done by hand by artist Matthew Haramis, ensuring that each piece of hardware is a one-of-a-kind work of art. All hardware is produced in small batches to keep the quality high and the colors unique. The goal of Haramis Musical Hardware is to make hardware that is no longer an overlooked afterthought, but an essential artful creation that will give your treasured instrument personality. See Haramis Hardware at NAMM 2016 in Booth #4860, Hall C apintl.com #### Haramis Musical Hardware Limited-Run “Jurassic Parts” WALL TOWNSHIP, NJ – Don’t let these bug you out!  Haramis Hardware has announced a limited-run of “Jurassic Parts” featuring actual insects encased in amber fat knobs that will fit a multitude of guitars and other instruments.  Limited to only a few dozen pieces, each knob is handmade by color-wizard Matt Haramis and sports a preserved arthropod in full view.  Don’t worry: these insects died of natural causes. Check out these and the entire Haramis line at the brand-new haramismusicalhardware.com. Whereas other hardware on the market utilizes surface-printed designs that lack depth of color and realism, Haramis Musical Hardware uses proprietary casting methods that require an artist’s careful touch to bring them to life.  The colors produced are vibrant and vivid with a remarkably three-dimensional appearance.  All color blending, fitting, and polishing is carefully done by hand by artist Matthew Haramis, ensuring that each piece of hardware is a one-of-a-kind work of art.  All hardware is produced in small batches to keep the quality high and the colors unique.  The goal of Haramis Musical Hardware is to make hardware that is no longer an overlooked afterthought, but an essential artful creation that will give your treasured instrument personality.   #### HeadCount Announces Dead & Company Tour Branded D'Angelico Guitars New York, NY (August 19, 2021) – Renowned contemporary artist Mister E has designed five customized Dead & Company tour branded D’Angelico guitars for auction to support HeadCount, REVERB and the Dead Family Charities. These auctions have raised over $1.3 million for the band’s favorite charities since the first Dead & Company tour back in 2015. The tradition continues this year with five custom guitars, all signed by each member of Dead & Co that includes a 2021 tour design plus guitars commemorating tour stops in Boston, Chicago, Denver and Los Angeles. Mister E has also been commissioned by celebrities such as Floyd Mayweather, Adam Sandler, Miley Cyrus, Lionel Richie, Dana White and more. This year’s guitars are hand painted and collaged to include sheet music from original Grateful Dead song books. The songbooks wrap around the body of each city guitar, along with several hand made iconic Dancing Bear stamps and lyrics from Truckin’ in the traditional style of Mister E’s work. Each guitar has a custom engraved back plate with the lyric “What a long strange trip it’s been” and both the front and back have details to commemorate this summer tour. All five are Deluxe Bob Weir Bedfords, a signature D’Angelico model co-designed with Bob Weir. In discussing the partnership, Mister E said, “as an artist It’s an honor to paint these guitars to raise money for a great cause, but as a guitar player and fan of the dead for years, it is truly humbling to be working with Bob Weir and Dead & Co.” Bids will be accepted on the guitars throughout the tour, in both the Participation Row activism village and the Loose Lucy’s VIP lounge. Remote bids can also be accepted. Anyone seeking more information can contact HeadCount’s Major Gifts Director, Kristina Raines at kristina@headcount.org. “These custom guitars have fast become a tradition on Dead & Company tour, but Mister E’s designs have taken it to a whole new level,” said Andy Bernstein, HeadCount’s executive director. “This is one of the most creative and rewarding ways to raise funds, both for ourselves and the other ‘Dead Family’ charities.” Fans visiting Participation Row will also have the chance to enter a free drawing for a D’Angelico signed guitar signed by Dead & Co. To enter, each fan just has to visit three of the Dead Family charities who have booths on Participation Row, and take an action with each. Fans then also receive a free limited edition “VOTE” pin, courtesy of Casely. Participation Row is organized by HeadCount, which promotes civic engagement through music and culture, and REVERB, which partners with musicians, festivals and venues to green their events while engaging fans face-to-face to take environmental and social action. #### HeadRush FRFR-108 Powered Cabinet HEADRUSH GOES TO 11 WITH FRFR-108 POWERED CABINET Full-range, flat-response cabinet boasts 2000 watts, over-performing 8-in 2-way speaker, easily-portable 20-lb enclosure, comprehensive in/out versatility and astounding value. Cumberland RI, USA (January 7, 2019) — HeadRush, the innovative manufacturer of next generation guitar products, today announced the introduction of the FRFR-108 Full-Range Flat Response powered cabinet that delivers astounding performance and big-sound impact to the HeadRush Gigboard or any modeler from a compact, easily-portable 20-lb enclosure. The FRFR-108 is targeted at the player who uses modeling tech with guitar or bass and wants a very small, affordable and powerful setup for home or studio practice, but also needs a compact, high-output rig for small performance venues and clubs. Boasting a 2000-watt amplifier, a long-excursion 8-inch 2-way speaker and an impressively wide array of input/output options and EQ/tuning capabilities, the FRFR-108 sacrifices nothing because of its small size and easily exceeds the performance and utility requirements of even the most demanding musicians. The FRFR-108 delivers extraordinary acoustic accuracy and high SPL (sound pressure levels), to ensure that the music is projected with the utmost clarity and with exactly the tonal character that the guitarist/bassist intended. Its specially-voiced 8-inch woofer and high-frequency compression driver deliver a precise, full response across the entire frequency range, without any artificial coloration—which is absolutely critical to getting the most out of your multi-fx/amp modeler. The FRFR-108’s max 129dB SPL and 52-22kHz frequency range are proof of its truly exceptional performance. In addition to the great acoustic/electrical performance, the FRFR-108 is easy to transport, at just 20 lbs. It also features a trapezoidal-shaped cabinet and pole-mount socket for placement versatility and a full-length perforated steel grille for maximum driver protection. FRFR-108 Features Specially-voiced 8-inch woofer and high-frequency compression driver deliver a precise full response across the entire frequency range without any artificial coloration 2000 watts of peak power (1000W continuous) delivers outstanding clarity and punch (2) XLR/TRS 1/4” combo inputs with independent volume controls and clip indicator LF Driver: 8-inch (203mm) 2.5-inch (65mm) high-temperature voice coil HF Driver: 1.4-inch (35mm) neodymium HF driver with precision waveguide Crossover: 2000Hz Maximum SPL: 129dB peak, 126dB continuous (dB SPL @ 1 m) Frequency Response: Frequency Response: 62 Hz – 20 kHz (±3dB) Frequency Range: Frequency Range: 52 Hz – 22 kHz (-10dB) Horn Coverage: Horn Coverage: 90° H x 60° V nominal Contour EQ switch cuts through muddy-sounding stage mixes Ground-Lift switch eliminates unwanted noise at venues with grounding issues XLR output sends mix to the front of house or links additional FRFR-108 cabinets “With the HeadRush FRFR-108, guitarists and bassists will have an extraordinary weapon in their musical arsenal that gives them the flexibility to deliver amazing sound, in any rehersal, practice or small performance space. The FRFR-108 delivers amazing sound at an amazing value,” said product manager Pyotr Belov. “Musicians can actually buy two 108’s for a super powerful compact stereo set-up for less than most 12” tube combo amps. People are going to love this to death!” U.S. retail is $199.00 The HeadRush FRFR-108 is available now. #### HeadRush Introduces Gigboard, A Compact And Road-Ready Guitar Fx Processor Following the immensely successful HeadRush Pedalboard, the new Gigboard delivers incredibly versatile and realistic-sounding amp, cab, microphone and FX models in a more compact design. Cumberland RI, USA (October 1, 2018)—HeadRush, the recognized innovator of next-generation guitar products, today announced the immediate availability of their newest product, the Gigboard guitar FX processor. Powered by a fine-tuned quad-core processor and its exclusive Eleven HD Expanded™ DSP software, the HeadRush Gigboard delivers the most versatile, realistic-sounding and responsive amplifier, cabinet, microphone and FX models ever found in a compact, gig-ready guitar FX processor. Whether guitarists are looking for a classic warm vintage amp tone with natural tube drive, wide ambient stereo delay textures with infinite feedback, or the heaviest of heavy djent tone, the HeadRush Gigboard covers it all and everything between! 7-Inch Display The heart of the HeadRush Gigboard is the 7-inch touch display and its ultra-intuitive user interface – touch, swipe and drag-and-drop to instantly create and edit rigs with amazing speed and accuracy. The large display also gives clear feedback when performing live, especially while using the built-in 20 minute looper, or when tweaking tones using footswitches in ‘Hands-Free Mode.’ Tour Ready Featuring a durable road-ready steel chassis and color assignable LED strips for each of the four footswitches, the HeadRush Gigboard integrates seamlessly into your rig and opens up a world of sonic possibilities with all the connections needed to handle any performance situation: 1/4-inch (6.35mm) guitar input (2) 1/4-inch TRS main outputs (switchable between amp or line level) 1/4-inch headphones output 1/8-inch (3.5mm) aux input for mobile devices 5-Pin MIDI in/out 1/4-inch mono FX loop to integrate pedals and outboard gear at any point in the signal chain (2) 1/4-inch inputs to connect an external expression pedal with toe switch 1/4-inch external amp output to toggle an external amplifier’s clean/dirty channels or reverb Includes Pro Tools | First Recording Software The HeadRush Gigboard features an integrated USB audio interface that records and re-amps audio on Mac and PC with stunning quality (up to 24-bit 96kHz). HeadRush has teamed up with Avid to include the industry-standard Pro Tools | First recording software, making the Gigboard a perfect recording interface for home or on the road. Includes Exclusive HeadRush Artist Presets The HeadRush Gigboard’s USB connection also provides a simple drag-and-drop method to back up rigs to your Mac and PC, enabling users to download exclusive HeadRush Artist rigs from the HeadRush Cloud (http://www.headrush.cloud), as well as share their own rigs with other HeadRush users. Includes Exclusive Celestion Plus IRs To further customize help users customize their tone, the HeadRush Gigboard also supports loading third-party speaker impulse response files (.wav or .aiff formats, up to 32-bit 192kHz) via the USB connection. HeadRush has also teamed up with Celestion to include an exclusive set of IR files available to only HeadRush users. “The HeadRush Gigboard is an amazingly convenient way to bring all of the best classic vintage and modern tone that you will ever need to stages near or far, without breaking the bank—or your back,” said product manager Walter Skorupski, “Using the touch interface is an organic experience that’s so familiar and natural to guitarists; making it easy to jump right in and create amazing tones in seconds.” U.S. retail price is $649. The HeadRush Gigboard is available now. For more information visit headrushfx.com #### HeadRush Pedalboard - new guitar amp and FX modeling processor Cumberland RI, USA (January 9, 2017)—HeadRush, an innovative new manufacturer of next generation guitar products, today announced their first product, the HeadRush Pedalboard. Featuring a finely tuned quad-core processor and powered by its exclusive Eleven HD ExpandedTM DSP software, the HeadRush Pedalboard delivers the most versatile, realistic-sounding and responsive amplifier, cabinet, microphone and FX models ever found in a floorboard guitar FX processor. Created by the original team that brought you Eleven, the HeadRush Pedalboard delivers a new generous and diverse offering of classic vintage and modern amp and FX models, including exclusive original boutique effects that can’t be found anywhere else, as well as the ability to load your own custom impulse response (IR) files. Whether guitarists are looking for a classic warm vintage amp with natural tube drive, wide ambient stereo delay textures with infinite feedback, or the heaviest of heavy djent tone, the HeadRush Pedalboard covers it all and everything between! The HeadRush Pedalboard also delivers long-awaited exclusive features that can’t be found on any other processor in its class, including gapless preset switching, a looper with over 20 minutes of record time, the ability to peel off loop layers in the reverse order they were added, and much more. The HeadRush Pedalboard is housed in a rugged, road-ready steel chassis and it features twelve footswitches with their own OLED displays that are easily viewable from all angles. The heart of the HeadRush Pedalboard is the 7-inch touch display and its guitarist-oriented user interface, enabling guitarists to touch, swipe, and drag-and-drop to instantly create and edit their rigs in an unprecedented realistic and intuitive way. The large display also gives ultra-clear feedback when performing live;; especially when making slight changes to your tone using the ‘Hands-Free Mode’. The HeadRush Pedalboard is a dream come true for guitarists! said product manager Walter Skorupski, “Using the touch screen is a truly organic experience that’s so familiar and natural to guitarists making it easy to just jump right in and create amazing sounding rigs in seconds. This is a real game changer, and we can’t wait to hear the tones that guitarists are going to create!” U.S. retail price is $999. The HeadRush Pedalboard will be available in Q1 2017. About HeadRush Delivering premier solutions for active performing and recording musicians, HeadRush specializes in electronic gear that leaves ‘conventional’ behind, providing new ways to enhance the creative musical process. For more information please visit headrushelectronics.com   #### Headrush® Bursts Onto Scene With Frfr-112 Powered Cabinet Perfect For Headrush Pedalboard Full-Range, Flat Response cabinet boasts 2000 watts, rugged 12-in 2-way speaker, multiple inputs with comprehensive controls and mounting options to deliver the explosive sound musicians demand. Cumberland RI, USA (January 23, 2018) — HeadRush, an innovative new manufacturer of next generation guitar products, today announced the introduction of the FRFR-112 Full-Range Flat Response powered cabinet that perfectly complements the HeadRush Pedalboard or any other multi-FX/amp modeler. Boasting a 2000-watt amplifier, rugged 12-inch 2-way speaker and an impressively wide array of input/output options and EQ/tuning capabilities, the FRFR-112 easily exceeds the performance and utility requirements of even the most demanding musicians. First and foremost, the FRFR-112 delivers extraordinary acoustic accuracy and high SPL (sound pressure levels), to ensure that the music is projected with the utmost clarity and with exactly the tonal character that the musician intended. Its specially-voiced 12-inch woofer and high-frequency compression driver deliver a precise, full response across the entire frequency range, without any artificial coloration—which is absolutely critical to conveying the artist’s intent. The FRFR-112’s max 127dB SPL and 46-22kHz frequency range are proof of its truly exceptional performance. In addition to the great acoustic/electrical performance, the FRFR-112 is easy to transport, at just under 36 lbs. It also features a trapezoidal-shaped cabinet and pole-mount socket for placement versatility and a full-length perforated steel grille for maximum driver protection. FRFR-112 Features Specially-voiced 12-inch woofer and high-frequency compression driver deliver a precise full response across the entire frequency range without any artificial coloration 2000 watts of peak power (1000W continuous) delivers outstanding clarity and punch (2) XLR/TRS 1/4” combo inputs with independent volume controls and clip indicator LF Driver: 12-inch (304.8mm) 3-inch (76.2mm) high-temperature voice coil HF Driver: 1.5-inch (38.1mm) neodymium HF driver with precision waveguide Crossover: 2000Hz Maximum SPL: 127dB peak, 124dB continuous (dB SPL @ 1 m) Frequency Response: Frequency Response: 53 Hz – 20 kHz (±3dB) Frequency Range: Frequency Range: 46 Hz – 22 kHz (-10dB) Horn Coverage: Horn Coverage: 90° H x 60° V nominal Contour EQ switch cuts through muddy-sounding stage mixes Ground-Lift switch eliminates unwanted noise at venues with grounding issues XLR output sends mix to the front of house or links additional FRFR-112 cabinets The HeadRush FRFR-112 is exactly what guitarists and bassists are looking for to elevate their performance and maximize the sound they get from their HeadRush Pedalboard, or even someone else’s FX/amp modeler, This thing really cranks! Plus, with its wedge-shaped cabinet and pole-mount capability, it fits exactly where you need it. said product manager Pyotr Belov U.S. retail will be $299.00 The HeadRush FRFR-112 will be available in Q2 2018. About HeadRush Delivering premier solutions for active performing and recording musicians, HeadRush specializes in electronic gear that leaves ‘conventional’ behind, providing new ways to enhance the creative musical process. For more information please visit www.headrushfx.com #### Helix / HX 2.90 Firmware Update & Helix Native 1.90 released Helix / HX 2.90 Firmware Update & Helix Native 1.90 Include New Models and New Features CALABASAS, Calif. April 21, 2020 — Line 6 today released Helix/HX 2.90 as a free firmware update for its Helix® Floor, Helix LT, Helix Rack, HX EffectsTM, and HX StompTM guitar processors. Version 1.90 of the Helix Native plug-in is also available as a free upgrade from any previous version. “Helix/HX 2.90 continues our commitment to pushing the Helix and HX platform forward,” says Eric Klein, Chief Product Design Architect, Line 6. “Now that our new Helix Core architecture is complete (finished with 2.80), we’re able to accomplish things that were impossible when Helix was first released, such as realtime output and gain reduction meters, signal present/clip indicators, and fully customizable stomp assignments. Helix/HX 2.90 also puts the pieces in place for Helix/HX 3.0 and beyond.” Helix/HX 2.90 includes a new amp, two new cabs, six new effects, and new features: Revv Gen Purple, based on* the purple (Gain 1) channel of the Revv® Generator 120 1x12 Fullerton, based on* the classic 1953 Fender® 5C3 Tweed Deluxe 1x12 Grammatico, based on* the modern 2016 Grammatico LaGrange Alpaca Rouge, inspired by* a modded Way Huge® Red Llama Legendary Drive, based on* the Carvin VLD1 Legacy Drive (high-gain channel) Xenomorph Fuzz, inspired by* the Subdecay Harmonic Antagonizer Rochester Comp, based on* the Ashly® CLX-52 and created in conjunction with Billy Sheehan Pebble Phaser, based on* the Electro-Harmonix® Small Stone phaser Dynamic, Line 6 This new Split block type lets you dynamically route signals to Path B, depending on how hard you play Output Meters (Helix Floor, Helix Rack, Helix LT) Gain Reduction Meters (Helix Floor, Helix Rack, Helix LT) Signal Present/Clip Indicators (Helix Floor, Helix Rack/Control, Helix LT, HX Stomp) Improved IR Referencing (Helix Floor, Helix Rack/Control, Helix LT, Helix Native, HX Effects, HX Stomp) Impulse Response blocks now reference each IR file by waveform instead of index number New Command Center Commands (Helix Floor, Helix Rack/Control, Helix LT, HX Effects) HX Preset, HX Snapshot, and HXLooper enable customization of footswitches within Stomp Footswitch Mode Shortcut > Model Subcategory (Helix Floor, Helix Rack/Control, Helix LT, HX Effects, HX Stomp) Quickly navigate model subcategories without having to open the Model List New Features in Helix Native 1.90 Include: A/B Compare A new set of buttons lets you temporarily store all of the Helix Native instance's parameter settings, then tweak any number of parameters and easily compare an A version and a B version before IRs can now be dragged directly from the Impulses list onto the signal flow view Double-clicking an IR in the Impulses list auto-populates the currently selected IR block A "Check for Updates" box has been added to the Preferences window Pricing & Availability The Helix/HX 2.90 firmware and Helix Native 1.90 updates are free and available now. Download: line6.com/software About Line 6, Inc. For more than two decades, Line 6 has created products that empower musicians to achieve their full creative potential—from the world’s first modeling amplifier and the iconic red POD to the Helix and HX families of guitar processors and Powercab active guitar speaker systems. These and many other products have received numerous accolades and awards, including the Guitar World “Platinum Award,” the Premier Guitar “Premier Gear Award,” and the Guitar Player  “Editors’ Pick” Award. For more information, visit line6.com. #### Helix Backpack from Line 6 The Line 6 Helix Bag fits the Helix amp modeler / effects pedal perfectly. Line 6 has added a lot of storage space for the power supply and your cables. It is well padded so that it protects your Helix to transport it safely. The big Logo on the back shows everyone that you are a proud owner of the Line 6 Helix. The Helix Backpack will be available in December 2015. Price: $149.99 MSRP/MAP Here are some pictures of the Helix Backpack For more information about the Line 6 Helix please visit Line 6 website at www.line6.com #### Helix Owner’s Manual In the past, there have been questions about the availability of the Helix manual in different forums. It seems that the delivery of the helix has started now. At the same time Line 6 also provides the owner’s manual. Click on one of the buttons below to download the desired version of the helix manual from the Line 6 Website. Helix Manual Helix Rack Manual Helix Control Manual #### Help Orange Amps Find Rare 1970s Effect Pedals Orange Amplification manufactured the popular Phazer, Sustain and Distortion pedals at their UK Bexleyheath factory between 1977 to 1979. Probably one of the coolest things around at the time, these first ever Orange effects pedals are now very rare. After seeing Orange users share images of various pedals, fans over at Orange’s Facebook page have requested Orange reissue these. During the COVID-19, like many people, Orange has been doing some housework; decluttering, sorting out, tidying up, clearing out. Mick Dines, who has been with the company since the early 70s, found the original, tea stained, schematics for the Phazer, Sustain and Distortion pedals and passed those onto the company’s current designer, Ade Emsley. However Orange have not been able to find the actual physical pedals and need help to get these reissues right. The company is looking to reissue the iconic 1970’s pedals, with upgraded internals, but they need to find examples of the actual pedals to gather information about the exact size and dimensions of the original pedals and learn from the owners what made this special to them. Is there anyone out there who owns and still uses a much loved 1970’s Orange Amps’ Phazer, Sustain  or  Distortion effect pedals? If yes, please contact Orange via Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or email them through their website https://orangeamps.com/contact/. Orange would love to talk to you. #### Heritage Audio announces availability of i73® PRO family Heritage Audio announces availability of i73® PRO family as first-ever USB-C audio interfaces with built-in Class A 73-style preamps MADRID, SPAIN: having kicked up an industry storm following a well-received introduction that whetted well-informed recordists’ appetites at the start of the year, European pro audio manufacturer Heritage Audio is proud to announce availability of its i73® PRO family offering varying I/O and features as the first-ever USB-C audio interfaces with built-in Class A 73-style preamps — proudly presenting i73® PRO ONE as a 2-in/4-out USB-C-based desktop design with an integrated 73-style preamp, i73® PRO 2 as a 2-in/4-out USB-C-based desktop design with dual integrated 73-style preamps, and i73® PRO EDGE as a 12-in/16-out USB-C-based desktop design (digitally expandable by up to eight channels over ADAT) with dual integrated 73-style preamps — making the full-analogue experience of the ‘Golden Era’ of recording not only available to everyone, everywhere, and anywhere but also available to buy, as of June 24… Readily representing easy entry into its two-years-in-the-making i73® PRO family of USB-C audio interfaces with built-in Class A 73-style preamps, Heritage Audio’s i73® PRO ONE aims to provide musicians, producers, and audio engineers with an easy pathway to the cherished analogue experience that has inspired music creation since the early Seventies. Since i73® PRO ONE offers the same Class A transformer-balanced circuitry found in the European pro audio manufacturer’s classic 73-style preamps, users will not only be able to capture signals with all that classic mojo and vibe but — for the first time — also achieve that straight from the audio interface itself into their computer. And, as is the case with any of Heritage Audio’s 73-style preamps, a three-way input is implemented so routing whatever connection the signal may be on — whether users want to track vocals through that hearty mic preamp with up to 70dB of gain, an electric guitar or bass through the fast, dynamic JEFT DI or the clean line inputs — to the DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) with true studio quality is simplicity itself. Indeed, a low-latency monitoring mixing console has been developed from the ground up so users will always hear what they need to, either through the analogue stereo monitor output over TRS or stereo headphone output, each independently controlled by Heritage Audio’s mixer running inside the i73® PRO ONE itself. It is also possible to process tracks in realtime within that mixer with an ever-growing comprehensive set of tools modelled after Heritage Audio’s own outboard and private gear collection running internally over i73® PRO ONE’s DSP (Digital Signal Processor). Put it this way: it is possible to simultaneously record both dry and wet streams from Heritage Audio’s mixer to the DAW, and even insert thirdparty native plug-ins via said mixer’s aux channels! Class-leading AD/DA conversion, of course, comes naturally to i73® PRO ONE, with recording, mixing, and playback up to 24-bit/192kHz. Further features include +48V phantom power, PAD, and PHASE, plus MONO, MUTE, and DIM; USB-C computer connection (cable included), and MIDI (Mini-DIN in/out) connector, all housed in an attractive, classic European console-inspired desktop design. It is worth noting here that all of the included plug-ins — namely, BritStrip (channel strip), HA 15 PRO (bass amp), Small Recording Amp Serial # C 17744, HA 1200 TapeSat, HA 240 Gold Foil Verb, and Heritage TAPEoPLEX, with a combined street value of up to €900.00 EUR/$900.00 USD — will also be made available to owners of any i73® PRO audio interface in native AAX/AU/VST3 formats, so once both streams are recorded into the DAW they can then use the dry track and easily recall the effect used with any of Heritage Audio’s plug-ins directly in the DAW during mixing. Its increased footprint readily reflecting its increased I/O and features, i73® PRO 2 joins its smaller sibling as another 2-in/4-out USB-C audio interface, but benefits from the inclusion of two Class A 73-style preamps with up to 70dB gain for true studio-quality recordings. It is worth noting here that each of those preamps include independent +48V phantom power, PAD, and PHASE controls together with independent microphone/line inputs on combo XLR jacks, whereas i73® PRO ONE offers an extra line input on 1/4” jack only. On the face of it, then, this differentiates the two USB-C audio interfaces in question as all other functionality is identical, so purchasers can choose whatever device best suits their needs. Needless to say, i73® PRO EDGE effectively represents the pinnacle of that two-year technological journey from ‘make-believe’ to must-have as a 12-in/ 16-out USB-C audio interface with dual integrated 73-style preamps, although admittedly when viewed from above it appears to be identical to its i73® PRO 2 sibling… well, almost — almost being the operative word here, for a quick glance at i73® PRO EDGE’s feature-packed back panel is all it takes to convince anyone that this audio interface is truly worthy of taking its rightful place at the head of the i73® PRO family feature-packed production table. By benefitting from two extra line inputs; two analogue stereo monitor outputs over TRS independently controlled by Heritage Audio’s mixer running inside the i73® PRO EDGE itself (with one mix per stereo out); two independent stereo headphone outputs (with dedicated cue mixes controlled by Heritage Audio’s mixer); and last, but by no means least, up to eight channels of expandability over ADAT, the Heritage Audio Full Analog Experience — as highlighted on each i73® PRO family member’s top panel as a tasteful reminder — offered by the top-tier i73® PRO EDGE evidently takes some beating! But whether opting for the easy-entry i73® PRO ONE or the top-tier i73® PRO EDGE, make no mistake: the full-analogue experience of the ‘Golden Era’ of recording is, indeed, available to everyone, everywhere, and anywhere, thanks to Heritage Audio’s introduction of its i73® PRO family as the first-ever USB-C audio interfaces with built-in Class A 73-style preamps! Paying money and making choices has surely never been easier. i73® PRO ONE, i73® PRO 2, and i73® PRO EDGE are available to buy via Heritage Audio’s growing global network of dealers with an MSRP (Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price) in the EU of €649.00 EUR (including VAT), €999.00 EUR (including VAT), and €1,499.00 EUR (including VAT), respectively, and a MAP (Minimum Advertised Price) of $649.00 USD, $999.00 USD, and $1,499.00 USD, respectively, US distribution being handled via RAD Distribution. For more in-depth information, please visit the dedicated i73® PRO ONE webpage here: https://heritageaudio.com/i73-pro-one For more in-depth information, please visit the dedicated i73® PRO 2 webpage here: https://heritageaudio.com/i73-pro-2 For more in-depth information, please visit the dedicated i73® PRO EDGE webpage here: https://heritageaudio.com/i73-pro-edge Heritage Audio i73 PRO ONE Heritage Audio i73 PRO ONE Heritage Audio i73 PRO 2 Heritage Audio i73 PRO 2 Heritage Audio i73 PRO Edge Heritage Audio i73 PRO Edge Watch Heritage Audio’s illuminating introductory video for the i73® PRO family of USB-C audio interfaces with built-in Class A 73-style preamps here: https://youtu.be/XsknYtdd8vQ Watch Heritage Audio’s supportive series of videos for setting up i73® PRO ONE, i73® PRO 2, and i73® PRO EDGE on a Mac to work with Ableton Live, Apple Logic, Avid Pro Tools, and Steinberg Cubase DAWs here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLl047SfoqRnMH-ciGOeLe2J05Pw_fSjGC Watch Heritage Audio’s informative i73® PRO ONE, i73® PRO 2, and i73® PRO EDGE connections and features videos here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLl047SfoqRnNmXlba2EUo9-9BYKG13j21 About Heritage Audio Heritage Audio was founded in 2011 by Peter Rodriguez. As a civil engineer and music producer, he went from building wind turbines to following his true passion — developing recording equipment with the vintage sound that he himself admired so much and so many others yearned for. Fortunately for all, he was able to master the key elements necessary to make high-quality recording gear affordable and reliable by combining his analytical mindset with his experience as a producer within a relatively short space of time. Today, the 15-person team has expanded its production plant located in the heart of Madrid, Spain, where it collectively continues to follow a philosophy of making vintage sound possible for today’s studios, successfully introducing innovative products to rank amongst the most popular brands with top retailers throughout the world. #### Heritage Audio announces availability of O.H.M Amp Heritage Audio announces availability of O.H.M Amp as world’s first impedance headphone-matching amplifier for studios and audiophiles alike MADRID, SPAIN: vintage-sounding recording equipment developer Heritage Audio is proud to announce availability of O.H.M Amp as the world’s first impedance headphonematching amplifier for studios and audiophiles alike — accommodating all of its user’s headphones to bring out their full potential — as of January 16, 2025… Whether wishing to use its Amphenol XLR 1/4” combo jack-based balanced input (IN BAL), gold-plated unbalanced RCA input (IN UNBAL), or even its APTX®, APTX LL®, APTX HD®, AAC, and SBC codecs-offering Bluetooth receiver with Burr Brown DAC (Digital-to-Analogue Convertor), O.H.M Amp offers three independently-selectable, top-quality input sources to allow any headphones to shine. Simply select the input source by pressing one of the front panel-positioned (‘Bluetooth’, BAL., or UNB.) buttons as appropriate, then, using O.H.M Amp’s IMPEDANCE selector, match the signal’s output impedance to the connected headphone’s impedance to ensure getting the most out of them — regardless of whether they might be a cheap set of low-impedance earbuds or one of the highest quality, audiophile-grade affairs around. Also, O.H.M Amp’s front panel provides two different ways to connect headphones courtesy of its independent 6.35 and 3.5mm jack connections (PHONES) — put away those noisy adapters once and for all, folks! It is truly amazing that no one has thought of that before! Better still, O.H.M Amp’s discrete diamond buffers — taken from Heritage Audio’s acclaimed R.A.M System 2000 and R.A.M System 5000 desktop monitoring systems with Bluetooth — and Burr Brown op-amps — carefully chosen for their extreme fidelity and ultra-low noise — ensure that the OHM HEADPHONE MATCHING AMPLIFIER in question delivers an audiophile-grade response for whichever headphones are connected. Thanks to the highly-sought-after audiophile-grade Alps ‘Blue Velvet’ output LEVEL potentiometer — itself really representing the icing on the cake, clearly no expense was spared when designing O.H.M Amp to provide users with full control over its output level. Indeed, it is even possible to chain multiple units together using the built-in THRU outputs, or use O.H.M Amp as a premium Bluetooth receiver. Rendering even more precise proceedings, an external high-voltage, low-noise 30V power supply has been specifically designed for incredible power delivery at any impedance, ensuring an adequate dynamic range, signal-to-noise ratio, and an ultra-low harmonic distortion performance. Whichever way anyone chooses to use O.H.M Amp, its convenient rubber feet will allow it to be used as an elegant tabletop device while the drilled 5/8” hole on its bottom panel permits it to be mounted on any microphone stand in the studio. Surely it is fair to say, therefore, that O.H.M Amp is a studio-grade headphone amplifier with an audiophile’s soul. About Heritage Audio Heritage Audio was founded in 2011 by Peter Rodriguez. As a civil engineer and music producer, he went from building wind turbines to following his true passion — developing recording equipment with the vintage sound that he himself admired so much and so many others yearned for. Fortunately for all, he was able to master the key elements necessary to make high-quality recording gear affordable and reliable by combining his analytical mindset with his experience as a producer within a relatively short space of time. Today, the 15-person team has expanded its production plant located in the heart of Madrid, Spain, where it collectively continues to follow a philosophy of making vintage sound possible for today’s studios, successfully introducing innovative products to rank amongst the most popular brands with top retailers throughout the world. #### Heritage Audio announces availability of SYNTH BUDDY Heritage Audio announces availability of SYNTH BUDDY as world’s first desktop 10 to 1 reversible and fully passive stereo switch MADRID, SPAIN: European pro audio manufacturer Heritage Audio is proud to announce availability of SYNTH BUDDY — billed as being the world’s first desktop 10 to 1 reversible and fully passive stereo switch as a cost-effective, essential studio solution for seamlessly connecting up to 10 stereo (or 20 mono) line level sources, such as synths, drum machines, or samplers, and toggling between them with the twist of a knob — as of January 15, 2025… It is fair to say that anyone who has ever dreamed about an inexpensive solution to help have multiple synths, drum machines, samplers, and other line level instruments connected and available with the twist of a knob can wake up and smell the coffee, courtesy of Heritage Audio’s SYNTH BUDDY. Indeed, its top panel-positioned 10 x1 STEREO PASSIVE SELECTOR wording gives the game away as it is possible to seamlessly connect 10 stereo (or 20 mono) line level sources to its 10 stereo/20 mono TS jack inputs and toggle between them with the twist of a knob (outputting via one stereo/two mono TS jacks) — simple as that! Talk about a dream becoming reality. And an all-passive design ensures crystal-clear line level signals with no added colouration — straight from the user’s musical mind to the song with no power source needed. Needless to say, when creativity hits, there is no time for plugging in cables and switching gear. After all, many have experienced the creativity-killing scenario of having a great musical idea seemingly arrive out of nowhere, only for it to disappear by the time everything is set up and ready to record; no such worries when working with SYNTH BUDDY, of course, since everything is connected and available at the twist of a knob. It is even possible to use SYNTH BUDDY ‘backwards’ by turning it into a one-input/10-output selector, so users can, for example, easily run one guitar or bass into several amps or effects — applications are (almost) endless! Either way, SYNTH BUDDY is built like a tank with an elegant desktop design — measuring merely 190mm (W) x 105mm (D) x 80mm (H) while weighing in at only 988g — that lends itself to studio or stage usage… and all without breaking the bank! SYNTH BUDDY is shipping and available via Heritage Audio’s growing global network of dealers  with an SSP (Standalone Selling Price) of €199.00 EUR (including VAT) in the EU and a MAP (Minimum Advertised Price). of $199.00 USD, US distribution being handled via RAD Distribution. For more in-depth information, please visit the dedicated SYNTH BUDDY webpage here: https://heritageaudio.com/synth-buddy/ About Heritage Audio Heritage Audio was founded in 2011 by Peter Rodriguez. As a civil engineer and music producer, he went from building wind turbines to following his true passion — developing recording equipment with the vintage sound that he himself admired so much and so many others yearned for. Fortunately for all, he was able to master the key elements necessary to make high-quality recording gear affordable and reliable by combining his analytical mindset with his experience as a producer within a relatively short space of time. Today, the 15-person team has expanded its production plant located in the heart of Madrid, Spain, where it collectively continues to follow a philosophy of making vintage sound possible for today’s studios, successfully introducing innovative products to rank amongst the most popular brands with top retailers throughout the world. #### Heritage Guitar launches new Limited Edition at Summer NAMM Heritage Guitar is proud to introduce its newest limited edition series, the H-157W. Manufactured at the historic factory at 225 Parsons Street in Kalamazoo, Michigan, the 157W is a refreshed take on a classic design. Like the iconic Heritage H-157 model, the 157W features a solid mahogany body and neck, with multiple white and black binding around the body top and back, and single white binding on the neck and headstock. The limited edition, however, is also crafted using specifically chosen, ultra premium Western Maple. The solid premium mahogany body is hand-selected, and the result is a beautiful, non-weight relieved guitar guaranteed to be less than 9-½ lbs. The 157W also maintains a vintage Kalamazoo design in regards to the electronics, being the first Heritage guitar packed with ThroBak electronics. ThroBak KZ-115 PAF humbuckers are wound on the same machine that was used at the Parsons Street factory back in 1957, and provide unmatched tonal reproduction of early PAF pickup dynamics and the low end depth of the originals. Only 50 guitars will be made available worldwide – 25 in gorgeous Quilted Maple and 25 in stunning Tiger Maple. The instruments are available from Heritage authorized dealers in two new eye-popping finishes – Honey Lemon with nickel hardware and Fireburst with gold hardware. Each guitar is appointed with a matching maple headstock and shadowed “The Heritage” logo. All elements of this limited production run are overseen by Heritage master builder Pete Farmer. Other guitar features include: 13” width;  17-¼ length; 2” rim thickness 17° peghead pitch 24-¾” scale 22-fret ebony fingerboard 12” radius Mother-of-pearl block inlays ThroBak wiring harness with Luxe Bumble Bee capacitors ThroBak pure nickel hex core strings Two volume and two tone controls; one toggle switch Tone-pro bridge, stop bar tailpiece, speed knobs We welcome all Summer NAMM attendees to visit the Heritage booth #843 for the opportunity to see the H-157W in person. All Heritage Guitars are handcrafted in the USA. #### HERO JR. To Release Eleanor Rigby, Thanksgiving Day, November 26th 2020 Hero Jr. is Evan Haughey (vocals, rhythm guitar) from Bridgman, MI, Ken Rose (lead guitar) from Los Angeles, CA., Dave DuBrava (bass) from Binghamton, NY, and Ryan Keyes (drums) from Minneapolis, MN. With an essence somewhere between the excitement of Nirvana and the heavy simplicity of early Black Sabbath and 70s British rock, HERO JR gives listeners all the expected dynamics, power and unscripted performances of a great classic rock band, with melodic, lyrical and musical hooks that keep listeners singing along. Having supported diverse headlining rock artists Alice Cooper, Tom Petty, John 5 & The Creatures, Kings X, The Offspring, LA Guns, Jared James Nichols, Tantric, Daughtry, and more, HERO JR is truly in their element live on stage, performing over 850 national shows since the band's first incarnation in 2010. In terms of work ethic, dedication to their craft, and influences, HERO JR is an old school band, their crisp live sound setting the bar for modern rock music. HERO JR has a reputation for playing different shows each night, often stretching their well-written rock tunes into epic jams. HERO JR's new single is a unique remake of the Beatles' legendary Eleanor Rigby. The band has never been inspired to cover an outside song but Eleanor has had a relationship with HERO JR for almost six years, starting as an impromptu soundcheck jam, and later finding it's way into the band's live set. Listeners don't usually catch on until they recognize the lyrics, a compliment to the way HERO JR has made the song their own. It takes confidence to cover a classic and HERO JR's Eleanor is a guaranteed head-banger for any rock music aficionado. The single was recorded live in the band's Indianapolis rehearsal space with minimal equipment and the four self-proclaimed "rock and roll lifers" have faithfully captured their live sound on the recording. Eleanor Rigby is the perfect tease for HERO JR's late January album release, "Everyone". "Everyone" will be the first HERO JR studio album with Ryan Keyes on drums, adding more dynamics than ever before. In a world of calculated arrangements and production, where rock bands are often more pop than rock, HERO JR records as they perform. All live. No overdubs. HERO JR is all about the "perfect imperfections" reminiscent of classic rock artists. Rock and roll is about capturing magic moments and "Eleanor" succeeds. HERO JR will not disappoint! CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO THE NEW HERO JR. SINGLE "ELEANOR RIGBY" Hero Jr. plays Orange Amplifiers, DR Strings, Gibson and Epiphone guitars, Amedia Cymbals, Los Cabos drum sticks, Kali Studio Monitors, Klipsch Audio, and Jim Dunlop / MXR Effects. "RECORD OF THE DAY...go see theses guys live people. #realdeal..." - Dean Delray, Comedian, Let There Be Talk Podcast "World Class Jams...Hero Jr. is like a modern Black Crowes" -Joey Coco Diaz, Church Of What's Happening Now Podcast Contact Hero Jr. loonytunesmith@gmail.com Official Website: www.herojrmusic.com Concert videos: 30 Foot Wave (Trees, Dallas) Graveyard Of Mirrors (The Whisky A Go Go, Los Angeles) Facebook: www.facebook.com/herojrmusic Instagram: www.instagram.com/herojr #### HexHider Magnetic Hex Wrench Featured on Schecter Guitars WALL TOWNSHIP, NJ – HexHider developer SmallStage LLC and Floyd Rose tremolo manufacturer AP International have teamed up with Schecter Guitars to provide their magnetic allen wrench with new Floyd Rose-equipped Schecter instruments.  This unique collaboration makes Schecter the first manufacturer to offer the HexHider on their guitars, opening up a new frontier for the aftermarket product. The patented HexHider design uses a powerful Neodymium magnet to hold the tool in place when in use and to store the wrench by magnetically gripping onto any metal tuning machine on the back of the headstock without permanent installation.  The 3mm wrench works to unlock the nut for easier fine tuner resets, loosen the string lock screws at the bridge for quicker string changes, and make bridge post height adjustments on all authentic Floyd Rose Tremolos as well as many licensed versions. “The HexHider is such a great addition to our guitars with Floyd Rose bridges because they make owning a Floyd simple,” said Schecter Guitars president Michael Ciravolo. “We are always looking for innovative ways to help musicians with their music making.” SmallStage LLC CEO Steve Skillings responded: “I am very humbled and excited that a HexHider® magnetic hex tool will be included with select Schecter guitars. Working with their team is an amazing feeling.” Select guitars have already begun shipping with accompanying HexHiders beginning in June 2021 and will be available at a wide variety of retailers, both in-store and online. About SmallStage LLC SmallStage LLC was created by Steve Skillings as an outlet to bring his product ideas to life.  Skillings is a Music Industry veteran; his past accomplishments include having been a leader on the BOSE L1 portable line array team, creating JamHub studios in 2009, founding BandLab in 2012, developing TEISCO’s fuzz pedal for BandLab, and more.  Steve has many patents to his name, and is further developing HexHider, BusyBox smart signs, and several other inventions. About AP International With over forty years of experience in manufacturing and distribution, AP International has been a pillar in the music industry known for representing quality product lines including Floyd Rose®, Pure Tone Jacks, KTS Titanium, Ray Ross Saddle-less Bridges, and ProRockGear Cases, as well as many OEM products. Company president Andrew Papiccio, an original owner of Kramer Guitars, continues to search for and bring to market new innovations that accompany the renowned Floyd Rose tremolo system. #### HexHider Magnetic Tool for Floyd Rose Tremolo Systems AP International Announces Exclusive Distribution of HexHider Magnetic Tool for Floyd Rose® Tremolo Systems WALL TOWNSHIP, NJ – AP International, manufacturer and distributor of Floyd Rose® Tremolo Systems, is pleased to announce exclusive worldwide distribution of the new HexHider™ magnetic hex tool.  This novel, affordable 3mm Allen key was created to conveniently address the need for a wrench to unlock a Floyd Rose®-equipped guitar. The patented HexHider design uses a powerful Neodymium magnet to hold the tool in place when in use and to store the wrench by magnetically gripping onto any metal tuning machine on the back of the headstock without permanent installation.  The 3mm wrench works to unlock the nut for easier fine tuner resets, loosen the string lock screws at the bridge for quicker string changes, and make bridge post height adjustments on all authentic Floyd Rose Tremolos as well as many licensed versions. “When I first saw the HexHider I was impressed by its simplicity and utility,” said Andy Papiccio of API.  “I think it’s the perfect tool for quicker fine tuner resets and string changes. We are excited to bring this product to the Floyd Rose family of guitar manufacturers, resellers, and customers.” The HexHider comes with a lifetime warranty and is available immediately for dealers, guitar manufacturers, and musicians from API.  The product comes in single unit packs, two packs, and four packs for those looking to save and bundle. With over forty years of experience in manufacturing and distribution, AP International has been a pillar in the music industry known for representing only quality product lines including Floyd Rose®, Pure Tone Jacks, KTS Titanium, Ray Ross Saddle-less Bridges, and ProRockGear Cases, as well as many OEM products.  Company president Andrew Papiccio, an original owner of Kramer Guitars and founder of Floyd Rose Marketing, continues to search for and bring to market new innovations that accompany the renowned tremolo system. Street Price: $9.49 hexhider.com #### Holiday Deals at Accusonus: 20% off entire product line December, 2021 - Accusonus, Inc. announces a storewide end-of-year sale, encompassing their entire product line of audio repair, optimization and creation tools. Lasting until early January, purchases of any annual plan will receive 20% off their usual price at checkout, over on the accusonus store. Whether you celebrate a holiday this season or not, you can grab a whole host of critically-acclaimed audio tools. Professionals and newcomers, streamers and content creators whoever you are, save time and money alike during this sale! This includes the All Access Suite, a comprehensive bundle that includes all accusonus tools: Fix Any Audio Problem. Optimize Any Audio Track. The ERA Bundle is the fastest audio cleanup solution on the market, allowing anyone to attain professional-quality content in seconds. Easy-to-use plugins for every situation; make tracks the best they can be. Craft Perfect Voice Effects, Fast. Voice Changer is a quick, but powerful, voice design tool. Transform simple dialogue with new characters, environments, and effects. Craft and save a unique sound from scratch, or use presets for rapid scenarios. Enrich Content With Royalty-Free Effects. SFX Cellar Premium has tons of easily-searchable tracks, ready to boost the production value of your content. Explore high-definition effects via AI-assisted searching and mark favorites for future use, to find the sound you need intuitively. Background Music Made Simple & Stress-Free. Music Cellar’s royalty-free background tracks are great for adding atmosphere and fitting music to content. With new albums every week and curated playlists, you’ll never run out of fresh tracks with which to tell your story. Music Cellar is currently in Beta. More information on accusonus’ End of Year Sale can be found over at: accusonus.com About Accusonus We are a team of engineers, researchers and audio experts who believe that content creation should be fast, simple, and accessible to everyone. We believe that creator tools for audio and video editing, voice optimization and sound design should be fast, fun and intuitive. That’s why we developed our own patented Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence technology and we combined with breakthrough UX innovations in order to enable previously unimaginable sound processing workflows. Accusonus is based in Massachusetts (USA) and in Athens/Patras Greece. #### Hooke Audio introduces Hooke Lav via Kickstarter; the first mobile, wireless, wearable Bluetooth microphone Record and Live Stream music performances, news, interviews, lessons and more on all social media and gaming platforms Sept 22, 2020, NY, New York, USA -  Hooke Audio is proud to announce the  Hooke Lav, the first truly mobile, wireless, wearable, dual-channel, Bluetooth microphone is now available via KickStarter.  The Hooke Lav was designed for professional grade audio with 24 bit/48kHz mono and dual channel D/A recording and 8 GB of onboard storage for continuous, drop-out proof recording situations. With it's convenient, low-profile clip-on design, the Hooke Lavalier mic can be worn and used seamlessly in Live Streaming situations; such as Music Performances, Interviews, News and Sports Broadcasting, Virtual School Teaching and E-Learning, Fitness Instruction, Gaming and more, and is compatible on all popular social media and streaming platforms like YouTube, Zoom, Skype, Twitch, Facebook and Instagram. The Hooke Lav is compatible with all smartphones, tablets and professional camera equipment;  iPhone, iPad, Mac, PC, Android, Go Pro, DSLR and more. The Hooke Lav from Hooke Audio is now available for pre-order for a limited time on KickStarter at a discounted price. "We wanted to create an affordable, wearable, wireless, professional microphone for all levels of customers and situations, that would continuously record and connect to any mobile phone, computer or pro camera with zero latency and audio dropouts. Coming from a musical background, of course we originally thought Hooke Lav would be best for singer/songwriters and guitarists making videos with their smartphones on Instagram and YouTube, but since Live Streaming has become the 'new normal', the Hooke Lav is a product that every musician, broadcaster, podcaster, school teacher, fitness instructor, gamer and video creator can use, for every situation, anywhere." Anthony Mattana, Founder of Hooke Audio Hooke Lav Microphone Features: True wireless, Bluetooth 5.0 compatibility Convenient, low-profile clip on wearable lavalier mic Professional, high-quality audio recording 24bit / 48kHz mono and dual channel recording 8 GB of internal storage, for drop-out proof audio files Standalone recording in Island mode Up to 7 hours of continuous record time, with chargeable battery Compatible with iOS, Go Pro, DSLR, Android, Mac/PC Connects seamlessly to your favorite streaming and social media apps: Instagram, Twitch, Facebook, YouTube, Zoom, Skype and more The First Wearable, Wireless, Bluetooth, Zero-Latency, Professional Audio Lavalier Mic The Hooke Lav is a one-of-a-kind, wireless, wearable lavalier or "clip-on" microphone that sends high-quality, mono and dual-channel audio over Bluetooth to any iPhone, Android, tablet, computer or professional camera with zero-latency. Unlike other lavalier or wireless mics that need an additional receiver, the Hooke Lav will pair via Bluetooth in both mono and dual-channel situations to any smartphone or Bluetooth-enabled equipment, with zero drop-outs, and delivers the lowest-latency available (.043ms). The Hooke Lav also is also the only wireless lav mic that records professional grade audio over Bluetooth in 24bit/48kHz, delivering the best, high-quality sound for your interviews, vlogs, podcasts and music instrument / vocal recordings. Live Stream and Record in Every Situation, on Every Platform Once paired via Bluetooth to your mobile phone, camera or computer, the Hooke Lav microphone will record and live-stream to any application accepting an external audio input; including YouTube, Zoom, Facebook, Instagram, Skype, Twitch, Sony PlayStation and more. The Hooke Lav will also record in standalone situations called "Island Mode", without being paired at all, thanks to 8 GB of onboard storage - creators can record audio for videos, interviews, broadcasts, podcasts and more with zero worries of drop-outs in audio, and transfer their audio files to sync in post production. Made for Video Creators and Musicians in Mind Hooke Audio's Hooke Lav mic was designed for the creative soul, who needs an instant, no-hassle recording setup when inspiration strikes! Music and Video creators can just clip on the Hooke Lav for standalone recordings or paired via Bluetooth to any device, to capture excellent audio - like vocals and guitar, live music recordings for a stream, songwriting, motion sensitive video capture, point of view videos with low background noise, and much, much more. Pricing and Availability: The Hooke Lav is now available for a limited time on KickStarter at a discounted price, from Sept 22, 2020 to October 22, 2020. Hooke Lav Video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/_gFQiGHjjBk   Link to Official KickStarter Campaign for Hooke Lav:  http://3.kickto.link/1VOdM2n/\ #### Hooke Audio releases Hooke App Version 2 for 3D Audio & Video Stunning 4K video capture, wireless binaural audio recording and much more March 25, 2020, New York, NY, USA – Hooke Audio is pleased to announce the release of Hooke App Version 2, a major software update now available as a free download for all iOS and Android users. The Hooke 3D audio and video capture app offers new flexibility and enhanced features for optimal video and binaural audio recording - with support for 720, 1080 and 4K videos, new 24fps frame rate, Wide Angle and Tele lenses, Voice-Over recording, improved focus, stability and expedited rendering, enhanced wireless Bluetooth performance and much more. The Hooke Version 2.0 App is available as a free download for all new and registered users from the App Store and Google Play. When used with the Hooke Verse, Hooke Audio's wireless 3D audio microphone system, the Hooke App delivers flawless binaural audio and stunning videos - seamlessly pairing high-quality audio to any smartphone video camera with zero latency. The Hooke Verse and the Hooke App are the perfect solution for recording live music and concert videos, podcasts, acoustic and electric instruments, ASMR, film audio, POV Videos and more in immersive sound. Updates and new features to the Hooke 3D Audio & Video app include: New iOS Background Video Export with expedited rendering to iPhone Support for latest iOS/Android camera user interface for optimal video capture quality Wide Angle Lens Support for compatible iPhone and Android users Tele Lens Support for iPhone Android phones that support wide tele lenses Improved camera auto exposure and focus for optimal video capture quality Improved image stabilization for video capture Ability to add grids to recording screen Ability to record separately to SD on Android 720, 1080 and 4K video support 24fps video capture 1:1, 4:3 & 16:9 aspect ratio support Fixed scaling on larger iPhone X Improved Bluetooth performance A slew of other bug fixes, stability improvements and app speed performance upgrades! Compatibility: The Hooke Audio app is compatible with iPhone / iPad using iOS 12.1 and higher, and for Android users using OS 9.0 and above on any Samsung, Google, HTC, LG, OnePlus and Huawei phone. Price and Availability: The Hooke App is a free download for all iPhone / iPad and Android users. Download from the App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/hooke-audio-binaural-3d-audio/id1063748281 Google Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=hooke.audio.app&hl=en_US The Hooke Verse wireless 3D audio recording system is available in the U.S. at B&H and Microcenter, as well is in Japan & EU through licensed affiliates. For more information about the Hooke Verse or the Hooke App from Hooke Audio, please visit www.hookeaudio.com   #### Hughes & Kettner introduces the TubeMeister Deluxe at NAMM 2016 Hughes & Kettner TubeMeister Deluxe Fresh for NAMM 2016, TubeMeister Deluxe is a jaw dropping chunky new brother for TubeMeister, and is set to make your job as a guitar player better sounding, easier, and a whole load more fun. The 20-watt Deluxe 20 and the 40-watt Deluxe 40 take the Meister lunchbox amp format to a whole new level, with boutique tube tones inspired by the most-loved channels of the flagship TriAmp Mark 3, and a bunch of killer new features that make Rocking on Stage, Playing at Home and Recording at Night better than ever. As well as all the Deluxe tube tones you ever could need, the TubeMeister Deluxe amps include all those great Meister Family features like a real power soak and TSC – and they’re also the first tube amps ever to offer you a genuine FRFR (full range flat response) amp sound experience. The groundbreaking built-in Red Box AE (Ambience Emulation) DI output lets you connect your guitar direct to your recording setup or the PA, so it’s perfect for stage and studio work – and it delivers a perfect mix of authentic 4×12 cabinet ambience effects and an ultra-direct attack of pure tube tone. The TubeMeister Deluxe models are receiving their exclusive worldwide premiere at the 2016 NAMM at Hall A Booth #6555. Watch this video about the Hughes & Kettner TubeMeister Deluxe For more information about the TubeMeister Deluxe please visite Hughes & Kettner website at hughes-and-kettner.com #### Huntington Bass from Supro Brand new from Supro is the Huntington Bass guitar series. This newly-designed, short-scale bass combines the classic body shape of the early 60's Ozark model with vintage-correct passive electronics and sonic inspiration from the Supro Pocket Bass of the same era. The unique Gold Foil pickups found in the Huntington bass are authentic replicas of the original "Clear-Tone" pickups found in the vintage Supro Violin, Taurus and Pocket Bass models. These high-output single coils deliver legendary, deep low-end, with very low noise and a massive, broadband sound that stays warm and balanced across the entire range of the instrument. Available in single, double and triple-pickup configurations with an optional piezo bridge and a variety of unique metallic and transparent colors, the Huntington also provides a choice of mahogany, swamp ash or alder tonewood for the body. The maple neck has a smooth, black satin finish and 30" short-scale length, with a glued-in, set-neck joint that provides ergonomic access to the entire rosewood fretboard. The set-neck design, premium woods and high-end hardware along with the unique, vintage-correct Supro pickups make the Huntington both a world-class recording bass and gigging workhorse instrument that is incredibly easy to play - especially for musicians accustomed to the shorter neck of a 6-string guitar. Although its scale is short, the sound of the Huntington bass is astoundingly large, boasting a tight, confident, buttery low end, articulate midrange and crisp highs. The single-pickup Huntington I (2041 from £899 UK rrp) model projects a warm, balanced sound with a passive tone control that acts as an "old-school" knob, taming the highs and drawing the bass deeper back into the mix. A piezo-equipped bridge option adds in an acoustic bass sound via toggle switch. When the piezo pickups are activated, the tone knob functions as a blender, allowing the player to mix in the acoustic sound to taste. The dual-pickup Huntington II (2042 from £999 UK rrp) model adds a second magnetic pickup in the neck position for ultra-deep bass and huge reggae tones. The neck pickup is reverse-wound for complete hum rejection when both pickups are used together. The Huntington II features individual volume knobs for each pickup with the piezo option activated by a push/pull switch on the tone knob. The Huntington II is also offered as a piezo-equipped fretless. Finally, the three-pickup Huntington III (2043 from £1149 UK rrp) model pulls out all the stops, with a trio of full-sized Gold Foil pickups and a piezo bridge as stock hardware. The magnetic pickups in the Huntington III are wired with individual volume controls, allowing the player to dial in a tremendous range of tones, from vintage to modern and all points in between. A push/pull switch on the tone control activates the piezo pickups, which are located in the bridge saddles. With the piezo activated, the tone control functions as a blender for "acoustic" sounds or enhanced attack (especially effective for pick and slap techniques), unleashing an unprecedented range of sounds from this passive, short-scale bass. Supro Huntington basses are now shipping across Europe. Supro USA For more information, please visit the official Supro Website at www.suprousa.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/suprousa Twitter: www.twitter.com/suprousa Instagram: @SuproUSA #### Hyperactive Audiotechnik, new EBS distributor in Germany and Austria EBS Professional Bass Equipment is proud to announce Hyperactive Audiotechnik GmbH as its new exclusive distributor in Germany and Austria, effective March 1, 2026. Germany is the largest domestic market for musical equipment in Europe, and is significant to EBS. Partnering with Hyperactive will strengthen the brand’s presence and make EBS products more accessible to bass players in both Germany and Austria. “We are confident that Hyperactive is the perfect partner for EBS,” says Bo Engberg, CEO of EBS. “Their deep market knowledge and commitment to high-quality brands will allow us to maintain the high level of customer support EBS is known for, while growing in the direction we want.” EBS's reputation for delivering musically transparent sound that respects the character of the bass is solid. EBS products are designed to let the personalities of both the bass player and their instrument shine, while offering powerful, tone-shaping tools to set the stage for different genres. In recent years, EBS has also expanded beyond the traditional bass market with innovative, space-saving pedalboard accessories, most notably the original flat patch cables, widely used by both bassists and guitarists worldwide. Hyperactive has extensive experience distributing premium music equipment brands. Their network, industry expertise, and shared vision for long-term growth make this partnership a natural fit. “We are proud to welcome EBS to our brand portfolio. With our strong dealer network and clear brand strategy, we look forward to further developing EBS in Germany and Austria and increasing the brand’s visibility in both markets”, says Marc von Garnier, CEO of Hyperactive. EBS expresses its gratitude to its former distributor, Sky Music Distribution, and looks forward to beginning this next chapter with Hyperactive Audiotechnik GmbH to deliver uncompromising bass tone, innovative design, and reliable performance to musicians all over Germany and Austria. Contact: Local dealers can contact sales@hyperactive.de for more details and dealership inquiries. Contact EBS Professional Bass Equipment at info@ebssweden.com Find out more: hyperactive.de ebssweden.com About EBS EBS Professional Bass Equipment is a leading provider of high-quality equipment for musicians. With a commitment to innovation and excellence, EBS delivers products that empower musicians to create, perform, and inspire. #### Ida Nielsen Adds Caveman Audio BP1 Bass Preamp to Her Funky Bass Rig Funky, punchy and powerful bass sound has always been at the core of Ida Nielsen’s music, whether as a solo artist or when touring with the late, great Prince’s bands NPG and 3RDEYEGIRL. (7 April 2022, Egtved, Denmark) Danish bass player Ida Nielsen has released five albums and is touring regularly with her band ‘Ida Nielsen & The Funkbots’. Naturally, having a great bass sound on the stage as well as in the house is paramount, and to elevate the fundamental bass sound to new heights, Ida Nielsen recently added the Caveman Audio BP1 Bass Preamp to the pedalboard. It has been along on the first live gigs, and the results have been more than satisfying: “Before I started using the BP1 Bass Preamp, I didn't know I needed one – but after I have started using it, I found that it is a crucial element to get the bass sound I want,” Ida Nielsen elaborates. “BP1 is the core of my sound, and it makes my bass blend in perfectly in the mix. My FOH Sound Engineer (Steffen van Norde) is very happy – and I can hear the difference even on the videos uploaded from my concerts by the audience. After I have started using the BP1 Bass Preamp, the bass sound is clear, punchy and much more defined in the mix.” A 1073 Tailored for Bass BP1 is essentially a 1073 preamp design, but it has been surrounded by an input buffer and several audio transformers in a complete solution that was conceived entirely with need of the professional and touring bass player in mind. “When it comes to gear, I don’t believe in compromising. So, when I set out to create the BP1 Bass Preamp, all that mattered was getting the absolutely best components known to man and implementing them in a design that would cater for all of the demands pro musicians and sound engineers could ever come up with,” Steen Skrydstrup, founder of Caveman Audio, explains. "The result is a 1073-inspired preamp circuit with a dedicated input buffer, impedance correction on the FX loop, and audio transformers on the DI, Amp Out, Tuner Out and Wireless In. The goal was never to create the most compact or the cheapest bass preamp pedal, but to create the best, and I am very pleased that Ida has decided to make it an essential part of her touring bass rig. Great players simply deserve great tone.”  Groovin’ with Prince While Ida Nielsen has been breathing and living music for most her life, it was in 2010 when she was hired by Prince for a tour that she became known to a much wider audience. The funky collaboration remained until 2016 due to the untimely passing of probably the funkiest artist to have ever lived. However, the funk lives on and since then, Ida Nielsen has released three more albums and established her own touring band, Ida Nielsen & The Funkbots, and the upcoming tours during this spring and summer takes Ida Nielsen, The Funkbots and BP1 around Europe and South America. #### iDance add 4 new products to their range of popular self-contained entertainment systems iDance launch new and exciting products from their ever-expanding catalogue, featuring a host of innovative designs that have earned the company respect as world leaders in the field of portable, compact, self-contained entertainment systems. iDance STAGE303 6-in-1 Wireless Karaoke Speaker with Disco Ball + 2x Disco LED Rings iDance STAGE303 6-in-1 Wireless Karaoke Speaker with Disco Ball + 2x Disco LED Rings With 4 hours playing time from the built-in rechargeable Lithium-ion battery, the new self-contained iDance STAGE303 6-in-1 Wireless Karaoke Speaker, delivers 200watts of crystal clear audio, with your favourite tracks streamed from phones and tablets via Wireless BT, or direct from the on-board USB MP3 player. Apart from hi fi quality audio, iDance are renowned for their exciting colourful lighting effects seen here once more with the iDance STAGE303, incorporating a top centre mounted crystal disco ball, projecting rotating colourful light patterns on walls and ceilings, while two LED disco rings encircling two front facing speakers, create effective visual room ambience, so you can enjoy a full disco light show whilst listening to your favourite tracks. Assuring you won’t feel alone when it’s your turn to demo your vocal skills, the iDance STAGE303 includes two high quality microphones both with controls for Volume and Echo effect. With a robust construction that remains lightweight and portable and complete with AC power adaptor and built-in phone/table holder, the iDance STAGE303 6-in-1 Wireless Karaoke Speaker, is perfect for that special karaoke party night or corporate event and, a very popular model from the ever expanding iDance catalogue of high-quality entertainment systems. £139.00.rrp GROOVE114MK3 GROOVE114MK3 Packed with up-to-date technology, the GROOVE114mk3 is the latest in the iDance Groove Series of popular self-contained Karaoke systems. With a highly efficient bass reflex system and LED lighting in the woofer, this compact unit delivers a size-defying 100w full frequency audio output. Compact, lightweight and totally portable the GROOVE114mk3 incorporates MP3 Playback through USB / TF card, Wireless Audio BT to pair with smartphones and tablets, whilst a ‘Sharing Mode’ allows playback through an additional GROOVE114mk3. A high quality wired microphone for vocal duties is also included, whilst built-in effects that include Kid, Robot, Man and Woman Voice changing modes and 8 sound effects like Crowd, DJ and Applause, are all operable via remote control. With a large carry handle and Lithium-ion rechargeable batteries producing 4-8 hours of party time, the GROOVE114mk3 is another popular ‘take the party anywhere’            iDANCE product. USB Charging cable included. £59.99.rrp. iDance GOPTY4 Bluetooth® Wireless Speaker with Disco Flame Lights + Voice Changer iDance GOPTY4 Bluetooth® Wireless Speaker with Disco Flame Lights + Voice Changer The new GOPTY4 iDance Wireless Speaker with Disco Flame Lights + Voice Changer offers effortless streaming from built-in Bluetooth® facilities and via this compact lightweight unit’s onboard USB MP3 player with superb sound quality. With powerful Disco Flame LED Lights mounted within the front facing twin speaker baffle, between 4-8 hours playing time from the rechargeable Lithium-ion battery, the new, totally portable iDance GOPTY4, is a superb all-in-one 200watt party starter. There is of course a high quality microphone included with Echo effect and, the ability to customise your voice or have fun with four different voice changing modes which include Child, Man, Woman or Robot.  £79.99 rrp with remote control. iDance iRocker Electronic Drum Set iDance iRocker Electronic Drum Set iDance have also launched their new S100E iDance iRocker Electronic Drum Set. Specifically designed with aspiring drummers in mind, this compact 3-piece kit with real drum heads mounted on a sturdy frame, offers youngsters the opportunity to learn and develop rhythmic skills and dexterity, whilst it’s inside the onboard computer where the fun starts. 12 preset drum sets, 48 sound effects, 4 metronome tracks and a host of backing tracks to play along with include, Rock, Electro, House, Percussion, FK and DJ are easily selected via the central control panel which also has a 20watt built-in speaker with separate volume control. Silent drum sticks are also included and a set of wired headphones for silent practicing. With the rechargeable Lithium-ion batteries delivering 4-8 hours of playing fun time from one single charge, the lightweight, stylish and very portable S100E iDance iRocker electronic drum kit, complete with drum stool, is the perfect choice for youngsters who may (or may not) be picking up drum sticks for the first time. £79.99.rrp. #### iDance introduce new Rechargeable Bluetooth® Wireless entertainment systems and accessories. iDance have added six new products from their ever-expanding catalogue, featuring a host of innovative designs that have earned the company respect as world leaders in the field of portable, compact, self-contained entertainment systems. Producing up to 8 hours of high-quality performance from a single USB charge, the new iDance Groove 217 Rechargeable Bluetooth® Partybox (£54.99 rrp) is a fine example. Visually striking in a white ergonomically designed moulded cabinet, the iDance Groove 217 delivers a punchy 200 watts of warm bass and crystal clear highs from a heavy-duty speaker, with built-in colourful RGB LEDs housed within the speaker grill, and central jewelled lens, for a captivating disco light show. With a sensitive microphone included, the iDance Groove 217 is instantly primed for karaoke. Vocals are enhanced with a built-in echo feature to blend with music streamed wirelessly, via Bluetooth® or USB/MP3 players, whilst compatible with YouTube, Spotify and most Karaoke apps, along with EZ technology for pairing with smartphones and tablets. For larger events, the iDance Groove 217 includes Sharing Mode technology to connect to additional compatible iDance systems. Also from the iDance Groove series, the Groove 214 with wired microphone and Groove 119 with wireless microphone are both all-in-one systems (£59.99 rrp & £99.99 rrp respectively) that both deliver a powerful 100watts, whilst also karaoke ready with included microphone, echo effects, handy remote control, wireless BT + USB/MP3 Player streaming and sharing facilities. Looking stunning within a moulded black cabinet, both the Groove 214 and 119 include built-in RGB LED disco lighting within the sub woofer’s bass reflex speaker grill. With a convenient telescopic handle, the iDance Groove 214 and 119 are also ideal for any party, or Karaoke night, as a small PA system for schools, clubs, personal trainers or gyms. Finished in white, the new 100w rechargeable all-in-one iDance Blaster 301 (£49.99 rrp) looks effortlessly stylish with its retro boom-box design, whilst featuring everything required for up to 8 hours of fun-filled party events from one USB charge. Also with a bright LED display and front facing control panel that’s easy to operate manually or with the included remote control. With a sensitive microphone included, vocals are enhanced with a built-in echo feature to blend with music streamed wirelessly via Bluetooth® from external sources or USB/MP3 players, whilst compatible with YouTube, Spotify, or most Karaoke apps. Sharing facilities are also included and, with bright, colourful disco lights housed within the bass speakers and central jewelled lens, the iDance Blaster 301, is a superb all-in one portable entertainment package. Also, with iDance ‘Sharing Mode’ technology, the size-defying iDance GoParty 1 Rechargeable Bluetooth® Speaker (£29.99 rrp) with synchronised disco flame LED lighting, delivers a healthy 5watts from its highly portable, compact dimensions. With well over 4 hours performance from just one USB charge, the iDance GoParty 1 is again, karaoke ready with mic input, vocal enhancing echo effects and streaming via USB, Bluetooth® or auxiliary inputs. The new iDance Sing/Share/Live Streaming Kit is fully equipped to produce professional results online. This extremely handy, all-in-one kit includes a sturdy, height adjustable stand with tripod base, adjustable mic boom arm and a 10"/26cm USB powered LED light ring with 3 light modes and 10 levels of brightness. For the perfect ‘head height to camera’ angle a universal phone/tablet (phone/tablet not included) holder with goose neck, is strategically positioned in the centre of the LED ring which itself, can be adjusted via a wired remote. Lightweight and compact, the iDance Sing/Share/Live Streaming kit folds away neatly for transportation and is the essential accessory pack, for mobile Vlogging, streaming or video presentations. #### iDance release 7 new systems to get your party started! Whether you just want to liven up ‘lockdown’ or indeed, are waiting for the big ‘go-ahead’ for the much-awaited house or disco street party, iDance have launched 7 new Bluetooth systems incorporating up to date technology, allowing your favourite tunes to play straight from mobile devices, tablets, MP3 or CD players, up to 10 meters away. With iDance disco systems offering one or more wired/wireless microphones and inputs for instruments, the karaoke face-off can start right away. Lightweight and portable, all systems are extremely easy to operate with Bluetooth offering cable free performances. Amaze your friends behind the controls as you become your own sound and lighting engineer, with built-in, colourful sound-activated lighting, creating stunning effects at the touch of a button. With outputs from 100 to 1000 watts delivering crystal clear highs with punchy warm bass through high quality speakers, there’s a unit to suit all environments. With integrated battery power providing up to 8 hours entertainment in the Portable iDance Bluetooth disco systems, they are the number one choice for home discos, karaoke, street or beach parties and festival fun! iDance Portable Systems iDance CYCLONE 6000 The iDance CYCLONE 6000 is a stylish speaker, which can be easily carried thanks to the built-in wheels, and turns any place into a dance club. Colourful LED backlighting and an integrated disco ball creates a captivating spectacle. The power of the 1000W system is amplified 360°. Music can be played both wired via a 3.5 mm input and wirelessly via Bluetooth. There is also a USB port for connecting USB media. If you really want to enjoy the party, you can also use the inputs for the microphone or guitar to sing and play through. The integrated battery provides entertainment for up to 8 hours. Built-in wheels guarantee comfortable transport. The package also includes two wireless microphones and a remote control, so the karaoke party can start right away! £379 RRP iDance MEGABOX 2000 The iDance MEGABOX 2000 is a powerful 400W portable Bluetooth speaker and PA system with super quality sound, and a built-in Disco light show. It includes a wireless microphone and built in USB charge smartphone/tablet cradle. You can play your music via Bluetooth, USB MP3, MicroSD card, AUX IN or FM Radio. Use the 2 band equalizer to get your music exactly to your liking. The battery has a playing time of up to 8 hours and the system has a telescopic handle and wheels, so you can take your party anywhere! £229 RRP iDance MEGABOX 1000 The iDance MEGABOX 1000 is a powerful 200 Watt portable Bluetooth speaker system with great sound and built-in tablet/phone cradle You can play music via Bluetooth, USB, MP3, MicroSD card, AUX In or FM Radio & use the 2 band equaliser for a sound exactly to your liking. The rechargeable battery has a playing time of up to 8 hours and the telescopic trolley system allows you to party anywhere! The MEGABOX 1000 is equipped with a fully functional remote control, a wireless microphone and two additional microphone inputs. Ideal for any Party / Karaoke Night or as a PA System for Schools, Pubs, Clubs, Personal Trainers, Gyms and Aerobics Instructors. £179 RRP iDance GROOVE 980 With the iDance GROOVE 980 you have the party in your hand! Thanks to the telescopic handle and wheels, you can take the party everywhere. The Groove 980 has two 15 "inch (30cm) woofers, 1000 Watt power and up to 4 hours of play time on a fully charged battery! Connect your phone or tablet via Bluetooth and sing along to your favourite songs with the two wireless microphones (included). As if that is not enough, you also have the option to connect a guitar, so that you can show your skills to your friends or people on the street. The built-in disco lighting in the woofer, which synchronizes with the music makes your party complete. £289 RRP iDance GROOVE 216 Get the party started anywhere with the iDance GROOVE 216 portable PA Bluetooth party system! Thanks to the telescopic handle and trolley wheels you can take the party everywhere. The Groove 216 has a 100 watt Peak Music Power Output 8 inch (20cm) woofer, built in disco lights and a play back time up to 4 hours on a fully charged battery! Connect your phone/tablet via Bluetooth or CD player using the line in. Playback your favourite songs tunes and even sing along with the included wireless microphone with volume & echo control to give the professional touch. As if that is not enough, you also have USB play back & the option of connecting another microphone for duets. The built-in disco lighting synchronizes with the music will make your party complete. USB mains lead supplied or rechargeable battery powered. £119 RRP iDance Tower Systems iDance XD300 The iDance XD300 Bluetooth DJ party station allows you to stream music straight from your mobile device or tablet up to 10 meters away & play your MP3’s CD’s or even Tapes via the Aux in. Become a superstar DJ with the 8 built in jingles, pitch control, echo & voice changer. The rotating twin disco balls project multi coloured light patterns covering walls & ceilings as the flat panel strobe UV dances to the tempo of the music giving a full on disco sound and light show whilst thumping out your favourite tunes! Then place your tablet in the holder and sing along with friends using the microphone included or simply turn them all off for a more sedate, quality Bluetooth sound system with built in USB charger, so you never run out of playback power. (iPad not included) £269 RRP iDance XD8 The iDance XD8 Bluetooth party tower allows you to play your music straight from your mobile device, tablet MP3 or CD player, up to 10 meters away. The disco ball projects colourful rotating light patterns on the walls and ceilings while the flat panel strobe UV displays effects to the tempo of the music, so you can enjoy a full disco light show whilst listening to your favourite tracks. Simply turn them all off for more a sedate ambiance. The one meter high party tower consists of two 4 inch 7W driver speakers, LED lights and the disco ball. The LED patterns adapt to the music for a spectacular visual effect. £139 RRP #### IDLES and EarthQuaker Devices Introduce You to Gary An Automatic Pulse Width Modulation Fuzz and Dynamic Natural Overdrive AKRON, OHIO, NOVEMBER 2024 – EarthQuaker Devices is proud to introduce you to your new best bud, Gary. This little big guy was dreamt up by the one and only Lee Kiernan from the crushing and most necessary band IDLES! Gary started as a simple request to create a compact version of the now discontinued Gray Channel, which was a mainstay on Lee’s board and a big part of his main drive tone. This was all fine and good, and sounded quite sick, but Gary was demanding that we look deeper and explore his dark side a little more. The result is a real exercise in light and dark; smooth to shredded and everything in between. Gary’s right brain consists of a dynamic and destructive fuzz that is both domineering and interactive. It is a ripping fuzz tone with an envelope-controlled variable pulse width and enough volume to blow everything up. This nasty little fuzz turns the signal into a square wave and allows you to dynamically adjust the duty cycle with pick attack. Yes! controls the sensitivity of the envelope. When this is all the way down you will get an unadulterated thick and heavy square wave fuzz tone that will sustain for days and go dead quiet when you stop playing. As you increase the Yes! control, the envelope becomes more interactive, and the pulse width narrows the harder you hit it. As the pulse width narrows, the tone becomes more nasal and biting until it gets so narrow that Gary goes to his dark place and disappears completely. In other words, with higher sensitivity settings, the sound will disappear entirely and come cruising back to Gary’s big guy tone. With proper playing dynamics, this creates a very cool effect that can sound like an exploding amp coming in and out of life, blown through a phase shifter. Gary’s left brain displays his softer side. This is a simple and natural sounding overdrive that keeps your tone lively and drives your amp crazy. This side is based on the green channel of the Gray Channel. Lee used this pedal with the clipping switch permanently set to the middle position, which removes all the diodes from the circuit, producing a full-bodied, cutting opamp distortion with plenty of volume on tap. We have reproduced that tone here with exacting precision. Gary Automatic Pulse Width Modulation Fuzz and Dynamic Natural Overdrive Video by EarthQuakerDevices EarthQuaker Devices are also releasing a special limited edition of Gary in a red brown enclosure. This colorway will be limited to 500 units and is only available from the EarthQuaker Devices Reverb shop. Gary Standard Edition Gary Limited Red Brown Edition Each and every Gary comes with a limited lifetime warranty and was softly brought to life by the delicate hands of EarthQuaker Devices in the elegantly unrefined canal-front city of Akron, Ohio USA. Gary is available now at EarthQuaker Devices dealers worldwide. Tech specs Fuzz pulse width modulation is dynamically controlled either by using the on-board envelope or an external expression control. Overdrive section from the highly sought-after Gray Channel®, capable of producing thick, full distortion or for use as a clean boost. Yes! controls the sensitivity for the envelope or sets the pulse-width limit when using an expression pedal. Oosh is the master volume for the fuzz. Go is the gain control for the overdrive. That’s It is the master volume for the overdrive. All-analog signal path True bypass Silent relay-based switching with Flexi-Switch® Technology Limited lifetime warranty Current Draw: 20 ma Fuzz Input Impedance: 1 MΩ / Fuzz Output Impedance: <1 kΩ Overdrive Input Impedance: 500 kΩ / Overdrive Output Impedance: <1 kΩ USA Retail Price: $199.00 About EarthQuaker Devices Celebrating its 20th Anniversary this year, Akron, Ohio-based EarthQuaker Devices consistently cranks out top-notch effects pedals the hard way: by hand, one at a time, with an eye for detail, and with golden ears for listening to the classic sounds of future-past. Designed with full-frequency response and backed by a lifetime warranty, products from EarthQuaker Devices are built to last and inspire musicians to achieve their creative vision, no matter what instrument they play. EarthQuaker Devices has been praised for its commitment to inclusion, diversity and cooperation with other pedal manufacturers by Best Guitar Effects. https://www.earthquakerdevices.com/ https://www.instagram.com/earthquakerdev https://www.youtube.com/user/EarthQuakerDevices #### ILLUMINE Reverb Pedal from Neunaber Audio Ultimate reverb machine offers power and flexibility limited only by your creativity ORANGE, CA – August 5, 2021 – (GUITARpr) – Neunaber Audio has just introduced its latest, and ultimate reverb machine called ILLUMINE. Packing 17 studio-quality reverbs, 50 presets, MIDI and powerful expression control, ILLUMINE comes in a low-power, pedalboard-friendly package with top jacks. Regardless of instrument or style of music, ILLUMINE has the flexibility and tone to meet virtually any desire. Product features include: 17 stellar stereo reverb effects cover all your reverb needs. 50 professionally crafted factory presets for superb tones right out of the box. 50 user presets to customize and save your favorite settings. MIDI input & thru/out. Controller mode replaces a simple MIDI controller. Powerful, flexible expression control engine. Use an external expression pedal or the built-in A/B switch with adjustable transition times. Analog dry signal for low noise. Zero latency maintains source tone integrity. Adjustable gain structure works with instrument or line-level inputs. High contrast, wide viewing angle display is easy to read from a distance. Small footprint with top jacks is easy to incorporate into pedalboards. Power with a standard 9V @ 100mA pedal power supply (not included). No need to run a separate power adapter or free up a high-current power port. ILLUMINE will be available in late August at an introductory price of $379 for a limited time with an ultimate MSRP of $479. Initially, these pedals are available from Neunaber Audio at https://neunaber.net/illumine. About Neunaber Audio Neunaber Audio products are manufactured locally in Orange County, California. Family owned and operated, they are dedicated to bringing you the highest quality audio effects on the market. #### Impulse Responses for Line 6 Helix In addition to the stock cabs that come with Helix (which are great), we have the possibility to import third party Impulse Responses. This opens a lot more possibilities and makes helix much more flexible in order to find your own personal sound. So how to use Impulse Response (IRs) with Line 6 Helix? You can import up to 128 IRs into Helix. In order to use your custom impulse responses in Helix you have to import them first using the Helix application: Connect Helix to your computer via USB Open the Helix application Change to the “Impulse Tab” Drag your IRs directly to the desired slot Alternatively you can first select the slot (row number where you’d like to have you IR) and then click on the “Import” button Which formats are supported? Helix uses 16-bit, 48kHz mono .wav type IRs. All imported .wav files are converted into this format if they differ. From the helix manual: Helix utilizes mono IR files up to 2048 samples in length. Upon import, the IR Manager automatically shortens (or lengthens) all IR files to 2048 samples, but you may choose a less DSP-intensive, 1024-sample version from the Model list. Optionally, a stereo .WAV IR can be imported and the IR Manager will utilize only the left channel. Read more about using Impulse Responses with Helix in this article on the Line 6 Knowledge Base. Where can I find Impulse Responses to use with Line 6 Helix? There are quite a few commercial offers out there. Most of them have some free examples that you can try before buying. I find this extremely useful because you can’t really judge the quality of an IR by some sound examples. You get an Idea how they may sound but there are lots of different fields of application for IRs. Some may be fine when using them directly in your DAW but not so when using with Helix. For me beside the sound, the most important thing is how they feel when playing and there are quite some differences. But there are also quite a few free IRs. Some of them are really great others less. Anyway – below I have listed some sources with Impulse Responses. There are both commercial and free offers. I do not comment on the quality or my personal preferences. This should be a neutral list so that everyone can forge their own opinion (I may do some tests later on though). They are listed in alphabetical order. Impulse Responses (IRs) Resources - Cabs 3 Sigma Audio AMT Electronics TrueCab IR Bogren Digital cabIR Celestion Impulse Response Choptones - Cabinet IR Critical Cabs - Cabinet Impulses Dr. Bonkers Sound Lab Eminence IRs Fat Lazy Cabs Giacomo Pasquali Store Grebz - Impulses Gregor Hennig - Studio Nord Bremen Kalthallen Cabs Lancaster Audio Impulse Responses (formerly known as Rosen Digital) Line 6 Allure IR pack Live Ready Sound Mbritt ML Sound Lab Musical Artifacts OwnHammer Recabinet RedWirez Impulse Responses Rigbusters Seacow Cabs Impulses Shift Line Impulse Silent Underground Studio - Cabinet IR Packs SinMix IR The Amp Factory Tone Junkie Valhallir Victory DynIR Virtual Cabinets Wilkinson Audio - Guitar Cab Impulse Responses York Audio Zombie Cabs This list will be extended with new links along the way. So stay tuned and bookmark this page. If you miss a link that you would like to have in the list, please leave a comment or write me using the contact form – thank you! #### In Memoriam: Joe Bredau 1942 - 2024 It is with great sadness that Korg USA shares the news that longtime industry veteran and former colleague Joe Bredau passed away on January 13 at the age of 82. Over his more than 50-year career in the MI industry, Bredau held a variety of executive positions at companies including M. Hohner, Raki International, and Korg USA. In 2009 he founded Marketing for Industry (MFI), a consulting organization dedicated to providing guidance in all aspects of executive communications to personnel, clients, and trade. During his time as vice president of marketing/sales for Korg USA (1989-2008), Bredau spearheaded numerous innovative PR campaigns, developed key account teams to serve the company’s largest customers, pioneered an ongoing performance review program that identified strengths and weaknesses within development programs, and served a key role on a corporate management team responsible for driving record sales figures with improved profits for the company. “He loved family and friends so deeply and cared deeply about them,” says his daughter Shelly. “He was always in a good mood, truly. I know that sounds impossible, but he just was a happy human being.” An avid golfer, Bredau was forever keen to share his love of the sport with any and all. Shelly adds that her father’s professional life lined up perfectly with his true passion: “Music was his life! Long car rides were insufferable at times because he would be jamming away on the steering wheel while listening to Dave Brubeck, Steely Dan, Stan Getz and other greats. But he easily gave us our music time as well.” “Joe Bredau joined the company at a critical time in Korg USA’s history,” says CEO Joe Castronovo. “His contributions to the organization to promote the brands that we represented cannot be put into words. He spent the majority of his career in the music product industry and should be remembered as a hard-driving sales and marketing executive. It was my pleasure to work with him during his time with Korg and we have great memories of his time with us.” About Korg USA Established in 1963, Korg USA Inc. is a sales and marketing leader in the musical instrument industry as the exclusive U.S. distributor for the world's finest brands, including Korg, VOX, Blackstar, Spector, Darkglass, Tanglewood, Cole Clark, Sakae, Waldorf, Sequenz and Nu:Tekt. The company is committed to inspiring all musicians and bringing the most innovative products and technologies to the U.S. market via electronic instruments, DJ and production tools, keyboards, synthesizers, amplifiers, guitars, tuners, strings, and more. Learn more at www.korgusa.com. #### Innovation Takes Flight with Crossrock’s New Air Carbon Series Acoustic Guitar Case ONTARIO, CALIF. — Guitar case innovation takes flight this year at the 2020 NAMM Show in Anaheim, Calif., with the debut of the new Air Carbon Series Acoustic Guitar Case from Crossrock Case Company. This new dreadnought-style case inherited the attributes of “Light as Air, Strong as Steel” from the previous models of the Air Carbon Series. It’s designed to be a world traveler while offering the best of both worlds: indestructible yet lightweight, rugged yet luxurious. It took Crossrock more than 15 years to develop its Air Carbon guitar case material, designed as its name implies, to feel like air on the player’s back. The team found that it’s not just the material that makes the case; it’s also the technology and design execution. Crossrock put its new Air Carbon Series Acoustic Guitar Case through extreme testing, including full barrels of water, a drop from 16-ft. stairs, hammers, and strength testing that included people jumping and standing on the case. During each test, the guitar was completely safe inside. To make its Air Carbon Series Acoustic Guitar Case nearly indestructible, Crossrock starts with a high-purity carbon fiber hard shell. This material has the added advantage of being unbelievably lightweight. Even with thick-density padding and heavy-duty latches, the case weighs only 6.5 pounds, making it one of the lightest guitar flight cases in the world. Crossrock added a TSA lock from Dupont Nylon in consideration of musicians who may fly or perform around the world. This lock assists with airline check-in and has an unbeatable performance in extreme temperatures to ensure its longevity. Beyond its tough exterior, the Air Carbon Series Acoustic Guitar Case offers a soft, luxurious blue silk-like lining that took Crossrock a full year to develop. This lining protects the guitar finishing and is an ideal combination of soft and durable. For added gear safety and comfort to the musician, Crossrock added a genuine leather handle and deluxe detachable backpack straps, both attached to the case by super strong metal D-rings. A free padded cover comes with each case to protect it from scratches. Crossrock’s mantra is “a case for the many,” and at MSRP $1249/street $999, the Air Carbon Series Acoustic Guitar Case is one that many working players can afford. To learn more, visit www.crossrockcase.com, and to see this case and others in person, be sure to stop by Crossrock’s NAMM Show booth, #5622 in Hall D. #### Innovative Lightweight Guitar Kickstarter Reaches Goal in 48 Hours CLEARWATER, FL -- Michael Kelly Guitars’ Kickstarter campaign for their new line of ultra lightweight guitars has touched on a previously unmet need. The guitar maker’s Kickstarter campaign, launched on March 21, was fully funded in under five hours and their goal was doubled in less than forty-eight hours. Thanks to this quick success, the company is able to move forward on production of the Enlightened Series ahead of schedule. “For a long time, members of our community of players have been asking for a lighter weight instrument that didn’t sacrifice tone or style,” explains Michael Kelly’s founder, Tracy Hoeft. “We spent two years researching how we could fill this need in a way that made us proud to put our logo on the headstock. We are stoked about the result and are proud to introduce the Enlightened Series to our players and the Kickstarter community.” The 18-year-old company chose to introduce this new product line on Kickstarter as a way to gauge interest and as a vehicle to introduce the Michael Kelly brand to a broader audience. “As a community-oriented platform, Kickstarter was a natural fit for this product that was conceived out of a response to our community,” says Hoeft. Within one day of the project being revealed on Kickstarter, it was designated by the platform as a “Project We Love.” The campaign will run through April 20, 2017. For more information visit www.michaelkellyguitars.com #### Introducing a Brazilian Rosewood Travel-Sized Masterpiece BEND, Ore. (Oct. 25, 2023) — Breedlove Guitars, known for their commitment to pushing the boundaries of guitar craftsmanship, proudly introduces the Premier Series Companion E Red Cedar-Brazilian LTD acoustic guitar. This limited-edition innovation defies tradition, showcasing the bold and groundbreaking use of Brazilian rosewood in a compact, travel-sized masterpiece. Red Cedar Meets Brazilian Rosewood: A Sonic Revolution In a world where tradition often shapes the course of craftsmanship, Breedlove Guitars takes a fearless leap into the future with the Companion E Red Cedar-Brazilian LTD. The heart of this innovation lies in its use of Brazilian rosewood back and sides—a tonewood rarely seen in travel-sized instruments. This bold choice, brought to life using Sound Optimization, revolutionizes small bodied acoustic guitar sound, delivering a tonal landscape that's rich, vibrant, and utterly distinctive. Breaking the Mold: The Companion E is not your typical travel-sized acoustic guitar. It’s a groundbreaking fusion of innovation and audacity, where the rare and sought-after sound of Brazilian rosewood meets the convenience of a compact body. It’s an instrument that challenges conventions and defies expectations, proving that extraordinary sound can come in any size. Craftsmanship Meets Technology: Behind the scenes, the Companion E Red Cedar-Brazilian LTD is a marvel of modern craftsmanship and innovation. Utilizing Breedlove’s cutting-edge Sound Optimization process, each guitar is hand-voiced to achieve perfect tonal balance and response. It’s where traditional artistry meets 21st-century technology to create an instrument that’s ahead of its time. A Date with the Future: Save the date—on Nov. 1, 2023, the Premier Series Companion E Red Cedar-Brazilian LTD will make its debut. It’s a chance to own not just an acoustic guitar but a piece of musical history, where innovative sound and design takes center stage. Where to Find Your Innovation: This limited-edition marvel will be exclusively available at select high-end Breedlove guitar dealers, retailing at $5,999. It’s an investment in a new era of sound, where innovation and craftsmanship redefine acoustic guitar excellence. Tom Bedell, Owner of Breedlove Guitars, shares his enthusiasm: “This is a guitar that challenges the status quo. We’ve taken Brazilian rosewood—a tonewood rarely seen in this form—and harnessed its sonic potential. It’s innovation, artistry, and boldness all in one instrument.” About Breedlove Guitars For more than 30 years, Breedlove has been on the forefront of guitar innovation. With the goal of superior sound and sustainable exotic tonewoods, Breedlove has followed the lead of musicians and builders, designing trusted, quality instruments for a new era at their home in Bend, Oregon. For more information about Breedlove, please visit their website and follow Breedlove on Facebook, Instagram, and X. #### Introducing Analog Four & Analog Rytm MKII Swedish musical instrument company Elektron today announced Analog Four MKII and Analog Rytm MKII. They are the successors to the analog synthesizer Analog Four and the analog drum machine Analog Rytm. The MKII versions are improved in many areas and offer several new features and upgrades. Analog Four MKII is a four voice analog tabletop synthesizer. The sequencer gives total access to all aspects of the active sounds and the four CV/Gate outputs mean external gear can be controlled as well. The analog circuitry of Analog Four MKII has been thoroughly reworked and provides deep, clear and defined bass plus a more prominent analog overdrive/distortion effect. Integrating the Analog Four MKII with external gear and computers is easy thanks to dedicated audio outputs for each voice, two expression/CV inputs, and high bandwidth Overbridge. The aluminium enclosure, the durable back-lit buttons, the big OLED screen, the hi-res encoders and the dedicated quick performance controls are other notable enhancements. They make the workflow quicker and more efficient. The total Analog Four MKII package is very complete, and offers an experience as close to sublime you can get. Analog Rytm MKII is an 8 voice analog drum machine and sampler. By combining analog drum synthesis with a digital sample engine and a sequencer, it offers vast beat sound design possibilities. Sampling with the Analog Rytm MKII is quick and effortless and perfect for adding a customized touch to any beat. General playability is stellar thanks to the large pads, the generous amount of dedicated buttons and the quick performance controls. High bandwidth Overbridge and two expression/CV inputs for external control further strengthen the Analog Rytm MKII case. The feel and look of the unit itself is stunning, thanks to the cast aluminium enclosure, the back-lit buttons, the hi-res encoders and the big OLED screen. All in all, the Analog Rytm MKII represents a major leap when it comes to beat making instruments. We are so proud of Analog Four MKII and Analog Rytm MKII. Not only do they feature such a strong feature set, which I am sure will be appreciated by analog aficionados all over the world, they are also beautiful to behold. Their design is elegant and timeless. True workhorses in magnificent form", says Jonas Hillman, CEO of Elektron. What's new in Analog Four MKII? Reworked analog circuitry delivering very deep and defined bass Enhanced analog overdrive for more bite and growl Crisp, large OLED screen providing optimal feedback in dimly lit environments Ultra durable back-lit buttons. Rated for 50 million presses Precise, hi-res encoders Quick performance controls Increased amount of dedicated buttons enabling quicker workflow Stereo audio outputs for each voice Expression/CV inputs for external control of Analog Four MKII parameters Overbridge with higher bandwidth Premium cast aluminium enclosure Analog Four MKII specifications 4 synth voices, each with: Fully analog signal path 2 × analog oscillator 2 × sub-oscillator 1 × noise generator 1 × 4-pole analog lowpass ladder filter 1 × 2-pole analog multi-mode filter 1 × analog overdrive circuit 2 × assignable LFO 1 × amp envelope 2 × assignable envelope Up to 4 notes of polyphony Up to 4 part multitimbrality Up to 4 note unison playback Chorus, Delay and Reverb send FX Quick Performance controls Live friendly Elektron sequencer CV/Gate sequencing 1 × ¼" headphones output 2 × ¼" impedance balanced main output 4 × ¼" separate stereo voice output 4 × ¼" CV/Gate output 2 × ¼" unbalanced external input 2 × ¼" expression/CV input 1 × USB 2.0 High Speed port MIDI IN/OUT/THRU ports with DIN Sync out Ultra crisp 128 × 64 OLED screen Precise hi-res encoders Durable back-lit buttons W385 × D225 × H82 mm (15.2 × 8.85 × 3.3") including knobs, power switch and rubber feet Weight approx. 2.4 kg (5.3 lbs) Fully compatible with Analog Four MKI projects/data What's new in Analog Rytm MKII? Sampling capability Crisp, large OLED screen providing optimal feedback in dimly lit environments Ultra durable back-lit buttons. Rated for 50 million presses Precise, hi-res encoders Quick performance controls Large pads for maximum playability Increased amount of dedicated buttons enabling quicker workflow Expression/CV inputs for external control of Analog Rytm MKII parameters Balanced sampling inputs Overbridge with higher bandwidth Premium cast aluminium enclosure Analog Rytm MKII specifications 8 drum voices, each with: 1 ×  selectable analog percussion sound generator 1 × sample playback engine 1 ×  analog multi-mode filter 1 × analog overdrive circuit 1 × filter envelope 1 × amp envelope 1 × assignable LFO Analog Distortion and Compressor master FX Delay and Reverb send FX Sampling capability 1 GB internal sample storage on +Drive Quick Performance controls Live friendly Elektron sequencer 1 × ¼" headphones output 2 × ¼" impedance balanced main output 8 × ¼" impedance balanced mono voice output 2 × ¼" balanced sampling input 2 × ¼" unbalanced external input 2 × ¼" expression/CV input 1 × USB 2.0 High Speed port MIDI IN/OUT/THRU ports with DIN Sync out Ultra crisp 128 × 64 OLED screen Precise hi-res encoders Durable back-lit buttons W385 × D225 × H82 mm (15.2 × 8.85 × 3.3") including knobs, power switch and rubber feet Weight approx. 2.5 kg (5.5 lbs) Fully compatible with Analog Rytm MKI projects/data Pricing & availability Analog Four MKII will be €1449/$1349. Shipping starts in September. Analog Rytm MKII will be €1699/$1549. Shipping starts in October. About Elektron Elektron creates innovative and magnificent electronic musical instruments and devices, widely acclaimed for their stellar sound and immense creative potential. The company was formed in 1998 and consists of a head office located in Gothenburg, Sweden and subsidiaries in Tokyo, Japan and Los Angeles, USA. #### Introducing Analog Heat +FX Swedish musical instrument company Elektron today launches Analog Heat +FX, a dynamic sound processor. Evoke the sound of color Let the sonic paint drip over your beats, melodies and sounds. The Analog Heat +FX is an all-around sound colouring and manipulation box. It gives you a wide color palette of processing possibilities. True playfulness to your ears. Whatever the source, and wherever the destination. Let your sound be your canvas.  The Heat block Add warmth, depth and character with eight fully analog stereo distortion circuits – ranging from a subtle clean boost to complete annihilation. Shape and carve your material using the multi-mode filter. Selects from 7 filter types like classic lowpass and high pass, as well as a bandpass, notch or peak.  Fine tune, add and subtract your lows and highs by twisting and turning the knobs of the 2-band adaptable EQ. Then fracture your sound using the noise gate. The digital effects Drift away with the warble effect – let the inspiration be whatever nostalgic magnetic media comes to mind. Continue that journey with a dash of chorus.  Create rich, immersive soundscapes with delay and reverb. Drip grit with a dash of bit & sample rate reduction – adding that special touch of lo-fi glitchyness.  Squeeze or fine tune the dynamic range of your signal with the compressor, and let bass focus nail down the stereo field to mono at the chosen cross-over point, allowing you to get a fat and focused low end.  Flow Reordering the effects to experiment and find your own signal flow, with your own special timbres. Add depth, dimension, complexity, and color to your music – the re-arrangeable signal path letting you showcase all of its nuance. Let the options be endless. Save your explorations, no matter how wild, in one of the 512 preset slots – for instant recall.  Modulation Experiment and have fun with a bunch of modulation options, each with two destinations. Take the incoming sound and shape it into a modulation source using the envelope follower.  Make the parameters wobble and weave in a coordinated or chaotic manner using any of the 3 LFOs – all with their own multiple waveforms and modulation destinations. Be complex, be simple. It's you who decides. Explore Analog Heat +FX – an analog and digital dynamic sound processor. Product Specifications Sound processing 8 × stereo analog distortion circuits Stereo analog multi-mode filter (7 filter types) 2-band adaptable stereo analog EQ Noise Gate Reverb Delay Chorus Warble Bits Compressor Bass focus Modulation 1 × assignable envelope generator/envelope follower with two destinations 3 × assignable LFO (with two destinations per LFO) Storage 512 user preset slots Hardware 128×64 pixel OLED screen MIDI In/Out/Thru with DIN Sync out 2 × ¼″ balanced audio out jacks 2 × ¼″ balanced audio in jacks 1 × ¼″ stereo headphones jack 2 × ¼″ CV/Expression pedal input jacks 48 kHz, 24-bit D/A and A/D converters Hi-Speed USB 2.0 port Audio outputs Headphones out level: +19 dBu peak Headphones output impedance: 36 Ω Impedance balanced main outputs level: +19 dBu peak Main outputs impedance: 440 Ω unbalanced Audio inputs Balanced audio input level: +19 dBu peak Audio input impedance: 39 kΩ Control inputs Input level: -5 V – +5 V Accepts CV, expression pedals, footswitches Physical specifications Sturdy steel casing Dimensions: W215 x D184 x H63 mm (including audio outputs, knobs and feet) Weight: approximately 1.5 kg 100x100 mm VESA mounting holes Miscellaneous Overbridge enabled Class compliant USB audio 3 year Elektron warranty Included in the box Power Supply PSU-3c Elektron USB cable Pricing and availability Analog Heat +FX is available to purchase from the Elektron website or from retailers carrying the Elektron range of products. Pricing on elektron.se is 999 USD/999 EUR. About Elektron Elektron creates innovative and magnificent electronic musical instruments and devices, widely acclaimed for their stellar sound and immense creativity-unlocking potential. Formed in 1998, the company has its headquarters in Gothenburg, Sweden, with a subsidiary in Los Angeles, USA. For more information please visit Elektron.se #### Introducing Elektron Tonverk Swedish musical instrument company Elektron has launched Tonverk, a 16 track Polyphonic multisampler & audio processor. Sonic Pathfinder This is a machine primed for adventure: a polyphonic multisampler and audio processor with 16 varied tracks covering multiple machines, polyphonic stereo sampling, multisampled instruments, tracks within tracks, flexible routing, and a kaleidoscope of effects and modulation. All able to harness the extended 256-step Elektron sequencer. All in one special box. Tonverk has eight audio tracks that can be utilized in different ways depending on where you want to take your sounds. There are a further eight tracks for buses, sends, and mix - offering an immeasurable number of directions you can head off in. Tonverk heralds the arrival of another Elektron platform, the first device and certainly not the last. It joins our family of platforms, each offering hugely exciting opportunities that we can’t wait to explore and bring to life. You're invited to enter a gateway to fantastic fun and experimentation. And, like all adventures, the beginning offers only a glimpse of what’s to come. Meet the Machines  Three machines form the initial basis of Tonverk’s sound creation, plus another for MIDI. Single Player is a Tonverk take on a polyphonic one-shot machine. Load, record, or drag and drop your stereo sample from your device, and play it back polyphonically. Find your start point, find your end, set your loop point, and smooth it out like butter with the crossfade parameter for seamless looping. Let a single tone run on into polyphoninfinity. Multi Player lets you load a multisampled instrument. Various samples are spread out over the keyboard, full of melodic potential, and ready for your fingertips. The machine comes with several multisampled instruments covering plenty of flavors, and with the Auto Sampler you can of course create your own magic. Subtracks offers you the chance to load a sample on every lower row key on Tonverk’s keyboard. This means one track is essentially eight Subtracks, each able to play their samples simultaneously. And every Subtrack has its own two filters, an amp envelope, and modulation. Load a curated set of samples or pick and choose what sound lives where. Why not have eight drum machines in your drum machine? The choice is yours. Super sampling There are two ways to sample with Tonverk. Recorder allows for straightforward audio sampling, externally or internally, in a way familiar to those who have used Elektron samplers before. Tonverk’s Auto Sampler adds another layer of interest. Connect your MIDI gear and record whatever sound you like. Maybe it’s your favorite monophonic patch from elsewhere, magically made polyphonic, giving it a new lease of life. Decide how many notes and velocity layers you want to collect, start the recording, and let the machine do the work. You can even connect via USB, and sample from whatever app you have at your disposal. Mass FX Tonverk is an effects beast, giving you different options when it comes to what, where, and how you use the scores of effects on offer. There are plenty of newcomers to work with as well: Rumsklang Reverb, Daisy Delay, Dirtshaper, Degrader, Chrono Pitch, Frequency Warper, Infinite Flanger, Phase 98, Filterbank, and Comb +/- are all eager to be explored, and are joined by some Elektron classics, and a bunch more filters. The eight audio tracks and four buses each have their own two insert effects, while the three sends have one insert effect usable across the machine. The mix has an insert effect of its own too. But that’s just the beginning. How you process your sound and the order of your effects in the signal chain is entirely up to you - an FX puzzle to play around with every time. Mega modulation There’s modulation mayhem on offer on Tonverk, with LFO possibilities everywhere you look, letting you shape your sound as deeply as you dare to. Each of the eight audio tracks has two voice LFOs, two FX LFOs, and a Mod Envelope. If you’re using the Subtracks machine, many of the modulation powers are usable per Subtrack. Every track or Subtrack has one filter envelope and one amp envelope as well. And if that’s not enough, each of your buses, sends, and the mix has two LFOs too, making for a crazy number of modulation options. The Sequencer Tonverk boosts the Elektron sequencer to its biggest-ever size, with the possibility of 256 steps to put to use. And every single track has its own sequencer, meaning you can Parameter lock in all kinds of magical ways and granting you even more movement and control. You can even P-lock the routing itself, letting you route your sound continuously or for just a split second. In fact, across the device, Tonverk has more Parameter lock potential than we’ve ever put in one box. A Verkstation with tons more to dive into In many ways, Tonverk could be your perfect Elektron workstation. Multisample your favorite piece of gear, and take it in unimaginable directions. Build your drum kits, build your instruments, save your presets. Sequence your songs, route your sounds, and dive into plenty more features like arpeggiator, chord mode, song mode, pattern transitions, perform mode, and a selection of modulation sources that shine when connecting your external keyboard. And all of this from one box. Tonverk is loaded with a broad and diverse factory library packed with options to work across its machines. There are multisampled instruments, Subtracks instruments, single samples, and presets aplenty, providing a true springboard for your sonic escapades. Tonverk — At A Glance Product Specifications Features 8 voices per audio track 4 × selectable machines per audio track: Single Player Multi Player Subtracks MIDI (also selectable on the bus tracks) 8 × stereo audio tracks 4 × bus tracks 3 × send effect tracks 1 × mix track 1 × digital base-width filter per track/subtrack 2 × assignable LFOs per track 1 × assignable modulation envelope per voice 2 × assignable FX LFOs per audio track 2 × assignable LFOs per effect bus, send effect, and mix Modulation setup per track for pitch bend, mod wheel, breath control, aftertouch Step Edit Extensive routing options Diverse sound library (single samples, drum sets, multi-sampled instruments, and presets) MIDI track features 16 note polyphony per step 16 × assignable CC controls 2 × assignable LFOs per track Performance features 2 × Trig modes Tracks Velocity Keyboard mode with 36 different scales Song mode Chord mode Sequencer features Up to 256 steps per pattern and track Arpeggiator per audio & MIDI track Polyphonic sequencing Individual pattern length per track Individual time scale multiplier per track Parameter locks Trig conditions & trig chance Retrig (audio & MIDI tracks only) Micro timing Sequencer lanes Effects (dependent on track type, refer to manual) Comb +/- Filter Filterbank Low-pass Filter Multimode Filter Infinite Flanger Panoramic Chorus Phase 98 Warble Chrono Pitch Frequency Warper Compressor Degrader Dirtshaper Daisy Delay Saturator Delay Rumsklang Reverb Supervoid Reverb Hardware 128 × 64 pixel OLED screen 4 × ¼” impedance balanced audio out jacks 2 × ¼” balanced audio in jacks 1 × ¼” stereo headphone jack 48 kHz, 24-bit D/A and A/D converters 2 × USB-C port MIDI In/Out/Thru with DIN Sync out SD Card slot Physical specifications Sturdy steel casing Dimensions: W 286 × D 176 × H 63 mm (11.3″ × 6.9″ × 2.5″) (including knobs and feet) Weight: approximately 1.85 kg (4.08 lbs) 100 × 100 mm VESA mounting holes. Use M4 screws with a max length of 7 mm Miscellaneous Class Compliant USB Audio External Input mixer with routable outputs 3 year Elektron warranty Included in the box 64 GB SD card Power Supply PSU-5 Elektron USB-C cable Exclusive artwork Pricing and availability Tonverk is available to purchase from the Elektron website or from retailers carrying the Elektron range of products. Pricing on elektron.se is 1599 USD/1399 EUR/1199 GBP. Find out more about Tonverk About Elektron Elektron creates innovative and magnificent electronic musical instruments and devices, widely acclaimed for their stellar sound and immense creativity-unlocking potential. Formed in 1998, the company has its headquarters in Gothenburg, Sweden, with a subsidiary in Los Angeles, USA. #### Introducing Focusrite’s new Clarett OctoPre Focusrite Clarett OctoPre Offering eight ‘Air’–enabled mic pres plus 192kHz A–D/D–A The ideal I/O expansion kit for Clarett or any interface with ADAT I/O Focusrite is proud to announce the launch of a new eight–channel mic pre with A–D and D–A conversion, Clarett OctoPre. Designed to allow the rapid addition of eight mic/line inputs and line outputs, Clarett Octopre integrates seamlessly with the company’s successful Clarett range of audio interfaces, and other interfaces that include ADAT optical I/O. The Clarett OctoPre includes eight of the Clarett range’s ‘Air’–enabled mic pres: the ‘Air’ effect emulates the transformer–based sound of Focusrite’s ISA range of heritage mic pres. The preamps include extensive headroom, making them ideal for drums or other high–level signals. The rear panel inputs switch automatically between mic and line in and there are also two instrument DI inputs on the front panel. The ‘Air’ effect can be switched in or out on a channel basis and phantom power is also provided, switchable in two groups of four channels. Each channel features a balanced path from input to output plus a front–panel switchable electronically–balanced relay–bypassed insert point allowing EQ, compression or other analogue processing to be left connected and brought into play with the push of a button. In addition to being fed to the A–D converter, the input channels are also available at the analogue outputs, from where they can, for example, be routed to a live mixing console while at the same time capturing the inputs digitally. The analogue outputs, which appear on a rear–panel DB25 wired to the AES59 standard, can alternatively be switched to pick up the ADAT inputs via the D–A converters. Focusrite has been making digital conversion systems for years, and the Clarett OctoPre provides a level of conversion quality that matches that of the mic pres themselves, with precision digital conversion offering 24–bit operation at standard sample rates up to 192 kHz. Both A–D and D–A converters measure a dynamic range of 118dB.Two ADAT input and two output ports are provided, allowing the Clarett OctoPre to carry eight channels of I/O at sample rates of up to 96kHz and four channels at 176.4/192kHz. The Clarett OctoPre syncs either to external ADAT or Word Clock, or may be clocked internally, and features JetPLL™ jitter elimination. Word Clock out is also provided. Metering is via a group of six–segment LED bar meters plus per–channel clip indicators next to the channel level controls. Function buttons select 'Insert' and ‘Air’ and are used in conjunction with assign buttons under the channel level controls, plus two buttons selecting the front panel instrument inputs on channels 1 and 2. The Focusrite Clarett OctoPre will be shipping in November and will carry a recommended retail price of £649.99 (inc VAT) / $699.99 (ex Tax). Key features of the Focusrite Clarett OctoPre The ideal Clarett I/O expansion kit: With eight Clarett mic pres, eight line outputs and ADAT interfacing, the Clarett OctoPre is the ideal way of adding inputs and outputs to your Clarett Thunderbolt audio interface – or any other interface with ADAT I/O. The sound of transformer mic preamps: The eight specially–designed Clarett mic preamps include a switchable analogue ‘Air’ effect that imparts the sonic signature of the classic Focusrite ISA mic pre. Focusrite precision conversion: 24–bit A–D and D–A conversion at standard sample rates all the way up to 192 kHz, and with up to 118dB dynamic range to capture every nuance in recording and mixing. Up to eight channels of A–D and eight channels of D–A (four channels at 176.4/192kHz). Eight high–quality analogue outputs: Feed them from the mic pres directly to a mixer in a live environment, simultaneously capturing your audio digitally via twin ADAT outputs. Or drive them from the ADAT inputs, giving you up to eight additional analogue outputs from your DAW. Dedicated switched insert points on every channel: Track through your favourite analogue outboard equipment such as compressors, gates and EQ with maximum flexibility via dedicated switched insert points with clip indicators on every channel. Leave inserts permanently connected to your outboard gear or patchbay and switch them in and out as required. Mic preamps optimised for tracking drums: Clarett OctoPre is designed not to clip, with preamps optimised to handle extreme levels from sound sources like kick drum and snare. Two quality instrument inputs: Clarett OctoPre’s first two channels feature extreme–headroom DI‘s, ready for you to plug in your guitars and bass, instantly accessible on the front panel and able to take the highest level pickup without distortion. Six–segment LED input metering on every channel: Clarett OctoPre’s fast–acting input meters provide clear reference of input levels, helping you to avoid analogue or digital clipping. Additional pre–insert clip indicators ensure accurate gain staging when using outboard equipment. 48V Phantom power on every channel: Switched in two groups (1–4 an d 5–8), every channel is capable of supplying phantom power for use with condenser microphones. Versatile clocking solutions: Clarett OctoPre provides wordclock I/O employing industry–standard JetPLL™ jitter elimination technology for rock solid, super stable clocking performance. Focusrite Clarett OctoPre Promo Video Video by Focusrite #### Introducing Octatrack MKII Anniversary Edition Swedish musical instrument company Elektron today announced a limited edition of the 8 track dynamic performance sampler. The Octatrack MKII Anniversary Edition is part of the celebration of the Octatrack and its release in 2010. Limited to 350 units, and featuring a striking combination of the aesthetics from the MKI and MKII iterations, the Anniversary Edition is loaded with unique factory content and items. This is a special edition of an extra special machine. The Octatrack MKII Anniversary Edition is available at elektron.se and limited retailers. In further Octatrack-related news, a standard edition of the Octatrack MKII with black casing is in the works. Keep your eyes peeled! From 2010 to Eternity Since its first appearance, over a decade ago, the Octatrack has been mangling its way into the hearts and minds of live performers and audiences across the globe. Discovering the perfect sample is only the beginning. Twist it, dismantle it, distort it, and carve it into something uniquely yours with a lineup of deep and creative features. The Octatrack MKII Anniversary Edition comes with a custom-designed 32 GB CF card - twice the capacity of the standard MKIIs - loaded with a bunch of exclusive artist content to mark the occasion and only available as part of this limited run. This new audio ecstasy has been specially put together with the help of serial, long-term Octafriends. There are over 700MB of additional samples supplied by Andreas Tilliander, Skinnerbox, Jogging House, Headless Horseman, Inhalt, and Arc Rae. Never-before-heard slices of time, straight out of the box, to build your own sonic prophecies. The Octatrack MKII Anniversary Edition box has its own distinct design, complete with a celebratory interpretation of the classic OT logo on a sturdy corrugated fiberboard exterior shell, ensuring everything slips together perfectly. The box features custom artwork by Tokyo-based graphic artist m7kenji, showing a sweeping tapestry-like blend of Octatrack pixel graphics and other logograms, icons, and scripts. A full-size poster of this design is included as part of the package, ready to adorn any studio wall. Find out more about the Octatrack MKII Anniversary Edition Product Specifications Audio track features (×8) 1 × Specialized machine 1 × Track recorder 1 × Amplitude envelope 3 × LFOs 1 × LFO designer 2 × Assignable insert effects MIDI track features (×8) 1 × Arpeggiator 3 × LFOs 10 × configurable CCs Sequencer 8 × Stereo audio tracks 8 × Dedicated MIDI tracks Up to 64 steps per pattern Individual track lengths Individual track time signatures Chromatic, Slice, Slot, Quick Mute, and Delay Control modes Parameter locks Trig conditions Sample-per-step change Micro timing Retrig functionality Swing and Slide Full real-time control Storage CompactFlash card storage Amount of Projects dependent on CF card size 80 MB Flex RAM per project Static sample streaming from CF card 256 patterns per Project 256 sample slots per Project 8 Arrangements per Project Quick Performance controls Insert effects 12/24dB multi-mode filter 2-band parametric EQ DJ-style kill EQ 2-10 stage phaser Flanger 2-5 tap chorus Spatializer Comb filter Compressor Lo-Fi (SRR, BR, Dist, and AM) Echo freeze delay Gatebox plate reverb Spring reverb Dark reverb Hardware 128 × 64 pixel OLED screen MIDI In/Out/Thru 2 × 1/4” impedance balanced main audio out jacks 2 × 1/4” impedance balanced cue audio out jacks 4 × 1/4” balanced/unbalanced external input jacks 1 × 1/4” stereo headphone jack 44.1 kHz, 24-bit D/A, and A/D converters Hi-speed USB 2.0 port Power inlet: Center positive 5.5 × 2.5 mm barrel jack, 12 V DC, 2 A Balanced audio outputs Main outputs level: +17 dBu peak Output impedance: 440 Ω unbalanced Digital S/N ratio: 104 dB (20–20,000 Hz) Headphones outputs Headphones out level: +17 dBu peak Output impedance: 55 Ω Balanced audio inputs Input level: +17 dBu peak Audio input impedance: 21 kΩ Digital S/N ratio: 106 dB (20–20,000 Hz) Electrical specifications Unit power consumption: 7 W typical Compatible Elektron power supply: PSU-3b Physical specifications Sturdy steel casing Dimensions: W340 × D184 × H63 mm (13.3 × 7.2 × 2.5”) (including knobs, jacks, and rubber feet) Weight: approximately 2.3 kg (5 lbs) Maximum recommended ambient operating temperature: +40˚C (+104˚F) Miscellaneous Over 5 GB of high-quality samples on the CF card, with 700 MB unique to this edition 3 year Elektron warranty Included in the box *32 GB custom-designed Hi-Speed CompactFlash card *Octatrack Artwork poster by m7kenji Power Supply PSU-3c Elektron USB cable Quick Guide *(Unique to Anniversary Edition) Pricing The Octatrack MKII Anniversary Edition is available at elektron.se for 1499 USD/1499 EUR, as well as limited retailers. About Elektron Elektron creates innovative and magnificent electronic musical instruments and devices, widely acclaimed for their stellar sound and immense creativity-unlocking potential. Formed in 1998, the company has its headquarters in Gothenburg, Sweden, with a subsidiary in Los Angeles, USA, and Elektron Studios Berlin, our creative event space in the German capital. #### Introducing OS 1.50 - Digitakt x Loopcloud Swedish musical instrument company Elektron adds even more features to it's OS 1.50 for Digitakt The OS 1.50 Upgrade also allows for an integration and quick access to Loopcloud's vast sample library. Browse, edit, tweak, and combine samples and when you are done, send it in the right BPM directly to your Digitakt. A quick and easy way to feed your Digitakt with a whole smorgasbord of new and tasty sounds. Digitakt x Loopcloud. Connected. // OS 1.50 Upgrade  Video by Elektron Try out Loopcloud Get OS 1.50 upgrade for Digitakt About Digitakt Compact, rugged, and to the point. Digitakt is a formidable drum machine and sampler. Capture and manipulate fragments of time courtesy of a dynamic feature set and an exquisite digital sound engine. With Digitakt you can break your creative boundaries wide open and set the stage for a striking encounter. About Elektron Elektron creates innovative and magnificent electronic musical instruments and devices, widely acclaimed for their stellar sound and immense creativity-unlocking potential. Formed in 1998, the company has its headquarters in Gothenburg, Sweden, with a subsidiary in Los Angeles, USA. #### Introducing the Dean Guitars USA Zero Pickguard Gloss Natural New for 2024, Dean Guitars® announces the debut of the newest entry in the company’s USA Series, the USA Zero Pickguard Gloss Natural. A high-octane instrument that draws upon Dean’s legacy and is designed to satisfy the modern player’s need to push sonic boundaries and blur genre distinctions, the USA Zero Pickguard Gloss Natural expands the success of the USA Series platform, embracing established features while prioritizing the diverse sonic needs of its users. The USA Zero Pickguard Gloss embodies the spirit of musical exploration and limitless creativity within the hard rock and metal genres with enough high-end features to facilitate excellence in those realms and beyond. An eye-catching deep gloss Mahogany body is paired with a classic black finish on the headstock with a distinctive Dean profile for a look that is both aggressive and sophisticated. The premium visual treatment is enhanced further with single-ply cream binding and gold hardware throughout. A slippery ebony fretboard extending to 22 frets embellished with Pearl Ultra Diamond inlays completes the stunning aesthetic package. The USA Zero Pickguard Gloss Natural’s HH pickup configuration features a USA DMT Baker Act Gold humbucking bridge pickup that screams with overwound attitude and a powerful low end, while the USA Time Capsule neck pickup offers glassy tones that excel across a multitude of genres. A CTS 500k Audio Taper potentiometer produces far less high-frequency signal loss than units with lower pot values, resulting in clear, bright sounds across a broad spectrum. The intuitive control layout is made up of Top Hat Gold knobs for volume and tone matched to a three-way toggle pickup selector switch. Other premium features also include a Tone Pros Tune-O-Matic bridge with gold Z Plate and Grover® Locking 18:1 tuners for reliable tuning stability throughout even the most aggressive string-bends and wild riffage. Through this build, the Dean USA Zero Pickguard Gloss Natural offers hyper-playability and unparalleled sonic capacity married to stunning form for guitarists who demand the best and are redefining what high-performance sounds like. $5,398.00 USD For more information, visit. www.deanguitars.com #### Introducing The Dirty Boy Preamp Developed By New Owner Danny Gomez 25th July 2024 – Madrid (Spain) - Dirty Boy, the boutique guitar pedal brand recently acquired by musician and product designer Danny Gomez, introduces the Dirty Boy Preamp. Based on the classic amplifier designed by Dirty Boy founder, Alex Saraceno for his son Blues Saraceno, the Dirty Boy Preamp has been developed by Danny Gomez and Pablo Díaz de Rada.  Its ultra-compact design is hand crafted in Europe and is powered by Gomez’s proprietary T.A.E. technology – Tube Amp Emulation. Watch Blues playing the Dirty Boy Preamp here. The Dirty Boy Preamp is a pedal sized, fully analog amplifier simulator. Like the original amp, the Dirty Boy Preamp has a Variac control which allows voltage levels to be adjusted to produce a completely different palette of sounds. Distortion is controlled by the Gain knob, the Tone offers a wide sweeping tonal range and the Volume gives shape to the sound produced. Connected into the rig line of any guitar or bass players set up, the preamp out can be used as a full preamp to the FX loop return of the amp (or power amp in), or as an impressive tube sounding booster/overdrive to its Input. The emulated output is based on a 4x12 Celestion Greenback cab for a true, multi-dimensional sound. T.A.E. technology is used on pedalboards and in studios worldwide by some of the world’s finest players and producers. The lightweight Dirty Boy Preamp offers a professional, ‘real’ analog experience alternative to a player’s amplifier or a responsive backup to their regular rig. The Dirty Boy Preamp offers escape from the ordinary and will have guitarists and bassists craving for more. To find out more and to purchase the Dirty Boy Preamp and other products please go to https://www.dirtyboy.co/  and https://www.instagram.com/dirtyboypedals About Dirty Boy Pedals Founded in 1980’s by Alex Saraceno, father of session ace Blues Saraceno, Dirty Boy Pedals is a boutique stompbox manufacturer. The hand built, individually tested Dirty Boy pedals are tools for the discerning, professional musician and each unique pedal offers huge, authentic vintage tones. The pedals have been enjoyed by John Fusciante (The Red Hot Chilli Peppers), Mike Scott (WaterBoys), Neal Schon (Journey) and George Pajon (Black Eyed Peas). #### Introducing the EBS Session 30 Mk3 30 Watt Bass Combo We're thrilled to unveil the EBS Session 30 Mk3 Bass Combo. This compact combo has features that make it the perfect companion for seasoned players seeking a portable practice amp and novices on their journey to master the instrument. Experience Clarity Due to the Added Tweeter The EBS Session 30 Mk3 Bass Combo sets itself apart from other small-size bass combos by featuring a quality tweeter. Along with an 8" speaker, the tweeter ensures high-frequency notes are clear and precise, resulting in a full-range tone that lets your bass take center stage. While other models may struggle to maintain clarity at higher frequencies, the EBS Session 30 Mk3 stands out with its ability to accurately represent every note you play, even those upper register tones. It is an unmatched choice for bassists who value tonal integrity, even in the smallest combo. Improve Your Practice Routine with Bluetooth Audio Streaming. The EBS Session 30 Mk3 takes convenience to the next level with its integrated Bluetooth audio streaming capability. This feature makes practicing along with your favorite songs, backing tracks, or online lessons easy. Stream the sound from your smartphone directly through your bass amp without extra cables or expensive adaptors. Why You Should Choose the EBS Session 30 Mk3 The EBS Session 30 Mk3 Bass Combo is more than a handy amplifier. It's a comprehensive tool designed to enrich your bass playing. With the added tweeter ensuring unmatched tonal clarity and Bluetooth audio streaming for inspiring practice sessions, the EBS Session 30 Mk3 is a perfect little amp for bassists seeking a small, practical bass combo. Estimated Price: 225 EUR / $289 For more information: https://ebssweden.com/content2/combos/ebs-session-30-mk3-30-w-bass-combo/ #### Introducing the Limited Edition Hypostasia Fuzz Overdrive Amalgam Pedal An unparalleled fusion of tone and artistry, limited to just 59 units. New Zealand based effects pedal company Red Witch ltd is thrilled to announce the release of the new, limited edition Hypostasia Fuzz Overdrive Amalgam pedal. Limited to only 59 units, this handcrafted, true bypass pedal is a hand-made masterpiece that merges meticulous craftsmanship with superior sound engineering. Designer Ben Fulton prides himself on creating high-quality, innovative gear that resonates with musicians, guitarists, and sound engineers alike. Having designed pedals used by iconic players like Steve Vai, Andy Summers, Slash, Steve Lukather and The Edge, Fulton draws on 22 years of experience designing at the forefront of the boutique pedal world. His latest creation, the Hypostasia Fuzz Overdrive Amalgam, is a testament to his commitment to excellence and his passion for pushing the boundaries of tonal possibilities. Answering guitarists age old question “Fuzz or Overdrive” with a simple: “Both”. Hypostasia offers a perfect amalgam of both fuzz and overdrive sounds. "Each Hypostasia Fuzz Overdrive Amalgam pedal is a labor of love, built with through-hole components to ensure the highest fidelity and durability," said Ben Fulton "I wanted to create something truly special for tone connoisseurs and pedal enthusiasts, and this limited run of 59 units is our way of offering a unique piece that stands out both sonically and visually." The Hypostasia Fuzz Overdrive Amalgam pedal offers: Handmade Craftsmanship: Each unit is meticulously built by hand, by Ben Fulton, ensuring exceptional quality and attention to detail. Each unit is hand numbered and hand signed by Ben. Fuzz and Overdrive: Guitarists will no longer have to choose one or the other – Hypostasia was designed to deliver both fuzz and overdrive and the perfect consummation of the two. An almost limitless number of dirt based tonalities. True Bypass Switching: Preserves your signal integrity, ensuring your tone remains pure and uncolored. Through-Hole Components: Utilizes high-quality components that enhance the pedal's durability and sound clarity. Unique Aesthetic Design: A visually stunning pedal that not only sounds amazing but also adds a touch of artistry to your pedalboard. Lifetime Warranty: Each Hypostasia is warrantied for life. This exclusive pedal is available for purchase now exclusively from www.redwitchpedals.com and will be available until allocation has been exhausted. #### Introducing the new Binary Star pedal from Red Witch The Binary Star is a unique celestial time modulator from Red Witch Pedals in New Zealand. Immeasurably versatile, the Binary Star allows users access to a vast range of analog flavored sounds, from straightforward delays (Slap Back to long repeats) and modulation effects like chorus, and vibrato, through to insane pitch shifted repeats and ultra fast pitch shifted vibrato repeats. The Binary Star combines the best elements from their previous delay offerings (The Violetta, The Titan and The Violet) and delivers what Red Witch owner Ben Fulton describes as “The best sounding delay we’ve released, hands down. This pedal offers all the things you’d expect from a great delay unit  – but there’s so much more to what it can do. It’s a really unique tone machine”. Each unit is hand signed and numbered by Ben. The Binary Star can be used in mono or stereo mode, where the stereo mode splits the wet and dry signals into two outputs which can be run into separate amplifiers. Featuring 5 dials, two toggle switches and one foot switch, the Binary Star allows you to dial a near infinite number of sounds from it’s multidimensional heart. The Controls: Universe : This controls the delay time. Unlike standard delay times the universe control increases delay time as the control is turned clockwise, but begins to reduce delay time in the last stages of it’s sweep. Like the classic analog delays of old, as you increase the delay time you will hear background artifacts in the sound. You’re pushing the engine. But it’s ok. The Binary Star’s warp drive can take it. No need for alarm. Replicate: Used to determine the number of repeats in longer delay settings or the resonance, in shorted delay settings. Mix: Allows you to choose any blend of Dry, Wet and Dry and 100% Wet. Velocity: Determines the rate of the modulation Depth: determines the depth of the modulation. Set this fully counterclockwise to turn the modulation function off. This control works interactively with the Universe dial. In longer delay settings, increasing the Depth control will reduce the overall delay setting. G (Left Hand Toggle Switch): Set this switch to the right to increase overall delay time, to the left to reduce. C (Right Hand Toggle Switch): Set this switch to determine the flavor of the wet signal – to the left for a warmer sound, to the left for a brighter sound. Foot Switch: True Bypass – Engage to bring the Binary Star into your signal path LED Left Hand: Indicates that the unit is engaged or not LED Right Hand: Pulses in time with the modulation rate. Specs Right Hand Jack Socket: Input Far Left Jack Socket: Mono Output (use this when only using one amplifier) Middle Jack Socket: Stereo Output. Attaching a second amplifier to this socket automatically engages stereo mode. 2.1 Socket: DC input. 9 volts, Regulated DC. Center pin Negative, sleeve Positive.  Current draw 60ma. 380grams. 4 ½ inches x 2 ½  inches x 2 inches (120mm x 63mm x 52mm) The Red Witch Binary Star is available now from https://redwitchpedals.com/products/binary-star Red Witch Binary Star - First Video Video by Red Witch Pedals About Red Witch Red Witch is a boutique manufacturer of world-leading premium analog guitar and bass effects pedals. Critically acclaimed with outstanding international reviews and products enjoyed by an enviable list of world respected artists, Red Witch has gained a reputation for designing and manufacturing innovative floor effects pedals of the highest quality, renowned for their tone, functionality and artist usability. At Red Witch we take pride in offering unique functionalities unavailable in any other boutique analog guitar pedal effects worldwide. Conceived in a garage in Paekakariki, New Zealand by musician Ben Fulton in 2003, Red Witch first came to international prominence in 2008 when Andy Summers from the Police used hand built Red Witch pedals on the Police Reunion tour. Red Witch products have established a loyal following by some of the biggest names in music including Andy Summers (The Police), Sting (Solo, The Police), John Mayer, Mike Patton (Fantomas, Solo, Faith No More), The Arctic Monkeys, Terry Lawless (U2), Monte Pittman (Solo, Madonna), Trinity Roots (New Zealand), Shihad (New Zealand), The Little Bushmen (New Zealand psychedelic/ roots band), Neil Finn (Crowded House, Solo, Split Enz), INXS and Guns n' Roses. #### Introducing the New Breedlove USA Concert Moon Light Sitka-Mahogany Bend, OR (August 11, 2016) – The night is big. Everything heard and seen under the light of the moon looms closer and larger—howling wolves, stretched silhouettes. Even stillness takes on a life of its own. To evoke the expansive, embracing sounds and silence of night, we crafted the most textured big sound in a Breedlove Concert acoustic guitar ever... in the lightest guitar body possible. Meet the Breedlove USA Concert Moon Light, handcrafted in Bend, Oregon. Sound frequencies travel most efficiently through lighter materials. With this in mind, Breedlove designers sought a solution for the Moon Light that would reduce weight and bring the acoustic guitar to life in a player’s hands. Through this search, we achieved the thinnest finish to-date on a Breedlove – a mere 5 mils on top and 2 mils for the back and sides. To achieve the results, we conducted extensive Sound Profiling - frequency testing the Sitka tops and mahogany backs. As a result, our tops are thinner, the backs a bit thicker and the sound hole smaller to hit our target fundamental resonance frequency for textured big sound. We wanted the sound of the Moon Light acoustic guitar to speak for itself. So we minimized binding and decoration. Coming in at just 3.5 pounds, the Breedlove USA Concert is almost 25% lighter than the Breedlove Premier Concert Mahogany, which is crafted with the same wood pairings. The Moon Light features a rich Alaska Sitka spruce top, made from wood salvaged from downed trees in the Tongass National Forest. The Honduran mahogany used for the back, sides and neck are selectively harvested in the Custosel Concession in the Mayan Biosphere of Guatemala. The comfort and simple beauty of the Breedlove USA Concert Moon Light acoustic guitar delivers complex notes that are beautiful to the ear with the robust big instrument sound of much larger guitar designs. Beautiful USA built acoustic guitar for $1,999 MSRP* *Also available with electronics: $2,132 MSRP. Full Specs: Body Type: Concert Neck Wood: Honduran mahogany Top Wood: Solid Sitka spruce Back/Side Wood: Solid Honduran mahogany Top Finish: Moon Light satin Back Finish: Satin Fretboard: Ebony # Frets: 20 Nut Width: 1 3/4” Tuners Hardware: Breedlove, nickel Bridge Truss: No Electronics: Optional LR Baggs EAS VC Scale Length: 25 1/2” Body Length: 20” Upper Bout: 11 1/4” Lower Bout: 15” Case: Deluxe hardshell Breedlove Stringed Instruments Since 1990, Breedlove has been a passionate and innovative builder of remarkable stringed instruments, spurred by a desire to challenge convention and build the instruments of tomorrow. Breedlove’s master craftsmen craft acoustic instruments for artists seeking self-expression and liberation through music, but make no mistake: Breedlove’s world-class craftsmen don’t just build instruments, they design distinctively crafted sound. Visit us at www.breedlovesound.com #### Introducing the Power Handle Swedish musical company Elektron today released the Power Handle. With the Power Handle, you can take your creativity on the go. Fire up your Model:Cycles or Model:Samples in any location, and at any time. And dive into hours of music-making. The vision for the Model units was a portable, tactile music-making experience. This is the realization of that vision. It's been a long journey here, but the journey is only beginning. On public transport, at the airport, out in nature, in between studios, on a road trip. Now you can get lost anywhere. Connect to disconnect. Find out more about the Power Handle Introducing The Power Handle Video by Elektron Product Specifications & Information W280 × D80 × H29 mm (10.9 × 3.1 × 1.1") Weight approx. 0.1 kg (0.22 lbs) 4 × AA Batteries (not included) Model units running firmware 1.13 or later Included in the box 1 × Power Handle Connection cable Connection screw Manual Pricing The Power Handle is available at elektron.se for 49 USD/49 EUR, as well as limited retailers. About Elektron Elektron creates innovative and magnificent electronic musical instruments and devices, widely acclaimed for their stellar sound and immense creativity-unlocking potential. Formed in 1998, the company has its headquarters in Gothenburg, Sweden, with a subsidiary in Los Angeles, USA. #### Introducing the Recording King Dirty 30s Tenor Guitar The Recording King Dirty 30s Tenor Nashville, TN -- Recording King's mid-20th-Century vibe continues with the introduction of the Dirty 30s Tenor Guitar. Featuring enhanced sonic benefits from RK's exclusive Cross Lap bracing and bone nut and saddle, this comfortable 23" scale tenor guitar is sure to introduce the joy of playing tenor to a whole new audience. Players have been asking Recording King designers for years to release an affordable tenor guitar in the Dirty 30s style. The Recording King Series 7 Tenor guitar gives jazz, folk, and old-time guitarists (and banjo players!) a high-value, mojo-packed, great-sounding tenor to add to their collections. The tenor guitar, generally tuned CGDA, has long been a staple of old-time players and has continued to pique the interest of the mainstream musicians looking to augment their sound. Recording King's Series 7 Tenor Guitar has a familiar 000-size body, with the same retro aesthetic as other Dirty 30s models. The 23" scale makes it easy to navigate the entire fretboard, and the bone nut & saddle insure resonance at all the string contact points. RK's exclusive CrossLap bracing results in an extra-responsive top to help you cut through the mix. There are a few other tenor guitars on the market, but none that pack the Series 7's combination of excellent tone, vintage mojo and incredible value. Available in EU at the end of September! Spruce Top 23" Scale Length Cross Lap Bracing Bone Nut and Saddle Checkerboard Purfling Learn more about the Dirty 30s Tenor guitar here Recording King Dirty 30s Tenor Guitar Demo Video by RecordingKingOfficial #### Introducing The ‘Orange Valve Tester MKII’ An Industry unique product for testing Hi-Fi Valves (Tubes) with Precision and Ease Orange is proud to launch the Valve Tester MKII; the quick, simple and accurate way to test and match valves for guitarists, guitar techs and amp repair shops. The Orange Valve Tester MKII is made and designed in the UK and supersedes the Orange VT1000, the world's first automatic digital valve tester pioneered, developed and patented by Orange. It effortlessly performs a wide range of tests with speed, simplicity and accuracy, setting a new world standard in valve-testing technology for guitar enthusiasts and service professionals alike. The simplicity of operation belies the complexity of what happens inside the unit during each test. Inside is a sophisticated microprocessor controlled testing system carrying out a series of complex inter-electrode switching and measurement exercises. Requiring no knowledge of valve theory a user simply inserts a valve into the correct socket, selects the valve type from the list and presses the ‘OK’ button. The status of the valve under test is quickly revealed. The latest model of the Orange Valve Tester features greatly improved algorithms with an updated database containing the test results of literally hundreds of new, used and faulty valves giving the MKII a much greater intelligence compared to the original Orange VT1000. All the voltages required by the tester are internally derived, stabilised and controlled allowing a rapid static and transient testing without unnecessary heat generation. In addition, the new unit features higher current capacity with enhanced ‘grid leakage detection testing’, a new ‘thermal runaway’ test and a new ‘digital microphony function’ to test pre-amp valves. Its new rugged mechanical design and form also has improved valve sockets. The Orange Valve Tester MKII’s new optional expansion modules will be particularly appealing to guitar enthusiasts. It allows the testing other valve types including EF86 and rectifier valve GZ34. The Orange Valve Tester MKII is a sophisticated, simple to use, stylish and portable unit. It offers guitarists, guitar techs and amp repair shops the perfect blend of simplicity and precision in amp maintenance. The device’s fully automatic testing and matching capabilities ensure optimal valve performance across a wide range of audio valve equipment allowing users to effortlessly maintain quality, maximum performance and limit possible distortion of their guitar amplifiers caused by substandard, worn or faulty valves. To find out more about the new Orange Valve Tester MKII and all the other Orange Amplification products, please go to orangeamps.com and orangessentials.com. About Orange Amplification Orange Amplification has been a pioneering force in guitar and bass amplification since 1968. They have built a reputation of delivering innovative technology, always built with uncompromising attention to detail and quality. Known as the best British guitar amplifier manufacturer for both design and build, they dominate the world’s stages and studios. Orange are rightfully proud of their heritage, a story that began in the late 1960’s. The world’s greatest rock icons, including Jimmy Page, Stevie Wonder, James Brown, Fleetwood Mac, Oasis, Madonna, Jim Root and Geddy Lee are proud to stand in front of the unmistakable iconic brand and rely upon its unique tone. #### Introducing ‘The Orange Box’ Bluetooth Speakers The Biggest Sound From The Smallest Stage Orange Amplification has been a pioneering force in guitar and bass amplification since 1968 with a reputation for innovation and uncompromising attention to detail and quality. In June 2023, the company adds the new Orange Box Bluetooth speakers to its growing consumer range. Watch the launch video at https://youtu.be/X3uJ9vl3taY. Orange Bluetooth Boxes are the only Bluetooth speakers on the market that use both Class D and A/B Analogue amplifiers, giving them controlled, tight, punchy bass and smooth, natural mids and highs.  Also included is a unique audio safety feature which continually monitors the volume signal with a flashing warning light when the unit is being driven too hard, indicating overload distortion and possible damage to the speakers. The smaller, more compact Orange Box is lightweight, super-portable with a handy carry strap and a rechargeable battery offering up to 15 hours of playback time. The slightly larger Box-L is the mains powered version, featuring a larger subwoofer to bring nuanced audio to any room. Both feature the same rugged construction, technology and Orange livery as the legendary guitar amplifiers. The wooden tolex covered boxes come in a choice of orange or black. Orange Box £275 $299 Orange Box-L £315 $345 The Orange Box and Orange Box-L are available direct though: https://orangeamps.com/product/orange-box/ https://orangeamps.com/product/orange-box-l/ https://orangeessentials.com/ About Orange Amplification Orange Amplification has been a pioneering force in guitar and bass amplification since 1968. They have built a reputation of delivering innovative technology, always built with uncompromising attention to detail and quality. Known as the best British guitar amplifier manufacturer for both design and build, they dominate the world’s stages and studios. Orange are rightfully proud of their heritage, a story that began in the late 1960’s. The world’s greatest rock icons, including Jimmy Page, Stevie Wonder, James Brown, Fleetwood Mac, Oasis, Madonna, Jim Root and Geddy Lee are proud to stand in front of the unmistakable iconic brand and rely upon its unique tone. #### IR Loader - New From Nembrini Audio January 17th  2022 PAVIA, ITALY: Nembrini Audio is delighted to launch its new IR Loader plugin, designed by company founder Igor Nembrini, the creator behind many of the world’s most popular guitar amp simulation plugins. This innovative tool allows guitarists to quickly and easily load their favourite IRs giving them effortless access to their preferred sound. See the video Trailer at https://youtu.be/Gwrq2PBtFpU An IR Loader plugin is a vital piece of software for musicians practicing and recording their guitar with a DAW plus pedal and amp simulations. The Nembrini Audio IR Loader allows users to up load as many as three cabinet impulse response files and use them in combination with the company’s Power Amplifier modelled on an AB Push-Pull EL34 tube amplifier with three feedback modes. The plugin’s browser lets users view and explore their favourite IR files and load them simply and quickly. Included in the IR Loader is a custom designed desk compressor, six band parametric equalizer and a bass enhancer. The compressor comes with a side chain high pass filter to help reduce low end reaction and give more transparent sounds. The graphic display and spectrum analyser allow users to see the equalizer’s 6 bands  in real time and so create sounds in just few clicks. Plus the circuit of the bass enhancer is inspired by Little Labs Voice Of God*. Used together these features offer the ideal tool to manage and manipulate guitar and bass IRs. Nembrini Audio’s IR Loader easily imports IR files and allows users to toggle or mix the different cabinets with complete consistency on stage, in the studio or at home. System requirement free iLok** account. To find out more please go to https://www.nembriniaudio.com/products/ir-loader. Apple store go to https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ir-loader/id1594602851 About Nembrini Audio Nembrini Audio was borne out of the extensive experience of founding namesake Igor Nembrini, with over 10 years of involvement in creating many of the greatest guitar amp plug-ins on the market to his notable name. Needless to say, the company’s exacting emulations always start by perfecting digital reproduction of analogue circuits before being finely tuned by ear to remain true to the original sound. Saying that, it is specialised in the digital reproduction of analogue saturation circuits, whereby the dynamic behaviour of each individual component is carefully modelled and tuned by ear to always achieve the most musical and creamy saturation in the digital world! With that in mind, it does not simply produce musical software but rather musical instruments suitable for every modern musician in search of uncompromising quality — products that work well in any setting and situation to let the creativity of musicians, producers, and mixing engineers flow forth for all to hear! www.nembriniaudio.com #### Italia Guitars Jeffery Foskett Signature Beach Boy gets Italia Signature guitar Brand new to the quirky Italia guitars range is the Jeffery Foskett Signature model (ITJF12 £999 UK rrp). Designed in collaboration with the longtime Beach Boys guitarist/vocalist the ITJF12 features a chambered alder body and ash back, mated to a hard rock maple set neck with 22 fret rosewood fingerboard. A matched pair of Wilkinson WPM mini double coil pickups begin the chain of some truly novel circuitry and tonal options including master volume, tone and blend controls, plus individual on/off switches with LED indicators. Furthermore the ‘FosQ’ enhancer switch allows you to access two further controls ‘Jangle’ and ‘Boost’ for even more tonal variation. “I’ve played thousands of shows and hundreds of guitars in search of ‘my’ sound”, says Jeffery “I wanted the jangle of McGuinn’s and the smoothness of Carl Wilson’s tones, along with a few other features I’ve always dreamed about.” With a Wilkinson VS50K-2 bridge and a set of Italia locking machine heads completing its impressive specification, the ITJF12 has superb projection and sustain with great intonation and tuning stability. Finished in Cobalt Blue the Italia Jeffery Foskett Signature comes with a luxury padded Italia guitar bag. #### Ivor Mairants announce the arrival of Flattley Boutique Effects Pedals The Flattley range of Platinum and Silver Series boutique effects pedals are now available online from Ivor Mairants Musicentre webstore. Ivor Mairants are delighted to announce the arrival of Flattley Boutique Effects Pedals designed and built in the UK UK based company Flattley Guitar Pedals, have been manufacturing high-quality, custom boutique guitar and bass effect pedals since 2016, designed, and meticulously hand-built and hand wired in England using only components of the finest quality. With stunning artwork often based on Mexican sugar skulls, all models within the popular Flattley Platinum and Silver Series models which include overdrive, distortion, phase, univibe and tremolo units, highlight Flattley’s creativity. Creativity that has earned respect from the music industry and from guitar players around the world, who have labelled Flattley pedals as modern day classics, whilst adoring their lush tones, transparency and extremely low noise level. As a guitar player and a highly qualified electronics engineer, Flattley knows exactly what guitar players require within versatility, functionality and sound. “I’ve always been a guitar player,” says Paul, “I also worked for over 30 years as an avionics technician in the Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm working on helicopters, so when I started Flattley pedals back in 2016, I was very confident I could produce high-quality products with superior built qualities, immense tonal versatility and reliability. I’m also old school, by that, I mean we are still analogue here, it’s all hands-on. I’ve built all our pedals with live performance in mind, either in the studio or on stage.” The powerful and dynamic Platinum Range “Revolution” overdrive pedal with a trio of clipping options and the popular transparent Silver Series Overdrive, are both fine examples that highlight Paul Flattley’s ability to transpose ‘head sounds’ into reality. From the first schematic diagram to completion, each and every Flattley effects pedal, is hand-built and hand-wired in house in the UK, as Paul explains, “I’m passionate to say the least, about our products being built in the in the UK within a 30 radius of our premises, and also packaged in sustainable recycled materials. Every pedal starts life as a schematic diagram, which is then tested for many hours in basic prototyping formats, when we are 100% satisfied that the sound and component values are all correct, the unit is sent to our PCB design and manufacture company here in Gloucestershire.” Aside from tonal qualities and performances, Flattley pedal enclosures are renowned for their innovative graphic designs, with artwork often based on Mexican sugar skulls. The Platinum Series models for example, also feature metallic holographic chrome flake, applied by slowly dipping by hand through activated hydrographic film… for that ‘personal touch’. The Platinum Series pedals also feature aluminium control knobs with laser etched descriptive text and, like the Silver Range, features colourful HALO status on/off switch ring lights as standard to dissipate glare whilst performing. Check out the full range of Flattley boutique effects pedals at www.IvorMairants.co.uk #### JAM pedals announce the Black Fuzz Phrase ltd JAM pedals is thrilled to announce the release of the Black Fuzz Phrase ltd, the newest addition to their Custom Shop's line of limited pedals, built around a rare batch of late 60s Philips OC44 black glass germanium transistors. Built entirely by hand, the Black Fuzz Phrase LTD is a love letter to the raw, expressive fuzz tones of the late ’60s. At its core lies an ultra-rare stash of NOS OC44 Philips black glass germanium transistors, manufactured in 1969 and individually tested and matched by ear. Prized for their exceptionally low leakage, musical gain, and quiet operation they are ideal for crafting a fuzz circuit that’s both aggressive and articulate. Each unit is point-to-point hand-wired on a turret board and wrapped in luxurious suede, featuring blacked-out hardware, staying true to our tradition of uncompromising craftsmanship. With vintage-spec carbon-comp resistors and tropical fish capacitors throughout the signal path, this fuzz responds musically to your playing and cleans up beautifully with your guitar’s volume knob. Availability: 30 units available now exclusively to subscribers until 17 July at 17:00 CEST. Remaining units (if any) will go public after ~50 additional units will launch through our global dealer network Future batches TBD – sign up on the product page to be notified Shipping: FREE Worldwide Shipping USA: No tariffs on orders under $800 UK: DDP shipping – no VAT or import fees Building on the lineage of its predecessors, the Black Fuzz Phrase LTD is a true collector’s piece designed to inspire from the first note, with rich harmonics, smooth sustain, and that unmistakable vintage rasp. Shop now #### JAM pedals introduce the Delay Llama XTREME! The JAM pedals Delay Llama XTREME introduces new functionality and exciting features to our Delay Llama series, challenging preconceived notions of what an analog delay pedal can do. Featuring 3 x 3205 BBD chips and a thoughtful layout, the Delay Llama XTREME appeals to traditional delay users and sound explorers alike. FEATURING: 4 user savable presets 4 trails-dedicated effects (Vibrato, Tape-Age, Random, Pitch-Shift) 800ms of max. delay time Tap tempo w/ subdivisions Hold function Kill-Dry Trails (buffered) OR true bypass modes Delay time expression pedal / CV input Remote tap tempo input Remote preset selection input. We sent the Delay Llama to the future and it finally made its way back with a taste for the XTREME! So strap in, get comfortable and ride this Llama into uncharted sonic fields which are sure to spark the imagination of even the bravest of sound explorers! $339 / 329€, ships end of February. JAM pedals | Delay Llama XTREME Video by JAM pedals #### JAM pedals LucyDreamer Supreme The LucyDreamer Supreme, comes with a slew of functions that push the envelope and at the some time “make sense”! Dedicated overdrive controls offer complete command over the overdrive sound, with sweet spots throughout its gain range, allowing users to fine tune it to their specific style. The High / Low Gain toggle offers sounds ranging from barely “hairy” to full-blown overdriven tube-amp style saturation! The Dry / Wet Mix allows the user to adjust the ratio between the overdriven and clean signal, opening up the road to pick-sensitive, chime-y, bell-like tones with supreme definition and dynamic-range. The Dry / Wet MIX is also controllable via Expression pedal, granting the user unprecedented real-time creative control! The new powerful guitar-friendly Boost, is carefully voiced to compliment the OD side when running either in pre or post mode, retaining the open, harmonically rich sound of the LucyDreamer Supreme without compressing it. It is independently accessible via dedicated footswitch Setting the internal trimmer to the minimum value (default position) and employing the dedicated Boost expression, you can use the Boost section as a Volume pedal! JAM pedals | LucyDreamer Supreme | Presentation Video by JAM pedals LucyDreamer Supreme Layout The Overdrive Controls: Right Footswitch: Engages the Overdrive Circuit L: Level of Overdrive Circuit T: Tone of Overdrive Circuit G: Gain Range of Overdrive Circuit M: Adjusts the ratio between the Clean and Overdriven Signal Toggle: Choose between High and Low gain modes The Boost Controls: Left Footswitch: Engages the Boost Circuit B: Level of Boost Circuit Toggle: Sets the position of the Boost – Pre or Post – relative to the OD Internal Trimmer: Determines the minimum Boost Level; setting the trimmer to the minimum value, allows you to use the Boost as a master volume control with an Expression pedal Expression Inputs: We incorporated a couple of expression inputs that grant maximum creative control and versatility. The EXP MIX expression IN, allows you to regulate the ratio between your clean and overdriven signal, while the EXP BOOST expression IN allows you to determine the amount of Boost / Cut you wish to apply. The LucyDreamer Supreme carries a street price of $249.00 / €239.00. It is already available at select retailers and can also be purchased directly from the JAM pedals online store at www.jampedals.com #### Japanese Artists Boris and DURAN Collaborate with Gamechanger Audio Japanese Artists Boris and DURAN Collaborate with Latvia’s Gamechanger Audio in a New Improvisational Performance Acclaimed Japanese artists Boris and DURAN have unveiled a new improvisational performance created using effects pedals developed by the Latvian company Gamechanger Audio. The collaboration highlights the dialogue between music and technology - where experimental sound, design, and innovation converge to create a shared creative language across cultures. A Meeting Between Two Generations of Japanese Experimentation Recognized internationally as pioneers of Japan’s experimental and heavy music scene, Boris have spent over two decades expanding the vocabulary of sound - moving fluidly between noise, drone, metal, and minimalism. Their collaboration with guitarist and producer DURAN adds a new dimension: a meeting between two generations of artists who approach the instrument not only as a tool, but as a medium for exploration. DURAN, known for his work as both a solo artist and as a live and recording collaborator with leading Japanese musicians — including Koshi Inaba, Suga Shikao, Fujii Kaze, and Vaundy — brings an intricate, melodic sensibility to the project. His presence adds a tone of precision and openness that complements Boris’s raw, elemental sound. The performance unfolds as a real-time conversation in sound which is unscripted, instinctive, and profoundly raw and human. Gamechanger Audio Innovation in Sound Design At the center of this performance are Gamechanger Audio’s distinctive inventions — the PLUS Pedal, BIGSBY Pedal and AUTO Series. Designed and manufactured in Riga, Latvia, these devices have become symbols of how European innovation can empower artists worldwide. “Our mission is to inspire creativity in both musicians and engineers,” emphasises the Gamechanger Audio team. “This project connects artists who use our instruments to explore new sonic frontiers — where technology becomes part of the artistic gesture.” Founded in Latvia, Gamechanger Audio has gained global recognition for its ability to merge advanced engineering with artistic intuition. Its products are used by leading musicians and producers across genres — from experimental noise collectives to film composers and live performers: "The Rolling Stones," "Radiohead," "Rammstein," "Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds," "Unknown Mortal Orchestra," "Swans," Jean-Michel Jarre, James Blake, Jim Jarmusch, and others. A Continuing Dialogue Between Artists and Makers This collaboration continues a growing movement in the creative industries: partnerships between instrument makers and artists. Gamechanger Audio previously collaborated with Latvian guitarist Edgars Rubenis, which resulted in album “Spēlmanis” and explored the intersection of composition, texture, and improvisation. In bringing together Boris, DURAN, and Gamechanger Audio, the project reaffirms Latvia’s place in the global conversation on experimental sound and independent creativity — connecting Baltic craftsmanship with Japan’s avant-garde sensibility. About Gamechanger Audio Gamechanger Audio is an independent audio technology company based in Riga, Latvia. Founded by a group of musicians and engineers, the company develops and manufactures professional-grade effects and sound tools for artists worldwide. Its products, including the PLUS Pedal, BIGSBY Pedal, AUTO Series, PLASMA Pedal, Motor Synth MKII, Plasma Drive (in collaboration with Latvian company Erica Synths) to name a few are celebrated for blending scientific precision with artistic imagination. For more information visit www.gamechangeraudio.com. #### Jeff Bridges takes a stand for unity, ecology and peace Sustainably sourced Breedlove signature model guitars bear actor’s “All in this Together” motto BEND. ORE. - JULY 21, 2020 - With his new Breedlove signature model guitars, Academy Award®-winning actor, musician and environmentalist Jeff Bridges takes a stand for unity, ecology and peace. The flagship instrument, which, like the others, bears Bridges’ “All in this Together” motto inlaid along the fretboard, is made entirely from sustainable woods, proving, the acclaimed star says, that “we can build beautiful instruments to make beautiful music that will resonate for all time, and preserve the trees, the lungs of our planet, which temper our climate, replenish our fresh water and provide shelter for our wildlife.” “We can make our instruments with salvaged or selectively harvested wood from sustainable forests, while still protecting habitat and sustaining the local community. We can make a difference.” The premium guitar, a light, responsive soft cutaway limited edition acoustic-electric Breedlove Oregon Concerto Bourbon CE, features Bridges name inlaid on the rear of the headstock. Protected by an “All in this Together” embroidered gig bag, each instrument—outfitted with an L.R. Baggs Anthem amplification system—is handcrafted and hand voiced in Bend, Ore. from superior sounding, hauntingly beautiful native Oregon myrtlewood, which grows along the state’s Pacific coast. “At Breedlove,” says owner Tom Bedell, “we share Jeff’s concerns for the earth, and this exquisite, very personal guitar was born from his passion for music and his dedication, like ours, to maintaining our world’s forests. Absolutely no clear-cut wood is used in this instrument. That’s why Jeff put his name on the headstock and will personally sign each label and accompanying Certificate of Authenticity.” The Breedlove Jeff Bridges “All in this Together” signature Oregon model is available only through Lost Chord Guitars, in Solvang, Calif, operated by Jeff Bridges & The Abiders’ musical director Chris Pelonis. Royalties from each Oregon sale support Amazon Conservation Team, which works in partnership with indigenous colleagues to protect rainforests and traditional culture. Additionally, two new Jeff Bridges signature models—offered with different options at different price points to allow a wide variety of participation—will join the Designed in Bend Organic Series of sustainably-sourced, clear-cut free all solid wood acoustic-electric guitars. The granadillo in the Jeff Bridges Signature Organic Amazon and the African mahogany in the Jeff Bridges Signature Organic Congo come from the world’s two great rainforests; Bedell has traveled to both locales, as well as the Swiss Alps for the European spruce tops, to ensure sustainable practices. The latter models will be available exclusively at Lost Chord beginning Sept. 1. Video by Breedlove Guitars JEFF BRIDGES is one of Hollywood’s most successful actors and a seven-time Academy Award® nominee, as well as a singer and producer. His 2009 performance in Crazy Heart deservedly garnered the iconic performer his first Oscar® for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role. The performance also earned him the Golden Globe, SAG Award and the IFP/Spirit Award for Lead Actor. Bridges’ moving and multi-layered performance is one of many in a career that spans decades. Since earning his initial Oscar nomination in 1971, for The Last Picture Show, he has been honored with seven nominations, most recently for Hell or High Water (2016). In a career spanning nearly 50 years, he has appeared in more than 65 films, among them Seabiscuit, The Big Lebowski, True Grit, The Fabulous Baker Boys, Starman and, most recently, Bad Times at the El Royale. Through his company, ASIS Productions, he has also produced films and television movies, including the documentary Living in the Future's Past as well as The Giver, American Heart, The Only Living Boy in New York and Hidden in America. Music is one of Jeff’s true passions and in August 2011, he released his self-titled major label debut album for Blue Note Records. Multiple-Grammy Award®-winning songwriter, musician and producer T Bone Burnett produced the critically acclaimed album, which was a follow up to his first solo effort, “Be Here Soon,” on Ramp Records, the Santa Barbara, Calif. label he co-founded with Michael McDonald and producer/singer/songwriter Chris Pelonis. In 2014, he released his first live album “Jeff Bridges & The Abiders Live.” In February 2015, Jeff released a spoken word/ambient album titled “Sleeping Tapes.” The collaboration was co-produced with musician Keefus Ciancia who also supplied the music. All proceeds from the album’s sales go to Share Our Strength’s No Kid Hungry campaign. In 2018, Jeff narrated and produced the environmental documentary Living In the Future’s Past, a beautifully photographed tour de force about who we are; where we come from; and why we think and do the things we do. Profound thinkers share the screen with hundreds of the earth’s living creatures to reveal profound concepts about ourselves and our future, that have never been presented quite like this on film before. Living in the Future’s Past is an astonishing journey that looks under the 'hood of humanity,' by weaving evolution, emergence, energy, dark ecology, and what some are calling the end of nature, into a narrative bypassing political affiliations and borders and boundaries of all kinds. More information www.jeffbridges.com www.livinginthefuturespastfilm.com www.breedlovemusic.com www.lostchordguitars.com www.amazonteam.org #### Jeff Hughell Interview Interview with Jeff Hughel (Six Feet Under) about the release of the album "Crush" with the Bassist Alliance How did the Bassists Alliance Project come to fruition? How did you arrive at the idea for the project and what was it like to get a dozen musicians on board? The Bassists Alliance project began when I met Alberto Rigoni at the Warwick bass camp in 2016. Alberto had the idea of collaborating on an album and getting some of our favorite bassists to play on it. We have both done several bass solo albums, so we decided to split the song writing and spearhead the project ourselves. Getting all the other bassists was a fun experience. It was so exciting to hear other people's parts and feed off them. We have lots of diverse players and I think everyone got out of their comfort zone to do this. How was the album recorded and how long did that process take? The album was recorded at each of our home studios and then we would send people tracks and they would add their parts. It took about a year to get all the songs written and get everyone's final parts completed. We then had Zack Ohren at Castle Ultimate Productions handle all the mixing and mastering except for Extreme Density which Jamie King mixed and mastered. Take us behind the scenes of songwriting for Crush. Were complete song ideas presented and fine-tuned, or were songs composed through a more collaborative effort? As far as the songwriting process went. Some songs were presented as complete ideas and other people would add parts on top. Other songs were written in a true collaboration where ideas would be sent back and forth and then fine-tuned. The song styles of the Bassists Alliance are much different than the death metal of Six Feet Under. What was your writing experience like for Crush in comparison to your previous projects? The writing of this album was far different from most other things I have done. Mainly because there was no genre that we were being tied down, too. There is a lot of experimental things going on. For example, the song “Floating Through Canyons” with myself and Scott Reeder started with a very atmospheric bass line I had come up with. Then Scott ended up singing a melody over it and then he played that same thing on the bass and ran his vocals through a talk box with his bass and it's the most original use of a talk box I have ever heard. And he sent his track to me in one day!! What’s your favorite track on this album and why? I can honestly say I love every track on this album! But if I had to pick a favorite, it would have to be “Extreme Density” that features Ryan Martini and Steve DiGiorgio. This song started by me sending Ryan some ideas, he then sent back some riffs based on my ideas. I then wrote some new riffs and arranged everything. After that Ryan added a whole new bass line on top of the whole song and steve contributed and amazing solo which he came to my home studio to record. This song was mixed and mastered by Jamie King and while in the studio Ryan added some percussion and keys bringing new life to an already killer song!! #### Jeff Hughell Sleep Deprivation Album Bassist Jeff Hughell Announces 4th Studio Album ‘Sleep Deprivation’ OAKLAND, CA — Six Feet Under bassist Jeff Hughell unveils his upcoming fourth full-length solo album, Sleep Deprivation, scheduled for release on Jan. 25, 2019. With stunning arrangements and instrumentation, this new album showcases not only Hughell’s impressive musicianship but also the depth of his creativity. Hughell plays all bass guitar parts on “Sleep Deprivation,” using his Warwick 7-string bass and also plays a majority of the electric guitar parts as well. Drummer Marco Pitruzzella, Hughell’s bandmate from Six Feet Under and a past collaborator, is a powerful presence behind the kit, staying true to his nickname Lord Marco. The album kicks off with a blistering guitar solo on “Night Terrors” followed by driving blast beats and death metal riffing that earned Hughell his reputation. However, there’s even more depth to this track when it gives way to a melodic bridge before returning to the thrilling roller coaster of riffs. On the next track, “Drift Off,” Hughell provides intertwining piano and guitar licks. The dynamics and intricate layers will do the opposite of induce sleep, especially with it’s powerful ending. The rise-and-fall gives way to the third track on the album, “Crash,” which opens with funky bass influences that give way to death metal drive. This, in turn, relents to a harmonic bass-driven bridge before returning full circle to the opening. The halfway point in the album, “Sleep Paralysis,” opens with plenty for the listener to take in, including bass, Latin percussion, and saxophone. The guitar provides underlying harmonics before making a powerful statement midway through the song as it duels with the saxophone. A gorgeous symphonic vocal synth effect ends the song. True to its title, “Autohypnosis,” this next track opens with a heavenly choir synth before piano, drums, bass, and guitar kick in with force. In another eclectic showcase, the song features classically inspired moments with synth strings that poke through the gloom like sunshine. The clouds dissipate on “Falling Into,” a beautiful interlude of acoustic guitar, synth and sustained piano. “Sleep Deprivation” shatters the slumber with riff-heavy death metal. A melodic bridge then nearly seduces the listener back into sleep before opening to a thoughtful guitar solo. Truly, there is no rest for the engaged listener who is rewarded in the final track, “The Darkside,” which once again showcases Hughell’s mastery on bass. Jeff Hughell is a renowned 7-string bass player who is well established in the technical metal scene. In addition to Six Feet Under, bands he has played with include Reciprocal, Feared, Brain Drill, Vile, Osmium, Severed Savior, Asylum, Rings of Saturn, and Cryptoreum. Hughell is endorsed by Warwick bass guitars, Dean Markley strings, Gallien-Krueger, Darkglass, and Toontrack. Preorders of “Sleep Deprivation” will be available soon at www.jeffhughell.com. CRASH Official video Jeff Hughell Video by 666hughell #### Jeff Hughell Sleep Deprivation Interview Jeff, congratulations on your fourth full-length solo album. What was different or unique about the recording of “Sleep Deprivation” compared to the others?  Thank you very much. The biggest difference in recording this album was I took as much time as I needed and felt no need to rush whatsoever. I spent a lot more time working on my playing, doubling bass parts. I also worked a lot more on other instruments like my guitar playing and piano playing. This is the first album I did all the keys and piano myself, and the first time playing guitar. You recorded with drummer Marco Pitruzzella, your bandmate from Six Feet Under. You and Marco also worked together on your first solo EP “I Came to Hate.” What was the collaboration with Marco like on this album in comparison to your previous recordings? Working with Marco is like second nature. We have been playing together for well over a decade. I always program drum's first with EZdrummer then send the songs off so the structure is already there. He can then put his own style on it and change whatever he wants. Marco is an incredibly precise drummer that also has great feeling. I think on the song “Sleep Paralysis” he proved that he can really do it all. The drumming is so tasteful on that song, yet has some relentless blasting towards the end and then he seamlessly goes back into a slow nice feel. Your last project before this album was Crush with the Bassists Alliance, which was eclectic in genre and instrumentation. As it relates to “Sleep Deprivation,” have your experiences collaborating with other musicians influenced your writing to this point? While doing the Bassist Alliance album Crush, I really learned a lot about collaborating with other people. A large difference between that project and my solo work is that we only used bass on the Bassist Alliance album. I added no guitar or keys or anything else. To me it was a great experience because I really focused on bass playing and nothing else. With my solo work I am not afraid to experiment with other instruments and add other elements. So a lot of ideas that I had I was able to look at the big picture and really expand and experiment. I think on this album it all really worked out. I am very happy with the way all these other elements came out. It was also a nice change of pace going from an album that is all collaborations to being able to go ahead and run with my own vision, having the final say on everything. Who handled the mixing and mastering of these tracks, and what was that collaboration like? Jamie King was the one who mixed and mastered this album. It was basically my first time working with him. I was introduced to his work by Ryan Martinie. Jamie mixed and mastered the song “Extreme Density” that Ryan and I did for the Bassist Alliance project. I was totally blown away at how clear everything was and how every little part had its own place, which was a challenge because that song had so many different bass parts. I also had a bunch of other friends who had nothing but great things to say about him. After I went back and looked at all the albums he had done, there were actually quite a few that I had already listen to a lot and was unaware he had done them. I have never actually met him in person but he was very easy to work with and we just went back-and-forth through email and obviously sending lots of files back-and-forth. Production wise I couldn't be more happy with the way everything turned out. What bass gear did you play on “Sleep Deprivation,” and did you play any other instruments on the album? On this album The main bass that I used was my Warwick Corvette seven string that has a solid bubinga body. It has custom Seymour Duncan blackout pickups in it. I used Dean Markley SR 2000 strings and ran it into the Darkglass Super Symmetry compressor into the Darkglass B7K, then into Logic. On the B7K, I used no drive going into the computer and then added a plug-in called CLA bass that is made by Waves. Jamie actually used my bass tone but did his own final EQ and compression. I also played fretless bass on a couple songs and that's my Warwick Corvette custom shop seven string fretless that also has custom Seymour Duncan blackout pickups. I  played all of the rhythm guitar in which I used a Jackson soloist with Seymour Duncan Black Winter pickups. I ran directly into the computer and used the Positive Grid BIAS for guitar tone. Once again, Jamie used my tone and did the final EQ and compression. As I mentioned before, I did all of the keys and piano on this and there is a lot of piano. I used the Waves Grand Rhapsody plug-in, I was really happy with those sounds. Mack Lawson and Erik Andersen provide beatbox and vocals on “The Darkside” in a unique moment on the album. How did that collaboration come about?  One thing about this album, compared to my previous albums, is I had less guest appearances. Everybody that's on this album with the exception of Jorgen Munkeby are close friends of mine. Mack Lawson and Erik Andersen both have sons that are the same age as my son and we all hang out. One day we were hanging out and Mack started doing his beatbox thing which apparently he's been doing since he was a kid. I thought wow we should get together and record some stuff. I bet I could come up with some killer ideas for that! So one day Mack came over to record and I invited Erik as well. Erik and I were in a band together called Asylum many years ago. I thought Erik's screaming voice could be something cool to add with the beatbox. So we really just sat down, had a couple drinks, and recorded. I put it together and I’m really happy with the way it came out. It is something unique that you really don't hear in instrumental or metal music. You recorded an official music video for “The Darkside” directed by Nikko DeLuna.  What was that experience like for you? Nikko DeLuna has done a couple of videos for me in the past. He is awesome to work with and makes it really easy. So I knew I wanted to have him do some videos for this album. We have three or four songs that we are doing videos for. They were all shot at different places so they kind a have a different feel. Mike Kane shot Marco's video separately at Marco's house in the Seattle area. Mike did an amazing job of matching the lighting and the vibe of Nikko's video so Nikko could mix it all together and have it look like we actually were shooting in the same location. I can't wait for all the videos to come out so people can see what we have been up to. If you had to pick a favorite moment on “Sleep Deprivation,” what is it and why? If I had to pick a favorite moment on the album, it would be the song “Sleep Paralysis”. There are so many different things going on in that song and I was really happy with the way it came out. I layered all of my bass tracks on the song. I added a lot of extra percussion myself, Marco did an amazing job of making the song perfectly tasteful. Ray Suhy ( Six Feet Under) did an amazing guitar solo and Jørgen Munkeby put the icing on the cake with his saxophone playing. I also added some vocals (samples, not me) and it all just came together perfectly. #### Jeff Schroeder Demos EarthQuaker Devices Distortion Pedals AKRON, OHIO, DECEMBER 2023 – Jeff Schroeder, former Smashing Pumpkins guitarist and solo artist, sits down with EarthQuaker Devices to demo some of the heavy hitter distortions and overdrives in their product line. This demo highlights the new Zoar Dynamic Audio Grinder, a highly interactive medium-high gain distortion pedal with a 3-band passive EQ. Schroeder writes a selection of riffs and demonstrates each through the Westwood, Plumes, Special Cranker, and Sunn O))) Life Pedal, and then compares the same riff through Zoar, hashing out the differences in their gain structure, tonalities, and overall sonic characteristics. When speaking about how Zoar toes the line between overdrive, distortion, and fuzz, Schroeder says, "If you have the Weight knob higher, which adds more bass into the signal going into the gain, it actually gives a little more of a fuzz characteristic. And then after the gain you have a 3 band EQ, and that's really powerful in shaping the overall sound." He also describes Zoar as more of an amp-like distortion. This side-by-side comparison gives you a great sonic guide to the differences between the various dirt pedals EarthQuaker has to offer. Schroeder demos these pedals on his gorgeous Yamaha SG-2. Stick around for a gnarly surprise at the end ... and be equipped with ear plugs!! Tune into the EarthQuaker Devices YouTube Channel on Wednesday, 12/20 at 9:00AM EST to watch the demo! Jeff Schroeder compares and contrasts distortion pedals Video by EarthQuakerDevices Credits: Jeff Schroeder @jjschroeder Directed, Edited, Color Grade and Mixing by Vice Cooler @vicecooler Director of Photography: Dalton Blanco @dalton420sich Audio: Scott Cornish @actuallyadog PA: Sarah Bernat @waybeyondhope About EarthQuaker Devices Akron, Ohio-based, hand-crafted effects pedal manufacturer EarthQuaker Devices, top-six in the U.S. and one of the top-10 in the world, creates products that are available in approximately 1,000 retail locations in 40 countries. Key retailers include Guitar Center, Sam Ash, Sweetwater and Thomann. The company's current workforce reaches over 40 individuals, and has been praised for its commitment to inclusion, diversity and cooperation with other pedal manufacturers by Best Guitar Effects. http://www.earthquakerdevices.com http://www.instagram.com/earthquakerdev http://www.youtube.com/user/EarthQuakerDevices #### Jeffrey D Brown Releases New Book - The Destination Workbook A Simple, Practical Guide to Navigating the Next Level of Your Work, Business, and Life NEWPORT BEACH, CA — September 30, 2025 — (GUITARpr) — Jeffrey D Brown, longtime guitar industry media and marketing professional and founder of GUITARpr, has released his new book, The Destination Workbook, now available on Amazon. In short, practical chapters, the book gives readers the tools to: Clarify their vision and direction. Turn ideas into consistent progress. Leverage what they already know more effectively. Communicate their value so others truly get it. Reset and realign when life or work gets messy. The Destination Workbook distills decades of industry and creative experience into 12 Foundational Building Blocks designed to help readers gain clarity, build momentum, and move forward with purpose in their work, business, and life. Well-known in the guitar universe as publisher of Guitar Business World and host of several podcasts including Guitar Business Radio, Jeffrey D Brown now extends his expertise beyond the industry, in a format that offers real-world actionables that can be put to use right away. “This book grew out of years of conversations, consulting, and reflection,” said Brown. “It’s not about rigid formulas. It’s about flexible frameworks you can adapt to your own journey. Whether you’re building a business, growing a creative career, or navigating change, these building blocks can help you find your next level.” The Destination Workbook is available now in paperback on Amazon (DestinationWorkbook.com/amazon). A free companion resource, The Foundational Building Blocks, can also be downloaded at DestinationWorkbook.com. About Jeffrey D Brown Jeffrey D Brown is a creative strategist, media producer, and author with more than four decades of experience across publishing, advertising, music, and marketing. He is the founder of GUITARpr, publisher of Guitar Business World, and producer/host of multiple podcasts over the years including Guitar Business Radio and The Value Shot. Through his company, TrueMarket Group, he has launched and led a wide range of ventures, helping organizations and individuals connect internal processes with external impressions to achieve meaningful results. For additional information, visit JeffreyDBrown.com. #### JHS & Co. Ltd. look forward to another successful NAMM Show John Hornby Skewes & Co. Ltd. (JHS) the worldwide trade distributors for their proprietary Fret-King™ electric and bass guitars, Vintage® and Encore® electric, acoustic and bass guitars and Pilgrim® Folk Instruments, are looking forward to a successful NAMM Show 2016. Having secured representation in North America through Texas-based RBI Music back in June 2015, their Fret-King, Vintage and Encore guitar brands will all be on show in Hall B Booth 5279, along with a comprehensive range of the Paul Tebbut designed Pilgrim Folk Instruments range, including   the brand new Morning Star series with their superb ‘tubaphone style’ tonerings. Fret-King guitars will see the official launch of the new Black Label ‘JJ’ John Jorgensen Signature model, designed by Trev Wilkinson in conjunction with the former Hellecasters and session supremo. John’s model will join the ranks of Fret-King Signature models alongside former band mate Jerry Donahue, jazz supremo John Etheridge, Queensryche’s Parker Lundgren, former Michael Jackson guitarist Gregg Wright, Procul Harum’s Geoff Whitehorn and UK blues guitarists Danny Bryant and John Verity.   There will also be a select number of one-off Fret-King guitars pre-fitted with the groundbreaking Fishman Fluence pickup systems on display and ready to try. The very popular Vintage electric guitar range has taken on 8 new models, including its very first seven-string the V7HTBB, an homage to the ‘80s rock guitars with the V624M which has been honoured to receive 5 star reviews from a number of UK guitar magazines. Finally, the V72, V6P and V6H models provide an elegant upgrade to some classic designs with flame tops and great pickup arrangements. Vintage have also had their Dreadnought V501 acoustic and VEC501 electro-acoustic models upgraded to include Graph   Tech NuBone saddles, solid Sitka Spruce or Mahogany tops and Fishman Sonicore underside pickup and Isys+ USB onboard preamps on the electro-acoustic models. Another addition to the growing range of Vintage Paul Brett designed acoustic guitars is the VTR800PB-USB Viator travel guitar with Fishman Sonitone USB pickup, making a superb blend of classic and modern design that is ideal for recording on the move. Finally the JHS/RBI Music booth will feature daily demo’s at 12 noon and 4pm from world acclaimed guitarist Jerry Donahue with his Fret-King ‘JDD’ guitar and at 2pm from German guitar virtuoso Thomas Blug demoing his Vintage V6MRTBG and V6MRHDX models through his amazing AMP1, so make sure you make time to visit and check out all these brand new guitars and much, much more! Other new launches to look out for at NAMM 2016 will be from Fishman, Supro Amplification, Pigtronix, Danelectro, Hughes & Kettner, Snark and HK Audio, so visit their respective booths to check out the new products JHS will soon be distributing in the UK and Eire as exclusive territory representatives. #### JHS and Perri’s Leathers collaborate with the World Health Organisation JHS and Perri’s Leathers collaborate with the World Health Organisation to celebrate the annual World Mental Health Day October 10th  2019. Canada’s Perri’s Leathers Ltd. and their UK and European distributors JHS, have collaborated with the World Health Organisation to celebrate the annual World Mental Health Day, October 10tt 2019. The awareness project is highlighted within the Music Industry with Perri’s eye-catching Poly Guitar Strap and Plectrum Set, both branded with a Love - Hope - Thrive - MHA and ‘You Are Not Alone’ theme. These new Mental Health Awareness branded products, join Perri’s enormous range of accessories emblazoned with designs and logos, and Perri’s will make a donation from the sale of each MHA product to various mental health charities. The World Mental Health day is October 10th but it doesn’t end there, the facts are tragic. Approximately 1 in 4 people in the world are affected by mental or neurological disorders at some point in their lives. Every 40 seconds a life is lost to suicide, that’s nearly 800,000 a year, and for every life lost, there are many more attempts. According to statistics, suicide is the leading cause of death among 15-29 year olds. Join JHS and Perri’s Leathers in their support to build awareness to mental health, with an official MHA guitar strap and guitar pics. Let’s end the stigma and continue to give support. Mental Health Awareness Guitar Strap - £15.99 rrp Mental Health Awareness Plectrum 6 Pack - £5.99 rrp #### JHS announce Benelux distributor JHS are happy to announce a new distribution partnership in the Benelux region with Voerman Amersfoort B.V. The collaboration covers distribution rights in Belgium, The Netherlands and Luxembourg for JHS brands Vintage® guitars, Encore® guitars, Santos Martinez® classical guitars, Pilgrim® folk instruments, Laka® ukuleles, Odyssey® brass and woodwind, Performance Percussion® drums and hardware. Founded in 1924 and situated in the city of Amersfoort, Netherlands, Voerman Amersfoort B.V is a family-run wholesale company/distributor of Rock & Roll musical instruments and electronics. Specialising in guitars, amplification, effects, keyboards, pianos, synthesizers and DJ equipment, Voerman has a reputation for brand and product development. Through the use of ‘guerrilla marketing’, social media promotion and artist endorsements for established & up-and-coming players in the Benelux region, Voerman has increased the marketing reach of their brands considerably. Voerman works actively with 170 musical instrument retailers, and enjoys extended relationships with a number of industry-renowned brands. Announcing the collaboration, JHS Export Sales Manager Adam Butterworth said All at JHS are delighted to begin working with Voerman in the Benelux for our main guitar brands. We strongly believe this is an excellent appointment for Vintage guitars, along with the numerous class-leading JHS brands, which Voerman will now take forward. Voerman have an outstanding reputation in the market and we look forward to working with Johannes and his team. Voerman Managing Director Johannes Voerman said We’re honoured that JHS has appointed Voerman as their Benelux distributor. Both JHS and Voerman are very well established companies and with our combined expertise and synergies we will serve the Benelux market for JHS brands to our best ability. More Information Voerman Amersfoort B.V. voerman.nl JHS www.jhs.co.uk #### JHS announce its largest ever booth at The NAMM Show JHS announce its largest ever booth at The NAMM Show Southern California June 3–5, 2022 Booth 7415 in Hall C, will feature the international launch of the 2022 Fret-King® Collection, a host of exciting new instruments from the world renowned brand Vintage®, showcasing new models from the ICON™ and ReIssued™ collections, along with stunning examples of unique, one off specials from the JHS ProShop®. New too for NAMM 2022 is an expanded line up from the exciting UK, “60’s” themed brand, Rapier™, created by the redoubtable UK designer Alan Entwhistle. During the pandemic, JHS remained focused and innovative and, in 2020, Vintage celebrated its 25th Anniversary as a successful global guitar brand, selling models in abundance from the ever-popular ICON and ReIssued Series of electric guitars and basses, along with Vintage acoustics from the Paul Brett Viator and Statesboro' acoustic guitars. The all new Vintage ‘Mahogany' Series and ‘Historic' Series of acoustic and electro-acoustic guitars will also make their international debut at the show. Dennis Drumm, JHS CEO commented “The NAMM Show has been an integral part of our family business’s growth since our founding in 1965, I don’t think we’ve missed a single one. Whilst the last two years have indeed been unpredictable and challenging, JHS are extremely excited that we are finally getting back together with friends and colleagues from around the world to once again enjoy meeting our customers and suppliers, artists and press in person." Visit JHS at Booth 7415 in Hall C #### JHS announce Kustom Amplification distribution for Benelux Further to JHS announcing its appointment as exclusive distributor for Kustom amplification for the UK, Ireland, France and Germany last month, the firm can now confirm it will also be handling Kustom in Holland, Belgium and Luxembourg. JHS Export Manager Adam Butterworth commented "The Kustom amp range is iconic and fits really well into our Benelux portfolio of distributed brands. Dealers can benefit from a great opening offer this month across the whole range with each amp now in stock". Kustom KMOD20 1 x 8" modeling amp Offering new lines from this legendary amplifier brand now with a modern approach to exceptional instrument amplification designs, Kustom cater for a diverse range of musical styles including the new KMOD20 1 x 8" combo, packed with a host of cab sims/24 on-board presets and believed to be the world's easiest-to-operate modelling guitar combo. Kustom Sienna Pro Series 65 / Kustom KUA10 Ukulele Package New lines also include the superb Sienna Pro Series of acoustic guitar combos. Offered with a choice of outputs, speaker sizes, Chorus/Reverb or complete DSP digital effects section, all Sienna Pro Series models look cool with a tan covering, fawn 'weaved' speaker grill, leather handle and all-wood control panel. Ukulele players need not feel left out, as the compact KUA10 mains/battery powered combo with adjustable shoulder strap and piezo pickup, is the ideal portable 'gig Kustom KBX Series Bass Combo / Kustom KDA50 Electronic Drum Combo Playing at home or a full-blown gig, the Kustom KBX Series has it covered, offering superior build bass guitar combos with exceptional tonal response and dynamics, with outputs from 10-100 watts and 3 or 4 band EQ, whilst the 50w 1x10" Kustom KDA50 combo with sensitive 3 band EQ + Piezo horn, has been specifically designed to deliver the best response from electronic drum kits. Kustom KG100FX212Combo / Kustom Defender HMOD A comprehensive range of heads, cabs and combos from the much-loved Kustom Defender and KG Series are also now available. #### JHS announce Media and Artist Coordinator / Product demonstrator JHS are delighted to announce the appointment of Mr Ben Chapman to the position of Media and Artist Coordinator/Product Demonstrator, effective 5th March 2018. Originally from Scarborough in North Yorkshire, Ben has recently relocated to Leeds to continue a successful career in digital communications. As well as specialising as a copywriter, Ben has amassed a wealth of experience in both the music industry and social media marketing. A guitarist of 20 years, and a certified gear geek with more FX pedals than close associates, Ben joins the Publicity Team at the JHS Head Office in Garforth, West Yorkshire. Ben said of his appointment It's a great thrill to be joining the team at JHS, promoting some of the music world's biggest and most respected brands. For a musician like myself, the opportunity to work with the incredible range of products in our catalog is a dream come true. In addition to being a main point of contact for the press, artists and endorsees, Ben will promote the many brands under the JHS umbrella via our digital and social platforms, be available to provide our Stockists staff with product training, put on lively and informative instore clinics and be a regular feature at the many trade and consumer shows at which JHS promotes its brands. Ben can be contacted via email at Ben.Chapman@jhs.co.uk or by telephoning 0113 286 5381 #### JHS Announces Inflation Busting Pricing Catalogue To celebrate Yorkshire Day 2023 on August 1st, JHS sets ‘inflation busting’ benchmark prices across every brand in its new 2023 catalogue. With inflation on everyone’s minds, and prices seeming to go only ever upwards, the team at JHS have had their thinking caps on to see what can be done to lighten the load. Already world renowned for its unparalleled dedication to customer support, JHS, has released their new catalogue with new reduced pricing structures. With over 4,000 products across 64 brands and prices held on over 2,300 products and further huge reductions on over 1,500 products, JHS have also abandoned previous volume discount structures, the new low price schemes will apply to all products for any quantity ordered. With hundreds of new products, the JHS catalogue sees the addition of D’Andrea USA picks and accessories and the Thalia range of premium capos. Based in Garforth, Leeds, Yorkshire, UK, JHS are one of the largest independent trade distributors of musical instruments and accessories, instrument amplification, live sound, DJ and lighting equipment, with a head office sales and logistics team staffed with experienced, knowledgeable, helpful people who provide next day delivery, backed up by a promotions department focussed on creating awareness and demand for your products and customer benefits. To help direct customer business through on-line channels with media assets, and a stock feed, JHS also has an active on-line support team to help you drive business through your on-line channels with media assets, whilst a super-slick drop ship service to provide your customers with the widest range of JHS products and a seamless home delivery service. “As prices seem to only ever go upwards, inflation is on everyone’s minds at the moment,” says Paul Smith JHS Managing Director. “From local shops to high street stores, thanks to the current economic climate, the trend seems to be downsize the product and increase the price. Here at JHS, we felt it our duty and responsibility to help our loyal customers financially, by simplifying our price structures and offering all our customers the best prices across all our brands. JHS are here for our all important customers, whatever we can do to help, just ask!” #### JHS appoint Mr Han Van Den Essenburg as new Sales Agent for the Benelux countries JHS is delighted to announce the appointment of Mr Han Van Den Essenburg as new Sales Agent responsible for the retailers in The Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg. With over 30 years experience working in the MI representing many world class brands, industry veteran Han, will begin his role with immediate effect, representing JHS’s proprietary brands in the Benelux areas, which include Vintage, Fret King, Encore, and Rapier fretted instruments and best-selling audio products and accessories from Kinsman, KAM, Dean Markley, Easy Karaoke, Odyssey and The Beatles licensed products. Left to Right: JHS Business Development Manager Stuart Richmond, JHS Director of Sales Adam Butterworth, Sales Agent Han Van Den Essenburg and JHS MD Paul Smith. With a fine reputation for introducing new brands, building customer relations and strong dealer networks, Han will work closely with the JHS team which includes Business Development Manager Stuart Richmond. JHS MD Paul Smith commented, “We are delighted to be working with Han who brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to help us grow our brands in the Benelux countries. We aim to build our relationships with those retailers who support our brands through closer co-operation and brand marketing support”.   Han Van Den Essenburg says, “As a guitar & amp aficionado at heart, I'm looking forward to working closely with JHS who have a very impressive track record for producing such high-profile, high quality musical instrument brands that are recognised by musicians around the world.” About JHS Based in Garforth, Leeds, Yorkshire, UK and with over 4,000 products across 65 brands, JHS are one of the largest independent trade distributors of musical instruments and accessories, instrument amplification, live sound, DJ and lighting equipment. With outstanding technical backup services and expert sales teams, JHS has been supporting dealers around the world to help grow their businesses since 1965. #### JHS appoint Zentralmedia as exclusive distributors throughout Spain JHS appoint Zentralmedia as exclusive distributors for Fret-King, Vintage, Encore and Santos Martinez Guitars and Laka ukuleles throughout Spain. NAMM 2022: L/R: Adam Butterworth JHS Director of Sales, Ignasi Benavent CEO of Microfusa, Jade Moncho Zentralmedia MI Sales Director, Jordi Guber Microfusa Senior Business Research Manager, Julián Oltra General Manager of Zentralmedia, Dennis Drumm JHS CEO. NAMM 2022 was indeed, extremely positive for JHS, with the UK’s largest independent distribution company adding exciting new brands to its ever-expanding product catalogue, whilst increasing their global market by appointing Zentralmedia as exclusive distributors for Fret-King®, Vintage®, Encore® and Santos Martinez® guitars, plus Laka® ukuleles throughout Spain. Born in 2013 as a result of the merger of two renowned distribution companies in the Spanish Pro-Audio & Music Instruments industry, Microfusa Distribution and Barma Professional Audio, Zentralmedia has become one of the most important distribution players in Spain, with a leading position in MI, Music Technology, Concert Sound and Installation markets. Adam Butterworth, JHS Director of Sales said, “We are delighted to appoint Zentralmedia as our exclusive distributors for our Fret-King, Vintage, Encore, Santos Martinez Guitars and Laka ukuleles. We are more than confident that with Zentralmedia’s experience in the music industry, this exciting collaboration will indeed, support our dealers and potential customers throughout the Spanish territories.” With their premises based on the coast of northeastern Spain, ZentralMedia will hold a full stock of Fret-King, Vintage, Encore, Santos Martinez and Laka ukulele models, including the new range of Fret-King and Vintage acoustic and electric guitars and basses recently launched at NAMM 2022. Julián Oltra the Managing Director of Zentralmedia comments, “We are honoured, excited and are looking forward to working closely with JHS, to become distributors for such high-profile, high quality musical instrument brands here in Spain.” Fret-King Country Squire Music Row Vintage V6 ReIssued Silverburst Vintage Statesboro’ E/A Dreadnought Encore E99 electric guitar Santos Martinez Allegro E/Classical Laka Maple A/C ukulele For the full range of JHS products visit: https://www.jhs.co.uk/ https://www.zentralmedia.com/ #### JHS appointments new distributor for Poland - Grupa ZIBI S.A. JHS is delighted to announce the appointment of Grupa ZIBI S.A. as distributor for its brands in Poland from the 1st November 2020. Grupa ZIBI S.A. will distribute a variety of JHS’ popular brands including Vintage® guitars, Encore® guitars, Antoni® violins and KAM® sound and lighting. Founded in 1989 by Zbigniew Pietrzak, Grupa ZIBI S.A. quickly became a leader as importers of watches, which in turn helped in the rebuilding of the Polish economy, opening its first retail store in the prestigious district of Warsaw in1991. One of the most important dates in the company's history is 2004, when ZIBI became the owner of the only music store chain in Poland - Riff stores. Currently, the musical part of the ZIBI Group is its own Riff retail chain, with 16 stores covering the entire territory of Poland and an extensive network of wholesale partners with over 100 leading music dealers. JHS Export Manager Adam Butterworth commented, “I am pleased to appoint ZIBI as the new distributor for various JHS brands. Vintage in particular, is a brand which many Polish retailers, consumers and musicians have a strong connection to, so it’s great to have a new partner on board to grow Vintage along with the other JHS brands which are in our export portfolio.” Krzysztof Klejnowski, of Grupa ZIBI stated, “We’re very happy to be working with JHS – the Vintage brand is a great brand and range for the Polish markets – we have many customers who will be looking forward to getting their hands on these guitars which represent excellent value for money. We’re also looking forward to extending the other brands from JHS and look forward to a long and fruitful business cooperation.” For more information contact: Grupa ZIBI S.A. 119 Wirażowa st 
02-145 Warsaw +48 502-076-400 krzysztof.klejnowski@zibi.pl https://www.zibi.pl/en/zibi-group/ JHS export@jhs.co.uk www.jhs.co.uk #### JHS appoints Paul Smith as Managing Director along with further management changes John Hornby Skewes & Co. Ltd., (JHS), is pleased to announce the appointment of Paul Smith to the role of Managing Director Paul Smith Founded in 1965, JHS is a family owned and led SME and one of the world's most well-established distributors of musical instruments and accessories, offering a range of over 4500+ products across a blend of third party distributed and proprietary brands through a variety of channels in over 150 countries. Paul's talent, drive, creativity, diligence, determination, technical knowledge, people skills, empathy and his many other attributes will stand him in good stead in his new position in directing the Company's overall activities, direction, and future path. JHS is also pleased to announce three other important appointments to its management team Adam Butterworth With effect April 1st, Adam Butterworth, who joined the Company in May 2006, is appointed to the position of Director of Sales. Adam, who has been instrumental in the growth and consolidation and success of JHS' export business, will be bringing his considerable commercial acumen and sales skills to bear across JHS' export and domestic sales activities. Simon Turnbull Simon Turnbull, another long serving JHS team member is appointed to the position of Media and Communications Manager, looking after all aspects of the Company's strategic and creative design team, managing the overall operation and creative thrust of The Company's web, social media, PR, media and content creation, communications, publications, packaging and graphic design and exhibitions activities. Simon, who has been with JHS since 1984 is well known to the industry and in this new and exciting role will be building upon his decades of experience to align the JHS Media Department to the ever-changing needs of todays and tomorrow's markets, products and customers. Dominic Rossington In our Purchasing Department we are pleased to announce the appointment of Dominic Rossington to the role of Senior Buyer. Dominic brings a wealth of knowledge and a quarter of a century's experience to this crucial position. Dennis and Linda Drumm Effective 1st April 2022, as Dennis Drumm hands the JHS Managing Director baton to Paul, he will be taking up the role of CEO, and will be working with Paul, the Directors, Managers and staff in all departments across the Company and with external sources and contributors, with a focus on future commercial and brand strategies, direction and specific projects, ensuring that nearly five decades of all facets of commercial sales and business management experience in both retail and MI distribution remains available to support the JHS management team, our customers and our suppliers. JHS will continue to be very ably Chaired by Linda Drumm , who has worked in every department in the Company at one time or another since she first became involved in the family firm in 1975, ensuring that her experience, diverse attributes, ethic, and the essential  family connection she represents remain a fundamental part of the Company's dynamic, continues to underscore the Company's activities and inform its 'raison d'ȇtre'. #### JHS at NAMM 2019 British MI and pro audio distributor JHS will be exhibiting on the show floor at this year's NAMM show, held at the Anaheim Convention Centre in California. Taking place between Thursday 24th and Sunday 27th January, JHS will showcase a host of brands and new products at the industry's most prestigious trade gathering. Vintage, one of JHS's proprietary guitar brands, is set to release a number of new electric and acoustic guitars, including updated versions of of the best-selling V100 and V6 models, as well as Paul Brett and Gordon Giltrap signature instruments. Meanwhile Fret-King will weigh in with a revised artist John Jorgenson signature guitar. Popular stringed-instrument brands Bohemian and Encore will also be represented throughout the event week in Anaheim. 6 string maestro Matt Smith will be on hand to demo the various new electric and acoustic guitars on display. Additionally, brasswind brand Odyssey is set to make its NAMM show floor debut; an assortment of the company's Debut, Premiere and Symphonique horns, flutes, clarinets and saxophones will be exhibited during the event. Visitors to the Odyssey booth will be treated to an opportunity to 'meet the maker’, none other than brasswind aficionado Peter Pollard, who celebrates 50 years in the music industry in 2019. Visit the JHS team at NAMM on stand 6404 and see their selection of brand new instruments and accessories for yourself. You’ll also find JHS’s distributed brands at various booths around the show: BG France, 9427, Blu Guitar 3939, Boomwhackers 6404, CAD Audio 11110, Danelectro 4610, Daisy Rock and Rhythm Tech 6814, Floyd Rose 5330, Fret-King, Vintage and Bohemian Guitars 6404, Graph Tech 3520, HK Audio, 17305, Hughes & Kettner 17305, On Stage Stands 10713, P Mauriat 8528, PBone 8432, Perris straps, 7210, Pigtronix and Supro 6610, Regal Tip 7029, Shubb 5821, SNARK tuners 6410, Wittner 9716, Xvive 3738. #### JHS celebrate 25th Anniversary of its Vintage® guitar brand Vintage® launched millions of guitar players on their journey when they revealed the VC1 Series in 1995, unleashing guitars with an unbelievable blend of style, playability and incredibly high specifications…at ‘unheard of’ price points’. For 25 years Vintage has continued to earn an excellent reputation and respect from musicians around the world and, to this day, continue to develop and launch new and exciting lines. Aided by some of the finest artists, guitar and hardware designers in the music business including Trev Wilkinson, Paul Brett and Gordon Giltrap, JHS have worked and continue to work tirelessly with the Vintage design team and their relentless quest for innovation, authentic tone, and outstanding playability. Along with the many Acoustic lines such as the Paul Brett Signature Series, the Vintage® ReIssued™ and Vintage® ICON™ Series of electric guitars and basses have become best sellers and classics in their own right, with the Vintage ProShop™ Series offering hand finished one-offs, and the recently launched Vintage Joe Doe guitars featuring individually themed custom artwork and body designs. It’s been said many times: “Vintage guitars shouldn’t look, sound or play so good for the price…how do they do it? “ For the full story and 25 years of archive brochures visit: https://vintageguitarsrus.com   #### JHS distribute Powerwerks sound reinforcement products in the UK / ROI / France / Benelux & Germany JHS are thrilled to be the distributors of Powerwerks, a comprehensive range of high-quality sound reinforcement products, designed in the USA and based on the immense knowledge and manufacturing expertise of the Hanser Music Group founded in 1924. Powerwerks Full Range Powered Tower From the company’s impressive catalogue, new lines distributed by JHS include, 50, 200 and 300w, lightweight and highly portable, full-range, active Powered Towers, with built-in powered mixer, Bluetooth facilities and 24-bit digital processing. Powerwerks PW112 Sub / Powerwerks PW110 Sub Handy facilities included within the Powered Tower’s rear control panel, include a ‘Powerlink’ circuit to create a multi-Power Tower system and outputs for Powerwerks 400watt sub-woofer cabinets, loaded with an optional 10” or 12" speaker format. Powerwerks PW15PRO Sonic flexibility is also a specialty of the Powerwerks PW Series of high-powered active 1000watt cabinets, where again, the theme is lightweight compact and extremely portable. Offered with a choice of 10, 12 or 15" speakers, all models feature Bluetooth connectivity and have visual appeal with illuminated logo. Powerwerks PW40BATBT / Powerwerks PW4P Personal Monitor Delivering up to 10 hours of uninterrupted music, the 40watt battery powered Powerwerks PW40BATBT, combines quality performance and convenient features into an extremely portable, all-in-one package. Also powered by AC mains, the front facing control panel features separate Mic/Aux channels, individual volume/2 band EQ, Master Volume and Powerlink circuits to add multiple units. With Bluetooth facilities streaming music with a range of up to 33 feet, the PW40BATBT is one of the most versatile ‘take it anywhere’ P.A. systems on the market. With a long-throw and size-defying output, the 50watt Powerwerks active PW4P, equipped with an Eminence speaker, is the ideal personal monitor, mic stand mountable or used as a floor wedge. Powerwerks PW4EX Mixer / Powerwerks PW6EFX The underlying theme throughout all Powerwerks products is indeed compact, portable and extremely adaptable, witnessed again with the sleek attractive 4 and 6 channel mixers with XLR and 1/4in inputs and optional digital FX. Ted Burger, President, Hanser Music Group says, “Powerwerks is continuing to expand its market reach in the world by cultivating relationships with agile, innovative distributors. We have high expectations that our collaboration with JHS will be key to the growth and success of the Powerwerks brand in many European territories.”   JHS Managing Director Dennis Drumm commented: “We are thrilled to welcome Powerwerks as manufacturers of high-quality sound reinforcement products into the JHS family and are extremely proud to be representing this incredibly innovative company with a forward-thinking approach, within the UK, the Republic of Ireland, France, Benelux and Germany.” Powerwerks sound reinforcement products are distributed exclusively within UK/ROI/France/Benelux & Germany by JHS. Visit www.jhs.co.uk/brands/powerwerks to view the full Powerwerks range. #### JHS distribute Samsystems INTEGRAL close-cab miking systems From the 1st April 2023, JHS distribute Samsystems INTEGRAL close-cab miking systems worldwide Designed specifically for live applications or studio use, available in a 10in or 12in format, both the INTEGRAL IM10 and IM12 offer an alternative concept for close-cab miking guitar or bass guitar speaker cabinets, or combos. From Left to Right: Paul Smith JHS MD, Samsystems Technical Director Richard Smith, Samsystems Financial Director Duncan Lewis and JHS Executive Chairman Dennis Drumm Featuring a robust, light weight (under 6.5 ounces /196grams) circular frame and, with no batteries or power source required, INTEGRAL can be installed in minutes as a ‘fit and forget’ concept, mounted internally between the cabinet grill and existing speaker. Described by the music industry and media as ‘ingenious’, INTEGRAL features a high quality off-axis, flat response super cardioid dynamic, wide-capture microphone with an exceptionally high/low, full range frequency response. Pressure tested at extreme volumes, and housed within the central perforated dome, which also acts as a sonic diffuser, this highly sensitive capsule is aimed off-centre at the sweet spot area of the speaker coil. Eradicating many of the problems associated with external close miking, the INTEGRAL has the ability to reject unwanted overspill from other instruments or close proximity drum kits, reduce valuable band set up and sound check times and negate the need for backline mic, stands and cables. Gig after gig and for every studio session, INTEGRAL delivers the true, balanced 100% ‘ANALOGUE’ output from the speaker via an XLR connector to the mixing desk and onward to monitors or FOH PA. Samsystems Technical Director Richard Smith says, “We are indeed, excited to grow our relationship with JHS, we could not wish for a better, highly respected distribution company to offer our products to a worldwide market.” JHS Executive Chairman Dennis Drumm commented: “JHS is thrilled to be representing Samsystems globally within the music industry. It’s with pleasure we welcome and add this innovative product to our ever-expanding catalogue of popular instruments and accessories.” #### JHS exclusive distributor for USA Maloney StageGear Covers JHS is delighted to announce its appointment as exclusive distributor for USA Maloney StageGear Covers, within the UK, France, Germany and Benelux countries. Founded in 2017 in Wichita, Kansas by ex-musician, performer and writer Natasha Maloney Park, Maloney StageGear Covers are constructed from a high quality, robust, lightweight polyester material with a water repellent acrylic coating. Not just the ideal solution to protect vulnerable instruments from dirt and dust and liquid spillage, these ingenious protective covers feature a reverse reflective silver and black stylish design. Whilst the black evokes a professional look at home, in the studio, on stage or theatre, the silver side protects vulnerable equipment from the sun’s heat whilst also reflecting harmful UV rays, helping to prevent fragile instruments from fading, warping and cracking. Soft and supple, Maloney StageGear Covers are easily folded for storage, corners are reinforced with hemmed nylon webbing and weighted for stability, and also include ½ inch grommets for securing or joining multiple covers together. Available for a large selection of instruments including, acoustic guitars, electric guitars and basses, amps, cabs, keyboards, effects processors/pedal boards, mixing consoles, drums, cellos, clarinets and microphones, these invaluable covers also include handy hook and loop material for that personal custom fit. Natasha Maloney Park, comments “Response to the Maloney StageGear line of products while attending the recent NAMM Show 2022 was incredible. The innovative concept behind our products has been a winner with both the consumer and institutional buyers alike, since introducing this line in 2017. We are proud and excited to share our products and concepts with musicians through JHS in the UK, France, Germany and Benelux."   JHS Managing Director Paul Smith comments, “We are so passionate about adding value to the brands in our range, and of course delighted to partner with Maloney StageGear Covers to represent and distribute this superb product which has a unique offering, being designed by musicians, and used by beginners to Pro’s.” Maloney StageGear Covers: €14.95 - €36.95 #### JHS gear up for NAMM 2018 with Vintage Reissued. With their killer looks, superb playability and awesome Trev Wilkinson designed hardware, the Vintage Reissued Series electric guitars and basses have really made an impact globally, with a host of top name players now using them on some of the biggest stages around the world. Now the range has expanded further, with a host of new models and colour options available and JHS are delighted to be once again at the NAMM Show Booth 6404 with their US distributor RBI Music to show them for the very first time. V100 - ‘OC’ Open Cover Series The V100TBK is a Thru-Black version of this top selling instrument. Featuring a solid mahogany body and set in mahogany neck (cleverly contoured to provide easy upper fret access), the eye-catching flamed maple top is the icing on the cake. A matched pair of Wilkinson open coil pickups provide plenty of classic vintage tones, and industry standard Wilkinson hardware mean hassle-free performance at every show. Also joining the V100 series is the V100THB with a Flamed Maple Honeyburst top and the V100TWR with a Flamed Maple Thru Wine Red top. V6 All V6 models feature American alder bodies and maple necks and are again fitted with superb Wilkinson hardware such as the WV6 vibrato system and E-Z-Lok machine heads that guarantee accurate return-to-pitch operation every time. Already available in a variety of finishes, the V6 range now includes three new colour ways, Candy Apple Blue (V6CAB) Natural Ash with maple fingerboard (V6MNAT) and Vintage White (V6VW). Additionally, the Gloss Black V6HMBB offers a maple board with a bridge doublecoil pickup. VS6 Joining the always popular VS6 series is the new VS6M. Resplendent in its Dark Mahogany finish, the VS6M has an easy upper fret access thanks to its ingenious heel design and cutaway, and a pair of Wilkinson double coil pickups that simply ooze vintage tone and sustain. V6M24 Released in 2015 to a flurry of great reviews, the V6M24 range features a Wilkinson WVS50II vibrato system, and a matched pair of Wilkinson high-output double coil pickups. Ideal for a variety of styles and genres the V6M24 will now be available in Gloss Black (V6M24BK) and Purple (V6M24PL). V75 New to the Vintage range, the V75 will sit alongside its sister guitars the V52 and V62 models which have proven themselves on stages around the world on tour with artists such as Neil Taylor, Dave ‘Bucket’ Colwell, Paul Guerin and a whole host of top name Nashville players such as Michael Spriggs, Hoot Hester and Mike Severs. With an American Alder body, and one piece maple neck and fingerboard, the V75 also features the remarkable Wilkinson WTB bridge. Due to its unique design, the three brass saddles and steel plate provide the traditional tonal response this guitar is famed for, whilst the chamfer points for each string allow the player to accurately intonate the guitar. Finally, a pair of matched Wilkinson pickups capture the all the sounds you’d expect to hear. The V75 will be available in Gloss Black (V75BK) and Laguna Blue (V75LB). Meanwhile the Vintage bass guitar range is also expanding with some exciting new finishes and 5 string models. V4 Bass The Vintage V4 bass is an homage to arguably the greatest bass guitar design of all time. An American alder body is matched to a Hard Maple neck, whilst a Wilkinson bridge and split pickup system catch all the sustain and massive tonal range. Now available in Bayview Blue (V4BBL) and Firenza Red with one-piece Maple neck and fingerboard (V4MFR). VJ74 Bass Made from the same materials and hardware as the V4, the VJ74 employs a matched pair of the new Wilkinson Varigauss Pickups - a design that provides more warmth to the higher strings and more focus and brightness for the lower strings - making them ideal for slap, rock, jazz, funk and many other styles. Joining this popular range are three new finishes - Purple (VJ74PL), Candy Apple Red (VJ74CAR) and Vintage White with one-piece Maple neck and fingerboard (VJ74MVW). VJ75 Bass Brand new to the Vintage line up, the VJ75 offers a five-string option to the VJ74 with the same great spec and hardware. Available in three finishes, Natural Ash (VJ75NAT), Gloss Black (VJ75BK) and Sunset Sunburst (VJ75SSB) these superb new instruments are sure to cause a lot of excitement with their hi-spec and great looks. #### JHS gears up for Frankfurt MusikMesse Worldwide trade distributors JHS will be once again be exhibiting at Frankfurt MusikMesse, with many products having their European debut. Fret-King Fluence Guitars Available in three of the most popular Fret-King models - the Fret-King Corona ‘Fluence' (FKV6F-OCB), Fret-King Country Squire ‘Fluence’ (FKV2F-BS) and the Fret-King Esprit V ‘Fluence’ (FKV75F-BK) - these new models are all fitted with Fishman’s amazing Fluence pickups systems which are based on the most iconic pickup designs of the last 70 years, with the additional advantage of optional voicing at the flick of the switch. Free of the noise and interference problems of vintage pickups these new guitars offer the modern guitarist a whole range of classic tones, all wrapped in incredibly playable and responsive package. Additionally, the two latest Artist models for Gordon Giltrap (FKV3HGG) and John Jorgenson (FKV25JJ) will also be on show. Supro Guitars Having already created a stir in the music world with the re-introduction of the Supro amplification range, the newly recreated Supro Guitar Collection updates the playability of these classic designs while meticulously capturing the period-correct electronics and unique construction details of the original Chicago-made models. Comprising two lines - the Island Series and the Americana Series - with a total of fourteen individual instruments, the Supro guitar range takes 21st century playability and performance and mates it perfectly with retro looks and iconic tones. Bohemian Oil Can Instruments Designed in the US, and built using recycled materials, all Bohemian instruments have an hollow body with removable back panel. Using a basswood frame for increased amplification and structural integrity, the maple neck features an extended tenon design that reaches to the end of the can. This makes them much lighter than a standard guitar with exceptional balance due to the wood frame and a smaller body shape that allows increased access to the higher frets. Available in six-string guitar, bass and ukulele versions, Bohemian guitars are a quirky addition to any guitarist’s arsenal. Italia Guitars Brand new from quirky manufacturer Italia are three new guitar and bass models, including possibly the most tonally diverse guitar ever. The six-pickup Imola Vario has some fresh, clean design changes, a redesigned body cavity for better tone as well as weight reduction, and even more tonal variation in the pickup configurations. The Maranello Cavo Bass features a chambered Mahogany body construction with Italia’s signature f-hole design, resulting in a stunningly classic vintage look. Finally, following on from the success of his 12 string model last year, Italia are pleased to add the new ITFJ6 Jeff Foskett Signature 6 String. Pigtronix Pedals On show from high-end US manufacturer Pigtronix will be a selection of effects pedals including the Echolution 2 Ultra Pro, Infinity Looper, Philospher’s Tone Micro and the brand-new Disnortion Micro. Supro Amplification Last, but by no means least, is a range of amps from the award winning Supro line, including their latest offerings, the 1610RT Comet and 1600 Supreme, with JHS demo guy Gav Coulson on hand to demonstrate the entire range. Visit the JHS stand in Hall 11.0, Booth G94 #### JHS goes solo with Dean Markley in UK and Europe JHS is proud to announce an expanded distribution deal with Dean Markley USA, the world-renowned manufacturer of guitar strings, pickups and cables. Under the updated terms of the partnership, the American firm's range of guitar innovations will be distributed in the UK, ROI and EU (including Switzerland), effective Monday 1st April 2019. A new pricing structure for the brand will become effective from the same date. Established in 1972, Dean Markley USA is recognised as an innovator and leader in the design and production of musical instrument strings. More recently, the company has expanded its product line to include guitar pickups and cables. Celebrated by retailers for their sales performance and endorsed by a roster of world-famous guitarists and bassists, Dean Markley products are 'the smart choice.' Speaking on behalf of Dean Markley Josh Vittek of VittekPR said ''The decision to designate JHS as the exclusive distributor of Dean Markley products throughout the EU and Switzerland is one of the most important Dean Markley decisions for the foreseeable future. It was also an easy one. Previously, JHS was the exclusive Dean Markley distributor for the UK and ROI and in under a year, their sales and success far exceeded any previous year in that same territory. Their business practice and people are all top notch." JHS Export Sales Manager Adam Butterworth said "Dean Markley is an iconic brand, and we're delighted to be taking their world class range of guitar products into the EU marketplace, including Switzerland. Dean Markley products exhibit a mix of top quality engineering and restless innovation; guitarists all across the continent will now have access to the brand's abundance of class-leading products, and we anticipate Dean Markley being a great success with our customers." Dean Markley's recent product launches, now available through JHS, include the innovative Blue Steel cables which are cryogenically treated for better sound, more output, and greater durability, as well as the addition of XM (extra-medium) strings to the NickelSteel Bass™ Signature Series, and SR2000™ High Performance bass strings. Learn more about Dean Markley products at jhs.co.uk/brands/dean-markley JHS's Dean Markley stock levels are now back to full capacity, offering the maximum availability, with regular deliveries from the USA to ensure that the huge demand for the brand is met. To become a Dean Markley stockist please speak to your ASM, email the JHS Sales Team on Sales@jhs.co.uk or call 0113 286 6411 For all export enquiries please email export@jhs.co.uk Download hi-res images and logos here https://1drv.ms/f/s!AoWp5wJmDu0Hgo0IhfLiptGIPPdwtw #### JHS introduce Marquee Club and The Cavern Club instruments To complement their already successful accessory ranges of licensed straps and plectrums, JHS are pleased to introduce The Cavern Club Ukulele Outfits and Marquee Club Electric Guitars. The Cavern Club Ukulele outfits come in three different artwork designs - ‘The Wall’ (CVUK1) featuring the names of the many, many bands that have graced that hallowed stage in its seven decades, ‘Fab Faces’ (CVUK2) adorned by close-up illustrations of some band from Liverpool, and the simply named ‘Cavern’ (CVUK3) which shows iconic internal scenes and historic bill posters from one of the world’s most famous venues. Priced at just £32.99 UK rrp these wooden Ukulele outfits come with a carry bag, plectrum and pitch pipes for tuning and are supplied in attractive, eye catching outer packaging. Also available in three designs the Marquee Club Electric Guitars are extremely playable, great sounding six-string models. with features and specification you would expect on much more expensive instruments. The Marquee ‘Axis’ Electric Guitar (MQG6 £119 UK rrp) has a foxy double-cutaway style body with 3 single coil pickups that ooze vintage voodoo, a bolt-on maple neck with rosewood fingerboard, diecast chrome machine heads and traditional fulcrum vibrato. Meanwhile the Marquee ‘Heaven’ Electric Guitar (MQG99 £149 UK rrp) has a solid single cutaway style body with a set-in maple neck and rosewood fingerboard. Two high output double-coil pickups provide great tone and great sustain, and the die cast chrome machine heads and stop bar tail piece with adjustable tune-o-matic bridge provide solid tuning and issue-free intonation. Finally the Marquee ‘Salute’ Electric Guitar (MQG69 £149 UK rrp) has a double-cutaway style body with a maple set neck and twin double-coil pickups. All three models feature the Marquee Club logo and pics and images from three of the biggest acts to tread the boards at this truly historic venue. Check out The Cavern Club and Marquee Club instruments today at your local music store. #### JHS launch its latest digital 2023 Trade and Retail Catalogue JHS launch its latest digital 2023 Trade and Retail Catalogue featuring a host of new and exciting products, with a large number of prices reduced and held for 2023. JHS are pleased to announce the launch of the latest digital 2023 Catalogue, which now includes both Trade and Retail pricing for ease of use, including over 600 reduced prices and 3,400 held for 2023. With a bumper 272 pages, the new catalogue showcases every one of the 65 brands and 4,200 + world class products, including many new additions launched at NAMM 2023 that created unsurpassed attention within the music media and customers. These included a vast selection of high-quality electric guitars and basses from the Fret-King 2023 Collection and Paul Rose Signature guitars, by Fret-King and Vintage, along with the latest Rapier Saffire bass and Rapier 44 guitar. New models under the Vintage brand also included Joe Doe guitars and basses, whilst 17 new instruments now join the popular Vintage Re-Issued Series. New products also include recent arrivals from CAD Audio, Xvive T9 IEM systems, along with Encore classical, bass and electric guitars and packs, Lace Cigar Box Guitars and Integral Close Miking Systems. Customer support The JHS reputation for superb customer support is paramount throughout the Ml, offering dealers excellent business choices, diversity, new opportunities and increased value, while volume discount structures guarantee increased profits and enhanced margins. With this in mind, JHS are constantly updating their fast and efficient website www.jhs.co.uk loading on all platforms including desktop computers, laptops, tablets and mobile phones, where customers can place orders online, and frequent the Trade Area for up to date product information, pricing, quantity discounts, monthly Special Offers, stock feed access and a direct link to the Media Library. Media Library Assets: All Product Data Sheet: This folder contains Data Spreadsheets with image links & prices to enable you to easily list our products in your webstore. Logos: A selection of print and web-ready logos for all brands. Web Images: 1000px x1000px 72dpi images as used within the JHS website. Hi-Res Images: 300dpi press ready images with the vast majority having clipping paths so you can use with different backgrounds and resize to your own print/web requirements. Product Reviews: The latest reviews from the UK press and around the world in PDF format. Product Manuals: Essential instructions on operating our products. Contact sales@jhs.co.uk for a copy of the new 2023 catalogue. About JHS Based in Garforth, Leeds UK, JHS is one of the largest independent trade distributors of musical instruments and accessories, instrument amplification, live sound, DJ and lighting equipment. Offering customers great service, next day DPD delivery with a scheduled One Hour delivery slot, JHS has outstanding technical backup services and expert sales teams, all from a company which has been supporting dealers and dedicated to make their life easier and grow their business since 1965. #### JHS launch new website Worldwide trade distributors JHS & Co. Ltd. have launched their brand-new website. The lightning-fast, responsive site allows mobile, tablet, PC and Mac users to access a whole host of new features in a fresh and stylish interface - making it easy to navigate all 70+ of JHS’ represented brands and almost 6000 individual products with descriptions, comparable specifications, images and masses of video content. New features also include social media and manufacturer website links to enhance the user experience with further information on products, and an up-to-the-minute news section with additional useful links including products articles, shows & events, designer backgrounds and even career opportunities at JHS. An interactive Dealership Locator with contact info, directions and street view facility can be accessed directly at product level for consumers to find their nearest stockists, and a quick and easy product registration can be completed online for any JHS distributed product purchased. Visit www.jhs.co.uk take a tour and subscribe to the newsletter. #### JHS launch the new generation Rapier 33 JHS, in a collaboration with legendary UK guitar builder and designer Alan Entwistle, launch the new generation Rapier 33. With a career legacy like Alan Entwistle, a genius guitar designer responsible for a host of successful guitar lines and accessories, who better to redesign the Rapier 33? Guitar players of a certain age group will recall, back in the mid 60’s, noses pressed up against the guitar shop window, staring at the totally unaffordable solid bodied American guitar in red. It was always the red one that got the most attention. There were indeed, less than a handful of influential British brands which could be classed as affordable alternatives. These included the Rapier 33, the double cutaway solid bodied electric, instantly recognisable with its forward slanted middle pickup. A guitar that played a major role in the industry of British guitars, serving countless up and coming 60’s British Beat groups and helped launch the careers of many guitarists in the 60's and 70's. Whilst Entwistle has successfully retained all the glorious charms and visual characteristics of the original Rapier 33, significant and meticulous attention has been made within hardware upgrades, construction and playability. Selected specifically for its natural sonic characteristics, Okoume, from Central Africa, is the chosen tonewood for the body, whilst for speed, comfort and accuracy, the 4-bolt, soft ‘C’ profiled neck with fully adjustable truss rod, is now crafted from hard rock Canadian maple, with a 12in radius rosewood fingerboard, fitted with 23 medium jumbo frets (including zero fret). For accurate intonation, tuning stability and perfect return to pitch from the original vibrato design, the new generation Rapier 33 now features a smooth, friction-free, precision cut 43mm GraphTech Nubone nut, Wilkinson E-Z-Lok machine heads and high spec’d roller bridge. Rapier fans and collectors alike, will be aware that the two slide switches lower down on the scratchplate, Bass Cut and Pickup selector, were actually the same ones used on Pifco hairdryers from that era, these, like the all important pickups, internal wiring and controls, have all experienced the Entwistle magic touch. “The new generation Rapier 33 will now include a trio of Entwistle EWR64 mini-humbucker pickups, with two blades”, says Entwistle, “Unlike the early models which had five, one of which was upside down. The intention was to boost the treble, it was a unique idea, but it actually made the top 3 strings out of phase and also resulted in loss of volume. Combining the Bass Cut switch with the clarity, low noise operation, exceptional tonal response and balance output of the mini-humbuckers, creates that immediately recognisable 60’s jangle and, with the original Rhythm/Solo toggle switch, now rewired as a 3 way pickup selector accessing neck, neck/bridge, and bridge units, along with the first slide switch introducing the middle unit, the new generation Rapier 33, with 7 pickup permutations is an extremely versatile guitar.” “Both Volume and Tone controls are wired with 500k pots, linear and log respectively,” says Alan “And, with jazz and blues players in mind, the Tone control includes a 0.015 mfd cap which retains clarity when wound back, whilst also delivering that classic, rich response when played with overdrive or distortion.” Available in Fiesta Red, Daphne Blue, Arctic White and 3 Tone Sunburst, with 3-ply scratchplate and new Rapier headstock logo, the new generation Rapier 33 offers exceptional playability and performance, and will evoke nostalgic memories for old-school players and collectors, whilst being the professional choice for Britains new young talent. The Rapier™ 33 is a collaboration between Alan Entwistle and JHS, the worldwide trade distributors of Rapier™ guitars. View the range at: www.jhs.co.uk/collections/rapier #### JHS launch the new generation Rapier Saffire 6 and 12 string electric guitars JHS, in a collaboration with legendary UK guitar builder and designer Alan Entwistle, launch the new generation Rapier Saffire 6 and 12 string solid-bodied electric guitars. With a career legacy like Alan Entwistle, a genius guitar designer responsible for a host of successful guitar lines and accessories, who better to redesign the new generation Saffire 6 and 12 string solid bodied electric guitars? The Saffires make their debut as the latest line of solid boded electric guitars under Entwistle’s recently launched and highly successful, redesigned Rapier brand, based on iconic models that played a major role in the industry of British guitars, serving countless up and coming 60’s British Beat groups and helped launch the careers of many guitarists in the 60's and 70's. Now offered in a beautiful 3-Tone Sunburst, Greenburst and Vintage White offset with chrome hardware and 3-ply, split scratchplates and black gloss headstock with redesigned Rapier decals, the new generation Saffires look stunning. Whilst Entwistle has again, successfully retained all the glorious charms and characteristics of the original 6 and 12 string Sapphire models, significant and meticulous attention has been made within hardware upgrades, construction and playability. Selected specifically for its natural sonic characteristics, Okoume, from Central Africa, is the chosen tonewood for the body, whilst for speed, comfort and accuracy, the 4-bolt, soft ‘C’ profiled neck with fully adjustable truss rod, is now crafted from hard rock Canadian maple, with a 12in radius, bound rosewood fingerboard, block inlays and 22 medium jumbo frets (including zero fret). For accurate intonation, tuning stability and perfect return to pitch from the original vibrato design, the new generation of Saffire 6 string guitars now feature a smooth, friction-free, precision cut 43mm GraphTech Nubone nut, Wilkinson E-Z-Lok machine heads and high spec’d roller bridge. Hardware upgrades also include a trio of Entwistle’s custom wound, Astrosonic single coil pickups, constructed with 7mm alnico 5, rod magnets mounted on a steel base plate, delivering a full rich dynamic response throughout all frequencies via a 5 way selector switch and single volume and tone pot. The latter, is wired with Entwistle’s own Smooth Track Tone Control circuitry, ensuring a gradual response and clarity throughout the full sweep of the tone control. It’s quite apparent that Entwistle himself is a creative genius, as witnessed once again within the Saffire wiring, which includes the Entwistle ATN5, a 5-way rotary housed on the top horn offering a wide range of additional tonal extremities, from acoustic-like qualities, mid-range boost and high-end chime and clarity for extreme tonal versatility. Aside a fixed bridge, the Saffire Electric 12 shares identical tonewood and hardware upgrades and, engaging the ATN5 enhances the natural and familiar resonance associated with multi-strung guitars. Say’s Entwistle, I’ve designed the Saffire Series 6 and 12 models as players guitars that effortlessly lend themselves to all styles, from country, jazz, pop, to blues and rock. The Saffire electric 6 is extremely versatile, whilst, the 12 itself, has been designed with a generous 49mm fingerboard width at the nut, allowing musicians with large hands to enjoy the freedom of first position chords and engaging the ATN5 on this model offers jangle in abundance. The new generation 6 and 12 string solid bodied Saffire guitars, offer exceptional playability and performance, and will evoke nostalgic memories for old-school players and collectors, whilst being the professional choice for Britain’s new young talent. Rapier Saffire 6 string guitar £479 rrp. Rapier Saffire 12 string guitar. £549 rrp. The 6 and 12 string Rapier Saffire Series of electric guitars is a collaboration between Alan Entwistle and JHS, the worldwide trade distributors of Rapier™ guitars. #### JHS reveal all new lines at NAMM 2017 JHS & Co. Ltd. are pleased to announce a host of great new products from their proprietary and distributed brands showcased at NAMM 2017 and due to be available throughout the UK and ROI in the coming months. BG France - Hall C Booth #4307 BG France are introducing the new DUO Ligatures for Soprano Sax, designed to meet the needs of today's most demanding and expressive players. With a number of different tonal options available, everyone can find their sound with ease, without compromise. Known as ‘The Orchestral & Soloist’s ligature’, the BG Duo has a focused tone, stable intonation in all registers, great projection with warm, bright sound and precise articulation. DUO Ligatures are handmade in France and available in 4 finishes: Silver plated, Gold Lacquered, Rose Gold and 24k Gold plated. Additionally, BG France will be adding a selection of Leather Saxophone Straps and slings as well as cleaning swabs for Flute and Clarinet. BluGuitar - Hall C Booth #4490 The new BluBOX provides a collection of sought after virtual speaker cabinets in a sturdy, convenient pedal-sized housing, the result of Thomas Blug’s research and effort to offer the guitar players a great sounding "PA feed" and "direct recording" solution that works great with any guitar amp. Just select your favourite cab, fine-tune the sound with the Mic-Position controller and go! 16 classic, world-renowned cabs are available with the BluBOX, and wherever striking guitar sounds of the highest quality are needed for recording or direct PA feeding, the BluBOX has it covered, with or without a speaker cabinet! Cavern Club / Marquee Club Licensed Instruments - Hall B Booth #5279 The Cavern Club Ukulele outfits come in three different artwork designs - ‘The Wall’, ’Fab Faces’ and the simply named ‘Cavern’ - all showing iconic internal scenes, superstars and historic bill posters from one of the worlds most famous venues, all complete with a carry bag, plectrum and pitch pipes for tuning and supplied in attractive, eye catching outer packaging. Meanwhile the Marquee Club Electric Guitars are extremely playable, great sounding six-string models with features and specification you would expect from much more expensive instruments and includes the Marquee ‘Axis’ and Marquee ‘Heaven’ models. Both guitars feature the Marquee Club logo and pics and images from two of the biggest acts to tread the boards at this truly historic venue. Danelectro - Hall C Booth #4790 The new Danelectro ’84 model is a faithful reproduction of the classic twin cutaway, 3 single coil model introduced by Danelectro in that year, and used extensively by one of the world’s most renowned players. The Danelectro ’66 is a fixed bridge semi-hollow German carved top design with double lipstick hum bucker at the bridge and single coil neck pickup, described by them as “the finest guitar you have ever played”. Meanwhile the Danelectro ’64 Bass uses the distinct design an body shape of its six string counterpart to make a truly stunning bass with plenty of sonic possibilities.  Finally, the Danelectro Vintage 12 String and Vintage Baritone models are available in 3 colour options, with a pair of classic lipstick pickups, and ’S’ sound hole design. Fishman - Hall C Booth #4340 New from Fishman the SA330x Performance Audio System is the go-to portable PA/amplifier for voice, playback and amplified acoustic instruments. Unlike many other similar-looking systems, the SA330x is built around a uniquely configured 2-way speaker system that delivers all the sweetness and definition of a great studio monitor. Ruggedly built and with plenty of power, the SA330x is the perfect solution for amazing sound in small and medium-sized venues. Fret-King Guitars - Hall B Booth #5279 The all-new Fluence models combine the amazing playability and performance of the Trev Wilkinson designed Fret-King guitar range with the world-renowned pickup manufacturer Fishman’s superb Fluence pickup systems - providing the player with two distinct, iconic and noise-free tones. Designed in conjunction with UK guitar genius Gordon Giltrap the Fret-King Elise ‘GG’ (FKV3HGG) features a unique set-in neck joint for astounding upper fret access and easy playability. The Wilkinson WDGa mini neck and WVC bridge double coil pickups provide a whole raft of superb, classic tones due to their historically accurate designs, and Wilkinson Vari-coil control. Graph Tech - Hall B Booth #5964 Available in locking, non-locking and for acoustic and electric models, Graph Tech’s Ratio Machine Heads will now come equipped with an assortment of patented InvisoMatch mounting plates. Just match the plate to the existing mounting screw pattern on the machine heads you are replacing, and you are pretty well done, perfectly aligned, and no extra holes to drill or fill in. One set of Ratio’s will fit hundreds of different models of guitars, without modification. Meanwhile Dry and Glide is an engineered talc formula designed to keep your hands dry, neutralize the acids to stop corrosion and feel super smooth. It’s patent‐pending formula and unique roll‐on applicator makes it a must for any guitarist, drummer, or brass and woodwind player, wanting an easy way to keep their hands dry and a smooth. Its PH balancing formula protects instruments, strings, and cymbals from corrosion, all while creating an effortless feel when they play. Finally, the new Slat Wall Packages by Graph Tech are two complete packages with everything you need to start selling. Each package contains Graph Tech branded slat wall covers that just slide on to your existing slat wall, product hooks and an assortment of the hottest selling Graph Tech products. HK Audio - Hall A Booth # 6640 The LUCAS NANO 602, is HK Audio’s latest and most affordable professional, portable PA system. The ideal compact PA for any musician or DJ who prefers to use their own external mixer, the 460 watt LUCAS NANO 602 features one stereo input and can be flexibly set up as a small-footprint mono or stereo setup in seconds. Hughes & Kettner - Level 2 Booth #210B The world’s smartest all-tube guitar amplifier the Hughes & Kettner’s GrandMeister Deluxe 40 has been developed using renowned tone-shaping components inspired by the brand’s multiple award-winning TriAmp Mark 3 flagship. Every knob and switch setting can be easily saved, stored and recalled including the studio-quality on-board FX, gain and EQ values. Technological innovations like an on-board Power Soak, Tube Safety Control and the Red Box AE’s outstanding DI speaker simulation are also included. Plus, there’s a free optional GM40 REMOTE App for iPad that lets players watch, touch and control all of the amp’s features on one handy screen, as well as backing up and sharing their favourite sounds. Italia Guitars - Hall B booth #5283 Italia’s Maranello Bass Series will now include the Cavo. Featuring a chambered Mahogany body construction with Italia’s signature f-hole design, resulting in a stunningly classic vintage look, the Cavo’s light weight, and 30” scale length, make this a very comfortable instrument. Meanwhile, possibly the most tonally diverse 6 string ever made the new Imola Vario has some fresh, clean design changes, a redesigned body cavity for better tone as well as weight reduction, and even more tonal variation in the pickup configurations. Classic style 3-way switches split the bass and treble sides of all 3 Italia Duplex pickups (or to control the SIX mini pickups). An added 5-position rotary switch allows you to dial every combination imaginable. LEWITT - Hall A Booth #6464 The INTERVIEWER is a sturdy dynamic microphone that features an omnidirectional polar pattern. Its capsule is fully rubber mounted which with new coating technology reduces all handling noise to a minimum while offering safe and comfortable grip. Meanwhile the LCT 440 PURE represents the distilled essence of their top-of-the-line technology packed into a sturdy, stylish and compact housing. Finally, focusing on the essentials is the tag-line for the soon-to-be-released LCT 240 PRO, a very versatile cardioid condenser microphone designed for everyone who’s willing to take the next step toward professional recording. Perri’s Leathers Ltd.  - Hall B Booth #5276 US strap designers Perri’s Leathers Ltd. will be introducing the new Hope and Emoji strap ranges. The Hope Collection designs were selected by Selena Perri, daughter of company President Anthony, and are dedicated to Selena’s ongoing recovery from kidney disease. When Perri's peers in the music industry (some direct competitors) rallied behind Selena to engage the help of Boston Children’s Hospital and give her hope for a bright and healthy future, Perris wanted to raise awareness about the great work happening at this fantastic facility. Meanwhile, the Emoji Series feature a range of all the most instantly recognisable designs and texting symbols. Pigtronix - Hall B Booth #5856 The Pigtronix Disnortion Micro packs all the sonic glory and 18V headroom of the original analog Fuzz and Overdrive circuits from the large-format Disnortion pedal into a miniature version that runs on 9-volts. Loved for its limitless headroom, making it compatible with any instrument, from the weakest 60’s pawnshop single coils to the most belligerent humbuckers, as well as 5-string active basses and modern synth rigs, the Pigtronix Disnortion Micro achieves this world-class performance standard using standard 9v power… and fits in your pocket! String Swing - Hall C Booth #4378 Designed to be the best of the best, display your guitar with hand-selected domestic real hardwoods to set it apart from the rest, thanks to new Custom Shop Guitar Keeper hangers from String Swing. Complete with a hidden mounting plate, used to create a clean, finished look with no visible mounting hardware (mounting hardware is included) the "Guitar Keeper" has a deep cradle design that prevents the guitar from being improperly placed in its hanger, promoting safer handling of your instrument. The yoke pivots to cradle the guitar's headstock & is an ideal design for guitars which have a headstock with single or uneven heels. Supro - Hall B Booth #5856 The Supro revival continues with the introduction of fourteen new electric guitars based on vintage models from this legendary American brand. Working with master-designer Trev Wilkinson, vintage pickup expert Ken Calvet and virtuoso luthier Glenn Sweetwood, Supro USA have updated the playability of these classic designs while meticulously capturing the period-correct electronics and unique construction details of the original Chicago-made models. The Americana Series guitars are replicas of the Supro “reso-glass” instruments, uniquely constructed with a chambered mahogany body and resonant molded top, whilst the Island Series guitars are updated, high-performance instruments based on the 1962 version of the Supro Ozark. Vintage Guitars - Hall B Booth #5279 The new Vintage Paul Brett ’Statesboro’ 12 String is an accurate homage to the 1930’s guitar used extensively by legendary blues guitarist Blind Willie McTell. Available in both acoustic (V5000SB-12) and electro-acoustic models (VE5000SB-12 - with the addition of a Fishman PRO-REP-102 Rare Earth Humbucker soundhole pickup system) the Statesboro’ is ideal for traditional blues pickers and is also able to handle many other styles and tunings, depending on string gauges. Also endorsed by Gordon Giltrap and designed by one of the UK’s most respected luthiers, the new Vintage Roger Williams Signature Electro-Acoustic Crossover guitar (VE9000RW) features a solid A-grade cedar top with solid back and sides, mahogany neck and ebony fingerboard. The addition of a bone nut and saddle makes this an incredibly responsive and resonant guitar, accurately captured by the onboard Fishman INK + pre-amp and pickup system. Completing a trio of instruments getting their US launch at NAMM 2017 with Gordon’s seal of approval, the Vintage ‘D-Day’ Mandolin (VPM44) is a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made over 70 years ago by remarkable servicemen and women. Owned by a survivor of the Omaha Beach D-Day landings, the original mandolin was known to have been gifted to Ken Small who had established a permanent memorial to 639 American servicemen who lost their lives during 'Exercise Tiger', one of several full scale rehearsals off the south coast of England in the months prior to D-Day. Warwick Music Group - Hall D Booth #2530 Adding to their already incredible successful pBuzz, pBone and pTrumpet ranges, Warwick Music Group now offer replacement plastic mouthpieces for use with their proprietary pBone or any brass trombones. Perfect for all playing environments and buzzing practice the mouthpieces are available in four sizes - 1.5G,  5G, 6.5AL Large Shank and 6.5AL Small Shank,- all made in Britain and featuring a BioCote anti-microbial protection. Xvive - Hall C Booth #4490 The amazing XU2 Wireless System from Xvive is now available in a cool gloss black finish. Providing superb wireless reproduction for your instrument without any latency or loss of signal, the XU2 has been a best seller since its introduction last year. #### JHS to Distribute Kustom Amplification in UK / ROI / France & Germany JHS is delighted to announce its appointment as exclusive distributor for Kustom amplification, offering new lines from this legendary amplifier brand with a legacy dating back to the early 60’s, when company founder Bud Ross raised many an eyebrow with the first Kustom amps and cabs with the now classic, colourful Naugahyde material covering, soon named by musicians as the tuck ‘n’ roll finish. Kustom KMOD20 1 x 8" modeling amp Now with a modern approach to exceptional instrument amplification designs, Kustom cater for a diverse range of musical styles including the new KMOD20 1 x 8" combo, packed with a host of cab sims/24 on-board presets and believed to be the world’s easiest-to-operate modelling guitar combo. Kustom Sienna Pro Series 65 / Kustom KUA10 Ukulele Package New lines also include the superb Sienna Pro Series of acoustic guitar combos. Offered with a choice of outputs, speaker sizes, Chorus/Reverb or complete DSP digital effects section, all Sienna Pro Series models look cool with a tan covering, fawn ‘weaved’ speaker grill, leather handle and all-wood control panel. Ukulele players need not feel left out, as the compact KUA10 mains/battery powered combo with adjustable shoulder strap and piezo pickup, is the ideal portable ‘gig anywhere’ solution. Kustom KBX Series Bass Combo / Kustom KDA50 Electronic Drum Combo Playing at home or a full-blown gig, the Kustom KBX Series has it covered, offering superior build bass guitar combos with exceptional tonal response and dynamics, with outputs from 10-100 watts and 3 or 4 band EQ, whilst the 50w 1x10" Kustom KDA50 combo with sensitive 3 band EQ + Piezo horn, has been specifically designed to deliver the best response from electronic drum kits. Kustom KG100FX212Combo / Kustom Defender HMOD A comprehensive range of heads, cabs and combos from the much-loved Kustom Defender and KG Series are also now available.  JHS Managing Director Dennis Drumm commented: “JHS are delighted to rekindle their decades old partnership with Hanser Music Group, the owners of the Kustom brand since the mid-eighties. Kustom’s reputation is legendary, always recognised for an innovative, feature rich and value led approach to product design, backed up by a very high benchmark in manufacturing quality and product reliability.”   Ted Burger, President, Hanser Music Group says: “We are very excited to have JHS representing Kustom Amplification in many key European territories. Kustom and JHS share a long history together so we are confident that JHS will be a key factor in the growth and success of the Kustom brand.” Kustom amplification products are distributed exclusively in the UK/ROI/France & Germany by JHS. Visit www.jhs.co.uk/brands/kustom to view the full Kustom range. #### JHS to distribute On-Stage Stands® JHS, the worldwide trade distributor, is pleased to announce they are now the exclusive distributor for On-Stage Stands and accessories in Benelux. Founded on a promise of affordability, durability and innovation, On-Stage products are used in studios, showrooms, and on stages everywhere. Over the years, the brand has grown and now includes eight different categories: guitar, microphone, keyboard, workstation, rack/amp/mixer, speaker, lighting, and band & orchestra, all presented in the distinctive On-Stage purple packaging. In each category On-Stage has become a leader, changing the way musicians display, support, and protect their prized instruments and equipment. We are delighted to add On-Stage to our roster of well-respected, distributed brands and are confident our dealers will love this superb range of fast-selling, profitable, must-have products. says JHS Managing Director Dennis Drumm "Managing growth, particularly across borders, is an exciting but complex challenge," said On-Stage's Tammo Hinzmann. "So partnering with JHS was an opportunity not to be missed. Their stellar track record for market access, logistical expertise and customer service allows us to focus on producing and marketing the best possible product, and, frankly, enhances our reputation as well." Speak Pieter Winters for more information info@pietersmusicalagencies.nl +31 (0) 435 03881 or contact the JHS Export Sales Team on +44 (0)113 286 5381 #### Jimi Hendrix Stratocaster – Fenders new reverse Headstock Strat Reverse Headstock The reverse headstock is a classic Jimi Hendrix look and alters string tension for a unique playing feel. The large 70s-style headstock bears the Hendrix signature on the rear. Reverse American Vintage Pickups The three American vintage 65 “gray-bobbin” pickups are flipped around, subtly changing string-to-string volume balance and offering authentic 60s-style tone. The reverse-angled bridge pickup provides warmer tones on treble strings and enhanced clarity on bass strings. This pickup combination results in a unique inspiring tone with tight, warm sound and enhanced upper harmonics and definition. Engraved neck plate The engraved neck plate with shoulders-up silhouette of Jimi Hendrix himself and the inscription “Authentic Hendrix”, underlines the authentic look and leaves no doubt about the inspiration behind this guitar. Features: Reverse headstock with signature on rear Special neck plate with silhouette and engraved “Authentic Hendrix” inscription American Vintage ’65 pickups with reverse-slant single-coil bridge pickup Reverse-mounted pickups creates reverse pole piece stagger for subtly changed string-to-sting volume balance 9.5”-radius “C”-shaped maple neck with medium jumbo frets Available colors: Olympic White, Black Includes a deluxe gig bag Price: $899.99 For more information about the Jimi Hendrix Stratocaster please visit Fender’s website at www.fender.com #### Jocelyn & Chris guitarist Chris Arndt joins Breedlove Guitars as inaugural Organic Collection artist “Consumption is an ethical choice,” says Arndt of pioneering new series of sustainably-sourced instruments BEND, OREGON—January 2nd, 2020 - “Consumption is an ethical choice,” says rising star Chris Arndt. With roots in rural upstate New York, Arndt is as attracted to the sustainable philosophy behind his recently acquired Breedlove Signature Concert Copper CE as he is to its modern high gloss look, trademark easy playability and bold “aged” sound. “It’s like the acoustic guitar equivalent of when you go in front of a big stack and hit a power chord that just vibrates your chest,” he grins of the instrument, which features a torrefied spruce top, lending an instant “vintage” vibe and offering easier care. Arndt is the featured artist for January with Breedlove Guitars and the inaugural Organic Collection artist, helping to introduce the pioneering, affordable line - all featuring Natural Sound electronics - to younger players. As guitarist with Jocelyn & Chris, Arndt has been the sonic engine behind recent Top 40 hits, including “Kill in the Cure,” “Red Stops Traffic” and “Outta My Head” (which the group performed on NBC’s Today Show, while “putting a millennial spin on classic rock”). Arndt debuts his Signature Concert on “Mercy Me,” the first single from the sibling duo’s new Bridge Road Entertainment live album, One Night in November, recorded at the band’s Albany N.Y. homebase, White Lake Music & Post, and slated for February release. Designed in Bend, Ore., The Breedlove Organic Collection is the culmination of a three-year journey to create four great-sounding series of responsive lightweight, all-solid wood acoustic/electric guitars, in distinctive body shapes, using no clear-cut timber, no synthetic materials and half the glue - all at revolutionary prices. Owner Tom Bedell traveled the globe to responsibly source FSC-certified European Spruce and African ebony and mahogany as well as native Oregon myrtlewood. “We’re building tomorrow’s guitars today,” says Bedell. “And with our efforts at sustainability, we’re respecting the planet, too. It’s our only home.” Arndt, who writes primarily on acoustic, has drawn comparison to past giants like Jimi Hendrix, David Gilmour and Stevie Ray Vaughan. He is forging a new path in Americana circles and says his Breedlove allows for new modes of expression, especially in the group’s frequent stripped down “semi-acoustic” performances. “I’ve played a lot of acoustic guitars and others just don’t feel like an extension of myself the way the Breedlove does.” #### Joe Doe 'Lutetia' Bass by Vintage introduced at NAMM 2023 The new Joe Doe™ 2023 Limited Edition series of electric guitars and basses by Vintage® are totally unique with their incredibly imaginative, individual themes and custom artwork. Finished in a blaze of intricate floral patterned leaf themed designs, over a choice of Blackburst with a maple fingerboard or Blueburst with a rosewood fingerboard, both with custom inlays, the Joe Doe ‘Lutetia’ 4 string double cutaway electric bass, is themed around the exact recreation of the bass played by Lutetia Seydoux, a mythic pioneer of all things punk and another exquisite model from the mind of Joe Doe designer, Ben Court. Whilst it’s pretty on the eye, loaded with a Wilkinson WOJB single coil pickup at the bridge and the classic split-coil design of the WOPB midway, the sonic versatility of this workhorse bass with a USA Alder body, gold plated Wilkinson WBBC bridge, WJBL200 machine heads and GraphTech nut, is enormous, delivering solid sub-bass frequencies with high end clarity. The Joe Doe ‘Lutetia’ 4 string bass by Vintage is a Limited Edition of 100 each and come with luxury hardshell carry case, case candy and certificate of authenticity. £699.00 rrp #### Joe Doe Guitars collaborates with Vintage Joe Doe Guitars, maker of unique custom guitars with amazing back stories built in have teamed up with the Vintage® design team to create a series of eight limited edition guitars that are hands down, like nothing you’ve ever seen before! Constructed using the highly regarded Vintage® V6™, V52™ and V72™ chassis, Ben Court, originator of Joe Doe Guitars has applied his signature blend of art, design and tall storytelling to create guitars with a history, character and soul all of their own, made to play as well as they look, and sound as good as you’d expect from a Vintage® guitar. So when a Joe Doe Guitar is hanging on your wall it’s a work of art to be admired and discussed in hushed tones and when it’s hanging off your guitar strap, it’s pure musical inspiration. Each Joe Doe Guitar features a characterful origin story, custom artwork, unique design details, Wilkinson hardware throughout, exclusive Joe Doe designed pickups and a Joe Doe branded hard case. Each guitar comes with an individually numbered authentication certificate and extra special ‘case candy’. #### Joe Doe introduce custom designed Poker Chip Toggle Switch Surrounds and Tribute Truss Rod Covers Handmade in Brighton, UK and fitting in with their innovative and unique guitar designs, Joe Doe has introduced a new series of custom Poker Chip Toggle Switch Surrounds and Tribute Truss Rod Covers, with highly imaginative, individual themes. Looking effortlessly stylish as a functional and completely reversible guitar modification, the toggle switch surrounds are offered in Aged White or Aged Black with carefully filled gold paint lettering, whilst the truss rod covers in Aged Black with white lettering, are also laser cut from the finest tone-enhancing durable plastics, then hand-buffed and polished. With fonts engraved with precision accuracy, the Joe Doe custom Poker Chip Toggle Switch Surrounds and Tribute Truss Rod Covers are an affordable, ultra-cool aesthetic work-of-art accessory for electric guitars. Joe Doe Poker Chip Toggle Switch Surrounds - £11.99rrp each Joe Doe Tribute Truss Rod Covers - £14.99rrp each #### Joe Doe ‘Gambler’ solid bodied electric guitars by Vintage at NAMM 2023 The new Joe Doe™ 2023 Limited Edition series of electric guitars and basses by Vintage®, are totally unique with their incredibly imaginative, individual themes and custom artwork. With a bound, chambered USA Alder body, unique ‘arrow’ soundhole, 'rub for luck’ poker chip, custom decals and ‘card suit’ inlays, the ‘Gambler’ is modelled after the Las Vegas veteran/fugitive, Jack Tandy, whilst taking inspiration from the neon buzzing, dollar guzzling casinos on the Las Vegas Strip. Designed and created by Joe Doe founder Ben Court, the ‘Gambler’ is available in Butterscotch with custom black scratchplate, maple neck and 22 fret maple fingerboard and chrome hardware, or Gloss Black with genuine rosewood fingerboard, cream scratchplate and gold hardware. Loaded with Wilkinson WOVTN, WOVTB pickups, these highly individual guitars deliver classic tones, whilst stable tuning and accurate intonation are assured by way of Wilkinson WJ55 tuners, WTB compensated bridge and GraphTech nut. The Joe Doe ‘Gambler’ by Vintage is a Limited Edition of 100 each and come with luxury hardshell carry case, case candy and certificate of authenticity. £649.00 rrp #### Joe Doe ‘Gas Jockey’ by Vintage launches at NAMM 2023 The new Joe Doe™ 2023 Limited Edition series of electric guitars and basses by Vintage® are totally unique with their incredibly imaginative, individual themes and custom artwork. With classic 1950’s automobile styling and colours that include a striking Gas Pump Red and Sparkling Gold Sand, the Joe Doe ‘Gas Jockey’ guitars are once again, from the mind of Joe Doe designer, Ben Court. The ‘Gas Jockey’ is a faithful reproduction of the guitar owned by Wally ‘Songman’ Saban, a gas pump attendant who became a local legend because of his ability to play any hit song since 1963 from memory. Offset with black gloss headstock facias, white scratchplates and gold hardware, these stunning double cutaway, mahogany bodied guitars, play and sound as good as they look. Maple set-necks and 22 fret, bound genuine rosewood fingerboards with pearloid inlays feed sustain, harmonic content and dynamics to a trio of Wilkinson WOCMHB mini-double coil, low-noise pickups installed within the raised centre section of the body. With alnico V magnets, delivering the perfect cross between the chime of a single coil and the warmth of a double coil, the new Joe Doe ‘Gas Jockey’ guitars are ideal for all musical styles. Additional hardware includes a Wilkinson T.O.M bridge, WJ55 machine heads and a GraphTech nut for accurate intonation and stable tuning. Joe Doe ‘Gas Jockey’ guitars by Vintage are a Limited Edition of 100 each and come with luxury hardshell carry cases, custom stickers and certificate of authenticity. £799.00 rrp #### Joe Doe ‘Hot Rod’ themed solid bodied electric guitars by Vintage at NAMM 2023 The new Joe Doe™ 2023 Limited Edition series of electric guitars and basses by Vintage®, are totally unique with their incredibly imaginative, individual themes and custom artwork. Two new single cutaway solid bodied ‘Hot Rod’ electrics available in Silverburst and Goldburst, both feature ‘Big Ernie’s Hot Rod Maniacs’ theme printed on the rear of the mahogany necks, along with distinctive eye-catching pin-stripe décor on the carved maple tops and headstock face. The guitars are exact reproductions of those played by the American’s original rebel rousers, Bernie and Ernie Angelo. Designed and created by Joe Doe founder Ben Court, these individual models feature solid mahogany bodies, bound carved maple tops and 22 fret, bound, rosewood dot inlaid fingerboards, Wilkinson WJ15 with chrome button machine heads, Wilkinson GTB wraparound bridge/tailpieces and a pair of WOCH Wilkinson double coil pickups. The Joe Doe ‘Hot Rod’ by Vintage is a Limited Edition of 100 each and come with luxury hardshell carry case, case candy and certificate of authenticity. £699.00 rrp #### John 5 & the Creatures Full Concert in Nashville John 5 and the Creatures are on the Behind the Nut Love tour. Below is footage of the entire concert filmed at 12th and Porter in Nashville where the band performed March 8th.  The hour-long concert features musical styles ranging from heavy metal to bluegrass, ending with a montage of iconic guitar riffs. The band consists of John 5 on guitar, Ian Ross on bass, and Rodger Carter on drums.  The Behind the Nut Love continues through the Northeast concluding in Londonderry, New Hampshire on March 20th. Remaining tour dates: Mar 10- Newport, KY @ Southgate House Mar 11- Cleveland, OH @ Beachland Mar 12- Chambersburg, PA @ The Orchards Ballroom Mar 13- Sellersville, PA @ Sellersville Theatre Mar 14- Pittsburgh, PA @ Hard Rock Mar 15- Falls Church, VA @ The State Theatre Mar 16- New York, NY @ Highline Ballroom Mar 17- Rochester, NY @ Montage Mar 18- Syracuse, NY @ Westcott Mar 19- Stafford Springs, CT @ Palace Mar 20- Londonderry, NH @ Tupelo About John 5 John has had an illustrious career collaborating with chart topping artists such as Lynyrd Skynyrd, Ricky Martin, and Rod Stewart. John has performed on critically acclaimed world tours with Marilyn Manson and Rob Zombie. Later, John ventured into the world of film score composing for Rob Zombie’s The Lords of Salem and 31. In 2004 he branched out into a successful solo career and has since released eight studio albums. To learn more about John 5, please visit www.john-5.com #### John 5 Announces New Video Teaser and Revised Tour Dates Guitarist John 5 releases a teaser for his upcoming new music video “Making Monsters”. The full video will debut March 1st on Guitar Player and Guitar World’s websites. Also announced are revised dates for his upcoming spring tour John 5’s Behind the Nut Love with the Creatures Tour beginning in March 2016.  The tour will start in Westland, MI and conclude in Londonderry, NH with a total of 16 live shows.  Tickets are available now on www.john-5.com. Revised Tour Dates: - Mar 04- Westland, MI @ Token Lounge - Mar 05- Indianapolis, IN @ Vogue - Mar 06- Chicago, IL @ Reggies - Mar 08- Nashville, TN @ 12th & Porter - Mar 09- Louisville, KY @ The New Vintage - Mar 10- Newport, KY @ Southgate House - Mar 11- Cleveland, OH @ Beachland - Mar 12- Hagerstown, MD @ Hard Times Cafe - Mar 13- Sellersville, PA @ Sellersville Theatre - Mar 14- Pittsburgh, PA @ Hard Rock - Mar 15- Falls Church, VA @ The State Theatre - Mar 16- New York, NY @ Highline Ballroom - Mar 17- Rochester, NY @ Montage - Mar 18- Syracuse, NY @ Westcott - Mar 19- Stafford Springs, CT @ Palace - Mar 20- Londonderry, NH @ Tupelo John has had an illustrious career collaborating with chart topping artists such as Lynyrd Skynyrd, Ricky Martin, and Rod Stewart. John has performed on critically acclaimed world tours with Marilyn Manson and Rob Zombie. Later, John ventured into the world of film score composing for Rob Zombie’s The Lords of Salem and 31. In 2004 he branched out into a successful solo career and has since released eight studio albums. To learn more about John 5, please visit www.john-5.com The names of companies and products mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners. #### John 5 new Album, Tour and Video LOS ANGELES, CA. FEBRUARY 1, 2016- Today John 5 announced dates for his upcoming spring tour John 5’s Behind the Nut Love with the Creatures Tour beginning in March 2016.  The tour will start in Milwaukee, WI and conclude in Omaha, NE with a total of 22 live shows.  Tickets are available now on www.john-5.com. To kick off the tour announcement, John 5 teamed up with Fender Musical Instrument Products to debut his new music video for his latest single, “Behind the Nut Love” on www.fender.com Originally recorded in 2005, today’s version features Ian Ross and Rodger Carter, collectively known as John 5 and the Creatures. The new version will appear on the upcoming album Guitars, Tits, and Monsters. John has had an illustrious career collaborating with chart topping artists such as Lynyrd Skynyrd, Ricky Martin, and Rod Stewart. John has performed on critically acclaimed world tours with Marilyn Manson and Rob Zombie. Later, John ventured into the world of film score composing for Rob Zombie’s The Lords of Salem. In 2004 he branched out into a successful solo career and has since released eight studio albums. Tour Dates: Mar 02- Milwaukee, WI @ Rave Bar Mar 04- Westland, MI @ Token Lounge Mar 05- Indianapolis, IN @ Vogue Mar 06- Chicago, IL @ Reggies Mar 08- Nashville, TN @ 12th & Porter Mar 09- Lexington, KY @ Manchester Hall Mar 10- Newport, KY @ Southgate House Mar 11- Cleveland, OH @ Beachland Mar 12- Hagerstown, MD @ Hard Times Cafe Mar 13- Sellersville, PA @ Sellersville Theatre Mar 14- Pittsburgh, PA @ Hard Rock Mar 15- Falls Church, VA @ The State Theatre Mar 16- New York, NY @ Highline Ballroom Mar 17- Rochester, NY @ Montage Mar 18- Syracuse, NY @ Westcott Mar 19- Stafford Springs, CT @ Palace Mar 20- Londonderry, NH @ Tupelo Mar 23- Orlando, FL @ TBD Mar 24- Jacksonville, FL @ TBD Mar 26- Melbourne, FL @ Boondocks Live Mar 29- Des Moines, IA @ Lefty’s Live Music Mar 30- Omaha, NE @ Lookout Lounge To learn more about John 5, please visit www.john-5.com #### John 5 Unveils New Music Video “Making Monsters” Guitarist John 5 releases his new music video for the single “Making Monsters.” The video utilizes stop motion animation giving life to action figure style monsters that form John’s band. Jonny Coffin produced and directed the overall movie while Thomas Yagodinski animated and edited the animation. Matt Zane directed and edited the live footage. The new video is the third release this year for John.  His goal is to release a new video on the first of each month for the entire year.  The video also helps kick off his Behind the Nut Love tour starting March 4. Tickets for the tour are available now on www.john-5.com. John 5 and the Creatures / Making Monsters Behind the Nut Love Tour Dates: Mar 04- Westland, MI @ Token Lounge Mar 05- Indianapolis, IN @ Vogue Mar 06- Chicago, IL @ Reggies Mar 08- Nashville, TN @ 12th & Porter Mar 09- Louisville, KY @ The New Vintage Mar 10- Newport, KY @ Southgate House Mar 11- Cleveland, OH @ Beachland Mar 12- Hagerstown, MD @ The Orchards Ballroom Mar 13- Sellersville, PA @ Sellersville Theatre Mar 14- Pittsburgh, PA @ Hard Rock Mar 15- Falls Church, VA @ The State Theatre Mar 16- New York, NY @ Highline Ballroom Mar 17- Rochester, NY @ Montage Mar 18- Syracuse, NY @ Westcott Mar 19- Stafford Springs, CT @ Palace Mar 20- Londonderry, NH @ Tupelo John has had an illustrious career collaborating with chart topping artists such as Lynyrd Skynyrd, Ricky Martin, and Rod Stewart. John has performed on critically acclaimed world tours with Marilyn Manson and Rob Zombie. Later, John ventured into the world of film score composing for Rob Zombie’s The Lords of Salem and 31. In 2004 he branched out into a successful solo career and has since released eight studio albums. To learn more about John 5, please visit www.john-5.com #### John Campbell from Lamb of God joins the EBS artist roster EBS is happy to welcome John Campbell, bass player and founding member of Lamb Of God, as an EBS amplifier artist. The relationship began years ago when John started using EBS pedals but now developed to include the amplifiers too. We are happy to deliver the bass sound on stage with Lamb of God through the EBS 802 and Reidmar 752 bass amplifiers, in addition to the already involved EBS MultiComp and MicroBass 3 pedals. John Campbell from Lamb of GodPhoto credit: Bryce Hall Here is a statement from John Campbell: "After years of getting to know EBS through their superior pedal electronics, I'm happy to announce that I'm finally using their amps as well! The punch of the EBS 802 is intense and it has the growl and depth to match. The transportability and dependability of the Reidmar 752 make it an easy choice for travel gigs. It has plenty of power to hold its own from rehearsal to showtime. It's great to be fully a part of the EBS family. I look forward to bringing the crushing bass tone to a town near you!" Learn more about their latest album (Omens, 2022) and tour dates here: https://www.lamb-of-god.com/ About Lamb Of God: Lamb of God is considered one of the greatest bands of the New Wave of American Heavy Metal. They have sold millions of records, received nominations for the Grammy Awards five times, and are among the most appreciated live bands by metal fans around the globe. John Campbell is not the only artist joining the EBS family recently. Tony Chicago Russel, the bass force and musical director of multi-Grammy-winning rap artist Kendrick Lamar, and Julian Vaughn, with several #1 smooth jazz hits on the US Billboard list are two other new members to the family over the last couple of months. More details at www.ebssweden.com #### John Miles passed away after a short illness aged 72 (6th Dec 2021 – London) The UK has lost one of its most talented musicians. John famous for his worldwide hit “Music was my first love and it will be my last” died peacefully in his sleep with his family at his bedside. John played alongside a plethora of artists from Tina Turner, Jimmy Page, Joe Cocker to Andre Botticelli amongst many others. As Johns manager and friend for over 50 years, John was not only so kind and gentle but a brilliant musician and songwriter on the world stage. John leaves behind his wife Eileen married 50 years, two children and two grandchildren. Grief is the price we pay for love. He will be greatly missed, but his music will live on forever. Cliff Cooper John Miles manager #### John Wallace Guitars Introduces The Aventine Standard SAN DIEGO  — With the introduction of the Aventine Standard, John Wallace Custom Guitars has enabled its workhorse beauty to transform into a tonal beast when the mood strikes. This high-performing custom electric guitar proves that “simple” doesn’t have to mean “subdued.” With Sheptone pickups onboard, the Aventine Standard can go from a warm, balanced tones to soaring sustain with ease. From top to bottom, the Aventine Standard gives discerning players plenty to love. Like its predecessors, construction of the Aventine Standard begins with careful selection of tone woods and the use of time-honored methods. The flamed maple top is hand-carved, not machined, to compliment the contoured mahogany body with full-access cutaways. The front and back are finished in a variety of eye-catching burst finishes, and the woods are united with vintage cream ABS binding. On the back, a thick electronics cavity cover is matched to the body wood, attached via machined screws and set below the surface. This unique feature allows for the tapered contours on the backside of the body to seamlessly carry around the entire lower perimeter of the guitar and through the electronics cavity cover area. The Aventine can be ordered as set-neck or a bolt on neck. The bolt on version uses threaded metal inserts and machine screws secure the neck to the body, not only preventing the screws from stripping but making for an exceptional connection that improves the resonance of the instrument. The Aventine Standard has a 25’’ scale mahogany neck with a medium-C profile and 12’’ radius that feels comfortable and works well for all playing styles. The rosewood fretboard with pearl dot inlays has 22 medium nickel/silver frets, and the bone nut offers 1 11/16" (43 mm) width. John has chosen Hipshot tuners as standard equipment on all models for their light weight and smooth and accurate tuning. On the headstock of this model, players will find open back chrome tuners with an 18:1 gear ratio. The strings are attached to the Schaller Signum wrap-tail bridge, which offers precise intonation and locking posts for excellent tone. Standard strap buttons are included. To capture true vintage spirit, but also to push the Aventine Standard to new limits, John chose the Red Headed Stepchild humbucker set from Sheptone, which delivers over-the-top tone that’s just outside the “Patent Applied For” range. The Red Headed Stepchild is not designed to blend in—it demands to be heard, driving the amp with thick, chunky tones and plenty of crunch. This bridge pickup is paired with its level-headed sibling in the neck, delivering a nice blossoming tone all around. Players have plenty of options to dial in their ideal tone, with master volume, master tone, and a 3-way toggle. There’s also an optional push-pull coil split on the tone control and optional treble bleed on volume. Under the hood, John fully shields the electronic cavities to reduce unwanted noise and reject stray radio frequency interference. Even a guitar that’s built to be a workhorse should occasionally be allowed to run free, and the Aventine Standard offers plenty of features that leave the gate open. This guitar has fewer frills than some custom-made models, but the best of the essentials. Players can have it all at an affordable price range of $2.700-$2.900, plus tax and shipping. A standard case is included with purchase. For a closer look at the Aventine Standard and other John Wallace Custom Guitars, visit www.johnwallaceguitars.com. About John Wallace Standard Guitars John Wallace Standard Guitars opened its doors in 2010 in San Diego. Founder John Wallace produces a limited number of Standard hand-crafted guitars per year with no two guitars exactly the same. His approach is straightforward:  function trumps fashion and should be paramount in construction. These are guitars built to inspire the player—the kind of guitar he’d want to play himself. #### Journey to the 4th Dimension of Tone with SpaceTime SpaceTime now available for Eventide H9 February 1, 2016 - Little Ferry, NJ -Today Eventide announced the availability of the new SpaceTime algorithm for its award-winning H9 Harmonizer®. Artists worldwide rely on the H9 for its signature delay, modulation, pitch and reverb effects and SpaceTime is further evidence of Eventide's ongoing commitment to provide innovative, high quality effects to help spark their creativity and expand their sonic horizons. SpaceTime features: Twin Delays with controls for level and feedback Modulation with controls for amount and rate Reverb with controls for decay, level and color What's truly new about SpaceTime is that you get to control the way these three custom-built effects interact with each other. "SpaceTime breaks new ground for Eventide because it's the first time we've combined reverb, delay and modulation in one algorithm with flexible routing of the effects," said Nalia Sanchez, Director of Marketing Communications for Eventide. "We're calling it our first 'modular' algorithm since, while many of our algorithms contain more than one effect, SpaceTime is the first that allows you to change how they interact with each other as well as how they behave individually. It's like having three stompboxes in one." In addition, Eventide has created a new interface called Pedal View that gives artists a visual representation of the routing of the effects. SpaceTime comes loaded with 23 Presets Nice Chorus Space Cathedral Quarter Delay Faux Leslie Verb Repeats Only Small Tight Room Parallel Delays Aphelion Slap in Space IntaStella Off the Ground Shadows Voyage TwilightZoned Sunlight HUBBLE On the Verge EventHorizon Gravitation Extra Terrestrial Outer Limits Star Sailor SpaceTime SpaceTime also includes standard H9 features like mix, tap tempo, expression pedal support and output level control and is available now as a $20 in-app purchase in H9 Control for H9 standard and H9 Core owners and, as always, free for H9 Max owners. Simply update your H9 Control software to see the new algorithm for yourself, try it out and hopefully solve some of the great cosmological mysteries of our time. Watch this demo video for sound examples: Fur further information please visit the H9 Product Page: https://www.eventideaudio.com/h9 About Eventide For over 40 years, Eventide has remained at the forefront of recording technology. In 1975 they revolutionized the audio industry by creating the world's first commercially available digital audio effects unit. Since then their legendary studio processors have been heard on countless hit records. Eventide and Harmonizer are registered trademarks of Eventide Inc. ® 2016 Eventide Inc. #### Journey travel guitars - Collapsible Guitar in a Carry-On Roller Bag Journey Instruments to Introduce First Full-Size, Collapsible Guitar in a Carry-On Roller Bag World’s best travel guitars with patented collapsible neck to utilize Kickstarter for launch campaign AUSTIN, TX – November 29, 2018 – (GuitarPR) – Journey Instruments, makers of high-end wood and carbon fiber guitars designed for travelers by travelers, is introducing its new First Class Overhead line of guitars through a unique Kickstarter campaign. Early supporters of the campaign will benefit from substantial savings on the first full-size, collapsible guitars with their own carry-on roller bag. The new First Class line will be available in three models: Grand Auditorium Acoustic, 12-Fret Parlor Acoustic and Performance Classical. Consumers will have their choice by pre-ordering until Dec 20th. Retail prices range from $769.99 to $949.99, but during the Kickstarter campaign, early supporters can save up to $330 and receive bonuses. The First Class Overhead line of guitars starts with all the high-end features demanded by musicians including: Full sized body Bone nut and saddle Full 25.5” scale Solid mahogany neck Elixir® strings Grover® 18:1 tuners Solid soundboard and back with cut-away Ebony bridge pins and a pickup To make these guitars comfortable to play, they have included an asymmetrical body design that reduces stress on shoulder and wrist joints by angling the guitar toward the player. In addition, there are armrest bevels. The custom roll-on case is perfect for the frequent flyer and converts to a backpack with rain cover – perfect for the backpacker or motorcyclist. According to Rob Bailey, founder of Journey Instruments, “Our new First Class line allows you to carry-on a great sounding, full-sized guitar in a roll-on bag designed to fit in the overhead compartment.” A patented stainless steel neck connection system assembles in less than 10 seconds with no tools and has been road-tested for 6 years in the market. On top of all that, it is guaranteed for life. James Brawner, partner at Journey Instruments, who has a background in Aerospace Engineering explains, “We reverse-engineered the problem by starting with the airline’s carry-on dimensions and worked backwards to create the best sounding, best feeling guitar that is guaranteed to fit.” In addition to being carry-on sized, the roll-on bag includes a TSA-approved 15” laptop compartment, telescoping handle and wheels, zippered compartments for books, headphones, guitar accessories and even a change of clothes. Journey travel guitars have been the go-to instrument for musicians, business travelers and vacationers since 2012 when they launched the first Overhead Guitar.  Now, they’re upgrading customers to “First Class.” For more information visit JourneyInstruments.com, Kickstarter.com or watch the YouTube Video Overview. Contact James Brawner Journey Instruments jbrawner@journeyinstruments.com 512-689-9007 #### JT Bates and Terence Higgins Join Wheelhouse Beats Charlie Hunter brings on new drummers for the metronome that grooves GREENSBORO, NJ – April 18, 2023 – (GUITARpr) – JT Bates and Terence Higgins join an outstanding line-up of drummers for version 1.1 of Wheelhouse Beats. The app launched in September 2022 with eight players: Derrek Phillips, Carter McLean, Jeremy “Bean” Clemons, Corey Fonville, Chris Gelb, Brevan Hampden, George Sluppick, and Bobby Previte. The new beats are excellent for guitar players, songwriters, and anyone wanting to get a little funky. Wheelhouse Beats is an app designed to act like a metronome, but groove like a drummer. Created by Charlie Hunter and Ben Singer, the app plays specially recorded loops made by some of the best drummers in the music industry. Using a custom audio engine, the app can play each beat unreasonably slow, unbelievably fast, and everything in between, without losing character or musicality. Most of all, this app is about good feel — hearing it and playing with it. JT Bates is a drummer, producer, and teacher from Minneapolis. Growing up, JT played in his father’s big band, joining his two older brothers. JT moved into the creative and improvised music scenes, recording and releasing his own music. His drumming in the improv group Fat Kid Wednesdays was described in the New Yorker: “When he plays on an ethereally introverted modernistic piece, he sounds like a one-man Art Ensemble of Chicago, ready to use anything for the right sound.” JT’s studio and performance credits are a who’s-who of indie folk and pop: Bon Iver, Trampled by Turtles, Andrew Bird, Phil Cook, Pieta Brown, Flock of Dimes, Bruce Hornsby, Tortoise, The National, Hiss Golden Messenger, and Taylor Swift. Most recently, JT has been active in Big Red Machine (Justin Vernon, Aaron Dessner, and Bradley Cook) and Bonny Light Horseman (Anaïs Mitchell, Eric D. Johnson, and Josh Kaufman). JT’s beats for Wheelhouse are spare and straightforward. They are especially good for songwriters, giving an understated accompaniment still filled with musical intuition. More about JT at https://www.jtbatesdrums.com/. Terence Higgins was born and raised in New Orleans and is proud to continue in that city’s great musical tradition. He credits George Porter Jr. of the Meters for taking him under his wing, and Terence has performed with a host of musicians: Dr. John, Earl King, Marva Wright, Kermit Ruffin, Snooks Eaglin, Johnny Adams, The Wild Magnolias, Dave Badie, Ivan Neville & Dumpstaphunk, Jon Cleary, Donald Harrison, Allen Toussaint, Ed Perkins, Theryl “House Man” DeClouet, Robert Randolph, Treme Brass Band, Fats Domino, and more. A former member of the Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Terence has helped bring New Orleans culture to the world. Most recently, Terence has been performing and touring with Ani DiFranco, John Scofield, The Warren Haynes Band, Tab Benoit and his own band Swampgrease. In Wheelhouse, Terence’s sly, funky beats are fresh and energetic. Great for all kinds of instrumentalists, these beats are also a fantastic tool for drummers to learn grooves from an authentic source. More about Terence at https://www.terencehigginsmusic.com/. About the Makers Charlie Hunter is a true innovator and guitar player like no other. In solo albums, small ensembles (Garage A Trois, T. J. Kirk), and collaborations (D’Angelo, John Mayer, Norah Jones, Kurt Elling) is always exploring American music and finding new ways to make a groove. Producing and recording for his new label, SideHustle Records, Charlie is dedicated to promoting new and talented artists. In Wheelhouse, Charlie serves as chief instigator and music supervisor. More about Charlie at https://www.charliehunter.com/. Ben Singer is a developer specializing in apps for music and the arts. His recent collaborations are: “Moving Sound”, an app that presents performances by contemporary flutist Erika Boysen; “Walking Venezia”, commissioned by the Swiss group ensemBle baBel to mix geolocation and music improvisation; and an upcoming app with a new approach to harmony by bass player Scott Dixon (The Cleveland Orchestra and Cleveland Institute of Music). Also a musician, Ben has performed his scores for silent films at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Orlando Fringe, San Francisco Fringe (Overall Techie’s Choice), and New York International Fringe (Overall Excellence Award for Music Composition). More about Ben at https://www.bensinger.co/. Wheelhouse Beats is available on Google Play and the Apple App Store. It supports most mobile devices as well as M1/M2-based desktop Macs. More information is available at https://www.wheelhousebeats.app/. #### Kahuna Ukuleles Felix The Cat Line Kahuna Ukuleles Officially Launches Felix The Cat Line at Winter NAMM WALL TOWNSHIP, NJ – The cat’s out of the bag!  Kahuna Ukuleles is pleased to announce the new Felix The Cat line of ukuleles displayed at Winter NAMM 2017 are now available for purchase.  Designed in collaboration with renowned Felix artist Don Oriolo and OrioloTM Guitars, the new line of soprano instruments features four designs of the legendary cartoon cat. Felix the Cat has been an internationally recognized cartoon superstar for decades, remaining an unparalleled pop culture icon nearly a century later.  Don Oriolo, son of Felix co-creator Joe Oriolo, has been in control of the Felix franchise since 1985, successfully implementing numerous licensing, merchandising, and marketing strategies for the legendary character. He has recently made a deal with DreamWorks, who will shepherd Felix into the future of film, TV and merchandising.  Now that Don and Oriolo Guitars are teaming with veteran manufacturers AP International (Floyd Rose), the popular feline figure will adorn their quality Kahuna instruments, auspiciously bringing together the music and animation worlds. #### Kahuna Ukuleles Unveils New Felix The Cat Line WALL TOWNSHIP, NJ – Kahuna Ukuleles is pleased to announce the new Felix The Cat line of graphic ukuleles in collaboration with renowned Felix artist Don Oriolo and OrioloTM Guitars. The line will feature four designs of the legendary cartoon cat in both soprano and concert ukulele sizes; additionally, two new Oriolo-designed graphics will be released in tandem.  The new ukuleles will be available in October 2016 on the brand-new Kahuna website, kahunaukes.com. Felix the Cat has been an internationally recognized cartoon superstar for decades, remaining an unparalleled pop culture icon nearly a century later.  Don Oriolo, son of Felix co-creator Joe Oriolo, has been in control of the Felix franchise since 1985, successfully implementing numerous licensing, merchandising, and marketing strategies for the legendary character. He has recently made a deal with DreamWorks, who will shepherd Felix into the future of film, TV and merchandising.  Now that Don and Oriolo Guitars are teaming with veteran manufacturers AP International (Floyd Rose), the popular feline figure will adorn their quality Kahuna instruments, auspiciously bringing together the music and animation worlds. Kahuna Ukuleles For more information, please visit the official Kahuna Website at kahunaukes.com #### KAI Technology m.e. Virtual Reality Audio Device Virtual Reality Audio Device Brings Listeners New World Through m.e. ™ LOS ANGELES (Oct. 23, 2017) — KAI Technology introduces m.e.™, a groundbreaking device capable of permanently changing musical perceptions, adding depth, dimension and definition that listeners never knew…or forgot, existed before. Virtual reality represents the future, inviting users to step into a 3D world of heightened sensory experience. But VR isn’t just about seeing; it’s also about hearing. The m.e. is a VR audio device that transforms the listening experience for various applications, from in-ear headsets and headphones to gaming, sound bars, car stereos, in-flight entertainment, and TVs. Simply connect m.e. to the audio device of choice and become immersed in a brand-new dimension that has blown away the pro-audio world upon first listen. The m.e. let’s you hear everything and proves that hearing is believing. After using one of the prototypes, NewAtlas.com Editor Paul Ridden sited in his review, Add the m.e. into the mix and you get stronger delivery and improved definition… sounding livelier and punchier. The digital age has made music more accessible in numerous ways, but modern-day formats have their drawbacks. Namely, MP3’s and the new mastering techniques used to accommodate them turned music into a passive experience by squashing the dynamics of sound in favor of convenience. These compressed files often result in a flat audio experience. The unfortunate reality is that many listeners may think that compressed audio quality is normal. “When you add the m.e. in the audio stream, it’s like you removed a film of filters that were blocking all the notes and vocals from being heard in their entirety,” explained John Kasha, CEO of KAI Technology Inc., engineers of the device. The m.e. brings life back into audio and makes the listening experience active all over again. How m.e. Works - Animation With the push of a button, the listener will hear the volume increase without any background noise. Everything about the audio will sound bigger, wider and have more body, enabling every instrument, harmony, note, voice and nuance to be heard with unmatched clarity, like being on stage at a live concert or in a recording studio with professional audio equipment. “It lifts those layers of electronics and artificialness out of the way… Everything you’ve heard—everything you thought you heard—m.e. will change it for you,” said Alvin Chea, a 10-time GRAMMY Award®-winning vocalist. Alvin Chea of Take 6 Talks About the Revolutionary m.e. Weighing just 3.7 oz, the m.e. is a lightweight device smaller than a tube of ChapStick®, and goes in-line with your wired headphone, speaker, or mobile device connection. It has an exceptionally durable design for everyday use and even stage performance. Its one-button operation is simple and straightforward. Just plug the input into the audio source such as a smartphone or PC, and plug the output into a headphone or powered speaker. With a smart on/off mode, the m.e. will shut off automatically in 30 seconds if there’s no audio present on the input. The battery can last up to 50 hours with this power-saving feature or up to 9 hours on continuous play. The m.e. charges in just 15 minutes with a USB charging cable that’s included in the package along with an audio cable and instructions. Whether a music fan yearns for the glory days of vinyl audio on their mobile device or a gamer wants to be immersed in the soundtrack of their virtual world, m.e. makes audio fantasies a reality. At the current pre-order sale price of $59.95, the dream is well within reach. As guitarist and producer Paul Jackson Jr. summarizes, “The m.e. is a game-changer in the listening experience, either for the average consumer or for the seasoned professional. Once you hear it, you will not want to go back and listen to music without it.” Get Me Audio will be displaying at the upcoming CES in Las Vegas, this January in the Sands Hall G, Booth #51668. For a limited time only, the m.e. can be purchased directly online for $59.95 #### Kaleo’s JJ Julius Son Becomes Orange Amps Ambassador Orange Amplification is delighted to welcome JJ Julius Son, frontman and guitarist with the worldwide phenomenon Kaleo, as an ambassador for the company. Kaleo are one of Iceland’s biggest musical exports. Their breakthrough album, A/B, took their music around the globe with its three hit singles, the Grammy-nominated No Good, All The Pretty Girls and the chart-topping Way Down We Go, which have featured in more than twenty hit TV shows including Suits, Orange Is The New Black and Grey’s Anatomy. The band's Fight Or Flight tour, supporting the release of their critically acclaimed third album, Surface Sounds, has taken them across the USA, including appearances at Coachella, and seen them opening for the Rolling Stones in Europe. Jökull Júlíusson, better known as JJ Julius Son, is the frontman and guitarist for Kaleo. As the primary writer for the band, as well as lead singer, guitarist and pianist, he leads the blues-driven group with passion and musical skill. Demonstrating a wide range of musical genres and influences, the diversity of JJ’s music moves from cinematic, classic rock through soft, folksy blues, into hard-hitting stomp rock. JJ appeals to a mainstream audience with his grungy guitar riffs, crying leads and electrifying performances. JJ Julius Son uses an Orange AD30 on tour, in the studio and at home. Speaking about the amp, he said ‘the Orange AD30 is the only amp I’ve found that can handle the wide variety of tones and instruments that I use in a single show’. The Orange AD30 is a one-stop shop for all shades of pure British chime and crunch. From shimmering cleans, edge-of-break-up jangle or fire-splitting classic crunch, this amp has it all, in a simple, road-proven package. Check out orangeamps.com for an interview with JJ Julius Son coming soon. About Orange Amplification Orange Amplification has been a pioneering force in guitar and bass amplification since 1968. It has built a reputation for delivering innovative technology with uncompromising attention to detail and quality. Globally regarded as the best British guitar amplifier manufacturer for both design and build, Orange dominates the world’s stages and studios. Iconic performers as diverse as Jimmy Page, Stevie Wonder, James Brown, Fleetwood Mac, Oasis, Madonna, Slipknot’s Jim Root and Rush’s Geddy Lee are proud to stand in front of the unmistakable equipment and rely on its unique tone. #### Kam add three new models to their impressive catalogue of portable lighting fixtures Kam have added three new extremely effective models to their huge catalogue of superior lighting packages: The Kam Moon Glow MP3, the Kam KML303 Stratosphere Ghost and the Kam MH70 LED Moving Head Light. Like all Kam innovating lighting systems, these three new units are packed with the latest technology, whilst maintaining the company’s easy-to-operate, plug-in-and-play theme. The Kam KML303 Stratosphere Ghost – White The new Kam Stratosphere Ghost is a multi-beam, high-powered colour LED lighting ball, based on the classic disco mirror ball from the 70’s disco era. A smooth, high powered precision motor rotates the sphere with 5 powerful internal 18W RGBWA+UV 6 in1 LED's projecting super bright, intense beams in glorious red, green, blue, white, amber and ultra violet colours, through no less than 96 lenses. Like all Kam profession lighting products, the theme is once again ‘maximum effect and ease of use’, with a clear LED display and an easy-read 4 button control panel for manual configuration of a full range of built-in automated programs. There are also commands for ball-rotation speed and direction, colours, dimming and strobing effects The performance of the Kam Stratosphere Ghost is staggering from a lighting fixture with such a slim, portable, compact design, perfect to uplift the atmosphere of any disco, club, bar, or party, and extremely effective when used with fog or mist machines. With master, slave, manual/ sound activation, 3-pin DMX inputs/outputs and IEC connectors for daisy-chaining to multiple Kam lighting fixtures, the Stratosphere Ghost, is the perfect modern-day solution to the iconic mirror ball. The Kam KML201 LED compact Moving Head Light The new Kam KML201 houses 7 x 8W quad-colour LEDs, 7 x 10w RGBW LED’s, with a luminance of 6100 lux at 1 metre (3.2') and a beam angle of 25°. For Kam fans who just enjoy the company’s ‘maximum effect and ease of use’ product theme, this means the new, advanced KML201 moving-head lighting fixture delivers stunning, smooth colour mixing, from rich saturated hues to subtle pastel shades. With a neat, compact, lightweight metal design with hanging bracket included, the Kam KML201 is ideal for both fixed and mobile applications, while a built-in, low noise fan ensures stable and continuous performance, perfect for mobile entertainers, club and bar venues, live events, parties, theatres, schools and colleges. A bright, clear 4-digit LED display offers easy configuration of Mode/Esc Up/Down and Enter controls that scroll through a variety of exciting functions including Auto/Sound to light, Dimmer, Strobe and Pan. With DMX512 and up to 13 channels and Master-Slave, the Kam KML201 is extremely versatile and can be used in multiples to produce incredibly dynamic light shows. The Kam KML 103 Moon Glow MP3 With built-in programs projecting stunning, atmospheric lighting effects in vivid colours, including Cobwebs, Dots and Circles, the new Kam Moon Glow MP3 is also USB and SD card compatible. Music from external devices including Smart phones, tablets or MP3 players, can be played through a pair of internal speakers delivering crystal clear audio, along with tracks loaded on SD cards controlled with on-board Play, Pause, Fast Forward/Rewind, Volume and Skip controls or via the hand held remote. The Kam Moon Glow MP3 is ideal as stand-alone table top feature, or permanent wall/ceiling fixture where bright, vibrant vivid colours fill the room via Auto or adjustable Sound To Light modes. All three new and exciting Kam professional lighting fixtures feature energy conserving technology, whilst operating between AC100V and 240V, lighting up the party, stage or dance floor…anywhere in the world. Kam KML 103 Moon Glow MP3.  £18.99 rrp Kam KML303 Stratosphere Ghost – White. £189.00 rrp The Kam KML201 LED compact Moving Head Light. £74.99 rrp #### Kam adds 6 new models to their impressive catalogue of portable lighting fixtures. Kam have added 6 new extremely effective models to their catalogue of superior lighting fixtures, packed with the latest technology, whilst maintaining the company’s easy-to-operate, plug-in-and-play theme. Operating between AC100V and 240V with energy conserving technology, these new lighting fixtures are the perfect choice to uplift the atmosphere of any disco, club, bar, party or live band. Kam Starburst Stratosphere Ghost With a stylish white finish, the new Kam Starburst Stratosphere Ghost is a multi-beam, high-powered colour LED lighting ball, based on the classic disco mirror ball from the 70’s disco era. A smooth, high powered precision motor rotates the sphere with 5 powerful internal 18W RGBW LED's projecting super bright, glorious single or multi-coloured intense beams, through no less than 96 lenses, with a visual spread large enough to fill any dance floor as a portable stand-alone unit or a permanent ceiling installation. Like all Kam professional lighting products, the theme is once again ‘maximum effect and ease of use’, with a full range of built-in automated programs and commands for ball-rotation speed and direction, colours, dimming and strobing effects operable manually via the clear LED display panel or with the included wireless remote control. With master, slave, manual/sound activation, 3-pin DMX inputs/outputs and IEC connectors for daisy-chaining to multiple Kam lighting fixtures, the Starburst Stratosphere Ghost, is the perfect modern-day solution to the iconic mirror ball. KML401. £259.00 rrp. Kam Party Set Featuring Kam’s plug and play intelligent control, 4 DMX channel modes, a combination of two Kam Derby lights and a pair of Kam Mini Par lights all powered by Micro-USB interface, the self-contained Kam Party Set is packed with a range of versatile built-in programs with adjustable parameters and effects, offering no less than 14 Auto Shows and 6 colour Sound Shows with variable speed settings. Sound-to-light, static or manual modes can be selected via the easy read LED panel featuring Menu/Up/Down/Enter controls or, with the included wireless remote control. Affixed to a sturdy T bar that’s fully adjustable up to 2 meters, the Kam Party Set delivers astonishing levels of smooth colour mixing and lighting effects from its lightweight, compact and extremely portable design, maximising quick and easy set up and breakdown times. Complete with robust, sturdy tripod stand, T-bar, carry bag and operators manual, the Kam Party Set is the ultimate all-in-one, ready-to-go lighting system. KML407. £219.00 rrp. Kam Derby 8 Laser Light The new Kam Derby 8 Laser Light lighting fixture with a 48 lens array, projecting beams of light from extra bright LEDs, sets the tone for small or large venues. DMX controlled, with a sophisticated, easy read back 4 button panel and an individual control for Auto mode sound-to-light sensitivity programs. Stunning effects including Par, Strobe, Laser, Speed, Sound, Colour Changing, Anti or Clockwise rotation can also be selected manually or with the included wireless remote. Also, with Kam’s simple plug and play concept, the new Kam Derby 8 Laser Light is fan-assisted for cool running all night long, key lock and safety chain loop for lighting bar or ceiling installation, is ideal for mobile entertainers, bands, night clubs, bars, karaoke and house parties. KML403. £189.00 rrp. Two new Kam solo lighting fixtures delivering very impressive specifications from small packages, include the USB driven Kam Mini Par 12 USB Light and the Kam Par 59 Spotlight, both with Auto Sound Activated programs operable manually or via the included wireless remote controls. Kam Mini Par 12 USB Light With 12 powerful colour changing RGB LEDs, the Kam Mini Par 12 USB produces an array of rotating, dazzling, room-filling patterns and effects from a packed menu of sophisticated programs. Powered via the onboard USB Type C socket or Party Set input and complete with fully adjustable, sturdy mounting bracket, the Kam Mini Par 12 USB can be easily installed to mobile lighting gantries or as a permanent wall/ceiling installation. KML409. £29.99 rrp. Kam Par 59 Spotlight The DMX controlled, fan-cooled Kam Par 59 Spotlight is a neat, lightweight design and includes a handy double-yoked fully adjustable bracket for stand-alone/T-bar/wall or ceiling mounting. With an outer ring of 27 bright SMD LEDs and 3 central 6-in-1 RGBWA+UV LEDs the Kam PAR 59 Spotlight emits an enormous wide dispersion of vivid colours again, with a huge choice of programs, whilst an IEC Power Out socket facilitates power to addition mains powered Kam lighting fixtures. KML405. £99.00 rrp. Kam LED Moon Glow As a stand-alone table top/ceiling mounted model, the new Kam LED Moon Glow radiates superb, crystal clear atmospheric lighting effects with built-in programs with Auto Sound to Light modes via a built-in microphone. With 6 x 0.5w LEDs, this totally portable light weight professional lighting unit, delivers a very impressive size-defying display with a rotating disco effect that will fill any room with vibrant, vivid moving colours. KML412. £27.99 rrp #### KAM introduce new iLink Laser Lights KAM introduce three new iLink Laser Lights - Green, Blue and RGB multi-colour Packed with features, the new compact iLink Laser Lights from KAM are three of the coolest, multi-functional, highly professional laser lights on the market. KAM are renowned as a company committed to innovation and quality, designing energy efficient, easy to operate products packed with the latest technology. All three new KAM laser lights, the iLink 60G 40mW Green, iLink 750B 500mW Blue and the iLink 500RGB 300mW Multi-Colour laser, feature remote controlled, pre-programmed auto mode or sound-to-light mode, projecting a large menu of clear built-in images on walls, ceilings and dance floors at the touch of a button. With a compact, lightweight tough metal chassis and adjustable hanging bracket, KAM laser lights are extremely portable and built to last, with up-to-date technology including standard DMX protocol used to control lighting equipment, whilst delivering high visibility, brightness and superb long-throw beam specifications that look stunning alone, or mixed with fog or haze. With a simple Plug & Play concept, the new KAM laser lights with quite fan assisted cooling, safety chain loop and key lock, are ideal for mobile entertainers, bands, night clubs, bars, karaoke and house parties. Just get those electron beams excited and liven up the party with a professional level KAM laser light show. KML203 - Kam iLink 60G Laser Light - 40mW Green £89.99 rrp Video: https://youtu.be/fRQVR182QXY KML205 - Kam iLink 750B Laser Light - 500mW Blue £139.00 rrp Video: https://youtu.be/yztJOYu2bJs KML301 - Kam iLink 500RGB Laser Light - 300mW Multi-Colour £169.00 rrp Video: https://youtu.be/NoStUveodQM Features: Auto, 10 channel DMX512 and Master Slave Modes. Stunning built-in programs. Sound-to-Light operation via built-in microphone. Easy-to-Use 4 button control with LED display. Stepper Motor and Fan Cooled operation. Tough metal chassis and adjustable hanging bracket. Safety chain loop / Safety key lock / Remote socket. AC100-240V, 50/60Hz mains fused IEC. Dimensions 200w x 150d x 80h mm (excluding bracket). Weight 1.6Kg   #### Kam launch 4 new KXR Series Professional Grade Power Amplifiers Kam are renowned as a company committed to innovation and quality, designing energy efficient, easy to operate products packed with the latest technology, proven once again with 4 new models of the KXR Series of high quality, professional grade, stereo power amplifiers. Presented in a sturdy 2U mountable chassis with rack-ears, 2 channel stereo or bridged output modes, and with outputs varying from 64w to 508w, there’s a model to suit all occasions, meeting the requirements of a vast range of sound reinforcement environments, from live-sound, studio to commercial installations. These superb workhorse power amplifiers, feature forced-air cooling for continuous use, and whilst beautifully designed and engineered on the inside, all effort has been made for ease of use with an easy to configure front panel layout, featuring large Channel 1 and 2 volume controls aside the central mains on/off switch, and individual channel status LEDs for Power, Clip, Signal and Fault. With 2 x XLR and 2 x ¼" jack inputs and outputs via 2 x SpeakON connectors, 2 pairs of 'banana' binding posts and separate ‘bridge’ binding post, all 4 new KXR power amps offer superb flexible connectivity. There are also rear panel switches for Stereo/Bridge and Ground Lift, while internal circuits protect against Thermal, Short Circuit and Overload. The operation voltage can also be changed from 110v to 240v for use around the world, and whilst delivering faultless, high quality audio with superb clarity and headroom with impressive signal/noise ratios, it’s easy to see why the new Kam KXR Series, professional grade stereo power amplifiers, already have a track record for exceptional performance and reliability. Kam KXR Series professional grade stereo power amplifiers: KXR2000: 200W Power Amp £109.00 rrp KXR3000: 300W Power Amp £119.00 rrp KXR4000: 400W Power Amp £139.00 rrp KXR5000: 500W Power Amp £149.00 rrp #### KAM launch four new professional handheld, KWM fixed and multi-channel UHF wireless microphone systems KAM have earned a name within the music industry with Dj’s, bands, solo artists and public speakers for producing professional, multi-purpose wireless microphone systems. These four new packages are again, compact, lightweight, neat, tidy, efficient and easy to operate, delivering impressive performance, with reassuring quality and reliability. All four systems come with a quality hard shell / foam compartment plastic carrying case and colour carry box. KAM KWM1920: Twin Multi-Channel wireless system with two programmable high-quality microphones. Two fully programmable high-quality wireless microphones, both powered by 2x1.5V AA batteries, are included in the KWM1920 package, each with easy-read LCD displays showing frequency, group, channel, battery indicator and mute. With a working distance of up to 50 meters, these high-quality stylish microphones transmit to the UHF twin channel receiver, where two groups of ten channels operate between 863.00MHz – 864.90MHz frequencies. With two multi-channels each offering 10 individual channels, the KWM1920 mains powered UHF base receiver, has two individual microphone volume controls, channel/frequency Adjust and Set buttons, IR indicator window (to pair the microphones), and a large LCD display showing channel, frequency and RF/AF signal information, with twin balanced audio and mixed audio output sockets. This superb professional wireless system is also available as the Single Microphone Multi-channel KWM1935 package with one group of 10 channels and one high quality microphone. KAM KWM11PRO: Twin Fixed-Channel professional system with two programmable, high quality wireless microphones. Two fully programmable, high quality, battery powered wireless microphones are included in the KWM11Pro package, each with easy-read LCD displays showing frequency and channel status. With a working distance of up to 50 meters, these high quality stylish microphones transmit to the UHF twin channel receiver, operating between 863.00MHz – 865.00 MHz frequencies. The base receiver itself features individual microphone volume controls, a large LCD display showing channel and frequency status, AF/RF LED channel indicators and twin balanced audio and mixed audio output sockets. This superb professional fixed channel wireless system is also available as a Single Microphone Fixed Channel KWM6PRO package with one high quality microphone. All KAM professional UHF wireless microphone systems are easy to operate, have excellent clarity and response, natural noise-free reproduction and are tailored for live performance environments where a wireless option is essential. For DJ’s, Karaoke, solo artists or bands in the studio, playing live, or as a permanent installation for guest speakers in clubs, seminars or meetings, the KAM KWM1920, KVM1935, KWM11Pro and KWM6Pro professional UHF wireless microphone systems are highly recommended. KAM KWM1920: Twin Multi-Channel wireless system with two programmable high quality microphones. £89.99 rrp.     KAM KVM1935: Single Multi-channel wireless system with one programmable high quality microphone. £67.99 rrp.     KAM KWM11PRO: Twin Fixed-Channel wireless system with two programmable, high quality wireless microphones. £69.99 rrp.     KAM KWM6RO: Single Fixed Channel wireless system with one programmable, high quality wireless microphone. £49.99 rrp. Carry case included with all models. #### KAM launch two new professional handheld, KWM multi-channel UHF wireless microphone systems. As technology improves, more and more DJs, solo artists, bands and sound engineers are gearing towards the capabilities and sound qualities of modern wireless microphone systems. The new KAM KWM1940 and KWM1932 professional wireless microphone packages include a pair of high quality microphones and feature-packed receivers. KAM KWM1940 KAM KWM1940: Multi-channel professional wireless system with two programmable high quality Dynamic Cardioid wireless microphones. A pair of fully programmable Dynamic Cardioid wireless microphones, both powered by 2 x1.5V AA batteries, are included in the KWM1940 package, each with easy-read ACT windows and LCD displays showing frequency, channel and gain settings and fitted with an internal HI/LO gain switch. With a working distance of up to 50 meters, these high quality stylish microphones transmit to the KWM1940 21-channel UHF receiver operating between 863.00MHz - 865.00MHz. The KWM1940 mains powered UHF base receiver itself has individual microphone volume controls, channel and frequency Adjust and Set buttons, IR indicator window (to pair the microphones), and a large LCD display showing channel, frequency and RF/AF signal information. Outputs include separate, balanced A-B and A-B Mix. Both antennas are also removeable for transporting and storage. KAM KWM1932 KAM KWM1932: Fixed-Channel professional system with two stylish wireless microphones. Two high quality wireless microphones are included in the KWM1932 package, each with colour coded bases and LCD displays showing frequency and channel information. Again, with a working distance of up to 50 meters, these high quality microphones also transmit to the KWM1932 fixed-channel receiver between 863.50MHz - 865.00MHz. The KWM1932 mains powered fixed-channel UHF base receiver, has a large LCD display showing channel and frequency information with separate AF/RF LED channel indicators and individual microphone controls. Outputs included separate, balanced A-B and A-B Mix. Both antennas are also removeable for transporting and storage. Both the KAM KWM1940 and KWM1932 professional UHF wireless microphone systems are easy to operate, have excellent clarity, response, natural noise-free reproduction and are tailored for live performance environments where a wireless option is essential. For DJ’s, Karaoke, solo artists or bands in the studio, playing live, or as permanent installation for guest speakers in clubs, seminars or meetings, the KAM KWM1940 and KWM1932 professional UHF wireless microphone systems are highly recommended. KAM KWM1940 Multi-Channel Professional Wireless Microphone System: £139.00 rrp KAM KWM 1932 Fixed-Channel Professional Wireless Microphone System: £99.99 rrp #### Kam Partybar lighting systems and LED par cans Kam introduce two new ‘all-in-one’ Partybar lighting systems and individual LED par cans Kam are renowned as a company committed to innovation and quality, designing energy efficient, easy to operate products packed with the latest technology, and once again, excel with a new line of highly sophisticated, all-inclusive Partybar lighting systems. Comprising of four individually adjustable slim-line LED par cans, the new Kam LED Partybar V2 and Kam Power Partybar WFS are lightweight, compact and extremely portable, maximising quick and easy set up and breakdown times. Both, all-in-one Kam Partybar lighting systems are DMX controllable with Master/Slave facilities, with an easy to operate control panel and packed with a range of versatile built-in programs with adjustable parameters, and effects. Sound-to-light, static or manual modes can be operated via the easy read control panel or hands-free with the included hard-wired (KML207) or wireless foot controller (KML305). Each LED par can is multidirectional and individually adjustable for maximum coverage, whilst the complete T-bar and light assembly, can also be ceiling or floor-mounted for spectacular up-lighting effects. With a very impressive wide coverage area, these extra bright LEDs project floods of colour to every corner of the room creating a dynamic lighting experience for any event, ideal for the perfect party, whilst meeting the demands as the perfect lighting solution for mobile DJs, night clubs, bars, karaoke, house parties, solo artists or bands looking for stunning stage lighting displays. Complete with robust, sturdy stand, T-bar, foot controller, mounting kit and carry bag, the new Kam LED Partybar V2 and Kam Power Partybar WFS, are the ultimate all-in-one, ready-to-go lighting systems, with auto-power switching to get the party started….anywhere in the world. KML207 Kam LED Partybar V2 £149 rrp Video: https://youtu.be/tuxWlBcw_-g KML305 Kam Power Partybar WFS £199 rrp Video: https://youtu.be/onLHqb_a3SM Kam also introduce two new super bright Party Par LED solo lights The sound activated or DMX controlled KML107, with master/slave modes and with 36 RGBW colour changing LED's, has a handy double yoked bracket for wall/ceiling mount or as a stand-alone floor unit delivering deep, rich, colourful up-lighting. With 6 sound activated RGB 1.5W colour changing LED's, the new KML101 also produces astonishing levels of smooth colour mixing and lighting effects, whist following the compact, slim profile, lightweight Kam plug-in-and go format. KML107 Kam LED Party Par 54 £26.99 rrp. KML101 Kam LED Party Par £13.99 rrp. #### Kam Quartet Eco multi-channel UHF wireless microphone system Kam launch the ‘Quartet Eco’ multi-channel UHF wireless microphone system. The new Kam Quartet Eco is a complete, easy to operate, professional multi-channel UHF wireless microphone system, delivering impressive performance, with reassuring quality and reliability. Four colour-coded cardioid hand-held microphones are included in the KWMQ4E - Kam Quartet Eco package. Powered by 2 x1.5V AA batteries, these stylish microphones, with an uninterrupted working distance of up to 60 meters, transmit high quality audio signals to the Quartet Eco UHF Quad multi-channel receiver, operating between 863.30 / 864.30 / 863.80 / 864.80MHx frequencies. As with all Kam wireless systems, compact is again the theme, with the road-ready, lightweight metal-cased mains driven (PSU supplied) UHF Quad receiver featuring enhanced muting, individual volume controls for all 4 microphones, RF/AF LED signal indicators and 4 balanced and unbalanced audio outputs. This sleek looking UHF receiver also includes a pair of adjustable, omnidirectional antennas that are also removable for storage and transportation. Kam have earned a name within the music industry with Djs, bands, solo artists, sound technicians and public speakers for producing professional, multi-purpose wireless microphone systems. Tailored for live performance environments where a wireless option is essential, the new the KWMQ4E - Kam Quartet Eco wireless microphone system, is highly recommended for its excellent clarity, response, impressive low-noise and total harmonic distortion specifications. KWMQ4E Quartet Eco System: 4 x Wireless Microphones, 1 x UHF Multi Channel receiver. Complete with carry box. £199.00 rrp. #### KEMPER Amps and ZILLA Cabs announce „KONE-loaded Cabinet“ collaboration Sometimes, you need to move some serious air! Check out the KEMPER KONE loaded 2x12“ guitar cabinets from Zilla Kemper GmbH/ Ruhr Area/ Germany // Zilla Cabinets/ UK - December 4th, 2024 (ictw) - Kemper and Zilla today announced the immediate availability of Zilla 2x12“ guitar cabs loaded with the acclaimed KEMPER KONE speaker. Zilla offers a variety of customization to the customers. On the dedicated Website, customers can choose material, color/tolex, size, and much more. The sensation and joy of playing a guitar cabinet Sometimes, when there’s no PA, there’s just a drumkit and a bass amp. When the creative juices flow and the riffs have to bounce back off the wall - that’s the moment when you long for a powerful guitar cabinet. A guitar cabinet that provides „that“ well-known feel and gives you that kick-in-the-back experience. Because guitar cabinets can move some serious air. But these days cabinets also have to be comprehensive and modern in terms of being capable of delivering the dynamic and tonal nuances of the KEMPER PROFILER. So here it is: The ZILLA 2 x 12“ upright slant KONE cabinet. These cabinets are designed in cooperation with the KEMPER sound designers and the great people from Zilla. Beauty is created out of decades of experience in building the finest guitar cabinets for the biggest guitar masters in the UK and the world over, combined with the digital guitar tone wizardry from the KEMPER labs. Loaded with the exquisit KEMPER Kone speakers. Now Kemper and Zilla bring this beautiful and powerful dream team for playing, rehearsing, and performing to the guitar players! ABOUT THE KEMPER KONE SPEAKERS The KEMPER Kone is a 12“ full range speaker which is exclusively designed by Celestion for KEMPER. By simply activating the PROFILER’s well-known Monitor CabOff function the KEMPER Kone is switched from full-range mode to the Speaker Imprint Mode, which then exactly mimics one of 19 classic guitar speakers. Since the intelligence of the speaker lies in the DSP of the PROFILER, you will be able to switch individual speaker imprints along with your favorite rigs, without needing to do extensive editing. THE FINE ART OF ZILLA CABINETS Zilla Cabs are the perfect complement to your KEMPER PROFILER, offering handmade, boutique cabinets that enhance your profiles with rich, organic sound. Expert craftsmen with attention to detail, Zilla honors traditional methods while fully embracing modern innovations, seamlessly blending both to deliver the ultimate playing experience for musicians who expect the best from their gear. Whether you're dialing in classic amp profiles or exploring cutting-edge sounds, Zilla ensures your PROFILER's full potential is unleashed. For the full custom shop experience, try out Zilla's new cab customizer to create the perfect cabinet tailored to your unique style. Pricing and availability: The Zilla KEMPER KONE loaded 2x12“ cabinets can be custom designed and ordered for an EU price of £675,- UK price of £775,- and US price of £800,- - all including shipping (excluding taxes outside of the UK) from the Zilla website: https://www.zillacabs.com/custom-kemper Information about the KONE system and the Zilla cabs is also to be found on the Kemper Website: https://www.kemper-amps.com/zilla-kabinet Further Information: www.kemper-amps.com // www.zillacabs.com #### KEMPER announces Liquid Profiling Profiling meets modeling. The best of both worlds? No, both worlds! Kemper releases liquid profiling technology. For the first time ever the acclaimed patented profiling technology seamlessly assimilates with modeling. Kemper GmbH/ Ruhr Area (ictw) - Kemper today announced their new Liquid Profiling technology to be available with PROFILER OS 10.0 currently as a public beta. From now on guitar players and producers can enjoy the exact profiles of their individual amps PLUS get access to the original sonic bandwidth of the original amplifier design and tone stacks of their amps' brand. Since Kemper's invention of Profiling modern guitar players had the choice of enjoying the superior sound quality and authenticity of Profiles, or the faithful amp controls of a modeling amp. Now the agony of choice is over. For the first time ever the acclaimed patented profiling technology gets seamlessly assimilated with modeling. How does the Liquid Profiling work? Well, it works basically exactly like the „former" profiling process. Just add the step selecting the target amp model from the menu. Then profile „that" amp head through your trusted 4 x 12" with your favorite microphones and Mic-Pres. Done! Compared to your regular Profiles the Liquid Profile now features the exact authentic Tonstack and authentic „gain-behaviour". The limits of the snapshots are a thing of the past. Profiles have been acclaimed since day one. But users were irritated by the generalized Amp EQ for further tweaking, also the tonal subtleties of increased or decreased levels of gain were not completely authentic. For the players turning the amp-knobs for changing tones didn't deliver the results as they were familiar with from the real amp. But now with Liquid Profiling in OS 10.0 they can play authentic. Or, of course, even try Tone Stacks of a classic Class A combo on a Plexi Head and so much more! And again, creating Liquid Profiles is pretty straight forward and the user experience is flawless. Profiling and Modeling! You are getting both worlds, not only the best of both worlds. Both worlds! That's a bold statement, yes. With the Profiler you always have access to bold worlds! Availability and corresponding content Currently OS 10.0 public beta is available for free from the Kemper Website. It is recommended to not use beta versions for production and touring. From the start there is also Liquid Profiling content available for free from the most renowned Rig vendors out there: Michael Britt, Guido Bungenstock, and the RigBusters. Users can access these Rig Packs from the corresponding Rig Manager. Further Information: www.kemper-amps.com KEMPER PROFILER - Liquid Profiling Video by Kemper Amps Official #### KEMPER enhances the PROFILER Player (LVL-1) KEMPER enhances the PROFILER Player (LVL-1) with more drives & distortions, acclaimed real-time Parameter Morphing, Output EQs, and a new additional Stereo Out Free Update PROFILER OS 12.1 adding professional features for studio and live performance from the Player’s bigger brothers Kemper GmbH Ruhr Area, February 28th, 2025 (ictw) - Kemper today announced the availability of PROFILER OS 12.1 (currently in Public Beta) with significant enhancements for the sought-after PROFILER Player pedal. With the PROFILER Player, Kemper has introduced convenient access to their acclaimed guitar amp and studio-grade FX in an affordable footprint-sized pedal that can be tailored to the needs of the individual musician. Right out of the box, it is a powerhouse Kemper Amp Rig player with 4 simultaneous goto FX blocks, 35 FX Types, and 200 FX Presets for any advanced guitar player’s tonal needs at home, in the studio, or on stage. Overview of the new features for the PROFILER Player in OS Update 12.1: New Drives and Distortions - Now the Player features all the modeled famous vintage guitar overdrive, and distortion pedals from its big brothers: Green Scream, Plus DS, One DS, Muffin, Mouse, Full OC, Metal DS. These are all inspired by the legends: Tube Screamer, Distortion +, DS-1, Big Muff, OCD, Metal Zone, the Rat … (all product names are trademarks owned by the original companies) Morphing - The unique and acclaimed KEMPER parameter Morphing, which can be configured per Rig and controlled via pedal or triggered via button, provides for the most seamless and organic live performance. Output EQs - Two dedicated 4-band output EQs are available for Main Output and Monitor Output. Additional Stereo Output - The balanced Main Output can now be transformed into an unbalanced stereo output, adding a third analog stereo output for all Player levels. Now players can run a Full-Range signal simultaneously to FOH while running either one or two fully supported Kemper Kabinets, powered stereo full-range cabinets, or even regular guitar cabinets for personal monitoring. Pricing and availability: The new PROFILER OS 12.1 is available from the Kemper website for free. The KEMPER PROFILER Player is available in stores worldwide for Euro/USD 699,-. Further Information and Company Contact: www.kemper-amps.com #### Kemper Introduce Seamless ToneTravelling with the new Profiler OS 4.0 New morphing feature allows for breathtaking transitions between even the most extreme sounds. Kemper GmbH/ Ruhr Area, Germany, January 21st, 2016 (ictw) – At NAMM 2016 in Hall A, booth #6100 Kemper demonstrates the new morphing feature which becomes available for all owners of the acclaimed Kemper Profiler in OS Version 4.0. The Kemper Profiler Morphing is the most easy to set up on the market and makes it possible for guitar players to seamlessly morph between the even most extreme tonal settings. The setup of more than a dozen parameter morphs only takes a few seconds and doesn't require handling complicated lists or midi controllers. It is not even necessary to watch the display at all. Either engaged automatically by just hitting a switch on the Profiler Remote or dynamically by using an expression pedal, all continuous parameters can be changed smoothly to take the tone from ultra dry clean rhythm to utmost distorted, FX soaked lead tones. For breathtaking performances in the studio or live on stage morphing basically makes the typical "pedal board tap dance" a thing of the past. It doesn't matter if morphing is "just" utilized to add a "more" mode to a current rig or for drastic changes that take the tone from 50's classic tweed crunch to 2016 ultra boutique metal squeal - All this of course with control over the full arsenal of the Kemper Profiler's FX. Rule them all Morphing allows for addressing all the continuous parameters in the currently selected Rig like Gain, EQ, FX Levels, Amp parameters, Tone, Mix, Feedback, etc. The fact that the unique Preamp Definition Parameter of the current Rig is also supported by morphing means that the basic tonal character of the amp sound can be taken from vintage dark with raunchy distortion to ultra pre shaped boutique metal chunk. Easy Set up Operation is simple and absolutely unique especially in the "guitarist's world". If used with an expression pedal the guitarist only needs to assign the pedal to "morphing". Then he sets his basic parameters while the pedal is in the heel position. Then moving the pedal to the toe position the maximum parameters are ready to be set. That's it, as easy as it gets. Now the player can seamlessly adjust the tone from min to max within the pedal's range. All morph settings are stored per rig individually. In use with the Kemper Profiler Remote.  The Profiler OS 4.0 unlocks now the second level for each Rig with the Kemper Remote. Once the parameters are set for the second level, the upper LED for each slot lights up. Now either by switching or holding the current Rig switch (momentary or latch mode supported) the sound is morphed from the basic setting to the upper level setting. Releasing the switch after holding it initially or hitting the switch again takes the sound back to its original state. The ramp up and fallback time from basic to max can be freely adjusted in the Rig menu individually for each Rig or synched to the current tempo in musical time signatures like 2 bars for ramp up and 1 bar for fallback for example. The Kemper Profiler OS 4.0 will be available as a free download some time in February 2016 Hear the morphing in action Morphing engaged with an expression pedal Morphing engaged with the Profiler Remote #### KEMPER Kone ™ NEO Speakers available! Lighter Imprints with custom Guitar Cabinets! KEMPER Kone speaker now available with a super light Neodyme magnet. Kemper GmbH/ Ruhr Area/ Germany, August 18th, 2022 (ictw) – Kemper today announce the immediate availability of the new KEMPER Kone™ NEO replacement Speaker for 12“ loaded guitar cabinets. Now the same speaker from the acclaimed KEMPER Kabinets is also available for a wider range of cabinet designs with new lightweight neodymium speakers for guitar tone monitoring with a choice of 19 classic guitar speaker imprints for PROFILER players with their KEMPER PROFILER PowerRacks™ and PowerHeads™. The KEMPER Kone™ is specially designed for the PROFILER and the exclusive and unique speaker tone mining technology developed by KEMPER, making it possible to digitally „imprint“ various speaker characteristics onto one single cabinet. For the new KEMPER Kone™ NEO speaker, KEMPER replaced the conventional magnet with a modern lightweight neodymium magnet, providing the identical magnetic field and identical sound of the „classic“ KEMPER Kone. Now the Kone is 1,5 kg lighter than before which makes 2 x 12“ and 4x 12“ cabinet designs much easier to log around. Cabinets loaded with KEMPER Kone Speakers can be driven by the power amp of a PROFILER PowerHead™ or PowerRack™, as well as by utilizing any external solid-state power amp. When using external stereo amplifiers, driving two Kabinets in stereo is possible. The unpowered PROFILER models like Rack, Head, and Stage require also external power amps for driving the Kabinet NEO. About KEMPER Kone ™ The KEMPER Kone is a 12“ full-range speaker which is exclusively designed in cooperation with Celestion for KEMPER. The Kone is controlled and driven by the KEMPER PROFILER’s processor to an ultra-linear (full range) frequency response, using a dedicated algorithm. In contrast to the conventional idea of a full-range system, the radiation pattern of the KEMPER Kone™ has been narrowed towards the physics of a classic guitar speaker chassis, so that even the full-range sound carries a distinct guitar speaker character, unlike regular PA speakers or monitor speakers. To season the speaker behaviour to the player’s individual taste KEMPER offers the unique „Sweetening“ and „Directivity“ Parameters for detailed adjustment. The 19 included speaker imprints offer the finest choice of well-known guitar speakers from Celestion, and many renowned other classic brands, and even rare and particular speakers. More speaker imprints may be added via future software updates. The new KEMPER Kone™ NEO is available as a single unit and as 2 and 4 speaker sets for 2 x 12“ and even 4 x 12“ guitar cabinets. Requests from 3rd party cabinet makers are welcome! Pricing and availability The KEMPER Kone replacement speaker is available exclusively from the Kemper Online Store for Euro 150,- USD 180,- GBP 128,-. The prices for multi-speaker Sets below: 2x12 Set 270,00€       191,00 GBP      31.280 JPY            545,00 CAD 4x12 Set 480,00€       337,95 GBP       55.609 JPY        1.040,00 CAD SPECIFICATIONS KEMPER Kone Dimensions: 30.5 cm (12 inches) Weight: 2,4 kg (5,4 pounds) vs. prior 3,90 kg (8.60 pounds) Power Handling: 200W rms Impedance: 4 ohms Cut-out-diameter: 28,3 cm (11,14 inches) About SPEAKER IMPRINTS By simply activating the PROFILER™’s well-known Monitor CabOff function the KEMPER Kone is switched from full-range mode to the Speaker Imprint Mode, which then precisely mimics one of 19 classic guitar speakers. The sound of these imprints should not be mistaken for the mic‘ed cabinet simulations of a Profile. They rather bring back the good old "amp-in-the-room" sound. Since the intelligence of the speaker lies in the DSP of the PROFILER, you will be able to switch individual speaker imprints along with your favorite rigs, without needing to do extensive editing. Whenever you switch to a full-range sound, for an acoustic guitar, for example, the KEMPER Kone will switch to full-range mode automatically. Music fed into the PROFILER through the Aux Input will be played back in full-range mode, even when you play your amp with a Speaker Imprint, both simultaneously. Due to the digital features, the KEMPER Kone and KEMPER Kabinet work exclusively with a PROFILER. About the KEMPER PROFILER The Kemper Profiling Amplifier represents a radical new approach to guitar sound. For decades, the electric guitarist has effectively been shackled to the tube amplifier as the only solution for getting “that sound”. This combination may indeed be glorious, but it is far from ideal; achieving consistent results between practice, studio, and touring situations continue to challenge the guitarist, just as it has since the early 1930's. With the advent of the Kemper Profiling Amplifier, everything has changed. For the first time in history, guitar players are free to create the most unique and individual tones that reflect the very essence of the individual player, and then capture these exact sounds into the digital domain with Kemper's unique technology. More information at: www.kemper-amps.com #### KEMPER PROFILER OS 7.5 released New Features for the PROFILER and Rig Manager 3.0 Acoustic Simulator, Phase Widener, Delay Widener, Autoswell, etc. KEMPER GmbH/ Ruhr Area/ August 27th, 2020 (ictw) - KEMPER announce the immediate availability of the KEMPER PROFILER OS 7.5 adding Acoustic Simulator, Phase Widener, Delay Widener, and Autoswell to the PROFILER's arsenal of FX.  The KEMPER Rig Manager Version 3.0 brings next level Library management and detailed Rig editing features. Both are free downloads for PROFILER players. Acoustic Simulator This is a simple Stomp that turns an electric guitar signal into a pretty authentic acoustic sounding tone. This is designed for the in-between strumming or fingerpicking parts during a live performance: The exact situation where guitarists would step up to an acoustic guitar mounted on a stand. PROFILER players from now on just switch their rig. For the right seasoning and setting it up for the various guitar and pick up models, the Acoustic Simulator offers the parameters Pickup, Body, Bronze, and Sparkle. Don't expect perfect results, as the mechanics of an acoustic guitar are quite different. The Acoustic Simulator though will simulate the characteristic body resonance and crispness of an acoustic guitar so closely that you might feel able to leave your acoustic guitar at home when you only need it for two or three songs that night. Kemper Profiler Acoustic Simulator - Demo & Review Video by Lonny Eagleton Phase Widener The Phase Widener is an effect invented by KEMPER. It creates a wide stereo signal from a mono signal without coloring the result at all. Even when summed back to mono, no coloring will occur. Delay Widener This is the condensed version of the well-known stereo-widening trick of delaying one side of a stereo signal by several milliseconds. In contrast to the Phase Widener, the Delay Widener is not mono-compatible and should be checked for coloration when used on a recording. Additionally, the Delay Widener will tend to emphasize the non- delayed side - this is a psychoacoustic artifact. Setting the Delay Widener to about 30 ms should lead to a pleasing result. For all Widener effects, it is mandatory to place them after the Stack section, where the effects are processed in stereo. Auto Swell Auto Swell mimics a volume pedal swell with every new strike of the strings. The parameter Swell Rate controls the time of the swell, up to a maximum of 4 seconds. While the Swell Rate controls the attack, a complimentary compressor is also included, to shape the decay of the instrument once it has faded in. The Compressor parameter controls the intensity of the compression. First impromptu look at the KEMPER OS 7.5 features Video by Skating Dog Production And then some ...  Output Filters Low Cut and High Cut filters are available. These will affect all outputs. S/PDIF Slave Mode Recent models of the classic PROFILER units (Head, Rack, PowerHead, and PowerRack) now provide the option to run as a slave to an external clock, as all PROFILER Stage units do. This is based on a hardware modification introduced during 2018 and enabled by this OS revision. Units with this capability will show an additional option "Auto/Internal" in the Output Section — this can be found on the same page as SPDIF Volume and SPDIF Clock. Audio and clock signals are sharing one S/PDIF cable per direction. To avoid crackles and other artifacts two SPDIF cables need to be connected if your PROFILER follows an external clock and sends an audio signal for recording. Two cables need to be connected, too, if the PROFILER is configured as clock master and receiving an audio signal via SPDIF. We recommend affording two SPDIF cables and leaving them plugged in. For further information please visit: www.kemper-amps.com #### KEMPER PROFILER Player - The Little Green Beast Premium Pedal The best amps in the world - Now all the KEMPER PROFILER power in a stomp-size machine for the pedalboard. Kemper GmbH/ Ruhr Area Germany - Dec. 19, 2023 (ictw) - Kemper GmbH today announces the immediate availability of the KEMPER PROFILER Player, the most complete serving of professional amp tones and studio-grade FX per footprint. Requiring only the floorboard space of two standard distortion pedals the PROFILER Player turns any pedal board into an arena-grade touring rig. And, what's more, the Player indeed itself is already the arena-grade touring rig that fits in every guitar bag. It offers the full arsenal of KEMPER amp tones (yes, the Amp section of the Player sounds identical to the Amp section of its famous Big Brothers - it loads any amp Profile from the vast library of existing free and commercial Profiles), selected FX settings, IR loading, and switching capabilities - at home, in the studio, in the rehearsal room, and on stage. Made in Germany. This is simply because the acclaimed KEMPER Profiling Technology, including the new and acclaimed Liquid Profiling tech, the unparalleled KEMPER FX, all combined with seamless switching now comes in one straightforward stomp pedal-sized package. The PROFILER Player features three freely assignable foot switches and the essential control knobs and buttons. The comfortable on-board LED system provides detailed visual feedback on the current device status at all times. For digging deeper into every aspect of the FX, enter Rig Manager, the only guitar amp control and editing solution that is available for all relevant platforms. It works on iPhones, iPads, Android Phones, Android Tablets, Kindle Fire, macOS, and Windows. All are available for free from the App Stores and the Kemper Website. The Player offers a massive, well-curated selection of 136 different FX settings from the legendary KEMPER PROFILER FX arsenal of over 444 FX presets in total. All the important tools of the trade are just ready to be engaged with the next switch! The Player's signal chain comprises 4 effect blocks in addition to the amplifier stack. Up to two effects can be placed "pre" the amp stack, and another two "post" the amp. The post-amp modules of the effect chain are ideal for delay and reverb effects. Both delay and reverb offer "spillover" at any time, meaning the sonic tail is not cut off when changing to another Rig. The Player connects seamlessly to one or two KEMPER Power Cabinets, making it a combo amp solution with the „cab-in-the-room" sound. Size does matter! Musicians need to be mobile and flexible at all times. But they also always need to be the best version of themselves in terms of musicality and tone - now it is easy because the Player is here and with you! All the time! KEMPER PROFILER Player Features Overview Fully compatible with KEMPER PROFILER Amp Rigs Sturdy metal pedal housing 127 dB dynamic range Guitar Input - amongst the best in the industry 3 Footswitches for Rig, FX, and Performance switching (Further control units supported) All Push-pots for additional second-level parameter access Amp controls Gain, Bass, Middle, Treble, Rig Volume 4 x PROFILER FX - 2 pre and 2 post amp stack FX 1 and FX 2 Control and switch High Power Headphone Output Loads Cabinet IRs Master Volume Bluetooth and WiFi Connectivity (Audio streaming for Spotify, etc. & ext. Control/Editing) Connects to RigManager remote app on all relevant platforms Supports KEMPER Kone Technology for running speaker Imprints with KEMPER Power Kabinets Audio Interface 4/4 via USB MIDI via USB - Supports typical USB2MIDI cables Three  separate Output Groups: XLR FOH/ Studio Out, Independent 2 x 1/4" TSR Jack Stereo Monitor Out, Stereo Headphone Out USB B/A for external connections (Computer, USB Stick) 9V Power Supply 50 Rigs on board plus access to thousands of rigs from the Factory Content/ Rig Exchange etc. Editor apps for iOS, iPadOS, Android, Kindle Fire, MacOS, Windows Pricing and availability The KEMPER PROFILER Player is available for Euro/ USD 698,- from the KEMPER Online Store and from selected Dealers worldwide. More details at: www.kemper-amps.com The KEMPER PROFILER Player is designed for Modern Guitarists: When you need the most authentic amp tones, pedals, and performance switching with a small footprint for maximal mobility and professional consistency of tone in any genre. Metal Guitarists: Utmost tightness, depth and punch for extended-range guitars is what metal players need. And those rigs that deliver exactly that are available from the vast collection of Amp Profiles created by the top producers of genre. Vintage amp connoisseurs: All the relevant Amp tones are at your disposal, choose the Liquid Profiles from the Rig Packs of the factory content and Rig Manager. The unparalleled "spongy" KEMPER spring reverb will be your go-to always on FX. The PROFILER users say, it's the best digitally modeled spring reverb ever. Bass players: Configure independent output for mic'ed bass amp Profile and DI Output to the FOH, if required.Enjoy the PROFILER vintage analog octaver. It never loses tracking, as the original did. The unparalleled and versatile Kemper compressor makes it easy to keep the dynamics under control and also bring out any important nuance of your playing. Acoustic guitar players: Use dedicated acoustic Profiles to tame the piezo pickups of your acoustic guitars. Season to taste with KEMPER's studio-grade reverbs for an immersive sound Keyboarders: The PROFILER Player is a high-level multi-effects processor with a no-jokes tube amp simulation, ask your guitar player. You have to try the rotary speaker Rig, which has been profiled (!) from an original Leslie 122. This should be the best choice in case you seek a better rotary speaker emulation. And many more typical „pedal-FX" used with keyboards for decades. KEMPER PROFILER Player - It's a beast! Video by Kemper Amps Official About the KEMPER PROFILER - The Legacy The advent of the Kemper Profiler has changed the world of guitar tone significantly. The acclaimed Kemper Profiling technology provided for the first time access to the best amp tones anytime and anywhere possible - offering consistent accuracy and also a convenient package for touring, traveling, and studio use: The PROFILER Head, the PROFILER Rack, their powered versions and finally the PROFILER Stage as the all-in- PROFILER and performance board. This is why the PROFILER is the number-one choice and go-to platform for touring guitarists the world over. But KEMPER didn't stop there. The PROFILER is a platform, indeed. And it is continually updated and constantly elevated to the next level in sound quality and convenience of workflows. Just recently the newly added KEMPER Liquid Profile Technology has united the modeling and the profiling worlds by combining the accuracy of an amp profile with the controllability of circuit-modeling and thus filled the final technology gap. But, of course, KEMPER's mission is not accomplished yet. There are a lot of software features in the works, watch out, you will be stunned! Further Information available at: www.kemper-amps.com #### Kemper Profiler Stage - Erlend Krauser performs „THE STAND" One take live guitar virtuosity with the KEMPER PROFILER Stage™ Video by Kemper Amps Official Hamburg/ Ruhr Area, September 9th, 2020 (ictw) - The lyrical guitar virtuoso Erlend Krauser amazes again with a breathtaking performance. This time exclusively playing the tones and FX from his KEMPER PROFILER Stage™ Thomas Wendt of Skating Dog Productions produced the video for Kemper: „He came to our place, did the setup, a quick sound check, we got the cameras rolling and just after one take we had everything we needed, and could ever wish for - indeed in one breathtaking take. Including the shots from the morphing parameters, seen on the rig manager screen." He adds: „It is clear that nobody would believe this, so we thought we'd release the video as a one camera perspective only. Just to prove that there were no edits at all. But that would have prevented us from showing all the switching and the morphing information. So we decided to keep a one-cam-edit for a special occasion, exclusive maybe. If a magazine wants to interview Erlend or something like this." Requests welcome: info@ictw.de From Kemper we received the following statement: „It is incredibly inspiring for us to see and hear such a creative and virtuoso guitar player, how he gets a ton of tones out of our amps and controlling a lot of aspects in realtime. But basically the Stage was exactly designed for this: support modern and forward-thinking artists who demand the utmost in authentic amp tones with maximum flexibility, studio-grade effects, and realtime access to all of this for live performances!" Find out more about Erlend Krauser at: www.erlendkrauser.de More about the Kemper Profiler: www.kemper-amps.com #### KEMPER PROFILER™ Operating System 5.5.2 now completes a series of unique feature updates and AddOns Cabdriver Stereo, Celestion Cabinets, UI2MIDI, seamless Momentary/Latch with the PROFILER Remote, and a Spring Reverb goody in the current public beta Kemper GmbH Ruhr Area, Germany, August 16th, 2018 – (ictw) - Kemper GmbH recently released the PROFILER OS version 5.5.2 and added a number of user-driven features to the acclaimed Kemper PROFILER™. Digital Connection In conjunction with digital recording equipment and connected via S/PDIF the PROFILER™ now supports the sample rates 44.1, 48, 88.2 and 96 KHz. The PROFILER has to be the master though. Cabdriver in Stereo When using the PROFILER in a live or rehearsal room situation it is now possible to run regular guitar cabinets in stereo alongside the Full Range signal for recording or FOH purposes. That means PROFILER players now can drive two or more guitar cabinets for personal monitoring or in the rehearsal room or on stage in full stereo while at the same time the Full Range signal is available for recording purposes or for sending it to FOH. Please note that the PROFILER PowerHead and PowerRack are equipped with mono power amps. A second amp is required for powering guitar cabs in stereo. Cabinets from Celestion The legendary manufacturers of the popular Celestion loudspeakers for guitar have created IRs (impulse responses) of their most famous and sought-after speakers in conjunction with all the popular cabinet designs and microphone settings and made them available for purchase at www.celestionplus.com. To PROFILER players now 18 selected Celestion Cabinets are available for free. UI2MIDI The PROFILER now can send all editing action made on the PROFILER panel or on the PROFILER REMOTE to a second PROFILER or a DAW via the Midi Output. PROFILER players can now control two or more PROFILERS using one REMOTE only or record a complete performance in terms of program changes, FX switching, morphing, etc. to a DAW for the purpose to automate a show. Also, many touring acts have some backup PROFILER with them. Now it is very easy to keep the PROFILERS identical with the backup systems when it comes to doing some edit changes to the performances and setups during rehearsals and on tour via the new UI2MIDI feature. When connected via MIDI a second PROFILER mirrors all the edits made on the main machine and makes maintaining complex PROFILER systems pretty easily. Momentary/Latched The Effect Buttons on the PROFILER REMOTE now automatically switch from latch to momentary, when the switches are held for a second, without the need for a dedicated configuration. For activating effects, controlling the rotary speed or freezing delays and reverbs, PROFILER players can intuitively choose for latching an effect or deactivating it by simply releasing the Effect Button. And last but not least a special treat - Spring Reverb A staple of great guitar tone is the classic spring reverb effect. Now, this is available to all PROFILER players with the current public beta OS 5.6.2 Spring Reverb Preview. The spring reverb effect features the unique parameter „Dripstone“ and delivers highly authentic spring reverbs from sought-after combo amps. It is considered already as “best in class” amongst PROFILER players worldwide. The Spring Reverb will still be enhanced during the course of the beta phase and it will also get some company soon – to be continued. Pricing and Availability PROFILER™ OS Version 5.5.2 is available for free from the Kemper Website: www.kemper-amps.com/downloads Robert Ortiz builds touring rigs for many major artists. At NAMM he shared with Kemper why he loves the PROFILER so much! Video by Kemper Amps Official #### KEMPER PROFILER™ Rig Manager now available for iPhone PROFILER OS 8.7 supports wireless Touch control for the acclaimed PROFILER digital guitar amplification and FX system with iPad and iPhone (iPadOS and iOS) Kemper GmbH, Ruhr Area/Germany, March, 30th, 2022 (ictw) - KEMPER today announced the new PROFILER OS 8.7 with immediate support of the new PROFILER Rig Manager for iPadOS and iOS. Now iPhone and the previously released Rig Manager iPad feature wireless control of the PROFILER Stage, Head, and Rack. This adds another dimension of parameter editing and fine-tuning of guitar tone at home, in the studio, at rehearsal, and on stage. The Rig Manager for iOS connects to the PROFILER Stage's onboard WiFi Chip, either directly or via WPS and a local router. The connections to PROFILER Head and Rack are supported via a local router. With this setup, even multiple PROFILERs just can get connected utilizing LAN cables to a wireless router. Is the iPad connected to the router via WiFi all the connected PROFILERS can be edited wirelessly. Everybody knows that fine-tuning guitar tone, especially in rehearsing and live situations, works best when the player is standing in the sweet spot of the speakers, where all the magic happens. Rig Manager for iOS supports exactly that, in a portable yet powerful editor solution. You can add, swap and modify effects using the intuitive graphical user interface. You only need one hand to optimize your PROFILER performance while the other one is holding that power chord. It was never easier to get the best tones out of the PROFILER. Overview PROFILER Rig Manager for iOS (iPhone and iPad) features: CREATION AND MANAGEMENT of PERFORMANCES Performances can hold up to five Rigs and prove extremely useful to live players for multiple reasons. In the upper section, you can rearrange and edit them on the fly. CONTROLLING THE SIGNAL FLOW Choose, select and edit all the effects on the signal chain. Control the amp stack, signal flow, and effects as well as the input and output section. Set up either a simple or sophisticated morph scenario in seconds. Use the spacious morph slider to simulate the movement of your pedal. TURN A GENERIC RIG INTO YOUR INDIVIDUAL TONAL TREASURE The PROFILER Rig Manager displays the currently loaded Rig. It was never easier to adjust details of the Amp Stack or try out alternative effects and settings. Just dive deep into a Rig and edit every aspect of how it sounds and how it reacts to your playing. The PROFILER OS Version 8.7 for all PROFILER models is available from the KEMPER Website for free: https://www.kemper-amps.com/downloads/6/Operating-System-Updates The PROFILER Rig Manager for iOS (iPhone and iPad) is available from the Apple App Store for free: https://apps.apple.com/de/app/rig-manager/id1532734914 Further information: www.kemper-amps.com #### Kemper release free Michael Britt Rig Pack The fine art of profiling – the fine art of guitar sound design With the advent of the Profiler, some might think that getting the sound of a guitar amp into the digital domain is easy now, and that basically anyone can do it: just order a head from a retailer for 30 days, profile, and send it back, right? Well, this may work for some people but, to be honest, the real art in designing sounds for guitarists is about far more than just the electrical devices you happen to use. When a great chef prepares a culinary masterpiece, they'll need knives, various other tools and of course the ingredients. But what determines the quality of the result - i.e. the plate of delicious food - is about so much more than just equipment and ingredients. Let’s just do a breakdown of all the elements that go into making a great profile, and a great guitar sound: We start with an idea - someone needs a certain sound, and they have an idea about how they want to achieve it. A guitar sound consists of a player, a guitar, pickups, a cable, maybe a stomp box (drive, eq, buffer, etc.), an amp, a cabinet, certain speakers in that cabinet, a room for the cabinet to breathe in, the best position for that cabinet in the room, a microphone or a selection of microphones, and the positions of the microphones in front of the cabinet and in the room. Then the mic feed goes into a preamp - shall we use compression, or no compression? And what about EQ settings? So, here is your guitar sound, right? No, not yet, because now every single one of these ingredients has to be adjusted individually – and here is where the human factor kicks in. There is at least one person that puts all the above ingredients together, and this person has to decide which guitar to use, which pickup to use, define the tone settings on the guitar, and adjust the pedals in a certain manner. Then you try and listen. Maybe ask a friend, a buddy, an engineer? Their opinions are important, as is their taste, and where they are coming from. Now, you get where we are going here - this guitar sound you are about to profile already consists of so much more than just an amp and the Profiler. If you were to provide the same set of gear to various people you will likely get very different sounds from each of them – because it is the human factor that determines the kind of sound that will end up in a profile. And then, even after all of this, you will still only have a raw profile - you won’t have a Rig yet. Now, you need to decide what kind of further tone-shaping should happen. Let’s not get into the unique possibilities with the Profiler to fine-tune profiles with the amp parameters, here. That is a whole other dimension. So, let's just skip to the conclusion: A great guitar sound is about the cook(s) that put the environment together, select and adjust the ingredients and – last but by no means least – the players themselves. How someone works the strings with a pick, a tap, a strum and with what kind of guitar… you get the idea. This is why we are so excited about the new Kemper Profiler Michael Britt Rig Pack, because Michael Britt is known the world over for his great sounding, tasty Rigs. Available for you to download immediately - visit the download section on the Kemper website and check it out: https://www.kemper-amps.com/downloads Kemper Profiler - Michael Britt Rig Pack walk through Video by Kemper Amps Official About Michael Britt Michael Britt - guitarist of the renowned country band Lonestar - has become one of the go-to guys for Profiler users in search of outstanding and simply musical Profiles. Michael’s no-nonsense attitude and careful tone-sculpting skills have created some of the most satisfying tones available anywhere, or, in his own words: "I strive to capture and create great tones so that anyone can get those same sounds onstage and in the studio." Here is the list of MB Rig Pack’s included Profiles/ Rigs Rig Name Name of profiled amplifier* MB - /13 JRT9/15 4 M Divided by 13 JRT9/15 MB - /13 JRT915 84 3 Divided by 13 JRT9/15 MB - /13 LDW39 2.2- Divided by 13 LDW39 MB - 3P Britt Solo- 3rd Power Dream Weaver prototype MB - 3P Plexi Klon 2.1- 3rd Power Dream Weaver prototype MB - 56 Fan Pro 8* Fender Pro '56 MB - 56 Fan Twins j5 R Fender Twin MB - 62 Band Mister ROTO- Fender Bandmaster MB - 62 D'Lux 6 Fender Deluxe '62 MB - 65 Champion 5 3 Fender Champ '65 MB - 65 Fan BM Tim Fender Bassman '65 MB - 69 Mars 50 9 3 Marshall JMP 50 1987 MB - 69 Mars 50 V3T Marshall JMP 50 1987 MB - 70 Mars SL 3 Marshall Super Lead 100 MB - 74 Champion 3 Fender Champ '74 MB - 79 Mars MP 3 Marshall JMP 50 1987 MB - Bleatch Fire 45 Tim-Bletchley Belchfire 45 MB - Bogus Spirit B 8 Boggy Soul 30 MB - C Ton SRV 5 S Ceriatone Overtone Special MB - Car Slant 6V 1- Carr Slant 6V MB - Colony 2 9 Heritage Colonial MB - Dirt Shirt Lo 3 Friedman Dirty Shirley MB - Dr. X Crash 2 3 Dr.Z Z Wreck MB - Dumb ODS FB3 Dumble Overdrive Special MB - Fried Man 4 Friedman Brown Eye MB - Fux FH50 Cln 2 B 2 Fuchs Full House 50 MB - Fux FH50 OD 2 Bst Fuchs Full House 50 MB - Guy Ton V30 B3 Guytron GT 100 MB - Headstrung Queen*- Headstrong Lil King MB - Kranker Rev Jr 1 8 Krank Rev Jr MB - Little Water 22 3 Little Walter 22 MB - Marlon A 1 Wizard Modern Classic MB - Mars J800 1 5 2 Marshall JCM800 100W MB - Mars Silvie Jubi 1 8 Marshall Silver Jubilee RI MB - Mars Silvie Jubi 2 6 Marshall Jubilee 2553 1987 MB - Mars TM45 SAO 2 Britsound JTM45 Tribute MB - Matchbox JJ 3- Matchless John Jorgenson MB - Metropol 2203 1 4 Metropoulos 2203 100W MB - More Gain SW 2 Morgan SW50R MB - Pea V Mace 1 4 Peavey Mace MB - Polly Ton MB N6 Polytone Mini Brute 3 MB - Rock Woman 3 2 Scholz Rockman Sustainor MB - Sold Ammo 1 7 Soldano Hot Rod 50 MB - Tweed Champ 4 5F1 Champ clone MB - Vibr. Queen F1 Fender Vibro-King MB - Victor V50 2 6 Victory V50 Earl MB - Voice Ace 30 4 Klon Vox AC30TB MB - Voice Ace 50 K2 Vox AC50 MB - Voice NT 5 Vox Night Train 15 MB - X-it X50S 3- XITS X50S *All product names and company names are trademarks of each respective holders. Kemper GmbH is not associated or affiliated therewith. These product names are used solely for purpose of identifying the specific products, Kemper Profiler has been operating with. #### Kemper release free modern metal Rig Pack by Lars Luettge for the Kemper Profiler Kemper GmbH, Ruhr Area/ Germany - October 25th, 2017 (ictw) - Kemper GmbH released a modern metal Rig Pack by Lars Lüttge for the Kemper Profiler. This new free Rig Pack for all owners of the acclaimed Kemper Profiler features 50 profiles of the most sought-after guitar amps for metal and rock. All the amps were profiled utilizing the direct profiling method (merged(*) profiles) that captures the sonic behavior of the amp and the cabinet independently catering for the possibility to later vary the cabinets used between profiles and also for using the powered Profiler in conjunction with the corresponding cabinets in the studio or on stage. Here is the list of the profiled amplifiers: Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier - 1992 Rev F Diezel Hagen Diezel VH4 EL34 Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier Solo Head Diezel Herbert Mk1 EL34 Engl Extreme Agression EVH 5150III 50 Watt Marshall JCM800 KK Laney Ironheart 60 Marshall DSL100H Peavey 6534+ PRS Archon 100 Marshall MR2555X Silver Jubilee Reissue Soldano Hot Rod 50+ Suhr Badger 35 Engl Invader 150 EL34 Marshall JCM800 2205 Marshall JVM410 Laboga Mr. Hector MK2 Peavey Triple XXX Orange Rockerverb 50 MK3 Randall V2 Randall Diavlo RD45 Mesa Royal Atlantic RA-100 Marshall AFD100 Slash Signature The free Kemper modern metal Rig Pack by Lars Luettge is available at: https://www.kemper-amps.com/downloads/10/Rig-Packs *All product names and company names are trademarks of each respective holders. Kemper GmbH is not associated or affiliated therewith. These product names are used solely for purpose of identifying the specific products, Kemper Profiler has been operating with. About Lars Luettge Profile creators Lars Lüttge and his partner Frank Kölbl are known for "in your face" Metal and Rock profiles. Lars and Frank were the first commercial Profile sellers releasing merged(*) Profiles that work equally good in recording and live situations. The Amp packs they release usually cover anything a specific Amp can do. All channels in various Gain stages, unboosted + boosted with various cabs. That´s one of the reasons they are so popular and have been used by many famous Metal acts over the years like Katatonia, Eskimo Callboy, Benighted, Any given Day and many more. about merged(*)profiles / direct profiling Direct Profiling captures the sound of a tube-amp including its power-amp separately from the cab - even when the cabinet load is active. This works by tapping the sound exactly where it hits the speaker cabinet: The speaker output! As high voltage and high wattage are present, a dedicated DI is required. This specialized DI box is capable of scaling down the tube power amp voltage to a line-level signal, suitable for the Profiler, on a XLR output jack. The high-power signal is forwarded to the speaker cabinet through a different output jack. The purpose is to capture the amp including the complex impedance behavior of the speaker. This method captures those often discussed interactions between the power tube-amp and the connected speaker cabinet. When the Profile is played back through the Profiler's built-in class D amp, or an external solid state power amp, it will recreate the same impedance situation to the connected speaker-cabinet. This is the key to making the built-in power-amp sound like a real tube power-amp. The Direct Amp Profile can later be merged with the respective cabinet portion of a Studio Profile. Alternatively, Direct Amp Profiles can be paired with arbitrary cabinet impulse-responses, imported by the CabMaker software. The result is a complete Profile that can run a physical guitar- cabinet onstage for monitoring, and simultaneously feed the virtual guitar-speaker sound to the main PA. #### KEMPER release new PROFILER OS 8.2 Talk dirty to me: The PROFILER turns nasty with the new FUZZ Drive System in OS 8.2 PROFILER OS 8.2 features a new FUZZ Drive System, an extensive new array of FX presets, extra bite for the Studio EQ, a wattage meter with an extra drive for the new KEMPER Power Kabinet, and a whole set of housekeeping shenanigans, fixing things under the hood as usual.  Kemper GmbH/ Ruhr Area Germany, June 8th, 2021 (ictw) - Kemper today announce the immediate availability of PROFILER OS 8.2, featuring a complete new FUZZ Drive System for the acclaimed KEMPER PROFILER and much more. Primitive, for some even distinctive, gnarly-ness in guitar tone has become popular again. Fuzz distortion is back as a tonal and stylistic statement in contemporary music production. And there is also the movement and demand for authenticity and the praise for the go-to classic Fuzz pedals: Jimi's Fuzz face, Tycobrahe Octavia, Rocket Octavia, the likes. Thomas Dill showcases the new KEMPER Fuzz System. Video by Kemper Tutorials Kemper now has taken the time and looked at all the classic pedals and checked every nuance and tonal detail to build a revolutionary FUZZ System for the PROFILER. That delivers the most important Fuzz tones of the trade and beyond. And, as it happens all in just one device, guitarists can morph seamlessly through the history of Fuzz tone, from the 50s to today - and even tomorrow! To make access to the classics as easy as possible the FUZZ Drive comes with a set of presets that take you straight to the basic tones of Fuzz Face, Octavias, etc. Guitarists can take it from here into yet completely unexplored tonal territory by cranking the parameters and adding further destruction FX from the PROFILER's crusher arsenal. 340 permanent Factory FX Presets included with auto-update and auto-install With the also new offering of a vast array of Factory Presets, guitarists now have immediate access to not only the entire world (and beyond) of FUZZ tones but also any FX type of the trade. Just spend some quality time with your favorite guitar and the presets to get inspired, and just play! Wattage Meter and Extra Drive for Power Kabinets For supporting the new KEMPER Powered Kabinets the KEMPER Kone Menu now also features a new Wattage Meter and a comfortable boost for the outputs to get the extra kick with external power amps for driving KEMPER Power Kabinets and other Kone equipped cabs. Like a Surgeon - Extra Bite for the Studio EQ Also with the new Studio Equalizer parameters, Steep Low and Steep High the filters can be switched from 1st to 2nd order, and the expanded gain controls expanded to +/- 18 dB for extra bite and surgical tone shaping. PROFILER OS 8.2 comes also with the new Rig Manager 3.2 (Mac & Win), both are a free download for all owners of a KEMPER PROFILER from the Kemper Website: www.kemper-amps.com/downloads For more Information on the KEMPER PROFILER guitar amp system visit: www.kemper-amps.com The fantastic Ruben Roeh performs with the PROFILER Stage, this is a more contemporary, jazzy, and kind of experimental approach to Fuzz! Video by Kemper Amps Official #### Kemper release new Rig Manager Software 2.0 introducing Rig Pack support Kemper GmbH/ Ruhr Area/ NAMM 2017 – January 19th, 2017 (ictw) – Today Kemper GmbH announced Version 2.0 of the Rig Manager software librarian for the Kemper Profiler introducing Rig Pack support. Rig Manager 2.0 The update introduces support for so called Rig Packs. Those are essentially themed collections of guitar patches for the Kemper Profiler. Rig Packs can contain any number of new “rigs” and automatically download and install from the cloud once those become available. As of today, there are 23 Rig Packs available. Many of those are designed by commercial Rig resellers and well know artists including Michael Wagener and Skunk Anansie’s Ace. Others cater towards specific needs, such as Bass guitar centric Rigs. Rig Packs are a convenient source of inspiration for our users. If you’re in need for a special tone or you require rigs for a special application, you’ll find them right there in Rig Manager without the need to search through the download section on our website. Christoph Kemper (founder and CEO Kemper Amps) states. Pricing and Availability The Rig Manager 2.0 is available as a free download from the Kemper website: https://www.kemper-amps.com/downloads/12/Rig-Manager Further Information: www.kemper-amps.com About The Kemper Profiler The Kemper Profiling Amplifier represents a radical new approach to guitar sound. For decades, the electric guitarist has effectively been shackled to the tube amplifier as the only solution for getting “that sound”. This combination may indeed be glorious, but it is far from ideal; achieving consistent results between practice, studio, and touring situations continues to challenge the guitarist, just as it has since the early 1930's. With the advent of the Kemper Profiling Amplifier, everything has changed. For the first time in history, guitar players are free to create the most unique and individual tones that reflect the very essence of the individual player, and then capture these exact sounds into the digital domain with Kemper's unique technology. www.kemper-amps.com #### KEMPER release PROFILER Rig Editor for iPadOS with PROFILER OS 8.5 Wireless Touch control for the acclaimed PROFILER digital guitar amplification and FX system Kemper GmbH/ Ruhr Area, Germany. July 20th, 2021 (ictw) - Kemper GmbH today announced the immediate availability of PROFILER OS 8.5 for all Models of the acclaimed KEMPER PROFILER digital guitar amplification and FX System. PROFILER OS 8.5 supports the new PROFILER Rig Editor for iPadOS which allows for wireless control of the PROFILER Stage, Head, and Rack This adds another dimension of parameter editing and fine-tuning of guitar tone at home, in the studio, at rehearsal, and on stage. The Rig Editor for iPadOS connects to the PROFILER Stage via the onboard WiFi Chip, either directly or via WPS and a local router. The PROFILER Head and Rack are supported via a local router. For this even multiple PROFILERS just can get connected with LAN cables to a wireless router. Is the iPad connected to the router via WiFi all the connected PROFILERS can be edited wirelessly. Everybody knows that fine-tuning guitar tone works best when standing in the sweet spot of the speakers, where all the magic happens. Rig Manager for iPadOS provides exactly that, in a portable yet powerful editor solution. You can add, swap and modify effects using the intuitive graphical user interface. You only need one hand to optimize your PROFILER performance while the other one is holding that power chord. It was never easier to get your best tone out of your PROFILER. The Rig Editor for iPadOS also can be used simultaneously with the KEMPER Rig Manager. PROFILER Rig Editor for iPadOS features: CREATION AND MANAGEMENT of PERFORMANCES Performances can hold up to five Rigs and prove extremely useful to live players for multiple reasons. In the upper section, you can rearrange and edit them on the fly. CONTROLLING THE SIGNAL FLOW Choose, select and edit all the effects on the signal chain. Control the amp stack, signal flow, and effects as well as the input and output section. Set up either a simple or sophisticated morph scenario in seconds. Use the spacious morph slider to simulate the movement of your pedal. TURN A GENERIC RIG INTO YOUR INDIVIDUAL TONAL TREASURE The entire lower half of Rig Manager shows a visual representation of the Rig you're currently playing. Using the Editor, it was never easier to adjust details of the Amp Stack or try out alternative effects and settings. Dive deep into a Rig and edit every aspect of how it sounds and how it reacts to your playing. The PROFILER OS Version 8.5 for all PROFILER models is available from the KEMPER Website for free: https://www.kemper-amps.com/downloads  The PROFILER Rig Editor for iPadOS is available from the Apple App Store for free: https://apps.apple.com/de/app/rig-manager-profiler-editor/id1532734914 Further information: www.kemper-amps.com Kemper Profiler Tutorials - Rig Manager iOS Video by Kemper Tutorials #### KEMPER release two-level upgrades for the PROFILER Player Creating the mightiest guitar tone and performance monster per square inch! Kemper GmbH, Ruhr Area, Germany - September 27th, 2024 (ictw) - Today Kemper announces the immediate availability of powerful two-level paid Upgrades for the acclaimed KEMPER PROFILER Player guitar amplifier: LVL II and LVL III The PROFILER Player is the most powerful package from Kemper in terms of tone per device and size. Now, the time has come to add some extra gravitas, and increase the impact of the Player’s footprint!! And here it is: The feature Upgrade for the PROFILER Player. And the Upgrade comes in two flavors - LVL II & LVL III The LVL II Upgrade is exactly what guitar players expected and wished for. You get all the amazing FX types the PROFILER is famous for. And yes, this includes the amazing „big machine“-type Reverbs, Delays, the Pitch Shifters, the Shapers, and all the Modulation FX. And yes, there is the Kemper Drive System, the Kemper Fuzz System, and all the Equalizers. And there is access to the highly acclaimed Impedance Switch all guitar players love from the PROFILER Stage for getting that ultra-authentic feel and behavior from the FUZZ tones. And there is Morphing. Yes, the unique morphing - just hit a Rig Button again and Morphing will take a gentle crunch tone to a screaming banshee that’s surfing on a wave of healthy delay and reverb - to return to its quieter self if you hit that rig button again. Alternatively, you can seamlessly navigate the amount of morphing with any Expression pedal. Of course, it doesn’t stop here. After you went to LVL II and got all the FX, you might want more simultaneous FX, a looper, rig spillover control, etc. Adding The LVL III Upgrade - This one is a dream: LVL III essentially launches the PROFILER Player up into the PROFILER Stage league! To upgrade to LVL III, it is mandatory to have the LVL II upgrade already installed. Of course, both LVL II and LVL III can be purchased as one package installed in just one go! This features all the Effects and all the FX-Blocks. And of course, there is more space for the rigs. The Player Upgrade LVL III features 125 banks with 5 rigs each, leading to a total amount of 625 Rigs. Taking the PROFILER Player on tour? No problem, just hook it up via USB-MIDI and switch through an entire show. At local gigs, Clubs, and of course stadiums and arenas. The Upgrade Levels overview: LVL II: All the famous KEMPER FX Types Morphing Output EQs Rig X-Fade Time BeatScanner LVL III adds: Rig Spillover Parallel Path 8 FX Blocks Looper 125 Banks, 5 rigs each, in total 625 rigs Pricing and availability Visit https://www.kemper-amps.com/products/profiler-player-upgrades.html for all the details regarding the features and the upgrade procedure. The KEMPER PROFILER Player retails for Euro 749,- with LVL I installed, and power supply included. Adding LVL II retails for Euro 179,- and adding LVL III retails for 149,- The bundle Upgrade LVL II & LVL III is available for Euro 299,- Company contact and further Information: www.kemper-amps.com #### Kemper released Profiler OS Version 4.2 Main Output Pad -12 dB , Looper Volume, new System Setup Options Kemper GmbH/ Ruhr Area/ Germany – Nov. 9th, 2016 (ictw) – Kemper today annouced the immediate availability of the Kemper Profiler Operating System Version 4.2. This update brings a bunch of new functions and options to the acclaimed Kemper Profiler digital guitar amplifier. The Kemper team has collected a lot of great feedback and wishes from numerous guitar players over the last months and built a collection of the following system improvements: Rig Spillover Off This new option in the Rig Settings makes the effects located in the Delay (DLY) and Reverb (RVB) modules not "spill over", when you switch to another Rig. This means that the delay or reverb tail will be cut immediately on a Rig change, rather than decaying freely. Export Rig to Pool The function to store a Rig from Performance Mode back into the Browse Pool has been moved from the Rig Settings to the “Store Performance” page for ease of use. Main Output Pad -12 dB Whenever the device connected to the MAIN OUTPUT XLR or TS jacks (e.g. mixing desk or audio interface) indicates too much level coming from the Profiler, or it is required to set the Main Volume to less than -12 dB, you can activate the Main Output Pad to reduce the signal level of the MAIN OUTPUT by 12 dB. This increases the range of the Main Output Volume control and preserves the signal-to-noise ratio of the main output. Aux In There are now separate controls for HEADPHONE OUT and MONITOR OUT. This means there are three soft knobs in the Output Section, controlling Aux-In >Main, Aux In >Monitor, and Aux In >Headphone, respectively. Local Pure Cabinet As well as the global Pure Cabinet parameter, there is now a local option that is stored per Rig or Cabinet Preset. The higher of the two values is given priority, and will be applied as the actual intensity of the Pure Cabinet effect. In the Output Section on page “Output AddOns” you find a Pure Cabinet controller (soft knob 3) plus an option (soft button 3). Pure Cabinet in the Cabinet Module is independent from the global option; it even works, if this global option is not ticked. In order to disengage Pure Cabinet in the Cabinet Module it is sufficient to crank soft knob down to 0. WahPedal >Volume, Wah Pedal >Pitch The Volume Pedal value is now preserved when the Wah Pedal is switched to an active Wah or Pitch effect. However, if it was previously set to zero, the Volume will be lifted automatically to a minimum value.. The Wah Pedal no longer needs to pick up volume at toe position, nor pitch at heel position, but starts to control volume and pitch immediately from its present position, while avoiding jumps in volume or pitch. Mix: Pre/Post in Effect Loops The option "Mix: Pre/Post" is available in Loop Mono as well as Loop Stereo and determines whether the Mix control affects the signal on the SEND (“Pre”), or the RETURN and ALTERNATIVE IN (“Post”). The “Pre" position can be used to create a spillover effect for your external gear while you switch Rigs on the Profiler: Load the Rig where the external effect should be deactivated (but you want spillover when Tuner@Volume 0 If you don't like the Tuner being automatically activated by the Volume Pedal set to zero (heel), then deactivate the "Tuner@Volume 0” option in Tuner Mode. Tuner Mute Signal The “Mute Signal” option in Tuner Mode now affects Output Sources “Git+Processing” and “Git Studio”, as well. Looper Volume Attenuates the playback volume of the Looper by up to 12 dB. Pricing and availability Version 4.2 of the Kemper Profiler OS is available immediately and for free from the Kemper Website: www.kemper-amps.com/downloads About The Kemper Profiler The Kemper Profiling Amplifier represents a radical new approach to guitar sound. For decades, the electric guitarist has effectively been shackled to the tube amplifier as the only solution for getting “that sound”. This combination may indeed be glorious, but it is far from ideal; achieving consistent results between practice, studio, and touring situations continues to challenge the guitarist, just as it has since the early 1930's. With the advent of the Kemper Profiling Amplifier, everything has changed. For the first time in history, guitar players are free to create the most unique and individual tones that reflect the very essence of the individual player, and then capture these exact sounds into the digital domain with Kemper's unique technology. www.kemper-amps.com #### Kemper released the next level of its Profiling Technology Kemper released the next level of its Profiling Technology for the Most Organic Amp Tones Ever Captured Kemper GmbH, Ruhr Area, Germany - March 4th, 2026 [ictw] - Kemper GmbH, the creators of the acclaimed Kemper Profiler, proudly released their next-generation profiling technology - delivering the most complete, dynamic, and lifelike amp captures ever achieved. Currently in public Beta PROFILER OS 14.0 is a free software update for the Profiler MK 2 Series and all Profiler Player owners. With OS 14.0 also the Profiler Player will be able to create Profiles, in the same quality as its big brothers. For creating a new Profile of a treasured amplifier, over 100,000 individual frequency points are meticulously analyzed. The result is the most organic and authentic amp tone possible, preserving every nuance of your amp’s sonic character. This new system delivers a truly analog-inspired measurement rooted in pure physics - not a simple approximation. Each Profile captures the amplifier’s unique behavior with exceptional precision, moving far beyond traditional “amp snapshot” territory. Even more impressively, the entire profiling process is much faster than you might expect. Unmatched Realism Through Advanced Dynamic Profiling The new profiling engine profiles the true dynamic behavior of any amplifier and cabinet using the longest and most intricate impulse responses ever implemented in a guitar amp profiler. It even captures the true cabinet bass resonance of a rig, widening the sound scape, and makes it user-adjustable for later tweaks. When satisfied with this ultra-high-resolution snapshot, congratulations - the Profile is ready to go. However, for those who are not satisfied with just a snapshot of their precious amp, the Profiler offers a rich palette of new, exclusive features that redefine and truly revolutionize what guitar and bass tone sculpting can be. Precision Features and Deep Control Authentic Gain Detection: The Profiler determines the true amp gain during profiling, applying it directly to the Gain control for further tuning. Faithful guitar-level response: Thanks to Kemper’s level-calibrated Profiler hardware, every Profile is guaranteed to respond exactly like the original analog guitar amplifier. On any Profiler model, with any guitar, at any time. Cabinet Resonance: Real speaker and cabinet resonance are captured and can be adjusted later via the new Resonance Frequency and Resonance Intensity parameters. Automatic Definition Matching: The popular Definition parameter is set precisely for each new Profile and remains fully adjustable. Smart DI Profiling: Profiles created without a cabinet (via DI box or load box) are automatically labeled as DI Profiles. Simply add an imported impulse response or merge a cabinet from another Profile to create a complete Profile. Ground lift on board: No need for an additional isolator box during profiling to prevent ground hum. Thus no coloration of the signal chain. Flexible Routing: Send cabinet simulation to the PA while bypassing it on the monitor output and run a real speaker cabinet - or enjoy authentic stage sound through the Kemper Kabinet using its Speaker Imprint technology. Intuitive Tube Stage Controls: Allows for modifying the tube distortion characteristics easily and musically. Pure Cabinet Technology: Smooths out harsh or phasey high frequencies for a more natural, cab-in-the-room experience. Cabinet Morphing: Transform cabinet size and character to explore new and unconventional tones. And last but not least! Enter the World of Liquid Profiling Kemper’s patented Liquid Profile technology is the icing on the cake to make the Profile complete, transforming an amp snapshot into a moving picture. Liquid Profile adds the exact authentic gain stage behavior and the authentic tone stack controls seamlessly to the Profile when the target amp model is pre-selected from the menu. This turns any static capture into a fully interactive, living amplifier. Adjusting gain and tone controls exactly feels and sounds like with the real amp - the unmistakable behavior and feel of the original treasured amplifier. But no worries!! Like in the past, there is no need to own real tube amps to profile them at home. Professional Profile creators have their amps running hot right now. Coming up with the most amazing collection of authentic amp tones for the KEMPER PROFILER Platform. Availability The new Kemper Profiling Technology 2.0 is available for all PROFILER MK2 models. comes as part of the free KEMPER OS Update 14.0 for all Profiler models. Non MK2 models will handle the 2.0 Profiles at a lower resolution. For more information, visit www.kemper-amps.com. Video by ToneJunkie TV #### Kemper releases free OS 12.0 with new Tremolo FX for all PROFILERS Slice, Wobble, and Dice! KEMPER releases unique and creative Tremolo FX Collection As part of KEMPER PROFILER Operating System Version 12.0 - free for all KEMPER PROFILER owners Kemper GmbH, Ruhr Area, Germany/ November 21th, 2024 (ictw) - Today Kemper announces the immediate availability PROFILER OS 12.0 including the highly anticipated collection of advanced Tremolo and Slicer FX for the entire range of KEMPER PROFILER guitar amps. The Collection features three vintage tremolos, two modern slicer effects, and two stereo auto-panners, that have been derived from the slicer effects. They all feature a clever Rate and Tempo control system, that allows for syncing the tremolo to the song tempo, retriggering the timing by simply hitting the TAP switch, and changing or morphing the tremolo rate to different note values (e.g. from 8th notes to triplets) without glitching or losing the timing. The new Advanced Tremolo Modules in Detail The Tube Bias Tremolo is the familiar Tremolo in the Kemper Profilers. Formally named „Tremolo“ and available in the PROFILERs since day one, it is a reproduction of the famous Fender Amp tremolos from the 50‘s. Placed in front of the amp it beautifully interacts with the amp distortion. The Photocell Tremolo dates back to the 60‘s and features a steeper pulse slope, and its width varies with the intensity. The Harmonic Tremolo also dates back to the 60‘s and was introduced by Fender. The low and high frequencies alternate with the tremolo rate. The Pulse Slicer is a modern slizer or stutter effect that will continuously transition from the smoothest sine wave to the sharpest square wave, using the „Edge“ parameter. The „Skew“ parameter changes the timing of the high level versus the low level, sometimes also called pulse width or duty cycle. The Saw Slicer creates a ramp like a saw wave. The saw wave has a falling ramp when „Edge“ is at full position, and a rising edge at zero position. Towards the middle position a rising and falling ramp are forming a triangle wave. The „Skew“ parameter changes the slope of the rising and falling ramp from a linear trajectory to a more convex or concave shape. The Pulse Autopanner and the Saw Autopanner are derivates from their respective Slicers, they spread their signals in the stereo panorama.  The „Stereo“-control parameter is included in many effects of the PROFILER. Here, it introduces a novel "super-stereo" effect that lets the Autopanner send the signal well outside the regular stereo image. This effect works best if you are well positioned in the correct stereo triangle of your speakers. When you move the “Stereo” soft knob beyond the +/-100% setting, the super-stereo effect comes into place, reaching its maximum impact at +/-200%. A single press on the TAP button at the beginning of the bar will bring the rhythmic modulation effects, such as Tremolo or Slicer, back into sync with the music without changing the tempo. The sync will happen smoothly and almost unnoticeable, which is a unique feature. Of course, tapping the tempo is possible as well. Modulation Rate - The “Rate” control available in many modulation effects is based on a special philosophy that allows continuous control over the speed of the modulation and continuous Morphing, even when linked to the current tempo via the To Tempo option. The fine Rate resolution shines when seamlessly morphing from, e.g., 1/8 notes to 1/16 notes or triplets without a glitch and without losing the timing of the music. Pricing and Availability The „Slice, Wobble, and Dice!“ Update OS 12.0 is a free download for all owners of a KEMPER PROFILER guitar amp from: www.kemper-amps.com/downloads #### KEMPER releases new Double Tracker effect Super Stereo! - KEMPER™ releases new Double Tracker effect with PROFILER™ OS Version 8.6 KEMPER Gmbh/ Ruhr Area, Germany - Nov. 4th, 2021 - Kemper today announce the immediate availability of the approved Operating System Version 8.6 for the acclaimed KEMPER PROFILER Guitar amp and FX System. PROFILER OS 8.6 adds a new FX device to the roster with the KEMPER Double Tracker which turns mono signals into a stereo double-tracked signal in real-time as if two guitarists were playing the same track left and right. While most double trackers use traditional means of chorus and delay to create timing and pitch differences between the tracks, KEMPER utilizes a dedicated time-stretching algorithm to create the crucial timing variations, independent of the pitch fluctuations. A little pinch of random timbre variance complements the perfect double tracker experience. As a novelty, KEMPER has added the "super-stereo" effect that has been initially introduced with the new delay algorithms in PROFILER OS version 5.0. already. It tremendously widens the stereo panorama of the double-tracking and lets the tracks appear well outside the regular stereo image. The Double Tracker is best enjoyed in spread stereo, as it is usually utilized in professional recording mixes. Therefore, KEMPER recommends placing the Double Tracker in a module post the stack section. The straight forward Double Tracker parameters are: Looseness - Sets the tightness or looseness of the double tracking timing. Detune - Adds a slight additional detuning to the two tracks, in the fashion of an Air Chorus. The Detune is just an option and not crucial for perfect double tracking. Leave it at zero if not desired. Stereo - Controls the stereo width of the double tracking. Plus or minus 100% is regular stereo. Higher values establish the super stereo effect. The KEMPER PROFILER OS 8.6 with the new Double Tracker is available for free at: www.kemper-amps.com/downloads Further Information: www.kemper-amps.com Kemper Profiler Tutorials - Double Tracker Video by Kemper Tutorials #### Kemper releases public beta version of Profiler OS Version 5.1 NAMM 2017 - Kemper up the ante of what you can expect from delay FX with Profiler OS Version 5.1 (public beta release) - featuring a brand new set of unparalleled feature rich Pitch Delays The Pitch Shifter Delays are powerful combinations of the latest Profiler Delay Types with additional Pitch Shifter types – with up to four voices: Crystal Delay, Loop Pitch Delay, Frequency Shifter Delay, Dual Chromatic Delay, Dual Harmonic Delay, Dual Loop Pitch Delay, Melody Chromatic Delay, Melody Harmonic Delay, Quad Chromatic Delay, Quad Harmonic Delay Kemper GmbH/ Ruhr Area/ Germany – January 19th, 2017 (ictw) – Kemper today unveiled another range of breathtaking new delay effects for the Kemper Profiler. In Profiler OS Version 5.1 guitar players will find a wide range of Pitch Shifter Delay Effects. Scheduled for release in Q1 / 2017 Profiler owners already have the chance to preview the new delays immediately with the public beta version of OS 5.1. Though it is not recommended to use this version for touring and other critical applications yet, it is great fun to be able to check out the astonishing new delay concepts prior to the final release already. Upping the ante! The Kemper Profiler Pitch Delays: All-in plus 4! Without a doubt, the new Profiler Delay effect types are some of the most advanced and comprehensive delay effects collections for guitar players out there. We remember: The Kemper approach to delay effects is quite different from what musicians are accustomed with: There is no dedicated Reverse Delay, Tape Delay or Ducking Delay. Kemper decided that it simply makes no sense splitting crucial tone design features into separate delay types. Instead, Kemper have equipped every single delay type with a range of tone shaping parameters and routing. Why not have a Dual Reverse Delay? Or a Serial Delay with analog tape character? Or a Melody Delay with ducking? Adding up to four pitched voices for creating sonic landscapes Kemper now add pitch effects to the delays with up to four voices. This allows guitar players to create before unheard harmonic pads, lush crystals and shimmer delays up to sequencer-like pattern runs, alien choirs, washes, and so much more. Only the players’ creativity is the limit. It is possible to create chord arpeggios from just a single note, all in perfect time to BPM or constantly following the player with the help of the unique Kemper beat scanner. Here the new pitch shifter delay types at a glance The new Pitch Shifter Delays are powerful combinations of the current Profiler Delays with one of four different Pitch Shifter types Crystal Type – one of a kind, indeed The Kemper Profiler Crystal Delay is without a doubt the most feature rich and musical delay on the market. The Crystal is a reverse delay in which the pitched notes are altered by playing back the delayed signal faster or slower. The Crystal is placed in the feedback loop of the delay, causing a pitch helix with every repetition. Setting the pitch to either one octave (+12) or a fifth (+7) will lead to the most interesting results. In combination with other delay features such as Smear, Swell and Flutter, you can build very ethereal delay or reverb effects. Chromatic Type The chromatic pitch shifter is positioned at the delay input and can be played polyphonically (chords). The pitch is set in semitones. Harmonic Type The harmonic pitch shifter is positioned at the delay input and is intended to be fed with single notes only. The pitch is set in musical intervals and will follow the selected key. Both chromatic and harmonic types feature the Formant Shift option, for very natural pitched sounds. However, when Formant Shift is in use, only playing single notes provides pleasant results. Loop Pitch Type This pitch shifter works chromatic as well, but is positioned in the feedback loop of the delay, resulting in a pitch helix or spiral with every repetition. Pricing and availability Version 5.1 of the Kemper Profiler OS is available as a public beta version immediately and for free from the Kemper Website: www.kemper-amps.com/downloads Note: It is not recommended to use this public beta version for critical applications like ongoing touring or in any other critical production environments. Uwe Bossert showcases the new Pitch Delays with Profiler OS 5.1 Video by Kemper Amps Official About The Kemper Profiler The Kemper Profiling Amplifier represents a radical new approach to guitar sound. For decades, the electric guitarist has effectively been shackled to the tube amplifier as the only solution for getting “that sound”. This combination may indeed be glorious, but it is far from ideal; achieving consistent results between practice, studio, and touring situations continues to challenge the guitarist, just as it has since the early 1930's. With the advent of the Kemper Profiling Amplifier, everything has changed. For the first time in history, guitar players are free to create the most unique and individual tones that reflect the very essence of the individual player, and then capture these exact sounds into the digital domain with Kemper's unique technology. www.kemper-amps.com #### Kemper unveil a whole range of breathtaking new delay effects for the Profiler New Profiler OS Version 5 in public beta Kemper GmbH/ Ruhr Area/ Germany – Nov. 16th, 2016 (ictw) – Kemper today unveiled a range of breathtaking new delay effects for the Kemper Profiler. In Profiler OS Version 5.0 guitar players will find a giant leap forward in delay FX technology. Scheduled for release later this year Profiler owners now have the chance to preview the new delays immediately with the public beta version of OS 5.0. Though it is not recommended to use this version for touring and other critical applications yet, it is great fun to be able to check out the astonishing new delay concepts prior to the final release already. The Kemper Profiler Delays: All-in! Without a doubt, the new Profiler Delay effect types are some of the most advanced and comprehensive effects collections in the Profiler and also compared to other solutions. The Kemper approach to delay effects is quite different from what musicians are accustomed with: There is no dedicated Reverse Delay, Tape Delay or Ducking Delay. Kemper decided that it simply makes no sense splitting crucial tone design features into separate delay types. Instead, Kemper have equipped every single delay type with a range of tone shaping parameters – and routing of course: Why not have a Dual Reverse Delay? Or a Serial Delay with analog tape character? Or a Melody Delay with ducking? All of these are possible with the new delays in the Profiler, from OS 5.0 and up. They new Delay categories  are: Single Delay Dual Delay Two Tap Delay Serial Two Tap Delay Rhythm Delay Quad Delay Dual Crystal Delay Video: Kemper Profiler - That Rig Show #9 Video by Skating Dog Production These features are available in most of the new Profiler delays: Most of the delays can be designed towards a tape delay tonality with parameters like Hi Cut/ Lo Cut, Cut More, Flutter Intensity and Flutter Shape, Grit (Tape Sat & Distortion). Many of the delay types feature a Grit control to add typical tape saturation and distortion to the delay signal. With less intensity of these controls, the delays will have both the sonic flavor of an analog bucket-brigade delay or a modern digital delay. A number of delay types feature the parameters "Swell", "Smear" and "Cross Feedback". Each of these parameters will make the delay sound smoother and can turn a rhythmical delay into a more ambient, or reverb-like, effect. And together, they work even better! All the Parameters at a glance Cut More - If the sound degradation of Low Cut and High Cut is not drastic enough or the build-up of the degradation is slow at long delay times the "Cut More" soft button doubles the impact of Low Cut and High Cut. Hold - "Hold" is an Action & Hold function, which turns the delay into an endless loop. The delay track will be repeated without losing or gaining level, and without sound degradation. Infinity - Infinity is another Action & Hold function to switch Feedback from the regular value (between 0 and 100%) to the Infinity feedback value that spans from 100% to 200% which is separately controllable. This feedback lets the delay repeats build up instead of decay, pushing them deeper into tape saturation, where they will repeat indefinitely, as the sound degrades over time. Cross Feedback - A small number of delay types - namely the Dual Delay and the Quad Delays - feature a "Cross Feedback" control. Increasing the value beyond zero causes each delay to not only feed its output signal back to its own input, but also to the other participating delay lines. This creates a more diffuse delay rhythm pattern, adding a reverb-like character to the delay. Reverse Mix - When set fully to the right, the delay is turned into a reverse delay. With intermediate values, you will get a mixture of the forward and reverse delay, which is quite unique. Swell - The Swell parameter engages an auto-swell effect at the input of the delay that lets the volume rise slowly with every new strike of the strings. At low values, only the pick attack is dampened, creating a smoother delay signal. With larger values, the onset of the notes is blurred, creating a pad-like delay. Smear - The Smear parameter adds a small reverberation unit to the delay, the intensity of which strengthens with every feedback repetition. Pick attacks become increasingly diffused, or smeared, giving the delay a reverb-like quality. In combination, Swell and Smear are a perfect recipe for ambient and ethereal delays. Super Stereo - When the Stereo parameter is moved above 100% a novel "super-stereo" effect takes over that lets the delay reflections appear well outside of the regular stereo image. Video: Kemper Delay Demo Video by Wille C Pricing and availability Version 5.0 of the Kemper Profiler OS is available as a public beta versionimmediately and for free from the Kemper Website: www.kemper-amps.com/downloads It is not recommended to use this version for critical applications like ongoing touring or any other ongoing production environments. About The Kemper Profiler The Kemper Profiling Amplifier represents a radical new approach to guitar sound. For decades, the electric guitarist has effectively been shackled to the tube amplifier as the only solution for getting “that sound”. This combination may indeed be glorious, but it is far from ideal; achieving consistent results between practice, studio, and touring situations continues to challenge the guitarist, just as it has since the early 1930's. With the advent of the Kemper Profiling Amplifier, everything has changed. For the first time in history, guitar players are free to create the most unique and individual tones that reflect the very essence of the individual player, and then capture these exact sounds into the digital domain with Kemper's unique technology. www.kemper-amps.com #### KHDK Electronics introduces the GHOUL JR Overdrive In Celebration of Kirk Hammett's Birthday, KHDK Electronics introduces his new signature GHOUL JR Overdrive, a micro pedal with power to raise the dead (New York, NY) – In celebration of Co-Founder/guitar legend Kirk Hammett’s recent birthday (November 18th), KHDK Electronics is proud to unveil the latest addition in their line-up of award-winning pedals. Inspired by their celebrated Ghoul Screamer, GHOUL JR is the tone lab’s first mini pedal: small, but lethal. Evil things come in small packages commented Hammett of GHOUL JR. GHOUL JR is a hyper-powerful overdrive circuit coiled inside a micro-sized box, delivering massive overdrive with a bonus dose of gain that, incredibly, goes past 11. The glittering purple enclosure boasts a ghoulish face created by San Francisco tattoo artist Tim Lehi. To purchase GHOUL JR, please visit khdkelectronics.com. The micro pedal offers a wide range of colors from fuzzy vintage treble boost to creamy, liquid tone. A brand new full-on mode brings an even more powerful cut-through sound, ensuring the GHOUL JR never gets lost in the mix. “Flick the Style switch down and wreak havoc,” advises Hammett. The mini pedal is bets used as a guitarist’s main overdrive, for boosting an already overridden amp or to bring out the best of its neighbors on a pedalboard. GHOUL JR’s release also marks the two year anniversary of the launch of KHDK Electronics, founded by legendary Metallica guitarist Kirk Hammett and industry vet David Karon. Working with world-renowned musicians to develop their products, KHDK stands for an exclusive lifestyle brand which caters to artists who are not afraid to push the envelope. Their goal is to create unique tones “for gearheads, by gearheads” from conception to prototype. Each pedal is crafted by head engineer Antonin Salva and manufactured in a family-run in Paducah, Kentucky. GHOUL JR joins the existing KHDK line-up of six award-winning pedals, which includes two signature Kirk Hammett overdrives, Ghoul Screamer and Dark Blood, as well as a fuzz pedal Scuzz Box, a bass overdrive Abyss, as well as No. 1 overdrive and No. 2 clean boost. #### Kickstarter campaign for Ploytec Revival USB audio format converter announced Bringing old DJ mixers back to life on the latest iOS, macOS and Windows Ploytec GmbH/ Germany (June 5th, 2024) (ictw) - Audio specialist Ploytec has launched a Kickstarter campaign for its latest USB audio format converter “Ploytec Revival”. How many practical devices - mixing consoles, DJ decks, controllers, and many others that sound great and provide exciting performances and creative workflows, unfortunately, fall out of their computer-based application when suddenly the USB protocol is no longer supported by new computers. Well, Ploytec Revival provides a good connection again. The first version of Ploytec Revival will support the DJ mixing consoles XONE:2D, XONE:4D, and XONE:DB4. Other products with USB protocols that no longer work on current computers will follow in the future; Ploytec Revival can be updated via USB. On May 18th, 2024 a working prototype was presented in a 20-minute presentation in the auditorium at the Berlin Superbooth Show. The Kickstarter campaign for Ploytec Revival runs until June 30, 20:00. Kickstarter page: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ploytec/ploytec-revival Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X3eLTpiOHfk Ploytec on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PLsquared Company contact: www.ploytec.com #### Killer Guitar Components Adds to its Unique Guitar Upgrades with “Fat Bottom®” Direct-Fit Top Quality Machined Brass Tone Bar Gloucester, Mass. (May 3, 2019) — After years of innovation in improving tone and overall quality of many guitar components, KGC has a new and very unique add-on upgrade for electric guitars with 6-saddle tremolo and hardtail bridges.  The Patent Pending Fat Bottom® is a machined brass bar designed to add mass to the bridge of the guitar.  Many of today’s OEM bridges are made of thin, stamped metal – adding the Fat Bottom increases resonance, sustain, stability and improves tone.  The Fat Bottom® also gives the player a comfortable place to rest the palm and, on tremolo bridges, allows the user to simply push on the bar with the palm for a unique fluttering vibrato sound. CNC machined to exact specs and designed to fit as a direct extension of your OEM bridge plate.  Matching radius on each edge, a smooth beveled and brushed finish allows the player a comfortable surface for their hand and gives the guitar a custom look of quality craftsmanship and a boutique aesthetic. Installation is extremely easy and requires no permanent modifications to the guitar.  The Fat Bottom® installs using the existing hardware that attaches the saddles to the bridge plate.  Simply remove the saddle intonation screws and re-attach them through the holes in the Fat Bottom®. There are two models of Fat Bottom® currently available directly through KillerGuitar.com – Vintage (2-7/32” String Spacing) and Narrow (2-1/16” String Spacing).  Introductory Retail Price of $49.95 each includes one machined brass Fat Bottom® and installation instructions.  For Dealer Inquiries, please contact Business Manager Rick Peek at rick@killerguitar.com About Killer Guitar Components KGC is a top source for high-end machined guitar components - specializing in brass and aluminum tremolos, tailpieces, plates, saddles  and other unique upgrades for electric guitar.  Visit today at www.killerguitar.com. #### Kinsman introduce five models to their 2019 line of guitar and bass combos Kinsman have added five new models to their line of portable guitar and bass combos, with quality tones and a range of output levels from 10-30 watts. The new Kinsman combos are ideal for beginners and students with limited space and sound level issues at home, or pro players commuting on the live circuit with the need for a lightweight combo that’s loud enough for small gigs, perfect for the studio or backstage as a warm up amp KINSMAN GUITAR COMBOS. There are three new Kinsman portable twin-channel guitar combos, rated at 10, 15 and 30 watts and the ideal choice when space is restricted around the house, or for players who have the need for a lightweight combo to take to practice sessions, the studio or small gigs. Delivering a full 10 watts, the KGX10 guitar combo has separate controls for Treble, Middle and Bass, Master Volume and Gain, with push-button Channel/Drive Select and headphone out. The 15 watt KGX15R features the same control format with headphone and extension speaker facilities with additional control for the built-in reverb. Like all three Kinsman guitar combos, the KGX30R has a durable, grained vinyl covering, vintage pattern speaker cloth, carry handle, rubber feet and shares the same twin-channel control format within a recessed, front loaded, angled control panel with additional high and low inputs and delivering a full 30 watts. KINSMAN BASS COMBOS. The Kinsman KBA15 bass combo delivers a warm 15 watt output with Volume, Treble, Middle and Bass controls, with extension speaker and headphone sockets aligned on the front-facing recessed control panel. For a little more oomph, the bigger KBA30 at 30 watts has an added Gain control along with Volume, Treble, Middle, Bass and output sockets for headphones and extension bass speaker cabinet. As stand-alone combos, both cabinets are ported to enhance the low frequencies, whilst remaining lightweight, robust and built to last, covered in a tough durable vinyl and chunky corner protectors. The versatility of these new guitar and bass combos doesn’t rely on banks of built-in effects, it’s in the basic designs that Kinsman do very well in small packages without compromising on reliability or tone. Ultimately, the new guitar and bass combos from Kinsman, complete the need for no nonsense, compact and portable combos with enough power and tone to keep you inspired. Kinsman KBA15 15w Bass Combo £69.99 rrp. Kinsman KBA30 30w Bass Combo £99.99 rrp. Kinsman KGX10 10w Guitar Combo £54.99 rrp. Kinsman KGX15R 15w Guitar Combo with Reverb £79.99 rrp. Kinsman KGX30R. 30w Guitar Combo with Reverb £119.00 rrp. #### Kinsman introduce new chromatic clip-on instrument tuners Kinsman has introduced two new models to its popular range of multi-functional, chromatic clip-on tuners, the KAC105 and KAC405. Kinsman KAC105 Kinsman KAC105 With a fully adjustable backlit LCD display, the KAC105 has a fast, accurate and smooth string response, ideal for momentary tuning during a song or soundcheck, lighting up green when a string is in tune. The KAC105 is a great choice and great value for acoustic, electric and bass guitars, mandolins, banjos, ukuleles and many other stringed instruments. Kinsman KAC405 Kinsman KAC405 Brass and woodwind players need not feel left out, whilst the new Kinsman KAC405 is also ideal for stringed instruments, it’s been specifically designed for brass and woodwind instruments for fast, precise and accurate tuning. The swivel mount padded jaws of the KAC405 will comfortably fit on the bell of a saxophone, trumpet, oboe or clarinet for example. With an A4 calibration between 436Hz - 445Hz, and new 3D display creating a revolutionary visual effect, the KAC405 is perfect for soloists or orchestral members. KAC105 Kinsman Chromatic clip-on tuner. £6.99 rrp KAC405 Kinsman Chromatic clip-on tuner. £12.99 rrp #### KINSMAN introduce new products designed for home recording, podcasts, broadcast and studio recording Kinsman Professional Lavalier Microphones Clip-on lavalier microphones have always been beneficial within the world of TV and theatre. Now proving more popular than ever for hands-free applications with mobile phones, Kinsman have launched two new lavalier microphones, with connections for Apple and Android devices. Delivery is a crisp open natural sound suitable for professional recording, whilst the design is sleek and unobtrusive with a robust clothing clip. An excellent choice for broadcasters and presenters, both Kinsman lavalier microphones, are also available with a single high-quality earpiece, for private listening or monitoring.   Kinsman KMUSB Plug and Play USB Professional Microphone with USB Port   High quality USB microphones are now being used in more of a professional capacity, within live recording, online interviews and podcasting. The new Kinsman USB Plug and Play condenser microphone delivers a tight, focused sound throughout the sonic spectrum and, with its cardioid core, separates your voice from background noise, rejecting off-axis noise and ambience. Plug and Play technology allows you to instantly connect to your system, whilst built-in echo with a separate control, adds a warm ambience from vocal enhancement, there’s also a handy headphone socket for monitoring or private listening, separate volume control and mute button. The new Kinsman USB Plug and Play condenser microphone is perfect for podcast, online interviews, karaoke or video sound. Package contains adjustable pop/wind shield, desk top tripod stand and USB cable. Compatible with Windows and Mac with free driver.   Kinsman Professional Condenser Microphone Kit Kinsman’s KMICKIT Professional Condenser Microphone Kit is a superb, all-in-one online streaming bundle for creators to achieve professional grade results. With a wide frequency range and excellent transient response, this beautifully constructed microphone delivers outstanding sound quality, with a warm, delicate tone, perfect for broadcasting podcasts, recording music and ideally suited for vocals and acoustic instruments. For noise-free recording and communicating, the cardioid condenser core isolates background noise, enabling the microphone to capture pristine, accurate sounds, whilst rejecting unwanted, off axis ambience. The Kinsman Professional Condenser Microphone Kit also arrives with a sturdy, anti-vibration shock mount and, a durable, adjustable desk-mount anglepoise stand offering an excellent range of motion to choose the most comfortable angle. An adjustable windshield is also included to eliminate unwanted vocal popping sounds.   Kinsman Mobile Phone Stand Constructed from high quality, robust materials, the KCS01 Kinsman mobile phone stand, is suitable for a host of applications, from watching videos hands-free, to online meetings and interviews. An 11.5cm diameter sturdy round base, ensures a stable and vibration free performance, with a height adjustable stem between 26cm - 46cm. A fully adjustable mobile phone cradle with a 360 degree rotation, offers the all important landscape or portrait positions and everything else in between, for professional looking video interviews.   KMIC03 Kinsman Clip-On Lavalier Microphone - 3.5mm TRRS Jack £4.99 rrp KMIC05 Kinsman Clip-On Lavalier Microphone with Earpiece - 3.5mm TRRS Jack £9.99 rrp KMIC06 Kinsman Clip-On Lavalier Microphone - Lightning Connector £29.99 rrp KMIC09 Kinsman Clip-On Lavalier Microphone with Earpiece - Lightning Connector £39.99 rrp KMUSB Kinsman USB Condenser Microphone £49.99 rrp KMICKIT Kinsman Condenser Microphone Kit £59.99 rrp KCS01 Kinsman Telescopic Mobile Phone Stand £6.99 rrp #### Kinsman introduce new Studio Monitor Stands and stylish wooden Guitar Wall Hanger Kinsman introduce new Studio Monitor Stands and stylish wooden Guitar Wall Hanger to its vast catalogue of popular music industry products. Kinsman KSS14 Studio Monitor Stands Adjustable in height between 97.5cm to 159.5cm via a sturdy, fail-safe secure pin and twist-lock system, the Kinsman KSS14 Studio Monitor Stands (£69.99 rrp) provide optimal positioning, to help you arrange your studio monitors at the correct height for listening and mixing. Measuring 23cm x 23cm, the sturdy metal top plate platforms, incorporate high-density non-slip foam padding, providing steady and safe speaker support. With a neat and compact footprint, the 40mm square heavy-duty three-point steel triangular bases are suitable for both carpeted and hard studio floors, and specifically designed to eradicate the transmission of unwanted false bass frequencies. Constructed from heavy-duty steel with an attractive black finish, Kinsman Studio Monitor stands are designed for the home, project studio & professional recording studios. Kinsman KSS15 Guitar Wall Hanger Designed exclusively for space saving and display purposes, the Kinsman KSS15 Guitar Wall Hanger (£6.99 rrp), effortlessly evokes class, with a front facing, solid dark wood finish wall mount block, and a colour matched closed-end padded yoke. All contact areas including the cushioned yoke, which also pivots to accommodate a variety of headstock designs, features a supple padding to prevent scratching, whilst soft keeper rings ensure a snug and secure fit. Complete with mounting screws and Rawlplugs, this charming guitar wall hanger is easy to fit and ideal for acoustic or electric instruments. What better way to hang your instrument in style at home, in the studio or shop display use. #### Kinsman Introduce Premium Series Instrument Bags Kinsman Introduce Premium Series Instrument Bags For Acoustic, Classical, Semi-Acoustic, Electric Guitars And Basses Paramount instrument protection has always been of the utmost importance within all Kinsman® instrument bags and cases, and the new line of Kinsman Premium Series Guitar Bags once again, includes innovative, flagship designs and features that have earned this company respect from gigging musicians all over the world. The hardwearing, rugged and resilient material takes care of everything on the outside, whilst remaining tough, extremely lightweight and ready to protect your favourite guitar, be it Acoustic, Semi Acoustic, Classical, Electric or Bass. With a modern ergonomic street-wise design, all Kinsman Premium Series guitar bags, are manufactured using ultra-durable two-tone canvas, double stitched for greater resilience and tough enough to withstand the rigours of everyday commuter life. Easy-glide zips and a hardwearing hook and loop top pouch release buckle, along with heavy duty base protection and supporting rubber feet add greater flexibility and functionality. You can rest assured that with a well-padded, soft-lined interior, these stylish and popular instrument bags, ensure your precious instrument is safe and sound on its travels. With each bag sporting two large front accessory pockets, there’s ample space for an assortment of accessories and personal items. On the go, all Kinsman Premium Series guitar bags, can be carried by a sturdy padded handle or hands-free via the fully adjustable, comfortable padded backpack straps, perfect for down the centre isle of a train or plane for example. Each Kinsman Premium Series guitar bag is attractively packaged in a full colour box, ideal for shop display. Kinsman Premium Series guitar bags for acoustic, classical, semi-acoustic, electric guitar and basses are priced at £49.99 rrp each. #### Kinsman KPA500 Compact Tower PA system The Kinsman KPA500, 240watt Compact Tower PA system is totally self-sufficient, ideal for parties, social events and small to medium size gigs. Kinsman have eradicated all the problems associated with rigging small PA systems with the KPA500 Compact Tower PA System. With its robust, slim, attractive lightweight design and easy set up, you are minutes away from one trip from the car to playing live. The 40 watt cable free satellite (click and connect) tower speaker evokes class in a robust ABS construction, with a sleek, steel mesh grill. 4 x 2.5" tweeters in line-array format, ensure stunningly clear mid to hi frequencies are dispersed evenly over a wider area, from the front of the stage to the back of the venue. The 200 watt bass sub woofer, loaded with an 8" speaker, defies physics, delivering a deep response, capable of handling keyboards or electric guitars, and is easy to carry with its built-in carry handle. With a built in MP3 player incorporating switchable Bluetooth, USB, SD Card facilities, and an easy read LED display, the Kinsman KPA500 Compact Tower PA, is a complete one-stop system for solo artists with acoustic guitars, small bands and DJs. Inputs include 2 x Mic, 2 x XLR both with Mic/Line switches x 2 Line & MP3 switch, with controls for Effects 1&2, Level 1&2, Level 3, Master Music and Speech Bass Boost. For an enormous power-sound system, the Kinsman KPA500 can be paired to a second KPA500, either hard wired with a single cable or cable-free, via its own built-in Bluetooth connection. For speech presentation, the musician practicing at home, live and studio work, or the DJ who wants to liven up the party, the Kinsman KPA500 Compact Tower PA with its all in-one-design, long-throw, size-defying output and on-board facilities, is the number one choice. The Kinsman KPA500 is complete with carry bags for the satellite and bass sub speaker, user manual and power cable. Plug in and be amazed by this innovative sound system from Kinsman. Kinsman KPA500 £249.00 rrp. #### Kinsman LED Pro Console Light Keep your mixing console illuminated with the new Kinsman LED Pro Console Light. With a flexible black 44cm gooseneck design and 4 LED head, the new Kinsman LED Pro Console Light delivers a powerful, dimmable 28 lumen evenly distributed output, from long lasting LEDs with an impressive 100,000 hour bulb life span. The Kinsman LED Pro Console light is stylish, powerful and bright enough to work without causing eye strain and functions wherever a 12volt 4-pin XLR light socket is available, including mixing consoles and equipment racks. KBL1000X - Kinsman LED Pro Console Light: £24.99 rrp. Kinsman products are distributed worldwide exclusively by JHS: https://www.jhs.co.uk/brands/kinsman #### Knightfall 66 and Mini 66 Overdrives Released by Cog Effects Cog Effects have released two new bass overdrives: The Knightfall 66 and the Mini 66 The Knightfall 66 features two Gain knobs that can be switched using the A/B footswitch, as well as a Level knob for each Gain setting to make sure levels can be balanced between channels. The Voice knob alters the amount of low end into the clipping circuit, and the Tone knob cuts highs post clipping. The end result is a very simple but extremely flexible overdrive. In addition, the Knightfall 66 also features a filtered clean channel designed to blend with the overdrive channel in a more natural sounding way - no more "side-by-side" dry/wet blending, just full-bodied massive tones. The Mini 66 is built into the same 1590A size format as the T-16 Octave and Tarkin Fuzz but retains many of the features of the larger Knightfall 66. The second Gain/Level knobs are removed, and the Voice and Tone knobs are replaced by the Fat and Cut switches. Both switches have three different settings, giving a wide range of easily repeatable settings. Each Knightfall 66 and Mini 66 is built one at a time and features true bypass switching, engraved aluminium enclosure and no PCB-mounted jacks - designed and engineered for a life on the road. Features: Flexible control sets and pedalboard-friendly designs CNC-engraved Hammond 1590A and 1590BB Aluminium Enclosures True Bypass Switching 9 volt standard DC input on the Mini 66 9-18 volt standard DC input on the Knightfall 66 The Mini 66 retails at £130, the Knightfall 66 retails at £160 and all Cog Effects pedals are built in Sheffield, South Yorkshire. Cog Effects Mini 66 Overdrive Video by MrExcane Cog Effects Knightfall 66 Overdrive Video Video by MrExcane About Cog Effects For more information please visit www.cogeffects.co.uk #### Knock 'em Dead With the DOD Gunslinger SALT LAKE CITY, UT - DigiTech®/DOD® is providing plenty of distortion ammo with the re-release of the Gunslinger MOSFET Distortion. Boasting bold, tube-like tone and unmatched sustain, this is the loud, aggressive distortion pedal that players have had in their sights – and at a price that can’t be beat! The Gunslinger is designed to help clean combo amps sound more like a modded British-style amp.  The Gunslinger features a robust, brushed-metal chassis making the pedal look as bold as it sounds, a crisp blue LED power indicator, and four independent control knobs providing a wide range of sonic possibilities: GAIN adjusts the amount of gain being applied to the signal; LEVEL allows the user to adjust output level.  The active EQ section allows LOW boosts or cuts low frequencies from bone-rattling low end sounds to a more cleaned-up midrange tone; HIGH lets the player boost or cut the treble. Aside from massive amounts of output and a variety of gain options, the Gunslinger makes it even easier to stay on target with a choice of 9 or 12V operation. As a MOSFET (metal oxide semiconductor field-effect transistor) device, the DOD Gunslinger is able to effectively emulate those highly sought-after valve sounds, enhancing the player’s harmonic dynamics, much as the preamp tubes in an old-school guitar amp. This results in unparalleled touch sensitivity, saturation, and string-separation. Since the Gunslinger is so responsive to the dynamics and style of playing, the distortion will become more aggressive the harder a player attack the strings and will “clean up” nicely and become less distorted when played lightly. The Gunslinger’s true bypass circuitry ensures that tone remains unspoiled even when the unit is off and its modern 9V DC power supply input and compact footprint (4.68” x 2.63” x 2.25”) makes it ideally suited to any pedalboard. Whether aiming for big, crunchy chords or lightning-fast lead lines, the DOD Gunslinger always hits the mark. Street price: $109.99 USD Specifications: Dimensions: 4.68” x 2.63”x 2.25” (L x W x H) 11.88 cm (L) x 6.68 cm (W) x 5.71 cm (H) Weight: .62 lbs., .281 kg. Input(s): 1 x 1/4” instrument Output(s): 1 x 1/4” Chassis Material: All Metal Power Supply: 9V Alkaline Dry Battery or PS0913 Power Supply Discover more about the DOD Gunslinger MOSFET Distortion and view a demo video at www.digitech.com. #### KORG Introduces KAOSS PAD V A Touch Evolution for Modern Performance and Production MELVILLE, NY - Korg announces the new KAOSS PAD V, a reimagined evolution of its expressive touch-based effects platform, designed for the way musicians, producers, performers, and content creators work today. Building on the iconic KAOSS approach, the new unit arrives as a powerful real-time sound manipulation tool for vocalists, instrumentalists, producers, and performers delivering an advanced dual-touch control surface with expanded effects and sampling on stage, in the studio, and in streaming environments today by reacting instantly to gestures, shaping sound through intuitive touch interaction, and integrating seamlessly into contemporary setups. The KAOSS PAD V centers on a redesigned touch interface capable of responding to two simultaneous gestures, allowing users to control paired parameters at once and create evolving textures, layered movement, and dynamic transitions in real time. Filter and delay, pitch and reverb, modulation and feedback, and many other combinations become fluid, tactile musical expressions rather than static settings, helping performances feel more alive and interactive. Connectivity and integration play a key role in this new generation. KAOSS PAD V supports MIC, LINE, and USB inputs simultaneously, enabling vocals, instruments, and computer audio to blend into a unified performance system. A balanced microphone preamp ensures clean vocal input, while a dedicated high-impedance input allows electric guitars and basses to connect directly without added hardware. An integrated USB audio interface streamlines recording, processing, and streaming, making it equally suited to DAW workflows, livestream setups, and headphone monitoring. A newly designed power circuit and refined audio path support low-noise, stable operation whether used in performance venues, studios, or creative spaces anywhere music is made. Vocal creativity takes a significant step forward with the new Voice FX engine, providing harmonies, vocoder-style layers, pitch-morphed tonal shaping, and expressive textures applied in real time. The platform even allows users to control external MIDI equipment with their voice, opening distinctive performance possibilities that extend beyond traditional effects processing. Guitarists and bassists also gain a powerful new performance partner. With direct connection via the dedicated high-impedance input, KAOSS PAD V offers fingertip-controlled ambient swells, rhythmic modulation, time-based glitch elements, atmospheric reverbs, and other expressive textures, all shaped by movement across the pad rather than menu navigation or fixed parameter adjustment. Sampling and looping are built directly into the creative workflow. Users can capture up to eight bars depending on tempo, overdub layers as they perform, keep precise loop positioning during playback, and keep performances rhythmically grounded through BPM-synced Step Hold operation. Multiple playback and slicing options support creative rearrangement, making KAOSS PAD V a capable tool for remixing, live improvisation, and evolving pattern creation. Honoring its lineage while expanding its scope, KAOSS PAD V provides access to a curated range of classic KAOSS effects alongside refreshed modern processing, from filters, delays, reverbs, and modulation to advanced voice shaping and contemporary textures. Users can further refine their sound using onboard editing tools, tailoring parameters, creating customized variations, saving personal presets directly to the device, and even adjusting pad-LED color and program behavior to suit their workflow. With 300 total programs available - 200 factory presets and 100 user location - plus support for external SD or SDHC cards, the platform balances immediacy with depth. Compact, robust, and designed for real-time expression, KAOSS PAD V measures 210 mm wide by 226 mm deep by 49 mm high and weighs approximately 1.3 kg (excluding power supply). It includes RCA line input and output connections, balanced/unbalanced MIC/GUITAR input, headphone output, MIDI In/Out, USB connectivity, and ships with an AC adapter and Quick Start Guide. Operating stability from 0 to +40°C ensures reliability across environments. With KAOSS PAD V, Korg advances the KAOSS concept into a new era, keeping the immediacy and visual interaction that made the series a staple while deepening control, expanding sonic capability, and aligning the platform with today’s creative demands. For more information, please visit NAMM Booth #6802 or online at www.korg.com. Street Price: $649.99 USD #### KORG Introduces MetroClip Metronome A Clip-On Metronome That Lets Musicians “See” Tempo More Clearly Than Ever MELVILLE, NY - Korg announces the MetroClip, a new clip-on metronome designed to change the way musicians experience tempo. Available worldwide through Korg’s musical instrument distribution network, MetroClip answers a set of familiar frustrations: metronomes are hard to place, they fall off stands, they disappear behind smartphones or get lost in the noise of rehearsal spaces. MetroClip solves these by delivering both powerful sound and an innovative visual approach to timing. With a compact clip-on design that attaches to music stands, instruments, or clothing, and a highly visible 3D display that remains clear from any angle, MetroClip helps players keep focus while practicing, rehearsing, or performing. By combining intuitive visual feedback, strong sonic presence, and flexible beat and tempo settings, it supports musicians in keeping time more naturally, wherever and however they play. At the heart of MetroClip is its distinctive 3D visual display, which provides a strong sense of depth so tempo can be seen clearly even from the side, allowing players to keep their attention on their music while keeping a reliable sense of timing. Musicians can choose among three visual modes to match their preferred way of feeling rhythm. Bounce Mode presents movement like a conductor’s baton, offering a physical, intuitive sense of pulse. Flash Mode lights the meter fully on strong beats and partially on weak beats, making it particularly easy to register tempo in peripheral vision. When used horizontally, L/R Mode evokes the motion of a traditional mechanical metronome, helping musicians experience a familiar visual swing. MetroClip is designed to go wherever music takes the player. It clips securely to the edge of a music stand, the bell of an instrument, or even a collar, making it useful not only for personal practice but also for sectionals, marching environments, and any rehearsal situation where movement is part of performance. A ball-joint structure allows instant positioning, with fine adjustment to achieve the most natural viewing angle and to match a player’s posture and performance environment. Despite its compact size, MetroClip delivers a strong, clearly defined sound through a specially designed enclosure and piezo speaker, ensuring that the beat is still audible even in louder rehearsal situations. Its flexibility extends to performance settings as well, with adjustable beats from zero to twelve, plus options for eighth notes, triplet shuffle, and sixteenth-note subdivisions to accommodate both simple and complex rhythms. A wide tempo range from 30 to 300 BPM supports practice in virtually any genre or playing style, while a refined, minimal visual design allows the unit to blend naturally into practice rooms, rehearsal halls, and performance settings alike. MetroClip also reflects Korg’s focus on practicality and long-term usability. It offers tempo accuracy of ±0.3 percent, factory default settings designed for immediate ease of use, auto power-off after ten minutes to conserve energy, and extended battery life powered by a single AAA alkaline or nickel-metal hydride battery, with performance that can exceed 30 hours depending on usage. Weighing approximately 40 grams including battery and measuring 25 mm wide, 67 mm deep, and 74 mm high, it stays small, lightweight, and unobtrusive while delivering a highly capable metronome experience. Each unit ships with customer documentation and precautions, and specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice as part of ongoing improvement. With MetroClip, Korg introduces a new era of “seeing” tempo, allowing musicians to stay centered, confident, and connected to time whether practicing individually, working in an ensemble, or rehearsing in motion. For more information, please visit NAMM Booth #6802 or online at www.korg.com. Street Price: $59.99 USD   #### Korg Introduces New microAUDIO 22/722 Audio Interfaces MELVILLE, NY - KORG announces the new microAUDIO series, the compact yet powerful microAUDIO 22 and microAUDIO 722 audio interfaces for creators working in studios, onstage, or online. Designed to bring studio clarity straight to the desktop, the series arrives to meet the growing demand for high-quality sound in a portable format, giving musicians, streamers, and producers professional results without complexity. The two models deliver this through KORG’s studio-grade engineering, advanced preamp design, and modern creator-focused workflow, ensuring users can capture, shape, and share their sound with confidence. Compact in form yet generous in capability, the microAUDIO series combines premium sound with a clean and intuitive layout. Both models support 24-bit/192kHz audio and feature balanced inputs and outputs, offering pristine, open sound with striking depth and ample headroom. The preamps are tuned for musical gain with minimal noise, prioritizing clarity while avoiding excess circuitry so every nuance of a performance—whether detailed vocal recording, layered synthesizers, or live performance playback—is faithfully preserved. Each channel provides mic, line, and Hi-Z connectivity with 48V phantom power, together with assignable processing tools including a Noise Gate and either a Compressor or Limiter designed for smooth, musical gain control with minimal noise. These processors are not limited to input sources, as they can also be applied to audio returning from a connected computer. Front-panel controls keep essential parameters within immediate reach, while zero-latency direct monitoring ensures precise performance feedback. The headphone output can be assigned independently from the main outputs, enabling routing such as click-track-only monitoring or cue listening with DJ applications, and the Stereo Link function allows paired channels to be adjusted simultaneously from a single control. These workflow decisions keep the technical processes streamlined so creative focus remains uninterrupted. These expanded routing and processing capabilities are scheduled to be added in version 1.01 of the microAUDIO firmware, planned for release in February 2026. Built for modern creation environments, microAUDIO includes a loopback mode that feeds computer audio directly into a livestream or DAW without complicated setup, making it ideal for streaming, sampling, and content capture. USB-C connectivity allows seamless use with smartphones and tablets, supporting mobile production as easily as traditional studio workflows. Whether recording at home, performing live, or streaming online, the series adapts to the demands of today’s creators and delivers consistent, professional sound. The streamlined microAUDIO 22 focuses on essential performance for beginners, hobbyists, and creators who want high-quality audio in a straightforward interface with no unnecessary complexity. The microAUDIO 722 extends the concept into new creative territory by integrating KORG’s iconic analogue filter from the miniKORG 700S directly into the interface. This transforms the unit from a simple recording device into a hybrid creative tool capable of shaping tone in ways digital processing alone cannot replicate. The filter may be used as a standalone analogue processor or integrated into DAW workflows, and it can bring expressive movement and character to guitars, basses, digital synthesizers, and more. It offers Low-Pass, High-Pass, and Bypass modes, can process both live inputs and computer-based audio, and its MIDI In/Out connectivity allows automation, synchronization with external hardware, and hybrid digital-analog performance setups. Exclusive to the microAUDIO series, KORG also introduces Filter Ark, a next-generation filter plugin that extends the creative potential of the hardware into the software environment. Filter Ark recreates legendary analog filters from the MS-20, Polysix, miniKORG 700S, and ARP Odyssey while adding new models including physically modeled resonators and vowel-based filters. Up to four filters may be routed in series, parallel, or feedback configurations, with morphable LFOs, sequencers, macros, and scale-aware control enabling expressive sound design that treats filtering as a musical performance tool. To ensure users can begin creating right out of the box, microAUDIO includes a comprehensive software bundle featuring Ableton Live Lite, Native Instruments Komplete Select, and iZotope Ozone Elements, covering the complete journey from composition and recording through mixing and mastering. Both models provide 2-in/2-out operation with two preamps, two combo microphone/line/Hi-Z inputs, two DC-coupled TRS outputs, a headphone output, and USB-powered operation via USB-C or dedicated DC adapter, with MIDI I/O available on the microAUDIO 722. The microAUDIO 22 measures 150.0 × 128.0 × 68.0 mm and weighs 407 g, while the microAUDIO 722 measures 220.0 × 128.0 × 68.0 mm and weighs 553 g. The microAUDIO series brings compact design and studio clarity together, giving creators tools that are powerful, musical, and ready for today’s connected creative environments. For more information, please visit NAMM Booth #6802 or online at www.korg.com. Street Price: microAUDIO 22 $199.99 USD microAUDIO 722 $269.99 USD #### Korg USA Adds Two Key Members to Sales and Marketing Team MELVILLE, NY – Korg USA announces that, following an extensive search, experienced MI industry veterans Kate Moyer and Anoush Saboktakin have joined the company’s sales and marketing team to help shape and achieve its future goals. Moyer will now be the Bass Brand Category Manager, which accounts for all products within the Spector, Aguilar, and Darkglass brands. Saboktakin will now be the Guitar Amplifier Category Manager, which accounts for all products within the Blackstar and Vox brands. Korg USA’s Director of Sales Matt Phillips states, “Category Managers will serve as a key link between Korg USA and our manufacturing partners. They will develop, present, and evaluate sales and marketing strategies aligned with the manufacturer’s objectives for each product or category.” Kate Moyer has an extensive background in the musical instrument business and sales, having served in key roles with major suppliers and retailers in the trade. Before Korg USA, she brought her skills to play at Guitar Center, Aguilar Amplification, and Sadowsky Guitars. More recently Moyer led the sales and operations teams at Equinox. In this role she spearheaded initiatives to design and execute training programs for over 30 of the organization’s coaches, leading to improvement in client attrition, session volume, and SPU. Under her guidance, conversion increased 12 percent MoM and KPI lead generation consistently performed 120 percent+ to goal. Moyer studied Music Business and Audio Production at State University of New York Oneonta. For over two decades Anoush Saboktakin has used his sales leadership and analytical abilities to contribute significantly to increased revenue growth for major players in the musical instrument realm. His tenure with Guitar Center stretches back to 2001, where he first served as sales manager in Los Angeles, before advancing to serve as vintage & premium sales & training manager for GC in New York City. Saboktakin has led comprehensive training programs for sales staff, successfully conducted sales & inventory acquisition, and has consistently outperformed sales growth projections. He consistently ranked within the top-10 in sales performance for vintage & premium instruments during his time at Guitar Center. Saboktakin holds a Bachelor of Music, Commercial & Media Writing from California State University Northridge, with added certifications from Santa Monica College and Fullstack Academy Data Analytics Training Accelerator (DATA). Phillips concludes, "We're thrilled to welcome Kate and Anoush to our team. Their combined experience and passion for the industry will undoubtedly drive our brands to new heights!" About Korg USA Established in 1963, Korg USA Inc. is a sales and marketing leader in the musical instrument industry as the exclusive U.S. distributor for the world’s finest brands, including Korg, VOX, Blackstar, Spector, Darkglass, Tanglewood, Cole Clark, Sakae, Waldorf, Sequenz and Nu:Tekt. The company is committed to inspiring all musicians and bringing the most innovative products and technologies to the U.S. market via electronic instruments, DJ and production tools, keyboards, synthesizers, amplifiers, guitars, tuners, strings, and more. Learn more at www.korgusa.com. #### Korg USA Announces Acquisition of Aguilar Amplification Company MELVILLE, N.Y. (Jan. 6, 2021) - Korg USA announces the acquisition of Aguilar Amplification LLC, a New York City-based manufacturer of bass amplification products. As per the agreement dated Jan. 1, 2021, Korg is a direct investor in the new entity, Aguilar Musical Instruments LLC (AMI), which operates as a separate company under the Korg USA portfolio of brands. “This is an excellent way to kick off 2021 and we are excited to add the well-respected brand of Aguilar to our portfolio,” said Joe Castronovo, President of Korg USA. “For over 25 years, Aguilar has become a name synonymous with quality.  We will continue to maintain that reputation and look forward to our future collaborations.” Aguilar Amplification has earned its reputation for using superior engineering processes to make great gear for bass players. By designing and manufacturing heads, cabinets, preamps, pickups, and effects pedals, Aguilar has contributed to many aspects of the sound of the bass. The company’s products can be found on concert stages and recording studios around the world. The Aguilar team consists of bass players and engineers who approach every product with real-world musical understanding. As per the agreement, Aguilar’s talented staff will remain on board and bring their credo of ‘constant improvement’ to the Korg USA family of brands. “This acquisition is an important step forward to help us take the brand to the next level. Partnering with Korg, one of the most reputable names in our industry, presents an opportunity to work with a world-class team focused on improving our capabilities and growing our business,” said Dave Boonshoft, co-founder of Aguilar. Dave Avenius will stay on as managing director of AMI, and Dave Boonshoft will continue to lead product development as a consultant. Business will operate as usual and AMI’s ability to process and ship orders will remain unaffected. The factory address will stay the same, but all business correspondence should be forwarded to the new address of; Aguilar Musical Instruments LLC, 316 South Service Road, Melville, N.Y., 11747. Learn more about the Korg USA portfolio of brands at www.korgusa.com. #### Korg USA Announces Yorkville Sound as Exclusive Canadian Distributor for Aguilar, Darkglass, and Spector MARCH 1, 2026 – MELVILLE, NY – Korg USA announces Yorkville Sound as the newly appointed exclusive Canadian distributor for Aguilar Amplification, Darkglass Electronics, and Spector Musical Instruments, effective today. The strategic agreement expands Korg USA’s North American distribution network and ensures dedicated sales, service, and dealer support for the three premium bass brands across Canada through one of Canada’s most respected musical instrument and professional audio companies. Founded in 1985, Korg USA Inc. is a manufacturing, sales, and marketing leader in the musical instrument industry, also serving as the exclusive U.S. distributor for many of the world’s finest brands. With a longstanding commitment to innovation and musician-focused product development, the company continues to expand opportunities for its brand partners throughout North America. Yorkville Sound, also founded in 1963, is a manufacturer and distributor representing some of the most prestigious brands in musical instruments and professional audio. The company employs more than 220 people in a 150,000-square-foot facility in Pickering, Ontario, just outside of Toronto. Its extensive dealer network and experienced sales team position it to effectively support the Aguilar, Darkglass, and Spector brands across the Canadian market. Spector has been a pioneer in bass design and innovation for nearly five decades. Renowned for its iconic body shapes, neck-thru construction, and powerful tone, Spector basses are trusted by professional musicians worldwide and remain synonymous with craftsmanship and sonic excellence. Aguilar Amplification is widely recognized for its studio-inspired approach to bass gear design. The company offers a comprehensive range of amplifiers, cabinets, preamps, effects pedals, and pickups developed through meticulous engineering and a focus on delivering dependable, professional-quality sound for bassists of all genres and performance environments. Darkglass Electronics manufactures handmade bass equipment including pedals, amplifiers, cabinets, and accessories. Known for its precision controls and expansive tonal capabilities, Darkglass has earned a global following among modern bassists seeking innovative tools for both stage and studio applications. Through this new agreement, Canadian retailers and customers will gain streamlined access to these three complementary bass brands, supported locally by Yorkville’s sales and service infrastructure while keeping close collaboration with Korg USA. For more information about Korg USA and its family of brands, please visit www.korgusa.com. #### Korg USA Hires Carine Kowalik and Jeff Shreiner Korg USA Hires Carine Kowalik as Social Media Specialist and Jeff Shreiner as Spector’s Marketing Manager MELVILLE, NY (Oct. 26, 2020) — Korg USA Inc. announces the promotion of Jeff Shreiner to Marketing Manager for Spector Musical Instruments (SMI), and the hiring of Carine Kowalik as Social Media Specialist for Korg USA. The appointment of these two marketing professionals will help broaden the reach of Korg USA brands and support the company’s growth goals for 2021 and beyond. Jeff Shreiner joins the SMI team after 7.5 years at Korg USA, where he served most recently as Brand Manager of Korg Tuners, Waldorf, Sakae, as well as other Drum and Accessories lines during his tenure. As Marketing Manager for SMI, Shreiner joins an experienced and dedicated team responsible for supporting the electric bass brand through its trusted network of international distribution partners. “Jeff joins us after many years where he demonstrated a diverse skill set that saw him succeed in both sales and product management positions,” said John Stippell, Global Brand Manager for SMI. “During this time, Jeff has also honed his creative skills, proving to be an invaluable asset with his photography, videography, and audio engineering skills, as well as with his great attitude and work ethic. As a member of the team, Jeff will be applying these skills to his work with Spector to ensure that our brand is every bit as polished and competitive as our impressive instruments.” Carine Kowalik joins Korg USA as Social Media Specialist after working in music marketing and promotion for over a decade. As a musician herself and former tour manager, Carine is fondly familiar with the Korg family of products and types of content musicians find engaging.  Carine returns to the East Coast after most recently serving as Artist & Industry Coordinator at Musicians Institute in Los Angeles. She brings with her a proven track record in creative project management and problem solving, coupled with her connection to today’s social media landscape and trends. “I’m thrilled to have the opportunity to use the skills I’ve acquired within social media, publicity, and the entertainment industry to help lead the online image and digital strategy of such a reputable, loved brand into the future,” said Kowalik. “I’m passionate about supporting the entire music community, from aspiring music makers to seasoned pros, through education and connection.” Korg USA is thrilled to welcome Jeff Shreiner and Carine Kowalik, who will each leverage their unique perspectives and experiences for the betterment of Korg’s U.S. brand portfolio. Learn more about the Korg USA portfolio of brands at www.korgusa.com. About Korg USA Established in 1963, Korg USA Inc. is a sales and marketing leader in the musical instrument industry as the exclusive U.S. distributor for the world’s finest brands, including Korg, VOX, Blackstar, Spector, Darkglass, Tanglewood, Cole Clark, Sakae, Waldorf, Sequenz and Nu:Tekt. The company is committed to inspiring all musicians and bringing the most innovative products and technologies to the U.S. market via electronic instruments, DJ and production tools, keyboards, synthesizers, amplifiers, guitars, tuners, strings, and more. Learn more at www.korgusa.com. #### Korg USA Hires Luciano Minetti and Kenny Echizen as Product Specialists MELVILLE, NY (Oct. 29, 2020) — Korg USA Inc. announces the hiring of two Product Specialists, Luciano Minetti and Kenny Echizen. By leveraging their individual expertise and joining forces with Korg USA’s talented Product team, these new hires will expand the company’s commitment to increasing product training, dealer partnerships, and outgoing content generation. Luciano Minetti joins Korg USA as a Product Specialist in the home and digital piano, arranger, and workstation categories. He arrives from Apple Inc. in Nanuet, N.Y., where he served as Lead, Business Development. He is also the founder of Minetti Custom Keyboards. Minetti leverages his extensive performance experiences, with roots in Cuban and traditional jazz, having performed with renowned artists at famous venues, he was most recently featured as a guest performer at the Cuban International Jazz Festival in Havana, Cuba. Minetti graduated from Rutgers University in 2018 with a Bachelor of Music, Jazz Performance. Kenny Echizen officially joins Korg USA as Product Specialist in guitar brands after working with the company over the past few months and appearing in several VOX and Blackstar videos. Previous to that, Echizen was a Product Specialist for Taylor Guitars and Xotic Guitars and Effects. He is a professional musician with more than 13 years of international touring and recording experiences, including film, TV and commercials credits. Echizen graduated from the Musicians Institute in Los Angeles in 2006 with an Associate of Arts in Guitar Performance. Korg USA is thrilled to welcome these talented new hires to the Product Specialist team, which works every day to exceed the needs and expectations of Korg’s retail partners. Learn more about the Korg USA portfolio of brands at www.korgusa.com. About Korg USA Established in 1963, Korg USA Inc. is a sales and marketing leader in the musical instrument industry as the exclusive U.S. distributor for the world’s finest brands, including Korg, VOX, Blackstar, Spector, Darkglass, Tanglewood, Cole Clark, Sakae, Waldorf, Sequenz and Nu:Tekt. The company is committed to inspiring all musicians and bringing the most innovative products and technologies to the U.S. market via electronic instruments, DJ and production tools, keyboards, synthesizers, amplifiers, guitars, tuners, strings, and more. Learn more at www.korgusa.com. #### Korg USA Mourns the Passing of Jack Hotop, Legendary Sound Designer and Innovator Over a 40-Year Career, the Influential Synthesist and Accomplished Touring Keyboardist Shaped the Sonic Architecture of More Than 100 Landmark Instruments, Including the Historic M1 Workstation MELVILLE, N.Y. - Korg USA announces with deep sadness the passing of longtime employee, celebrated sound designer, and musical instrument industry icon Jack Hotop. Joining Korg USA (then Unicord) in 1983, Hotop started as Senior Voicing Manager and spent over four decades driving the development, sound design, programming, voicing, and product demonstrations for more than 100 Korg products. As a pioneering engineer and exceptionally skilled performer, his extensive contributions helped guide the evolution of synthesizers and digital workstations from the early 1980s through the modern era, leaving an indelible imprint on instruments used by musicians around the world and for generations to come. Hotop’s foundational expertise was anchored in a rigorous musical and technical background. Raised in a musical family, he began piano lessons at age seven, inspired by his father, a musician featured on several Broadway cast recordings, and numerous pianists on his mother’s side. By age 14, he was actively performing in local bands on a Gibson 101 organ. He pursued formal training at the Berklee College of Music, majoring in arranging, composition, and accompaniment, before expanding into emerging music technology at the Boston School of Electronic Music under Roger Powell. It was there that Hotop established his core synthesis fundamentals using early hardware including the ARP Odyssey, 2600, 2500, and EMS Synthi, building a deep understanding of waveforms, envelopes, low-frequency oscillators, and modulators. His professional engineering career with Korg began following an extraordinary individual trial-and-error initiative around 1982. After buying a Korg PolySix, Hotop spent 36 consecutive hours completely reprogramming every factory voice. Looking to hot-rod and hardware-modify the instrument to add expanded preset locations, a noise generator, oscillator sync, and ring modulation, he initiated a three-hour technical phone call with a company engineer. This exchange led to an invitation to present his custom reprogrammed presets at the corporate office, resulting in an immediate employment offer. Hotop initially designed sounds for the Poly-800, later expanding his development and sound design credits to include the DW-6000, DW-8000, Poly-800MKII, DS-8, 707, M3R, 03R, and the extensive factory sampling libraries for the DSS-1 and DSM-1 samplers. This extensive development experience culminated in Hotop’s historic role as a core member of the international team that created the legendary Korg M1, widely recognized as the world's first successful MIDI music workstation. Traveling to Japan eight times for the project, Hotop handpicked an elite voicing team consisting of Peter Schwartz, Robby Kilgore, and Ben Dowling, collaborating alongside Michele Paciulli and Athan Billias to centralize Korg’s global preset preloads. To overcome the hardware limitation of the M1 lacking a resonant filter, Hotop and his team engineered innovative workarounds by manipulating PCM samples in unusual ways and deploying digital multi-effects, including flanging, phasing, chorusing, distortion, and rotary speaker simulation. This meticulous process included historic, spontaneous sampling successes, such as capturing a pick-played dead-string bass to create the iconic M1 pick bass, and buying a market pan flute in Yokohama that became a staple factory preset. Following the massive success of the M1, Hotop led an expanded international voicing team known as the "MPBs," incorporating John "Skippy" Lehmkuhl, Steve McNally, and Michael Geisel to design the T-series. When Korg acquired Sequential Circuits from Yamaha and established Korg R&D, Hotop split off with Lehmkuhl, Dowling, and John Bowen to develop the Wavestation, integrating vector synthesis and wave sequencing. He then collaborated with Stephen Kay, integrating Kay’s Sound Genesis libraries into the 01/W, X-series, and N-series, while personally remaining dedicated to professional-tier product lines, including the SGproX piano. This collective expertise reassembled to build the groundbreaking Trinity workstation, which reintroduced resonant filters, deployed a touchscreen interface, and incorporated physical modeling synthesis via the MOSS expansion board. Hotop continued to define Korg's flagship architectural paradigms by contributing to the Triton workstation, shaping its internal sounds and authoring six expansion boards. This layout evolved into the KARMA Music Workstation, which swapped traditional arpeggiators for Stephen Kay’s generated effect algorithms. Hotop transitioned this framework to the OASYS, a major hardware leap using direct-integrated proprietary editors. The OASYS replaced individual expansion boards with built-in software modeling engines, including the AL-1 analog modeling engine, the CX-3 tonewheel organ modeler, the STR-1 plucked string engine, and the MOD-7 Variable Phase Modulation synthesis engine. Hotop later scaled this core framing into the M3 and M50, ultimately culminating in the flagship Kronos, where he integrated the PolySix and MS-20 engines along with premium SGX-1 and EP1 piano engines. Beyond his technical achievements, Hotop maintained a parallel, high-profile career as an active touring keyboardist, composer, and musical director. During the 1970s and 1980s, he conducted strings and toured the world with major recording acts including The Drifters, Gloria Gaynor, and Silver Convention. He later recorded and toured extensively with Equinox, Rat Race Choir, The John Entwistle Band, Leslie West, and The Robin Zander Band. This direct experience as a touring professional deeply informed his sound design approach, ensuring that Korg’s complex, multi-engine hybrid synthesizers functioned as intuitive, real-world toolkits capable of delivering musical utility for home players, gigging musicians, and ensemble performers alike. Hotop often collaborated directly with legendary artists to shape their custom instrument palettes, working closely with industry figures such as Herbie Hancock, Keith Emerson, Joe Zawinul, and Brian Auger. As a global clinician, webinar host, and prominent trade show presenter, Hotop was a widely recognized and beloved public face for Korg USA. For decades, his exceptional playing technique, enthusiastic product demonstrations, and educational videos at Winter NAMM and international events showcased emerging music technology to global audiences. His technical insights and artistry were featured extensively in publications such as Keyboard magazine and Electronic Musician magazine. Renowned for his deep, bonding professional relationships with engineers, programmers, and artists, Hotop was highly respected for his collaborative spirit and an enduring passion for his craft, often noting that he truly loved what he did and did what he loved. Korg USA CEO Joe Castronovo added “Jack’s contributions to the global music products industry were transformative. His work helped shape the sound of modern music, and his legacy will continue to inspire musicians worldwide for generations. Throughout his remarkable career, Jack exemplified KORG’s guiding principle of ‘New Music Always,’ bringing together innovation, artistry, and a deep understanding of the musician’s experience in everything he created.” About Korg USA Established in 1963, Korg USA Inc. is a sales and marketing leader in the musical instrument industry as the exclusive U.S. distributor for the world’s finest brands, including Korg, VOX, Blackstar, Spector, Darkglass, Tanglewood, Cole Clark, Sakae, Waldorf, Sequenz and Nu:Tekt. The company is committed to inspiring all musicians and bringing the most innovative products and technologies to the U.S. market via electronic instruments, DJ and production tools, keyboards, synthesizers, amplifiers, guitars, tuners, strings, and more. Learn more at www.korgusa.com. #### Korg USA Promotes Brian Piccolo to Director of Brand Management MELVILLE, NY (Oct. 26, 2020) — Korg USA Inc. announces the promotion of Brian Piccolo to Director of Brand Management for all of Korg USA’s brands. Piccolo, who formerly directed the management of Korg USA’s guitar brands, officially joins the executive management team in his new position. As he approaches his 10-year anniversary at the company, Piccolo is now tasked with overseeing the strategic growth as well as the product development plan and execution for the entire Korg USA brand portfolio. Brian Piccolo is a respected brand manager with more than 20 years’ industry experience. He earned his retail stripes during a six-year tenure in Sales/Customer Service at Victor’s House of Music. He then advanced to District Sales Manager positions, first at Taylor Guitars and later at U.S. Music Corp/Marshall USA, in which he was responsible for the Pacific Northwest Territory. Piccolo arrived at Korg USA in March 2011 and as Director, Guitar Brands Management, took on the responsibilities of creating, leading, and executing the overall strategic growth and product development plan for the guitar-related Korg USA brand portfolio. In his newly appointed position of Director of Brand Management, Piccolo will be responsible for maintaining the performance status of all of Korg USA’s brands, including overall market share, sales, and profits. The brands under his jurisdiction include electronic instruments, amplifiers, DJ and production tools, keyboards, synthesizers, guitars, tuners, strings, accessories, and more. Korg USA’s executive management team eagerly welcomes Brian Piccolo into their ranks and looks forward to collaborating with him on 2021 branding initiatives. Learn more about the Korg USA portfolio of brands at www.korgusa.com. About Korg USA Established in 1963, Korg USA Inc. is a sales and marketing leader in the musical instrument industry as the exclusive U.S. distributor for the world’s finest brands, including Korg, VOX, Blackstar, Spector, Darkglass, Tanglewood, Cole Clark, Sakae, Waldorf, Sequenz and Nu:Tekt. The company is committed to inspiring all musicians and bringing the most innovative products and technologies to the U.S. market via electronic instruments, DJ and production tools, keyboards, synthesizers, amplifiers, guitars, tuners, strings, and more. Learn more at www.korgusa.com. #### Korg USA Promotes Morgan Walker to Director of Marketing Communications MELVILLE, NY (Oct. 26, 2020) — Korg USA Inc. announces the promotion of Morgan Walker to Director of Marketing Communications. With Walker’s advancement, Korg USA expands its executive management team to include the critical role of marketing communications. Walker is approaching her sixth anniversary at Korg USA, having joined the company as Senior Marketing Communications & Events Manager in December 2014. Her experience at Korg USA has included the development and execution of go-to-market strategies, content creation, and global marketing direction for the company’s brand portfolio. Walker is instrumental in the planning and execution of events, most notable the NAMM shows. With her new promotion to Director of Marketing Communications, she formally joins Korg USA’s executive management team. Her work is recognized outside the office as well. Earlier this year, she was selected to be part of the inaugural Smart Women in Music (SWIM).  Founded to support the development of leadership proficiencies and aspirations of women within the music products industry, the 4-day leadership summit was held at the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) headquarters in Carlsbad, California. Walker earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science and Government/Communication from Sacred Heart University in 2001. Prior to joining Korg, she notably held a six-year tenure as Team Sales Manager at Lacrosse Unlimited (LU), where she leveraged her passion for the sport as a former Division 1 NCAA lacrosse player. Walker’s energetic, “team player” attitude is evident through her track record of success in leadership, account management and customer service, integrated marketing, and special event coordination. Korg USA’s executive management team is thrilled to welcome her, and looks forward to collaborating on new marketing communications programs in 2021 and beyond. Learn more about the Korg USA portfolio of brands at www.korgusa.com. About Korg USA Established in 1963, Korg USA Inc. is a sales and marketing leader in the musical instrument industry as the exclusive U.S. distributor for the world’s finest brands, including Korg, VOX, Blackstar, Spector, Darkglass, Tanglewood, Cole Clark, Sakae, Waldorf, Sequenz and Nu:Tekt. The company is committed to inspiring all musicians and bringing the most innovative products and technologies to the U.S. market via electronic instruments, DJ and production tools, keyboards, synthesizers, amplifiers, guitars, tuners, strings, and more. Learn more at www.korgusa.com. #### Korg USA Welcomes William DeYoung to Spector Musical Instruments MELVILLE, N.Y.  (April 5, 2021) — Spector Musical Instruments, a Korg USA Inc. company, announces the hiring of William DeYoung. DeYoung, an established luthier, production manager, and multi-instrumentalist, will leverage his expertise in various areas of instrument production to further Spector’s goal of delivering heirloom-quality instruments to distributors and retailers nationwide. William joins the Spector team after six years at Fodera Guitars in Brooklyn, where he served as luthier and production manager. In addition to being involved in all areas of production, DeYoung took on the managerial duties of overseeing the production staff, developing instruments, and business planning. He can be also seen on multiple demo videos showcasing his chops on Fodera’s latest builds. Prior to Fodera, William worked as a repair technician for several years in Ohio and his native state of Michigan. DeYoung holds a Bachelor of Arts in Music from Adrian College in Adrian, Michigan. A skilled craftsperson and accomplished music industry professional, William DeYoung will be an asset to the general production team at Spector Musical Instruments, a legacy brand with an exciting future of growth and expansion. Learn more about Spector Musical Instruments and other Korg USA brands at www.korgusa.com. For more information, please contact Morgan Walker, Korg USA’s Director of Marketing Communications at morganw@korgusa.com About Korg USA Established in 1963, Korg USA Inc. is a sales and marketing leader in the musical instrument industry as the exclusive U.S. distributor for the world’s finest brands, including Korg, VOX, Blackstar, Spector, Darkglass, Tanglewood, Cole Clark, Sakae, Waldorf, Sequenz, Nu:Tekt, and Aguilar Amplification. The company is committed to inspiring all musicians and bringing the most innovative products and technologies to the U.S. market via electronic instruments, DJ and production tools, keyboards, synthesizers, amplifiers, guitars, tuners, strings, and more. Learn more at www.korgusa.com. #### Korg USA's Joe Castronovo Joins NAMM Urging Congress to Exclude Tariffs Joseph Castronovo, President of Korg USA Joins NAMM's Washington DC Advocacy Fly-In Urging Congress to Exclude Musical Instruments, Components and Materials from Tariffs MELVILLE, NY – On Wednesday, May 13, 2026, Joe Castronovo from Korg USA joined a delegation of NAMM (National Association of Music Merchants) Members, music industry leaders, and advocacy partners to meet with members of Congress and urge relief from tariffs on musical instruments, accessories, components and raw materials. The 20th NAMM Advocacy D.C. Fly-In welcomed new and returning advocates from all over the U.S., including 100 music business leaders and professionals representing all 50 states. Joe Castronovo from Korg USA represented the state of New York as part of the delegation advocating for tariff relief that would benefit music retailers, manufacturers, educators, and students nationwide. “Each time we come back to Washington, it reinforces how important it is for our industry to speak with one unified voice. These conversations matter - lawmakers are listening more closely, and there’s a growing understanding of how tariffs impact a highly global, specialized supply chain like ours. But the reality is, tariffs don’t just affect manufacturers - they directly impact small retailers, increase costs for customers, and make it harder for students and first-time players to access music. That’s why it’s so important to be here: to connect policy decisions to real-world consequences and advocate for solutions that protect both our industry and access to music.” Joe Castronovo Tariffs on musical instruments and related products threaten to raise costs for music retailers, schools, and students at a time when access to music education has never been more important. NAMM Members traveled to Capitol Hill to make the case directly to lawmakers that tariff exemptions for music products protect American jobs, support music educators, and keep instruments accessible for the next generation of musicians. Learn more: https://www.namm.org/issues-and-advocacy/fly-in #### Krane Offers Advanced Utility Carts For Creatives AMG 750 All-Terrain Cart and Shelf Kit Creates Ultimate Mobile Workstation Orange County, California (April 30, 2020) – Krane, leading designer and manufacturer of convertible hand trucks for musicians, DJs, photographers and filmmakers, unveils new products to complement its innovative cart range. The AMG 750 All-Terrain 6-wheeled cart provides added ease and support to carry essential creative gear, while the new Shelf Kit creates a convenient mobile workstation for on-location work. The design and build of Krane AMG (Advanced Moving Gear) carts make them some of the most versatile utility carts around, suitable for a diverse range of applications and industries including Music, Film & Cinema, Photography, Pro Sound, Home Improvement, Medical, Military and many others. Engineered from the ground up, Krane’s incredible attention to detail ensures these carts are robust, user-friendly, compact, highly maneuverable, and designed to endure rigorous conditions. The new AMG 750 All-Terrain cart features larger 10” pneumatic wheels and 6” locking swivel casters, offering excellent handling and maneuverability. It is designed for use on a wide range of terrains including streets, sidewalks, curbs, grass, mud, gravel and other uneven surfaces, with minimum effort. The added 2” height compared to the previous model provides better clearance on rougher terrain. Its unique 6-wheel “u-boat” configuration of having 2 large center wheels and 4 swivel casters offer stability, distribute the load more evenly across the frame and provide a zero-degree turning radius. This heavy-duty hauler effortlessly transforms into nine different configurations including a 4-wheeler cart, a tall tower cart, and a 52” long-bed flat cart. It’s capable of loads up to 750 lbs (340 kgs) of gear, and comes equipped with 2 carpeted decks bolted to the carbon steel frame. Krane’s smart add-ons make life even easier: The new Shelf Kit converts the AMG 750 into a rolling tabletop setup, perfect for cinematographers, videographers, and mobile DJs. The lightweight aluminum construction is fitted with hardwearing carpeted panels and feature raised walls to create a secure work surface for laptops, DJ controllers and turntables, lenses and other camera equipment. Also new to the range are 3” Utility Hooks that attach to the Shelf Kit, offering a convenient way for shooters to transport cables, light stands, c-stands, and tripods. To find out more about Krane and its products please go to www.kranecarts.com. Assembly & disassembly of the Shelf Kit for AMG 750 Video by Krane AMG About Krane Krane designs and builds some of the most innovative utility carts and accessories for a number of industries, including Film & Cinema, Photography, Music, Hardware & Home Improvement and others. The patented products have been thoughtfully engineered from the ground up to be the most versatile and user-friendly consumer utility carts in the world. The name “Krane” exudes a feeling of strength and stability, while the Advanced Moving Gear (“AMG”) tagline is reminiscent of familiar luxurious and high-performance appointments in transportation design. http://www.kranecarts.com #### L0/rez Cement Lunch Introducing the L0/rez Cement Lunch™, the second offering from the delectable effects menu of rising Brooklyn-based pedal maker- L0/rez™. If you're craving something unique, warm and crunchy, assembled entirely by hand, using only the finest ingredients, but at a 'Lunch Special' price you can afford, then take a seat and let the Cement Lunch™ satisfy your appetite for fuzzy, sonic perfection. Lunch is served Tube-like textures and lo-fi overdrive packed neatly into a 2.5" x 4.75" hand-screened, artist-designed casing, the Cement Lunch™ is a boost / overdrive with a unique set of active dynamic and tone controls to give you the ability to precisely dial in the sound you need. Use as a pre to bring higher gain to your pedal chain or recording device or engage when in need of a warm crunch for solos. With 3 unique, variable tone-knobs, an overall gain knob and a boost switch for situations that require extra power, the Cement Lunch™ combines the best of classic boost / overdrive pedals with modernized tone control features, making it the ideal boost / overdrive for players with a classic sensibility, but want to achieve their own forward-thinking tones. With a wide range of sonic versatility from subtle overdrive to foundation-shaking crunch, the Cement Lunch™ may be the only pedal you always keep on. Key Features True Bypass Handmade in Brooklyn, NY USA Overall Gain Knob 3 Unique, Variable Tone-Knobs Boost Switch Switchable Blue & Yellow LED 5" x 4.45" hand-screened case Standard 9v Power All L0/rez pedals are lovingly assembled by Jared Hiller in his sonic laboratory in The Silent Barn in Bushwick Brooklyn, NY. Street price: $135 Watch this video to hear how it sounds: Behold the tastes & textures of the Cement Lunch ™: http://l0rez.com/product/cement-lunch/ #### L0/rez Mona Lisa Overdrive Rising Brooklyn-based pedal effects company, L0/rez, has finished its first dirty masterpiece - Ladies and gentlemen: The L0/rez Mona Lisa Overdrive™ & Oscillation Pedal. L0/rez Founder and Engineer, Jared Hiller, sat upon a Brooklyn stoop one evening and wondered: Why, in a world of classic pairings - bacon and eggs, whiskey and coke, Milli and Vanilli - isn't there a sizzly, harmonic overdrive paired with a spaced-out rotary effect contained within a single, glorious pedal? And so, from that day forth, he dutifully set out to fulfill the task laid out before him. Some call it destiny, but we call it: The Mona Lisa Overdrive™. It’s dirty and it whirls. It’s like stepping onto a merry-go-round with a diesel engine. On peyote. Dirty peyote. It’s a very effective tool. Some would call it psychedelic. Playing guitar for one the Godfathers of Psychedelic Rock, l am always looking for new effect pedals that push forward, while maintaining a classic quality. Needless to say, I Love my Mona Lisa Overdrive. - Eli Southard (Roky Erickson / The 13th Floor Elevators) Key features True Bypass Handmade Unique and powerful distortion/overdrive Oscillating tremolo effect with adjustable rate Can be utilized as an oscillating sound-generating noise toy All L0/rez pedals are lovingly assembled by Jared Hiller in his sonic Laboratory in The Silent Born in Bushwick Brooklyn, NY. Street price: $200 Watch this video to hear how it sounds: Witness and behold the splenders & charms of our Mona Lisa Overdrive™: http://l0rez.com/product/mona-lisa-overdrive/ #### La Grange Guitars ‘The Wheel’ La Grange Guitars Reinvents ‘The Wheel’ to Enhance the Ultimate Tone Machine JERUSALEM — La Grange Guitars has reinvented The Wheel – literally - to further enhance the guitar that started it all. Already known for its uncompromised playability, The Wheel is available with Sheptone humbucker pickups reinforcing its status as the ultimate tone machine. Players in the market for a boutique-style electric will want to get their hands on The Wheel and never let go. The Wheel was the result of La Grange founder Benjamin Wasservogel’s long journey in quest of a new “classic” instrument for the blues and rock guitar player. Its solid-body construction begins with premium korina, a light, soft wood with a warm tone that’s treated with a dog-hair finish. The maple neck has a purple-heart stripe with an ebony fretboard, while the headstock has a faux shell inlay logo on a dark ebony veneer. The c-shape neck measures 22 mm at first fret up to 23 mm at the 12th fret, with a nut width of 42.65 mm, a short 24.75’’ scale and 12’’ radius. The 22 frets are made with Jescar jumbo wire for appropriate alloy and hardness to avoid premature wear. The double-action welded nut truss rod and handmade ebony truss rod cover reinforce this guitar’s high quality. To sonically enhance The Wheel, La Grange chose Sheptone, a brand equally committed to authenticity and unrivaled vintage tone in pickups. Sheptone’s Heartbreaker Humbuckers are built with Alnico 5 magnets and 42 plain enamel wire to deliver the highly desired "Patent Applied For" range. Heartbreaker Humbuckers are inspired by Jimmy Page’s tone, as their name implies, and are ideal for classic rock with excellent character for riffs and licks. The Wheel’s controls are simple, yet effective, with a 3-way toggle switch and CTS 250K volume and tone pots. The orange 22K capacitor and the treble bleed circuit allow the player to dial in their tone using the volume and tone controls. Overall, the combination of high-quality electronics and excellent materials allows The Wheel to churn out a wide range of tones, from fat and juicy low-ends to sparkling highs, as well as crunchy mids. Staying true to classic hardware, The Wheel has an ABR-1 Tune-o-matic nickel bridge that provides a firm seating for the strings and allows players the ability to adjust and fine tune intonation and string height. The vintage-style lightweight tailpiece is made with American aluminum, providing extra resonance, while its locking studs greatly improve sustain and tuning stability. Gotoh tuners balance modern, improved gearing for more precise action with vintage appeal, particularly with their distressed relic nickel plating. Players are given the option of adding a Bigsby B5 Vibrato tailpiece. The Wheel is available to order at a base price of $3,480, which includes a hard-shell black case. Learn more about The Wheel and other La Grange guitars at lagrange.guitars. #### Laka adds new series to their popular lines of professional ukuleles Laka launch new 2021 Mahogany, Maple, Walnut and Bamboo Series to their popular lines of professional ukuleles. From sitting around the camp fire, to the biggest stage, Laka ukuleles are the first choice for many professional and amateur players around the world. New lines for 2021 include Mahogany, Walnut, Maple and Bamboo Series, all are fitted with high-quality Aquila Strings and include a Laka carry bag. Laka Bamboo Series The eco-friendly Laka Bamboo Series ukuleles feature a full bamboo construction, including the top, back, sides, neck, headstock, fingerboard and bridge for all three exquisite Soprano, Tenor and Concert models. Whilst research claims bamboo is extremely green and replenishes up to 10 times quicker than hardwood trees, it’s also renowned for its durability, aesthetic qualities and exceptional acoustic properties that produce a bright tone and harmonics with impressive projection and sustain. With their natural golden colour, the Laka Bamboo Series ukuleles look striking, offset with black appointments which include body bindings, bound fingerboard with black position markers, soundhole design, ABS nut and open-geared chrome machine heads with black buttons. (£109 - £129rrp) Laka Maple Series Available in Soprano, Concert and Tenor sizes with stunning appointments that include solid, figured flame maple tops, backs and sides, wood bindings, intricate faux abalone rosette design, capped heel, okoume neck, ABS nut, walnut capped headstock, walnut fingerboard with pearl inlays, black walnut bridge and gold plated die-cast machine heads with black buttons, the new Laka Maple Series ukuleles are indeed, dressed to impress. In addition to these striking aesthetics, the beautiful new Laka Maple Series ukuleles deliver natural brightness, warmth, sustain and clear note separation in abundance. All three models are also available with an attractive, sloping body cutaway and Laka’s own preamp and pickup system, featuring Volume and Tone controls, whilst a highly sensitive built-in tuner ensures accurate tuning. (£99.99 - £179 rrp) Laka Walnut Series Rich in appearance, with light creams and darker chocolate browns, the finish of the new Laka Walnut Series ukuleles are visually unique in themselves. With a doa top, sapele back and sides, okoume neck, bound walnut fingerboard and walnut bridge, these beautiful models, like all Laka ukuleles, offer exceptional tonal qualities and superb playability. Visual appointments continue with all three models, Soprano, Concert and Tenor featuring tortoiseshell for the body bindings and soundhole, dao capped headstock with laser etched Laka motif and palm tree design, ABS nut and die-cast chrome machine heads with black buttons. (£64.99 - £74.99 rrp) Laka Mahogany Series The new Laka Mahogany Series of acoustic and electro-acoustic ukuleles are available in 5 popular body sizes, Sopranino, Soprano, Concert, Tenor and Baritone. All models feature solid sapele for the top, back and sides, specifically chosen for its warm, woody sound, delivering a strong low-end, solid mids and natural high-end response. A smooth satin mahogany finish, along with an okoume neck, ABS nut, walnut fingerboard and bridge, enhance the natural acoustic properties of these popular tonewoods. The Laka Mahogany Series is visually striking, with authentic characteristics that include intricate laser etched palm tree rosette and headstock design, with Laka motif and chrome open-geared tuners. Both Mahogany Series Soprano and Concert Electro-Acoustic ukuleles, feature Laka’s own preamp and pickup system, with Volume and Tone controls delivering highly accurate sonics onward to ukulele amplifiers, desks, or recording equipment. (£49.99 - £89.99 rrp) #### Laka introduce new Bass Ukuleles Laka Bass Ukuleles The Laka Ukulele range from JHS has really made name for itself in recent years as a highly playable, tonally responsive range of ukuleles with great specification and features. Having secured the endorsement of none less than Joe Brown with a pair of Signature instruments, Laka now release their very first Bass Ukuleles built to the same exacting standards, available from all good music stores. Laka Bass Uke - Mahogany Made using a combination of mahogany and sapele and featuring a mahogany neck and fretless rosewood fingerboard, the VUB60EA (£219 UK rrp) Bass Ukulele is easy to play and provides impressive tone both acoustically and through the onboard Fishman Clásica II preamp system. Specification Top: Mahogany/Sapele Back & Sides: Mahogany/Sapele Neck: Mahogany Fingerboard: Rosewood Bridge: Rosewood with Bone saddle Rosette: Black/White/Black Scale: 513 Tuner: GB007 Preamp: Fishman Clasica 2 with built-in tuner Controls: Volume, Bass, Treble and Phase Strings: Aquilla Uke Bass Finish: Satin Open Pore Laka Bass Uke - Koa The VUB90EA’s (£269 UK rrp) acacia koa body is set off elegantly with the black binding and abalone rosette, and its fretless rosewood fingerboard is easy to play thanks to the Aquilla bass uke strings and providing an almost 'double bass’ feel. The Fishman Clásica II preamp system perfectly captures its unique tones. Specification - as VUB60EA except Top: Acacia Koa Back & Sides: Acacia Koa Binding: Black Rosette: Abalone 3mm #### Laka is delighted to announce new models to its popular VU Series ukule Laka, a name that has become synonymous with quality ukuleles around the world, is delighted to announce new models to its popular VU Series. Offered in three sizes, soprano, concert and tenor, the new Laka VU40 Series ukuleles with all-wood mahogany bodies, tops and okoume necks, impress with striking looks that include decorative soundholes, body bindings and attractive laser etched Laka headstock logos. Closed back, silver plated button machine heads and Aquilla strings ensure stable tuning with a 15-fret black walnut fingerboard and bridge that contribute to an overall tonal response that embraces honey sweet highs and a generous warm mid-range. Laka VUS40 ukule Laka VUS40 ukule Laka VUS40 ukule Also new to the VU Series is the Soprano VUS5, available in in choice of Red Chocolate, Midnight Blue and Natural finishes with an okoume neck and sapele for the back, sides and top. Like the VU40, closed back silver plated button machine heads are included along with a 15-fret black walnut fingerboard and bridge. Aquila strings are fitted across the range. Laka VUS5BL Laka VUS5CH Laka VUS5N Laka VUS5RD Whilst some would say the ukulele season is almost upon us, others would say they juke their uke all year around, especially if it’s a Laka. Laka VU40 Series Ukuleles inc. carry bag VUS40 Soprano £49.99 rrp VUT40 Tenor £52.99 rrp VUC40 Concert £54.99 rrp Laka VUS5 Series Ukuleles inc. carry bag Soprano £44.99 rrp Available in Red, Chocolate, Midnight Blue and Natural. #### Laka launch Rainbow Series Ukuleles The new Laka Rainbow Series of Soprano ukuleles are perfect for introducing newcomers to the never ending popularity of these fun instruments. Along with the added attraction of this cute instrument’s sonic versatility and portability, are the new all-over vibrant colours, every colour of the rainbow in fact, including violet, indigo, blue, green, yellow, orange, red and natural. Beneath these stunningly attractive colours, basswood is the ideal tonewood choice for the top, back, sides neck, fingerboard and bridge. Basswood itself is lightweight with a vibrant, sensitive string response, effortlessly producing that classic nimble ukulele mid-range sound. An ABS nut and open-geared machine heads with white buttons, add to the superb playability and tuning stability of the Rainbow Series. Laka soprano ukuleles are popular with players of all levels, and research shows that children (and grownups) relate to the ukulele better than any other instrument, what better introduction is there than the Laka Rainbow Series Sopranos for young players eager to explore the ‘wonderful experience of the uke'. Each uke comes with its own Laka carry bag with shoulder strap and a colourful presentation box which is ideal to give as a gift. Laka Rainbow Series - £29.99 rrp each Laka ukuleles are distributed worldwide exclusively by JHS. https://www.jhs.co.uk/collections/new/brand_laka #### Latin Guitar Sensation Hedras Ramos Delivers Mind-Blowing ‘Lobotomy’ Video Single The upcoming album The Impressionist is proving to be an international tour de force including Plini’s Simon Grove, Anup Sastry (Intervals/Skyharbor), and many more. GUATEMALA CITY (May 10, 2017) —  After shredding around the world for nearly a decade, guitar prodigy Hedras Ramos is thrilled to announce the release of new, original material, including the new video single, “Lobotomy” and a full studio album of original compositions. Inspired by his travels and the many artists he has met, Ramos has teamed up with players from around the globe for this playthrough video from his upcoming album The Impressionist. These recordings showcase Ramos’s solid virtuoso guitar and his ability to unite some of the most talented musicians in the progressive rock and heavy metal genres. True to the title “Lobotomy,” Ramos delivers heavy riffs, blistering licks and mind-blowing tapping sequences on this track. It’s just one of 10 original compositions—nine instrumental and one with vocals—on “The Impressionist,” an album that offers an exciting blend of modern progressive metal with deep harmonic ideas that open the space for improvisation and a unique melodic voice. The album is being mastered by Australian engineer Ermin Hamidovic, who has mastered other respected prog rock acts, including Animals as Leaders, Periphery and Australian band Plini - who will join Ramos on this album. Featured in the “Lobotomy” playthrough video are Plini bassist Simon Grove and former drummer Anup Sastry of the bands Skyharbor and Intervals. Sastry, who is based in Maryland, also plays on the full album along with guitarist Martin Miller of Germany, bassist Anton Davidyants of Russia and Sebastian Persini of Argentina. It’s an impressive lineup brought together by one of the guitar world’s rising stars. At just 25 years old, Guatemala City native Hedras Ramos is quickly earning a reputation as a leader among the next generation of guitar heroes. A winner and finalist in multiple international competitions, he is the only Latin American guitarist with 20+ endorsements from companies on three continents. In early 2016, Ramos was honored to be chosen as the campaign image for the Super Cola brand, Guatemala's own response to Pepsi and Coke, which launched a nationwide campaign in Guatemala that included the distribution of more than 8 million cans of soda as well as billboards all over the country. It was the first time a musician received this recognition that’s usually reserved for athletes. Check out www.HedrasRamos.com for updates on the release of “The Impressionist,” and connect with him on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Instagram. #### Latin Percussion Expands Carlos Santana Signature Series Celebrating Latest Africa Speaks Album and Black Magic Woman Classic Track (19th April, 2022 – Oxnard, CA) Latin Percussion (LP) is proud to announce another milestone collaboration with multi Grammy Award winner and philanthropist, Carlos Santana. The existing line-up of Santana branded drums and collectables now features Africa Speaks and Black Magic instruments to further complement the line. See Carlos Santana talking about percussion and playing the new products here. Santana’s relationship with LP spans more than fifty years. During that time, he and his band members have played a wide variety of the company’s percussion instruments, both live and in concert. The band’s signature blend of Latin infused rock, jazz, blues, salsa and Africa rhythms have become synonymous with LP. Africa Speaks Congas The all-new Africa Speaks congas are constructed utilizing 3-ply Siam Oak staves, and are finished in a Yellow Stain Lacquer that is embellished with the “African Mask” graphic art from Santana’s 2019 release. Included in the collection are matching Bongos (LP201AX-SAS), Quinto (LP522X-SAS), Conga (LP559X-SAS) and Tumba (LP552X-SAS). All are custom fitted with handpicked rawhide heads and chrome Comfort Curve II® rims. See Carlos playing the new congas here. Also new to the LP Santana offering are a newly-designed set of 10 and 11-inch Aspire Black Magic congas. The drums come complete with a sturdy double conga stand (LPA646-BM), while a matching set of bongos (LPA601-BM) is also available. The Siam Oak shells are finished in a stunning Black Sparkle Lacquer with black powder coated hardware and natural rawhide heads. Watch the video on the Aspire Black Magic congas here. Aspire Black Magic Conga Set Africa Speaks Mini Conga Santana Lion Artwork Mini Conga To satisfy LP and Santana fans alike, two new Santana mini-tuneable congas have also been added to the collection. The first design is an exact mini replica of the Africa Speaks pro conga. Others include an elegant Black Lacquer drum featuring the Santana Lion Art album artwork and a White Lacquer drum with the classic Abraxas artwork. The tuneable and playable minis are 11” tall with 4-1/2” rawhide heads, a mini Comfort Curve® rim and brushed nickel plated hardware. Watch the video on the Mini congas here. Carlos Santana commented “It is an honor to partner with LP and share the Africa Speaks & Black Magic Congas/Bongos with the world. Since the 1970’s LP has been the heartbeat of music and especially Santana music. LP products have impeccable integrity, craftsmanship and are a must have for any percussionist. Combined with the vision-art of Santana, these Congas and Bongos are the condiments, nutrients and ingredients to a delicious life.” To find out more about the Africa Speaks, Black Magic and mini-conga ranges, plus all the other Latin Percussion products, please go to https://www.lpmusic.com/ #wearerhythm About Latin Percussion (LP) Founded in 1964, Latin Percussion (LP) is the largest hand percussion instrument brand in the world. The company offers an extensive line of hand percussion instruments and percussion accessories including patented designs such as the Jam Block®, Ridge Rider Cowbell® and Egg Shaker. Many of the world’s top artists play LP including: Giovanni Hidalgo, Richie Gajate-Garcia, Karl Perazzo, Stewart Copeland, Steve Gadd, Travis Barker, Mike Portnoy and Cindy Blackman-Santana among others. For more information, visit www.lpmusic.com #### Learn Guitar Together - Class Of 2023 From Musopia & JustinGuitar Helsinki, Finland – January 24th, 2023 - Musopia and JustinGuitar have collaborated once again to create a new online Group learning experience, Learn Guitar Together – Class of 2023. Choosing how to learn to play the guitar can involve some hard choices: whether to do it online alone at the students own pace, learn traditionally with a private teacher, or with a group. Learn Guitar Together – Class of 2023 is a new online group learning experience. Effective group learning enables students to pool ideas, see problems from different perspectives, leads to better understanding and recall, plus it’s fun and social. Justin Sandercoe, alias JustinGuitar, who has been teaching students to play for 20 years said: ‘I have collaborated with Musopia to create and develop the JustinGuitar Lessons and Songs App for years. We wanted to create a new way to learn to play guitar 100% online that provided a group experience for beginners - Learn Guitar Together - Class of 2023. Here students from around the world can be part of an online learning community where they can share their guitar playing experiences.’ Subscribers to the Learn Guitar Together – Class of 2023 will receive: An exclusive monthly Q&A video by Justin Access to a private Facebook group community for additional support. Lifetime discount of 30% on yearly subscription to the JustinGuitar Lessons & Songs app, which the course uses as a practice tool. FREE access to Justin's Strumming Foundation Course (with an active yearly subscription to the app) Certificate on completion of the program Paula Lehto, CMO of Musopia, JustinGuitar’s partner in this venture added: ‘A scholarship program offering 100 free subscriptions is available to ensure everyone has the opportunity to make their guitar playing dream come true.’ Applications for the limited places in Class of 2023 are open now. Apply before 31st January at https://justinguitarapp.com/learnguitar2023/ #### Legacy Guitar Brand Retools for the Future Ovation suspends U.S. operations in an effort to modernize manufacturing (07/03/2018 – Oxnard, CA) Drum Workshop Inc., owner of the 50 plus year, storied brand, recently announced plans to update most of its current models.  Much of the comprehensive strategy is said to focus on a review of existing models and price points with the long term goal of laying groundwork for a future that offers diehard Ovation fans a value proposition consistent with past models, while delivering stand-out instruments to a new generation of guitar enthusiasts. Ovation has always been predicated on innovation, advancement, sound quality, ease of use and playability. Although the market segment has changed quite a bit since Ovation launched in the 70’s, that still holds true today.  It’s parallel to the DW Drums philosophy and we need to make sure we are abiding by the legacy that Charlie Kaman created over 50 years ago. said newly-appointed Ovation Brand Coordinator, William Robinson. The brand will launch a revised website and pricing in August and has plans to step-up specifications and features on import and U.S. made product in the coming year.  Meanwhile, Ovation’s New Hartford, CT facility will cease operations to clear the way for the brand’s new direction.  Existing U.S. inventory will continue to be sold during the transition process. Drum Workshop President and C.E.O., Chris Lombardi added, “We really want these guitars to be embraced by a new audience, while in keeping with what Ovation means to so many people around the world. We hear from guitarists that tell us Ovation was their first guitar and they still play it today.  That means it made a substantial impact on the industry and we want to keep that feeling alive.  It’s what makes Ovation so special.” About Ovation Guitars Founded in 1965, Ovation Guitars is an American manufacturer of acoustic-electric guitars, basses, and mandolins. Known for their distinctive parabolic-shaped, composite backs, multi-wood epaulets and integrated electronics, Ovation guitars have been played by such legendary artists as Glen Campbell, Melissa Etheridge, Mick Jagger, John Lennon, Richie Sambora, Jimmy Page and Kevin Cronin among others.  For more information, visit www.ovationguitars.com About Drum Workshop Inc. Founded in 1972, Drum Workshop, Inc. is a family-owned and operated musical instrument company best known for designing and manufacturing award-winning drums, pedals, hardware and accessories under the DW® and PDP® banners. In 2014, the company expanded to include other iconic American instrument brands including Gretsch® Drums, Latin Percussion®, and Ovation® Guitars. DW’s wide range of products is endorsed by many of the world’s top artists including: Neil Peart, Phil Collins, Chad Smith, Sheila E., Melissa Etheridge, Richie Sambora, Mick Fleetwood, Taylor Hawkins and Dave Grohl among others. Drum Workshop, Inc. is headquartered in Oxnard, California. For more information visit www.dwdrums.com  Follow us on Facebook and Twitter #### Legendary Pantera Bassist Rex Brown Rejoins Spector's Official Artist Roster WOODSTOCK, NY - Spector Bass announces the return of legendary Pantera bassist Rex Brown to their official artist roster. This reunion marks a significant milestone, celebrating the long-standing synergy between Rex’s unparalleled talent and Spector's renowned design and craftsmanship. Brown, a pivotal figure in the heavy metal scene, has long been recognized for his commanding presence and the dynamic bass lines that helped shape Pantera's iconic sound. A key component to Pantera’s legendary sound was Rex’s use of Spector basses, specifically on Far Beyond Driven, The Great Southern Trendkill, and Reinventing the Steel albums and subsequent tours. When the mighty Pantera returned to the stage, Rex brought his Spector’s along knowing that only those basses could deliver the tone needed for those anthemic songs. “Spector Basses have been a staple of my sound since ‘93! I’ve been fortunate enough to play ‘em and beat the hell out of ‘em for all of these years! The tonal mixtures of their basses have grown into legend. I couldn’t be happier to come back to Spector after all these years, a company on the cutting edge of brilliance!" – Rex Brown "Rex Brown and Pantera changed heavy music forever, becoming icons in the metal genre. Spector basses were instrumental in achieving the band’s signature sound, which makes it fitting to officially welcome him back. I’m excited to see what we can create as we head into 2025." – Taylor McLam, Spector Custom Shop Sales/ Artist Relations Rex brown’s long-standing association with Spector is a testament to the enduring legacy of the brand’s high-quality basses and unmistakable sound. This collaboration promises exciting future endeavors, including the development of signature models in 2025. Pantera Bassist Rex Brown - Photo Credit Metal Dave Gonzalez For more information about Spector, please visit: https://www.spectorbass.com/ #### Life of Agony’s Alan Robert Signature Bass Strings Life of Agony’s Alan Robert and Von Frankenstein Monster Gear™ Joins Forces to Release New Signature Bass Strings HILLSBORO, Ill.  — Von Frankenstein Monster Gear™ announces the release of two new sets of artist signature strings in collaboration with Life of Agony bassist Alan Robert. Robert’s Agonizers™ and Ten Ton Terror™ Stainless Steel Bass Strings deliver uncompromising tone with the utmost durability. Meticulously handcrafted one string at a time, these new signature strings by VFMG are ready to handle whatever players throw down. Life of Agony was formed in Brooklyn in 1989 by cousins Mina Caputo and Joey Zampella, and their neighborhood friend, Alan Robert. Although the band was rooted in the hardcore scene, they quickly gained a reputation for breaking boundaries in the genre, channeling their aggression in a distinctive sound. Their 1993 metal/crossover debut album River Runs Red (Roadrunner Records) put the band on the map and was later named one of the “100 Greatest Metal Albums of All Time” by Rolling Stone. Overnight, Life of Agony built a die-hard, cult following, appearing at major festivals and touring with some of the biggest names in rock and metal. The band’s story is chronicled in the critically acclaimed 2021 documentary, The Sound of Scars, which told the story of three lifelong friends who overcame domestic violence, substance abuse, and depression to find success and eventually release six studio albums. The band also broke new ground by becoming the first to be fronted by an openly transgender singer, Caputo. 2023 marks the 30th anniversary of River Runs Red, and the band will celebrate with a worldwide tour. The foundation of Life of Agony’s sound is the heavy, tight guitar and bass riffing by Zampella and Robert. The duo has always sought out gear that can withstand the music’s aggression while delivering great tone. They’re also longtime fans and friends of legendary guitarist Doyle Wolfgang von Frankenstein and couldn’t pass up an opportunity to collaborate. Alan Robert’s stainless steel bass strings come in two different gauges for two corresponding tunings. Agonizers (AR5005) are medium gauge and ideal for F/C/G/D tuning, at .050/.070/.085/.105.  Ten Ton Terror strings (AR5510) are medium heavy for D#/A#/F/C tuning, at .055/.075/.090/.110. Von Frankenstein guitar strings are made on a U.S. workbench using the best-available, domestically sourced raw materials. Each string is made by hand, one at a time, with nickel-plated steel that’s carefully wrapped around a treated hex steel core. It’s a meticulous process that avoids rushing and mass production, helping to ensure the quality, feel and durability required by the most discerning of tone freaks. For the past 30 years, Life of Agony has had a profound impact on fans and connected with them on a deeper, emotional level. Now Robert is ready to connect on the tactile level with new VFMG signature strings. Learn more and get a closer look at www.vonfrankensteinmonstergear.com. #### Life of Agony’s Joey Zampella Signature Guitar Strings Life of Agony’s Joey Zampella and Von Frankenstein Monster Gear™ Joins Forces to Release New Signature Guitar Strings HILLSBORO, Ill.  — Von Frankenstein Monster Gear™ announces the release of two new sets of artist signature strings in collaboration with Life of Agony guitarist Joey Zampella. The EZ Top Thick Bottom™ and Debbie Downerz™ Nickel Plated Electric Guitar Strings are ready to withstand the most blistering riffs. Meticulously handcrafted one string at a time, these new signature strings by VFMG are ready to handle whatever players throw down. Life of Agony was formed in Brooklyn in 1989 by cousins Mina Caputo and Joey Zampella, and their neighborhood friend, Alan Robert. Although the band was rooted in the hardcore scene, they quickly gained a reputation for breaking boundaries in the genre, channeling their aggression in a distinctive sound. Their 1993 metal/crossover debut album River Runs Red (Roadrunner Records) put the band on the map and was later named one of the “100 Greatest Metal Albums of All Time” by Rolling Stone. Overnight, Life of Agony built a die-hard, cult following, appearing at major festivals and touring with some of the biggest names in rock and metal. The band’s story is chronicled in the critically acclaimed 2021 documentary, The Sound of Scars, which told the story of three lifelong friends who overcame domestic violence, substance abuse, and depression to find success and eventually release six studio albums. The band also broke new ground by becoming the first to be fronted by an openly transgender singer, Caputo. 2023 marks the 30th anniversary of River Runs Red, and the band will celebrate with a worldwide tour. The foundation of Life of Agony’s sound is the heavy, tight guitar and bass riffing by Zampella and Robert. The duo has always sought out gear that can withstand the music’s aggression while delivering great tone. They’re also longtime fans and friends of legendary guitarist Doyle Wolfgang von Frankenstein and couldn’t pass up an opportunity to collaborate. “Alan and I couldn’t be happier to partner with Von Frankenstein Monster Gear to release our own sets of signature strings. Doyle wasn’t kidding when he said these strings would be game changers. We’re proud to put our names behind them,” said Zampella. Joey Zampella nickel plated electric guitar strings are precisely gauged for two alternative tunings used in many Life of Agony songs. EZ Top Thick Bottom (JZ 1052) strings are regular gauge for D/A/F/C/G/D tuning, at .10/.013/.017/.030/.042/.052. Debbie Downerz (JZ1156) are medium gauge for C/G/D#/A#/F/C tuning, at .011/.014/.018/.032/.044/.056. Von Frankenstein guitar strings are made on a U.S. workbench using the best-available, domestically sourced raw materials. Each string is made by hand, one at a time, with nickel-plated steel that’s carefully wrapped around a treated hex steel core. It’s a meticulous process that avoids rushing and mass production, helping to ensure the quality, feel and durability required by the most discerning of tone freaks. For the past 30 years, Life of Agony has had a profound impact on fans and connected with them on a deeper, emotional level. Now Zampella is ready to connect on the tactile level with new VFMG signature strings. Learn more and get a closer look at www.vonfrankensteinmonstergear.com. #### Lightning Strikes Twice: Supro launches historic reso-glass guitar reissues and updated solidbody guitars at Winter NAMM 2017 January 16th, 2017 (Anaheim, CA) - Supro revival has taken the MI industry by storm since the company's iconic lightning bolt logo made its triumphant return at Winter NAMM in 2014. Building on a storied legacy that dates back to the origins of rock & roll music and the first electrified instruments, Supro has now announced the introduction of fourteen new electric guitars based on the best-selling vintage models from this legendary American brand. The look and sound of Supro guitars is instantly recognizable due to their distinctive Art Deco style and historic associations with guitarists including a young Jimi Hendrix (Ozark), Link Wray and David Bowie (Dual-Tone) as well as modern-day blues heroes, Joe Perry of Aerosmith (Ozark) and Dan Auerbach of the Black Keys (Martinique). Working with master-designer Trev Wilkinson, vintage pickup expert Ken Calvet and virtuoso luthier Glenn Sweetwood, Supro USA has updated the playability of these classic designs while meticulously capturing the period-correct electronics and unique construction details that set the original Chicago-made Supro models apart from their contemporary rivals back in the 60s. The Americana Series guitars are replicas of the Supro "reso-glass" instruments, uniquely constructed with a chambered mahogany body and resonant molded top. This semi-hollow recipe retains the unique sonic characteristics of the vintage Supros while providing today's musicians with a lightweight, highly playable instrument that stays in tune and is easy to maintain. The ten distinctive models in the Americana reissue series come loaded with authentic "Vistatone" pickups, which reproduce the groundbreaking, single-coil design developed by Valco in the early 1950s.These historic reissues are available in two body styles with a range of available hardware options, including piezo body sensors and a newly developed floating vibrato system. Americana Series guitars range in price from $699 to $1299 USD. The Island Series guitars are updated, high-performance instruments based on the 1962 version of the Supro Ozark. The timeless curves of this vintage solidbody design have been enhanced with ergonomic set-neck construction, satin-neck finish and comfortable 12" radius with rolled fretboard edges. All three of the Supro Island Series models come equipped with vintage Gold Foil pickups--accurate replicas of the original Supro "Clear-tone" pickups of the 50s and 60s. These unique, field-coil pickups are low-noise single coils with no pole pieces, an extra-wide magnetic field and a huge, broadband tone. The Island Series guitars are available in single, double and triple pickup configurations with a range of unique metallic colors as well as black, white or tobacco flame maple. Island Series guitars range in price from $899 (Jamesport) to $1199 USD (Hampton w/ flame top). Supro guitars will make their public debut at the NAMM Show in Anaheim, January 19-22, 2017. In development since the acquisition of Supro by Absara Audio in 2013, Supro guitars are in stock now and shipping to authorized Supro dealers around the world. www.suprousa.com/guitars Supro Island Series official demo playlist Video by Supro Supro Americana Series official demo playlist Video by Supro Supro USA For more information, please visit the official Supro Website at www.suprousa.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/suprousa Twitter: www.twitter.com/suprousa Instagram: @SuproUSA #### Lightweight Orange Amplification Rockerverb 50 Mk III Combo Neo The Easiest Weight-Loss Plan For This January Orange Amplification is delighted to introduce the slimmed-down Rockerverb 50 Mk III Combo Neo: all the sonic characteristics of the Rockerverb, all the power and definition, but now nearly 20% lighter and more portable. When originally launched, the Rockerverb series quickly became one of the most popular dual-channel analogue amps around. Fast-forward to 2023, and the use of new technology and design tweaks has seen the Rockerverb 50 combo placed on a crash diet, losing nearly 8 kg. Where has all the weight gone? Orange first revisited the cabinet construction for the Rockerverb 50 Mk III Combo Neo, slimming the high-quality Baltic birch plywood from 18 mm to 15 mm. Those slimmer walls removed approximately 2 kg without compromising build or sound quality, making it one of the lightest 2 × 12” speaker cabinets on the market. The existing V30 speakers have been replaced with new UK-built Celestion Creambacks. The neodymium in these speakers is more magnetic than standard ferrite, so less metal is required for the same job, meaning that, at only 1.9 kg each, the Creambacks perform like speakers three times their weight. The hugely versatile twin-channel design of the Rockerverb 50 Mk III Combo Neo retains all the tone-shaping abilities and outstanding clarity of its bigger brothers, from sparkly cleans through to ultra-saturation. It also keeps the much loved long footswitchable spring reverb, a built-in attenuator that offers maxed-out textures at neighbour-friendly volumes, switchable power options (25 W or 50 W) and a near-transparent buffered valve-driven effects loop for pedal purists. It’s now just leaner, slimline and easier to carry. Touring players, session aces and many more can now take a load off with the lighter Rockerverb 50 Mk III Combo Neo while retaining all the Orange tone they love. To find out more, please go to https://orangeamps.com/rockerverb-50-mkiii-combo-neo/ About Orange Amplification Orange Amplification has been a pioneering force in guitar and bass amplification since 1968. They have built a reputation of delivering innovative technology, always built with uncompromising attention to detail and quality.  Known as the best British guitar amplifier manufacturer for both design and build, they dominate the world’s stages and studios. Orange are rightfully proud of their heritage, a story that began in the late 1960’s. The world’s greatest rock icons, including Jimmy Page, Stevie Wonder, James Brown, Fleetwood Mac, Oasis, Madonna, Jim Root and Geddy Lee are proud to stand in front of the unmistakable iconic brand and rely upon its unique tone. #### Limited Edition Orange Amplifiers Rocker 15 & 32 In Eye-Catching British Racing Green (26th September, 2025 - London, UK) - The Rocker 15 & 32, Orange Amplifiers’ amps for all occasions, are now available as a special Limited Edition in eye-catching British Racing Green featuring CELESTION G10N-40 speakers. Each combo comes with a Certificate of Authenticity, signed by Cliff Cooper, CEO and Founder of Orange Amps. Both the Rocker 15 & 32 are deceptively versatile combos, suitable for many different venues and countless music genres. They are small, portable, two channel bedroom-friendly, all-valve amps you can legitimately gig with. The small, two channel, all-valve Rocker 15 features a CELESTION G10N-40 speaker and beefy transformers for a potent delivery, which takes full advantage of its EL84 output section. Capable of 0.5,1,7,or 15 Watts of output, the portable combo, with a miniature footprint, oozes warm compression and fat, full tone. The twin channel output features a twist; the Natural channel is a purist’s dream voiced to bring out the ‘natural’ sound of the instrument being played, while the more familiar Dirty Channel offers plenty of British crunch. Its full and half-power switch, combined with the bedroom and headroom switch, means it is a home friendly amp that can be legitimately gigged with. It is available in a strictly limited quantity of three hundred units, worldwide. Full of classic Orange mojo, the true stereo Rocker 32 has been fitted with two CELESTION G10N-40 speakers for a well-balanced tone with satisfying, deep lows right through to a well-defined top end. Its clever circuitry gives the amp a wide sound spread, while the stereo effect loop opens up limitless possibilities and makes it the perfect pedalboard partner. In particular, the ‘wet/dry’ option allows guitarists to play their effects through one speaker and the clean guitar tone through the other. The Natural channel clearly articulates every nuance of all guitar, pickup and pedal combinations. It has plenty of clean headroom and loves to be hit with overdrive and distortion stomps. The Dirty Channel with its balanced three band EQ, gain and master volume controls, offers a multitude of different British crunch flavours. Plus, it can be set to clean too! The handy half power mode can switch the Rocker 32 from the full 30 Watts down to a home friendly 15 Watts. Only eighty units will be available worldwide. To find out more about the special Limited Edition Rocker 15 & 32 in British Racing Green, please go to https://orangeamps.com. About Orange Amplification Orange Amplification has been a pioneering force in guitar and bass amplification since 1968. They have built a reputation of delivering innovative technology, always built with uncompromising attention to detail and quality. Known as the best British guitar amplifier manufacturer for both design and build, they dominate the world’s stages and studios. Orange are rightfully proud of their heritage, a story that began in the late 1960’s. The world’s greatest rock icons, including Jimmy Page, Stevie Wonder, James Brown, Fleetwood Mac, Oasis, Madonna, Jim Root and Geddy Lee are proud to stand in front of the unmistakable iconic brand and rely upon its unique tone. #### Linda RockStack guitar amp and cabinet plug-in Audified announces taking Linda Audio under its wing with Linda RockStack guitar amp and cabinet collaborative plug-in BRNO, CZECH REPUBLIC: Audified is proud to take experienced mastering/mixing engineer, musician, and programmer Martin Linda’s namesake Linda Audio under its wing with Linda RockStack — realising a long-held dream of creating a virtual guitar amp sim suited to a wide range of rock and metal sub-genres as a chorus and delay effects-equipped three-channel amplifier and cabinet plug-in by working with the cutting-edge Czech software applications, software effects, and hardware processors developer’s design team to turn his vision into reality — as of December 10… As a longtime user of various amp sims and cab impulses, experienced mastering/mixing engineer, musician, and programmer Martin Linda started making inroads into programming his dream machine as a guitar amp plug-in perfectly suited to working with a wide range of rock and metal sub-genres many moons ago, but it was only by closely collaborating with software applications, software effects, and hardware processors developer Audified that he was finally able to realise that dream as a plug-in par excellence. Enter Linda RockStack — not to be confused with retired American singer Linda Ronstadt, who performed and recorded in diverse genres including rock, country, light opera, and Latin! Linda RockStack is a three-channel amplifier plug-in with an independently-switchable — MOD (multi-stage chorus) and DELAY — effects section and a continuously-blend-able cabinet IMPULSE section. It is also equipped with extensive tone-shaping options, such as PRE and POST (LO, MID, and HI) gain EQ alongside additional TIGHT, FAT, and BODY contours, so its tonal possibilities are almost endless. Engaging that multi-stage chorus and delay effects processing independently all adds up to a uniquesounding and unbelievably-versatile virtual amp that provides its user with control over a vast tonal palette with mind-blowing flexibility — fresh from the excellent ear and musical mind of Linda Audio’s Martin Linda, complete with mix-ready guitar tones. Tuned by an experienced producer’s ear rather than simply taking an already existing design and recreating it in the software domain, Linda RockStack provides its users with the tools to create their own mix-ready rock and metal sounds rather than simply copying what has gone before. Better said by Martin Linda himself: “There is no need to simulate a brand when you can create your dream guitar tone instead!” No need, indeed, which is why Linda RockStack duly delivers three distinctly different voicings — CLEAN, ROCK, and METAL, each with their own colouration and gain structure, and can be tailored to taste by providing the controls needed to create that dream guitar tone that users might hitherto have only heard in their heads. Having said that, then, the difference between EQ shaping before and after a gain stage is huge — hence Linda RockStack providing PRE EQ controls to push the gain stage in particular frequency ranges and POST EQ controls to finalise the sound, making it more mix ready. The TIGHT control makes both the low end and the gain structure more focused as it is increased, increasing the FAT control results in a fuller lower midrange response, while turning up the BODY control makes the amp push more aggressively in the higher midrange. Meanwhile, the three-stage multi-switch dynamically accentuates higher frequencies with both active positions being sensitive to the input signal level — BRIGHT 1 being more focused on the higher midrange, while BRIGHT II emphasises even higher frequencies with a little bass boosting to boot. Beyond that, though, the chorus can be positioned PRE or POST the gain stages, and has two switchable modes — TYPE 1 and 2. The DELAY is positioned after the gain stages, and capable of delivering anything from clean and precise digital delay to the degraded and clipped repeats that typified yesteryear’s analogue delays. Down below those effective effects, Linda RockStack flexibly features two CABINET impulses — A and B. Better still, users can blend between them, though the cabinet section can also be switched off — just in case users wish to pair Linda RockStack with their own choice of impulses. Indeed, it is worth noting that the plug-in’s amp and effects sections can also be separately switched on and off, offering users freedom of choice when it comes to their usage at any given time. The noise GATE can be switched to ON or OFF positions, the former proving particularly useful when pushing the ROCK and METAL voicings into higher saturation, while the latter works well when playing with the CLEAN voicing or lower gain sounds to maximise dynamics and retain attack information. By balancing on the edge, Linda RockStack is the key to a great guitar tone. That dream guitar tone so sought after by Martin Linda for so long is surely there for the taking — only others could clearly tap into their own dream guitar tone in a matter of minutes, thanks to Linda RockStack! Linda RockStack is available to purchase for an introductory price of $29.00 USD — rising thereafter to its regular price of $49.00 USD — from Audified’s online shop, which also includes further information and sound samples, here: https://shop.audified.com/products/linda-rockstack Linda RockStack can be directly downloaded as an AAX, AU, and VST3 64-bit native plug-in for macOS (10.11 - 10.15) and an AAX (64-bit) and VST3 (32-bit and 64-bit) native plug-in for Windows (7 - 10) — alongside demo versions — from Audified here: https://services.audified.com/download (Note that Linda RockStack is a serial number-protected plug-in, so no iLok is required.) See and hear Audified’s Marek ‘Murky’ Kvapil (Painting Memories) — musically no slouch when it comes to finding his way around a fretboard — rocking Linda RockStack in a lead guitar capacity, ably accompanied by Martin Linda himself on rhythm guitar, in this impressive introductory video here: https://youtu.be/YjluKFWECtc About Audified With more than 20 years of R&D, education, and collaboration connected with its notable name (https://shop.audified.com/pages/history), Audified actively develops software applications, software effects, and hardware processors for musicians, audio engineers, and installed audio. As such, the company’s collective vision is to improve and streamline music production workflow, adding a new aesthetic value to their customer’s work while helping them to achieve the best possible results. More information: www.audified.com #### Line 6 Announces Helix 2.10 Firmware, Offering More Models and Powerful New Editing Features Latest firmware update introduces five new models of amps and effects, plus editing features and software improvements designed to enhance the overall Helix experience CALABASAS, Calif.— November 22, 2016—Line 6, Inc. today announced HelixTM 2.10 firmware, a free update for Helix and Helix Rack that includes new models and features which add even more power, flexibility and sonic versatility to the Helix experience. In addition to three new amps and two new effects, Helix 2.10 includes new editing features and software improvements that enhance workflows, enabling greater control over both tone and live performance. Guitarists worldwide have embraced the Helix guitar processor for its advanced modeling capabilities, tremendous power and astonishing ease of use. Helix 2.10 firmware includes new models and our customers’ most requested editing features, enabling guitarists to streamline their workflow and expand their sound even further. Said Marcus Ryle, President, Line 6. Helix 2.10 firmware introduces new amp models based on the clean and lead channels of the Paul Reed Smith® Archon®, plus a new original, Line 6 Litigator, inspired by boutique mid-gain amps, as well as new delay and distortion effects. New editing, routing and control options offer greater flexibility, while refinements to existing parameters and entirely new parameters enable guitarists to expand their tonal possibilities further. Finally, general improvements and optimizations enhance the overall user experience. The flagship, tour-ready Helix guitar processor features a breakthrough HX modeling engine with dual-DSP processing that delivers incredible modeling realism, accurately recreating the dynamic feel of tube amplifiers and the lush sonic footprint of classic effects pedals. New Amp Models in Helix 2.10: Archetype Clean, based on* the clean channel of the Paul Reed Smith® Archon® Archetype Lead, based on* the lead channel of the Paul Reed Smith® Archon® Line 6 Litigator, new Line 6 Original inspired by boutique mid-gain amps Click here to see the full list of Amp Models in Helix New Effects Models in Helix 2.10: Distortion > Stupor OD (Mono, Stereo), based on* the BOSS® SD-1 Overdrive Delay > Pitch Echo (Mono, Stereo), Line 6 Original Click here to see the full list of Effects Models in Helix Pricing & Availability Helix 2.10 is now available as a free download for Helix and Helix Rack at http://line6.com/software/. #### Line 6 Announces Helix LT A Streamlined Addition to the Flagship Helix Guitar Processor Family Helix LT leverages the same advanced HX Modeling technology as Helix Floor and Helix Rack to provide best-in-class sound, flexibility, and control CALABASAS, Calif.— April 3, 2017— Line 6, Inc. today introduced Helix® LT, a new guitar processor that offers the same acclaimed HX Modeling technology found in the Helix Floor and Helix Rack processors. Featuring powerful dual-DSP processing, an intuitive user interface, and an extensive I/O complement, Helix LT delivers best-in-class performance and makes the Helix experience moreaccessible than ever before. Our Helix products have set a new standard in professional amp, cab, and effects modeling accuracy combined with unparalleled flexibility and ease of use. With the addition of Helix LT to the family we are providing this same award-winning HX Modeling technology and full preset compatibility to a more affordable hardware configuration that’s been meticulously designed to meet the needs of today’s guitarists. The world’s most powerful guitar-processing platform has never been more accessible. Says Marcus Ryle, President, Line 6. Helix guitar processors represent a giant leap forward in modeling technology. Dual-DSPs provide massive power to accurately recreate the sonic characteristics and full dynamic response of classic and modern amplifiers and effects. Each amp component has been captured, measured, and matched to the real thing. With uncompromised Helix sound quality and 123 dB of dynamic range, Helix LT ensures an authentic and responsive playing experience. Helix LT features a clear and intuitive interface that enables fast tone creation and easy interaction—all with a minimal learning curve and the elimination of complex menu diving. A large color LCD lays out the entire signal chain and provides instant access to amp and effects parameters, while colored LED rings convey the status of each footswitch at a glance. And, simply tap a footswitch to instantly jump to any block and quickly adjust a parameter or assign controllers. The process is so fast that guitarists can comfortably assign any item to a switch in three seconds. With its robust I/O complement, two freely-assignable effects loops, and four stereo signal paths per preset, Helix LT allows you to design complex routing scenarios—and all of that flexibility allows it to be easily integrated into any live rig or studio setup. Presets are compatible with Helix Floor, Helix Rack, and the Helix Native plug-in, making Helix LT an excellent choice for guitarists who already own Helix and like a streamlined setup for touring or for use as a backup. Availability Helix LT is now available worldwide. Learn more at line6.com/helix/helix-lt.   About Line 6, Inc. For two decades, Line 6 has created products that empower modern musicians to create, perform and record in ways they never thought possible. Line 6 products are feature-rich, easy to use, and leverage groundbreaking digital technology that inspires musicians to achieve their full creative potential. With a long history of firsts, Line 6 has a proven track record of creating category-defining products—from the first modeling amplifier to the POD® multi-effects device, Spider® amps, Variax® guitars, Relay® digital wireless, AMPLIFi® amplifiers, and more. Recently, the Line 6 Helix® guitar processor has received numerous accolades and awards, including the Guitar World “Platinum Award”, the Premier Guitar “Premier Gear Award”, and the Guitar Player “Editor's Pick” and “Hall of Fame” awards. In 2016 Line 6 celebrated their 20th anniversary of industry-leading innovation and remarkable growth. For more information, visit line6.com. #### Line 6 Announces Spider V MkII Guitar Amplifiers and 412 Cab The Spider V MkII series delivers organic tone and feel via plug-and-play amps that also offer deep tone-crafting capabilities. CALABASAS, Calif. — July 18, 2019 — Line 6 today introduced the Spider® V MkII series of amplifiers for practicing and performing guitarists. From the compact Spider V 30 MkII practice amp to the full-featured gigging machine that is the Spider V 240 MkII combo to the Spider V 240HC MkII head with built-in stereo speakers for standalone use—there’s a Spider V MkII model to inspire every type of player and at all skill levels. The Spider V 412 MkII speaker cabinet is also included in the new line. All of the amps let players plug in and immediately rock a traditional amp tone, or enjoy tweaking parameters until they’ve devised a unique and awe-inspiring sound. All-new presets—including vintage amp presets voiced by a renowned tube-amp maker, and Artist and Iconic Song collections—deliver classic sounds with all the character and vibe players demand, while the new Classic Speaker mode provides an organic sound and feel. “The all-new Spider V MkII amplifiers have been meticulously designed to deliver outstanding tones and provide countless hours of smiles and satisfaction,” said Adrian Haselhuber, Director of Product Management, Line 6. “And they are the only products of their kind with two distinctively different speaker modes: Classic for traditional tones, and Full-Range for acoustic guitars and music playback. Whether practicing or performing, or both, there’s a Spider V MkII amp for every guitarist.” Players who prefer to craft their own tones will appreciate that Spider V MkII amps come loaded with more than 200 amps, cabinets, and effects, as well as 128 presets that serve as great starting points. Users also get an onboard tuner, metronome, and jam-along drum loops; compatibility with the optional Line 6® FBV™ 3 Foot Controller; a USB interface (along with the free Spider V Remote app); and the ability to trade presets with the Spider V community at CustomTone.com. All Spider V amps from the 60 MkII up also include built-in wireless receivers that pair with the optional Relay® G10T wireless transmitter (or other Line 6 RF2 transmitter), and the Spider V 120 MkII, Spider V 240 MkII, and Spider V 240HC MkII feature stereo XLR direct outputs for easy connection to a mixer or sound system. Furthermore, the Spider V 240HC MkII head contains a dedicated 50-watt amp for its two onboard 4" speakers, making it unnecessary to have a separate speaker cab for uses such as rehearsals, recording dates, and impromptu jam sessions. For gigging, combine the Spider V 240HC MkII head with the Spider V 412 MkII speaker cabinet to create a powerful half-stack. Whatever drives an individual guitarist’s creativity, Spider V MkII amplifiers will get them there with all the ease or complexity that defines their personal musical mantra. Pricing & Availability Spider V 30 MkII ($307.99 USD MSRP) Spider V 60 MkII ($447.99 USD MSRP) Spider V 120 MkII ($601.99 USD MSRP) Spider V 240 MkII ($769.99 USD MSRP) Spider V 240HC MkII ($699.99 USD MSRP) Spider V 412 MkII Cabinet ($419.99 USD MSRP) Spider V MkII amplifiers will be available worldwide in Q3 of 2019. Learn more at line6.com/spider-v-mkii/ Introducing Spider V MkII | Line 6 Video by Line 6 About Line 6, Inc. For more than two decades, Line 6 has created products that empower modern musicians to create, perform, and record in ways they never thought possible. Line 6 products are feature-rich, easy to use, and leverage groundbreaking digital technology that inspires musicians to achieve their full creative potential. With a long history of firsts, Line 6 has a proven track record of creating category-defining products—from the first modeling amplifier to POD®, Spider® amps, Variax® guitars, Relay® digital wireless, AMPLIFi®, and more. Recently, the Line 6 Helix® family of guitar processors have received numerous accolades and awards, including the Guitar World “Platinum Award”, the Premier Guitar “Premier Gear Award”, and the Guitar Player “Editors’ Pick” award. For more information, visit line6.com. #### Line 6 Celebrates 25 Years of Sonic Innovation with Limited Edition DL4 MkII CALABASAS, Calif. September 10, 2024 — Line 6 today introduced the limited and collectible 25th Anniversary DL4TM MkII delay modeler in a special edition silver finish. Since its debut in 1999, the iconic green DL4 modeler has been a staple on pedalboards worldwide, renowned for its legendary delays. Its first major update came when the DL4 MkII was released in 2022. The DL4 MkII offers a compact design while maintaining the beloved functionality of its predecessor. This special Silver edition includes the same 15 legacy delays and 15 new delay effects that are found in the DL4 MkII, and musicians will also appreciate the expanded looping capabilities, SD card expansion, and a range of I/O options that DL4 MkII has brought to modern guitarists. This limited edition 25th Anniversary DL4 MkII also includes several extra elements that make it a true collector’s item: a hand-numbered sticker indicating its production number (limited to 2,500 units), a limited edition keychain, and a special DL4 MkII product sticker. "The DL4 MkII is a testament to 25 years of creativity," said Rick Gagliano, Director of Products at Line 6. "We’re thrilled to celebrate this milestone with a special edition of a product that honors the past while pushing the boundaries of what’s possible for the future." Key features of the DL4 MkII include: Familiar Layout: Identical knob and footswitch configuration as the original DL4. Expanded Effects: 30 delays in total, featuring 15 new MkII delays from the HX® family of amp and effects processors, 14 original DL4 delays, and the Echo Platter effect from the rackmount Echo Pro. Advanced Looping: Two looper types with mono/stereo and pre/post signal path options, offering up to 240 seconds of looping time, extendable to several hours with an optional microSD card. Vocal Processing: XLR dynamic microphone input for vocal processing and looping. MIDI Capabilities: MIDI In, Out/Thru DIN connectors receiving PC and CC messages, with 128 presets accessible via MIDI and footswitch control of up to six. Flexible Bypass Options: Switchable true, buffered, or DSP bypass. Enhanced Control: Input for an optional expression pedal or two additional footswitches. Collector’s Edition: Each unit features a hand-numbered sticker indicating its production number, limited to 2,500 units, and includes a limited edition keychain and a special DL4 MkII product sticker. Pricing & Availability $299.99 USD (MSRP) Available now worldwide. Learn more at https://line6.com/effects-pedals/dl4-mkii/ #### Line 6 Debuts HX Stomp XL Limited Edition White Amplifier and Effects Processor CALABASAS, Calif. — March 26, 2024 — Line 6, Inc. today introduced the HX StompTM XL Limited Edition White amp and effects processor. “Our white ’Stomptrooper’ HX Stomp proved to be so popular, we wanted to extend the color to its bigger sibling,” says Eric Klein, Chief Product Design Architect, Line 6. “Whether a player wants a different aesthetic or to simply color-coordinate with other pedals on their board, HX Stomp XL Limited Edition White delivers." HX Stomp XL Limited Edition White is a professional-grade amp and effects processor that delivers HX® modeling in a performance-ready pedal with eight capacitive-touch footswitches. It can run up to eight processing blocks simultaneously, and the assignable footswitches let users access and control those blocks in powerful ways, making it flexible enough for use in nearly any application. Use HX Stomp XL Limited Edition White as a “super stompbox,” a backup or travel rig, an add-on tone expander with other modelers, a professional-quality audio interface, or even a complete guitar or bass rig. Additionally, the HX Stomp XL Limited Edition White processor’s Command Center functionality, MIDI capabilities, and external expression pedal jack make it an ideal master controller for your entire setup. 2 Discrete signal paths with 400+ amps, cabs, and effects HX modeling delivers authentic feel and exceptional sound quality Intuitive user interface 8 Capacitive-touch color-coded footswitches True stereo, 2 effects loops, plus 8-in/6-out USB audio interface Presets compatible with the Helix®Native plugin Free HX Edit app to manage presets and customize nearly all parameters Pricing & Availability HX Stomp XL Limited Edition White is $749.99 USD (MSRP) and available now. Learn more at: https://line6.com/hx-guitar-processor/#hx-stomp-xl-limited-edition-white About Line 6, Inc. For nearly a quarter of a century Line 6 has developed products that empower musicians to achieve their full creative potential—from the world’s first modeling amplifier and the iconic red POD to today’s Helix and HX families of guitar processors and Powercab active guitar speaker systems. These and other Line 6 products have received numerous accolades, including the Guitar World Platinum Award, the Premier Guitar Premier Gear Award, and the Guitar Player Editors’ Pick Award. For more information, visit line6.com. #### Line 6 Debuts POD Go Guitar Processor The Best-Sounding POD Ever CALABASAS, Calif. January 16, 2020 — Line 6 today introduced the powerful yet compact and affordable POD® Go guitar processor, which boasts a plug-and-play user interface and professional-quality amp, cab, and effect models drawn from the acclaimed HX family of processors. The original bright-red POD, with its iconic kidney bean shape, debuted in 1998 and was quickly embraced by a wide variety of users—including legendary musicians, engineers, and producers. Throughout the intervening years, POD guitar processors have undergone continual evolution, culminating in POD Go—the best-sounding POD ever created. “POD wasn’t technically the first modeling product, but it sure appears to have had the most lasting impact,” says Eric Klein, Chief Product Design Architect, Line 6. “With POD Go, we strove to incorporate our newest and best amp models, effects, and features without sacrificing what’s made POD so easy and fun to use for more than two decades.” POD Go provides a simple and intuitive workflow. Users may choose, edit, and control sounds utilizing the 4.3" color LCD screen, seven push encoders, eight sturdy footswitches, colored LED rings, and a rugged cast-aluminum multi-function expression pedal. Two external footswitches or a second expression pedal may be connected for even more real-time control. Plus, sophisticated features such as Snapshots enable guitarists to easily access all the tones they’ll need to cover every section of every song. POD Go features best-in-class amp, cab, and effect models including an array of legendary British and American amps, as well as supporting third-party impulse response (IR) loading. Presets have nine simultaneous blocks, and external pedals may be inserted anywhere in the signal path via the effects loop. All the essential audio connections are also available, including balanced stereo outputs, a duplicate amp output that can be tapped before the Cab/IR, a mono/stereo effects loop, a headphone jack, and even a 4-channel USB audio interface with re-amping capabilities. POD Go is powerful and flexible enough to use as a complete setup, a travel or backup rig, or a recording device utilizing the USB audio interface. With POD Go, guitarists won’t just take the stage—they’ll own it. Pricing & Availability POD Go is $629.99 USD (MSRP) and will be available worldwide spring 2020. Learn more at line6.com/podgo About Line 6, Inc. For more than two decades, Line 6 has created products that empower musicians to achieve their full creative potential—from the world’s first modeling amplifier and the iconic red POD to the Helix and HX families of guitar processors and Powercab active guitar speaker systems. These and many other products have received numerous accolades and awards, including the Guitar World “Platinum Award,” the Premier Guitar “Premier Gear Award,” and the Guitar Player “Editors’ Pick” Award. For more information, visit line6.com. #### Line 6 Debuts Powercab CL Multi-Voice Guitar Speaker Systems for Amp Modelers CALABASAS, Calif. — September 26, 2025 — Line 6, Inc. has introduced the Powercab® CL family of open-back multi-voice active guitar speaker systems designed to provide exceptional amplification for all modelers and even compact amp-simulation pedals. “Both the Powercab CL 212 and Powercab CL 112 are perfect for practice and live performance,” said Rick Gagliano, Senior Director of Products. “Unlike FRFR cabs, they are loaded with custom-designed guitar speakers, providing a playing experience more like plugging into a guitar amplifier with a traditional open-back cabinet.” The 200-watt Powercab CL 212 boasts dual 12" speakers, while the 100-watt Powercab CL 112 has a single 12" speaker. These lightweight open-back cabinets feature simple, straightforward controls—including a 3-band room EQ with Low, Mid, and High boost/cut. MIDI control and USB connectivity are also supported. Powercab CL cabs operate in either of two modes: In Speaker Voicing mode, you can select Speaker Voicings that interact with the internal speakers to make them sound and respond more like one of six legendary speakers. In Power Amp In mode, they function as high-quality powered guitar cabs; In either mode, disable your modeler’s cab block and simply plug in and play. While in either mode, you can insert a speaker IR into the XLR Out signal, creating an independent virtual cab when routing it to a front-of-house mixer or an audio interface. Six Factory IRs are included, and you can also load your own IRs using the free Powercab CL IR Loader application, select the default/neutral speaker IR, or bypass the IR on the XLR output. No matter how you use them, Powercab CL speaker systems deliver consistent tone and feel at any volume. Pricing & Availability Powercab CL 212 is $549.99 USD (MSRP) and Powercab CL 112 is $449.99 USD (MSRP). Both are available worldwide. Learn More https://line6.com/powercab/cl–active–guitar–speaker–systems About Line 6, Inc. For more than a quarter of a century Line 6 has developed products that empower musicians to achieve their full creative potential—from the world’s first modeling amplifier and the iconic red POD to today’s Helix Stadium, Helix, and HX families of guitar processors and Powercab active guitar speaker systems. These and other Line 6 products have received numerous accolades, including the Guitar World Platinum Award, the Premier Guitar Premier Gear Award, and the Guitar Player Editors’ Pick Award. For more information, visit line6.com. #### Line 6 Debuts the Metallurgy Collection A Power Trio of Amp & Effects Plugins for Metal Guitarists CALABASAS, Calif. March 15, 2022 — Today Line 6 introduced the MetallurgyTM Collection of amplifier and effects plugins, created specifically for guitarists who wish to quickly and easily access contemporary versions of classic and modern metal tones—as well as craft original tones of their own. The collection bundles the Modern, Thrash, and Doom plugins, which are also available individually. "Our mission was to provide streamlined signal chains for creating some of the most favored heavy metal guitar tones," said Anthony Taglianetti, Product Owner, Line 6. "Each plugin has its own sonic signature resulting from a curated selection of award-winning amplifiers, effects, and meticulously captured cabinet IRs. Plus, the plugins' intuitive interfaces make it easy to nail the perfect tone for the song, so you don't get bogged down while writing or recording." The three Metallurgy Collection plugins feature amplifier and effects models drawn from the award-winning HX® family of products—ensuring outstanding sound quality and dynamic responsiveness. Each of the plugins features four amplifier types that may be paired with a variety of cabinets. Two microphones may be selected from a virtual "mic locker" containing eight microphone types, and these may be combined with a stereo room mic array, with multiple placement options for all mics. Four pre-amplifier and three post-amplifier effects are also available—including polyphonic pitch-shifting—and a chromatic tuner is also provided. In addition to being used as VST3, AU, or AAX plugins within any DAW, the Modern, Thrash, and Doom plugins also function as standalone applications—making the Metallurgy Collection one of the most versatile tone-creation tools available. Download a free 15-day trial version of the Metallurgy Collection from line6.com. Pricing & Availability Metallurgy Collection $199.99 USD (MSRP) Metallurgy: Modern $99.99 USD (MSRP) Metallurgy: Thrash $99.99 USD (MSRP) Metallurgy: Doom $99.99 USD (MSRP) Available now worldwide. Learn more at www.line6.com/metallurgy-guitar-amp-plugin About Line 6, Inc. For nearly a quarter of a century Line 6 has developed products that empower musicians to achieve their full creative potential—from the world’s first modeling amplifier and the iconic red POD to today’s Helix and HX families of guitar processors and Powercab active guitar speaker systems. These and other Line 6 products have received numerous accolades, including the Guitar World Platinum Award, the Premier Guitar Premier Gear Award, and the Guitar Player Editors’ Pick Award. For more information, visit line6.com. © 2022 Yamaha Guitar Group, Inc. All rights reserved. Line 6, the Line 6 logo, Metallurgy, and HX are trademarks or registered trademarks of Yamaha Guitar Group, Inc. in the U.S. and/or other jurisdictions. #### Line 6 Debuts Three Catalyst Combo Amplifiers Featuring Six Original Amp Designs Line 6 today introduced the Catalyst® family of guitar amplifiers CALABASAS, Calif. February 15, 2022 — Line 6 today introduced the Catalyst® family of guitar amplifiers, comprising the Catalyst 200 2x12 combo and the Catalyst 100 and Catalyst 60 1x12 combos. These dual-channel amplifiers look and perform like traditional amplifiers—while offering the increased versatility of modern amps. From the 200-watt Catalyst 200, capable of holding its own on nearly any stage, to the 60-watt Catalyst 60, which is perfect for practice, recording, and performing in small venues—there’s a Catalyst amp for every player. “Our mission was to provide a new twist on the traditional 2-channel amplifier,” said Rick Gagliano, Product Manager, Line 6. “Our award-winning sound design team created six original amp voicings, any two of which may be loaded simultaneously and instantly switched between. And, of course, we also included a nice selection of Line 6 reverbs and other effects to sweeten the package.” The six Original Amp Designs were crafted using our renowned HX® sound design techniques to ensure exceptional tone and feel. Amplifier types range from pristine clean to classic crunch to modern high-gain—and each includes a switchable Boost specially designed to complement the individual amp type. Any two amp types and their settings may be saved as A and B presets, then instantly switched between using the onboard A/B switch or an optional LFS2 Footswitch (sold separately). Up to six A/B amplifier combinations may be saved into memory for rapid recall. Catalyst amplifiers feature controls that will be familiar to any guitarist, including standard Bass, Mid, Treble, Presence, Gain, and Master volume knobs. There are also knobs for the dedicated Boost and Reverb sections, as well as an Effects level knob. What guitarists won’t find are LCD screens and menus. The Reverb section offers a choice of six reverb types: Spring, Hall, Chamber, Plate, and two Line 6 original reverbs that provide shimmering spatial effects. Additionally, there are 18 Delay, Modulation, and Pitch effects, six of each type. The reverbs and other effects are all drawn from the Line 6 HX and Legacy effects libraries. The tempo for time-based effects may be set using the Tap/Tuner button, also used to engage the onboard tuner. Additionally, Catalyst amplifiers feature effects loops for inserting external effects and other devices into the signal chain, and Power Amp inputs, allowing Catalyst to be used as a powered speaker by bypassing the preamp (perfect for use with amp modelers and amp simulators). There’s also a professional XLR direct output for live performance and recording, MIDI In (Catalyst 200 and 100 only), and a 4/4-channel audio interface, MIDI, and Mac®/PC connectivity via USB. A power attenuator provides a choice of half-power, 0.5-watts, or Mute. Headphone and Aux inputs make practicing with any Catalyst amplifier easy and enjoyable. The free Catalyst Edit application for desktop and mobile devices enables greater personalization, including deep editing of amplifier and effects parameters, and the ability to reassign the second button of the optional 2-button LFS2 Footswitch. Custom covers are also available for the amplifiers (sold separately). Pricing & Availability Catalyst 200              $699.99 USD (MSRP) Catalyst 100              $559.99 USD (MSRP) Catalyst 60                $419.99 USD (MSRP) Catalyst 200 Cover   $54.99 USD (MSRP) Catalyst 100 Cover   $39.99 USD (MSRP) Catalyst 60 Cover     $39.99 USD (MSRP) LFS2 Footswitch       $55.99 USD (MSRP) Available now worldwide. Learn more at https://line6.com/catalyst-guitar-amps About Line 6, Inc. For nearly a quarter of a century Line 6 has developed products that empower musicians to achieve their full creative potential—from the world’s first modeling amplifier and the iconic red POD to today’s Helix and HX families of guitar processors and Powercab active guitar speaker systems. These and other Line 6 products have received numerous accolades, including the Guitar World Platinum Award, the Premier Guitar Premier Gear Award, and the Guitar Player Editors’ Pick Award. For more information, visit line6.com. #### Line 6 Expands Shuriken Variax Family with Shuriken Variax SR250 Guitar Shuriken Variax SR250 features a traditional 25.5” scale length and Variax HD technology. CALABASAS, Calif.—June 22, 2018—Line 6® today introduced the Shuriken® Variax® SR250 guitar. Featuring the same unique contoured body shape and powerful Variax HD technology as the longer-scale Shuriken Variax SR270, the Shuriken Variax SR250 features a traditional 25.5” scale length that will feel familiar to many guitarists, offering exceptional versatility for a wide range of musical styles. The original Shuriken Variax guitar has been embraced by guitarists who appreciate the limitless creative possibilities it provides. The Shuriken Variax SR250 offers guitarists the choice of a familiar 25.5” scale length or, with the SR270, players get a longer 27” scale length. Both guitars offer unmatched versatility for any performance scenario. said Marcus Ryle, co-founder and President, Line 6. Shuriken Variax guitars are modern, high-quality instruments that were developed through a collaboration between Shuriken Guitars, Line 6, and Yamaha® Guitar Development. The Shuriken Variax SR250 allows guitarists to venture beyond the ranges of conventional 6-, 7-, or even 8-string guitars. Variax HD technology provides immediate access to a wide range of guitar models and alternate tunings simply by twisting a knob. Custom guitar models and alternate tunings can also be saved as presets. Guitarists can also design custom instruments and tunings, then load them into the guitar as presets using the free Workbench HD application. Although the Shuriken Variax SR250 can easily be incorporated into any guitar rig, pairing it with Line 6 Helix®, POD® HD, or Firehawk® modelers unlocks its full potential. Guitarists can create custom presets that change tunings and amp, effect, and guitar model settings, all with the touch of a footswitch. Pricing & Availability Shuriken Variax SR250 in Satin Black ($2099.99 MSRP) is scheduled to be available in the U.S. June 2018 and worldwide August 2018. Learn more at https://line6.com/variaxmodeling- guitars/shuriken/ © 2018 Yamaha Guitar Group, Inc. All rights reserved. Line 6 and Variax are trademarks or registered trademarks of Yamaha Guitar Group, Inc. in the U.S. and/or other jurisdictions. Shuriken is a trademark or registered trademark of Shuriken Guitars Pty Ltd. in the U.S. and/or other jurisdictions and is used under license. About Line 6 For over two decades, Line 6 has created products that empower modern musicians to create, perform, and record in ways they never thought possible. Line 6 products are feature-rich, easy to use, and leverage groundbreaking digital technology that inspires musicians to achieve their full creative potential. With a long history of firsts, Line 6 has a proven track record of creating category-defining products—from the first modeling amplifier to POD®, Spider® amps, Variax® guitars, Relay® digital wireless, AMPLIFi®, and more. Recently, the Line 6 Helix® family of guitar processors has received numerous accolades and awards, including the Guitar World “Platinum Award”, the Premier Guitar “Premier Gear Award”, and the Guitar Player “Editors’ Pick” award. Line 6 is a member of the Yamaha Guitar Group, Inc. family. For more information, visit line6.com. #### Line 6 Helix Amp Models This is a list of all amp models in Line 6 Helix. The right column shows the real amps they are based on. Guitar Amps Model Based on WhoWatt 100 Hiwatt® DR-103 Brill Soup Pro Supro® S6616 Stone Age 185 Gibson® EH-185 Tweed Blues Nrm Fender® Bassman® (normal channel) Tweed Blues Brt Fender® Bassman® (bright channel) US Small Tweed Fender® Champ US Deluxe Nrm Fender® Deluxe Reverb® (normal channel) US Deluxe Vib Fender® Deluxe Reverb® (vibrato channel) US Double Nrm Fender® Twin Reverb® (normal channel) US Double Vib Fender® Twin Reverb® (vibrato channel) Mail Order Twin Silvertone® 1484 Divided Duo ÷13 JRT 9/15 Interstate Zed Dr Z® Route 66 Jazz Rivet 120 Roland® JC-120 Jazz Chorus Essex A-15 Vox® AC-15 Essex A-30 Vox® AC-30 with top boost A-30 Fawn Nrm Vox® AC-30 Fawn (normal channel) A-30 Fawn Brt Vox® AC-30 Fawn (bright channel) Mandarin 80 Orange™ OR80 Brit J-45 Nrm Marshall® JTM-45 (normal channel) Brit J-45 Brt Marshall® JTM-45 (bright channel) Brit Plexi Nrm Marshall® Super Lead 100 (normal channel) Brit Plexi Brt Marshall® Super Lead 100 (bright channel) Brit Plexi Jump Marshall® Super Lead 100 (jumped) Brit P-75 Nrm Park® 75 (normal channel) Brit P-75 Brt Park® 75 (bright channel) Brit 2204 Marshall® JCM-800 German Mahadeva Bogner® Shiva® German Ubersonic Bogner® Überschall® Cali Rectifire MESA/Boogie® Dual Rectifier® ANGL Meteor ENGL® Fireball 100 Solo Lead Clean Soldano® SLO-100 (clean channel) Solo Lead Crunch Soldano® SLO-100 (crunch channel) Solo Lead OD Soldano® SLO-100 (overdrive channel) PV Panama Peavey® 5150® Line 6 Elektrik Line 6 Original Line 6 Doom Line 6 Original Line 6 Epic Line 6 Original Added with firmware 1.06 Matchstick Ch1 Channel 1 of the Matchless TM DC30 Matchstick Ch2 Channel 2 of the Matchless TM DC30 Matchstick Jump Jumping Channels 1 and 2 of the Matchless TM DC30 Added with firmware 2.0 Cali IV Rhythm 1 Rhythm I channel of the MESA/Boogie® Mk IV Cali IV Rhythm 2 Rhythm II channel of the MESA/Boogie® Mk IV Cali IV Lead Lead channel of the MESA/Boogie® Mk IV Line 6 2204 Mod Line 6 Original based on a hot-rodded Marshall® JCM® 800 Line 6 Fatality Line 6 Original Added with firmware 2.10 Archetype Clean Clean channel of the Paul Reed Smith® Archon® Archetype Lead Lead channel of the Paul Reed Smith® Archon® Line 6 Litigator Line 6 Original inspired by boutique mid-gain amps Added with firmware 2.20 Line 6 Badonk Line 6 Original inspired by the original high gain Big Bottom model Added with firmware 2.30 Voltage Queen Victoria® Electro King Derailed Ingrid Trainwreck Circuits® Express Brit Trem Nrm Normal channel of the Marshall® Plexi Tremolo 50 Brit Trem Brt Bright channel of the Marshall® Plexi Tremolo 50 Brit Trem Jump Normal and bright channel (jumped) of the Marshall® Plexi Tremolo 50 Cartographer Ben Adrian Cartographer Added with firmware 2.50 Cali Texas Ch2 Drive channel of the MESA/Boogie® Lonestar (Ch1 coming later) Placater Dirty BE/HBE channel of the Friedman BE-100 (Clean channel coming later) Added with firmware 2.60 Cali Texas Ch1 Clean channel of the MESA/Boogie® Lonestar Placater Clean Clean channel of the Friedman BE-100 Added with firmware 2.80 Fullerton Nrm Classic 1953 Fender® 5C3 Tweed Deluxe (normal channel) Fullerton Brt Classic 1953 Fender® 5C3 Tweed Deluxe (bright channel) Fullerton Jump Classic 1953 Fender® 5C3 Tweed Deluxe (jumped channels) Grammatico Nrm Modern 2016 Grammatico LaGrange (normal channel) Grammatico Brt Modern 2016 Grammatico LaGrange (bright channel) Grammatico Jump Modern 2016 Grammatico LaGrange (jumped channels) Revv Gen Red Red (gain 2) channel of the Revv® Generator 120 Added with firmware 2.90 Revv Gen Purple Purple (Gain 1) channel of the Revv® Generator 120 Added with firmware 3.00 US Princess Fender® Princeton Reverb Das Benzin Mega Mega channel of the Diezel VH4 Das Benzin Lead Lead channel of the Diezel VH4 Added with firmware 3.10 Mandarin Rocker Orange® Rockerverb 100 MKIII (Dirty Channel) Added with firmware 3.15 Line 6 Ventoux Line 6 Original Added with firmware 3.50 MOO)))N T Nrm Normal channel of the Sunn Model T MOO)))N T Brt Bright channel of the Sunn Model T MOO)))N T Jump Normal and bright channels jumped in the Sunn Model T Description of the Moon model "The Moon model is based on a 1974, silver knob Sunn Model T amplifier. This is the early version with the more traditional tone stack. Though it has been repaired over the years, the circuit has every component at stock value. This specific unit has been well used, well maintained, and regularly enveloped in fog."This amp circuit can best be described as a Fender Tweed Bassman/Marshall JTM45 preamp mated with a very high volume, very flat, ultralinear power amp that uses 6550 tubes. The result of this configuration is a tone with a raw growl that really has a strong punch to the gut. In addition, this configuration takes pedals very well; adding a distortion or booster can turn the amp into a high gain, doom machine."—Ben Adrian, Sound Design Manager PV VitriolCrunch Crunch channel of the Peavey Invective (Master boost off). Peavey designed this 6L6 tube-powered monster in collaboration with Misha Mansoor of Periphery, with the goal of offering no-compromise, high-gain performance and flexibility. PV Vitriol Lead Lead channel of the Peavey Invective (Master boost off) Added with firmware 3.60 Grammatico GSG Grammatico GSG100 Description of the Grammatico GSG model "The Grammatico GSG100 is an amp based on the study of legendary amps made around 1980. This model aims to capture all the unique details of this amplifier circuit, many of which are quite different than popular guitar amps from the major companies. The GSG100 is a feature-rich and complicated amp. There are many amazing sounds in the amp; however, the controls allow for such a wide range of adjustment that it's possible to get unpleasant sounds from it as well. To best use the amp, it really helps to know exactly what each of these features is doing to the guitar signal. Let's go through the parameters as they are found in the Helix model:" —Ben Adrian, Sound Design Manager Drive—This is the first volume control on the amp. It's called "drive" on the model to fit the pattern of all the Helix models. On the real amp is says "Volume." Bass, Mid, Treble—The normal tone controls on the amp (called a tone stack by amp nerds), located between the first and second gain stages in the preamp. These have different ranges than traditional guitar amp tone controls. Also, the whole voicing of the tone stack can be changed with the "Rock/Jazz" switch, which will be explained later. Presence—This is like the presence controls on other guitar amps. It changes the amount of high frequency in the power amp by modifying the EQ filtering in the power amp's negative feedback loop. Ch Vol—This controls the output level of the amp model. It has no effect on the tone or distortion of the amp model Master—This is the master volume on the front panel of the amp. It is located between the preamp and power amp and can be used to get more or less power amp distortion. This amp is VERY loud, and most players would probably run the master volume on the lower side. If the master volume is cranked, the power amp distortion can be pushed into unpleasant territory. Most players would never crank the master in real life as the actual output would be way too loud for most musical settings. Mid Switch—This switch changes the value of the treble capacitor in the tone stack. When it is off, the amp has more of a scooped sound. When it is on, there is a noticeable upper-mid boost. Jazz/Rock—This switch changes the wiring of the tone stack circuit. It allows for two totally separate tonal voices. Jazz is quieter with a lower center frequency for the mids. Rock is louder with a more traditional mid frequency center. Tone controls rarely translate well between the Jazz and Rock settings. If a good sound is achieved in one mode, it is not guaranteed that the same settings in the opposite mode will still sound pleasing. OD Switch—This turns the two-gain-stage tube overdrive circuit on and off. This circuit is located AFTER the tone controls and Drive knob. When the overdrive is turned on it's as if a third and fourth gain stage is added to the preamp. Generally, it's best to set up the base tone of the amp with the Drive and tone controls first, and then adjust the overdrive circuit to work with the desired base tone. OD Drive—This controls the amount of drive or saturation in the overdrive circuit. Since the whole overdrive circuit is after the amp's regular drive and tone controls, the range of OD Drive knob will change based on those earlier knob settings. OD Level—This controls the output level of the overdrive circuit. Bright—This is a three position switch. The settings are "off" and two different values of bright capacitor. This bright capacitor works with the Drive (volume) knob earlier in the circuit, and is similar to other amps that have bright switches. When the Bright switch is engaged, the effect is more pronounced with lower Drive settings. The bright becomes less effective at higher Drive settings. When the Drive is at 10, the switch is effectively removed from the amp circuit, and changing the switch settings has no audible effect. FET Boost—The GSG100 has a solid state, FET (Field Effect Transistor) boost circuit at the very beginning of the amp circuit. It is akin to placing a FET Boost pedal before the amp. On the physical unit there are two input jacks, but on the model it is placed on a switch and can even be made foot-switchable. The FET Boost has a fixed boost amount of about 7 to 9 dB and also gives a slight EQ change. PAB—This stands for "Preamp Boost." The PAB works by removing the tone controls from the circuit. Tone controls work by removing frequencies and signal level. Engaging the PAB circuit returns all of this lost signal level, but the side effect is that tone controls no longer work. It truth, the treble knob does work slightly, and the mid switch will change how much lows and mids comes through the circuit. In general, though, the PAB trades tone control functionality for a full blast level between tube gain stages 1 and 2. Sag—This is a control that is added to all the Helix models. Every tube amp has some amount of power supply sag, which feels like compression, squish, and sustain to the player. This control makes the sag amount user-adjustable. Hum—This is a control that is added to most of the Helix models. Preamp tube heaters in tube amps will leak a little bit of 60 cycle hum into the audio signal. When this hum mixes with the distorted audio signal, a non-musical distortion is created at low levels. To some players, this low-level, non-harmonic distortion adds a bit of realism to the amp model. The best way to put it is that sometimes the model sounds more "wrong" without the hum. However, if you don't like it, you can just turn it down. Ripple—This is a control that is added to most of the Helix models. Power amp circuits will sometimes let a little bit of rectified 120Hz hum (that the power supply filter caps can't quite fully remove) into the audio signal. When the power supply is being pushed hard, more of this ripple can get through the audio path. Much like the hum, this provides a bit of non-musical distortion to the power amp at distorted settings. To some people, this sounds like harmonic complexity that is enjoyable and realistic. Other players just don't like it and turn it off. Bias—This control is in most Helix models. It adjusts the bias of the tubes in the power amp, causing a change in tonality and the distortion characteristic. Bias X—This is the most difficult parameter to describe in Helix models, so hang on. All tube amps need to bias the power amp tubes. This is usually achieved by applying a negative voltage to the input audio signal. (Cathode bias works differently, but that's a story for a different time.) However, when the power tubes are distorting, free electrons can form around the input grid and cause a shift in the bias voltage. This shift only happens during the moments when distortion is occurring. This shift causes a tonal and texture change much like adjusting the bias control. However, once the tubes leave the distorted state, the free electrons dissipate and the bias returns to normal. Another way to put it (less accurately) is that this is a level/envelope controlled bias shift. This behavior is modeled in all Helix amps, and the Bias X control allows users to control the amount of bias shift that is happening. It is a very subtle change, so please don't expect high drama from this knob. Line 6 Elmsley Line 6 Original Description of the Line 6 Elmsley model "The Line 6 Elmsley is a new Line 6 original amplifier that employs a parallel distortion topology that layers distinct saturation characteristics across the lower and upper registers. The Elmsley features a smooth and present bottom end with some exceptional sparkle and definition all through the midrange and above. The result is an amplifier that is dazzling across the full spectrum, and the amplifier deals with pedals in spades."The other new key feature of The Elmsley's power amp section is the Negative Feedback (NFB) parameter, where the amount of feedback within the power section's response can be dialed anywhere from wild and unhinged, tight and punchy, and anything in between. As with many amplifier designs, the presence and depth controls are part of this negative feedback circuit and functions to control the brilliance and resonance of the power amp, respectively. As the NFB param is reduced, the presence and depth controls' influences are also influenced, and they become effectively deactivated when the NFB knob is at zero. These interactions allow the player to create countless tonal variations to suit their needs.” —Sam Hwang, Sound Designer Added with firmware 3.70 Line 6 Clarity Line 6 Original Original Amp Design inspired by classic clean solid-state and tube amps. Lots of clean headroom with just a touch of overdrive at the very end of the Drive knob's range. Line 6 Aristocrat Line 6 Original Original Amp Design inspired by rare, unobtainable boutique mid-gain black-panel amps. Features aren’t limited by what can be done with analog circuits. Line 6 Carillon Line 6 Original Inspired by modern and vintage versions of a popular EL84 driven tube amp with added grit at higher gain settings. We kept the good quirks and eliminated the ugly ones, while also making the tone controls more flexible. Line 6 Voltage Line 6 Original Inspired by the classic British "plexi" amp, but with an additional gain stage and more tonal versatility. Line 6 Kinetic Line 6 Original Where all the preamp stages clip at roughly the same time, allowing the amp to go from mostly clean to heavily distorted using the guitar's volume control. Line 6 Oblivion Line 6 Original Designed to cover both modern metal and old-school '80s thrash. We took out a lot of the noise associated with high gain, retaining just enough so that it doesn’t sound sterile or artificial. Brit 2203 Marshall JCM800 2203 (Stock) TIP: Use snapshots (or a Stomp switch) to change the 2203's Input parameter between Low and High PV Vitriol Clean Peavey Invective (Clean Channel) Added with firmware 3.80 US Super Nrm Fender® Super Reverb (normal channel) US Super Vib Fender® Super Reverb (vibrato channel) German Xtra Red Bogner Ecstasy 101B (EL34) (red channel) German Xtra Blue Bogner Ecstasy 101B (EL34) (blue channel) EV Panama Blue EVH 5150III 100 [6L6] (Blue channel) EV Panama Red EVH 5150III 100 [6L6] (Red channel) Bass Amps Model Based on Ampeg B-15NF Ampeg® B-15NF Portaflex® Ampeg SVT Nrm Ampeg® SVT (normal channel) Ampeg SVT Brt Ampeg® SVT (bright channel) Cali Bass MESA/Boogie® M9 Carbine Cali 400 Ch1 MESA/Boogie® Bass 400+ (channel 1) Cali 400 Ch2 MESA/Boogie® Bass 400+ (channel 2) G Cougar 800 Gallien-Krueger® GK 800RB Added with firmware 2.20 Woody Blue Acoustic® 360 bass amp Del Sol 300 Sunn® Coliseum 300 bass amp Busy One Ch1 Channel 1 of the Pearce BC-1 bass preamp Busy One Ch2 Channel 2 of the Pearce BC-1 bass preamp Busy One Jump Channel 1 and 2 (jumped) of the Pearce BC-1 bass preamp Added with firmware 2.30 Agua 51 Aguilar® DB751 bass amp Added with firmware 2.80 Ampeg SVT-4 PRO Ampeg® SVT-4 PRO Added with firmware 3.60 Agua Sledge Aguilar Tone Hammer Added with firmware 3.70 US Dripman Nrm Fender Bassman (Silverface) Mandarin 200 Orange AD200 MkIII bass amp Mic Amps The microphone amps are located under the Preamp Section (Preamp -> Mic). Model Based on Studio Tube Pre Line 6 Original Tube mic preamp modeled from a Requisite® Y7 Download as Pdf Helix Cabinet Models Helix Effect Models Helix Microphone Models #### Line 6 Helix as MIDI Controller for Transcribe! In this article I show you how you can control a software with helix using midi commands. I use Transcribe as an example but you can control any software that accepts MIDI commands. Transcribe! is a great software to transcribe music by ear and learning or practicing songs on your instrument. It has some really helpful features like setting markers, looping certain parts of a song, slow down and speed up without changing the pitch and so on. Download Transcribe! For more information and to download a free trial copy please go to the Transcribe! Website www.seventhstring.com Assign Transcribe! Functions to Line 6 Helix When learning or transcribing a song, the functions that I use most often are the following: Play and Stop Slow down Speed up function So these are the functions I’ll assing to the footswitches of Line 6 Helix. Assign Helix as MIDI device in Transcribe! First of all, we have to make sure that Helix is assigned as the midi device in Transcribe!. For this we open the “File” menu and choose the entry “MIDI Commands …”. Under the section “Midi device status” hit the button “Select Midi device” and ensure Helix is the selected device. If you see the massage “Input device working properly” you should be ready to go. Assigning the Play/Stop function to Helix Now let’s switch to the Helix Editor and assign the Play/Stop function to a footswitch. Load the patch on which you like to assign the footswitches. Then go to the “Command center” on the right bottom corner. Click on the footswitch on which you like to have the Play/Stop function Since we like to function the footswitch as play and stop button, we choose the command CC Toggle. We can left MIDI channel on the default value which should be “Base”. So Helix uses the value from the global settings. On default this should be channel 1. The CC Value we leave at 0 since we use the Dim and Lit value for play and stop function. The footswitch will be function as ON/OFF button. Typically, the value 0 stands for "OFF" and the value 127 stands for "ON". I like the light to be on when playing and off when stopping. So we assign the value 0 as the “Dim Value” and the value 127 as the “Lit Value”. If you hit the “Customize” button, you can Label the Footswitch to whatever you like. I’ve called it Play-Stop since this is what it does ;-) Assigning the Play/Stop function in Transcribe! Now it’s time to assign the footswitch in Transcribe!. To do so we open up the “MIDI Commands” dialog again. So we go to File -> “Midi Commands”. With this dialog opened we hit the footswitch on helix which we just configured as Play-Stop button. In the text field under the section “Press a Midi controller or note to create a new shortcut” the value should change. Now we hit the button “Create or Edit shortcut”. Transcribe assigns the play and stop function by default so we have nothing more to do here and we can close the “MIDI Commands” Dialog to test the button. Assigning the speedUp function to the Helix footswitch The next function I like to control with helix is the speedup function namely speeding up 1% every time I hit the footswitch. In the Helix Editor we go to the Command Center again Touch the footswitch you like to assign for speeding up This time we the switch should control only one function. So we choose “MIDI CC” instead of “CC Toggle”. We leave MIDI channel on “Base” as we did before Now the CC value has to be changed to a different value as we used before otherwise we won’t able to assign anything in Transcribe. We left the CC on the default value before, which is 0. So this time we change it to 1. The Value of the MIDI command it isn’t important here. I’ve set it to 127 but any value would work. Assign the label you like in the custom Label section Assigning the speedUp function in Transcribe! To assign the footswitch in Transcribe we open the “MIDI Commands” dialog again. Hit the footswitch on helix and create a new shortcut. This time we need only one function so we have to clear the command on release. Hit the “Select” Button, scroll to the very top and choose the entry “none”. Then hit the “Close” Button to close the dialog. Next we assign the SpeedUp 1% function, when the footswitch is pressed. Hit the “Select” Button next to “Command when pressed”. In the appearing dialog we change the Command Category to “Audio effects” Scroll to the entry “SpeedPlus1: Speed + 1%” select it and confirm with OK Close the “MIDI Commands” dialog and test it Assigning the slowDown function to the Helix footswitch For decreasing the speed, we repeat the exact same procedure as we did with the SpeedUp function. But this time we set the CC value on the Helix to the value 2. In Transcribe instead of choosing “SpeedPlus1” we select “SpeedMinus1: Speed + 1%”. Video - Helix as MIDI Controller for Transcribe! Video by dshowmusic.com Please leave a comment in the comment section below and let me know how you use Helix as a MIDI controller. If you like this article please subscribe to my Social Media channels: Twitter Youtube Facebook Get Transcribe! To download a free trial copy please go to the Transcribe! Website www.seventhstring.com #### Line 6 Helix Audio Examples Check out these Helix audio examples from the Line 6 Soundcloud page. I think these audio examples have better audio quality as the YouTube videos. Be sure to wear your headphones. Enjoy! #### Line 6 Helix Cabinet Models This is a list of all cabinet models in Line 6 Helix. The right column shows the real cabs they are based on. Guitar Cabs Model Subcategories Captured from 1x10 US Princess Single, Dual 1x10" Fender Princeton Eminence Copperhead 1x12 Grammatico Single, Dual 1x12" Grammatico LaGrange P12Q 1x12 US Deluxe Single, Dual 1x12" Fender Deluxe Oxford 1x12 Cali EXT Single, Dual 1x12" Mesa Boogie Extension Cab 2x12 Blue Bell Single, Dual 2x12" Vox AC-30 Fawn Blue 2x12 Double C12N Single, Dual 2x12" Fender Twin C12N 2x12 Jazz Rivet Single, Dual 2x12" Roland JC-120 2x12 Mail C12Q Single, Dual 2x12" Silvertone 1484 2x12 Mandarin 30 Single, Dual 2x12" Orange PPC212 V30 4x10 Tweed P10R Single, Dual 4x10" Fender Bassman P10R 4x12 Greenback25 Single, Dual 4x12" Marshall Basketweave G12 M25 4x12 1960A T75 Single, Dual 4x12" Marshall 1960A T75 4x12 Blackback 30 Single, Dual 4x12" Park 75 G12 H30 4x12 Brit V30 Single, Dual 4x12" Marshall 1960AV V30 4x12 Cali V30 Single, Dual 4x12" MESA/Boogie 4FB V30 4x12 Mandarin EM Single, Dual 4x12" Orange Eminence 4x12 MOO)))N T75 Single, Dual 4x12" Sunn Cab w/G75T 4x12 Uber T75 Single, Dual 4x12" Bogner Uberkab T75 4x12 Uber V30 Single, Dual 4x12" Bogner Uberkab V30 4x12 XXL V30 Single, Dual 4x12" ENGL XXL V30 Added with firmware 3.60 1x12 Blue Bell Single, Dual 1×12" Vox® AC-15 Blue Alnico 1x12 Open Cream Single, Dual Custom 1x12" open back cabinet G12M-65 1x12 Open Cast Single, Dual Custom 1x12" open back cabinet EVM12L 2x12 Silver Bell Single, Dual 2×12" Vox® AC-30TB Silver Alnico 2x12 Match H30 Single, Dual 2x12" Matchless® DC-30 custom G12H-30 2x12 Match G25 Single, Dual 2x12" Matchless® DC-30 custom G12M-25 4x12 Greenback 20 Single, Dual 4×12" Marshall® Basketweave G12M-20 Added with firmware 3.70 Soup Pro Ellipse Single, Dual 1x6×9" Supro® S6616 1x8 Small Tweed Single, Dual 1×8" Fender® Champ 1x12 Fullerton Single, Dual 1x12" Fender® 5C3 Tweed Deluxe 1x12 Cali IV Single, Dual 1x12" MESA/Boogie® Mk IV combo 2x12 Interstate Single, Dual 2×12" Dr Z® Z Best V30 4x12 WhoWatt 100 Single, Dual 4×12" Hiwatt® AP Fane® 4x12 Greenback 30 Single, Dual 4×12" Marshall® Basketweave G12H-30 Added with firmware 3.80 4x10 US Super Single, Dual Fender® Super Reverb 4x12 Cartog Guv Single, Dual Ben Adrian's Cartographer cabinet (Modified Lee Jackson 4x12 with Eminence Governor speakers) 4x12 Cartog C90 Single, Dual Ben Adrian's Cartographer cabinet (Modified Lee Jackson 4x12 with Mesa C90 speakers) 4x12 SoloLead EM Single, Dual Soldano SLO 4x12 cabinet Bass Cabs Model Subcategories Captured from 1x15 Ampeg B-15 Single, Dual 1x15" Ampeg B-15 2x15 Brute Single, Dual 2x15" MESA/Boogie 2x15 EV 4x10 Garden Single, Dual 4x10" Eden D410XLT 8x10 SVT AV Single, Dual 8x10" Ampeg SVT (SVT-810AV Heritage Edition) Added with firmware 3.60 1x12 Epicenter Single, Dual 1x12" Epifani® Ultralight series cabinet 4x10 Ampeg Pro Single, Dual 4x10" Ampeg® PR-410HLF Added with firmware 3.70 2x15 Dripman Single, Dual 2x15" Fender® Bassman JBL D130 6x10 Cali Power Single, Dual 6×10" MESA/Boogie® Power House Legacy Cabinet Models (Prior firmware 3.50) Model Subcategories Based On Soup Pro Ellipse Single, Dual 1 x 6x9" Supro S6616 1x8 Small Tweed Single, Dual 1x8" Fender Champ 1x12 Field Coil Single, Dual 1x12" Gibson EH185 1x12 US Deluxe Single, Dual 1x12" Fender Deluxe Oxford 1x12 Celest 12H Single, Dual 1x12" ÷13 JRT 9/15 G12 H30 1x12 Blue Bell Single, Dual 1x12" Vox AC-15 Blue 1x12 Lead 80 Single, Dual 1x12" Bogner Shiva CL80 2x12 Double C12N Single, Dual 2x12" Fender Twin C12N 2x12 Mail C12Q Single, Dual 2x12" Silvertone 1484 2x12 Interstate Single, Dual 2x12" Dr Z Z Best V30 2x12 Jazz Rivet Single, Dual 2x12" Roland JC-120 2x12 Silver Bell Single, Dual 2x12" Vox AC-30TB Silver 2x12 Blue Bell Single, Dual 2x12" Vox AC-30 Fawn Blue 4x10 Tweed P10R Single, Dual 4x10" Fender Bassman P10R 4x12 WhoWatt 100 Single, Dual 4x12" Hiwatt AP Fane 4x12 Mandarin EM Single, Dual 4x12" Orange™ Eminence 4x12 Greenback25 Single, Dual 4x12" Marshall Basketweave G12 M25 4x12 Greenback20 Single, Dual 4x12" Marshall Basketweave G12 M20 4x12 Blackback30 Single, Dual 4x12" Park 75 G12 H30 4x12 1960 T75 Single, Dual 4x12" Marshall 1960 AT75 4x12 Uber V30 Single, Dual 4x12" Bogner Uberkab V30 4x12 Uber T75 Single, Dual 4x12" Bogner Uberkab T75 4x12 Cali V30 Single, Dual 4x12" MESA/Boogie 4FB V30 4x12 XXL V30 Single, Dual 4x12" ENGL XXL V30 4x12 SoloLead EM Single, Dual 4x12" Soldano 1x15 Ampeg B-15 Single, Dual 1x15" Ampeg B-15 2x15 Brute Single, Dual 2x15" MESA/Boogie 2x15 EV 4x10 Ampeg HLF Single, Dual 4x10" Ampeg SVT-410HLF 6x10 Cali Power Single, Dual 6x10" MESA/Boogie Power House 8x10 Ampeg SVT E Single, Dual 8x10" Ampeg SVT Added with firmware 2.20 1x12 Cali IV Single, Dual MESA/Boogie Mk IV 12” cab 1x12 Cali EXT Single, Dual MESA/Boogie 12” extension cab (EVM12L speaker) 2x12 Match H30 Single, Dual Matchless DC-30 cab (12” G12H30 speaker) 2x12 Match G25 Single, Dual Matchless DC-30 cab (12” Greenback 25 speaker) 1x12 Del Sol Single, Dual Sunn Coliseum 300 bass cab (12” speaker) 1x18 Del Sol Single, Dual Sunn Coliseum 300 bass cab (18” speaker) 1x18 Woody Blue Single, Dual Acoustic 360 18” bass cab Added with firmware 2.90 1x12 Fullerton Single, Dual Classic 1958 Fender 5C3 Tweed Deluxe 1x12 Grammatico Single, Dual Modern 2016 Grammatico LaGrange Added with firmware 3.00 1x10 US Princess Single, Dual Fender Princeton Reverb cab 1x12 US Princess Single, Dual Fender Princeton Reverb with a 12" Alnico Blue driver Download as Pdf Helix Amp Models Helix Effect Models Helix Microphone Models #### Line 6 Helix Effect Models This is a list of all effect models in Line 6 Helix. The right column shows the real pedal they are based on. Distortion Models Model Subcategory Based on Minotaur Mono, Stereo Klon® Centaur Compulsive Drive Mono, Stereo Fulltone® OCD Valve Driver Mono, Stereo Chandler Tube Driver Top Secret OD Mono, Stereo DOD® OD-250 Scream 808 Mono, Stereo Ibanez® TS808 Tube Screamer® Hedgehog D9 Mono, Stereo MAXON® SD9 Sonic Distortion Vermin Dist Mono, Stereo Pro Co RAT Arbitrator Fuzz Mono, Stereo Arbiter® Fuzz Face® Triangle Fuzz Mono, Stereo Electro-Harmonix® Big Muff Pi® Industrial Fuzz Mono, Stereo Z.Vex Fuzz Factory Tycoctavia Fuzz Mono, Stereo Tycobrahe® Octavia Megaphone Mono, Stereo Megaphone Added with firmware 1.06 Teemah! Mono, Stereo Paul Cochrane Timmy® Overdrive KWB Mono, Stereo Benadrian Kowloon Walled Bunny Distortion Bitcrusher Mono, Stereo Line 6 Original Added with firmware 2.0 Wringer Fuzz Mono, Stereo Garbage’s special BOSS® FZ-2 Added with firmware 2.10 Stupor OD Mono, Stereo BOSS® SD-1 Overdrive Added with firmware 2.20 Obsidian 7000 Mono, Stereo Darkglass Electronics® Microtubes B7K Ultra bass preamp/overdrive/EQ Clawthorn Drive Mono, Stereo Wounded Paw Battering Ram bass overdrive Added with firmware 2.30 Kinky Boost Mono, Stereo Xotic® EP Booster Thrifter Fuzz Mono, Stereo Line 6 Original Added with firmware 2.60 Deranged Master Mono, Stereo Dallas Rangemaster Treble Booster Deez One Vintage Mono, Stereo BOSS© DS-1 distortion pedal (classic Made-in-Japan version) Deez One Mod Mono, Stereo BOSS© DS-1 distortion pedal (Keeley mod version) Added with firmware 2.80 Dhyana Drive Mono, Stereo Hermida Zendrive Heir Apparent Mono, Stereo Analogman Prince of Tone (basically half a King of Tone) Tone Sovereign Mono, Stereo Analogman King of Tone V4 (basically two Prince of Tones in one) ZeroAmp Bass DI Mono, Stereo Tech 21® SansAmp Bass Driver DI V1 Ampeg Scrambler Mono, Stereo Ampeg® Scrambler Bass Overdrive Added with firmware 2.90 Alpaca Rouge Mono, Stereo Way Huge® Red Llama (modded) Legendary Drive Mono, Stereo Carvin VLD1 Legacy Drive (high gain channel) Xenomorph Fuzz Mono, Stereo Subdecay Harmonic Antagonizer Added with firmware 3.00 Horizon Drive Mono, Stereo Horizon Devices Precision Drive. Includes an extra Gate Range parameter that, when set to "Extended," drops the gate's threshold down to -90dB Swedish Chainsaw Mono, Stereo BOSS® HM-2 Heavy Metal Distortion (Made in Japan black label) Pocket Fuzz Mono, Stereo Jordan Boss Tone fuzz Bighorn Fuzz Mono, Stereo 1973 Electro-Harmonix® Ram's Head Big Muff Pi Ballistic Fuzz Mono, Stereo Euthymia ICBM fuzz Added with firmware 3.10 Ratatouille Dist Mono, Stereo 1984 Pro Co RAT Added with firmware 3.50 Pillars OD Mono, Stereo Earthquaker Devices Plumes distortion Vital Dist Mono, Stereo Earthquaker Devices Life pedal (Amplitude side) Vital Boost Mono, Stereo Earthquaker Devices Life pedal (Magnitude side) Added with firmware 3.60 Dark Dove Fuzz Mono, Stereo Electro-Harmonix® Russian Big Muff Added with firmware 3.70 Prize Drive Mono, Stereo Nobels ODR-1 Prize Drive Settings Drive—Sets the amount of distortion Spectrum—When turned down, mids are accentuated; when turned up, lows and highs are accentuated. Could almost be considered a "scoop" control. Level—Sets the overall level of the block. Bass Cut—When set to "On," slightly attenuates low bass frequencies. Voltage—The Nobels ODR-1 can behave differently depending on how much power it receives. Choose 9V or 18V, which gives a bit more headroom. Regal Bass DI Mono, Stereo Noble Preamp bass DI Regal Bass DI Settings Bass—Adds a 150Hz bass boost to the signal. 0.0 is flat. Treble—Adds a 3.5kHz treble boost to the signal. 0.0 is flat. Low Cut—Applies a 90Hz low cut (high pass) filter to the signal (6dB/octave). Volume—Controls the overall output level of the DI. Dynamic Models Model Subcategory Based on Deluxe Comp Mono, Stereo Line 6 Original Red Squeeze Mono, Stereo MXR® Dyna Comp LA Studio Comp Mono, Stereo Teletronix® LA-2A® Noise Gate Mono, Stereo Line 6 Original Hard Gate Mono, Stereo Line 6 Original Added with firmware 2.20 3-Band Comp Mono, Stereo Line 6 Original Multiband compressor Autoswell Mono, Stereo Line 6 Original Added with firmware 2.30 Kinky Comp Mono, Stereo Xotic® SP Compressor Added with firmware 2.90 Rochester Comp Mono, Stereo Ashly® CLX-52 and created in conjunction with Billy Sheehan Added with firmware 3.00 Horizon Gate Mono, Stereo Horizon Devices Precision Drive's gate circuit. Includes an extra Gate Range parameter that, when set to "Extended," drops the gate's threshold down to -90dB. Works best before an amp Added with firmware 3.15 Ampeg Opto Comp Mono, Stereo based on the Ampeg Opto Comp compressor pedal Added with firmware 3.70 Feedbacker Mono Line 6 Original feedback generator Feedbacker Settings Fdbk Gain—Controls the amount of feedback. At higher settings, can easily overwhelm your guitar signal; at lower settings, the feedback can better "sit" between chords. WARNING! Be careful, as this effect can quickly go off the rails, just like real feedback. Consider assigning it to a momentary stomp so feedback only appears while you hold the switch. Fdbk Type—Determines the type of the feedback generated. TIP: Try assigning different Feedback Type values to snapshots. –Octave—Feedback appears one octave below the "reference frequency," which is basically the note Feedbacker chooses to base its feedback generation on. Depending on the chord, Feedbacker may choose different reference frequencies. Unison—Feedback appears at the reference frequency. +Octave—Feedback appears one octave above the the reference frequency. Oct +5th—Feedback appears one octave plus a 5th above the the reference frequency. +2 Octaves—Feedback appears two octaves above the the reference frequency. 2 Oct+3rd—Feedback appears two octaves plus a 3rd above the reference note frequency. 2 Oct+5th—Feedback appears two octaves plus a 5th above the reference note frequency. 2 Oct+7th—Feedback appears two octaves plus a 7th above the reference note frequency. Mid to Low—Feedback typically starts on the highest harmonic below 500 Hz and drops down to lower harmonics as the signal decays. High to Low—Feedback typically begins on the highest harmonic below 1200 Hz and descends to lower harmonics as the signal decays. Rndm Onset—New harmonics are selected randomly every time a new onset (note or chord's attack) is detected. In this case, repeating the same chord could still generate different harmonics. Rndm Trigger—New harmonics are selected randomly every time the Retrigger parameter is set to "Trigger." See the Retrigger parameter below. Attack—Controls how quickly feedback appears. Release—Controls how quickly each harmonic dies out or transitions to a different one. At higher values, you may hear more than one harmonic as they transition. Dry Kill—Determines what happens to the dry (unaffected) signal: Off—The dry signal is controlled by the Dry Level parameter but is otherwise unaffected when the Feedbacker block is turned on On—The dry signal is muted when the Feedback block is turned on. TIP: With Dry Kill on and Fdbk Type set to "Unison," playing slower, single notes can result in sounds similar to using an E-bow. Always—The dry signal is completely muted from the entire path, regardless of whether the Feedback block is on or off. TIP: Use this setting only when Feedbacker is on a parallel path. Dry Level—Sets the amount of dry signal through the Feedbacker block. TIP: Assign this parameter to an expression pedal for blending in the dry signal behind the feedback. Reference—Determines which note within a chord is referenced by the feedback. "Lowest" prioritizes a chord's lowest-pitched note as the feedback reference, which often represents the fundamental frequency of the chord. "Loudest" prioritizes the loudest note in the chord as the feedback reference, which may not be the lowest note. Silence Thr—Sets the level threshold above which feedback is generated. Below this level, no feedback will be generated. Onset Thr—When Feedback Type is set to Rndm Offset, sets the threshold of onsets (plucks) that cause changes to the feedback note. Lower values increase sensitivity to plucking and strumming, so changes to the feedback note take place more often. Higher values reduce sensitivity to plucking and strumming, so changes to the feedback note take place less often. Offset Thr—Rapid drops in the signal level by this amount will quickly kill the feedback to prevent warbling. Retrigger—Okay, Retrigger isn't a parameter per sé; it's meant for you to assign it to an unused momentary stomp switch. (Press and hold the Retrigger knob, press Learn, press the desired stomp switch, and then set Type to "Momentary.")Every time you press the switch (and the parameter changes from "---" to "Trigger"), the feedback generated will change, depending on the type of mode: Mid to Low or High to Low modes—Pressing the Retrigger switch will cause the Feedbacker to descend to lower harmonics. Rndm Trigger or Rndm Onset—Pressing the Retrigger switch will cause the Feedbacker to randomly choose a different harmonic. All other modes—Pressing the Retrigger switch will cause feedback to regenerate at the mode's selected frequency. Trails—When on, feedback continues to ring out (for the duration of the Release parameter) after the block is bypassed. When off, feedback stops abruptly when the block is bypassed. Eq Models Model Subcategory Based on Simple EQ Mono, Stereo Line 6 Original Low Cut/High Cut Mono, Stereo Line 6 Original Parametric Mono, Stereo Line 6 Original 10-Band Graphic Mono, Stereo MXR® 10-Band Graphic EQ Added with firmware 2.0 Cali Q Graphic Mono, Stereo MESA/Boogie® Mk IV’s 5-band EQ Added with firmware 2.80 Low/High Shelf Mono, Stereo Line 6 Original Tilt Mono, Stereo Line 6 Original Tilt is a subtle 6dB EQ that boosts high frequencies while simultaneously attenuating low frequencies (or vice versa). Great for quickly making tones a bit brighter or darker. The Center Freq parameter sets the frequency around which the boost and cut pivot Added with firmware 3.00 Acoustic Sim Mono, Stereo BOSS® AC-2 Acoustic Simulator. Can be used alone or in conjunction with an acoustic IR Modulation Models Model Subcategory Based on Optical Trem Mono, Stereo Fender® optical tremolo circuit 60s Bias Trem Mono, Stereo Vox® AC-15 Tremolo Script Mod Phase Mono, Stereo MXR® Phase 90 Ubiquitous Vibe Mono, Stereo Shin-ei Uni-Vibe® Gray Flanger Mono, Stereo MXR® 117 Flanger Harmonic Flanger Mono, Stereo A/DA Flanger Courtesan Flange Mono, Stereo Electro-Harmonix® Deluxe EM Chorus Mono, Stereo Line 6 Original 70s Chorus Mono, Stereo BOSS® CE-1 Trinity Chorus Stereo DyTronics Tri-Stereo Chorus Bubble Vibrato Mono, Stereo BOSS® VB-2 Vibrato Vibe Rotary Stereo Fender® Vibratone 122 Rotary Stereo Leslie® 122 145 Rotary Stereo Leslie® 145 AM Ring Mod Mono, Stereo Line 6 Original Pitch Ring Mod Stereo Line 6 Original Added with firmware 1.06 Dynamix Flanger Mono, Stereo Line 6 Original Deluxe Phaser Mono, Stereo Line 6 Original Tremolo Mono BOSS® PN-2 Tremolo/Autopan Stereo BOSS® PN-2 Added with firmware 2.0 Harmonic Tremolo Mono, Stereo Line 6 Original Added with firmware 2.20 PlastiChorus Mono, Stereo modded Arion SCH-Z chorus Added with firmware 2.30 Bleat Chop Trem Mono, Stereo Lightfoot Labs© Goatkeeper Double Take Mono, Stereo Line 6 Original Doubler Added with firmware 2.90 Pebble Phaser Mono, Stereo Electro-Harmonix® Small Stone phaser Added with firmware 3.00 Poly Detune Mono Line 6 Original Added with firmware 3.10 Retro Reel Mono Line 6 Original Simulates playing a signal back from an analog tape machine. This signal can be distorted, filtered to sound older or more lo-fi, and modulated with wow and flutter. Retro Reel Settings Wow Fluttr - Determines how much warbly tape sound is heard Saturation - Adds analog tape saturation and at high enough settings, distortion. At lower settings, it's great for simply warming up a tone Low Cut - Determines the frequency of the Low Cut (High Pass) filter. At higher settings, can provide a lo-fi effect High Cut - Determines the frequency of the High Cut (Low Pass) filter. At lower settings, can provide the natural high-end roll-off of old tape Tape Speed - Changes both the rate of the modulation applied by the Wow Fluttr control and the filtering response of the analog tape emulation Level - Sets the overall level of the block Texture - Adjusts the amount of the NAB tape EQ in the simulated tape path. When Saturation is set to 0.0, the texture is invisible. When Saturation is turned up, the texture will affect the tightness (or looseness) of the distortion Added with firmware 3.15 Ampeg Liquifier Mono, Stereo based on the Ampeg Liquifier chorus pedal Added with firmware 3.50 4-Voice Chorus Mono, Stereo Line 6 Original 4-Voice Chorus Settings Rate - Adjusts the speed of the chorus’ low-frequency oscillator (LFO) from slow to fast Depth - Adjusts the amplitude of the modulation, from mild to deep Voices - Determines the number of voices in the chorus (2, 3, or 4) Low Cut - Applies a low cut (high pass) filter to the chorus, letting you remove the effected signal below a certain frequency HighShelf - Applies a high cut (low pass) filter to the fills, letting you remove the effected signal above a certain frequency Mix - Controls the wet/dry mix of the chorus. When set to 0%, no chorus is heard; when set to 100%, no dry signal is heard Level - Controls the overall output level of the block FlexoVibe Mono, Stereo Line 6 Original FlexoVibe Settings Rate - Adjusts the speed of the chorus’ low-frequency oscillator (LFO) from slow to fast Intensity - Adjusts the amplitude of the modulation, from mild to deep Warp - Controls the shape of the LFO. At 0.0, the LFO waveform is a triangle; at +1.0 and -1.0, the waveforms exhibit more chaos, or "warping" Spread - Controls the phase offset between the two LFOs. At 0.0, no offset is heard; at 10.0, the two LFOs are separated by 180°. Generally sounds best somewhere in the middle Mix - Controls the wet/dry mix of the FlexoVibe effect. When set to 0%, no effect is heard; when set to 100%, no dry signal is heard Level - Controls the overall output level of the block Added with firmware 3.60 Triple Rotary Stereo Yamaha® RA-200 rotary speaker (famously implemented by Pink Floyd's David Gilmour) Triple Rotary Info "The Line 6 Triple Rotary is inspired by the Yamaha RA-200 Rotary speaker. The original RA-200 was a combo solid state amplifier designed to be used with organs much like other rotary speakers. However; the RA-200 unit was unique compared to the traditional rotary speakers, which typically have rotating horns and a rotating drum over a woofer, the Yamaha designs had midrange speakers which rotated vertically on top of a traditional non-rotating speaker cabinet."To make the model more versatile, we made this effect to behave more as a stereo effect rather than modeling the whole cabinet, and suggest using the effect in combination with a cabinet model if recording direct or listening through FRFR systems." —Sam Hwang, Sound Designer  Triple Rotary Settings Speed—Sets whether the speaker reflects the Slow Speed or Fast Speed Slow Speed—Sets the rate for the Slow Speed. Press the knob to toggle between a static rate (0.0 ~ 10.0) or note values for syncing with Tap Tempo and incoming MIDI clock Fast Speed—Sets the rate for the Fast Speed. Press the knob to toggle between a static rate (0.0 ~ 10.0) or note values for syncing with Tap Tempo and incoming MIDI clock Ramp Time—Adjusts how fast switching from Slow Speed to Fast Speed and back takes place Mix—Controls the wet/dry mix of the rotary effect. When set to 0%, no rotary effect is heard; when set to 100%, no dry signal is heard Level—Controls the overall output level of the block Drive—Controls the amount of drive into the speaker's power amp Headroom—Adds up to 12.0dB of additional headroom Low Cut—Applies a low cut (high pass) filter to the speakers, letting you remove the effected signal below a certain frequency High Cut—Applies a high cut (low pass) filter to the speakers, letting you remove the effected signal above a certain frequency Wobble—Models how evenly the rotating speaker and its ballast weight are balanced about the axis. At zero, the speaker and ballast are perfectly balanced, and as the wobble control is increased the rotation of the speakers becomes more eccentric. Separation—The separation of the stereo field. Practically, this simulates moving the two listening points further apart as the separation knob is increased Rotor Drift—Adjusts how close the three rotor motors are in sync with each other in speed. As each of the rotors were belt driven, there are often some differences in belt or motor wear, and it creates some subtle modulation effects between the three rotors Rotor 2 Lvl—Sets the individual volume of the second rotor Rotor 3 Lvl—Sets the individual volume of the third rotor Delay Models Model Subcategory Based on Simple Delay Mono, Stereo Line 6 Original Mod Chorus Echo Mono, Stereo Line 6 Original Multitap 4 Stereo Line 6 Original Multitap 6 Stereo Line 6 Original Ping Pong Stereo Line 6 Original Sweep Echo Mono, Stereo Line 6 Original Ducked Delay Mono, Stereo TC Electronic® 2290 Transistor Tape Mono, Stereo Maestro® Echoplex EP-3 Harmony Delay Stereo Line 6 Original Bucket Brigade Mono, Stereo BOSS® DM-2 Adriatic Delay Mono, Stereo BOSS® DM-2 w/ Adrian Mod Added with firmware 1.04.1 Dual Delay Stereo Line 6 Original Stereo delay with separate time, feedback, and mix per channel. Includes high and low cut filters and Chorus or Vibrato modulation Reverse Delay Mono, Stereo Line 6 Original Whatever you play in comes back at you backwards (up to four seconds mono, two seconds stereo) Elephant Man Mono, Stereo Electro-Harmonix® Deluxe Memory Man Added with firmware 2.0 Vintage Digital Mono, Stereo Line 6 Original Added with firmware 2.10 Pitch Echo Mono, Stereo Line 6 Original Added with firmware 2.20 Vintage Swell Mono, Stereo Line 6 Original Adriatic Swell Mono, Stereo Line 6 Original Added with firmware 2.30 Cosmos Echo Mono, Stereo Roland® RE-201 Space Echo Added with firmware 2.50 (New HX Effects) Multi Pass Mono, Stereo Line 6 Original Bandpass-filtered multitap delay Added with firmware 3.00 Poly Sustain Mono Line 6 Original Poly Sustain Settings Assign Poly Sustain to a stomp footswitch. By default, Poly Sustain appears bypassed. First play the note or chord you wish to sustain, and then press the footswitch (on) to sustain it indefinitely. Keep playing while the note or chord loops. TIP: Some players may find it easier to change the footswitch mode to Momentary; that way, the note or chord sustains only while you hold the switch on, much like the sustain pedal on a piano. Press the switch again (off) and the sustained note or chord fades out. Interval - Sets the pitch of the sustained note or chord. TIP: This parameter is especially cool for creating massive drones to play over Attack - Sets the speed at which the sustained note or chord fades in Decay - Sets the speed at which the sustained note or chord fades out after bypassing the effect Mod Freq - Sets the speed of the built in modulation Mod Depth - Sets the depth of the built in modulation FX Level - Sets the level of the sustained signal RandDpth - Higher values increase the randomization of the section of audio being sustained, resulting in a more natural, but less predictable drone RandSpeed - Controls how fast the randomization wanders. Setting both RndDpth and RndSpd to high values will result in a glitch fest (not that there's anything wrong with that) Level - Controls the overall output level of the block Glitch Delay Mono, Stereo Line 6 Original Performance delay that lets you freely manipulate the repeats' behavior in real time Glitch Delay Settings Time - Sets the delay time; press the knob to toggle between ms/sec and note values Delay Div - Divides the delay time into smaller increments Mix—Controls the wet/dry mix of the delay. When set to 0%, no delay is heard; when set to 100%, no dry signal is heard Feedback - Controls the overall number of repeats heard for the entire sequence SliceFdbk - Controls the number of repeats heard for individual slices. At higher values, you could call this "Super Chaotic Feedback" Shuffle - Determines the likelihood of repeats shuffling/reordering Octaves - Determines the likelihood of repeats playing back an octave higher or lower Reverse - Determines the likelihood of repeats playing backwards Seq Drift - Determines the likelihood of the entire sequence changing every time it loops around. When set to 0%, the same sequence loops forever. TIP: Assign this parameter to a footswitch set to toggle between a higher number and 0%. If you hear a random sequence you want to maintain, press the switch to set Seq Drift to 0%, and it'll repeat that way indefinitely Smoothing - Higher values apply smoothing between slices and can give a synth-pad type quality, lower values maintain transients. Or set it just high enough to avoid pops and clicks Trails - When on, delay repeats continue to ring out after the block is bypassed Added with firmware 3.10 Euclidean Delay Mono, Stereo Line 6 Original delay based on Euclidean algorithms. Creates multitap patterns by setting the length of the pattern (Steps) and the number of taps (Fill) in the pattern. The Euclidean algorithm spaces taps as evenly as possible throughout the pattern, resulting in rhythms from traditional to highly complex. Euclidean Delay Settings Step Time - Sets the time between steps. The total delay time is Time x Steps, so [Time: 1/16 x Steps: 8] is a 1/2-note. Press the knob to toggle between ms/sec and note values Feedback - Controls the overall number of repeats heard for the entire sequence. If you want to hear all fills in the sequence only once, set to 0% Steps - Determines the number of steps in the sequence (1-16; see diagram below) Fill - The number of active taps, whose spacing is set by Euclidean algorithms (1-16, see diagram below). If Fill is higher than Steps, the extra taps are ignored Rotate - Rotates all fills forward by the same amount (0-15; see diagram below). Used If you like the sound of a repeat pattern but want the fills and gaps shifted forward Mix - Controls the wet/dry mix of the delay. When set to 0%, no delay is heard; when set to 100%, no dry signal is heard Low Cut - Applies a low cut (high pass) filter to the fills, letting you remove the effected signal below a certain frequency High Cut - Applies a high cut (low pass) filter to the fills, letting you remove the effected signal above a certain frequency Level - Controls the overall output level of the block Trails - When on, delay repeats continue to ring out after the block is bypassed Added with firmware 3.15 Heliosphere Mono, Stereo Line 6 Original delay with reverb injected into the feedback loop Heliosphere Settings Time - Sets the delay time. Press the knob to toggle between ms/Sec and note values Feedback - Controls the overall number of repeats. To hear only one repeat, set to 0% Rate - Controls the rate or speed of modulation Depth - Controls the depth or amount of modulation Mix—Controls the wet/dry mix of the delay. When set to 0%, no delay is heard; when set to 100%, no dry signal is heard Level—Sets the overall level of the block Scale - For stereo delays, the Time parameter sets the left side. The right side's time is always some percentage of the left's time, and is determined by the Scale parameter. For example, if Time is set to 500ms, and Scale is set to 70%, the left delay is 500ms and the right delay is 350ms (or 70% of 500ms). When scale is set to 100%, left and right delays are the same Rev Mix—Controls the wet/dry mix of the reverb inside the delay's feedback loop. When set to 0%, no reverb is heard Rev Decay—Sets the decay of the reverb Headroom—Some delay pedals' internal signal paths exhibit a bit of grit, especially when placed after a high-gain amp block. Negative values increase the perceived amount of grit; positive values clean things up a bit. Trails - When set to "Off," delay repeats are instantly muted when the block is bypassed. When set to "On," delay repeats continue to decay naturally when the block is bypassed or a different snapshot is selected ADT Mono, Stereo Line 6 Original double-tracking tape emulation ADT Settings Delay 1, Delay 2 - Sets the delay time for each deck. Delay 1 can go up to 20ms and Delay 2 can go up to 200ms WowFlutr1, WowFlutr2 - Determines how much warbly tape sound is heard for each deck Saturate1, Saturate2 - Adds analog tape saturation and at high enough settings, distortion. At lower settings, it's great for simply warming up a tone Deck 1 Vol, Deck 2 Vol - Sets the level of each deck independently. Deck 2 is a bit lower than Deck 1 by default Deck 2 Pol - Flips the polarity of deck 2 Mod Rate - Controls the rate or speed of modulation applied to Deck 2 Mod Depth - Controls the depth or amount of modulation applied to Deck 2 Level - Sets the overall level of the block TapeSpeed—Changes both the rate of the modulation applied by the WowFluttr control and the filtering response of the analog tape emulation Texture - Adjusts the amount of the NAB tape EQ in the simulated tape path. When Saturation is set to 0.0, the texture is invisible. When Saturation is turned up, the texture will affect the tightness (or looseness) of the distortion Low Cut - Applies a low cut (high pass) filter to the decks, letting you remove the effected signal below a certain frequency High Cut - Applies a high cut (low pass) filter to the decks, letting you remove the effected signal above a certain frequency Deck 1 Pan, Deck 2 Pan - Pans each deck left and right EnvThresh - Sets the level above which engages the envelope. When on, picking harder can impart very slight pitch fluctuations by tweaking Deck 2's delay. Subtle, but fun Trails—When set to "Off," delay repeats are instantly muted when the block is bypassed. When set to "On," delay repeats continue to decay naturally when the block is bypassed or a different snapshot is selected Crisscross Mono, Stereo Line 6 Original dual delay with cross-feedback between the two delay lines Crisscross Settings Time A, Time B - Sets the delay time for each of the two delay lines. Press the knob to toggle between ms/Sec and note values Feedbk A, Feedback B - Controls the number of repeats for each delay line. To hear only one repeat, set to 0% Pan A, Pan B - To achieve the widest stereo field, set Pan A to L100 and Pan B to R100 Mix—Controls the wet/dry mix of the delay. When set to 0%, no delay is heard; when set to 100%, no dry signal is heard Level - Sets the overall level of the block Crossfeed - Controls the amount of the A delay line fed back into the B delay line and vice versa Headroom—Some delay pedals' internal signal paths exhibit a bit of grit, especially when placed after a high-gain amp block. Negative values increase the perceived amount of grit; positive values clean things up a bit. Mod Rate—Controls the rate or speed of modulation Mod Depth—Controls the depth or amount of modulation Shape—Sets the modulation's wave shape (Sine or Triangle) Phase—Determines the modulation's phase relationship between the two delay lines. At 0°, the delay lines modulate together; at 180°, modulation is inverted from one another Bit Depth—Lowers the bit depth of the delay repeats for a grungier sound. For more transparent results, set to "24 bits" Sample Rate—Lowers the sample rate of the delay repeats for a grungier sound. For more transparent results, set to "48kHz" Low Cut - Applies a low cut (high pass) filter to the repeats, letting you remove the effected signal below a certain frequency High Cut - Applies a high cut (low pass) filter to the repeats, letting you remove the effected signal above a certain frequency Trails - When set to "Off," delay repeats are instantly muted when the block is bypassed. When set to "On," delay repeats continue to decay naturally when the block is bypassed or a different snapshot is selected Tesselator Mono, Stereo Line 6 Original. Tesselator is part morphing delay, part loop sampler, part drone machine... it's stellar for creating rhythmic pads, textures, or pitch/filter ramp effects to play over and has been placed in the Delay category so you can run multiple instances at once. Once audio is captured and repeating, you can effectively transition/morph between two states—First and Last, each with its own time, speed/pitch, HP filter, and LP filter—by applying increasing amounts to each repeat until the target settings are reached Tesselator Settings Assign Tesselator to a stomp footswitch. It's bypassed by default. Play a chord and while it's ringing, press the Tesselator switch. Audio captured BEFORE the switch press is repeated and manipulated by the following parameters: First - Determines the length of the first step in the sequence, that is, the length of repeated audio when first engaged. Press the knob to toggle between ms and note values Last—Determines the length of the last step in the sequence. If shorter than the First step's time, the sequence will get shorter; if longer than the First step's time, the sequence will get longer. If First and Last are the same time, the sequence length remains constant (Ex. 1 below). Press the knob to toggle between ms and note values Steps - Determines how many steps there are in the sequence (1 ~ 50). For example, if your first step is 100ms and your last step is 500ms, each successive step in the sequence will lengthen from 100ms to 500ms. The more steps you have, the longer it takes to reach the last step and therefore, the longer it takes to alter the sequence's characteristics Direction - Determines the direction of the steps: Forward: Each step plays back normally (Ex. 2a below) Reverse: Each step plays back in reverse (Ex. 2b below) Fwd/Rev: Steps alternate between forward and reverse (Ex. 2c below) Boomerang - When off, the last step in the sequence repeats indefinitely. When on, all steps play forward, then backward, then forward again, etc. (Ex. 3a below) Operation - Determines what happens to your signal when Tesselator is turned on (remember, it's bypassed by default) "Mute All"—When Tesselator is on, THE ENTIRE PATH IS MUTED "Dry Kill"—When Tesselator is on, only the effected signal is heard. TIP: With Tesselator on a parallel path, assign a second stomp switch to toggle between Mute All and Dry Kill. This lets you leave the block enabled and bring the effected signal in and out by switching between the two values "Normal" (default)—When Tesselator is on, both the dry and effected signals are heard Ramp—Determines whether any speed/pitch changes across the sequence reference a static or semitone value "Speed" (default)—Sets the target speed of the last step. Use the Speed parameter to set the specific value (0% ~ 200% speed) "Pitch"—Sets the target pitch of the last step. Use the Pitch parameter to set the value (-12 ~ +12 semitones; see Ex. 3c below) Speed - Sets the target speed for the last step. For example, if set to "200%," the last step's pitch will be twice as high as the first step and if set to "0%," the last step will appear to stop completely, almost like a glitchy tape stop effect. Disabled unless Ramp is set to "Speed" Pitch - Sets the target pitch for the last step. For example, if set to "-12", the last step will be an octave lower than the first step. Disabled unless Ramp is set to "Pitch" (see Ex. 3c below) HP Filter - Very different from Helix's traditional Low Cut and High Cut filters. Sets the high-pass (low cut) filter target for the last step. For example, if set to a higher value, each successive step will filter out more bass until the last step of the sequence LP Filter—Very different from Helix's traditional Low Cut and High Cut filters. Sets the low-pass (high cut) filter target for the last step. For example, if set to a lower value, each successive step will filter out more treble until the last step of the sequence (Ex. 3b below) FX Level - Controls the level of the effected signal Level - Controls the overall output level of the block Ratchet Mono, Stereo Line 6 Original buffer sampler/delay. Used to capture and loop a short snippet of audio (whose length is determined by the Time parameter) while the block is enabled. Great for rhythmic stutter effects. You could almost consider Ratchet a simplified version of Tesselator, where the audio is captured AFTER the footswitch press, not before Ratchet Settings Assign Ratchet to a stomp footswitch. It's bypassed by default. While playing, press the Ratchet switch. Audio captured AFTER the switch press is repeated for as long as the block is enabled. For this reason, it may be best to make the switch momentary, and only step on the Ratchet switch when you change chords, almost like a rhythmic sustain pedal. FX Level - Controls the level of the looped audio Level - Controls the overall output level of the block Time - Predetermines the length of the audio to be recorded and looped. To loop an entire 4/4 bar, choose "1/1"; to stutter your playing, start with "1/16" or "1/32" Operation - Determines what happens to your signal when Ratchet is turned on (remember, it's bypassed by default) "Mute All"—When Ratchet is on, THE ENTIRE PATH IS MUTED "Dry Kill"—When Ratchet is on, only the effected signal is heard. TIP: With Ratchet on a parallel path, assign a second stomp switch to toggle between Mute All and Dry Kill. This lets you leave the block enabled and bring the effected signal in and out by switching between the two values "Normal" (default)—When Ratchet is on, both the dry and effected signals are heard Reverb Models Model Subcategory Based on Plate Stereo Line 6 Original Room Stereo Line 6 Original Chamber Stereo Line 6 Original Hall Stereo Line 6 Original Echo Stereo Line 6 Original Tile Stereo Line 6 Original Cave Stereo Line 6 Original Ducking Stereo Line 6 Original Octo Stereo Line 6 Original 63 Spring Stereo Line 6 Original Spring Stereo Line 6 Original Particle Verb Stereo Line 6 Original Added with firmware 2.50 (New HX Effects) Glitz Mono, Stereo Line 6 Original Ganymede Mono, Stereo Line 6 Original Searchlights Mono, Stereo Line 6 Original Plateaux Mono, Stereo Line 6 Original Double Tank Mono, Stereo Line 6 Original Added with firmware 3.10 Dynamic Hall Mono, Stereo Line 6 Original Hall Reverb Dynamic Hall Settings Decay - Sets the decay of the reverb (0.1 sec ~ 45.0 sec, or Infinity) TIP: Assign a second stomp switch to toggle between a lower Decay value and Infinity. Label it "ForEVER ever?" Predelay - Determines the amount of delay heard before the signal enters the hall. Can sometimes result in more definition between the dry and effected signals Room Size—Sets the size of the hall (10, 20, or 30 meters). NOTE: This parameter actually changes the algorithm so you'll hear a small bump when changing it. Therefore, we don't recommend assigning Room Size to snapshots or other controllers Diffusion - Sets the amount of smearing between discrete echoes, sometimes resulting in a softer effected signal Damping - Determines the frequency above which the reverb will be absorbed. For example, if your hall is full of people wearing fake ocelot jumpsuits, more high frequencies would be absorbed than if the room were empty Mix - Controls the wet/dry mix of the reverb. When set to 0%, no reverb is heard; when set to 100%, no dry signal is heard Motion - Sets the amount of randomization, which can be helpful to minimize any metallic artifacts common in static reverbs. At higher values, can impart a bit of modulation to the effected signal Low Freq - Sets the frequency below which the Low Gain parameter is applied Low Gain - Sets the reverb time for frequencies below the Low Freq value. Values below 0.0dB mean the bass frequencies decay faster than the treble frequencies; values above 0.0dB mean the bass frequencies decay slower than the treble frequencies Low Cut - Applies a low cut (or high pass) filter to the reverb, letting you remove the effected signal below a certain frequency High Cut - Applies a high cut (or low pass) filter to the reverb, letting you remove the effected signal above a certain frequency Level - Controls the overall output level of the block Trails - When on, reverb decay continues to ring out after the block is bypassed Hot Springs Mono, Stereo Line 6 Original Spring Reverb Spring Reverb Settings Dwell - Adjusts the strength of the signal sent into the spring tank. Higher values result in a longer decay Spring Count - Sets how many springs are in the tank (1, 2, or 3, and numerous values in between) Drip - Adjusts the intensity of the spring reverb, or how much "ploink" you might hear Low Cut - Applies a low cut (or high pass) filter to the reverb, letting you remove the effected signal below a certain frequency High Cut - Applies a high cut (or low pass) filter to the reverb, letting you remove the effected signal above a certain frequency Mix - Controls the wet/dry mix of the reverb. When set to 0%, no reverb is heard; when set to 100%, no dry signal is heard Level - Controls the overall output level of the block Trails - When on, reverb decay continues to ring out after the block is bypassed Added with firmware 3.15 Dynamic Plate Mono, Stereo Line 6 Original plate reverb typically found in high-end studio rack reverbs Dynamic Plate Settings Decay - Sets the decay of the reverb (0.1 sec ~ 45.0 sec, or Infinity) Predelay - Determines the amount of delay heard before the signal enters the plate. Can sometimes result in more definition between the dry and effected signals Damping - Determines the frequency above which the reverb will be absorbed. For example, if your hall is full of people wearing fake ocelot jumpsuits, more high frequencies would be absorbed than if the room were empty Mot Rate - Motion Rate, or how fast the echoes' intensity changes, due to changes in plate tension or temperature MotRange - Motion Range, or how much the internal delays change. Similar to the modulation control on older tank reverbs Mix - Controls the wet/dry mix of the reverb. When set to 0%, no reverb is heard; when set to 100%, no dry signal is heard Low Freq - Sets the frequency below which the Low Gain parameter is applied Low Gain - Sets the reverb time for frequencies below the Low Freq value. Values below 0.0dB mean the bass frequencies decay faster than the treble frequencies; values above 0.0dB mean the bass frequencies decay slower than the treble frequencies Low Cut - Applies a low cut (or high pass) filter to the reverb, letting you remove the effected signal below a certain frequency High Cut - Applies a high cut (or low pass) filter to the reverb, letting you remove the effected signal above a certain frequency Level - Controls the overall output level of the block Trails - When set to "Off," the reverb decay is instantly muted when the block is bypassed. When set to "On," the reverb continues to decay naturally when the block is bypassed or a different snapshot is selected Dynamic Room Mono, Stereo Line 6 Original room reverb typically found in high-end studio rack reverbs Dynamic Room Settings Decay - Sets the decay of the reverb (0.1 sec ~ 3.0 sec) Predelay - Determines the amount of delay heard before the signal enters the room. Can sometimes result in more definition between the dry and effected signals Damping - Determines the frequency above which the reverb will be absorbed. For example, if your room is full of people wearing foam high school mascot costumes, more high frequencies would be absorbed than if the room were empty Diffusion - Sets the amount of smearing between discrete echoes, sometimes resulting in a softer effected signal Mot Rate - Motion Rate, or how quickly the room's shape may be changing, due to people moving, doors opening or closing, etc. Mix - Controls the wet/dry mix of the reverb. When set to 0%, no reverb is heard; when set to 100%, no dry signal is heard Low Freq - Sets the frequency below which the Low Gain parameter is applied Low Gain - Sets the reverb time for frequencies below the Low Freq value. Values below 0.0dB mean the bass frequencies decay faster than the treble frequencies; values above 0.0dB mean the bass frequencies decay slower than the treble frequencies Low Cut - Applies a low cut (or high pass) filter to the reverb, letting you remove the effected signal below a certain frequency High Cut - Applies a high cut (or low pass) filter to the reverb, letting you remove the effected signal above a certain frequency EarlyReflc - Sets the amount of early reflective room sound Level - Controls the overall output level of the block Trails - When set to "Off," the reverb decay is instantly muted when the block is bypassed. When set to "On," the reverb continues to decay naturally when the block is bypassed or a different snapshot is selected Shimmer Mono, Stereo Line 6 Original shimmer reverb. We originally planned to release Shimmer as two distinctly different reverbs—Luster and Sheen—but combining them into a single model and letting you seamlessly switch back and forth via a footswitch or snapshots seemed cooler Shimmer Settings Type - Determines the type of shimmer effect applied. TIP: Assign Type to a footswitch (or snapshots) to try both within the same preset "Luster"—More of a traditional, reverb pedal-type shimmer effect with tighter definition in the lustery bits "Sheen" (default)—More of a lush, studio plugin-type shimmer effect with a massive, sheeny bloom Pitch 1 - Sets the interval of the first pitchshifter. Set to "Oct Up" for more traditional shimmer sounds; set to "Oct Down" for something a bit creepier. Note that Pitch 1 and Pitch 2 have 0.1 semitone resolution between -1and +1 Pitch 2 - Sets the interval of the second pitchshifter Intensity - Controls the mix between the pitchshifted and non-pitchshifted reverb Feedback - Controls the number of times the pitchshifting recirculates through the reverb Pitch Blend - Controls how much of Pitch 1 is heard vs. Pitch 2 (set to "Even" by default) Mix - Controls the wet/dry mix of the reverb. When set to 0%, no reverb is heard; when set to 100%, no dry signal is heard Decay - Sets the decay of the reverb (0.1 sec ~ 45.0 sec or Infinity) Predelay - Determines the amount of delay heard before the signal enters the room. Can sometimes result in more definition between the dry and effected signals Room Size - Sets the size of the room (10, 20, or 30 meters) Damping - Determines the frequency above which the reverb will be absorbed Diffusion - Sets the amount of smearing between discrete echoes, sometimes resulting in a softer effected signal Motion - Sets the amount of randomization, which can be helpful to minimize any metallic artifacts common in static reverbs. At higher values, can impart a bit of modulation to the effected signal Low Cut - Applies a low cut (or high pass) filter to the reverb, letting you remove the effected signal below a certain frequency High Cut - Applies a high cut (or low pass) filter to the reverb, letting you remove the effected signal above a certain frequency Level - Controls the overall output level of the block Trails - When set to "Off," the reverb decay is instantly muted when the block is bypassed. When set to "On," the reverb continues to decay naturally when the block is bypassed or a different snapshot is selected Added with firmware 3.50 Dynamic Ambience Mono, Stereo Line 6 Original ambience reverb. At less extreme settings can be used to "open up" the sound of your amp without applying a notable reverb effect. Also utilizes less DSP than other Dynamic reverbs. Dynamic Ambience Settings Room Size - Sets the size of the hall (8, 10, or 12 meters) Predelay - Determines the amount of delay heard before the signal enters the hall. Can sometimes result in more definition between the dry and effected signals Damping - Determines the frequency above which the reverb will be absorbed. For example, if your hall is full of people wearing fake ocelot jumpsuits, more high frequencies would be absorbed than if the room were empty Diffusion - Sets the amount of smearing between discrete echoes, sometimes resulting in a softer effected signal Shape - Controls the blend of the Early and Late reflections. Turning the knob clockwise adds more Late reflections; turning the knob counterclockwise adds more Early reflections. Press the knob to reset to "Even" Mix - Controls the wet/dry mix of the reverb. When set to 0%, no reverb is heard; when set to 100%, no dry signal is heard Low Cut - Applies a low cut (or high pass) filter to the reverb, letting you remove the effected signal below a certain frequency High Cut - Applies a high cut (or low pass) filter to the reverb, letting you remove the effected signal above a certain frequency Level - Controls the overall output level of the block Trails - When on, reverb decay continues to ring out after the block is bypassed Added with firmware 3.70 Dynamic Bloom Mono, Stereo Line 6 Original bloom reverb. Dynamic Bloom Settings Decay—Sets the decay of the reverb (0.1 sec ~ 45.0 sec, or Infinity). Damping—Determines the frequency above which the reverb will be absorbed. For example, if your hall is full of people wearing fake ocelot jumpsuits, more high frequencies would be absorbed than if the room were empty. Mot Rate—Motion Rate, or how fast the echoes' intensity changes, due to changes in plate tension or temperature. Rise Time—Sets how long it takes for the reverb to bloom. Choose Short, Medium (default), or Long. Mix—Controls the wet/dry mix of the reverb. When set to 0%, no reverb is heard; when set to 100%, no dry signal is heard. Low Freq—Sets the frequency below which the Low Gain parameter is applied. Low Gain—Sets the reverb time for frequencies below the Low Freq value. Values below 0.0dB mean the bass frequencies decay faster than the treble frequencies; values above 0.0dB mean the bass frequencies decay slower than the treble frequencies. Low Cut—Applies a low cut (or high pass) filter to the reverb, letting you remove the effected signal below a certain frequency. High Cut—Applies a high cut (or low pass) filter to the reverb, letting you remove the effected signal above a certain frequency. Ducking—Traditionally, ducking controls how much of the entire reverb is dropped in volume (or "ducked") while the signal is active. With Dynamic Bloom, the ducking instead applies to the reverb's feedback only. For example, if you set Decay really high and strum one chord, you'll hear that chord sustain for a long time. While it's ringing out, hit another chord. Without ducking, both chords now sustain together. With Ducking set high, the first chord quickly fades out, and all you'll hear sustaining is the 2nd chord. This helps your bloom from turning into a sloppy mess of multiple chords Level—Sets the overall level of the block. Trails—When set to "Off," reverb decay is instantly muted when the block is bypassed. When set to "On," the reverb continues to decay naturally when the block is bypassed or a different snapshot is selected. Nonlinear Mono, Stereo Line 6 Original nonlinear reverb with a variety of decay tail shapes (including multiple reverse reverb shapes). Nonlinear Settings Decay—Sets the decay of the reverb (1.0 ms ~ 2.000 sec). Press the knob to toggle between ms/sec and note values. TIP: When set to note values, playing a note/chord 4 beats (Decay set to "1/1") or 2 beats (Decay set to "1/2") before a song transition can cause the reverb to stop right on the downbeat. Predelay—Determines the amount of delay heard before the signal enters the reverb. Shape—Determines the shape of the reverb's decay: Linear—Traditional reverse reverb with an even, linear slope; abruptly stops after the decay length. Log—Reverse reverb with a logarithmic curve so it starts low and ramps up toward the decay's end. Inverse Log—Reverse reverb with an inverse logarithmic curve so it ramps up quickly. Gauss—Ramps up and then down in a gaussian curve shape. Inverse Gauss—Ramps down and then up in a gaussian curve shape. Triangle—Ramps up and then down in a triangle shape. Inverse Triangle—Ramps up and then down in a triangle shape. Full—No ramp at all; the reverb is on full blast for the duration of the decay and then abruptly stops after the decay length. Late Dry—Adds a bit of the original signal as the very last tap. Most audible when playing simple lines with gaussian and triangle shapes. Mix—Controls the wet/dry mix of the reverb. When set to 0%, no reverb is heard; when set to 100%, no dry signal is heard. Level—Sets the overall level of the block. Diffusion—Sets the amount of smearing between discrete echoes, sometimes resulting in a softer effected signal. Low Cut—Applies a low cut (or high pass) filter to the reverb, letting you remove the effected signal below a certain frequency. High Cut—Applies a high cut (or low pass) filter to the reverb, letting you remove the effected signal above a certain frequency. Mod—Controls the amount of modulation applied to the reverb. Rate—Controls the rate or speed of modulation applied to the reverb. Spread (Stereo version only)—Determines the stereo width or spread of the effected signal. Trails—When set to "Off," reverb decay is instantly muted when the block is bypassed. When set to "On," the reverb continues to decay naturally when the block is bypassed or a different snapshot is selected. Pitch / Synth Models Model Subcategory Based on Pitch Wham Mono, Stereo DigiTech Whammy® Twin Harmony Mono, Stereo Eventide® H3000 3 OSC Synth Stereo Line 6 Original Added with firmware 1.06 Simple Pitch Mono, Stereo Line 6 Original Dual Pitch Mono, Stereo Line 6 Original Added with firmware 2.20 3 Note Generator Mono, Stereo Line 6 Original 4 OSC Generator Mono, Stereo Line 6 Original Added with firmware 3.00 Poly Pitch Mono Line 6 Original Poly Pitch Settings NOTE: Polyphonic pitch engines are designed for shifting complex chords with minimal artifacts, at the expense of latency (and our algorithms have lower latency than leading standalone poly pitch pedals). If you're looking to pitch individual notes (such as in a solo), monophonic pitchshifting is often preferred. See the Tracking parameter below for more information IMPORTANT! 3.0's new poly models are extremely DSP-intensive. Some effects can eat up roughly a quarter of all available DSP on a Helix Floor, Rack, or LT or half (!!!) of all available DSP on HX Stomp or HX Effects. You also can't run more than one on the same path/DSP. Don't say we didn't warn you... Interval - Sets the pitch of the effect in semitones Cents - Sets the pitch of the effect in cents ShiftTime - Determines how long it takes for the signal to ramp up or down to the set pitch when the block is enabled. Press the knob to toggle between ms/Sec and note/beat values. TIP: Want to hit the switch and have Poly Pitch dive bomb and land on the selected interval exactly one bar later? Press the knob to select note values and set ShiftTime to "1/1" ShiftCurve - Determines the trajectory curve of the pitch shift over time. StartSlow values are concave (slower changes to start, speeding up toward the end); StartFast values are convex (the opposite). The default is "Linear" ReturnTime - Determines how long it takes for the signal to return to normal pitch when the block is bypassed. Press the knob to toggle between ms/Sec and note/beat values ReturnCurv - Determines the trajectory curve when returning to the original pitch. StartSlow values are concave (slower changes to start, speeding up toward the end); StartFast values are convex (the opposite) Tracking - Determines how the poly pitch engine behaves. "X Fast" results in lower latency, ideal for faster lead lines. "X Stable" (the default) results in fewer artifacts when pitch shifting complex, sustained chords. "Fast" and "Stable" are somewhere in between. TIP: If you find yourself changing playing styles—say from fast lead lines to clean, open chords—you can assign this parameter to a footswitch (or snapshots) to optimize the balance between transparency and low latency Auto EQ - Determines how much compensation EQ is applied to the shifted signal. If the effected signal sounds too harsh when pitched up (or dull when pitched down), adjust this setting to taste. When set to 0.0, no compensation is applied Mix - Controls the wet/dry mix of the pitchshift Level - Controls the overall output level of the block Poly Wham Mono Line 6 Original Works equally well on guitar and bass, although you might want to tweak the Auto EQ parameter for your particular instrument. See Poly Pitch notes above for additional information Poly Capo Mono Line 6 Original Simpler version of Poly Pitch when you just want to change keys. Works equally well on guitar and bass, although you might want to tweak the Auto EQ parameter for your particular instrument. See Poly Pitch notes above for additional information 12 String Mono Line 6 Original 12-string guitar emulation Added with firmware 3.50 Boctaver Mono, Stereo BOSS® OC-2 Octaver Filter Models Model Subcategory Based on Mutant Filter Mono, Stereo Musitronics® Mu-Tron® III Mystery Filter Mono, Stereo Korg® A3 Added with firmware 1.06 Autofilter Mono, Stereo Line 6 Original Added with firmware 2.80 Asheville Pattrn Mono, Stereo Moog® Moogerfooger® MF-105M MIDI MuRF Filter (with both MuRF and Bass MuRF voicings) Volume / Pan Models Model Subcategory Based on Volume Pedal Mono, Stereo Line 6 Original Gain Mono, Stereo Line 6 Original Pan Stereo Line 6 Original Added with firmware 2.30 Stereo Width Stereo Line 6 Original Utility to collapse stereo paths Added with firmware 3.00 Stereo Imager Stereo Line 6 Original Wah Models Model Subcategory Based on UK Wah 846 Mono, Stereo Vox® V846 Teardrop 310 Mono, Stereo Dunlop® Cry Baby® Fasel model 310 Fassel Mono, Stereo Dunlop® Cry Baby® Super Weeper Mono, Stereo Arbiter® Cry Baby® Chrome Mono, Stereo Vox® V847 Chrome Custom Mono, Stereo Modded Vox® V847 Throaty Mono, Stereo RMC Real McCoy 1 Vetta Wah Mono, Stereo Line 6 Original Colorful Mono, Stereo Colorsound® Wah-fuzz Conductor Mono, Stereo Maestro® Boomerang Added with firmware 3.80 Teardrop Bass Q Mono, Stereo Dunlop 105Q Bass Wah Looper Models Model Subcategory Based on Added with firmware 2.60 Switch Looper Mono, Stereo Line 6 Original (doesn't leave Stomp mode) Added with firmware 3.00 Shuffling Looper Mono, Stereo Line 6 Original Shuffling Looper Settings Part looper, part sampler, part inspiration generator, part performance instrument, the Shuffling Looper intelligently chops up your playing and gives you realtime control over reordering, octave shifting, reversing, and repeating. It's all immense fun (even on vocals, drums, and percussion), but you'll want to familiarize yourself with its controls.IMPORTANT: The Shuffling Looper does not currently respond to Command Center > HX Commands or per-function MIDI commands Add Looper > Shuffling Looper to a preset and assign it to a footswitch. Turn Knob 1 (Slices) to set the number of slices your loop will be chopped into. 8 slices is the default. Press the switch to begin recording. The LED lights red, indicating the loop is recording. At the end of your loop, press the switch. The LED lights green and the sliced loop sequence immediately plays. During playback, adjust the following knobs (or assign them to controllers, like expression pedals or snapshots): Slices - Changes the number of slices your loop will be chopped into SeqLength - Determines the number of slices in the sequence. This can be changed even after recording a loop Shuffle - Determines the likelihood of slices shuffling/reordering. At 0%, the slices never shuffle; at 100%, they're constantly reshuffling Octave - Determines the likelihood of slices playing back an octave higher or lower Reverse - Determines the likelihood of slices playing backwards Repeat - Determines the likelihood of slices repeating Smoothing - Higher values apply smoothing between slices and can give a synth-pad type quality, lower values maintain transients. Or set it just high enough to avoid pops and clicks Seq Drift - Determines the likelihood of the entire slice sequence changing every time it loops around. When set to 0.0, the same sequence repeats forever; when set to 10.0, the sequence changes completely every time it loops TIP: Assign this parameter to a footswitch set to toggle between a higher number and 0%. If you hear a random sequence you want to maintain, press the switch to set Seq Drift to 0%, and it'll repeat that way indefinitely Playback - Sets the looper's playback level Low Cut - Applies a low cut (or high pass) filter to the loop, letting you remove looper signal below a certain frequency High Cut - Applies a high cut (or low pass) filter to the loop, letting you remove looper signal above a certain frequency Want to change it up? While the loop is playing, press the switch to randomize its slice sequence. Quickly double-press the switch. Playback/recording stops and the LED lights white, indicating a loop is in memory. Press again to restart. While the loop is playing or stopped, press and hold the switch. The recording is deleted and the LED lights dim white. Split Model Based on Added with firmware 2.90 Dynamic Line 6 Original Dynamic Settings This new Split block type lets you dynamically route signals to Path B, depending on how hard you play. For example, you could roll your guitar's volume back a bit and play clean chords through a Grammatico on Path A and then roll it back up and dig in to blend in a searing Revv Gen Purple lead on Path B Knob 1 (Threshold)—Signals below the Threshold are routed to Path A; signals above the Threshold are routed to Path B Knob 2 (Attack)—Determines how fast the signal routes to Path B once reaching the Threshold Knob 3 (Decay)—Determines how fast the signal returns to Path A once falling below the Threshold Knob 4 (Reverse)—Swaps dynamic path routing. When set to "On", signals below the Threshold are routed to Path B and signals above the Threshold are routed to Path A Legacy Effects (with firmware 2.50) Helix Floor, Rack/Control, and LT now include a library of effects from M13, M9, M5, DL4, DM4, FM4, and MM4. These appear in a new "Legacy" subcategory in the model list. Type Model Description Distortion Tube Drive A sweet, singing sustain craved by guitarists worldwide. Inspired by* the tone of a Chandler Tube Driver®. Distortion Screamer Inspired by the smooth medium-gain tones of the collectable original, Screamer is based on* an Ibanez® Tube Screamer®. Distortion Overdrive Inspired by* a DOD® Overdrive/Preamp 250, which was designed to slam the input of a tube amp forcing it to distort violently. Distortion Classic Dist Angry and aggressive, Classic Distortion is inspired by* a ProCo Rat. Distortion Heavy Dist The industry-standard heavy metal distortion of the late '80s. Inspired by* a Boss® Metal Zone. Distortion Colordrive Colordrive will transport you back to the breeding ground of British guitar heroes. Inspired by* a Colorsound® Overdriver. Distortion Buzz Saw Take a deep breath and repeat: "I can't get no (duh, duh, duh) Satisfaction." Inspired by* a Maestro® Fuzz Tone. Distortion Facial Fuzz Bottom-heavy distortion inspired by* the Arbiter Fuzz Face, which is associated with the tones of Jimi Hendrix and Eric Johnson. Distortion Jumbo Fuzz Jumbo Fuzz delivers a bright bite reminiscent of the fuzz tones heard all over the first two Led Zeppelin records. Inspired by* a Vox® Tone Bender. Distortion Fuzz Pi Fuzz Pi delivers plenty of thick distortion and oceans of sustain inspired by* the tone of an Electro-Harmonix® Big Muff Pi®. Distortion Jet Fuzz Part fuzz/part phaser, Jet Fuzz delivers the best of both. Inspired by* the Roland® Jet Phaser. Distortion Line 6 Drive If we could go back to the 60s and be a part of the fuzz revolution, this is what we'd design. Inspired by* the Colorsound® Tone Bender. Distortion Line 6 Distortion Completely saturated and over the top, Line 6 Distortion is massive and totally crazy. Distortion Sub Oct Fuzz Biting fuzz with an octave below! Excellent for bass guitar. Inspired by* the PAiA Roctave Divider. Distortion Octave Fuzz White-hot fuzz with an octave above! This classic fuzz+octave effect was used by Jimi and other pioneering players. Inspired by* the Tycobrahe® Octavia. Added with firmware 3.15 Distortion Bronze Master based on the Maestro® Bass Brassmaster. Originally designed for bass, but equally cool on guitar, the Maestro® Bass Brassmaster is considered by many to be the Holy Grail of bass distortion units, an ultra-rare bird designed in the early 70’s for Maestro® by synth genius Tom Oberheim. NOTE: The Blend parameter is not like overall distortion Mix; instead, it sets how much of the filtered signal passes through the clipping/octave circuitry Distortion Killer Z based on* the BOSS® Metal Zone MT-2. Equipped with a dual gain circuit, the MT-2 provides amazing sustain plus heavy mids and lows similar to a stack of overdriven amps. We’ve simplified the EQ controls a bit to make the Killer Z model, but you’ll still find the sought after flavor of the MT-2 style sound Dynamics Tube Comp Tube-style compression with added low-end warmth inspired by* the characteristic color of the Teletronix® LA-2A® compressor, a studio standard. Dynamics Red Comp Red Comp evens out your volume and adds plenty of sustain. Ideal for slow leads. Inspired by* the MXR® Dyna Comp stompbox compressor. Dynamics Blue Comp Inspired by* the Boss® CS-1 Compression Sustainer (with the treble switch off), Blue Comp delivers warm, percussive qualities that are great for cleaner tones. Dynamics Blue Comp Treb Inspired by* the Boss® CS-1 Compression Sustainer with the treble switch on. Dynamics Vetta Comp Taken from Line 6’s guitar amplifier – Vetta II. With a fixed ratio of 2.35:1, adjustable threshold and up to 12dB of gain available at the Level knob. Dynamics Vetta Juice A colorful boost taken from Line 6’s Vetta™ II guitar amplifier, Vetta Juice pours out up to 30dB of available gain at the Level knob. Dynamics Boost Comp A punchy boost of gain inspired by* an MXR® Micro Amp. The compressor can add hang time to your sustain and fill out your leads. Modulation Pattern Tremolo Engage up to four tremolo patterns to play in sequence. This is a truly original textural effect inspired by* a Lightfoot Labs Goatkeeper. Modulation Panner This effect pans back and forth between your left and right channels. If you run it in mono, it's basically tremolo. Modulation Bias Tremolo Bias Trem is inspired by* the 1960 Vox® AC-15 Tremolo, which got its pulse by literally varying the bias of the power amp tubes. Modulation Opto Tremolo Opto Trem is inspired by* the optical tremolo circuit that was used in the blackface Fender® amps like the '64 Deluxe Reverb®. Modulation Script Phase Just add the "brown" sound and you're emulating one of rock's most celebrated guitar tones! Inspired by* an MXR® Phase 90. Speed control only, just like the original. Modulation Panned Phaser A hypnotizing phaser that slithers from side to side. Inspired by* the sound of an Ibanez® Flying Pan, which is a four-stage phase shifter with a panner built in. Modulation Barberpole A classic effect from the world of modular synths. Depending on how you set it, this phaser either sounds like it's always going up or always down. Set to stereo you get both! Modulation Dual Phaser Dual Phaser delivers a big jet sound inspired by* a Mu-Tron® Bi-Phase. Modulation U-Vibe Inspired by* the pulsing push of the now-legendary Uni-Vibe®. One listen to "Machine Gun" and you'll be hooked! Modulation Phaser Phaser is inspired by* the sound of an MXR® Phase 90 but it's got a few extra parameters to bring you there and back again. Modulation Pitch Vibrato Inspired by* the Boss® VB-2, which contained a circuit that produced a bubbly vibrato. This pedal (and this model) feature a "rise time" control that when engaged speeds up to where you last set it. Modulation Dimension Inspired by* the Roland® Dimension D, one of the first true-stereo chorus units. It's relatively subtle in nature and became an industry standard for double-track effects. Modulation Analog Chorus Inspired by* the big and warm tones of a Boss® CE-1 Chorus Ensemble, the original stompbox chorus. Modulation Tri Chorus Tri Chorus is inspired by* the larger-than-life sound of a Song Bird/DyTronics Tri-Stereo Chorus. Modulation Analog Flanger Inspired by* the classic MXR® Flanger, which was made classic on Van Halen's Fair Warning and Women and Children First. Modulation Jet Flanger Compared to Analog Flange, Jet Flanger is more dramatic with a different wave shape. Inspired by* the signature jet-like sweep of an A/DA Flanger. Modulation AC Flanger The variety of vibey effects available from AC Flanger are inspired by* the classic tones of the MXR® Flanger Modulation 80A Flanger The gritty and spacey sweeps of 80A Flanger are inspired by* the distinctive sound of the A/DA Flanger. Modulation Frequency Shift Shift frequencies up or down and set the mix to 100% for an otherworldly tone. Or dial it back to add interesting colors to leads. Modulation Ring Modulator Perfect for those late-night jams when only the weirdest, wildest sounds will do. Modulation Rotary Drum Inspired by* the Fender® Vibratone. This rotating speaker effect was popular with SRV. Think "Cold Shot." Modulation Rotary Drm/Horn Inspired by* a Leslie® 145 tube-driven cabinet with a rotating speaker. Guitarists have always loved its signature shimmer. Added with firmware 3.15 Modulation Tape Eater Line 6 Original. If you’ve ever had a cassette player eat a tape before you’ll know what we’re talking about. Try this with a slow speed setting and a 100% wet mix Modulation Warble-Matic Line 6 Original. This effect is reminiscent of the Sweeper model, but when used subtly it can produce a nice mild phasey sound or with Depth maxed out you can simulate the sound of an alien spacecraft landing in one of those old 50’s sci-fi movies Modulation Random S&H Line 6 Original. This has a similar effect as the old Oberheim® Voltage Controlled Filter. It creates changes in tone by randomly emphasizing certain frequencies. Try pressing the Speed knob to lock it to tempo and playing single chords to that tempo Modulation Sweeper Line 6 Original. Imagine having 2 wah pedals on steroids separated in a stereo field that are pulsating in opposite positions and you’re close to what you’ll hear here. Use the Q and Freq parameters to set the character of the sweep and adjust Depth to go from subtle to full on freak out. Any resemblance to guitar tracks heard in a particular genre of B films is strictly coincidental Delay Ping Pong Two separate channels of delay. The output of each channel bounces into the other to create the ping pong effect. Delay Dynamic Dynamic Delay features a ducking control to keep the delays from overwhelming what you're playing. Inspired by* a T.C. Electronic® 2290 Dynamic Digital Delay. Delay Stereo The secret to the "Big L.A. Solo" sound of the '80s! Set one side as a fast echo with many repeats, and the other side as a slow delay with few repeats. Voilà, you're famous! Delay Digital A great workhorse effect, this straight-up digital delay has a transparent and pristine echo-echo-echo-echo... Delay Dig w/ Mod Digital Delay w/ Mod adds a juicy chorus effect to your digital delay. Delay Reverse !seltaeB eht dna xirdneH imiJ ekil tsuJ - Whatever you play comes out backwards. Delay Lo Res Inspired by the unique grunge and noise of early digital delay units. Many of which had only 8-bit resolution. Delay Tube Echo Like peanut butter and chocolate, tubes and tape are a great combination. Tube Echo is inspired by* a Maestro® EP-1. Delay Tape Echo Tape Echo is inspired by* the unmistakable depth and sweetness of the Maestro® EP-3 Echoplex, which used transistor sound electronics instead of tubes. Delay Sweep Echo Add a sweeping warble to the Tube Echo repeats and you've got Sweep Echo. This unique tone adds a tangy flavor to your delays. Delay Echo Platter Inspired by* a Binson EchoRec, which inspired bands like Pink Floyd. Rather than using tape, the EchoRec used a magnetic platter to record and play back. Delay Analog Echo Analog Echo is inspired by* the warm and distorted delays of a Boss® DM2 Analog Echo. Delay Analog w/ Mod Inspired by* the cherished tone of an Electro-Harmonix® Deluxe Memory Man, Analog w/ Mod delivers an organic-sounding analog delay with a generous dollop of lush, spatial chorus. Delay Auto-Volume Echo Two effects in one! A volume fade-in swell and an echo complete with tape-style wow-and-flutter modulation. Delay Multi-Head Multi-Head delay is inspired by* the sound created by the multiple playback heads of the Roland® RE-101 Space Echo. Added with firmware 3.15 Delay Phaze Eko Line 6 Original. Starting with the basic tone of our EP-1 tape delay emulation, they’ve added something very much like a Uni-Vibe to the delay repeats. The result is an echo unit that gives you unique new creative possibilities for adjusting the tone of your delays with a beautiful, burbling texture Delay Bubble Echo Line 6 Original. Bubble Echo has a sample-and-hold filter on the repeats. It takes a filter sweep (like the one on Sweep Echo), chops it up into little bits, and rearranges them semi-randomly, so that it sounds like sudden little bits of wah pedal randomly sprinkled about Pitch/Synth Bass Octaver This effect gives you a single clean note one octave down. Bassists love it but guitarists (including Jeff Beck) are known to bust it out, too. Inspired by* the tone of an EBS OctaBass. Pitch/Synth Smart Harmony Turn that 6-string into a 12-string, rip some '80s dual leads and so much more. This intelligent pitch shifter is inspired by* an Eventide® H3000. Pitch/Synth Octi Synth Not to be missed, Octisynth provides textures that are equally at home in a mad scientist's laboratory or miles below sea level among its eight-armed namesake. Pitch/Synth Synth O Matic Synth-O-Matic features waveforms from a mouth-watering collection of vintage analog synths. Pitch/Synth Attack Synth Inspired by* a waveform and wave-shaping functions of a Korg® X911 Guitar Synth Pitch/Synth Synth String A monophonic synth sound inspired by* the Roland® GR700 Guitar Synth. Pitch/Synth Growler Named Growler for a reason, this model produces a sinister "Grrrrrrrrr" that's inspired by* a Roland® GR700 Guitar Synth and a Mu-Tron® III. Added with firmware 3.15 Pitch/Synth Synth Lead Line 6 Original. These are styled after popular analog monophonic synth lead sounds from Moog, ARP and Sequential Circuits Pitch/Synth String Theory Line 6 Original. This emulates classic synth string sounds like those found in the ARP Solina String Ensemble and the Elka® Synthex. The harder you pick, the brighter the sound. We somehow had two separate effects called "Synth String"—one from POD Farm 2.5 and the other from FM4, which was already added to Helix/HX in 1.50. Renamed the POD Farm version "String Theory" to avoid confusion Pitch/Synth Synth FX Line 6 Original. These sounds aren’t really designed to be musical. These are more “special effects” sounds. You’ll hear a lot of these kinds of sounds in movie soundtracks Pitch/Synth Buzz Wave Line 6 Original. These are cool combinations of saw and square waves with fast vibrato. The 8 different Wave parameters offer different vibrato speeds and different pitches Pitch/Synth Rez Synth Line 6 Original. These are all sweeping low pass filter effects with the resonance set high. Resonance is a peak at the frequency of the low pass filter Pitch/Synth Saturn 5 Ring Mod Line 6 Original. Ring modulators take two signals (one supplied by your guitar, the other supplied by the effect) then adds and subtracts similar frequencies. Electro-Harmonix® makes a ring modulator pedal called the Frequency Analyzer that is a popular guitar effect. The only limiting factor is that the pitch of the signal provided by the effect is constant. Meaning you have to play only in the key of that pitch to be musical Pitch/Synth Double Bass Line 6 Original. This effect has two oscillators that track the pitch of your guitar—one square wave tuned one octave down, and one saw tooth wave two octaves down Pitch/Synth Seismik Synth Line 6 Original. This effect has an oscillator that tracks the pitch of your guitar. You can choose between 8 different wave shapes which give you different “flavors”—all of them one or two octaves down from the original pitch Pitch/Synth Analog Synth Line 6 Original. These are great for funky synth guitar (or bass) lines. These sounds were made popular by Moog and ARP Pitch/Synth Synth Harmony Line 6 Original. If you loved those big synth leads from 70’s era prog bands then you’ll love this effect. There are two synth waves at work here. Your first two parameters allow you to choose a pitch interval of your original note played. The Wave parameter works differently from what you’d expect with the other synth models; here it controls the gain of the saw wave, while the square wave gain remains constant Filter Voice Box Let your guitar Come Alive with the sound of a classic talk box. Inspired by vocoders, vocal tracts and surgical tubing. Filter V Tron Your guitar "speaks" with an almost human voice in response to your playing. Inspired by* Voice Box and a Mu-Tron® III. Filter Q Filter Your very own parked wah! Let your solos soar with the colorful "honk" that became a signature tone of Mark Knopfler and Brian May. Filter Seeker Up to nine "parked" wah filters set at varying positions and then used in sequence to create a pulsating, hypnotic vibe. Inspired by* the Z-Vex Seek Wah. Filter Obi Wah Obi Wah creates sequential changes in tone by emphasizing random frequencies. Inspired by* the Oberheim® Voltage Controlled sample-and-hold filter. Filter Tron Up Part Auto Wah and part triggered filter, Tron Up delivers a seriously funky vibe. Inspired by* the Mu-Tron® III envelope follower. Filter Tron Down Part Auto Wah and part triggered filter, Tron Down delivers a seriously funky vibe. Inspired by* the Mu-Tron® III envelope follower. Filter Throbber Perfect for a multitude of cool electronica-style sounds and textures, Throbber is inspired by* the Electrix® Filter Factory. Filter Slow Filter This triggered filter rolls off your high-end with adjustable speeds. Filter Spin Cycle This is what headphone mixes were made for! Imagine two wahs panned left and right working in opposite directions from each other. Inspired by* Craig Anderton's Wah/Anti-Wah. Filter Comet Trails Spooky and otherworldly, Comet Trails provides an enchanting pulse for you to add to your tone. Download as Pdf Helix Amp Models Helix Cabinet Models Helix Microphone Models #### Line 6 Helix Firmware 2.30 released Line 6 announced Helix Firmware 2.30 and Helix Native 1.10 The update comes with 7 new Amp models and 7 new Effects along with a number of brand new Features. 7 New Amp Models in Helix 2.30: Voltage Queen, based on* the Victoria® Electro King Derailed Ingrid, based on* the Trainwreck Circuits® Express Brit Trem Nrm, based on* the normal channel of the Marshall® Plexi Tremolo 50 Brit Trem Brt, based on* the bright channel of the Marshall® Plexi Tremolo 50 Brit Trem Jump, based on* the normal and bright channel (jumped) of the Marshall® Plexi Tremolo 50 Cartographer, based on* the Ben Adrian Cartographer Agua 51, based on* the Aguilar® DB751 bass amp Click here to see the full list of Amp Models in Helix 7 New Effects Models in Helix 2.30: Distortion > Kinky Boost (Mono, Stereo), based on* the Xotic® EP Booster Distortion > Thrifter Fuzz (Mono, Stereo), Line 6 Original Dynamics > Kinky Comp (Mono, Stereo), based on* the Xotic® SP Compressor Modulation > Bleat Chop Trem (Mono, Stereo), based on* the Lightfoot Labs© Goatkeeper Modulation > Double Take (Mono, Stereo), Line 6 Original doubler Delay > Cosmos Echo (Mono, Stereo), based on* the Roland® RE-201 Space Echo Volume/Pan > Stereo Width (Stereo), Line 6 Original utility to collapse stereo paths Click here to see the full list of Effects Models in Helix * All product names are trademarks of their respective owners, which are in no way associated or affiliated with Line 6. New Features with Firmware 2.30 Helix FW: Support for HX Edit - Helix, Helix Rack/Control, and Helix LT now work with the new HX Edit application (Mac/PC) HX Edit: Full State Backup and Restore - The all new HX Edit application can perform a full state backup and restore of your Helix, Helix Rack/Control, and Helix LT presets, IRs, and global settings. IMPORTANT! You MUST back up a Helix running firmware 2.20 or higher and MUST restore to a Helix running 2.30 or higher! From the File pulldown menu, select “Create Backup…” Click [Create Backup] to confirm. To restore from a backup, from the File pulldown menu, select “Restore From Backup…” From the Backup File pulldown, select the desired backup and click [Restore Backup]. You may choose to restore any combination of 8 setlists, IRs (including the index order), and/or Global Settings Helix Native+HX Edit: Show/Hide PRESETS/IMPULSES List - Click the icon to the left of the preset name to show or hide the PRESETS/IMPULSES list Helix Native: Plug-in Window Resizing - Click and drag the lower right-hand corner of Helix Native to resize the window and view more or fewer parameters and model list items Helix FW: Global Settings > MIDI/Tempo > Duplicate PC Send - Before 2.30, Helix would purposely omit MIDI PC messages with an identical value as the previous PC message. You may now choose to send duplicate PC messages Helix FW: LFO reset - Stepping on TAP once now resets any LFO-based effects, such as tremolos and rotary speakers Helix FW: Support for Variax Shuriken banks - When a Variax Shuriken is connected, Helix’s Input > Multi and Input > Variax blocks will reflect the proper factory bank names. These bank names are retained until a James Tyler Variax or Variax Standard is connected Improvements/Changes The Distortion > Obsidian 7000 model has been tweaked to sound and feel even more like the original Bug Fixes Helix Native: In the rare case that all paths are full, it is possible to drag more blocks into them, which may result in the error “Failed to move item. (Unknown. [code -1])” - FIXED Helix Native: On rare occasions, a warning dialog may appear during AU Validation scan of other AudioUnit plug-ins - FIXED Helix Native: After updating from OS X 10.12 Sierra to OS X 10.13 High Sierra, Helix Native may not load properly in GarageBand - FIXED Helix Native: After importing an IR file in a certain instance of Helix Native, the same file may not automatically appear in subsequent instances - FIXED Helix FW: Turning the Cali IV Rhythm 1 model’s Master knob down can occasionally cause an increase in output volume - FIXED Helix FW: When UK 846 and Teardrop 310 wah models’ Level and Mix parameters are set to 0, ~3dB of gain can be added - FIXED Helix FW: Pitch blocks’ Interval parameters may not be properly restored after exporting and then importing a preset - FIXED Helix FW: MIDI clock could become unstable for a brief time after adjusting certain parameters on the Global Settings > MIDI/Tempo page - FIXED Helix FW: In the Command Center, if an Ext Amp message is assigned to a footswitch, Ext Amp messages assigned to Instant commands may not restore properly - FIXED Many other minor bug fixes and optimizations General stability improvements Known Issues HX FW: In rare cases, MIDI note commands set to momentary can switch to “latching” HX FW: If its Mid and Bass parameters are set to 0.0, the Cali IV Lead Amp/Amp+Cab model sometimes exhibits a decrease in gain HX FW: If snapshot names have been cleared, preset names can sometimes appear blank when switching from Snapshot footswitch mode to Preset footswitch mode HX Edit: In rare cases, moving a block from Path A to Path B can result in the Split block being created in the wrong position HX Edit: In rare cases, importing an IR file into the current “Empty” slot of an Impulse Response block can cause audio output to mute Workaround: Drag impulse response files directly into the IMPULSES list Helix Native: Recalling an effect or instrument rack in Ableton Live with Helix Native instantiated can mute the track. Workaround: Uninstantiate and re-instantiate the plug-in Helix Native: In rare cases, clearing Helix Native’s preset library while the DAW is under high CPU loads can cause the plug-in to become unresponsive. Workaround: Close the Helix Native plug-in window and reopen Helix Native: EXP pedal assignments may not automatically be assigned Helix Native: The copy/paste clipboard may be cleared after closing and reopening Helix Native Pricing & Availability Helix 2.30 is now available as a free download for Helix and Helix Rack at http://line6.com/software/. About Line 6, Inc. Based in Calabasas, California, Line 6 is a leading manufacturer of guitars, amplifiers, effects, effect processors, and recording interfaces. Line 6 is world renowned for its studio- and stage-standard gear featuring its patented amp and effect modeling and digital wireless technologies. Line 6 invented digital guitar amp modeling technology in 1996, and is currently the #1 maker of guitar amplifiers. Its award-winning products are used by musicians worldwide and have been featured on countless platinum and Grammy® award-winning titles. Line 6 is distributed in over 60 countries, with operations in the United States, the United Kingdom, and China. For more information, visit www.line6.com. #### Line 6 Helix Firmware 2.50 released Line 6 released Helix Firmware 2.50 and Helix Native 1.50 Helix 2.50 firmware provides 2 new Amp models and 6 new HX Effects models. It also includes 77 classic effects from the M-series and the DL4™, MM4™, FM4™, and DM4™ pedals. 2 New Amp Models Cali Texas Ch2, based on* the drive channel of the MESA/Boogie® Lonestar (Ch1 coming later this spring) Placater Dirty, based on* the BE/HBE channel of the Friedman BE-100 (Clean channel coming later this spring) Click here to see the full list of Amp Models in Helix 6 New HX Effects Delay > Multi Pass (Mono, Stereo), Line 6 Original bandpass-filtered multitap delay Reverb > Glitz (Mono, Stereo), Line 6 Original Reverb > Ganymede (Mono, Stereo), Line 6 Original Reverb > Searchlights (Mono, Stereo), Line 6 Original Reverb > Plateaux (Mono, Stereo), Line 6 Original Reverb > Double Tank (Mono, Stereo), Line 6 Original 77 New Legacy Effects Helix Floor, Rack/Control, and LT now include a library of effects from M13, M9, M5, DL4, DM4, FM4, and MM4. These appear in a new "Legacy" subcategory in the model list. Distortion > Tube Drive Distortion > Screamer Distortion > Overdrive Distortion > Classic Dist Distortion > Heavy Dist Distortion > Colordrive Distortion > Buzz Saw Distortion > Facial Fuzz Distortion > Jumbo Fuzz Distortion > Fuzz Pi Distortion > Jet Fuzz Distortion > Line 6 Drive Distortion > Line 6 Distortion Distortion > Sub Oct Fuzz Distortion > Octave Fuzz Dynamics > Tube Comp Dynamics > Red Comp Dynamics > Blue Comp Dynamics > Blue Comp Treb Dynamics > Vetta Comp Dynamics > Vetta Juice Dynamics > Boost Comp Modulation > Pattern Tremolo Modulation > Panner Modulation > Bias Tremolo Modulation > Opto Tremolo Modulation > Script Phase Modulation > Panned Phaser Modulation > Barberpole Modulation > Dual Phaser Modulation > U-Vibe Modulation > Phaser Modulation > Pitch Vibrato Modulation > Dimension Modulation > Analog Chorus Modulation > Tri Chorus Modulation > Analog Flanger Modulation > Jet Flanger Modulation > AC Flanger Modulation > 80A Flanger Modulation > Frequency Shift Modulation > Ring Modulator Modulation > Rotary Drum Modulation > Rotary Drm/Horn Delay > Ping Pong Delay > Dynamic Delay > Stereo Delay > Digital Delay > Dig w/ Mod Delay > Reverse Delay > Lo Res Delay > Tube Echo Delay > Tape Echo Delay > Sweep Echo Delay > Echo Platter Delay > Analog Echo Delay > Analog w/ Mod Delay > Auto-Volume Echo Delay > Multi-Head Pitch/Synth > Bass Octaver Pitch/Synth > Smart Harmony Pitch/Synth > Octi Synth Pitch/Synth > Synth O Matic Pitch/Synth > Attack Synth Pitch/Synth > Synth String Pitch/Synth > Growler Filter > Voice Box Filter > V Tron Filter > Q Filter Filter > Seeker Filter > Obi Wah Filter > Tron Up Filter > Tron Down Filter > Throbber Filter > Slow Filter Filter > Spin Cycle Filter > Comet Trails Click here to see the full list of Effects Models in Helix Improvements / Changes 12 of Helix’s 17 reverbs originally appeared in M-Class processors and Verbzilla. As such, they’ve been moved into the new “Legacy” subcategory within the Reverb category Helix's tempo no longer responds to pressing TAP at tempi lower than 40.0 BPM (Beats Per Minute). This is to ensure that multiple fast tap entries are recognized properly, as previously, they could be seen as one really slow tap entry. You may still manually select a tempo all the way down to 20.0 BPM and your presets can still be saved with tempi down to 20.0 BPM—just touch TAP and turn Knob 6 (BPM) Bug Fixes In some cases, when Global Settings > MIDI/Tempo > Duplicate PC Send was set to "Off," duplicate PC messages could still be sent In rare cases, MIDI note commands set to momentary could switch to “latching” If its Mid and Bass parameters are set to 0.0, the Cali IV Lead Amp/Amp+Cab model could sometimes exhibit a decrease in gain If snapshot names have been cleared, preset names could sometimes appear blank when switching from Snapshot footswitch mode to Preset footswitch mode Helix LT: After restoring Global Settings from HX Edit, the EXP 1/2 LEDs could become responsive Quickly switching between snapshots could cause Command Center > CC Toggle messages to send incorrect MIDI CC data Other bug fixes and optimizations Known Issues Shuriken bank names only appear after connecting a Shuriken Variax guitar to Helix and opening Variax Workbench HD software When using two 1024 IR's in a preset, moving the upper IR block before or after a pre/post split block can change the sonic character of the IR block In rare cases, pitch artifacts may be heard on selected delay blocks when the Time parameter is set to Note Sync values higher than 1/2 Triplet Pricing & Availability Helix 2.50 is available as a free download for Helix and Helix Rack at http://line6.com/software/. * All product names are trademarks of their respective owners, which are in no way associated or affiliated with Line 6. About Line 6, Inc. Based in Calabasas, California, Line 6 is a leading manufacturer of guitars, amplifiers, effects, effect processors, and recording interfaces. Line 6 is world renowned for its studio- and stage-standard gear featuring its patented amp and effect modeling and digital wireless technologies. Line 6 invented digital guitar amp modeling technology in 1996, and is currently the #1 maker of guitar amplifiers. Its award-winning products are used by musicians worldwide and have been featured on countless platinum and Grammy® award-winning titles. Line 6 is distributed in over 60 countries, with operations in the United States, the United Kingdom, and China. For more information, visit www.line6.com. #### Line 6 Helix Guitar Multi-effects Processor In June 2015 Line 6 announced their new Multi-effects processor Helix. Helix will be available as a floor pedal and rack version, both with the same audio and control capabilities. For the Helix rack version an optional foot controller will be available. Line 6 claims Helix to be a giant leap forward in guitar processing. The so called HX modeling engine in the Line 6 Helix uses dual-DSP processing to to create a level of realism that weren't previously attainable from modeling. It is reputed to accurately recreate the dynamic feel of tube amplifiers. Highlights of Line 6 Helix Dual DSP-powered HX modeling engine four discrete stereo signal paths 45 amps 30 cabs 16 mics 70 effects 8-In/8-Out USB Audio Interface imports third-party 1024/2048 cab impulse responses (Cab IRs) 12 capacitive-sensing footswitches with multi-color LED rings hands-free Pedal Edit mode Customizable scribble strips 6.2″ 800×480 pixel display Prices (MSRP) Helix $1,499 Helix Rack $1,499 Helix Control $499 Helix will be available in autumn 2015. For more information about Helix visit the Line 6 Website at www.line6.com/Helix. I'm using Line 6 gear since the first POD (Bean) came out and had almost every version of them (XT, XT Live, X3). At the time I'm using the HD500. Even if the Helix isn't considered to be a replacement of the HD500 or HD500x, I'm very interested in how it sounds and feels and it's capabilities. I will probably write a few more articles about it. So please stay tuned and check back on a regular basis. What are you're thoughts about Line 6 Helix. Are you considering buying it in the near future? Let me know what you think in the comment section below. #### Line 6 Helix Microphone Models This is a list of all microphone models in Line 6 Helix. The right column shows the real mics they are based on. Mic models for the guitar cabs Model Based on 57 Dynamic Shure SM57 421 Dynamic Sennheiser MD 421-U 7 Dynamic Shure SM7 906 Dynamic Sennheiser e906 30 Dynamic Heil Sound PR 30 121 Ribbon Royer R-121 160 Ribbon Beyerdynamic M 160 4038 Ribbon Coles 4038 84 Ribbon AEA R84 414 Cond AKG C414 XLS 47 Cond FET Neumann U47 FET 67 Cond Neumann U67 Mic models for the bass cabs Model Based on 57 Dynamic Shure SM57 421 Dynamic Sennheiser MD 421-U 7 Dynamic Shure SM7 88 Dynamic Beyerdynamic M88TG 52 Dynamic Shure Beta 52A 112 Dynamic AKG D112 D6 Dynamic Audix D6 40 Dynamic Heil Sound PR 40 4038 Ribbon Coles 4038 414 Cond AKG C414 TLII 47 Cond FET Neumann U47 FET 67 Cond Neumann U67 Mic Parameters Position Sets the lateral location of the mic in relation to the speaker cone. Choose from Center ~ Cap Edge ~ Edge. Cap Edge may appear in a different location depending on the selected cab. Distance Sets the distance of the mic from the speaker cone. Choose from 1.00“ to 12.00“ in 1/4“ increments. Angle Sets the angle of the mic. 0 degrees is pointing directly at the speaker, 45 degrees is pointing off-axis. Low Cut Applies a low cut (high pass) filter, letting you remove all audio below a certain frequency. May be useful in removing undesirable low end rumble. High Cut Applies a high cut (low pass) filter, letting you remove all audio above a certain frequency. May be useful in removing high end harshness. Level Sets the overall level of the cab. Pan (Cab > Dual only) Moves the signal left or right across the stereo sound field. For example, if you're running a stereo playback system with two or more speakers, panning the first cab to Left 100 and the second cab to Right 100 can make your tone sound notably wider. Press the knob to return to Center. Delay (Cab > Dual only) Although the new cabs in 3.50 perfectly line up with one another, there may be situations where you want to delay one side very slightly, to perhaps impart a bit of phase incoherence or at higher values, to increase the apparent stereo spread. A little goes a long way here. Legacy Microphone Models (Prior firmware 3.50) Model Based on 57 Dynamic Shure SM57 409 Dynamic Sennheiser MD 409 421 Dynamic Sennheiser MD 421-U 30 Dynamic Heil Sound PR 30 20 Dynamic Electro-Voice RE20 121 Ribbon Royer R-121 160 Ribbon Beyerdynamic M 160 4038 Ribbon Coles 4038 414 Cond AKG C414 TLII 84 Cond Neumann KM84 67 Cond Neumann U67 87 Cond Neumann U87 47 Cond Neumann U47 112 Dynamic AKG D112 12 Dynamic AKG D12 7 Dynamic Shure SM7 Download as Pdf Helix Amp Models Helix Cabinet Models Helix Effect Models #### Line 6 Helix Sound Demo Videos In this post I've inserted some helix sound demo videos that I've collected from different sources. Enjoy! #### Line 6 Helix/HX Firmware 2.60 released “The Spring Cleaning Update” New Amp Models (2—Helix, Helix Rack/Control, Helix LT only) Cali Texas Ch1, based on* the clean channel of the MESA/Boogie® Lonestar Placater Clean, based on* the clean channel of the Friedman BE-100 Click here to see the full list of Amp Models in Helix New Effects Models (4) Distortion > Deranged Master (Mono, Stereo), based on* the Dallas Rangemaster Treble Booster—WARNING! Like the real thing, this model can take your head off! Works best before a distorted amp Distortion > Deez One Vintage (Mono, Stereo), based on* the BOSS© DS-1 distortion pedal (classic Made-in-Japan version) Distortion > Deez One Mod (Mono, Stereo), based on* the BOSS© DS-1 distortion pedal (Keeley mod version) Looper > 1 Switch Looper (Mono, Stereo), Line 6 original (doesn't leave Stomp mode) Click here to see the full list of Effects Models in Helix * All product names are trademarks of their respective owners, which are in no way associated or affiliated with Line 6. Using the 1 Switch Looper: Add a Looper > 1 Switch Looper block to your preset and assign it to a stomp footswitch. (Adding a 1 Switch Looper to HX Effects from Stomp view automatically assigns it to the selected footswitch.) Press the 1 Switch Looper switch. The LED lights red, indicating the loop is recording. Press the 1 Switch Looper switch again. The LED lights green, indicating the loop is playing back. Press the 1 Switch Looper switch again. The LED lights amber, indicating the loop is in overdub mode. Subsequent presses of the switch toggle between play and overdub mode. While the 1 Switch Looper is in play or overdub mode, press and hold the switch for 1 second. The most recent recording is undone. Holding the switch again will redo the recording. On Helix, Helix Rack/Control, and HX Effects, “UNDO” or “REDO” briefly appears on the scribble strip. On Helix LT, “UNDO” or “REDO” briefly appears in Performance view. Quickly double-press the 1 Switch Looper switch. Playback/recording stops and the LED lights white, indicating a loop is in memory. While Looper playback/recording is stopped, press and hold the switch. The recording is deleted and the LED lights dim white. Improvements/Changes The most recent new HX Reverb models have been tweaked to sound notably wetter (see Known Issues below) When changing the Time parameter, Legacy delay models now exhibit a more organic behavior (more like DL4 and Echo Pro) The Looper block is now called “6 Switch Looper” (see Known Issues below) Synchronizing to incoming MIDI clock has been improved The Mix parameter defaults of both mono and stereo HX Reverbs are now consistent When loading a preset, its default MIDI program change message would be transmitted after the preset is loaded and any Instant commands were sent. This PC message is now sent immediately when the preset is selected Helix, Helix Rack/Control, Helix LT only: Shuriken Variax bank names now appear in the Input > Multi and Input > Variax block without requiring connection to Variax Workbench HX Effects only: On the Signal Flow page, if the Split block is selected and bypassed, it now appears with a different icon than when it’s enabled Many under-the-hood improvements Bug Fixes The Filter > Legacy > Obi Wah model is mono (should be stereo) — FIXED Modulation > Legacy > Analog Chorus > Mode parameter was mislabeled “CH Vib” — FIXED Pitch/Synth > Legacy > Smart Harmony > Key parameter was mislabeled “V1 Key” — FIXED Helix, Helix Rack/Control, Helix LT only: After selecting a different preset, the Tempo > Preset BPM value display would not be updated — FIXED Helix, Helix Rack/Control, Helix LT only: While the Looper (now 6 Switch Looper) is in playback mode, the LED on FS9 (Play/Stop) will go dim when exiting and then returning to Looper view — FIXED Helix, Helix Rack/Control, Helix LT only: When the Tuner > Output routing is set to USB 5/6, the audio can instead be routed to USB 3/4 — FIXED Helix, Helix Rack/Control, Helix LT only: If an Input block on Path 2A or 2B is set to “None,” its Input gate remains active if previously engaged — FIXED Helix, Helix Rack/Control, Helix LT only: If Global Settings > EXP Pedals > EXP 1 Polarity is set to “Inverted,” EXP 2 Polarity could be affected — FIXED Helix, Helix Rack/Control, Helix LT only: If a single Stomp mode footswitch is assigned to a block bypass and more than one parameter assignment, repeatedly touching the switch may not cycle through all assignments — FIXED Helix, Helix Rack/Control, Helix LT only: Saving a preset with a Command Center Note On command can reset the note value to C-1 when quickly changing snapshots — FIXED Helix, Helix Rack/Control, Helix LT only: In some cases, Command Center CC Toggle messages are not sent when selecting snapshots — FIXED Helix Rack/Control only: In rare cases, if the current preset in Helix Rack is particularly DSP-intensive and an expression pedal is connected to Helix Control, recalling a different preset or snapshot can cause Helix Control to freeze — FIXED Helix Rack/Control only: In rare cases, while quickly navigating presets, the preset name displayed on Helix Rack can sometimes not match that on Helix Control — FIXED HX Effects only: The Delay > Stereo > Multi Pass block in some factory presets appeared only with the left channel active — FIXED HX Effects only: Looper (now 6 Switch Looper) playback/recording can sometimes stop when changing presets, even if the target preset has the same type of looper (mono or stereo) — FIXED HX Effects only: In some cases, the Looper (now 6 Switch Looper) can continue to play when selecting an empty preset with no Looper block — FIXED HX Effects only: Selecting the Distortion > Thrifter Fuzz model can result in a brief thump accompanied by a high whine — FIXED HX Effects only: If a controller is assigned to a Modulation > Pattern Trem block parameter and the min value is greater than the max value, moving the controller can cause HX Effects to freeze — FIXED HX Effects only: Under rare, specific circumstances, parameters assigned to Note values could sometimes reset when recalling snapshots — FIXED HX Effects only: Loading certain presets can cause some model blocks to appear as None blocks — FIXED HX Effects only: Copying and pasting a block with many controller assignments can delete all controller assignments (and cause subsequent errors) after saving and then recalling the preset — FIXED HX Effects only: When Global Settings > Switches > Stomp mode is set to “4 Switches,” the Looper (now 6 Switch Looper) could sometimes fail to display Record and Undo switches — FIXED HX Effects only: After a factory reset, recording a loop and then saving the preset could result in the loop being cleared — FIXED HX Effects only: The Split block’s bypass state could sometimes not be recalled via snapshots — FIXED HX Effects only: Receiving MIDI CC69 messages to recall snapshots can sometimes result in unpredictable block bypass states — FIXED HX Effects only: Attempting to assign a block to a footswitch that already has eight assignments can result in clearing one or more original assignments — FIXED HX Effects only: In rare cases, assigning the same EXP pedal to the same parameter twice in a row via Learn Controller can cause a scribble strip’s contents to disappear — FIXED HX Effects only: Adjusting a parameter with an expression pedal while holding TAP/TUNER can result in the block’s parameters appearing in Tuner view — FIXED HX Effects only: When receiving an MIDI CC52, CC53, or CC54 message, HX Effects does not respond as expected — FIXED HX Effects only: When a Send 1/2 Output block is selected, parameters in the Controller Assign are incorrect — FIXED HX Effects only: After assigning a controller to the Pitch/Synth > Simple Pitch > Interval parameter, it appears as “-2147483” in parameter spill view — FIXED HX Effects only: Certain parameters with both positive and negative values can sometimes cause the Controller Assign menu’s Min Value and Max Value parameter sliders to not reflect the correct value — FIXED HX Effects only: After assigning a footswitch to parameter control via Controller Assign’s FS3 (Learn), relearning a MIDI CC message results in HX Effects automatically applying CC4, regardless of the CC# received — FIXED HX Effects only: Looper (now 6 Switch Looper) Undo function would not undo the most recent overdub — FIXED HX Effects only: While performing a Factory Reset, turning knobs 1-3 could cause Global Settings to appear above Footswitch 2 — FIXED HX Effects only: If a Wah block is changed to a Looper block, the Looper’s Playback parameter is automatically assigned to EXP 2 — FIXED HX Effects only: After clearing three or more Command Center assignments, all saved Command Center snapshot data can be inadvertently cleared — FIXED HX Effects only: In rare cases, duplicate Command Center Instant commands can be transmitted when selecting snapshots — FIXED HX Effects only: When Global Settings > Pedals > EXP 1 Position or EXP 2 Position is set to “Global”, expression position may not always affect parameters globally — FIXED HX Effects only: After saving a preset, HX Effects would sometimes not display the most recently accessed block on a footswitch assigned to multiple blocks — FIXED HX Effects only: When the Tuner output is set to Send 1/2, signal flow audio sent to Send 1/2 can be muted — FIXED HX Effects only: In rare, specific circumstances, Command Center MIDI Bank/Prog and CC values can be inadvertently altered when changing snapshots — FIXED HX Effects only: Assigning 11 (!) parameters to a single controller, copying/pasting the block, and then moving the controller can cause HX Effects to freeze — FIXED HX Effects only: If the Mixer block is moved to Path B, moving the block would cause its parameters above Footswitch 3 to disappear — FIXED HX Effects only: While in the Save Preset menu, touching the TAP/TUNER switch to open the Tempo Panel will reset any recent custom name or save destination — FIXED HX Effects only: In some cases, manually setting a Wah, Volume, or Pitch Wham’s switch assignment can result in odd parameter slider behavior — FIXED HX Effects only: In the Command Center, any Bank/Prog message’s CC00, CC32, and Prog parameters could not contain have a value of 0 — FIXED HX Effects only: If a block has a dual-state parameter assigned to a different footswitch, copying and pasting the block to another switch can fail to display white controller nodes and sometimes may freeze the UI — FIXED HX Effects only: Receiving a MIDI CC68 message does not open and close the Tuner view — FIXED HX Effects only: In some cases, Send 1/2 & Main L/R Pan and Level parameter settings are reflected across preset changes — FIXED HX Effects only: Snapshot names can sometimes fail to appear on the scribble strips — FIXED HX Effects only: EXP 1 and 2 would behave as if it was set to “Per Preset”, even when set to “Global” — FIXED Many other minor bug fixes and optimizations Known Issues As the new HX Reverb models have been tweaked to sound notably “wetter”, any existing user presets that use these models will sound different. Although Helix and HX hardware has the ability to compensate for changes made to models when rebuilding presets (and one of our goals is to rarely if ever cause audible changes to existing user presets), the improvements made to the reverb blocks unfortunately cannot be compensated for Existing user presets containing Helix’s classic Looper block will continue to read “Looper” instead of “6 Switch-Looper” until the model is changed and the preset is re-saved. This is normal and does not affect operation In rare cases, pitch artifacts may be heard on selected delay blocks when the Time parameter is set to Note Sync values higher than 1/2 Triplet #### Line 6 Helps The John Lennon Educational Tour Bus Empower the Next Generation of Musicians Line 6 equips the educational mobile pro audio facility with Helix multi-effects processors, Spider V guitar amps, Relay guitar wireless systems and more ANAHEIM, Calif.—January 19, 2017—Line 6, Inc. today announced it is partnering with The John Lennon Educational Tour Bus to bring cutting-edge music technology to the next generation of musicians. The state-of-the-art mobile pro audio facility is now equipped with the latest Line 6 music gear, including Spider® V guitar amps, HelixTM multi-effects processors, Relay® G10 guitar wireless systems and more. We are proud to partner with The John Lennon Educational Tour Bus to bring the latest music technology to students and aspiring musicians around the country said Marcus Ryle, President, Line 6. “For the last 20 years, musicians around the world have relied on Line 6 products to fuel their playing and create exciting new sounds. By equipping the Lennon Bus with the latest Line 6 innovations, we hope to inspire the next generation of musicians to explore their creativity and follow their passion for making music.” The John Lennon Educational Tour Bus debuted in 1997, with Line 6 parent company Yamaha serving as the founding sponsor. In addition to a full assortment of Line 6 products, the 2017 Lennon Bus also features Yamaha keyboards, drums and guitars. The John Lennon Educational Tour Bus, inspired by John Lennon and made possible by Yoko Ono Lennon, is a non-profit mobile recording studio that provides students with free, hands-on opportunities to make music and produce video projects. It has visited more than a dozen countries and more than 2,000 schools, making an impact on more than five million students over the past 20 years. #### Line 6 HX Stomp Guitar Pedal Line 6 Introduces HX Stomp Guitar Pedal Ultra-compact, versatile pedal offers over 300 Helix amps, cabs and effects, plus advanced signal routing, MIDI connectivity, IR loading, an audio interface, and more. CALABASAS, Calif. — October 4, 2018 — Line 6, Inc. today introduced HX StompTM, a professional-grade guitar processor that delivers the sound of Helix® amps, cabs, and effects in an ultra-compact pedal. Utilizing the same DSP and HX Modeling technology as its bigger Helix brethren, HX Stomp can run up to six processing blocks simultaneously, making it not only a “super stompbox,” but also the ideal backup or fly rig, a powerful tone expander when used with other modelers, or the perfect one-stop studio and stage solution. "At the risk of hyperbole, HX Stomp may be the most powerful and flexible compact stompbox ever made,” said Eric Klein, Chief Product Design Architect, Line 6. “From replacing multiple pedals on your pedalboard to acting as an entire guitar or bass rig, HX Stomp can be used in multiple applications—it even serves as a world-class portable guitar recording interface and the perfect front end for the Helix Native plug-in. A monumental effort was required to squeeze so much of Helix into a box this small.” Despite its deep feature set and diminutive size, the HX Stomp’s simple-but-powerful controls, 320 x 240-pixel color LCD, and three capacitive-sensing footswitches with color-coded LED rings make it easy to use. The pedal also features external control via optional footswitches or expression pedals, sophisticated stereo signal routing, and over 300 Helix amps, cabs, and effects—including legacy effects from Line 6 M-Series pedals and classic stompboxes like the DL4TM delay. The dozens of amp models include tone legends ranging from the Fender Bassman to the Bogner Uberschall, and, for bassists, favorites such as the Ampeg SVT and the Gallien-Krueger GK 800RB—and there’s also a locker full of authentic mic models from the Coles 4038 ribbon microphone to the legendary Neumann U47. Users can even load custom impulse responses (IRs) for additional cabs and acoustic guitar body resonance. Plus, a generous 123dB of dynamic range and an input impedance circuit provide realistic amp and pedal response, while a choice of DSP bypass with trails or true bypass switching ensures nothing gets between you and your tone. What’s more, the HX Stomp’s impressive range of control and I/O options include MIDI I/O, impedance balanced outputs, a TRS dual expression pedal/footswitch input, and an assignable stereo effects loop—allowing the pedal to be used in 4-Cable Method rigs and giving guitarists the flexibility to insert their favorite boutique pedals into their HX signal chain. The HX Stomp’s ultra-low noise USB audio interface offers 24-bit/96kHz multi-channel audio—and MIDI connectivity—for Mac® and Windows® computers, and the free HX Edit app offers preset editing, librarian functionality, and third-party IR loading. Re-amping is also a breeze. Line 6 HX Stomp Pricing & Availability HX Stomp ($839.99 USD MSRP) is now available worldwide. Learn more at https://line6.com/hx-stomp/ Line 6 HX Stomp Guitar Multi-effects Processor Demo Video by Sweetwater About Line 6 For over two decades, Line 6 has created products that empower modern musicians to create, perform, and record in ways they never thought possible. Line 6 products are feature-rich, easy to use, and leverage groundbreaking digital technology that inspires musicians to achieve their full creative potential. With a long history of firsts, Line 6 has a proven track record of creating category-defining products—from the first modeling amplifier to POD®, Spider® amps, Variax® guitars, Relay® digital wireless, AMPLIFi®, and more. Recently, the Line 6 Helix® family of guitar processors has received numerous accolades and awards, including the Guitar World “Platinum Award”, the Premier Guitar “Premier Gear Award”, and the Guitar Player “Editors’ Pick” award. Line 6 is a member of the Yamaha Guitar Group, Inc. family. For more information, visit line6.com. #### Line 6 introduce the HX Stomp XL amp and effects processor Line 6 HX Stomp XL Amp & Effects Processor Provides Eight Footswitches for Expanded Control CALABASAS, Calif. — March 2, 2021 — Line 6, Inc. today introduced the HX StompTM XL amp and effects processor. This latest addition to the HX® family of pedalboard-friendly products literally expands the popular HX Stomp processor by adding five capacitive-touch footswitches for a total of eight. The same SHARC® DSP chip found in our flagship Helix® products enables the HX Stomp XL pedal to run up to eight processing blocks simultaneously, and the assignable footswitches let you access and control those blocks in powerful ways, making it flexible enough for use in nearly any application. Use HX Stomp XL as a “super stompbox,” a backup or travel rig, an add-on tone expander with other modelers, a professional-quality audio interface, or even a complete guitar or bass rig. The HX Stomp XL processor’s Command Center functionality, MIDI capabilities, and external expression pedal jack also make it an ideal master controller for your entire setup. “HX Stomp has been a very strong product for Line 6,” said Eric Klein, Chief Product Design Architect, Line 6. “Thanks to its Helix-quality tones, immense flexibility, and tiny footprint, it’s found its way onto countless pedalboards all over the world. However, the HX Stomp pedal's size dictates how much realtime control one has, and many users have added third-party footswitches and MIDI controllers to push its limits. HX Stomp XL adds five additional capacitive-touch switches to not only preclude the need for external control, but also turn HX Stomp XL into a master controller itself, all in a box smaller than two HX Stomps.” HX Stomp XL comes loaded with more than 300 amps, cabs, and effects, including world-class polyphonic pitch-shifting effects. The 128 factory presets include both vintage and modern sounds, and there are also presets created specifically for bass players, as well as individual bass amp and cab models. Additional features include a choice of true bypass and DSP bypass with trails, a stereo effects loop to integrate external devices or employ 4-Cable Method, a jack for two external footswitches or an expression pedal, third-party IR support, and a multichannel 24-bit/96kHz USB audio interface. The free HX Edit app lets you create, save and load presets, and customize nearly all pedal parameters. It’s also a preset librarian and IR loader. Pricing & Availability HX Stomp XL is $1,049.99 USD (MSRP) and available worldwide. Learn more at https://line6.com/hx-stomp-xl About Line 6, Inc. For nearly a quarter of a century Line 6 has developed products that empower musicians to achieve their full creative potential—from the world’s first modeling amplifier and the iconic red POD to today’s Helix and HX families of guitar processors and Powercab active guitar speaker systems. These and other Line 6 products have received numerous accolades, including the Guitar World Platinum Award, the Premier Guitar Premier Gear Award, and the Guitar Player Editors’ Pick Award. For more information, visit line6.com. #### Line 6 Introduces Catalyst CX Combo Guitar Amplifiers CALABASAS, Calif. March 19, 2024 — Line 6 today introduced the Catalyst® CX family of guitar amplifiers, which feature Amp Voicings derived from the award-winning Helix® amp and effects processor. The three dual-channel Catalyst CX combos perform like traditional guitar amps, while providing the increased versatility of modern amplifiers. “Catalyst CX amplifiers expand upon our original Catalyst amps,”  said Rick Gagliano, Director of Product Management, Line 6. “They double the number of available Amp Voicings from six to 12, and you can also now load any of the 24 effects into either of the two dedicated effects slots.” The Catalyst CX family comprises the 200-watt Catalyst CX 200 2x12, the 100-watt Catalyst CX 100 1x12, and the 60-watt Catalyst CX 60 1x12. The amplifiers offer 12 Amp Voicings—ranging from pristine clean to modern high-gain—and each Amp Voicing is matched with a custom Boost type. There are also 24 HX®-quality effects spanning four effects categories. Additional features include sturdy construction, a Tap/Tuner button, an XLR line output, an effects loop, a Power Amp input for using Catalyst CX as a powered speaker, MIDI functionality, a 2-channel USB recording interface, and power output options. The free Catalyst Edit app for desktop and mobile devices provides deep editing capabilities. Add an optional LFS2 footswitch for even more flexibility, and an optional cover to protect your combo. From the 200-watt Catalyst CX 200, capable of holding its own on nearly any stage, to the 60-watt Catalyst CX 60, which is perfect for practice, recording, and performing in small venues—there’s a Catalyst CX amp for every player. Pricing & Availability Catalyst CX 200 $499.99 USD (MSRP) Catalyst CX 100 $399.99 USD (MSRP) Catalyst CX 60 $299.99 USD (MSRP) Available now. Learn more at https://line6.com/catalyst-guitar-amps/ About Line 6, Inc. For nearly a quarter of a century Line 6 has developed products that empower musicians to achieve their full creative potential—from the world’s first modeling amplifier and the iconic red POD to today’s Helix and HX families of guitar processors and Powercab active guitar speaker systems. These and other Line 6 products have received numerous accolades, including the Guitar World Platinum Award, the Premier Guitar Premier Gear Award, and the Guitar Player Editors’ Pick Award. For more information, visit line6.com. #### Line 6 Introduces Compact Spider V 20 Practice Amplifier Line 6 SPIDER V 20 - Practice Made Perfect The Spider® V 20 amp has been designed to sound great right out of the box, and its easy-to-use controls and compact size make it the ideal practice amp for any guitarist—from beginners to seasoned professionals. Select one of 16 tonally-diverse amp and effect presets, then use the intuitive interface to quickly tweak that tone to your personal taste if you’d like. Each preset contains three effects that can be switched in and out stompbox-style using the dedicated FX buttons on the front panel. Turning the Reverb knob adds atmosphere and depth to your sound, and you can tap in delay times and modulation rates with the Tap/Tuner button. Press and hold the button to access the onboard tuner. A micro USB port makes it easy to connect the Spider V 20 amp to your Mac® or PC, or iOS® and AndroidTM device*, where you can edit your tones via the free Spider V Remote app, or record your performances with the included Steinberg Cubase LE DAW. 20-watt modeling guitar amp with 8" custom speaker 16 presets with 3 simultaneous effects and independent reverb Easy-to-use tone and effects controls Built-in tuner and tap-tempo function for time-based effects Micro USB port for editing and recording on Mac, PC, iOS, and Android* *Recording on Android requires Android OS 5.0+ or newer with High Performance Audio enabled.  Using Spider V 20 with an iOS or Android device requires a USB camera kit (iOS) or an OTG cable (Android). About Line 6 For over two decades, Line 6 has created products that empower modern musicians to create, perform, and record in ways they never thought possible. Line 6 products are feature-rich, easy to use, and leverage groundbreaking digital technology that inspires musicians to achieve their full creative potential. With a long history of firsts, Line 6 has a proven track record of creating category-defining products—from the first modeling amplifier to POD®, Spider® amps, Variax® guitars, Relay® digital wireless, AMPLIFi®, and more. Recently, the Line 6 Helix® family of guitar processors has received numerous accolades and awards, including the Guitar World “Platinum Award”, the Premier Guitar “Premier Gear Award”, and the Guitar Player “Editors’ Pick” award. Line 6 is a member of the Yamaha Guitar Group, Inc. family. For more information, visit line6.com. © 2018 Yamaha Guitar Group, Inc.  All rights reserved.  Spider is a trademark or registered trademark of Yamaha Guitar Group, Inc. in the U.S. and/or other jurisdictions. Mac is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. iOS is a trademark or registered trademark of Cisco in the U.S. and other countries and is used under license. Android is a trademark of Google LLC. #### Line 6 Introduces Echo Farm 3.0 64-Bit AAX Native Plug-In Classic plug-in offers a legendary collection of vintage echo effects with updated 64-bit performance for Pro Tools 11 and higher ANAHEIM, Calif.—January 19, 2017—Line 6, Inc. today introduced Echo FarmTM 3.0 plug-in, offering a legendary collection of vintage echo and delay effects in an updated 64-bit AAX Native format for Pro Tools 11 and higher. Each modeled effect delivers the detailed sonic properties of tubes, tape and vintage electronics, so artists and engineers can easily add organic warmth and mojo to their mix. The original Echo Farm plug-in was a staple in top studios throughout the world and has appeared on countless hit records said Marcus Ryle, President, Line 6. “Echo Farm 3.0 combines that same beloved collection of vintage echo effects with powerful 64-bit AAX Native performance and compatibility with the latest Pro Tools versions, so artists and musicians can bring their favorite effects back to the studio.” Echo Farm 3.0 features 12 models based on* vintage hardware units like Maestro® Echoplexes, Roland® RE-101 Space Echo®, Boss® DM-2, Electro-Harmonix® Memory Man and T.C. Electronic® 2290, plus great-sounding Line 6 originals. A simple, easy-to-use interface makes it simple to control tape wow n’ flutter, filter-swept modulation, bit resolution and more. Delay time can quickly be set via knob, tap tempo, BPM and note value, or locked to the global tempo of a Pro Tools session to follow any tempo variations. The defeatable Time Ramp feature delivers smooth tape-style changes in delay time, and comes complete with pitch smear for even more vintage authenticity. With Echo Farm 3.0, Pro Tools users can finally open up their old projects on a new Pro Tools system. Settings and presets are 100% compatible with older Pro Tools sessions, preserving any existing sounds. With 64-bit AAX Native performance and support for sample rates up to 192 kHz, Echo Farm 3.0 no longer requires DSP hardware and can run on any laptop or desktop CPU. Pricing & Availability Line 6 Echo Farm 3.0 will cost $199 for new purchases and $49 for upgrades from the TDM version. It will be available in February, 2017. Learn more at http://www.line6.com/Echo-Farm *All product names used herein are trademarks of their respective owners, which are in no way associated or affiliated with Line 6. These trademarks of other manufacturers are used solely to identify the products of those manufacturers whose tones and sounds were studied during Line 6's sound model development. Maestro is a registered trademark of Gibson Guitar Corp. Roland, Space Echo and Boss are registered trademarks of Roland Corp. Electro-Harmonix is a registered trademark of New Sensor Corp. T.C. Electronic is a registered trademark of Music Group IP Ltd. #### Line 6 Introduces Free Helix 3.15 Firmware Update CALABASAS, CA. February 8, 2022 — Line 6 has released Helix® 3.15 firmware for its Helix Floor, Helix LT, Helix Rack, HX EffectsTM, HX StompTM, and HX Stomp XL processors. It’s a free update for Helix and HX® hardware users. The new models and many of the additional features are also incorporated into the new Helix Native 3.15 plugin. Line 6 has continuously updated the flagship Helix amp and effects processor (and later members of the Helix and HX families of products) since it was introduced in October of 2015. There have been 15 free firmware updates to date, adding 42 new amplifiers, 11 new cabinets, 180 new effects, and scores of new features. The Helix 3.15 update includes a new amp, ten all new effects, and 18 additional Legacy effects: Line 6 Ventoux - Original amp with a unique gain and control design Ampeg® Opto Comp - Based on the Ampeg Octo Comp compressor Ampeg Liquifier - Based on the Ampeg Liquifier Chorus Heliosphere - Original delay with reverb in the feedback loop ADT - Original automatic double tracker Crisscross (mono, stereo) - Original dual delay with cross-feed between delays Tesselator - Original delay Ratchet - Original delay Dynamic Plate - Original plate reverb Dynamic Room - Original room reverb Shimmer - Original shimmer reverb PLUS! 18 Legacy effects from the POD Farm®5 plugin There are also new features and updates, including: Input Pad now assignable per preset Global MIDI Control of Encoders 1-6 Apple® Silicon Support for the Helix Native plugin Pricing & Availability The Helix 3.15 firmware and Helix Native 3.15 updates are free and available now. Download:  https://line6.com/support/page/kb/effects-controllers/helix/helix-315-release-notes-r992/ #### Line 6 Introduces Free Helix 3.50 Firmware Update Free Line 6 Helix 3.50 Firmware Update Features Entirely New IR-Based Speaker Cabinet Engine CALABASAS, CA. November 3, 2022 — Line 6 has released the free Helix® 3.50 firmware for its Helix Floor, Helix LT, Helix Rack, HX Effects™, HX Stomp™, and HX Stomp XL processors, as well as the Helix Native plugin. "The 3.50 update introduces the biggest sonic improvement to Helix since it first shipped back in 2015,” enthused Eric Klein, Chief Product Design Architect, Line 6. “There’s an entirely new IR-based speaker cabinet engine that includes 20 guitar cabs and four bass cabs with a choice of 12 microphones, and you can change their angle, position, and distance in relation to the cabs. You can even drag the mics around in space when using the HX® Edit 3.50 application. There are also five new amp models, seven new effects, a Dual IR block, and other improvements. The 3.50 update continues our unwavering support for our community of Helix and HX users." New Speaker Cabs The 20 new guitar cabinets include a 1x10, three 1x12, five 2x12, a 4x10, and ten 4x12 models. The four new bass cabinets include 1x15, 2x15, 4x10, and 8x10 models. Despite their increased power the new cab models only utilize roughly one-third to one-fifth of the DSP as the cabs in version 3.15 and earlier due to the improved Helix Core. New Amps (Helix Floor, Helix Rack, Helix LT, Helix Native, HX Stomp, HX Stomp XL) MOO)))N T Nrm - based on* the Normal channel of the Sunn® Model T MOO)))N T Brt - based on* the Bright channel of the Sunn Model T MOO)))N T Jump - based on* the Normal + Bright channels in the Sunn Model T PV Vitriol Crnch - based on* the Crunch channel of the Peavey® Invective PV Vitriol Lead - based on* the Lead channel of the Peavey Invective New Effects (Helix Floor, Helix Rack, Helix LT, Helix Native, HX Effects, HX Stomp, HX Stomp XL) Pillars OD(Mono, Stereo) - based on* the Earthquaker Devices® Plumes Vital Dist(Mono, Stereo) - based on* the Earthquaker Devices Life (distortion side) Vital Boost(Mono, Stereo) - based on* the Earthquaker Devices Life (boost side) 4-Voice Chorus(Mono, Stereo) - Line 6 Original FlexoVibe(Mono, Stereo) - Line 6 Original Dynamic Ambience(Mono - Stereo), Line 6 Original Boctaver(Mono, Stereo) - based on* the Boss® OC-2 Octaver New Features In addition to the Dual IR Blocks the many new features include the ability to Disable Snapshot Control over Parameter Assignments and greatly improved Encoder Ballistics. Pricing & Availability The Helix 3.50 firmware update is free and available now. Download: line6.com/software Helix Amp Models Helix Cabinet Models Helix Effect Models Helix Microphone Models About Line 6, Inc. For nearly a quarter of a century Line 6 has developed products that empower musicians to achieve their full creative potential—from the world’s first modeling amplifier and the iconic red POD to today’s Helix and HX families of guitar processors and Powercab active guitar speaker systems. These and other Line 6 products have received numerous accolades, including the Guitar World Platinum Award, the Premier Guitar Premier Gear Award, and the Guitar Player Editors’ Pick Award. For more information, visit line6.com. #### Line 6 Introduces Helix 3.0 Firmware Line 6 Introduces Helix 3.0 Firmware Major Updates that Include Polyphonic Pitch Effects CALABASAS, CA. November 24, 2020 — Line 6 has released Helix® 3.0 firmware for its Helix Floor, Helix LT, Helix Rack, HX Effects™, and HX Stomp™ guitar processors. It’s a free update for Helix and HX hardware users. Many new 3.0 features are also available in the updated Helix Native plugin. “Helix 3.0 is one of the biggest firmware updates Line 6 has ever developed for any product,” says Eric Klein, Chief Product Design Architect, Line 6. "It cements our dedication to the Helix platform and ushers in all new amps, effects, and features we didn’t even know Helix was capable of when it was first released.” The 3.0 updates include two new amp models, two cabs, 16 effects, plus major performance enhancements. Particularly notable are five polyphonic pitch effects designed to transparently shift even complex chords up or down two octaves. New Models: US Princess, based on* the Fender Princeton Reverb amp Das Benzin Lead, based on* the Lead channel of the Diezel VH4 amp Poly Pitch, a Line 6 original Poly Wham, a Line 6 original Poly Detune, Line 6 original Poly Sustain, a Line 6 original Poly Capo, Line 6 original, works equally well on guitar and bass 12 String, a Line 6 original 12-string guitar emulation Horizon Drive, based on* the Horizon Devices Precision Drive pedal Swedish Chainsaw, based on* the BOSS HM-2 Heavy Metal Distortion Pocket Fuzz, inspired by the Jordan Boss Tone fuzz Bighorn Fuzz, based on* the 1973 Electro-Harmonix “ram's head” Big Muff Ballistic Fuzz, based on* the Euthymia ICBM fuzz Horizon Gate, based on* the Horizon Devices Precision Drive's gate Acoustic Sim, based on* the BOSS AC-2 Acoustic Simulator Glitch Delay, an open-ended delay effect with endless creative options Shuffling Looper, an inspiring idea generator that intelligently slices and reconfigures your loops Stereo Imager, Line 6 original 1x10 US Princess, based on* the Fender Princeton Reverb cab 1x12 US Princess, based on* a Fender Princeton Reverb cab with an Alnico Blue speaker All Helix and HX devices support the following enhancements: A Favorites model list to store your custom amp and effect edits, including footswitch assignments You can now save default settings for every amp, cab, or effect Your custom settings appear every time you load the block Additionally, Helix Floor, Rack, and LT users now have the option to disable Path 2 for true preset spillover. Meanwhile, the HX Stomp pedal’s simultaneous block count has increased from six to eight and now includes a Command Center menu for controlling other devices via MIDI or software via QWERTY keystrokes. And Helix Native now includes a Tuner and Gain Reduction meters. Pricing & Availability The Helix 3.0 firmware and Helix Native 3.0 updates are free and available now. Download: line6.com/software Helix Amp Models Helix Cabinet Models Helix Effect Models Helix Microphone Models About Line 6, Inc. For nearly a quarter of a century Line 6 has developed products that empower musicians to achieve their full creative potential—from the world’s first modeling amplifier and the iconic red POD to today’s Helix and HX families of guitar processors and Powercab active guitar speaker systems. These and other Line 6 products have received numerous accolades, including the Guitar World Platinum Award, the Premier Guitar Premier Gear Award, and the Guitar Player Editors’ Pick Award. For more information, visit line6.com. #### Line 6 Introduces HX Effects Multi-Effects Pedal Pedalboard-friendly multi-effects pedal offers 100+ Helix effects, plus legacy effects from M-Series and Stompbox Modeler pedals ANAHEIM, Calif.—January 25, 2018— Line 6, Inc. today introduced HX Effects,  a compact and pedalboard-friendly multi-effects pedal that offers 100+ effects drawn from award-winning Helix® hardware and software processors, as well as dozens of legacy sounds from the acclaimed Line 6 M-Series and Stompbox Modeler pedals. Featuring the same HX audio engine as Helix processors, HX Effects leverages powerful DSP processing to run up to nine effects simultaneously. Eight capacitive-sensing footswitches, six scribble strip LCDs, and color-coded LED rings facilitate fast effect selection and editing, while an industry-leading 123dB of dynamic range provides tremendous depth and ultralow noise, and a choice of true analog bypass and DSP bypass ensures tonal integrity in any situation. We created HX Effects for guitarists who want all of the Helix guitar processor’s world-class effects, but prefer to use traditional amp and pedalboard setups. HX Effects is the perfect companion to analog pedals and other digital effects, and enables guitarists to expand the capabilities of their existing rig with a robust collection of professional effects. And with its compact and streamlined design, we think HX Effects will look right at home on any pedalboard. said Marcus Ryle, President, Line 6. HX Effects features 100+ HX effects, including distortions, delays, reverbs, modulations, pitch/synth/filters, compressors/limiters, EQs, wahs, and a sixswitch looper. A legacy library of effects from the Line 6 M13®, M9®, M5®, DL4TM, MM4 TM, FM4 TM, and DM4 TM pedals is also included, and users can even load custom impulse responses (IRs) for stage/FOH routings and acoustic guitar body resonance. Eight capacitive-sensing footswitches with color-coded LED rings, and six LED scribble scrips facilitate intuitive effect selection and editing. Simply touch a footswitch with your finger to instantly jump to any effect and quickly adjust its parameter. A true stereo throughput maintains the integrity of stereo signals from inputs to outputs, while selectable true analog bypass switching ensures nothing gets between you and your tone. Extensive routing and control options include parallel stereo signal paths, two expression pedal inputs, two assignable effects loops (stereo linkable), and up to four amp switching outputs—making it easy to integrate HX Effects into existing pedalboard or studio setups. HX Effect’s versatile IO capabilities can easily be used in 4-Cable Method rigs, allowing guitarists to place different effects before and after an amp’s preamp. Like Helix multi-effects processors, HX Effects can act as a command center for an entire amp and pedal rig. Real-time MIDI control enables you to send MIDI command and controller messages to other devices, and relays allow you switch amp functions—all from within HX Effects. HX Effects isn’t just for guitarists. It features a switchable line-level input that allows keyboardists, DJs, and more to add high-quality effects to their rigs—and it can even be used by engineers and producers as an “outboard” effects processor on studio productions. Pricing & Availability HX Effects ($599.99 MSRP) is now available worldwide. Learn more at line6.com/hx-effects About Line 6, Inc. For over two decades, Line 6 has created products that empower modern musicians to create, perform, and record in ways they never thought possible. Line 6 products are feature-rich, easy to use, and leverage groundbreaking digital technology that inspires musicians to achieve their full creative potential. With a long history of firsts, Line 6 has a proven track record of creating category-defining products—from the first modeling amplifier to POD®, Spider® amps, Variax® guitars, Relay® digital wireless, AMPLIFi® , and more. Recently, the Line 6 Helix® family of guitar processors has received numerous accolades and awards, including the Guitar World “Platinum Award”, the Premier Guitar “Premier Gear Award”, and the Guitar Player “Editors’ Pick” award. For more information, visit line6.com. #### Line 6 Introduces Powercab 112 and 112 Plus Active Guitar Speaker Systems 1x12 speaker systems combine choice of neutral-sounding Flat Mode or Speaker Modeling with custom drivers to give real amp-in-the-room feel for modelers CALABASAS, Calif.— April 11, 2018 — Line 6® today introduced the Powercab™ 112 and Powercab 112 Plus active guitar speaker systems, which deliver authentic “amp-in- the-room” look, sound, and feel when paired with any amp modeler, preamp, or amp- simulation pedal. Guitarists can use Flat Mode to reproduce the sound of their modeler’s presets with a wide frequency range and the punch of a real guitar speaker, or bypass their modeler’s speaker cabinet emulation and use Line 6’s new Speaker Modeling technology to swap in models of any of six classic and boutique loudspeaker drivers. The speaker models range from the hard-rocking Green (based on the Celestion Greenback speaker) to the funky Bayou (based on the Eminence Swamp Thang). Whichever option a user chooses, genuine guitar cabinet sound and feel come from the Powercab speaker system’s powerful, 250-watt power amp and custom hybrid coaxial 12-inch speaker, designed to have a neutral, wide-range frequency response (70 Hz-20 kHz) for Flat Mode, and a lightweight cone to deliver the fast transient response that typifies guitar speakers. Speaker Modeling is the latest innovation from the company that first introduced amp modeling more than 20 years ago. While speaker cabinet emulation has become commonplace, Powercab 112 systems are the first to offer models of speaker drivers themselves.   Guitarists love the flexibility and tone of modelers, but many also want to keep the visceral experience, sound, and physicality of playing through an authentic guitar cabinet with a 12-inch speaker rather than plug into a P.A. Powercab speaker systems offer guitarists the best of all worlds: modeling technology played through an actual amp, plus a selection of several classic guitar speakers to choose from. explains Line 6 founder and co- president Marcus Ryle. Powercab 112 and 112 Plus systems are made for gigging. Powercabs are constructed to withstand the rigors of the road, while weighing a mere 35 pounds (16 kgs), and their highly efficient amplifiers produce up to 125dB Peak SPL—enough volume to fill a small club or medium-sized venue. Their uniquely curved plywood construction provides a rigid structure, while foldout kickstands facilitate angled backline placement or use as an angled floor monitor. They also have XLR outputs featuring optimized microphone emulation for direct connection to a P.A. The Powercab 112 Plus adds many advanced features, such as a 2-inch LCD, 128 user preset locations, MIDI In/Out, AES/EBU digital I/O, an L6 LINKTM, a USB audio interface, and a multipurpose second input. Users can select the type and distance of a virtual mic on the speaker model. Loading up to 128 third-party speaker cabinet impulse responses (IRs) is also an option, allowing users even greater tone-crafting flexibility. Powercab 112 was engineered to deliver superb results with any modeler, but, as one would expect, it is the perfect sonic complement to Line 6 Helix® guitar processors, completing the chain from guitar input to guitar speaker. Pricing & Availability Powercab 112 ($839.99 MSRP) and Powercab 112 Plus ($1119.99 MSRP) will be available worldwide in Q2 of 2018. Learn more at line6.com/powercab Powercab 112 and 112 Plus Overview | Line 6 Video by Line 6 Movies About Line 6 For over two decades, Line 6 has created products that empower modern musicians to create, perform, and record in ways they never thought possible. Line 6 products are feature-rich, easy to use, and leverage groundbreaking digital technology that inspires musicians to achieve their full creative potential. With a long history of firsts, Line 6 has a proven track record of creating category-defining products—from the first modeling amplifier to POD®, Spider® amps, Variax® guitars, Relay® digital wireless, AMPLIFi®, and more. Recently, the Line 6 Helix® family of guitar processors has received numerous accolades and awards, including the Guitar World “Platinum Award”, the Premier Guitar “Premier Gear Award”, and the Guitar Player “Editors’ Pick” award. For more information, visit line6.com. #### Line 6 Introduces the New Helix Native Guitar Amp and Effects Modeling Plug-In Next-generation guitar processor plug-in leverages Line 6’s 20-year legacy of modeling expertise to deliver top-tier amps and effects from the award-winning Helix family. ANAHEIM, Calif.—January 19, 2017—Line 6, Inc. introduced HelixTM in 2015 and since then it has rapidly become the best-selling professional level guitar processor in the world. Today Line 6 is introducing HelixTM Native, a world-class guitar processor that offers exactly the same authentic amp and effects modeling in a plug-in format. Helix Native allows guitarists and engineers to accurately recreate the dynamic sound and feel of vintage tube amps, cabs, mics, and effects in professional DAW environments and can now bring those exact tones to the stage by simply transferring their plug-in preset to their Helix hardware. Our 20-year legacy of modeling expertise has led us to create the highest level of realism ever available in a guitar plug-in said Marcus Ryle, President, Line 6. “Guitarists worldwide use Helix to create inspiring guitar tones and push the bounds of their creativity. With Helix Native, guitarists and engineers can bring the same powerful tone creation workflow to their DAW of choice.” The breakthrough Line 6 HX modeling engine uses DSP processing to deliver precision and accuracy that haven’t been previously attainable from modeling plug-ins. Guitarists can recreate the dynamic feel of tube amplifiers and lush sonic footprint of classic effects pedals within the DAW environment, traditionally achievable through “re-amping.” Patches created in the Helix Native plug-in are compatible with physical Helix hardware, so guitarists can effortlessly take their Helix tones from studio to stage and back again. This workflow only serves to add flexibility and creative freedom for recording and live performance guitarists everywhere. The Helix Native plug-in features broad DAW compatibility, offering 64-bit performance on AAX, AU and VST3 platforms. A clear, clean and informative UI provides a fast and intuitive tone editing workflow, and delivers a seamless experience with the Helix hardware editor. Like Helix hardware, the Helix Native plug-in supports 3rd party impulse responses (IRs), offering even greater flexibility. Availability and Pricing Line 6 Helix Native will be available in spring, 2017. $399.00 MSRP with special pricing available in the Line 6 online store for owners of Helix and Helix Rack ($99 for Helix owners), or POD Farm. A fully functional 15 day evaluation version will be available as well. Learn more at www.line6.com/helix-native #### Line 6 Introduces the New Spider V 240HC Head & Combo Amp New 240-watt guitar amp head offers unique built-in speaker configuration for both practice use and pairing with a cabinet for on-stage performances. ANAHEIM, Calif.—January 19, 2017—Line 6, Inc. today introduced the Spider® V 240HC guitar head & combo amp, a powerful addition to the Spider V family. It is the first guitar amp head in the world to include an integrated full-range stereo speaker system, enabling it to work stand-alone as a 50-watt practice combo amp or acoustic guitar amp. When connected to the Spider 412 cabinet, Spider V 240HC creates a 240-watt stereo half stack with pristine full-range stereo sound and plenty of power for the stage for all types of guitars. Like other members of the Spider V family, it also features a comprehensive collection of amps, cabs and effects models, as well as a built-in Relay® G10 wireless receiver. For almost 20 years, Spider amps have offered guitarists massive tonal options and groundbreaking features that push the bounds of technology said Marcus Ryle, President, Line 6. “Spider V 240HC continues that legacy of innovation and gives performing guitarists the power and flexibility to play loud on stage or practice more quietly at home, without compromising their tone.” The unique built-in stereo speaker system delivers unmatched versatility. Paired with a 4x12 speaker cabinet, the built-in speakers provide stereo high frequency precision in a massive full-range stage rig. When the gig or rehearsal is over the guitarist can simply unplug the head, take it home and use it stand alone as a recording interface, practice amp or even acoustic guitar amp. Tones created at home naturally translate to the stage. Guitarists can even play back their favorite music through the amp thanks to its full-range stereo speakers. Spider V is also the first amp head to offer a built-in wireless receiver. With the simple addition of a Relay G10T transmitter, guitarists can experience total wireless freedom on stage. Spider V 240HC is packed with a massive collection of tones, including 200 amps, cabs and effects, over 100 handcrafted presets based on legendary studio setups and artist tones and over ten thousand tones in the cloud via the free Spider V Remote mobile app for iOS and Android™. An intuitive editing interface makes it fast and easy to dial in great tones, with deep editing functionality and control for creating highly customized sounds. Combining the built-in stereo speaker system with the Spider 412 cabinet creates a powerful stage amp with plenty of power for any performance scenario. The full-range speaker system delivers outstanding sound quality and amazing versatility, and sounds great with both electric and acoustic guitars. The newly updated Spider 412 cabinet is aesthetically matched and optimized for the Spider V 240HC head, but the head will also work with most standard extension cabs. Spider V 240HC is compatible with the new FBVTM 3 foot controller, allowing full color-coded control of presets, effect bypass, volume/wah and the built-in looper. Spider V 240HC comes with access to a free download of Cubase® LE music recording software. A USB connection enables guitarists to connect to a computer, tablet or smart phone and record guitar tracks into any recording app, without the need for any additional gear. Pricing & Availability The Line 6 Spider V 240HC head and combo amp and the Spider 412 cabinet will be available March, 2017. Learn more at http://line6.com/spider-v/ iOS is a trademark or registered trademark of Cisco in the U.S. and other countries. Android is a trademark of Google Inc. Cubase is a registered trademark of Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH. #### Line 6 Introduces the New Spider V Series, Tonally Evolved Amps For Modern Guitarists CALABASAS, Calif.— September 27, 2016—Line 6, Inc. today introduced the new Spider® V series of guitar amps, offering more than 200 amp and effects models, a clean and modern design, and a specialized full-range speaker system that’s ideal for both electric and acoustic guitars. Over 100 handcrafted presets provide instant access to a huge collection of professionally dialed-in sounds—including iconic rigs, artist-built tones, and Line 6 originals. Select Spider V models come wireless-ready, with an internal wireless receiver that is compatible with the Relay® G10T transmitter. Spider V is available in multiple configurations, from smaller practice models to gig-ready combos, enabling guitarists to choose the model that fits their performance needs. The original Spider amps offered the benefits of a quality modeling amp to an unprecedented range of guitarists, and we’re excited to continue that legacy with the release of the fifth generation. Spider V is packed with innovative features, including amazing guitar amp and effects modeling, an easy-to-use design and a full-range speaker configuration. It’s more than just a great guitar amp, it’s the best Spider we’ve ever created. said Marcus Ryle, President, Line 6 Line 6 Spider V Series Spider V is packed with over 200 amps, cabs and effects, offering more models than any amp in its class. Guitarists can combine up to eight effects to create truly unique and innovative tones, while a powerful modeling engine delivers incredible sound quality. Guitarists can dial-in great sound quickly using simple color-coded controls and an intuitive editing interface. Spider V features several types of inspiring presets, providing guitarists with instant access to professionally dialed-in sounds. Iconic Rig presets are based on studio setups from legendary songs and albums. Artist Presets were handcrafted exclusively for Spider V by some of the world’s most respected guitarists. Genre Presets make it easy for guitarists to find sounds that fit their unique creative style. A full-range speaker system delivers outstanding sound quality and amazing versatility. Modeled amps and effects tones shine with stunning clarity, and guitarists can stream music through Spider V for a great way to jam and practice. Spider V also sounds great with both electric and acoustic guitars. Enhanced acoustic presets designed with Variax® acoustic technology bring out the best tonal qualities of acoustic guitar and offer exceptional depth and clarity that regular electric amps cannot match. Spider V is the first amp to offer a built-in wireless receiver, making it easier than ever for guitarists to take their performance wireless. Guitarists can simply add a Relay G10T transmitter* and start playing without any complex setup issues. Spider V is also loaded with extra features that enhance practice sessions, including a built-in tuner, metronome, and a collection of real drum loops recorded by professional drummers. Spider V comes with access to a free download of Cubase® LE 8 music recording software, providing guitarists with all of the tools needed to record, edit, and mix professional tracks from start to finish. Spider V is equipped with a USB connection that enables guitarists to connect to a computer, tablet or smart phone and record guitar tracks into any recording app, without the need for any additional gear. Finally, the free Spider V mobile app for iOS and AndroidTM provides access to over ten thousand guitar tones in the cloud. Guitarists can access custom tones from other guitarists around the world, or upload their own tone creations to instantly share with the entire Line 6 community. Pricing & Availability Spider V Series amplifiers are now available worldwide. Learn more at http://www.line6.com/SpiderV. * Spider V 60, Spider V 120, and Spider V 240 models are wireless ready. Relay G10T transmitter sold separately. Spider V wireless ready amps are compatible with any Line 6 RF2 transmitter, like those included with the Relay G10, G30, G50, G55, and G90. iOS is a trademark or registered trademark of Cisco in the U.S. and other countries. Android is a trademark of Google Inc. Cubase is a registered trademark of Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH. Spider V Looping Demo Video by Line 6 Movies #### Line 6 Introduces the POD Express Line 6 Introduces the POD Express Guitar and POD Express Bass Ultra-Portable Amp and Effects Processors CALABASAS, Calif. — March 5, 2024 — Line 6, Inc. today introduced the ultra-portable POD® Express Guitar and POD Express Bass amp and effects processors, which enable guitarists and bassists to take their tones wherever they choose. The POD Express offerings are the latest members of the POD family of products that also includes POD Go and POD Go Wireless. “The POD Express family of products offer a variety of amp and effect sounds in ultra-portable packages with simple controls to accommodate players of any background,” says Rick Gagliano, Line 6 Director of Product Management. “POD Express Guitar and POD Express Bass offer a curated collection of models derived from our award-winning HX® sound engine, making them great options for beginners or any player who wants a simple modeling device at a competitive price.” Both products in the POD Express family include seven amps, seven cabs, and 17 effects—including a looper—and both units may be powered by three AA batteries (included) or an optional 9-volt power supply. Additional features include stereo outputs, tap tempo, a tuner, a noise gate, a headphone output, and a USB-C audio interface with re-amping capabilities. Add an optional expression pedal for volume control, or up to two footswitches to select presets or turn effects on and off. POD Express Guitar and POD Express Bass are the latest in a lineage that began in 1998 with the introduction of the now-iconic red “kidney-bean” POD—the portable processor that launched the amp modeling revolution. Pricing & Availability POD Express Guitar is $179.99 USD (MSRP) and available worldwide. POD Express Bass is $179.99 USD (MSRP) and available worldwide. Learn more at https://line6.com/podexpress About Line 6, Inc. For nearly a quarter of a century Line 6 has developed products that empower musicians to achieve their full creative potential—from the world’s first modeling amplifier and the iconic red POD to today’s Helix and HX families of guitar processors and Powercab active guitar speaker systems. These and other Line 6 products have received numerous accolades, including the Guitar World Platinum Award, the Premier Guitar Premier Gear Award, and the Guitar Player Editors’ Pick Award. For more information, visit line6.com. #### Line 6 Introduces the POD Express Black, High Gain Guitar Processor CALABASAS, Calif. — October 22, 2024 — Line 6, Inc. today introduced the ultra-portable POD® Express Guitar Black amp and effects processor, giving guitarists a toolbox of sounds for crafting classic and modern, high gain tones. Simple controls make it easy to use, while models derived from the award-winning HX® family of processors ensure exceptional hard-driving sound quality and authentic feel. This new unit gives players seven amps, seven cabs, and 17 distortion, modulation, reverb, and delay effects—including a looper—and it may be powered by three AA batteries (included) or an optional 9-volt power supply. Guitarists can also download the free POD Express Edit app for their computers or mobile devices to quickly and easily access a world of deeper tone editing, preset management, and global settings. “For a wide variety of Metal guitarists, the POD Express Black is a great all-in-one modeler that gives them a unique selection of high-gain tones, plus essential effects,” says Rick Gagliano, Line 6 Director of Product Management. “It’s compact, fun and easy to use, affordable, and—most importantly—it features tones derived from the Helix family of products.” Additional features include stereo outputs, tap tempo, a tuner, a noise gate, a headphone output, and a USB-C audio interface with re-amping capabilities. Add an optional expression pedal for volume control, or up to two footswitches to select presets or turn effects on and off. The POD Express family, which also includes the previously released POD Express Guitar and POD Express Bass, represents the latest evolution of a line that began in 1998 with the groundbreaking red "kidney-bean" POD—the portable processor that pioneered the amp modeling revolution. POD Express Black is $179.99 USD (MSRP) and available worldwide. Learn more at https://line6.com/podexpress About Line 6, Inc. For nearly a quarter of a century Line 6 has developed products that empower musicians to achieve their full creative potential—from the world’s first modeling amplifier and the iconic red POD to today’s Helix and HX families of guitar processors and Powercab active guitar speaker systems. These and other Line 6 products have received numerous accolades, including the Guitar World Platinum Award, the Premier Guitar Premier Gear Award, and the Guitar Player Editors’ Pick Award. For more information, visit line6.com. #### Line 6 Introduces the Powercab 212 Plus Active Stereo Guitar Speaker System A 2x12 speaker system for modelers offering a choice of Flat (FRFR) mode or proprietary Speaker Modeling mode for authentic “amp-in-the-room” sound and feel. CALABASAS, Calif.—July 18, 2019 — Line 6 today introduced the Powercab® 212 Plus active stereo guitar speaker system—the premier amplification system for modelers. The Powercab 212 Plus looks, sounds, and feels like a guitar amp because it is a guitar amp. And Powercab 212 Plus operates in two distinct modes. If a guitarist is happy with their modeler’s onboard cabinet models and just wants to hear the sound of their presets amplified, they can simply connect their modeler to Powercab 212 Plus, select Flat mode, and play. Custom lightweight neodymium coaxial speakers with high-frequency compression drivers provide the benefits of a full-range, flat-response (FRFR) speaker system—but with the rapid transient response of guitar speakers, resulting in a more authentic and familiar feel. Or, guitarists can bypass the cabinet models in their presets (freeing up valuable DSP) and switch to Speaker Modeling mode on the Powercab 212 Plus. This enables them to take advantage of 12 proprietary onboard speaker models—which are not the same as cabinet models or impulse responses—for a more organic, “amp-in-the-room” playing experience. The modeled speakers range from classics such as “Greenback” and “Blue Bell” to modern designs, and may be mixed or matched. And because Powercab 212 Plus is a stereo amp, ping-pong delays, expansive reverbs, spacious modulation effects, and even dual-amp setups will sound the way they were intended to be heard. “Many touring professional guitarists are now choosing modelers for their live rigs due to their unparalleled flexibility, but many of those guitarists also still want the experience of air being moved by a guitar cabinet,” said Brandon Frenzel, Product Owner, Line 6. “With Powercab 212 Plus, we aimed to create the premier active guitar speaker system for guitarists who wish to realize their modeler’s maximum potential when performing live—and hear themselves in stereo.” The Powercab 212 Plus speaker system’s 500-watt stereo amplifier (2 x 250 watts) produces up to 13dB SPL—enough power and volume to handle nearly any musical situation—yet it weighs only 47.6 lbs (21.6 kg). Also, unlike many FRFR speaker systems, the Powercab 212 Plus is constructed of wood rather than plastic and tuned like a traditional guitar cabinet for enhanced acoustic resonance. Additionally, foldout kickstands enable the Powercab 212 Plus to be angled up toward the player, and an optional heavy duty cover is available. Other professional features include a 2" LCD, 128 user preset locations, XLR direct outputs, MIDI In/Out, AES/EBU and L6 LINKTM I/O, a multipurpose second input, and a USB audio interface. Third-party IRs may also be loaded and saved within presets. Finally, although Powercab 212 Plus was engineered to deliver superb results with any modeler, it is the perfect sonic complement to Line 6® Helix® guitar processors, completing the chain from guitar input to guitar speaker. Combining a Helix with Powercab 212 Plus via L6 LINK multiplies the power of both, resulting in a truly state-of-the-art, professional rig. Pricing & Availability Powercab 212 Plus ($1959.99 MSRP) will be available worldwide in Q3 of 2019. Learn more at line6.com/powercab Powercab 212 Plus Overview | Line 6 Video by Line 6 About Line 6, Inc. For more than two decades, Line 6 has created products that empower modern musicians to create, perform, and record in ways they never thought possible. Line 6 products are feature-rich, easy to use, and leverage groundbreaking digital technology that inspires musicians to achieve their full creative potential. With a long history of firsts, Line 6 has a proven track record of creating category-defining products—from the first modeling amplifier to POD®, Spider® amps, Variax® guitars, Relay® digital wireless, AMPLIFi®, and more. Recently, the Line 6 Helix® family of guitar processors have received numerous accolades and awards, including the Guitar World “Platinum Award”, the Premier Guitar “Premier Gear Award”, and the Guitar Player “Editors’ Pick” award. For more information, visit line6.com. #### Line 6 Introduces the Variax Limited Edition Onyx Guitar New custom Variax features translucent-black finish over a flamed-maple veneer top and an ebony fretboard, available in a limited run of 300 guitars ANAHEIM, Calif.—January 25, 2018—Line 6, Inc. today announced the worldwide availability of the Variax® Limited Edition Onyx guitar. It features a translucent-black finish over a flamed-maple veneer top, with matching headstock overlay and a premium ebony fretboard.  Each guitar also includes a Limited Edition insignia and numbered neck plate. The release follows the success of the Variax Limited Edition Emerald and Amethyst guitars, and is available in a limited run of 300 guitars. The Variax Standard is an invaluable tool for guitarists worldwide who want great tone, unparalleled versatility for live performances and recording or who just want to push the creative boundaries of what can be done with a guitar. The new Variax Limited Edition Onyx offers guitarists a unique opportunity to own a limited-run instrument that not only looks great, but also offers a wide range of tones and alternate tunings via Variax HD technology said Marcus Ryle, President, Line 6. The Variax Limited Edition Onyx guitar features a lightweight alder body, one-piece maple neck with Macassar ebony fingerboard, and three Yamaha Alnico V single-coil pickups that serve up full-bodied tone. While it offers the classic looks, rock-solid build, and superb playability expected from a high-quality guitar, the real magic is in the onboard Variax HD modeling technology. Variax HD modeling gives guitarists instant access to the sounds of highly sought-after classic electric guitars—as well as 6- and 12-string acoustics, resonator, banjo, sitar, and other instruments one would normally not expect to hear coming from an “electric” guitar. Players can also access alternate tunings such as Open G, DADGAD, and Drop D—or their own custom tunings—with the turn of a knob. With the Variax Workbench HD application, guitarists can create unique instruments by mixing and matching a wide range of body styles and pickup models, and inventive tunings to push guitar far beyond what’s possible in the physical realm. Pricing & Availability Variax Limited Edition Onyx ($1,399.99 MSRP) is now available worldwide. Learn more at http://line6.com/variax-modeling-guitars/variax-standard#limited-edition-onyx About Line 6, Inc. For over two decades, Line 6 has created products that empower modern musicians to create, perform, and record in ways they never thought possible. Line 6 products are feature-rich, easy to use, and leverage groundbreaking digital technology that inspires musicians to achieve their full creative potential. With a long history of firsts, Line 6 has a proven track record of creating category-defining products—from the first modeling amplifier to POD®, Spider® amps, Variax® guitars, Relay® digital wireless, AMPLIFi® , and more. Recently, the Line 6 Helix® family of guitar processors has received numerous accolades and awards, including the Guitar World “Platinum Award”, the Premier Guitar “Premier Gear Award”, and the Guitar Player “Editors’ Pick” award. For more information, visit line6.com. #### Line 6 launches Helix firmware 3.80 update Free Line 6 Helix 3.80 Firmware Update Brings Even More to the Helix Platform CALABASAS, CA. November 19, 2024 — Line 6 has released the free Helix® 3.80 firmware for its Helix Floor, Helix LT, Helix Rack, HX Effects™, HX Stomp™ XL, and HX Stomp processors, HX® One pedal, as well as the 3.80 software update for the Helix Native plugin. “The 19th free update finally delivers the missing link with six of the most requested amp channels and four unique cabs, once again adding more creative tonal options to Helix,” says Eric Klein, Chief Product Design Architect. “Based on the Bogner Ecstasy and EVH 5150III (6L6), these new models round out the portfolio of amps and the Teardrop Bass Q represents the first new Wah since v1.0.” This update once again demonstrates the power of Helix and HX products as the entire creative tonal palette continues to expand, all the while in lockstep with guitarists' needs. Although the focus is on new amps and cabs, please note that the HX Effects processor and HX One pedal will still receive a new free effect. The update gives users the following NEW AMP MODELS For Helix Floor, Helix Rack, Helix LT, Helix Native, HX Stomp XL, and HX Stomp US Super Nrm, based on* the Fender® Super Reverb (normal channel) US Super Vib, based on* the Fender Super Reverb (vibrato channel) German Xtra Red, based on* the Bogner® Ecstasy 101B (EL34) (red channel) German Xtra Blue, based on* the Bogner Ecstasy 101B (EL34) (blue channel) EV Panama Blue, based on* the EVH 5150III 100 [6L6] (Blue channel) EV Panama Red, based on* the EVH 5150III 100 [6L6] (Red channel) NEW CABS For Helix Floor, Helix Rack, Helix LT, Helix Native, HX Stomp XL, and HX Stomp 4x10 US Super (Single, Dual), captured from* the Fender Super Reverb 4x12 Cartog Guv (Single, Dual), captured from* Ben Adrian's Cartographer cabinet (Modified Lee Jackson 4x12 with Eminence Governor speakers) 4x12 Cartog C90 (Single, Dual), captured from* Ben Adrian's Cartographer cabinet (Modified Lee Jackson 4x12 with Mesa C90 speakers) 4x12 SoloLead EM (Single, Dual), captured from* the Soldano SLO 4x12 cabinet NEW EFFECT For Helix Floor, Helix Rack, Helix LT, Helix Native, HX Effects, HX Stomp XL, HX Stomp, and HX One Wah > Teardrop Bass Q (Mono, Stereo), based on* the Dunlop® 105Q bass wah The Helix 3.80 firmware update is free and available now. Download: line6.com/software #### Line 6 Launches Helix Stadium Family Line 6 Helix Stadium XL Floor Amp & Effects Processor And Helix Stadium Backpack Shipping Now CALABASAS, Calif. — November 18, 2025 — Line 6, Inc. today announced that the Helix® Stadium XL Floor amplifier and effects processor and the Helix Stadium Backpack are currently shipping and will soon be available from certified resellers worldwide. "Helix Stadium XL Floor is more than simply a new product; it is a new type of product,” said Eric Klein, Chief Product Design Architect. “In addition to featuring the best-sounding, most powerful, and most flexible processing Line 6 has ever offered, it can serve as a performance workstation that can upend the way you approach tone creation and performing—whether that’s jamming with friends, creating your next opus in the studio, or during your world tour. Most of all, it’s fun to use.” Helix Stadium XL Floor leverages powerful DSP and the entirely new Agoura™ modeling methodology to deliver extraordinary sound and responsiveness, a sophisticated yet intuitive user interface, and unparalleled control capabilities. It features a high-resolution 8" touch screen, highcontrast OLED scribble strips, the ability to morph between ultra-authentic and idealized amp sounds with a single control, an 8-channel audio interface, a Matrix cue mixer, and a Showcase™ automation and playback engine that enables it to serve as the centerpiece of a complete stage setup. The Helix Stadium Backpack (sold separately) enables Helix Stadium owners to transport their processors safely and securely. Made of highly durable materials, it features a padded and shock-resistant interior, a water-repellant primary compartment, a padded sleeve for laptop storage, an accessory compartment, and comfortable ergonomic straps. Whether you are a current Helix owner seeking to further your sonic adventure (Helix/HX® presets can be loaded into Helix Stadium), or you are considering upgrading from another modeler, or even if you are a traditional amp and effects player intrigued by the convenience and tone-crafting possibilities offered by multi-effects—Helix Stadium XL Floor can help you realize your musical vision. Pricing & Availability Helix Stadium XL Floor $2199.99 USD (MSRP). Helix Stadium Backpack $249.99 USD (MSRP). Customers outside the U.S., please contact your local Line 6 retailer for pricing. Now shipping. Discover Helix Stadium XL Floor: https://line6.com/helix-stadium About Line 6, Inc. For more than a quarter of a century, Line 6 has developed products that empower musicians to achieve their full creative potential—from the world’s first modeling amplifier and the iconic red POD to today’s Helix Stadium, Helix, and HX families of guitar processors and Powercab active guitar speaker systems. These and other Line 6 products have received numerous accolades, including the Guitar World Platinum Award, the Premier Guitar Premier Gear Award, and the Guitar Player Editors’ Pick Award. For more information, visit line6.com. #### Line 6 Offers Fresh Line of Branded Clothing & Accessories in Partnership with Player Wear CALABASAS, CA. October 25, 2022 — Today Line 6 introduced an exclusive line of wearables and accessories available via its new partnership with Player Wear. Clothing includes shirts, hoodies, caps, sweatpants, baby onesies, and toddler/youth shirts. Accessories include bags, mugs, mouse pad, iPhone® cases, notebooks, and even an accent pillow to liven up your living room. “These new wearables and accessories may not sport high-performance DSP or bleeding-edge technology,” says Simon Jones, VP of Marketing. “But they do celebrate your gear choices and your association with the Line 6 family, as well as being stylish and comfortable choices for gigging, lounging, and hanging with your friends.” Various designs are available—from product specific (Helix®, HX®, DL4™ MkII, Catalyst®, and POD®) to current and vintage Line 6 logos to the modern Helix “Signal Flow” diagram. All products are available now from: https://playerwear.com/line6 About Line 6, Inc. For more than a quarter of a century Line 6 has developed products that empower musicians to achieve their full creative potential—from the world’s first modeling amplifier and the iconic red POD to today’s Helix and HX families of guitar processors and Powercab active guitar speaker systems. These and other Line 6 products have received numerous accolades, including the Guitar World Platinum Award, the Premier Guitar Premier Gear Award, and the Guitar Player Editors’ Pick Award. For more information, visit line6.com. #### Line 6 POD Go Wireless Line 6 POD Go Wireless Features Integrated Relay Wireless Receiver and Relay G10TII Transmitter CALABASAS, Calif. March 9, 2021 — Line 6 today debuted POD® Go Wireless, a new amp and effects processor that expands upon the highly successful POD Go  by incorporating a built-in Relay® wireless receiver. A plug-and-play Relay G10TII transmitter is also included, making it exceptionally easy for players to go wireless—right out of the box. Just like the standard POD Go processor, POD Go Wireless boasts a musician-friendly user interface and professional-quality amplifier, cabinet, and effect models drawn from the acclaimed HX® family of processors. “Given the sound quality, flexibility, ease-of-use, and sheer fun factor of both POD Go and our Relay G10S wireless system, it made perfect sense to marry the two,” says Eric Klein, Chief Product Design Architect, Line 6. “And it’s hard to beat the value!” POD Go Wireless provides a simple and intuitive workflow. Users may choose, edit, and control sounds utilizing the 4.3" color LCD screen, seven push encoders, eight sturdy footswitches, colored LED rings, and a rugged cast-aluminum multi-function expression pedal. Two external footswitches or a second expression pedal may be connected for even more real-time control. Plus, sophisticated features such as Snapshots enable guitarists to easily access all the tones they’ll need to cover every section of every song. POD Go Wireless features best-in-class amp, cab, and effect models including an array of legendary British and American amps, as well as supporting third-party impulse response (IR) loading. Presets include nine simultaneous blocks, and external pedals may be inserted anywhere in the signal path via the effects loop. All the essential audio connections are also available, including balanced stereo outputs, a duplicate amp output that can be tapped before the Cab/IR, a mono/stereo effects loop, a headphone jack, and even a 4-channel USB audio interface with re-amping capabilities. POD Go Wireless is powerful and flexible enough to use as a complete setup, a travel or backup rig, or a recording device utilizing the USB audio interface. With POD Go Wireless, players won’t just take the stage - they’ll own it. Pricing & Availability POD Go Wireless is $811.99 USD (MSRP) and will be available worldwide spring 2021. Learn more at https://line6.com/podgo/ About Line 6, Inc. For nearly a quarter of a century Line 6 has developed products that empower musicians to achieve their full creative potential—from the world’s first modeling amplifier and the iconic red POD to today’s Helix and HX families of guitar processors and Powercab active guitar speaker systems. These and other Line 6 products have received numerous accolades, including the Guitar World Platinum Award, the Premier Guitar Premier Gear Award, and the Guitar Player Editors’ Pick Award. For more information, visit line6.com. #### Line 6 Relay G10S Digital Guitar Wireless System Line 6 Introduces Relay G10S Digital Guitar Wireless System Stompbox-sized instrument wireless system featuring plug-and-play operation, rugged metal construction, high-quality audio, up to 130’ line-of-site range, and professional I/O. CALABASAS, Calif. — January 24, 2019 — Line 6, the market leader in digital wireless for guitar, today introduced Relay® G10S, a compact-yet-powerful, easy-to-use instrument wireless system designed to be mounted on a pedalboard. The Relay G10S wireless system is the newest member of the #1 selling Relay Wireless Family of products, long embraced by professionals for their reliability and transparent sound. The unit offers up to 130’ line-of-site range, enough to cover the largest of stages, and delivers crystal-clear 24-bit lossless digital sound quality, providing accurate signal reproduction that’s free from dropouts and interference. With its stompbox design, the Relay G10S wireless system integrates seamlessly into a guitar or bass effects pedalboard, but it also excels as a standalone unit. Encased in a rugged metal housing, the G10S is built to withstand the rigors of gigging, and is significantly more durable than plastic-housed receivers. Getting the Relay G10S up and running is as easy as turning it on—there’s no need to manually select frequencies. Thanks to its intelligent setup features, the unit immediately locates and locks onto the strongest available wireless frequency as soon as the transmitter is docked in the receiver. It’s that simple. The Relay G10S receiver is equipped with with highly visible RF and Battery Life indicators on its face, providing the user with constant visual monitoring of system status. The receiver sports a convenient 9-volt DC power input, making it compatible with standard pedalboard power supplies, but also includes an external power supply. The included G10T transmitter runs on a rechargeable battery that lasts for eight hours. The unit automatically enters sleep mode when there’s no signal present, significantly extending battery life between charges. When it is time to recharge, plugging the G10T into the Relay G10S automatically initiates the process. The Relay G10S provides two separate outputs: a 1/4" jack for connecting it to an amp or pedalboard and an XLR DI output, which can be used to connect instruments like acoustic guitars and basses directly to the P.A. system. "We leveraged our experience in designing and building professional wireless systems to create the Relay G10S, which, like the other Relay products offers excellent sound, reliable performance, and solid build quality,” says Arne Wallbrecher, Product Manager, Line 6. “With its pedalboard design, affordable price, and intuitive user interface, this system is designed from the ground up for guitarists that want to integrate wireless into their pedalboards without hassle while maintaining the best sound quality.” Pricing & Availability The Relay G10S ($349.99.USD MSRP) is now available worldwide. Learn more at line6.com/relay-g10s Relay G10s Overview | Line 6 Video by Line 6 Movies About Line 6, Inc. For over two decades, Line 6 has created products that empower modern musicians to create, perform, and record in ways they never thought possible. Line 6 products are feature-rich, easy to use, and leverage groundbreaking digital technology that inspires musicians to achieve their full creative potential. With a long history of firsts, Line 6 has a proven track record of creating category-defining products—from the first modeling amplifier to the POD® modeler, Spider® line of  amps, Variax® guitars, Relay® digital wireless systems, AMPLIFi® amps, and more. Recently, the Line 6 Helix® family of guitar processors have received numerous accolades and awards, including the Guitar World “Platinum Award”, the Premier Guitar “Premier Gear Award”, and the Guitar Player “Editors’ Pick” award. For more information, visit line6.com. #### Line 6 Releases Free 2.0 Firmware Update for POD Go Line 6 Releases Free 2.0 Firmware Update for POD Go and POD Go Wireless Amp & Effects Processors - Our Largest Ever CALABASAS, Calif. November 7, 2023 — Line 6 today introduced the free POD® Go 2.0 firmware update, which applies to both the POD Go and POD Go Wireless amp and effects processors. Version 2.0 is the largest POD Go update ever, and the fourth since the product launched. “POD Go and POD Go Wireless feature the same HX® Modeling technology found in our flagship processors, ensuring professional-quality tone and responsiveness,” says Eric Klein, Chief Product Design Architect, Line 6. “And the POD Go 2.0 update includes nearly every amp, cab, and effect model found in those processors.” The POD Go 2.0 update introduces an entirely new speaker cabinet engine and includes 27 new guitar cabs and six new bass cabs, with a choice of 12 microphones—and you can change the angle, position, and distance of the mics in relation to the cabs. You can even drag the mics around in space for easier and more exact placement when using the POD Edit 2.0 application. In addition to the 33 new cabs, there are five new guitar amps, a new bass amp, and seven new effects. POD Go provides a simple and intuitive workflow. Users may choose, edit, and control sounds utilizing the 4.3" color LCD screen, seven push encoders, eight sturdy footswitches, colored LED rings, and a rugged cast-aluminum multi-function expression pedal. Two external footswitches or a second expression pedal may be connected for even more real-time control. Plus, sophisticated features such as Snapshots enable guitarists to easily access all the tones they’ll need to cover every section of every song. POD Go features 94 amps, 72 cabs, and more than 250 effects, in addition to supporting third-party impulse response (IR) loading. Presets have nine simultaneous blocks, and external pedals may be inserted anywhere in the signal path via the effects loop. All the essential audio connections are also available, including balanced stereo outputs, a duplicate amp output that can be tapped before the Cab/IR, a mono/stereo effects loop, a headphone jack, and even a 4-channel USB audio interface with re-amping capabilities. Pricing & Availability POD Go 2.0 is free and available for download. Learn more at line6.com/podgo About Line 6, Inc. For more than two decades, Line 6 has created products that empower musicians to achieve their full creative potential—from the world’s first modeling amplifier and the iconic red POD to the Helix and HX families of guitar processors and Powercab active guitar speaker systems. These and many other products have received numerous accolades and awards, including the Guitar World “Platinum Award,” the Premier Guitar “Premier Gear Award,” and the Guitar Player “Editors’ Pick” Award. For more information, visit line6.com. © 2023 Yamaha Guitar Group, Inc. All rights reserved. Line 6, the Line 6 logo, POD, and HX are registered trademarks of Yamaha Guitar Group, Inc. in the U.S. and/or other jurisdictions. #### Line 6 Releases Helix Floor | Limited Edition Platinum Line 6 today introduced the Limited Edition Platinum version of its Helix® Floor amp and effects processor. “This eye-catching color variation presents a unique opportunity for newcomers to the Helix family and existing Helix enthusiasts alike to own a visually distinctive Helix Floor processor,” said Andy Paredes, Product Marketing Manager, Line 6. “Other than the custom color, the Helix Floor Limited Edition Platinum is absolutely identical to the traditional black Helix Floor.” CALABASAS, Calif. November 14, 2023 - Helix Floor leverages HX® modeling to deliver the authentic sound and feel of modern and vintage amps, cabs, and effects—while its player-friendly interface sets the standard for ease of use. Features include a color LCD, capacitive-touch footswitches with colored LED rings, customizable scribble strips, ultra-flexible internal signal-routing, an integrated expression pedal, four effects loops, jacks for adding optional external expression pedals and footswitches, a built-in USB recording interface, deep MIDI capabilities, onboard loopers, and extensive analog and digital I/O. Helix Floor delivers outstanding performance whether onstage, in the studio, or anyplace else—and now it’s available in platinum color! Pricing & Availability Helix Floor | Limited Edition Platinum is $2379.99 USD (MSRP) and will be available worldwide winter 2023. About Line 6, Inc. For more than two decades, Line 6 has created products that empower musicians to achieve their full creative potential—from the world’s first modeling amplifier and the iconic red POD to the Helix and HX families of guitar processors and Powercab active guitar speaker systems. These and many other products have received numerous accolades and awards, including the Guitar World “Platinum Award,” the Premier Guitar “Premier Gear Award,” and the Guitar Player “Editors’ Pick” Award. For more information, visit line6.com. #### Line 6 Spider V 20 MkII Guitar Practice Amplifier Line 6 Announces Spider V 20 MkII Guitar Practice Amplifier CALABASAS, Calif. — October 1, 2019 — Line 6 today introduced the Spider® V 20 MkII amplifier for practicing guitarists. Whether just starting their guitar journey, or seasoned professionals, guitarists want the same things from a practice amp: authentic amp tones, no-hassle operation, and inspiring presets that make practicing fun. Spider V 20 MkII has them all covered. Designed to sound great right out of the box, the Spider V 20 MkII amp features an intuitive interface with color-coded controls and dedicated front-panel buttons that make it easy to plug in and begin practicing. Sixteen new tonally diverse presets deliver sounds with all the character and vibe players demand, while the new Classic Speaker mode provides an exceptionally organic feel. Each preset contains three effects that can be switched in and out stompbox-style using the dedicated FX buttons on the front panel. “The new line of Spider V MkII amplifiers have been meticulously designed to deliver outstanding tones and provide countless hours of smiles and satisfaction,” said Adrian Haselhuber, Director of Product Management, Line 6. “And the Spider V 20 MkII has much in common with its larger siblings in the series, including entirely new presets and some nice cosmetic touches.” Spider V 20 MkII also includes specific features that make practicing easier and more fun. A dedicated Reverb control adds atmosphere and depth, while a Tap/Tuner button enables guitarists to tap in delay times and modulation rates to match songs they are playing along with. Guitarists can also hold the Tap/Tuner button to access the onboard tuner and quickly tune their instrument. Standing less than a foot tall and weighing only 11 pounds (5 kg), Spider V 20 MkII is the ideal practice amp for guitarists on the go. But despite its small size, Spider V 20 MkII delivers 20 watts of power through a custom 8" speaker and can get loud. Spider V 20 MkII also includes a 1/8" stereo headphone jack, for practicing quietly. Connect Spider V 20 MkII to a Mac®, PC, or mobile device via the Micro USB port, and use the free Spider V Remote application to access additional amps and effects, edit presets, and create custom presets that are compatible with all the amps in the Spider V MkII Series. Guitarists can also record, edit, and mix performances using Steinberg’s Cubase® LE application, a free download with registration of Spider V 20 MkII amp. Pricing & Availability Spider V 20 MkII MSRP is $179.99 USD Spider V 20 MkII will be available worldwide starting October 2019. Learn more at line6.com/spider-v-mkii/spider-v-20 About Line 6, Inc. For more than two decades, Line 6 has created products that empower musicians to achieve their full creative potential—from the world’s first modeling amplifier and the iconic red POD to the Helix and HX families of guitar processors and Powercab active guitar speaker systems. These and many other products have received numerous accolades and awards, including the Guitar World “Platinum Award,” the Premier Guitar “Premier Gear Award,” and the Guitar Player “Editors’ Pick” Award. For more information, visit line6.com. #### Line 6 today introduced the HX One Effect Pedal Line 6 HX One Effect Pedal Packs Powerful HX Modeling Into An Ultra-Compact & Pedalboard-Friendly Enclosure CALABASAS, Calif. October 24, 2023 — Line 6 today introduced the HX® One, a powerful effects-only stereo pedal with intuitive controls that easily fits onto any pedalboard. HX One extends the HX family of processors that also currently includes the HX Stomp™ and HX Stomp XL amp and effects processors and the HX Effects™ effects processor. “The goal with HX One was to provide Helix®-quality effects in an ultra-compact pedal that is easy to use,” said Andy Paredes, Product Marketing Manager, Line 6. “It’s ideal for players who want a single pedal that takes up very little space on their pedalboards, yet can serve as their delay, chorus, overdrive, or any other single pedal they want it to be at any time.” HX One lets players select one of more than 250 effects taken from the acclaimed HX family processors and easily adjust the parameters displayed on the OLED screen using the three corresponding knobs. Users can also automate parameter changes via the unique Flux controller and trigger them with the Tap/Flux footswitch. An optional expression pedal or two external footswitches may be connected for even greater control. Additional features include adjustable input impedance for matching various instruments; a choice of True Bypass or buffered DSP Bypass; MIDI In and Out/Thru connectors; 128 Presets; and a USB-C port for firmware updates and use with the free HX One Librarian application. HX One may be powered using the included 9V power supply or most third-party power supplies, making it easy to integrate it into nearly any pedalboard. Pricing & Availability $299.99 USD (MSRP) Available for pre-order in October 2023 Learn more at https://line6.com/hx-one/ About Line 6, Inc. For nearly a quarter of a century Line 6 has developed products that empower musicians to achieve their full creative potential—from the world’s first modeling amplifier and the iconic red POD to today’s Helix and HX families of guitar processors and Powercab active guitar speaker systems. These and other Line 6 products have received numerous accolades, including the Guitar World Platinum Award, the Premier Guitar Premier Gear Award, and the Guitar Player Editors’ Pick Award. For more information, visit line6.com. #### Line 6 Unveils New Limited Edition Variax Shuriken Guitar New artist-designed Variax features a longer scale length, assertive design, and custom presets by guitarist Stevic MacKay ANAHEIM, Calif.—January 19, 2017—Line 6, Inc. today introduced the new Variax® Shuriken guitar, co-designed by guitarist Steve “Stevic” MacKay of Twelve Foot Ninja. Featuring a baritone scale length, advanced Variax HD technology and a bold new body shape, Variax Shuriken delivers unique feel, crisp tone and unmatched versatility for both studio and stage. Shuriken guitars can do things no other guitars on the planet can do said MacKay. “Variax Shuriken is our first artist-designed instrument, and we were excited to work closely with Stevic to create a truly unique, innovative and modern guitar,” said Marcus Ryle, President, Line 6. “For heavier or more technical styles of music, Variax Shuriken offers clear and tight tone, as well as unrivaled versatility for any performance scenario.” Featuring a 27” baritone scale length, Variax Shuriken delivers optimized playability for guitarists who perform with heavier strings and lower tunings. The extended scale length provides punchier, more-precise tones and works in conjunction with Variax alternative tunings to let guitarists play in any tuning they wish, no matter the tension and feel of the strings. This allows players to go far beyond the range of any standard 6, 7 or even 8 string guitar. Like all guitars in the Variax family, Variax Shuriken gives guitarists instant access to a wide range of guitar models and alternate tunings via Variax HD modeling technology. Instrument models and alternate tunings can be accessed with a simple twist of a knob. Variax Shuriken can be incorporated into any guitar rig but is fully optimized for use with Line 6 modelers and multi-effects, including the Helix™, POD® HD and Firehawk® families. Variax Shuriken is initially available in a limited production run. Availability Variax Shuriken will be available early spring. Learn more at http://line6.com/variax-modeling-guitars/shuriken Variax Shuriken Video by Line 6 Movies #### Line 6 unveils the Variax Limited Edition Amethyst Guitar CALABASAS, Calif - October 26, 2017 - Line 6, Inc. today announced the worldwide availability of the Variax® Limited Edition Amethyst guitar. Featuring a translucent-­purple finish over a flamed-­maple veneer top with matching headstock overlay, each guitar also includes a Limited Edition insignia and numbered neck plate. The selection of the striking translucent-­purple finish was crowdsourced, with more than 2,000 guitarists voting for their favorite color in the Line 6 Color Sweepstakes. After the success of last year’s Variax Limited Edition Emerald guitar, we decided to let our customers pick their favorite color for a new limited edition Variax. After more than 2,000 votes in the Color Sweepstakes, we are excited to unveil the Variax Limited Edition Amethyst guitar. These beautiful guitars offer the same groundbreaking Variax HD technology and remarkable craftsmanship as the Variax Standard, now with an exclusive translucent-­purple finish said Marcus Ryle, President, Line 6. The Variax Limited Edition Amethyst guitar features a lightweight alder body, one-­piece maple neck with rosewood fingerboard, and three Yamaha Alnico V single-­coil pickups that serve up full-­bodied tone. While it offers the classic looks, rock-­solid build, and superb playability expected from a high-­quality guitar, the real magic is in the onboard Variax HD modeling technology. Variax HD modeling gives guitarists instant access to the sounds of highly sought-after classic electric guitars - as well as 6- and 12-string acoustics, resonator, banjo, sitar, and other instruments one would normally not expect to hear coming from an “electric” guitar. Players can also access alternate tunings such as Open G, DADGAD, and Drop D - or their own custom tunings - with the turn of a knob. And with the Variax Workbench HD application, guitarists can create unique instruments by mixing and matching a wide range of body styles and pickup models, going far beyond what’s possible in the physical realm. Pricing & Availability Variax Limited Edition Amethyst ($1,259.99 MSRP) is now available worldwide. Learn more at http://line6.com/variax­modeling-guitars/variax­standard#limited-edition-amethyst. About Line 6, Inc. For over two decades, Line 6 has created products that empower modern musicians to create, perform and record in ways they never thought possible. Line 6 products are feature - rich, easy to use, and leverage groundbreaking digital technology that inspires musicians to achieve their full creative potential. With a long history of firsts, Line 6 has a proven track record of creating category - defining products - from the first modeling amplifier to POD®, Spider® amps, Variax® guitars, Relay® digital wireless, AMPLIFi®, and more. Recently, the Line 6 Helix® family of guitar processors has received numerous accolades and awards, including the Guitar World “Platinum Award”, the Premier Guitar “Premier Gear Award”, and the Guitar Player “Editor's Pick” award. For more information, visit line6.com. #### Linkin Park Use Dirty Boy Pedals On New Album From Zero 24th April 2025 – Madrid (Spain) Dirty Boy’s owner Danny Gomez recently received a surprise text message from Colin Brittain, drummer and producer with legendary rock band Linkin Park, saying ‘Are you guys back!! I’m in love with your pedals.’ He then went on to add ‘we used the Dirty Boy Ball Buster on pretty much the entire new Linkin Park album, its especially noticeable on Heavy Is The Crown.’ Brittain then invited Gomez to meet in Paris and during the ensuing conversations it turned out bass player Dave Farrell has been using Dirty Boy pedals for years. Then guitarist / keyboardist Mike Shinoda said, ‘Loved them!’. Before he left, Gomez gave them a new Dirty Boy Preamp pedals to try out. ‘Dirty Boy pedals are the most musical, unique and dynamic distortion effects I’ve ever used, hands down. I use them on almost every single project. I’m so happy Danny is continuing to build on such an iconic legacy’, said Brittain. American rock band Linkin Park, often regarded as one of the best bands of their generation, reformed in September 2024 and quickly released the bands eighth album From Zero to critical acclaim. Currently on tour in the USA, they are due in Europe in the summer where they headline the UEFA Championship Final Kick Off Show before moving back to the States, Canada and South America. Danny Gomez & Colin Brittain Danny Gomez & Dave Farrell Danny Gomez & Mike Shinoda Dirty Boy Pedals, founded by Alex Saraceno, father of Poison guitarist Blues Saraceno, was taken over by Danny Gomez, musician and product designer in 2024. The Ball Buster is one of the company’s iconic legacy pedals. Recently Gomez has introduced the Dirty Boy Preamp, a pedal sized, fully analog amplifier simulator based on the classic amplifier designed by the company’s founder. This pedal joins the Buzzy Boy, Germanium Boy and Afro Fuzz pedals. Guitarists and Bassists looking for something different can check out the Dirty Boy Pedals at https://www.dirtyboy.co/  and https://www.instagram.com/dirtyboypedals About Dirty Boy Pedals Founded in 1980’s by Alex Saraceno, father of session ace Blues Saraceno, Dirty Boy Pedals is a boutique stompbox manufacturer. The hand built, individually tested Dirty Boy pedals are tools for the discerning, professional musician and each unique pedal offers huge, authentic vintage tones. The pedals have been enjoyed by John Fusciante (The Red Hot Chilli Peppers), Mike Scott (WaterBoys), Neal Schon (Journey) and George Pajon (Black Eyed Peas). #### Live Ready Sound Impulse Response - MV30 This is a demo of the Live Ready Sound "MV30 Traditional" Impulse Response Pack. The “MV30 Traditional" are the IRs of a Mesa Traditional 4x12 Cabinet with Vintage 30 Speakers. For this demo I’m using a Line 6 Helix. The amp model is the “Cali Rectifire” which is the modeling of a MESA Boogie Dual Rectifier. I have created three presets for distortion, overdrive and clean sound. For the demo I switch through a few selected IR files. If you buy the pack, you’ll get a lot more files to choose from and I’m sure you find the right one for your taste. Light Ready Sound MV30 - Impulse Response Demo Video by dshowmusic More about Live Ready Sound Impulse Responses For more information please visit livereadysound.com #### Liverpool’s Iconic Strawberry Field To Officially Dedicate Its New Bandstand The Salvation Army’s iconic Strawberry Field attraction in Liverpool is to dedicate its new bandstand to its benefactor, music icon, Cliff Cooper, in a ceremony to officially mark its opening attended by commissioner Anthony Cotterill, Territorial Commander of The Salvation Army. Strawberry Field’s eye-catching bandstand is a striking new addition to the south Liverpool visitor attraction, shaped as a giant bass drum inspired by The Beatles’ iconic album cover, ‘Sgt Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band’, and referencing The Salvation Army and its marching bands. The bandstand’s floor is covered by a circular mosaic inspired by the ‘Imagine’ mosaic in Central Park’s Strawberry Fields in New York, with its interior walls decorated by a large mural by renowned pop artist, James Wilkinson, depicting the legacy and importance of The Salvation Army’s work, John Lennon and the legendary song, ‘Strawberry Fields Forever.’ The Strawberry Field Bandstand was built thanks to the generosity of Cliff Cooper, CEO and founder of Orange Amps, who is an honorary patron of Strawberry Field. Cliff founded Orange Amps in 1968, and its range of bright orange guitar amps marked a revolution in guitar amplifier design and sound technology, endorsed by music legends such as Fleetwood Mac, Stevie Wonder, Led Zeppelin and Iron Maiden. At the dedication on September 2, Cliff will be joined by The Salvation Army’s Territorial Commander, Commissioner Anthony Cotterill, and the Liverpool Walton Salvation Army Band for a special celebration. The Liverpool Walton band have a long history of playing at Strawberry Field and used to perform at The Salvation Army children’s home garden parties in the days when John Lennon visited the grounds. Major Kathleen Versfeld, Mission Director at Strawberry Field, said: "Thanks to Cliff and his generous donation, live music in the Strawberry Field gardens - the place where John Lennon once sought sanctuary and experienced one of his earliest musical moments hearing The Salvation Army band play - has been taken to a whole new level, on a bandstand that is like no other in the world.  This is a new platform for emerging talent to shine and established artists to support our good work, building on both the legacy of John Lennon and The Salvation Army at this special place.”   Cliff Cooper, CEO of Orange Amps and honorary patron of the Strawberry Field, said: “As a patron, I thought of ideas of how I could help, and how building a bandstand would bring music back to Strawberry Field - the place where John had some of his first musical experiences. It took three years to build and already the bandstand is bringing much joy to visitors of all ages.” “I look forward to seeing the continuance of John Lennon’s legacy, promoting peace and love in the world, an ethos which also reflects the selfless dedication of The Salvation Army, whose people devote their lives to helping others who are in need and less fortunate than ourselves.”   Commissioner Anthony Cotterill, Territorial Commander of The Salvation Army in the UK and Ireland, said: “Many people will think of a Salvation Army dedication service as a way to give thanks to God for the birth of a new baby. This dedication is about giving thanks to God for the generosity of our Strawberry Field patron, Cliff Cooper, who gave birth to the idea of the bandstand, and has managed the project to create what is now a unique visitor attraction.” “We ask that God blesses all who have contributed to the Bandstand, the visitors old and new who will enjoy this new addition to Strawberry Field, and our staff who tirelessly work to help young people with significant barriers to employment to find and stay in work.” Strawberry Field is a visitor attraction in Liverpool, located at the iconic site immortalised by John Lennon in The Beatles' hit, ‘Strawberry Fields Forever’. Telling the story of The Salvation Army’s  children home which opened here in 1936 and the connection to John Lennon's childhood, as well as the writing and recording of the iconic song, the attraction is home to an interactive visitor exhibition which includes the actual ‘Imagine piano’, the original red gates, and the peaceful gardens where John played, climbed trees and dreamed as a child. Cliff Cooper & Bandstand Credit David Phillips Bandstand Mural Aerial Bandstand Credit J G Drones Bandstand Mosaic Credit Dextra Group Bandstand At Night Credit Dextra Group Bandstand Side At Night Credit Dextra Group For more information about Strawberry Field, visit the website, and on social media - Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. To find out more, please go to https://orangeamps.com/. About Orange Amplification Orange Amplification has been a pioneering force in guitar and bass amplification since 1968. They have built a reputation of delivering innovative technology, always built with uncompromising attention to detail and quality.  Known as the best British guitar amplifier manufacturer for both design and build, they dominate the world’s stages and studios. Orange are rightfully proud of their heritage, a story that began in the late 1960’s. The world’s greatest rock icons, including Jimmy Page, Stevie Wonder, James Brown, Fleetwood Mac, Oasis, Madonna, Jim Root and Geddy Lee are proud to stand in front of the unmistakable iconic brand and rely upon its unique tone. #### Living Colour’s Doug Wimbish Pays It Forward with Peavey® Instrument Donation to Local School MERIDIAN, MS — Music students at High School in the Community (HSC) in New Haven, Conn., have a couple of reasons to smile in 2019. First, there are now plenty of new Peavey® instruments and amplifiers in the band room, and second, the instruments were delivered in person by Doug Wimbish, Connecticut native and renowned bassist of the GRAMMY® Award-winning band Living Colour. During his visit to HSC, Wimbish shared tales of his musical journey, which began by discovering a mandolin in a neighbor’s trash can. His school music program became a saving grace where he could play quality instruments and establish his identity as a real musician. “I’m here because I was thankful enough to have music in school,” Wimbish told students, according to a report by The New Haven Register. Now Wimbish, with the help of Peavey is paying it forward by donating roughly $13,000 worth of Peavey brand equipment, including acoustic guitars, electric guitars, basses, bass amps and guitar amps ready for deployment throughout the district. The donation was initially announced this past summer following the WimBash Music Festival in New Haven, which marked the 53rd festival of the series since it began in 2004. Spearheaded by Wimbish, the festival's vision is to bestow the passion, culture, integrity and soul of music to thousands of students in need, giving back to the community and making a difference in inner-city school music programs. The motto of WimBash is, “It only takes a moment to give that spark to a kid.” The classroom is where many musicians, like Doug Wimbish, discover their talent and passion, and eventually decide to pursue music as a career. Studies have shown that music makes kids smarter, improves the quality of their education, and helps to teach them the skills necessary for success later in life. It is a great honor for Peavey to influence the way music is taught in this local high school and be part of the musical journey for these students. For more than 50 years, Peavey has done its part to “spark” musicians’ creativity, through innovative instruments, amplifiers, speakers and pro-audio equipment. Learn more about Peavey’s newest products at www.peavey.com. In recognition of Peavey’s contribution, West Haven Mayor Toni Harp gave a Proclamation thanking Peavey’s Corporate leaders, Hartley Peavey and Courtland Gray. Former Mayor Ed Obrien gave a $2,500 check and Wimbish and his wife, Diane Nilsson, are working with O’Brien to form the WimBash Foundation, which will raise funds for music education programs. For more information about the WimBash Music Festival Series, visit www.wimbash.org. #### Lizard Spit new eco-friendly and innovative instrument cleaning products Lizard Spit adds new lines to its eco-friendly and innovative popular instrument cleaning products Whether you are professional musicians on the circuit, a student or playing at home for fun, Lizard Spit have a huge range of cleaning products for a variety of instruments from acoustic, bass and electric guitars, to brass and woodwind, percussion and microphones. New Lizard Spit lines for stringed instruments - ukuleles, mandolins, acoustic, electric and bass guitars for example include, an Ultimate Fret Polishing Kit (MP15) with 2 fretboard guards and 24 polishing pads to bring frets back to life and seal themn to stop oxidation for a longer lasting shine. The polishing pads are also offered in refill packs (MP19). For that silky fretboard feel and with new handy travel sized bottles (MP14), Lizard Spit Fretboard Conditioner, includes an orange oil formula which has superior properties enabling gentle and safe cleaning and polishing on the most delicate fingerboards. Dread the thought, but if your prized instrument has gained the ‘oh so often’ unavoidable grazes and nicks of every day playing, Lizard Spit’s two-part Scratch and Scruff Remover, will reduce unsightly marks (MP13B). Whilst some cloths and dusters can cause more harm than good, the new Lizard Spit micro-fibre polishing cloths, are snag free and perfectly safe and non-scratch for the most delicate instruments surfaces. Lizard Spit’s ‘Spit Kit’ (MP16) containing Instrument Polish, Fretboard Conditioner, Deluxe String Conditioner and Instrument Cloth, are the all-important first aid kits for musicians on the move. Brass players will be aware that a high-quality oil is essential for smooth and fast valve response and to prevent friction and corrosion. Lizard Spit Premium Valve Oil is not only light and fast, it helps to prevent corrosion of the inner valve and is perfect for all brass instruments. Lizard Spits Cork Grease in a lip balm-type applicator, is a high-quality lubricant to ease the assembly of brass and woodwind instruments without damaging the corks. Regular maintenance is essential to keep your instrument clean and in the best working order within looks and playability. Choose from a host of Lizard Spit products that are eco-friendly, non-toxic, non-hazardous and biodegradable. New for 2019: Lizard Spit: MP15 - Fret Polishing Kit £19.99 rrp MP19 - Refill System £6.99 rrp MP14 - Fretboard Conditioner (Travel Size) £11.99 rrp MP13B - Two-part Scratch and Scruff Remover Kit £12.99 rrp MP04 - Micro-fibre, snag free polishing cloth £11.99 rrp MP16 Travel Spit Kit: Polish, Fretboard Conditioner, Deluxe String Conditioner and Instrument Cloth £39.99 rrp MP18 Brass/Woodwind Instrument Valve Oil £6.99 rrp MP17 Cork Grease £4.99 rrp MP14 – Fretboard Conditioner MP18 Brass/Woodwind Instrument Valve Oil MP17 Cork Grease MP04 – Micro-fibre, snag free polishing cloth MP16 Travel Spit Kit: Polish, Fretboard Conditioner, Deluxe String Conditioner and Instrument Cloth MP19 – Refill System MP13B – Two-part Scratch and Scruff Remover MP15 – Fret Polishing Kit #### Logan J Parker: Features Bohemian ‘Honey’ Oil Can Guitar on her Christmas single: ‘Sweet Songs Of Love’ “I’m very excited to announce my new Christmas single ‘Sweet Songs Of Love’, to be released on December 25th which has an underlying theme about being away from the people you love during this special time”, says Logan. “The track and the video feature my brand new Bohemian ‘Honey’ oil can guitar which I adore so much. I played it recently at my last gig before the latest lockdown, so many people were asking me about these unique guitars. The first time I saw these incredible looking guitars, I knew I had to have one. I love the fact that the whole concept is eco friendly. Bohemian aren’t chopping down trees to make guitars, they make them out of oil cans and they sound amazing, which is a brilliant idea, they actually plant a tree for every order they receive, how cool is that?” Born in Portugal, by the sea and a surfer at heart, London based Logan J Parker, has earned respect as one of the finest, independent singer songwriters in the music industry. Her self-titled extended-play released in 2019, written, recorded and produced by herself in the world’s first solar powered studio in London, received critical acclaim and featured the recently released single ' My Faith is Hard to Follow' accompanied by a music video filmed during the COVID-19 lockdown. “The visual aspect of all Bohemian instruments speaks for itself,” Logan continues, “And the sound is equally impressive. I chose this model again, for the looks, but also for the versatility of the single coil and double coil pickup combination which offers a host of great sounds.” The full range of Bohemian electric guitars, basses and ukuleles, feature high quality chrome hardware, including fully adjustable bridges and smooth geared machine heads, and a host of assorted pickup choices in a variety of combinations. With an extended tenon design, each hard rock maple neck extends the full length of the ‘can’ which, along with an internal basswood frame, ensures stability, enhances natural resonance, sustain and output whilst assuring even-weight distribution for a balanced, level playing position when strapped on. Unique to Bohemian, each model also has a removable back panel offering easy access to the interior of the body. “I love the simplicity and how uncomplicated my Bo’Honey is,” says Logan “And, with an exceptionally playable, standard guitar size neck, how remarkably easy it is to play. These are great guitars and I love the company’s originality in a world that’s full of repetition. Thanks a million Bohemian.” Wanna look cool? you can with a Bo’can. #### Lok-N-Roll “Evolve” Compensated Locking Nut Lok-N-Roll Unveils The All New “Evolve” Compensated Locking Nut Offering An Evolved First Design In String Instrument Nuts Denver, CO – December 1, 2018 – Let’s face it… there has been change in  nut designs over the years. With playing style becoming more complex, its time instrument hardware can “EVOLVE” to fit players demands. The new Lok-N-Roll “EVOLVE” Compensated Locking Nut is a welcome upgrade from what is currently in the market today. Offering smooth edges, precision engineering, and premium materials, the Lok-N-N-Roll EVOLVE provides only the best in tone and playability. Lok-N-Roll was developed to offer each string individual length, to provide individual compensated tuning and a more even tension across the fingerboard. The Lok-N-Roll “EVOLVE” offers noticeable assistance in faster playing, tapping, slapping, sweeping, string skipping, tremolo recovery, and more. The player will also notice richer harmonics, piano like pronounced chords, better overall tone, and in some cases reduced hand and wrist fatigue. Add this to the sleeker design that mutes wont snag on and you get the Lok-N-Roll “EVOLVE” Highlights include: Compensated Tuning Increased Speed Better Tone Reduced Fatigue Modern Look and Functionality The Lok-N-Roll EVOLVE will be manufactured in an overseas version as well as a USA made version with higher grade materials. Overseas street prices starting at $69.95 each USA Street prices starting at $159.95 each Can be purchased directly from Lok-N-Roll online store at www.Lok-N-Roll.com #### Luna Guitars Art Vintage Jumbo Acoustic-Electric Luna Guitars Turns Up the Volume on New Art Vintage Jumbo Acoustic-Electric TAMPA, FL (March 20, 2020) — Luna Guitars is turning up the volume on its Vintage Series with the introduction of the Art Vintage Jumbo solid top acoustic-electric guitar. With its distinctive rustic looks, thunderous tone, and solid-built construction, the Art Vintage Jumbo is designed to stand out. Songwriters and musicians can expect a rich, natural tone, but can easily amplify their sound and dial it in quickly with the onboard Fishman preamp system with onboard tuner. Larger-than-life in its appeal but also sizeably sophisticated, the Art Vintage Jumbo is a perfect fit for any artist. Big vintage tone starts with vintage design and materials that are made for the long haul. For the Art Vintage Jumbo, Luna selected strong mahogany for the traditional jumbo body and solid spruce for the flat top. These materials, finished in Distressed Vintage Brownburst and united with multi-ply cream binding, create rich definition from note to note with plenty of presence and unique character when playing rhythmic chords. The Art Vintage Jumbo’s sturdy mahogany neck (25 ½’’ scale) has set-neck construction with a dual-action truss rod. Offering excellent playability and wear resistance, the pau ferro fretboard has 20 frets and a 15’’ radius for comfortable, clean playing. The desirable pau ferro is also used for the bridge, where a cream saddle and pins contrast the dark wood. Delivering on power and stability, the Art Vintage Jumbo has a Graph Tech NuBone nut (1.65’’ width). This derivative of Graph Tech's highly resonant TUSQ material is manufactured to precise tolerances under high heat and pressure, making it extremely reliable. Vintage-style open gear tuners with brushed nickel hardware help to reflect Luna’s insignia on the dark brown headstock. Another signature focal point is Luna’s Pearloid Moon Phase fretboard inlays that shine brightly under stage lights. The Art Vintage Jumbo is destined for live performance, and players will find just what they need with the Fishman Presys II Preamp with onboard tuner. This stage-ready system offers a clear, full sound that, combined with its comfortable profile and light weight, makes it a great choice for a variety of styles. Whether a player has aspirations for the Grand Ole Opry or their local neighborhood blues jam, the Art Vintage Jumbo acoustic-electric guitar is an affordable instrument to get them there, available at a street price of $399. Learn more and get a closer look at www.lunaguitars.com. Luna Guitars Vintage Jumbo with Fishman and Solid Top Video by Luna Guitars About Luna Guitars Luna Guitars manufactures instruments that are artistically designed, physically comfortable, affordably priced, and sound as good as they look. Offerings include acoustic guitars, travel guitars, children's guitars, bass guitars, mandolins, banjos, and ukuleles. Join the Luna Tribe! Find out more at www.lunaguitars.com. #### Luna Guitars Debuts Moonbird Folk Acoustic/Electric Tampa, FL – Once in a blue moon, an acoustic/electric guitar comes along that leaves the competition moonstruck. Luna Guitars announces the first guitar in its newest acoustic series – The Moonbird Folk Acoustic/Electric. The Moonbird Folk Acoustic/Electric is a six-string beauty moonlit with a solid spruce top with mahogany back and sides lacquered in a gorgeous Midnight Blue finish. The headstock is embellished with the classic Luna logo finished in natural gloss and open gear, chrome button tuners. The 25 ½” scale length neck features set neck construction and is made of Eastern mahogany. The rosewood fingerboard has 20 frets and is embellished with pearloid moon phase inlays. For the electronic side of this acoustic, a Fishman® Presys II preamp takes this Moonbird soaring to sonic heights. It includes a built-in tuner, volume, bass, treble, and phase control to dial in that perfect acoustic/electric sound. The Moonbird Folk Acoustic/Electric comes complete with D’Addario EXP16 (.012-.053) Coated Strings. On its quest to become the pinnacle of acoustic instruments, Luna Guitar’s Moonbird Folk Acoustic/Electric will leave players over the moon. To see this Moonbird soar and learn more at www.LunaGuitars.com Street Price: $499.00 About Luna Guitars Luna Guitars manufactures instruments that are artistically designed, physically comfortable, affordably priced, and sound as good as they look. Offerings include acoustic guitars, travel guitars, children's guitars, bass guitars, cajons, kalimbas, bluegrass instruments, and ukuleles. Join the Luna Tribe! Find out more at www.lunaguitars.com #### Luna Guitars introduces the Fauna Phoenix Acoustic-Electric Black Luna Guitars Rejuvenates the Creative Spirit with the Fauna Phoenix Acoustic-Electric Black TAMPA, FL (Oct. 7, 2020) - Luna Guitars introduces the Fauna Phoenix Acoustic-Electric Black, a majestic instrument designed to renew players’ creative spirit and guide them along their musical journey. The soaring bird in abalone is stunning against the black lacquer-look finish of this cutaway folk-style instrument. Built with high-quality materials and equipped with a Fishman preamp and onboard built-in tuner, the Fauna Phoenix is a stage-ready companion that captures aesthetic attention while delivering an unforgettable, sonically powerful performance. The Fauna Phoenix’s distinctive design reflects the spirit of ancient mythology’s quintessential symbol of rebirth. Just as the phoenix obtains new life by rising from the ashes, the Fauna Phoenix renews the life of the tonal woods that form its solid foundation. The select spruce top and mahogany back and sides combine for a full-range sound that resonates fully, whether strumming or fingerpicking. The set-neck construction allows resonance to transfer more freely between the mahogany C-shaped neck, supported by dual-action truss rod, and the grand concert cutaway body reinforced with 3-ply binding. Beauty takes full flight with the abalone phoenix, which captures both the eye and imagination. Representing beauty, power, vision, and inspiration, the phoenix arches powerfully across the guitar’s Classic Black finish. Sparkling abalone is also used for the gorgeous crescent moon around the soundhole, the moon phase inlays on the fretboard, and Luna’s signature logo on the headstock. The Fauna Phoenix offers superb playability with a classic 25 1/2’’ scale length and an elegant 20-fret pau ferro fretboard with 12’’ radius. The neck’s slender profile puts even challenging notes and chords within easy reach. Pau ferro is used again at the piezo bridge that provides excellent sustain, and the GraphTech NuBone (1 11/16’’ width) made with the company’s highly resonant TUSQ material. Brushed nickel die-cast tuners provide smooth and precise adjustment for the included D’Addario EXP16 coated strings. When the player’s mood turns electric, the Fishman Presys II pre-amp provides enough power for any setting. The equalizer allows the player to shape the sound to perfection with volume, bass, and treble controls, as well as phase. The built-in electronic tuner makes it easy to keep tones true and on-key during live performances. From top to bottom, Luna Guitars’ Fauna Phoenix Acoustic-Electric Black is a one-of-a-kind instrument for players who want to celebrate the timeless joy of music and channel their inner creativity through design. At a street price of $699, players can replenish their inspiration without depleting their bank account. Learn more and hear a demo at www.lunaguitars.com. #### Luna Guitars Introduces Uke Henna Dragon Guitarlele with Preamp TAMPA, FL — Luna Guitars introduces the Uke Henna Dragon Guitarlele with Preamp, an instrument that’s small in stature but mighty in sonic character. Guitar players and uke enthusiasts alike will appreciate a new option for deep baritone sound, complete with an onboard preamp and built-in tuner. Eye-catching and vibrant, the Henna Dragon Guitarlele gives players the familiarity of guitar chording and the confidence of amplifying their sound on the big stage. Much like its acoustic guitar and ukulele counterparts, Luna’s Henna Dragon Guitarlele with Preamp incorporates the symbolism of the dragon, which for many cultures represents courage, strength to prevail, and protection from danger. The majestic dragon is etched around the flat mahogany top. While the design is delicate and beautiful, the dragon’s presence sends a powerful message that matches this instrument’s sonic capability. The Henna Dragon Guitarlele has a baritone-like size frame, with a 19-inch scale, and an all-eastern mahogany wood body that delivers a vibrant tone that’s warm and deep. The body’s Open Pore Natural finish enhances the mahogany’s natural resonance. Strength is again balanced by elegance at the slotted headstock, which has open-gear chrome button tuners that complement the chrome hardware. The C-shaped neck is also made of eastern mahogany with a 19-fret pau ferro fingerboard, complete with Luna’s pearloid moon phase inlays. The bone nut measures 1 7/8 inches, providing ample spacing and height for the Aquila Super Nylgut strings. The fluent articulation of these strings, combined with the instrument’s deep resonance and sustain, provide an ideal foundation for the Luna UK-T2 preamp with onboard tuner. This preamp is discrete and simple to use, providing easy amplification that can be dialed in quickly. Designed to inspire and built to put power at the player’s fingertips, Luna’s Uke Henna Dragon Guitarlele with Preamp is a powerful ally for solo playing and acoustic accompaniment. MSRP $369.00, with included gig bag. Get a closer look at the Uke Henna Dragon Guitarlele w/ Preamp at www.lunaguitars.com. About Luna Guitars Luna Guitars manufactures instruments that are artistically designed, physically comfortable, affordably priced, and sound as good as they look. Offerings include acoustic guitars, travel guitars, children's guitars, bass guitars, cajons, kalimbas, bluegrass instruments, and ukuleles. Join the Luna Tribe! Find out more at www.lunaguitars.com #### Luna Guitars Oracle Rose Acoustic/Electric Guitar Luna Guitars announces the latest addition to their inspiring line of acoustic/electric guitars, the Oracle Rose. TAMPA, FL – The first thing to notice is the rose-inspired artwork adorning the guitar front and center. Next is the beautiful, laminated spruce top with rosewood bridge. It’s no accident spruce is the wood most widely used on acoustic guitar tops. Its bright, responsive tone and wide dynamic range makes it the perfect sound board for acoustic guitars of all sizes. Eastern mahogany on the back and sides adds warmth with a slightly crisp tone. Together, these tonewoods combine to create a full-bodied, well-rounded texture normally reserved for acoustics more than double the price. The top and body is finished in Gloss Natural to show its natural beauty. It is then bound in 4 Ply W/B/W/B binding. The set Eastern mahogany neck is topped with a rosewood fretboard, adding rich and complex tones to the mix. The C Shape neck provides comfort and ease of playability for any number of playing styles. The Oracle Rose Acoustic/Electric features 20 frets, a bone nut, and Luna’s classic Moon Phase Pearloid Inlays adorn the 25 ½” scale length making this guitar not only attractive, but easy to play. The neck is then bound in a single ply Black walnut binding. The classic acoustic headstock features Luna Guitars' distinctive logo. It is finished in Gloss Natural and comes with six chrome sealed die cast tuners. Luna’s SL3 w/ Tuner is the pre-amp of choice for this acoustic/electric. And the onboard tuner makes being in tune simple and easy. OEM coated phosphor bronze strings (.012 -.053) put the finishing touches on this masterpiece. The Luna Oracle Rose Acoustic/Electric makes a fabulous addition for any player looking for a definite upgrade in looks, sound, and value. Luna Guitars continues to create instruments musicians gravitate towards. For more information on the Luna Oracle Rose Acoustic/Electric and all of Luna Guitars' musical instrument offerings, go to www.lunaguitars.com. Street Price: $329.00 About Luna Guitars Luna Guitars manufactures instruments that are artistically designed, physically comfortable, affordably priced, and sound as good as they look. Offerings include acoustic guitars, travel guitars, children's guitars, bass guitars, cajons, kalimbas, bluegrass instruments, and ukuleles. Join the Luna Tribe! Find out more at www.lunaguitars.com #### Luna Guitars Sustainable Bamboo Soprano Ukulele Luna Guitars’ Sustainable Bamboo Soprano Ukulele Offers Warm Tone & Striking Appeal TAMPA, FL — Luna Guitars, most known for its creative touch and close attention to detail, brings sustainability to the forefront with the popular Bamboo Soprano ukulele. With every rhythmic strum, players will enjoy this instrument’s warm sounds characterized by sharp yet vibrant tones. From the laser-etched leaf design around the sound hole to the smooth ripples along the bamboo body, the Uke Bamboo Soprano’s natural beauty will help transport players to a relaxing place. The combination of materials and high-quality construction allow the Uke Bamboo Soprano to achieve excellent projection for its compact size. It’s built with a 13 1/2-inch scale with an exotic bamboo body and set-neck construction for excellent string vibration and sonic character. The dark walnut bridge naturally enhances the tonal resonance of the wood, while providing a bold touch against the body’s Satin Natural finish. As with other Luna Bamboo Series instruments, Luna focuses not just on how the Uke Bamboo Soprano looks, but how it feels to the player. The Uke Bamboo Soprano offers a comfortable, C-shape mahogany neck with a 1 3/8-inch nut width. The 12-fret walnut fingerboard is sturdy, smooth, and stylish, with Luna’s signature Pearl Moon Phase inlays. Luna’s chosen strings are smooth pearl Aquila Super Nylgut, which are stronger and less stretchy so they can settle to the desired tuning faster. Chrome open gear tuners with cream buttons help maintain stable tuning. Whether the player is performing on stage or practicing alone in a peaceful environment, the Uke Bamboo Soprano is a wonderful instrument for any skill level. Available at an affordable $119 street, with branded travel bag, the Uke Bamboo Soprano is a perfectly suited road companion. The Bamboo Series includes a full body acoustic guitar, travel guitar, a cajon and several ukuleles. Take a closer look at the entire line: www.lunaguitars.com. About Luna Guitars Luna Guitars manufactures instruments that are artistically designed, physically comfortable, affordably priced, and sound as good as they look. Offerings include acoustic guitars, travel guitars, children's guitars, bass guitars, mandolins, banjos, cajons and ukuleles. Join the Luna Tribe! Find out more at www.lunaguitars.com. #### Luna Guitars Tribal Tobacco Sunburst acoustic-electric bass guitar Luna Guitars Extends Summer Vibes with Acoustic Electric Bass TAMPA, FL (Aug. 3, 2020) — Summer’s golden vibes are here to stay with Luna Guitars’ releases the Tribal Tobacco Sunburst acoustic-electric bass guitar. This gig-ready, long-scale bass offers sharp aesthetics and convenient playability features, including Luna’s preamp system with onboard tuner. Whether players are looking to add some deep bass tone to jazz or folk grooves, or simply want a solid acoustic bass to noodle around on, the Tribal Tobacco Sunburst acoustic-electric guitar is the perfect fit. From the earliest days of establishing the “Luna Tribe,” Luna Guitars has designed instruments that captured a unique artistic vision as well as great playability. The Tribal Tobacco Sunburst A/E bass represents that vision with its unique design elements. Built on a 34’’, long-scale length, this bass offers a mahogany body and select spruce flat top for a balanced, full bass tone. The sound hole design has a distinct tribal motif above the smooth Tobacco Sunburst satin finish. Beauty meets strength with a 3-ply, black-white-black binding to top it off. Luna Guitars keeps the electronics on the Tribal Tobacco Sunburst aesthetically discrete yet sonically powerful. The Luna SL3 pre-amp on this model helps to recreate the natural resonance of the tonal woods, delivering awesome amplified acoustic tone along with the convenience of a built-in tuner. The Tribal Tobacco Sunburst bass offers set-neck construction with dual-action truss rod for the C-shape mahogany neck. The balsamo fingerboard (16’’ radius) is comfortable and responsive for exploring lines up and down the 22 frets stylized with pearloid triangle inlays. Balsamo is used again at the bridge to enhance the instrument’s overall acoustic resonance. At the top of the setup, the Daeil Chemical nut offers a 1 5/8’’ width that’s helpful for beginning and emerging players alike. Sealed die cast tuners on the headstock improve tuning stability, and black hardware adds a final touch of sophistication. End-of-summer and early fall provides excellent golden hours for players to enjoy their natural surroundings and expand their acoustic repertoire. The arrival of the golden-hued Tribal Tobacco Sunburst acoustic-electric bass couldn’t be better timed or better priced at $349 street. Learn more about the Tribal Tobacco Sunburst Long Scale Acoustic-Bass at www.lunaguitars.com/ About Luna Guitars Luna Guitars manufactures instruments that are artistically designed, physically comfortable, affordably priced, and sound as good as they look. Offerings include acoustic guitars, travel guitars, children's guitars, bass guitars, mandolins, cajons, banjos, and ukuleles. Join the Luna Tribe! Find out more at www.lunaguitars.com. #### Luna Guitars Woodland Bamboo Dreadnought Luna Guitars Adds Woodland Bamboo Dreadnought to Acoustic Bamboo Series TAMPA, FL (June 26, 2020) — Luna Guitars unites solid tone and summer vibes with the introduction of the new Woodland Bamboo Dreadnought acoustic guitar. This latest addition to Luna’s Bamboo Series of exotic instruments offers a laser-etched leaf design around the sound hole and smooth ripples along the natural bamboo body, all with the warm sounds and room-filling output one would expect from a full-body guitar. Ideal for the singer/songwriter or home recordist, the Woodland Bamboo Dreadnought is the perfect combination of natural tone and natural beauty. Luna’s Bamboo Series offers 100% renewable bamboo as a foundation for excellent acoustic tone. The new Woodland Bamboo Dreadnought is a quality-built acoustic with bamboo top, sides and back, a classic square-shoulder design, and satin natural finish. The rich sustain of this flat-top dreadnought is enhanced by set-neck construction with dual-action truss rod. The sturdy mahogany neck (25 1/2’’ scale) adds to the warm, mellow tone, while the C-shape provides a comfortable playing experience for chording and soloing. The Graph Tech NuBone nut (1 11/16’’ width) is another reliable asset made from a derivative of Graph Tech's highly resonant TUSQ material and manufactured to precise tolerances under high heat and pressure. Further enhancing its exotic appeal, the Woodland Bamboo Dreadnought offers warm, articulate pau ferro for the 20-fret fingerboard (15’’ radius) and bridge. Luna adds signature touches with pearl Moon Phase inlays on the fretboard and the delicately designed rosette. Chrome hardware and sealed die-cast tuners on the matching headstock are an aesthetic complement, while the D’Addario EXP16 coated phosphor bronze strings round out this guitar’s overall sonic character with warm, bright, and balanced tone. The Woodland Bamboo Dreadnought is the perfect companion for unplugged performances or mic’ing up in the home studio, and at a street price of $259, it’s a new addition that won’t deplete the summer vacation fund. For a closer look at the Woodland Bamboo Dreadnought and the Bamboo Series family of instruments, including a travel guitar, ukuleles and cajon, visit www.lunaguitars.com About Luna Guitars Luna Guitars manufactures instruments that are artistically designed, physically comfortable, affordably priced, and sound as good as they look. Offerings include acoustic guitars, travel guitars, children's guitars, bass guitars, mandolins, bouzoukis, banjos, and ukuleles. Join the Luna Tribe! Find out more at www.lunaguitars.com. #### Luna Guitars’ Vista Eagle Tropical Wood Acoustic-Electric Soars to New Heights Creativity Soars with Luna Guitars’ Vista Eagle Tropical Wood Acoustic-Electric TAMPA, FL (Aug. 25, 2020) — Inspiration takes flight with the unveiling of the new Vista Eagle Tropical Wood acoustic-electric guitar from Luna Guitars. The Vista Eagle showcases a skillfully handcrafted top made from attractive tonewoods that bring its unique panoramic image to life. Whether plugged in or not, the Vista Eagle’s incredibly full tone, pristine clarity, and unique visual presence make it the ideal instrument for a musical statement. Touting superb craftsmanship and rich, warm sound, Luna acoustics have long been sought after for their remarkable aesthetics. Like other acoustic instruments in Luna’s Vista Series, the Vista Eagle blurs the line between fine art and advanced acoustic guitar building. This model features an aesthetically pleasing portrait of an eagle in its natural habitat, depicted by using a variety of tropical woods across the body of the guitar. The design starts off with a gloss-finished, flamed maple-bound, Grand Concert cutaway body with choice koa back and sides for enhanced tone and projection. The top is handcrafted from a combination of padauk, quilt mahogany, koa, and spalted maple, making each guitar a completely unique work of art. Offering set-neck construction, the Vista Eagle’s body is fitted with a hand-shaped 25.5’’ scale mahogany neck with a 20-fret ebony fingerboard and Pearl Moon Phase inlays. The bone nut offers a 1 11/16’’ width, while the ebony bridge provides ample sustain and resonance. Sealed diecast tuners provide tuning stability, and black-and-gold hardware adds an extra touch of sophistication to this guitar’s natural beauty. Once plugged in, the Vista Eagle takes off in yet another sonic direction thanks to the Fishman Presys+ (PRO-PSY-201) preamp with built-in tuner, offering clear, strong, natural acoustic sound on stage, even when it’s up against dense instrumentation. The built-in EQ offers ample versatility to adjust levels and achieve the right acoustic tone for the music style or venue. The Vista Eagle’s feel, playability, and standalone acoustic sound are nothing short of inspirational. Recognizing that players have varying acoustic influences, Luna offers the Vista Eagle in 6-string and 12-string models, as well as a Uke Vista Eagle Concert with a walnut neck and Fishman Kula onboard ukulele preamp system with 3-band EQ. Aside from their unique acoustic ranges, all three Vista Eagle models share similar material selections for the exotic top design and other key elements. A leather-tooled hardshell case and specialized D'Addario strings accompany the 6-string and 12-string models. A padded gig bag and Aquila Super Nylgut® strings are included with the concert ukulele. Players at all levels of experience can renew their inspiration and let their creativity soar with the 6-string Vista Eagle Tropical Wood acoustic-electric, available at $729 street; the 12-string at $769; and the concert ukulele at $349. Learn more about Vista Eagle acoustic-electric instruments and see demos at www.lunaguitars.com. Luna Guitars Vista Eagle Tropical Wood acoustic-electric guitar Video by Luna Guitars About Luna Guitars Luna Guitars manufactures instruments that are artistically designed, physically comfortable, affordably priced, and sound as good as they look. Offerings include acoustic guitars, travel guitars, children's guitars, bass guitars, mandolins, cajons, banjos, and ukuleles. Join the Luna Tribe! Find out more at www.lunaguitars.com. #### Lunastone Debuts TrueOverDrive 2 in the US at Summer NAMM 2017 Danish pedal company brings TrueOverDrive to Nashville in July, exhibiting at this year’s Summer NAMM together with its US distributor Dedicated Musical Imports. (Copenhagen, Denmark, 30 June 2017) Lunastone pedals, based in Copenhagen, Denmark, developed a concept that makes their overdrive pedals sound and behave like real tube amps. At NAMM 2017 in January, the company introduced TrueOverDrive 1 that united a smaller footprint with transparent overdrive and a sleek design. Now, TrueOverDrive 2 is ready to be presented in America for the first time. We believe that having more choices are always a great thing,” says Lunastone CEO, Allan Strand. “The TrueOverDrive 1 and 2 pedals may look very similar on the surface, but there is a sonic difference in nuance that just make all of the difference to some players. In short, we added more low-end presence and a tad more gain to TOD 2. This makes it better fit for smaller amps and lower volumes, whereas TOD 1 sounds amazing on a large half or full stacks. We look forward to bringing both of these pedals –along with our classic line of pedals – to Nashville and Summer NAMM 2017. Lunastone will be at Booth #1260 at the show, and CEO, Allan Strand, as well as Ed Simeone, representing the company’s US distributor, Dedicated Musical Imports, will be there to help visitors make the right choice, finding the particular flavor of TrueOverDrive that fits their taste and playing style the best. Also to be found at booth 1260, are Hansen Guitars and Olsson Amps. Both of these brands are distributed by Dedicated Musical Imports in North America and by Lunastone in the rest of the world.   About LunaStone LunaStone was founded in Copenhagen, Denmark, by guitarist and engineer, Steen Grøntved, in 2012. Steen is a passionate guitarist, but also an engineer and something of a dreamer who constantly pursues divine guitar tone. Decades of gigging and studio sessions taught him an important lesson: “Nothing takes away focus from the music like poor sound”, which triggered the obsession of creating the perfect overdrive pedal. The result is Lunastone’s TrueOverDrive concept, which is based on intensive listening tests of all potential components in isolation. Unlike most overdrive pedals, Lunastone’s TrueOverDrive pedals do not rely on diode clipping, but instead on cascaded gain stages, which makes them sound and behave dynamically like true tube amps being driven hard. #### Lunastone Deep Metal Distortion Pedal Lunastone Adds Infinite Power to the Table with Deep Metal Distortion Pedal For the hardest guitar rockers out there, Lunastone now introduces a pedal that dives deep into the heavy metal sphere... (16 March 2021, Copenhagen, Denmark) Lunastone's new Deep Metal is a hugely scooped distortion tailored specifically for providing powerful and classic metal tones. It is equally suited for creating wall-of-sound-like heavy guitar riffs and cutting-through-and-above-the-mix solos. The low end is kept tight, while maintaining the ability to go really low, which translates into a massive sound - even on small combos. "It was important to me to make Deep Metal sound huge, but at the same time be able to sound great even on smaller guitar rigs," says Steen Grøntved, Lunastone founder and Head Engineer. "A classic problem when searching for that juicy metal tone on a combo is that you can push the woofer so hard that it is stretched to its limits - sometimes beyond, which ultimately results in a very poor guitar tone. That problem now vaporizes with Deep Metal on the pedal board." Lunastone's hallmark has traditionally been pedals that deliver super-transparent guitar tones that does not color the fundamental sound of the guitar, pickups and amp - for example, the TrueOverDrive series and the Three Stage Rocket. Deep Metal, however, has a different purpose - it does indeed add new flavours to the table and is also a more forgiving pedal with regard to revealing every little playing technique flaw. On the contrary, Deep Metal may even enhance the overall sound of mediocre pickups. In Short, Deep Metal creates a new path on the Lunastone quest for ultimate guitar tones. Pricing $159 / €149 Product Page / Product Video:  lunastonepedals.com/deepmetal About LunaStone LunaStone was founded in Copenhagen, Denmark, by guitarist and engineer, Steen Grøntved, in 2012. Steen is a passionate guitarist, but also an engineer and something of a dreamer who constantly pursues divine guitar tone. Decades of gigging and studio sessions taught him an important lesson: "Nothing takes away focus from the music like poor sound", which triggered the obsession of creating the perfect overdrive pedal. The result is Lunastone's TrueOverDrive concept, which is based on intensive listening tests of all potential components in isolation. Unlike most overdrive pedals, Lunastone's TrueOverDrive pedals do not rely on diode clipping, but instead on cascaded gain stages, which makes them sound and behave dynamically like true tube amps being driven hard. #### Lunastone Dynamic Delay First Digital Pedal Lunastone Pedals to Go Digital for the First Time at NAMM 2019 Lunastone Pedals launches its first-ever digital pedal, Dynamic Delay, at The NAMM Show 2019. (Anaheim, CA, 22 January 2019) So far, the Danish effects pedal company has been known for its analog, tube-like overdrive and boost circuits, but now a brand new chapter is about to be opened. Dynamic Delay is Lunastone’s first digital pedal and it will be on demo and display at NAMM booth 3930. 2 Masterminds Behind Lunastone founder, Steen Grøntved, has designed all of the company’s pedals up to this point – and the keyword that sums up all of his creations so far is ‘analog’. Steen Grøntved is no stranger to digital signal processing, but to make sure that the integration-of-a-digital-algorithm debut would set the bar as high as possible, near-legendary forces were brought in. Morten Lave spent more than two decades with TC Electronic and TC Applied Technologies, developing digital signal processing tools and digital integration with hardware. For instance, he was one of the key drivers behind the absolutely-legendary digital processing algorithms inside the M5000 and System 6000, which – along with the ‘2290’ delay unit – changed the studio recording and guitar effects processing game forever back in the late 80’s and early 90’s. When 1 + 1 = 3 The aim for the new Dynamic Delay was not to reinvent delay processing, but to create a delay pedal that simply sounds musical and offers a tone with great definition. “Like many fellow guitarists, I had a TC-2290 in my live guitar rig back in the day,” says Steen Grøntved. “It was a bit large and noisy, at least in my rig, but it certainly had ‘something’ that I have had a hard time trying to replace, even in modern creations. Somehow, it just sounded musical, but I can’t really put my finger on exactly what it is. It's probably the reason for why I have leaned towards analog delays for the past years, despite their obvious limitations. To create a digital delay that captures some of the analog magic has indeed been an idea that I have been kicking around for some time, and when Morten joined us, working on making that dream come true was a no-brainer. I'm no stranger to digital electronics, but Morten has a lot more experience in that field, and I couldn't imagine any digital wizard better suited for the task than Morten for making this project happen. The Lunastone Dynamic Delay is build around an analog mix circuit to preserve the dynamics, gain warmth and softness, but combined with the obvious advantages you gain from digital delays, including longer delay time, tap tempo, as well as a special feature: a Dynamic Delay function that is dead easy to control. An addition of Morten’s mastery, inspired by one of my favorite features of the original 2290. In short, it’s a one-button-controlled compressor on the delay side, so when you play very actively, the delay level is kept down, and when you play softer or stop, the tail of the delay rises to the surface. The attack, release, depth and threshold parameters have been delicately fine tuned and merged into a one-button-control, which lets you spend your mental strength on playing the guitar! The Dynamic Delay may not be for everyone, but I have no doubt that those who are into this type of delay are really going to love it!.” Availability Q2 2019 Pricing $249 MSRP / €249 (List ex VAT) About LunaStone LunaStone was founded in Copenhagen, Denmark, by guitarist and engineer, Steen Grøntved, in 2012. Steen is a passionate guitarist, but also an engineer and something of a dreamer who constantly pursues divine guitar tone. Decades of gigging and studio sessions taught him an important lesson: “Nothing takes away focus from the music like poor sound”, which triggered the obsession of creating the perfect overdrive pedal. The result is Lunastone’s TrueOverDrive concept, which is based on intensive listening tests of all potential components in isolation. Unlike most overdrive pedals, Lunastone’s TrueOverDrive pedals do not rely on diode clipping, but instead on cascaded gain stages, which makes them sound and behave dynamically like true tube amps being driven hard. #### LunaStone Expands the Compact Pedal Series with TrueOverDrive 2 (Copenhagen, 3 April 2017) Following the successful launch of TrueOverDrive 1 at NAMM 2017, the Danish guitar pedal brand LunaStone now follows up with a new overdrive pedal – TrueOverDrive 2. TOD 2 looks very similar to TOD 1. In fact, on the surface only the number on the silk print sets them apart, but once they are plugged in, it becomes clear that TOD 2 adds more low end and a little more gain. Guitar overdrive is very often a personal matter of preference,” says Steen Grøntved, founder of LunaStone. “And for some, a beefy bottom is the tone of reference so that is exactly what TOD 2 brings to the board. Overall, the core tone and transparency is the same as the original TOD 1, but with that extra low-end punch that fits certain playing styles and musical genres better. It is our goal to cater for all guitar players, so it was a logical next step for us to make this tweak, tuning the pedal differently to make sure there is a suitable TOD for everyone out there. Physically, the appearance is exactly the same as TOD 1 with diagonally positioned knobs that can be adjusted on the fly with the foot, a clearly visible LED and a soft switching footswitch with relay. All of which is united in a minimalistic Scandinavian design package. LunaStone TrueOverDrive 2 Video Guitar World The new TrueOverDrive 2 pedal will be on display – and demo – at the upcoming Musikmesse trade show in Frankfurt, April 5 to 8 2017, at Hall 11.0 C87. About LunaStone LunaStone was founded in Copenhagen, Denmark, by guitarist and engineer, Steen Grøntved, in 2012. Steen is a passionate guitarist, but also an engineer and something of a dreamer who constantly pursues divine guitar tone. Decades of gigging and studio sessions taught him an important lesson: "Nothing takes away focus from the music like poor sound", which triggered the obsession of creating the perfect overdrive pedal. The result is Lunastone's TrueOverDrive concept, which is based on tedious listening tests of all potential components in isolation. Unlike most overdrive pedals, Lunastone's TrueOverDrive pedals do not rely on diode clipping, but instead on cascaded gain stages, which makes them sound and behave dynamically like true tube amps being driven hard. For more information visit: www.lunastonepedals.com #### Lunastone Introduces Boost 18 A Clean but Flavorful Booster (Copenhagen, Denmark,1 June 2018) The Danish guitar pedal company that has established itself as an expert in analog ‘true’ overdrive pedals now gives its previous boost pedal, The Pusher, a significant upgrade. The Pusher has been very successful for the company, yet one wish from guitarists has been to not only being able to push their tone to the edge of the cliff, but beyond and off the cliff. With this valuable feedback from the field, Lunastone set out to meet this demand. The new Boost 18 that shares the same small footprint and flavorful tone of its predecessor. The Pusher offered 15 dB of clean boost, and as the name suggests Boost 18 adds another three clicks to the table with its 18 dB of clean boost. Boost 18 will deliver even more clean boost than The Pusher did, but of course it has the same sonic flavor. Why would we change its ‘personality? Every guitarist we have heard back from loved the sound of the pedal, but some of them could use just a little more juice. Well, we heard you and that is exactly what we have maneged to cram into Boost 18: The same non-transparent tone. I have deliberately tweaked it to add flavor, and as a result we have seen many players who actually uses The Pusher as an always-on preamp pedal, simply because they love the natural tube-like sound of it. Now they can continue to do so with Boost 18, but also get an additional kick when using it for boosting says Steen Grøntved, founder and Head Engineer of Lunastone Pedals. Simultaneously with the launch of Boost 18, The Pusher will be discontinued. About LunaStone LunaStone was founded in Copenhagen, Denmark, by guitarist and engineer, Steen Grøntved, in 2012. Steen is a passionate guitarist, but also an engineer and something of a dreamer who constantly pursues divine guitar tone. Decades of gigging and studio sessions taught him an important lesson: “Nothing takes away focus from the music like poor sound”, which triggered the obsession of creating the perfect overdrive pedal. The result is Lunastone’s TrueOverDrive concept, which is based on intensive listening tests of all potential components in isolation. Unlike most overdrive pedals, Lunastone’s TrueOverDrive pedals do not rely on diode clipping, but instead on cascaded gain stages, which makes them sound and behave dynamically like true tube amps being driven hard. #### Lunastone Pedals Launches Three Stage Rocket MIDI (Copenhagen, Denmark, 20 July 2018) The Danish guitar pedal company that has established the concept of True Overdrive. Now upgrades their popular Three Stage Rocket pedal significantly. Three Stage Rocket MIDI The original Three Stage Rocket was developed in cooperation with guitarist Søren Andersen and offers two stages of overdrive, as well as a built-in booster that can be routed to either pre-drive or post-drive. While Søren loved the sound of this pedal and immediately integrated into his touring rigs, he also found that having the option to control the settings via MIDI would be a huge benefit. Therefore, Lunastone founder and Head Engineer, Steen Grøntved, created a custom version that was MIDI-compatible for Søren to bring on the road. Also the demand for an all analog (true)overdrive  pedal  in front of the increasing number of guitarists using all digital setups these days has been taking into consideration.  This is the pedal that Lunastone now offers to the masses as well. I am very pleased that we now introduce what is really a deluxe version of the original Three Stage Rocket,” says Steen Grøntved. “The Three Stage Rocket was an instant hit among players who had a need for two types of overdrive, as well as a booster, which they could now have in a single pedal. And it does offer more flexibility than our smaller overdrive pedals, but now with the addition of MIDI control, this level of flexibility has been increased even more. The original Three Stage Rocket will remain available to the guitarists who do not require MIDI functionality. About LunaStone LunaStone was founded in Copenhagen, Denmark, by guitarist and engineer, Steen Grøntved, in 2012. Steen is a passionate guitarist, but also an engineer and something of a dreamer who constantly pursues divine guitar tone. Decades of gigging and studio sessions taught him an important lesson: “Nothing takes away focus from the music like poor sound”, which triggered the obsession of creating the perfect overdrive pedal. The result is Lunastone’s TrueOverDrive concept, which is based on intensive listening tests of all potential components in isolation. Unlike most overdrive pedals, Lunastone’s TrueOverDrive pedals do not rely on diode clipping, but instead on cascaded gain stages, which makes them sound and behave dynamically like true tube amps being driven hard. #### Lunastone Pedals Opens New Distribution Channels in the US and Germany (Copenhagen, Denmark, 20 March 2018) The Danish guitar pedal company has seen significant growth over the past year and found the need to appoint strong, local partners in its key markets. Building on the good experience with Japanese distributor, T. Kurosawa & Co., Ltd., who bought in on Lunastone Pedals after the NAMM Show in 2017 and successfully introduced the brand in Japan, Lunastone now appoints D&A Guitar Gear as its sole distributor in the US and Rooftop Guitars as its new distributor for the German market. Lunastone will soon be shipping 4 new Pedals. Smooth Drive 1, Blue Drive 1, Distortion 1 and Red Fuzz 1. All of these new pedals will be introduced by the new distributors in their respective markets this Spring. US Distribution D&A Guitar Gear is a manufacturer of high-quality, innovative Guitar Stands and Accessories, which makes them the perfect partner for us in the US. Just like us, D&A Guitar Gear is focused more than anything on making great products with a view to great design, functionality and reliability, making the lives of musicians easier, better and more fun, said Allan Strand, CEO of Lunastone Pedals. Barry Mitchell, President of D&A Guitar Gear commented: Lunastone Pedals offer musicians an impressive range of inspiring tone tools, built by an incredible team of passionate Guitar players who are committed to delivering great products. We are thrilled to be distributing Lunastone Pedals in the US and are excited to get Lunastone Pedals into the hands of our dealers who love to introduce new, hot products to their customers. German Distribution For the German market, Lunastone has now appointed Rooftop Guitars as its distributor. Frank Skygge, the founder of Rooftop Guitars, is also behind a chain of dedicated high-end and vintage guitar stores in Denmark, but runs a distribution company in parallel in Germany. We looked into getting the Lunastone pedals in our own stores in Denmark and immediately loved the sound of them so when the opportunity arose, it was an easy decision to take the partnership to the next level and add the pedals to our distribution portfolio in Germany, Frank Skygge comments. We are very pleased to expand our partnership with Rooftop Guitars, as we have had nothing but great experiences dealing with them and have full confidence that they will be the perfect distributor for growing the German market for us, Allan Strand finishes. About LunaStone LunaStone was founded in Copenhagen, Denmark, by guitarist and engineer, Steen Grøntved, in 2012. Steen is a passionate guitarist, but also an engineer and something of a dreamer who constantly pursues divine guitar tone. Decades of gigging and studio sessions taught him an important lesson: “Nothing takes away focus from the music like poor sound”, which triggered the obsession of creating the perfect overdrive pedal. The result is Lunastone’s TrueOverDrive concept, which is based on intensive listening tests of all potential components in isolation. Unlike most overdrive pedals, Lunastone’s TrueOverDrive pedals do not rely on diode clipping, but instead on cascaded gain stages, which makes them sound and behave dynamically like true tube amps being driven hard. #### Lunastone Pedals to Preview 4 New Pedals at NAMM 2018 (Copenhagen, Denmark, 22 January 2018) The Danish guitar pedal company that has specialized in tube-like 'true' overdrive, expands the range and flavors of true dirt pedals at NAMM 2018 with four new pedals, covering Fuzz and Distortion, as well as two more subtle Overdrives. These new pedals are expected to hit guitar shops worldwide during the Spring of 2018 at an expected retail price of approx. $199 / €199. In the meantime, Lunastone invites all NAMM 2018 attendees to come by Booth 4131 and try out these new pedals first hand. Many guitarists already know what our TrueOverDrive concept sounds like. So, please hold that thought, as we're now broadening the palette significantly by adding new flavors in both directions. But very importantly, while we're now adding 4 new new dirt tracks to the Lunastone Grand Tour, we never left our philosophy on what great tone is. Not for a second! says Lunastone founder and Head Engineer Steen Grøntved. RED FUZZ 1 This hot-tempered baby is a screaming Hendrix-style Fuzz pedal, but with a sizzling almost synthesizer-like tone to it as well. DISTORTION 1 This is a dedicated hard rock style pedal resembling the classic tone of iconic shredders such as Eddie van Halen. BLUE DRIVE 1 Delicious and crunchy tone that is more focused on the meticulous details of the slightly gained range than simply adding maximum amounts of gain. SMOOTH DRIVE 1 This is one silky and smooth drive pedal that offers just a little edge. But make no mistake. A little edge this tasteful can go a very long way and will often make all of the difference! Learn more: www.lunastonepedals.com/lunastone-namm-2018-news/ About LunaStone LunaStone was founded in Copenhagen, Denmark, by guitarist and engineer, Steen Grøntved, in 2012. Steen is a passionate guitarist, but also an engineer and something of a dreamer who constantly pursues divine guitar tone. Decades of gigging and studio sessions taught him an important lesson: "Nothing takes away focus from the music like poor sound", which triggered the obsession of creating the perfect overdrive pedal. The result is Lunastone's TrueOverDrive concept, which is based on intensive listening tests of all potential components in isolation. Unlike most overdrive pedals, Lunastone's TrueOverDrive pedals do not rely on diode clipping, but instead on cascaded gain stages, which makes them sound and behave dynamically like true tube amps being driven hard. #### Lunastone Red Fuzz 1, Distortion 1, Blue Drive 1 and Smooth Drive 1 Now Shipping (Copenhagen, Denmark, 21 June 2018) The Danish guitar pedal company that has specialized in tube-like 'true' overdrive previewed four new pedals at NAMM 2018. These pedals expand the range and flavors of Lunastone dirt pedals, covering Fuzz and Distortion, as well as two more subtle Overdrives, and they are now available at dealers worldwide. Many guitarists already know what our TrueOverDrive concept sounds like. So, please hold that thought, as we're now broadening the palette significantly by adding new flavors in both directions. But very importantly, while we're now adding 4 new dirt tracks to the Lunastone Grand Tour, we never left our philosophy on what great tone is. Not for a second! says Lunastone founder and Head Engineer Steen Grøntved. Red Fuzz 1 This hot-tempered baby is a screaming Hendrix-style Fuzz pedal, but with a sizzling almost synthesizer-like tone to it as well. http://www.lunastonepedals.com/red-fuzz-1/ Distortion 1 This is a dedicated hard rock style pedal resembling the classic tone of iconic shredders such as Eddie van Halen. http://www.lunastonepedals.com/distortion-1/ Blue Drive 1 Delicious and crunchy tone that is more focused on the meticulous details of the slightly gained range than simply adding maximum amounts of gain. http://www.lunastonepedals.com/blue-drive-1/ Smooth Drive 1 This is one silky and smooth drive pedal that offers just a little edge. But make no mistake. A little edge this tasteful can go a very long way and will often make all of the difference! http://www.lunastonepedals.com/smooth-drive-1/ About LunaStone LunaStone was founded in Copenhagen, Denmark, by guitarist and engineer, Steen Grøntved, in 2012. Steen is a passionate guitarist, but also an engineer and something of a dreamer who constantly pursues divine guitar tone. Decades of gigging and studio sessions taught him an important lesson: “Nothing takes away focus from the music like poor sound”, which triggered the obsession of creating the perfect overdrive pedal. The result is Lunastone’s TrueOverDrive concept, which is based on intensive listening tests of all potential components in isolation. Unlike most overdrive pedals, Lunastone’s TrueOverDrive pedals do not rely on diode clipping, but instead on cascaded gain stages, which makes them sound and behave dynamically like true tube amps being driven hard. #### Lunastone Restructure Puts Steen Grøntved Back in the Driver's Seat The engineering mind behind the Danish effect pedal company, Steen Grøntved, once again sets the direction for Lunastone Pedals. (8 January 2020, Copenhagen, Denmark) Steen Grøntved founded Lunastone Pedals in 2011 and hired a CEO in 2016 to allow him to focus entirely on product development. Now, Grøntved takes back control due to a fundamental wish for different directions for the company in the future. "While I have supported the mass production initiatives in recent years, I also feel that the right direction moving forward is to focus exclusively on high-end pedals produced in Denmark in smaller batches," Steen Grøntved elaborates. "I am a guitarist first of all, and the very idea of making my own pedals came from specific needs I found that I had on gigs out there. That is what drives me, and I find it more interesting to develop pedals such as the Three Stage Rocket MIDI that may not have a very broad mainstream audience, but will be a perfect match for players with specific needs. I am very excited to now be headed entirely in that direction." Lunastone pedals have always been designed and developed in Denmark, but production was moved abroad as part of the previous economy of scale initiative. Now, production will be taken back home to Denmark and pedals will be made in smaller batches. Customers will still be able to find Lunastone Pedals at dealers throughout the world. Finally, under this new setup Lunastone continues to develop new products and guitar players can look forward to new pedals and innovative designs during 2020. About LunaStone LunaStone was founded in Copenhagen, Denmark, by guitarist and engineer, Steen Grøntved, in 2012. Steen is a passionate guitarist, but also an engineer and something of a dreamer who constantly pursues divine guitar tone. Decades of gigging and studio sessions taught him an important lesson: "Nothing takes away focus from the music like poor sound", which triggered the obsession of creating the perfect overdrive pedal. The result is Lunastone's TrueOverDrive concept, which is based on intensive listening tests of all potential components in isolation. Unlike most overdrive pedals, Lunastone's TrueOverDrive pedals do not rely on diode clipping, but instead on cascaded gain stages, which makes them sound and behave dynamically like true tube amps being driven hard. www.lunastonepedals.com #### LunaStone TrueOverDrive for the Masses at NAMM 2017 Copenhagen, Denmark, 16 Jan 2017: Danish guitar pedal company LunaStone is proud to introduce a new guitar pedal at NAMM 2017. LunaStone's TrueOverDrive concept is not tied in with a single pedal and guitar players have praised the company's original TrueOverDrive pedals for years. Now this sought-after tonal character can be found in the new TrueOverDrive 1 pedal. It is said that true love is rare, but so is true overdrive that sound like and not least behaves like tubes. Based on a cascaded gain stage approach, TrueOverDrive 1 does exactly that, building on the backbone of the company's most popular drive, Big Fella. Add to that a smaller footprint and a minimalistic Scandinavian design that also serves a more practical purpose. Foot-On Overdrive The knobs are not only placed diagonally because it looks nice, it also allows for quick tweaking mid-song. With the Volume and Drive knobs accessible by the edges, they can be tweaked on the fly with the foot. No more kneeling down, letting go of the strings, abandoning the groove and loosing the momentum. Lunastone TrueOverdrive 1 Demo Video by Pete Thorn LunaStone founder and head engineer, Steen Grøntved, comments: It was paramount to me to preserve the fundamental nature of the TrueOverDrive character in this new pedal, and I am very pleased with the result. TOD 1 is characterized by extreme transparency even at high gain settings. Something you would normally only be able to achieve with good old tube amps driven hard and not from a drive pedal. The characteristics of your beloved guitars, pick-up settings and amplifiers stay intact and will not get smudged by over-saturation, when you increase the gain/drive amount on the pedal. Also, turning down the volume knob on your guitar will clean up your sound steplessly, thanks to the TrueOverDrive technology based on cascaded gain stages. I truly believe that TOD1 will grow with you and be your 'always-on-the-board' pedal. Your one true drive love. Availability February 2017 Price $149 MAP €149 ERP £129 ERP Additional Product Info www.lunastonepedals.com/trueoverdrive1 About LunaStone LunaStone was founded in Copenhagen, Denmark, by guitarist and engineer, Steen Grøntved, in 2012. Steen is a passionate guitarist, but also an engineer and something of a dreamer who constantly pursues divine guitar tone. Decades of gigging and studio sessions taught him an important lesson: "Nothing takes away focus from the music like poor sound", which triggered the obsession of creating the perfect overdrive pedal. The result is Lunastone's TrueOverDrive concept, which is based on tedious listening tests of all potential components in isolation. Unlike most overdrive pedals, Lunastone's TrueOverDrive pedals do not rely on diode clipping, but instead on cascaded gain stages, which makes them sound and behave dynamically like true tube amps being driven hard. For more information visit: www.lunastonepedals.com   #### Magnatone Adds Kingston to Traditional Collection at NAMM Show ST. LOUIS, MO – January 22, 2026 – (GUITARpr) – Magnatone is proud to debut the Kingston, a brand new, yet familiar voice, to the Traditional Collection. It’s a boutique amp hand-built and made in the USA that’s destined to become the premiere go-to workhorse amp for the stage or studio. It delivers that classic and familiar American amp tone, with the legendary Magnatone voice. The Kingston was designed without compromise, offering the tone and character that cements its place among amp royalty. Designed to be the classic studio and small-gig amp, the Kingston delivers plenty of power for live club performances while also being perfect for recording sessions and home use. Its clean, responsive voice gives players that sought-after creamy yet bouncy tone that stays clear, articulate and musical across all volume spectrums. The Kingston was developed through a collaboration with Obeid Khan, Magnatone’s Chief Engineer, and Larry Cragg, longtime guitar technician for Neil Young, to be a tonally vintage vibe amplifier in a compact size, but with a big sound pros can rely on. Larry Cragg says, “The Kingston takes your amp from the bedroom to the stage.” The Kingston features High and Low sensitivity 1/4” inputs, a simple configuration of Volume, Treble, Bass, and Reverb controls, with Accutronics Digi-Log spring-style reverb. Powered by two 12AX7 preamp tubes and two 6V6 power tubes, the Kingston produces 12 watts of push-pull output through a Magnatone Custom 12” ceramic magnet speaker. Additional features include footswitchable reverb on/off, an external speaker output, and a 1/4” line out for expanded stage and studio flexibility. As with all Magnatone amps, the Kingston is hand-wired and made in the USA. It’s finished in Magnatone’s Traditional Collection cosmetics and available in 100% cotton Traditional Brown, Camel, Dark Green, and Traditional Black covering. Ted Kornblum, President & CEO of Magnatone, says, “The Kingston fills the perfect niche for players who want a truly classic American sound that’s reliable, rugged and ready to take anywhere.” The Magnatone Kingston carries a MAP of $2,349 and is available through authorized Magnatone dealers. To learn more or to find a dealer near you, visit magnatoneusa.com. NAMM attendees can stop by Booth #5237 in Hall D for additional information during The NAMM Show. About Magnatone The Magnatone brand was first established in 1937 in Los Angeles, CA. The company is most famous for inventing and patenting the stereo pitch-shifting vibrato effect using a non-moving part. Legendary artists such as Buddy Holly, Lonnie Mack, Jeff Beck, and Robert Ward have all used Magnatone. Magnatone Amplifiers was revived by Ted Kornblum in 2007, and today the company manufactures high-end boutique tube guitar amplifiers made in the USA. Guitarists including Billy Gibbons, Slash, Neil Young, Jason Isbell, Brandi Carlile, Lukas Nelson, Charlie Sexton, and Neko Case are just a few of the artists who play Magnatone. For more information, visit magnatoneusa.com. #### Magnatone Adds Purple Python Limited Edition in the Slash Collection St. Louis, MO – January 22, 2025 – (GUITARpr) – Magnatone is proud to announce the latest release in the Slash Collection with a limited-edition cosmetic: Purple Python. This collaboration with Magnatone and Slash brings together the iconic sound of the Master Collection with a bold, signature style, hand-chosen by Slash. Each amp in this lineup features an iridescent black and purple snakeskin cabinet covering, black matrix grill cloth, gold piping and hardware, and Slash’s signature “Skully” logo on a gold anodized faceplate. These models include a certificate of authenticity and other accessories. Slash has chosen the Super Fifty-Nine M-80 2×12” combo, head, and 2×12” speaker cabinet loaded with Celestion Vintage 30 speakers to be part of the Purple Python edition. He has been using these models on tour and on his recent solo albums. Obeid Khan, Magnatone engineer, designed the Baby M-80 using his favorite NOS 6AQ5 power tube and is designed to be a no compromise and more affordable model in the Master Collection. Using them at home and in the studio, Slash has chosen to include the Baby M-80 1×10” Combo, Head, and 1×10” Speaker Cabinet in the Purple Python cosmetic. Slash says, “The Baby M-80 is the most kick ass little combo I’ve ever played thru. It kinda scared me the 1st time I heard the finished product, it’s so in your face. But with gorgeous tone.” Slash’s “Blackout” SL-100 & 4×12” speaker cabinet represent the pinnacle of power and gain from Magnatone’s lineup, and perfectly complement the new Purple Python collection. Ted Kornblum, President & CEO says, “Our partnership with Slash is a relationship that I am proud of and we plan to evolve over the years ahead. Slash’s choice of the “Purple Python” cosmetic is a signature look that only he can represent at Magnatone.” All Magnatone amps are made in the USA and the Slash Collection in Purple Python is available to pre-order now. Shipping begins mid-2025. To learn more or locate a dealer near you, visit https://magnatoneusa.com. Slash: SLASHONLINE.COM | FACEBOOK | X | INSTAGRAM | YOUTUBE | SPOTIFY | APPLE MUSIC | AMAZON MUSIC About Magnatone The Magnatone brand was established in 1937 in Los Angeles and revived in 2007 by Ted Kornblum. Magnatone is recognized and respected for inventing and patenting true stereo pitch-shifting vibrato. Magnatone has been played by hundreds of legendary artists, including Billy Gibbons, Brandi Carlile, Buddy Holly, Jason Isbell, Lonnie Mack, Lukas Nelson, Neil Young, Robert Ward, and Slash. All Magnatone amps are proudly made in the U.S.A. MAGNATONEUSA.COM | INSTAGRAM | FACEBOOK #### Magnatone Adds to Slash Collection with Lil’ Viper at 2026 NAMM Show ST. LOUIS, MO – January 22, 2026 – (GUITARpr) – Magnatone is thrilled to announce the Lil’ Viper – the latest member of the Slash Collection. It’s a lightweight amp designed to deliver a remarkably big tone. Developed with Slash, the Lil’ Viper packs its unmistakable Master Collection tone into a surprisingly powerful 8-watt combo amp that’s perfect for home, studio and, of course, backstage. Obeid Khan, Magnatone’s Chief Engineer, collaborated with Slash to create this super portable amp for practice and show prep. “The Lil’ Viper is Magnatone’s smallest, most portable offering in the Slash line-up,” says Khan. “Slash wanted a big-sounding backstage solution so we worked together to literally create a big amp…in a little box.” Slash adds, “I’m not exaggerating when I say this is the most kick ass amp of its size I’ve ever heard. Its sound actually kicks the ass of amps 3 times its size.” Like all Magnatone amps, the Lil’ Viper is made in the USA and features a single 12AX7 preamp tube and a pair of NOS 6AQ5 power tubes delivering 8 watts of push-pull Class AB output through a Magnatone Custom 8” ceramic magnet speaker. A High/Low gain switch gives players two distinct voicings. As Khan explains, “Low Gain is a classic, slightly broken-up gain architecture. High gain is a modified type of saturation tone.” Khan also adds that the tone control adds highs and reduces lows as it’s turned up. Additional Lil’ Viper features include a Slash-requested, speaker-emulated 1/4” headphone output that mutes the internal speaker while still allowing players full control of the amp’s features. There’s a 1/8” line input for playing with backing tracks. Elegantly dressed in Slash’s signature Purple Python cosmetics, the Lil’ Viper roars visually with a backlit Magnatone logo and gold-accented control panel hardware – including the signature vintage-style Magnatone chevron. Ted Kornblum, President & CEO of Magnatone, says, “While it may be the smallest amp in the Slash collection, the Lil’ Viper really delivers a surprisingly big sound that stands up proudly to its bigger brothers in the collection.” The Lil’ Viper is available exclusively in Purple Python with a MAP of $1,899. To learn more or to find a dealer near you, visit magnatoneusa.com. NAMM attendees can stop by Booth #5237 in Hall D for additional information during The NAMM Show. About Magnatone The Magnatone brand was first established in 1937 in Los Angeles, CA. The company is most famous for inventing and patenting the stereo pitch-shifting vibrato effect using a non-moving part. Legendary artists such as Buddy Holly, Lonnie Mack, Jeff Beck, and Robert Ward have all used Magnatone. Magnatone Amplifiers was revived by Ted Kornblum in 2007, and today the company manufactures high-end boutique tube guitar amplifiers made in the USA. Guitarists including Billy Gibbons, Slash, Neil Young, Jason Isbell, Brandi Carlile, Lukas Nelson, Charlie Sexton, and Neko Case are just a few of the artists who play Magnatone. For more information, visit magnatoneusa.com. #### Magnatone Amplifiers Announces Granville Helm as Director of Global Sales St. Louis, MO – December 5, 2024 – (GUITARpr) – Magnatone Amplifiers is thrilled to announce that Granville Helm has joined the company as the new Director of Global Sales. Granville’s music retail experience, combined with his lifelong passion for guitars and amplifiers, gives him a unique perspective that will expand Magnatone’s boutique legacy and grow Magnatone’s dealer network worldwide. Granville comes to Magnatone from Eddie’s Guitars in St. Louis, MO, where he was Store Manager. He established a reputation as a knowledgeable and trusted music gear expert. Granville is also a seasoned musician with an intimate understanding of the nuances of the music industry and the needs of players at all levels. Ted Kornblum, Magnatone President & CEO says, “Granville’s retail sales experience and personable relationships with musicians will be great assets to help propel Magnatone’s worldwide sales efforts.” Retailers can contact (Granville@magnatoneusa.com) to set up appointments for the 2025 NAMM Convention in Anaheim, CA January 21st – 25th, where Magnatone will exhibit at booths #4448 and 4346. About Magnatone The Magnatone brand was first established in 1937 in Los Angeles, CA. The company is most famous for inventing and patenting the stereo pitch-shifting vibrato effect using a non-moving part. Legendary artists like Buddy Holly, Lonnie Mack and Robert Ward have all used Magnatone. Magnatone Amplifiers was revived by Ted Kornblum in 2007 and, today, Magnatone hand builds high-end boutique tube guitar amplifiers in St. Louis, MO. Magnatone is played by Brandi Carlile, Billy Gibbons, Jason Isbell, Lukas Nelson, Slash, Neil Young and many other artists. #### Magnatone Announces Chrome Grape Edition in the Billy Gibbons Collection Magnatone LLC is proud to announce the newest edition in the Billy Gibbons Collection, Chrome Grape. St. Louis, MO – January 21, 2025 – (GUITARpr) – For a limited time, all Master Collection models are being offered in this Chrome Grape cosmetic. Billy’s love of hot rod cars and custom paint colors were the inspiration behind this special colorway. Using a multi-step finishing process that starts with 100% cotton fabric, a silver crocodile texture is embossed as an undercoat and then hand-tinted to Billy’s “Chrome Grape” taste using a nitro celluloid finish. With white piping and chrome hardware also included, this special collection is guaranteed to shine. “I can’t wait to get my hands on them Chrome Grape Magnatones! Gonna be killer,” Gibbons said. When in the studio or at home, Billy has been using a new Magnatone Baby M-80 as pictured above. The Baby M-80 utilizes a pair of 6AQ5 NOS tubes that Magnatone engineer Obeid Khan is particularly fond of for its power, reliability and vintage tone. The Baby M-80 is available as a 1×10” Combo or as a Head and matching 1×10” speaker cabinet. Chrome Grape is offered in all Master Collection models including the Baby M-80, Super Fifteen and Super Fifty-Nine M-80. The collection also includes all models available as combos, heads, and speaker cabinets. These models also include a certificate of authenticity. All Magnatone amps are made in the USA and the Billy Gibbons Collection in Chrome Grape is available to pre-order now. Shipping begins mid-2025. To learn more or locate a dealer near you, visit https://magnatoneusa.com. Billy F. Gibbons: BILLYGIBBONS.COM | INSTAGRAM | FACEBOOK | YOUTUBE | SPOTIFY | APPLE MUSIC | AMAZON MUSIC To learn more about the Magnatone Billy Gibbons Collection in Chrome Grape and the entire line of Magnatone amplifiers, contact: Global Sales Director Granville Helm granville@magnatoneusa.com 217-414-0491 About Magnatone The Magnatone brand was established in 1937 in Los Angeles and revived in 2007 by Ted Kornblum. Magnatone is recognized and respected for inventing and patenting true stereo pitch-shifting vibrato. Magnatone has been played by hundreds of legendary artists, including Billy Gibbons, Brandi Carlile, Buddy Holly, Jason Isbell, Lonnie Mack, Lukas Nelson, Neil Young, Robert Ward, and Slash. All Magnatone amps are proudly made in the U.S.A. MAGNATONEUSA.COM | INSTAGRAM | FACEBOOK #### Magnatone Announces Management Changes to Build For Future Growth and Innovation St. Louis, MO – August 27, 2024 – (GUITARpr) – Magnatone USA, a globally recognized manufacturer of boutique guitar amplifiers made in the USA, is excited to announce new management roles within the company to better address increasing demand within its dealer network and customers. General Manager and Worldwide Sales Director, Rod Washburn, will be leaving the company to work for Lyon & Healy, a Chicago-based manufacture of orchestral harps, and will handle all of their distributed brands including Paoletti, Chapman and Magneto guitar lines. “I’ve really enjoyed being part of the Magnatone family,” says Washburn. “We’ve made some great strides these past five years – creating and solidifying key relationships with our dealers and their customers, as well as building strong ties to our Magnatone artists.” Ted Kornblum, Magnatone President and CEO, says, “Rod has been an integral part of our steady growth, and we wish him all the best.” Kornblum resurrected the Magnatone brand eleven years ago and has been steering its success since it went out of business over 30 years ago. Kornblum will assume the interim role of Worldwide Sales Director and Artist Relations – a role he held early on with the company. “My highest priorities are to continue delivering best-in-class service and remaining close to our dealers, consumers and artists,” says Kornblum. For more information or questions on Magnatone, please contact: Ted Kornblum ted@magnatoneusa.com Mobile: 314-818-4501 Office: 314-669-9980 #### Magnatone Announces Official Merchandise Store at 2026 NAMM Show ST. LOUIS, MO – January 16, 2026 - (GUITARpr) - Magnatone is excited to announce the online launch of its official Magnatone Merchandise Store, expanding the Magnatone lifestyle beyond amplification. Fans, players, and collectors can start shopping for exclusive apparel, accessories, and other branded merchandise beginning January 22, 2026 – the first day of The 2026 NAMM Show. The Magnatone Store broadens the brand beyond the stage and features a curated collection of apparel, limited-edition items, and artist-focused designs reflecting the company’s nearly 90-year heritage. Customers can explore an evolving lineup of shirts, hats, outerwear, and accessories inspired by its Traditional and Master Collection amp cosmetics, along with signature collections from Slash and Billy Gibbons. The Magnatone Store will deliver a simple and safe shopping experience, with seasonal drops, exclusive collaborations, and limited-run offerings that celebrate its classic, vintage vibe, style, and fashion. Customers around the world can shop at the Magnatone Merchandise Store beginning January 22, 2026 at magnatoneusa.com, and NAMM attendees can stop by Booth #5237 in Hall D to learn more. About Magnatone The Magnatone brand was first established in 1937 in Los Angeles, CA. The company is most famous for inventing and patenting the stereo pitch-shifting vibrato effect using a non-moving part. Legendary artists such as Buddy Holly, Lonnie Mack, Jeff Beck, and Robert Ward have all used Magnatone. Magnatone Amplifiers was revived by Ted Kornblum in 2007, and today the company manufactures high-end boutique tube guitar amplifiers made in the USA. Guitarists including Billy Gibbons, Slash, Neil Young, Jason Isbell, Brandi Carlile, Lukas Nelson, Charlie Sexton, and Neko Case are just a few of the artists who play Magnatone. For more information, visit magnatoneusa.com. #### Magnatone Announces Partnership with Slash ST. LOUIS, MO – November 9, 2023 – Magnatone is excited to announce an artist partnership with the legendary guitarist, SLASH. This will mark the first time in over 30 years that SLASH is collaborating with a new amplifier company. After purchasing several Magnatone M80s as well as a Twilighter Stereo, SLASH began testing these both live and in the studio. Following a Magnatone factory visit and many conversations with Magnatone GM, Rod Washburn, the vision for the relationship was solidified. With this partnership, Magnatone and SLASH will collaborate to create the new Slash Signature 100-watt amplifier and 4 x 12” Speaker cabinet. The legendary guitarist will co-design the new models with long-time Magnatone engineer and tube amp guru, Obeid Khan. “I used a Magnatone 50w M-80 in the studio earlier this year and was blown away by how it sounded. Since then, I’ve been working with Magnatone on a 100w version of the M-80 and I absolutely love what they have come up with. It’s killer,” said SLASH “We could not be more excited that Slash embraced our quality engineering and commitment to tone excellence as the platform for designing his next generation of Signature amplifiers,” says Rod Washburn, General Manager, Magnatone. “We are thrilled to welcome Slash to Magnatone and with his signature tone and style, our Master Collection of models will be taken to the next level,” adds Ted Kornblum, President & CEO, Magnatone. The iconic, GRAMMY-winning, American rock guitarist, songwriter, and film producer–SLASH has amassed album sales of over 100 million copies, garnered a GRAMMY Award and seven GRAMMY nominations, was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and is a New York Times Best-selling author. SLASH is considered one of the greatest rock guitar players of all time and one of the most recognizable faces in pop culture worldwide. SLASH created signature sounds like the guitar riff on #1 hits for Guns N’ Roses “Sweet Child o’ Mine” and “Welcome To The Jungle.” SLASH has enjoyed global success and with his varied solo projects including SLASH’s Snakepit, Velvet Revolver, and his current band SLASH FT. MYLES KENNEDY & THE CONSPIRATORS (SMKC)–which features Myles Kennedy (lead vocals), Brent Fitz (drums), Todd Kerns (bass/vocals) and Frank Sidoris (rhythm guitar)–who’ve been touring together worldwide for over a decade and have released four studio albums. SLASH will perform with Magnatone amplifiers next year as SMKC will officially kick off their international The River Is Rising-Rest of the World Tour ’24 on January 23, 2024. The global trek will visit  25 countries, and 39 cities across the globe. For the latest SMKC tickets and information, visit: https://www.slashonline.com/tour/. Expect more details to be announced soon around the forthcoming Slash Signature 100-Watt Model, due out in early 2024. Slash: SLASHONLINE.COM | FACEBOOK | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM | YOUTUBE | SPOTIFY | APPLE MUSIC | AMAZON MUSIC Magnatone: MAGNATONEUSA.COM About Magnatone The Magnatone brand was first established in 1937 in Los Angeles, CA. The company is most famous for inventing and patenting the stereo pitch-shifting vibrato effect using a non-moving part. Legendary artists like Buddy Holly, Lonnie Mack and Robert Ward have all used Magnatone. Magnatone Amplifiers was revived by Ted Kornblum in 2007 and today Magnatone manufactures high-end boutique tube guitar amplifiers that are made in the USA. Guitarists such as Billy Gibbons, Neil Young, Jason Isbell, Lukas Nelson and Brandi Carlile all play Magnatone. For more information, visit: https://www.magnatoneusa.com. #### Magnatone Announces The SLASH Signature Series ST. LOUIS, MO – January 23, 2024 – (GUITARpr) – Magnatone is excited to announce the release of the Slash Signature SL-100 Head and SL- 4×12 Speaker Cabinet. This tone machine is covered in green anaconda and black luxurious materials with all gold hardware. To top things off, Slash’s logo and signature appear on the front and back control panel. Only 100 pieces of this special cosmetic will be produced. Each unit will include its own numbered commemorative plate, hand-signed and numbered Certificate of Authenticity, and a special Slash photograph all presented in a custom made green anaconda collectors’ portfolio. The Magnatone Slash Signature SL-100 head is 100-watt, made in the USA, all-tube amp and was designed with Slash and long-time Magnatone engineer and tube amp guru, Obeid Khan. The SL-100 is the most powerful Magnatone to date. This beast has all the monstrous tone, gain and headroom that Slash requires. “I’ve become a big fan of the Magnatone sound. And it’s been an honor to help design a 100 watt amp with them. I think we put the Magnatone tone and clarity together with some raw power and crunch. The combination is aggressive and sweet simultaneously, it’s pretty awesome,” said Slash. A quartet of EL-34 tubes deliver excellent headroom, clarity, and the grind that Slash is known for live and in the studio. The SL-100 pre-amp uses four 12AX7/ECC83 tubes offering two distinct gain modes. This enables players to switch between LO and HI settings via the control panel slide switch or the included one button footswitch. The LO gain mode is voiced with 60’s Classic Rock tones in mind., The lows fortified slightly and the icepick highs tamed for today’s music. Using a guitar with humbucker pickups fully cranked, the low gain control will yield a medium crunch that satisfies in both depth and tonal quality. The HI gain mode is designed with a cascaded gain pre-amp style reminiscent of the 1980’s moded design that has been finely tuned to optimize the sound for Slash’s humbucker guitars. The gain control never clouds the guitarist’s tone like all good amps should do, allowing clarity and the true voice of the guitar to be retained. Adjusting the treble control allows the highs to be boosted for guitar pick clarity without being overly harsh. The SL-100 is a new design that Magnatone and Khan developed to meet SLASH’S needs. Multiple modifications were made to a stock Super Fifty-Nine M-80 to arrive at the final product. The control panel of the SL-100 has a simple four-band EQ consisting of Treble, Middle, Bass, and Presence, allowing the player to dial their guitar voice easily. The 100-watt power amp allows the EQ to have clarity and focus which are paramount in sound tweaking. Slash likes to play LOUD, so turn it up for the best results. Low-volume settings also benefit from the headroom available with extensive tonal variations possible. The tube buffered Effects loop has been optimized for pedal-level operation. The Slash SL- 4×12 speaker cabinet is loaded with four Celestion Vintage 30 speakers, that are Slash’s speaker of choice. These speakers deliver warm tone, smooth and creamy breakup and biting upper mid’s that are hallmark characteristics of Celestion speakers. Cabinet construction is ¾” Baltic Birch wood and handmade in the USA using finger joint woodworking craftmanship. An internal sound post is used for the closed backboard design and the Magnatone logo is lighted when connected to the midi jack on the back of the SL-100 head. SLASH will perform with these Magnatone amplifiers as SMKC officially kicks off their international The River Is Rising-Rest of the World Tour ’24 on January 23, 2024. The global trek will visit 25 countries, and 39 cities across the globe. For the latest SMKC tickets and information, visit: https://www.slashonline.com/tour/ Slash: SLASHONLINE.COM | FACEBOOK | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM | YOUTUBE | SPOTIFY | APPLE MUSIC | AMAZON MUSIC Magnatone: MAGNATONEUSA.COM About Magnatone The Magnatone brand was first established in 1937 in Los Angeles, CA. The company is most famous for inventing and patenting the stereo pitch-shifting vibrato effect using a non-moving part. Legendary artists like Buddy Holly, Lonnie Mack and Robert Ward have all used Magnatone. Magnatone Amplifiers was revived by Ted Kornblum in 2007 and today Magnatone manufactures high-end boutique tube guitar amplifiers that are made in the USA. Guitarists such as Billy Gibbons, Neil Young, Jason Isbell, Lukas Nelson and Brandi Carlile all play Magnatone. #### Magnatone Builds Another Custom Backline for Billy F Gibbons ST. LOUIS, MO – May 31, 2023 – (GUITARpr) – Magnatone has just announced the completion of another custom backline for Billy F Gibbons. This unique build consists of six custom Super Fifty-Nine M-80 45-watt tube heads and six 4×12 cabinets covered in Magnatone’s amazing Silver Croc finish. These amps were built especially for Billy’s upcoming UK tour which runs from June 6th through July 16th across Europe. Once the tour is finished, the amps will be hand signed by Billy and shipped to Magnatone Dealers in Europe, who pre-ordered these exclusive amplifiers. This also marks the first time Magnatone has built a 4×12 cabinet and their first collaboration with Celestion Speakers using their 65-watt Creambacks throughout. According to Magnatone General Manager, Rod Washburn, “These amps are proudly made in the USA by our team of skilled builders and once again, Magnatone displays its talent and flexibility in creating these special custom products for the benefit of our artists, dealers and customers alike.” More information is available at https://www.magnatoneusa.com. Get Billy F Gibbons tour information at https://billygibbons.com/tour/. About Magnatone The Magnatone brand was first established in 1937 in Los Angeles, CA. The company is most famous for inventing and patenting the stereo pitch-shifting vibrato effect using a non-moving part. Legendary artists like Buddy Holly, Lonnie Mack and Robert Ward have all used Magnatone. Today, Magnatone manufactures high-end, boutique tube guitar amplifiers that are made in the USA and played by such guitarists as Billy Gibbons, Jeff Beck, Neil Young and Jason Isbell. Many of the current Magnatone models still feature their famous pitch-shifting vibrato effect as well as tremolo and reverb. Contact Rod Washburn 314-669-9980 rod@magnatoneusa.com #### Magnatone Introduces Baby M-80 Combo Amp, Head and Speaker Cabinet The BIGGEST sounding LITTLE Combo to hit the soundwaves! T. LOUIS, MO – December 13, 2023 – (GUITARpr) – Magnatone has announced the introduction of the Baby M-80, its newest, smallest, and lightest-weight guitar amplifier in the Master Collection. This amp is more than fun to play. It’s gainy, chewy, and harmonically rich in tone inspired by deep roots in classic British rock guitar. Handsome as its bigger siblings, dressed in a black cotton levant cabinet covering, wrap-around grill, and lighted Magnatone logo, this baby is a ton of fun to play. The Baby M-80 is the perfect companion for a bedroom studio and is unbelievably versatile at a small gig. It is available as a 1×10″ combo, 12-watt head, and matching 1×10″ extension speaker cabinet loaded with a custom Warehouse Guitar Speaker 10″ ceramic magnet speaker. Billy Gibbons worked with Magnatone to perfect this amp’s small size and gain structure. In keeping with Billy’s directive to “retain the gain or feel the pain,” this little gem of an amp delivers a big tone in a compact size. The Baby M-80 is powered by a pair of vintage “New Old Stock” (NOS) 6AQ5 tubes that deliver 12 watts of power despite their small size. Turn it up, and the power from the miniature 6AQ5/6005 is very satisfying! The pre-amp has three 12AX7 tubes that offer Hi gain and Lo gain modes selectable via the front panel switch. The Lo gain mode covers a natural and medium breakup tone needed for rhythm. The Hi gain mode delivers a lead tone that screams. A tube-buffered FX loop has been added to the front panel for convenience, which your pedalboard will love as this amp is definitely pedal-friendly. The control panel on the Baby M-80 makes it easy to dial in tone with a simple Bass and Treble tone stack. Long-time Magnatone engineer and tube amp guru Obeid Kahn designed this model with a unique trick and recommends, “Just simply max the Bass control knob, and you’ll cut the Mids.” Khan explains that the final 8-10 o’clock range on the Bass knob forces the Mids to dip, achieving a scooped tone for aggressive modern textures gradually. There are a wide range of adjustments possible with only two controls. The Baby M-80 is priced at $1,999 for a 1×10″ combo, $1,899 for a head, and $1,149 for a 1×10″ speaker cabinet (MSRP/MAP). With first shipments scheduled for January 2024, the Baby M-80 is available for pre-order right now. For more information, visit: https://www.magnatoneusa.com About Magnatone The Magnatone brand was first established in 1937 in Los Angeles, CA. The company is most famous for inventing and patenting the stereo pitch-shifting vibrato effect using a non-moving part. Legendary artists like Buddy Holly, Lonnie Mack and Robert Ward have all used Magnatone. Magnatone Amplifiers was revived by Ted Kornblum in 2007 and today Magnatone manufactures high-end boutique tube guitar amplifiers that are made in the USA. Guitarists such as Billy Gibbons, Slash, Neil Young, Jason Isbell, Lukas Nelson, Richard Fortus and Brandi Carlile all play Magnatone. #### Magnatone Introduces the Croc Collection Master Collection amps with a unique, proprietary covering in limited quantities ST. LOUIS, MO – April 5, 2023 – (GUITARpr) – Magnatone has just introduced its unique Croc Collection. The company is offering its highly acclaimed Master Collection amplifiers specially covered with a proprietary, 100% cotton textile fabric made exclusively for Magnatone in the USA with an amazing new look. Using a multi-step manufacturing process, the textile begins with a silver base coat and is then embossed with a Croc impression using black dye to create the pattern. Next, a custom-colored pigment is painstakingly hand applied to each cabinet, allowing the silver base color to blend with the pigment to create a one-of-a-kind luxurious finish. To complete the process, nitrocellulose lacquer is applied to seal each cabinet resulting in a patina that will look even better as it ages. However, only a limited number of these standout amps will be available. Magnatone has secured a specific quantity of this Croc material and will offer this genuinely stunning product only while supplies last. With truly superb craftsmanship applied from start to finish, the Croc Collection is currently available in Silver/Gold, Silver/Blue, Silver/Red, Silver/Purple According to Magnatone General Manager, Rod Washburn, “We’ve always offered an array of custom options, but our Croc Collection takes that idea to a new level in a very unique way.” The Magnatone Croc Collection is available at authorized dealers only. More information is available at https://www.magnatoneusa.com/master-collection. About Magnatone The Magnatone brand was first established in 1937 in Los Angeles, CA. The company is most famous for inventing and patenting the stereo pitch-shifting vibrato effect using a non-moving part. Legendary artists like Buddy Holly, Lonnie Mack and Robert Ward have all used Magnatone. Today, Magnatone manufactures high-end, boutique tube guitar amplifiers that are made in the USA and played by such guitarists as Billy Gibbons, Jeff Beck, Neil Young and Jason Isbell. Many of the current Magnatone models still feature their famous pitch-shifting vibrato effect as well as tremolo and reverb. For more information, visit: https://www.magnatoneusa.com. #### Magnatone Introduces The SLASH Signature Collection Blackout Edition ST. LOUIS, MO – May 8, 2024 – (GUITARpr) – On the heels of its successful launch of its limited edition Slash Signature SL-100 Head and SL-4×12 Speaker Cabinet, Magnatone is very proud to announce the new Slash Signature Collection Blackout edition. Wrapped in a sleek, stage-stunning black 100% cotton croc textile (that ages beautifully), this outstanding Slash-designed amp has the same, hand-built specs, components and features of the limited edition green anaconda SL-100 Head and SL- 4×12 Speaker Cabinet, but comes out roaring with its own Blackout rock and roll attitude. Like all Magnatone amps in the Master Collection (and Traditional Collection), the Magnatone Slash Signature SL-100 head is a 100-watt, made-in-the-USA, all-tube amp. Every single component – from caps and transformers to cabinets and handles – is sourced in the States. Those facts aren’t lost on Slash, a fervent tone alchemist, who, along with long-time Magnatone engineer and tube amp guru, Obeid Khan, designed The SL-100. In short, it’s a monster – the most powerful Magnatone to date, delivering enough unbelievable tone, gain and headroom to fill a stadium (which you may get to experience for yourself on Slash’s next tour). “I’ve become a big fan of the Magnatone sound, and it’s been an honor to help design a 100- watt amp with them. I think we put the Magnatone tone and clarity together with some raw power and crunch. The combination is aggressive and sweet simultaneously, it’s pretty awesome,” said Slash. The Blackout Edition is powered by four EL-34 tubes, delivering exceptional headroom, clarity, and the grit-n-grind tone Slash has made his own, both live and in the studio. The SL-100 pre- amp uses four 12AX7/ECC83 tubes with two distinct gain modes. Players can switch between “LO” and “HI” settings via a control panel slide switch or one-button footswitch (included). The LO gain mode is voiced with 60’s Classic Rock tones in mind, and they’re slightly tweaked to better control the icepick highs in today’s music. Using a guitar with humbuckers fully cranked, the low gain control has a medium crunch that is sublime in depth and tonal quality. The HI gain mode is designed with a cascaded gain pre-amp style that’ll bring back some 80’s modded memories, and it’s been fine-tuned to optimize the sound for Slash’s heavy-duty humbuckers sound. But, the gain doesn’t mask the guitarist’s tone (like some amps), so clarity and the voice of the guitar stay true. The treble control boosts the highs for pick clarity, but without being overly harsh. Magnatone and Khan developed the SL-100 to meet SLASH’S needs. A lot of thought went into the mods, which were made using a stock Super Fifty-Nine M-80. The control panel of the SL-100 is a easy-to-adjust-on-the-fly four-band EQ with Treble, Middle, Bass, and Presence, so any player of any level can dial their guitar voice easily. The 100-watt power amp allows the EQ to have clarity and focus – essential in sound tweaking. Now, Slash likes to play LOUD. So, if you’re looking to blow out windows and get tons of noise complaints, you’re good to go. BUT, low-volume settings also benefit from the headroom available with a variety of tonal variations possible. The tube-buffered Effects loop has been optimized for pedal-level operation, too, if you just can’t bear to leave your board behind. The Blackout 4×12 speaker cabinet is loaded with four Celestion Vintage 30 speakers – Slash’s speaker of choice. They deliver warm tone, smooth and creamy breakup and gutsy upper mid’s that are what Celestion’s are known for. The cabinet is ¾” Baltic Birch wood, handmade in the USA using finger joint woodworking craftmanship. An internal sound post is used for the closed backboard design and the cool-as-hell Magnatone logo is lighted when connected to the midi jack on the back of the SL-100 head. The Slash SL-100 and SL-412 Slash Signature Collection Blackout Edition is available to pre-order now, and will start shipping in July 2024. Slash: SLASHONLINE.COM | FACEBOOK |  TWITTER | INSTAGRAM | YOUTUBE | SPOTIFY | APPLE MUSIC | AMAZON MUSIC Magnatone: MAGNATONEUSA.COM | MAGNATONE & SLASH | INSTAGRAM | FACEBOOK About Magnatone The Magnatone brand was first established in 1937 in Los Angeles, CA. The company is most famous for inventing and patenting the stereo pitch-shifting vibrato effect using a non-moving part. Legendary artists like Buddy Holly, Lonnie Mack and Robert Ward have all used Magnatone. Magnatone Amplifiers was revived by Ted Kornblum in 2007 and, today, Magnatone hand builds high-end boutique tube guitar amplifiers in St. Louis, MO. Magnatone is played by Brandi Carlile, Billy Gibbons, Jason Isbell, Lukas Nelson, Slash, Neil Young and many other artists. #### Magnatone Introduces the Starlite Reverb Magnatone Starlite Reverb St. Louis, MO – January 20, 2025 – (GUITARpr) – Magnatone LLC introduces the Starlite Reverb! This 1×8” combo kicks it up a few notches with the addition of reverb. The Starlite Reverb brings its deceptively powerful stage and studio performance to new heights in a compact size and weight, making it a perfect amp for grab-and-go gigs or studio sessions. This little powerhouse captures the sound of classic long-pan spring reverb authenticity, thanks to the use of an Accutronics Digi-Log Reverb. Carefully optimized gain stages ensure the reverb seamlessly integrates with the amp’s natural sound, preserving the true classic tone of Magnatone amps. Obeid Khan, Magnatone’s engineer and tube amp guru, designed this model based on the success of the original Starlite model, and it uses the same classic single-ended amp with a 6V6 power tube. Khan’s unique tone control knob enables players to achieve classic “black-panel or tweed” tones with just a single knob. Ted Kornblum, President & CEO of Magnatone LLC says “The Starlite Reverb is an amp much bigger than its size and power rating. When you put a microphone on it, it’s all you need!” The Starlite Reverb blends analog tube warmth and lush reverb resulting in a subtle depth and modulation that adds dimension to your tone. The Starlite Reverb is available to pre-order now in a 1×8” combo or with the matching 1×12” or 2×10” extension speaker cabinet. Shipping begins mid-2025. To learn more about the Starlite Reverb or locate a dealer near you, visit https://www.magnatoneusa.com. To learn more about the Magnatone Starlite Reverb and the entire line of Magnatone amplifiers, contact: Global Sales Director Granville Helm granville@magnatoneusa.com 217-414-0491 About Magnatone The Magnatone brand was established in 1937 in Los Angeles and revived in 2007 by Ted Kornblum. Magnatone is recognized and respected for inventing and patenting true stereo pitch-shifting vibrato. Magnatone has been played by hundreds of legendary artists, including Billy Gibbons, Brandi Carlile, Buddy Holly, Jason Isbell, Lonnie Mack, Lukas Nelson, Neil Young, Robert Ward, and Slash. All Magnatone amps are proudly made in the U.S.A. MAGNATONEUSA.COM | INSTAGRAM | FACEBOOK #### Magnatone Introduces the Starlite Reverb 10 at 2026 NAMM Show ST. LOUIS, MO – January 22, 2026 – (GUITARpr) – Magnatone is truly proud to introduce the Starlite Reverb 10, a sweet-sounding, much-in-demand update of the original “grab and go” Starlite. This new evolution features a larger speaker, increased output, and a more lush, full sound — all still in a small footprint. “The upgrades we designed include a 6L6 power tube for the 8 watts of Class A single-ended power and the 10-inch speaker in a slightly larger cabinet,” explains Obeid Khan, Magnatone’s Chief Engineer. “These two changes alone make a big sonic difference in tone clarity, volume, projection, and overall performance.” Khan says the amp keeps its Accutronics Digi-Log spring-style reverb, Traditional cosmetics, and compact footprint, making it “a nice little bedroom-office-study-studio amp.” Like all Magnatone amps, the Starlite Reverb 10 is all hand-made in the USA and features one 12AX7 preamp tube and one 6L6 power tube, giving players 8 watts of Class A output through a Magnatone Custom 10” ceramic magnet speaker. Additional features include High and Low sensitivity inputs, an innovative tone control which spans “black-panel” and “tweed-era” voicings with a mid-cut below 12 o’clock, switchable negative feedback and an 8-ohm extension speaker output. Vintage-inspired Traditional Collection cosmetics highlight and accent the Starlite Reverb 10 in the same way that made the original model a true in-demand favorite. Ted Kornblum, President and CEO of Magnatone, says, “Our customers love the Starlite’s vibe and performance of being ‘the-little-amp-that-could,’ and now it’s the ‘little-amp-that-can.’ I’m proud to say that we’ve delivered it.” The Starlite Reverb 10 is available in 100% cotton Traditional Brown, Camel, Dark Green, and Traditional Black covering, carries a MAP of $1,899, and is available through authorized Magnatone dealers. To learn more or to find a dealer near you, visit magnatoneusa.com. NAMM attendees can stop by Booth #5237 in Hall D for additional information during The NAMM Show. About Magnatone The Magnatone brand was first established in 1937 in Los Angeles, CA. The company is most famous for inventing and patenting the stereo pitch-shifting vibrato effect using a non-moving part. Legendary artists such as Buddy Holly, Lonnie Mack, Jeff Beck, and Robert Ward have all used Magnatone. Magnatone Amplifiers was revived by Ted Kornblum in 2007, and today the company manufactures high-end boutique tube guitar amplifiers made in the USA. Guitarists including Billy Gibbons, Slash, Neil Young, Jason Isbell, Brandi Carlile, Lukas Nelson, Charlie Sexton, and Neko Case are just a few of the artists who play Magnatone. For more information, visit magnatoneusa.com. #### Magnatone Launches New Point-to-Point Collection with Varsity Reverb at 2026 NAMM Show ST. LOUIS, MO – January 22, 2026 – (GUITARpr) – Magnatone is excited to announce its new Point-to-Point Collection, a limited-edition of hand-built amplifiers, made in the USA, featuring vintage-styling and point-to-point hand wiring and limited to a quantity of 50 units worldwide. The Collection launches with the Varsity Reverb, now featuring point-to-point craftsmanship, and replaces the Traditional Collection version. Each amp is meticulously hand-built in small batches using true point-to-point wiring technique that’s expertly made by Magnatone’s master builders. “While all Magnatone amps are truly hand-built and made in the USA, the Varsity Reverb represents a return to old-school craftsmanship and artistry,” says Obeid Khan, Magnatone’s Chief Engineer. Designed for professional musicians, the Varsity Reverb delivers exceptional clarity, depth and touch sensitivity. Its Class A circuitry provides rich harmonic detail and responsiveness for players seeking amazing tone and superb build quality in a single amplifier. The Varsity Reverb has already seen rugged, real-world use with some of today’s most respected guitarists. Charlie Sexton says, “I’ve used this amp on the road for years and it sounds as good as it looks.” Jeff Beck, Kenny Greenberg, and Sam Morrow have used this amp on tour and in the studio. Ted Kornblum, President & CEO of Magnatone, says, “The quality and attention to detail in this model have never been higher, and we’re proud to showcase the craft of point-to-point amp building.” The Varsity Reverb features 15 watts of Class A power, driven by two 12AX7 pre-amp tubes, one 12DW7 tube, two EL84 power tubes, and a GZ34 rectifier tube, and paired with a Magnatone Custom 12” ceramic magnet speaker. Additional features include authentic tube-driven long-pan reverb (footswitchable) with four counter-wound springs, high and low sensitivity inputs, and a feedback boost switch. The amp features 100% cotton Cathedral Black or Cathedral Burgundy covering, with a hand-tooled saddle-leather handle. The Magnatone Varsity Reverb in the Point-to-Point Collection carries a MAP of $3,299. Quantities are limited. Contact an authorized Magnatone dealer. To learn more or to find a dealer near you, visit magnatoneusa.com. NAMM attendees can stop by Booth #5237 in Hall D for additional information during The NAMM Show. About Magnatone The Magnatone brand was first established in 1937 in Los Angeles, CA. The company is most famous for inventing and patenting the stereo pitch-shifting vibrato effect using a non-moving part. Legendary artists such as Buddy Holly, Lonnie Mack, Jeff Beck, and Robert Ward have all used Magnatone. Magnatone Amplifiers was revived by Ted Kornblum in 2007, and today the company manufactures high-end boutique tube guitar amplifiers made in the USA. Guitarists including Billy Gibbons, Slash, Neil Young, Jason Isbell, Brandi Carlile, Lukas Nelson, Charlie Sexton, and Neko Case are just a few of the artists who play Magnatone. For more information, visit magnatoneusa.com. #### Magnatone Unveils Four Unique Cosmetics for the Traditional Collection Models are available to order in four color options at no extra charge ST. LOUIS, MO – February 9, 2023 – (GUITARpr) – With more and more requests for custom colors, Magnatone has just rolled out the four top requests over the years and is making them available for all Traditional Collection models at no extra cost to authorized dealers. Built in the tradition of the great American made tube combos of the ’60s, the Magnatone Traditional Collection has fidelity and tone that must be heard to be believed! With tube driven reverb, tremolo, and true pitch shifting varistor vibrato, these amps are truly the evolution of boutique tone, and now beauty. All models are available in the following colors: Traditional Brown Camel Dark Green Spanish Moss (Vintage covering used by Magnatone in the 1960s). Rod Washburn, Magnatone GM stated, “We want to offer our customers as many options as possible while maintaining consistency and quality of materials within our brand standards. Even the covering material is made in the USA under our quality standards.” The Traditional Collection from Starlite to Twilighter, including Extension Cabinets in the new colors is available now at authorized Magnatone dealers. For more information, visit: https://www.magnatoneusa.com/tradition-collection. About Magnatone The Magnatone brand was first established in 1937 in Los Angeles, CA. The company is most famous for inventing and patenting the stereo pitch-shifting vibrato effect using a non-moving part. Legendary artists like Buddy Holly, Lonnie Mack and Robert Ward have all used Magnatone. Today, Magnatone manufactures high-end, boutique tube guitar amplifiers that are made in the USA and played by such guitarists as Billy Gibbons, Jeff Beck, Neil Young and Jason Isbell. Many of the current Magnatone models still feature their famous pitch-shifting vibrato effect as well as tremolo and reverb. For more information, visit: https://www.magnatoneusa.com. #### Magnatone Unveils New Starlite Low-Wattage Amp Much-requested low-power amp perfect for backstage, studio, bedroom, or office ST. LOUIS, MO – January 21, 2022 – (GUITARpr) – Magnatone has announced the highly anticipated release of its new small, low-power amp called Starlite. Joining the Magnatone Traditional lineup, Starlite features classic American tones with Vintage style, and is expected to rival anything in the small amp category. Perfect for backstage, studio, bedroom, or office, Starlite style fits the part in Vintage brown with gold cosmetics. But where substance matters, this small-footprint amp performs with a sound much bigger than its power rating. The single-ended, 5-watt amplifier is powered by one 6V6 and the 12AX7 in the preamp provides a classic American tone. The Magnatone Starlite Amp offers an array of features such as: Tone Control that covers both Blackface and Tweed era amps with a uniquely designed mid-cut below 12 O’clock Negative Feedback Switch allows for even deeper gain control Magnatone Custom Speaker 8” Ceramic Magnet made in the USA by WGS 8-ohm Remote Speaker Jack allows for endless tonal opportunities Small Footprint 17″ x 8″ x 12″ and 19 pounds Luxury Amp Cover included 20-foot American-made Cable included According to Ted Kornblum, CEO, “Folks have been asking us for a long time to come out with a small, low-power amp for practice and studio applications that maintains the traditional Magnatone style, tone, and performance. With Starlite, we believe we’ve hit the mark of classic American tone with something that takes small to the next level.” Starlite will ship on March 1, 2022 and is priced at $1200 available through authorized Magnatone dealers everywhere. To find your Starlite, check out: https://www.magnatoneusa.com/dealers.   About Magnatone The Magnatone brand was first established in 1937 in Los Angeles, CA. The company is most famous for inventing and patenting the stereo pitch-shifting vibrato effect using a non-moving part. Legendary artists like Buddy Holly, Lonnie Mack and Robert Ward have all used Magnatone. Today, Magnatone manufactures high-end, boutique tube guitar amplifiers that are made in the USA and played by such guitarists as Billy Gibbons, Jeff Beck, Neil Young and Jason Isbell. Many of the current Magnatone models still feature their famous pitch-shifting vibrato effect as well as tremolo and reverb. For more information, visit: https://www.magnatoneusa.com. #### Magnatone Welcomes Larry Cragg and Obeid Khan to 2026 NAMM Show ST. LOUIS, MO – January 15, 2026 – (GUITARpr) – Magnatone is excited to announce that Larry Cragg, longtime guitar tech for Neil Young, will be a guest of the company at The 2026 NAMM Show from January 22–25. Larry’s deep understanding of classic American tone, along with his decades of hands-on experience have been instrumental in voicing the development of Magnatone’s Traditional Collection of amplifiers. Obeid Khan, Magnatone’s Chief Engineer and tube-amp guru, with a long-established reputation for engineering excellence, will also be attending The NAMM Show. Widely regarded as one of the industry’s premier tube-amplifier designers and engineers, Khan has guided Magnatone’s product development since its resurrection in 2007. Obeid will be at NAMM to oversee the launch and release of four new Magnatone amplifiers, all hand-wired and made in the USA. Both Larry Cragg and Obeid Khan will be at the Magnatone Booth #5237 in Hall D throughout The NAMM Show to answer questions, offer demonstrations, and provide “amp talk” about Magnatone’s Traditional, Master, and Point-to-Point Collections. About Magnatone The Magnatone brand was first established in 1937 in Los Angeles, CA. The company is most famous for inventing and patenting the stereo pitch-shifting vibrato effect using a non-moving part. Legendary artists such as Buddy Holly, Lonnie Mack, Jeff Beck, and Robert Ward have all used Magnatone. Magnatone Amplifiers was revived by Ted Kornblum in 2007, and today the company manufactures high-end boutique tube guitar amplifiers made in the USA. Guitarists including Billy Gibbons, Slash, Neil Young, Jason Isbell, Brandi Carlile, Lukas Nelson, Charlie Sexton, and Neko Case are just a few of the artists who play Magnatone. For more information, visit magnatoneusa.com. #### Magnatone’s Legacy of Sound and Style Celebrated in Sophisticated Living St. Louis ST. LOUIS, MO – September 23, 2025 – (GUITARpr) – Magnatone LLC is proud to announce that the company, its history, and its future were recently featured in Sophisticated Living St. Louis magazine. The in-depth article, written by publisher Craig Kaminer with photography by John Lore, chronicles nearly nine decades of Magnatone’s legacy and highlights the vision of Ted Kornblum, who resurrected the brand into the modern era. Being profiled in Sophisticated Living is a notable recognition for Magnatone, underscoring the brand’s influence not only in music but also in culture and design. The feature, titled Strings Attached: A Family Legacy and the Reinvention of Magnatone, explores the company’s unique heritage dating back to 1937, its patented stereo vibrato, and the artistry of its hand-built amplifiers. It also details Kornblum’s deep musical lineage, his collection of vintage Magnatone gear, and the team of engineers carrying the brand forward. “Magnatone is about making things the right way, with integrity. It’s not about being the biggest. It’s about lasting value — heirloom value,” Kornblum says in the article. Along with the print feature, Sophisticated Living produced a companion video profile that brings the Magnatone story to life on screen. Read/Download the full article: https://magnatoneusa.com/sl-magnatone-story Watch the companion video: https://youtu.be/LgAgitf9nsk As Magnatone approaches its 90th anniversary in 2027, this recognition underscores the brand’s ongoing commitment to craftsmanship, authenticity, and timeless sound. About Magnatone The Magnatone brand was established in 1937 in Los Angeles and revived in 2007 by Ted Kornblum. Magnatone is recognized and respected for inventing and patenting true stereo pitch-shifting vibrato. Magnatone has been played by hundreds of legendary artists, including Billy Gibbons, Brandi Carlile, Buddy Holly, Jason Isbell, Lonnie Mack, Lukas Nelson, Neil Young, Robert Ward, and Slash. All Magnatone amps are proudly made in the U.S.A. Contact Global Sales Director Granville Helm granville@magnatoneusa.com 217-414-0491 #### Magnetic Black Moon Effects Pedal For Guitar Magnetic Effects Introduce The Black Moon Effects Pedal For Guitar. London, England - 19 October 2018 - Magnetic Effects are pleased to release the Black Moon. The Black Moon is a limited edition Fuzz Face clone with expanded features that allows for classic fuzz tones in a more convenient and versatile pedal. From the building blocks of one of the original, legendary Fuzz pedals comes the Black Moon. Loaded with a pair of selected and tested Germanium NOS transistors, the Black Moon yields dynamic, vintage fuzz that responds excellently to the guitars volume control. In addition to the original Volume and Fuzz controls that the Fuzz Face had, the Black Moon has Bias and Input controls as well as a three position Low toggle switch. These additional controls really help the user dial in the sound to match their setup. The Input control alters the signal level and impedance at the input of the fuzz circuit. Fully clockwise (all the way to the right) is the original Fuzz Face setting. Turning the Input control down affects the overall gain and impedance of the circuit. This results in a difference to the feel and eq of the fuzz and can also allow other pedals, such as a Wah, to interact better with the fuzz. The Bias control affects the electronic tuning of the transistors. This control can be useful to compensate for differences in temperature which can affect the transistor bias of a Fuzz Face. (This only applies to Germanium transistor versions.) Additionally, the Bias control can used to intentionally alter the sound of the pedal. Different settings provide different tones and a different feel to the fuzz. It is worth spending some time experimenting with different settings of the Bias knob. The Low toggle switch controls the amount of bass being fed into the circuit. This can help tighten up the low end and provide more tonal options. Features: Top mounted Jacks and DC socket NOS Germanium transistors Volume, Fuzz, Bias and Input controls Three position bass response toggle switch Polarity reverse circuit Standard 9V DC adapter operation - True Bypass Retail Price: £125 plus shipping. Magnetic Effects Black Moon Demo Video by Alberto Barrero About Magnetic Effects Magnetic Effects is a company based in London, England specialising in handmade guitar pedals with practical features for guitarists. #### Magnetic Effects Introduce the Dual Drive Effects Pedal for Guitar London, England - 27 January 2019 - Magnetic Effects are pleased to release the LIMITED-EDITION Dual Drive. The Dual Drive combines a Tubescreamer style overdrive and a Rat pedal into one enclosure. Each effect can be used independently, or both can be used at the same time. The TS style drive has been modded for asymmetrical clipping for more even order harmonics and a touch less compression. Along with a simplified signal path for a touch more clarity. The Rat side is a straight up Rat with a couple of mods. Clipping has been changed to asymmetrical clipping for more even order harmonics and a touch less compression. The Tone control works in the conventional direction. (Not backwards like on an original Rat.) 9-18V operation is possible. 18V gives more headroom to the sound and a slightly punchier feel to the tone. Great tone and features make the Dual Drive a worthwhile addition to any pedalboard. Features: Two drives Volume, Tone and Gain controls for both drives Top mounted Jacks and DC socket 9-18V DC operation via adapter True Bypass High input impedance and low output impedance Retail Price: £135 plus shipping. About Magnetic Effects Magnetic Effects is a company based in London, England specialising in handmade guitar pedals with practical features for guitarists. magneticeffects.net #### Magnetic Effects Introduce The Electrochop Effects Pedal For Guitar Magnetic Effects are pleased to release the Electrochop tremolo London, England - 11 November 2019 - Magnetic Effects are pleased to release the Electrochop tremolo. The Electrochop is a versatile optical Tremolo. A wide range of tremolo sounds from vintage to modern are available with a set of controls that are easy to use yet offer many options. The Electrochop excels at subtle, smooth tremolo sounds as well as choppy sounds or pattern type tremolo sounds. The Electrochop has a total of ten waveforms which can be selected with the WAVE Control. Waveforms include Ramp Up, Ramp Down, Square, Triangle, Sine. Speed settings range from super slow to frenetically fast. The rate of the tremolo can be controlled with either the SPEED control or an external Tap Tempo foot switch. The MULTIPLY control selects the tempo multiplier. (Quarter note division) This allows you to tap a wide range of speeds easily as well as expanding the range of the SPEED control. A VOLUME control allows you to compensate for any perceived volume difference that can occur when using tremolo. A LED located next to the foot switch indicates the speed and depth setting of the pedal in both bypass and active modes. The LED colour changes to signify whether the pedal is active or bypassed. Great tone and features make the Electrochop a worthwhile addition to any pedalboard. Features: Volume, Multiply, Speed, Depth and Wave controls Top mounted Jacks, Tap socket and DC socket Tap Tempo via external tap switch High input impedance and low output impedance 9-18V DC centre negative adapter operation True Bypass switching Retail Price: $175 US plus shipping. Magnetic Effects Electrochop Optical Tremolo Video by Mike Hermans About Magnetic Effects Magnetic Effects is a company based in London, England specialising in handmade guitar pedals with practical features for guitarists. #### Magnetic Effects Introduce The Midphoria V2 Effects Pedal For Guitar The Midphoria is a Fixed Wah Booster with clean blend and switchable range London, England - 24 July 2019 - Magnetic Effects are pleased to release the Midphoria V2. The new version of the Midphoria adds a Width control (which alters the Q), a wider Sweep range and an internal voltage doubler for increased headroom. Many classic lead tones were recorded with a wah left in one position instead of being rocked back and forwards. This is commonly referred to as ‘fixed’ or ‘parked’ wah. This sound has been used in some of the most famous recordings of all time by great artists such as Jimi Hendrix, Jimmy Page, Mark Knopfler, Mick Ronson, Michael Schenker and Marc Bolan to name just a few. The Midphoria allows you to access those classic tones in a smaller, more convenient pedal! Unlike a traditional, large Wah Pedal where you have to move the treadle around to find the exact tone you are looking for when playing, the Midphoria allows you to dial in the ‘Sweet Spot’ using the Sweep Control. You can then access this tone by simply turning the pedal on and off using the foot switch. In addition, you can extend the frequency range with the Frequency toggle switch. The Clean Blend allows you to dial in the dry signal so you can balance the amount of Fixed Wah style mid boost. You can go from a subtle hint to all out mids! The Clean Blend has enough output level to be used as a booster on its own. Turn down the Fixed Wah Volume and crank the up Clean Blend for a great sounding boost! All these features add up to make the Midphoria a great sounding and easy to use pedal that integrates well into a modern pedal board. Features Top mounted Jacks and DC socket Volume, Clean, Width, Sweep and Range Controls. High input impedance and low output impedance True bypass switching 9V DC centre negative adapter powered Internal voltage doubler Retail Price $159 US plus shipping. About Magnetic Effects is a company based in London, England specialising in handmade guitar pedals with practical features for guitarists. www.magneticeffects.net #### Magnetic Effects Introduce The Zig Zag Effects Pedal For Guitar Magnetic Effects are pleased to release the Zig Zag. London, England - 24 July 2019 - The Zig Zag is dual stage drive pedal which combines a Jfet Preamp, which adds a tube style feel to the harmonics and pick attack, with a second opamp/diode based gain stage. The Gain and Preamp controls are voiced differently so that dialling in differing amounts of each changes the overall response of the feel, eq and gain characteristics. The dual gain stages allow for a wide range of gain from low to singing saturation. Active Treble and Bass controls allow for plenty of tonal adjustment and the EQ toggle, with its three settings, make the Zig Zag easy to dial in to match your guitar and amp setup. Switching up or down from the stock middle post of the EQ switch changes the overall eq voicing of the pedal by adding increasing amounts of low and low mids. Plenty of output is available and a voltage doubler ensures the tone controls can operate across their full range without loss of headroom. Great tone and features make the Zig Zag a worthwhile addition to your pedalboard. Features Jfet Preamp Dual Gain stage Volume, Gain, Treble, Bass, EQ and Preamp controls Active Tone Controls True Bypass Top mounted Jacks/DC Voltage Doubler Standard 9V DC Operation Retail Price $175 US plus shipping. About Magnetic Effects is a company based in London, England specialising in handmade guitar pedals with practical features for guitarists. www.magneticeffects.net #### Magnetic Effects Limited Editon Eye To Eye Effects Pedal Magnetic Effects And The Datsuns Introduce The Limited Editon Eye To Eye Effects Pedal For Guitar London, England - 23 July 2021 - Magnetic Effects are pleased to release the Eye To Eye. An all analog phaser pedal produced in collaboration with New Zealand band The Datsuns to celebrate the release of their new album also titled Eye To Eye. The Eye To Eye is an analog 4 stage OTA-based phaser capable of many shades of phase including slow and swirly through to fast and intense. The versatile control set includes a MIX control which changes the ratio of dry to wet signal. This allows the pedal to blend between dry, phased and vibrato settings. At minimum, you will hear only the dry signal. Set it to noon for equal parts dry and wet, the traditional Phaser setting, and set it to maximum for 100% wet resulting in pitch vibrato. Exploring the in-between settings reveals more shades of phase. The SPEED control has a wide speed range which is extended further via the three way RATE toggle switch which selects the overall speed range of modulation. The middle switch position disables the LFO to enable the Eye To Eye to act as a stationary filter. The range of frequencies the phase sweeps through is controlled by the SWEEP control.  Set low for a narrow range and a less dramatic effect, or higher for a wider range resulting in a more pronounced phaser effect. The REGEN control produces a more mellow, sublet phase at lower settings and, at higher settings, adds a more pronounced and resonant phase effect. A VOLUME control allows you to compensate for any perceived volume difference that can occur when using  a phaser. It also allows for a boost in output level for solos. Great tone and features make the Eye To Eye phaser a worthwhile addition to any pedalboard. Features Volume, Speed, Sweep, Mix and Regen controls plus Rate toggle switch Top mounted Jacks, Tap socket and DC socket High input impedance and low output impedance 9V DC centre negative adapter operation - True Bypass switching Retail Price $189 US plus shipping. About Magnetic Effects Magnetic Effects is a company based in London, England specialising in handmade guitar pedals with practical features for guitarists. More information: www.magneticeffects.net #### Magnetic Effects Lonely Robot For Guitar Magnetic Effects Introduce The Lonely Robot Effects Pedal For Guitar. London, England - 19 October 2018 - Magnetic Effects are pleased to release the Lonely Robot. The Lonely Robot is a limited edition Rat inspired overdrive/distortion pedal. Expanded tonal options and an internal voltage doubler take this Rat inspired pedal to new sonic places. Running the gamut from overdrive though to distortion and fuzz, the Lonely Robot is a versatile drive pedal that builds upon a legend. One of its extra features comes in the form of a post-gain active bass eq that allows for boosting or cutting of the low end. The EQ Control alters the amount of gain applied at specific frequencies. Turning to the right will result in a brighter, tighter tone with more gain. Turning to the left will result in a fuller tone with less gain. You can use the EQ control to alter the overall voicing of the pedal. (Note: this a tweaked version of what is commonly know as the “Reutz” mod.) The Clip Control alters the clipping threshold. You can use the Clip control to dial in the precise amount of compression and harmonic saturation. The more gain added, the more range this control has. In addition to the extra tone tailoring options on tap, a voltage doubler increases the headroom available. The Lonely Robot has a high input impedance and low output impedance. This makes it compatible with buffered effects in the signal chain. The Lonely Robot uses True Bypass switching. Features: Top mounted Jacks and DC socket Volume, Gain, Treble, Bass, EQ and Clip controls Internal voltage doubler Standard 9V DC adapter operation True Bypass Retail Price: £125 plus shipping. About Magnetic Effects Magnetic Effects is a company based in London, England specialising in handmade guitar pedals with practical features for guitarists. #### Magnetic Effects Sändare V2 Effects Pedal Magnetic Effects Introduce the Sändare V2 Effects Pedal for Guitar London, England - 28 October 2018 - Magnetic Effects are pleased to release the Sändare V2.  An updated version of our popular Overdrive/Booster. The Sändare is a dynamic, low to medium gain Overdrive and Booster that retains the tonal characteristics of your guitar and amp. The perfect choice if you like the sound of your guitar and amp and are looking for a pedal to add a bit of organic drive or push your amp naturally into breakup. The Voice control can be used to dial in the overall eq response of the pedal while the High and Low controls are flexible and well balanced with a musical response. The combination of the three controls enables the pedal to be configured for an even frequency response or tailored to your guitar and amp. The pedal responds well to variation in pick attack and settings of your guitars volume control. While the Sändare offers great Overdrive tones it also excels as a Booster. It stacks well and can provide a great sounding boost. An internal voltage double circuit converts the power up to 18V which allows for plenty of headroom. FEATURES: Volume, Gain, Voice, High and Low controls High input impedance and low output impedance Voltage doubler for increased headroom Top mounted Jacks and DC socket True Bypass switching 9V DC centre negative adapter operation RETAIL PRICE: $165 US plus shipping. Magnetic Effects Sändare V2 Effects Pedal Demo Video by Mike Hermans About Magnetic Effects Magnetic Effects is a company based in London, England specialising in handmade guitar pedals with practical features for guitarists. #### Make Room for Tverb – Now 60% Off The Ultra-customizable plug-in is on sale for $99 through 11/30/2016 November 07, 2016 — Little Ferry, NJ — Developed with acclaimed producer, musician, and engineer Tony Visconti, Tverb provides an extremely customizable room reverb with some special techniques and features. Within this virtual room - modeled on the legendary reverb space at Berlin’s Hansa Studios - the user can mix three virtual channels - one main mic with subtle ambience, and two more mics capturing the lush room reverb. With analog-modeled compression on the main channel and gating on the reverb channels, Tverb is a versatile tool for material with wide dynamic range - all based on the original setup, designed for capturing David Bowie’s vocals and reverb while recording “Heroes”. The mic positions are fully automatable - make them dance around the room in real time (impossible with a real room)! Little did I know that setting up three microphones in a very specific configuration 40 years ago would result in such a versatile plug-in for the new age of recording. Eventide’s Tverb is the result of a two-year collaboration between Eventide and me. This is not a one-trick-pony just to get the David Bowie ‘Heroes’ vocal effect. — Tony Visconti Tverb features: Two movable microphones to adjust depth of field and panorama for room reflections Eventide’s complex reverb algorithm with EQ, diffusion, and decay control Console with analog-modeled compressor and and gate modules for shaping dynamics Room mixer module alters the sound of the room itself with control over decay, diffusion, and frequency response Low CPU load - put Tverb on multiple tracks! Complete automation support Tverb is on sale for $99 until November 30, 2016. (msrp $249) A fully functional 30-day demo is available.  Tverb is also available as part of the Eventide Ensemble subscription package. Visit eventideaudio.com more information. Specifications: Mac OSX 10.7+, Windows 7+; AAX, AU, VST and No iLok dongle required. Links: Promo Page: https://www.eventideaudio.com/ Videos: https://goo.gl/wm51A7 Product Page: http://www.eventideaudio.com/tverb Ensemble product page: http://www.eventideaudio.com/ensemble About Eventide: For over 45 years Eventide has remained at the forefront of recording technology. In 1975 they revolutionized the audio industry by creating the world’s first commercially available digital audio effects unit. Since then, their legendary studio processors, stompboxes, and plug-ins have been heard on countless hit records. Eventide and Harmonizer are registered trademarks s of Eventide Inc. © 2016 Eventide Inc. #### Make’n Music Celebrates 50 Years in Retail with 2023 NAMM Show Milestone Award CHICAGO — June 18, 2023 — Make’n Music, a premium boutique guitar and amplifier shop, celebrates their 50th anniversary after receiving the prestigious Milestone Award at the 2023 NAMM Show in Anaheim, Calif. This award is given at the “Best in Show” ceremony to recognize outstanding music retailers who have supplied exceptional products and customer service for at least 50 years. Since 1973, Make’n Music has consistently delivered high-quality instruments, expert knowledge, and excellent customer service, building a loyal customer base that has spanned the decades. “The success of Make’n Music is about our community, and we’re so proud to have been recognized for this milestone. I’m especially grateful for Greg Bayles, the original owner of Make’n Music, who trusted me to take over the shop 20 years ago. Special thanks also to our loyal clients, customers, and vendors over the years who supported us along the way. We look forward to carrying on this tradition for years to come.” Make’n Music has earned its reputation as “the original home of tone.” The retailer is ranked the No. 1 dealer in the world of custom Fender guitars, along with other high end manufacturers including Tom Anderson Guitars, Suhr Guitars, and Tyler Guitars. Make’n Music works with these manufacturers to offer a wide range of options for customization, from the type of wood used in the body and neck, to the shape, and finally to the pickups and electronics installed. An elevated level of artisanship is reflected in not only the final product but also the purchasing process. Customers can feel confident they’re getting a high-quality instrument that will last a lifetime. As if a showroom and website providing consumers knowledgeable and courteous sales professionals to help choose the best gear for their needs wasn’t enough, the team goes beyond retail. Make’n Music supplies professional fulfillment services, offering a full range of solutions for multichannel distribution, order management, customer care, and value-added services. Their aim is to exceed customer expectations and ensure fast, accurate fulfillment services powered by decades of experience. Learn more about Make’n Music at www.makenmusic.com. About Make’n Music Make'n Music has been the original home of tone since 1973 and is committed to meeting customer needs. The retailer offers a hand-picked selection of premium boutique and custom gear, as well as a curated selection of entry-level and intermediate instruments for students and beginners. The company has two showrooms, its main shop in Northfield, Ill., and a downtown Chicago showcase room. Both are open and comfortable with private, soundproof demonstration rooms for a pleasant shopping environment. The Make’n Music website is open 24/7 and regularly updated with an incredible array of guitars, amplifiers, and effects pedals. Whether customers are looking to pick up a new hobby, push sonic boundaries, or simply tweak their tone, Make'n Music is the place! Visit www.makenmusic.com to learn more. #### Malina Moye Announces Signature Guitar Strings With Dean Markley USA Guitar sensation Malina Moye has been added to the prestigious Dean Markley Artist Series guitar strings roster. A long-time user of Dean Markley Strings, Moye swears by them, "I love the strings and have been using them for years. They retain tone, don't break, and just last. The top end is bendable and has great sustain, while the bottom packs a punch." Malina's signature line is the (9-42) gauge Blue Steel Electric Guitar Set. The strings are Cryogenically treated strings to enhance tone and are Made of 8% nickel-plated steel outer wrap on tinned Mandolin wire hex-core, that creates a longer lasting durable string. Chart topping recording artist Malina Moye has made history as a guitarist, reached number one on Billboard, and continues to break boundaries with every album. Additional Dean Markely  USA Artist Roster signature artists are Orianthi, DJ Ashba (Sixx:Am, Guns & Roses) and Lita Ford to name a few. The new Malina Moye line will be available on July 4th and will be part of the Dean Markley Annual Star-Spangled Sales Spectacular Event. For more info visit Deanmarkley.com #### MANGO for dessert – make a succulent masterpiece Ploytec and intelligent sound & music release MANGO, AROMA’s perfect companion Ploytec GmbH/ ism/ Germany (May, 2nd 2018) (ictw) – Ploytec, the audio specialists from southern Germany and intelligent sound & music, the Cologne-based plug-in experts, just released their newly developed audio tool Mango. According to the makers, it’s creating luscious sounds in an extraordinary musical manner. The fruity valve or tape like “decadent dessert” is supposed to take your audio material to another level. It’s described to “add the perfect amount of ear candy” to your sound. Primarily designed for mastering, Mango also changes the character of vocals and instruments. An additional Mid/Side processing option allows fine-tuning of the stereo base. It can be used in combination with their successful Aroma tools or standalone. The plug-in is available as VST2, VST3, AU and AAX, Mac and Windows, free to try, EUR 69 to buy. Ploytec will be part of Superbooth, Berlin, May 3rd – 5th 2018, booth #0200, where they also show latest USB2 Audio technology, their new USB2 MIDI chip “GM2” and a MIDI clock tap tempo pedal called “ONE2”. Product page: www.ploytec.com/mango - www.ismism.de/mango Follow Ploytec on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PLsquared About Ploytec GmbH: Markus Medau, a developer, and keyboardist with the Berlin band Edit_H, born in 1972, joined forces in 1999 with Werner Wirsum, an information scientist born in 1968, to develop USB ASIO drivers. It all began with Cubase, a computer, and the lack of an audio input. Reputable manufacturers soon secured licenses (Apogee, SoundDevices, TerraTec, and Yamaha, later followed by Access, Alesis, Lexicon, Steinberg, Tascam, and others). Kicking off their hardware business in early 2004 with the founding of Ploytec GmbH, the entrepreneurs are now busy developing USB2.0 / USB3.0 audio hardware and software. About intelligent sound & music: Thomas Rehaag, born in 1960 studied electrical engineering due to his fascination with sound and music. A few years after his diploma he changed to software development when the VST interface came out. In the recent 10 years, intelligent sounds and music produced their plug-ins like BazzISM but also some well-known ones for different labels like Nuclear, MT Power Drumkit, Perfect Drums etc. #### Marcus Deml Premieres New Video “Budapest” from Forthcoming Album PURE HAMBURG, GERMANY – Internationally acclaimed guitarist Marcus Deml has released the official video for “Budapest”, the opening track from his highly anticipated new album PURE. The full album will be released on November 7, 2025, via Triple Coil Music (CD and digital formats), with pre-orders available now. “Budapest” sets the tone for PURE with its cinematic atmosphere and emotional depth. The piece captures the spirit of a city steeped in history, transforming its essence into melody and tone. As with the entire album, Deml’s guitar becomes a storyteller—offering listeners not just notes, but vivid imagery and lived experience. PURE is Deml’s second solo album following his acclaimed debut Healing Hands. The nine-track collection is a surprisingly candid reflection of our turbulent times—free from distractions, focused purely on melody, empathy, and composition. The digipack includes stories behind each song as well as a detailed equipment list for guitar enthusiasts. Born in Prague and based in Hamburg, Marcus Deml has proven himself as one of today’s most distinctive guitarists. A graduate of the Musicians Institute in Los Angeles, he spent years in the U.S. working on more than 400 albums with artists such as Toto’s Bobby Kimball, John Wetton, Nena, Rick Astley, Saga, and many more. He is also the creative force behind bands like Errorhead, Electric Outlet, The Blue Poets, and Earth Nation. With PURE, Deml once again proves his ability to blend unobtrusive virtuosity with emotional storytelling, creating music that speaks to guitar fans and general audiences alike. The video for “Budapest” is now available on YouTube: Watch Here. #### Marcus Deml Releases New Music Video “Persecución” and Announces Official Album Launch, PURE HAMBURG, GERMANY – Internationally acclaimed guitarist Marcus Deml has released a new music video for his song “Persecución”, marking the official release of his long-awaited new album, PURE, out today on Triple Coil Music (CD and digital formats). Marcus Deml - Persecución (Official Video) Video by Marcus Deml (Errorhead) The cinematic track “Persecución” captures what Deml calls the “tension and release” that defines much of PURE. The new video, now streaming on YouTube offers a visual reflection of the album’s emotional depth and narrative focus. The guitar tone is incredible!” – MusicNGear.com “Marcus Deml is more than a virtuoso—he is a guitarist who transforms technical mastery into musical storytelling.” – Guitar Thrills magazine Following the success of his debut solo album Healing Hands, PURE delivers a deeply personal and expressive follow-up. The nine-track collection reflects Deml’s unique ability to translate emotion and place into sound—from the atmospheric “Budapest” and “Rusty Leaves” to the high-intensity “Persecución” and the reflective title track “Pure.” As Deml says, “The fingers are the singers.” The PURE digipack includes stories behind each composition and a detailed equipment list for fellow musicians. Born in Prague and based in Hamburg, Deml is a graduate of the Musicians Institute in Los Angeles and has recorded on more than 400 albums, performing with artists including Bobby Kimball (Toto), John Wetton, Nena, Rick Astley, Saga, and Michael Sadler. As founder of Errorhead, Electric Outlet, The Blue Poets, and Earth Nation, he has released thirteen albums prior to PURE. More info: www.triplecoilmusic.com #### Mark Five 35 - New Amp from Mesa Boogie Following a 35 year tradition of 4xEL84 based power, we’re proud to add the first-ever Boogie® MARK preamp to our 9-Pin power lineup and introduce the new MARK FIVE: 35™. This light-middleweight is an upgraded rendering of our popular mini-platform MARK FIVE: 25™ and like it, the new MARK FIVE: 35 delivers knockout performance far above its class. Utilizing our Dyna-Watt™ power technology within the Multi-Watt™ Channel array provides substantially more headroom, punch and authority in 35 WATTS. Meanwhile, two low power Modes, 25 and 10 WATTS, offer a looser feel, more bounce and sag and enhanced power clip options. New stage-ready upgrades include; Channel Independent SOLO controls, a full-size 3-spring Reverb tank, the complete set of Voicing Choices added to our on-board CABCLONE™ DI Output and an upscale Footswitch for access to the new footswitchable choices. Based on overwhelming feedback from our community, we are offering the new MARK FIVE: 35 in both a 1x12 Combo and traditional 19” “Boogie®" size Head. While the Head is perfectly paired with our Compact 2x12 Recto® cabinet, it can really sit atop a number of our Compact MESA® extension cabinets. The Combo can be coupled with an additional extension cab as well for even greater coverage. As with all MESA amps, the full range of custom options are available including custom vinyls and leathers as well as exotic hardwood cabinetry. Available Formats: Head: Dimensions: 9 1/8" H x 18 7/8" W x 10 7/8" D • Weight: 27 lbs. 1x12 Combo: Dimensions: 18 1/8 " H x 18 3/4" W x 11 1/2" D • Weight: 44 lbs. Watch this video to hear what it sounds like For more information about the Mark Five: 35™ please visit Mesa Boogie’s website at www.mesaboogie.com #### Martin Garrix's new Studio Vicoustic, one of the most dynamic companies providing solutions for improving room acoustics today announced that acclaimed Studio Designer Jan Morel has selected Vicoustic Acoustic Treatment for the design of Top DJ and Producer Martin Garrix’s new studio. Martin Garrix is listed #3 in the DJ Mag Top 100 DJ list from October 2015 and best known for his break through Track „Animals“ from 2013 which rose to the top-ten position in over ten countries. In 2015 he started all over with a new business setup and continues his top level career with bookings all over the world, new released tracks and top cooperation partners like David Guetta, Afrojack and others. Jan Morel is the first call studio designer and pro audio consultant. He is a leading expert in complete studio designs and known for always selecting the right gear and best acoustic treatment for his clients. Martin Garrix approached Morel with the wish that he wanted his new place equipped and treated in the best way possible. Jan Morel got to work, measured the room to find out what suits best in design and sound. Then he selected and used the panels he personally liked and created some new and unique combinations like stand-alone bass traps in Garrix's studio. Martin Garrix is super excited and finds his new place „looking extremely beautiful and great sounding!“. The panels used by Jan Morel for this design are all standard Vicoustic Acoustic Products: Vicoustic FlexiWave in the ceiling This acoustic panel is ideal for treating ceilings The frame is made of wood, available in black, white, or a natural wood finishes. The panel is fit with acoustic foam, covered with premium fabric that comes in 8 different colors. Vicoustic Cinema Round Premium in the walls and ceiling Combining discrete, modern design with maximum acoustic efficiency, Cinema panels are commonly used to control sound reflections and excess reverberation in all kinds of rooms, helping to maximize the acoustic performance of the listening space. Vicoustic MultiFuser Wood in the walls Made from solid wood, this new diffuser is perfect for use in venues such as concert halls, hi-fi rooms and recording studios, where effective diffusion is often required, without too much absorption occurring at the same time. With its striking angled surface it features changing reflection techniques (a result of the angled surface). For more Information on Vicoustic products please visit Vicoustic's website at www.vicoustic.com #### Mastery Announces Additions to M10 Line MINNEAPOLIS, MN – June 3, 2024 – (GUITARpr) – Mastery, the designer and builder of high-end guitar hardware, has just released significant additions to the company’s new line of M10 Bridges as well as its line of Vibratos. Mastery’s new M10 line provides the same performance as the original M1 Bridge but with a machined (not cast) aircraft-grade aluminum baseplate that is polished, and Bright Nickel plated. The M10 works on any USA made offset guitar produced prior to 2013 and also works on any guitar with our MT thimbles currently installed. The M10.1 is the same as the M10 but comes with a set of our new MT-AOM thimbles made for guitars with Adjusto-Matic™ (AOM) bridges, making it a drop-in replacement. All M10 bridges incorporate Mastery’s patented saddle system, which has been used on thousands of guitars from stage to studio since 2007. These proprietary hard chrome plated saddles are fully adjustable in height and radius to your preference. The arched design of the bridge is engineered not to warp, which is an issue in many cast, flat-top Tune-O-Matic™ (TOM) bridges. The OMVN Vibrato has an aircraft-grade aluminum body plate that is polished, and Bright Nickel plated. When combined with the M10, the complete kit is 2oz lighter than Mastery’s stainless-steel kit. The look of the Bright Nickel plating is a visual game changer. Additionally, two new Arm Tips in Bright Nickel are available in regular tip shape as well as Mastery’s unique UFO design. According to Mastery founder, John Woodland, “I own a 1971 Mercedes Benz 280SL and every time I drive it, I appreciate the brightly plated chrome accents that are thoughtfully placed in and around the car. It’s a timeless look. As such, I wanted to machine our design using aircraft-grade aluminum, but it’s nearly impossible to find anyone that can plate that metal substrate. Fortunately, we were able to work with a local plater and discovered a proprietary process that works to create a beautiful, deep looking, shiny finish.” More information about the new M10 line from Mastery is available at: https://masterybridge.com/shop/#mastery-m10 Watch the M10 intro video at: https://vimeo.com/952750892 About Mastery Mastery is dedicated to delivering a better user experience for guitar players by offering innovative, design-forward guitar hardware that is engineered and machined in the USA. We strive to combine form and function while offering progressive, groundbreaking products that are unparalleled in the guitar industry. For more information, visit: https://masterybridge.com. #### Mastery Unveils New M10.2 Archtop Bridge A superior archtop bridge that functions well with a Bigsby B3. MINNEAPOLIS, MN – May 28, 2024 – (GUITARpr) – Mastery, known for its high-end guitar hardware, has just announced the introduction of the all new M10.2 Archtop Bridge. This next-level design functions superbly with the Bigsby® B3 Vibrato. The M10.2 bridge features an all new machined (not cast) aircraft grade aluminum baseplate with bright nickel plating. The FSC Certified Richlite archtop baseplate includes custom-machined, stainless-steel thimbles that hold its patented adjustable mounting post system. The M10.2 incorporates Mastery’s patented saddle system, which has been used on thousands of guitars from stage to studio since 2007. These proprietary hard chrome plated saddles are fully adjustable in height and radius to your preference. Each bridge includes a custom-made Mastery valve spring for your Bigsby® Vibrato made from high carbon steel and pre-set to give optimal performance. Additionally, each bridge comes with 3M® double-sided tape for those who want to secure the baseplate to the top of the guitar. According to Mastery founder, John Woodland, “After years of success with our original M1 Offset Bridge and multiple variations, designing an archtop bridge that functions well with a Bigsby B3 seemed like a natural progression for us. We spent over a year fine-tuning this bridge and producing multiple fixtures for it in our machine shop with our newly acquired 4-axis CNC that has allowed us to expand our design work to new heights across the board.” Mastery will have a 24k gold plated option available soon, as well as flat-bottom baseplate version coming later this year. All Mastery Bridges and Vibratos are made in the USA. Learn more at: https://masterybridge.com/product/m10-2/ About Mastery Mastery is dedicated to delivering a better user experience for guitar players by offering innovative, design-forward guitar hardware that is engineered and machined in the USA. We strive to combine form and function while offering progressive, groundbreaking products that are unparalleled in the guitar industry. For more information, visit: https://masterybridge.com. #### Matchless Independence 35 amplifier MEMPHIS, TN. JANUARY 5, 2016- Blues City Music today, with Matchless Amplifiers, announces they now offer the Matchless Independence 35 amplifier. The Independence 35 is a 35 watt, 3 channel guitar amplifier, and is still the only one of its kind from Matchless. The backlit nameplate changes between the colors of red, white, or blue depending on the channel. Blue City Music will offer the options of head and combo units with or without reverb. This 35-watt amplifier measures at 8.5” tall, 21.5” wide, 10.5” deep, weighs 50 pounds, and comes standard in vintage green but optional colors are available. The user can change between three channels by the use of a footswitch that also changes the backlit nameplate color from red, white, or blue depending on the channel being used. Channel 2 (white) is powered by one 12AX7 and will provide ample chunk and high-gain lead. Channel 3 (red) is all about fire. The master volume control is by-passable and features a cut control to thicken up and shave the highs. Four 12AX7 preamp tubes set up the Independence 35’s power section equipped with a 5AR4 rectifier tube and a pair of cathode self-biasing EL34’s. Switches on the amplifier include reverse speaker phase, hi-lo power, 3 position rotary impedance, and 6 position rotary tone. This model also includes dual speaker jacks. Pricing starts at $ 3,455.00 USD for the 35-Watt Head Blues City Music was established in 2005 in a rural suburb just east of Memphis, Tennessee. Founder James Burke, a full time Boeing 777 Captain/Check Airman for FedEx, prides himself on providing unmatched customer service and top shelf products. As the largest stocking dealer for Soldano Custom Amplification and Diamond Amplification; plus, carrying Diezel and Friedman amplifiers, players have the ability to buy from a large selection of products, or create their own amp from model, color, and modifications. In additional to amplifiers and speaker cabinets, BCM offers Diamond Guitars, Zemaitis Guitars, Traveler Guitars, Lava Cables, Solid Cables, American DJ stage lighting, and various accessories. Blues City Music offers first class payment and shipping options to help guitarists find their dream amplifiers and guitars. For more information please visit www.bluescitymusic.com #### Maton 70th Anniversary Series The Australian guitar company Maton Guitars celebrates its 70th anniversary with the 70th Anniversary Series The Maton 70th Anniversary Series reflects the experience and guitar wisdom made possible by 70 years of continuous guitar building in Australia. Maton's senior luthiers have put their collective heads together to create a guitar worthy of this significant landmark. In a first for Maton this guitar features a gloss soundboard and satin back and sides. The tonal result of this combination is the full, natural tone associated with Maton's satin finish and a sophisticated top end usually associated with full gloss models like the Messiah. The back, sides and neck are made from select Victorian Blackwood with Rosewood binding while the bridge and fingerboard are Indian Rosewood. The sound board is AAA Sitka Spruce. The series comes in two body styles, the Dreadnought Cutaway and the smaller BG808 Cutaway. Both are fitted with gold Grover machine heads, tortoise shell pick guard and are fitted with the superb AP5 Pro pickup system. The bracing is fully scalloped and top and back are designed for maximum tonal performance. This is a really elegant guitar, full of guitar building sophistication and tradition. After all, it has been 70 years in the making.... Product Specifications Body Shape: Dreadnaught or 808 cutaway Face: "AAA" Grade Spruce Face Inlay: Blackwood Back and Sides: Blackwood - best figure w/ Rosewood and Rock Maple Pinstripe Zipper Cutaway: Yes Binding Inner: Herringbone Outer Binding: Rosewood w/ Rock Maple Pinstripe Neck: Blackwood Headstock: Rosewood veneer keyhole with MOP Maton logo Fingerboard: Rosewood ~ MOP Dots Nut & Saddle: Bone Bridge: Rosewood Paint: UV Gloss Face and Headstock, Natural Satin Back and Sides Pick Ups: AP5-Pro Machine Heads: Gold Grover Scratchplate: Tortoiseshell About Maton Guitars For more information about Maton Guitars please visit their website at maton.com.au #### Maxon 40th Anniversary OD808-40 Overdrive Maxon® releases limited-edition 40th Anniversary OD808-40 Overdrive Godlyke, Inc. is proud to announce the release of the limited-edition Maxon® 40th Anniversary OD808-40 Overdrive pedal. Originally released in 1979, the Maxon® OD808 Overdrive was designed to emulate the warm, natural sound of an overdriven tube-amp and was arguably the first pedal of its kind.  Originally released by Maxon in the Japanese market, the OD808 circuit was then licensed by Ibanez and released worldwide as the TS808 Tubescreamer®. To celebrate the 40th anniversary of this iconic effect, Godlyke, Inc. has partnered with the OD808’s designer, former Maxon Engineer Susumu Tamura to release the limited-edition OD808-40 Anniversary model. Featuring a circuit modified to Mr. Tamura’s specifications, the OD808-40 features more output with superior note articulation and an improved dynamic response. Production of the OD808-40 will be limited to 400 pieces and each unit will be serial numbered and come with a certificate of authenticity.  In addition, the first 40 units will be hand-signed by Mr. Tamura himself. Street price for the OD808-40 is $199 for unsigned version and $400 for signed version. For video demos of the Maxon 40th Anniversary OD808-40 Overdrive please CLICK HERE For more info on Maxon products including video demos of the OD808-40, please visit our websites www.godlyke.com, www.maxonfx.com, e-mail us at info@godlyke.com or call us at 973-777-7477 #### Maxon Custom Shop releases SSD-9 Super Sonic Distortion Maxon® Custom Shop SSD-9 Super Sonic Distortion Godlyke, Inc. is proud to announce the release of the Maxon® Custom Shop SSD-9 Super Sonic Distortion pedal. Designed by TubeScreamer® creator and former Maxon head engineer Susumu Tamura, the Super Sonic Distortion modification was developed based on suggestions from professional Guitarists as to how the stock SD-9 circuit could be improved. The modifications for the Super Sonic Distortion are as follows: Dramatically increased output level to push signal chains harder and allow for use with a wider variety of guitar & amp combinations. The center frequency of the Tone control has been shifted for a greater emphasis on lows & lower midrange Attenuation of the 1K range that can make the stock version sound “fizzy” in higher settings. Several component tolerances changed to allow for operation at 18 VDC – a popular request from Guitarists looking for improved headroom & less compression. True Bypass Switching The Super Sonic Distortion modifications produce a rich, thick Guitar tone with tube amp-like qualities and response. Street price for the SSD-9 is $199 For more info on Maxon products including video demos of the SSD-9, please visit our websites www.maxonfx.com, www.godlyke.com, e-mail us at info@godlyke.com or call us at 973-777-7477. #### Maxon Introduces Limited Edition 40th Anniversary OD808 Overdrive Models Prominent pedal builders engaged to design their own modified OD808’s CLIFTON, NJ – November 5, 2019 – (GuitarPR) – In celebration of the 40th anniversary of the iconic Maxon® OD808 Overdrive, Godlyke, Inc. (the exclusive Maxon distributor) has partnered with the OD808’s designer, as well as several prominent pedal builders to deliver a series of limited edition, modified OD808’s to the market. Originally released in 1979, the OD808 Overdrive was designed to emulate the warm, natural sound of an overdriven tube-amp and was arguably the first pedal of its kind. With early availability limited to the Japanese market, Maxon licensed the OD808 circuit to Ibanez and it was then released worldwide as the TS808 Tubescreamer®. The new Maxon OD808-40 Anniversary model was designed by former Maxon chief Engineer, Susumu Tamura, who invented the original circuit in 1979. The OD808-40 features more output and superior note articulation with an improved dynamic response. In addition, legendary engineer Robert Keeley designed the OD808-40K model, which features his “Max-Gain” mod for increased gain, output and low-end response beyond the standard OD808. Portland pedal purveyors Catalinbread have created the “ODin” 808 mod, which swaps out nearly half the components in the circuit to create a creamy, articulate drive pedal that feels like a hard-working tube amp. Jamie Stillman of Earthquaker Devices has created his “Signal Shredder” mod, which opens up the circuit and allows for more volume, clarity and punch while retaining the overall character of the OD808. Last but not least, Dave Koltai of Pigtronix contributed the “Germanium Fat” mod for additional gain, increased output volume and refined frequency response that helps maintain clarity when stacked with other dirt pedals. It absolutely screams in front of a hot tube amplifier. Maxon OD808 40C Maxon OD808 40E Maxon OD808 40K Maxon OD808 40P Maxon OD808 402 All Maxon 40th Anniversary OD808 models will be limited to 400 units and come with signed certificates of authenticity. In addition, the first 40 units of each model will be hand-signed by the builder and come with additional circuit modifications that are unique to those units. For more info, please visit www.maxonfx.com. Maxon Modded OD808s Demo Video by GodlykeInc #### Maxon® Custom Shop releases APEX808 Overdrive Godlyke, Inc. is proud to announce the release of the Maxon® APEX808 Overdrive pedal. Designed by TubeScreamer® creator and former Maxon head engineer Susumu Tamura, the APEX808 was developed from meticulous analysis of more than 100 vintage and current-production TubeScreamer®/OD808 variants over a period of three years. During this study, Mr. Tamura determined that the best-sounding TS/808 specimens all featured a specific brand and model of OpAmp, and that this IC was also from a specific production period.  This “Magic” IC was subsequently sourced by Mr. Tamura and incorporated into the design of the APEX808. The use of this “Magic” IC has a marked effect on the sound characteristics of the APEX808, notably improving transparency, clarity and note-to-note separation, even at full saturation.  There is also an added low-end punch that is typically not present with 808-style pedals, yet doesn’t mask the characteristic midrange that these pedals are known for. The APEX808’s hand-selected IC also offers the unique benefit of changing the overtone components of the signal based on input level.  At low levels, the APEX808 generates primarily even-order harmonics.  When the input level is increased, the APEX808 generates a blend of even- and odd-order harmonics, creating an overtone series that imitates the preamp and power sections of a tube amp with remarkable accuracy. The APEX808 allows the user to capture the sounds and feel of the best vintage TubeScreamer without having to play thru hundreds of pedals or pay thousands of dollars to do so. Street price for the APEX808 is $300 – about a fifth of what you’d pay for a vintage TS808. For more info on Maxon products including video demos of the APEX808, please visit our websites www.maxonfx.com, e-mail us at info@godlyke.com or call us at 973-777-7477. #### Mayfly Audio releases the Déesse dual flanger High quality effects for the tone obsessed Ottawa, Ontario – March 2, 2026 – It’s been the running joke at the Mayfly shop for years: What flanger prototype will Trevor throw in the trash this week? We’re pretty picky about the sound of our effects, but the flanger project was getting ridiculous. However after many failed experiments, we finally have a flanger that we feel is the best in the world: The Déesse dual flanger. The Déesse has two foot-switch selectable sides with independent Speed and Width controls. Set side A to be a classic slow flange, sent side B to a ring modulator sound (or anything in-between), and switch between them on the fly, live. There are Manual and Regen controls, and of course it’s full bypass. Like the popular Mayfly Goddess dual chorus, the Déesse uses bucket brigade delay chips to give it its great sound. These chips are expensive and a pain to work with, but our many failed digital flanger protos showed us that this old-school tech still sounds the best. • Dual flanger with footswitch selectable sides. • Separate Speed and Width controls for each side. • Manual and Regen controls. • Old-school bucket brigade chips for unrivalled flanging sound. • Full bypass. • 9VDC, 55mA. • Artwork by Sabine Elliott. $295 CAD. Mayfly Deesse Introduction About MayFly Audio Systems, Ltd MayFly Audio Systems is led by chief design engineer Trevor May. He’s a musician and electrical Engineer with a long career in audio, video, chip design, CAD, telephony, mechanical design, and acoustics. He’s published papers on compiler design and holds several patents. He is also a guitarist and songwriter, released five albums, and charted on the Billboard Top 100. Launched in 2020, MayFly builds its innovative line of effects in Ottawa, Canada. www.mayflyaudio.com About the name ‘Déesse’ ‘Déesse’ is French for Goddess. This flanger sounds like it has divine feminine connections, but we could not call it ‘Goddess’ as we already had a pedal with that name. So instead we named it after a mythical Québécois character who ranks right up there in the powerful, mystical, and la Femme category. Kind of like the pedal itself. #### MayFly Audio releases the Le Habanero Boost / Fuzz pedal MayFly Audio and Ottawa blues legend Lucas Haneman serve up their spicy joint project: Le Habanero Boost / Fuzz pedal. Ottawa, Ontario – MayFly’s Trevor May and LH Express’ Lucas Haneman have been cooking up something real good. Le Habanero is a dual boost and fuzz pedal specifically designed to be very responsive to the player’s picking hand and the guitar’s volume control. With Lucas’ input, the pedal was specifically tweaked to give a ton of tonal options, from clean to scream, by just using your fingers. It heats up your tone with a tasty boost, scorching lead tones with the fuzz, tantalizing tastes of extreme heat when boost and fuzz are combined. The boost side is designed to ride the edge between clean and grit. Keep the drive below 12 o’clock for clean boost but with active treble and bass controls, or push the gain for clear/clean sustain with great note definition. The fuzz side is tuned to match the tonality of the boost side and offers a load of sustain and harmonics. The fuzz features a unique two-pole filter circuit and deep switch to help match it with single coils or humbuckers. Stacking the Boost and Fuzz gives you even more. Want to explore your inner David Gilmour? Switch both on and turn up the volume! Want to switch to Little Wing? Turn the volume back down. See the Teaser Video: https://youtu.be/r8SQx8huUik See the Introduction Video: https://youtu.be/rcPFjM-ByAY See the Demo / Performance Video: https://youtu.be/zJ5jaWHylZE Combination Boost and Fuzz pedal, designed to work well together. Very responsive to guitar volume and player’s touch. Use Boost and Fuzz independently, or stack them. Boost features Treble, Bass, Volume, and Drive controls. Fuzz features a two pole Tone filter, Deep switch, Fuzz and Volume controls. Stack them to create endless sustain and plenty of harmonics. Wide form factor for better footswitch control live. Full bypass using relays, with Mayfly’s Failsafe circuitry. Suggested Pairing: add a dash of Le Habanaro to spice up a MayFly Sunrise guitar amp simulator! MAP price: $185 USD ($249 CAD). About Lucas Haneman Lucas leads the LH Express, Ottawa’s premier Jazz and Blues ensemble. Along with torch singer Megan Laurence, he has shared the stage with Robert Cray, Dave Matthews and a host of others. The LH Express plays hundreds of gigs a year, has charted in the Billboard Top Five (roots), and is in the middle of releasing THREE new albums for 2024. Blind since birth, Lucas holds a Bachelor of Music degree from Concordia University (although he admits that sight reading was a bit of a problem). About MayFly Audio Systems, Ltd MayFly Audio Systems is led by chief design engineer Trevor May. He’s a musician and electrical Engineer with a long career in audio, video, chip design, CAD, telephony, mechanical design, and acoustics. He’s published papers on compiler design and holds several patents. He is also a guitarist and songwriter, released five albums, and charted on the Billboard Top 100. Launched in 2020, MayFly builds its innovative line of effects in Ottawa, Canada. More information: mayflyaudio.com #### MayFly Audio releases the Sunset Bass Amplifier Simulator MayFly Audio releases the Sunset Bass Amplifier Simulator for Bass Players and Keyboardists Ottawa, Ontario – April, 2025 - The MayFly Audio Sunset is a fully analog, zero latency bass amplifier simulator. It features a ¼” input, XLR and ¼” outputs, gain and volume controls and extensive equalization. It’s intended to replace your bass amp both live and in the studio. If you need a full sounding amp simulator with a lot of EQ, the Sunset is for you. It features a five band equalizer with Treble, Bass, Parametric Midrange (with frequency and level controls), Resonance (for ultra lows), and Presence (for ultra highs). All are carefully tuned for bass guitar. But don’t let that hold you back if you’re a keyboard player. Pianos and synthesizers sound great with the Sunset! The Sunset includes Gain and master Volume controls which allow you to add compression and classic tube amp growl. It has both ¼” phone and balanced XLR outputs - which lets you use it as a high quality active direct box. Finally, the Sunset features zero latency all analog circuitry – important for the instrument most responsible for the band’s groove. See the Introduction Video See Aaron Cheney using the Sunset to demo Warmoth bass parts Zero Latency bass amp simulator. Go direct into the PA or DAW. Five Band EQ: Treble and Bass controls. Parametric midrange with level and frequency controls. Presence control for extreme highs. Resonance control for extreme lows. Gain control to add compression and harmonics. Master Volume. XLR and 1/4" outputs. Full bypass. 9VDC, 200mA. Artwork by Aaron Cheney MAP price: $210 USD ($299 CAD). About MayFly Audio Systems, Ltd MayFly Audio Systems is led by chief design engineer Trevor May. He’s a musician and electrical Engineer with a long career in audio, video, Chip design, CAD, telephony, mechanical design, and acoustics. He’s published papers on compiler design, and holds a couple of patents. He is also a guitarist and songwriter, released five albums, and charted on the Billboard Top 100. Launched in 2020, MayFly builds its innovative line of effects pedals and loudspeakers in Ottawa, Canada. www.mayflyaudio.com #### MayFly Audio releases the Terrain Deluxe Harmonic Optical Tremolo MayFly Audio releases the Terrain Deluxe Harmonic Optical Tremolo for players of all fine electronic instruments including Guitarists, Bass Players, and Keyboardists. Ottawa, Ontario – September, 2025 - The Terrain Deluxe is a Harmonic Tremolo with Tap Tempo, featuring a high fidelity all analog signal path using Light Dependent Resistors (LDRs) for modulation. The Harmonic Tremolo mode uses an electronic crossover to split the signal into high and low frequency components. These are modulated 180 degrees out of phase and then re-combined creating a wet, lush tone. Speaking of tone, the Tone control pans between the high and low frequency signals, going from full treble to full bass and everything in between. In the unlikely event that you get tired of the beautiful Harmonic Tremolo there is a Normal / Harmonic mode switch. In Normal Mode the high and low components are modulated together creating a traditional tremolo sound. There are Speed, Depth, and Gain controls, and a Waveform switch to select between square, sine, and triangle waveforms. The Tap Tempo footswitch works win conjunction with the Tempo Multiplier switch allowing you to create quarter note, eight note, and eight note triplet modulations by just tapping the base tempo. The two tempo LEDs above the footswitch flash together in for Normal mode and 180 degrees out of phase in Harmonic mode. Finally, there are two independent expression pedal inputs: one each for Speed and Depth. See the Introduction Video: https://youtu.be/airZVzBP_Go See the Demonstration Video: https://youtu.be/3Ca9hlBf5SE Harmonic Tremolo with Tap Tempo. High fidelity all-analog signal path using LDRs. Speed, Depth, and Gain controls. Tone control that sweeps between high and low frequency signals (center is flat). Normal / Harmonic mode switch. Sine, Square, and Triangle waveform switch. Tap Tempo footswitch with Tempo Multiplier switch. Independent expression pedal inputs for Speed and Depth controls. Full bypass with Fail Safe® using relays. 9VDC, 80mA. Artwork by Sabine Elliott MAP price: $220 USD ($299 CAD) About MayFly Audio Systems, Ltd MayFly Audio Systems is led by chief design engineer Trevor May. He’s a musician and electrical Engineer with a long career in audio, video, chip design, CAD, telephony, mechanical design, and acoustics. He’s published papers on compiler design and holds several patents. He is also a guitarist and songwriter, released five albums, and charted on the Billboard Top 100. Launched in 2020, MayFly builds its innovative line of effects in Ottawa, Canada. www.mayflyaudio.com #### MayFly Audio releases the Velvet Sledgehammer Heavy distortion pedal The Velvet Sledgehammer is Mayfly’s first heavy distortion pedal. It uses an overdriven LM308 op-amp with 1N4148 clipping diodes, followed by an adjustable filter circuit. This is followed by an active midrange control with 12db of boost or cut. This allows you to scoop or boost your mids adding a whole lot of flexibility to a classic distortion design. If you were to say “Hey! That sounds like a RAT with an active midrange!”, you would not be far off. But it’s that midrange control that makes this pedal so much better sounding than a typical RAT clone. You can scoop it for a metal tone, but I especially like to boost the mids with higher distortion settings. A typical RAT can get pretty fizzy when you crank the distortion, but boosting the mids gives a lot of body back to your sound. Either way (I’m going to use a big cliché here) with the active midrange control your palette of tones expands onwards towards the horizon. ;) The name “Velvet Sledgehamer” and the motorcycle artwork are both inspired by a motorcycle model known for its sophistication, grace, and for having so much power it would lift the front wheel instantly when you twisted the throttle. The Velvet Sledgehammer distortion pedal has the same kind of feel. Crank on the distortion knob and it will make you feel like you can wheelie all the way down the block. See the Introduction Video Heavy distortion pedal. Active midrange control with 12db of boost/cut (center position is flat). Two pole adjustable filter control. Distortion and volume controls. Full bypass. 9VDC, 28mA. MAP price: $145 USD ($199 CAD). About MayFly Audio Systems, Ltd MayFly Audio Systems is led by chief design engineer Trevor May. He’s a musician and electrical Engineer with a long career in audio, video, Chip design, CAD, telephony, mechanical design, and acoustics. He’s published papers on compiler design, and holds a couple of patents. He is also a guitarist and songwriter, released five albums, and charted on the Billboard Top 100. Launched in 2020, MayFly builds its innovative line of effects pedals and loudspeakers in Ottawa, Canada. www.mayflyaudio.com #### MayFly Introduces the Sunrise guitar amplifier simulator MayFly Introduces the Sunrise guitar amplifier simulator. A zero latency amp modeler with built in reverb designed to replace guitar amps live and in the studio. High quality effects for the tone obsessed Ottawa, Ontario – June 11, 2024 – The Sunrise is an analog model of the venerable Blackface Reverb amps of the 1960’s including the complex and full sounding power amp breakup, an analog multi-stage cabinet simulator, and a lush sounding stereo reverb. The Mayfly Sunrise can be plugged directly into the PA, DAW, or headphones (via the stereo headphone jack). The Sunrise is clean at low volumes and begins to sweetly break up as the volume control passes 12 o’clock. The Sunrise features Treble, Midrange and Bass controls that accurately model the response of the original amplifiers, as well as Volume, Master Volume, Reverb and Dwell controls. The stock cabinet simulator in the Sunrise is the familiar open backed American sound. The Sunrise can be easily changed to a closed back British tone or anything in between using internal Cone / Cabinet resonance controls. Just like the originals, the Sunrise is pedal friendly. It features relay based full bypass: it can live at the end of your pedalboard and only be engaged as needed. See the Sunrise Launch Video: https://youtu.be/Canz4dRTue0?si=5ch5qPH0Xb88CDMB That Blackface Reverb sound – direct into the PA or DAW. Treble, Midrange, and Bass controls respond as the original. Volume and Master Volume controls. Footswitchable stereo reverb with Level and Dwell controls. Stereo headphone jack. Tweakable cabinet simulator. Pedal friendly. Full bypass using relays. Amp and cabinet emulator circuitry is all analog. MAP price: $292USD ($399 CAD). MayFly’s other pedal offerings include the Sketchy Zebra (phase shifter), Goddess (dual chorus), My Evil Twin (delay with modulation), Jellyfish (dual reverb), Open Window (overdrive), Dirty Window (distortion), Demon Girl (fuzz), and the VoxBox (microphone effects loop). About MayFly Audio Systems, Ltd MayFly Audio Systems is led by chief design engineer Trevor May. He’s a musician and electrical Engineer with a long career in audio, video, Chip design, CAD, telephony, mechanical design, and acoustics. He’s published papers on compiler design and holds a couple of patents. He is also a guitarist and songwriter, released five albums, and charted on the Billboard Top 100. Launched in 2020, MayFly builds its innovative line of effects pedals and loudspeakers in Ottawa, Canada. www.mayflyaudio.com #### MayFly Introduces the VoxBox microphone effects loop MayFly Introduces the VoxBox microphone effects loop. Designed for Vocalists, Horn Players, and anyone who wishes they could have effects on a microphone. High quality effects for the tone obsessed Ottawa, Ontario – Feb 2, 2024 – The VoxBox was conceived around a simple idea: Why can’t vocalists and horn players enjoy the same pallet of effects that guitarists have? Seems unfair. So I designed a device that allows you to use effects with a microphone and control them live. Want delay on your vocals, but only for one phrase? The VoxBox can do it. Want to add chorus to your trumpet for the climax of your solo? The VoxBox is your tool. Want to add subtle (or maybe not so subtle) reverb to that delicate sax part? You need a VoxBox. Designed with recording artist Akeem Oh, the VoxBox features an XLR input with an integral studio quality microphone preamp. The signal is buffered and sent to a ¼” effects send. From there you can plug in ANY effect you want. The output of the effect plugs back into the VoxBox’s effects return. There is a knob to control the preamp gain (up to 60db), and another to control the blend between the wet and dry signals. Finally the signal goes out a balanced XLR jack (and an unbalanced ¼” jack) to your mixer or DAW. Don’t have effects? Just steal 1 or 2 from the guitarist (they have too many anyway). But the best part are the footswitches. The Engage Loop switch silently turns the loop on/off. But the Momentary Swap switch will temporarily engage/disengage the loop only when you have the switch pressed down. Perfect to accentuate just one phrase then get back to your regular performance. There’s also an Akeem Oh signature model! Featuring custom graphics by artist Pearly Water, the signature model is limited to only ten pedals. Available exclusively at Cicada Sound, Ottawa. See the VoxBox Launch Video: https://youtu.be/1QfGjEDVsAM Effects on your vocal mic (or trumpet, sax, etc.) and control them live. Momentary swap switch gives precise control of the effects loop. Studio quality mic preamp with 60db of gain. Phantom power. Microphone gain control. Effects blend control. XLR input. XLR and ¼” outputs. Requires 9VDC. 66mA. Special introductory price: $149USD ($199 CAD). MayFly’s other pedals that pair well with the VoxBox include the Sketchy Zebra (phase shifter), Goddess (dual chorus), My Evil Twin (delay with modulation), and Jellyfish (dual reverb). About MayFly Audio Systems, Ltd MayFly Audio Systems is led by chief design engineer Trevor May. He’s a musician and electrical Engineer with a long career in audio, video, Chip design, CAD, telephony, mechanical design, and acoustics. He’s published papers on compiler design, and holds a couple of patents. He is also a guitarist and songwriter, released five albums, and charted on the Billboard Top 100. Launched in 2020, MayFly builds its innovative line of effects pedals and loudspeakers in Ottawa, Canada. www.mayflyaudio.com #### MayFly Introduces the VoxBox Mini microphone effects loop Designed for Vocalists, Horn Players, and anyone who wishes they could have effects on a microphone. Ottawa, Ontario – Jan 2, 2026 – The VoxBox Mini is a microphone effects loop. It allows you to use effects with a microphone and control them live. It is a size and price reduced version of the original Mayfly VoxBox. Want delay on your vocals, but only for one phrase? The VoxBox Mini can do it. Want to add chorus to your trumpet for the climax of your solo? The VoxBox Mini is your tool. Want to add subtle (or maybe not so subtle) reverb to that sax part? You need a VoxBox Mini. The VoxBox Mini features an XLR input with an integral studio quality microphone preamp. The signal is buffered and sent to a ¼” effects send. From there you can plug in ANY effect you want. The output of the effect plugs back into the VoxBox Mini’s effects return. There is a knob to control the preamp gain (up to 60db), and another to control the blend between the wet and dry signals. Finally the signal goes out an unbalanced ¼” jack to your mixer or DAW. Don’t have effects? Just steal 1 or 2 from the guitarist (they have too many anyway). But wait! You need phantom power, and XLR output and a momentary footswitch? Don’t worry: the original VoxBox is still available and has all that. See the VoxBox Mini Launch Video High quality effects for the tone obsessed Effects on your vocal mic (or trumpet, sax, etc.) and control them live Studio quality mic preamp with 60db of gain Microphone gain control Effects blend control XLR input ¼” output Effects enable footswitch 9VDC. 53mA $189 CAD About MayFly Audio Systems, Ltd MayFly Audio Systems is led by chief design engineer Trevor May. He’s a musician and electrical Engineer with a long career in audio, video, chip design, CAD, telephony, mechanical design, and acoustics. He’s published papers on compiler design and holds several patents. He is also a guitarist and songwriter, released five albums, and charted on the Billboard Top 100. Launched in 2020, MayFly builds its innovative line of effects in Ottawa, Canada. www.mayflyaudio.com #### Mayfly launches TWO new pedals for the fall of 2024: The Creamsicle and The Terrain MayFly Audio releases the Creamsicle (low gain English overdrive) and the Terrain (high fidelity optical tremolo) for guitarists and keyboardists. Ottawa, Ontario – Nov 1, 2024. It’s been a great harvest this year up in the Great White North. For proof look no further than these two new pedals from Mayfly Audio: the Creamsicle Overdrive and the Terrain Tremolo. The Creamsicle has that low gain English rock tone you've been looking for. It’ll remind you of that JCM45 that you deeply regret selling during the hair metal years, but it’s a lot lighter and can get that tone at a much lower volume. Gain and Volume controls, along with tone control, sparkle switch, and a three position pre-amp gain switch. Go from 'creamy' to 'crunchy' with a twist of the dial and the flick of a switch. Try it with your favorite fuzz for even more - just like you did with that half-stack back in 1966. The Terrain is a tremolo with a difference: It’s circuitry is designed to be as open and HiFi as possible. It features optical coupling to keep Low Frequency Oscillator (LFO) noise out of the audio path. In addition to Speed and Depth controls it also features a waveform shape control to fine tune that throb. It includes a gain control to make up for any perceived volume loss at high Depth settings. But most importantly, it features high input impedance, low distortion, full bandwidth, low noise, high fidelity circuitry that stays crystal clear. You’re going to love it. See the Introduction Video: https://youtu.be/Wg7j3JIvqSo The Creamsicle features: Classic 1960’s English rock Volume and Gain Two-pole tone Sparkle Three way preamp gain Full bypass (of course). 9VDC, MAP price: $145 USD ($199 CAD). The Terrain features: Optical tremolo for perfect LFO / audio High input impedance, full bandwidth, low noise, crystal clear signal Speed, Depth, and Waveform Makeup Gain Full bypass (naturally). 9VDC, MAP price: $145 USD ($199 CAD). About MayFly Audio Systems, Ltd MayFly Audio Systems is led by chief design engineer Trevor May. He’s a musician and electrical Engineer with a long career in audio, video, chip design, CAD, telephony, mechanical design, and acoustics. He’s published papers on compiler design and holds several patents. He is also a guitarist and songwriter, released five albums, and charted on the Billboard Top 100. Launched in 2020, MayFly builds its innovative line of effects in Ottawa, Canada. #### Meet Nik West, Oskar Cartaya &‘Sugarfoot’ At The Gruv Gear NAMM 2020 Artist Showcases Orange County, California (January 13th, 2019) – Gruv Gear, designer and manufacturer of innovative bags and cases for travelling musicians, is delighted to welcome a host of world-class musicians to their NAMM 2020 booth #6351, Hall C. A long-time supporter of new talent, the company is also thrilled to be able to showcase both new, up-and-coming stars alongside legendary artists. Appearance Details (PST) on the Gruv Gear booth #6351, Hall C:   Thursday 16th January 2020 Instruments 11:30 Bubby Lewis & Tre Pugh Bass, Keys 13:30 Manuel Fernandes Guitar 15:00 Oskar Cartaya Bass 17:30 Jaden Baker Keys, Bass Friday 17th January 2020 11:30 Bob Sheppard Sax 13:00 Aaron Marshall & Jacob Umansky Guitar, Bass 15:30 Bob Franceschini Sax 17:30 Jesus Molina Keys Saturday 18th January 2020 10:30 Bob Franceschini Sax 11:30 Justin-Lee & Jamie-Leigh Keys, Talkbox, Drums 13:30 Nik West Bass (Signing Only) 14:30 Josh Grant Drums Sunday 19th January 2020 11:30 Thomas McRocklin Guitar 13:30 Baby Boy Drummer & ‘Sugarfoot’ Drums 14:30 Khalid band: Khirye, Jef, Nate & Clemons Keys, Guitar, Drums 15:30 Recker Drums To find out more about Gruv Gear, it’s products, artist endorsers and the GRUV LIVE event please go to Winter NAMM booth #6351 in Hall C or https://gruvgear.com/ About Gruv Gear Gruv Gear is a premium travel lifestyle brand originally rooted in the creative community. Distributed in over 55 countries, it aims to revolutionize the jetsetter's lifestyle with its innovative backpacks, cases and accessories. Over 250 world-class musicians, producers, photographers and million-mile travelers endorse and trust Gruv Gear with their everyday carry and tech essentials. Learn more about Gruv Gear by visiting: http://www.gruvgear.com #### MeldaProduction introduces MTurboAmp amp simulation plugin MeldaProduction makes MTurboAmp available as ultimate amp simulator and distortion machine-making plug-in package PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC: music production and audio processing advanced tools maker MeldaProduction is proud to announce availability of MTurboAmp — (currently) comprising around 30 amp heads and a dozen distortion pedals (with more being added all the time, as is always its creator’s way), with detailed editing and an ability to create custom virtual amps and distortion pedals from scratch as the ultimate amp simulator and distortion machinemaking plug-in package — as of June 21… As implied by another appropriate moniker, MTurboAmp follows in the flexible footsteps of MeldaProduction’s must-have MTurbo… prefixed plug-ins packaging different groups of unique devices — namely, MTurboComp (19-plus vintage-style compressors in one plug-in package), MTurboDelay (40-plus delay plug-ins in one package), and MTurboReverb (100-plus reverbs in one plug-in package). Put it this way: with around 30 different amp heads (and more being added all the time), MTurboAmp assuredly has what it takes to be billed as the ultimate amp simulator — servicing clean jazz sounds to vintage rock, as well as those needing something a little harder or high gain for an extended range instrument — and distortion machine — making available a dozen pedals and other unique devices to boot. But on the off-chance that it does not already have whatever it is that most guitar tone tweak-freaks could conceivably be looking for straight out of the box, MTurboAmp far from stops at only offering a simple amp knob-turning experience, effectively offering access to the ‘guts’ of any amp model — mouse becomes soldering iron, in other words — to change any parameter setting. Surely it is already a dream come true for every guitar tone tweak-freak? For those who want to take things even further, however, MTurboAmp’s ability to create custom virtual amps and distortion pedals from scratch should seriously satisfy. It is perfectly possible for users to think about what they would do differently to the original classic hardware designs that have been so meticulously modelled by MeldaProduction in order to create original amps like no other, where imagination is the only limit when it comes to creating signature, one-of-a-kind sounds! Ultimately, users of MTurboAmp are able to create custom virtual amps using an advanced ten-band dynamic INPUT EQ and OUTPUT EQ, each with HP (high-pass) and LP (low-pass) filters, though the core of any amp module creation comes courtesy of a nine-stage DISTORTION creator. Clearly, any custom-created virtual amps are likely to sound good, given MeldaProduction’s proven track record, but being good looking would likely be a bonus in the eyes of most MTurboAmp users — and, evidently, MeldaProduction, too. The Custom GUI Designer, therefore, allows MTurboAmp users to create good-looking devices, choosing freely from an array of knobs, switches, LEDs, sliders, and buttons — predesigned or imported. It is fair to say, though, that any amp head — custom created or otherwise — and distortion pedal might still need something extra when pursuing perfect guitar tones. After all, no stack is complete without a cabinet, which is why MTurboAmp is designed to be used in conjunction with what is truly the most advanced cab simulation around: MeldaProduction’s MCabinet. But better still, MCabinet is discounted by 50% — to €49.00 EUR (inc. VAT) — until the end of July 2022 in celebration of MTurboAmp’s availability as the ultimate amp simulator and distortion machine-making plug-in package, which is definitely a dream come true for every guitar tone tweak-freak around! MTurboAmp is available to purchase — as an AAX-, AU-, VST-, and VST3-supporting plug-in for Mac (64-bit only) and Windows (32-bit and 64-bit) — at a super-introductory discounted price of only €19.00 EUR (inc. VAT) until July 31, 2022 — rising thereafter to its introductory price of €35.00 EUR (inc. VAT) until August 31, 2022, before finally settling at an MSRP (Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price) of €99.00 EUR (inc. VAT) — from its dedicated webpage, which also includes further information, here: https://meldaproduction.com/mturboamp MTurboAmp is included in MComplete Bundle — the ultimate collection of effects and instruments, including every plug-in MeldaProduction has released so far (and will release in future) — and MCreativeFX Bundle — currently comprising 36 effect plug-ins to help composers take their sound creativity beyond the limits of their imagination — which are both being discounted by 50% during MeldaProduction’s ‘Summer MBundle Weeks’ event running through to July 3, 2022. Please download MAudioPlugins BETA 16.00e — includes all MeldaProduction effect and instrument plug-ins — to get MTurboAmp from here: https://www.meldaproduction.com/downloads (All MeldaProduction plug-ins are available as 15-day fully-working trial versions; thereafter they start emitting noise, so users should simply purchase any plug-ins they wish to own afterwards and activate them to receive a license to run them on all their computers without dongles and with free-for-life updates.) Watch MeldaProduction’s quick introduction to MTurboAmp here: https://youtu.be/P7e8WVtTar4 About MeldaProduction MeldaProduction was founded in 2009 by Vojtech Meluzin and is based in Prague, Czech Republic. Inspired by ancient analogue gear right through to the latest digital developments, MeldaProduction makes advanced tools for music production and audio processing with 100-plus products — including more than 30 available for free — to its notable name. Needless to say, applying innovative thinking to create sounds that matter with inspiring user interfaces that are as easy to use as they are versatile with never-ending improvements neatly sums up the company’s gifted game plan. It is also a premier partner brand of fellow Prague-registered Limited Company United Plugins, a federation of independent development teams comprised of individuals involved in the music industry. #### MeldaProduction is proud to announce availability of MGuitarArchitect MeldaProduction creatively combines MTurboAmp virtual amps and MCabinet virtual cabs to make MGuitarArchitect ultimate guitar solution PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC: MeldaProduction is proud to announce availability of MGuitarArchitect as a powerful guitar chain simulator environment — effectively encompassing everything anyone could conceivably need to sculpt a professional guitar sound, beautifully bundled into a single plug-in that creatively combines virtual amps from MTurboAmp and virtual cabs from MCabinet with a notable number of additional stompbox effects and selected studio-type effects like the music production and audio processing advanced toolsmaker’s MTurboComp, MTurboDelay, or MTurboReverb (if licenses are already owned), together with mixing utilities providing almost endless routing options, as well as advanced POLYTUNER, Doubler, and Analyze input level (auto-input) functionality, all adding up to the most powerful plug-in for building stacks that has ever been built — as of September 25… Created with guitarists of all styles in mind As a powerful guitar chain simulator environment, MGuitarArchitect was created to suit all styles of guitarists; with that in mind, many effects are arranged by Genre, so users can quickly reach for a Country-, Metal-, or even Experimental-style processor when sculpting a professional guitar sound suited to their needs. Needless to say, the music production and audio processing advanced tools-maker is well aware that there are many artists who choose to record guitar or bass using direct inputs rather than amps, which is why this plug-in provides the creative tools needed to sculpt a dry sound into exactly what is needed — not that it cannot be used on tracks recorded using amps, of course. MeldaProduction’s MGuitarArchitect comes complete with all the effects needed to heighten the mixing process, regardless of how the signal was recorded. Chain smokin’ MeldaProduction’s MGuitarArchitect Input interface includes three smokin’ — fully-customisable — chains with no fewer than 16 spaces each, as well as a fourth for Sidechain, but, by utilising a modular component that allows for multiplying the number of effects for each space, users can effectively run as many effects in series or parallel across the four different groups as their computer’s CPU (Central Processing Unit) can handle! Helpfully, clicking on one of the free spaces results in an option to choose between Guitar, Stomps, Studio, and Utility effects; all are laid out by category, so users can quickly access whatever sound they want. Lavish library All amps from MTurboAmp and cabs from MCabinet are included with a notable number of additional stompbox effects, all served up in MGuitarArchitect’s lavish library alongside several studio-style processors and utility processors; all are fully customisable, so users can carefully control the gain, tone, and filtering of their signal, as well as make any necessary changes to each effect’s individual parameters. All adds up to an almost infinite amount of options for finding optimal sounds. Elegant interactive effects interfaces Musically, MGuitarArchitect comes complete with hundreds of effects; all are laid out by category and name, and, when selected, are displayed as an elegant interface with which users can quickly and easily interact with full control over each effect’s provided parameters for producing the best possible results. Each effect also ships with varied presets for quick customisation; ultimately, users can save their own presets for each effect or even each chain. It is well worth pointing out here, however, that — unlike any other guitar chain-simulating plug-in platform out there — MGuitarArchitect allows users to add any (already-owned) other MeldaProduction effect at any point of the guitar tone chain-creating process! Feeling impulsive? Anyone adventurous enough to find themselves feeling the need for even more extensions when working with MGuitarArchitect could consider using the third-party Neural Amp Modeller (available as a free amp profiler plug-in from Steven Atkinson) or, closer to home, turning to MeldaProduction’s MConvolutionEZ (included as an effect that uses impulse responses to add amazing reverb and microphone processing to signals); users can choose from countless reverb samples — from plates and rooms to churches and halls, as well as responses from microphones, in the case of the latter. Key features: Includes all amps from MTurboAmp and cabs from MCabinet with a notable number of additional stompbox effects, served up in a lavish library alongside studio-style processors and utility processors Provides creative tools needed to sculpt a dry sound into exactly what is needed Includes three fully-customisable chains with 16 spaces each, as well as a fourth for Sidechain — run unlimited effects in series or parallel across four different groups Comes complete with hundreds of effects laid out by category and name, each shipping with varied presets for quick customisation and displayed as an elegant interactive interface when selected Add any (already-owned) other MeldaProduction effect at any point of the guitar tone chain-creating process Includes MConvolutionEZ to add amazing reverb and microphone processing to signals MGuitarArchitect is available to purchase via its dedicated webpage for a time-limited introductory promo price of only €99.00 EUR until the end of October 2023 — rising thereafter to its regular price of €299.00 EUR. A 15-day, fully-functional trial version of MGuitarArchitect is also available by downloading the latest (MAudioPlugins 16.08) universal installer of MeldaProduction tools — to include all virtual effect and instrument plug-ins in 64-bit AAX-, AU-, VST- and VST3-compatible formats for macOS (10.14 or newer) and 64-bit AAX-, VST-, and VST3-compatible formats for Windows (8/10/11) — from here: https://meldaproduction.com/downloads (Choose which ones to install and purchase licenses later with free-for-life updates.) Owners of MTurboAmp and/or MCabinet can upgrade to MGuitarArchitect at a discounted price. Watch MeldaProduction’s informative introductory video for MGuitarArchitect here: https://youtu.be/GdO_hbp1r3Y About MeldaProduction MeldaProduction was founded in 2009 by Vojtech Meluzin and is based in Prague, Czech Republic. Inspired by ancient analogue gear right through to the latest digital developments, it makes advanced tools for music production and audio processing with 100-plus products — including more than 30 available for free — to its notable name. Needless to say, applying innovative thinking to create sounds that matter with inspiring user interfaces that are as easy to use as they are versatile with never-ending improvements neatly sums up the company’s gifted game plan. It is also a premier partner brand of fellow Prague-registered Limited Company United Plugins, a federation of independent development teams comprised of individuals involved in the music industry. #### Melodyne 4.2.4 compatible with macOS Catalina Celemony's at home on the island! The new Melodyne 4.2.4 is compatible with macOS Catalina – updates available free of charge or at a special price Celemony GmbH/ Munich, Oct 8th, 2019 (ictw) – Celemony is pleased to announce that version 4.2.4 of Melodyne, which is fully compatible with the new macOS Catalina (10.15), is now available. Catalina brings far-reaching technical changes that also affect DAWs, plug-ins and hardware drivers. It is therefore necessary for many companies to adapt their software to Catalina so that the installation and use of the applications or plug-ins in question can be guaranteed. In its new version 4.2.4, all four editions of Melodyne 4 – essential, assistant, editor and studio – have been suitably adapted and are consequently compatible with Catalina. Melodyne 4 users can download the update free of charge from their user accounts. Catalina and older versions of Melodyne Melodyne studio 3 as well as versions 1 and 2 of Melodyne editor, assistant and essential are not compatible with the changes introduced by macOS Catalina and can't be used with the new operating system. For this reason, Celemony is offering those with older versions an update to Melodyne 4 on special terms: Updates for Melodyne assistant and essential are available free of charge in the user account and updates for Melodyne studio 3 and editor 1 or 2 for only 49 €/US$ in the Celemony web shop. More information on Melodyne For more on Melodyne visit: https://www.celemony.com/en/melodyne/what-is-melodyne About Celemony Celemony is the pioneer and market leader in the musical, note-based editing of audio. The company's principal product, Melodyne, inaugurated this type of audio editing in 2001, established itself in the intervening years – for vocal editing in particular – as the standard worldwide, and has gone on pushing out the envelope in innovative audio editing ever since to the limits of what is technically possible. In 2008, for example, Celemony presented its patented DNA Direct Note Access, which extended Melodyne's editing capabilities to polyphonic audio material – right down to individual notes within chords. Other important technologies developed by Celemony include the musically intelligent restoration tool Capstan, the pioneering plug-in interface ARA, the unique Sound Editor introduced by Melodyne 4 and – another Melodyne 4 revelation – Multitrack Note Editing, which facilitates the simultaneous, note-based editing of an unlimited number of audio tracks. Melodyne and Celemony have won numerous awards – among them, in 2012, the Technical Grammy. #### Melodyne and Reaper via ARA 2 Streamlined workflow: Melodyne and Reaper now communicate via ARA 2 Celemony Software GmbH, Munich, February 22nd, 2019 (ictw) – With version 5.97, Reaper supports the ARA Audio Random Access 2 interface extension. From now on, users of Melodyne and Reaper will be able to enjoy a greatly enhanced Melodyne workflow. ARA Audio Random Access 2 improves the communication between Melodyne and the DAW by permitting them to exchange information about audio files, pitch, rhythm and much else besides. The upshot is a far more user-friendly workflow and the significantly more efficient integration of Melodyne functions by the DAW. Thanks to ARA 2, it is now possible to open Reaper audio tracks in Melodyne directly – the tiresome transfers have been eliminated. So using Melodyne is now much less complicated and more intuitive. Whenever Media Items on a Reaper track are shortened, lengthened, moved or copied, Melodyne with ARA automatically makes the necessary adjustments. As a result, rearranging the track contents in Reaper presents no problems – even if you’ve already begun editing them in Melodyne. Thanks to ARA 2, Melodyne is able to detect, edit and match the tempo in Reaper, and it is also far easier to take advantage of Melodyne’s Audio-to-MIDI Export function. Furthermore, when sharing Reaper projects with collaborators, you need no longer concern yourself with transfer files or other housekeeping chores, as the whole business of data management is now taken care of automatically. “We are happy to support technology like ARA 2 that makes it easier for our users to work with audio in a convenient and creative way,” says Justin Frankel, the creator of Reaper. "We especially like that ARA 2 is freely available to all developers, and we look forward to seeing all of the interesting features and behaviors that ARA 2 can enable." To profit from the ARA 2 integration of Melodyne into Reaper, you need version 5.97 of Reaper and version 4.2 of Melodyne. Further information on how to integrate and operate Melodyne in Reaper can be found in the Reaper section of the Melodyne Help Center: http://helpcenter.celemony.com/daw/reaper About Celemony Celemony is the pioneer and market leader in the musical, note-based editing of audio. The company's principal product, Melodyne, inaugurated this type of audio editing in 2001, established itself in the intervening years – for vocal editing in particular – as the standard worldwide, and has gone on pushing out the envelope in innovative audio editing ever since to the limits of what is technically possible. In 2008, for example, Celemony presented its patented DNA Direct Note Access, which extended Melodyne's editing capabilities to polyphonic audio material – right down to individual notes within chords. Other important technologies developed by Celemony include the musically intelligent restoration tool Capstan, the pioneering plug-in interface ARA, the unique Sound Editor introduced by Melodyne 4 and – another Melodyne 4 revelation – Multitrack Note Editing, which facilitates the simultaneous, note-based editing of an unlimited number of audio tracks. Melodyne and Celemony have won numerous awards – among them, in 2012, the Technical Grammy. More on Melodyne: https://www.celemony.com #### Melodyne essential bundled with iZotope Nectar Vocal dream team: Melodyne 4 essential now bundled with iZotope Nectar 3 Celemony Software GmbH, Munich, Nov. 1st, 2018 (ictw) – With its musical editing possibilities, Melodyne is the ideal companion to Nectar 3 – a dream team with which you can perfectly shape the intonation, timing, sound, and dynamics of vocals. iZotope’s Nectar is a sophisticated set of tools designed for vocal production. From corrective to creative vocal production all the way to finish. With five new modules as well as improvements to existing modules, users can eliminate weaknesses in a recording, lend a voice depth and character, add effects and ensure vocals are perfectly placed in the mix. With Version 3, for the first time, a license for Melodyne 4 essential is included, so the most important Melodyne functions for intonation and timing are also available. Melodyne 4 essential operates as an independent plug-in. It analyzes a vocal recording, detects the individual notes within it, and displays them graphically. You can then “grab” these notes and correct their pitch either manually or by macro, transpose them up or down, and move them laterally to any point on the Time Ruler. Notes can also be sliced, stretched, squeezed and copied. Melodyne 4 essential is simple to use and offers the same GRAMMY Award-winning sound quality as the larger Melodyne editions. When teamed with Nectar 3, Melodyne 4 essential assumes responsibility for the editing of musical attributes such as intonation, the melodic line, timing and phrasing, whilst Nectar 3 makes further detailed sound enhancement and effect processing possible. The result is a workflow that extends from the very first correction to the final touches and is uniquely suited to vocal editing. About Celemony Celemony is the pioneer and market leader in the musical, note-based editing of audio. The company's principal product, Melodyne, inaugurated this type of audio editing in 2001, established itself in the intervening years – for vocal editing in particular – as the standard worldwide, and has gone on pushing out the envelope in innovative audio editing ever since to the limits of what is technically possible. In 2008, for example, Celemony presented its patented DNA Direct Note Access, which extended Melodyne's editing capabilities to polyphonic audio material – right down to individual notes within chords. Other important technologies developed by Celemony include the musically intelligent restoration tool Capstan, the pioneering plug-in interface ARA, the unique Sound Editor introduced by Melodyne 4 and – another Melodyne 4 revelation – Multitrack Note Editing, which facilitates the simultaneous, note-based editing of an unlimited number of audio tracks. Melodyne and Celemony have won numerous awards – among them, in 2012, the Technical Grammy. #### Melodyne in Logic – soon with ARA Celemony GmbH, Munich, January 25th, 2018 – (ictw) – At NAMM 2018 Celemony announced today that with Logic Pro X 10.4, Apple is supporting the ARA 2 interface extension. The corresponding Melodyne version is currently undergoing beta testing and will appear shortly. The ARA support in Logic offers instant access to tracks in Melodyne without the hassle of transfers, a considerably faster Melodyne workflow when moving, looping or copying regions, and various simplifications of project management. Furthermore, Melodyne can now be introduced at an earlier stage of the comping process: when selecting and comparing takes. Logic's ARA support is based on the new ARA 2 specification, but for a plug-in to take advantage of this, it, too, must support ARA 2. A version of Melodyne that does this is currently undergoing beta testing and should be available soon. The current version of Melodyne (v. 4.1) will, of course, still run in Logic 10.4 but without ARA, so in this case transfers are still necessary. More information: www.celemony.com About Celemony Celemony is the pioneer and market leader in the musical, note-based editing of audio. The company's principal product, Melodyne, inaugurated this type of audio editing in 2001, established itself in the intervening years – for vocal editing in particular – as the standard worldwide, and has gone on pushing out the envelope in innovative audio editing ever since to the limits of what is technically possible. In 2008, for example, Celemony presented its patented DNA Direct Note Access, which extended Melodyne's editing capabilities to polyphonic audio material – right down to individual notes within chords. Other important technologies developed by Celemony include the musically intelligent restoration tool Capstan, the pioneering plug-in interface ARA, the unique Sound Editor introduced by Melodyne 4 and – another Melodyne 4 revelation – Multitrack Note Editing, which facilitates the simultaneous, note-based editing of an unlimited number of audio tracks. Melodyne and Celemony have won numerous awards – among them, in 2012, the Technical Grammy. #### Melodyne now bundled with Pro Tools Pro Tools and Pro Tools Ultimate, from Version 2020.11 on, come with a full version of Melodyne 5 essential. Video available: Melodyne 5.1 essential in Pro Tools 2020.11 Celemony Software GmbH/Munich – No. 17th, 2020 (ictw) – With Version 2020.11, all Pro Tools users with an active subscription or an active Update + Support Plan will find a full version of Melodyne included: Melodyne 5 essential offers the basic Melodyne functions for pitch and timing – ideal for editing vocals. Musical, fast, and intuitive. With the same algorithms and Grammy-award-winning sound quality as the large Melodyne editions. Melodyne 5 essential operates in Pro Tools as an AAX plug-in. Melodyne's Audio to MIDI function can be accessed directly from within Pro Tools, the communication for this being implemented via ARA. Melodyne essential in Pro Tools 2020.11 Video Celemony Celemony is offering a coupon to Pro Tools users who already possess Melodyne. For more on Melodyne in Pro Tools: https://helpcenter.celemony.com/M5/ About Celemony Celemony is the pioneer and market leader in the musical, note-based editing of audio. The company's principal product, Melodyne, inaugurated this type of audio editing in 2001, established itself in the intervening years – for vocal editing in particular – as the standard worldwide, and has gone on pushing out the envelope in innovative audio editing ever since to the limits of what is technically possible. In 2008, for example, Celemony presented its patented DNA Direct Note Access, which extended Melodyne's editing capabilities to polyphonic audio material – right down to individual notes within chords. Subsequent versions of Melodyne brought further technological innovations: the unique Sound Editor, Multitrack Note Editing for the simultaneous note-based editing of an unlimited number of audio tracks, and sophisticated tempo and chord functions, as well as the detection and separate editing of sibilants on vocal tracks. Other important technologies developed by Celemony include the musically intelligent restoration tool Capstan and the pioneering plug-in interface ARA. Melodyne and Celemony have won numerous awards – among them, the Technical Grammy in 2012. #### MESA / Boogie - JP-2C - John Petrucci Signature Model New  MESA / Boogie JP-2C™ John Petrucci Signature Amplifier A next generation MARK IIC+™ Reissue Inspired by our 30-year relationship with John Petrucci we are proud to introduce a MESA® first; The JP-2C™ Unlimited Build Signature Amplifier. A next generation reissue of the legendary MARK IIC+™. Benefitting from decades of R&D • Far surpassing John's favorite old C+ • 3 Channels •  2 Graphic EQs • 60/100 Watts • MIDI switching • CabClone™ D.I. • Updated original 105 Transformer Limited Edition Custom The JP-2C is also available in a special, Limited Edition custom finish (above) featuring a private reserve flame maple front panel in custom oxblood stain, mother of pearl "BOOGIE®" inlay, mother of pearl "John Petrucci Signature" inlay, custom gun metal gray anodized amp bezel and limited edition certification plate personally autographed by John Petrucci & Randall Smith. Official Demo Video For more information about the MESA/Boogie  - JP-2C - John Petrucci Signature Model please visit Mesa Boogie’s website at www.mesaboogie.com #### Metal Distortion Adds Aggressive Attitude to NEXI Industries’ Effect Pedals Lineup AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS (May 23, 2017) — True bypass and true metal, NEXI Industries’ new Metal Distortion (MTD-01) electric guitar effect pedal has the aggression and heavy tone players need for the right amount of attitude on their pedal board. Metal Distortion comes fully loaded and enables players to simply plug ‘n play—‘n preach to the choir of head bangers. Metal distortion has been used by the hardest rocking acts of the 70s and 80s, but it’s currently used in today’s industrial metal. Whether the player is trying to channel the tones of yesteryear or looking to shred up a modern mix, NEXI’s Metal Distortion achieves the desired effect with three standard knobs on the lighted-rim interface: Distortion, Tone, and Volume. Dial up Distortion to increase compression on the signal, making it grittier and harsher—or dial it down to make it cleaner. Adjust the brightness or darkness with Tone, and determine how much distortion is heard in the mix with Volume. Like all NEXI pedals, Metal Distortion was designed by boutique effect pedal creators, the self-declared “Vintage Analog Protection Squad,” who are committed to providing a unique tone without compromise. Metal Distortion can be used standalone with a 9V battery or plugged right into the external power supply of NEXI’s revolutionary pedal board. Aptly named “The Solution,” this heavy-duty board has a two-channel switch and three-step booster to satisfy every guitarist’s ego. It’s also equipped with a built-in tuner and power supply, two charging docks for tablet or smartphone, and covers that protect ports against dirt and beverage spills (splash-proof). Players are free to head bang, knowing that their board—and their Metal Distortion pedal—are safe and sound. NEXI Industries presents: The analog Metal Distortion Video by NEXI Industries Get a closer look and hear a demo at https://nexi.eu/products/metal-distortion. Retail: $109.00 USD #### Michael Anthony Meet-and-Greet at 2019 NAMM Show Peavey® Announces Michael Anthony Meet-and-Greet at 2019 NAMM Show MERIDIAN, MS — Get ready for some madness in Peavey’s booth during The 2019 NAMM Show in Anaheim, CA, with a special appearance by internationally renowned bassist Michael Anthony. “Mad Anthony” will be on hand to meet and greet fans, and discuss his Michael Anthony Signature Series bass amplifier and enclosures with attendees. It’s all happening Saturday January 26 at 3PM, in Peavey’s booth #201AB. A former and founding member of Van Halen and the current bassist of the supergroups Chickenfoot and The Circle, Michael Anthony has toured the globe, performing before millions of people. He brings plenty of flavor and personality both on stage, with his famous Jack Daniel™ bass guitar, and off stage with his “Mad Anthony” hot sauce brand. In 2009, Peavey decided to spice up a design by asking for Anthony’s thoughts on a new bass amp, the VB-3™, which he used exclusively on tour with Chickenfoot. After sharing his feedback, Anthony was invited by Peavey to create the Michael Anthony VB-MA™ Bass Amplifier. The VB-MA’s 300 W all-tube head packs a low-end punch, while weighing in at an extremely portable 38 pounds. For rock-solid tonal control, the VB-MA is loaded with a true independent second overdrive channel with separate EQ and Master Volume controls. Anthony also added a unique Blend control that enables players to blend between the overdrive and clean channels for even more tonal flexibility. The VB-MA is styled with a striking red backlit panel that features Anthony's signature chili pepper logo. Along with the VB-3 amplifier, Peavey introduced Michael Anthony Signature Series bass enclosures, all constructed with premium-grade 12mm Baltic birch plywood, and extensively braced and covered in a durable GatorHyde® finish. The MA-410 has a dynamic horn tweeter with level control and 800 W program power handling; the MA-810 can be operated in stereo or mono modes with 800 W power handling; and the MA-118 has nominal impedance of 8 ohm, and a program power handling of 1600 W and 3200 W peak, enabling it to be used in conjunction with almost any sized bass amp head. Learn more about the Michael Anthony Signature Series at www.peavey.com, and if you’re attending Winter NAMM, be sure to stop by Peavey’s booth #201AB to say hello to the man himself. About Peavey Electronics® Founded in 1965, Peavey® is one of the world's largest manufacturers and suppliers of musical instruments and professional sound equipment. Peavey has earned more than 180 patents and distributes to more than 130 countries. Peavey and its MediaMatrix®, Architectural Acoustics®, Crest Audio®, Composite Acoustics® and Trace Elliot® brands and affiliates can be found on concert stages and in airports, stadiums, theme parks and other venues around the world. To find out more, visit www.peavey.com. #### Michael Anthony, Misha Mansoor, and Public Enemy’s Keith Shocklee Headline Peavey® Appearances at 2018 NAMM Show MERIDIAN, MS — Peavey Electronics® is putting the pedal to the metal for artist appearances at the 2018 NAMM Show taking place this weekend at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, CA. Show attendees will be treated to a special DJ performance by Public Enemy co-founder Keith Shocklee in celebration of their GRAMMY® Hall of Fame recognition for “Fight the Power” on Friday at 3pm. On Saturday, rock n roll legend Michael Anthony will be at the booth to meet with fans between 12pm and 2pm. Saturday will also feature one of today’s most influential guitarists, Misha Mansoor from 2:00pm to 2:45pm. Additional performances will include members of Holy Grail, Soulfly, Warbringer, and more, as well as signing sessions by Michael Anthony, Alex Skolnick, 3Teeth, Nails, and Behemoth. Peavey’s roster will showcase their technique and talent as well as the latest innovations in electric and bass guitar, and pro-audio. It’s all taking place at the Peavey NAMM booth 201 A-B. Check out the full schedule: Friday: Ginny Luke (Violinist) 12:00pm – 12:30pm Eli Santana of Huntress and Holy Grail Performance 2:30pm – 3:00pm Public Enemy’s Keith Shocklee DJ Performance 3:00pm – 3:30pm Max Cavalera, Marc Rizzo, and Mike Leon of Soulfly, Chase Brawner and Lex of 3Teeth, Eli Santana  Signing 3:00pm - 3:30pm Mike Leon and Marc Rizzo Performance 3:40pm - 3:55pm Rock House - Tears Fall Down  Performance 4:00pm - 4:15pm Doug Wimbish Performance 4:30pm – 5:00pm Black Heart Saints Performance 5:00pm - 5:30pm Saturday: Darin Favorite Performance 11:30am – 12:00pm Michael Anthony of Van Halen, Chickenfoot, and Circle Signing 12:00pm-2:00pm Misha Mansoor of Periphery Appearance 2:00pm - 2:45pm Alex Skolnick (Testament) and Nergal (Behemoth) Signing 3:00pm – 4:00pm Father Bear Performance 3:00pm – 3:30pm Derek Engemann (Scour) Performance 3:40pm – 4:00pm Mike Spreitzer and Neal Tiemann (DevilDriver), Adam Carroll and Chase Becker (Warbringer), Leon del Muerte (Nails), Derek Engemann , and Herman Li (DragonForce) Signing 4:15 pm- 5:00pm Chase Becker & Adam Carroll (Warbringer) Performance 5:00pm - 5:30pm Sunday: DJ PonFetti Performance 12:00 - 12:30 pm DJ Don Don Performance 1:00pm - 1:30pm DJ Bitesize Performance 2:00pm - 2:30pm All artist appearances will be held at the Peavey NAMM booth 201AB. Dates and times are subject to change, so please visit the Peavey exhibit to confirm. About Peavey Electronics® Founded in 1965, Peavey® is one of the world's largest manufacturers and suppliers of musical instruments and professional sound equipment. Peavey has earned more than 180 patents and distributes to more than 130 countries. Peavey and its MediaMatrix®, Architectural Acoustics®, Crest Audio®, Composite Acoustics®, Budda®, and Trace Elliot® brands and affiliates can be found on concert stages and in airports, stadiums, theme parks and other venues around the world. Chief Operating Officer Courtland Gray says, “We are striving every day to produce the world’s finest music and audio equipment.” To find out more, visit www.peavey.com. #### Michael Britt "It’s Just Bass" Profile Pack Michael Britt Profiles Introduces ‘It’s Just Bass’ Profile Pack by Steve Cook with Proceeds Benefiting Mama Lere Hearing School NASHVILLE, TN (Feb. 10, 2020) — New from Michael Britt Profiles, the “It’s Just Bass” profile pack by Steve Cook is a great-sounding bass profile pack that benefits an even greater cause. Much like guitarist and founder Michael Britt, bassist Steve Cook has gravitated toward the KEMPER PROFILER™ amplifier on stage and in the studio. The two Nashville-based musicians recently collaborated on profiling all of Steve’s bass preamp collection, resulting in a pack that includes dozens of profiles for players to enjoy. Even more gratifying is the fact that all proceeds from sales of It’s Just Bass will benefit the Mama Lere Hearing School at Vanderbilt in Nashville, where Steve’s son Miles and many other children with hearing loss receive life-changing therapy. For the past nine years, Steve Cook has been the bassist/vocalist for singer/songwriter Phil Vassar. Last year, Vassar and his band shared the stage on a Christmas tour with the band Lonestar, which is how Steve met guitarist Michael Britt. While gearing up for another Lonestar/Vassar tour, Steve and Michael built a tone pack for bass guitar that puts all of Steve’s favorite bass DIs at his fingertips, including 51 unique profiles from 11 different bass preamps, as well as four song-specific rigs. Michael also contributed 20 bass profiles from his “Box of Chocolates” profile pack. Steve tested the profiles on his KEMPER while on tour and with much success. “I am pretty excited to be a small part of this tremendous community, and for Michael Britt to have me dial in some tones to help your musical journey is both humbling and daunting at the same time,” Steve wrote in a recent blog post. “It’s daunting because we wanted you to have great tone, and at the same time, I offer a small bit of advice: it’s just bass. Don’t overthink it. If something sounds great to you, it IS great.” The DIs in the It’s Just Bass profile pack can be paired with everything from the active 5 bass to a hollowbody bass with flatwound strings, and run the gamut of what bass players need anywhere at any time. According to Steve, some of the sounds have some “bite or dirt,” which is intentional as the slightly gritty, mid-heavy bass signal cuts through the mix. The tones each have their own vibe and voice, allowing players to find something that pairs well with their bass guitar while also having fun and experimenting. Hearing the subtleties of bass in the mix, or just being able to enjoy music in general, is a gift many take for granted. Steve’s youngest son, Miles, was born with severe hearing loss and received cochlear implants nearly one year ago. Steve’s great hope is that one day Miles hears concerts and enjoys music as easily as his big brother. In the meantime, Miles attends the Mama Lere Hearing School at Vanderbilt in Nashville, a renowned school dedicated to helping hearing-impaired children communicate verbally. The school also helps children and families who can’t afford treatment or devices, and that’s where Michael Britt is generously giving back. Every It’s Just Bass profile pack sold will benefit the Mama Lere Hearing School and families in need. “To say I am overwhelmed is an understatement,” Steve reflected. “Not only does this profile pack help you, but you are helping a lot of kids possibly hear and communicate as well.” Retail $29.99 USD To read more about Steve Cook’s story and to watch a demo video of “It’s Just Bass,” visit www.mbritt.com. #### Michael Kelly Burl Burst Deluxe Michael Kelly Expands Mod Shop with Burl and Duncan Michael Kelly Guitars announces the release of the Mod Shop 50 Burl Deluxe, the latest guitar in their Mod Shop program. This new model is a customized version of Michael Kelly’s popular burl and gold adorned Custom Collection model that has been modified around new pickups from Seymour Duncan. All of the Michael Kelly Mod Shop guitars are designed in collaboration with the best pickup manufacturers and customized using a predefined combination of pickups along with hot-rodded wiring enhancements. Created in collaboration with Seymour Duncan pickups, the Burl Burst comes equipped with the best-selling Duncan Quarter Pounder set, which delivers fat, sparkly tones. The Seymour Duncan Quarter Pound Lead and Rhythm pickups provide humbucker-level punch and saturation in a true single-coil package. The Michael Kelly Quad Mod electronics modification was also added to the Burl Burst. The MK Quad Mod expands sonic options by replacing the standard three-way switch with a four-way switch, adding a fourth pickup setting that turns on both neck and bridge pickups in series to create a thick, punchy humbucker-inspired tone. The 50 Burl Burst features a highly figured burl maple top, alder body, and a bolt-on maple neck. The bird’s eye maple fretboard has 22 medium jumbo frets with dot inlays, a 25.5” scale length, 10.5”to 16” compound radius, bird’s eye maple headstock, and bone nut. MK die-cast tuning keys, a T-Vintage ashtray bridge, and gold hardware complement the Burl Burst’s exotic look. The new Mod Shop 50 Burl Deluxe is making its debut at the Summer NAMM show in Nashville. The Mod Shop program made its debut at the winter 2016 NAMM show in January. Mod Shop guitars make it possible for guitars players to experience high-end boutique options without boutique prices. Retail $950 USD To learn more, please visit www.michaelkellyguitars.com About Michael Kelly Guitar Co. Founded in 1999, Michael Kelly Guitars is an American guitar, bass, and mandolin company that imports quality instruments manufactured to their specifications. “Built on Sound,” the company has earned a reputation for excellent aesthetics, value, and overall performance. For more information, visit www.MichaelKellyGuitars.com #### Michael Kelly Guitar Co. to Kickstart Lightweight Electric Guitar Collection CLEARWATER, FL (Mar 21, 2017)— For Michael Kelly Guitar Co., innovation is more than a market experiment—it comes down to listening to the community of players and their needs. After analyzing customer interactions across multiple platforms, Michael Kelly determined there was a pressing need for a lighter weight electric guitar option. In listening to these needs, Michael Kelly is using Kickstarter to bring a brand new series of guitars to their community. Our players’ community has been a guiding force in the development of many of our recent collections. Repeatedly, we heard from many players who, because of various health reasons, truly needed a lighter guitar option. Some were ready to give up playing altogether. Now we are excited to be able to fill this need for players who want to keep making music says company founder Tracy Hoeft. The company embarked on a two-year research and development effort that resulted in the Michael Kelly Enlightened Series collection, which will pre-launch on Kickstarter at the end of March before launching globally this summer. Each guitar in this series has a target weight of 6 pounds—30% lighter than traditional electrics—without compromising sonic quality or styling. The Michael Kelly team of guitar experts knew the challenges before they embarked on this mission. But, the team was determined to addresses every challenge head-on with the goal of optimizing the player experience. Starting with the body, Michael Kelly’s designers began to interview experts in tone wood from around the world. After testing a dozen varieties, they decided on a species of mahogany that delivered excellent tone while being significantly lower in weight than more commonly used tone woods. The body was also designed to be thinner than normal, providing a dual benefit of added comfort as well as weight reduction. The risk of negatively affecting the instrument’s tone as a result of removing weight was mitigated by lightening the area behind the bridge. The development of four ports further allowed the team to reduce weight while retaining the instrument’s tone. Additionally, these guitars feature parts that have been tooled up with aluminum, rather than standard steel guitar parts. Aluminum also proved to be ideal for tone and improving instrument performance. In terms of balance, no detail was overlooked in trying to solve the neck-heavy weight problem. Adjustments included finding an alternative set of locations for the strap buttons to overcome the issue. Of course, an expertly engineered, lightweight design is only as practical as the sonic quality it enables. Michael Kelly worked to identify the natural sonic profile of each guitar in the Enlightened Series. Each model has customized pickups to enhance sonic performance, as well as special electronics modifications that increase the selection of sounds to allow each player to fine-tune their favorites. The Michael Kelly team can’t wait for players to try out this innovative “light-done-right” collection that won’t break the bank—or their back! Enlightened Series guitars will be priced beginning at MSRP $850. Stay tuned and visit the Kickstarter project page, www.michaelkellyguitars.com  to learn about exclusive incentives and rewards for pledges. About Michael Kelly Guitar Co. Founded in 1999, Michael Kelly Guitars is an American guitar, bass, and mandolin company that imports quality instruments manufactured to their specifications. “Built on Sound,” the company has earned a reputation for excellent aesthetics, value, and overall performance. For more information, visit www.MichaelKellyGuitars.com  or call (727) 793-9059. #### Michael Kelly Guitar Co. Unveils Custom Collection 50 Deluxe Model with 12 Sonic Options CLEARWATER, FL (Sept. 20, 2016)—Why settle for just any tone when you can choose among 12? That’s the opportunity that Michael Kelly Guitar Co. presents with the new Custom Collection 50 Deluxe (CC50DLX) electric guitar model. The perfect tone is just a click, pull or push away with a 4-way switch that drastically expands sonic options. Combining cutting-edge electronics with the classic look of Michael Kelly’s 1950s Series, the versatile CC50 Deluxe is designed at the intersection of modern and vintage, embodying the best of both worlds. The design of the CC50 Deluxe began as an extended collaboration between the Michael Kelly team and the sonic experts at Seymour Duncan. At the center of this model are Duncan’s Hot Rail pickups. These humbucking pickups have the ability to switch to a more traditional single-coil tone, enabling the player to enjoy a fat, heavy rock tone one moment before transitioning to a traditional, surf-style tone the next. These are combined with Michael Kelly’s new 12-Tone Mod to open up the full sonic palette. One key to the 12-Tone Mod on the Deluxe is the use of a 4-way switch instead of the typical 3-way switch. The 4-way blade switch delivers the typical neck, bridge or both settings of a 3-way, while adding a fourth position as a “series” option. Two push-pull pots on the master volume and master tone knob help expand the tonal variations. One splits the neck pickup from humbucker to single coil when pulled up; the other splits the bridge pickup. The pickups can be positioned 12 different ways for unique sonic settings. To see a diagram of the different options, visit the CC50 Deluxe product page by clicking here. The CC50 Deluxe doesn’t forsake beauty for brains. An exotic striped ebony finish tops the maple-bound alder body. The bolt-on maple neck has a rosewood fretboard with 22 medium jumbo frets and dot inlays. A dual-action truss rod stabilizes the Modern C neck profile, while a vintage bridge with brass saddles, die-cast tuning keys and chrome hardware finishes round out the classic esthetic. The model shares many of the same dimensions as other Michael Kelly 1950s Series guitars, including the 10.5’’ fretboard, 25.5’’ scale length, and a standard bone nut at 43mm width. Offering brains, beauty, and excellent value, the CC50 Deluxe is priced at$1,100.00 MSRP, and a $699.99 introductory special price. For a closer look at this model and the rest of the 1950s series, visit www.MichaelKellyGuitars.com. About Michael Kelly Guitar Co. Founded in 1999, Michael Kelly Guitars is an American guitar, bass and mandolin company that imports quality instruments manufactured to their specifications. “Built on Sound,” the company has earned a reputation for excellent aesthetics, value, and overall performance. For more information, visit www.MichaelKellyGuitars.com  or call (727) 793-9059. #### Michael Kelly Guitar Introduces the 3D Grand Auditorium - Their ‘Best Acoustic Guitar Ever’ CLEARWATER, FL —While Michael Kelly’s design team takes great pride in all of their instruments, they’ve never stepped back and declared a model their “best acoustic guitar ever”—but that’s exactly what they said once the 3D Grand Auditorium (MK3DG) was completed. The name “3D” highlights Michael Kelly’s focus on creating an instrument that delivers a new level of sonic dimension, and it’s also a nod to the three features that set this acoustic-electric apart from competitors: the torrefaction on the solid spruce top, the addition of a slight arch in the back to help direct and project the instrument’s tone, and the side-positioned sound port. This top-of-the-line model has impressed the team that knows acoustic guitars inside and out, and it’s bound to make an impression on everyday players who desire high-end quality at a reasonable price. Leading the pack for Michael Kelly’s 2017 acoustic guitar line, the 3D is a grand auditorium cutaway with a slightly deeper design than usual, and features an attractive solid spruce top that has been torrefied. This treatment technique accelerates the wood’s natural aging process through a combination of heat and special environmental controls. The result is mature wood that has the strength, density, and sonic characteristics of a 50-year-old vintage instrument. As guitarists who have had the opportunity to play a vintage acoustic know, playing an instrument of this age is a special experience because the wood has changed over time and improved in sound. With the 3D’s torrefied top, players can hear that history from day one. The 3D’s arched back and aggressively scalloped, hand-finished bracing enhance the internal sound wave movement and projection, leading to an even bigger, bolder tone that maximizes acoustic performance. At the same time, the side-positioned sound port works like a personal monitor, allowing the player to hear the 3D’s full tone. The 3D comes equipped with a state-of-the-art preamp/EQ—the Discrete Fishman Sonitone Active System. Mounted within the soundhole, this system tucks away volume and tone control to avoid the need for a plastic box mounted to the side of the instrument, impacting the wood’s ability to resonate. The Michael Kelly Zero-End Pin bridge also enhances sound thanks to its design, while making it easier to change the strings. While the focus of the 3D Grand Auditorium is certainly on sonic qualities, the fine physical details complete this model. The sides and back are made from java ebony, which was selected for its bold beauty and sonic performance. A black ABS binding with triple-ply purfling adds a touch of sophistication. Moving up the neck, the rosewood fingerboard has 20 nickel frets with mini-dotted abalone. The 3D is finished in natural gloss, further complementing the sharp aesthetic. Overall, these design elements not only make the 3D Grand Auditorium the best acoustic guitar Michael Kelly has ever offered, but also are typically found only on high-end boutique models. By pricing the 3D at an MSRP of $745.00, Michael Kelly makes it possible for players to enjoy this groundbreaking design without breaking the bank. To learn more, visit www.MichaelKellyGuitars.com. About Michael Kelly Guitar Co. Founded in 1999, Michael Kelly Guitars is an American guitar, bass, and mandolin company that imports quality instruments manufactured to their specifications. “Built on Sound,” the company has earned a reputation for excellent aesthetics, value, and overall performance. For more information, visit www.MichaelKellyGuitars.com  or call (727) 793-9059. #### Michael Kelly Guitars Announces Crowd-sourced Product Development For New 7 and 8 String Guitars The development of new products is typically done in the strictest secrecy within guitar companies. Breaking with the old guitar industry standard of springing new products on players at the time of launch, Michael Kelly Guitars is crowd-sourcing the development of a new collection of extended-range guitars featuring seven- and eight-string models. Confident in allowing players to define the new product and guide the development, the guitar maker is throwing the curtain wide open. Starting Aug. 22, Michael Kelly Guitars will begin sharing design ideas with the public for their next generation of seven- and eight-string guitars. At least once a week, they will post different insights and samples on the special Player’s Voice section of the MK website as well as on their social media accounts, asking for community insights and opinions. This new and engaging content will further open the dialogue between the company and guitar players. We are inviting players to join a community that will guide the development of several new Michael Kelly products. This group will nurture these products from the initial basic product concept to a completed collection of products. explains company founder Tracy Hoeft. Through videos, photos, and shared data, players will be able to differentiate how certain elements of the instruments will look and sound compared to others. This conversation will continue through November. The resulting products will be introduced at the 2017 National Association of Music Merchants Show in Anaheim, Calif., Jan. 19-22. Considering that so many of their customers share the passion for excellence, this team effort has unlimited potential. To access the special site and join this community visit MKPlayersVoice.com. About Michael Kelly Guitar Co. Founded in 1999, Michael Kelly Guitars is an American guitar, bass, and mandolin company that imports quality instruments manufactured to their specifications. “Built on Sound,” the company has earned a reputation for excellent aesthetics, value, and overall performance. For more information, visit www.MichaelKellyGuitars.com  or call (727) 793-9059. #### Michael Kelly Guitars Announces Crowd-sourced Product Development For New Electric Bass Guitars The development of new products is typically done in the strictest secrecy within guitar companies. Breaking with the old guitar industry standard of springing new products on players at the time of launch, Michael Kelly Guitars is crowd-sourcing the development of a new collection of electric bass guitar models. Confident in allowing players to define the new product and guide the development, the guitar maker is throwing the curtain wide open. Starting Aug. 22, Michael Kelly Guitars will begin sharing design ideas with the public for their next generation of bass guitars. At least once a week, they will post different insights and samples on the special Player’s Voice section of the MK website as well as on their social media accounts, asking for community insights and opinions. This new and engaging content will further open the dialogue between the company and bass players. We are inviting players to join a community that will guide the development of several new Michael Kelly products. This group will nurture these products from the initial basic product concept to a completed collection of products. explains company founder Tracy Hoeft. Through videos, photos, and shared data, players will be able to differentiate how certain elements of the instruments will look and sound compared to others. This conversation will continue through November. The resulting products will be introduced at the 2017 National Association of Music Merchants Show in Anaheim, California, January 19-22. Considering that so many of their customers share the passion for excellence, this team effort has unlimited potential. To access the special site and join this community visit MKPlayersVoice.com. About Michael Kelly Guitar Co. Founded in 1999, Michael Kelly Guitars is an American guitar, bass, and mandolin company that imports quality instruments manufactured to their specifications. “Built on Sound,” the company has earned a reputation for excellent aesthetics, value, and overall performance. For more information, visit www.MichaelKellyGuitars.com  or call (727) 793-9059. #### Michael Kelly Guitars Introduce CC50 Fralin Guitar Michael Kelly Guitars is once again teaming up with esteemed pickup builder Lindy Fralin for the Michael Kelly CC50 Fralin guitar. The combination of the Steel Poled 43 pickups with the ebony topped body optimizes this custom model to deliver a full, rich, and dynamic tone. These short run guitars are available now at www.michaelkellyguitars.com and select dealers. The Steel Poled 43 pickups, named for the steel adjustable pole pieces, have a bar magnet in the back and are wound with 43 gauge wire which gives the pickup 25% more output. The bridge pickup registers at 10k ohms, along the lines of a P-90, making it a very strong single coil.  The single coil in the neck registers at 8.5k ohms. In addition to the distinct pickups, the wiring has been modified with a specific set of CTS and Bourne pots and a Mojotone Dijon cap creating a better, cleaner signal. A push-pull feature has also been added to reverse the phase and give additional tone options. This alder body guitar comes with maple binding and striped ebony top. The 25.5” bolt on maple neck has a 10.5” radius, rosewood fretboard, 22 frets, and dot inlays. The 1950 headstock includes die cast tuning keys. Controls include master and tone volume and a three-way blade switch. The CC50 Fralin is complete with a T-style bridge and a chrome hardware finish. Videos of the CC50 Fralin Introduction Sound demo Retail $1,015.00 USD NAMM Booth #1277 For more information visit www.michaelkellyguitars.com/ #### Michael Kelly Guitars Introduces Patriot Striped Ebony to Custom Collection Series CLEARWATER, FL (April 25, 2016) — For more than a decade, the Patriot has been one of the most award-winning archtop single cutaways on the market. Continuing this honored tradition, Michael Kelly Guitar Co. introduces the Custom Collection Patriot Striped Ebony electric guitar. The Michael Kelly Custom Collection is a special grouping of limited-edition, short-run products with special woods, inlays, and hard-to-create specialty colors. An ideal addition to the series, the Patriot Striped Ebony features a distinctive striped ebony top and mahogany body with five-ply white-black binding, as well as a mahogany set neck with single-ply white binding and a double-adjustable truss rod. The rosewood fretboard has 22 medium jumbo frets with pearl bone inlays, a 24.75’’ scale length, 12’’ radius, and 1-11/16’’ synthetic graphite nut. Michael Kelly Guitars has carefully selected all the specs and features on the Patriot Striped Ebony. But its the Great 8 boutique wiring mod that really helps set the guitar apart from the rest. The wiring mod is a double push/pull coil-tap that allows for a two-volume, two-push/pull tone configuration. When combined with the three-way switch and MK-PAF-Plus pickups, the Patriot Striped Ebony is one of those guitars that is capable of getting players through almost any gig. The string-thru body and tune-o-matic style bridge with additional chrome hardware finishes add to the guitar’s rich and unique look. Production of the Patriot Striped Ebony is limited, with slight variations to each guitar. The retail price is $499.95. For more information, visit https://www.michaelkellyguitars.com/en/products/view/patriot-striped-ebony.   About Michael Kelly Guitar Co. Founded in 1999, Michael Kelly Guitars is an American guitar, bass and mandolin company that imports quality instruments manufactured to their specifications. “Built on Sound,” the company has earned a reputation for excellent aesthetics, value, and overall performance. For more information, visit www.MichaelKellyGuitars.com or call (727) 793-9059. #### Michael Kelly Guitars Marks 10th Anniversary of Hybrid Special With Limited Edition CLEARWATER, FL — They say that two is better than one and for Michael Kelly Guitars, one guitar model with two distinct tones has proven that point for 10 years. To mark the decade anniversary of the Hybrid Special, an electric guitar with integrated acoustic tones, the company proudly introduces the Hybrid Special 10th Anniversary model. Only 210 of these guitars will be produced and sold globally. And while the specs faithfully follow the core design that has stood the test of time, this guitar features a distinct aesthetic of its own. When the Hybrid Special was initially designed, the team at Michael Kelly set out to create an ideal gig guitar that could serve two purposes. This was achieved with a simple three-way switch that allows the player to quickly shift from humbuckers to acoustic or a blend of both in the middle. However, practicality is not the only reason the Hybrid Special has stood the test of time; sonic versatility has proven to be its magic. The Hybrid Special 10th Anniversary model is a celebration of that legacy. It’s equipped with Michael Kelly’s Great 8 Mod, which allows players to get a humbucker or single coil tone on each of the two pickups, adding up to 8 great passive pickup tones. Combined with acoustic tones, the sonic options are seemingly endless. When players start to discover the tones that they can get when they seamlessly combine acoustic and electric tones, it opens up so many great new things said Tracy Hoeft, founder/president of Michael Kelly Guitars. “This has been the most satisfying part of seeing the Hybrid Special succeed. We are excited about players continuing to discover this great instrument.” Fans of the Hybrid Special and newcomers alike will also note the 10th Anniversary model’s specially designed burl burst color that brightly accents the highly figured burl maple top—a unique departure from the standard spalted maple. Further marking the special occasion, all the hardware on this model has been upgraded to gold. The Hybrid Special 10th Anniversary guitar joins the series mainstays, the Hybrid Special, Hybrid Special Lefty, and Hybrid 55. Learn more about specs and hear a demo of the three-way switch at www.michaelkellyguitars.com/en/electric-guitars/hybrid. About Michael Kelly Guitar Co. Founded in 1999, Michael Kelly Guitars is an American guitar, bass, and mandolin company that imports quality instruments manufactured to their specifications. “Built on Sound,” the company has earned a reputation for excellent aesthetics, value, and overall performance. For more information, visit www.MichaelKellyGuitars.com  or call (727) 793-9059. #### Michael Kelly Guitars Releases Next Generation Hybrid Michael Kelly Guitars Hybrid 55 CLEARWATER, FL - MARCH 28, 2016 – Michael Kelly Guitars announced today the release of the new Hybrid 55 guitar. The Hybrid 55 is an electric guitar that has an unexpected acoustic guitar sound built in allowing players who need both electric and acoustic tones on the same gig a simpler alternative while also opening up creative sonic options by easily blending the two tones together. With the flick of a switch the player can go from screaming electric guitar tones to a warm acoustic guitar sound or any desired blend of the two. Based on Michael Kelly’s top selling 1955 model, the Hybrid 55 allows for no compromise as an electric guitar. The Rockfield mini-humbucker in the neck and SWC humbucker in the bridge are the power source of the electric guitar tone. Their performance options are expanded with the MK Great 8 wiring mod that allows both to be split for a single coil sound option. The magnetic pickups have their own three-way switch, providing all of the traditional settings for this vintage-inspired electric guitar tone. The stealthy acoustic guitar sonic option is possible thanks to a Fishman VT Powerbridge and a Fishman Powerchip. The Hybrid 55 provides for volume control over the acoustic sound with a dedicated volume pot, adorned with an elegant wooden knob, which is discreetly and conveniently placed directly behind the treble side of the Fishman VT Powerbridge. “The Hybrid 55 is the logical next step in the evolution of our Hybrid series,” explains MK founder Tracy Hoeft. “We introduced our first Hybrid 10 years ago and our Hybrid Special model remains one of our most popular models globally. Where the Hybrid Special had the heart of an acoustic guitar with electric capabilities added, the new Hybrid 55 is an electric guitar first with a stealthier approach to the two-instruments-in-one promise that our Hybrid instruments have always kept.” Based on the 1950’s series of guitars, the 25.5” scale Hybrid 55 is a tasteful blend of modern upgrades on an iconic guitar design. The Hybrid 55 features a Swamp Ash body and Quilted Maple top, offered in Tiger’s Eye Burst, and finished with genuine flame maple binding. The bolt-on neck is constructed of maple, a rosewood fretboard, and finished with 22 medium jumbo frets and a tonally brilliant bone nut. The Hybrid 55 is available immediately. MSRP - $1,100 Michael Kelly Guitars Hybrid 55 Video For more information on the Hybrid 55, please visit: https://www.michaelkellyguitars.com/hybrid-55 #### Michael Kelly Teams With Bare Knuckles, TV Jones, Fralin Pickups and Others for U.S.A. Mod Shop Great pickup brands like Bare Knuckles, Lindy Fralin and TV Jones often are the pickups of choice for high-end boutique guitars. With the Mod Shop program Michael Kelly Guitars takes another big step in putting boutique within reach for more players. The new Mod Shop offers the option to select from 7 different mods done in the Michael Kelly U.S.A. shop on some of their best selling models. A Mod Shop guitar is customized using a predefined combination of pickups along with hot-modded wiring enhancements. This is offered on models from Michael Kelly’s 50’s Series, 60’s Series and Patriot Collection. Michael Kelly collaborated with its pickup partners to get just the right combination. The new collaboration with UK based Bare Knuckle Pickups includes a Mod on the Patriot Instinct model and a 60’s series model. The first Mod Shop model with TV Jones Pickups is also from the enduring Patriot series. Seymour Duncan pickups are featured in a new Mod Shop1967 model. Michael Kelly also expanded its on-going partnership with Lindy Fralin and will now offer two Mod Shop models with USA hand-wound Lindy Fralin pickups at their heart. “We are excited to be able to offer our great instruments with these unbelievable pickups from some of the true masters in the field” Michael Kelly founder Tracy Hoeft stated. He added “with the addition of these pickups and our new mods these are boutique instruments in every sense and they will not break the bank. We are thrilled to be able to bring boutique instruments to more players”. The full Michael Kelly Mod Shop program will launch at the NAMM 2016 show in Anaheim, CA. Expect to see more partners and models as this program expands. To learn more visit https://www.michaelkellyguitars.com #### MIND Music Labs SENSUS Smart Guitar SENSUS Smart Guitar raises new round of investment and reveals full potential in new music video MIND MUSIC Labs closes a new successful investment round, announces the entry of Mats Georgson and Thomas Nordegg in its team and celebrates revealing SENSUS full potential. MAY 4 – Stockholm, Sweden MIND Music Labs, the Italian-Swedish startup that last November presented the World's first real Smart Guitar at Dublin's Web Summit, just announced that the business angels already involved in the company renewed their trust in it with a new investment round, of a total value between 200.000 and 500.000 Euros. Current investors were joined in this round by new business angels from the tech and music World. Among the tech and music investors that renewed their trust in MIND Music Labs are Jacob Key - former VP of Digital Strategy Europe for Warner Music, Ludvig Linge - co-founder of The Astonishing Tribe, acquired by BlackBerry in 2010, Per Brilioth - CEO of Vostok New Ventures LTD, and Marcelo Benitez - founder of Proaltus Capital Partners S.L. In this new round, they were joined by Mats Georgson, former Global Brand Director for Ericsson and founder of the Bluetooth brand. Another new important member joining MIND's team as technical advisor is Thomas Nordegg, one of the top guitar techs in the music world - already consultant for Frank Zappa, Duran Duran, Toto, and, for the past 25 years, for the guitar legend Steve Vai. Together with this announcement, MIND Music Labs also released the first video of a full-fledged SENSUS Smart Guitar performance. The video reveals the expressive potential of the instrument, which allows guitar players to use infinite modulations and effects, switching between electro-acoustic and electronic sounds in real time and in a natural way, without the help of any accessory or computer. The music in the video is produced and performed live by Valerio Fuiano, professional guitar player and music producer. SENSUS Smart Guitar Performance Video Video by Mind Music Labs The trust of our investors and of living legends from the tech and music world is a clear sign that the direction MIND took is the right one to bring musical instruments to the next step of their evolution says MIND's founder Michele Benincaso. About SENSUS Smart Guitar: SENSUS is at the same time a guitar, a 360° wireless music system and a smart IoT device. It allows players to add infinite modulations and effects to their music, stream and play directly on their favorite songs, jam with friends at a distance and share their performances on the most popular social networks. Sensus was developed from an idea of Michele Benincaso, an Italian Maestro from Cremona's Antonio Stradivari School, with the help of Italian scientists and artists. Among them are Carlo Fischione, Professor in IoT technologies currently affiliated with MIT and Harvard, Luca Turchet, an expert in Electronic Music and Human-Computer Interaction and Stefano Zambon, embedded systems designer with a broad experience in digital musical instruments. #### Misfits Guitarist Doyle Wolfgang Von Frankenstein Launches Von Frankenstein Monster Gear Misfits Guitarist Doyle Wolfgang Von Frankenstein Launches Von Frankenstein Monster Gear™ with Premium Handcrafted Electric Guitar Strings HILLSBORO, IL — Doyle Wolfgang Von Frankenstein declares ‘It’s alive!’ with the creation of Von Frankenstein Monster Gear™, a new company to provide high quality products to the consumer. A collaboration with long time industry insider Josh Vittek and his company, Sheptone®, the brand is launching with a new line of electric guitar strings that are guaranteed not to break and guaranteed to be fresh out of the pack. Von Frankenstein Nickel Plated Electric Guitar Strings are vacuum sealed individually in anti-corrosion bags with gauges clearly labeled for easy identification, an especially helpful feature for working guitarists. Like all things Doyle and all things Sheptone, they are held to the highest standards, handcrafted one at a time, to help ensure players achieve the tone of their dreams and built to withstand the most brutal of beatings on stage. Doyle Wolfgang Von Frankenstein emerged from the fiery pits of New Jersey, the birthplace of the Misfits and a blood-soaked form of music called horror punk. In recent years, Doyle has made his own distinct mark on the genre with the inception of his self-monikered band. Doyle’s debut album, Abominator, was released by his own label, Monsterman Records in 2013 and followed by Doyle II: As We Die in 2017. Both feature the unmistakable sound of his signature Annihilator guitar, a custom build that cuts through on every killer track. As Vittek puts it “Doyle is the most formidable artist imaginable to collaborate with and launch a new line with right now. He still consistently tours and headlines major music festivals 40 years into his monstrous career. He is global. His influence on other guitarists is immeasurable. He knows exactly what he wants. And most important, the guy is just a great human being all the way around!” “These strings are far superior to anything I’ve used before. We went through many different alloys and configurations to find the perfect combination of crushing tone, strength, durability, and most of all…feel. The feel so much better. For the first time ever, my hands did not cramp after a show,” said Von Frankenstein, who tested the strings during the Misfits’ headlining performance at the 2021 Aftershock Festival in Sacramento and his solo tour this past March and April. The relationship between Von Frankenstein and Vittek spans decades. Vittek has been in the musical instrument industry for 30 years. Starting on the assembly line building amplifiers and since holding titles as Purchasing Agent, International Distributor, Artist Relations Manager, Marketing Director, and General Manager for some of the industry’s biggest brands. Ultimately, he started his own public relations firm in 2008, VittekPR where he has since represented a number of guitar brands around the world launching thousands of products and managing artist rosters. When former client, Jeff Shepherd of Sheptone was ready to retire, Vittek acquired the company and took over the task of making pickups himself. Sheptone since expanded to hand crafted strings back in October of 2020. Von Frankenstein Nickel Plated Electric Guitar Strings are made on a U.S. workbench using the best-available, domestically sourced raw materials. Each string is made by hand, one at a time, with nickel-plated steel that’s carefully wrapped around a treated hex steel core. Through this meticulous process, Von Frankenstein avoids rushing and mass production, ensuring the quality, feel, and durability required by the most discerning of tone freaks. In addition to the traditional gauge sets, the Von Frankenstein line will include three sets of actual signature sets that Doyle uses personally. His Abominator™ set is made up of gauges .010/.013/.017/.028/.038/.060 and used almost exclusively with his band, Doyle.  The Decapitaters™ (.010/.013/.018/.030/.042.065) and the Monsters™ (.010/.013/.017/.028/.038/.052) are used for performances with the Misfits. Each set includes a different free vinyl sticker, encouraging fans of Doyle and Misfits to collect them all. MSRP $13.99. For a closer look and to learn more about Von Frankenstein Monster Gear, visit www.vonfrankensteinmonstergear.com #### Misha Mansoor to Make Peavey® Booth Appearance at 2019 NAMM Show MERIDIAN, MS — At the upcoming 2019 NAMM Show in Anaheim, CA, keep an eye out for Misha Mansoor, the founder and lead guitarist of the progressive metal band Periphery, who will make an appearance at Peavey’s booth on Thursday, January 24 at 4pm. Peavey and Mansoor will be offering up a sneak peek at the new mini head amplifier to launch later this year. Mansoor is widely known as one of the forerunners of djent, a subgenre of progressive metal. An innovator, producer and now an executive through his new label, 3DOT Recordings, Mansoor knows precisely what he wants from his amp, and eagerly worked with Peavey’s engineers to get it right. At the 2017 NAMM Show, Mansoor introduced the Peavey invective™.120 Head as his “dream amp.” The basis of the invective.120 was the iconic Peavey 6505 series heard on countless recordings, but now with the “sickest clean channel ever,” Mansoor explained. The invective.120 Head has a single input with three key remote switchable channels: Clean, Crunch and Lead. The innovative Clean channel is voiced to be pristine and is uniquely suited to work with closed back cabs, while the Lead and Crunch both have independent Pre and Post Gain controls as well as shared low/mid/high EQ, in line with the revered Peavey 6505® head. They also feature a shared switchable front end boost fast attack input noise gate with a threshold for complete control over muting. The standby and power switches with blue jeweled pilot light indicate when the amp is ready. Just adjust the Master Resonance, Presence and Volume knobs, and it's ready to rock. The back panel of the invective.120 is where the real magic happens, through four matched JJ 6L6GC output tubes with top-loaded bias test points and adjustment. Players will also find paralleled speaker outputs with impedance selector, an MSDI direct output with Level/Tone/Ground Lift, MIDI out/thru, and MIDI footswitch input. The included footswitch has nine presets to help players achieve their desired tone. Other back-panel features include a remote switchable rack loop and effects loop, half-power switch, and two 9VDC at 500mA auxiliary power jacks. Perfectly suited for the invective.120 Head, the solid-pine Peavey invective.212 and .412 cabinets provide the most responsive dynamics imaginable and complement the metal-standard Celestion Vintage 30 (8 ohms) speakers paired with the Creamback G12H-75 (8 ohms) speakers. “It’s very tight as you can hear, and it handles any low frequencies you send it very well, but it doesn’t do it in any way that compromises the mid-range,” Mansoor said about the invective.212 cabinet. “You still get the mid-range harmonics, and you get the chords to ring out in a very nice and beautiful way.” Plug right into either invective.212 or .412 cabinet using the ¼’’ inputs with Stereo/Mono switch. In Stereo, players will get a left/right configuration rated at 8 ohms per side at over 60 W (RMS) per side. In Mono mode, the cabinet becomes 16-ohms capable of handling 120 W (RMS) of thunderous power. The cabinet’s finger-jointed construction and premium components throughout ensure extreme road worthiness and reliability. Visit www.peavey.com to learn more. Be sure to stop by Peavey’s booth #201AB at Winter NAMM to meet the man who inspired the Peavey invective and the team that made his vision a reality. About Peavey Electronics® Founded in 1965, Peavey® is one of the world's largest manufacturers and suppliers of musical instruments and professional sound equipment. Peavey has earned more than 180 patents and distributes to more than 130 countries. Peavey and its MediaMatrix®, Architectural Acoustics®, Crest Audio®, Composite Acoustics® and Trace Elliot® brands and affiliates can be found on concert stages and in airports, stadiums, theme parks and other venues around the world. To find out more, visit www.peavey.com. #### Misha Mansoor to Make Peavey® Booth Appearance at 2020 NAMM Show MERIDIAN, MS — This week at the 2020 NAMM Show in Anaheim, California, keep an eye out for Misha Mansoor, founder and lead guitarist of the progressive metal band Periphery, who will make an appearance at Peavey’s booth 201A at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 17. Mansoor is widely known as one of the forerunners of djent, a subgenre of progressive metal. An innovator, producer and now an executive through his new label, 3DOT Recordings, Mansoor knows precisely what he wants from his amp, and eagerly worked with Peavey’s engineers to get it right. At the 2017 NAMM Show, Mansoor introduced the Peavey invective™.120 Head as his “dream amp.” In 2019, Peavey and Mansoor announced the invective™.MH, a scaled down version of the invective.120. The invective.120 Head has a single input with three key remote switchable channels: Clean, Crunch and Lead. The innovative Clean channel is voiced to be pristine and is uniquely suited to work with closed back cabs, while the Lead and Crunch both have independent Pre and Post Gain controls as well as shared low/mid/high EQ. They also feature a shared switchable front end boost fast attack input noise gate with a threshold for complete control over muting. The standby and power switches with blue jeweled pilot light indicate when the amp is ready. Just adjust the Master Resonance, Presence and Volume knobs, and it's ready to rock. The back panel of the invective.120 is where the real magic happens, through four matched JJ 6L6GC output tubes with top-loaded bias test points and adjustment. Players will also find paralleled speaker outputs with impedance selector, an MSDI direct output with Level/Tone/Ground Lift, MIDI out/thru, and MIDI footswitch input. The included footswitch has nine presets to help players achieve their desired tone. Other back-panel features include a remote switchable rack loop and effects loop, half-power switch, and two 9VDC at 500mA auxiliary power jacks. Perfectly suited for the invective.120 Head, the solid-pine Peavey invective.212 and .412 cabinets provide the most responsive dynamics imaginable and complement the metal-standard Celestion Vintage 30 (8 ohms) speakers paired with the Creamback G12H-75 (8 ohms) speakers. “It’s very tight as you can hear, and it handles any low frequencies you send it very well, but it doesn’t do it in any way that compromises the mid-range,” Mansoor said about the invective.212 cabinet. “You still get the mid-range harmonics, and you get the chords to ring out in a very nice and beautiful way.” Plug right into either invective.212 or .412 cabinet using the ¼’’ inputs with Stereo/Mono switch. In Stereo, players will get a left/right configuration rated at 8 ohms per side at over 60 W (RMS) per side. In Mono mode, the cabinet becomes 16-ohms capable of handling 120 W (RMS) of thunderous power. The cabinet’s finger-jointed construction and premium components throughout ensure extreme road worthiness and reliability. Visit www.peavey.com to learn more. Be sure to stop by Peavey’s booth #201A at Winter NAMM to meet the man who inspired the Peavey invective and the team that made his vision a reality. Misha Mansoor (Photo Credit: Randy Edwards) About Peavey Electronics ® Founded in 1965, Peavey® is one of the world's largest manufacturers and suppliers of musical instruments and professional sound equipment. Peavey has earned more than 180 patents and distributes to more than 130 countries. Peavey and its MediaMatrix®, Architectural Acoustics®, Crest Audio®, Composite Acoustics® and Trace Elliot® brands and affiliates can be found on concert stages and in airports, stadiums, theme parks and other venues around the world. To find out more, visit www.peavey.com. #### Mission Engineering Launches the EarthQuaker Devices Expression Pedal EQD-1 AKRON, OHIO, JULY 2023 – EarthQuaker Devices is very excited to announce that Mission Engineering is creating an EarthQuaker Devices Expression Pedal, the EQD-1! EarthQuaker Devices has worked closely with Mission Engineering to develop this expression pedal built to President and Product Designer Jamie Stillman's exact specs. The EQD-1 will be sold by Mission Engineering. The EQD-1 has selectable outputs to work with all EarthQuaker Devices, and many non-EarthQuaker pedals too. The 25K output is perfect for the Sunn O))) Life Pedal, Avalanche Run and Rainbow Machine. It can also be used with many other brands of effects pedals, MIDI controllers and keyboards. Select the 100K output for effects such as the Hummingbird that work best with a higher resistance expression pedal. The EQD-1 also has a +5V CV output, perfect for the Afterneath Eurorack Module, as well as other products that support CV such as keyboards, synthesizers and Eurorack modules. Tech Specs: Pedal Dimensions: 9 x 4 x 3 inches Weight: 3.2 lbs. Power: 9V DC center pin negative, 30 mA Output 1: Selectable 25K or 100K TRS tip to wiper Output 2: +5V CV About EarthQuaker Devices Akron, Ohio-based, hand-crafted effects pedal manufacturer EarthQuaker Devices, top-six in the U.S. and one of the top-10 in the world, creates products that are available in approximately 1,000 retail locations in 40 countries. Key retailers include Guitar Center, Sam Ash, Sweetwater and Thomann. The company's current workforce reaches over 40 individuals, and has been praised for its commitment to inclusion, diversity and cooperation with other pedal manufacturers by Best Guitar Effects. https://www.earthquakerdevices.com/ https://www.instagram.com/earthquakerdev/ https://www.youtube.com/user/EarthQuakerDevices #### Model:Cycles - Six track FM based groovebox Elektron is delighted to introduce Model:Cycles, the six track FM based groovebox that brings exploring into the heart of sound sculpting. With six unique Machines in one lightweight unit, you can effortlessly mold rhythm and melody across the digital spectrum using instant, tactile controls. "This little groovebox is designed to bring something new to the table," said CPO Jon Mårtensson Elmrud. "Immediacy and excellence. Minimalism and soft brutality. An otherworldly flair maybe? All are part of its essence. Its alignment is definitely chaotic neutral. Ideas and sounds realized through the tactile interface, the streamlined workflow and the refined FM sound engine will be of a different kind. We welcome the strange and wonderful Model:Cycles to the world!" Scale angles dense and jagged, glide over plains vast and fluid, or sink into mists of dissonance. Exploration made attainable. Define the formless The six Machines of the digital FM engine are exclusive to Model:Cycles, covering both percussive and melodic synths, allowing you to make full, varied compositions. The four core Synth Controls put the tools of sound sculpting right in front of you, altering the behavior of each Machine differently and letting you push them to the limit. Every sound has a start, where will you take it? Dedicated × 12 Dedicated knobs let you twist each Machine far and wide with wild, unexpected results waiting to be discovered. Use Control All to heave a parameter to the extreme and back again across every track. Elektron's powerful sequencer gives you the freedom to record live or program the sounds and parameters of your composition one step at a time. Light weight, heavy sound Whether you use it as a versatile live instrument or groovebox on the go to pick up and craft full-blown compositions away from your studio, exploration has rarely felt so convenient and unimpeded. Head to Elektron.se to explore Model:Cycles The Machines Model:Cycles continues our deep affection for FM synthesis. Six different Machines: Kick, Snare, Metal, Perc, Tone, and Chord, come together to give us a sound engine rich in the DNA of Elektron greatness, but reimagined in its own distinctive way. The Synth Controls Each Machine is a unique mapping of the engine, and can be explored using four core Synth Controls – Color, Shape, Sweep, and Contour. Turning one of these knobs changes several, under-the-hood, parameters at once, allowing the machines to be tweaked both effortlessly and immensely. Model:Cycles specifications Synth voice features 6 × FM-based Machines 1 × Assignable LFO per track 1 × Assignable velocity modulation per track Storage space for up to 60,000 presets Sequencer 6 × Audio tracks (all of which may be used as MIDI tracks as well) Elektron sequencer with up to 64 steps Unique length and scale settings per track Parameter locks Micro timing Trig conditions Assignable retrig Real-time or grid recording of notes and parameters 96 × Projects 96 × Patterns per Project Send & master effects Delay and reverb send FX Hardware 6 × Velocity sensitive pads Class compliant USB audio 2.0 1  ×  1/4" stereo headphone jack 2  ×  1/4" impedance balanced audio out jacks 1 × Hi-speed USB 2.0 Micro B port 3.5 mm dual polarity TRS MIDI In, Out/Thru jacks 128  ×  64 pixel LCD screen 48 kHz, 24-bit D/A converters Hi-speed USB 2.0 Micro B port Power inlet: Center positive 3.5  ×  1.35 mm barrel jack, 5 V DC, 1 A Included in the box Power Supply PSU-4 Micro USB Cable USB-2 2 × MIDI adapter (5-pin DIN to 3.5mm TRS minijack) Dimensions W 270 × D 180 × H 39 mm (10.7" × 7.1" × 1.6") (including knobs and feet) Weight: approximately 0.80 kg (1.8 lbs) Pricing & availability Model:Cycles is now available to purchase from the Elektron website or from retailers carrying the Elektron range of products. Pricing is 299 USD. About Elektron Elektron creates innovative and magnificent electronic musical instruments and devices, widely acclaimed for their stellar sound and immense creative potential. Formed in 1998, the company has its headquarters in Gothenburg, Sweden, with a subsidiary in Los Angeles, USA, and Elektron Studios Berlin, our creative event space in the German capital. #### MonoNeon to Demonstrate New Signature Whammy Pedal from Digitech at NAMM SALT LAKE CITY, UT - Acclaimed bassist, MonoNeon will be performing and demonstrating his new Digitech signature whammy pedal on Thursday, January 23 at 11:00AM PST during the industry trade show, NAMM in Anaheim, California, inside booth 5102. Both, MonoNeon and Digitech have been quiet about the actual product. But hints and assumptions have been discussed on socials and internet as prototypes have appeared on stage during this last run of tour dates. Please plan to arrive early as space will be limited. Digitech/KMC Both 5102 Thursday, January 23 at 11AM PST #### MOOER announces GE300 Multi-Effects Processor Shenzhen, China – June 4, 2019 – The GE300 will be the new flagship model from MOOER, combining nearly everything MOOER has to offer in one all-encompassing unit. Expanding on the GE200 feature set, this unit comes with 108 digital amp models based on MOOER’s non-linear amp modelling technology, 43 factory cab sims, and a full-featured IR loader. An inspiring and unique feature integrated into the GE300 is the SYNTH ENGINE. A tri-voice polyphonic synthesis module that can transform your guitar into an electronic synthesizer without the need of special pickups or instrument modifications. Each voice is very customizable with options to tweak wave form, pitch, filters and arpeggiators. TONE CAPTURE, which debuted on the MOOER PREAMP LIVE in 2018, is also included in the GE300 but with three different modes. AMP MODE allows you to sample and capture your real-life amplifier, GUITAR MODE enables you to capture the EQ characteristics of your instrument, and CAB MODE provides an all-in-one tool to sample speaker cabinets and create your own IR files. All of these elements are driven by two SHARC DSP chips and an NXP crossover processor with an intuitive UI and a whole host of professional control features and I/O options that you wouldn’t expect to find on a unit in this price range. Additional features include 10 customizable footswitch controls, programmable stereo effects loop, 30-minute looper station with storable loop sessions, external device switching, direct USB audio and much, much more! Main Features: 108 high-quality Preamp models 164 high-quality effects 43 IR-based factory speaker cab models SYNTH ENGINE Tri-voice polyphonic synthesizer module TONE CAPTURE for sampling the tonal characteristics of a guitar, amplifier, stomp box, or cabinet to create new digital preamp models, new impulse response files Programmable FX loop with optional signal chain routing The GE300 will be available from official MOOER dealers and distributors worldwide on June 4th. Complete product specs available at www.mooeraudio.com. #### MOOER Audio introduces the GE250 Multi-Effects Processor MOOER GE250 MOOER Audio introduces the perfect choice for those that need high-quality IR support, quality preamps/cab simulation and a full palette of effects, with a bit of TONE CAPTURE amp-sampling fun. The GE250 is fully redesigned with easy to read black text on an all-white body while sporting a fancy new expression pedal design for added durability. Functionality is also expanded for the professional guitarist as the GE250 comes with a host of I/O options as well as a footswitch setup similar to the GE300 for added customization and control. On the amps and effects front, 70 high-quality MOOER amp models are included as are 32 IR-based factory speaker cab models designed to emulate the sound and feel of a real tube amplifier. The user-favorite support for third-party impulse response files has now been upgraded to support files of 2048 sampling points each, allowing for more options in the quest for the perfect tone. Finally, the GE250 also includes standard features such as a built-in tuner, 60 brand-new drum tracks, 10 metronome options, 70-second capacity looper, auxiliary audio input as well as a programmable footswitch and of course pre-loaded presets for those that don't want to build their own from scratch. Contact your MOOER sales representative to order your GE250 and be sure to keep up with MOOER @mooeraudio on all social media channels. MOOER GE250 Amp modelling and Multi-effect Video by MooerAudio FEATURES 70 high-quality AMP models that utilize MOOER's non-liner amp modelling technology from the MICRO PREAMP series. Supports loading extra amp models via editing software. TONE CAPTURE function allows you to sample and capture your real-life amplifier to create brand new digital amp models. 32 IR-based factory speaker cab models to emulate the same dynamics and feel of a real tube amp. 10 user slots to load in your favorite third-party IR files (2048 sample points). 11 different effects blocks with over 180 high-quality effects that cover all the bases from your favorite stompboxes and plugins to studio rack units. Programmable FX LOOP with optional signal chain routing for easy integration of your favorite effects and ultimate flexibility for 4-cable method and amp setups. Stereo outputs (unbalanced 1/4" and balanced XLR) MIDI function can automatically match the signal source. Supports MIDI IN or MIDI OUT as set by the user. Comprehensive INPUT/OUTPUT flexibility for studio recording or live performance. Direct, low-latency USB audio lets GE250 double up as a digital audio interface and the included editing software makes it a "one-stop-shop" for recording guitar. #### MOOER GE200 Amp modelling and multi effects unit Shenzhen, – October 10, 2017 – MOOER has unleashed a brand new multi effects processor which delivers unparalleled amp modelling in its price range and an amazing array of effects and features which will surely impress even the most disconcerting of tone chasers. GE200 houses 55 amplifier models which utilize the same cutting-edge technology as MOOER’s hugely successful range of MICRO PREAMPS. These digital amp models will completely recreate the tone, touch and feel of their real-life counterparts. Paired up with 70 high quality effects which are spread over 9 effect blocks, this mini floorboard has everything you might need. The effects signal chain is fully customizable within each preset allowing each of the individual effects blocks to be internally routed in any order. The built-in expression pedal and 3 brightly lit footswitches provide full control over the GE200 for rocking out live on stage. Providing real-time adjustment to some very special control options like the MERGE feature, which opens up limitless creative possibilities. The GE200 has been designed from the ground up to be the musicians perfect partner. Be it live on-stage, in the recording studio or back home in the practice den. Some of the main Features: 55 high quality amplifier models 26 IR speaker cab models and added support for 3rd party IR 70 effects including compressors, drives, noise gates, eq’s, modulation, pitch, filters, delays and reverbs 52 second looper with half speed and reverse effects Drum machine with 40 drum patterns and 10 metronome ryhthms Store and recall up to 200 presets Adjustable signal chain lets you arrange the internal effects however you like USB connectivity for PC editing and direct digital audio recording to computer Programmable outputs for easy integration into any setup Auxiliary input and dedicated headphone output for audio playback and totally immersive practice sessions GE200 will be available from official MOOER dealers and distributors worldwide at a street price of around $299 USD each. About MOOER Started in 2010 MOOER became widely known as the original innovators of micro sized guitar effects pedals. Miniaturizing the whole world of classic stomp boxes for freeing up pedalboard real estate and making transport a breeze. Whilst still maintaining a high level of quality tones and keeping the price low for the masses to enjoy. For more information please visit: www.mooeraudio.com #### MOOER introduces the E7 Synth Pedal MOOER is excited to introduce the E7 Synth Pedal. It is the second member in their New Micro Series of pedals! Utilizing the same form factor as the TONE CAPTURE GTR pedal, the E7 is characterized by 7 LED lights down the left side to indicate which one of the seven analog synth effects have been selected.  The choice of synth tones range from trumpet and organ-like effects to ambient synth pads and even an 8-bit setting reminiscent of classic video game soundtracks. Learn more by checking out the demo video below. Features 7 different types of brand-new synth tones Adjustable Speed of Arpeggiator Adjustable Attack value Individual Arpeggiator toggle switch High Cut and Low Cut function 7 preset save slots Firmware upgradeable via USB MOOER MICRO SERIES - E7 Synth Official Demo Video by MooerAudio #### MOOER introduces the GE150 Multi-Effects Processor Good Things Come in Small Packages Introducing the the MOOER GE150 - the standard in compact and portable multi effects. Featuring the same high-quality amp models, effects, and intuitive UI expected from the GE Series of multi effects pedals but with an ultra-lightweight, compact design that fits in most gig bags and backpacks. Offering support for USB OTG (on-the-go), users can record directly in to their compatible smartphone or tablet or go directly in to a Mac or PC via USB cable. The GE150 will be available starting September 17th. Please contact your sales representative for pricing and availability in your area. GE150 Multi-Effects Features 55 high-quality amp models from the Micro Preamp series. Supports third-party impulse response files to get the same dynamics and feel of a real tube amp. Up to 9 effect types with 151 different effects total. Tap Tempo function. Expression pedal allows you to control multiple values by one touch. Firmware update via USB port. Fully functioning LOOPER with 80-second capacity Headphone output for silent practice. Auxiliary audio input and built-in tuner. 40 drum rhythms and 10 metronome options. OTG output for compatible smartphones and tablets. MOOER GE150 Official Demo Video by MooerAudio #### MOOER PITCHSTEP - Mini PITCH SHIFTER and polyphonic harmonizer Shenzhen, – DECEMBER 29, 2017 – PITCH STEP is a polyphonic pitch shifter and harmonizer, conveniently built into a small expression pedal for real time control. The integrated features and control options make this pedal very flexible and useful for many different styles of music and applications. The housing itself is a mini sized expression pedal that wont take over your entire pedalboard. Pedal steel bends, Wham shifting, artificial tremolo dives and fat octave harmonies are just a few of the possibilities. Open up your expressive side with the MOOER PITCH STEP Features Fast and accurate, polyphonic Pitch-Shifting Optional dry signal for harmonization Customizable pitch adjustment for -OCT/+OCT Adjustable shifting range and direction Includes MOOER’s unique pressure sensing technology Supports 9V battery power PITCH STEP will be available from official MOOER dealers and distributors worldwide at a street price of around $138 USD each. About MOOER Started in 2010 MOOER became widely known as the original innovators of micro sized guitar effects pedals. Miniaturizing the whole world of classic stomp boxes for freeing up pedalboard real estate and making transport a breeze, while still maintaining a high level of quality tones and keeping the price low for the masses to enjoy. #### MOOER RADAR - Speaker cab simulator and IR loader Shenzhen, – OCTOBER 1, 2017 – The MOOER RADAR is a full-featured professional speaker simulator and IR loader which can be a permanent resident at the end of your pedalboard. Not only does it carry 30 cab models but it also has optional microphone and power amp simulation. Ideal for recording or hooked up to your favourite headphones for practice. The RADAR will transform your pedalboard into a complete guitar rig. The single knob control and very intuitive UI make setup and programming “on the go”  fast and easy. Connect it up to the MOOER STUDIO pc software to load-in any of your favourite IR models into any of the 30 cab model slots. This is the only portable IR loader available on the market at such an affordable price. If you’ve never given IR’s a go because of the expensive hardware, now’s your chance. Some of the key features 30 different speaker cab models 11 mic models 4 power amp models Customizable EQ stage Capable of loading custom IR (all sample rates supported) Store and recall up to 36 user presets Connect to PC editor via USB Supports headphones and lineout MOOER RADAR will be available from official MOOER dealers and distributors worldwide at a street price of around $150 USD each. For more information please visit: www.mooeraudio.com About MOOER Started in 2010 MOOER became widely known as the original innovators of micro sized guitar effects pedals. Miniaturizing the whole world of classic stomp boxes for freeing up pedalboard real estate and making transport a breeze. Whilst still maintaining a high level of quality tones and keeping the price low for the masses to enjoy. #### MOOER release the Hornet White Combo Amplifier MOOER is happy to introduce the first in their new lineup of combo amplifiers. The MOOER Hornet White is a small, compact amplifier with a modern and easy to use design, ideal for the office or bedroom. Featuring 9 different amp modes, Hornet White allows you to play your guitar, bass guitar, or even acoustic guitar without sacrificing your favorite tone. In addition, the 9 built-in effects allow you to easily plug-in and play without missing your favorite stompboxes. Bluetooth and auxiliary audio input allow you to play music from your device, and the headphone output facilitates silent practice sessions. Features 9 high-quality digital amp models based on popular guitar amplifiers, featuring bass amp and acoustic guitar models. Built-in Modulation, Delay and Reverb effects with independent tap tempo for both modes of operation (Live/Preset). Store and recall up to 9 presets. Precision tuner. Bluetooth and auxiliary audio connectivity. Dedicated headphone output. Custom 6.5-inch speaker. Please contact your MOOER representative for pricing and availability in your area. MOOER Hornet White Amplifier Official Demo Video by MooerAudio #### MOOER releases the Audiofile pedal headphone amplifier MOOER AUDIOFILE Class A pro-audio headphone amp Shenzhen, – DECEMBER 29, 2017 – AUDIOFILE is an all analog, hifi quality, pedalboard headphone amplifier. This class A amplifier circuit will bring a smile to the faces of even the most disconcerting of audio addicts. Hook up AUDIOFILE as the last unit in your signal chain and leave it there as a permanent resident on your pedalboard. Connect your headphones and activate the analog cab sim for totally immersive practice sessions. When playing live the AUDIOFILE can be completely bypassed or used as an excellent “always-on” signal buffer/booster with the cab sim turned off. Purity, warmth, dynamics and retention of tone are the name of the game with AUDIOFILE. Features Professional headphone amplifier, specifically designed for use with guitar and bass pedalboards Utilizes an analog Class A amplification circuit. Ensuring instrument and effects maintain purity, warmth and a high level of dynamics. Stereo and Mono inputs, stereo and mixed mono outputs Optional built in analog speaker cabinet simulation Doubles up as a signal boost/buffer when not being used for headphone amplification 100% True bypass means AUDIOFILE can become a permanent resident on your pedalboard even when not in use. AUDIOFILE will be available from official MOOER dealers and distributors worldwide at a street price of around $88 USD each. About MOOER Started in 2010 MOOER became widely known as the original innovators of micro sized guitar effects pedals. Miniaturizing the whole world of classic stomp boxes for freeing up pedalboard real estate and making transport a breeze, while still maintaining a high level of quality tones and keeping the price low for the masses to enjoy. #### MOOER TENDER OCTAVER MkII The TENDER OCTAVER micro pedal is back!!! Shenzhen, – OCTOBER 10, 2017 – Due to huge demand and a mass of enquiries from musicians across the globe, the Tender Octaver micro pedal from MOOER is back!!! The Tender Octaver mkII has retained the simplistic controls and tiny form factor that was so popular with it’s predecessor, plus some very special updates. Armed with 3 brand new algorithms and a true analog dry through signal, the Tender Octave MkII is sure to provide all your octave harmony needs. A very unique little polyphonic octave pedal with endless tonal possibilities. The FAT algorithm contains a huge bassy lower octave that can shake the walls and a soft toned upper voicing, for a very natural upper octave shimmer. Fat riffs and simulated bass guitar really shine in this mode. The TIGHT algorithm has a more focused lower octave with a higher, low eq, cut off point and a sharper upper octave bite. Shredders, fusion players and organ hunters alike, will find sonic delight when flipping the switch into tight mode. SWELL mode provides automatic volume swelling of the harmony voices, providing a soft attack and lush release whilst the original dry signal remains completely untouched. Great for emulating a 12-string guitar or creating ambient chords and sound scapes. MOOER Tender Octaver MK II Demo Video by MooerAudio Some of the key features: Independent SUB, UPPER and DRY controls to really get the pedal dialed in 3 brand new algorithms instantly provide very different tones at the flip of a switch All analog dry through signal completely retains your original instrument in all its glory Micro Size and metal housing for the best in portability and road worthy construction True Bypass switching TENDER OCTAVE MkII will be available from official MOOER dealers and distributors worldwide at a street price of around $99 USD each. About MOOER Started in 2010 MOOER became widely known as the original innovators of micro sized guitar effects pedals. Miniaturizing the whole world of classic stomp boxes for freeing up pedalboard real estate and making transport a breeze. Whilst still maintaining a high level of quality tones and keeping the price low for the masses to enjoy. For more information please visit: www.mooeraudio.com #### Morten Lave joins Lunastone Lunastone Scores a TC Hat Trick Joining Forces with Morten Lave (Copenhagen, Denmark, 2 October 2017) Former Head of Development at TC Electronic, Morten Lave, now joins the Danish guitar pedal company Lunastone. He will be the third ex-TC employee to become part of Lunastone, as other former TC profiles Allan Strand and Jesper Dalum have already joined the newcomer from Copenhagen in the past years. Morten Lave has served as Head of Development on the digital side of TC Electronic and also took lead on establishing TC Applied Technologies in Canada, leading the company as its CEO from 2003 to 2015. Morten Lave’s new role at Lunastone will be to head the digital side of development, taking the company that until now has focused on analog overdrive circuits to new territories. It is a great pleasure for me to rejoin with former colleagues once again at Lunastone says Morten Lave. “We managed to achieve many great things in the past and I am confident that we can continue doing exactly that in the future with a new line of digital pedals under the Lunastone brand. In fact, I see it as a perfect opportunity to combine Steen Grøntved’s brilliant analog design skills with my knowledge within digital audio. Further, zooming out, I see the core people at Lunastone – Steen Grøntved and my former colleagues Allan and Jesper – as something of a dream team that I am very excited to be joining.” “Having Morten join us will be a game-changer,” adds Allan Strand, Lunastone CEO. “No question, we have had greater success with our TrueOverDrive cascaded-gain-stage concept than we ever dared dream of, but obviously there is also a whole other world to take on in the digital domain and I couldn’t possibly think of anyone better suited to help us succeed there as well than Morten.” Lunastone founder and Head of Engineering, Steen Grøntved, is also looking forward to the new collaboration and reinforcement of the team: “Getting to collaborate with Morten is a great opportunity to develop the product line and expand into the digital realm. I have lots of ideas on how to unite analog and digital circuits in musical ways to get the best from both worlds. And with Morten’s expertise in digital signal processing and years of experience from TC Electronic, I am sure we are going to make great pedals, digital as well as analog, moving forward.” Further, Morten Lave will become part of the ownership of Lunastone, as he also invests in the company as part of the future partnership. Morten Lave will outline a digital pedal strategy and start working on the first products as of October 1st 2017. About LunaStone LunaStone was founded in Copenhagen, Denmark, by guitarist and engineer, Steen Grøntved, in 2012. Steen is a passionate guitarist, but also an engineer and something of a dreamer who constantly pursues divine guitar tone. Decades of gigging and studio sessions taught him an important lesson: "Nothing takes away focus from the music like poor sound", which triggered the obsession of creating the perfect overdrive pedal. The result is Lunastone's TrueOverDrive concept, which is based on tedious listening tests of all potential components in isolation. Unlike most overdrive pedals, Lunastone's TrueOverDrive pedals do not rely on diode clipping, but instead on cascaded gain stages, which makes them sound and behave dynamically like true tube amps being driven hard. For more information visit: www.lunastonepedals.com #### MotherBrain Oozes Delay from Dr. No Effects MotherBrain Delay It doesn’t take a genius to know the importance of a good delay pedal. Just use your brain. The limited run MotherBrain Analog Delay is the latest creation from the always unpredictable Dr. No Effects.  The hand crafted pedal is an excellent sonic tool for guitarists, bass players, keyboards and vocal. The MotherBrain is an insanely high-end quality delay that produces classic, classy tones. With three easy-to-adjust functions, it’s easy to achieve rockabilly slapback or insane oscillation — just grab hold of a cerebrum, dial in, and you’re ready to go. Present runs your signal from “Wet” to “Dry.” Insanity sets your delay time. Memory locks in your feedback for “Long Term” or “Short Term.” When the MotherBrain is engaged, it has no influence on the actual send through signal, that stays at the same level and clarity as your original signal. To achieve maximum results, Dr. No suggests using as the last effect in your pedal chain. As is the case with all Dr. No Effects, you don’t have to be a brain surgeon to dig into the MotherBrain. It’s user-friendly, simple, and easy to use. All a player needs is a 9-volt battery and they’re on their way to robust tone. From the circuit to the silkscreened housing, custom brain knobs, box, and brain keychain, The MotherBrain is entirely handmade and built to last a lifetime. It’s also a limited edition: only 350 are available, each one signed and numbered by Dr. No. MSRP: €239/$272. About Dr. No Effects To learn more about Dr. No Effects, please visit www.DrNo-Effects.com and Shop.DrNo-Effects.com #### MOTU Digital Performer now with ARA Celemony Software GmbH, Munich, 21.09.2022 (ictw) – With MOTU's Digital Performer 11.2, yet another established DAW is supporting the interface extension ARA Audio Random Access. This allows faster and better Melodyne workflows all DP11 users benefit from, as – on top of that – Melodyne 5 essential is bundled with this version. In Digital Performer 11.2, thanks to ARA it is now possible to open audio tracks in Melodyne directly and without tiresome transfers. That makes using Melodyne far simpler and more intuitive. If soundbites on a track or within a sequence are shortened, lengthened, moved or copied, Melodyne mirrors these changes automatically. This also means you can rearrange your material without any problems, even if it has already been edited with Melodyne. Furthermore, ARA makes passing on Digital Performer projects far simpler, as all the data management is handled automatically. The ARA integration of Melodyne requires Digital Performer version 11.2 and Melodyne version 5.2. More on Melodyne: https://www.celemony.com/en/melodyne/what-is-melodyne About Celemony Celemony is the pioneer and market leader in the musical, note-based editing of audio. The company's principal product, Melodyne, inaugurated this type of audio editing in 2001, established itself in the intervening years – for vocal editing in particular – as the standard worldwide, and has gone on pushing out the envelope in innovative audio editing ever since to the limits of what is technically possible. In 2008, for example, Celemony presented its patented DNA Direct Note Access, which extended Melodyne's editing capabilities to polyphonic audio material – right down to individual notes within chords. Subsequent versions of Melodyne brought further technological innovations: the unique Sound Editor, Multitrack Note Editing for the simultaneous note-based editing of an unlimited number of audio tracks, and sophisticated tempo and chord functions, as well as the detection and separate editing of sibilants on vocal tracks. Other important technologies developed by Celemony include the musically intelligent restoration tool Capstan and the pioneering plug-in interface ARA. Melodyne and Celemony have won numerous awards – among them, the Technical Grammy in 2012. About ARA Audio Random Access The interface extension ARA Audio Random Access broadens the communication between compatible DAWs and plug-ins, making more streamlined workflows and new applications possible. The standard, which was developed by Celemony and Presonus in 2011, is now supported by almost all DAWs as well as numerous plug-ins. #### MP1 Pro Programmable Tube Guitar Amplifier Plugin From Nembrini The Most Tonally Flexible Guitar Amplification Since the 80’s NOW plugin 6th February  2023 PAVIA, ITALY: Nembrini Audio’s latest plugin, the MP1 Pro Programmable Tube Guitar Amplifier, offers the most tonally flexible guitar amplification available since the 80’s. Listen to it here. Based on the iconic ADA MP1* Pre amplifier, synonymous with the 80’s LA guitar tone and players like Eddie Van Halen, the MP1 Pro Programmable Tube Guitar Amplifier is powered by four EL34 virtual tubes. It features a Tri-State Voicing selection that allows users to choose between Distortion Tube, Clean Tube or Solid State virtual circuits. The plugin’s EQ points have been designed to replicate the sound of Fender* and Marshall*, yet the Presence control surpasses the range offered by either. To further extend the possibility of the original hardware and help users customize their tone, Nembrini have also included a Power Amplifier section, six guitar effects, six carefully selected cabinet emulations, four of the best mic emulations with selectable mic positions and a powerful Impulse Loader. The Impulse Loader  allows up to three third party impulse responses to be loaded which can then be blended using volume, pan, phase, solo and mute controls. The new plugin is available at an introductory price for February 2023 of $9.99 (regular price $19.99) for iOS and $29.99 (Regular price $137) for desktop use. To find out and download the plugin more please go to https://www.nembriniaudio.com/products/mp1-pro-programmable-tube-guitar-amplifier or https://apps.apple.com/us/app/mp1-pro/id1661963427 MP1 Pro Guitar Amplifier Plugin Video by Nembrini Audio About Nembrini Audio Nembrini Audio was borne out of the extensive experience of founding namesake Igor Nembrini, with over 10 years of involvement in creating many of the greatest guitar amp plug-ins on the market to his notable name. Needless to say, the company’s exacting emulations always start by perfecting digital reproduction of analogue circuits before being finely tuned by ear to remain true to the original sound. Saying that, it is specialised in the digital reproduction of analogue saturation circuits, whereby the dynamic behaviour of each individual component is carefully modelled and tuned by ear to always achieve the most musical and creamy saturation in the digital world! With that in mind, it does not simply produce musical software but rather musical instruments suitable for every modern musician in search of uncompromising quality — products that work well in any setting and situation to let the creativity of musicians, producers, and mixing engineers flow forth for all to hear! www.nembriniaudio.com #### Musicians for Forests How the Music Industry can help the Tongass National Forest BEND, OR, May 10, 2016 -- Spanning 17 million acres, the Tongass National Forest is the world’s largest intact temperate rainforest and the largest National Forest within the United States. More than 1.5 million tourists journey to the Tongass each year to experience its remarkable natural beauty and abundant wildlife. Tourism contributes $1 billion to the local economy. The Tongass isn’t called “America’s Salmon Forest” for nothing. Nearly 20,000 miles of un-dammed creeks, rivers and lakes support commercial, subsistence and sport fishing. This fishery generates $1 billion annually and accounts for 11% of Southeast Alaska’s employment. Old-growth Sitka spruce has long been a choice tonewood for acoustic guitar production. Many American acoustic guitar manufacturers obtain this wood from the Tongass. There's just one problem: the Tongass is the only National Forest in the United States in which clearcutting old-growth trees is still permitted. An old-growth Sitka spruce requires 500 years to grow 300 feet tall. A clearcut section of old-growth forest requires at least 1,000 years to fully re-establish. This means once stands of old-growth Sitka spruce are clearcut, they are gone, for our lifetimes, for future generations’ lifetimes. Timber in Southeast Alaska generates a paltry $3 million annually. Employing just over 100 civilians (less than 4% of employment), it is estimated that the U.S. Forest Service loses more than $20 million annually subsidizing industrial-scale old-growth timber sales. Since 1980, this single National Forest may have lost up to $1 billion in subsidized sales. This deficit is undisputed. And the bulk of timber from these ancient trees is shipped to China to be processed into cheap goods. Recognizing the Tongass’ greater value as a tourist destination and salmon habitat, the US Forest Service (USFS) spent three years drafting a new Tongass Land Management Plan, wrapping up the drafting process in late 2015. While the draft plan includes improvements for timber management practices—namely, moving harvest to young growth trees—it’s unknown when the USFS will codify these new amendments. “Of the 193 million acres of National Forests in the United States, the streams of the Tongass National Forest are unsurpassed as productive salmon spawning and rearing habitat,” says Mike Dombeck, former Chief of the US Forest Service. “Tourism, recreation, fish and wildlife are the lifeblood of Southeast Alaska. I applaud the progress the Forest Service has made in moving away from the harvest of old growth and encourage an even faster transition to protecting these old growth forests. These trees and streams are the ‘gold’ of Alaska that will be there providing for future generations as long as we take care of them.” While the music industry consumes little timber compared to other wood-based industries, such as that of paper production, guitar manufacturers, musicians and other industry stakeholders have the power to highlight—and potentially re-shape—policies that harm our most precious forests. Musicians for Forests holds the vision of pulling together acoustic guitar manufacturers, musicians, soundboard suppliers, retailers, NGOs, and outdoor manufacturers to end the clearcutting of old-growth Sitka spruce in the Tongass. Ultimately, the aim is to place an Industry-wide moratorium on clearcut, old-growth Sitka spruce from the Tongass for guitar production by the end of 2016. Guitar manufacturers are encouraged to use whatever clearcut old-growth Sitka spruce they hold in inventory. Post-2016, these companies are encouraged to never again purchase old-growth timber that was harvested through clearcutting. Musicians and consumers are encouraged to purchase instruments made from sustainably harvested Sitka spruce following 2016. The movement does not promote throwing away instruments that weren’t made from sustainably harvested wood, an action which would be equally wasteful. Musicians for Forests is highly collaborative. The campaign recently launched and collaborators to-date include names such as Bedell Guitars, Santa Cruz Guitar Company, Patagonia, Inc., Howler Brothers, Stand for Trees, REVERB, as well as an entire line-up of prominent musicians, including Wrinkle Neck Mules, Zach Gill (ALO and Jack Johnson), Adam Gardner (Guster), and Nashville legend Dean Dillon. The acoustic guitar community can take a stand for the Tongass independent of governmental regulations and laws because it’s simply the right thing to do, not because Capitol Hill prescribes a sustainable course of action. Precious old-growth tonewood resources can be sourced by the music industry without clearcutting significant stands of 500 year-old trees. #### MXR EVH 5150 Overdrive Pedal The resulting EVH 5150 Overdrive joins hand-adjusted multi-stage MOSFETs with a full complement of controls to deliver overdriven tube-like tones and exceptional sonic flexibility through a wide variety of amps and speaker cabinets. Whether on stage or in the studio, the EVH 5150 Overdrive’s controls dial up the whole spectrum - from Eddie’s groundbreaking early classic tones to the high gain, super-articulate sound he uses today. Output and Gain controls set your volume and distortion levels, while the 3-band passive tone stack EQ section shapes your sound to taste. The Boost switch kicks the 5150 Overdrive into high gear with extra gain and compression, and the Gate control - powered by the Smart Gate circuit - tames unwanted noise. The EVH 5150 Overdrive features true bypass switching and comes in a road-worthy housing emblazoned with custom EVH artwork. Features: Designed in close collaboration with Eddie Van Halen Delivers a full range of powerful saturation via multi-stage MOSFETs Features 3-band EQ section for versatile tweakability Boost switch adds extra gain and compression Gate control tames unwanted noise Sounds great through a wide variety of amps and speaker cabs Street price will be about $199 For more information about the MXR EVH 5150 Overdrive Pedal please visit Dunlop’s website at www.jimdunlop.com #### NAMM Advances Industry Advocacy in Washington, D.C., Highlighting Tariff Impacts and Expanding Access to Music Education NAMM and Its Members Advocate for Federal Support of the Music Industry Carlsbad, CA - May 14, 2026 - This week, the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) concluded a series of high-impact advocacy efforts in Washington, D.C., advancing the association’s commitment to protecting the U.S. music products industry and expanding access to music education for more than 54 million students nationwide. On Friday, May 8th, NAMM President and CEO John Mlynczak delivered oral testimony before the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) Section 301 Committee, where he outlined the unintended consequences of current and potential tariff policies on the U.S. music products industry. NAMM’s testimony also highlighted a decline in imports of beginner instruments in 2025 - trends that could threaten the long-term pipeline of musicians and the broader music ecosystem. NAMM urged USTR to adopt targeted, evidence-based trade remedies and implement an exclusion process for musical instruments, components and raw materials. From May 10-14, NAMM returned to Capitol Hill for its 20th annual Advocacy D.C. Fly-In, bringing together a strong, diverse delegation of industry representatives. The Fly-In convened over 100 NAMM members and industry partners for more than 200 meetings with members of Congress and staff to advocate for federal funding supporting music and arts education. Additionally, two celebrity delegates - Miss America Cassie Donegan and legendary drummer Queen Cora Coleman - joined the effort as advocates to help elevate the industry’s message. Delegates called for increased investment in key federal programs, including Title I, Title II, Title IV, Part A and the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA). These programs are essential to ensuring that music and arts remain integral components of a well-rounded education, as defined by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). Delegates also urged members of Congress who sit on Senate Finance and House Ways and Means Committees to provide targeted tariff relief for musical instruments, their components and the raw materials used to manufacture them. “Our members travel from across the country to share a unified message with lawmakers: Music education is vital to student success, workforce development and the cultural fabric of our society,” said John Mlynczak, NAMM President and CEO. “This consistent and persistent messaging that our NAMM members have delivered for the past 20 years is working, and we will continue to champion music education and industry trade for the benefit of every NAMM member around the world.” This year’s Fly-In also featured Congressional Record, a bipartisan event on May 13 celebrating the unifying power of music and the arts - with participation from members of the Congressional Musicians Caucus and Congressional Arts Caucus, all made possible by NAMM’s support. Additionally, The NAMM Foundation began the week by hosting its annual Day of Service at McKinley Tech High School in Washington, D.C., connecting students with music industry professionals through its Careers in Music initiative. The program provides mentorship and career insights, helping inspire the next generation of music makers and industry leaders. Through coordinated advocacy on both trade and education, NAMM continues to champion policies that support innovation, access, and growth across the music products industry. For more information on NAMM advocacy efforts, visit: https://www.namm.org/issues-and-advocacy/fly-in To get involved, consider joining NAMM’s SupportMusic Coalition: https://www.namm.org/support-music/coalition About NAMM The National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) is the not-for-profit association with a mission to strengthen the $19.5 billion music products industry. NAMM is comprised of 10,000 global member companies and individual professionals with a global workforce of over 475,000 employees. NAMM events and members fund The NAMM Foundation's efforts to promote the pleasures and benefits of music and advance active participation in music-making across the lifespan. For more information about NAMM, please visit www.namm.org. #### NAMM Announces Billy Corgan as Recipient of the TEC Innovation Award Presented at The 2026 NAMM Show 41st Annual NAMM TEC Awards will take place on Thursday evening, January 22 during The NAMM Show CARLSBAD, CALIF., December 11, 2025 –  NAMM (The National Association of Music Merchants), the largest global not-for-profit music trade organization and The NAMM Technical Excellence & Creativity (TEC) Awards have selected Billy Corgan as the recipient of the 2025 TEC Innovation Award, which will be presented to him at the 41st Annual NAMM TEC Awards on Thursday evening, January 22, 2026, during The NAMM Show in Anaheim, California. The TEC Innovation Award recognizes visionary contributions that shape the future of music, sound, and creative production. Corgan is being honored for his transformative impact on modern, guitar-driven music and his forward-thinking approach to tone shaping and sonic architecture. From the explosive dynamics and layered opulence of Siamese Dream to the genre-blending ambition of Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness, and his continued reinvention across The Smashing Pumpkins’ expansive catalog, including the most recent releases ATUM: A Rock Opera in Three Acts and Aghori Mhori Mei. His work has expanded the boundaries of modern rock and inspired generations of musicians, engineers, and creators. “Billy’s fearless approach to production, imaginative pedal chains, analog exploration, intricate layering and boundary-breaking studio techniques have influenced countless creators,” said John Mlynczak, NAMM President and CEO. “His deep commitment to innovation and artistic evolution places him among the most distinctive and influential musical architects of the last three decades.” Beyond his work with GRAMMY® Award winning band The Smashing Pumpkins, Corgan stands out as a multifaceted creative force. His solo catalog includes TheFutureEmbrace [2005], Aegea [2014], Ogilala [2017], and Cotillions [2019]. In the studio, he has collaborated with a broad range of artists including Tony Iommi of Black Sabbath, Rick Ocasek, Cheap Trick, Ray Davies, New Order, Marianne Faithfull, Scorpions, Korn, Phantogram, The Veronicas, and Code Orange. He has also contributed music to film soundtracks such as Ransom, Stigmata, and Spun, and released his first poetry book, Blinking with Fists, in 2004, which went on to become a New York Times best seller. Corgan’s creative reach extends into a variety of cultural spaces. A lifelong wrestling aficionado, he owns and serves as president of the National Wrestling Alliance (NWA). He also owns Madame ZuZu’s Teahouse in Highland Park, where he often performs intimate surprise sets, and hosts the podcast “The Magnificent Others,” featuring conversations with artists, entrepreneurs, and visionary leaders. He is also a staunch animal advocate, supporting no-kill shelters such as PAWS Chicago. Most recently, Corgan partnered with the Lyric Opera of Chicago for the world premiere of A Night of Mellon Collie and Infinite Sadness, a bold operatic reimagining of The Smashing Pumpkins’ landmark 1995 double album. The production featured Corgan performing alongside the world class opera artists, with sweeping new arrangements brought to life by the Lyric Opera Orchestra and Chorus for an immersive experience that fuses the emotional intensity of rock with the grandeur of opera. Past recipients of the TEC Innovation Award include Paul McCartney, Joni Mitchell, RZA, Peter Frampton, Jackson Browne, Pete Townshend, Lindsey Buckingham, Stevie Wonder, Herbie Hancock, Brian Wilson, Jack White, and many more. Founded in 1901, NAMM (National Association of Music Merchants) works to strengthen the music products industry and promote the pleasures and benefits of making music. Through trade shows, membership programs, professional development, market development initiatives, and global engagement, NAMM supports its vision of a world in which the joy of making music is an essential part of daily life for people of all ages. The NAMM TEC Awards celebrate the individuals, companies, and technological advancements shaping the sound of recordings, live performance, film, television, and multimedia. At its core, the TEC Awards honor those who expand what is possible in music and sound. Billy Corgan’s legacy of experimentation and creative courage exemplifies that mission. For more information on the TEC Awards please visit: www.tecawards.org To register for the NAMM Show and get your TEC Tickets, visit: www.NAMM.org About NAMM The National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) is the not-for-profit association with a mission to strengthen the $19.5 billion music products industry. NAMM is comprised of 10,000 global member companies and individual professionals with a global workforce of over 475,000 employees. NAMM events and members fund The NAMM Foundation's efforts to promote the pleasures and benefits of music and advance active participation in music-making across the lifespan. For more information about NAMM, please visit www.namm.org. #### NAMM Debut for Marquee Club and The Cavern Club instruments On show for the very first time in the US are The Cavern Club Ukulele Outfits and Marquee Club Electric Guitars. The Cavern Club Ukulele outfits come in three different artwork designs - ‘The Wall’ (CVUK1) featuring the names of the many, many bands that have graced that hallowed stage in its seven decades, ‘Fab Faces’ (CVUK2) adorned by close-up illustrations of some band from Liverpool, and the simply named ‘Cavern’ (CVUK3) which shows iconic internal scenes and historic bill posters from one of the worlds most famous venues. These wooden Ukulele outfits come with a carry bag, plectrum and pitch pipes for tuning and are supplied in attractive, eye catching outer packaging. Also available in three designs the Marquee Club Electric Guitars are extremely playable, great sounding six-string models. with features and specification you would expect on much more expensive instruments. The Marquee ‘Axis’ Electric Guitar (MQG6) has a foxy double-cutaway style body with 3 single coil pickups that ooze vintage voodoo, a bolt-on maple neck, diecast chrome machine heads and traditional fulcrum vibrato. Meanwhile the Marquee ‘Heaven’ Electric Guitar (MQG99) has a solid single cutaway style body with a set-in maple neck and rosewood fingerboard. Two high output double-coil pickups provide a whole lotta tones and great sustain, and the die cast chrome machine heads and stop bar tail piece with adjustable tune-o-matic bridge provide solid tuning and issue-free intonation. Finally the Marquee ‘Salute’ Electric Guitar (MQG69) has a double-cutaway style body with a maple set neck and twin double-coil pickups - ideal to let there be rock or play a bad boy boogie. All three models feature the Marquee Club logo and pics and images from three of the biggest acts to tread the boards at this truly historic venue. Check out The Cavern Club and Marquee Club instruments on the JHS/RBI Music Booth 5279. #### NAMM NeXT Europe 2026 Gathers Industry Leaders in Amsterdam to Shape the Future of the Global Music Industry Executive-Level Summit to Focus on Leadership, Strategy and Actionable Industry Growth CARLSBAD, CALIF., March 25, 2026 – NAMM (The National Association of Music Merchants), the largest global non-profit music trade organization, has announced the return of NAMM NeXT Europe, an exclusive executive-level summit designed to unite leaders across the European music products, pro audio and live event technology industries. The 2026 event will take place June 10–11 at the Renaissance Amsterdam Hotel in Amsterdam, Netherlands. For further information regarding attending, event sponsorship or speaking appearances at NAMM NeXT Europe, please visit https://next.namm.org/ Building on the momentum of its inaugural European gathering in 2025, NAMM NeXT Europe 2026 will gather forward-thinking leaders from across the region to connect, collaborate and drive meaningful industry growth through leadership development, peer-to-peer exchange and strategic dialogue. “NAMM NeXT Europe is designed to bring together the leaders who are shaping what’s next for our industry,” said John Mlynczak, NAMM president and CEO. “By creating a space for open dialogue, shared learning and actionable outcomes, we are strengthening the foundation for long-term growth across the European and global music ecosystems.” The two-day summit will feature a highly curated agenda focused on emerging opportunities and critical business challenges. Attendees will engage in expert-led sessions, collaborative working groups and executive discussions aimed at delivering practical insights and measurable outcomes. The program will open with a welcome reception, offering networking opportunities alongside remarks from NAMM leadership and event sponsors, followed by opening keynote presentations addressing the global state of the industry and NAMM’s vision for “What’s NeXT.” Key sessions will include: Economics, Trade and Tariffs: A deep dive into global economic trends and policy impacts affecting the music products industry, featuring a leading international economist. The Customer Purchasing Journey in 2026 and Beyond: Insights from an outside-the-industry expert exploring evolving consumer behavior, digital commerce and marketing strategies. A cornerstone of NAMM NeXT Europe is its interactive track-based working-group format, designed to generate actionable outcomes. Each track will include an anchor session, facilitated discussions and a full-group report-out. Tracks for 2026 include: Commercial / Channel Insights (Distribution + Manufacturer): Focused on strengthening the commercial ecosystem and identifying opportunities for collaboration. Retail / Customer Engagement + Marketing Execution: Exploring modern retail strategies, customer engagement and conversion in a rapidly changing landscape. Live Sound / Live Events / Touring Trends: Translating insights from large-scale live event operators into opportunities for the broader music industry. Each working group will produce a structured output, including key challenges, opportunities and a 90-day action plan with defined ownership and timelines, ensuring continued momentum beyond the event. Additional programming will spotlight music education advocacy in Europe, featuring perspectives from leading organizations and opportunities for cross-sector collaboration to support future music makers. The event will conclude with outlining next steps, including how insights and action plans will be carried forward to drive industry-wide impact. NAMM NeXT Europe remains a strategic investment in the global music industry, designed to elevate leadership, strengthen partnerships and address the most pressing issues facing the business today. Following the success of the 2025 Brussels event - which brought together more than 60 leaders from top companies and associations across Europe - NAMM continues to expand the NeXT platform as a catalyst for collaboration and innovation. About NAMM The National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) is the not-for-profit association with a mission to strengthen the $19.5 billion music products industry. NAMM is comprised of 15,400 global member companies and individual professionals with a global workforce of over 475,000 employees. NAMM events and members fund The NAMM Foundation's efforts to promote the pleasures and benefits of music and advance active participation in music-making across the lifespan. For more information about NAMM, please visit www.namm.org. #### NAMM President John Mlynczak Testifies Before USTR NAMM President and CEO John Mlynczak to Deliver Oral Testimony Before the USTR Section 301 Committee on Impact of Global Tariffs to Music Products Industry NAMM Selected to Provide Critical Business Analysis During Four Days of Testimonies Carlsbad, CA - May 4, 2026 - The National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM)  has issued the oral testimony that will be delivered by NAMM President and CEO John Mlynczak before the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) Section 301 Committee in Washington, D.C., on Friday, May 8. Mlynczak’s oral testimony will deliver a powerful narative on the impact of tariffs on American businesses, music education, and consumers of musical instruments.  This message enhances the case and data already provided in NAMM’s previously submitted written comments. Read the full oral testimony that NAMM President and CEO John Mlynczak will deliver (HERE). The USTR  selected 151 assocations and companies to provide in-person testimony to support the 811 written comments recieved. NAMM will be joining other well-established associations, such as Consumer Technology Association, Consumer Brands Association and United Auto Workers Association, to name a few. In his testimony, Mlynczak will underscore the unintended consequences of current tariff policies on the U.S. music products industry, particularly as the Administration considers additional actions under Section 301 authority. NAMM continues to advocate for evidence-based trade remedies that do not disproportionately harm American manufacturers, retailers and students. “Tariffs are tilting the playing field against American businesses and the millions of students who rely on affordable access to musical instruments,” Mlynczak said. “Our industry depends on a global supply chain built over generations. Policies that increase costs without expanding domestic capacity ultimately reduce participation in music education and weaken long-term U.S. competitiveness.” NAMM Advocacy Actions for Section 301 Investigations Announced on March 17, the Administration has indicated it may use the results of the Section 301 investigations into 16 countries relating to structural excess capacity and production to restore tariff levels previously imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). NAMM submitted formal comments on April 15th calling on USTR to ensure that any trade remedies are precisely calibrated to the practices under investigation - and do not impose collateral harm on an industry that depends on open global trade to serve American students, schools, and musicians. NAMM submitted oral testimony on April 28th and will testify in the Section 301 excess capacity hearing on May 8th, outlining the industry’s concerns and answering questions for the USTR Section 301 Committee. Following the hearings from May 5-8, USTR is expected to propose specific remedies, triggering a second public comment period. NAMM will remain actively engaged throughout the process and will notify members when the next opportunity to provide input opens. Core Message From NAMM Testimony In his remarks, Mlynczak will emphasize: The U.S. music products industry represents $9 billion of a $19.5 billion global market, with NAMM representing more than 10,000 companies. Global supply chains for musical instruments rely on specialized materials and craftsmanship that cannot be replicated domestically. Tariffs are increasing costs for American manufacturers while giving foreign competitors pricing advantages. Entry-level instruments - critical for music education - are disproportionately affected, with imports of wind instruments down 27% and pianos down 20% in 2025. Reduced access to beginner instruments threatens the pipeline that sustains U.S.-made professional instruments and the broader music ecosystem. NAMM is urging USTR to implement an exclusion process for musical instruments, components and materials for products under HTS Chapter 92 should they recommend tariffs. “Music education and music-making are fundamental to American culture and economic vitality,” Mlynczak added. “We respectfully ask policymakers to ensure trade actions support - not hinder - the students, businesses and communities that power this industry.” About NAMM The National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) is the not-for-profit association with a mission to strengthen the $19.5 billion music products industry. NAMM is comprised of 10,000 global member companies and individual professionals with a global workforce of over 475,000 employees. NAMM events and members fund The NAMM Foundation's efforts to promote the pleasures and benefits of music and advance active participation in music-making across the lifespan. For more information about NAMM, please visit www.namm.org. #### NAMM Show Policy Event: Sustainability and the Music Industry Chip Barber, Tom Bedell, Jeff Bridges, Brad Johnson, Frank Untermyer, Rob Garner and Michael Skinner share insights about expanding sustainability efforts in MI BEND, ORE.—JAN. 13, 2020—Music industry leaders will gather for a panel discussion concerning sustainability practices including Lacey Act compliance for tonewood imports. Mary Luehrsen, director of NAMM Public Affairs and Government Relations, will moderate a 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 16 NAMM panel discussion on Sustainability and the Music Industry (NAMM Member Center, Level 1 Lobby, Anaheim Convention Center). The event will feature: Tom Bedell, Two Old Hippies and owner Breedlove Guitars Brad Johnson, Category Director for Acoustic Guitars at Guitar Center Charles “Chip” Barber, Director of the Forest Legality Initiative (FLI), World Resource Institute Jeff Bridges, actor, activist and guitar player Frank Untermyer, Director of Supply Chain Management, Marin Guitar Rob Garner, Director, Forest Based Solutions, LLC Michael Skinner, President | DANSR, inc., also representing Van Doren reeds Speakers will address compliance with the 2008 Lacey Act amendment regarding trade in illegally sourced wood products and compliance challenges with Chinese imports; a supply chain for nearly half the guitars purchased in America. Panelists will also outline other sustainability practices that impact both production and product brand messaging. Tom Bedell of Two Old Hippies, Breedlove Guitars’ will share a years-long effort to develop an acoustic/electric Organic Collection, designed in Bend and built in China, that launched on Jan. 1. The Collection uses no clear-cut timber; sustainably harvested, FSC-certified exotic tonewoods; and salvaged and individually-harvested native Oregon myrtlewood. The pioneering effort, led by Bedell—noted for his environmental work within the industry—represents a new step, with a clear global chain of custody. “We hope to challenge and encourage Chinese manufacturers; importers; retailers; and consumers to participate in similar solutions for the entire acoustic guitar industry. It’s been a difficult path, bringing the Organic Collection to market,” says Bedell. “But we believe we’ve proven it can be done. Musicians hold the ear of the world; let’s help them remind everyone to care for our planet. We only have one.” #### Nashville Outsider Music releases #Schrexit, the new album from Tom Schreck New digital LP follows Schreck’s 2014 release Save Your Glory and 2009’s Outsider — Access the album here: http://smarturl.it/schrexit — NASHVILLE, TN, May 6, 2020 – Nashville Outsider Music announces the digital release of #Schrexit, the new studio album from singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer/arranger Tom Schreck. The album features eight tracks and showcases Schreck’s evolution as a producer on compositions spanning dense power pop, electronic textures and funky percussion grooves. The lyrics are often allegorical and topical, reflecting the chaos, alienation, disillusion, violence and hope of our modern era. Access the album here: http://smarturl.it/schrexit Longtime followers may be surprised by the more prominent use of synthesizers and programmed beats on the album, as well as two tracks created around samples of pre-existing material as the basis for reinterpretation. Schreck remarks, “Most of my musical idols found their way to the production of electronic music at some point – both in terms of sonic experimentation and the dance floor – and it’s a realm that’s been familiar to me for a long time, going back to some of my earliest basement demos. Many of these new recordings emerged with an electronic flair, and it felt important to capture that essence. The style here, to me, feels vital and current and reflects my feelings on the state of the world. There is an irony that today’s electronic pop music (which is naturally communal and celebratory, with arms outstretched) often begins life with a single creator working alone late at night, staring at a screen. I think that paradox is rich with symbolism, and that’s something I hope comes across here. On the other hand, some of the tracks are more conventional and organic songwriter material, so I think there is something for everyone on this set.” Schreck worked with many of his longtime collaborators on the project: lead guitarist Ben Owens, drummer Matt Iceman, bassist Cornelius Perry, cellist Emily Nelson, keyboardist Reed Pittman and multi-instrumentalist Rory Hoffman, all of whom contributed to Schreck’s previous full-length records, Outsider (2009) and Save Your Glory (2014). Jason Hall – the mix/mastering engineer here – served as production consultant on those earlier records and had a direct hand in mixing and mastering Schreck’s The Added Glory EP in 2015. Other collaborators include Lindsay Ellyn, who contributed background vocals, and Connor Rand, who co-wrote the acoustic ballad “World Without War" and assisted with pre-production on several others. Track list [all written & composed by Schreck, except where noted]: Beef Supreme Der Februar [instrumental] Cobalt Blue World Without War [Rand/Schreck] T.H.C. [instrumental] [Dylan/Schreck] [samples Bob Dylan’s “Things Have Changed”] The Chase Save It for a Rainy Day Imagine Me [McDowell/Patler/Schreck] [samples “Cuttin’ It Up” by L.T.D.] Credits: Tom Schreck: Lead, harmony and background vocals, sampling, drum programming, MIDI programming, acoustic guitar, nylon-string guitar, electric guitar, 12-string guitar, electric bass, piano, electric piano, synthesizers, glockenspiel, harmonica, melodica, bass melodica, ukulele, percussion with Lindsay Ellyn: Harmony & background vocals on “Cobalt Blue” Jason Hall: Tracking, mixing & mastering engineering, background vocal on “Cobalt Blue”, Rory Hoffman: Bass clarinet and guzheng on “The Chase” Matt Iceman: Drums & percussion, pre-production engineering Emily Nelson: Cellos Ben Owens: Lead guitar Cornelius Perry: Electric bass on “Save It for a Rainy Day” and “The Chase” Reed Pittman: Electric piano and synthesizer on “The Chase" Connor Rand: Co-writer of “World Without War”, pre-production engineering Dean Tomasek: Cover art About Tom Schreck: Tom Schreck is an independent musical artist currently based in Nashville, TN, and originally from Bismarck, ND. His three full-length studio albums, Outsider (2009), Save Your Glory (2014), and #Schrexit (2020), alongside his EP Added Glory (2015), showcase an artist with an insatiable creative appetite and a fascination with wide-ranging genres of music, from folk and standard singer-songwriter fare to garage rock, indie, power pop, electronic, Celtic, R&B, jazz, classical, croonerism, world music, and much more. His work has earned him finalist honors in the USA Songwriting Competition three consecutive years, as well as features on Nashville radio station Lightning 100's Local Lightning Spotlight and on the syndicated NPR program On Point in 2014. His unique singing voice, compositional style and captivating performances have placed him as a distinct and respected creative force in the Nashville community and beyond. Visit Tom online at www.nashvilleoutsider.com. #### Neil Young + Crazy Horse Announce Love Earth Tour Tickets Available Starting Tuesday, February 13 at 10 AM PT with Neil Young Archives Pre-sale. General Onsale Begins on Friday, February 16 at 10am Local at LiveNation.com. Today, Neil Young + Crazy Horse have announced their 2024 tour – Love Earth Tour. Produced by Live Nation, the run kicks off with two nights at San Diego's Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre on April 24 & April 25 then continues with stops across North America in Arizona, Texas, Georgia, Tennessee, New York, Toronto, Chicago, and more. TICKETS: Tickets will be available starting with a Neil Young Archives pre-sale beginning on Tuesday, February 13 at 10 AM PT. Additional pre-sales will run throughout the week ahead of the general onsale beginning on Friday, February 16 at 10am local time at LiveNation.com . At time of purchase, fans can opt in to receive a physical CD of the Neil Young + Crazy Horse new album FU##IN' UP included with their tickets for no additional cost. FU##IN' UP reveals Neil Young + Crazy Horse in all their ragged glory, playing songs from their long relationship. Neil and The Horse have played together for over 50 years and the performances of these familiar songs, recorded in 2023, is a true highlight. As Neil explains, "In the spirit it's offered…made this for the Horse lovers. I can't stop it. The horse is runnin'. What a ride we have. I don't want to mess with the vibe. I am so happy to have this to share." FU##IN' UP contains 9 songs on 2 LPs. The album will be released in limited edition color vinyl pressing on Record Store Day April 20 with a wider, all format release starting April 26. For further details go to NYA. Details about this release will be announced shortly. MORE ON TICKETS: The artist wants to give fans the best chance to buy tickets at face value. For fans who purchase tickets for the Love Earth Tour through Ticketmaster and can't attend, they will have the option to resell their ticket to other fans at the original price paid using Ticketmaster’s Face Value Exchange. To help protect the Face Value Exchange, the artist has also chosen to make tickets for this tour mobile only and restricted from transfer. This applies to all shows except those in Illinois, Connecticut, New York, and Virginia where Face Value Exchange cannot be mandated. A valid bank account or debit card within the country of your event is required to sell tickets on the Face Value Exchange. More information on how the Ticketmaster Exchange works is available here. NEIL YOUNG CRAZY HORSE LOVE EARTH TOUR DATES: Wed Apr 24 - San Diego, CA - Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre Thu Apr 25 - San Diego, CA - Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre Sat Apr 27 - Phoenix, AZ - Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre Wed May 01 - Austin, TX - Germania Insurance Amphitheater Thu May 02 - Dallas, TX - Dos Equis Pavilion Sun May 05 - Huntsville, AL - Orion Amphitheater Tue May 07 - Atlanta, GA - Ameris Bank Amphitheatre Wed May 08 - Franklin, TN - FirstBank Amphitheater Sat May 11 - Bristow, VA - Jiffy Lube Live Sun May 12 - Camden, NJ - Freedom Mortgage Pavilion Tue May 14 - Queens, NY - Forest Hills Stadium Fri May 17 - Mansfield, MA - Xfinity Center Sat May 18 - Bridgeport, CT - Hartford Healthcare Amphitheater Mon May 20 - Toronto, ON - Budweiser Stage Wed May 22 - Clarkston, MI - Pine Knob Music Theatre Thu May 23 - Chicago, IL - Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island Find Everything Neil Young @ NeilYoungArchives.com (NYA) #### Nektar BOLT VSTi Synthesizer Nektar Technology launch BOLT VSTi Synthesizer The first virtual instrument based on Harmonics Synthesis technology Nektar Technology, Inc., California, December 20, 2018 (ictw) - BOLT is Nektar's first foray into the world of virtual instruments and employs a new form of synthesis with unique sonic character and intuitive user interface. BOLT enables a different and fast approach to sound design with an unusually organic and warm sonic character. Harmonics Synthesis generates and shapes the sound directly in the oscillator: It doesn't require the dedicated filter section typically found on subtractive synthesizers. By turning just one knob, a wave's shape can be changed from dark and subtle to bright and overtone-rich. Harmonics Synthesis is based on the MSO (multi sine oscillator) concept by Professor Dr. Udo Zoelzer of Helmut Schmidt University in Hamburg, Germany. Mr Zoelzer is a scientist with decades of experience in digital signal processing and a passion for audio and synthesis. Over the last two years, the university and Nektar have collaborated on developing MSO into a full-blown synthesis engine. "The unique sound of this oscillator intrigued us right away – it really is something else", comments Nektar's Marketing Manager Ralf Schluenzen. "What's more, you don't need hundreds of controls to tweak a sound. This makes the technology very accessible, almost like a classic analog synthesizer concept: On those synths you can practically turn any knob – even if you don't know what it does – and it almost always sounds great. Transporting this ease of use into a digital synth concept has been our design goal. Tweaking should be inspiring and not a chore!" BOLT is up to 16 voice polyphonic and offers 2 oscillators per voice, each equipped with suboscillator, noise generator, distortion and a dedicated ADSR envelope. Three syncable LFOs and a Modulation Envelope provide extensive modulation features. The number of overtones is set with BOLT's Harmonics parameter, Rolloff additionally adjusts the steepness of the Harmonics "cutoff". Apart from standard waveforms such as sine, saw or square, Harmonics Synthesis is also capable of generating pulse chains and alternating shapes. Cross modulation between BOLT's two oscillators opens the door to FM-like sounds and all sorts of modulation mayhem. A Voice Double mode provides unison features and 4 integrated effects processors simplify the creation of production-ready patches. Over 500 factory sounds, including many artist patches, demonstrate the flexibility of this new synth engine: Lush pads, deep basses, screaming leads or percussion sounds that almost sound sampled are just some of its strengths. The triple LFO section allows the creation of interesting rhythmical soundscapes and drones. The BOLT plugin is compatible with VST, VST3 and AU and runs on all current 64bit Mac OS and Windows systems. The recommended retail price is $ 99 US with a special introductory offer of $ 69 US until January 31st, 2019. FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS Harmonics synthesizer with up to 16 voice polyphony 2 oscillators + 2 sub-oscillators White noise generator per oscillator Overdrive stage for each oscillator 1 ADSR envelope per oscillator Unison Voice Double Mode with detune and stereo spread (stack up to 4 instances) FM: Frequency Modulation of oscillator 1 by dedicated additional sine oscillator X-Mod: cross-modulation of OSC1 from OSC2 1 ADSR modulation envelope generator 3 LFOs with extended range up to 10 kHz, 13 waveforms and MIDI sync 4 modulation targets per modulation source (LFO 1-3, Mod EG) 4 FX processors: EQ, chorus, delay and reverb Mono and Poly modes with adjustable pitch glide Support for multiple sample rates Automatic 2-stage Protection Limiter Minimum System Requirements Computer running Windows (64bit) version 7, 8, 10 or higher or a Mac with OS X 10.9 or higher Any host DAW application with support for VST 2.4, VST 3 or AU Instrument Plug-Ins (All other requirements dependent on the DAW software / audio interface used, please consult the respective manuals for further details.) Pricing and availability (MSRP): 99 USD // 69 GBP // 99 EUR - Introductory offer on nektartech.com until January 31th, 2019: $69 USD* (Available from nektartech.com and other online dealers starting in December 2018) *= Euro and Pound prices calculated based on current exchange rate. For further Information about Nektar Technology, Inc please visit: www.nektartech.com Nektar Bolt Harmonics Synthesizer Video by NektarTechnology #### Nektar Controller Keyboards updates support Reason 9 Nektar Technology, creators of Panorama and Impact LX controller series today announced a significant update to the Nektar DAW Integration for Reason. This update makes all Panorama and Impact products compatible with Reason 9 and offer a substantial expansion of Rack Extension mapping. Nektar Inc. California, June 21st, 2016 - (ictw) - Nektar today announced the availabilty of a significant update to the Nektar DAW integration with Reason. Reason 9 Ready Nektar DAW Integration is now not only compatible with Reason 9, but also includes mapping for the 3 new player devices included in Reason 9. Note Echo, Scales and Chords as well as Dual Arpeggio are each custom mapped, giving the most complete real-time control experience possible. Impact and Panorama continue to support any Reason version from 5.0 and up. ReDrum: Stepping it up with Panorama Taking advantage of new control options in the Reason Remote SDK, Panorama now allows full control of the ReDrum step sequencer. As drums are triggered or selected using the pads, steps can be quickly edited using the LED buttons.  If a step is active, the LED is illuminated, clearly indicating the sequence and state of each step. Standard Mapping takes Nektar support to 387 Rack Extensions Standard mapping is a new approach that map the most important parameters of a device, such as for example filter cutoff, resonance and envelopes. Following a predefined layout, controls are mapped to the same parameters across RE’s making it easy to control devices when changing tracks. And when inspiration strikes, all other parameters on the device can be accessed quickly and easily through Nektar's nifty 'grab' feature - a temporary override for any control, with instant access to parameters on the active instrument.  No need for complicated MIDI assignments and programming. Nektar DAW Integration does it all. As always, Patch Names and parameter names/values are shown in Panorama's hi-res TFT display. Custom vs Standard Mapping Standard mapping doesn’t replace the existing custom mapping for legacy devices but instead provides a uniform and faster way to generate mapping for new Rack Extensions. This means that updates to the Nektar DAW Integration for Reason will be more frequent, ensuring Nektar hardware is able to control even relatively recent Rack Extensions. The update is available for free to registered owners of Nektar Impact LX and Panorama immediately. For further information please visit: www.nektartech.com #### Nektar Impact LX+ New Impact LX49+ and LX61+ USB MIDI controllers Nektar bring their Impact LX range of USB Midi Controller Keyboards to the next Level Based on the original Impact LX49 and LX61, the new models expand on Nektar DAW Integration, delivering more features for supported DAWs and a more transparent workflow. Nektar Inc., Burbank/ California, July 20th, 2016 (ictw) – Nektar today announced the new range of Impact LX+ USB MIDI Controller Keyboards to be available in stores end of July, 2016. The new Impact LX49+ and LX61+ USB MIDI controllers now are jam-packed with intelligent and expressive performance control not even available from many premium products. The acclaimed Nektar DAW Integration automatically hooks the LX+’s Controllers up to the DAW of choice. Custom designed for Bitwig, Cubase, Digital Performer, FL Studio, GarageBand, Logic, Nuendo, Reaper, Reason, Sonar and Studio One - the integration takes Impact LX+ way beyond functionality normally offered by a USB MIDI controller keyboard. Nektar take care of the hard work so the musicians can focus on their creativity. NEKTAR IMPACT LX+ CONTROLLER KEYBOARD The 49 or 61 note velocity sensitive keyboard features a synth action with a medium tension. The full-size, piano-style keys are covered to protect against dirt and dust while also complementing the Impact LX design. With 4 velocity curves gradually increasing in dynamics there is choice for any playing style. CONTROL CENTER Nine 30mm faders, 9 MIDI buttons and 8 encoders are at the center of Impact LX49's control panel. Used with Nektar DAW integration, the controls take on a life of their own, providing flexible pre-mapped DAW control giving you the best of both worlds. Illuminated, light touch PADS Calibrated to trigger at a light touch, finger drumming is suddenly well within reach with a nice and even velocity response. Each pad can be assigned any MIDI note number or MIDI cc message, for use as MIDI trigger or toggle buttons. But the best part is the "Pad Learn" feature that allows for selecting a pad, play the note or wanted drum sound on the keyboard and the assignment is done. The 4 color LED illumination not only looks good but also indicates which pad map is currently loaded and can even tell which type of MIDI message each pad sends. With Nektar DAW Integration, the pads are automatically assigned to for example Reason and Bitwig. The two Clips and Scenes buttons are used in Bitwig  to trigger... well ... Clips and Scenes. In Reason, a clever control of Reason's location points creates a similar experience with scenes triggering of any song. VISUAL FEEDBACK Dedicated LED buttons clearly show if Mixer, Instrument or Preset (for generic USB MIDI control) is selected. In Instrument mode, a new Page button allows switching between a Default and User instrument map page with Default parameters following a common format and clearly screen printed in Blue for every control. Connectivity – Win, Mac and iOS As a low powered USB device, Impact LX+ works with all USB devices that feature a Class compliant MIDI driver. That includes all version of Windows from XP and higher, Apple OS X 10.5 and higher plus Linux (as long as a USB MIDI driver package is installed). Impact LX+ keyboards also connect to an Apple iPad using the iPad’s optional USB camera connection kit (optional). Of course the Impact LX is powered by the iPad so you can work away for as long as your iPad remains charged. BITWIG 8-TRACK included With the included Bitwig 8-Track, the dedicated Clips and Scenes buttons switch the pads to instant control of clips or scenes with LED feedback showing which clip/scene is currently playing, which contain playable material and if recording has been activated. Both Impact LX49+ and LX61+ are shipping during the last week of July from all major resellers worldwide for MSRP: Impact LX49+: $199.99/Euro 179.99/GBP139.99 Impact LX61+: $299.99/Euro 199.99/GBP169.99 The full list of features includes: Nektar DAW Integration for Bitwig Studio/8-Track, Cubase, Digital Performer, FL Studio, GarageBand, Logic, Nuendo, Reaper, Reason, Sonar and Studio One 49 or 61 note full size, ultra-dynamic velocity sensitive keybed Pitch bend and Modulation wheels Octave and transpose buttons 3 digit LED display 9 faders 9 fader buttons 8 pots Mixer and Instrument buttons with LED indicator for Nektar DAW Integration Preset button with LED indicator for generic MIDI control 5 user configurable presets Page button with two LED’s for Nektar DAW integration switch between User and Default mapping. Default Instrument mapping screen printing in blue for Nektar DAW Integration Dedicated Track and Patch buttons 6 Transport buttons with additional shift functionality 8 hyper sensitive pads, LED backlit with 4 color options 4 pad maps Clips and Scenes buttons for Nektar DAW Integration Foot switch socket Power on/off button USB connector USB class compliant compatible with OS X, Windows, Linux and iOS (via camera connection kit) Full version of Bitwig 8-Track included Impact LX49+ and LX61+ preview Video NektarTechnology About Nektar Further Information: www.nektartech.com Visit the product page: www.nektartech.com/n/impact-gx49-61.html #### Nektar introduce new Impact GX49 and GX61 USB MIDI Controller Keyboards The Nektar Impact GX49 and GX61 are dynamic and expressive instruments, tailored to composition & performance featuring the acclaimed dedicated Nektar DAW integration for computer music systems and MIDI controller functionality with iOS devices Nektar Technology, Inc./ California, April 20th, 2016 (ictw) – Nektar today annouced two new USB MIDI controller keyboards with the acclaimed dedicated Nektar DAW integration features: The Impact GX49 and GX61 Controller Keyboards. The Nektar GXs’ compact design is comfortable in front of a computer and delivers powerful functionality not even found on more comprehensive controllers. The Impact GX49 and GX61 are dynamic and expressive instruments, tailored for composition & performance with a computer music system, featuring a 49-note (4 octave) or 61-note (5 octave) keyboard, pitch-bend wheel, modulation wheel and foot switch socket. Two multi-colored octave buttons enable shifting the keyboard range up or down -3/+4 octaves with the LED colors changing to show the exact status, Impact GX are well equipped to deliver a great workflow. Dedicated transpose buttons allow to shift the keyboard range up to +/- 12 semi tones. The buttons can quickly be re-purposed to change the Global MIDI Channel or send Program messages. Additionally an assignable potentiometer provides control over any MIDI parameter, by default controls mixer volume. Controlling the DAW The acclaimed Nektar DAW Integration supporting many of the most commonly used DAWs makes the GXs a pleasure to use as the controller keyboard becomes an integral part of the music system always providing the creative freedom to compose, perform and play, without having to reach for the mouse constantly. Eight buttons intended for DAW control, are at the center of the Impact GX. Highly repetitive tasks like  transport activation or navigating tracks do not require reaching for the mouse every time. Used with Nektar DAW integration, the 8 buttons extend functionality includes control over transport and a host of other important DAW functions, right from Impact GX. The buttons can also be assigned to MIDI messages for use with any MIDI software that's not supported by Nektar DAW Integration. A primary and a secondary message can be programmed for each of 7 buttons, delivering 14 programmable options total. CONNECTIVITY & APPLE iOS As a low powered USB device, Impact GX works with all USB devices that feature a Class compliant MIDI driver. That includes all version of Windows from XP and higher, Apple OS X 10.5 and higher plus Linux (as long as a USB MIDI driver package is installed). Impact GX keyboards also work with an Apple iPad using the iPad’s optional USB camera connection kit (optional). The Impact GX is powered by the iPad which makes it a fully mobile music performance and recording sytem. Overview of Impact GX DAW integration features Extended Transport includes Loop on/off, Click on/off, Go To Locator, and Undo controls in addition to the more familiar Play, Stop, Record, Forward and Reverse controls Track Select for navigating tracks in the DAW project Patch select for navigating the sounds in instrument plug-ins Other GX key features Control of mixer volume with the potentiometer (also MIDI assignable to other functions) Comprehensive MIDI Controller specification (18 MIDI assignable controls) iPad compatible Includes Bitwig 8-Track DAW software, a compact edition of the highly-acclaimed Bitwig Studio DAW providing powerful composition and production tools. Supported by Nektar DAW integration for Impact GX. Nektar DAW Integration for Impact GX49 and GX61 currently supports: Apple GarageBand and Logic Pro, Bitwig 8-Track, Bitwig Studio, Cakewalk Sonar, Cockos Reaper, Image Line FL Studio, MOTU Digital Performer, PreSonus Studio One Artist, Propellerhead Reason, Steinberg Cubase and Nuendo. Pricing and availability: The Nektar GX49 and GX61 are expected to be available in stores worldwide from the end of May 2016 at the following prices: Impact GX49: MAP / SSP = $99.99 / £74.99 / €99.99 Impact GX61: MAP / SSP = $119.99 / £82.99 / €109.99 About Nektar Further Information: www.nektartech.com Visit the product page: www.nektartech.com/n/impact-gx49-61.html #### Nektar launch SE MIDI Controller range Entry-Level USB MIDI controller keyboards with DAW integration Nektar Technology, Inc., California, April 4th, 2019 (ictw) - Nektar's new SE25 and SE49 entry-level MIDI controller keyboards combine compact footprints with essential control for music production setups. SE25 and SE49 build on Nektar's experience in designing MIDI controller keyboards and make Nektar DAW control available at a new price point. The SE25 mini MIDI controller weighs in at 400 grams, is USB-powered and has roughly the same width as a 13" laptop. It is ideally suited for mobile applications – and today's restrictive airline carry-on baggage policies. The newly developed keybed sports 25 velocity-sensitive mini keys with a defined and expressive playing feel. Six buttons give direct access to features such as sustain, pitch bend or modulation and – for the first time in this product category – Nektar DAW control. What's more, the "Part Two" function lets you change to a second MIDI-channel, layer a sound on top or shift octave and transpose at the touch of one button. This unique feature extends the SE25's reach quite literally beyond its minuscule size. The SE49 MIDI controller stands out from the crowd with its black and red multi-color housing. It offers 49 velocity-sensitive full-size keys, pitch bend, and modulation wheels as well as a footswitch connector. Four buttons and one 30 mm fader provide access to system settings and Nektar DAW control. The SE49 is ideal for anyone looking for a solid and easy-to-use keyboard controller with enhanced workflow. The SE25 and SE49 are USB-compliant, USB-powered and work with any MIDI music software on Mac, Windows or iOS (requires Apple camera kit). Additionally, Nektar DAW Integration software for no less than 12 DAWs (including Logic, Cubase, Reason, Bitwig or Studio One) speeds up the workflow by providing transport control, track or patch switching directly from the hardware. What's more, even a license for Bitwig 8-Track is included to get users going right away, making both keyboards complete and very affordable entry-level solutions. Pricing and availability (MSRP): SE25 – 49.99 USD / 43.99 GBP / 49.99 EUR (Available from mid April 2019) SE49 – 69.99 USD / 59.99 GBP / 69.99 EUR (Available from mid April 2019) FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS SE25 mini MIDI controller 25 velocity-sensitive mini keys 3 velocity curves (default, soft, hard) 6 buttons: Octave Up/Down, PB1/PB2, Sustain, Part 2 PB1 & PB2 buttons (assignable) to: Pitch Bend, Transpose, Vol, Pan, Track* or Patch* change) PartTwo button: Assignable to Octave, MIDI Channel, Transpose, Layer and Latch (momentary) "S" button: Assignable to Sustain or Modulation Transport control via secondary button function (requires Nektar DAW Integration) USB Class Compliant. Works with any DAW or MIDI music software. Connections: Micro USB port (USB-powered) Weight & Dimensions: 33.5 cm (L) x 10 cm (D) x 2.1 cm (H), 0.4 kgs *= requires Nektar DAW Integration SE49 MIDI controller • 49 full-size velocity-sensitive keys (synth action) • 4 velocity curves plus 3 fixed • 4 buttons (Octave Up/Down, Transpose Up/Down), 1 x 30 mm Fader • Transpose buttons (assignable) to: Transpose, MIDI Channel, Program, Track* or Patch* change) • Wheels: Pitch Bend and Modulation • Transport control via secondary button function (requires Nektar DAW Integration) • USB Class Compliant. Works with any DAW or MIDI music software. • Connections: Footswitch, USB port (USB-powered) • Weight & Dimensions: 80.5 cm (L) x 19.7 cm (D) x 6.5 cm (H), 2.2 kgs *= requires Nektar DAW Integration Nektar DAW Integration currently supports: Bitwig, Cubase, Digital Performer, FL Studio, Garageband, Logic, Mixcraft, Nuendo, Reason, Reaper, Sonar and Studio One System Requirements USB class compliant (no driver needed) Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, 10 or higher. Mac OS X 10.5 or higher, Linux (Ubuntu). Apple iOS (camera kit required). Nektar DAW Integration: Windows Vista, 7, 8, 10 or higher, Mac OS X 10.7 or higher. For further Information about Nektar Technology, Inc. please visit: www.nektartech.com Nektar SE 25 mini MIDI controller keyboard Video by NektarTechnology #### Nektar Technology launch new Panorama T-series MIDI controller keyboards The first MIDI controllers with Nektar-level instrument plugin support in any VST/AU DAW (Nektar Technology, Inc., California, June 28, 2018) - (ictw) - The new Panorama T-series keyboard controllers expand Nektar’s product range, bridging the gap between the Impact LX+ and Panorama P-series. Panorama T4 and T6 deliver a new level of system integration with deep instrument plugin control in any VST/AU compatible host, DAW control, new performance features and extensive MIDI functionality for more user choices than ever before. Panorama T4 and T6 bring the touch and feel of hardware synthesizers to virtual instruments by providing instant access to plugin parameters from the hardware.The T-series controllers achieve this courtesy of the new Nektarine plugin control manager software. With Nektarine, Panorama users can control any VST, VST3 or AU instrument with one of the many included maps or by creating their own. Every plugin parameter change is instantly visible on the hardware display. Nektarine’s graphic UI makes the customization of existing maps and the creation of new ones easy. Maps can be as simple or comprehensive as required, screened synth parameters below Panorama T4/T6’s buttons in the fader section can even be mapped to access parameter groups in plugins such as Oscillator, LFO or Filter. So the encoder mapping will follow suit at the press of a button, multiplying the number of available hardware controls manifold. Nektarine also includes patch library management, making a plugin’s sounds effectively cross-DAW compatible, simplifying the use of plugins across multiple DAWs. DAW control of almost any available DAW is also included: Even without installing any additional software, standard mixing, track selection and transport functionality work out of the box if a DAW is MCU (Mackie® Control Universal) compatible.  Advanced features, like access to mixer sends or smart controls in Logic, “grab” plugin control in Reaper or Cubase and device control in e.g. Reason or Bitwig becomes available once Nektar DAW integration is installed. Nektar DAW integration is a complete DAW control experience, but the addition of Nektarine expands it with a comprehensive plugin instrument control system. “Nektar is known for stretching the limits of what’s possible with DAW integration and we continue that work with the new Panorama T4 and T6”, says Nektar chief Niels Larsen. “The introduction of Nektarine allows us to go beyond a DAW’s control options. It delivers a discreet, consistent user experience with expanded functionality such as hosting of up to 8 plugins at a time, map editing and patch browsing from Panorama T4/T6.  And because Nektarine runs in any VST/AU compatible DAW, Nektar plugin control is now accessible to music creators using almost any DAW, for the first time.” No less than 62 physical hardware controls, buttons and faders put a lot of control power under musician’s fingertips – and that’s not counting shift or alternate functions. The crisp LED Display provides real-time parameter names and feedback. A 49 or 61 key 2ndgeneration synth-action keyboard with medium tension and aftertouch ensures expressive playability. This list could go on: A fader bank with nine 30 mm faders, 8 LED buttons, 8 encoders, illuminated transport controls, 8 LED drum pads with aftertouch, … The new Note Repeat feature for keys and pads offers many real-time parameters and its own fully MIDI-syncable on-board timing engine. This provides players and producers alike with new creative tools: From staccato chords to programming hi-hat lines with varying accents simply by activating the Repeat button, there are many creative applications for this new feature. Chords can also be learned to the pads, making it possible to play complex solos and chords at the same time, even sending data on different MIDI channels. Together, a Panorama T-series keyboard, the Nektarine software, and Nektar DAW Control provide a powerful integrated system experience, further closing the gap between software and hardware. FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS Nektarine universal deep plugin control • Supports VST 2.4, VST 3 and AU plugins • Allows loading of VST plugins in AU hosts and vice versa • Instant deep plugin remote control access from the hardware in any compatible DAW • library manager • Includes maps for many popular instrument plugins and their factory libraries • Graphic map parameter editor • Works independent of Nektar DAW Integration Panorama T4/T6 Nektar DAW/MCU Integration currently supports: Apple Logic/Garageband, Bitwig 8-Track/Studio, Cockos Reaper, Propellerhead Reason, Steinberg Cubase/Nuendo MCU control additionally provides compatibility with Ableton Live, Cakewalk Sonar, MOTU Digital Performer, Image-Line FL Studio and Presonus Studio One. A special mode provides Avid Pro Tools compatibility. Panorama T4/T6 keyboard • 49 (T4) or 61 (T6) note 2ndgeneration synth-action keyboard with velocity and aftertouch • 8 LED (green/red/orange) illuminated pads • Independent note repeat for keys and pads • Pad bank button to switch between pads 1-8 and 9-16 • 9 MIDI-assignable 30 mm faders • 8 MIDI-assignable encoders • LCD Display with 128x64 px and 4 menu soft buttons • 4 Navigation buttons (with shift for another 4 assignments) • 6 Transport Buttons with LED illumination (with shift for 6 secondary functions) • 4 Mode Buttons: Mixer, Instrument, Multi and Internal • 10 user configurable presets • 8 pad map presets • 5 velocity curves (Soft2, Soft1, Standard, Hard1, Hard2 plus adjustable fixed velocity) • Pitch bend & Modulation wheels • Octave shift buttons • Key & Pad Repeat On/Off Buttons • Focus button displays current parameter line in large font Connections • MIDI Out socket • Foot Switch jack socket (6.3 mm) • Expression Pedal jack socket (6.3 mm) • USB port (USB-powered) Weight & Dimensions T4: 82 cm (L) x 27.7 cm (D) x 8 cm(H), 6.4 kgs T6: 98 cm (L) x 27.7 cm (D) x 8 cm(H), 7.6 kgs System Requirements
 Panorama T4/T6:USB class compliant (no driver needed) works with Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, 10 or higher. Mac OS X 10.5 or higher, Linux (Ubuntu) Nektar DAW Integration:Windows Vista, 7, 8, 10 or higher. Mac  OS X 10.7 or higher. Check Nektar DAW Integration documentation or marketing information for support of legacy DAW versions. Nektarine:Windows 7,8,10 or higher. Mac OS X 10.7 or higher. Pricing and availability (MSRP): T4 $349.99 US / £279.99 / €349.99 T6 $399.99 US / £349.99 / €399.99 (Shipping in July 2018) For further Information about Nektar Technology, Inc please visit: www.nektartech.com #### Nektar Technology launches PACER: DAW and MIDI Footswitch Controller Next level integration and Nektar DAW Control Nektar Technology, Inc., California, March 21st, 2018 (ictw) - PACER steps up hands-free DAW and MIDI control with plenty of switching power for soft- and hardware solutions. PACER comes preconfigured for most popular DAWs, MIDI guitar products such as Line 6, Kemper's Profiler and even provides standard amp switching. With programmable color selection for switches there is plenty of scope for user-configurable setups for VST plugins or any MIDI controllable hardware. The sturdy metal case features 10 programmable footswitch controls with RGB LEDs and an additional Preset footswitch for recalling presets and navigation.  Additionally, PACER allows the connection of 2 expression pedals and up to 4 external foot switches. Even non-MIDI amps can be integrated into setups by using the 4 relays to switch channels or effects. Due to dedicated presets and icons for transport and track control as well as eg. MIDI LED feedback for MIDI CC messages, the pedal's handling is fast and transparent. Originally, PACER was intended to be a DAW controller providing musicians with hands-free control of their computer music setup. Then enthusiasm got the better of us and we couldn't help adding a host of useful additional control functionality. Now you can also control MIDI preamps or effects as well as switching channels and reverb on non-MIDI amps with the on-board relays. PACER's switching power will boost your creativity whether you are recording or playing live. Nektar Chief Niels Larsen. One button press can completely change a setup's configuration: Recalling a preset sends up to 16 MIDI messages or relay switch states at the same time. What's more, each of PACER's controls is fully programmable with up to 6 steps – each step sending a MIDI message or executing an action. These steps can be sent simultaneously or consecutively in a sequence of presses. Each press can trigger a different command if required – from a MIDI-CC message to a relay state. This is also true for the external expression and footswitch pedals: A footswitch could be used to control a completely user configurable preset chain for example. Transport control of practically any DAW and the switching of many MIDI guitar devices works right out of the box, as PACER's 24 factory presets include setups for MIDI Machine Control, Mackie Control Universal (MCU) and devices such as Line 6 Pod and Helix or Kemper's Profiler. Support for Mackie MCU enables the control of compatible DAWs like Ableton Live or FL Studio. Additionally, custom Nektar DAW integration software for popular DAWs such as Logic, Bitwig, Cubase, Reason and others is available to registered users as a free download, providing access to even more advanced control. PACER's MIDI output can be used as a USB MIDI interface, for direct MIDI connection or both at the same time. FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS 10 programmable footswitches each with RGB LED 1 preset footswitch 2 row LED display 1 encoder with push switch for programming, navigation and control 24 user configurable presets 2 Read-only presets for DAW track and transport control Sends up to 16 MIDI messages or relay switches on preset recall Up to 6 MIDI messages or actions programmable for each control 2 expression pedal sockets 2 TRS jack connectors for up to 4 external footswitches 2 TRS jack connectors for controlling up to 4 switch sockets (FX or channels) MIDI output (USB MIDI interface/direct MIDI connection) USB connector for connecting to a computer, USB host or USB power supply (for power only) PSU socket: DC 9V / 600mA, center negative (PSU not included) Factory Presets include Line 6 Pod and Helix, Fractal Audio AxeFX, Avid Eleven Rack, Kemper Profiler, Elektron Octatrack Pickup Machine, Electro Harmonix 45000 Looper, MIDI Machine Control, a Relay Preset for non-MIDI amps and more. Nektar DAW integration for Transport and Track control PACER Nektar DAW and MCU Integration currently supports: Apple Logic and Garageband, Bitwig 8-Track and Studio, Cockos Reaper, Propellerhead Reason, Steinberg Cubase and Nuendo MCU control in addition provides compatibility with Ableton Live, Cakewalk Sonar, MOTU Digital Performer, Image-Line FL Studio and Presonus Studio One. Pricing and availability (MAP): Shipping in April 2018, MAP price: $229.99 US / £199.99 / €229.99 For further Information about Nektar Technology, Inc. please visit; www.nektartech.com #### Nembrini Audio announces availability of Divided 11 Nembrini Audio announces availability of Divided 11 as Class A boutique amplifier plug-in with crisp, clear tone PAVIA, ITALY: analogue saturation circuits digital reproduction specialist Nembrini Audio is proud to announce availability of Divided 11 — envisioned as a Class A boutique amplifier plug-in with a crisp, clear tone that saturates extremely well while offering a very balanced sound across the frequency spectrum by distilling the quintessential tones of the storied Divided By 13 CJ11* (currently available as a modern take on a classic Fifties-vintage tweed amp that punches well above its weight as an 11W combo) into a virtual amplifier that brings classic sound into the digital age — as of June 3… As a tube-rectified, single-channel Class A combo amplifier emulation, Nembrini Audio’s Divided 11 maintains the warmth and versatility of the original hardware that inspired it, while introducing a suite of advanced features for the modern musician. Its intuitive interface and authentic-sounding attributes conveniently convey the sought-after tube amp experience as a plug-in. At a basic level, its front panel features simple controls for POWER — bypasses the plug-in for processed and unprocessed signal comparison; BOOST — overdrives the preamp section so more gain is pushed into the signal for a thicker, more saturated tone; MASTER — regulates the power amp section’s level within the plug-in itself, mirroring how master volume influences the colouration and texture of the sound in the context of a real Class A amplifier; BASS and TREBLE — dual-purpose tone controls that allow for the adjustment of the guitar tone’s low and high frequencies, respectively; VOLUME — adjusts the preamp’s gain level to set how hard the preamp section of the amplifier is being driven, thereby affecting the amount of preamp distortion and overall tone; plus HIGH and LOW selector — switches between different input configurations, simulating high and low gain inputs of a traditional amplifier, which can have a significant impact on the tone and gain structure, so allows for further tonal options. On the face of it, then, those front panel controls should surely allow Divided 11 to do what Nembrini Audio set out to do; the analogue saturation circuits digital reproduction specialist has, however, expanded the capabilities of the original hardware, leveraging the versatility of the digital world to introduce new features for unparalleled control over its user’s guitar tone by simply selecting the CABINETS - IMPULSES LOADER button to open and close its feature-packed panel namesake. Carefully choose from, for instance, six selected cabinet emulations in CABINET mode — namely, THIRTEEN 1x12 GREEN (based on a Divided By 13* 1x12 combo with Celestion* G12M speakers); BG 2X12 V30 (based on a Bogner* 2x12 combo with Celestion* Vintage 30 speakers); VOICE 2x12 BLUE (based on a Vox* 2x12 combo with Celestion* Blue speakers); HK 2x12 V30 (based on a Hughes and Kettner* TM 212 combo with Celestion* Vintage 30 speakers); VH 4X12 P50E (based on a VHT* 412S 4x12 combo with Eminence* P50E speakers); and VH 4X12 V30 (based on a VHT* 412 4x12 combo with Celestion* Vintage 30 speakers). It is possible, though, to enable a range of tonal characteristics courtesy of CABINET mode since it also allows users to access MIC 1 and MIC 2 settings (simulating the use of two virtual microphones for the amplifier’s recording chain) — choose from four of the best microphone model emulations used in real recording sessions, such as DYNAMIC 57 (based on the popular Shure* SM-57 dynamic microphone); RIBBON 121 (based on a modern Royer* Labs R-121 ribbon microphone); CONDENSER 141 (based on the classic AKG* C 414 condenser microphone); and DYNAMIC 421 (based on a vintage Sennheiser* MD-421 dynamic microphone). Moreover, users can select the chosen microphones’ orientation with options for ON AXIS or OFF AXIS (affecting the colour and intensity of the captured sound) and adjust the POSITION and DISTANCE of each microphone relative to the speaker (offering control over the depth and spatial effects in recordings). Rounding things off in that regard, CABINET mode’s MIXER section includes three faders that controls the volume of the two microphones — MIC 1 and MIC 2 — in front of the guitar and stereo AMBIENT microphones; each channel has a PAN control for stereo positioning, plus PHASE (inversion), SOLO, and MUTE switches. And as if all that was not enough to be getting on with, the CABINETS - IMPULSES LOADER panel provides access to IMPULSES mode, effectively a powerful impulses loader that lets Divided 11 users load up to three third-party impulse responses and blend them together; there are controls with which they can change the volume, PAN, and PHASE of each impulse response, as well as SOLO or MUTE them, alongside an associated display for browsing favourites or viewing a preview of the resulting waveform. It is also possible to completely bypass the entire cabinet/recording chain emulation from within the CABINETS - IMPULSES LOADER panel, but regardless of which of its CABINET, IMPULSES, or BYPASS modes are selected, useful FILTERS, NOISE GATE, and INPUT/OUTPUT sections are always active — respectively designed to shape the tone by filtering specific frequency ranges, help eliminate noise associated with high gain settings, and manage the signal level entering and exiting the plug-in. Put it this way: with Divided 11, Nembrini Audio has surely succeeded in creating a virtual amplifier that brings classic sound into the digital age! * Divided By 13 CJ11 is a registered trademark of Divided By 13 Amplification; Divided 11 was developed by Nebrini Audio SRL based on its own modelling techniques, and Divided By 13 Amplification has not endorsed or sponsored Divided 11 in any manner, nor licensed any intellectual property for use in this plug-in. Please note that all other marks and models are trademarks of their respective owners, which are in no way associated or affiliated with Nembrini Audio.As such, those marks and names are used for the sole purpose of describing certain tones produced using Nembrini Audio’s modelling technology. Divided 11 is available for purchase (as an iLok-protected AAX-, AU-, VST2-, and VST3-supporting plug-in for macOS 10.9 or newer and Windows 7 or newer) at an attractive introductory price of only $29.99 USD until June 30, 2024 — rising thereafter to a regular price of $137.00 USD — from its dedicated webpage (https://www.nembriniaudio.com/products/divided-11-guitar-amplifier), which also includes more in-depth information. (It is worth noting that — though no iLok dongle is required — a free iLok account and iLok License Manager — downloadable for free from here: https://www.ilok.com/ — are necessary to run Nembrini Audio plug-ins.) Flexibility further abounds as Divided 11 is also available in AuV3 format for iOS at an introductory price of $9.99 USD until June 30, 2024 — rising thereafter to a regular price of $19.99 USD — on the App Store from here: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/divided-11-guitar-amplifier/id6502292130 See and hear Divided 11 in action while watching Nembrini Audio’s alluring trailer video here: https://youtu.be/ApK-DuSDUvw About Nembrini Audio Nembrini Audio was borne out of the extensive experience of founding namesake Igor Nembrini, with over 10 years of involvement in creating many of the greatest guitar amp plug-ins on the market to his notable name. Needless to say, the company’s exacting emulations always start by perfecting digital reproduction of analogue circuits before being finely tuned by ear to remain true to the original sound. Saying that, it is specialised in the digital reproduction of analogue saturation circuits, whereby the dynamic behaviour of each individual component is carefully modelled and tuned by ear to always achieve the most musical and creamy saturation in the digital world! With that in mind, it does not simply produce musical software but rather musical instruments suitable for every #### Nembrini Audio Cali Axis guitar amplifier plugin - An Arsenal Of Powerful Guitar Tones The Latest Nembrini Plugin – Cali Axis 1st August 2023: Nembrini Audio is delighted to introduce the Cali Axis guitar amplifier plugin, an arsenal of the most powerful guitar tones. Listen to it here or watch the launch video https://youtu.be/LgtnB5ruCzU Based on the renowned Mesa Boogie TriAxis* preamplifier, the new Cali Axis plugin dishes up plenty of vintage Boogie tone; great for searing solos, fabulous fluty leads, prog metal rhythms and bluesy jams. The plugin delivers the elusive creamy gains of the MKI, the tighter, more focused sound of the MKII and the scooped rhythm of the MKIV. John Petrucci and both James Hetfield and Kirk Hammett of the Metallica used this legendary preamplifier. Power Amplifier powered by four EL34 virtual tubes, with presence, resonance, volume and power, the Cali Axis plugin puts the classic sounds of the Mesa Boogie amp at the fingertips of all guitarists. The plugin also extends the possibilities of the original hardware: It offers users six exciting guitar effects, six carefully selected cabinet emulations, four of the best mic emulations with selectable positions and a powerful impulse loader which enables users to load their favourite IRs. Cali Axis is compatible with Intel, Apple Silicon CPU 1GB RAM, MAC OS 10.9 or newer, Windows 7 or newer and 64-bit DAW. The new Cali Axis plugin is available at a special introductory prices of $29.99 (regular price $137) for the desktop version and $9.99 (regular price $19.99) for iOS. To find out and download the plugin more please go to https://www.nembriniaudio.com/products/cali-axis-all-tube-guitar-amplifier or mobile https://apps.apple.com/us/app/cali-axis-guitar-amplifier/id6451101787 About Nembrini Audio Nembrini Audio was borne out of the extensive experience of founding namesake Igor Nembrini, with over 10 years of involvement in creating many of the greatest guitar amp plug-ins on the market to his notable name. Needless to say, the company’s exacting emulations always start by perfecting digital reproduction of analogue circuits before being finely tuned by ear to remain true to the original sound. Saying that, it is specialised in the digital reproduction of analogue saturation circuits, whereby the dynamic behaviour of each individual component is carefully modelled and tuned by ear to always achieve the most musical and creamy saturation in the digital world! With that in mind, it does not simply produce musical software but rather musical instruments suitable for every modern musician in search of uncompromising quality — products that work well in any setting and situation to let the creativity of musicians, producers, and mixing engineers flow forth for all to hear! www.nembriniaudio.com #### Nembrini Audio Clon Minotaur Transparent Overdrive Plug-In Nembrini Audio models ‘transparent’ tone of notable Nineties-vintage guitar overdrive pedal as free Clon Minotaur Transparent Overdrive plug-in PAVIA, ITALY: analogue saturation circuits digital reproduction specialist Nembrini Audio is proud to announce availability of Clon Minotaur Transparent Overdrive — magnanimously modeling the ‘transparent’ tone of the highly-collectable Klon Centaur* guitar overdrive pedal, which was handbuilt between 1994 and 2009 before becoming preposterously priced, post-discontinuation — as a free effect plug-in as of May 4… Hand-built by Bill Finnegan in relatively limited numbers, the original Klon Centaur* guitar overdrive pedal found favour with a number of notable guitarists attracted to its ‘transparent’ tone — an ability to add gain to the signal without significantly altering the tone of the guitar, in other words, which has been modeled in Clon Minotaur Transparent Overdrive, offered for free by Nembrini Audio as an effect plug-in (and also available for free in an iOS-friendly form on the App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/clon-minotaur-overdrive/id1562822809). Duly depending on the settings of its GAIN, TREBLE, and OUTPUT control knobs — closely following in the footsteps of the highly-collectable hardware from which it takes its inspiration, Clon Minotaur Transparent Overdrive often acts as a clean boost by adding volume and minimal coloring to the sound, which, in turn, can be used to drive the input valve stage of the virtual amplifier to produce the distorted characteristics of an overdriven guitar amp. As such, Clon Minotaur Transparent Overdrive controls can be set to distort the sound signal in the plug-in, where two modeled germanium diodes can perform waveform clipping with the GAIN parameter controlling the balance between the diode clipping stage and the clean stage. Thereafter, the two signals are summed together before interacting with the TREBLE and OUTPUT (volume) controls. Conversely, Clon Minotaur Transparent Overdrive’s magnanimously modeled approach to the ‘pricing parameter’ far from closely follows in the footsteps of the highly-collectable hardware from which it takes its inspiration — after all, original Klon Centaur* guitar overdrives often fetch four-figure sums in today’s highly-competitive second-hand marketplace — making it a no-brainer for anyone interested in its (meticulously modeled) sound! * Please note that all marks and models are all trademarks of their respective owners, which are in no way associated or affiliated with Nembrini Audio. These marks and names are used solely for the purpose of describing certain tones produced using Nembrini Audio’s modeling technology. Clon Minotaur Transparent Overdrive is available for free (as an AAX-, AU-, VST2-, and VST3-supporting plug-in for macOS 10.9 or newer and Windows 7 or newer with no iLok required) from its dedicated webpage, which also includes more in-depth info. Flexibility further abounds as Clon Minotaur Transparent Overdrive is also available in AuV3 format for iOS for free on the App Store from here: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/clon-minotaur-overdrive/id1562822809 Take a quick (over) drive thru the ‘transparent’ tone of Clon Minotaur Transparent Overdrive in Nembrini Audio’s introductory video here: https://youtu.be/Gn6yXcAciEw About Nembrini Audio Nembrini Audio was borne out of the extensive experience of founding namesake Igor Nembrini, with over 10 years of involvement in creating many of the greatest guitar amp plug-ins on the market to his notable name. Needless to say, the company’s exacting emulations always start by perfecting digital reproduction of analogue circuits before being finely tuned by ear to remain true to the original sound. Saying that, it is specialised in the digital reproduction of analogue saturation circuits, whereby the dynamic behaviour of each individual component is carefully modelled and tuned by ear to always achieve the most musical and creamy saturation in the digital world! With that in mind, it does not simply produce musical software but rather musical instruments suitable for every modern musician in search of uncompromising quality — products that work well in any setting and situation to let the creativity of musicians, producers, and mixing engineers flow forth for all to hear! #### Nembrini Audio Introduces Hivolt 103 Custom Guitar Amplifier Plugin A Milestone In Classic British High-End Tone February 14th  2022 PAVIA, ITALY: Nembrini Audio, producers of music software for modern musicians, adds the Hivolt 103 Custom Guitar Amplifier Plugin to its growing array of award winning audio production software. To hear the new plugin listen here and watch the video trailer here. The Hivolt 103 Custom Guitar Amplifier plugin is based on the 1970’s vintage Hiwatt* DR103 with original Partridge* transformer and point to point wiring. The epitome of clean, lush, classic British tone, this amp was loud, punchy and rich. The ordered harmonics and distinctive tones of this amplifier were prized by many 70’s musicians including Pink Floyd’s David Gilmour and more recently the Foo Fighters. The new plugin offers users a choice of six different guitar cabinets and four microphone emulations. The guitar cabinet simulations are based on the VHT* 412S 4 x 12 with Eminence* P50E speakers, Mesa Boogie*Rectifier 4 x 12 with Celestion* Vintage 30 speakers, Orange* 4 x 12 with Celestion* Vintage 30 speakers, Marshall* 1960A 4 x 12 with Celestion* G12M-20W Greenback speakers, Marshall* 1960B 4 x 12 with Celestion* G12T-75W speakers and the Bogner 2 x 12 Celestion* Vintage 30 speakers. The microphone recreations are based on the Shure* SM-57 dynamic mic, Royer Labs* R-121 ribbon mic, AKG* C 414 condenser mic and the vintage Sennheiser* MD-421 dynamic mic. This versatile and intuitive plugin offers guitarists two channel amplifiers with a shared EQ for both, it has four inputs, two for each channel, one normal and one brilliant. The two channels can be linked for extra punch and dynamic control of the EQ. It also includes a built in Impulse Response Loader, Noise Gate and Cleaner circuit and Bypass Mode. Nembrini’s Hivolt 103 Custom Guitar Amplifier Plugin is a classy and affordable choice for musicians and producers looking for an easy to use plugin with tonal authenticity. On sale from the 14th February 2022, the Desktop version will be available for $39.99 (normally $137) and the iOS version for $9.99 (normally $19.99) until 28th February 2022. To find out more go to https://www.nembriniaudio.com/products/hivolt-103-custom-guitar-amplifier . To download the iOS version go to https://apps.apple.com/us/app/hivolt-103-custom/id1606401558. System requirement free iLok** account. About Nembrini Audio Nembrini Audio was borne out of the extensive experience of founding namesake Igor Nembrini, with over 10 years of involvement in creating many of the greatest guitar amp plug-ins on the market to his notable name. Needless to say, the company’s exacting emulations always start by perfecting digital reproduction of analogue circuits before being finely tuned by ear to remain true to the original sound. Saying that, it is specialised in the digital reproduction of analogue saturation circuits, whereby the dynamic behaviour of each individual component is carefully modelled and tuned by ear to always achieve the most musical and creamy saturation in the digital world! With that in mind, it does not simply produce musical software but rather musical instruments suitable for every modern musician in search of uncompromising quality — products that work well in any setting and situation to let the creativity of musicians, producers, and mixing engineers flow forth for all to hear! www.nembriniaudio.com #### Nembrini Audio Launch The Range 120 Guitar Amplifier Plugin Delivering Vintage British Tones With Modern Routing, Cabinet Flexibility, And Studio-Grade Effects 1st August 2025: The latest plugin from Nembrini Audio is the Range 120, a faithful virtual reproduction of the legendary 1970’s Orange OR-120*. Listen to it here. Orange Amplification, a true household name, is renowned for its high-quality amps and its British guitar tone. Over the years many top musicians, including Jimmy Page, Stevie Wonder, Fleetwood Mac, Slipknot and Oasis, have used Orange amps to define their tone. The Orange OR-120, used by Jimmy Page of Led Zepplin, is revered by musicians for its full bodied, warm monster tones, great cleans and classic rock grit. The savagery of the amp’s overdrive character is unique. Designed to pair seamlessly with a variety of speakers, the versatile OR-120 offers guitarists looking to expand their rig, a multitude of possibilities. The new Range 120 Guitar Amplifier plugin captures the sonic signature of this iconic amp, ranging from bold clean tones to thick saturated overdrive. It delivers the unmistakable character that made the physical amp a favorite among rock and heavy music pioneers. With additional stompbox effects, studio-grade processing and cabinet/mic flexibility, this plugin combines vintage soul with modern control, putting classic tone right at a guitarist’s fingertips. The plugin’s six carefully selected cabinet emulations build on the original amps flexibility and the powerful impulse response (IR) allows users to load and blend their favorite third-party IRs. The four premium microphone emulations, with selectable positions and mixing options, provide studio-level control. The Pre-Amplifier stomp section with Noise Gate, Doubler, Compressor and 808 Octane and Post-Amplifier effect section with Equalizer, Delay Reverb and Studio Compressor, offer infinite opportunities for inspired creativity. The Range 120 plugin desktop version is available at the introductory price of $29.99 (normally $137) and the iOS is available for $9.99 (normally $19.99) until the August 31st 2025. To find out more and download the Range 120 plugin please go to https://www.nembriniaudio.com/products/range-120-guitar-amplifier About Nembrini Audio Nembrini Audio was borne out of the extensive experience of founding namesake Igor Nembrini, with over 10 years of involvement in creating many of the greatest guitar amp plug-ins on the market to his notable name. Needless to say, the company’s exacting emulations always start by perfecting digital reproduction of analogue circuits before being finely tuned by ear to remain true to the original sound. Saying that, it is specialised in the digital reproduction of analogue saturation circuits, whereby the dynamic behaviour of each individual component is carefully modelled and tuned by ear to always achieve the most musical and creamy saturation in the digital world! With that in mind, it does not simply produce musical software but rather musical instruments suitable for every modern musician in search of uncompromising quality — products that work well in any setting and situation to let the creativity of musicians, producers, and mixing engineers flow forth for all to hear! www.nembriniaudio.com #### Nembrini Audio Launch Tone Craft Plugin A modular standalone and plugin platform for crafting, routing, and performing professional guitar and bass tones 19th February 2026: Nembrini Audio’s new Tone Craft Modular Studio plugin is a versatile audio processing environment delivering high-quality sound manipulation in both standalone and plugin formats. It gives users the freedom to combine modules such as effects, inputs and outputs in intuitive and efficient ways so audio workflow can be customized easily. See and hear it here. Tone Craft allows users to access a formidable collection of integrated modules and combine them with their Nembrini Audio plugins in a unified and flexible environment with the following key features: A built in, comprehensive set of integrated Modules provides a powerful, ready to use tool kit for audio processing without the need for third-party plugins. Each preset can contain up to eight different Scenes with their own module states and routing. They can be changed manually or via the MIDI Program Change Messages for instant reworking during live performances or studio sessions. All Parameters of loaded modules are fully automated within the DAW and can also be controlled by the MIDI. The Master section is global processing area that applies to all scenes in a preset which remains constant when switching scenes, ideal for final processing and tonal consistency. In addition, Main Output defines where the processed signal is sent and at what level, AUX Input allows additional external internal audio signals to be used, and AUX Output provides additional output paths. The Splitter allows a single audio signal to be split, while the Splitter Crossover divides single incoming audio signals in two and the Mixer allows two audio signal paths to be combined into a single output. Tone Craft operates as both a standalone application or as a plugin within a DAW, making it suitable for both studio production and live performance. This modern tool for sonic explorers allows direct, real-time interaction with musical material giving users everything they need to uncover their sound. It is infused with the spirit of experimentation; there is no wrong way to use it! The Tone Craft Modular Studio plugin desktop version is available at the introductory price of $19.99 (normally $49.99) until March 31st 2026. There is a FREE version with basic features and modules for users who already possess compatible Nembrini Audio plugins. To find out more and download the Tone Craft Modular Studio plugin please go to https://www.nembriniaudio.com/products/tone-craft. About Nembrini Audio Nembrini Audio was borne out of the extensive experience of founding namesake Igor Nembrini, with over 10 years of involvement in creating many of the greatest guitar amp plug-ins on the market to his notable name. Needless to say, the company’s exacting emulations always start by perfecting digital reproduction of analogue circuits before being finely tuned by ear to remain true to the original sound. Saying that, it is specialised in the digital reproduction of analogue saturation circuits, whereby the dynamic behaviour of each individual component is carefully modelled and tuned by ear to always achieve the most musical and creamy saturation in the digital world! With that in mind, it does not simply produce musical software but rather musical instruments suitable for every modern musician in search of uncompromising quality — products that work well in any setting and situation to let the creativity of musicians, producers, and mixing engineers flow forth for all to hear! www.nembriniaudio.com #### Nembrini Audio Launches The Faceman 2-Channel Head Guitar Amp Plugin Sparkling Cleans To Rich Fat Overdrive Tones March 14th  2022 PAVIA, ITALY: Nembrini Audio, expert developers of software for musicians, continues to expand its growing catalogue with the addition of the Faceman 2-Channel Head Guitar Amplifier plugin. It is  based on the 1967 vintage Blackface Fender Bassman* played through the rare 1x15 cabinet loaded with JBL* D130F speakers. To hear the new plugin in listen here and watch the video trailer here. Often considered one of the holy grails of tone, the powerful Blackface Fender Bassman* has a reputation for simple, pure, raw sound. The sonically awesome JBL* D130F speakers are known for their low, moderate tones, full of sparkling, harmonically rich tones which, when the volume is cranked up, become full of thick, creamy, sweet distortions. Together they create a distinctive sound, originally designed for the bass market and quickly adopted by guitar players for their amazing breakup and beefy bottom end. Thanks to the versatility of the digital world, we have extended the possibility of the original hardware with new features to customize your tone: The new plugin offers users a choice of six carefully selected guitar cabinets based on the VHT* 412S 4 x 12 with Eminence* P50E speakers, Fender* 1 x 15 with JBL* speaker, Orange* 4 x 12 with Celestion* Vintage 30 speakers, Marshall* 1960A 4 x 12 with Celestion* G12M-20W Greenback speakers, Fender* Tweed Bassman with 4 x 10 Jensen* P10Qs speakers, and the Bogner 2 x 12 with Celestion* Vintage 30 speakers. In addition there is a choice of four of the best microphone emulations based on the Shure* SM-57 dynamic mic, Royer Labs* R-121 ribbon mic, AKG* C 414 condenser mic and the vintage Sennheiser* MD-421 dynamic mic with selectable mic positions, volume and pan controls. The plugins Mixer section with Solos, Mutes, Pans and Faders, allows two microphones to be blended. The Faceman 2-Channel Head Guitar Amplifier plugin also includes the Nembrini Impulse Loader allowing users to load and blend up to three, third party impulses. Plus the Noise Gate section and Cleaner circuit help reduce rumbling and harshness and the Bypass Mode allows users to completely by pass the whole cabinet / recording chain and Impulse Loader to use their favourite impulse loader or a real amplifier and speaker system. On sale from the 14th March 2022, the Desktop version will be available for $39.99 (normally $137) and the iOS version for $9.99 (normally $19.99) until 31st March 2022. To find out more go to https://www.nembriniaudio.com/products/faceman-2-channel-head-guitar-amplifier . To download the iOS version go to https://apps.apple.com/us/app/faceman-2-channel-head/id1610991540. System requirement free iLok** account. About Nembrini Audio Nembrini Audio was borne out of the extensive experience of founding namesake Igor Nembrini, with over 10 years of involvement in creating many of the greatest guitar amp plug-ins on the market to his notable name. Needless to say, the company’s exacting emulations always start by perfecting digital reproduction of analogue circuits before being finely tuned by ear to remain true to the original sound. Saying that, it is specialised in the digital reproduction of analogue saturation circuits, whereby the dynamic behaviour of each individual component is carefully modelled and tuned by ear to always achieve the most musical and creamy saturation in the digital world! With that in mind, it does not simply produce musical software but rather musical instruments suitable for every modern musician in search of uncompromising quality — products that work well in any setting and situation to let the creativity of musicians, producers, and mixing engineers flow forth for all to hear! www.nembriniaudio.com #### Nembrini Audio Launches The Hughes & Kettner Puretone Plugin Plenty Of Rich Guitar Tone With All The Warmth And Power Of A Classic Tube Amp 3rd January 2025: The Hughes & Kettner Puretone Plugin is the latest high quality guitar amp plugin from Nembrini Audio. It has been faithfully modelled after the timeless Hughes & Kettner Puretone 25W amp which was built for tube purists. Nembrini Audio’s Hughes & Kettner Puretone Plugin is an authentic digital recreation of the original Puretone guitar amplifier distinctive personality. Its single channel offers a pure stunning sound which evokes anything from crystal-clear clean tones to blues crunch and even rough and ready overdrive. Every element of the plugin has been created to ensure the guitar signal remains pristine at all times. The GROWL feature allows the tone stack to be cut to deliver an unfiltered and raw guitar sound. The Hughes Kettner Puretone Plugin delivers the same inspiring tone, reliability and feel as the original in the convenience of a plugin. The new plugin features six carefully chosen cabinet emulations, four premium microphone emulations with selectable positions and a powerful impulse response (IR) loader. The pre-amplifier stomp section features noise gate, filters and overdrive and the post amplifier effects include an equalizer, tape delay and spring reverb. Introductory price of $49.99 (regular price $139) is available until 31st January 2025. Hughes & Kettner Puretone Plugin is PC and Mac (VST2, VST3, AU, AAX) compatible. To find out more and download the Hughes & Kettner Puretone plugin please go to nembriniaudio.com/products/hughes-kettner-puretone. About Nembrini Audio Nembrini Audio was borne out of the extensive experience of founding namesake Igor Nembrini, with over 10 years of involvement in creating many of the greatest guitar amp plug-ins on the market to his notable name. Needless to say, the company’s exacting emulations always start by perfecting digital reproduction of analogue circuits before being finely tuned by ear to remain true to the original sound. Saying that, it is specialised in the digital reproduction of analogue saturation circuits, whereby the dynamic behaviour of each individual component is carefully modelled and tuned by ear to always achieve the most musical and creamy saturation in the digital world! With that in mind, it does not simply produce musical software but rather musical instruments suitable for every modern musician in search of uncompromising quality — products that work well in any setting and situation to let the creativity of musicians, producers, and mixing engineers flow forth for all to hear! nembriniaudio.com #### Nembrini Audio Launches The Hughes & Kettner Tube Rotosphere Plugin Classic Rotary Sounds With Rich Tube Warmth And Easy Rotor Speed Control 3rd October 2025: Nembrini Audio is pleased to launch the Hughes & Kettner Tube Rotosphere plugin, an authentic digital emulation of the acclaimed Hughes & Kettner Tube Rotosphere MKII Rotary Speaker* simulator. Listen to it here and see it here. In the 1960’s the Leslie Speaker System*, originally developed in the 1930’s for the Hammond Organ, began to be used for guitars by The Beatles, Eric Clapton, David Gilmour and more. In the 1990’s Hughes & Kettner, a highly respected manufacturer of instrument amplifiers, cabinets and effect boxes, created the Tube Rotosphere pedal, an extremely accurate, analog reproduction of the Leslie Speaker System. More than thirty years later, Nembrini ‘s new plugin breathes fresh life into this cool sound with the introduction of a realistic digital simulation of the much admired Hughes & Kettner Tube Rotosphere. Celebrated for its rich tube-driven character and highly musical rotary modulation, the original hardware was used keyboardists and guitarists seeking the iconic swirling depth of a classic rotary cabinet, with the warmth of real tube saturation. The new Hughes & Kettner Tube Rotosphere plugin faithfully captures every nuance of its analog counterpart, offering everything from subtle to dramatic Doppler-infused motion, with can be seamlessly integrated into any rig. Nembrini’s advanced modelling technology captures all of the lush swirl, warm tube saturation and authentic rotary motion of the original pedal. The key features of the new plugin include true to life emulation of the analog circuitry and tube preamp behaviour, independent rotor speed simulation with separate LF and HF controls allowing precise adjustment and a breaker switch for realistic ramp-up/down and rotor stop effect. There is also tube saturation modelling with visual feedback, rotor balance control for fine tuning the blend and a stereo signal path for wide, immersive rotary modulation. The Hughes & Kettner Rotosphere plugin desktop version is available at the introductory price of $29.99 (normally $99) until the October 31st  2025. To find out more and download the Hughes & Kettner Rotosphere plugin please go to www.nembriniaudio.com/products/hughes-kettner-tube-rotosphere About Nembrini Audio Nembrini Audio was borne out of the extensive experience of founding namesake Igor Nembrini, with over 10 years of involvement in creating many of the greatest guitar amp plug-ins on the market to his notable name. Needless to say, the company’s exacting emulations always start by perfecting digital reproduction of analogue circuits before being finely tuned by ear to remain true to the original sound. Saying that, it is specialised in the digital reproduction of analogue saturation circuits, whereby the dynamic behaviour of each individual component is carefully modelled and tuned by ear to always achieve the most musical and creamy saturation in the digital world! With that in mind, it does not simply produce musical software but rather musical instruments suitable for every modern musician in search of uncompromising quality — products that work well in any setting and situation to let the creativity of musicians, producers, and mixing engineers flow forth for all to hear! www.nembriniaudio.com #### Nembrini Audio Launches Their BG Extasy Boutique Guitar Amplifier Plugin September 1st PAVIA, ITALY: Guitar amp plugin specialist, Nembrini Audio, is proud to launch their BG Extasy Boutique Guitar Amplifier, meticulously modelled on the Bogner Ecstasy* 101B head guitar amplifier. See the plugin in action at https://youtu.be/LhznKRSl-30 and hear it here. Nembrini Audio has carefully reproduced the incredible tone and versatility of this famous boutique guitar amplifier which is hailed as a modern classic and widely regarded  as one of the most desirable guitar amps on the market today. The BG Extasy Boutique Guitar Amplifier plugin has 3 distinctly voiced channels morphing past, present and future tones and a much sought after range of switching possibilities. The new plugin has all the detail of the amp plus it extends the possibilities of the original hardware thanks to the versatility of the digital world with new powerful features for the maximum control of tone: A complete recording chain means users can select between six different guitar cabinets, four microphone emulations with on/off-axis position switch, continuous position and distance knobs. A complete Mixer section with Solos, Mutes, Pans and Faders allows users to blend together the two microphones with the Studio Reverb. The Impulse Loader can load up to three third-party impulse responses, blend them together using volume, pan, phase, solo and mute controls plus a useful browser window has been added so all third-party IR files can be easily searched. New optimized Noise Gate section Includes a cleaner circuit to reduce rumbling and harshness Talking about the BG Extasy Boutique Guitar Amplifier plugin, Igor Nembrini, founder and creator of Nembrini Audio said it’s ‘Classy, Versatile and Ecstatic, breathing like high gain boutique amps with infinite options.’ For an introductory period only, BG Extasy Boutique Guitar Amplifier (as an iLok-protected** AAX-, AU-, VST2-, and VST3-supporting plug-in) for MAC OS1.9 and above or Windows 7 and above, is available to purchase for only $39.00 USD (normally $137.00 USD) until 19th September 2021. The AuV3 format for iOS can be purchased for $9.99USD (normally $19.99 USD). To find out more about Nembrini Audio’s BG Extasy Boutique Guitar Amplifier please go to https://www.nembriniaudio.com/products/bg-extasy-boutique-guitar-amplifier About Nembrini Audio Nembrini Audio was born out of the extensive experience of founding namesake Igor Nembrini, with over 10 years of involvement in creating many of the greatest guitar amp plug-ins on the market to his notable name. Needless to say, the company’s exacting emulations always start by perfecting digital reproduction of analogue circuits before being finely tuned by ear to remain true to the original sound. Saying that, it is specialised in the digital reproduction of analogue saturation circuits, whereby the dynamic behaviour of each individual component is carefully modelled and tuned by ear to always achieve the most musical and creamy saturation in the digital world! With that in mind, it does not simply produce musical software but rather musical instruments suitable for every modern musician in search of uncompromising quality — products that work well in any setting and situation to let the creativity of musicians, producers, and mixing engineers flow forth for all to hear! nembriniaudio.com #### Nembrini Audio Launches Their Studio Grade Acoustic Voice guitar preamp plugin Create state-of-the-art acoustic soundscapes July 19th PAVIA, ITALY: Guitar amp plugin specialist, Nembrini Audio, is proud to launch Acoustic Voice, a preamp plugin which combines guitar and microphone simulation with studio preamp, modulation, delay and reverb controls. See the plugin in action at https://youtu.be/ykfAaV5ffEQ and hear it here. Nembrini Audio has expertly profiled six iconic acoustic guitars and three professional mics for their new plugin, Acoustic Voice. The plugin features high quality modelling of the following classic, sought after guitars: Martin 0028ec*, Gibson L00*, Landola J80E*, Guild D140CE*, Ayers DSR* and the Taylor 814CEDLX*. Acoustic Voice also contains three tried and tested studio mics emulations with different placements based on the following mics: the Audix ADX 51*, Beyerdynamic M201* and the Shure SM57*. The controls of the new plugin, based on the creative techniques developed by studio engineers and producers, allow guitarists to create and explore state of the art acoustic soundscapes. Acoustic Voice’s PREAMP let users fine-tune their tone using a comprehensive range of controls which can compress input signals, progressively add distortion, mix input signal and mic’d acoustic guitar simulations, choose different pickups, adjust low frequency bass notes, boost trebles, work with or remove high and low frequencies and deal with problem frequencies. The speed, synchronisation and intensity MODULATION controls offer users limitless opportunities to move their tone into the ultimate dimensional experience. Plus, the totally tweakable DELAY and REVERB controls combine to further assist Acoustic Voice users in the creation of acoustic music. Talking about the Acoustic Voice plugin Igor Nembrini, founder and creator of Nembrini Audio said: ‘the plugin turns your under saddle pickup into a studio-grade, pro-sounding full body elite instrument.’ For an introductory period only, Acoustic Voice  (as an iLok-protected** AAX-, AU-, VST2-, and VST3-supporting plug-in) for MAC OS1.9 and above or Windows 7 and above, is available to purchase for only $39.00 USD (normally $99.00 USD) until 8th August 2021. The AuV3 format for iOS can be purchased for $9.99USD (normally $14.99 USD). To find out more about Nembrini Audio’s Acoustic Voice please go to https://www.nembriniaudio.com/products/acoustic-voice-guitar-preamp About Nembrini Audio Nembrini Audio was borne out of the extensive experience of founding namesake Igor Nembrini, with over 10 years of involvement in creating many of the greatest guitar amp plug-ins on the market to his notable name. Needless to say, the company’s exacting emulations always start by perfecting digital reproduction of analogue circuits before being finely tuned by ear to remain true to the original sound. Saying that, it is specialised in the digital reproduction of analogue saturation circuits, whereby the dynamic behaviour of each individual component is carefully modelled and tuned by ear to always achieve the most musical and creamy saturation in the digital world! With that in mind, it does not simply produce musical software but rather musical instruments suitable for every modern musician in search of uncompromising quality — products that work well in any setting and situation to let the creativity of musicians, producers, and mixing engineers flow forth for all to hear! www.nembriniaudio.com #### Nembrini Audio MRH-159 Brown Sound guitar amp plugin Nembrini Audio announces availability of MRH-159 Brown Sound guitar amp plugin modeled on arguably most famous amp of all time PAVIA, ITALY: analogue saturation circuits digital reproduction specialist Nembrini Audio is proud to announce availability of MRH-159 Brown Sound — a guitar amp plugin par excellence modeled on what is arguably the most famous amp of all time with an option to switch to a modded Marshall* Super Lead 1959 100W guitar amp head to achieve rock guitarist extraordinaire Eddie Van Halen’s so-called ‘brown sound’ signature distortion tone that many musicians have tried to emulate — as of June 14… It is fair to say that a Marshall* Super Lead 1959 100W guitar amp atop a couple of 4x12 loudspeaker cabinets remains the definitive guitar rig for many players. Thanks to Nembrini Audio’s MRH-159 Brown Sound being modeled on what is arguably the most famous amp of all time, there is no need, necessarily, to go to such — sizeable and expensive — extremes to achieve a perfect tone. The guitar amp plugin itself is designed to do just that with two channels, one voiced for a higher treble response and the other for a normal response; each has its own loudness — VOLUME 1 and VOLUME 2 — option and two (linkable) — I and II — INPUTS with the ‘HIGH’ (top) option offering more gain and output volume while the ‘LOW’ (bottom) one is quieter with more headroom. However, it is MRH-159 Brown Sound’s standout BROWN SOUND MODS functionality with which Nembrini Audio effectively hits a home run by switching in a modded Marshall* Super Lead 1959 100W guitar amp head to achieve guitarist extraordinaire Eddie Van Halen’s so-called ‘brown sound’ signature distortion tone that many musicians have tried to emulate. Enabling the sought-after sound in question comes courtesy of several changes to the stock amplifier involved in creating MRH-159 Brown Sound, including a VARIAC variable transformer (to reduce the main voltage down to 90V) — remerging as VOLTAGE VARIAC in the resultant BROWN SOUND MODS GUI (Graphical User Interface) panels; EL34 tubes — found mainly in the final output stages of audio amplification — exchanged for the 6CA7 Fat Bottle — a more classic version of the EL34 with a large bottle and big, warm sound; middle tone stack potentiometer changed to 50 kOhms; and adding a 25uF cathode capacitor ‘fat cap’ on the V2 tube. That said, the ‘brown sound’ to which Nembrini Audio’s MRH-159 Brown Sound (partly) owes its notable name can mainly be attributed to the cabinet concerned being loaded with two 12” 8 Ohms JBL* D120 loudspeakers on the top and two 12” 8 Ohms Celestion* G12M 25W Greenback guitar loudspeakers on the bottom, blended with Shure* SM57 microphones, but MRH-159 Brown Sound fosters further creativity for flexible guitarists by offering a choice of six selected cabinet emulations — namely, MRH 4x12 BROWN (based on a Marshall* 1960A 4×12 with two of those JBL* D120s atop two Celestion* G12 25W Greenbacks); MB RECT 4x12 V30 (based on a Mesa Boogie* Rectifier 4x12 with Celestion* Vintage 30 loudspeakers); ORANGE 4x12 V30 (based on an Orange* 4×12 with Celestion Vintage 30 loudspeakers); SLD 4x12 LEGEND (based on a Soldano* 412B 4x12 with Eminence* Legend V12 loudspeakers); BG 2x12 V30 (based on a Bogner* 2x12 with Celestion Vintage 30 loudspeakers); and TWEED 4x10 P10Q (based on a Fender* Tweed Bassman 4x10 with Jensen P10Q loudspeakers), selectable in CABINET mode. MRH-159 Brown Sound users can choose two virtual microphone (MIC 1 and MIC 2) settings for their amp recording chain, selecting from four different emulated models — namely, DYNAMIC 57 (based on the popular Shure* SM57 dynamic microphone); RIBBON 121 (based on the modern Royer Labs* R-121 ribbon microphone); CONDENSER 414 (based on the classic AKG* C414 condenser microphone); and DYNAMIC 421 (based on the vintage Sennheiser* MD 421 dynamic microphone) — with ON/OFF AXIS position switch, plus continuous POSITION and DISTANCE knobs. It is worth noting that if the aforesaid MRH 4x12 BROWN cabinet emulation is selected then those MIC 1 and MIC 2 settings are respectively related to the Celestion* G12 25W Greenback and JBL* D120 loudspeaker emulations. An associated MIXER section with PHASE, SOLO, MUTE, and fader controls allow for blending of the two microphones and the STUDIO REV (reverb). Readily realising further flexibility, the CABINETS - IMPULSES LOADER panel permits loading of up to three third-party impulse responses that can be blended together using volume, PAN, PHASE, SOLO, and MUTE controls, while an associated browser window allows users to easily search through all their third-party impulse response files — not that MRH-159 Brown Sound users need necessarily concern themselves with seeking out third-party impulse responses since it comes complete with an already selected set of cabinet impulses. Always active are MRH-159 Brown Sound’s CLEANER and NOISE GATE sections — the former featuring RUMBLING and HARSH controls, respectively reducing low- and high-frequency content, while the latter’s THRESHOLD and RANGE respectively defines the level where the gate is activated and amount of noise reduction selected — alongside a levels section with faders for INPUT (adjusting that level from minus infinite to +12dB) and OUTPUT (adjusting that level from minus infinite to +12dB). Activating an associated FIX button ensures that the input level remains the same when changing presets. Put it this way: when working with MRH-159 Brown Sound, achieving rock guitarist extraordinaire Eddie Van Halen’s so-called ‘brown sound’ signature distortion tone is now within reach of anyone — all without breaking the bank. But achieving that much-missed guitarist’s extraordinary playing technique… that’s a different ball game entirely! Marshall Super Lead 1959 is a registered trademark of Marshall Amplification Ltd. MRH-159 Brown Sound was developed by Nembrini Audio SRL based on its own modeling techniques. Marshall Amplification Ltd has not endorsed nor sponsored MRH-159 Brown Sound in any manner, nor licensed any intellectual property for use in this product. * Please note that all marks and models are trademarks of their respective owners, which are in no way associated or affiliated with Nembrini Audio SRL. These product names, descriptions, and images are provided for the sole purpose of identifying the specific products that were studied during Nembrini Audio’s sound design process. MRH-159 Brown Sound is available for purchase (as an iLok-protected AAX-, AU-, VST2-, and VST3-supporting plug-in for macOS 10.9 or newer and Windows 7 or newer) at an attractive introductory price of only $37.00 USD until July 4, 2021 — rising thereafter to a regular price of $137.00 USD — from its dedicated webpage, which also includes more in-depth information. Flexibility further abounds as MRH-159 Brown Sound is also available in AuV3 format for iOS at an introductory price of $9.99 USD until July 4, 2021 — rising thereafter to a regular price of $19.99 USD — on the App Store from here: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/mrh159-brown-sound/id1567393984 Hear the legendary ‘brown sound’ tone when watching Nembrini Audio’s alluring MRH-159 Brown Sound trailer video here: https://youtu.be/Qi6lQJ9lRYc About Nembrini Audio Nembrini Audio was borne out of the extensive experience of founding namesake Igor Nembrini, with over 10 years of involvement in creating many of the greatest guitar amp plug-ins on the market to his notable name. Needless to say, the company’s exacting emulations always start by perfecting digital reproduction of analogue circuits before being finely tuned by ear to remain true to the original sound. Saying that, it is specialised in the digital reproduction of analogue saturation circuits, whereby the dynamic behaviour of each individual component is carefully modelled and tuned by ear to always achieve the most musical and creamy saturation in the digital world! With that in mind, it does not simply produce musical software but rather musical instruments suitable for every modern musician #### Nembrini Audio Offer FREE Chromatic Tuner Plugin Fast, Accurate Tuning In A Single Plugin Or iOS App April 4th  2022 PAVIA, ITALY: Nembrini Audio is pleased to announce the launch of its Chromatic Tuner plugin for guitarists and bassists which is FREE to download and use immediately. See it in use here. The new compact Nembrini Audio Chromatic Tuner plugin is a fast, accurate, high quality tuner tool. It has a big, bright, full colour LED display which shows current detected frequency and note. The audio signal output can be muted for silent tuning. The ultra-precise tuner gives ±0.01 cent accuracy with calibration to any pitch – A=440 as default. Drop and capo modes are available and the Nembrini Audio Chromatic Tuner plugin allows users to transpose notes up or down up to one full octave. The Nembrini Audio Chromatic Tuner is available as a FREE DAW plugin or in the iOS version for iPhone and iPad for perfect tuning anytime and anywhere. To find out more and download the plugin go to https://www.nembriniaudio.com/products/chromatic-tuner. To download the iOS version go to https://apps.apple.com/us/app/na-tuner/id1613197835. About Nembrini Audio Nembrini Audio was borne out of the extensive experience of founding namesake Igor Nembrini, with over 10 years of involvement in creating many of the greatest guitar amp plug-ins on the market to his notable name. Needless to say, the company’s exacting emulations always start by perfecting digital reproduction of analogue circuits before being finely tuned by ear to remain true to the original sound. Saying that, it is specialised in the digital reproduction of analogue saturation circuits, whereby the dynamic behaviour of each individual component is carefully modelled and tuned by ear to always achieve the most musical and creamy saturation in the digital world! With that in mind, it does not simply produce musical software but rather musical instruments suitable for every modern musician in search of uncompromising quality — products that work well in any setting and situation to let the creativity of musicians, producers, and mixing engineers flow forth for all to hear! www.nembriniaudio.com #### Nembrini Audio Offer FREE Wah Pedal Plugin Delivers deep, delicious vintage wah tones 1st December  2022 PAVIA, ITALY: Nembrini Audio, music software developers known for their imaginative and smart plugins, are delighted to launch their FREE Wah Pedal plugin for guitarists and bassists, available to download and use immediately. See it in use here. Perfect for studio use, the Wah Pedal plugin can be used to tweak existing , pre-recorded instrument parts to make the overall tones more exciting and expressive. Considered one of the essential, ‘must have’ pedals for guitarists, this plugin can also be used by musicians who play bass ,brass, key many other instruments. The Nembrini Audio Wah is modelled on the classic Wah pedal created by the Thomas Organ* Company, released in 1966 and manufactured by JEN Italy. The talking sound it produces can be heard on Hendrix classics like ‘Up From The Sky’, ‘Voodoo Child (Slight Return)’, ‘Little Miss Lover’ and ‘Still Raining, Still Dreaming’. The vintage tones produced by the FREE Nembrini Audio Wah plugin can be controlled with DAW automation or MIDI pedal control. It is available as a FREE DAW plugin or in the iOS version for iPhone and iPad. To find out more and download the plugin go to https://www.nembriniaudio.com/products/wah-pedal. To download the iOS version go to https://apps.apple.com/us/app/wah-pedal/id6444608537. About Nembrini Audio Nembrini Audio was borne out of the extensive experience of founding namesake Igor Nembrini, with over 10 years of involvement in creating many of the greatest guitar amp plug-ins on the market to his notable name. Needless to say, the company’s exacting emulations always start by perfecting digital reproduction of analogue circuits before being finely tuned by ear to remain true to the original sound. Saying that, it is specialised in the digital reproduction of analogue saturation circuits, whereby the dynamic behaviour of each individual component is carefully modelled and tuned by ear to always achieve the most musical and creamy saturation in the digital world! With that in mind, it does not simply produce musical software but rather musical instruments suitable for every modern musician in search of uncompromising quality — products that work well in any setting and situation to let the creativity of musicians, producers, and mixing engineers flow forth for all to hear! https://www.nembriniaudio.com/ #### Nembrini Audio Presents The Hughes & Kettner Coreblade Plugin Crushing modern tone with the clarity, punch and depth of a high-gain tube amp 6th June 2025: Nembrini Audio is delighted to present the Hughes & Kettner Coreblade plugin, a meticulous digital recreation of the iconic Hughes & Kettner Coreblade amplifier. Hughes & Kettner had a reputation as a manufacturer of high quality tube amplifiers for guitars and the Coreblade is the compass flagship amp. Designed to meet the demands of modern metal guitarists, it combines a brutal tone, untamed dynamics and an explosive punch with amazing flexibility. Renowned for its uncompromising tone and cutting edge flexibility, the original Coreblade redefined what a modern tube amp could be. The plugin captures every detail of the Hughes & Kettner Coreblade amplifiers personality from pristine cleans to face-melting high gain, complete with effects and advanced features for serious players. The new Hughes & Kettner Coreblade plugin has four fully independent channels, each with its own character and tone shaping circuitry. The intelligent design of the plugin let users sculpt their sound with surgical precision using integrated effects.  The new plugin delivers the same thrilling sonic experience as the original amplifier with professional-grade tone, intuitive control and seamless integration into the recording environment. The Pre-stomp Section of the plugin includes a Noise Gate to eliminate unwanted noise, Filters for precise tone shaping, a Doubler to create wide stereo from a mono guitar signal and a Screamer overdrive to sculpt tone.  The Cabinet Emulation seamlessly integrates with modern Impulse Response cabinets to deliver authentic speaker simulation for a realistic playing experience. Plus, the Effects Section has a Studio Compressor to control dynamic range and a graphic-parametric Equalizer for precise tonal shaping. The Hughes & Kettner Coreblade plugin desktop version is available at the introductory price of $39.99 (normally $139) until the June 30th 2025. To find out more and download the Hughes & Kettner Coreblade plugin please go to https://www.nembriniaudio.com/products/hughes-kettner-coreblade About Nembrini Audio Nembrini Audio was borne out of the extensive experience of founding namesake Igor Nembrini, with over 10 years of involvement in creating many of the greatest guitar amp plug-ins on the market to his notable name. Needless to say, the company’s exacting emulations always start by perfecting digital reproduction of analogue circuits before being finely tuned by ear to remain true to the original sound. Saying that, it is specialised in the digital reproduction of analogue saturation circuits, whereby the dynamic behaviour of each individual component is carefully modelled and tuned by ear to always achieve the most musical and creamy saturation in the digital world! With that in mind, it does not simply produce musical software but rather musical instruments suitable for every modern musician in search of uncompromising quality — products that work well in any setting and situation to let the creativity of musicians, producers, and mixing engineers flow forth for all to hear! www.nembriniaudio.com #### Nembrini Audio Quinta Pitch Machine octave pedal-style plug-in Nembrini Audio announces availability of Quinta Pitch Machine octave pedal-style plug-in with a difference PAVIA, ITALY: analogue saturation circuits digital reproduction specialist Nembrini Audio is proud to announce availability of Quinta Pitch Machine — making for an octave pedal-style plug-in with a difference by (virtual) virtue of adding a self-explanatory +1 FIFTH control to the standard octave up/down capabilities of most hardware octavers, other than the diminutive Danish model from which it draws some software inspiration with a knowing nod of appreciation — as of February 1... Obviously octave pedals transpose guitar signals up or down by an octave, providing the perfect effect to thicken up the sound of guitar riffs. Clearly classic octave-doubling sounds awesome, as evidenced by numerous classic recordings, but throwing in a fifth up in addition to the standard octave up/down capabilities of most hardware octavers gives guitarists so much more sonic scope for creating a whole new world. Which is exactly where Quinta Pitch Machine comes into play as an octave pedal-style plug-in with a difference — by bringing an additional +1 FIFTH control to the mix. Musically, each of the three intervals available to Quinta Pitch Machine users can be dialled in individually via volume controls — +1 OCTAVE adding a note that is one octave higher than the note being played on the treated instrument, -1 OCTAVE adding a note that is one octave lower than the note being played, and +1 FIFTH adding a note that is a fifth higher than the note being played, so sonic possibilities include organ-, synth-, and 12-string guitar-type sounds. Single note- played power chords come naturally as another outcome, of course. Control continues with MIX, which adjusts the balance between the natural (dry) signal coming from the instrument being played and the configuration of added octaves and fifths set via those three volume controls to create the desired pitch- shifted sound, while the 'LED' at the top of the colourful GUI (Graphical User Interface) indicates when the effect is on or off, working in conjunction with the photorealistic stomp switch — to turn the effect on or off. On or OFF also applies to the HIGH Q switch; when it is activated, the pitch shift algorithm works in high quality — albeit introducing latency which will be compensated for by the DAW (Digital Audio Workstation). Whatever way anyone chooses to work with it, Quinta Pitch Machine manifestly looks like a hardware octave pedal. Put it this way: with Nembrini Audio's acclaimed digital reproduction of analogue circuits at its creative core, clearly it behaves and sounds like one, too — realistically rendered in software as an octave pedal-style plug-in with a difference. Similarly straightforward in operation, it is as easy as installing it to run with any AAX-, AU-, VST2, and VST3-compatible host — having first purchased it at an attractive price that will far from break the bank! Quinta Pitch Machine is available for purchase (as an iLok-protected AAX-, AU-, VST2-, and VST3-supporting plug-in for macOS 10.9 or newer and Windows 7 or newer) at an attractive introductory price of only $19.99 USD until February 15, 2021 — rising thereafter to a regular price of $49.00 USD — from here: https://www.nembriniaudio.com/products/quinta-pitch-machine Flexibility further abounds as Quinta Pitch Machine is also available in AuV3 format for iOS on the App Store from here: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/quinta-pitch-machine/id1549515113) For more in-depth information, including several superb-sounding audio demos, please visit the dedicated Quinta Pitch Machine webpage here: https://www.nembriniaudio.com/products/quinta-pitch-machine See and hear Quinta Pitch Machine making musical waves in Nembrini Audio's tempting trailer video here: https://youtu.be/8WcB84sTQPM About Nembrini Audio (www.nembriniaudio.com) Nembrini Audio was borne out of the extensive experience of founding namesake Igor Nembrini, with over 10 years of involvement in creating many of the greatest guitar amp plug-ins on the market to his notable name. Needless to say, the company's exacting emulations always start by perfecting digital reproduction of analogue circuits before being finely tuned by ear to remain true to the original sound. Saying that, it is specialised in the digital reproduction of analogue saturation circuits, whereby the dynamic behaviour of each individual component is carefully modelled and tuned by ear to always achieve the most musical and creamy saturation in the digital world! With that in mind, it does not simply produce musical software but rather musical instruments suitable for every modern musician in search of uncompromising quality — products that work well in any setting and situation to let the creativity of musicians, producers, and mixing engineers flow forth for all to hear! #### Nembrini Audio Shimmer Delay Ambient Machine plug-in Nembrini Audio sends shimmers down DAWs with out-of-this-world soundscapes- and spaces-creating Shimmer Delay Ambient Machine plug-in PAVIA, ITALY: analogue saturation circuits digital reproduction specialist Nembrini Audio is proud to announce availability of Shimmer Delay Ambient Machine — sending shimmers down DAWs (Digital Audio Workstations) by combining reverb, pitch shifting, and feedback to create out-of-this-world soundscapes and spaces as a plug-in promoting getting lost in the creative production and electronic music facets of the ambient spectrum, drawing deeply from creative techniques developed by early-Eighties studio engineers — as of April 19… Prominently popularised by British musician Brian Eno — effectively responsible for naming the genre itself with his 1978-released Ambient 1: Music For Airports album (comprising compositions created by layering tape loops of differing lengths, designed to be continuously looped as a sound installation with the intent of defusing the tense, anxious atmosphere of an airport), ambient music is typically thought of as a style of gentle, largely electronic instrumental music with no persistent beat, used to create or enhance a mood or atmosphere. No need (necessarily) to go anywhere near an airport terminal to work with Nembrini Audio’s self-styled ambient machine, although it is perfectly possible to achieve a truly ambient atmosphere almost anywhere since Shimmer Delay Ambient Machine is also available in an iOS-friendly form on the App Store. No need (necessarily) to work without beats when working with Shimmer Delay Ambient Machine. After all, the plug-in promotes getting lost in the creative production and electronic music facets of the ambient spectrum, drawing deeply from creative techniques developed by early-Eighties studio engineers. Equally adept at working with guitars, keyboards, synthesisers, and vocals, it combines reverb, pitch shifting, and feedback to create out-of-this-world soundscapes and spaces via an easy-to-use interface implemented as an equally easy-on-the-eye experience, emphasising user control and playability. Indeed, it is designed to be tweaked in real-time with no-nonsense controls clearly guiding the way with some self-explanatory sections acting as their helpful home — namely, IN (input level metering); SWELL (auto-volume swell commonly used with electric guitar, similar to the sound of a violin being bowed); DELAY (main delay); down OCTAVE (manages a down octave); SHIMMER (manages the shimmer effect); DRY/WET (manages the dry/wet signal blend); and OUT (output level metering). Moreover, all controls have a smoothed response to avoid clicks when changing settings or applying automation, while the highly-optimised main delay algorithm allows anyone to achieve huge delay sounds without straining their CPU (Central Processing Unit). Ultimately, Shimmer Delay Ambient Machine more than lives up to its apt appellation — and all without straining the finances of anyone wishing to take a (purchasing) plunge into the creative production and electronic music facets of the ambient spectrum! Shimmer Delay Ambient Machine is available for purchase (as an iLok-protected AAX-, AU-, VST2-, and VST3-supporting plug-in for macOS 10.9 or newer and Windows 7 or newer) at an attractive introductory price of only $29.00 USD until May 3, 2021 — rising thereafter to a regular price of $79.00 USD — from its dedicated webpage, which also includes more in-depth information. Flexibility further abounds as Shimmer Delay Ambient Machine is also available in AuV3 format for iOS at an introductory price of $4.99 USD until May 3, 2021 — rising thereafter to a regular price of $8.99 USD — on the App Store from here: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/shimmer-delay-ambient-machine/id1559249944 Get lost in the creative production and electronic music facets of the ambient spectrum while watching Nembrini Audio’s mellow mood-setting Shimmer Delay Ambient Machine trailer video here: https://youtu.be/xZFMkeqAIeA About Nembrini Audio Nembrini Audio was borne out of the extensive experience of founding namesake Igor Nembrini, with over 10 years of involvement in creating many of the greatest guitar amp plug-ins on the market to his notable name. Needless to say, the company’s exacting emulations always start by perfecting digital reproduction of analogue circuits before being finely tuned by ear to remain true to the original sound. Saying that, it is specialised in the digital reproduction of analogue saturation circuits, whereby the dynamic behaviour of each individual component is carefully modelled and tuned by ear to always achieve the most musical and creamy saturation in the digital world! With that in mind, it does not simply produce musical software but rather musical instruments suitable for every modern musician in search of uncompromising quality — products that work well in any setting and situation to let the creativity of musicians, producers, and mixing engineers flow forth for all to hear! © 2021 Nembrini Audio SRL #### Nembrini Audio Voice DC30 plug-in Nembrini Audio announces availability of vintage Vox AC30 Top Boost Reverb-emulating Voice DC30 plug-in par excellence   PAVIA, ITALY: analogue saturation circuits digital reproduction specialist Nembrini Audio is proud to announce availability of its Voice DC30 plug-in — meticulously modelled on a vintage Vox AC30 Top Boost Reverb, the iconic British-built 30W 2x12 combo guitar amplifier that defined a generation of sound, to bring its incredible tone (traversing from chiming, clean qualities with a brilliance bordering on grittiness to darker, more overdriven timbres) to today’s DAW-driven world while extending the possibilities of the original hardware with new features — as of March 15… Iconic in both name and tone, the vintage Vox AC30 Top Boost Reverb — produced from 1979 through to 1984 — is readily recognised by British musicians (and, indeed, beyond those shores) for its ‘jangly’ high-end sound, something that Nembrini Audio has truly tapped in to with its meticulously-modelled Voice DC30 plug-in. Put it this way: thanks to Nembrini Audio’s acclaimed analogue saturation circuits digital reproduction specialism, Voice DC30 allows anyone access to the signature sound of the hardware original by bringing both enchantingly clean and raucously overdriven tones to their chosen computer platform — or iOS. Indeed, Voice DC30 pairs perfectly with the intricacies of anyone’s playing style, resulting in a sound that is truly their own. On the face of it, then, Voice DC30 could well be viewed as a vintage Vox AC30 Top Boost Reverb-emulating plug-in par excellence. Working with software has, however, allowed its creator to take things to another level by bringing a host of new features to the present-day production table. It is perfectly possible, therefore, to select between six different guitar CABINET emulations and four MIC emulations with on/OFF AXIS position switches and continuous POSITION and DISTANCE knobs. Additionally, a complete MIXER section — with multiple PHASE, SOLO, MUTE, and PAN controls — allows users to blend MIC 1, MIC 2, and AMBIENT levels. Above and beyond that, the IMPULSES LOADER lets users load up to three third-party impulse responses that can also be blended with dedicated PHASE, SOLO, MUTE, and PAN controls. Additionally, a useful IMPULSES browser window is included so that users can easily search through their third party impulse response files. Finally, there is also a NOISE GATE section with THRESHOLD and RANGE controls alongside a meticulously-modelled CLEANER circuit with HARSH- and RUMBLING-reduction controls. Clearly anyone lusting after that readily-recognisable, generation-defining vintage Vox AC30 Top Boost Reverb tone needs look no further than Nembrini Audio’s authentic-sounding Voice DC30 plug-in, pushing further forward in today’s DAW-driven world. See and hear Nimbrini Audio’s authentic-sounding Voice DC30 plug-in being put through its musical paces in this must-see, guitar-showcasing trailer video: https://youtu.be/KR58oVzum1o About Nembrini Audio Nembrini Audio was borne out of the extensive experience of founding namesake Igor Nembrini, with over 10 years of involvement in creating many of the greatest guitar amp plug-ins on the market to his notable name. Needless to say, the company’s exacting emulations always start by perfecting digital reproduction of analogue circuits before being finely tuned by ear to remain true to the original sound. Saying that, it is specialised in the digital reproduction of analogue saturation circuits, whereby the dynamic behaviour of each individual component is carefully modelled and tuned by ear to always achieve the most musical and creamy saturation in the digital world! With that in mind, it does not simply produce musical software but rather musical instruments suitable for every modern musician in search of uncompromising quality — products that work well in any setting and situation to let the creativity of musicians, producers, and mixing engineers flow forth for all to hear! #### Nembrini Audio’s New Bass Driver Plugin A Multiband Overdrive Bass Amplifier 10th January  2023 PAVIA, ITALY: Nembrini Audio is pleased to introduce its new Bass Driver plugin, a 3 band overdrive / amp sim based on the SansAmp Bass Driver D.I.*. See it In use here. For more than thirty years the original SansAmp Bass Driver D.I. from Tech 21* has had a reputation as an essential tool for bass players. The clever design of this key pedal simulates the authentic sound of a tube stack and offers big vintage tube tones, bright modern slap sounds, gnarly distortions and everything in between. The new Nembrini Audio Bass Driver extends the possibilities of the original, allowing users to sculpt their bass tones even more to give beautiful contemporary textures and balance. The main features of the new plugin include three band distortion / overdrive sections blended with two crossover parametric tone equalization and Presence for upper harmonic content. For maximum control, there is a nine band graphic equalizer with proportional Q. Four selected bass guitar cab emulations, four mic simulations with position and distance controls, a parallel D.I. pre / post amplifier with EQ controls and desk compressor work together to provide boundless sound variations. Plus the Impulse Loader lets users load up to two third party impulse responses, blend them together and mix with the D.I. pre / post. Bass Driver’s Bass Enhancer circuit is inspired by Little Labs Voice of God* to increase bass low end and its Noise Gate has been bass optimized. Available at an introductory offer of $39.99 (Normally $137) for a limited period only. To find out and download the plugin more please go to https://www.nembriniaudio.com/products/bass-driver-multiband-overdrive-bass-amplifier or https://apps.apple.com/us/app/bass-driver/id6444263136 About Nembrini Audio Nembrini Audio was born out of the extensive experience of founding namesake Igor Nembrini, with over 10 years of involvement in creating many of the greatest guitar amp plug-ins on the market to his notable name. Needless to say, the company’s exacting emulations always start by perfecting digital reproduction of analogue circuits before being finely tuned by ear to remain true to the original sound. Saying that, it is specialised in the digital reproduction of analogue saturation circuits, whereby the dynamic behaviour of each individual component is carefully modelled and tuned by ear to always achieve the most musical and creamy saturation in the digital world! With that in mind, it does not simply produce musical software but rather musical instruments suitable for every modern musician in search of uncompromising quality — products that work well in any setting and situation to let the creativity of musicians, producers, and mixing engineers flow forth for all to hear! www.nembriniaudio.com #### Nembrini Launch NA501 Chorus Echo Plugin The Legendary Roland RE-501 Chorus Echo Reborn 8th January 2024: Nembrini Audio launches the NA501 Chorus Echo Plugin. The new, cutting edge plugin enabling musicians and producers to rediscover the legendary analog warmth, authentic spring reverb, classic tape delay and lush BBD chorus of the iconic Roland RE-501 Chorus Echo*. Listen to it here or watch the launch video https://youtu.be/9nAYmr3EfR8. Released in 1982, the renowned Roland RE-501 Chorus Echo was the last of Roland’s line of electro-mechanical effects processors. The ‘box’ contained a special tape recorder to create delay effects or ‘echoes’ alongside a spring reverb and chorus effect. The unique design of unit allowed the longer tape to move freely making the echo sounds longer and cleaner. The coveted RE-501, highly sought after for its colourful character and richness of sound was used by Bob Marley to create deep, throbbing echoes and Radiohead to produce pitch-shifting effects. The NA 501 Chorus Echo is an innovative digital re-interpretation of the sought after Roland RE-501 Chorus Echo. It faithfully captures the complex essence of the mechanical and electronic component interactions of one of the most notable tape delays ever designed. By extending the original design with modern functionality, enhanced control and flexibility and allowing it to fit seamlessly into today’s digital work stations, the NA 501 Chorus Echo plugin goes beyond mere emulation. The authentic sound of the meticulously modelled plugin is ideal for adding rich analog textures to any genre of music and is a versatile tool for musicians and producers seeking a classic sound with contemporary workability. The extended creative controls of NA 501 Chorus Echo along with its intuitive user interface make it easy for users to recreate the impression that the echoes are receding rather than simply getting quieter. The new plugin is currently on offer at until 31st January 2024. The desktop version introductory price is $29.99 rising to $99 and the iOS version $7.99 increasing to $14.99 after the promotion ends. NA 501 Chorus Echo is PC, Mac and iOS (VST2, VST3, AU, AAX and AUv3) compatible and requires a FREE iLOK account. To find out more and download the plugin more please go to https://www.nembriniaudio.com/products/501-chorus-echo  or mobile https://apps.apple.com/us/app/501-chorus-echo/id6473418769. About Nembrini Audio Nembrini Audio was borne out of the extensive experience of founding namesake Igor Nembrini, with over 10 years of involvement in creating many of the greatest guitar amp plug-ins on the market to his notable name. Needless to say, the company’s exacting emulations always start by perfecting digital reproduction of analogue circuits before being finely tuned by ear to remain true to the original sound. Saying that, it is specialised in the digital reproduction of analogue saturation circuits, whereby the dynamic behaviour of each individual component is carefully modelled and tuned by ear to always achieve the most musical and creamy saturation in the digital world! With that in mind, it does not simply produce musical software but rather musical instruments suitable for every modern musician in search of uncompromising quality — products that work well in any setting and situation to let the creativity of musicians, producers, and mixing engineers flow forth for all to hear! #### Nembrini Launches Bass Hammer Plugin An Advanced Tone Sculpting Bass Amplifier 8th April 2024: Nembrini Audio launches the Bass Hammer plugin which is engineered for advanced bass tone sculpting. Modelled on the Aguilar Tone Hammer* which is renowned for its tone shaping flexibility, the Nembrini Bass Hammer features Adaptive Gain Sculpting, comprehensive EQ adjustments and versatile cabinet simulations. The Nembrini Audio Bass Hammer plugin has been designed to infuse discerning musicians’ digital workspace with the legendary tonal characteristics and dynamic versatility of its hardware counterpart. The new plugin delivers all the distinct organic warmth, detailed midrange control and adaptive tonal shaping the Tone Hammer* is famous for in a flexible digital format. Bass Hammer features Adaptive Gain Sculpting to transform a signal’s EQ curve and gain structure and alter the behaviour of the MID parameter.  The Graphic EQ has six bands enabling nuanced shaping across the bass frequency range. Plus, the four selected bass guitar cabinets, four carefully selected microphone emulations and a parallel D.I. signal with console compressor offer users plenty of scope to explore ambient reverb blending. Introductory prices of $29.99 for the Desktop version (regular price $137) and $9.99 for the IOS form (regular price $19.99) are available until 30th April 2024. Bass Hammer is PC and Mac (VST2, VST3, AU, AAX) compatible and requires a FREE iLOK account. To find out more and download the Bass Hammer plugin please go to https://www.nembriniaudio.com/products/bass-hammer-bass-amplifier or https://apps.apple.com/us/app/bass-hammer/id6480058361Video * Please note that all marks and models are all trademarks of their respective owners, which are in no way associated or affiliated with Nembrini Audio. These marks and names are used solely for the purpose of describing certain tones produced using Nembrini Audio’s modelling technology. About Nembrini Audio Nembrini Audio was borne out of the extensive experience of founding namesake Igor Nembrini, with over 10 years of involvement in creating many of the greatest guitar amp plug-ins on the market to his notable name. Needless to say, the company’s exacting emulations always start by perfecting digital reproduction of analogue circuits before being finely tuned by ear to remain true to the original sound. Saying that, it is specialised in the digital reproduction of analogue saturation circuits, whereby the dynamic behaviour of each individual component is carefully modelled and tuned by ear to always achieve the most musical and creamy saturation in the digital world! With that in mind, it does not simply produce musical software but rather musical instruments suitable for every modern musician in search of uncompromising quality — products that work well in any setting and situation to let the creativity of musicians, producers, and mixing engineers flow forth for all to hear! www.nembriniaudio.com #### Nembrini Releases Nexus - A Subhost / Standalone Plugin Host Experience Unlimited Sound Freedom! 5th February  2024: Nembrini Audio releases Nexus, an audio processing tool which brings the power of high-quality sound manipulation to both standalone and plugin format. Watch the launch video https://youtu.be/7AqaH7Hm_kM . Highly versatile, Nexus can operate as a Subhost where it brings together other plugins in VST, VST3 and AU format, or it can be used as Standalone, where it can work as a plugin within a DAW or as a separate application. Plus, its Third Party Plugin Support means it can recognise and load third-party plugins giving users easy access to a wide range of external audio processing tools and thus a wide ranging creative sound palette. Nexus’ user friendly interface allows users to seamlessly integrate a variety of audio plugins, giving them the ability and freedom to easily craft complex audio chains to shape their sound. The application’s intuitive network of modules which includes effects, signal splitter, mixer, crossover, etc, ensures musicians can customize their audio experience effortlessly. Central to Nexus is The Canvas interface, where users can graphically manage audio signal paths and plugin configurations. It serves as a visual mapping area for constructing and modifying audio processing chains. This is supported by the Plugins Manager where audio processing modules can be organised coherently to make management and locating of plugins very simple. It gives a clear and comprehensive view of installed plugins with details of format, category and version to help streamline workflow. The new plugin is currently on offer at until 29th February 2024. The introductory price is $29.99 rising to $99 after the promotion ends. Nexus is PC and Mac (VST2, VST3, AU, AAX) compatible and requires a FREE iLOK account. To find out more and download the Nexus  standalone/plugin please go to https://www.nembriniaudio.com/products/nexus-subhost-standalone-plugins-host . About Nembrini Audio Nembrini Audio was borne out of the extensive experience of founding namesake Igor Nembrini, with over 10 years of involvement in creating many of the greatest guitar amp plug-ins on the market to his notable name. Needless to say, the company’s exacting emulations always start by perfecting digital reproduction of analogue circuits before being finely tuned by ear to remain true to the original sound. Saying that, it is specialised in the digital reproduction of analogue saturation circuits, whereby the dynamic behaviour of each individual component is carefully modelled and tuned by ear to always achieve the most musical and creamy saturation in the digital world! With that in mind, it does not simply produce musical software but rather musical instruments suitable for every modern musician in search of uncompromising quality — products that work well in any setting and situation to let the creativity of musicians, producers, and mixing engineers flow forth for all to hear! www.nembriniaudio.com #### Nembrini’s Acoustic Voice Pro Plugin Upgraded Studio-Grade Acoustic Tone, Straight from Your Pickup 7th April 2026: Nembrini Audio announces an upgrade to its Acoustic Voice Pro Plugin, taking this professional acoustic guitar enhancement tool to the next level. Watch the launch video here. The original plugin was widely praised for its ability to transform direct pickup signals from acoustic guitars fitted with under-saddle Piezo or Magnetic pickups. When recorded, the sound produced by these pick-ups could produce thin, harsh or unnatural tones. The plugin restores the natural resonance of the guitar’s sound and gives it the body and spatial depth of a professionally recorded, studio-quality acoustic performances. Listen to sound samples here. The latest version of the Acoustic Voice Pro Plugin expands the guitar emulations library from six to TEN: the vintage small-body tone of the Martin 1936 0-17*, the resonant hollow-neck character of the Weissenborn*, the Martin 0028Ec’s* balanced fingerstyle voice, the Martin HD-28V’s* depth and projection and the punchy vintage of the Gibson L-00*. Also included is the jumbo style presence of the Landola J80E*, the strong strumming response of the Guild D140CE*, the natural modern tone of the Ayers DSR* the polished Hi-Fi clarity of the Taylor 814ce Deluxe* and the Taylor Grand Theater K21e’s* articulate, refined warmth. This extensive selection offers guitarists and producers a cost effective, versatile array of professional studio tones to cover all music genres and tastes. For a richer, more realistic mike-acoustic sound the plugin’s microphone emulations collection has grown from three to FIVE: the clear and detailed Audix ADX51*, the tight focused Beyerdynamic M210*, the punchy Shure SM57*, the controlled, natural Electro-Voice RE20* and the Open, polished AKG C414*. The combined guitar and microphone emulations provide extraordinary flexibility to change the sonic character of any acoustic guitar signal. Also added is a built -in IR Loader with third party IR support, dedicated dynamics and tone-shaping tools and an enhanced studio effects system. Acoustic Voice Pro Plugin is the complete professional tone suite for recording acoustic guitars. The Acoustic Voice Pro plugin desktop version is available at the introductory price of $39.99 (normally $99.99) until April 30th 2026. For those who already own the Acoustic Voice Pro the upgrade price is $29.99. The iOS iPad/iPhone version at $14.99 (normally $19.99) until April 30th 2026. To find out more and download the Acoustic Voice Pro plugin please go to https://www.nembriniaudio.com/products/acoustic-voice-pro-guitar-preamplifier or https://apps.apple.com/us/app/acoustic-voice-pro/id6760647688. About Nembrini Audio Nembrini Audio was borne out of the extensive experience of founding namesake Igor Nembrini, with over 10 years of involvement in creating many of the greatest guitar amp plug-ins on the market to his notable name. Needless to say, the company’s exacting emulations always start by perfecting digital reproduction of analogue circuits before being finely tuned by ear to remain true to the original sound. Saying that, it is specialised in the digital reproduction of analogue saturation circuits, whereby the dynamic behaviour of each individual component is carefully modelled and tuned by ear to always achieve the most musical and creamy saturation in the digital world! With that in mind, it does not simply produce musical software but rather musical instruments suitable for every modern musician in search of uncompromising quality — products that work well in any setting and situation to let the creativity of musicians, producers, and mixing engineers flow forth for all to hear! #### Nembrini’s New EN Hardball Metal Head Guitar Amplifier Plugin Pure And Uncompromising Modern Metal 6th March  2023: The latest plugin from Nembrini Audio is the pure and uncompromising EN Hardball Metal Head Guitar Amplifier. The new plugin is based on the versatile ENGL Powerball II* amplifier known for its extreme low end, crystal clear clean tones, crispy crunch, dense solos and everything in between. Like the original, the new EN Hardball Metal Head Guitar Amplifier plugin has four optimally matched channels to produce seamless distortion. Every gain setting is differentiated and delivered with razor sharp attack, perfect for any guitar with drop tunings. Listen to it here and watch the video trailer at https://youtu.be/nPVZYmZrRA8 EN Hardball Metal Head Guitar Amplifier Plugin Video by Nembrini Audio The new Nembrini plugin extends the possibility of the original hardware to help users further customize their tone. It offers users the choice of six different guitar cabinets and four microphone emulations with on/off axis position switch, continuous position and distance knobs. A complete Mixer section with Solos, Mutes, Pans and Faders allows players to combine up to two microphones with ambience. Also included is an Impulse Loader which allows users to blend up to three third party impulse responses. EN Hardball Metal Head Guitar Amplifier is compatible with Intel, Apple Silicon CPU 1GB RAM, MACOS10.9 or newer, Windows 7 or newer and 64-bit DAW. It requires FREE iLok License Manager and an iLok account. The new plugin is available at an introductory price of $29.99 (regular price $137.00) until March 31st 2023. To find out and download the plugin more please go to https://www.nembriniaudio.com/products/en-hardball-metal-head-guitar-amplifier  or https://apps.apple.com/us/app/en-hardball-guitar-amplifier/id1671571996 About Nembrini Audio Nembrini Audio was borne out of the extensive experience of founding namesake Igor Nembrini, with over 10 years of involvement in creating many of the greatest guitar amp plug-ins on the market to his notable name. Needless to say, the company’s exacting emulations always start by perfecting digital reproduction of analogue circuits before being finely tuned by ear to remain true to the original sound. Saying that, it is specialised in the digital reproduction of analogue saturation circuits, whereby the dynamic behaviour of each individual component is carefully modelled and tuned by ear to always achieve the most musical and creamy saturation in the digital world! With that in mind, it does not simply produce musical software but rather musical instruments suitable for every modern musician in search of uncompromising quality — products that work well in any setting and situation to let the creativity of musicians, producers, and mixing engineers flow forth for all to hear! www.nembriniaudio.com #### Neunaber Announces Iconoclast Guitar Speaker Emulator Achieve Dynamic, Adjustable Amp Tone with Only a Pedalboard Orange, California: Neunaber Audio Effects proudly introduces the Iconoclast guitar speaker emulator. Placed after a pedal chain or preamp, Iconoclast shapes a guitar’s tone as a speaker cabinet would and outputs directly to headphones, powered speakers, a mixer or recording interface. Iconoclast is adjustable on-the-fly using intuitive controls and delivers consistent tone at any volume—and in virtually any setting—often without needing to bring anything more than a pedalboard. Iconoclast uses advanced, low-latency processing to create an idealized speaker response. “An IR (impulse response)—a digital sample of a specific speaker’s response—will duplicate its characteristic sound,” says Iconoclast designer Brian Neunaber “but many guitar speakers have frequency responses that are highly irregular, with pronounced peaks and dips. Typically, what we hear as sounding ‘good’ are smooth responses. Iconoclast implements a smooth response that has the character of a guitar speaker yet with a transparent quality.” Intuitive controls make it easy to dial in a wide range of speaker tones: Low adjusts the virtual cabinet type and size Mid captures the speaker’s dynamic interaction with the amplifier High shifts the frequency cut off, reproducing a wide range of speaker types Flexible ins & outs may be used mono or full stereo Built-in adjustable noise gate cleans up long pedal chains Built-in headphone amplifier with volume control Free Windows/Mac software for USB access to updates and deep editing, EQs, mono-to-stereo processing, response visualization and more Pedalboard-friendly small footprint (4.6” × 2.8”) accepts a 9V pedal power supply Iconoclast retails for $249 staring February 2017 from neunaber.net and their retailers. ICONOCLAST Speaker Emulator - Reveal Video by Neunaber Audio Effects About Neunaber Audio Effects Neunaber Audio Effects designs audio products for the discerning musician, emphasizing high-fidelity sound and balancing simplicity with functionality. Started in 2009, this small, family-run company is located in the Historic District of Orange, California. Neunaber manufactures all of their products locally. #### Neunaber Audio Adds New Elements Pedal Series Studio-quality effects delivered in a compact and easy-to-use package ORANGE, CA – September 9, 2020 – (GuitarPR) – Neunaber Audio has announced the introduction of its new Elements series pedals, designed to deliver studio-quality effects in a compact and easy-to-use package. Among the notable features of the new pedal line are: Simple 3-knob layouts that make it easy to quickly dial in the perfect settings. Analog dry signal delivers low noise and zero latency. Small footprint with top jacks is pedalboard-friendly. Selectable trails offers you a choice of naturally trailing or cutting off abruptly after the effect is bypassed. Mono input and output allows for quick and simple setup. Powered from a standard 9V pedal power supply, you just plug and go. It’s that easy. The Elements series consists initially of three pedals: Neunaber Wet Reverb v5 The new Wet Reverb v5 is an update to the fan-favorite reverb pedal. This new version has everything you loved about its predecessor, plus a little more: With two effects in one pedal, you can instantly choose the classic Wet reverb from the previous-version pedals or the new, magical W3T reverb from the Immerse Mk II and plug-in. A full Mix knob adjustment from 0% to 100% wet lets you dial in the perfect amount of reverb. Neunaber Seraphim Shimmer v2 With the new Seraphim Shimmer v2, imagine being able to add a little atmospheric sparkle or a full synth-pad effect. Now, imagine switching on-the-fly between this and the Wet Reverb for which Neunaber is famous. Features include: Add or remove the shimmer layer from the reverb. A long press of the footswitch seamlessly transitions between shimmer and reverb only. Two reverbs and two shimmers in one pedal. Choose the original shimmer algorithm or the new, magical shimmer based on the W3T reverb from the Immerse Mk II. No more worrying if you picked the right pedal because you’ll have the best of both! Full Mix knob adjustment from 0% to 100% wet allows you to create everything from subtle pitch-shifted layers to synthetic, droning pads. Neunaber Echelon Echo v2 The new Echelon Echo v2 is a warm, studio-quality echo that is simple and easy to adjust on the fly with features like: Two effects in 1 pedal: Hi-Fi Tape Echo (from the Echelon v1) simulates the high-frequency saturation of a magnetic tape and is gently modulated for added richness and color. New Lo-Fi Delay simulates the reduced bit depth of a vintage digital delay. Switch to tap tempo mode with a long press of the footswitch. Then simply tap the desired tempo using that same footswitch. In tap tempo mode, the time knob functions as a tap divide to choose one of four rhythmic subdivisions. Cross-fading time change lets you seamlessly change time/tempo on the fly. No more zipper noise or echo drop out. Adjustable delay time from 50 to 1000ms offers a quick slapback, cavernous echo, or anything in between. Full Mix knob adjustment from 0% to 100% wet lets you add subtle tails to your playing or crank the mix to replace your signal with cascading layers of repeated sounds. The new Elements series pedals are available at an introductory price of just $149 for a limited time with an ultimate MSPR of $199. Initially, these pedals are only available direct from Neunaber Audio. More information is available at https://neunaber.net. About Neunaber Audio Neunaber Audio is a brand name of Neunaber Technology LLC, a family-run company founded in 2009 by Brian Neunaber, who has been designing audio products professionally since 1994. The company is located near the old Historic District in the city of Orange, California.. Contact John Bleeker contact@neunaber.net #### Neunaber Audio Neuron Guitar Preamp Pedal Neunaber Audio Announces New Neuron Pedal Versatile guitar preamp, speaker simulator, presets and MIDI in a small pedal format ORANGE, CA – January 16, 2019 – (GuitarPR) – Neunaber Audio has announced the upcoming release of its new pedal, Neuron. Designed for players looking to achieve epic guitar tones with a minimum of gear, Neuron is a versatile guitar preamp with speaker simulator, compressor, noise gate, presets and MIDI in a small pedal format. Neuron achieves a seamless array of incredible amp tones in a compact pedal — from sparkling clean to heavy distortion and everything in between. A multistage, dynamic gain architecture yields unparalleled control over the desired amount of distortion — effortlessly producing harmonic structures that range from subtle to dense and complex. One of its most salient features is its feel, which is almost hyper-realistic when compared to an amplifier. Among Neuron’s many features are the following: Integrated compressor constrains the drive level for smooth, consistent tone. Adjustable studio-quality noise gate keeps your signal quiet. Tilt EQ adapts your tone to various setups without changing presets. Defeatable speaker simulator for running direct. Three-band EQ with tightness and presence enables a plethora of tonal options. Up to 6 presets can be stored for quick recall via the footswitch. Up to 24 presets can be recalled using a MIDI controller. All controls are accessible using a MIDI controller. “Neuron is the culmination of years of research and development,” said company founder, Brian Neunaber. “We studied the gain circuits of both tube and solid state pedals and amps to learn, not only how they sound good, but why. We developed new and unique algorithms to test our findings, then refined these algorithms based on what we learned.” Neuron is expected to ship in mid-February at an MSRP of $299. More information is available at https://neunaber.net. About Neunaber Audio Neunaber Audio is a brand name of Neunaber Technology LLC, a family-run company founded in 2009 by Brian Neunaber, who has been designing audio products professionally since 1994. The company is located near the old Historic District in the city of Orange, California. #### Neunaber Audio Releases New Wet Reverberator Plugin Entrance into the plugin market highlighted with significant advancements ORANGE, CA – January 8, 2020 – (GuitarPR) – Neunaber Audio has announced its entrance into the plugin market with the introduction their new Wet Reverberator. The plugin represents a significant advancement on the research and technology that the company has successfully developed for over 10 years in the guitar pedal market. The Wet Reverberator plugin is compatible with PC and Mac using all common formats including AAX, AU, VST and VST3. It features the same reverb algorithm that Neunaber Audio has been renowned for with the addition of brand new features designed to be used on any sound source including guitar, synths, drums and vocals. Lightweight CPU requirements allow the use of more instances of plugin without worrying about processing power. It also makes the Wet Reverberator plugin ideal for live use with MIDI keyboard rigs and software. To make it as easy as possible to experience the advancements in this plugin, Neunaber Audio is making a fully-functional, 15-day trial license available to test the new Wet Reverberator in the DAW of your choice. The introduction of the new plugin will be kicking off at the Winter NAMM Show in Anaheim on January 16-19. Attendees are encouraged to visit the Neunaber booth in Hall E, #2218. Additionally, more information is available at https://neunaber.net. About Neunaber Audio Neunaber Audio is a brand name of Neunaber Technology LLC, a family-run company founded in 2009 by Brian Neunaber, who has been designing audio products professionally since 1994. The company is located near the old Historic District in the city of Orange, California. Contact John Bleeker 657-245-3411 contact@neunaber.net #### Neunaber Immerse Mk II Reverberator Pedal Neunaber Audio Announces New Immerse Mk II Reverberator Pedal Completely redesigned from the ground up with many new and upgraded features Orange, CA – October 2, 2018 – (GuitarPR) – Neunaber Audio has announced the release of its all new Immerse Mk II, representing the very best in pedal reverberation. Following on the success of its original Immerse pedal, Neunaber has completely redesigned the Mk II from the ground up with all new circuitry, upgraded algorithms and much more. Notable advancements in the Mk II include: New Mix control adjustable from 100% dry to 100% wet Upgraded W3T reverb algorithm All new Sustain effect added Significant improvements to most other effects New, easier-to-read graphic layout Like its predecessor, the Mk II features stereo inputs and outputs that can be used mono or stereo. In addition to external Kill Dry and Trails switches, the pedal offers five controls that include Effect Selection, Mix, Depth, and two multi-function controls. Reverb effects include W3T™ (Version 3 of the Wet algorithm), Plate, Hall, Spring, Sustain, Echo, Detune and Shimmer. According to company founder, Brian Neunaber, “The Mk II’s new reverb algorithms are some of the best I’ve ever heard and certainly the best I’ve created to date.” The Immerse Mk II also implements a high-quality buffered bypass. The signal is always buffered whether engaged or bypassed because the last output in the pedal chain should be buffered. The Mk II is available at selected Neunaber dealers in the US and internationally. It is also available direct from Neunaber for $249 at https://neunaber.net. Neunaber Immerse Reverberator Mk II - Video Video by Neunaber Audio About Neunaber Audio Neunaber Audio is a brand name of Neunaber Technology LLC, a family-run company founded in 2009 by Brian Neunaber, who has been designing audio products professionally since 1994. The company is located near the old Historic District in the city of Orange, California. #### Neunaber introduces the INSPIRE Tri-Chorus Plus Orange, California: The INSPIRE Tri-Chorus Plus effect pedal from Neunaber Audio Effects captures eight stunning stereo chorus effects. Ranging from subtle to incredibly lush, all eight effects are built around variations of the tri-chorus algorithm: Tri — the classic rack chorus effect Hex — two tri-choruses paralleled for an ultra-dense effect Cascade Tone — two tri-choruses in series create a rich, lush effect Cascade Vibe — tri-chorus and tri-vibrato in series makes for a complex sound Harmonic Vibe — Low-frequency tri-chorus and high-frequency tri-vibrato, a more subtle effect that works well with overdrive Harmonic Detune — low-frequency detune and high-frequency tri-chorus, even more subtle and sounds great with heavy distortion +Detune — tri-chorus+detune for that ultimate rack chorus tone +Echo — tri-chorus+echo is a classic combo Some of INSPIRE's effects are my take on the classic effects that come to mind when you think of tri-chorus, while others are new and unique combinations. I think many musicians associate chorus with a specific genre of music, so I wanted to update this effect and re-introduce it to contemporary players, says INSPIRE designer Brian Neunaber. Inspire's newly-designed circuitry offers increased headroom while maintaining low noise. A numerically-optimized analog mix control results in unity-gain dry/wet blend throughout the range, from 100% dry to 100% effect. True bypass Inputs/outputs may be used mono or stereo Analog dry signal for low noise and zero latency Controls for Effect Select, Mix, Depth, Rate, and Effect Adjust (depends on effect) Pedalboard-friendly small footprint (4.6 × 2.9 in.) accepts a 9V pedal power supply Designed and manufactured in California, USA INSPIRE will be available starting November 24th (Black Friday) for $249 from neunaber.net and their resellers. INSPIRE Tri-Chorus Plus Demo Video by Neunaber Audio Effects About Neunaber Audio Effects Neunaber Audio Effects designs products for the discerning music creator, emphasizing high-fidelity sound and balancing simplicity with functionality. Started in 2009, this small, family-run company is located in the Historic District of Orange, California. Neunaber manufactures all of their products locally. #### Neural DSP announces Quad Cortex™ modeler & multi-effects floor unit Neural DSP announces entry into the Hardware category with their flagship Quad Cortex™ modeler & multi-effects floor unit. Helsinki, Finland 01/10/2020 - Helsinki-based software plugins and DSP technology leader Neural DSP has announced their first hardware unit, the Quad Cortex™. Offering radically more processing power than other floor units, the Quad Cortex comes armed with 2GHz of dedicated DSP from its Quad-Core SHARC® and dual ARM architecture. This allows for uncompromising sound quality, as well as more simultaneous amp models, digital effects, routing and sound-shaping capabilities than previously available in any single floor unit. Neural's unique modeling methods, powered by machine learning techniques, have already been recognized as the cutting-edge in audio algorithm development. The Quad Cortex offers the user an expandable library of virtual devices more sonically accurate and expressive than anything available to players in this format before. "For the past 2 years, the Neural team has been defying what we believed to be possible with not only audio algorithm development, but with mechanical, industrial and user experience design as well. Quad Cortex is the most powerful floor modeler unit on the planet, but it's also delivered in an extremely compact format. Fitted with a 7” multi-touch screen, proprietary rotary footswitch controls, and enough processing power to run 4 rigs simultaneously, we've truly put everything we have into making the most flexible, intuitive, and powerful device on the market." - Doug Castro, founder and CEO of Neural DSP. Neural Capture™ is powered by a unique neural network architecture that is capable of autonomously analyzing, learning, and replicating an amplifier's sound and dynamic response akin to human perception. "Quad Cortex is the first device of its kind equipped with biomimetic artificial intelligence technology. Users can capture their favorite rigs' tones with an unparalleled level of accuracy and realism." Neural's Quad Cortex is available as a limited pre-order at neuraldsp.com and will be available from Select Dealers in 2020. #### New 2021 line of Bohemian oil-can guitars, basses and ukuleles now all share lignum rosa fingerboards The full range of Bohemian Oil-Can electric guitars, basses and ukuleles now feature Lignum Rosa fingerboards, a popular tonewood renowned for its smooth feel, durability and natural sonic characteristics, an ideal pairing with the rock maple necks. The necks themselves, feature an extended tenon design, travelling the full length of the oil-can body, whilst an internal basswood structure, counterbalances the guitar’s playing position and enhances natural sustain and output. Unplugged, these cool instruments also have enough volume for unamplified practicing. Constructed from high quality steel, the new Bohemian instruments maintain all the features that have made these stunning instruments extremely popular with musicians far and wide. Each oil-can body is visually striking, with all models sharing fine detailed, hi-spec designs that include Bohemian Ale, Moonshine, Honey, Hot Sauce, Motor Oil, TNT and Surf Wax. Aside from the stunning visual concept, all Bohemian guitars, basses and ukuleles are lightweight and feature chrome hardware, including covered machine heads, a tune-o-matic bridge and stud designed tailpiece format for the six string guitars and adjustable, four-saddle bridge designs for bass guitars and ukuleles. Offered with choice of pickup permutations, including single or multiple single coils, humbucker/single coil, double humbucker, single or double P.90s, Bohemian oil-can guitars have proven to be complete tone monsters, delivering a staggering range of harmonically rich and clear, bell-like tones covering a range of musical styles, from slide blues, to full-on heavy rock. Loaded with a pair of single coils, the Bohemian basses deliver a hefty low-end response with an abundance of attitude. The cute Bohemian ukuleles augment the instrument’s natural acoustics with enough output from a single coil to drive effects for a diverse range of sound enhancements. Bohemian Oil Can Guitars £299 rrp Bohemian Oil Can Basses £319 rrp Bohemian Oil Can Ukuleles £149 rrp #### New 5-String Ray Ross™ Saddle-Less Bass Bridge WALL TOWNSHIP, NJ – Inventor Aaron Ross, along with veteran manufacturer and distributor AP International, has released a 5-string version of the acclaimed Ray Ross™ Bass Bridge featuring his proprietary saddle-less tone pin design. Rather than utilizing a traditional saddle to provide a string break, the Ray Ross™ tone pin keeps the string completely straight from the bridge to the nut.  This concept removes the “kink” from the string, providing increased vibrational energy through the strings and into the body of the instrument.  The tone pin feature allows maximum transference to the instrument so you can get the most of the bass itself, not solely the “color” of the bridge.  And being comprised of solid naval brass, the ensuing sound is articulate, resonant, and full-bodied. On a standard bridge, downward force applied to the instrument from the string is restricted due to the saddles providing relief between the string and body.  The Ray Ross™ negates this concept and applies nearly 100% of the string tension downward allowing the string to resonate freely, giving the cleanest possible path from your fingertips to your ears. As on the 4-string version, height adjustments are done via a lateral action adjustment wheel that raises and lowers the tone pin and retains full connection from the string to the bridge plate.  An intonation lateral adjustment wheel allows for painless macro and micro adjustments while also preventing the saddle from moving over time. As Ross himself states, “Each note rings with undeniable clarity.  All the delicious, juicy flavor from the 4-string is still there, but now we have the fifth string added to the mix which means no more flat, dead, mushy, or flaccid low B!” The new 5-string Ray Ross™ Bass Bridge is available in both narrow 17 mm and wide 19 mm string spacings to fit a variety of popular basses on the market. AP International, distributors of Floyd Rose, Pure Tone Technologies, KTS Titanium, and more are exclusive distributors of the product.  For more information, please visit the company’s website at apintl.com. Available now! #### New ad campaign featuring “Capo Sapiens” from G7th Capos September 2017, Peterborough, UK - Look out for the new G7th ads on Facebook, YouTube and other social media – they’re funny and informative. G7th have created two “Capo Sapiens” characters who engage in banter to highlight the benefits of the Performance 2 capo and the problems caused by simple, non-adjustable spring capos – with amusing results. We wanted something that was fun and would make people laugh, but we also wanted to make the point that a capo with control over the tension, like the Performance 2, is SO much better than a simple spring capo. Nick Campling, G7th Designer and Chairman Find G7th, The Capo Company on Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, Twitter and at www.G7th.com Capos - does yours bite like a wolf? Video by G7th The Capo Company #### New at NAMM: EBS Black Haze 2 - blended drive The EBS Black Haze 2 is the ultimate solution for a rich and creamy drive sound for your bass or guitar while keeping a solid bottom. Experience a world of sonic possibilities with three different types of drive engines. Choose between a Deep low-end fuzzy drive or a more gnarly overdrive with Normal selected. The Thin position adds tightness and presence. The new Blend control lets you precisely determine the perfect balance between your clean signal and the gripping drive. We’ve included a convenient Gain adjustment pot inside the pedal, ensuring you can compensate for the volume if you experience a drop in level at your desired mix setting. The Black Haze 2 runs on 9V DC but can be powered by up to 18V DC for enhanced headroom. The Black Haze 2 is created with the bass player in mind but is also suitable for guitar. Estimated Price: € 139.00 / $169.99 For more details, visit: ebssweden.com About EBS EBS Professional Bass Equipment is a leading provider of high-quality equipment for bass players. With a commitment to innovation and excellence, EBS delivers products that empower musicians to create, perform, and inspire. #### New at NAMM: EBS ClassicLine 212 Mini-tower Bass Cabinet The new EBS ClassicLine 212 (EBS-S212CL) standing bass cabinet embodies the essence of rock'n roll, offering remarkable sound quality and a sleek, compact design in the perfect size for the stages most of us play. It resembles an 810 cabinet in appearance but weighs less, is smaller, and is easier to handle. And it just looks stunning. The two 12" speakers are placed in a straight vertical line, minimizing phase issues and optimizing bass response. These speakers deliver phenomenal rock tones while the adjustable tweeter adds versatility and brilliance as desired. The port is on the back of the cabinet to prevent the front cloth from vibrating. This cabinet perfectly complements the EBS Classic 500 head, enabling you to create a cohesive matching stack. Pairing stunning aesthetics with outstanding performance, the EBS Classic 212 Mini-tower is an irresistible choice for bass players who want the rumble but without a back-breaking size cab. The EBS Reidmar amps are excellent alternatives to the Classic 500 head to cut the weight even more. Features include tilt and side handles, heavy-duty wheels, and a padded cover. Specifications: 2x12" Speakers + adjustable tweeter. Speaker impedance: 4 Ohms. Power handling: 500W RMS. Weight: 31 kg / 68 lbs. Size (H x W x D): 80 cm / 31.49" x 51 cm / 20.07" x 36 cm / 14.17" Price: € 999.00 / $1,299.99 Find out more at ebssweden.com About EBS EBS Professional Bass Equipment is a leading provider of high-quality equipment for bass players. With a commitment to innovation and excellence, EBS delivers products that empower musicians to create, perform, and inspire. #### New CNC Saddles from Floyd Rose Floyd Rose Releases New CNC Saddles for their Original Tremolo System WALL TOWNSHIP, NJ – Floyd Rose is pleased to unveil newly-designed saddles for the German-made Original Tremolo System, the first major design change of the Floyd Rose Original in its 40-year history.  The modern CNC (Computer Numbering Control) machining method replaces the former saddle design allowing for more consistent production tolerances, precise functionality, and a cleaner overall appearance. Some small changes due to this technique will be visually noticeable and should be noted for easy identification: A slightly rounded inner saddle area (due to the CNC production) will require a new modified beveled-edge insert block. The new inserts will also work with older saddle sets and will replace the existing squared-edge aftermarket insert blocks. The bottom floor of the saddles will be solid. The saddles will no longer have a pressed-in brass floor like the previous version as this has been prone to falling out and unnecessary for operation. All Original Tremolo Systems manufactured beginning in May 2021 will feature the new saddle design, while all replacement parts purchases will begin using these entirely once the current production inventory is out of stock.  Please note that the new beveled string lock insert blocks must be used with all new saddle sets to ensure proper locking of the strings. About Floyd Rose For more information about Floyd Rose please visit their website at www.floydrose.com #### New Córdoba Guitars inspired by Disney Pixar’s Coco Revealed at D23 Expo ANAHEIM, CA – Córdoba revealed an exciting new guitar product line made in collaboration with Disney•Pixar for their November 2017 release, Coco. During a presentation called “Bringing the Music of Coco to Life” on Sunday, July 16 at the bi-annual D23 Expo, Córdoba CEO Tim Miklaucic was interviewed about this inspiring collaboration and explained the the behind-the-scenes process of bringing an animated guitar to life and the impact Coco had on the Córdoba team. On first hearing about the project, Tim recalled thinking, “This is going to be one of the best things that ever happened to the nylon string guitar.” The complete Coco x Córdoba collection includes two miniature nylon string guitars (spruce/mahogany and all-mahogany) in a colorful POP package, a 7/8 size nylon string guitar, and a high-end guitar Replica from the film, all ranging in price points. The collection is tied together by a beautifully intricate design that was inspired by the guitars and traditions of Mexico featured throughout the film. The products were on display and seen for the first time by the public at D23 Expo 2017. The Coco x Cordoba line will be available in the U.S. beginning October 2017 and the film opens in theaters in the U.S. on November 22, 2017. More information: www.cordobaguitars.com/coco-x-cordoba-collection/ About “Coco” Despite his family’s baffling generations-old ban on music, Miguel dreams of becoming an accomplished musician like his idol, Ernesto de la Cruz. Desperate to prove his talent, Miguel finds himself magically transported to the stunning and colorful Land of the Dead following a mysterious chain of events. Along the way, he meets charming trickster Hector and together, they set off on an extraordinary journey to unlock the real story behind Miguel's family history. Disney•Pixar’s “Coco” opens in U.S. theaters on Nov. 22, 2017. About Córdoba Founded in 1997, Córdoba seeks to guide the evolution of acoustic guitars and ukuleles, blending traditional craftsmanship of the early master luthiers with modern developments. Inspired by the organic beauty and honesty of acoustic instruments, every Córdoba is lightweight, responsive, and a direct descendant of the Spanish tradition. Córdoba continues to challenge the definition of the acoustic guitar without sacrificing the authenticity of its heritage. Learn more at www.cordobaguitars.com. #### New Danelectro models hit the stores Celebrating 60 years of guitar building, iconic guitar manufacturer Danelectro has added four new models to its already impressive range. The 64 is a reverential nod towards one of the classic guitar designs of the 1960’s. Featuring a solid reversed, double-cutaway, offset horn Agathis body, The 64 sports a licensed Bigsby® Tremolo system, with a vintage style neck single coil and a dual humbucking Lipstick® bridge pickup. The simple master volume and master tone rotary controls and three-way switch layout also houses a push/pull switch on the tone to split the bridge pickup. Available in Dark Aqua, Vintage White, Indigo, Metallic Orange, Candy Apple Red and Three Tone Sunburst (all £999 UK rrp), the 64 sounds, looks and plays the business! As its moniker suggests the new 59M Spruce uses the classic Danelectro ’59 shorthorn shape and mates it to a Spruce soundboard with offset sound hole. Awesome tones abound from the usual pair of Lipstick® single coil pickups and the fully adjustable wraparound bridge provides superb tuning and intonation whilst retaining the iconic Danelectro twang. Available in White Pearl with a choice of Blue, Red or Black ‘Seal' scratchplates or Black Pearl, Buttercup and Chianti the DC59M has a UK rrp of £599. Meanwhile the 59 Resonator is perhaps the best-sounding thin body resonator ever! Combining a specially designed piezo pickup in the cone with a traditional ’56 Lipstick® pickup at the neck, the 59 Resonator again uses the '59 Shorthorn shape with a hollow body and features master volume, master tone and pickup blend controls for the perfect mix of electric and acoustic tones. Available in a choice of Black or Tobacco Sunburst the 59 Resonator has a UK rrp of £779. Finally, the 59DC Long Scale Bass (£499 UK rrp) combines all the classic Danlectro tones and playability into a 34” scale length body. With a fully adjustable bridge and a pair of high impedance, high output Lipstick® pickups the 59DC bass is available in Black or Copper Burst. Check out all these and the other exciting models in the Danelectro range at a store near you! Danelectro www.danelectro.com www.facebook.com/danelectro.official www.instagram.com/danelectro_official www.twitter.com/DanelectroUSA   #### New DANO® Guitar Line Boasts Atomic Age Styling And Back-To-Roots Vibe Danelectro, known for their irresistibly iconic guitars, launches their new DANO® guitar line. Borrowing styling cues from the company’s storied past, while adding modern playability and new sonic options, the DANO line was one of the biggest highlights at the recent NAMM show, grabbing attention with three new series: Golden 50s: The show-stopping body/headstock graphic is borrowed from an authentic 1950s kitchen table top and combined with a pair of hot Lipstick® pickups The Dan O. Cool series, sporting rare and evocative vintage colors from the 1950s with a pair of higher output Lipstick® pickups The Dan O. Mano series, armed with a pair of P-90 style pickups providing a dynamite match for the DANO's hollow inner body and rosewood bridge   With their Atomic Age styling – drawing heavily upon Danelectro’s boldly original 1950s roots – and turbocharged retro vibe, the DANO line might be the company’s most true-to-the-spirit guitars ever. Key features include: Full Bell Headstock, a Danelectro original design dating back to 1954 Rosewood Saddle Bridge, another feature from 1954 prized by generations of players for its warm tone Skate Key Tuners, gloriously recapturing the Danelectro vibe from 1958 with smooth, modern tuning accuracy Ultracool vintage colors – all of them authentic to the 1950s And every DANO® guitar comes with a FREE 8-page collectable reproduction of a Danelectro catalog from the 1950s! The new DANO® line brings modern playability to the vintage-inspired lineup. An adjustable saddle bridge is included free in the box with every guitar. It mounts with the same three screws as the stock rosewood bridge. Now, each player can enjoy their preferred bridge: vintage-style rosewood or modern adjustable saddles. The DANO line’s electronics offer a perfect bridge between old-school tone and contemporary tastes. The new Lipstick pickups (available on the Golden 50s and Dan O. Cool series) are made exactly like vintage gems from the 1950’s but are 30% hotter in the bridge and 20% hotter in the neck for sweet, harmonically rich tone. And the Dan O. Mano series’ P-90 style pickups (a first for Danelectro!) pair beautifully with the guitar’s rosewood bridge. The new DANO® instruments carry street prices ranging from $599 to $649. For more information visit danelectro.com. #### New EBS amp debuts at the NAMM Show 2020 The EBS 802 High Dynamics Linear Bass amp EBS goes back to the roots and launches the EBS 802 - High Dynamics Linear Bass Amp at the NAMM Show 2020. The new amp is entirely Made In Sweden. EBS ability to make outstanding high-end bass amps based on linear solid-state technology is a cornerstone of the company. When the EBS HD360 went out of production recently, as the last rack-mounted amp in the line, anxious voices from hard-core fans wondered if EBS went for a future with solely lightweight amplifiers in the program? No need to worry about that anymore. After the initial hype of the lightweight amplifiers, they have found their natural place in the life of many bass players. But among others, there’s been an increasing itch for something else that can bring them what the class D amps still have proven hard to deliver. The physical experience and organic response of a well built solid-state bass amplifier. That’s why the time is right to return to the roots and introduce a brand new High Dynamics Linear bass amplifier; the EBS 802. Equipped to cover the modern bass players needs The preamp of the EBS 802 is the most versatile yet of any EBS amp. Not only does it offer sweepable mid controls for Low Mid and High Mid, but the Bass and Treble controls are extended as well with switches to change the reference frequency of these filters. That makes the EBS 802 equipped to meet the special demands of 5- and 6-string bass players, and possible to adapt to any musical style. The Bright-control completes the EQ section and works almost like a volume control for the tweeter. Besides, the preamp has separate Lo and Hi boost character filters, a Compressor/Limiter, and a Drive control. The back of the amp reveals dual balanced XLR-outputs - post and pre EQ. An Effects Loop, Line Out, inputs for a 4-switch remote control (like the EBS RM-4) to engage Mute, Drive, activated Character Filters and to bypass the entire EQ. The EBS 802 fits in a 19” rack case. The amp is entirely made in Sweden. Customers interested in buying the amp are encouraged to contact EBS through www.ebssweden.com for personal guidance. Estimated US Price: $2495 More details will be published at www.ebssweden.com after the NAMM Show 2020. #### New electric guitars and basses from Vintage ProShop®, Vintage REVO™, Vintage Joe Doe™, Rapier™ and Fret King™ make their European debut at Guitar Summit. A large selection of guitars and basses from the UK are set to make their debut this month at Guitar Summit, Europe’s biggest dedicated guitar show, held at the Rosengarten Congress Centre in Mannheim, Germany between 22nd - 24th September 2023. These include a large selection of premium quality Fret-king guitars and basses from the 2023 Series, featuring new pickups with custom wiring specifically designed for Fret-King by hardware specialist Trev Wilkinson, amongst others, are the Focusfield™ Alnico V mini double coil pickup, the Fifty-Five™ wax-potted Alnico V double coil, Fret-King Prizefighter™, Vintage Sixty™ single coils, Dallas Special™ hot single coil and Soapstack™ stacked soap bar. Fret-King Guitars: https://fret-king.com A selection of the very popular Vintage ProShop guitars, also air themselves at Guitar Summit this year. Expertly and authentically ‘worn’ in all the right places by hand, the only way the skilled team of Vintage luthiers know how, these superb models are totally individual, as one-offs featuring quality tonewoods and time-tested hardware. Whilst the word ‘unique’ is often misused when describing an instrument, it’s safe to say the new Joe Doe 2023 Limited Edition series of electric guitars and basses by Vintage®, designed by Ben Court with an Americana theme, are without doubt, seriously unique. Constructed from selected tonewoods and high quality hardware, the full range on show will include the Gas Jockey, Gambler and Hot Rod guitars and Lutetia Bass, all models have a fascinating non-fictional back story written by Court himself along with detailed case-candy. In conjunction with the world renowned British guitar builder and designer, Alan Entwistle, Vintage have launched REVO Series (Retro Vintage Originals), a brand-new line of electric guitars and basses for 2023. Superbly crafted from excellent tonewoods and available in a range of stunning finishes, the Revo Series features classic retro themes running throughout the range of intriguing solid, big-bodied, semi-acoustic, thin-line and offset body designs. All models feature a range of Entwistle designed low-noise, custom pickups for extreme tone and output, along with a host of onboard switching facilities. Vintage Guitars: https://vintageguitarsrus.com Rapier Saffire   //   Rapier 22, 33, and 44 models The new Rapier Series is based on the original solid bodied 6 string Rapier 22, 33, 44 and 12 string electric guitars and 4-string Saffire bass, that played a major role in the industry of British built guitars, and inspired a generation of UK bands during the British Beat Boom of the 1960’s. Now redesigned by one of the UK’s world renowned guitar designer and hardware specialist Alan Entwistle and available in Fiesta Red, Olympic White, Daphne Blue and 3-tone Sunburst, significant upgrades included Entwistle low-noise mini-humbucking pickups, custom wiring and switching, ‘C’ profiled necks with adjustable truss rods, 43mm friction-free precision-cut GraphTech Nubone nuts and Wilkinson WJ55 E-Z Lok machine heads. #### New electro-acoustic ukuleles from Laka Featuring solid mahogany tops these two new electro-acoustic ukuleles from Laka come in Soprano (VUS50EA £79.99 UK rrp) and Concert (VUC50EA £89.99 UK rrp) models, with mahogany back and sides, mahogany/nato necks, rosewood fingerboards and Aquila strings. Finished in natural satin, both models feature undersaddle pickup systems with soundhole mounted volume control. Available now, check out these and the rest of the superb Laka range (including The Joe Brown Signature models) at a music store near you. #### New Emerald Guitars ambassador to take X20 on US tour A WELL-known folk singer has teamed up with an Irish guitar company to add a new sound to his performance for his upcoming US tour. Darren Holden is a member of the world-renowned group The High Kings who are about to embark on yet another extensive tour of the United States. The performer recently joined forced with Donegal-based Emerald Guitars who presented him with a new guitar ahead of the band's show in the Abbey Hotel, Donegal town last Friday night. The singer said it was 'love at first sight' when he was given the X20 Artisan. It's absolutely beautiful and like nothing I've ever seen or played before. It's a phenomenal piece of work and I really don't want to put it down.   "I think I'm going to have to fight the guys for this, because I know the moment they see it, they are going to want one, as well, so that's going to be my main point of concern," he laughed. "I will be honoured to play this unique and amazing carbon fibre instrument and I am proud and honoured of becoming an ambassador for Emerald Guitars," said Darren. As Emerald Guitars's newest ambassador, Darren will be taking his new Donegal-made guitar with him on the group's upcoming extensive US Tour which starts this weekend with two dates in Colorado and Chicago and continues in Maine on July 27 (Full dates available on www.thehighkings.com). Darren gave the Emerald Guitars team his 'First Impressions' of his new X20, as well as a performance of the Phil Coulter-penned song Hand Me Down My Bible, from the band's new album Grace & Glory. Check out the video X20 Artisan The X20 Artisan is built to order and generally has a four-month lead time. The Artisan is available in black, amber, red, Green and blue. The Artisan has full gloss finish on all surfaces, Gotoh 510 tuners (18:1 ratio) and comes with a B-Band A3T pick-up and preamp with built-in tuner. For more on the X20 Artisan go to the Emerald Guitars website www.emeraldguitars.com/acoustic/x20-os/ About Emerald Guitars Emerald Guitars is an Irish guitar company headed by luthier Alistair Hay who has been building high-end carbon fibre guitars for nearly two decades. Most notably he has built instruments played by renowned artists such as Steve Vai, Hugh McDonald (Bon Jovi), Wang Leeghom and others. Website: www.emeraldguitars.com   #### New finishes for the Music Man JP15 Signature Guitar Collection Renowned for his technical mastery and groundbreaking career as the guitarist for Dream Theater, John Petrucci has consistently pushed the boundaries of modern guitar design. The JP15 Signature Guitar Collection receives an exciting update this year, featuring four new finishes - Red Tide, Ultramarine, Amber Waves, and Green Tiger Eye - available  with quilted or flamed tops, available in 6-string and 7-string configurations, adding fresh options to this acclaimed series. In addition, two limited Ball Family Reserve (BFR) 6-string models - Toxic Sludge and Solar Flare - feature Black Limba bodies, buckeye burl tops, and ebony fretboards  with only 100 pieces per model produced. The new JP15 colorways will be available this spring. Red Tide Ultramarine Amber Waves Green Tiger Eye Toxic Sludge Solar Flare About Ernie Ball In 1962, veteran player and guitar teacher Ernie Ball created Slinkys®, the innovative light gauge electric guitar strings widely revered by thousands of iconic players including Eric Clapton, Keith Richards, Jimmy Page, Paul McCartney, Metallica, Brad Paisley, Slash, John Petrucci, Angus Young, and John Mayer. The strings are all crafted in Coachella, CA. Ernie Ball also offers state-of-the-art instrument accessories that are carried in more than 6,000 stores in the U.S. and 120 countries worldwide. Officially purchasing the Music Man® company in 1984, Sterling, joined later by his sons Scott and Brian, has built a team of dedicated professionals based in San Luis Obispo, CA who collectively share a common goal: crafting the highest level of hand-crafted instruments available. Originally founded by Tom Walker, Forrest White, and Leo Fender in 1974, Music Man built its name leading an industry revolution, introducing active electronics on its production instruments. As part of the team during the ’70s, Sterling Ball played an important role in the design and development of the iconic StingRay basses. The family-run company maintains its founder's dedication to preserving the musician's playing experience and delivering superior sound quality through the development of new products, such as Cobalt Slinkys, M-Steel, Earthwood, and the revolutionary Element Shield Packaging, keeping each set as fresh as the day they were made. The company also fosters artist development through musician-focused programs such as the world's largest and longest-running unsigned artist programs, where bands compete each year to play live on national tours, festivals, and events. Visit them online at www.ernieball.com and www.music-man.com. YOUTUBE | TIKTOK | INSTAGRAM | FACEBOOK |  THREADS | X | OFFICIAL SITE #### New finishes for the Vintage ReIssued V100P electric guitar Available in three striking new colours, Cherry Sunburst, Gloss Black and Natural Mahogany the Vintage® ReIssued™ Series V100P solid bodied, single cutaway electric guitar, has proven itself within construction and performance with guitar players the world over. With Wilkinson W90SK stacked ceramic soap bar pickups in the bridge and neck positions, the V100P screams attitude, handling any style of music, delivering the perfect cross between the rich high-end of a single coil and the warmth of a low-noise double coil. The V100P Gloss Black and Cherry Sunburst, feature mahogany bodies with carved maple caps, whilst the V100P Natural Mahogany includes a carved mahogany body and top. All models feature the Vintage flagship, graceful descending bass side shoulder and ingeniously-designed offset heel providing improved access to the upper reaches of the 22 fret, bound fingerboard with block inlays. Additional quality hardware includes a Wilkinson T.O.M bridge, GraphTech top nut and Grover tulip machineheads. Vintage ReIssued Series V100P in Cherry Sunburst, Gloss Black and Natural Mahogany. £489.00 rrp. #### NEW Floyd Rose Pro Audio Collection Headphones Floyd Rose Marketing is pleased to announce the new Floyd Rose Audio line of quality headphones, designed and engineered in Europe and the USA by SECA Group LLC. Each model was personally handpicked by Floyd Rose himself for its superior quality and functioning, while being conscious of a price point that is geared toward today’s working musician. Floyd Rose FR-18 Wood headphones are hand-crafted and deliver world-class sound combined with state-of-the-art high fidelity technology. A 50mm driver diameter and full 20-20K Hz frequency range give a beautifully warm and articulate recreation of sound. Anti-tangle detachable fabric cable with built-in microphone and volume control included. Cushioned ear cups offer superior comfort by contouring around the shape of your ear, delivering isolation from outside noise without adding bulk. Just like your fingerprint, wood grain is unique and makes each pair of Floyd Rose FR-18 Headphones a work of art. The FR-36 Bluetooth model delivers true balanced highs and lows for superior audiophile sound, offering flawless sound clarity and comfort without the need to be wired-in. Using APTX CSR Audio Technology, these new FR-36BK Bluetooth Wireless/Wired cans boast 14 hours of continuous music on a full charge, meaning you won't have to be tethered to your playback device. A 40mm driver diameter and full 20Hz-20 KHz frequency responses gives a warm and accurate recreation of sound. Cushioned ear cups with our custom designed headband offer superior comfort by contouring around the shape of your ear, delivering isolation from outside noise without adding bulk. Each pair of Floyd Rose FR-36BK folds compactly and comes with a hard protective carrying case that custom fits the headphones for maximum protection and ultimate style. Available in September 2016. About Floyd Rose For more information about Floyd Rose please visit their website at www.floydrose.com #### NEW Fredric Effects Verzerrer, Utility Perkolator MkII, Dresden Synth Fuzz MkII Fredric Effects are proud to announce the Verzerrer, Utility Perkolator MkII and Dresden Synth Fuzz MkII. Three unusual effects pedals in our newly designed wedge enclosures with top-mounted jacks. Fredric Effects Verzerrer The Verzerrer is a highly tweakable recreation of East Germany's only distortion effect, the Bohm Trickverzerrer, using original old stock transistors and diodes. Originally produced in the 1960s and 70s, the Bohm Trickverzerrer is a somewhat abrasive and characterful distortion pedal, which lacked some practicality in that it used 5-pin DIN connectors, a plastic enclosure, and trim pots which had to be adjusted with a screwdriver. The Fredric Effects Verzerrer uses original components and can be considered an exact recreation of the circuit, but it also adds practicality, featuring these trim pots externalised, an input gain control and a series of DIP switches on the circuit board for further adjustment. http://www.fredric.co.uk/verzerrer Fredric Effects Utility Perkolator MkII The Utility Perkolator is our improved version of the fabled 1970s Interfax Harmonic Percolator. The Harmonic Percolator is a simple yet fascinating circuit which readily lends itself to tweaking and modification. Using higher gain, lower leakage Russian Germanium transistors, and a low pass filter which only removes the high-end hisses and glitches associated with the HP, the Utility Perkolator has a considerably lower noise floor and more predictable note decay. *NEW* Now with added ring modulation circuit for octave/splattery overtones. http://www.fredric.co.uk/utility-perkolator Fredric Effects Dresden Synth Fuzz MkII The Dresden Synth Fuzz is a quite unique pedal. Combining two synthy-sounding octave fuzzes run in parallel - an upper and lower octave fuzz - it covers the whole frequency range. It's dirty and snarly on the low notes, almost like a malfunctioning analogue synth, and relentlessly precise on the higher notes. *NEW* Now with clean blend, plus input gain control to reduce/increase glitchiness. http://www.fredric.co.uk/dresden-synth-fuzz About Fredric Effects Based in North London, Fredric Effects has grown since 2011 to become one of the UK's most highly regarded effects manufacturers. We build high quality handmade boutique pedals at realistic prices and have a penchant for recreating obscure, forgotten and esoteric effects. #### New from Death By Audio: Crossover Fuzz (Black + Limited Edition) + Photo Modulator Death By Audio Announces Triple Release: Crossover Fuzz In Black & Limited White, Plus The Photo Modulator QUEENS, NEW YORK, AUGUST 2025 - Death By Audio, the Queens-based noise-wranglers responsible for some of the world’s most radical effects, are kicking down the doors with not one, but three new product releases: the Crossover Fuzz in standard black, a limited Reverb-exclusive white edition (150 units worldwide), and the Photo Modulator, a light-sensitive expression controller. CROSSOVER FUZZ: Fuzz So Heavy, It Had to Be Split The Crossover Fuzz is more than a fuzz box - it’s a dual-band fuzz engine with linked resonant filters, independent gain and volume controls for highs and lows, and a reactive LED display that shows you where your sound is being torn apart. By splitting your signal into highs and lows, the Crossover Fuzz allows you to sculpt frequencies, annihilate them, or sling them across amps in stereo for massive, spatial tone. CV/expression control enables you to sweep the crossover in real time, turning EQ into an instrument of its own. From subtle tone-shaping to oscillating chaos, this is fuzz re-engineered for the future. "At first I was just psyched about fuzzing out different frequencies with this thing. But once we pushed the design further and further, I realized it had become the ultimate fuzz destroyer - massive, mean, and alive." - Oliver Ackermann, Founder & CEO of Death By Audio KEY FEATURES Dual-Band Fuzz - Separate gain and volume for highs and lows. Dual Linked Filters - Sweepable high-pass and low-pass filters with resonance. Flexible Routing - Mono, stereo, or multi-amp setups with unique ins/outs. Expression/CV Input - Modulate the crossover frequency in real time. Reactive LED Display - Stage-ready visuals that shift with your filter position. TECH SPECS Dimensions - 5.73” x 5.2” x 2.37” (including hardware) Weight - 18.5 oz Power - Standard 9V DC (2.1mm, center-negative). Optimized for use with Death By Audio’s Raw Power power supply. Current Draw - 120 mA Lifetime Warranty USA Retail Price - $320 The standard black edition will be available through Death By Audio dealers and deathbyaudio.com, while the limited white edition drops exclusively via Reverb, capped at just 150 units. Both variations will be available worldwide beginning Tuesday, August 19th, 2025 at 11AM EST. PHOTO MODULATOR: Turn Light Into Control The Photo Modulator is an ultra-compact expression accessory that swaps your foot for light. Plug it into any expression-compatible pedal, aim the sensor at a light source, and watch as brightness sweeps your parameters like an invisible hand on the treadle. Bright light = toe down. Darkness = heel down. Using a passive photoresistor circuit, the Photo Modulator is compatible with DBA staples like the Rooms, Evil Filter, and the new Crossover Fuzz, as well as countless other expression-ready pedals. No batteries required, no fuss - just pure, reactive chaos in a device the size of a right-angle jack. KEY FEATURES Light-Sensitive Expression - Control pedals using any light source. Ultra-Compact Form - Built directly into a ¼” right-angle jack. Passive Circuit - No power required. Wide Compatibility - Works with most expression inputs. TECH SPECS Dimensions - 2.6” x 1.9” x 0.6” Weight - 0.9 oz Power - None required (passive circuit) Warranty - 30-day return policy (not covered under lifetime warranty) Regulatory Restrictions - Not available for sale, shipping, or distribution in the European Union, United Kingdom, China, Korea, or Taiwan. USA Retail Price - $39 The Photo Modulator will also be available beginning Tuesday, August 19th, 2025 at 11AM EST. HEAR IT IN ACTION Want to hear the Crossover Fuzz pushed to its limits? Plus, listen to the Photo Modulator in operation. Reverb Demo by Andy Martin - A deep dive into the sounds and capabilities of the Crossover Fuzz. DBA Recording Demo - Watch Death By Audio build a track in the studio with the Crossover Fuzz featured across multiple instruments. About Death By Audio Founded in 2001 by Oliver Ackermann, Death By Audio (“DBA”) is a pioneering effects pedal company based in Ridgewood, Queens, NYC. Known for crafting sounds that push the boundaries of conventional audio, DBA quickly became the go-to brand for musicians eager to explore new sonic frontiers. DBA pedals have become staples on the pedalboards of artists including Nine Inch Nails, Osees, My Bloody Valentine, Ty Segall, Radiohead, St. Vincent, Jack White, The Flaming Lips, IDLES, and Slipknot. From DIY shows to world-class studios and global tours, DBA pedals are synonymous with innovation, chaos, and sonic exploration. Every pedal is hand-built by active musicians who understand the importance of quality and reliability. With premier craftsmanship, customized components, and groundbreaking signal processing, DBA has earned its place as a leader in the boutique pedal market. Blending cutting-edge technology with a raw punk ethos, Death By Audio empowers musicians to create sounds they never imagined possible. Website: deathbyaudio.com Instagram: @deathbyaudioeffects YouTube: @deathbyaudioeffects TikTok: @deathbyaudio Facebook: facebook.com/Deathbyaudioeffects X/Twitter: @deathbyaudiofx #### New From Nembrini – The Double Reverb Guitar Amplifier Plugin Gives Users All The Warm Clean Tones And Lush Reverb Of A Classic Twin Combo Guitar Amp 5th August 2024: The new Nembrini Audio Double Reverb Guitar Amplifier plugin is modelled after the classic 1972 Fender Twin Reverb Silver Face combo amplifier*. The plugin offers guitarists all the warm, clean tones and lush reverb of the timeless amp. With its iconic design and powerful sound, the Fender Twin Reverb Sliver Face amplifier is one of the company’s most recognisable amps.  Known for its clean headroom, fantastic tone and remarkable voicing, the amp is suitable for just about any style of music as well as working with a wide range of pedals. Nembrini’s Double Reverb Guitar Amplifer plugin faithfully reproduces every component of the original hardware, from the warm 6L6GC power tubes and the vibrant 12AX7 preamp tubes to the sumptuous Accutronics* spring reverb and dynamic vibrato. The result is a responsive, organic feeling plugin that sounds identical to the original amp. Each of Double Reverb’s two channels, Normal and Vibrato, has its own volume control and tone stack, bass, middle and treble. The built in spring reverb is a standout feature of the plugin providing a rich, spacious sound that ranges from subtle shimmer to full, surf-style wash. It also includes a vibrato or tremolo effect which can be used to modulate a signal to create a pulsating sound. The choice between six carefully selected guitar cabinets emulations and four of the best microphone emulations with selectable positions and volume and pan controls adds even more versatility to the plugin. Plus, the complete mixer section allows two microphones to be blended together to further enhance ambience. Introductory prices of $29.99 for the Desktop version (regular price $137) and $9.99 for the IOS form (regular price $19.99) are available until 31st August 2024. Double Reverb is PC and Mac (VST2, VST3, AU, AAX) compatible and requires a FREE iLOK account. To find out more and download the Double Reverb plugin please go to https://www.nembriniaudio.com/products/double-reverb-guitar-amplifier or https://apps.apple.com/app/double-reverb/id6504928860 About Nembrini Audio Nembrini Audio was borne out of the extensive experience of founding namesake Igor Nembrini, with over 10 years of involvement in creating many of the greatest guitar amp plug-ins on the market to his notable name. Needless to say, the company’s exacting emulations always start by perfecting digital reproduction of analogue circuits before being finely tuned by ear to remain true to the original sound. Saying that, it is specialised in the digital reproduction of analogue saturation circuits, whereby the dynamic behaviour of each individual component is carefully modelled and tuned by ear to always achieve the most musical and creamy saturation in the digital world! With that in mind, it does not simply produce musical software but rather musical instruments suitable for every modern musician in search of uncompromising quality — products that work well in any setting and situation to let the creativity of musicians, producers, and mixing engineers flow forth for all to hear! www.nembriniaudio.com #### New generation Rapier 22 solid body electric guitar introduced The Rapier 22 is the latest addition to the recently launched, highly successful new generation of solid bodied Rapier electric guitars, based on the original models from the 1960’s, now redesigned by Alan Entwistle, the UK genius guitar designer. The original double pickup 22, hails from the Rapier Series of electric guitars that played a major role in the industry of British guitars, serving countless up and coming 60’s British Beat groups and helped launch the careers of many guitarists in the 60's and 70's. Whilst Entwistle has successfully retained all the glorious charms and visual characteristics of the original ‘legendary’ Rapier 22, significant and meticulous attention has been made within hardware upgrades, tonewoods, construction and playability for this fabulous new model, available in an immaculate Fiesta Red, 3 Tone Sunburst, Daphne Blue and Arctic White, offset with a 3-ply scratchplate, and with a new Rapier headstock logo, the Rapier 22, is stylish in every sense of the word. Selected specifically for its natural sonic characteristics, Okoume, from Central Africa, is the chosen tonewood for the body, whilst for speed, comfort and accuracy, the 4-bolt, soft ‘C’ profiled neck with fully adjustable truss rod, is now crafted from hard rock Canadian maple, with a 12in radius rosewood fingerboard, fitted with 23 medium jumbo frets (including zero fret). For accurate intonation, tuning stability and perfect return to pitch from the original vibrato design, the exciting new Rapier 22 now features a smooth, friction-free, precision cut 43mm nut, Wilkinson machine heads and high spec’d roller bridge. A pair of Entwistle low noise EWR64 mini-humbucker pickups, with exceptional tonal response, balanced output and clarity are now installed and, with the 3-position pickup selector switch wired for bridge-bridge+neck-neck positions, both pickups feature individual mini Bass-Cut switches which, along with separate volume controls and a global tone control, offer a host of versatile sounds including that classic and much-loved 60’s jangle. “Both Volume and Tone controls are wired with 500k pots, linear and log respectively,” says Alan “And, with jazz and blues players in mind, the Tone control includes a 0.015 mfd cap which retains clarity when wound back, whilst also delivering that classic, rich response when played with overdrive or distortion.” Now with upgraded hardware, exceptional playability and performance, the new generation Rapier 22, will not only evoke nostalgic memories for old-school players and collectors, it’s also the professional choice for Britain’s new young talent. The Rapier™ 22: Available in Fiesta Red, 3 Tone Sunburst, Daphne Blue and Arctic White finishes. £439.00 rrp The Rapier™ 22 is a collaboration between Alan Entwistle and JHS, the worldwide trade distributors of Rapier™ guitars. Rapier 33 Left Hander introduced. Left handers are now catered for following on from the phenomenal success of the Rapier 33, 3 pickup solid body electric guitar with vibrato, this model is now available in a left hand version in striking Fiesta Red priced at £449.00 rrp. #### New Genzler Amplification Distribution in the EU Genzler Amplification Appoints Audiosupport Its EU-Wide Distributor (New York City, NY, April 25, 2018) Jeff Genzler, founder and CEO of Genzler Amplification, has signed an EU-wide distribution agreement with Audiosupport in Denmark, who will be warehousing and servicing Genzler Amplification products throughout the EU. We have been looking for a solution in Europe for some time and Audiosupport came up with a solution that fits right into our plans for Genzler Amplification in the EU. We will be able to have all of our products on the ground, giving dealers across Europe a chance to "buy-in" easily, restock smaller quantities at a reasonable price, receive full service quickly, and have our products delivered anywhere in Europe within 48 hours. This is a very flexible and agile solution, as well as a great opportunity for us to grow the brand and service all dealers. says Jeff Genzler. Morten Larsen, CEO of Audiosupport, adds: We are pleased to welcome Jeff Genzler on board. Not only is Genzler Amplification a new brand for us, but also the first to fit into our new distribution model, where we will be able to control and build a brand on the European market from the ground up. Our relationship with Jeff actually dates back several years, but following NAMM 2018, it became clear to both of us that adding just another brand is short-lived. We needed to come up with a whole new approach to a holistic distribution solution that covers warehousing, logistics, local marketing, sales, service and support. Fortunately, Jeff and his team were able to think outside the box, both with a view to innovative business and distribution solutions, as well as avoiding the temptation of just building another generic product line. The Bass Array concept is a great example of this. So this is very exciting for us, and we look forward to growing the Genzler Amplificatin brand in Europe, while maintaining brand stability in terms of pricing and availability. We have worked very hard on the pricing for the Genzler Amplification line with Jeff in-order to determine the right price points, and Jeff has a great understanding of the market, which made entire process seamless and efficient. We have no doubt that this partnership will be a great solution for bass players across Europe. The Genzler Legacy While Genzler Amplification may be a new brand, Jeff Genzler is no rookie in developing, designing and manufacturing high-end bass amplification solutions. As the founder of the Genz-Benz brand, which has been very popular among bass players all over the world, Jeff Genzler was the driving force behind classics such as the Genz-Benz Shuttle and Streamliner range of bass amps. And now Genzler Amplification is his next generation of innovative products for bass players, as well as acoustic players with the newly-added Acoustic Array PRO amp, which is designed for both acoustic guitar and bass. About Genzler Amplification Jeff Genzler started his first amplifier company (Genz-Benz) with a vision, and a passion, in a garage in Phoenix, Arizona decades ago. As a professional musician for more than a dozen years, he saw a need for smart, reliable, amplification systems that made strategic advancements to the form. Today, Genzler Amplification is synonymous with smart, pure, innovative bass amps and cabinets and has strong relationships with trusted craftspeople, suppliers, and retailers around the world. Learn more about Genzler Amplification www.genzleramplification.com About Audiosupport Audiosupport is an international MI distributor located in Denmark. Audiosupport works with a flexible distribution model that allows brands to team up on a local, Scandinavian-wide or EU-wide level. Since 2012 (?), Audiosupport has represented guitar, bass, drums and studio equipment brands, including DiMarzio, Morley, Source Audio, Vater, MXL, Floyd Rose, Solomon, Rotosound, and many others. Learn more about Audiosupport www.audiosupport.dk #### New Guitar Pro 7.5 features presented at NAMM 2019 Lille, France - January 21, 2019 - Arobas Music will be at the NAMM Show in Anaheim, California from January 24 to 27, 2019, to present the many new features of its version 7.5 of Guitar Pro, at booth 16300. This update of the famous tablature and music-notation editor software for PC and Mac is free for Guitar Pro 7 users. "We have definitely developed the best version of Guitar Pro to date," says Linda Resseguier, Marketing Manager for Arobas Music. "Our teams were able to analyze our users’ feedback shortly after the release of version 7 and thus bring fast improvements to ergonomics and audio rendering, as well as add new features that were in high demand." Top features in Guitar Pro 7.5: Editing by simply clicking on the score You can now edit most of the elements of the score with a single click. When editing, it is now easier and faster to change the ​title, clef, key signature, tempo, sections, tuning, chords, and so on. A new file browser The new browser simply allows you to find all Guitar Pro files on your computer. An audio and visual preview lets you find your song rapidly. It is also possible to view your score’s instruments’ tracks one by one. The browser also offers immediate access to the mySongBook score library (on subscription) and to files purchased on the website. ​Access a new free "Tab of the Day" every day. Improving the track-tuning window The design of the tuning window has been completely redesigned. Customizing the tuning ​of your Guitar Pro 7.5 tracks ​string by string, changing the number of strings in your tablature, adding a capo to Guitar Pro is now a one-click process. Customizable MIDI imports Many options for importing MIDI files have been added to the import window, allowing you to get ​higher-quality Guitar Pro files​: ​track merging, importing onto existing files, quantization, choice of notation and sound, preview, etc. On the editing side, you may now create tablatures for 9- and 10-string guitars. With the drums view, you may also display the drum-kit components above each notehead on your score preview. For those who like writing their drum tracks in tablature with MIDI numbers, these are detailed on the bottom part of the window so you can select them quickly without having to memorize MIDI numbers. The accuracy of the soundbanks for the strings, woodwinds, brass, percussion and ukulele instrument families, has also been improved. Watch the video introducing the new features of version 7.5 here. Availability and pricing Guitar Pro 7.5 is compatible with Windows and macOS, and has been translated into 13 languages — and is available in its trial and full version (instant download or DVD-ROM), on ​www.guitar-pro.com and in stores, at the fixed price of €/$69,95 for the full version. Users of previous versions (versions 1 to 6) can upgrade for  €/$34,96 only. GUITAR PRO Software Arobas Music created the first tablature editor designed for guitar and bass players back in 1997. This software has since become the worldwide reference for composers, arrangers, transcribers, and music teachers, as well as amateur and professional guitarists. Guitar Pro is designed for editing both tablature and standard sheet music for guitar, bass, and other fretted instruments from 3 to 10 strings. It also allows you to edit music notation for any other instruments such as keyboards, drums, strings, wind instruments, and percussions. It is a complete and convenient tool, whether you’re a beginner or a pro. Guitar Pro makes it possible for you to work in a methodical way to improve your playing level, to write songs and immediately listen to the arrangement, or to play your guitar along great-sounding backing tracks. Visit www.guitar-pro.com for further details. #### New Helix Stadium 1.3 “Proxy” Firmware Update “Proxy Update” Adds Cloud-Based Cloning, 5 New Amp Channels, Additional Showcase Capabilities, and More to Helix Stadium CALABASAS, CA. March 24, 2026 - Line 6 today released the free Helix® Stadium 1.3 firmware update for the Helix Stadium XL Floor and Helix Stadium Floor amp & effects processors. “We dubbed the Helix Stadium 1.3 firmware update the ‘Proxy Update’ because it rolls out phase one of our Proxy cloning engine,” said Eric Klein, Chief Product Design Architect. “But the update also includes five new Agoura amplifier channels from two amps, new Showcase capabilities, additional Global settings, and numerous other additions and improvements.” Proxy is a cloud-based cloning engine created specifically for Helix Stadium processors. When a Proxy capture is created, training data is securely sent to powerful servers that handle the heavy processing, providing more accurate and detailed results than would typically be possible with onboard processing. Cloud-based processing also enables continuous improvements to be made to the underlying technology without those updates being tied to specific firmware versions. Phase one of Proxy cloning currently offers Amp+Cab, Amp, Preamp, and Distortion pedal cloning. The Helix Stadium 1.3 firmware update also introduces five new Agoura amp channels from two amplifiers (bringing the current total of Agoura amp channels to 55): Matchstick 30 (Channel 1, Channel 2, and Jumped), based on* the Matchless® DC30 Mandarin Rock 30 (Normal and Overdrive), based on* the Orange® Rockerverb 100 MKIII New Showcase functionality has also been added, including true Preset and Snapshot automation, MIDI Note Flags (trigger synths, samplers, etc.), MIDI Recall of Playlists and Songs, and new Global Settings for Song load behavior and Looper Flag autostop. The “Proxy Update” provides significant enhancements to the Helix Stadium XL Floor and Helix Stadium Floor amp and effects processors—continuing the evolution of the most powerful processors ever offered by Line 6. The Helix Stadium 1.3 firmware update is free and available now. It can be downloaded and installed directly within the unit via Wi-Fi or over USB using the Line 6 Central application available at line6.com/software. #### New JHS Trade and Retail catalogue THE BOOK IS BACK: The new JHS Trade and Retail catalogue includes hundreds of new products with a vast amount of prices held for 2024. Effective from June 1st and featuring more than 400 new and exciting products, with a huge number of prices held for 2024, the new JHS digital catalogue includes both Trade and Retail pricing in digital and hard copy format. A bumper 325 pages showcases every one of the 65 brands and 4,650 world class products distributed by JHS, including many new additions launched at NAMM 2024 that created unsurpassed attention within the music media and customers. These include a vast selection of high-quality electric guitars and basses from the Vintage REVO 2024 Collection, along with the latest Rapier Taurus, Mercury and Deluxe models, plus the new Vintage FretDancer Series by Paul Brett. JHS Managing Director Paul Smith explains, “The JHS Catalogue has been a mainstay of the MI industry for almost 60 years and our customers have asked us to bring the book back, and we have listened. This is our first price review in 12 months, and we have strived to keep any changes to a minimum. Maintaining our pricing and increasing customers’ margins has been our priority. We have achieved this on over 3,500 products with almost 200 price reductions in the new catalogue.” New products from world class brands also include recent arrivals from Danelectro, Godin, Santos Martinez, Xvive systems and Odyssey brasswind, along with The Beatles acoustic guitar packages, and accessory lines from Graphtech, Grover, Perri’s Leathers and D’Andrea USA. The JHS reputation for superb customer support is paramount throughout the Ml, offering dealers excellent business choices, diversity, new opportunities and increased profits and enhanced margins. With this in mind, JHS are constantly updating its fast and efficient website www.jhs.co.uk loading on all platforms including desktop computers, laptops, tablets and mobile phones, where customers can place orders online, and frequent the Trade Area for up to date product information, pricing, quantity discounts, monthly Special Offers, stock feed access and a direct link to the Media Library. Contact the JHS sales team on 0113 286 6411 or sales@jhs.co.uk or call your JHS Business Development Manager. Follow this link to find the Business Development manager for your area. https://www.jhs.co.uk/pages/sales-office-team Download the JHS Catalogue PDF HERE #### New John 5 Video for “Now Fear This” Being a guitarist is a lifelong addiction with no cure. It’s who you are. — John 5 Guitarist John 5 today debuted the music video for his latest single, “Now Fear This.”  Once again, he is collaborating with director/editor Matt Zane who previously worked on the “Making Monsters” video.   The video coincides with the release of the single, now available on all digital outlets. Showcased in a solo performance, the video features 3 minutes and 33 seconds of John 5’s mad skills as he riffs away on his Fender Telecasters. The video single is the fourth in a yearlong series in which he’ll debut a new video on the first day of each month in 2016. John 5 has had an illustrious career collaborating with chart-topping artists such as k.d. lang, David Lee Roth, and Rod Stewart. He has performed on critically acclaimed world tours with Marilyn Manson, and is currently the guitarist and a co-songwriter for Rob Zombie. John 5 ventured into the world of film scores when he composed for Rob Zombie’s The Lords of Salem. Since 2004, he has enjoyed a successful solo career, with eight studio albums to date. He recently released his Greatest Hits Vol. 1. All my life I’ve really enjoyed music: making music, playing it, and recording it. It’s such a relief and a joy to do what I do for a living. I know it sounds corny, but I think the meaning of life is to do what you love and be happy. — John 5 John 5 and the Creatures wrapped up their successful Behind the Nut Love tour on March 20. Look for him on the road with Rob Zombie again at the end of April. About John 5 To learn more about John 5, please visit www.john-5.com Facebook: facebook.com/john5official Twitter: @john5guitarist Instagram: @john5official #### New KEMPER PROFILER MK 2 Series, more FX, announcing new Profiling Kemper updated the entire product range introducing the all-new Kemper Profiler MK 2 Series. More Power. More Flexibility. Ruhr Area/ Germany - Wednesday, May 28th, 2025 (ictw) - Kemper today announces the immediate availability of the all-new KEMPER PROFILER MK 2 Series. Kemper continues to raise the bar with the upcoming Profiler MK 2 Series — a bold evolution of the Profiler lineup (All PROFILERs: Head, Rack, Stage, the Player, and the powered versions), delivering more power, more flexibility, and more creative potential than ever before. KEMPER PROFILER - The all-new PROFILER MK 2 Series At the heart of the PROFILER MK 2 Series works an upgraded processing engine, unlocking faster performance, with boot times clocking in around 20 seconds, and a host of new features that expand the boundaries of what a modern guitar or bass rig can do. A New Era of Effects: 20 Blocks in Series, the most powerful effects architecture ever found in a Kemper unit The PROFILER MK 2 Series now offers seven additional effect blocks, raising the total number of simultaneous audio effect blocks to an incredible 20 — all running with zero added signal latency. It’s like having an entire, fully integrated pedalboard with pedal essentials at your feet — but one that boots in seconds, never needs rewiring, and always remembers your settings. A new Era of Profiling Kemper announces a new profiling technology for the MK 2 series. Availabilty is expected during Summer. Currently in extended testing with some selected third-party profile vendors the new profiling offers: More than 100,000 individual frequency points meticulously analyzed for the most precise amp recreation ever achieved. Next-Level Speaker & Dynamically adjustable Cabinet Resonance – Capturing the true dynamics of your setup with the longest and most complex impulse responses in the industry. Liquid Profiling Technology – Seamlessly integrate the original amp’s gain and tone controls, transforming a single profile into a fully dynamic, living amplifier. Unparalleled Precision & Feel – A cutting-edge hybrid approach combining precise, deterministic analog measurement with Kemper’s industry-leading profiling intelligence. Overview - All that’s new in the PROFILER MK 2 in more Detail: All-New FX Section – 7 Additional FX Slots The PROFILER MK 2-Series introduces an expanded FX section with seven dedicated “pedalboard essential” FX slots, featuring: A new second Noise Gate (Palm Ninja), Compressor, Pure Booster, WahWah, Vintage Chorus, Air Chorus, and Double Tracker. Adding these to the pre-existing 10 audio blocks, Spectral Noise Gate, Transpose Effect, and Volume Pedal - in total this provides users with 20 simultaneous audio effect blocks, setup gig-ready right out of the box while maintaining full flexibility for customization. This new layout makes it convenient to cover all the bases and offers 8 flexible FX blocks available for the acclaimed tone shapers and studio-grade unique FX the KEMPER PROFILER is famous for. Performance Meets Portability With a smarter internal design and new lightweight aluminum components, the Profiler Stage Mk 2 has shed excess weight — making it even more gig-friendly without sacrificing the tank-like build quality musicians rely on. Whether for touring the world or heading to a local session, this is the most travel-ready full-featured Profiler yet. Mk 2-ready Player! For all guitarists and bassists already rocking the compact PROFILER Player, there is good news: it’s been “MK 2”-ready from day one, meaning it’s fully aligned with the power and potential of the new series, and now, on LVL 1 already, it features 16 simultaneous FX in total. This new extended signal flow becomes available for all Player owners as a free update, and yes, it will get Profiling, too. Making the PROFILER Player out of the box the features richest and most professional performance and recording solution - with its travel-friendly footprint and convenient price point! 8-Channel USB Audio Support for the new Mk 2-Series Native 8-channel USB audio support to all KEMPER PROFILER MK 2 Series units, enabling seamless multitrack recording and reamping directly into your DAW – no external interface required. Loop Longer, Play Harder The integrated Looper also gets a serious upgrade. With up to two full minutes of recording time, the MK 2 Series lets you capture extended phrases, build layered soundscapes, or craft entire performances — all on the fly. (Looper available from LVL 3 for the Player) Speed and Responsiveness Upgrades Major improvements under the hood. Boot times, preset switching, and UI responsiveness are noticeably faster and smoother, especially in Performance Mode. Christoph Kemper, Founder & CEO: “The new PROFILER MK 2-Series makes the PROFILERs feel more like a complete rig than ever before. With instant access to essential FX, full USB audio integration, and improved playability, we’re giving our users a platform that adapts and grows with them.” Pricing & Availability The new KEMPER PROFILER MK 2 Series models are available now from dealers worldwide and directly from the Kemper Online Store. All the new features require a KEMPER PROFILER MK 2 Series device. Visit www.kemper-amps.com for downloads and release notes. PROFILER Head               1.310,00€     $1,348.00 PROFILER Rack                1.310,00€    $1,398.00 PROFILER Stage               1.466,00€    $1,498.00 PROFILER Player                 699,00€       $ 699.00 PROFILER PowerHead      1.466,00€    $1,798.00 PROFILER PowerRack       1.699,00€     $1,798.00 PROFILER Remote                426,00€       $ 469.00 At a glance! The Kemper Profiler MK 2 Series isn’t just about doing more. It’s about doing it better, faster, and without compromise. With unmatched tonal power, surgical precision, and effortless usability, this is the most complete and forward-thinking Profiler platform yet. About KEMPER GmbH KEMPER is a leading innovator in the field of musical electronics, based in the Ruhr Area, Germany. The KEMPER PROFILER™ has become a global standard among guitarists, producers, and sound designers, known for its unmatched amp profiling technology and consistent commitment to artist-driven development. #### New lines of Vintage branded products launched at Winter NAMM 2025 Whilst celebrating the company’s 60th anniversary and the 30th of its own highly successful Vintage guitar brand of fretted instruments, JHS are launching new Vintage branded accessory products at winter NAMM 2025. Vintage Hardshell Cases Vintage are fully aware of the love and affection musicians have for their beloved instruments. That’s why the new Vintage Deluxe line of hardshell cases specifically designed for big bodied dreadnought acoustic guitars, electric guitars and basses, are designed from the inside out. A padded, soft plush inner protective lining ensures a snug fit, whilst a strategically positioned neck support also guarantees the balance of the guitar is distributed evenly. There are also handy hinged storage compartments large enough for valuables and essential accessories, like spare strings and tuners. On the outside, these intriguing cases effortlessly scream cool, with their durable tweed finishes, offset with brown trim, white piping, classic style stitching, gold coloured lockable catches, strong leather carry handles, rubber feet and Vintage badge logo. Vintage Dreadnought Deluxe tweed guitar case shaped. RRP £109 / US MAP $159 Vintage Deluxe electric guitar case oblong. RRP: £119 / US MAP $179 Vintage deluxe electric bass guitar case oblong. RRP: £125 / US MAP $189 Vintage Deluxe Gig Bags Weighing just 1 kilogram, these Vintage Deluxe gig bags with 15mm thick soft cotton padding and removable neck padding, ensure superb protection for commuting musicians, whilst 600 Denier durable nylon outer material offers protection from scuffs, abrasions and the elements. Looking cool finished in black, with 3 outer zipped compartments large enough to store leads, capos, music scores, headstock tuners and all the important accessories, adjustable back pack straps, sturdy rubber handle and attractive Vintage embossed logo. Size:1050×450×130(mm). Vintage Deluxe Electric Guitar Bag – Black - RRP £44.99 / US MAP $69 Vintage Deluxe Bass Guitar Bag – Black – RRP £49.99/ US MAP $79     Vintage Deluxe Acoustic Guitar Bag – Black - RRP £44.99 / US MAP $69 Vintage Strings Specifically designed with a focus on comfort, tonal brilliance and longevity, Vintage Acoustic Bronze guitar strings are available in Extra Light 10-48 and 13-58 Medium gauges and feature an inner hexagonal core, with a high quality bronze wrap. With outstanding clarity and a warm sound enriched with sustaining qualities that highlight the natural tonewood characteristics of acoustic guitars, the Vintage Bronze Acoustic guitar strings, are the perfect choice for fingerpicking, chord structures and solo note runs. For electric guitar players, the new Vintage Nickel wound guitar sets are available in 9-42 light and 10-46 medium gauges. With a hexagonal alloy core and nickel wrap, these popular sets are the first choice for players seeking comfort, sound quality, immense sustain and soaring harmonics. Vintage Electric Nickel £4.49/ US MAP $8 Vintage Acoustic Bronze £4.99 / US MAP $12   Vintage instrument cables Available in 10ft (3m) and 20ft (6m) lengths, the new noise-free Vintage instrument cables have been specifically designed for unparalleled durability and superior performance. With both angle and straight 1/4in 6.35mm jacks, each lead is constructed with a flexible braded high quality black nylon jacket to avoid tangling, whilst the inner core is assembled with premium conductive materials to deliver a pristine performance without signal loss. With their sleek design and solid build quality, Vintage instrument cables are built for the road, for musicians seeking reliability and professional audio quality. 10FT CABLE - RRP £11.99 / USMAP $20 20FT CABLE - RRP £14.99 / US MAP $25 Vintage Pick Tin They’re small and they get everywhere, even in the washing machine, so keep your picks in this rugged pocket sized Vintage branded, colourful metal tin with sliding lid to keep them to hand. Complete with half a dozen .73mm gauge double sided printed picks. RRP £16.99 / US MAP $25 Visit Vintage in Hall D, Booth 5910 at The NAMM Show 2025.  Vintage branded products are distributed worldwide exclusively by JHS and distributed in the USA by RBI Music. Vintage Website #### New low pricing on Fret-King models. The Fret-King guitar range continues to grow, and the support and approval of universally admired guitarist’s such as John Jorgenson, Jerry Donahue, Greg Koch, Lee Hodgson and John Etheridge has firmly established the Trev Wilkinson designed brand as one of the most hi-spec, feature-packed guitar lines currently available. The Black Label Series models have always provided fantastic value for money, and now the standard Corona, Country Squire, Eclat and Esprit models have now been reduced by more than 20%, with the FKV6SP Corona SP now just £499 UK rrp (down from £629) Check out the amazing Fret-King range at a dealer near you! www.fret-king.com #### New Magnatone Satellite Extension Speaker Cabinet Magnatone Announces New Satellite Extension Speaker Cabinet for the Starlite Amp Model Available in both 1 x 12” and 2 x 10” configurations ST. LOUIS, MO – December 21, 2022 – (GUITARpr) – Magnatone has just announced the release of its new Satellite Extension Cabinet, designed and specifically voiced for connection to the highly acclaimed Magnatone Starlite 1 x 8″ Combo Amp. This USA-built, WGS-powered extension cabinet is available in a 1 x 12″ or 2 x 10″ configuration and its vertically oriented cabinet stacks perfectly with the Starlite. This cabinet is cosmetically matched with the identical materials and touch points of the Starlite in the Traditional Collection from Magnatone. Both cabinets feature: WGS 20-Watt Ceramic Magnet Speakers Finger Jointed Construction Open or Closed Back Options 14K Gold Plated Chevron Custom Magnatone Embossed Saddle Leather Handle Deluxe Cover Included Extended Feet for the Starlite Included The Satellite connects to the remote speaker jack on the Starlite, which disengages the amp’s internal 8” speaker. This allows the player to use a different pallet of tones with larger or multiple speakers while still enjoying the characteristics of the Starlite. According to Rod Washburn, Magnatone GM, “We wanted to give players using the Starlite the best sounding, best looking additions possible. This takes the remote speaker feature to another level.” Satellite Extension Cabinets will ship on February 1, 2023 and are available for pre-order now to ensure expedited delivery. Both cabinets are priced at $1149. About Magnatone The Magnatone brand was first established in 1937 in Los Angeles, CA. The company is most famous for inventing and patenting the stereo pitch-shifting vibrato effect using a non-moving part. Legendary artists like Buddy Holly, Lonnie Mack and Robert Ward have all used Magnatone. Today, Magnatone manufactures high-end, boutique tube guitar amplifiers that are made in the USA and played by such guitarists as Billy Gibbons, Jeff Beck, Neil Young and Jason Isbell. Many of the current Magnatone models still feature their famous pitch-shifting vibrato effect as well as tremolo and reverb. For more information, visit: https://www.magnatoneusa.com. #### New Magnatone Super Fifty-Nine M80 2×12” Combo Amp Magnatone Announces the New Super Fifty-Nine M80 2×12” Combo Amp Combo version combines low to medium gain tones with an extra gain stage ST. LOUIS, MO – January 26, 2023 – (GUITARpr) – Magnatone has just recently announced the highly anticipated release of its new Super Fifty-Nine M80 Combo amp. This much-requested 2×12″ Combo version of the 45-watt, EL-34-driven model combines low to medium gain tones with an extra gain stage. Accessing it all is easy via the front switch or footswitch. This amp comes with a tube-buffered effects loop and a well-planned palette of tone controls. A solid features list includes: Two EL34s, 45 watts Push-Pull, Class AB Footswitchable gain stages in a flexible package British voiced master volume design with treble, middle, bass, and presence Tube-buffered effects loop send and return 2 x 12″ WGS-made ET90 speakers The Combo also comes with a footswitch, Impedance Selector (4, 8, AND 16 Ohms Combo – 8 and 16 Ohms), and backlit logo. Rod Washburn, Magnatone GM stated simply, “We just made a lot of people happy with this one, long overdue.” The Super Fifty-Nine M80 2×12” Combo will be available at Authorized Magnatone Dealers and is priced at $3799. For more information, visit: https://www.magnatoneusa.com/super-fifty-nine-m80-2×12-combo About Magnatone The Magnatone brand was first established in 1937 in Los Angeles, CA. The company is most famous for inventing and patenting the stereo pitch-shifting vibrato effect using a non-moving part. Legendary artists like Buddy Holly, Lonnie Mack and Robert Ward have all used Magnatone. Today, Magnatone manufactures high-end, boutique tube guitar amplifiers that are made in the USA and played by such guitarists as Billy Gibbons, Jeff Beck, Neil Young and Jason Isbell. Many of the current Magnatone models still feature their famous pitch-shifting vibrato effect as well as tremolo and reverb. For more information, visit: https://www.magnatoneusa.com. #### New Manson Meta Series MBM-2H Models Manson Meta Series MBM-2H New Models New Satin Olive Green option, return of the popular “Red Sparkle” finishes plus black hardware options from the Manson Guitar Works Meta Series MBM-2 Incredible price point for a signature model which incorporates bespoke design and components All design and development work completed and personally overseen by Manson Guitar Works Matthew Bellamy, the lead guitarist in the rock band Muse, Manson Guitar Works and global manufacturer Cort announce the launch of two new exciting color finishes on the Manson Meta Series MBM-2 Matthew Bellamy Signature, award winning guitar, plus further model choices with black hardware and left hand variants to expand the range and offer additional options. Following many public requests, the MBM-2H now includes a retrospective return of the original MBC-1 Red Sparkle finish, a striking high gloss glitter lacquer that pays tribute to the artist’s “Santa” instruments used widely in the studio and on stage. It is available as either a twin humbucker pickup version or a Sustainiac equipped variant. The former incorporates Manson Guitar Works design humbuckers, first seen on the previous MBM-1 model to deliver a powerful but versatile combination whether soloed or in combination. Manson Meta Series MBM 2H RS Manson Meta Series MBM2H SBLK Manson Meta Series MBM 2H SUS R Manson Meta Series MBM 2H SUS SBLK The Sustainiac version replaces the neck humbucker with the same pickup system used by Bellamy in his stage and studio instruments. The pickup can be switched to work as an active and detailed regular neck pickup or switched into Sustain mode where three alternative sustainiac modes are available, each giving endless sustain operation. Also new for the 2025/26 model year is a new color - Satin Olive Green - which will also be available in dual humbucker and Sustainiac equipped models plus a left-hand option. Equipped for the first time with black hardware, the instrument brings the current range up to three color choices (the popular Satin Black remains in the line-up), two model variations and left hand variants for the model year. The features that have garnered a Total Guitar 5/5 Platinum award, Electric Guitar Of The Year Award (MIA/Guitarist) and Guitarist Signature Guitar of the Year awards remain in place including a sleek, compound radius neck, kill button for stutter effects, whilst introducing Manson's renowned quality and design offering the shape, features and details that feature on the company’s headline products. For more information, please visit www.mansonguitarworks.com Prices start at $764.00 USD #### New models from Italia Guitars Brand new from quirky manufacturer Italia are three new guitar and bass models. Possibly the most tonally diverse six string ever made the new Imola Vario has some fresh, clean design changes, a redesigned body cavity for better tone as well as weight reduction, and even more tonal variation in the pickup configurations. Classic style 3-way switches split the bass and treble sides of all 3 Italia Duplex pickups (or to control the SIX mini pickups). An added 5-position rotary switch allows you to dial every combination imaginable. With a Wilkinson WV6 vibrato system and Italia locking machine heads for superb return-to-zero performance the Imola Vario is supplied with a padded gig bag and is available in Satin Yellow and Satin Purple finishes. Meanwhile the Maranello Cavo bass features a chambered Mahogany body construction with Italia's signature f-hole design, resulting in a stunningly classic vintage look. The Cavo's light weight, and 30" scale length make this a very comfortable instrument. Equipped with a pair of Italia Toaster bass humbuckers with master volume, tone and blend controls the Cavo is ideal for a wide range of styles. Available in Racing Green or Trans Red finishes the Cavo comes complete with padded bag. Finally, following on from the success of his 12 string model last year, Italia are pleased to add the new ITFJ6 Jeff Foskett Signature 6 String. Developed once again in conjunction with the longtime Beach Boys guitarist, the ITJF6 comes with three Wilkinson mini humbuckers, with a master volume, tone, blend and separate middle pickup volume controls, for a wide variety of tonal options. Finished in Pearl White with an Italia trapeze tailpiece, the ITFJ6 looks as stunning as it sounds and comes with padded bag. #### NEW MOOER MICRO PREAMPS A trio of boutique delight!!! SHENZHEN JANUARY 6 2018 - Since the MICRO PREAMP series was unleashed on the guitar market in January 2017, MOOER have been bombarded with hordes of requests for models of people’s favourite amplifiers. Due to the popularity of these pedals MOOER has been collecting samples from all kinds of different tube amps. To mark the 1-year anniversary of the release of the MICRO PREAMP series, MOOER will be releasing three brand new, boutique MICRO PREAMP models on January 6 2018 011 – Cali Dual A 90’s double rectified high gain classic. MOOER Micro Preamp 011 (Cali-Dual) 012 – US GOLD 100 Probably the most requested amp so far. A modern hot-rodded take on a classic British amp by one of the finest amp engineers of our time MOOER Micro Preamp 012 (US GOLD 100)  013 - Matchbox A highly sought after, modified, vintage US Combo. MOOER Micro Preamp 013 (Matchbox) All 3 of these Preamps are fully loaded with the same popular features as 001-010. Dual channels with independent gain, volume and EQ parameters. Built-in optional cab simulator Two different footswitch control methods. On/Off or Channel A/B 011 - 013 will be available from official MOOER dealers and distributors worldwide at a street price of around $99 USD each. About MOOER Started in 2010 MOOER became widely known as the original innovators of micro sized guitar effects pedals. Miniaturizing the whole world of classic stomp boxes for freeing up pedalboard real estate and making transport a breeze, while still maintaining a high level of quality tones and keeping the price low for the masses to enjoy. For more information please visit: www.mooeraudio.com #### New Porter & Davies Throne Colours! Porter & Davies, world renowned experts in silent tactile monitoring systems are delighted to update their iconic range of thrones with a whole new colour palette that is both classic and timeless. The introduction of these stylish new colours and fabrics offers customers a greater choice than ever before. The BC2, BC2rm, Gigster and TT6 Thrones will now be available in black, green, grey and purple velvet finish plus a black vinyl option. The new fabrics are the toughest, most hardwearing yet; they are of the highest possible quality, hardy enough to withstand the rigors of touring yet still very comfortable to sit on.  Drummers, sit-down bass players and keyboard players can now personalise their P&D rig as well as their kit. All thrones are finished with a sophisticated P&D logo embroidered in green in the middle of the seat. The ‘None More Black’  Black Velvet option of the Porter & Davies thrones is just black, simple, uncomplicated and dramatic. The British Racing Green Velvet is a rich, dark colour that lends the thrones a striking appearance. Packing a punch, Battleship Grey Velvet is ready for business. Fantastic, anarchic and fun is the Helmet Purple Velvet, a colour to encourage opening up to new and exciting ideas. Whilst the pitch Black ‘Shiny Shiny’ Vinyl makes an intense and stylish statement The creative team at Porter & Davies have expanded their world leading range silent tactile monitoring systems for drummers to give their customers greater choice. This carefully developed colour selection is sure to get heads turning. The new thrones are available now to order. Find out more at https://www.porteranddavies.co.uk/. To purchase any of the company’s products please go to https://www.porteranddavies.co.uk/shop/ ‘None More Black’ Black Velvet British Racing Green Velvet Battleship Grey Velvet Helmet Purple Velvet Black ‘Shiny Shiny’ Vinyl #### New Pre-Cut, Low-Profile Pedal Fasteners From Gruv Gear The Perfect Accessory For The LYNK Pedalboards Orange County, California (September 21st 2020) – Gruv Gear now offers the simple to use and easy to apply  LYNK Pre-Cut, Low-Profile Pedal Fasteners; the perfect professional accessory for all guitar & bass pedalboards, including the LYNK and LYNK Dekade Edition. The new Gruv Gear LYNK Pedal Fasteners, manufactured by 3M, are conveniently pre-cut into the 1x1” and 1x2” most commonly used sizes. Unlike other hook and loop pedal fasteners cut from a roll, the LYNK Pedal Fasteners are always the same, every time; gone are the days of crooked edges and uneven, mis-matched sizes and shapes. These pre-cut fasteners make for a faster setup, so you can save time and get to playing quicker. The new, clear fasteners are also half the thickness of the standard 3M Dual-Lock fasteners. At only 0.10’ (2.5mm) thin, pedals can be placed flush to the pedalboard, so they always look neat and tidy. Plus, in comparison to other products on the market, the LYNK Pedal Fasteners are easier to pull off and adjust; so, pedals can effortlessly be removed and relocated. The tough ‘stick-um’, industrial strength adhesive of the pedal fasteners is specially designed to withstand temperature variations and fix to any surface. The whole pedalboard, including pedals can be lifted and everything will hold securely and remain in place, making the LYNK Pedal Fasteners ideal when travelling, gigging, touring, in the studio, on stage or even at home. The long lasting, durable LYNK Pedal Fasteners are available in starter packs of twenty which includes five sets of 1x2” rectangular pieces and fifteen sets of 1x1” square pieces and are suitable for most 8-12 pedals. The new Gruv Gear LYNK Pedal Fasteners retail at just $19.99. The LYNK Pedalboard, and the LYNK Pedalboard Dekade Edition are lightweight, modular, linkable aluminum units that allow guitarists and bassists to build custom length pedalboards. The connectors of each 12” wide and 17” deep panel have threaded feet to allow the pedalboards to be adjusted to the perfect angle. An optional extra for the LYNK pedalboards is a wireless rechargeable power supply to keep pedals juiced for hours and reduce cable clutter and trip hazards, which is slated to be offered in early 2021. To find out more about Gruv Gear, the LYNK Pedal Fasteners, the LYNK Pedalboards and all the company’s other products please go to https://gruvgear.com/ . About Gruv Gear Gruv Gear is a premium travel lifestyle brand originally rooted in the creative community. Distributed in over 55 countries, it aims to revolutionize the jetsetter's lifestyle with its innovative backpacks, cases and accessories. Over 250 world-class musicians, producers, photographers and million-mile travelers endorse and trust Gruv Gear with their everyday carry and tech essentials. Learn more about Gruv Gear by visiting: http://www.gruvgear.com #### New QiJack from Analysis Plus Sets the Standard Patented stereo-TRS and mono input jacks have two contact points offering less resistance and powerful hold FLUSHING, MI – February 28, 2019 – (GuitarPR) – Analysis Plus, the developer and manufacturer of high-end cables featuring their patented hollow-oval design, has introduced the new QiJack Stereo-TRS and QiJack Mono input jacks that leap far ahead of anything else on the market. The old style standard input jack, a 60-year old design, has only one contact point which becomes sloppy and weak over time. The QiJack is as rugged as they get and has two contact points for tip, ring and sleeve (if TRS) for lower contact resistance giving you an extremely powerful hold. Even after many insertions, the spring force stays strong. The QiJack eliminates the weak link in the chain. The secret is the patented rings which expand into an oval shape to offer a consistent grip on the plug, reducing contact resistance for the optimal sound. “You wouldn’t put bicycle tires on a Ferrari and you wouldn’t want any other jack between you and your music. The QiJack is simply the best input jack you can buy. It’s the Farrari of input jacks,” said company president, Mark Markel. To see the QiJack Stereo-TRS in action, watch this video: To see the QiJack Mono in action, watch this video:  About Analysis Plus Founded in 1992, Analysis Plus is a scientific research and design company now focused primarily on the music and pro-audio industries. They are known for their high-end patented cables preferred by musicians and technicians that demand the best, including the likes of John Mayer, Kenny Loggins, Hunter Hayes, Richard Bona, Jake Shimabukuro and more. #### New Red Witch Empress Deus Chorus Vibrato Pedal Iconic New Zealand guitar effects manufacturer Red Witch Ltd has  released their new Empress Deus Chorus Vibrato Pedal. Red Witch states: "Our most beloved pedal, The Empress Chorus, is back. Now better than even before! An initial run of only 70 hand made units is now available. Ultra Versatile. 100% Analog. New "DARK" mode. Chorus/ Vibrato. Stereo. The most versatile analog chorus ever made. The original Empress Chorus was used exclusively by Andy Summers for all chorus sounds on the Police reunion in 2007. The most iconic exponent of chorus tones. The biggest reunion of the decade. The Empress Chorus. The new Empress Deus Chorus gives you access to the exact same sounds and circuit in Andy's unit. All analog, with a new-old-stock MN3007 Bucket Brigade Delay chip at it's heart, the Empress Deus Chorus offers virtually every chorus flavor you could desire. The new Empress Deus adds an extra feature, the option of switching the right-hand toggle switch to a much darker mode – allowing you to emulate the high roll off of the classic Boss CE-1. Featuring the unique VOICE control of the original Empress, you are able to change the delay time of the chorus – allowing you access to an infinite number of chorus pedal sounds in one box – from super-spanky sparkling clean to over-the-top sea-sick inducing, pitch bending wobble. The new Empress Deus also allows you to run the pedal from either a standard 9 volt power supply or from a 15volt supply, allowing for more headroom. Every analog chorus sound you could ever desire in one, beautiful box. Specs: Current draw: 25ma Weight: 360 grams Dimensions: 93mm x 52mm x 118mm The Red Witch Empress Deus is now available at https://redwitchpedals.com/products/empress-deus-chorus-vibrato #### New Reverbs with Kemper PROFILER OS 6.0 New Reverbs with the new Kemper Firmware - ... no one played Synthesizers ... PROFILER OS 6.0 available - Kemper close „big studio machine"-grade reverb effects cycle in Version 6.0 with added Ionosphere and Formant Reverbs for the PROFILER™  Kemper GmbH/ Ruhr Area - 16.7.2019 (ictw) - Kemper just made PROFILER OS 6.0 available for the acclaimed KEMPER PROFILER™. This new version closes the „big studio machine"-grade reverb effects cycle, making the unique and creative sound design reverbs Ionosphere and Formant Reverbs available to all owners of a KEMPER PROFILER for free. Just visit www.kemper-amps.com/downloads for accessing the new OS and RigManager. Here is some brief info regarding the new reverbs. Formant Reverb adds formant filters to the existing PROFILER Cirrus Reverb to give the reverb tail more color, and a very distinctive, choir-like sound. The main purpose of the Formant Reverb, however, is not to create a realistic choir sound, but to give it a certain character, making it sound more like a synthesizer or Mellotron. The formants also help the reverb cut through the mix, even at moderate volume levels. The Ionosphere Reverb is based on the existing PROFILER Cirrus Reverb and PROFILER Formant Reverb. Featuring the finest pitch and shimmer reverbs, it builds on the concept and takes it to brand new territories. Two crystal pitch shifters are embedded into the reverb, allowing to create effects akin to orchestral strings and synth-like sounds. In contrast to regular shimmer reverbs, the Ionosphere Reverb comprises an advanced signal structure that allows for pitch buildup settings independent of the reverb time setting. This allows to create gentle buildups, or even steady pitch shifts, with long reverb times that don't build up. Pricing and availability Version 6.0 of the Kemper PROFILER OS is available immediately and for free from the Kemper Website: www.kemper-amps.com/downloads Video: Kemper PROFILER OS 6.0 - Ionosphere & Formant Reverb Video by Kemper Amps Official Further Information: www.kemper-amps.com About The Kemper Profiler The Kemper Profiling Amplifier represents a radical new approach to the guitar sound. For decades, the electric guitarist has effectively been shackled to the tube amplifier as the only solution for getting "that sound". This combination may indeed be glorious, but it is far from ideal; achieving consistent results between practice, studio, and touring situations continues to challenge the guitarist, just as it has since the early 1930's. With the advent of the Kemper Profiling Amplifier, everything has changed. For the first time in history, guitar players are free to create the most unique and individual tones that reflect the very essence of the individual player, and then capture these exact sounds into the digital domain with Kemper's unique technology. #### New Skyline Reverb pedal pushes spring reverb into new ambient spaces Rock Stock Pedals Skyline Reverb V2 Out Now Columbus, Indiana – December 5, 2016 – Rock Stock Pedals is taking spring reverb to new ambient spaces with the Skyline reverb V2 with independent drive circuit. The Skyline is a spring style reverb. The level adjusts the volume of the wet signal (reverb). The tone control is a high pass filter which only affects the reverb itself allowing you to blend the reverb with a brighter guitar tone while not getting in the way of the dry signal. The drive circuit allows you to add overdrive to the reverb trails pushing the wet signal even further and creating some harsh reflections and the decay controls the length of the reverb trails. The Skyline is the perfect tool for adding some life to your tone. Level, tone, drive & decay controls Independent drive circuit drives wet (reverb) signal Standard 9VDC power Buffered bypass with trails Hand made in Columbus, IN Retail Price: $169.00 Rock Stock Pedals Skyline Reverb - DEMO Video by Victor Hugo Targino More about Rock Stock pedals Website: www.rockstockpedals.com Facebook: facebook.com/rockstockpedals Twitter: twitter.com/rockstockpedals Youtube: youtube.com/rockstockpedals Instagram: instagram.com/rockstockpedals #### New SNARK AIR rechargeable clip-on tuner The new SNARK AIR® rechargeable clip-on tuner, an innovative design with exciting new features. SNARK® are renowned as innovative pioneers within the world of clip-on tuners and...they’ve done it again... with the rechargeable SNARK AIR® tuner, a totally new design with a host of exciting features.  With no buttons or switches, navigating though the SNARK AIR's tuner features is a one-handed operation. Hides Behind The Headstock For a totally easy-to-read display when attached to the front or hidden behind the instrument’s headstock, SNARK AIR® revolves a full 360 degrees. Tap the plane on the top to change the orientation of the display to work well on the back of headstock. SNARK AIR® is extremely light, compact and robust, looking ultra-cool. SNARK AIR® incorporates fast and flawless tuning software...tuning is sweeter than ever. No Batteries To Change The new SNARK AIR® rechargeable clip-on tuner includes USB charging cable. Tunes electric, bass and acoustic guitars, ukuleles, banjos and more, lasting for weeks to months of regular use on one charge. Watch the video SNARK AIR® Features Superb lightning-fast technology ensures fast accurate tuning. One touch operation to navigate. No buttons or switches - Easily operate with one hand. Zero Turbulence technology for rock solid tuning. Rechargeable – Never buy batteries again. Hides behind the headstock. Rotates a full 360°. Includes travel bag and USB charge cable. More info at www.SNARKAIR.COM #### New Software Version for Eventide H9000 and H9000R Eventide Announces Software Version 1.1 for H9000 and H9000R Multi-Effects processors and emote Sought-after algorithms, surround tools, universal DAW support, and support for H9000R released by end of February 2019 Jan 24, 2019, Little Ferry NJ – Winter NAMM Show: Eventide Audio is pleased to announce a significant software update for their flagship multi- effects processors, the H9000 and H9000R.  This software update will provide popular vintage effects and a new surround tool that will appeal to musicians and composers for music creation, composition scoring, mixing for television, sound design and much more. The emote V 1.1 software update will include support for the most popular DAWs, and subsequently, the H9000R will be also be available for shipping by the end of Q1 2019! Eventide's powerhouse multi-effects processors, the H9000 and the H9000R, differ slightly in functionality and pricing. The H9000 with the full front panel user interface is priced at $6,999 and is now shipping in limited quantities. The blank front panel H9000R requires the full-featured version of emote v. 1.1, and will be available for $4,999 from your favorite music retailer or from www.eventideaudio.com at the end of Q1 2019. What's new in v 1.1 for H9000 and H9000R: New Vintage Emulation Algorithms! A new bank of H9000 Vintage Emulations including some of Eventide's most attractive effects: H3000 Micropitch, Unitide, SP2016 Reverb, Instant Phaser Mk II and Instant Flanger Mk II. New H9 Algorithm! The H9 bank now includes the new HotSawz algorithm. 3D Tools! A new 3D Tools bank that takes advantage of the H9000's multichannel architecture, including our first new surround algorithm, 5.1 Panner. New Functionality: H9000R support, with units shipping by end of Q1 2019 Each FX Chain now supports up to 32 channels of I/O routing (previous limit was 8 per FX Chain) Ability to map parameters to external controllers or MIDI through emote Support for DAW Automation MAC/Windows/VST/AU/AAX support VSIG support For more information on the H9000 or the H9000R with emote V.1.1, please visit: https://www.eventideaudio.com/products/rackmount/harmonizer/h9000 Pricing and Availability: emote V.1.1 is a free software update for registered owners of the H9000, or H9000R The H9000 is now available from your favorite music reseller or from EventideAudio.com for $6,999. The H9000R will be available at the end of Q1 2019 from your favorite music reseller or from EventideAudio.com for $4,999. About Eventide Since 1971, Eventide has remained at the forefront of recording technology. In 1975 they revolutionized the audio industry by creating the world's first commercially available digital audio effects unit, the H910 Harmonizer®. Since then, their legendary studio processors, stompboxes and plug-ins have been heard on countless hit records. Eventide® and Harmonizer® are registered trademarks of Eventide Inc. #### New Tone Capture Micro Pedal and CT01 Tuner From MOOER Shenzhen, China – August 15, 2019 – MOOER  Audio have launched two new and compact additions to their product line-up for August – The CT01 Tuner and the Tone Capture Micro Pedal. MOOER CT01 Tuner The CT01 Tuner is MOOER’s first clip-on guitar and bass tuner and is the perfect companion to the pedalboard-essential Baby Tuner. A bright and colorful display, intuitive user interface, and a mechanical hinge with a rotatable display keep things easy-to-read in any position. Tuning range is adjustable from 435 to 445 HZ. The CT01 Tuner will be available August 15, 2019. MOOER Tone Capture Guitar Micro Pedal For those that don’t want to carry more than one guitar to a gig, MOOER gives you the Tone Capture Guitar Micro Pedal. Similar to the GE300’s Tone Capture feature, The Tone Capture Guitar Pedal can sample any guitar, provided it has some form of pickup, and create a detailed digital Guitar model using MOOER’s proprietary “dynamic layer” IR technology. The Tone Capture Guitar pedal can also function as a standalone EQ pedal with 7 save slots for Tone Capture or EQ presets. Users can also choose between true bypass or buffer bypass modes. Tone capture guitar Can capture unique guitar tonal qualities through sampling technology. Can be used as an individual EQ pedal. 7 preset slots to store EQ and sampled guitar sounds. Switch between TRUE BYPASS or BUFFER BYPASS Firmware upgradeable via USB. The Tone Capture Guitar pedal will be available from official MOOER dealers and distributors worldwide on August 15, 2019. #### New Videos Celebrate The History Of Orange Amplification Featuring Colin Norfield, John ‘JJ’ James And Mick Dines The colourful history of Orange Amplification is celebrated in three new videos featuring legendary front of house sound engineer Colin Norfield, renowned sound engineer John ‘JJ’ James and respected cabinet designer Mick Dines. In the 70’s Orange Amplification created Orange Hire to provide the PA and backline for the big outdoor festivals such as Reading and the Isle of White. Bass player Colin Norfield was the perfect man to manage this enterprise. From this he went on to become one of the iconic pro-audio specialists of our time. The list of prestigious tours he has worked on include Diana Ross, Toto, Iron Maiden, Pink Floyd, Zucchero and his relationship with David Gilmour has lasted more than five decades. A mainly self-taught tinkerer and rule breaker, John ‘JJ’ James was responsible for designing most of the company’s products through to 1979 including the innovative ‘Pics Only’ amp synonymous with the brand. When the Bexley Heath factory closed in 1979, James began working with Brain Hatt, chief engineer at Orange Studios before going on to spend more than forty years ‘stage left’ for world class gigs including Eric Clapton, Queen + Adam Lambert, Joe Satriani, Robbie Williams and many more. Mick Dines, has worked for Orange Amplification from 1968 to the present day and was the General Manager of Orange Amplification during the 70's. He used his experience as a touring bass player to make the company’s cabinets solid and robust. He also introduced the characteristic ‘Basketweave’ front, the material which helped define the distinctive ‘Orange ‘ tone. Dines’ knowledge of the bass guitar was instrumental in the company’s move into the bass amp market with the introduction of the fabled 2x15” Reflector Cabinet using the most up to date parabola design featuring two massive 15” back to back speakers to maximise volume. The entertaining and informative videos explore a time when these experts in their field were ‘just doing stuff’ that ‘nobody had thought of’ and ‘we made it kinda work’ . To view the Colin Norfield video please go to https://youtu.be/Srvoi9hfp8g, the John ‘JJ’ James video https://youtu.be/Fmp6ctbBy9o and the Mick Dines video https://youtu.be/ahlJ9Teedbw. To find out more about Orange Amplification history please go to https://orangeamps.com/history/ About Orange Amplification Orange Amplification has been a pioneering force in guitar and bass amplification since 1968. They have built a reputation of delivering innovative technology, always built with uncompromising attention to detail and quality.  Known as the best British guitar amplifier manufacturer for both design and build, they dominate the world’s stages and studios. Orange are rightfully proud of their heritage, a story that began in the late 1960’s. The world’s greatest rock icons, including Jimmy Page, Stevie Wonder, James Brown, Fleetwood Mac, Oasis, Madonna, Jim Root and Geddy Lee are proud to stand in front of the unmistakable iconic brand and rely upon its unique tone. #### New Vintage Coaster Series electric guitars New Vintage Coaster Series of electric guitars make their debut at Winter NAMM 2025 Whilst celebrating the company’s 60th anniversary and the 30th of its own highly successful Vintage guitar brand of fretted instruments, JHS announce an addition to its popular Coaster Guitar Pack Series at Winter NAMM 2025. Vintage add the offset bodied V50 electric guitar to its popular self contained, fully equipped, Coaster Series Guitar Packs featuring everything required for aspiring guitar and bass players of all ages.  Each Coaster Series Guitar Pack includes a Vintage branded padded carry bag, strap, cable, pick, clip-on tuner and spare set of strings, along with a Kinsman 10 watt combo amplifier with Gain Control, push button Drive/Clean and 3-band EQ. Finished in striking colours that include Boulevard Black, Vintage White, and Firenza Red, the Vintage V50 guitar itself, also available separately, features a pair of Alan Entwistle X2C Double Coils delivering a wide range of versatile sounds and  sustaining harmonics from the offset solid basswood body, rosewood fingerboard and hardtail bridge. With so many excellent appointments normally found on guitars, and accessories at much higher price points, the Vintage Coaster Series Guitar Packs offer a lot more than just an exciting choice as a first 'serious' rock guitar outfit. Vintage Coaster Series Guitar Pack featuring Vintage Coaster V50 guitar: RRP. £349.00 / US MAP $499 Vintage Coaster Series V50 guitar: RRP. £249.00 / US MAP $349 Visit Vintage in Hall D, Booth 5910 at The NAMM Show 2025.  Vintage Coaster Series of guitars and guitar packs are distributed worldwide exclusively by JHS and distributed in the USA by RBI Music. Vintage Website #### New Vintage ReIssued V51 bass guitar launched at NAMM 2023 Available in a cool 2 Tone Sunburst with a white single-ply scratchplate, and a beautiful Vintage Blonde with a black scratchplate, a one-piece maple neck and 20 fret maple fingerboard, the 4 string Vintage® ReIssued™ Series V51, with a centrally positioned single-coil pickup and the naturally balanced low, mid and high frequency characteristics of the USA Alder body, delivers a multitude of full-bodied, powerful and dynamic bass tones. Chrome Wilkinson WJBL175 tuners, a precision-cut Graph Tech nut and a fully adjustable Wilkinson WBB4C 4 saddle bridge assure stable tuning and pinpoint intonation, whilst a thumb rest above the strings, adds to the classic lines of this beautiful electric bass. Vintage ReIssued Series V51 Bass Guitar in 2 Tone Sunburst and Vintage Blonde. £429.00 rrp.     #### New Vintage Revo Series guitars New Vintage Revo Series guitars launching at NAMM 2025 Whilst celebrating the company’s 60th anniversary and the 30th of its own highly successful Vintage guitar brand of fretted instruments, JHS are launching a host of new Revo instruments at Winter NAMM 2025, which include the Astrostar, Waverider and Galactica solid bodied electric guitars. ‘Off centre’, ‘asymmetrical’ and ‘reversed’, are key words used to describe body styles of intriguing new electric guitars with custom wiring, designed by the legendary UK guitar builder and hardware specialist Alan Entwistle. Vintage Revo Astrostar: RRP £549.00 / US MAP $749 The new Vintage Revo Astrostar, finished in Vintage White, Boulevard Black and Metallic Gold, chrome hardware and 3 ply mint green scratch plate, will please an army of fans who adore offset body guitars. A trio of low noise Entwistle Astrosonic VX pickups custom wired via a single volume and tone control, 5 way selector and Bass-Cut switch, perform with outstanding clarity and tone, with ample output to drive pedals whilst remaining clear and articulate with the guitar volume wound back, highlighting the natural tonewood characteristics of the okeume body, maple neck and 21 fret rosewood fingerboard. Impressive specs for this cute workhorse guitar also include Wilkinson EZ Lok machine heads, precision cut Graphtech nut and super smooth operative Rapier Resonance long plate vibrato. Vintage Revo Waverider: RRP £499.00 / US MAP $699 Vintage Revo electric guitars and basses are renowned for their retro themes within classic visuals, playability and sonic versatility with upgraded hardware and custom wiring, included with the new Vintage Revo Waverider.  Offered in Arctic White with matching 2-piece scratchplate, 3 Tone Sunburst or Sherwood Green with black plates, the Waverider is eye catching to say the least, with its asymmetrical solid okeume body, maple neck and 22 fret bound rosewood fingerboard with position markers sited along the top edge. Hardware includes 3 a side Wilkinson EZ Lok machine heads, Graphtech nut and smooth operating Hi-Lo Resonance long-plate vibrato system, whilst a pair of highly efficient Entwistle Neo Moderne single coil pickups with the top unit angled with the treble side closer to the neck, not only accounting for a striking appearance, also contributing to the notably balanced output. Custom wired via a single volume and tone control and Bass Cut switch, the Vintage Revo Waverider delivers a superb performance that’s suitable for most classic styles, from country to rock. Vintage Revo Galactica : RRP £649.00 / US MAP $899 With an abundance of custom wiring and intricate switching systems, guitar tone aficionados are overwhelmed with the new Vintage Revo Galactica, another unique electric guitar from the popular catalogue of guitars and basses designed by the legendary UK guitar builder and hardware specialist Alan Entwistle. 3 Entwistle HFS63 mini double coil pickups, deliver a full range of superb sounds suitable for all music styles, but with controls and custom wiring that includes Volume, roller Tone 1 and Tone 2, separate switches for each pickup and Phase Shift, plus Entwistle’s ingenious ATN 5-way rotary tone control system, the Vintage Revo Galactica is indeed a sonic playground for precise sound sculpting. Hardware also includes Wilkinson EZ Lok machine heads, Graphtech nut, roller bridge and vintage style vibrato system. Let’s not forget the Galactica’s dramatic visuals, with the double cut okeume body finished in stunning high gloss Firenza Red, Cappuccino, or Geen/Yellow Burst, gloss maple neck and 22 fret bound rosewood fingerboard with double cross-bar fingerboard inlays. All Vintage REVO guitars are fitted with Elixir strings as standard. Visit Vintage guitars in Hall D, Booth 5910 at The NAMM Show 2025.  Vintage guitars are distributed worldwide exclusively by JHS and distributed in the USA by RBI Music. Vintage Website #### New workflows and possibilities: Pro Tools integrates Melodyne via ARA Celemony Software GmbH, Munich, 28.09.2022 (ictw) – Avid Pro Tools version 2022.9 and later supports the interface extension ARA Audio Random Access. This makes Melodyne workflows possible that are considerably shorter, faster, and in some cases even totally new – and does so for every Pro Tools user, as Melodyne 5 essential is bundled with all three editions of Pro Tools. Thanks to the new ARA integration, Avid Pro Tools and Melodyne are so tightly meshed that Melodyne feels less like an external plug-in and more like an integral part of Pro Tools. That not only accelerates the work process but also opens the door to entirely new workflows and creative possibilities. The interaction between the two programs is so far-reaching that not only do clips and tracks open as Melodyne blobs with a single mouse click and follow every change made to the arrangement, but selection, zooming, scrolling as well as cycling, controlling the playback, and all kinds of other functions are also intelligently coordinated. Furthermore, Melodyne’s legendary algorithms expand Pro Tools’ own possibilities in areas such as comping and time-stretching – and do so by bringing Grammy-Award-winning sound quality to the task. “Thanks to the tremendous ARA integration and the fact that Melodyne 5 essential is now included in the bundle, the Melodyne world with all its unique musical functions is now truly open to all Pro Tools users. There’s a great deal there to discover,” says Celemony CEO Anselm Rößler. “Adding ARA to an established DAW is a major task. The tight integration into such a wide range of workflows impacts nearly all aspects of the application,” said Stefan Gretscher, the ARA lead engineer at Celemony. “It was a pleasure to experience the level of focus and dedication that the Pro Tools team brought to the table, and they managed to create one of the best ARA implementations in the market.” “Thanks to Celemony’s clever SDK, Melodyne integration within Pro Tools removes any hint of context switching and makes the workflow, not just streamlined, but natural,” states David Cotton, Lead Product Designer for Pro Tools at Avid. “The things Melodyne can do to audio, from subtle to outrageous, are absolutely mind-blowing. Celemony is a fantastic partner and we couldn’t be happier with the results of our close collaboration.” For the ARA integration of Melodyne, Pro Tools Version 2022.9 is required. Melodyne 5.3, which is also necessary, is installed automatically with the software update 2022.9 for Pro Tools Artist, Studio, and Ultimate, and is available to all customers with active subscriptions and perpetual licenses with current Updates + Support plans. #### New ‘Free Bird’ Charity Single Mixed and Mastered by GRAMMY® Winner Emily Lazar The House of Melody Band Goes Deep to Raise Funds for Children’s Music Lessons MEMPHIS  — House of Melody, a Memphis, Tennessee - based Southern rock band, announces the release of their new “Free Bird” single, mixed and mastered by GRAMMY® Award-winning engineer Emily Lazar. Proceeds from the sales will help children in need pay for their music lessons. The House of Melody band, composed of core members Steven “Kish” Moody, John Floyd, and James “Lynn” Burke, originated around the House of Melody School of Education, which Kish owns and operates in a rural suburb of Little Rock, AR. The guitar-heavy Southern rock band was naturally drawn to the music of Lynyrd Skynyrd whose music speaks to the soul. In 2012, House of Melody recorded their first album “Turn It Up,” which featured carefully crafted Skynyrd tracks such as “The Needle and the Spoon,” “Tuesday’s Gone,” Saturday Night Special,” and “Simple Man.” While promoting the album, the band was frequently asked to play the 1974 anthem “Free Bird.” They resolved to play it only if the requesting audience member was willing to pay $200 upfront for music lessons for kids who couldn’t afford them. The idea took off, eventually culminating in the recording of the “Free Bird” single for the charitable cause of music education. Burke, a 777 Captain for FedEx Express, also owns Blues City Music LLC, a high-end boutique musical instrument retail shop in Memphis, Tn. Over the course of two years, he coordinated the project around the day jobs of his “weekend warrior” bandmates. The project started at Kish’s studio in Arkansas and continued back in Memphis at American Recording Studios, with some slide guitar tracks laid down at the legendary FAME Recording Studios in Muscle Shoals, AL, and backup vocals recorded at Avon Recording Studio in Hong Kong, China.  Vintage gear was used on the recording, including an original 1961 Gibson Les Paul with PAF’s, 1964 Fender Bassman, 1969 Marshall Plexi, a 1971 Marshall Super Lead, as well as a 1966 original Hammond B3 organ with a 122 Leslie, along with a 30-year-old Steinway 6’ concert grand piano. “I had heard other versions of ‘Free Bird’, but they were tributes and didn’t have true Southern rock guitars. What we’ve done is not a tribute. It’s House of Melody’s version of it,” Burke explained. “We wanted to reintroduce the greatest Southern rock song ever, and we wanted it to be an immersive experience.” To achieve this experience, Burke approached Emily Lazar, whose clientele includes the likes of Foo Fighters, Dolly Parton, Sia, Paul McCartney, and The Rolling Stones. For her work on Beck’s album Colors, she earned a GRAMMY® for Best Engineered Album, Non-Classical, the first female mastering engineer to win in the category. For Lazar, the opportunity to work on an epic song like “Free Bird” was both exciting and overwhelming. “I spend a lot of time trying to pay homage to what has already been achieved, while finding the additional nuances and depth to bring to the mastering process,” she said. “There is nothing like working on a song that you’ve grown up loving and getting the challenge and the honor to try to make it even better.” To achieve the final track, Lazar mixed 74 stem files, working section by section on the dynamics. She insisted on mixing and mastering for Dolby Atmos, which Burke calls the “audio version of Picasso or Rembrandt.” She also mixed the track for a vinyl remastering of the “Turn It Up” album, with 500 copies available through United Record Pressing in Nashville. Still, for House of Melody, it’s not about the accolades, but the philanthropy of providing children an opportunity to discover music for themselves. “It’s about the kids, and that’s what this new recording of ‘Free Bird’ is about,” Burke summarized. Learn more about the House of Melody band and purchase the Limited Edition “Free Bird” LP here. The song is also available for purchase or streaming on all major music listening platforms including iTunes, Amazon, and Spotify. #### New ‘Peavey Monitor’ Podcast Highlights Contributions of Digital Design Engineer John Fera MERIDIAN, MS (Oct. 20, 2020) — Peavey Electronics® powers up the circuit boards again on Episode 5 of the “Peavey Monitor” podcast, featuring John Fera, Digital Design Engineer at Peavey. A 28-year veteran employee, Fera is one of the central players on Peavey’s guitar amp design team who has helped to engineer dozens of products used in 136 countries around the world. In this interview with Peavey General Manager Fred Poole, Fera describes his earliest days in Peavey’s upstart keyboard department, some of his favorite guitar amp and pedal projects, and what he loves most about Peavey company culture. A young John Fera saw two choices in life that centered around two passions. “I got accepted to Berklee [College of Music] in Boston and had to choose between engineering and music,” he described. “For a lot of long and boring reasons, I ended up choosing engineering, but I figured I could marry the two things by doing music equipment. That’s what I’ve been doing since 1991.” Fera graduated from the State University of New York - Buffalo with a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering. After working for 3 years at a nearby research center, he seized his dream job opening at Peavey, joining the specialized keyboard team as a software coder. The career move required him to relocate to Meridian, Miss. While he braced for a culture shock in the Deep South, he immediately felt at home in the hallways of Peavey. “I like the atmosphere because we’re working on music equipment. It’s a bunch of music nerds, but it’s laid back,” Fera said. “It almost feels like working in a music store, but you’re building gear instead of selling it.” Eventually, Peavey phased out its keyboard production, and Fera, a gigging guitarist, seized his next opportunity to join the guitar engineering team. Today, he specializes in digital circuit and embedded software design for audio products, including guitar amps, bass amps, effects processors, instruments, and mixers. Working on the kind of gear he would want to use on his own gigs has kept his engineering instincts in tune. He’s often tasked with explaining the “why” or “why not” for new product ideas. It’s not just a science but an art to take what seems like an impossible idea and transform it into a real product. “You’re looking for that diamond in the rough,” Fera explained. “You’re looking for that really original idea and think, ‘Whoa, somebody needs to be doing that.” Fera is grateful to work in an environment that welcomes new ideas but also debates them at length. At times, Peavey founder and CEO Hartley Peavey will join in the debate. Fera believes that product disagreements are never personal at Peavey, and employees enjoy “freedom of speech” in the design process that eventually results in better products. What are some of John Fera’s favorite Peavey products that he’s worked on over the course of nearly three decades and what is he currently working on? What are some of his biggest pet peeves about pedal boards and pedals that can help you preserve guitar tone? Find out on Episode 5 of the “Peavey Monitor” podcast! Visit your preferred listening channel or https://anchor.fm/peavey. About Peavey Electronics ® Founded in 1965, Peavey® is one of the world's largest manufacturers and suppliers of musical instruments and professional sound equipment. Peavey has earned more than 180 patents and distributes to more than 130 countries. Peavey and its MediaMatrix®, Architectural Acoustics®, Crest Audio®, Composite Acoustics®, Budda®, and Trace Elliot® brands and affiliates can be found on concert stages and in airports, stadiums, theme parks, and other venues around the world. Chief Operating Officer Courtland Gray says, “We are striving every day to produce the world’s finest music and audio equipment.” To find out more, visit www.peavey.com. #### New! Danelectro® In Metal Flake And Glitter Finishes! July 11, 2025 – Grab a Dano and step into the spotlight! Adding an eye-catching flair to iconic models, Danelectro has introduced new Metal Flake and Glitter finishes to three of its best sellers: Danelectro’s Big Sitar is now available in Red Flake and Blue Flake finishes The Single Cut Baritone is now available in Blue Flake Danelectro’s Classic ’59 is now available in Red/Silver, Maroon/Silver and Black/Silver glitter finishes   BIG SITAR: Originally introduced in the 1960s, Danelectro’s Big Sitar appears on thousands of recordings. Its shape is instantly recognizable, as is its sonic imprint: this instrument jumps out in every musical setting! The new Metal Flake models continue the legacy, with 21 frets on a 24.75” scale neck, and three single coil lipstick pickups in the bridge, neck, and mini-harp positions. SINGLE CUT BARITONE: Guitarists and bassists alike have fallen in love with this bari. Its 29.75"-scale neck, two lipstick pickups and B to B tuning hit a sweet spot, both in feel and tone! Now dressed in a great Blue Metal Flake finish, this instrument blends retro appeal – with its “Dolphin” headstock and deco stylings – and spotlight-worthy attitude. CLASSIC ’59: Danelectro’s most famous model gets an ultra-classy treatment with three new finishes, all with black pickguard and black side tape. It’s a perfect complement to the ‘59’s timeless shorthorn shape, “bottle” headstock, 21-fret 25” scale neck and original rosewood saddle bridge. Of course, a pair of lipstick pickups deliver the inimitable Danelectro tone. For more information visit danelectro.com. #### NEW! Orange Learn Graded Rock Guitar Books Orange Expands Its Learning Programme with Debut to Grade 8 Course Books Orange Learn, part of Orange Amplification, is excited to launch its Graded Rock Guitar Books. A brand new collection of study books for students looking for an alternate, thoroughly enjoyable way to learn to play rock guitar. This original series of new books provides everything needed to take accredited rock guitar exams, from debut through to Grade 8, with global provider of digital music exams, Online Music Exams (OME) anytime, anywhere! The new grade books, which can sit alongside and be supported by Orange’s online guitar courses, are perfect for students to study by themselves, with a teacher or a combination of both. Each grade book includes six songs; three for teaching students how to play a lead guitar solo over a song and three performance pieces. Featured throughout the series are classic tracks from The Beatles, AC/DC, Nirvana, Metallica, Deep Purple, Oasis plus the very latest hit tracks from Arctic Monkeys, Greta Van Fleet, My Chemical Romance and Bullet for My Valentine. The more advanced grades, seven and eight, contain songs from Opeth, Joe Satriani and Rush. Each book is accompanied by FREE downloadable backing tracks easily found at the FREE resources section on the website. The new, expanded Orange Learn programme offers students multiple, complementary approaches to learning rock guitar. All the technical aspects required to develop playing skills and fulfil examination board requirements are included in the books; scales, chords, aural tests, melodic recall, sight-reading and theory. Orange Amplification’s Online Rock Guitar course can be used to supplement the new grade books with pre-recorded videos for students who prefer to learn this way or want a more in depth guide to music theory. Orange Learn continues to give students the freedom to create their own learning journey. It is a flexible, fun, easy to follow course, built by expert music teachers. It allows students to study and progress at their own pace, using different options; grade books, online courses and exams. For further information and to buy the new graded Rock Guitar Exam books or their reduced price digital version, please visit https://www.orangelearn.com/ About Orange Amplification Orange Amplification has been a pioneering force in guitar and bass amplification since 1968. They have built a reputation of delivering innovative technology, always built with uncompromising attention to detail and quality.  Known as the best British guitar amplifier manufacturer for both design and build, they dominate the world’s stages and studios. Orange are rightfully proud of their heritage, a story that began in the late 1960’s. The world’s greatest rock icons, including Jimmy Page, Stevie Wonder, James Brown, Fleetwood Mac, Oasis, Madonna, Jim Root and Geddy Lee are proud to stand in front of the unmistakable iconic brand and rely upon its unique tone. #### NEW!! ZVEX TB-1 Tea Ball Microphone Introducing the model TB-1 Tea Ball Microphone by ZVEX Effects, designed for specialty use on stage and in the studio. The special circuitry of the TB-1 causes it to reject sound from sources that are further than an inch or so away from the grille. This allows the mic to be placed on stage in a loud environment and plugged directly into a guitar amp that's turned up to a level that would cause any normal microphone to squeal furiously. In the studio when recording a guide vocal track in a live recording room, the TB-1 will reject the amplifiers and drums. This way the guide vocal can be used for rough mixes without fear of hearing other instruments or room ambience loudly in the background. Why is it called the Tea Ball Microphone? It's actually built inside a stainless steel tea ball, the kind of device used to make a hot mug of goodness from a tin of loose tea. The clip that holds the tea ball shut is used to open it up to change two CR2032 batteries. These have a life of about 100 hours and presently cost less than $10 for 20 units on Amazon (Sony CR2032). The mesh on the tea ball will never chip your teeth like an SM58 because it's quite springy. That's important because the best sound from this mic comes from putting your mouth right up against it. The entire mic disassembles easily by unplugging the electronics and lifting out the internal foam windscreen which can be washed in soapy water. Be sure to dry it before reassembling. The mesh ball is suspended inside a thick copper hoop using three springs for a look like something from the early part of last century. The TB-1's output level is similar to that of a guitar. It has a 1/4" female jack that runs smoothly parallel to the microphone stand. The mic is powered up by being plugged in and turned on with a switch on the back. When the mic is unplugged, the battery will not drain no matter which position the power switch is in. When the mic is live, an LED gently glows near the switch, visible from FOH so that the sound engineer can be sure it's working. #### Newfangled Audio Announces Recirculate Mix Echo Plug-in Newfangled Audio Recirculate Plug-in Defines Feedback Echo for Mix Dimension and Character Little Ferry, NJ — January, 23, 2024 — Newfangled Audio, an Eventide Audio distributed brand, has released Recirculate, distilling the essence of what a feedback echo should be into a sophisticated yet intuitive delay plug-in. "We wanted to make the easiest and best echo for mixing," says Dan Gillespie, founder and owner of Newfangled Audio. "A delay plug-in that would easily add depth to your mixes and create beautiful echoes that always sit just right in the mix." Recirculate accomplishes those goals with a singularly unique blend of independent timing controls, desirable delay behaviors and a curated suite of character and sound-shaping tools, all managed by simple and direct creative control that effortlessly delivers track depth and dimension and simple to complex rhythmic echoes. Recirculate's control and processing options include independently adjustable initial delays and repeats for unparalleled rhythmic diversity; flexible delay behaviors for creative versatility; perfect timing through sync alignment with note values, steps, or milliseconds; high- and low-cut filters with morphable shape adjustment; transient design; built-in compression, ducking and gating; 28 selectable character and noise combinations for adding distinctive personality; sublime reverb perfect for creating diffuse repeats or lush tails; soundstage definition for depth and dimension, and adjustable dry/FX blend. "We all have our favorite delay plugins," says Tony Agnello, managing director of Eventide, "I expect Recirculate to replace many of them. It's perfect. Newfangled Audio nailed it." Newfangled Audio's Recirculate plug-in is available for $49 USD as a special introductory offer through Feb. 28 (reg. $99). Loyalty discounts available for owners of Newfangled Audio and Eventide plug-ins. For more information visit: eventideaudio.com About Eventide: For over 50 years, Eventide has remained at the forefront of recording technology. In 1975 they revolutionized the audio industry by creating the world's first commercially available digital audio effects unit, the H910 Harmonizer®. Since then, their legendary studio processors, effects pedals, and plug-ins have been heard on countless hit records. About Newfangled Audio: Newfangled Audio was started by Dan Gillespie after 15 years of writing DSP for Eventide with the goal of only creating audio signal processing equipment that incorporates new ideas, including the popular Elevate Mastering Suite. www.newfangledaudio.com #### Newfangled Audio Introduces Articulate A Next-Gen Dynamics Envelope Shaping Plug-in Little Ferry, NJ, May 6, 2025 — Eventide has announced the release of Articulate, a new plug-in from Newfangled Audio that offers a fresh, intuitive approach to dynamics control. Articulate uses advanced envelope detection to split incoming audio into four core components: Attack, Decay, Sustain, and Release. With a workflow as familiar as a 4-band EQ, users can quickly shape transients, enhance tone, and fine-tune space in a mix. Each stage of the envelope can be adjusted independently with simple faders, making it easy to add Smack, Punch, Body, or Air to any sound. Whether you're enhancing clarity, improving impact, or managing sustain, Articulate offers a fast and focused path to precise dynamic shaping. Producer and musician Justin Meldal-Johnsen (Beck, NIN, St. Vincent) praised Articulate, saying: “I’ve found my favorite tool for designing transients and envelopes. It gives you more control, a great sonic character, and an intuitive interface. Highly recommended.”  Features 70+ presets with full-featured preset librarian Easy independent envelope shaping (Attack, Decay, Sustain, Release) Simple sidechain detection for ducking and dynamic separation Precise Separation control for natural or aggressive shaping Solo & mute per envelope stage Built-in peak limiter preserves headroom and prevents clipping Customizable UI with three color palettes Articulate is available for Mac and PC in VST, AU, and AAX formats from eventideaudio.com and authorized resellers worldwide. The MSRP is $69, with an introductory offer of $29 through June 6. Existing Newfangled Audio and Eventide plug-in owners are eligible for a loyalty price of $19. Links Product Page Videos About Eventide For over 50 years, Eventide has remained at the forefront of recording technology. In 1975 we revolutionized the audio industry by creating the world’s first commercially available digital audio effects unit, the H910 Harmonizer®. Since then, our legendary studio processors, effects pedals, and plug-ins have been heard on countless hit records About Newfangled Audio Newfangled Audio was started by Dan Gillespie after 15 years of writing DSP for Eventide with the goal of only creating audio signal processing equipment that incorporates new ideas, including the popular Elevate Mastering Suite. https://www.newfangledaudio.com  #### NEXI Bass Pedalboard with Click-‘n-Play Convenience NEXI Industries Introduces NEXI Bass Pedalboard with Click-‘n-Play Convenience AMSTERDAM (Jan. 16, 2019) — For bass players who have wished they could optimize their pedalboard in a couple of clicks without catastrophe, the dream has become a reality. New from NEXI Industries, makers of the award-winning The Solution pedalboard for electric guitar, the NEXI Bass powered pedalboard offers click-and-play convenience without sacrificing tone. With its sleek profile and smart design, NEXI Bass is the travel-friendly, gig-ready solution that many active bass players have been looking for. The beauty of NEXI’s technology is that it eliminates worry about cables and power issues. With the NEXI Bass pedalboard, players will find everything they need in one package, including an internal power supply and up to 12V DC external output. Players can choose from NEXI’s excellent line of true-bypass analog bass effect pedals that easily click into the NEXI Bass pedalboard, or they may choose to hook up four of their own pedals using the ConNEXI adapter, sold separately. While the four-slot NEXI Bass is designed to take up less room, it’s packed with helpful features that many other pedalboards don’t include, like a built-in tuner with huge display and a 3-step clean booster. NEXI Bass also carries a built-in pre-amped DI with voice-balanced and unbalanced output. In the absence of a backline, the onboard voiced preamp gives players the option to go direct into a mixer without losing their analog sound. Gone are the days of having numerous patch cables, 9V batteries that will run out of power during a gig, or multiple external power sources that complicate a stage setup or cause unwanted hum. With NEXI Bass, the ultimate powered bass pedalboard, players are free to be as creative as they want in their setup, even if it’s five minutes before the gig. NEXI Industries will be exhibiting the NEXI Bass pedalboard and other innovations at The 2019 NAMM Show in the Anaheim Convention Center, booth #3534. For more information about NEXI, visit www.nexi-industries.com. #### NEXI Brings Distortion Pedal into 21st Century NEXI Industries Brings Distortion Pedal into 21st Century with Click-and-Play Compatibility AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS (October 24, 2017) — The distortion effect for electric guitar has come a long way, from its earliest days as an uncanny “accident” to its modern status as a staple of rock and metal. Now NEXI Industries is bringing a classic into the 21st century with the new Distortion (DIS-02) effect pedal. It’s already “the one” that every player looks for, but with a new click-and-play design and a straightforward user interface, NEXI’s Distortion is what today’s players need. Simply plug in and prepare to be blown away! To a younger generation, it may seem hard to believe that players once had to crank up their amp volume all the way to get or great sounds or even sabotage their gear by razor cutting the speakers. Thankfully, the distortion effect moved externally to a compact stomp box that could compress the input signal to create the signature gritty sound. NEXI’s Distortion was designed by boutique effect pedal creators, the self-declared “Vintage Analog Protection Squad,” who are committed to providing a unique tone without compromise. They’ve stayed true to the basics with two knobs on a lighted-rim interface. “Pre” for pre-gain controls the amount of distortion, while “Power” controls the level going to the amp. Crank these up for full metal distortion or lower them for classic rock riffing. Like all NEXI pedals, Distortion is true bypass and hybrid, meaning it can be used standalone with a 9V battery or plugged right into the external power supply of NEXI’s revolutionary pedal board. Aptly named “The Solution,” this heavy-duty board solves the compatibility and connectivity problems that players have experienced for decades. Gitarist Magazine (The Netherlands) awarded The Solution 4.5 out of 5 stars, recognizing it as the “first pedal board without hassle and with a lot of useful features.” It has a two-channel switch and three-step booster to satisfy every guitarist’s ego. It’s also equipped with a built-in tuner, two charging docks for tablet or smartphone, and covers that protect ports against dirt and beverage spills (splash-proof). With NEXI’s innovations, players are free to plug right in and dive off the distorted deep-end, knowing that their gear is safe and sound. NEXI’s Distortion is priced at €99.95 (approx. USD $115) with free worldwide shipping. Get a closer look and hear a demo at https://nexi.eu/products/distortion. #### NEXI Celebrates 70th Anniversary of Tremolo Effect with New Pedal AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS — NEXI Industries’ new Tremolo (TRM-01) effect pedal for electric guitar represents the next generation of “lush.” From riding a classic wave or quickening a pulse, Tremolo delivers a vibrant tone with a unique click-and-play design that optimizes pedal board compatibility. 2017 marks the 70th anniversary of when tremolo-equipped amps first appeared on the market. Tremolo eventually transitioned to the effect pedal, and the pedal components were also upgraded from a sloshing vial of liquid, which allowed more or less signal to pass, to advanced circuits. NEXI’s boutique effect pedal creators, the self-declared “Vintage Analog Protection Squad,” honor the Tremolo’s history of innovation and are committed to providing a unique tone without compromise. Three knobs on the lighted-rim interface adjust this effect: Speed controls how fast the Tremolo pulses; Chop, also referred to as Depth, controls the intensity; and Volume controls the effect’s levels in the mix. Keep Speed and Chop down for a laid-back effect that’s ideal for surf style, turn it up a bit for twangy country or rockabilly, or crank it for a steady pulse on a rock riff. Like all NEXI pedals, the Tremolo is true bypass and hybrid, meaning it can be used standalone with a 9V battery or plugged right into the external power supply of NEXI’s revolutionary pedal board. Aptly named “The Solution,” this heavy-duty board solves the compatibility and connectivity problems that players have experienced for decades. It has a two-channel switch and three-step booster to satisfy every guitarist’s ego. It’s also equipped with a built-in tuner, two charging docks for tablet or smartphone, and covers that protect ports against dirt and beverage spills (splash-proof). Gitarist Magazine (The Netherlands) awarded The Solution 4.5 out of 5 stars, recognizing it as the “first pedal board without hassle and with a lot of useful features.” Players have the confidence of knowing that their board, and their newly added NEXI Tremolo pedal, are safe and sound. NEXI Tremolo (TRM-01) Video by NEXI Industries NEXI’s Tremolo is priced at €99.95 (approx. USD $110) with free worldwide shipping. Get a closer look and hear a demo at https://nexi.eu/products/tremolo. #### NEXI Industries Adds ‘Must-Have’ Analog Chorus to Guitar Effects Pedal Collection ALPHEN AAN DEN RIJN, NETHERLANDS - Pure, lush and warm, the guitar tones of yesteryear are alive and well thanks to NEXI Industries’ new Analog Chorus (CHO-01) guitar effects pedal. The player can call on the Chorus for many different styles of music and whenever a rich, thicker sound is needed. It’s “warm syrup” without the stickiness, leaving the player in full control of the tone they want to achieve. Whether this effect is used to broaden the arpeggiated chords of an 80s classic or to add depth to a modern dance jam, the Analog Chorus is a versatile pedal that players will want on their board’s regular lineup. A chorus pedal essentially gives the effect of more than one guitar playing by doubling the original sound and then putting it slightly out of time and tune. NEXI’s Analog Chorus pedal has three onboard controls that give the player flexibility in how they dial in their tone. The Speed knob makes the wavering sound effect faster or slower, while the Depth knob controls how much effect the player gets. Or, switch the Ultra Classic knob to “on” for a pure effect that’s reminiscent of the early days when the chorus became popularized by some of the era’s most influential bands, including Pink Floyd, The Police and U2. Like all NEXI pedals, the Analog Chorus was designed by boutique effect pedal creators, the self-declared “Vintage Analog Protection Squad,” who are committed to providing a unique tone without compromise. All NEXI pedals are true bypass and hybrid, and all are tailor-made to plug ‘n play. That means the Analog Chorus can be used standalone with a 9V battery or plugged right into the external power supply of NEXI’s revolutionary pedal board. Aptly named “The Solution,” this heavy-duty board has a two-channel switch and three-step booster to satisfy every guitarist’s ego. It’s also equipped with covers that protect ports against dirt and beverage spills (splash-proof), a built-in tuner and power supply, and two charging docks for tablet or smartphone. Players can rock confidently, knowing that their board—and their Analog Chorus pedal—are safe and sound. The Analog Chorus pedal may be steeped in nostalgia, but it’s built with the durability, convenience and compatibility today’s players are seeking—and at the € 99.95 (approx. USD $105) price point they can afford. Get a closer look and hear a demo at https://nexi.eu/products/analog-chorus. NEXI Industries Analog Chorus (CHO-01) Video by NEXI Industries #### NEXI Industries Boosts the Gain with Modern Design for 70’s Overdrive Pedal AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS — Finally, there’s an overdrive effect pedal that allows players to crank up the gain without getting all “cranked up” by pedal board issues. NEXI Industries’ analog 70’s Overdrive pedal (OVD-01) delivers a full-range frequency response in a forward-thinking, click-and-play format. Whether they are crunching up on a classic rock anthem or powering through a blues solo, today’s players regularly call on the influential 70’s Overdrive effect and will benefit from NEXI’s innovative, hassle-free design. Overdrive pedals electronically clip the waveform, replicating the sound of a tube amp turned all the way up. They can also add volume and act as a booster to help get more tone from a tube amp that’s lacking in gain or distortion. This is especially helpful in capturing the emotional style that was popularized back in the day. NEXI’s 70’s Overdrive carries on the tradition with three standard knobs on the lighted-rim interface: Gain, Tone, and Volume. Gain controls the effect on the input signal. Lower it to hear more of the guitar’s clean signal or crank it up to add more distortion and sustain. Tone controls the overall EQ of the signal. Dial it up for a treblier sound, or dial it down for more bass. Adjust the loudness of the effect in the mix by turning Volume up or down. NEXI’s 70’s Overdrive was designed by boutique effect pedal creators, the self-declared “Vintage Analog Protection Squad,” who are committed to providing a unique tone without compromise. Like all NEXI pedals, the 70’s Overdrive is true bypass and hybrid, meaning it can be used standalone with a 9V battery or plugged right into the external power supply of NEXI’s revolutionary pedal board. NEXI Industries presents: The analog 70's Overdrive Video by NEXI Industries Aptly named “The Solution,” this heavy-duty board has a two-channel switch and three-step booster to satisfy every guitarist’s ego. It’s also equipped with a built-in tuner and power supply, two charging docks for tablet or smartphone, and covers that protect ports against dirt and beverage spills (splash-proof). Gitarist Magazine (The Netherlands) awarded The Solution 4.5 out of 5 stars, recognizing it as the “first pedal board without hassle and with a lot of useful features.” NEXI’s 70’s Overdrive is priced at €99.95 (approx. USD $110) with free worldwide shipping. Get a closer look and hear a demo at https://nexi.eu/products/70-s-overdrive. #### NEXI Industries Delivers Classic Crunch with New 1970’s Distortion Effect Pedal Put on your platform shoes and enjoy the vibe of NEXI Industries’ new 1970’s Distortion DIS-01. This electric guitar effect pedal provides a classic crunch with a warm, deep growl, allowing the player to achieve the vintage British tone used in many classic rock recordings. But “old school” tone doesn’t mean old school technology struggles. NEXI’s engineers have achieved that classic sound with analog design and a cutting-edge, plug-‘n-play design that accommodates the needs of today’s active players. Like all NEXI pedals, the 1970’s Distortion was designed by boutique effect pedal creators, the self-declared “Vintage Analog Protection Squad,” who are committed to providing a unique tone without compromise. All NEXI pedals are true bypass and hybrid, and all are tailor-made to plug ‘n play. That means the 1970’s Distortion can be used standalone with a 9V battery or plugged right, an external power supply, or NEXI’s revolutionary pedal board. Aptly named “The Solution,” this heavy-duty board has a two-channel switch and three-step booster to satisfy every guitarist’s ego. It’s also equipped with covers that protect ports against dirt and beverage spills (splash-proof), a built-in tuner and power supply, and two USB charging docks for tablet or smartphone. Players can rock confidently, knowing that their board—and their 1970’s Distortion pedal—are safe and sound. So whether a player is covering classic rock tunes or just wants to channel that vintage tone in a modern jam, the 1970’s Distortion pedal is their ticket back in time—all at the reasonable rate of €99.95 (approx. USD $105). Get a closer look and hear a demo at https://nexi.eu/products/70-s-distortion. NEXI Industries presents: The analog 70's Distortion Video by NEXI Industries #### NEXI Industries Delivers Delay Pedal with Innovation Players Have Been Waiting For AMSTERDAAM, NETHERLANDS (April 26, 2017) — Without further delay, NEXI Industries proudly introduces, well... a delay pedal for electric guitar! Whether it’s used to create a natural echo, a rhythmic repeat, or a deeper, spacey feeling, NEXI’s Delay (DLY-01) delivers a pure, rich, and warm tone, all with a new click-and-play functionality that’s ideal for the active guitarist. This is it—the essential delay pedal players have been waiting for. Like all NEXI pedals, Delay was designed by boutique effect pedal creators, the self-declared “Vintage Analog Protection Squad,” who are committed to providing a unique tone without compromise. Delay is a digital/analog pedal with a direct analog signal path to achieve natural tone. Like most pedals in its class, Delay features Time (35 ms at minimum and 598 ms at maximum), Repeat, and Level controls on a lighted-rim interface. Dial up Time to shorten the length of time between any two repetitions of the signal, or dial up Repeat to increase the amount of repetitions that create the feedback loop. Level controls how loud the repeats are compared to the original signal. Use a subtle delay for a doubling effect that sounds like another guitar playing in unison with the original signal, or use a lower delay for pseudo chorusing and flanging sounds. Get faux reverb, slapback echo, or just go right to church with a Van Halen “Cathedral” dotted eighth-note effect. Symphonic magic is right at the player’s fingertips—and even more so at their feet. All NEXI pedals are true bypass and hybrid, and all are tailor-made to plug ‘n play. That means Delay can be used standalone with a 9V battery or plugged right into the external power supply of NEXI’s revolutionary pedal board. Aptly named “The Solution,” this heavy-duty board has a two-channel switch and three-step booster to satisfy every guitarist’s ego. It’s also equipped with covers that protect ports against dirt and beverage spills (splash-proof), a built-in tuner and power supply, and two charging docks for tablet or smartphone. Players can rock confidently, knowing that their board—and their Delay pedal—are safe and sound. So don’t delay, unless it’s the effect in a song! Learn more and hear a demo at https://nexi.eu/products/digi-ana-delay. Retail $105.00 USD NEXI Industries presents: The analog - digital Delay Video by NEXI Industries #### NEXI Industries Inks Distribution Deal with Sound Service European Music Distribution ALPHEN AAN DEN RIJN, NETHERLANDS (Nov. 7, 2017) — NEXI Industries, an innovator in pedal board solutions for electric guitar, has reached an agreement with Sound Service European Music Distribution, which will now be responsible for distribution of the NEXI Industries product line in 20 European countries, including Germany and France. Through this new arrangement, players across the European continent will get to experience NEXI’s innovative pedal board that makes playing easier than ever. Our team is thrilled with this cooperation and very excited with the expertise, knowledge and good reputation that Sound Service has in the music industry. We feel that Sound Service is the right partner to roll out the NEXI Industries brand in the EU. stated Jeroen Bakker, President of NEXI Industries. At the forefront of the NEXI brand is “The Solution,” a heavy-duty pedal board that solves the compatibility and connectivity problems that players have experienced for decades. NEXI has all the popular effects covered in their collection of pedals, and each pedal’s hybrid design allows players to use them standalone or to secure them in the pedal board with a simple click. The Solution has a two-channel switch and three-step booster to satisfy every guitarist’s ego. It’s also equipped with a built-in tuner, two charging docks for tablet or smartphone, and covers that protect ports against dirt and beverage spills (splash-proof). Gitarist Magazine (The Netherlands) awarded The Solution 4.5 out of 5 stars, recognizing it as the “first pedal board without hassle and with a lot of useful features.” NEXI’s innovations are gaining recognition across the industry. Guido Harding, Managing Director of Sound Service European Music Distribution, added, "NEXI is a perfect addition to our brand portfolio of high-quality guitar gear. From the first moment, we were impressed by the product design and conception of the first series of NEXI products. We are looking forward to closely working with the whole NEXI team to make the brand successful in all European markets." About NEXI Entertainment NEXI Entertainment is a Dutch company that works on solutions to make the lives of guitar players easier. Under the worldwide registered brand-name NEXI Industries, the company released its award-winning (Red Dot and IF Award) pedal board, an immediate eye-catcher with its forward, out-of-the-box design. The inspiration for the pedal board, cleverly named “The Solution,” was born out of some bad experiences that NEXI founder Jeroen Bakker encountered on stage every so often. His ideas were transformed into an accessory that is now being sold and used worldwide. About Sound Service European Music Distribution Founded in 1983, Berlin-based Sound Service European Music Distribution has grown steadily from a one-product-distributor (MFB Fricke, the world’s first digital drum-machine under $1,000) to one of the major independent German distribution companies for MI, pro audio, CE and public address equipment. Over the past years, Sound Service has become an international distribution company with an extremely wide product portfolio, consisting of a large variety of brands offering a great assortment of new and innovative products. With extraordinary storage capacities and well-trained sales and service staff in the center of Europe, Sound Service is able to maximize availability and service to its customers. #### NEXI Industries Introduces Orianthi Signature Effect Pedals AMSTERDAM - NEXI Industries and Orianthi are proud to announce their collaboration in creating new effects pedals designed to provide great tones. Working closely together, NEXI and the “Queen of Shred” Orianthi will create two new Orianthi Signature Guitar Effect Pedals ideal for most genre. "Tone is ultimately your voice" Inspired by classic yet modern blues tones, Orianthi Signature Effect Pedals will combine NEXI’s award-winning plug-and-play design with Orianthi’s experience of playing on the world stage. “Tone is everything,” Orianthi once told Tone Report magazine. Orianthi prefers only a few pedals that are clear and direct to better highlight her playing. “Tone is ultimately your voice”, she ardently believes. Taking these tone driven preferences into account, the team at NEXI is developing two new signature effects pedals that reflect Orianthi’s tonal voice. While designed to Orianthi’s specifications, the pedals will open more tonal horizons for any player. Orianthi Signature Guitar Effect Pedals are a hybrid design meaning it can be powered by either 9V battery, an external jack, or NEXI’s own pedal board. NEXI’s powered “The Solution” pedal board features a click-and-play design allowing pedals to be placed securely in place without the need of patch cables or additional power supplies. Each pedal will be priced at $99.95 USD scheduled for release later this year and at Winter NAMM 2019. Born in Australia, Orianthi was inspired to learn guitar at a young age after discovering her father’s vinyl collection. She rose to international fame at age 24 after the release of her hit single, “According to You” and a high-energy performance backing Carrie Underwood at the 2009 GRAMMY® Awards. Although she had already been invited to jam with the likes of Carlos Santana and Steve Vai, mainstream audiences had not previously heard of this captivating guitar prodigy. Her recognition increased even further when Michael Jackson called with an offer to be his guitarist for his dates at the O2 Arena in London. Although the concert series was not to be, the release of the behind-the-scenes documentary Michael Jackson’s This Is It showcased Orianthi’s masterful playing as well as her creativity and collaboration. Orianthi continues to work with top-level artists while maintaining a successful solo career. Her many accolades include being named one of the Greatest Female Electric Guitarists by Elle magazine in 2009 and Breakthrough Guitarist of the Year 2010 by Guitar International, as well as one of Gibson Guitars’ Top 10 Female Guitar Players of All Time. Given her accomplishments and early influences, Orianthi’s partnership with NEXI’s “Vintage Analog Protection Squad” will be one to push the boundaries of great tone. Learn more about Orianthi Signature Effect Pedals and other NEXI gear and accessories for electric, bass and acoustic guitar at www.nexi-industries.com or follow her Facebook page for giveaways and shredding in action. #### NEXI Industries Introduces Versatile ‘Dutch Screamer’ Guitar Effects Pedal AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS — Screaming out in public has never been more appropriate than with NEXI Industries’ new Dutch Screamer, a guitar effects pedal with sufficient crunch, midrange growl, and a distinctly Amsterdam design vibe. It’s perfect for guitarists looking to conjure up the sound of Stevie Ray Vaughn, a proponent of the tube screamer genre of pedal. While the tone stays true to the smooth muscle of 1980s blues rock, the Dutch Screamer is also quite versatile with a dynamic response that will fulfill the needs of any rock, punk, funk, or R&B player who wants a boost on their pedal board. NEXI’s Dutch Screamer cuts through the rest of the band and gives the guitar tone an extra punch. Surrounded by a lighted periphery on the interface, three onboard knobs adjust Tone, Drive, and Volume. Tone controls the signal and treble frequencies, while Drive controls the gain of the input signal for increased distortion and sustain. The player has full control over the Dutch Screamer’s levels, which is essential to achieving the desired sound in the mix. The Dutch Screamer was designed by boutique effect pedal creators, the self-declared “Vintage Analog Protection Squad,” who are committed to providing a unique tone without compromise. All NEXI pedals are true bypass and hybrid, and all are tailor-made to plug ‘n play. That means the Dutch Screamer can be used standalone with a 9V battery or plugged right into the external power supply of NEXI’s revolutionary pedal board. Aptly named “The Solution,” this heavy-duty board has a two-channel switch and three-step booster to satisfy every guitarist’s ego. It’s also equipped with covers that protect ports against dirt and beverage spills (splash-proof), a built-in tuner and power supply, and two charging docks for tablet or smartphone. Players can rock confidently, knowing that their board—and their Dutch Screamer pedal—are safe and sound. NEXI Industries has made sure that any growling is a result of the effect—not of the price tag! The Dutch Screamer is priced at MSRP €99.95 (approx. USD $105). Get a closer look and hear a demo at https://nexi.eu/products/dutch-screamer. NEXI Industries presents: The analog Dutch Screamer Video by NEXI Industries #### NEXI Industries Presents NEXI Slim: Greatness Made Bitesize AMSTERDAM (Jan. 26, 2018) — Any touring guitarist knows how frustrating it is when effect pedal boards take a lot of space to transport and a lot of time to set up, especially if some of the pedals aren’t working. NEXI Industries is proud to introduce the NEXI Slim, a bitesize, convenient solution that takes up less space, allowing the player to bring only the essentials without sacrificing tone. NEXI Slim has many of the great features of its big brother “The Solution,” just in a smaller, more mobile format. Key features include a huge display and built-in tuner, 3-step booster and power supply. The board has four slots, allowing the user to click-and-play any four of NEXI’s analog single pedals created by NEXI’s Vintage Analog Protection Squad who are committed to great tone without compromise. With the built-in DI and the possibility to power pedals (up to 12V) externally, the NEXI Slim might very well be the Swiss Army Knife of pedal boards. And yes, you can also use your existing 9V pedals and put them in the chain on the pedal board any way you like with the ConNEXI adapter (sold separately). The NEXI Slim is not just for the touring musician, but for any guitarist just wanting what they need at any given time in an accessible package. Great for students, teachers and commuters, it comes with a perfectly designed, convenient soft carry case that will keep it safe in transit. And who knows? With its space-saving design, NEXI Slim might even lead to a decline in band breakups. Learn more by visiting booth #4049 at NAMM or online at https://nexi.eu/. #### NEXI Industries Says ‘Let There Be Rock’ with Innovative Rock Starter Kit AMSTERDAM (Jan. 22, 2018) — The analog wizards at NEXI Industries are making a name for themselves by solving the problems that have plagued guitarists for generations. They take an insane amount of pride in the fact that they are always looking to provide the most convenient solution to guitar-playing frustrations. It is with this ethos that NEXI now offers their new Rock Starter Kit designed to get players shredding in record time. Offered at a reasonable €399.95 (approx. $490 USD), the Rock Starter Kit includes NEXI’s award-winning The Solution pedal board and three analog plug-and-play pedals forged in rock and designed to unleash their mighty power. The NEXI Delay, Overdrive, and Dutch Screamer effect pedals form the backbone of any serious rocker’s arsenal and are presented in the new special edition Urban Design. The Solution itself is a wonder of modern engineering. The completely waterproof (and by default beer-proof) board features a built-in tuner and boost with a massive light-up display. No more patch cables or power supply issues means more time playing and less time swearing at faulty gear. The all-inclusive Rock Starter Kit gives both beginners and seasoned players the best of both worlds—an easy-to-use pedal board combined with true analog tone pedals. No more fiddling with an effects processor with more options than the starship Enterprise or burning fingers on soldering irons for patch cables. With this innovative design and offering, NEXI’s engineers, the Vintage Analog Protection Squad, declare “Let there be rock!” Learn more by visiting NAMM Booth #4049 or online at  https://nexi-industries.com/ NEXI Rock Starter - Walkthrough & Jam Video by NEXI Industries #### NEXI Introduces Next Great Stage of the Phaser Effect Pedal AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS (June 20, 2017) — True to its name and purpose, the Phaser pedal for electric guitar has progressed through various musical phases, and across many stages, over the past few decades. Simple in delivery, NEXI Industries’ Phaser (PSR-01) represents the next stage for this effect pedal, with a plug-‘n-play design that makes compatibility a breeze—just like the effect’s signature sweeping and swooshing. As a modulation, the phaser effect is created by the pedal’s signal processor that receives the input of the guitar and breaks it down into two parts—the first is kept dry, preserving the guitar’s original sound, while the second passes through various stages, creating the “sweeping” effect. NEXI’s analog Phaser is a throwback to the pedal’s earliest days, with a single knob that increases or decreases the speed of the peaks and troughs. Crank it up to “Fast” to create an aggressive swirl for heavy rock or metal, or turn it down to “Slow” for a lush sweep that’s ideal for ballads, reggae, or country. NEXI Phaser NEXI’s Phaser was designed by boutique effect pedal creators, the self-declared “Vintage Analog Protection Squad,” who are committed to providing a unique tone without compromise. Like all NEXI pedals, the Phaser is true bypass and hybrid, meaning it can be used standalone with a 9V battery or plugged right into the external power supply of NEXI’s revolutionary pedal board. Aptly named “The Solution,” this heavy-duty board has a two-channel switch and three-step booster to satisfy every guitarist’s ego. It’s also equipped with a built-in tuner and power supply, two charging docks for tablet or smartphone, and covers that protect ports against dirt and beverage spills (splash-proof). Players are free to create those mind-bending swooshes and swirls, knowing that their board—and their Phaser pedal—are safe and sound. Get a closer look and hear a demo at https://nexi.eu/products/phaser. Retail $110 USD NEXI Industries presents: The analog Phaser Video by NEXI Industries #### NEXI Introduces Wah Pedal Celebrating Electric Guitar Effect’s 50th Anniversary AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS (March 21, 2017) — It’s the classic “wah” that every modern-day electric guitarist needs in their collection, and now there’s a brand with a plug-‘n-play design that makes pedal board compatibility easier than ever. NEXI Industries proudly introduces its analog Wah (WWA-01) as the next great chapter of this pedal’s history, which spans 50 years. Like many great innovations, the wah-wah effect for electric guitar started as a kooky idea in a California garage. It would take a visionary inventor—who appropriately spent his nights jamming with Frank Zappa and The Mothers of Invention—to take the pedal from the movie soundstage to the rock stage. "Burning of the Midnight Lamp" by the Jimi Hendrix Experience, one of the first recordings with the wah effect for electric guitar, was released in 1967. Two years later, Hendrix wailed with the wah live at Woodstock, and the rest is history. The effect has been heard in music for more than 50 years, from 1960s rock, 70s disco, 80s metal, and 90s grunge. And now in 2017, NEXI Industries unveils the next great innovation for the wah—a plug-‘n-play version that offers the same great sonic quality with a more convenient, electronically compatible design. NEXI’s Wah was designed by the company’s boutique effect pedal creators, the self-declared “Vintage Analog Protection Squad,” who are committed to providing a unique tone without compromise. In fact, in true classic form, the ‘not so secret anymore” secret is that the NEXI Wah features a 100k ohm pot. All NEXI pedals are true bypass and hybrid, and all are tailor-made to plug ‘n play. That means the Wah can be used standalone with a 9V battery or plugged right into the external power supply of NEXI’s revolutionary pedal board. Aptly named “The Solution,” this heavy-duty board has a two-channel switch and three-step booster to satisfy every guitarist’s ego. It’s also equipped with covers that protect ports against dirt and beverage spills (splash-proof), a built-in tuner and power supply, and two charging docks for tablet or smartphone. Players can “wah” confidently, knowing that their board—and their effect pedal—are safe and sound. NEXI Industries presents: The analog Wah Video by NEXI Industries Use the Wah to create that signature “crying” effect, without shedding one tear over the price tag. NEXI’s Wah is reasonably priced at MSRP $99.95. Get a closer look and hear a demo at https://nexi.eu/products/wah. #### NEXI Offers ‘The Solution’ to Guitar Pedalboard Troubles Innovation begins with recognizing a common problem, and an innovative new company begins by providing the solution. AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS (Nov. 8, 2016) — NEXI Industries, a new-to-market guitar effects pedal manufacturer, officially launches today with a proposition to guitarists everywhere: Focus more on playing and don’t worry about the pedalboard. Better yet, forget conventional notions of what stomp boxes and pedalboards look like. NEXI has created a unique plug-‘n-play system that connects up to eight effects pedals in one resilient, splash-proof (beer-proof) pedalboard. Revolutionary, simple and fun, NEXI’s products solve many of the common problems guitarists have experienced over the last 60 years. Aptly named “The Solution,” every detail of this heavy-duty board has been designed with the user in mind. With a 2-channel switch and 3-step booster (7dB, 12dB and 20dB) to satisfy every guitarist’s ego, The Solution is also equipped with covers that protect ports against dirt and beer spills, a built-in tuner and power supply, and two charging docks for tablet or smartphone. Free of the typical cable mess, power supply stress and beverage catastrophes, the guitarist is free to play—and that’s where the fun really begins. There are no patch cables between the pedals! Like The Solution pedalboard, NEXI pedals were designed in response to common player frustrations. NEXI’s boutique effects pedal creators, the self-declared “Vintage Analog Protection Squad,” know how difficult it can be to create inspiring harmonies when every pedal is different in shape, size, and power supply. To solve this compatibility issue, the Squad created a balanced selection of classic analog pedals, tailor-made for plug ‘n play. All NEXI pedals are true bypass and hybrid, for use in The Solution pedalboard or as standalone. To use a pedal outside the board, players can use a 9V battery or connect to an external power supply. To introduce players to this innovative product line, NEXI has created a Starter Pack centered on its feature-loaded pedalboard. To complete the Starter Pack, NEXI has included its esteemed Overdrive pedal. From low-gain growl to modern muscle, Overdrive delivers the dirt when needed. It’s just one of 14 pedals NEXI has developed for a variety of styles, from rock, blues and country to metal, alternative and funk. Launching worldwide, NEXI’s Starter Pack is available for €199.95 (approx. USD $218). Add-on pedals are available at €99 each (approx. USD $108). For a closer look at NEXI’s revolutionary product line, visit www.NEXI.eu. NEXI Industries - The Solution - Pedalboard Video by NEXI Industries NEXI Industries presents: The Solution Video by NEXI Industries NEXI Industries presents: The analog 70's Overdrive Video by NEXI Industries #### NEXI Skunkdrive and Octavius NEXI Industries Teams with Skunk Anansie’s Ace for New Effects Pedals AMSTERDAM (January 15, 2019) NEXI Industries and multi-platinum Skunk Anansie guitarist Ace are collaborating to create effects pedals designed to Ace’s specifications combined with NEXI’s award-winning plug-and-play design. As a well-known pedal lover and collector, Ace approached the NEXI Industries team with a specific goal to develop two analog guitar pedals with the famous British Rock sound in mind. Already considered one of the most influential guitarist of the UK “Brit-rock” scene, the collaboration resulted in achieving all benchmarks Ace targeted. Ultimately, two pedals came of the results: the Skunkdrive and the Octavius. NEXI Skunkdrive The Skunkdrive is a classic analog, high gain, rock pedal delivering a mix of the 70’s and 80’s driven amp sound, but with an extra “byte”. NEXI Octavius The Octavius is an analog Octaver pedal providing a full octave up or a full octave down and features a Dry/Mix setting allowing players to create their own tones. Both pedals are a hybrid design meaning they can be powered by either 9V battery, an external power supply, or NEXI’s own pedal board. The proprietary NEXI pedal board features a click-and-play design allowing pedals to be securely in place without the need of external power supplies or patch cables. Each pedal will be priced at $99.95 For more information, visit them online at www.nexi.eu or at NAMM booth #3534. #### Nick Johnston Becomes Latest Orange Amps Ambassador Canadian guitarist and songwriter, Nick Johnston, has become Orange Amplification’s latest Ambassador. The critically acclaimed musician, known for his fantastic tone, is delighted to be continuing his exploration of new levels of melody, harmony and composition with an Orange Rockerverb 100 MKIII. Johnston is one of the hottest virtuoso guitar players around. He is much admired for his compelling ability to blend progressive metal seamlessly with thematic instrumental playing. Johnston’s distinctive approach is widely acknowledged as unique, drawing heavily on an extensive range of music genres from blues to classic sci-fi scores. The dramatic and mature combination of his musicality and natural storytelling skills allow him to paint vivid, luscious landscapes with his music. He released his finely crafted, fifth studio album, Wide Eyes in the Dark, in April 2019. It is a timeless narrative which covers the whole gamut of the human experience. Johnston’s understated playing is full of complex, refined progressive rock ideas delivered with delicate sensitivity and finesse. Johnston’s newly acquired Rockerverb MKIII is a powerful and versatile amplifier full of the immediately recognisable British tone synonymous with Orange.  The amp is a mainstay for many touring artists and session aces, both on the road and in the studio. Talking about it Johnston said: “Not only is Rockerverb 100 MKIII the coolest looking amp on the planet, but it changes my playing in a way that makes me sound more natural, more organic and more like myself. It sounds massive, but it still manages to let my fingerprint shine through.” Fans everywhere can’t wait to hear how Johnston’s tone will evolve with this new rig. To find out more about Orange Amplification, its Ambassadors, the Rockerverb MKIII and the company’s other products please go to https://orangeamps.com/ About Orange Amplification Orange Amplification has been a pioneering force in guitar and bass amplification since 1968. They have built a reputation of delivering innovative technology, always built with uncompromising attention to detail and quality.  Known as the best British guitar amplifier manufacturer for both design and build, they dominate the world’s stages and studios. Orange are rightfully proud of their heritage, a story that began in the late 1960’s. The world’s greatest rock icons, including Jimmy Page, Stevie Wonder, James Brown, Fleetwood Mac, Oasis, Madonna, Jim Root and Geddy Lee are proud to stand in front of the unmistakable iconic brand and rely upon its unique tone. #### NN Electric Guitars Unveils the IB Guitar A New Hand-Built Model from Swedish Luthier Nils Nord MALMÖ, SWEDEN - NN Electric Guitars, the independent workshop of luthier Nils Nord, announces the debut of the IB, a new handcrafted electric guitar model now available worldwide directly from the builder. Designed and built by Nord in his converted carpentry workshop—once an old pigsty—the IB reflects his lifelong fascination with restoring, repairing, and ultimately crafting guitars from scratch. The new model embodies his mission: to create instruments that offer an exceptional playing experience while looking and sounding equally impressive. The IB features a body made from reclaimed old-growth pine, chosen not only for its age and character but also for its resonance and lightweight feel. It is finished in traditional nitrocellulose lacquer. The maple neck is paired with a smoked oak fretboard, offering a visually distinctive contrast and a naturally smooth playing surface. Built to a 24.75" scale length, the neck incorporates Dunlop 6105 jumbo frets and a 12” fretboard radius for confident bending and articulation. The IB-model is available to customize with any pickup configuration, the electronics on the basic IB-model are centered around a single Lundgren P-90 pickup, delivering a broad dynamic range and characterful midrange response.  Control is straightforward and traditional, using CTS pots and classic 50’s wiring to preserve purity of signal and touch sensitivity. The guitar is fitted with a Faber compensated wraparound tailpiece for stable intonation and sustain, complemented by Grover open-gear tuners. Every IB is built, finished, wired, assembled, and detailed by hand by Nils Nord. Customization is available. For more information about the IB or other instruments from NN Electric Guitars, visit https://nnelectricguitars.com/. Price: €1850 EUR/$2150 USD #### Noatronic Onboard Expression Now Available and on Display at NAMM 2020 NAMM visitors can experience onboard MIDI, Expression and Switch control at Booth 5046. (January 2020, Aarhus, Denmark) With the goal to offer freedom on the stage to guitar players, the Noatronic Onboard Expression system allows guitarists to move away from their pedalboards while still being able to control their favorite effects. Michael Engel “Being a guitar player, the idea for the Onboard Expression system emerged from my own needs on the stage,” says Noatronic founder and engineer, Michael Engel. “I simply felt limited by being ‘tied to my pedals’ while wanting to just move around freely.” Three Elements for Stage Freedom The Noatronic Onboard Expression system consists of three elements that in combination give guitarists tactile control of their pedals right from their guitar. First, the Controller in the form of a push-push potentiometer replaces one of the Tone knobs, and secondly, the included stereo (TRS) jack connector is mounted. Finally, the Receiver is connected via a stereo (TRS) jack cable. The Receiver is an external device that reads the Controller position and switch status via the ring terminal of the stereo (TRS) jack by using Noatronic patented technology. “Once installed, you can use the push-push functionality to switch effects on and off, and you can turn the knob to alter dedicated effect parameters,” Michael Engel adds. “If used with a MIDI-enabled device, you can also program it to change between six different presets – for example on Kemper amps, Fractal Audio Axe FX units, Line 6 Helix systems or pedals with MIDI-functionality such as Strymon and more.” The Receiver is true bypass and communicates with pedals, amps and amp modelers via the following outputs: • MIDI (Expression CC, Bypass CC, Preset PC and Snapshot/Scene CC) • Expression (Simulates an expression pedal when turning the Controller) • Switch (Simulates a footswitch when pressing the Controller) Innovation Recognized at NAMM During the annual Summer NAMM Show in Nashville 2019, founder Michael Engel and his Noatronic Onboard Expression system was recognized by the industry that awarded it the Best in Show in a very strong field of highly innovative products. Following the success at Summer NAMM 2019, Noatronic will once again be present when the Winter NAMM show begins in Anaheim, California, in January 2020. Noatronic Onboard Expression can be experienced at booth 5046, as part of the Delicious Audio Stompbox Booth. Noatronic Onboard Expression is designed and made in Denmark and is now available worldwide at Noatronic.com and selected dealers for $249 / €249. Onboard Expression - Official Product Video Video by Noatronic About Noatronic Founded in Aarhus Denmark by guitarist and engineer, Michael Engel, Noatronic is dedicated to create simple and powerful solutions that bring freedom and focus to guitarists. The company's first product is the Onboard Expression system that was awarded Best in Show at Summer NAMM 2019. www.noatronic.com #### Noatronic Wireless Guitar System Dual Antenna Wireless Guitar System able to control Pedals from the Guitar (September 7, 2021, Aarhus, Denmark) Evolved from their award-winning Onboard Expression System, Noatronic presents a Wireless Guitar System taking the term “free” to a whole new level. The system is a powerful digital wireless in itself, thanks to the reliable RTX Sheerlink technology, secure strap-mounting mechanism, and steel battery door. When swapping the included Onboard Controller for a tone pot, users are able to control any MIDI-controllable pedal directly from the guitar. When turning or pushing the Onboard Controller, the Receiver transmits MIDI messages accordingly. You can now actually be free to roam around on stage untethered to your pedals. This real-time and wireless control of effect pedals, combined with a long-range and low latency wireless audio bridge, creates a ton of new possibilities for the performing guitarist. The Noatronic Wireless Guitar System is available for pre-order via Indiegogo starting at $426 including the pre-order discount. Find out more at https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/noatronic-next-level-wireless-guitar-system/ Official product video: https://youtu.be/1fWcO60lGZ0 #### Not Watching Animal Sun's Video Would Be Your Next Mistake Alt pop band ANIMAL SUN have released a video for their latest single "NEXT MISTAKE" on June 21th 2022 which supports the explosive soundscape of the track by bringing life to the emotive lyrics and dramatic bridge with a bit of tongue-in-cheek humor. They will be celebrating the release of their sophomore album 'Generation Waiting', out July 27th, with a free release party on August 12th at Harvard & Stone in Los Angeles with special guests The Habits, Fuller, and Demi The Daredevil. Watch "NEXT MISTAKE https://youtu.be/XS-1MVhS63M Stream "NEXT MISTAKE" https://open.spotify.com/track/0j4Zi37zmy0LWjulzJeFnh https://animalsunofficial.net/linktree "Our fiery new single "Next Mistake" is an ode to those navigating the fast-paced, unpredictable, and ruthless landscape of relationships in today's day and age." - Steven Blake, vocalist ANIMAL SUN is a high-energy alternative pop band with a dynamic rock edge having elements similar to Muse, The Killers, and Twenty One Pilots. Formed in 2015, they started playing at college parties in Charlottesville, Virginia but then moved to Los Angeles where they found members to create their current lineup. The band released their successful debut album 'Echoes Of A Dream' in 2021 and went on a full national tour in support of the record and followed that up by supporting Kelsy Karter on her first national headlining tour in 2022. They have been played on national syndicated radio and featured on the likes of Alternative Press, American Songwriter, and Rock Sound. Releasing their sophomore album 'Generation Waiting' on July 27th, ANIMAL SUN will be celebrating with an album release show on August 12th at Harvard & Stone in Los Angeles. #### Novation announces Peak polyphonic synthesiser Novation has chosen the Superbooth exhibition as the best place to launch Peak, a polyphonic synthesiser that is destined to be the brand's leading synth. Peak's design consultant was Chris Huggett, the man behind Bass Station, Supernova, OSCar and many more synths, and Peak has its origin in the Bass Station II analogue monosynth. Peak is an eight-voice desktop polyphonic synthesiser with three New Oxford Oscillators for each voice. The oscillators sound completely analogue by being high-quality NCOs (Numerically-Controlled Oscillators), but gain the flexibility of the digital domain with 17 digital wavetables. They can also become a linear FM source using either the analogue-sounding NCOs or digital wavetables – so are able to cross-modulate in a recursive loop. The synth has a resonant multi-mode analogue filter for each voice, and three distortion points for each voice – pre-filter, post-filter and global – in an analogue signal chain. Peak is capable of receiving polyphonic aftertouch, which puts expression right at one's fingertips. There is also reverb, delay and chorus effects, and an on-board arpeggiator. The modulation system puts a 16-slot modulation matrix and 16 direct assignments in the main controls, cleverly arranged for intuitive patch design and sound editing. There are three ADSR envelopes and two LFOs for each voice, and more elaborate movements and secondary 'via' assignments are made just a few menu button presses away. In addition, two animate buttons give live performers instant one-touch transformation of patches. Peak connects to modular systems via a CV modulation input, and has MIDI I/O on five-pin DIN ports, so other MIDI gear can be connected. Via USB, Peak can be plugged into Mac or PC, where unlimited patches can be kept using the Components software. Robert Jenkins, Product Strategy Director, Novation, said: Peak is a desktop polysynth to rival even the finest polys on the market today – and of years past. Peak is the result of Novation's obsessive mission over the past decade to create a synthesiser that sounds entirely analogue yet gains the flexibility of the digital domain.   Pricing and availability is as follows: Peak US = $1299.99 ex. tax Germany = €1429.99 inc. 19% VAT UK = £1249.99 inc. 20% VAT Available worldwide from May 2017 Peak Stand US = $99.99 ex. tax Germany = €114.99 inc. 19% VAT UK = £99.99 inc. 20% VAT Available worldwide late 2017 For more information visit: https://global.novationmusic.com/synths/peak #### Novation Circuit: a solution to scales and chords For today’s outside the box (OTB) producers, getting scales and chords can be a problem. The inspirational grid-based Circuit is a great electronic musical instrument based on two Novation MiniNova synth engines, four drum parts and a six-track, 16-step sequencer. Circuit is extremely flexible in how the note pads in the playing grid can be configured to suit many musical genres in key or scale. There are two aspects to specifying how the note pads are laid out: the scale and the root note. Up to 16 musical scales are available: these include those common in western musical styles such as major, natural minor, pentatonic and chromatic as well as more unusual scales (or modes) such as Dorian, Lydian and Mixolydian. Not all these scales contain eight notes, though the only one that has more than eight is Chromatic, with 12. Furthermore, although the default keyboard is based on a note of C, it is possible to redefine the lowest sounding note to be any note of the chosen scale. Both scale and root note are set using the Scales View, accessed by pressing the Scales button. Notes and chords can be stored in the sequencer. Any synth part notes can be edited by pressing and holding a step on the bottom two rows while pressing notes from the top two rows. Novation created three videos to show how easy it is to make a track using Circuit, even with no understanding of musical theory, due to its powerful Scales Mode. Circuit Chord Player Video Circuit Scale Mode Video Melodies On Circuit Video Videos by NovationTV For further information visit: https://novationmusic.com/circuit/ #### Novation releases Components Standalone After months of development, Novation has unveiled a new update for Components users around the world – Components Standalone. The new update gives users Components on Mac or PC, to use offline and without their Facebook or Google login. If users have registered Novation hardware, they can access Components Standalone by signing in to their Novation accounts. Components Standalone presents users with a much easier navigation, which allows them to quickly visit the areas of Components they go to most often. Novation has also made other changes. Sounds can now be cleared in to a trash folder, which empties after 14 days. In addition, pad colours and texts are easier to make out, and the buttons above the grid have been changed to 'Save to cloud', 'Save to desktop' and 'Send to Circuit'. Our tutorial will show users some of these features. For more information visit: https://novationmusic.com/components #### Novation reveals Circuit Mono Station Paraphonic analogue synthesiser At the Superbooth exhibition Novation will reveal Circuit Mono Station, a next-generation sequenced monosynth, following the release of Circuit in October 2015. Circuit Mono Station builds on the 32 velocity-sensitive RGB pads found on Circuit, with a paraphonic analogue synthesiser that originates from the Bass Station II, plus three sequencer tracks that benefit from the 32 velocity-sensitive RGB pads found on Circuit. The synth has two oscillators that can be individually controlled, three distortion modes, plus one multi-mode filter with high-pass, low-pass or band-pass. With Circuit Mono Station, the sync and tuning parameters of its two oscillators can be individually controlled. It also offers four waveshapes (sawtooth, triangle, square and sample + hold), a sub-oscillator, ring modulation and noise generation. Users can get the frequency band they want by applying high-pass, low-pass and band-pass filters with slopes of 12dB and 24dB. In addition, Circuit Mono Station introduces a powerful overdrive. Both monophonic and paraphonic modes are available, with each oscillator individually controlled by its own sequencer. In total, there are three sequencer tracks: two oscillator sequencers and one modulation sequencer. Users can alter Gate length, switch patterns instantly, choose sync rate and mutate patterns. A four-by-eight modulation matrix makes it possible to route from LFO with the four waveshapes, envelope, sequencer or velocity, enabling complex modulation for pitch, pulse-width, amp, filter, distortion or CV. Up to 64 patches can be loaded and saved on the device, right at the user's fingertips. Circuit Mono Station controls separate hardware via CV, Gate and modulation outputs, and has MIDI In, Out and Thru, so other MIDI gear can be connected. Passing an audio signal through the audio input opens up a world of analogue filtration and distortion. Using the audio input with the mod sequencer, a source can be modulated, evolved and processed in entirely new ways. Via USB, Circuit Mono Station can be plugged into Mac or PC, where unlimited patches can be kept using Components. Pricing and availability is as follows: US = $499.99 ex. tax Germany = €549.99 inc. 19% VAT UK = £479.99 inc. 20% VAT Available worldwide from July 2017 For more information visit: https://novationmusic.com/ #### Now even Lighter! KEMPER Kabinet™ is shipping Now available with a super light Neodyme KEMPER Kone speaker, the KEMPER Kabinet™ offers guitar tone monitoring with a choice of 19 classic guitar speaker imprints for PROFILER players with their KEMPER PROFILER PowerRacks™ and PowerHeads™. Kemper GmbH/ Ruhr Area/ Germany, January 26th, 2022 (ictw) – Kemper today announce the immediate availability of the new KEMPER Kabinet™. With just around 10 kg (23lb) of weight, it is lighter than its predecessor, features the built-in slanted stand, known from the KEMPER Power Kabinet™, and comes with a dust cover. The KEMPER Kabinet™ is specially designed for the PROFILER. The KEMPER Kabinet is a combination of the new KEMPER Kone™ NEO neodymium loudspeaker and an exclusive and unique speaker tone mining technology developed by KEMPER, making it possible to digitally „imprint" various speaker characteristics onto one single cabinet. For the new build-in KEMPER Kone™ NEO speaker, KEMPER replaced the conventional magnet with a modern lightweight neodymium magnet, providing the identical magnetic field and identical sound of the „classic" KEMPER Kabinet. The acclaimed 2022 TecAward nominated KEMPER Power Kabinet already features that same KEMPER Kone NEO speaker already since day one, making it one of the lightest active cabinet for guitarists. NOTE: The neodymium version of the KEMPER Kone replacement speaker will also be available in the near future. However, due to omnipresent sourcing challenges, the production run cannot be precisely scheduled yet. The KEMPER Kabinet can be driven by the power amp of a PROFILER PowerHead™ or PowerRack™, as well as by utilizing any external solid-state power amp. When using external stereo amplifiers, driving two Kabinets in stereo is possible. The unpowered PROFILER models like Rack, Head, and Stage require also external power amps for driving the Kabinet NEO. Pricing and availability The KEMPER Kabinet is available from the Kemper Online Store and at dealers worldwide for Euro 449,- USD 540,- and GBP (excl. VAT) 316,19 SPECIFICATIONS KEMPER Kabinet Height: 42 cm (16.54 inches) Width: 51 cm (23.62 inches) Depth: 23 cm (9.06 inches) Weight: 10,5 kg (23,1 lb) Power Handling: 200W rms Impedance: 4 ohms About the KEMPER KONE technology The KEMPER Kone NEO is a 12" full-range speaker which is exclusively designed in cooperation with Celestion for KEMPER. The Kone is controlled and driven by the KEMPER PROFILER's DSP to an ultra-linear (full range) frequency response, using a dedicated DSP algorithm. In contrast to the conventional idea of a full-range system, the radiation pattern of the KEMPER Kone™ has been narrowed towards the physics of a classic guitar speaker chassis, so that even the full-range sound carries a distinct guitar speaker character, unlike regular PA speakers or monitor speakers. To season the speaker behaviour to the player's taste KEMPER offers the unique „Sweetening" and „Directivity" Parameters for detailed adjustment. The 19 included speaker imprints offer the finest choice of well-known guitar speakers from Celestion, many renowned other classic brands, and even rare and particular speakers. More speaker imprints may be added via future software updates. About SPEAKER IMPRINTS By simply activating the PROFILER™'s well-known Monitor CabOff function the KEMPER Kone is switched from full-range mode to the Speaker Imprint Mode, which then exactly mimics one of 19 classic guitar speakers. The sound of these imprints should not be mistaken with the mic'ed cabinet simulations of a Profile. They rather bring back the good old "amp-in-the-room" sound. Since the intelligence of the speaker lies in the DSP of the PROFILER, you will be able to switch individual speaker imprints along with your favorite rigs, without needing to do extensive editing. Whenever you switch to a full-range sound, for an acoustic guitar, for example, the KEMPER Kone will switch to full-range mode automatically. Music that is fed into the PROFILER through the Aux Input will be played back in full-range mode, even when you play your amp with a Speaker Imprint, both at the same time. Due to the digital features, the KEMPER Kone and KEMPER Kabinet work exclusively with a PROFILER. About SPEAKER IMPRINTS By simply activating the PROFILER™'s well-known Monitor CabOff function the KEMPER Kone is switched from full-range mode to the Speaker Imprint Mode, which then exactly mimics one of 19 classic guitar speakers. The sound of these imprints should not be mistaken with the mic'ed cabinet simulations of a Profile. They rather bring back the good old "amp-in-the-room" sound. Since the intelligence of the speaker lies in the DSP of the PROFILER, you will be able to switch individual speaker imprints along with your favorite rigs, without needing to do extensive editing. Whenever you switch to a full-range sound, for an acoustic guitar, for example, the KEMPER Kone will switch to full-range mode automatically. Music that is fed into the PROFILER through the Aux Input will be played back in full-range mode, even when you play your amp with a Speaker Imprint, both at the same time. Due to the digital features, the KEMPER Kone and KEMPER Kabinet work exclusively with a PROFILER. About the KEMPER PROFILER The Kemper Profiling Amplifier represents a radical new approach to guitar sound. For decades, the electric guitarist has effectively been shackled to the tube amplifier as the only solution for getting "that sound". This combination may indeed be glorious, but it is far from ideal; achieving consistent results between practice, studio, and touring situations continue to challenge the guitarist, just as it has since the early 1930's. With the advent of the Kemper Profiling Amplifier, everything has changed. For the first time in history, guitar players are free to create the most unique and individual tones that reflect the very essence of the individual player, and then capture these exact sounds into the digital domain with Kemper's unique technology. More information at: www.kemper-amps.com #### Odyssey launch ‘Essentials’ for brass and woodwind instruments The new Odyssey ‘Essentials’ range features a comprehensive selection of USA made accessories to keep brass and woodwind instruments in top condition. Aptly named, the theme throughout this popular, affordable line of accessories is indeed, essential, as there has never been a better reason to keep brass and woodwind instruments scrupulously clean. Complete kits for clarinet and flute, soprano, alto and tenor sax and trumpet also include microfibre pull-though swabs, multi-purpose dusters, nylon mouthpiece brushes, rod cloths, cotton bore swabs, bore oil, cork grease sticks, thumb rest cushions and a handy care guide. A selection of oils, flute fingers, saxophone thumb cushions, pull-through microfibre swabs, cleaning paper, teeth and mouthpiece guards, mouthpiece sanitisers and mouthpiece kits with ligatures are all available as separate items. Whether you are a professional musician on the circuit, a tutor, a student or simply playing at home for fun, the Odyssey ‘Essentials’ line is a must-have for every player’s accessory kit, to keep brass and woodwind instruments well maintained and in tip top condition. All Odyssey ‘Essentials’ are attractively packaged in self-sealed packs with a euro slot for shop display and are priced from £2.49 - £29.99 rrp. View the full range here: https://www.jhs.co.uk/collections/new/brand_odyssey About Odyssey: Designed by Peter Pollard, Odyssey is one of the world’s most phenomenally successful brands of brass and woodwind instruments. Whilst the popular Premiere and Symphonique Series, which includes a range of trumpets, trombones, saxophones, tubas, euphoniums, flugel horns, French horns, clarinets, oboes, flutes and piccolos, offers an extensive choice for the professional player, the high quality Debut Series caters for young students, ensuring those first steps can be made with confidence. #### Of Mice And Men’s Phil Manansala Joins Gruv Gear Artist Family Orange County, California (April 12th, 2021) – Gruv Gear is delighted to welcome Phil Manansala, lead guitarist with the band Of Mice And Men, to their Artist Endorser family. Phil Manansala’s guitar playing and sound is at the heart of the unique blend of melody, heaviness and atmosphere which is immediately recognizable as Of Mice And Men (aka OM&M). As a band, millions have streamed their music, watched their YouTube videos and followed them on social media. In February 2021 they launched an EP, timeless, the first in a trilogy expected this year. Manansala uses the Gruv Gear LYNK Solo Pedalboard, the FretWraps String Muters and the FretWedge Headstock Muters. The LYNK is a modular, linkable pedal board that allows users to build custom length boards. Made from lightweight aluminium, it can be adjusted to the perfect angle and can fitted with a wireless, rechargeable power supply to reduce cable clutter. The FretWraps are professional string dampeners that quickly slide over the headstock to effectively cut overtones and sympathetic resonance when playing. The FretWedge is the perfect complement to the FretWraps. It slips under the guitar strings, right behind the nut, to silence overtones and ringing noises. Jay Baldemor, President of Gruv Gear, commented: “We’re stoked to have Phil on board as an official Gruv Artist! He’s been using and loving our products for some time now, and definitely excited to have him in our amazing family of top players and influential musicians.” To find out more about the Gruv Gear LYNK Pedalboard, FretWraps and FretWedge and all Gruv Gear’s other innovative products please go to https://gruvgear.com About Gruv Gear Gruv Gear is a premium travel lifestyle brand originally rooted in the creative community. Distributed in over 55 countries, it aims to revolutionize the jetsetter's lifestyle with its innovative backpacks, cases and accessories. Over 250 world-class musicians, producers, photographers and million-mile travelers endorse and trust Gruv Gear with their everyday carry and tech essentials. Learn more about Gruv Gear by visiting: https://gruvgear.com/ #### Official Dr. Z Kemper Profile Packs I heard a Kemper Profiler and, I must say, I was pretty amazed at the quantum leap they made in digital amplifiers and as I investigated further I found profiles of DR. Z Amps. I wasn't that impressed in the profiles I heard and I did not want my products' sound to be incorrectly presented. So I took it upon myself to do something about it. I contacted a good friend who is a Nashville first-call studio cat, Dave Baker, a touring guitarist for a major country act, as well as a long time Z Amp user, for some assistance.  He has been a Kemper user for years and enjoyed the wide range of guitar tones available in studio with his Kemper. One never knows what a producer will request of you on a recording session. We combined his unique technique of profiling amps, along with 12 selected and max-tweaked Z Amps I built for this project to create this authorized Z Amp package.  I have sampled 12 amps with multiple settings both clean and over-driven to offer the widest pallet of Z tones. I will be offering these 36 Kemper profiled downloadable files for $35.00. -Dr. Z Profiles include: 3- Carmen Ghia 3- Z28 3- Maz 18 3- Maz 18 NR 2- Route 66 5- EMS 2- EZG 50 3- Z Wreck 5- Z-Lux 3- Antidote 3- DB 4 ​3- Cure Go buy them guys... they are absolutely killer... love the EQ option added on many of them as well to dump a little midrange and make them slightly more "polished," really a great touch. With my LPs and of course my teles, I can already tell these are instantly going to be some of my go to sounds. What more could you ask for, for those of us that love Dr. Z Amps than the guy who makes the amps doing the profiles!? - VESmedic, Kemper Forum User Wow! I bought these 6 hours ago and I'm just coming up for a breath. I've owned half of the real life amps included and bought every Kemper profile of a Dr Z amp previously available. These are the real deal! Excellent. The 'Z Wreck 3' is worth the price of admission alone. - ur2funky, Kemper Forum User After spending a short amount of time with these all I can say is if you haven't bought these yet, you're missing out. The quality, quantity, and attention to detail here is great. They are so up front and amp in the room like its incredible. In your face! For those that run guitar cabs, these will be magic through a 2x12! -StratGuru, Kemper Forum User Tone Junkie TV "Top 5 Favorite Dr. Z Profiles" Tone Junkie TV "Full Dr. Z Profiles Demo" About The Kemper Profiler The Kemper Profiling Amplifier represents a radical new approach to guitar sound. For decades, the electric guitarist has effectively been shackled to the tube amplifier as the only solution for getting “that sound”. This combination may indeed be glorious, but it is far from ideal; achieving consistent results between practice, studio, and touring situations continues to challenge the guitarist, just as it has since the early 1930's. With the advent of the Kemper Profiling Amplifier, everything has changed. For the first time in history, guitar players are free to create the most unique and individual tones that reflect the very essence of the individual player, and then capture these exact sounds into the digital domain with Kemper's unique technology. www.kemper-amps.com #### Oliver Dawson Saxon set to rock their hometown again Coinciding with the release of the latest deluxe anthology - Decade of the Eagle - from heavy metal legends Saxon, founder members Graham Oliver and Steve Dawson have announced an hometown gig at Birdwell Venue, Sheffield Road, Barnsley on 25th November 2017 for their incarnation Oliver/Dawson Saxon. Featuring songs from the first ten years of the Saxon legacy, in a 4 LP or 2CD box set featuring 34 tracks, Decade of the Eagle covers the band’s first nine albums, where Saxon notched up five Top 40 albums and four Top 20 singles. “It seems only right to celebrate this release in our home town, where it all started back in the 1970’s” says guitarist Graham Oliver. “Back then we were called Son of a Bitch, but were advised by the record company to change the name if we wanted any chance of airplay.” It’s both humbling and inspiring to be a part of British Heavy Metal history and to have fans all around the world, still coming out to the shows and buying the records speaks volumes and makes me proud. says bassist Steve Dawson Oliver Dawson Saxon have had a busy 2017 with spots at many festivals across the UK and Europe, and plan to hit the studio early next year to bring out a follow up to 2012’s Motorbiker. “We’ve had a couple of line-up changes in the past few years” says Steve “but the vibe in the band is great right now, and we are all keen to get back to writing new material” Fans can expect many classic tracks from the golden era of British heavy metal. Support at the Birdwell concert will come from German guitar supremo, and ’Strat King of Europe’ Thomas Blug and local legends Baranovich. For more information please visit: www.odsrock.co.uk #### On-Stage introduce products specifically aimed at vloggers, podcasters and YouTubers Whilst the number of vloggers, podcasters, Youtubers and online meetings during lockdown is increasing daily, there’s the small matter of decent equipment to shoot high quality, video content. With this is mind, On-Stage have introduced a line of professional grade products, that are more affordable than ever, to help avoid mistakes amplified by the real-time nature of live streaming. On-Stage 10" LED Ring Light Kit £49.99 rrp For a highly professional look, decent lighting is essential, and with three modes of colour temperature; warm white, natural white and cool white, each providing eight levels of brightness, the new On-Stage 10" LED Ring Light Kit, is the perfect choice, delivering a full 360 degrees of flicker free lighting. With a rotating head offering 180 degree movement and the ability to distribute even, balanced lighting, the On-Stage 10" LED Ring Light adapts to a wide range of lighting needs, ideal for YouTubers, vloggers or beauty channels to enhance shadow-less facial features and a host of photographic projects. A central gooseneck mobile phone holder with a spring loaded cradle, rotates 360 degrees to enable portrait or landscape orientation, whilst a USB power connector with remote, features light on/off, brightness adjustment and lighting modes. How many great videos are spoilt by the user leaning over to switch the camera on or off?....Not any more, the On-Stage VLD360 10" LED Ring Light package includes a very handy Bluetooth wireless remote shutter for iOS and Android devices, controlling the camera from up to 25' (7.62m) away, making it easy to produce content on your own. Two sturdy height-adjustable ring-light stands are included, one for desktops with a round base and one for floor use with a tripod base. The On-Stage USB Microphone Kit £79.99 rrp Aside from professional visual content, speech, interviews and reviews are often ruined by inferior sound quality. The On-Stage USB Condenser Microphone is automatically recognised and configured when plugged into a Mac or Windows computer, without the need for additional software or sound cards. The large diaphragm condenser microphone delivers pristine, clean and crisp audio, with a smooth mid-range and bass response, perfect for digital recording, live streaming, podcasting and producing videos with optimum sound quality. The On-Stage AS700 USB Condenser Microphone Kit, includes all the accessories to start recording straight away, including a USB cable, mini tripod mic stand, swivelling mic clip and foam windscreen. On-Stage Green Screen Kit £69.99 rrp Green (or blue) screen photograph technology has been used in the film industry for years, this unique concept is now available and affordable with the On-Stage Green Screen Kit, allowing you to bring in any digital background of your choice, for the complete professional backdrop. Measuring 58" x 40" (147.3cm x101.6cm), the On-Stage Green Screen is dual-sided, featuring high quality, wrinkle-free cotton, green on one side and blue on the other, offering colour-key options to adapt to your subject. Set up takes minutes, with a height-adjustable 28" - 88" (71cm - 224cm) stand, and a mounting clip enabling vertical or horizontal screen orientation. Lightweight, sturdy and robust, the complete On-Stage Green Screen Kit is collapsible and the screen folds down into an included carry bag. The On-Stage VSM3000 Green Screen Kit, is a first choice accessory to improve background content, a must have for all types of streaming and photography. On-Stage USB Microphone and Instrument Cables £17.99 rrp each With two new On-Stage USB instrument and microphone cables, connecting directly into a Mac or Windows computer systems couldn’t be easier. Both On-Stage USB cables provide the ‘ease of plug-and-play set up’, as they are automatically recognised and configured when plugged into a Mac or Windows computer, converting the original analogue signal to digital. 10’ (3m) in length with either an XLR plug for microphone (MC1210U) or a ¼" inch instrument jack (IC10U), these sturdy USB cables provide plenty of length, enabling freedom of movement to record, jam with friends online and produce quality audio. On-Stage Mini Speaker Stand Pack £69.99 rrp On-Stage have also introduced a lightweight, compact and extremely portable Mini Speaker Stand Pack, suitable for small to medium size PA speakers. Adjustable from 27"- 48" (68.5 -122cm), the On-Stage Mini Speaker Stands (SP7000) support all standard 1 3/8” (3.3cm) speaker cabinet mounting sockets, with a steel locking pin for added security, stability and with expanding and contracting, heavy duty braced bases, and nonslip feet, offer exceptional stability and load balance. For convenient and ergonomic transportation, the tripod bases fold flat and all the components fit into an included carrying bag with backpack-style straps and top handles. VLD360 On-Stage LED Ring Light Kit - £49.99 rrp VSM3000 On-Stage Green Screen Kit -  £69.99 rrp AS700 On-Stage USB Microphone Kit -  £79.99 rrp MC1210U On-Stage USB Microphone Cable XLR-USB - £17.99 rrp IC10U On-Stage USB Instrument Cable 1/4in Jack-USB - £17.99 rrp SP7000 On-Stage Mini Speaker Stand Pack - £69.99 rrp On-Stage products are distributed in the UK, ROI, Benelux and France by JHS. More info on On-Stage: https://www.jhs.co.uk/brands/on-stage #### One Control Appoints SFM MI as North American Distributor Dorval, Quebec, January 2, 2017 – SFM MI is proud to announce its appointment as the exclusive North American distributor of One Control products. Founded in 2010, One Control has emerged as a premier Japanese manufacturer of high quality pedal switchers, power supplies and innovative products that allow musicians to fine-tune their pedalboard in a way no other brand can. One Control’s primary line of guitar pedal switchers range from a one-channel true bypass looper all the way to their flagship 10-channel programmable switcher with MIDI capabilities – the Crocodile Tail Loop.  One Control has also enjoyed a long standing collaboration with legendary guitar effects designer Bjorn Juhl who designed their series of BJF Guitar and Bass effects released last year. “I am very excited to be working with SFM,” says President of One Control, Tomokaz “Kaz” Kawamura. “Our product line has grown to the point where their experience and positioning in the market will allow us to reach the next level.” “We are thrilled to be One Control’s new distribution partner for North America,” says SFM MI’s General Manager, John Kelley. “Their approach to effects and effect management design is fresh and innovative, and their professional grade, affordable products are a natural fit alongside our other premium guitar-oriented brands. We’re looking forward to driving One Control’s continued development in North America.” About SFM SFM provides customized go-to-market solutions to global brands within the audiovisual, live entertainment, and media production industries. In addition to traditional wholesale distribution services, we offer an array of enhanced services designed to help our suppliers and customers achieve their full market potential. For more information, visit sfmmi.com. About One Control One Control strives to make products that allow musicians to create their own unique tones and efficiently access them live. One Control's main focus is guitar pedal switchers. One Control has a full line of switchers that range from a one-channel true bypass looper all the way to a 10 channel programmable switcher with MIDI capabilities. Whether you have a large complicated pedal board or just a few pedals One Control has products that can make using your effect pedals easier. For more information, visit one-control.com. #### One Control Baby Blue and Super Apricot One Control Launches Two New BJF Overdrives: Baby Blue and Super Apricot April 26, 2018 – Japanese switcher and effect pedal company One Control, in collaboration with pedal designer Björn Juhl, has introduced two new pedals to their BJF collection of effects: Baby Blue OD and Super Apricot OD. Both pedals are now shipping to dealers. Baby Blue OD This original BJFe design dates back to 2000, when Björn first assembled the hand-made version in an attempt to capture a specific sound that was in his head but which he could not pinpoint to a specific amp. "It was the distorted guitar sound that I assumed the first Fender amp I ever saw would produce - though it turns out I was mistaken," says Juhl of the inspiration. Baby Blue OD straddles the line between overdrive and fuzz. The gain is heavy enough to handle hard rock, but it can also create overdriven amp sounds with Drive control dialed back. "I think of the sound as more that of an overdriven amplifier versus that of a device designed to overdrive amplifiers," says Juhl. A circuit that has seen several renditions over the years, Juhl considers the One Control version of Baby Blue his best yet. "It incorporates the best of all the various things I have tried over the 18 year history of the circuit. Also, we have ensured it can exist well into the future by using components that are readily available today." MSRP: $249.00 USD Super Apricot OD The newest of Björn's "Amp-in-a-Box" circuits, Super Apricot OD is designed to produce the rustic, raw, gnarly tones of a classic Supro tube amp, with surprising amount of dynamic control. In comparing Super Apricot OD to another of his well-known circuits, the Honey Bee OD, Bjorn says, "Super Apricot is more of a 'slightly after' amp sound than Honey Bee OD. Though they share a point of inspiration, the circuits are entirely unique. Honey Bee OD is a true overdrive effect. Super Apricot OD delivers more of a natural amp sound. The tone is saturated, without feeling overly compressed." Gain is easily controlled via the DRIVE control, and the guitar's volume control and picking intensity can be used to clean up the tone. There is an underlying feeling of saturation even in cleaner tones; it becomes more of a "hot clean". Tone can also be strongly distorted by increasing the DRIVE and picking strongly. However, even at heavier distortion, it maintains a resolution more like a clean tone. MSRP: $180.00 USD About One Control One Control strives to make products that allow musicians to create their own unique tones and efficiently access them live. One Control's main focus is guitar pedal switchers. One Control has a full line of switchers that range from a one-channel true bypass looper all the way to a 10 channel programmable switcher with MIDI capabilities. Whether you have a large complicated pedal board or just a few pedals One Control has products that can make using your effect pedals easier. For more information, visit one-control.com. #### One Control Blue 360 Amp-in-a-Box Bass Preamp One Control Launches Blue 360 Amp-in-a-Box Bass Preamp Pedal December 18, 2018 – Japanese switcher and effect pedal company One Control, in collaboration with pedal designer Björn Juhl, has introduced the newest addition to its BJF collection of effects: the Blue 360 AIAB bass preamp pedal. The newest member of One Control's rapidly growing collection of Amp-in-a-Box (AIAB) style pedals, Blue 360 reproduces the sound of the legendary Acoustic 360 preamp. Paired with the 361 powered cabinet, the Acoustic 360 may be one of the most-heard but least-acknowledged amps in music history. The 360/361 stack delivered some the most recognizable bass tones of the late 60's and 70's: John Paul Jones used a pair of 360's with Led Zeppelin, John McVie turned to the 360 in the early days of Fleetwood Mac, and it was the favored amp of legendary bassist Jaco Pastorius. The new Blue 360 can instantly give your modern, high tech amp the response of 70’s-era high-powered transistor amp, delivering a bass tone that fits in perfects with high-density, powerful band sounds - especially those with high volume, distorted guitar - making it a great option for classic rock, punk, etc.   Blue 360 features a switch on the side marked 0dB / -18dB, which works as a pre-set master volume. All boost is set by the Volume control. At the -18 dB setting, cranking Volume to full will deliver a similar level to bypass mode, allowing you to set the pedal to create distortion tones when on, while keeping your signal at the same volume whether the pedal is on or off. At the 0dB setting, the output level will increase as you turn up the Volume until you reach 360mV of clean sound or 600mV of distorted tone. Typical instrument level is just 60mV, so 600mV is enough to drive a standard power amp. If you do use the Blue 360 as preamp into a power amp, the sound will start to distort on transients at the full power of the power amp. Just below 600mV, you'll get an almost-clean, compressed sound that amplifies weaker notes but veers into distortion at peak transients. This response is very similar to how transistor powered bass amplifiers were made to compete with roaring tube guitar amplifiers. Street price: $169.00 USD One Control is distributed in North America by SFM #### One Control Introduces BJF-S66 Compact Amp Head June 21, 2019 – Japanese switcher and effect pedal company One Control, in collaboration with renowned electronics designer Björn Juhl, has introduced its first ever guitar amp head: the BJF-S66. Over the past few decades, Juhl has crafted and designed amplifiers for famous players and studio performers all over the world, but the price points of his hand-made amplifiers have put them out of reach of the majority of guitarists. The BJF-S66 makes Bjorn's designs attainable for players on any budget. For the BJF-S66, Juhl identified the legendary American black-face amps built in the mid-1960's as the basis for his tonal palette. These amps have long been celebrated as great "plug & play" amplifiers, as well as fantastic pedal platforms for guitarists who enjoy having a lot of tonal variety at their feet. BJF-S66 uses an extremely efficient Class D power amp design, and the preamp is a discrete, solid-state all analog signal path for pure tone. The ultra compact BJF-S66 features 2 channels - rhythm and lead, with adjustable lead boost - plus 3-band EQ controls, a bright switch, channel-specific reverb level and decay controls, and tremolo controls. On the rear panel, you'll find an Effects Loop Send/Return, Preamp Out, Speaker Out and footswitch inputs. Channel select, FX loop (on/off), and tremolo (on/off) are all optionally controllable via footswitch, either separately or using the custom FS-P3 3-way footswitch (sold separately). The BJF-S66 can drive speakers from 4 ohms to 16 ohms. Power output: 100W @ 4 Ohms / 66W @ 8 ohm / 30W @ 16ohm. With modern design and build techniques, the BJF-S66 captures the essence of that famed mid-60's sound, while being small and light enough to fit into a gig bag and robust enough to handle the rigors of the road. Street: $599 USD #### One Control Launches Caiman Tail Loop July 6, 2018 – Japanese switcher and effect pedal company One Control has introduced the new Caiman Tail Loop effects loop switcher. This incredibly compact five loop programmable switcher gives the user quick access to up to 150 preset effect combinations, via six lanes, five programmable banks, and five programs per bank. It offers MIDI compatibility, with each preset storing five MIDI PC and five CC messages, and also allows the user to send up to two latch/unlatch switch signals for changing amp channels, sending tap tempo, etc. Caiman Tail Loop can be used in either Program mode, in which the stored presets are accessed, or Direct mode, in which each of five effect loops is activated individually. The entire switcher and all effects may also be completely bypassed. Caiman Tail Loop also features an input buffer, a mute switch, a tuner output, and six DC power outputs for powering your effects. Additionally, it has a MIDI input, permitting control via external MIDI equipment. You can also link two Caiman Tail Loop units via MIDI connection. Caiman Tail Loop is now shipping to North American dealers. USA MSRP: $479  /  STREET: $369 One Control is distributed in North America by SFM. About One Control One Control strives to make products that allow musicians to create their own unique tones and efficiently access them live. One Control's main focus is guitar pedal switchers. One Control has a full line of switchers that range from a one-channel true bypass looper all the way to a 10 channel programmable switcher with MIDI capabilities. Whether you have a large complicated pedal board or just a few pedals One Control has products that can make using your effect pedals easier. For more information, visit one-control.com. #### One Control Launches Four New Pedals Cranberry Overdrive, Lingonberry Overdrive, Dimension Blue Monger & Golden Acorn Overdrive Dorval, Quebec, January 19th, 2017 – Renowned Japanese switcher and effect pedal company One Control introduces four new pedals part of the BJF Series FX. The Cranberry Overdrive and The Lingonberry Overdrive inherit the characteristics of the original Strawberry Overdrive. In addition, a low cut trimpot has been installed and both pedals have been tuned in order to achieve specific overdrive tones.  The Cranberry Overdrive is the perfect pedal for a clean and crisp light distortion and promises a superb lead boost for any genre of music. In contrast, the Lingonberry’s lower-end frequencies are more predominant, creating a stronger bottom-end distortion. The Dimension Blue Monger is a completely new type of effect that blurs the lines between the flanger effect and chorus effect. It allows guitarists to create a “watery”, 3-dimensional modulation effect that gives the tone a sense of transparency and rich reverberation. The Complexity knob adjusts the modulation speed and depth while the Colour knob adjusts the overall brightness of the tone.  The Mix knob allows adjustments to be made to the effects overall wet/dry balance. The Golden Acorn Overdrive was designed to reproduce the iconic overdrive and tremendous dynamic range of the renowned Dumble amplifiers.  Although these amplifiers were originally used by blues and fusion lead guitarists, this pedal allows any guitarist to add this specific effect to any style of play. Like all BJF Series FX pedals, they feature true-bypass switching to guarantee the purity of the player's tone. Additionally, all the BJF pedals can be powered using a 9V battery or a standard DC power supply.  The BJF Series FX pedals are incredibly light (approximately 160 grams) and are built using high quality, compact aluminum enclosures. All four pedals will begin shipping to dealers in February 2017. One Control Products will be managed by Franco Caruso, Assistant Brand Manager for the Musical Instruments Business Unit at SFM. About SFM SFM provides customized go-to-market solutions to global brands within the audiovisual, live entertainment, and media production industries. In addition to traditional wholesale distribution services, we offer an array of enhanced services designed to help our suppliers and customers achieve their full market potential.  For more information, visit sfmmi.com. About One Control One Control strives to make products that allow musicians to create their own unique tones and efficiently access them live. One Control's main focus is guitar pedal switchers. One Control has a full line of switchers that range from a one-channel true bypass looper all the way to a 10 channel programmable switcher with MIDI capabilities. Whether you have a large complicated pedal board or just a few pedals One Control has products that can make using your effect pedals easier. For more information, visit one-control.com.   #### One Control Launches Jubilee Red Amp-in-a-Box September 4, 2018 – Japanese switcher and effect pedal company One Control, in collaboration with pedal designer Björn Juhl, has introduced the newest addition to its BJF collection of effects: the Jubilee Red AIAB The newest of Björn's "Amp-in-a-Box" (AIAB) circuits, the Jubilee Red is a modern high-gain distortion pedal with tonal roots descending from the legendary Silver Jubilee series of British amplifiers that were created in the late 80s. These were the highest gain amplifiers ever created on UK shores, with switchable 25/50/100 watt output sections, switchable gain channels, and an enhanced midrange control and presence. Numerous modern amplifiers have been directly inspired by the original models, and many metal guitarists still love and use these Jubilee amps today; original units continue to rise in value, and reissues have also recently be released. The signature Jubilee sound is an extension from the Plexi/JMP series of amps. While these have an earlier, less-gainy type of rock sound (one which is represented in the One Control lineup by the Purple Plexifier), the Jubilee series amps had a much higher-gain sound, with a more focused midrange presence that was favored by many rock guitarists, including Slash, John Frusciante, and Joe Bonamassa. With the new Jubilee Red AIAB, guitarists have access to one of the highest gain distortions that One Control has ever released, with enhanced midrange control as well as low noise performance. The pedal pairs perfectly with either humbucker or single coil pickups, including more modern high-gain and active designs. It is also very well suited to handle the additional low end of 7 and 8-string guitars. "Though it was primarily designed for metal style music, the playability of the Jubilee Red that makes each note on the fretboard about equal can absolutely be used for other styles - certainly for heavier lead playing in any genre." "Though it was primarily designed for metal style music, the playability of the Jubilee Red that makes each note on the fretboard about equal can absolutely be used for other styles - certainly for heavier lead playing in any genre," says Juhl of his most recent BJF design. "It allows for very fluid note playing along the entire fretboard at any gain setting, whereas the Purple Plexifier, a similar British amp-inspired One Control pedal, needs to have the gain control maxed out to approach this sound. At lower gain settings, the sounds of the Jubilee Red are more modern than those of the Purple Plexifier."   One Control Jubilee Red Amp-in-a-Box One Control Jubilee Red Amp-in-a-Box One Control Jubilee Red Amp-in-a-Box Jubilee Red is now shipping to North American dealers. MSRP: $190.00 // Street: $149.00 USD #### Online Music Exams Solves COVID-19 Music Exam Crisis (30th June, 2020 – London) The exceptional, rapid, all-encompassing spread of COVID-19 has caused major disruption to everyone, everywhere, not least to people's mental wellbeing and education. One of the many fatalities of COVID-19 has been the disruption to centre-based examinations. The British based OnlineMusicExams (OME) has developed a unique and revolutionary way to solve the difficulties of taking exams in the current situation; one which will remain relevant long after COVID-19 has been conquered, ensuring the survival of end point assessment for the future. The OME adaptable examination platform, is the first online system in the world to be accredited to level 3 diploma (grade 8) for music. Using advanced technology, it takes control of the examination using a fully-automated platform which enables students to play live performance pieces and take ALL elements of their practical music exams including sight-reading, aural pieces, randomised technical elements and theory questions. Launching initially with rock guitar, singing, piano and music theory exams, all are accredited by The Learning Machine, the Awarding Organisation regulated by Ofqual and QiW. OME offers a real opportunity to take accredited music exams online, retaining all the traditional components, in real time, anytime, anywhere, with a live automated examiner and then reviewed by a real DBS cleared examiner. These fully interactive exams are more affordable compared to traditional ones plus, they introduce a new tiered system for the Rock Guitar exams which enables students to reduce the number of music exams to three and still attain the same qualifications. Results are returned to students as early as twenty-four hours after taking an exam, with comprehensive feedback. There is no longer the need to wait weeks for examination results and examiners comments. Dependent on results, retakes can be booked almost immediately, students do not have to wait for the next sessions of local exams so progress more quickly and do not lose heart. This new exam system makes social distancing easy to maintain, is environmentally friendly as there is no need to travel and reduces stage fright, nerves, anxiety and levels of stress since exams are taken in the comfort of a known place. OME founder and CEO Cliffy Cooper commenting on the launch said ‘our online platform for practical examinations is highly flexible. It can be used by many other industries, such as hairdressing, languages, even academic GCSEs as well as music. We aim to partner with other course providers who, like OME, want to improve accessibility and affordability of education across the world.’ This groundbreaking, online examination system once again allows students to achieve accredited authentication of their hard-earned skills in a safe environment, giving a much needed morale boost. To see an introductory video on OME visit https://youtu.be/cQspqqRR-BQ and to find out more please go to onlinemusicexams.org About Cliffy Cooper Before forming Online Music Exams, Cliffy Cooper, originally a musician and piano teacher, founded the Loughton Music Academy and then went on to form the Community Music Initiative, (a not for profit company) to nurture and grow outreach programs for children with limited or no access to music education. He has made it his mission to improve the accessibility and affordability of music education around the world. Since then he has been developing cutting edge technology to improve the delivery of music education using it to radically change and improve on traditional methods. He is passionate about creating equal access to music education for all, using technology to access remote areas of the world and reducing costs to the student. About Online Music Exams British based Online Music Exams’ vision is to create the most accessible, affordable online platform for accredited music exams worldwide. Founded in 2010 by Cliffy Cooper the company provides affordable UK and EU accredited online music exams. This keeps the costs of learning down so education can become accessible to everyone as well as being environmentally friendly. They are the first automated online platform that can facilitate government accredited music exams to grade 8, completely online (RQF and EQF through Ofqual). https://onlinemusicexams.org/ #### Orange Ambassadors Foals And Black Midi Nominated For Mercury Prize Orange Amplification ambassadors, leading indie rock band Foals and the up and coming Black Midi have both been nominated for the prestigious 2019 Mercury Prize ‘Albums of the Year’ . The Mercury Prize recognises and celebrates artistic achievement and provides a snapshot of the year in music to help introduce new albums from a range of music genres to a wider audience. Previous winners and nominees include Orange Ambassadors Wolf Alice and Everything Everything. Festival headliners, Foals album nomination is for Everything Not Saved Will Be Lost Part 1 released in March this year. Part 2 is due to be released on the 18th October 2019. Described by critics as the ultimate Foals album Everything Not Saved Will Be Lost Part 1 represents a new start for the band musically and showcases their prowess admirably. Guitarist Jimmy Smith uses a Rockerverb 100 head with a PPC412 and touring bassist Jeremy Pritchard uses an OBC810 with an AD200.  Talking about what influenced his choice of Orange Gear Jeremy said, ‘the actual look of the cabinet design and the head design is so distinctive, so you always knew if you were watching someone playing Orange. I used to go to see bands like SUNN 0))) and Sleep, really heavy stoner doom bands and they would always have these very distinctive cabinets and heads on stage. And a lot of those bands, that I was really into and still am, used Orange.’ Newcomers, Black Midi, have been nominated for their debut album Schlagenheim released in June this year. A rough translation of the German title means ‘to hit home’, and it certainly has with critics, being described as close to genius. Guitarists Geordie Greep and Matt Kwasniewski-Kelvin use a TH30 Combo, an AD30HTC and a PPC212. Speaking about his Orange kit Geordie said ‘the AD30HTC is one of the most versatile, dynamic and reactive amps I’ve come across so far, the two channel design allows me to set two different tone settings to suit two different guitars if needed. This head also gives me freedom to apply as much drive to the clean, which sets for some really gritty tones which I favour. This amp also projects its lows and mids whilst emitting high treble, resulting in a gargantuan sound. Great amp.’ ‘We wish Foals and Black Midi every success in the 2019 Mercury Awards’ said Daniel Darby, Orange Artist Relations, ‘Orange have always endorsed both established festival headliners as well as the best up and coming bands from different music genres. These nominations are testimony to this.’ Jeremy Pritchard with Foals Black Midi Everything Everything To find out more about Orange Amps and their products and artists please go to https://orangeamps.com/. To find out more about the 2019 Mercury Awards please go to https://www.mercuryprize.com/ About Orange Amplification Orange Amplification has been a pioneering force in guitar and bass amplification since 1968. They have built a reputation of delivering innovative technology, always built with uncompromising attention to detail and quality. Known as the best British guitar amplifier manufacturer for both design and build, they dominate the world’s stages and studios. Orange are rightfully proud of their heritage, a story that began in the late 1960’s. The world’s greatest rock icons, including Jimmy Page, Stevie Wonder, James Brown, Fleetwood Mac, Oasis, Madonna, Jim Root and Geddy Lee are proud to stand in front of the unmistakable iconic brand and rely upon its unique tone. #### Orange Ambassadors Nominated for the 2021 Grammys Orange Amplification would like to wish all their Grammy nominated Ambassadors good luck for the up and coming awards in January 2021. Guitar phenom, Marcus King, has been nominated in the Best Americana Album category. The critically acclaimed ‘El Dorado’ establishes King as an innovative songwriter with a soulful voice and blistering solos. Fellow blues innovator, Fantastic Negrito, has been nominated for Best Contemporary Blues Album. His timely fourth album, ‘Have You Lost Your Mind Yet?’ is far reaching with hints of many musical genres and plenty of sonic colour. Plus, one of the fastest rising guitar pickers, Billy Strings has been nominated for Best Bluegrass Album with ‘Home’, a fresh exploration of this traditional music genre. Other Orange Ambassador nominations include producer and guitarist Andrew Watt in the Producer of the Year (Non Classical), Album of the Year, and Best Pop Vocal Album categories. He produced, played guitar on and helped write Ozzy Osbourne’s album, ‘Ordinary Man’. Last, but not least, Code Orange, known for their exhilarating, unpredictable live shows have been nominated for Best Metal Performance. Marcus King – Photo Credit Emily Butler Billy Strings – Credit William Orner Andrew Watt – Credit David Mushegain Fantastic Negrito To find out more about Orange Amplification and its Ambassadors and the gear they use to achieve their sound please go to https://orangeamps.com/. About Orange Amplification Orange Amplification has been a pioneering force in guitar and bass amplification since 1968. They have built a reputation of delivering innovative technology, always built with uncompromising attention to detail and quality.  Known as the best British guitar amplifier manufacturer for both design and build, they dominate the world’s stages and studios. Orange are rightfully proud of their heritage, a story that began in the late 1960’s. The world’s greatest rock icons, including Jimmy Page, Stevie Wonder, James Brown, Fleetwood Mac, Oasis, Madonna, Jim Root and Geddy Lee are proud to stand in front of the unmistakable iconic brand and rely upon its unique tone. #### Orange Amplification 2020 #wishgranted Giveaway Once again Orange Amplification will be granting wishes for 2020, a sure sign that Christmas is not too far away.  The annual #wishgranted giveaway has become a huge event worldwide since its inception in December 2013. Orange’s #wishgranted giveaway is the company’s way of saying thank you to all those that have supported the company through these challenging times. Each day there will be four prize packages, one large prize, including an amp, and three smaller ones such as Orange headphones, pedals and merchandise. The competition is open to everyone, worldwide with Orange covering all delivery and custom charges. To enter, visit any Orange product page on their website and click the prize draw button at the top of the page. Alternatively enter by liking, commenting or sharing any #wishgranted post on the company’s Facebook, Instagram and Twitter pages. Wishes must be posted between 12.00pm on the 1st and 20:00pm (GMT) on the 23rd December 2020. Winners will be announced daily from 12th through to the 23rd December on orangeamps.com and their socials. The more times you enter the higher the chance of winning! Cliff Cooper, CEO and founder of Orange Amplification commented ‘Christmas is going to be different this year, so I hope #wishgranted will make people’s wishes for products they have always wanted come true and lift spirits at this time of giving’. To be in with a chance to win this Christmas, enter the #wishgranted prize draw and make a wish. Good luck to all who enter. Orange is ‘Where The Magic Happens®’. About Orange Amplification Orange Amplification has been a pioneering force in guitar and bass amplification since 1968. They have built a reputation of delivering innovative technology, always built with uncompromising attention to detail and quality. Known as the best British guitar amplifier manufacturer for both design and build, they dominate the world’s stages and studios. Orange are rightfully proud of their heritage, a story that began in the late 1960’s. The world’s greatest rock icons, including Jimmy Page, Stevie Wonder, James Brown, Fleetwood Mac, Oasis, Madonna, Jim Root and Geddy Lee are proud to stand in front of the unmistakable iconic brand and rely upon its unique tone. #### Orange Amplification 2024 ‘Wish Granteaaad’ Giveaway Its Christmaaaaaaaaaaaaaaas!!! There is so much to love about this time of year, family, friends, food, gifts, music and the traditional, FREE to-enter, Orange Amplification Christmas “Wish Granted” giveaway, which launches worldwide today! Since 2013, the renowned music brand has shown their appreciation by giving away loads of free Orange gear to musicians and their music fans everywhere. The company has made hundreds of fans across the globe shout with joy with  their wish come true for amplifiers, combo’s, cabs, headphones, merchandise, t-shirts and more. The 2024 Orange Christmas Giveaway is free-to-enter and will see more than 100 wishes granted, with a total prize value of over $30,000 (USD), including all postage, shipping and custom duties covered by Orange. To join in the giveaway this Yuletide season, pull up a chair, pour a drink, put on some music and scroll through the product pages of orangeamps.com and orangessentials.com to choose your Christmas Wish. Then, simply comment on any Wish Granted themed post on any Orange Amps or Orange Essentials social media platforms - Instagram, Facebook, X or YouTube - using the hashtag #wishgranted. Entries to the competition can also be made via the form on the Orange Amps website. Chances of winning increase when posts about the wish granted competition are liked and shared. Anyone can make a wish, however big or small. The promotion opened on the 1st December 2024 and closes at 8.00am GMT on the 23rd December 2024. Winners will be announced daily from the 13th to 24th December on https://orangeamps.com/. “Christmas is a magic time of the year when giving is so important," said Cliff Cooper, CEO and founder of Orange Amplification. Watch Cliff introducing the Wish Granted Giveaway here. Good luck to everyone who makes a wish! Orange ‘Where Magic Happens®’. About Orange Amplification Orange Amplification has been a pioneering force in guitar and bass amplification since 1968. They have built a reputation of delivering innovative technology, always built with uncompromising attention to detail and quality. Known as the best British guitar amplifier manufacturer for both design and build, they dominate the world’s stages and studios. Orange are rightfully proud of their heritage, a story that began in the late 1960’s. The world’s greatest rock icons, including Jimmy Page, Stevie Wonder, James Brown, Fleetwood Mac, Oasis, Madonna, Jim Root and Geddy Lee are proud to stand in front of the unmistakable iconic brand and rely upon its unique tone. #### Orange Amplification And Rough Trade Announce Collaboration Orange Amplification is delighted to announce it will be partnering with Rough Trade to provide sound equipment for artist performances, enabling both iconic British companies to continue to support and champion live music. Celebrating its fiftieth year, Orange Amplification has always been at the cutting edge of music sound and amplification. The company is renowned for its 'British tone' which is revered across the globe and has long been respected for the help, support and encouragement it gives to artists and musicians. As one of the most respected and loved music retailers, Rough Trade has focused on emphasizing the social aspect of exciting music. The independent company has a global reputation hosting free in-store gigs performed with the highest specification of staging and sound equipment. Its stages at Rough Trade East, Nottingham and Bristol Stores will now be graced with a range of Orange Amps. Stephen Godfroy, Co-Owner, Rough Trade commented “Rough Trade are proud and excited to partner with Orange Amps for all our UK in-store live events. Their independent heritage and five decades of craftsmanship are qualities we’re proud to celebrate with our extensive program of events, featuring their iconic amps in our Bristol, Nottingham and East London backline spec for bands to enjoy. We look forward to celebrating their 50th Anniversary with them later in the year - here’s to another 50!” The three Rough Stage live stage areas are now equipped with an amplification selection that includes Rocker 32's, 4 Strokes, OBC410's and more. The Rocker 32 is probably the perfect, portable, all valve stereo amp combo for guitarists. It has the classic Orange mojo in abundance with a small stage footprint. The 4 Stroke is the amp for discerning and demanding modern bass players delivering powerful tones with a natural, rounded emphasis, combined with the classic OBC410 the two together produce a highly focused sound giving tons of great low end which allow the mids to shine through. Previous Orange Ambassadors to have graced the Rough Trade stages include Slaves as well as Everything Everything and The Cribs. Upcoming in-store events include Jon Spencer, Connan Mockasin, John Grant and Bobby Gillespie. To find out more about Orange Amps, its gear and ambassadors please go to https://orangeamps.com/. To find out more about Rough Trade, its stores and live gigs please go to https://www.roughtrade.com/ About Orange Amplification Orange Amplification has been a pioneering force in guitar and bass amplification since 1968. They have built a reputation of delivering innovative technology, always built with uncompromising attention to detail and quality.  Known as the best British guitar amplifier manufacturer for both design and build, they dominate the world’s stages and studios. Orange are rightfully proud of their heritage, a story that began in the late 1960’s. The world’s greatest rock icons, including Jimmy Page, Stevie Wonder, James Brown, Fleetwood Mac, Oasis, Madonna, Jim Root and Geddy Lee are proud to stand in front of the unmistakable iconic brand and rely upon its unique tone. #### Orange Amplification Announces A $25000 Massive 2023 Christmas Wish Giveaway The Orange Amplification festive tradition of granting Christmas Wishes launches today. For the 2023 giveaway, expect the biggest and best prize range ever and it's free to enter! For many years it has been the custom to place an orange in Christmas stockings because they were considered a rare treat and the juicy segments could easily be shared. So in keeping with tradition, Orange Amps would like to share its products with their many followers and put an Orange in the bottom of Christmas stockings across the globe. Anyone can make a wish, however big or small, by commenting with their preferred Orange product on any Wish Granted themed post on any Orange Amps social media platforms - Instagram, Facebook, or YouTube - using the hashtag #orangewishgranted. You can also enter the competition via the form on the Orange Amps website. Entrants can state their wishes on any #orangewishgranted post starting on the 15th November 2023. Entries close at 8.00am GMT on the 23rd December 2023. Winners will be announced daily from the 12th to 23rd December on https://orangeamps.com/. Orange Amps will grant more than hundred Christmas Wishes with a prize value in excess of $25000. Up for grabs are amplifiers, guitars, speaker cabinets, pedals, merchandise, headphones and new for 2023 the Orange BOX’s. All shipping and customs charges will be covered by the company. ‘To me Christmas is a time of giving and sharing,’ said Cliff Cooper, CEO and founder of Orange Amplification, ‘I have fond memories of finding an orange at the bottom of my Christmas stocking.’ Good luck to everyone who makes a wish! Orange ‘Where Magic Happens®’. About Orange Amplification Orange Amplification has been a pioneering force in guitar and bass amplification since 1968. They have built a reputation of delivering innovative technology, always built with uncompromising attention to detail and quality. Known as the best British guitar amplifier manufacturer for both design and build, they dominate the world’s stages and studios. Orange are rightfully proud of their heritage, a story that began in the late 1960’s. The world’s greatest rock icons, including Jimmy Page, Stevie Wonder, James Brown, Fleetwood Mac, Oasis, Madonna, Jim Root and Geddy Lee are proud to stand in front of the unmistakable iconic brand and rely upon its unique tone. #### Orange Amplification Auction Signed Biffy Clyro Amp For Cancer Research Orange Amplification is delighted to auction a classic OR50 amp signed by Biffy Clyro to raise money for Cancer Research, the charity chosen by Orange Fans. Mike Vennart, Orange Ambassador and longtime session guitarist with the band, toured with this actual amp for four years. It is signed by him and founding band members Simon Neil, James Johnston and Ben Johnston. Based on the legendary Pics only amp, the versatile OR50 featured a traditional single channel with a three stage gain section and HF Drive control. Its wide range of vintage tones and that classic British Crunch, pay homage to the Orange amps that helped to define the music of the seventies. According to MusicRadar it is: ‘No-nonsense, single-channel simplicity for rock and blues.’ See Orange Amps Technical Director Adrian Emlsey talking about the OR50 here. Biffy Clyro, one of the biggest bands to come out of the UK, have enjoyed high profile tours with Muse, Foo Fighters and Queens of the Stone Age as well as being festival headliners in their own right. They have released eight, madly innovative albums, the most recent being 2020’s Celebration Of Endings with which they were planning to tour prior to lockdown. They hope to tour October 2021, once again filling venues with bone crunching riffs and rousing choruses and are scheduled to headline the 2022 Download festival. Talking about the amp Mike Vennart said: ‘This was my amp, I toured it for about 4 years. It’s signed by Simon Neil, James Johnston and Ben Johnston of Biffy Clyro, and myself. It’s an absolute classic workhorse beast of an amp. Never let me down. Goddammit I miss it!!’ All proceeds from the auction will go to Cancer Research, the charity that works tirelessly to help prevent cancer, diagnose it earlier, develop new treatments and optimise current treatments by making them more personal and effective. To own this amazing amp with an auction starting price of £1, please go to https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/154460578443 To find out more about Cancer Research and make a donation, please go to https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/ . Please go to https://orangeamps.com/ to find out more about Orange Amps and its Ambassadors. About Orange Amplification Orange Amplification has been a pioneering force in guitar and bass amplification since 1968. They have built a reputation of delivering innovative technology, always built with uncompromising attention to detail and quality.  Known as the best British guitar amplifier manufacturer for both design and build, they dominate the world’s stages and studios. Orange are rightfully proud of their heritage, a story that began in the late 1960’s. The world’s greatest rock icons, including Jimmy Page, Stevie Wonder, James Brown, Fleetwood Mac, Oasis, Madonna, Jim Root and Geddy Lee are proud to stand in front of the unmistakable iconic brand and rely upon its unique tone. #### Orange Amplification Exclusive Deplike App Offer FREE Three Month Subscription With Each OMEC Teleport Registered All Orange Amplification’s OMEC Teleport audio interfaces registered on the company website will receive a FREE three month subscription to the Deplike app. The OMEC Teleport is an audio interface for both studio and gigging. Housed in a small effect pedal enclosure, it is a universal connection device which allows analog signals to be converted to digital. Explaining it more, Richard Fortus, Guns N Roses said: ‘The Teleport is a total game changer for me. No dedicated guitar, no specialty pickup to install on a guitar. Any guitar, any pickup and you have a midi controller with no latency issues to control any midi keyboard or soft synth. A total dream come true for me!’ Devin Townsend noted ‘If you’ve not heard of this great little unit, I highly recommend you take the time to explore what it can do for you. One pedal that acts as a simple conversion for you to use your laptop or phone as a complete guitar rig among many other things. Brilliantly thought out and implemented, Orange!’ The Deplike amp and effects application has been precision modelled on a huge range of legendary guitar amps, cabinets and effect pedals. The FREE three month subscription gives OMEC Teleport users a full guitar suite on iOS, Android, Windows, MacOS and ChromeOS operating systems. It features tools, tones and studio quality effects to help guitarists create their signature tone in a low latency (inc. Android !!) and versatile way. Deplike said: ‘We are thrilled to announce our partnership with the digital side of Orange Amps. The OMEC Teleport, a super unique audio interface for both studio and gigging and is a universal connection device that is perfectly compatible with the Deplike app!! Now each OMEC Teleport user will receive a full guitar suite three-month subscription on all devices for free!!’ To find out more about the OMEC Teleport / Deplike app offer please go to https://orangeamps.com/omec-teleport/ and checkout the new video on the OMEC Teleport at https://youtu.be/rE1dLEK6ouE. Customers already owning a Teleport can register at https://orangeamps.com/support/#register and follow https://orangeamps.com/omec-teleport/ instructions. About Orange Amplification Orange Amplification has been a pioneering force in guitar and bass amplification since 1968. They have built a reputation of delivering innovative technology, always built with uncompromising attention to detail and quality.  Known as the best British guitar amplifier manufacturer for both design and build, they dominate the world’s stages and studios. Orange are rightfully proud of their heritage, a story that began in the late 1960’s. The world’s greatest rock icons, including Jimmy Page, Stevie Wonder, James Brown, Fleetwood Mac, Oasis, Madonna, Jim Root and Geddy Lee are proud to stand in front of the unmistakable iconic brand and rely upon its unique tone. #### Orange Amplification Helps Raise Funds For We Love Manchester Charity Donating Signed Amp For PMT Manchester Auction When PMT Manchester asked Orange Amplification to help raise funds for the We Love Manchester Charity, the company was delighted to be able to donate a signed CR60C Combo for a charity auction. The auction took place on Saturday 7th July, and the amp, signed by some of the Orange Ambassadors who performed at Download 2017, was sold for £1000. PMT Manchester Store Manager Andy ‘Beef’ Hartwell said ‘PMT Manchester and Orange have a long-standing friendship. I wasn't prepared for the generosity of Cliff Cooper and James Deacon giving me a £400 amp signed by Artists at Download festival last year. The amp donation reached £1000 at auction that night. A terrific success only possible with the help of our friends at Orange Amps.’ The one of a kind amp was signed by Brent Hinds of Mastodon and Vman (Alessandro Venturella) from Slipknot. Other signatures on the amp were Billy Martin from Good Charlotte, Steve Micciche from Every Time I Die, Vidar Landa, Bjarte Lund Rolland and Maciek Ofstad guitarists with Kvelertak and Bryan Giles and David Sullivan guitarists with Red Fang. Other autographs were Kelby Ray from Cadillac Three and Kevin Antreassian of Dillinger Escape Plan. The We Love Manchester Emergency Fund, was created after the Manchester Area attack to help relieve financial hardship among the victims and survivors of the disaster including families and dependents of those killed or injured and to relieve physical and mental sickness or disability of the victims and their dependents. Cliff Cooper, CEO and founder of Orange Amplification said ‘the Manchester Arena attack touched us all in many different ways, we at Orange were delighted to be able to help with the donation of this unique, one off, signed CR60C Combo.’ To find out more about the We Love Manchester Charity and make a donation, please go to https://www.manchester.gov.uk/ . To find out more about Orange Amplification and its Ambassadors, please go to https://orangeamps.com/ Brent Hinds (Mastodon) Vman (Slipknot) Billy Martin (Good Charlotte) Kevin Antreassian (Dillinger Escape Plan) About Orange Amplification Orange Amplification has been a pioneering force in guitar and bass amplification since 1968. They have built a reputation of delivering innovative technology, always built with uncompromising attention to detail and quality.  Known as the best British guitar amplifier manufacturer for both design and build, they dominate the world’s stages and studios. Orange are rightfully proud of their heritage, a story that began in the late 1960’s. The world’s greatest rock icons, including Jimmy Page, Stevie Wonder, James Brown, Fleetwood Mac, Oasis, Madonna, Jim Root and Geddy Lee are proud to stand in front of the unmistakable iconic brand and rely upon its unique tone. #### Orange Amplification Introduce Francesca Simone As Their Latest Ambassador Orange Amplification are delighted to introduce guitarist and singer-songwriter Francesca Simone as their latest Ambassador. She has played onstage with Kehlani, accompanied Beyoncé on the Formation World Tour, and recently performed alongside her at Coachella. In Simone’s school yearbook, she was voted ‘most likely to be famous’ by her classmates. This prophecy has certainly come true as she sets the world on fire with passionate guitar playing and knack for fusing pop, rock, and jazz to produce fat, perfect notes full of Californian sunshine. Last month Simone’s debut music video featuring her own composition ‘Still’ premiered on Billboard and you can see her latest Orange amps video here - https://youtu.be/VPhKwAss8Ys. Her distinctive guitar playing is a blend of her bubbly personality and rock star shredding ability threaded through with a vibrant street style. This has put her at the forefront of popular music, and she continues to collaborate with a variety of artists and producers on projects in addition to her own. The Rockerverb MKIII Combo 50 she will be using on stage is perfectly suited to her effervescent style and sparkling sound. Talking about her Orange Amp Simone said ‘The first time I played through the Rockerverb I was blown away by the depth of the sound. The tone is so dynamic; it cuts through but maintains its warmth...one of a kind. Orange helps me get my signature tone that I’ve been looking for all these years. And I’m all about bright colors so the orange color is the cherry on the top!!’. The bright shades of Orange are set to be one of this summer’s hottest trends. Their vivid sound will be helping to inject a buzz into many festivals and concerts across the world. To find out more about the Rockerverb MKIII Combo 50 and all of Orange’s other amps please go to https://orangeamps.com/   #### Orange Amplification Introduce The Little Bass Thing Orange Amplification is delighted to introduce the Little Bass Thing. A straightforward, lightweight bass amp, designed with the modern bass player in mind. The amp is 500W’s of Class D muscle, combined with a powerful, solid state pre-amp, packed snugly into a diminutive 3KG package. This tiny toolbox amplifier delivers maximum tone with minimum fuss. The Little Bass Thing features a sweep-able parametric mid control for simple and effective EQ. This is augmented by carefully chosen bass and treble frequencies combined with 15dB of boost to ensure the ultimate bass sound can be dialed in accurately and quickly. With this powerhouse of an amp, bass players can easily add the finishing touches to their sound with simple, engineered precision characteristic of all Orange Amps. The amp’s built-in Class A Optical Compression circuit, can be controlled by a foot switch (sold separately) or from the front panel. This single dial has a unique sidechain and a response that has been optimized for a bass guitar. It gives the Little Bass Thing excellent dynamic control and a warm, classic feel at subtle or extreme settings. The Class A Optical Compression circuit is a neutrally voiced pre-amp with precise EQ. The Little Bass Thing also features a buffered FX Loop and studio-quality, balanced D.I. output with a Ground Lift switch to help remove any ground loop issues. There is also a -6dB input pad switch for active basses and hot pickups. Bass players seeking a small, simple rig without compromising on sound or volume need to take a look at the Little Bass Thing. The best things come in small packages. Check it out at the Orange Amplification booth #4644, Hall D where all the other Orange products can also be seen. https://orangeamps.com/ About Orange Amplification Orange Amplification has been a pioneering force in guitar and bass amplification since 1968. They have built a reputation of delivering innovative technology, always built with uncompromising attention to detail and quality. Known as the best British guitar amplifier manufacturer for both design and build, they dominate the world’s stages and studios. Orange are rightfully proud of their heritage, a story that began in the late 1960’s. The world’s greatest rock icons, including Jimmy Page, Stevie Wonder, James Brown, Fleetwood Mac, Oasis, Madonna, Jim Root and Geddy Lee are proud to stand in front of the unmistakable iconic brand and rely upon its unique tone. #### Orange Amplification Introduce The OBC112 A Small Bass Cab With A Big Sound Orange Amplification is pleased to introduce the great sounding OBC112, the latest to addition to their growing arsenal of bass cabinets. The highly successful OBC Series are the go to cabs for Orange Ambassadors such as Geddy Lee (Rush), Glenn Hughes (Deep Purple) and John McVie  (Fleetwood Mac). As a builder of cabinets that have been industry standards for five decades, Orange understands that size, shape and design, plus the materials used, play an enormous part in shaping the sound a cabinet produces. Ordinarily, the larger the cab, the bigger the sound. This new, smaller bass cab neatly combines portability and solid construction with a big sound that belies its size. This rear porting cab features the outstanding Lavoce Neodymium 12” Speakers. These thump out a remarkably hefty sound, producing plenty of volume and a surprising amount of bottom, particularly when stacked. Built for the bass player who needs some firepower, from classic rock to thrash metal, this cab can handle anything while delivering excellent performance every time. Built for a life on the road, the OBC112 is constructed from 15mm birch ply making it extremely light and easily transportable. Craftsman built, this is a quality cab that will withstand the rigors of the road without the back-breaking weight. Whatever the conditions, no matter how tough the tour, regardless what demands are placed on it, the OBC will keep playing on. Its classic Orange styling, the iconic livery, the basket weave vinyl, acoustic grill cloth and signature picture frame edge, make it immediately recognisable and sure to stand out from the crowd. Any bass player reliant on a massive bottom end for their sound, looking for a light weight cabinet needs an Orange OBC112 in their rig. To find out more about the OBC112 and the other Orange cabs please go to https://orangeamps.com/ About Orange Amplification Orange Amplification has been a pioneering force in guitar and bass amplification since 1968. They have built a reputation of delivering innovative technology, always built with uncompromising attention to detail and quality.  Known as the best British guitar amplifier manufacturer for both design and build, they dominate the world’s stages and studios. Orange are rightfully proud of their heritage, a story that began in the late 1960’s. The world’s greatest rock icons, including Jimmy Page, Stevie Wonder, James Brown, Fleetwood Mac, Oasis, Madonna, Jim Root and Geddy Lee are proud to stand in front of the unmistakable iconic brand and rely upon its unique tone. #### Orange Amplification Introduce The OMEC Teleport An Audio Interface For Studio And Gigging Orange Amplification bring back their iconic 1970’s OMEC brand with an ingenious new product, the OMEC Teleport. The Teleport is a soundcard with a twist - in addition to being a studio-quality USB recording interface, it fits inside a guitar pedal - perfect for a gigging musician. The innovative, new OMEC Teleport is a universal connection device compatible with iOS, Android, MacOS or Windows devices without the need for any specific drivers or software requirements. It converts analogue audio signals to digital enabling them to be processed with one of the many applications available, including the supplied AmpliTube CS Orange Edition from IK Multimedia. The Mono IN and Stereo OUT are delivered by a low-noise buffer giving unlimited scope for stereo signal experimentation. Designed to fit alongside guitar and bass pedals when playing live, the OMEC Teleport allows external DSP effects to be used anywhere in your pedalboard signal chain such as those from your mobile phone. It also allows digital signals to be reproduced as analogue and played through mixers, D.I. boxes and amplifiers. As a touring musician, I needed something simple that allowed me to bring my studio software & apps with me on tour. Now you can Teleport the studio to the road and the road to the studio with the first interface ready for your pedalboard. Record, play, practice or discover new virtual instruments. No boundaries, no limits… Teleport… Anywhere… Anytime. said Danny Gomez, Product Developer. The Teleport features: Buffered bypass. Audio interface built into a light and robust mini pedal enclosure. IK Multimedia’s AmpliTube CS Orange Edition which provides a full-featured guitar/bass amp and effects rig for MacOS and Windows platforms. This incorporates the virtual OR120, Tiny Terror, Rockerverb 50, AD30 and matching Orange Cabs. The Teleport offers musicians endless opportunities to experiment with digital signal processing; there is no limit to your sound. To find out more, including full technical specifications and other software that can be used with the new audio interface please go to https://orangeamps.com/omec-teleport/ About Orange Amplification Orange Amplification has been a pioneering force in guitar and bass amplification since 1968. They have built a reputation of delivering innovative technology, always built with uncompromising attention to detail and quality.  Known as the best British guitar amplifier manufacturer for both design and build, they dominate the world’s stages and studios. Orange are rightfully proud of their heritage, a story that began in the late 1960’s. The world’s greatest rock icons, including Jimmy Page, Stevie Wonder, James Brown, Fleetwood Mac, Oasis, Madonna, Jim Root and Geddy Lee are proud to stand in front of the unmistakable iconic brand and rely upon its unique tone. #### Orange Amplification Introduces The Guitar Butler A Complete Guitar Rig In A Pedal Orange Amplification introduces the Guitar Butler, a complete guitar rig in a pedal. Like its hugely successful sibling, The Bass Butler, this dual channel guitar pre is intuitive to use and covers a musician for as many situations as possible; gigging, playing at home, recording, touring, as a back-up, for use with a PA or DAW and much more. Designed to give guitarists a comprehensive service to their signal chain, The Guitar Butler can be used either as a stand-alone or as part of a rig. It is perfect for musicians looking to get preamp tones from their pedalboard straight into either a power amp / speaker cabinet combination or into a PA system. The vintage-voiced Guitar Butler has been created to make it easy to place pedals up front, it has top mid and front controls in its tone stack and the precise control offered by its sweeping E.Q adds further warmth to humbuckers and brings out the sparkle in your single coil pickups. The JFET circuitry of the classic overdrive Dirty Channel means it behaves in a similar manner to a valve amp. Push the volume and the resulting sound has the same dynamic feel usually associated with valve rectifiers. The controls for this channel are volume x 2, treble, middle, bass and gain. The gain is like a classic amp, bright and tight, not totally clean like a Rockerverb. It just saturates and gets fatter the more it is turned up. Like all great butlers, The Guitar Butler has an array of connections: The Buffered FX loop allows time effects like modulation, delay and reverb to be added after the preamp. There is an Amp Out without Cab Sim and a Balance Out with it, plus a Ground Lift switch to stop any earth loops. Guitar Butler manages all a guitarist's tonal affairs. To find out more, including full technical specifications please go to https://orangeamps.com/guitar-butler/ About Orange Amplification Orange Amplification has been a pioneering force in guitar and bass amplification since 1968. They have built a reputation of delivering innovative technology, always built with uncompromising attention to detail and quality.  Known as the best British guitar amplifier manufacturer for both design and build, they dominate the world’s stages and studios. Orange are rightfully proud of their heritage, a story that began in the late 1960’s. The world’s greatest rock icons, including Jimmy Page, Stevie Wonder, James Brown, Fleetwood Mac, Oasis, Madonna, Jim Root and Geddy Lee are proud to stand in front of the unmistakable iconic brand and rely upon its unique tone. #### Orange Amplification Launch Marcus King MK Ultra Signature Amp All Valve, 100% Hand Built & Wired In The USA Orange Amplification is proud to announce the launch of the Limited Edition Marcus King MK Ultra signature amp. Created in conjunction with the guitar phenomenon and Grammy Award nominated singer, songwriter, this is the first Orange Amp to be collectively designed and built with Orange USA. GRAMMY® Award-nominated artist, performer, and songwriter Marcus King was downright destined to play music. Logging thousands of miles on the road as “The Marcus King Band,” he established himself with unparalleled performance prowess and a dynamic live show. During 2020, he cut his solo debut El Dorado, garnering a GRAMMY® Award nomination in the category of “Best Americana Album.” King has used Orange amps for years and working together with Orange has created a signature amp with the sound to achieve his dream. Representing the perfect marriage of classic vintage American and British tonal sensibilities, the Marcus King MK Ultra is a completely unique design which offers a new approach to the definitive Orange sound. The tonal subtlety of the new amp offers plenty of expressive rock crunch and powerful, sumptuous soul sounds. The 30 watt all-valve MK Ultra is the first Orange Amp to be collectively designed and built with Orange USA. The carefully tuned circuitry of the new amp responds amazingly to different volume and tone settings on a guitar and works with pedals to shape rather than sit on top of the tone. It uses the highest quality components including custom Heyboer transformers and a pair of 12AX7 preamp valves which drive into a power amp section made of a duo of cathode based 6L6GC power valves. This first for Orange brings out all the harmonics and touch sensitivity King demands. The range of this simple three knob design has to be heard to be believed. Increase the urgent, responsive VOLUME control for more saturation with the 6L6’s starting to break up giving an almost spongy attack. Dial in the SING (treble) control to form atmosphere with precise variations to tone brightness and add ‘thickness’ by increasing the DEEP (Bass) control. ‘For me to have a signature amp with Orange is just like a childhood dream that’s come true. It’s a uniquely crafted American amplifier by a British company for a uniquely crafted American Man,’ Marcus King. He is expected to announce new music soon and has a full worldwide tour schedule this year, see the latest show dates at https://marcuskingband.com/tour. Available now, find out more about Orange Amplification Marcus King MK Ultra signature amp go to https://orangeamps.com/marcus-king-mk-ultra/ About Orange Amplification Orange Amplification has been a pioneering force in guitar and bass amplification since 1968. They have built a reputation of delivering innovative technology, always built with uncompromising attention to detail and quality.  Known as the best British guitar amplifier manufacturer for both design and build, they dominate the world’s stages and studios. Orange are rightfully proud of their heritage, a story that began in the late 1960’s. The world’s greatest rock icons, including Jimmy Page, Stevie Wonder, James Brown, Fleetwood Mac, Oasis, Madonna, Jim Root and Geddy Lee are proud to stand in front of the unmistakable iconic brand and rely upon its unique tone. #### Orange Amplification Launch New Improved O Bass Bass Just Got Better Orange Amplification launch the new, updated O Bass, retaining all the best features from the 2015 model, enhanced with improved characteristics. Launched in 2015 to critical acclaim, the orange O Bass is easily one of the most colourful bass guitars on the market. It remains easy to play and very versatile with its classic single cutaway body shape, tone options and an unorthodox split-coil pickup position which produces the bass’ warm deep growl and fatter higher register. The 2022 makeover means the O Bass now plays even better than before. The lightweight African okoumé wood body has a resonance that transfers well through the custom-wound split-coil humbucker pickup and gives articulate high end and tight low end notes. The purpleheart fretboard gives the instrument flawless balance whether played seated or standing. The re-tooled fretwork and neck moulding improves playability; funky octave swoops have never felt more natural. The classic black headstock and binding all around the instrument adds to the O Bass a premium feel. Designed in the UK by Orange, the O bass is suitable for all types of music including Soul, R & B, Reggae and Rock. It is supplied in a padded gig bag with the iconic Orange logo and comes as standard with an alternative 3-ply scratchplate. The Orange finish comes with brilliant white scratchplate and alternative black scratchplate. The Black finish comes with creamy ivory scratchplate and alternative tortoiseshell scratchplate. The O Bass is available in the UK for RRP £399 and in USA street price $549. To find out more please go to https://orangeamps.com/o-bass/ About Orange Amplification Orange Amplification has been a pioneering force in guitar and bass amplification since 1968. They have built a reputation of delivering innovative technology, always built with uncompromising attention to detail and quality. Known as the best British guitar amplifier manufacturer for both design and build, they dominate the world’s stages and studios. Orange are rightfully proud of their heritage, a story that began in the late 1960’s. The world’s greatest rock icons, including Jimmy Page, Stevie Wonder, James Brown, Fleetwood Mac, Oasis, Madonna, Jim Root and Geddy Lee are proud to stand in front of the unmistakable iconic brand and rely upon its unique tone. #### Orange Amplification Launch Super Crush 100 Head and Combo The closest Orange Amps has ever got to a valve sound using analogue-state circuitry! Orange Amplification extends its Crush amps series with the launch of the Super Crush 100 head and combo, taking the now classic Crush Pro and moving it a big step further toward a more valve-like tone. The completely new design is more than just an upgrade. It delivers all the immediacy, definition and character expected from any of Orange’s top-of-the-range valve amps. See Ty Tabor (Kings X) talking about the Super Crush 100 here. The Super Crush 100 effectively mimics the huge, rich and responsive tone of the Orange flagship Rockerverb amps. It uses the same 100 Watt Class A/B power amp as the Pedal Baby and combined with the 2-channel JFET preamp design, it provides masses of authority and musicality which will have guitarists swearing there are valves inside! An on-board digital 24 bit reverb module provides a lush, spring reverb ambience and the fully-buffered, ultra-transparent, series FX Loop takes care of all effects needs. Two completely independent, all-analogue preamp channels give instant access to a whole spectrum of warm, valve-like tones. From high-headroom clean to high-gain metal, every sound ever needed is dialled in with ease, thanks to a versatile circuit and intuitive simple control layout. The Dirty Channel boasts four cascading stages of proper Orange gain and the Clean Channel is a bright, vintage-flavoured, two-stage design with plenty of headroom, keeping clean tones shimmering and clear at any level. The Super Crush 100 features a balanced XLR output with Orange’s CabSim speaker emulation technology giving instant access to great D.I. guitar tone, straight into the P.A. or recording interface. The additional rear Cab Back switch offers the choice of an open or closed back sounding cab. The compact 1×12 combo boasts a Celestion G12H-150 speaker giving it a hard-hitting, classically British voice. Ty Tabor (Kings X) commented on the Super Crush 100 “This Is the very best transistor amp made… period. It’s my No 1. Amp for live and in the studio”. To find out more about the Super Crush 100 head/combo and other Orange products please go to orangeamps.com About Orange Amplification Orange Amplification has been a pioneering force in guitar and bass amplification since 1968. They have built a reputation of delivering innovative technology, always built with uncompromising attention to detail and quality. Known as the best British guitar amplifier manufacturer for both design and build, they dominate the world’s stages and studios. Orange are rightfully proud of their heritage, a story that began in the late 1960’s. The world’s greatest rock icons, including Jimmy Page, Stevie Wonder, James Brown, Fleetwood Mac, Oasis, Madonna, Jim Root and Geddy Lee are proud to stand in front of the unmistakable iconic brand and rely upon its unique tone. #### Orange Amplification Launch Supernatural® Hot Sauce Their Hottest Product Yet! Orange Amplification is delighted to present Supernatural® Hot Sauce, a new, luxury hot sauce which promises to add incredible levels of flavour and heat to a wide range of dishes. See the launch video here. The new Supernatural® Hot Sauce offers psychedelic layers of flavour. Its top notes pop with sweet, zingy nuances, its mid notes offer a well-rounded peppery warmth while the base notes give a deep, enjoyable heat with a spicy sustain. Made with love and chilies grown in Wales, Orange’s Supernatural® Hot Sauce is a blend of Yellow Habanero & Bhut Jolokia chilies, yellow bell peppers, white wine vinegar, onions, lemons and Mexican oregano. It is made in small homemade batches using fresh locally sourced ingredients wherever possible; except the Mexican oregano. Bold and sassy, it has a powerful kick with an estimated 132,000 SHU (Scoville Heat Units); treat with respect! Supernatural® Hot Sauce has all the definition and character expected from an Orange product. It delivers sensational heat and flavour and is designed to rock this summer’s BBQs as well as just about any other food. Guaranteed tastetastic. Is it hot in here, or is it just me? Available now in the Orange store at just £6.50 for a 100ml bottle. To find out more please go to https://orangeamps.com/product/super-natural-hot-sauce/ About Orange Amplification Orange Amplification has been a pioneering force in guitar and bass amplification since 1968. They have built a reputation of delivering innovative technology, always built with uncompromising attention to detail and quality.  Known as the best British guitar amplifier manufacturer for both design and build, they dominate the world’s stages and studios. Orange are rightfully proud of their heritage, a story that began in the late 1960’s. The world’s greatest rock icons, including Jimmy Page, Stevie Wonder, James Brown, Fleetwood Mac, Oasis, Madonna, Jim Root and Geddy Lee are proud to stand in front of the unmistakable iconic brand and rely upon its unique tone. #### Orange Amplification Launch The Bass Butler A Bass Rig In A Pedal Orange Amplification unleash the Bass Butler, an entire Bi-Amp bass rig in a pedal. The new pedal splits the bass guitar signal, at input, into completely separate, parallel, analogue signal chains, just like a real bi-amp rig - without an amp in sight. The always active ‘Clean’ Bass Channel can be adjusted for compression, bass, treble and volume. An optical compressor circuit, cut/boost tone controls and dedicated, bass cabinet-simulated balanced D.I. output is always on hand with all manner of classic clean tones. Five smaller knobs control the Volume, Treble, Middle, Bass and Gain (with four stages), of the Bass Butler’s ‘Dirty’ Guitar Channel which can be added with a footswitch. Coupled with a guitar cab-simulated balanced D.I. output and an expression pedal jack for extra control over the input gain, the Bass Butler serves up everything from bright vintage tones to floor-splitting, wall-crumbling modern destruction. Both channels have XLR balanced output allowing the Bi-Amp bass tone to arrive complete at the mixing desk. The Bass Butler also features an Amp output, which takes a blend of the two channels, set by the volume controls,  before the cabinet simulation circuits from a 1/4” jack, making it perfect for connecting to the front end of any bass amp. This set up means on-stage sound can be controlled completely independently of what the audience hears or the output can be used on its own, just like a plain old preamp pedal. A ‘Ground Lift’ switch eliminates ground hum when the Bass Butler is hooked up to a PA and a bass amp at the same time. The pedal’s sturdy steel enclosure is made to last a lifetime; it is perfect for in the studio and on the road. The Bass Butler is quite possibly the only pedal bassists will ever need. Check it out at the Orange Amplification booth #4644, Hall D where all the other Orange products can also be seen. https://orangeamps.com/ About Orange Amplification Orange Amplification has been a pioneering force in guitar and bass amplification since 1968. They have built a reputation of delivering innovative technology, always built with uncompromising attention to detail and quality.  Known as the best British guitar amplifier manufacturer for both design and build, they dominate the world’s stages and studios. Orange are rightfully proud of their heritage, a story that began in the late 1960’s. The world’s greatest rock icons, including Jimmy Page, Stevie Wonder, James Brown, Fleetwood Mac, Oasis, Madonna, Jim Root and Geddy Lee are proud to stand in front of the unmistakable iconic brand and rely upon its unique tone. #### Orange Amplification Launch the Glenn Hughes Signature Purple O Bass Following the success of the Glenn Hughes Signature Crush Bass 50 Combo Amp, Orange Amplification takes great pleasure in launching the Glenn Hughes Signature Purple O Bass guitar. Based on the popular O Bass, the new Signature O Bass has a rich vibrant purple finish and comes with two changeable ivory and jet black 3-ply scratchplates and a quality padded gig bag. The bass guitar body is made from lightweight African Okoumé wood which gives it a resonance that transfers easily through the Seymour Duncan SPB-1 Bass Pickup. The strong neck is made from Maple with a Purpleheart fretboard to give a clear, bright, transparent sound. The Bass guitar is finished with a Chequerboard binding around the body and headstock for a classic, distinctive feel and look. The luxurious colour of the Glenn Hughes Signature Purple O Bass evokes the 1960’s and 70’s as well as the beginnings of heavy metal. Whatever the music played, this eye-catching deep purple bass guitar will certainly make a statement on any stage or studio, especially when coupled with the purple Glenn Hughes Signature Crush Bass 50 Combo! Longtime Orange Ambassador, Glenn Hughes, known to millions as the ‘Voice of Rock’ celebrated the 50th Anniversary of Deep Purple’s Burn album in 2023.  In 2024 he will be taking his ‘Glenn Hughes Performs Classic Deep Purple Live’ show on a nationwide USA tour. To find out more about the new Glenn Hughes Signature Purple O Bass and all the other Orange Amp products, please go to https://orangeamps.com/. About Orange Amplification Orange Amplification has been a pioneering force in guitar and bass amplification since 1968. They have built a reputation of delivering innovative technology, always built with uncompromising attention to detail and quality. Known as the best British guitar amplifier manufacturer for both design and build, they dominate the world’s stages and studios. Orange are rightfully proud of their heritage, a story that began in the late 1960’s. The world’s greatest rock icons, including Jimmy Page, Stevie Wonder, James Brown, Fleetwood Mac, Oasis, Madonna, Jim Root and Geddy Lee are proud to stand in front of the unmistakable iconic brand and rely upon its unique tone. #### Orange Amplification Launch The O Bones® Wireless Headphones The Complete Open Ear Listening Experience With Bone Conduction Orange Amplification is delighted to add the O Bones® wireless headphones to its range. Using state-of-the-art bone conduction technology, they transmit audio waves via facial bones to deliver clear, clean mid and high pitch frequencies as well as deep, rich bass tones. The  soft rubber cushions of the O Bones® headphones are designed to sit on facial bones just in front of the user's ears. The vibrations created by music, voices and other sounds are then gently transmitted through the bones rather than air movement. Included in the many advantages of this form of listening are being able to still hear external noises like traffic, conversations and other ambient sounds, the ability to blend sound so musicians can listen to their favourite track and hear as they play along to it. Plus, as the headphones do not sit inside the ear, ear hygiene can be improved and damage reduced. The wireless Orange O Bones® offer great sound,  and utilise 16mm speaker capsules to achieve a broad range of frequencies with surprisingly loud volume. Users not only hear the bass, they feel it, the mids are crystal clear and the highs are sharp and well defined. The ergo-dynamic design ensures a cosy, secure fit for comfortable listening whatever the activity. The O Bones® are also water resistant, making them perfect for running or cycling in the rain or even sweaty sessions in the gym or studio. Powered by a lightweight rechargeable battery, the O Bones® can deliver up to eight hours of listening time and can be fully charged within an hour using the USB-C cable included. The headphones voice control is compatible with Bluetooth 5.0, Siri/Google Assistant for truly hands-free use. Available now at a very affordable £79.00 RRP, Orange O Bones® offer a great listening experience for users who wish to remain aware of their surroundings during all activities, indoors and outdoors. To find out more please go to https://orangeamps.com/product/o-bones/ About Orange Amplification Orange Amplification has been a pioneering force in guitar and bass amplification since 1968. They have built a reputation of delivering innovative technology, always built with uncompromising attention to detail and quality.  Known as the best British guitar amplifier manufacturer for both design and build, they dominate the world’s stages and studios. Orange are rightfully proud of their heritage, a story that began in the late 1960’s. The world’s greatest rock icons, including Jimmy Page, Stevie Wonder, James Brown, Fleetwood Mac, Oasis, Madonna, Jim Root and Geddy Lee are proud to stand in front of the unmistakable iconic brand and rely upon its unique tone. #### Orange Amplification Launch The Pyramid Audio System Orange Amplification continues to grow the consumer arm of its brand with the introduction of the Pyramid Audio System, a revolutionary compact hi-fi system delivering powerful sound and exceptional connectivity. The Bluetooth 5.0 enabled Pyramid amplifier is designed with a special wave balanced “analogue sound spectrum”. It has been carefully formulated to sound pleasing to the ear with a warm clean sound shaped to limit “ear fatigue”, a problem encountered with many modern sound systems. At the heart of this new audio lifestyle system is a sleek, pyramid-shaped, powerful amplifier capable of delivering 40W RMS per channel amplifier into 4 ohms. This newly designed amp is eco-friendly, cool-running and highly efficient. It has a beautifully made wooden cabinet with a white piano finish and a prism at the top which subtly glows indicating the mode of operation. The Bluetooth pairing connectivity provides quick and universal connection to all music services. It has RCA and Aux 3.5mm inputs, for use with turntables and CD players. The Pyramid amp is also perfect to pair with a TV for a great sounding alternative to a soundbar. Volume is controlled by a distinctive knob on the front of the Pyramid amp with discrete treble and bass controls at the rear of the unit; allowing users to personalise their sound. There is also a left- right channel balancing dial and a Bluetooth reset button. The two paired speakers have been engineered to deliver a clean warm sound. The 1” soft silk dome tweeters provide a perfect balance at the top end, whilst refined reflex ports and improved speaker cone excursion give a smooth pleasing transitional bass response at the bottom end with special care given to the mid spread. The Orange Pyramid system has been outwardly designed as a work of art that will suit any décor and has the company’s signature hieroglyphs around the base. To find out more please go to https://orangessentials.com/. About Orange Amplification Orange Amplification has been a pioneering force in guitar and bass amplification since 1968. They have built a reputation of delivering innovative technology, always built with uncompromising attention to detail and quality. Known as the best British guitar amplifier manufacturer for both design and build, they dominate the world’s stages and studios. Orange are rightfully proud of their heritage, a story that began in the late 1960’s. The world’s greatest rock icons, including Jimmy Page, Stevie Wonder, James Brown, Fleetwood Mac, Oasis, Madonna, Jim Root and Geddy Lee are proud to stand in front of the unmistakable iconic brand and rely upon its unique tone. #### Orange Amplification Launch The Terror Stamp Orange Amplification is proud to launch the Terror Stamp, probably the most portable class A/B, 20 Watt amp ever. It is a pocket sized powerhouse, packing all the punch of the miniscule Micro Terror and Micro Dark into a small pedal format. Masses of Terror tone at the stamp of your foot! The tiny Terror Stamp floor amp can fit on a pedal board and is packed with features including 8/16Ohm Speaker Output, Fully-buffered FX Loop, CabSim/Headphone Output, Shape Control and Foot Switchable Master Volume. Its diminutive, robust case measures only measures 6.1 x 13.4 x 9.9cm (2.4 x 5.4 x 3.9in) and weighs 0.38Kg (0.84lb). A minute amp with a massive sound and a tiny stage footprint that fits neatly in a coat pocket! The amp’s hybrid valve / solid state design offers guitarists the best of both worlds. The ECC83 valve based preamp has all the harmonics, dynamics and feel expected from a full size Orange amp and offers crystal clean tones through to thunderingly high gain. By combining this with a 20W Class AB Solid State power amp, Orange has succeeded in creating a devilishly small, dependable amp which sounds great at any volume, and can even be used to power a 4x12 cab. With the Terror Stamp, Orange continue to prove that the biggest sounds can come from the tiniest packages. Typical Orange simplicity, with that unmistakable Orange British tone. Check it out at the Orange Amplification booth #4644, Hall D where all the other Orange products can also be seen. https://orangeamps.com/ About Orange Amplification Orange Amplification has been a pioneering force in guitar and bass amplification since 1968. They have built a reputation of delivering innovative technology, always built with uncompromising attention to detail and quality.  Known as the best British guitar amplifier manufacturer for both design and build, they dominate the world’s stages and studios. Orange are rightfully proud of their heritage, a story that began in the late 1960’s. The world’s greatest rock icons, including Jimmy Page, Stevie Wonder, James Brown, Fleetwood Mac, Oasis, Madonna, Jim Root and Geddy Lee are proud to stand in front of the unmistakable iconic brand and rely upon its unique tone. #### Orange Amplification Launches $20,000 #wishgranted Gear Giveaway Once again Orange Amplification is launching their annual #wishgranted giveaway. Over the years this promotion has become a seasonal favourite for guitarists and bassists all over the world and is one of the ways Orange gives back and shows their appreciation to its customers. With over $20,000 of prizes to be given away, gifts will include amplifiers, guitars, speaker cabinets, merchandise, headphones, pedals and other Orange products. The giveaway is open to all worldwide with delivery and custom charges all included. To enter, visit any Orange product page on their website and click the ‘wishgranted’ button at the top of the page. Alternatively enter by liking, commenting or sharing any #wishgranted post on the company’s Facebook, Instagram and Twitter pages. Wishes must be posted between 0.00am on the 1st and 20:00pm on the 23rd December 2021. Winners will be announced daily from 12th through to the 23rd December on orangeamps.com and their socials. The more times you enter the higher the chance of winning! No purchase necessary. Cliff Cooper, CEO and founder of Orange Amplification, said “To give is a lovely thing to do and all of us at Orange wish everyone who enters a wish come true”. To be in with a chance to win, enter the #wishgranted giveaway and post your wish. Good luck to all who enter. Orange is ‘Where The Magic Happens®’. About Orange Amplification Orange Amplification has been a pioneering force in guitar and bass amplification since 1968. They have built a reputation of delivering innovative technology, always built with uncompromising attention to detail and quality.  Known as the best British guitar amplifier manufacturer for both design and build, they dominate the world’s stages and studios. Orange are rightfully proud of their heritage, a story that began in the late 1960’s. The world’s greatest rock icons, including Jimmy Page, Stevie Wonder, James Brown, Fleetwood Mac, Oasis, Madonna, Jim Root and Geddy Lee are proud to stand in front of the unmistakable iconic brand and rely upon its unique tone. #### Orange Amplification Launches Acoustic Pedal Orange Amplification are pleased to announce the launch of the new Acoustic Pedal. This do-it-all, compact pre-amp pedal has been designed and built using all the company’s know-how from the acclaimed Acoustic Pre TC preamp and the Crush Acoustic 30 amplifier. See Orange Ambassador Doyle Dykes introducing the new pedal here. Crammed with features, this highly versatile pedal, with its simple controls and set up, leave guitarists free to do what they do best – play! Whether you need to win the battle against feedback, handle complex effects chains, brighten up a dull instrument or just plug into a PA, the Acoustic Pedal has you covered. The pedal’s low-noise JFET circuit design guarantees low levels of background noise, without hiss, whilst still maintaining super-high headroom for a clean, clear acoustic tone. Its powerful, notch controlled EQ is precise and unassuming, allowing players to subtly sculpt their sound and tackle feedback. The fixed Bass and Treble knobs provide control of the ‘body’ and ‘sparkle’ of an instrument, whilst the highly-transparent, buffered FX Loop offers acoustic players the perfect signal chain for enviable loopers, reverbs and delays. The pedal can be connected directly to a P.A with its balanced XLR output and can be used simultaneously with the additional ¼’ mono jack for the ultimate flexibility. The Orange Acoustic Pedal is a single ended, Class A, Acoustic Preamp, with a Full Parametric Midrange / Notch Filter and a Buffered FX Loop…….. total tonal control, low noise and ultra -transparent. To find out more please go to https://orangeamps.com/. About Orange Amplification Orange Amplification has been a pioneering force in guitar and bass amplification since 1968. They have built a reputation of delivering innovative technology, always built with uncompromising attention to detail and quality. Known as the best British guitar amplifier manufacturer for both design and build, they dominate the world’s stages and studios. Orange are rightfully proud of their heritage, a story that began in the late 1960’s. The world’s greatest rock icons, including Jimmy Page, Stevie Wonder, James Brown, Fleetwood Mac, Oasis, Madonna, Jim Root and Geddy Lee are proud to stand in front of the unmistakable iconic brand and rely upon its unique tone. #### Orange Amplification Launches First Online Rock Guitar Courses Orange Amplification Launches First Online Rock Guitar Courses Accredited by UK Government Education Authority OFQUAL Orange Amplification is proud to launch its Rock Guitar Courses which enables students to take the first accredited online guitar exams in the world to grade 8. The courses are split into three stages, Foundation, Intermediate and Advanced which are equivalent to grades 1 to 8. Lessons are fun to learn with downloadable course materials, offering new and returning guitarists the skills and knowledge necessary to pass a qualification. Start the FREE 30 DAY TRIAL today here. Students can choose the way of studying that suits them best; on their own, with a teacher or via the website with guided video instructions. The easy to follow lessons can be accessed by either a monthly subscription to all 3 courses or a one-off payment which gives entry to the preferred course. YouTuber Mary Spender explains more in this video. The downloadable course materials and online lessons have been developed by a team of qualified guitarists and teachers. Included are a plethora of resources including audio backing tracks and tests specifically selected to reflect different music tastes and support varying skill levels. All of the Orange Learn courses link into their respective online guitar exam provided by OnlineMusicExams and recognised by OFQUAL. Students will only need to take 3 exams to reach grade 8 giving them a huge saving in costs and time. Courses and exams can be taken anytime and from anywhere, further reducing costs and increasing their educational prospects. OnlineMusicExams put students and teachers totally in control of their own timetable for learning. Orange recognises the need to reduce the costs of learning for all musicians to improve their chances of gaining qualifications for a future career and are proud to have pioneered this project. Orange has spent over five decades encouraging people to take up the guitar and to show the benefits derived from playing an instrument. The new accredited Online Rock Guitar Courses give an added incentive to would-be guitarists to receive qualifications on the instrument they love. To find out more go to https://orangeamps.com/learn/ About Orange Amplification Orange Amplification has been a pioneering force in guitar and bass amplification since 1968. They have built a reputation of delivering innovative technology, always built with uncompromising attention to detail and quality.  Known as the best British guitar amplifier manufacturer for both design and build, they dominate the world’s stages and studios. Orange are rightfully proud of their heritage, a story that began in the late 1960’s. The world’s greatest rock icons, including Jimmy Page, Stevie Wonder, James Brown, Fleetwood Mac, Oasis, Madonna, Jim Root and Geddy Lee are proud to stand in front of the unmistakable iconic brand and rely upon its unique tone. #### Orange Amplification Launches Its 2022 Christmas Wish Giveaway This Christmas, Orange Amplification will once again be sprinkling a little stardust across the season by granting festive wishes worth more than $25,000. In December 2013, a post on Orange’s Facebook page asking followers what amps were on their Christmas lists drew more than 13,000 responses. Then, a couple of weeks later, Orange surprised everyone by granting four of those wishes. Since then, the generosity has increased each year, with more than $300,000-worth of equipment handed out to date. Now in its tenth year, the 2022 Orange Christmas Wish Giveaway launches today open to anyone worldwide (no purchase necessary). Anyone can make a wish, however big, by naming their desired Orange product on one of Orange’s social media platforms - Instagram, Facebook, or YouTube - using the hashtag #orangewishgranted. Wishes must be posted from the 1st December, and the extravaganza closes at 8 pm GMT on 23rd December. Winners will be announced daily from the 12th to the 23rd December on orangeamps.com. More than 50 Christmas presents including Orange amplifiers, guitars, speaker cabinets, merchandise, headphones, and pedals will be sent out during that time, with all shipping and customs covered by Orange. People who enter more than once increase their chances of winning! “There is a lot of joy and happiness to be found in giving,” says Cliff Cooper, CEO and founder of Orange Amplification. “All of us at Orange wish everyone who enters a dream come true”. Good luck to everyone who makes a wish! Orange is ‘Where The Magic Happens®’. About Orange Amplification Orange Amplification has been a pioneering force in guitar and bass amplification since 1968. They have built a reputation of delivering innovative technology, always built with uncompromising attention to detail and quality. Known as the best British guitar amplifier manufacturer for both design and build, they dominate the world’s stages and studios. Orange are rightfully proud of their heritage, a story that began in the late 1960’s. The world’s greatest rock icons, including Jimmy Page, Stevie Wonder, James Brown, Fleetwood Mac, Oasis, Madonna, Jim Root and Geddy Lee are proud to stand in front of the unmistakable iconic brand and rely upon its unique tone. #### Orange Amplification Launches the Orianthi Signature Amplifier Celebrated guitarist and solo artist Orianthi has joined forces with Orange Amplification to design and develop her signature combo the Oriverb. Based on the classic Rockerverb MKIII 50 NEO Combo, it has been newly voiced to capture her ‘dream tone’. ‘Seeing this whole amp come to life has been a dream come true’, said Orianthi, ‘it’s a beautiful amp and it really reflects my eccentric personality!’ The platinum-selling virtuoso guitarist has gained a reputation as a multi-faceted artist, singer, songwriter and first-call collaborator. With roots planted firmly in hard rock, her latest single ‘First Time Blues’, featuring Joe Bonamassa and ‘Ghost’ are a combination of blues-based riffs and memorable melodies. She is currently on tour in the USA and working on a new album to be announced soon. The Oriverb, inspired by the Rockerverb 50 MKIII Combo Neo, is voiced to embody Orianthi’s unique sound. It has a cleaner mid-range warmth that reflects her classic blues and rock tone, whilst retaining all of the variable distortion that has made Orange the Voice of the World since 1968. A tweaked EQ gives the Oriverb creamy, sparkly cleans and saturated screaming overdrives. Fitted with a pair of lightweight, British-made Celestion Neo Creamback speakers and EL34 valves, the Oriverb has that definitive British flavour with incredibly versatile tone shaping abilities. The new combo also boasts a much-loved footswitchable spring reverb, built-in attenuator for maxed out textures at neighbour-friendly volumes, switchable power options and a near-transparent, valve-driven effects loop. The cabinet is crafted using the highest quality 15mm Baltic birch plywood, making it one of the lightest 2 x 12” speaker cabinets on the market and is finished in an embossed white Tolex, selected by Orianthi. ‘We created this to be something very special, unique, something that when people plug into it, whatever guitar they are gonna use through this, it is going to amplify their personality,’ explained Orianthi, ‘being able to bring something to life that I feel a lot of people are really going to enjoy has been a real honour. I am so proud of this amp and I can’t wait for people to check it out.’ To find out more about the new Oriverb, plus all the other Orange Amplification products, please go to https://orangeamps.com. About Orange Amplification Orange Amplification has been a pioneering force in guitar and bass amplification since 1968. They have built a reputation of delivering innovative technology, always built with uncompromising attention to detail and quality. Known as the best British guitar amplifier manufacturer for both design and build, they dominate the world’s stages and studios. Orange are rightfully proud of their heritage, a story that began in the late 1960’s. The world’s greatest rock icons, including Jimmy Page, Stevie Wonder, James Brown, Fleetwood Mac, Oasis, Madonna, Jim Root and Geddy Lee are proud to stand in front of the unmistakable iconic brand and rely upon its unique tone. #### Orange Amplification Release Terror Bass The Return Of A Modern Classic Orange Amplification are delighted to launch the new, redesigned Terror Bass. Bass players everywhere kept asking for it, so Orange has bought it back and made it sound better than ever. The uncomplicated, external layout of the Terror Bass is like the original with the addition of a clean switch. Inside it is a 500W hybrid bass amp with an all valve preamp and a solid-state power amp. This gives it a sound akin to the Orange flagship bass amp, the AD200 with the added advantage of allowing bass players to back off some of the gain early in the input stage offering them more headroom and smooth clean sounds. Play this versatile, Class D amp through an 8 ohm cabinet and it will deliver 250W of power, put it through two 8 ohm cabinets to get a full 500W. A Limiter Switch protects the amp by preventing the output stage from pushing too hard into 4 ohms when using 500W of power. The Pad Switch helps players adjust input sensitivity by up to 6dB, making it the amp perfect for active or passive basses. The Terror Bass is the latest addition to the much loved, Terror series. It delivers the classic British tone synonymous with Orange, from an ultra-lightweight lunchbox construction. Orange Ambassadors using the Terror Bass include John McVie (Fleetwood Mac) and Steve Micciche (Every Time I Die) who said, ‘It has the low end of the AD200 which is fantastic, it’s got a lot of growl to it, the high end is punch and very clear, it definitely keeps up with the AD200 as far as tone goes.’ Also using the new amp is Sergio Vega (Deftones / Quicksand) who commented ‘the Terror Bass amp is cool because it adds a lot of warmth, it adds details, it kind of allows me to shape what I’m doing and give it its best possible presentation.’ To find out more about the Terror Bass and other Orange products please go to https://orangeamps.com/ About Orange Amplification Orange Amplification has been a pioneering force in guitar and bass amplification since 1968. They have built a reputation of delivering innovative technology, always built with uncompromising attention to detail and quality.  Known as the best British guitar amplifier manufacturer for both design and build, they dominate the world’s stages and studios. Orange are rightfully proud of their heritage, a story that began in the late 1960’s. The world’s greatest rock icons, including Jimmy Page, Stevie Wonder, James Brown, Fleetwood Mac, Oasis, Madonna, Jim Root and Geddy Lee are proud to stand in front of the unmistakable iconic brand and rely upon its unique tone. #### Orange Amplification Set Fire, Spill Beer, Drag and Drop Their Amps ‘How To Void Your Warranty’ Series 2 Launched on YouTube Orange Amplifications How To Void Your Warranty, Series 2 features top YouTubers conducting experiments to see what happens when you BASH, DROP, DRIVE OVER, DRAG, OVERLOAD, SUBMERGE, SPILL BEER and SET FIRE to a variety of pedals, amps and cabs. Check out the series trailer at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J4B_itfCyBs and all episodes are available here. The series of eight new short films are presented by Glenn Fricker of SpectreSoundStudios, Colin Scott of CSGuitars, Pete Cottrell and Hunter (Agufish), Henning of EytchsPi42, Mary Spender, Steve from Boston, and Ryan of 60 Cycle Hum. Glenn uses a cherry picker to drop a Brent Hinds Terror amp and climbs scaffolding to test drop a Fur Coat fuzz pedal. He then goes one step further by driving a car over the pedal. Will they be as ‘metal as f**k’ and still work? Colin pumps up the volume as he plays an 200 Watt AD200 MK3 bass amp through the mini PPC108 8” guitar speaker. Pete and Hunter get Orange Ambassador Mikey Demus of Skindred to help them discover exactly how long a PPC108 and a Crush Mini will keep on playing when set on fire. Do they explode? Meanwhile Henning explores what he can get away with after he drags a Getaway Driver pedal behind a high speed go-kart. Does it work when he plugs into an OR15 amp? Mary Spender takes a hammer and a can of Relentless to see if she can compress the irrepressible Kongpressor pedal. “Do amps and beer mix?“  asks Steve from Boston. Last, but not least, Ryan from 60 Cycle Hum has a Micro Terror lunch including submerging it in water to clean off the food. Does it still work? Watch in horror as all your favourite Orange gear is tested beyond their designed limits to find out how to void your warranty. Warning, these YouTubers did this because they could, please don’t try it at home. To watch the series visit Orange’s YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FeK-lITeSus&list=PL0otinNwi86NHazKy9tdsXcNTxK63JyX0 About Orange Amplification Orange Amplification has been a pioneering force in guitar and bass amplification since 1968. They have built a reputation of delivering innovative technology, always built with uncompromising attention to detail and quality.  Known as the best British guitar amplifier manufacturer for both design and build, they dominate the world’s stages and studios. Orange are rightfully proud of their heritage, a story that began in the late 1960’s. The world’s greatest rock icons, including Jimmy Page, Stevie Wonder, James Brown, Fleetwood Mac, Oasis, Madonna, Jim Root and Geddy Lee are proud to stand in front of the unmistakable iconic brand and rely upon its unique tone. #### Orange Amplification Sponsor Rally Driver James Williams In Challenge For British Rally Championship Orange Amplification is delighted to announce its re-entry into motorsports and its sponsorship of up and coming rally driver, James Williams, for the Motorsport UK British Rally 2023 Championship. In the 2022 championship, his debut season, James was placed third overall and first rookie. James is a young Welsh rally driver who has rapidly made a name for himself in British rallying. Whilst competing in the Junior Feeder series, he notched up three wins and six further podium appearances. Williams’ move to senior competition got off to a flying start in 2022 and he plans to be even more successful in the coming season in his new Ford Fiesta Rally2, prepared by NPL Motorsport in conjunction with MSPORT. When Williams met Cliff Cooper, Orange Amps Founder and CEO, it became clear they shared a common ethos. Williams commented, ‘It is an absolute honour to be representing such an iconic brand and if one thing is for sure, the livery will definitely catch everyone’s attention in 2023.’ ‘Orange's collaboration with cars started in 1969 when they produced their iconic Orange Buggies and then progressed to sponsoring the famous BBC DJ Johnnie Walker in an Orange stock car in the early 70’s. We are very excited to be working with James on his challenge in the 2023 Rally Championships’, commented Cliff Cooper. Spot the ‘Orange’ rally car and its driver throughout the 2023 Motorsport UK British Rally Championship Calendar: Round 1 – Malcolm Wilson Rally – Cockermouth – 11 March Round 2 – Beatson’s Building Supplies Jim Clark Rally – Duns – 26/27 May Round 3 – Ardeca Ypres Rally – Ypres, Belgium – 23/24 June Round 4 – Modern Tyres Ulster Rally – Newry – 18/19 August Round 5 – Get Connected Rali Ceredigion – Aberystwyth – 2/3 September Round 6 – Trackrod Rally Yorkshire – Filey – 22/23 September Round 7 – Visit Conwy Cambrian Rally – Llandudno – 27/28 October To find out more about the British Rally Championships and James Williams please visit https://www.britishrallychampionship.co.uk/ and https://www.facebook.com/jameswilliamsrally. To find out more about Orange Amps please go to https://orangeamps.com/. James Williams (Right), Dai Roberts (Co-Driver Left) Orange Buggy Circa 1969 BBC DJ Johnnie Walker with Orange Stockcar and Orange Staff BBC DJ Johnnie Walker with Orange Stockcar and Orange Staff About Orange Amplification Orange Amplification has been a pioneering force in guitar and bass amplification since 1968. They have built a reputation of delivering innovative technology, always built with uncompromising attention to detail and quality. Known as the best British guitar amplifier manufacturer for both design and build, they dominate the world’s stages and studios. Orange are rightfully proud of their heritage, a story that began in the late 1960’s. The world’s greatest rock icons, including Jimmy Page, Stevie Wonder, James Brown, Fleetwood Mac, Oasis, Madonna, Jim Root and Geddy Lee are proud to stand in front of the unmistakable iconic brand and rely upon its unique tone. #### Orange Amplification Sponsors Rally Car Driver James Williams For The Third Year in Succession Orange are proud to take the role as lead sponsor with rally driver James Williams in the Probite British Rally Championships for the third year running. Williams opened this season’s championships with a stunning performance at the prestigious East Riding Stages Rally in Yorkshire on the 23rd February 2025 which saw him on the podium with third place overall. He also received maximum points for mastering the super slippery conditions that gave him the added bonus of a class win in the 2025 Protyre Motorsport UK Asphalt Rally Championship. ‘This is a good way to start the 2025 season,’ said Williams, ‘third is a good start with plenty to build on for the next rounds. A big thank you to Orange Amps and the rest of the team.’ ‘It's great to be sponsoring James again this year as he chases his first British Rally Championship’. said Cliff Cooper, CEO of Orange Amps. Find out where to see Williams in his Orange rally car at https://britishrallychampionship.co.uk/ and https://www.facebook.com/jameswilliamsrally. Find out more about Orange Amplification and Orange Essentials at https://orangeamps.com/ Instagram: @Jwrallying About Orange Amplification Orange Amplification has been a pioneering force in guitar and bass amplification since 1968. They have built a reputation of delivering innovative technology, always built with uncompromising attention to detail and quality. Known as the best British guitar amplifier manufacturer for both design and build, they dominate the world’s stages and studios. Orange are rightfully proud of their heritage, a story that began in the late 1960’s. The world’s greatest rock icons, including Jimmy Page, Stevie Wonder, James Brown, Fleetwood Mac, Oasis, Madonna, Jim Root and Geddy Lee are proud to stand in front of the unmistakable iconic brand and rely upon its unique tone. #### Orange Amplification Sponsors Rally Driver James Williams For A Second Year Orange Amplification and Orange Essentials are proud to sponsor up-and-coming British rally driver James Williams in the 2024 Probite British Rally Championship — the second year running the Welshman races under Orange decals. Following meteoric progress over the past two seasons, culminating in a breakthrough championship win at Rali Ceredigion in Wales September 2023, 26-year-old Williams races in the UK’s premier rallying series this season. Forthcoming races will find Williams behind the wheel of a new four-wheel-drive turbo-charged Hyundai i20 Rally 2, sporting the orange and black livery of Orange Amplification and Orange Essentials. The bright colour and his skillful driving are making his car stand out in both forest and the road sections of each course. “I couldn’t be happier to once again have the backing of such a cool, impactful brand as Orange Amps and Orange Essentials,” said Williams. “Like Orange Amps and Orange Essentials, I have high standards and will be taking the fight to the bigger names and teams this year.”   Cliff Cooper, CEO and founder of Orange Amplification and Orange Essentials, said: “It is great to be involved with James and the British Rally Championship once again. We wish him all the luck for the new season.” Look out for Williams’ Orange rally car in the 2024 Probite British Rally Championship at the following locations and dates: Round 3 – Beatson’s Building Supplies Jim Clark Rally – Duns – 24/25 May Round 4 – Voyonic Grampian Forest Rally – Banchory – 9/10 August Round 5 – JDS Machinery Rali Ceredigion – Aberystwyth – 31 August/1 September Round 6 – Visit Conwy Cambrian Rally – Llandudno – 26 October Orange Amplification has a long history of working with the motorsport world, starting with the iconic Orange Buggies in the 1970s and then sponsoring the races of BBC Radio One DJ Johnnie Walker in an Orange-branded stock car. To find out more about the British Rally Championships and James Williams, please visit https://www.britishrallychampionship.co.uk and https://www.facebook.com/jameswilliamsrally. To find out more about Orange Amps and Orange Essentials, please go to http://www.orangeamps.com https://orangessentials.com/ About Orange Amplification Orange Amplification has been a pioneering force in guitar and bass amplification since 1968. They have built a reputation of delivering innovative technology, always built with uncompromising attention to detail and quality.  Known as the best British guitar amplifier manufacturer for both design and build, they dominate the world’s stages and studios. Orange are rightfully proud of their heritage, a story that began in the late 1960’s. The world’s greatest rock icons, including Jimmy Page, Stevie Wonder, James Brown, Fleetwood Mac, Oasis, Madonna, Jim Root and Geddy Lee are proud to stand in front of the unmistakable iconic brand and rely upon its unique tone. #### Orange Amplification to Raise Funds For ‘Habitat For Humanity’ Marcus King Signed Terror Stamp Auction Launched Orange Amplification recently asked its customers to nominate a charitable cause for the company to support. After thousands of entries the company is proud to announce they will be raising funds for 'Habitat for Humanity' whose objectives are to "…build strength, stability and self-reliance through shelter. Housing poverty around the world is so widespread, that we need to engage in many ways to solve housing problems. Together with our partners and volunteers, we provide new housing solutions and opportunities for people in need of decent shelter." To help raise funds for the charity, Orange ambassador Marcus King kindly signed one of the company’s ‘amp in a pedal’, a Terror Stamp, which is now up on eBay for auction. 100% of the proceeds will go directly to Habitat for Humanity. Marcus was recently nominated for a Grammy and is widely regarded as one of the most exciting young blues guitarists to break through in decades described by Rolling Stone Magazine as an ‘electrifying performer’. Follow the auction, which ends on the 16th January 2020, and bid on Ebay at ebay.com/itm/402634870386. To help choose another cause for Orange Amplification to support, register your Orange gear here. Further information on the auction and story will be covered on the Orange Blog page here. Marcus King demos our Terror Stamp Video by Orange Amps #### Orange Amplification TremLord 30 And Pedal Baby 100 Update Orange Amplification’s latest new products, the TremLord 30 and Pedal Baby 100 are receiving rave reviews worldwide and are already proving to be a hit with artists. The TremLord 30, Orange’s most vintage guitar amp ever, is a 30w 1x112 all valve guitar combo with built-in valve driven tremolo and reverb. Talking about the fifties inspired amp, John Bohlinger, Premier Guitar, says “I really like its simplicity, tone and its ear candy tremolo… what else do you want?” In his review for the same magazine, Gear Editor, Charles Saufley described the TremLord as “putting a new spin on the signature Orange sound with brighter, more articulate tones, greater headroom, multi-speed trem and sopping wet reverb… in a unique and soulful way”. James Bagshaw (Temples) commented "When I think of Orange I think of gain. This amp has turned that on its head, it’s crystal clear" and Kelby Ray (Cadillac Three) said “I love that Orange build amps with so few knobs… the new TremLord creates awesome warm sounds with a nice rich overdrive... it sounds great”. The Pedal Baby 100 is a 100w solid state, Class A/B compact power amp designed for touring. Guitar.com gave it their Editor’s Choice Award and described it as “a compact, user-friendly slab of tonal reassurance for the pedal-happy guitarist… it handles everything with poise… and with trouser flapping volume!” Colin of CSGuitars describes the Pedal Baby as “the fly-in solution for touring musicians needing a lightweight, compact power amp that can drive a 16 Ohm cabinet with enough headroom to amplify their pedal board or effects processor for those upcoming summer festival dates”. Tim Bertsch (Jaded Mary & Soul Resonance) said “My Orange Pedal Baby is a mighty powerhouse capable of producing thundering, earth shaking volume all while maintaining pristine clarity from 1 to 10!... I can configure it in a myriad of ways to fit whichever sonic application I am looking for”. Guitarists looking for a retro British accented tremolo effect combo or a small power amp ideal for on the road can go to https://orangeamps.com/dealers/ to locate their nearest Orange dealer. Kelby Ray (Cadillac Three) with his TremLord 30 Tom Bertsch (Jaded Mary) with his Pedal Baby 100 James Bagshaw (Temples) with his TremLord 30 About Orange Amplification Orange Amplification has been a pioneering force in guitar and bass amplification since 1968. They have built a reputation of delivering innovative technology, always built with uncompromising attention to detail and quality.  Known as the best British guitar amplifier manufacturer for both design and build, they dominate the world’s stages and studios. Orange are rightfully proud of their heritage, a story that began in the late 1960’s. The world’s greatest rock icons, including Jimmy Page, Stevie Wonder, James Brown, Fleetwood Mac, Oasis, Madonna, Jim Root and Geddy Lee are proud to stand in front of the unmistakable iconic brand and rely upon its unique tone. #### Orange Amplification Welcome Grateful Dead, Tyler Bryant & The Shakedown and Marcus King as Ambassadors The distinctive British tones of Orange Amplification are coveted across the globe. Musical groups including Grateful Dead, Tyler Bryant and The Shakedown, and Marcus King Band, are delighted to join the prestigious ranks of Orange Ambassadors. Tyler Bryant and the Shakedown band are known for their electrifying classic rock revivalism and have performed alongside AC DC, Aerosmith, B.B. King, Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck and  ZZ Top. They are currently supporting Guns N’ Roses on the Not In This Lifetime world tour. Orange recently caught up with the band and you can see front man and killer guitarist Tyler Bryant talking about his Rockerverb MKIII 100 here. Fellow bandmate and guitarist, the fleet fingered Graham Whitford uses a Dual Dark 50 which you can see here and the bands talented bassist Noah Denney talks about his AD200 MK3 here. Also, joining Orange’s highly respected list of Ambassadors is guitar phenomenon Marcus King and fellow bandmate, bassist Stephen Campbell,of the Marcus King Band. Marcus is poised to be one of music’s great guitarists; with his remarkable virtuoso talent, he can play blues, rock, R&B, country, soul and more. So he and the Rockerverb MKIII and PPC412 cabinet are ideally suited. Meanwhile Stephen is using Orange AD200 MK3 with OBC810 cabinet to hold down the bands sweet groove. The Marcus King Band is currently touring across the USA. Another new Ambassador, Bob Weir is appreciating the sounds of his Orange Rocker 15. He describes it as ‘a fun, really flexible little amp for low-volume situations like playin’ electric along with acoustic instruments….’. Bob has been described as the harmonic engine of the Grateful Dead and Dead & Company, with his original ability to make the guitar sound huge. He is currently touring with Dead & Company across the USA. Whether it’s rock, blues psychedelia, Americana, folk or other music genre, Orange Amplifications clean sounds will appeal to guitarists and bassists alike. To find out more about Orange’s Ambassadors and the gear they use please go to https://orangeamps.com/ Bob Weir Grateful Dead Marcus King Tyler Bryant And the Shakedown About Orange Amplification Orange Amplification has been a pioneering force in guitar and bass amplification since 1968. They have built a reputation of delivering innovative technology, always built with uncompromising attention to detail and quality.  Known as the best British guitar amplifier manufacturer for both design and build, they dominate the world’s stages and studios. Orange are rightfully proud of their heritage, a story that began in the late 1960’s. The world’s greatest rock icons, including Jimmy Page, Stevie Wonder, James Brown, Fleetwood Mac, Oasis, Madonna, Jim Root and Geddy Lee are proud to stand in front of the unmistakable iconic brand and rely upon its unique tone. #### Orange Amplification Welcome New Ambassador Orianthi Guitar goddess, Orianthi has become Orange Amplification’s latest Ambassador. The multi-talented guitarist, singer and songwriter has performed with King of Pop Michael Jackson, toured with rock godfather Alice Cooper, played lead guitar for Carrie Underwood, exchanged solos with legend Carlos Santana as well as having a successful solo career. More recently, Orianthi has joined forces with Grammy Award winner and Songwriting Hall of Fame inductee Richie Sambora to form the band RSO. This month they have released their first album Radio Free America. It is the perfect platform to showcase their considerable skills as songwriters, vocalists and guitarists, setting the bar high for all future male-female guitar and vocal collaborations. Orianthi is the rock star with everything, guitar skills superb vocals, rock star looks and now an Orange Ambassador! She loves the Orange Rockerverb Mark 3 with its 4 x 12 cab and says The first time I plugged into The Rockerverb Mark 3 I felt a instant connection ... the tone I had been looking for, very responsive and powerful at a low volume and when cranked up it never loses clarity...this amp is the lion of amps in the rock jungle, check it out. The versatile, dependable and uniquely voiced Rockerverb Mark 3 is the perfect complement for Orianthi’s distinctive style and electrifying playing with its clean sound and a meld of classic and modern tones from Brit-rock to R&B. To find out more about the Rockerverb and all of the amps in the Orange range please go to https://orangeamps.com/ About Orange Amplification Orange Amplification has been a pioneering force in guitar and bass amplification since 1968. They have built a reputation of delivering innovative technology, always built with uncompromising attention to detail and quality.  Known as the best British guitar amplifier manufacturer for both design and build, they dominate the world’s stages and studios. Orange are rightfully proud of their heritage, a story that began in the late 1960’s. The world’s greatest rock icons, including Jimmy Page, Stevie Wonder, James Brown, Fleetwood Mac, Oasis, Madonna, Jim Root and Geddy Lee are proud to stand in front of the unmistakable iconic brand and rely upon its unique tone. #### Orange Amplifications Acoustic Pre Amp Artists Stevie Wonder, Martin Taylor, Hans Zimmer’s El Amir and Clean Bandit Discover Orange Amplifications Acoustic Pre Amp When Orange Amplification launched their Acoustic Pre in 2017 it was the world’s first stereo valve acoustic preamp/active DI and it set the standard for hi-fidelity tone and refined live acoustic sound. Engineered for both stage and studio use, the Acoustic Pre is exceptional and uncompromising in its performance, full of natural warmth and rich harmonics. Since it was launched, singer, songwriter, producer, multi-instrumentalist and multi Grammy Award winner Stevie Wonder has been touring with an Acoustic Pre as well as the highly respected jazz guitarist, Dr Martin Taylor MBE, who said ‘This preamp inspires me to create music’. Check out Martin talking about the Acoustic Pre here. El Amir, multi-instrumentalist with Hans Zimmer, has also been using the Acoustic Pre on tour. He says ‘It makes my flamenco guitar sound huge!! The Acoustic Pre combines quality, depth and beauty of sound. I will be using it on the World of Hans Zimmer autumn tour 2019.’ Check out his video here. Grammy Award winner, Clean Bandit’s guitarist Jack Patterson commented "With the Acoustic Pre I can turn up for radio sessions knowing I have easy control over my guitars without a ton of gear. It's a really versatile tool in the Clean Bandit studio." The band are appearing at festivals across the UK this summer. The unique valve Channel A is for active and passive instruments which gives it a wide frequency range enabling it to capture every subtle nuance of an acoustic guitar. The solid state Channel B has a different, slightly softer character with outstanding clarity. To find out more about the Acoustic Preamp please go to https://orangeamps.com/ About Orange Amplification Orange Amplification has been a pioneering force in guitar and bass amplification since 1968. They have built a reputation of delivering innovative technology, always built with uncompromising attention to detail and quality.  Known as the best British guitar amplifier manufacturer for both design and build, they dominate the world’s stages and studios. Orange are rightfully proud of their heritage, a story that began in the late 1960’s. The world’s greatest rock icons, including Jimmy Page, Stevie Wonder, James Brown, Fleetwood Mac, Oasis, Madonna, Jim Root and Geddy Lee are proud to stand in front of the unmistakable iconic brand and rely upon its unique tone. #### Orange Amplifiers Unveils The 'O' Turntable UK-Built, Precision Engineered Record Player (1st July, 2025 - London, UK) - Orange Amplifiers, renowned for over 55 years of professional audio innovation and helping soundtrack the biggest names in music, today launches the O Turntable. The UK-built, audiophile-grade record player has been precision engineered for effortless, high-fidelity vinyl playback for serious vinyl enthusiasts and music fans. To see a video for the O Turntable please click here. Orange has been shaping the world of music with groundbreaking innovations since the 1960s. In 1968, Cliff Cooper, Founder & CEO of Orange Amplifiers launched the Orange Studios. Famous names, including Stevie Wonder, Bee Gees, Tom Jones, Fleetwood Mac and numerous other bands recorded there. Cliff went on to launch Orange Management, Orange Records and even the Orange DJ Consoles, complete with a twin record deck. Orange has drawn on this considerable, legendary British DNA to produce the O Turntable. The timeless styling of this sleek unit is finished in pristine white gloss and the record deck is proudly emblazoned with the Orange, Voice Of The World Crest. The O Turntable key features are: Belt-driven high-fidelity turntable. 24V low-noise synchronous motor: with a custom PCB and aluminium pulley system to minimise vibration and deliver rock-steady platter speed, essential for accurate groove tracking. 23 mm high-mass phenolic platter with flywheel effect: which ensures smoother rotation and tighter speed stability - a design feature only found in top-rated turntables. Integrated MM phono-stage preamplifier: with built-in moving-magnet stage and a moving magnet cartridge with a replaceable carbon stylus to provide clear, dynamic output without extra components. Auto-bias tonearm with ultra-low-friction bearings: preset bias and a push-fit counterweight enable true plug-and-play setup—no alignment tools required. Sleek white gloss plinth and signature styling: offers a minimalist footprint with an underside power switch. The distinctive Orange branding features on the plinth, tonearm and cartridge. Also included is an exclusive “Voice of the World” slipmat and transparent dust cover lid. Simplifying connection and set-up, the highly compatible O Turntable has been designed to seamlessly pair with the Orange Pyramid System or any existing hi-fi set-up making it ideal for newcomers and seasoned audiophiles alike. “The O Turntable delivers pure, uncompromised vinyl sound with the simplicity and style our customers expect.” said Cliff Cooper, Founder & CEO of Orange Amplifiers. Priced at £499 (inc VAT) / €599 / $699 the O Turntable is available direct online from Orange worldwide (from late July in the USA), and both online and in-store through leading UK retailers Richer Sounds, Selfridges and Harrods. To find out more about the O Turntable, please go to www.orangeamps.com. About Orange Amplification Orange is a British pioneering force in the audio world, with a reputation for delivering innovative technology, built with uncompromising attention to detail and unparalleled sound quality. From classic guitar and bass amplifiers to original and inventive consumer goods, Orange products cover everything from performance to playback. With a sonic legacy spanning nearly 60 years, Orange’s renowned British Tone has been central to the sound of some of the world’s greatest music icons, including Jimmy Page, Stevie Wonder, James Brown, Fleetwood Mac, Oasis, Madonna, Jim Root and Geddy Lee. www.orangeamps.com #### Orange Amps 2025 ‘Wish Granted’ Giveaway Orange Amps has launched its FREE to-enter Christmas “Wish Granted” promotion, giving away over $30,000 worth of instruments and accessories this year. The company is firmly in the giving mode and will make fans across the globe shout with joy with their wish come true for amplifiers, combos, cabs, headphones, merchandise, t-shirts and more. This year, Orange will grant the wishes of more than one hundred fans worldwide and give away more than $30,000 worth of gear for Wish Granted entrants, the magic of Christmas could quite literally be landing on their doorstep! All postage, shipping and customs duties will be covered by Orange. What’s your Christmas wish? Take a look at orangeamps.com and choose up to three products you’d love to receive. Anyone can make a wish, however big or small. The entry form will close at midnight on 22nd December 2025. Winners will be announced daily from the 13th to 24th December on orangeamps.com and Orange social channels/ “The festive season is about sharing and showing appreciation to the ones we care about," said Cliff Cooper, CEO and founder of Orange Amps “and for Orange our customers will always come first”. Watch Cliff introducing the Wish Granted Giveaway here. Good luck to everyone who makes a wish! Orange ‘Where Magic Happens®’. About Orange Amps Orange Amplification has been a pioneering force in guitar and bass amplification since 1968. They have built a reputation of delivering innovative technology, always built with uncompromising attention to detail and quality. Known as the best British guitar amplifier manufacturer for both design and build, they dominate the world’s stages and studios. Orange are rightfully proud of their heritage, a story that began in the late 1960’s. The world’s greatest rock icons, including Jimmy Page, Stevie Wonder, James Brown, Fleetwood Mac, Oasis, Madonna, Jim Root and Geddy Lee are proud to stand in front of the unmistakable iconic brand and rely upon its unique tone. #### Orange Amps Announce Free Online Rock Guitar Course Learn The Orange Way Orange Amplification is delighted to announce their online foundation Rock Guitar Course is now FREE with any purchase of an Orange amp, combo, cab or pedal. Plus, all existing owners of Orange products can now register their products and gain FREE access to the same course. The Orange Foundation Rock Guitar Course is a fun, easy and fast way to really learn how to play rock guitar. It offers new and returning guitarists enjoyable lessons, a wealth of downloadable material, access to online tutors and video guides. Whatever their music tastes, students can learn to play the music they like, in a way that suits them best, anywhere and at any time. The Orange online Rock Guitar Course incorporates many different methods for learning whether going it alone, with a teacher in real life or online, via the website, using the guided videos or any combination of these tools. All participants completing the Orange foundation Rock Guitar Course will acquire all the necessary skills and knowledge to enable them to achieve a recognised guitar exam provided by the OnlineMusicExam platform, the world’s first accredited online guitar exams. For more than half a century, Orange has supported and encouraged people to take up the guitar and play music. The Orange Rock Guitar Course truly teaches students how to play and offers the opportunity for guitarists to achieve a qualification on the instrument they love. To find out more please go to https://orangeamps.com/learn/ About Orange Amplification Orange Amplification has been a pioneering force in guitar and bass amplification since 1968. They have built a reputation of delivering innovative technology, always built with uncompromising attention to detail and quality.  Known as the best British guitar amplifier manufacturer for both design and build, they dominate the world’s stages and studios. Orange are rightfully proud of their heritage, a story that began in the late 1960’s. The world’s greatest rock icons, including Jimmy Page, Stevie Wonder, James Brown, Fleetwood Mac, Oasis, Madonna, Jim Root and Geddy Lee are proud to stand in front of the unmistakable iconic brand and rely upon its unique tone. #### Orange Amps Instagram Hangs Tyler Bryant, Andy Powell, Charlie Robbins, David Hurrell & Ryan Bruce Join Orange Amps Instagram Hangs Orange Amplification’s #OrangeHangs programme of live Instagram sessions is delighted to welcome Ambassadors Tyler Bryant, Andy Powell, Charlie Robbins and David Hurrell. Plus, YouTuber and musician, Ryan ‘Fluff’ Bruce joins as a co-host. Highly successful YouTuber and musician, Ryan ‘Fluff’ Bruce of Riff, Beards & Gear and Dragged Under will co-host with Orange’s Global Artist Relations Manager, Alex Auxier, in Artists Relations Corner every Tuesday at 8:00pm BST. He has been demoing equipment for the last decade drawing on his knowledge of all things guitar, playing live, recording and much more. On Saturday 2nd May at 8.00pm BST, Tyler Bryant, leader of Tyler Bryant & The Shakedown, the fast rising rock ‘n’ roll quartet from Nashville, will be joining the hang using his Rockerverb 100 MKIII guitar amp to jam and then hold a Q&A. He and the band have toured with rock giants AC/DC, Aerosmith and Guns ‘n’ Roses and released three albums, including the most recent Truth And Lies in 2019. Andy Powell, of Wishbone Ash, is joining Ella Stormark, Artist Relations, on her regular Ramble On, Sunday afternoon  at 4.20pm BST. They will be chatting about the band's latest album Coat of Arms, their iconic album Argus turning forty eight years old this week and everything music and Orange. Also on Sunday, Charlie Robbins will be talking on the hang at 8.00pm BST. Charlie, guitarist with the prog-metal band Artificial Language, is fan of the Pedal Baby and PPC212V and is known for combining techniques like slides, slaps and rasgueado with heavy hitting rhythms. The band’s second album, Now We Sleep , was released last year. Then on Tuesday 5th May at 8.30pm BST David Hurrell bass player with ONOFF and the rest of the band, a rock ‘n’ roll trio from Ireland will be talking all things bass, guitar and musical influences. They recently released a new single Closer in collaboration with Hip Hop artist Da Bay Bully Dupree.   The weekly #OrangeHangs programme timetable is below: Day Time Session Title Host(s) Role Mon to Fri 4:00pm BST Plug in Baby Danny Gomez Marketing & Artist Relations Consultant Monday 9.00pm BST Quarantine Hero (Jr) Ken Rose Guitarist with the band Hero Jr Tuesday 7:00pm BST Artists Relations Corner Alex Auxier   Ryan ‘Fluff’ Bruce Global Artist Relations Manager   YouTuber and musician Wednesday 7:30pm BST Drinks at the Genius Pub Alex Auxier   Jon Bailey Global Artist Relations Manager   USA Senior Amp Technician Friday 7:00pm BST Artists Relations Corner - Plus Gear Q & A Alex Auxier Global Artist Relations Manager Sunday 4:20pm BST Ramble On Ella Stormark Orange Artist Relations Plus coming soon, the Wizard of Denmark Street with Technical Director, Adrian Emsley and The World of Music with Cliff Cooper. #OrangeHangs is about keeping musicians connected with something different every day. Visit https://orangeamps.com/blog-article/ to check the full weekly timetable of sessions. #### Orange Amps Launch Crest Edition Wireless Headphones Orange Amplification introduce their new Crest Edition Wireless Headphones; with more than fifty years of audio expertise behind them, they offer expert sound for sophisticated ears. The key features of the new headphones are reliable great sounding audio, touch controls, wireless connectivity and comfort. The wide, well balanced refined sound of Crest Edition Wireless Headphones offers superb levels of detail with warm rumbling basslines and natural sounding highs. The spacious sound will set pulses racing and have users rediscovering their music library in a totally different way. They offer wearers complete control over what is listened to and how it is enjoyed. The headphone touch-pad allows users to control volume by swiping up or down, move to the previous track or to the next song by swiping side to side and pause by tapping. The discrete built in microphone is ideal for phone or video calls. The Headphones run on Bluetooth and will last for more than twenty four hours on a single charge. A spare cable is included as an optional preference or just in case, so users can keep listening whatever the circumstances. The shape and soft cushion design of the over-ear pads offer lasting comfort and a superior, secure fit with excellent noise reduction so the user hears only the music they want to hear from the quality drivers. Their iconic orange and black design, with the Orange Crest embossed into the headband, offers understated elegance to suit any style. The highly portable headphones have been engineered to fold into their padded carry case for easy transportation. The headphones are also supplied with a 3.5mm mini-jack to mini-jack audio cable and a USB charging cable. RRP £95.00/$115/€108. Take your music anywhere. The Orange Crest Edition Wireless Headphones are available exclusively to purchase from the Orange Amplification website at https://orangeamps.com/product/headphones-crest-edition/. Claim your 10% off special launch offer using the code STAYHOME6 (expires 15th May 2020). About Orange Amplification Orange Amplification has been a pioneering force in guitar and bass amplification since 1968. They have built a reputation of delivering innovative technology, always built with uncompromising attention to detail and quality.  Known as the best British guitar amplifier manufacturer for both design and build, they dominate the world’s stages and studios. Orange are rightfully proud of their heritage, a story that began in the late 1960’s. The world’s greatest rock icons, including Jimmy Page, Stevie Wonder, James Brown, Fleetwood Mac, Oasis, Madonna, Jim Root and Geddy Lee are proud to stand in front of the unmistakable iconic brand and rely upon its unique tone. #### Orange Amps Launch FS1 Mini Footswitch Orange Amplification extends its range of footswitches with the introduction of the FS1 Mini, the perfect complement to the single-button FS1 and dual-button FS2. The new FS1 Mini is small enough to fit in the palm of your hand and answers frequent requests from Orange users to make smaller pedals to give them more room on pedalboards and improve portability. The FS1 Mini is housed in a study metal casing finished with the company’s timeless design and style and comes with a sheet of Orange’s classic icon stickers allowing users to personalise its use. It has a single orange LED indicator, a single foot switch and a 1/4” jack on the back to connect the footswitch to an amp with any length of cable. It is perfect for all Orange amplifiers and its standard latching design and TS (mono) jack connection means it is also suitable for many other types of equipment. At just over 200g and measuring 8.7 x 3 x 3.7cm the best things really do come in small packages and as an official Orange accessory it complements any Orange amp. Ideal for allowing users to toggle the amplifier's functions at the tap of a switch the FS1 Mini can be used to Switch Channels on all Orange twin channel valve amplifiers including the Crush 20, Crush 20RT, Crush 35 and Crush Pro amps. It can be used for Reverb on the Rockerverb and Crush Pro Amps and for Attenuator with the Rockerverb and Dual Dark series. Alternatively it can be used as a Master Volume Lift for the OR50, EQ Lift with the Custom Shop 50 plus Global and Gain Boost for the OR100. Other uses include Blend for the OB1 Series, Compression using the 4 Stroke Series and so much more. The Orange icon stickers supplied features twelve graphics of the most popular foot-switchable channels options (Mute, Clean Channel, Dirty/Fat Channel, Reverb, EQ Lift, Attenuator, Depth, Speed, Volume, Compression, Blend, Gain) with an additional three blank stickers for users to customise. Orange has famously used these graphics on their amps since the early 70s when founder Cliff Cooper was inspired by seeing new road signs. The FS1 Mini is available through Orange Retailers and to find out more about the product visit https://orangeamps.com/ About Orange Amplification Orange Amplification has been a pioneering force in guitar and bass amplification since 1968. They have built a reputation of delivering innovative technology, always built with uncompromising attention to detail and quality.  Known as the best British guitar amplifier manufacturer for both design and build, they dominate the world’s stages and studios. Orange are rightfully proud of their heritage, a story that began in the late 1960’s. The world’s greatest rock icons, including Jimmy Page, Stevie Wonder, James Brown, Fleetwood Mac, Oasis, Madonna, Jim Root and Geddy Lee are proud to stand in front of the unmistakable iconic brand and rely upon its unique tone. #### Orange Amps Launch Instagram Programme #OrangeHangs Meet The Orange Team With A Series Of Instagram Live Sessions Orange Amplification hopes that you and your family are staying safe and healthy during this difficult time. Orange is offering a ray of sunshine with the #OrangeHangs programme of live Instagram sessions. Simply visit the Orange Amps ‘Watch Live’ Instagram for regular bright spells of positivity, help, advice and general rambles from a wide range of the company’s dedicated experts and ambassadors. Every Tuesday and Friday at 2:00pm EST (6:00pm GMT) join Orange’s Global Artist Relations Manager, Alex Auxier, in Artists Relations Corner. He will be providing insights into endorsements, general Orange information and remote interviewing artists and industry guests. The hangs will also include live Q & A sessions. Artist Relations and Technical Genius collide as Alex host’s a live stream with Jon Bailey, Orange’s USA Senior Amp Technician on Wednesdays at 2:30pm EST (6:30pm GMT). Drinks at the Genius Pub sees Jon’s unmatched breadth of knowledge ideally placed to take questions about anything related to musical gear, old and new. Ella Stormark, from Orange Artist Relations, will Ramble On every Sunday at 12:20pm EST (4:20pm GMT). She will be talking records, music, working for Orange, endorsements and loads of other interesting odds ’n’ ends. Plug in Baby, hosted by Danny Gomez, Orange Marketing & Artist Relations Consultant and OMEC Designer, will be broadcast across the week, Monday to Friday at 12:00pm EST (4:00pm GMT). He will be discussing contemporary guitar rigs, Orange new products and the ground-breaking OMEC Teleport technology, as well chatting about his life on the road as a session musician. Other sessions in the pipeline, days and times to be announced soon, are the Wizard of Denmark Street where viewers can meet Orange’s Technical Director, the legendary Adrian Emsley. He will be talking about gear, product design and the world of  R & D. Cliff Cooper, founder and CEO of Orange Amplification, will feature in The World of Music. Send in questions to our website and he will be delighted to answer them. Plus Ken Rose, Orange Ambassador and guitarist with the band Hero Jr., will be playing in Quarantine Hero (Jr) where he will jam in both solo and band settings, take questions and talk about his love of all things Orange. Stay connected and have something different to look forward to each day with Orange. No matter how far apart you are, with Orange, no one is alone. Visit https://orangeamps.com/blog-article/ to check the full weekly timetable of sessions. About Orange Amplification Orange Amplification has been a pioneering force in guitar and bass amplification since 1968. They have built a reputation of delivering innovative technology, always built with uncompromising attention to detail and quality. Known as the best British guitar amplifier manufacturer for both design and build, they dominate the world’s stages and studios. Orange are rightfully proud of their heritage, a story that began in the late 1960’s. The world’s greatest rock icons, including Jimmy Page, Stevie Wonder, James Brown, Fleetwood Mac, Oasis, Madonna, Jim Root and Geddy Lee are proud to stand in front of the unmistakable iconic brand and rely upon its unique tone. #### Orange Amps Launch Their Retro 1970s Effect Pedals Orange Amplification announces the return of three iconic effects pedals; the Orange Phaser, Orange Sustain and Orange Distortion — with the trio’s vintage characteristics reworked for the present day. The modern story of these classic units starts in 2019, when an Orange message board went viral for a photo of the long-discontinued Sustain pedal from the early 1970s, with its outsized form-factor and art nouveau typography. Not long after, the company found the original schematics and the project was started. The rest of the story writes itself: as more evidence was unearthed about the Sustain and its two brothers, the Distortion and Phaser, Orange set about remaking these beasts, retaining their most-loved qualities and incorporating the contemporary features; LEDs, DC inputs etc — expected on 21st-century effects pedals. The result is three seasoned British made pedals re-tuned and ready for the modern age. First up is the Orange Sustain, which smooths and regulates guitar sounds, acting like an overdrive for clean tones with added chime and warmth. Boosting volume without scuffing purity and making soft parts louder and the loud parts softer, it offers an expressive, nuanced and three-dimensional take on the sustain/compressor effect. Then there’s the Orange Phaser, the most elegantly simple of the reboots, with just one knob and one job: to bring sweet psychedelic swirl to any rig, its dial modulating guitar tones from woozy sweeps to fast, choppy stabs via kaleidoscopic insistent, whirling pulses. With four-stage circuitry rebirthed from the original schematics combined with modern techniques inside the box reduces the noise floor. The Orange Phaser adds maximum spin with minimum fuss. And finally there’s the Orange Distortion, with vintage appearance up top but all-new circuitry below deck, replacing the original’s back-to-back diode design with an amp circuit and tone stack with a user-adjustable treble. New design doesn’t mean new sound though — the Orange Distortion retains all the bite, growl, warmth and howl of its 1970s forefather, from fat gravelly textures to red-hot screamers and maximum saturation. The trio of effects pedals are a perfect homage to one of rock’s golden ages, but also ripe for any modern set-up. The strong aluminium chassis and classic look offer a 50-year-back teleportation. Then, stomping on the footswitches completes the time-travel: these might be new for 2022, but with the Orange vintage pedals, The Song Remains The Same. Watch the launch video at https://youtu.be/zwi3AZT_xts and to find out more about all these British made pedals, please go to orangeamps.com. About Orange Amplification Orange Amplification has been a pioneering force in guitar and bass amplification since 1968. They have built a reputation of delivering innovative technology, always built with uncompromising attention to detail and quality. Known as the best British guitar amplifier manufacturer for both design and build, they dominate the world’s stages and studios. Orange are rightfully proud of their heritage, a story that began in the late 1960’s. The world’s greatest rock icons, including Jimmy Page, Stevie Wonder, James Brown, Fleetwood Mac, Oasis, Madonna, Jim Root and Geddy Lee are proud to stand in front of the unmistakable iconic brand and rely upon its unique tone. #### Orange Amps Launches King Comp Class A VCA Compressor Pedal 22nd October, 2025 - London, UK – The new Orange Amps King Comp is a super low noise Class A VCA compressor pedal with 18V DC power supply for extra headroom and subtle envelope shaping control. It brings studio style compression dynamics to any pedalboard and offers a warm musical response with an exceptionally low noise floor. Developed to meet the ever-evolving musical needs of guitarists and bassists, the King Comp pedal enhances sound by adding sustain, snap and sparkle rather than flattening it, offering smooth, musical, pro-level compression with real character. The super useful dual attack and release knobs mean users can set how quickly the compression kicks in and shape every note they play. The versatile attack control allows anything from understated tightening to pronounced pogoing bounce to be dialled in. At the same time the equally adaptable release control gives long-lasting sustain for notes and chords that can go on for miles. Plus, there is also visual feedback of any compression applied when the King Comp’s onboard LED switches from blue to pink. At the heart of the King Comp pedal is the Class A VCA compression circuit that delivers precision dynamics with a warm, natural feel.  There is also a high-quality buffered bypass to ensure signals stay strong and consistent, even when the pedal is off. The buffer maintains clarity, keeping sound punchy and defined and makes the King Comp reliable as an always-on part of any setup. Running with the external 18V DC supply maximises the King Comp’s dynamic range and reduces compression artefacts so the pedal delivers the most transparent version of any instrument's tone, making it especially useful with hot pickups, basses and more complex pedalboards. The King Comp pedal offers precise dynamic control with a musical feel that responds like a great amp. To find out more please go to  www.orangeamps.com. About Orange Amps Orange Amps, a British pioneering force in the audio world, has a reputation for delivering innovative technology, built with uncompromising attention to detail and quality. From classic guitar and bass amplifiers to original and inventive consumer goods, Orange products cover everything from performance to playback. With a sonic legacy spanning nearly 60 years, Orange’s renowned British Tone has been relied on by some of the world’s greatest rock icons, including Jimmy Page, Stevie Wonder, James Brown, Fleetwood Mac, Oasis, Madonna, Jim Root and Geddy Lee. #### Orange Amps Launches Online Vocal Performance Exams Learn The Orange Way Orange Learn, the educational arm of Orange Amplification, is excited to announce the expansion of its qualifications with the launch of Vocal Performance Graded Exams . Orange Amps has spent more than fifty years encouraging people to enjoy and participate in making music. Now, this includes vocalists. The Orange Learn Vocal Performance syllabus and graded exams, developed in partnership with Online Music Exams, focuses entirely on the performance of songs, offering an additional progression route to traditional practical music exams with a carefully curated, contemporary list of suggested songs. Plus, it is more affordable in comparison to many of its competitors and its flexibility allows exams to be taken anywhere, at any time, and as many times as needed. Popular songs featured in the modern syllabus include Olivio Rodrigo's Drivers License, Andy Grammer's Don't Give Up On Me, Billie Eilish's Bad Guy. Also featured are Shape Of You by Ed Sheeran, Cuz I Love You by Lizzo and Own it by Stormzy. However, students can choose their own songs providing they fit the parameter guidelines found in the syllabus. There are nine graded exams in total, debut through to Grade 8. Grades 1 to 8 are regulated qualifications and recognised by the RQF* and EQF* via the awarding body, The Learning Machine. Each exam requires a student to introduce and perform a selection of songs. Students receive feedback from a professional singer and a vocal examiner, as well as a certificate of qualification on passing. ‘Music education has always been close to my heart,’ said Cliff Cooper, Orange Amps CEO, ‘Orange Learn’s Vocal Performance syllabus and exams is about encouraging the uniqueness of each individual to shine, allowing a space for them to develop performance and communication skills and gain a qualification.’ Students already learning to sing and looking for a vocal exam that is more cost effective and can be taken online, anytime or anywhere, can find out more at https://orangeamps.com/learn-vocal/ About Orange Amplification Orange Amplification has been a pioneering force in guitar and bass amplification since 1968. They have built a reputation of delivering innovative technology, always built with uncompromising attention to detail and quality. Known as the best British guitar amplifier manufacturer for both design and build, they dominate the world’s stages and studios. Orange are rightfully proud of their heritage, a story that began in the late 1960’s. The world’s greatest rock icons, including Jimmy Page, Stevie Wonder, James Brown, Fleetwood Mac, Oasis, Madonna, Jim Root and Geddy Lee are proud to stand in front of the unmistakable iconic brand and rely upon its unique tone. #### Orange Amps New Hand Built OE-1 Guitar Orange Amplification is proud to announce its new hand built, OE-1 Guitar. Designed by Orange’s Technical Director Ade Emsley and constructed by luthier Jason Burns at Blast Cult, each guitar is made to order in London, England. Fashioned from solid mahogany, the OE-1 is available in a two-toned gold and ivory or custom finish. The custom 12” radius ebony fretboard has 22 frets. The inlaid headstock and body has an eye-catching chessboard nitro binding. The guitar features a nickel, ABM, Kalamazoo, Tune-O-Matic Bridge and Stop Bar Tailpiece for easy adjustment and tuning stability. The OE-1 is fitted with Grover® tuners, four custom turned brass control knobs and a robust three-way switchcraft toggle switch including a custom clear pickguard. Purchasers of the OE-1 will be offered a choice of alnico Staple soapbar P90’s or custom Mojo dogear UK Filtertrons. The guitar will be supplied in a Hiscox hard case. Ade Emsley commenting on the design of the OE-1 said “It’s a blend of engineering, instinct, and my own experience with high-end guitars. I’m very proud of the sound and the feel that the guitar delivers.” Available through the Orange Global Store, to find out more about the Orange new OE-1 Guitar, please go to https://orangeamps.com/   About Orange Amplification Orange Amplification has been a pioneering force in guitar and bass amplification since 1968. They have built a reputation of delivering innovative technology, always built with uncompromising attention to detail and quality.  Known as the best British guitar amplifier manufacturer for both design and build, they dominate the world’s stages and studios. Orange are rightfully proud of their heritage, a story that began in the late 1960’s. The world’s greatest rock icons, including Jimmy Page, Stevie Wonder, James Brown, Fleetwood Mac, Oasis, Madonna, Jim Root and Geddy Lee are proud to stand in front of the unmistakable iconic brand and rely upon its unique tone. #### Orange Amps OR60 UK-Built All-Valve Guitar Amp Simple, Solid And Seriously Loud 20th January  2026 - London, UK – Orange Amps is pleased to introduce its latest, UK-built, all-valve guitar amp head, the vintage inspired single channel OR60. The 60-Watt amp delivers focused, harmonically rich valve tone with a modern edge. It is generous in clarity, tight in the lows and voiced to take boosts beautifully. It’s modern Orange tone, designed to go hard! Designed and made in the UK with premium components, the OR60 is driven by a pair of 6L6 power valves which give the head extensive headroom and depth, especially with a boost pedal in front. A second footswitchable volume control provides effortless solo cut-through or rhythm / lead switching without touching the gain. Because the gain is not touched, the core tone remains consistent, simply louder or softer as needed. Plus, the switchable 460V / 335V (60W / 30W) output allows guitarists to push the amp harder at lower volumes. This versatility, with zero tone compromise, is a powerful feature for live guitarists or studio setups, making the OR60 incredibly playable, whatever the style. The dedicated Presence and Resonance controls offer customisable tone-shaping and fine tuning, allowing players to shape the high and low-end power amp stage to suit any cab or room. The Presence control adjusts high-end response for consistent clarity and harmonic definition helping a guitar cut through the mix. The Resonance control allows users to dial in low-end response and tailor the amp’s feel and depth to their playing style, whether it’s percussive tightness for modern metal or more classic booming bottom end. The three position Bright switch adds two flavours of bite and definition to darker pick-ups, and brings extra snap and sparkle to clean tones. It allows players to sculpt the amp’s top-end voicing without affecting the overall gain character. When engaged, it lifts the treble response giving extra clarity and presence, which is particularly useful with humbuckers or darker-voiced guitars. When it is switched off (middle position) the tone is smoother, warmer and rounder. This small tweak has a big impact when players move between guitars or genres mid-set. The amp's simple design is its key: just the straight-up, high-voltage voice of a masterfully designed single-channel amp, ready to be played raw or augmented with the valve-buffered FX loop. Simple, solid, and seriously loud. The bold design of the OR60 is instantly recognisable with its classic pics-only controls and signature orange Tolex finish. Built to perform and for a lifetime on the road or in the studio it is tour-tough and gig-ready. The OR60 is the most versatile single-channel amp Orange Amps has ever built. With serious power and exceptional responsiveness, it moves effortlessly from glassy chime to classic crunch and well beyond, all delivered with Orange’s iconic British tone. To find out more please go to  www.orangeamps.com. About Orange Amps Orange Amps, a British pioneering force in the audio world, has a reputation for delivering innovative technology, built with uncompromising attention to detail and quality. From classic guitar and bass amplifiers to original and inventive consumer goods, Orange products cover everything from performance to playback. With a sonic legacy spanning nearly 60 years, Orange’s renowned British Tone has been relied on by some of the world’s greatest rock icons, including Jimmy Page, Stevie Wonder, James Brown, Fleetwood Mac, Oasis, Madonna, Jim Root and Geddy Lee. #### Orange Amps To Grant 50 Wishes To Celebrate Their 50th Anniversary Once again Orange Amplification Is Granting Wishes By Giving Away $15,000 Worth of Gear The Orange Amplification fiftieth anniversary Christmas Wish competition promises to be bigger and better than ever before. To mark the company’s five decades as a pioneering force in guitar and bass amplification, we’ve decided to grant 50 wishes! We’ll be giving away everything in the current Orange product range; amps, combos, cabs, headphones and more! To enter, participants should simply share the Orange product they desire most with Cliff Cooper, Founder and CEO, on the Orange Facebook page. Increased chances can be gained by liking, commenting on or sharing any #wishgranted post. Christmas wishes can also be shared on https://orangeamps.com/. All wishes and hearts’ desires must be posted between 1st and 24th December (11.59pm GMT) 2018. Winners can discover if their dream has come true on the Orange Facebook page on 25th December 12.00pm GMT, 2018. Be sure to Like and Follow their page to ensure you receive a notification if you win. Check out the 2018 Orange Christmas video here https://youtu.be/MYJ_dqhIyzI Good luck to all who enter, Orange ‘Where the Magic Happens®’ About Orange Amplification Orange Amplification has been a pioneering force in guitar and bass amplification since 1968. They have built a reputation of delivering innovative technology, always built with uncompromising attention to detail and quality.  Known as the best British guitar amplifier manufacturer for both design and build, they dominate the world’s stages and studios. Orange are rightfully proud of their heritage, a story that began in the late 1960’s. The world’s greatest rock icons, including Jimmy Page, Stevie Wonder, James Brown, Fleetwood Mac, Oasis, Madonna, Jim Root and Geddy Lee are proud to stand in front of the unmistakable iconic brand and rely upon its unique tone. #### Orange and Orianthi Team-Up for a Versatile, Compact Amp with Big Sound Orange Limited Edition Orianthi Crush 20RT Orange Amplification is pleased to launch the Limited Edition Orianthi Crush 20RT with a stylish look and that same undeniable British crunch. Orianthi, is partnering with Orange Amplification to release a travel-friendly amp that’s both functional and reliable. The new Limited Edition Orianthi Crush 20RT has been played by the respected guitarist, singer-songwriter, in the studio and at live gigs with glowing results. The white Tolex-clad, solid-state signature Crush 20RT offers some of the most distinctive tones available in its price range. With the gain turned down, the amp delivers a versatile crystal clean tone. The “dirty channel” can be selected to unleash high levels of detailed creamy distortion to full saturation. The Crush 20RT offers a wide range of sonic possibilities courtesy of an 8”, custom-designed ‘Voice of the World” speaker.  From modern sonic punch to vintage tones, this incredibly portable amplifier also includes a 3-band EQ, built-in “spring-inspired” reverb and chromatic tuner. “I wanted a portable amp I could use anywhere. There’s a soaring tone you get from this amp despite its small, compact size”, comments Orianthi. She continues, “Plus this amp is really diverse - from the clean channel to the dirty channel - there’s warmth and there’s grit, it’s really quite incredible. I think everyone is really going to dig it!” Designed to offer more guitarists, British-designed circuitry and authentic British tonality, the Crush 20RT is within reach for every player. Watch Orianthi demonstrating the new amp here. For amp aficionados the world over, the recently released, Limited Edition “Oriverb” combo amp is also offered on the Orange Amps website here. To experience the new Limited Edition Orianthi Crush 20RT visit your favourite authorised Orange retailer, or learn more online at https://orangeamps.com. About Orange Amplification Orange Amplification has been a pioneering force in guitar and bass amplification since 1968. They have built a reputation of delivering innovative technology, always built with uncompromising attention to detail and quality.  Known as the best British guitar amplifier manufacturer for both design and build, they dominate the world’s stages and studios. Orange are rightfully proud of their heritage, a story that began in the late 1960’s. The world’s greatest rock icons, including Jimmy Page, Stevie Wonder, James Brown, Fleetwood Mac, Oasis, Madonna, Jim Root and Geddy Lee are proud to stand in front of the unmistakable iconic brand and rely upon its unique tone. #### Orange Announces Three New Portable and Powerful Baby Guitar Amps Like a proud parent, Orange Amplification is delighted to announce the arrival of its new Babies: the newly analogue designed Tour Baby, Gain Baby and Dual Baby guitar amps. Each lightweight, studio grade 100W, twin channel, Class A/B, solid state amp weighs only 3kg and is compact, reliable and tour ready. Watch the launch video here. Orange Tour Baby The 2-channel, Tour Baby guitar amp is incredibly versatile in a variety of playing situations. The onboard studio grade VCA compressor of Tour Baby’s refined clean channel, offers pristine clean tones with active or passive pickups. It provides a consistent dynamic range and low noise in extreme settings without the need for separate pedals. It includes precise bass and treble EQ controls. The naturally voiced dirty channel of this tone machine allows players to easily get that sought after ‘point of breakup’ sound . A custom voiced presence control and powerful 3-band EQ control means the Tour Baby’s tone can be shaped to cut-through the mix.  Add to that a footswitchable volume control, that provides a stage-friendly volume boost option for live applications. Watch the Tour Baby video here. Orange Gain Baby The Gain Baby clean channel is the same as that of the Tour Baby with its integrated VCA Compressor to alleviate the need for an additional stomp box and incorporates bass and treble EQ controls to dial in a desired frequency. The compressor provides smooth, transparent compression for dynamic control without compromising tone. Four distinct stages are available on the high gain channel allowing players to dial in their preferred level of crunch and saturation. Like the Dual Baby, Gain Baby’s Tight Switch operates as a bright switch, boosting the upper mid at lower gain levels, to give shredding solos a little something extra. Volume control is footswitchable, the buffered FX allows effects from pedals to be patched in and the onboard 3-band EQ allows tone to be tweaked even further. With multiple output options such as a balanced XLR output with no Cab Sim, as well as dual speaker outputs, the Gain Baby is equally comfortable on stage or in the studio. Watch the Gain Baby video here. Orange Dual Baby The Dual Baby is a powerhouse in a pint-sized package. It’s simple A and B channel design offers duelling tones and alternating rhythm opportunities. Channel A mimics the rich responsive tones of the Orange flagship Rockerverb amps in a reliable solid-state design. From clean to classic crunch to full-on saturation, there is no shortage of Orange mojo. The brand-new Tubby Switch, which boosts the bottom end early in the signal path, offers a much ‘rounder’ tone when playing clean or when searching for just the right ‘dirty-clean’ sound. Channel B allows players to dial in the desired level of grit, with ample saturation and a valve-like high-gain tone, unheard of in any other solid-state unit. The ‘bright boost’ of the Tight Switch gives the amp spring and bounce and raises the top end at lower gain levels for players who want to tighten up, shred and play blistering solos with plenty of cut. The 3-band sweepable EQ presence control allows frequencies to be tweaked, shimmer added and mids that sit perfectly in the mix to be dialled in. Watch the Dual Baby video here. Pack or rack any of the three Baby amps with included gig bag or an available rack ear kit. Each Baby is a mighty unit that delivers100-Watts into 8 ohms or 70-Watts into 16 ohms, to power any full-sized guitar amp with ease! Check out the triplets, Dual Baby, Tour Baby and Gain Baby and all the other Orange products at https://orangeamps.com/ About Orange Amplification Orange Amplification has been a pioneering force in guitar and bass amplification since 1968. They have built a reputation of delivering innovative technology, always built with uncompromising attention to detail and quality. Known as the best British guitar amplifier manufacturer for both design and build, they dominate the world’s stages and studios. Orange are rightfully proud of their heritage, a story that began in the late 1960’s. The world’s greatest rock icons, including Jimmy Page, Stevie Wonder, James Brown, Fleetwood Mac, Oasis, Madonna, Jim Root and Geddy Lee are proud to stand in front of the unmistakable iconic brand and rely upon its unique tone. #### Orange Glenn Hughes Limited Edition Bass Amp Orange Amplification Launch Glenn Hughes Limited Edition Bass Amp Orange Amplification are launching the limited edition, Glenn Hughes Signature Crush Bass 50 and its colour is deep purple, not orange! See Glenn talking about his Signature amp at https://bit.ly/3wxjTSw. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Glenn Hughes, has been an Orange Ambassador for over a decade. For many years he was the bass player and vocalist with Deep Purple, who recently celebrated fifty years of definitive classic hard rock. Hughes is also known as the bassist and vocalist for Trapeze, Black Country Communion with Joe Bonamassa, California Breed and more recently The Dead Daisies. The Crush Bass 50 compact combo, inspired by Orange’s flagship AD200 and  OB1 bass amplifiers, perfectly blends some of the most defining elements of each. It has the essentials of a recording amp and delivers warm, clean bass tones, vintage growl with fat low end and blendable overdrive. Plus, the limited edition is finished in a distinctive tough purple textured vinyl with a silver coloured plaque ‘Glenn Hughes Limited Edition’. Talking about the Crush Bass 50, Hughes said: ‘You can go in the studio, take that bass combo and make your album with something like that, it’s truly outstanding. It’s gritty, it’s punchy: sustain is so important and its certainly got all that.’ He added: ‘Orange all the way……..it’s the future, it’s the way to go, you heard it from me!’ ‘We feel privileged to honour Glenn with this affordable limited edition bass combo. He has played such a big part in British music history,’ said Cliff Cooper, Orange Amps CEO and Founder. ‘To make a purple combo is a fitting way to pay a tribute to him.’ To find out more about the Glenn Hughes Signature Crush Bass 50 and other Orange products please go to orangeamps.com About Orange Amplification Orange Amplification has been a pioneering force in guitar and bass amplification since 1968. They have built a reputation of delivering innovative technology, always built with uncompromising attention to detail and quality.  Known as the best British guitar amplifier manufacturer for both design and build, they dominate the world’s stages and studios. Orange are rightfully proud of their heritage, a story that began in the late 1960’s. The world’s greatest rock icons, including Jimmy Page, Stevie Wonder, James Brown, Fleetwood Mac, Oasis, Madonna, Jim Root and Geddy Lee are proud to stand in front of the unmistakable iconic brand and rely upon its unique tone. #### Orange Launch Crush Acoustic 30 Orange Amplification is delighted to launch the Crush Acoustic 30, extending its’ range of acoustic amplification products. The new Crush Acoustic 30 is designed to project clear, distinct sounds with its angled construction and 30 Watts of power. It comes with two channels with built-in reverb and chorus across both. The global notch filter reduces feedback efficiently and precisely with one control. The Crush Acoustic 30 is lightweight, portable and battery powered. True to Orange’s traditions, it is simple, versatile and affordable. The Crush Acoustic 30 twin channel capability, packed with many advanced features, makes this compact combo extremely flexible and perfect for live performance, busking or practicing at home. Channel 1 is the dedicated acoustic guitar channel. It is equipped with a pad switch which can take off up to 10dB, helping users maintain a clean signal for higher output instruments. This channel is also armed with a 3-band EQ which allows quick sound changes and a colour switch which boosts presence and cuts the midrange frequencies a little. Channel 2 features XLR input, meaning it can be used with a second guitar or a microphone. The phantom power is switchable as is the mic/line input. The high quality effects included in Orange’s new acoustic amp offer everything a guitarist could need for a polished, distinctive sound. The Reverb and Chorus effects can be blended between the two channels offering a wide acoustic sound range. The global notch filter adjusts the frequency of the narrow-Q filter to help combat feedback, vital for every live performer. The 8” Voice of the World speaker has been especially designed for the Crush Acoustic 30. It delivers 30 Watts of power ensuring a guitarists’ sound will be heard in crowded club or busy street. The cab, available in orange or black livery, has a tilted design to ensure sound is projected in the right direction to draw in the crowds. Plus, the 3.5mm Aux-In is perfect to plug in a phone or bluetooth receiver device to allow playing along to backing tracks. Crush Acoustic 30 Front Crush Acoustic 30 Side Crush Acoustic 30 Back Crush Acoustic 30 Top The compact Crush Acoustic 30, can be carried easily and used anywhere. It can be powered by either AA batteries or the supplied DC adaptor. At full volume the batteries will provide three hours of playing time or 5 hours at 50% volume. To find out more about the Orange Crush Acoustic 30 please go to https://orangeamps.com/crush-acoustic-30/ About Orange Amplification Orange Amplification has been a pioneering force in guitar and bass amplification since 1968. They have built a reputation of delivering innovative technology, always built with uncompromising attention to detail and quality.  Known as the best British guitar amplifier manufacturer for both design and build, they dominate the world’s stages and studios. Orange are rightfully proud of their heritage, a story that began in the late 1960’s. The world’s greatest rock icons, including Jimmy Page, Stevie Wonder, James Brown, Fleetwood Mac, Oasis, Madonna, Jim Root and Geddy Lee are proud to stand in front of the unmistakable iconic brand and rely upon its unique tone. #### Orange Launch the Limited Edition Dual Dark 100 White Orange Amplification launches the Limited Edition Dual Dark 100 White. Same as the Dual Dark 100 except this limited edition is finished in pure white tolex and Channel A has been tweaked to give it the flavour and feel of the OR100. Watch the new Dual Dark being played at https://youtu.be/5f6j6bLdoVU. When released, the original Dual Dark 100 was completely different to any other Orange amp in terms of both gain and voicing, with its tight bottom end and a percussive nature to its attack. The original Channel A was a completely new design with a voicing that revealed a fat and powerful EQ with strong open mids and a tight response. While Channel B, took the amp into the territory of the high-gain, heavy-metal Thunderverb 200. It was this duality of voicing that made the amp so appealing to a wide range of guitarists. The new Limited Edition Dual Dark 100 White retains all the gain, keeps the same two channels of 100% valve versatility and adds an innovative twist to Channel A, bringing a dash of the classic OR100 old school British tone. Channel A can still be dialled up to any tone from clean, classic rock through to bone shaking metal with its powerful 3 band EQ, while Channel B continues to reflect the Thunderverb’s scooped, pronounced mids and mellow highs. Each channel has independent gain and master controls to allow players to move from cleans to death at the stomp of the footswitch. True simplicity! The amp has selectable output wattage; 100w to 70w, 50w to 30w to switch down the gain from the power amp valves and it can be taken even lower with the footswitchable attenuator. Alternatively use the attenuator for rhythm volume or turn it off for a lead boost. Engineered to be played, the Limited Edition Dual Dark 100 White is frighteningly close to being the perfect amp for the darkest tones. To find out more about the new Limited Edition Dual Dark 100 White, plus all the other Orange Amplification products, please go to https://orangeamps.com. About Orange Amplification Orange Amplification has been a pioneering force in guitar and bass amplification since 1968. They have built a reputation of delivering innovative technology, always built with uncompromising attention to detail and quality. Known as the best British guitar amplifier manufacturer for both design and build, they dominate the world’s stages and studios. Orange are rightfully proud of their heritage, a story that began in the late 1960’s. The world’s greatest rock icons, including Jimmy Page, Stevie Wonder, James Brown, Fleetwood Mac, Oasis, Madonna, Jim Root and Geddy Lee are proud to stand in front of the unmistakable iconic brand and rely upon its unique tone. #### Orange Launches The Crest Edition Mk II Headphones All-Day Listening With High-Quality Sound Orange has upgraded and refined its much-loved Crest Edition wireless headphones for 2023. Designed for outstanding sonic performance, the Mk II retains the classic Orange Amps retro styling but adds improved wireless transmission using Bluetooth 5.0 technology, and a longer-life battery, offering up to 40 hours run-time on a single charge. When the headphones run low on power, a ten-minute USB-C charge will provide up to 90 minutes of extra play. Developed specifically for the ears of experienced and discerning music listeners, the headphones create a nuanced and well-balanced sound that will breathe new life into favourite albums, reproducing what the producer intended without the kind of exaggerated bass or over-intrusive high end that blights so many other brands at this price point. With a dedicated Voice Assistant button for instant interaction with Apple’s Siri or Google Assistant, users can enjoy a fully connected lifestyle. The easy-access swipe/touch buttons on the ear cup and the upgraded built-in mic allows conversation to flow freely for hands-free calls. The slim, lightweight Crest Edition Mk II headphones fold easily into their high-quality durable carry pod, which also includes a 3.5 mm auxiliary cable for wired listening and studio environments. The Crest Edition Mk II headphones RRP is £95 / $109. To find out more and to purchase, go to Crest Edition Wireless Headphones Mk II – Orange Amps About Orange Amplification Orange Amplification has been a pioneering force in guitar and bass amplification since 1968. They have built a reputation of delivering innovative technology, always built with uncompromising attention to detail and quality. Known as the best British guitar amplifier manufacturer for both design and build, they dominate the world’s stages and studios. Orange are rightfully proud of their heritage, a story that began in the late 1960’s. The world’s greatest rock icons, including Jimmy Page, Stevie Wonder, James Brown, Fleetwood Mac, Oasis, Madonna, Jim Root and Geddy Lee are proud to stand in front of the unmistakable iconic brand and rely upon its unique tone. #### Orange Launches the O Tone 40 Combo Guitar Amplifier Orange Amplification is pleased to announce the release of the O Tone 40, a legendary amp in the making. Watch the launch video here. The single channel, 40-Watt Class A/B solid state combo has onboard tremolo and reverb controls, a buffered effects loop and plenty of punchy volume. With a distinctive clean tone, it is an ideal amp for any pedal set-up or a small venue workhorse for guitarists who are fond of warm, vintage tones. The amp’s bias-wobbled, single-ended JFET tremolo circuit offers huge depth and breadth, delivering everything from grand sweeps to a staccato sonic character via insistent, whirling helicopter patterns. The effect is footswitchable, allowing for even more adaptability during performances. Modelling a classic spring reverb, the O Tone 40 incorporates a digital reverb module to add a warm spaciousness to sounds, ranging from subtle shimmer to ethereal trails. The combo’s fully buffered, low-impedance FX Loop allows for any number of effects and cables to be patched between the amp’s input and output sections without sacrificing tone, making it an excellent pedal platform. The powerful volume of the 12” Voice of the World speaker, combined with the amazingly sweet tones and harmonic chimes of the new O Tone 40, makes it ideal for rock, country, blues and so many more music genres.  A direct output is included to facilitate studio and live non-miked situations. The amp is finished in trademark Orange Tolex with Orange’s signature basket- weave grill and Crest badge. Check out the O Tone 40 and all the other Orange products at https://orangeamps.com/ About Orange Amplification Orange Amplification has been a pioneering force in guitar and bass amplification since 1968. They have built a reputation of delivering innovative technology, always built with uncompromising attention to detail and quality. Known as the best British guitar amplifier manufacturer for both design and build, they dominate the world’s stages and studios. Orange are rightfully proud of their heritage, a story that began in the late 1960’s. The world’s greatest rock icons, including Jimmy Page, Stevie Wonder, James Brown, Fleetwood Mac, Oasis, Madonna, Jim Root and Geddy Lee are proud to stand in front of the unmistakable iconic brand and rely upon its unique tone. #### Orange Learn Launches Free Access to Music Courses Orange Learn, the educational arm of Orange Amps, is excited to introduce its latest educational initiative, designed to make music education accessible to everyone. Beginning June 3, Orange Learn will offer its guitar and vocal music courses entirely free of charge, providing students worldwide with open access to high-quality content. With a commitment to inclusivity and accessibility, Orange Learn recognises the importance of breaking down barriers to education. By offering free music courses, the platform aims to empower aspiring musicians, regardless of their background or financial means, to pursue their passion and hone their skills. As part of this initiative, Orange Learn is also offering a 15% discount on all graded books until June 30. "Our mission at Orange Learn is to make education accessible to all," said Cliff Cooper, Founder of Orange Amps. "We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to explore their musical talents and pursue their dreams.” In addition to providing free access to its music courses, Orange Learn offers an accreditation option for students seeking formal recognition for their learning. After completing a course, students will have the option to pay for and take an online exam. Upon successful completion of the exam, students will receive a recognised qualification (with grades 6 - 8 receiving UK UCAS points) enhancing their professional opportunities and credentials. To learn more about Orange Learn's free music courses and accreditation options, visit www.orangelearn.com. About Orange Learn Orange Learn is a leading online music education platform dedicated to making music learning accessible to all. With its open-access online guitar   and vocal courses, graded books and cutting-edge exam options, Orange Learn empowers individuals to pursue their passions, advance their careers and achieve their goals. About Orange Amplification Orange Amplification has been a pioneering force in guitar and bass amplification since 1968. They have built a reputation of delivering innovative technology, always built with uncompromising attention to detail and quality.  Known as the best British guitar amplifier manufacturer for both design and build, they dominate the world’s stages and studios. Orange are rightfully proud of their heritage, a story that began in the late 1960’s. The world’s greatest rock icons, including Jimmy Page, Stevie Wonder, James Brown, Fleetwood Mac, Oasis, Madonna, Jim Root and Geddy Lee are proud to stand in front of the unmistakable iconic brand and rely upon its unique tone. #### Orange Learn Launches Performance-Only Guitar Exams Orange Learn, the educational arm of Orange Amps, today announced the launch of performance-focused guitar grade exams, offering students a streamlined path to achieve recognised qualifications from Debut to Grade 8. These new examinations, recognised on both the National and European Qualifications Framework, focus purely on performance skills. "Our vision is to offer innovative educational tools that support and inspire a lifelong passion for learning and performing music," said Cliff Cooper, Founder of Orange Amps. "These new performance-grade exams allow students to focus entirely on playing music." Each exam requires students to perform a minimum of one piece from the Orange Learn Rock Guitar graded book, with remaining pieces freely chosen to match grade-level requirements. Students can use electric, acoustic, or classical guitar for Debut to Grade 2, with electric guitar becoming the specialist instrument from Grade 3 onwards. One of the most innovative aspects of these examinations is their accessibility. Through Orange Learn's online examination format, students can take their exams at any time and from any location, with results available within one to five working days. This modern approach removes traditional barriers to music examinations whilst maintaining the highest standards of assessment. These qualifications are officially recognised, with Grade 6-8 offering UCAS points, making them valuable credentials for further education and career advancement in music. For more information about Orange Learn's Performance-Only Guitar Exams, visit: www.orangelearn.com. About Orange Learn Orange Learn, backed by the legendary Orange Amps brand, provides innovative music education solutions that support and inspire musicians worldwide. Our officially recognised qualifications are designed to help shape and encourage the voices of present and future generations. About Orange Amplification Orange Amplification has been a pioneering force in guitar and bass amplification since 1968. They have built a reputation of delivering innovative technology, always built with uncompromising attention to detail and quality.  Known as the best British guitar amplifier manufacturer for both design and build, they dominate the world’s stages and studios. Orange are rightfully proud of their heritage, a story that began in the late 1960’s. The world’s greatest rock icons, including Jimmy Page, Stevie Wonder, James Brown, Fleetwood Mac, Oasis, Madonna, Jim Root and Geddy Lee are proud to stand in front of the unmistakable iconic brand and rely upon its unique tone. #### Orange Learn Partners With Global Reforestation Initiative, “One Tree Planted” Contributing to environmental conservation and restoration across the globe London, UK, 31st May 2022 – Orange Learn (part of Orange Amplification), a global music education provider leading the way in the use of sustainable learning and assessment methods, has today announced a partnership with One Tree Planted who are working to restore forests and rebuild habitat globally. For every course purchased, Orange Learn will plant one tree.  “Sustainability and environmental awareness is at the very heart of what we do at Orange Learn. Our revolutionary approach to learning music and taking exams online was deliberately developed to help reduce carbon emissions and paper wastage. We are always looking for ways to deepen our commitment to sustainability and our partnership with One Tree Planted is one of many ways we plan to join the global effort to protect our planet.” [Cliff Cooper, Founder, Orange Amplification] The objectives of this new partnership include:      Raising awareness of deforestation and habitat loss      Supporting a key global reforestation initiative      Giving our customers an opportunity to further contribute to sustainability as they learn This partnership is designed to make it easy for customers to contribute to global reforestation and a sustainable future. For every music course purchased from Orange Learn’s website, Orange Learn will donate $1 to “One Tree Planted” to plant one tree. The trees are planted by local partner organisations and community volunteers in areas where there has been deforestation. To learn more about this partnership, please visit https://www.orangelearn.com/one-tree-planted/ About Orange Learn Orange Learn, the educational arm of Orange Amplification, aims to offer innovative educational tools that support and inspire a lifelong passion for learning and performing music. Orange Learn is passionate about the environment and by offering an online alternative to conventional graded guitar and vocal exams, and a suite of online courses, we are playing an active role in reducing waste and pollution in our sector. As well as eliminating the need for travel by offering online qualifications and courses, we have reduced the need for paper by producing digital versions of our course materials. Our printed books are produced using sustainable paper and we encourage students to pass their course books onto other students when they have finished. To find out more, visit orangelearn.com About One Tree Planted One Tree Planted is a 501(c)(3) non-profit on a mission to make it simple for anyone to help the environment by planting trees. Their projects span the globe and are done in partnership with local communities and knowledgeable experts to create an impact for nature, people, and wildlife. Reforestation helps to rebuild forests after fires and floods, provide jobs for social impact, and restore biodiversity. Many projects have overlapping objectives, creating a combination of benefits that contribute to the UN's Sustainable Development Goals. To learn more, visit onetreeplanted.org #### Orange Pedal Baby 100 A/B Power Amplifier Orange Amplification Present The Pedal Baby 100 Amp Orange Amplification proudly present the Pedal Baby 100. A 100W class A/B power amplifier, designed for the touring musician. Neutral-sounding but still flattering, it’s perfect for guitarists running pedal boards, modellers or digital processors. Light, compact and built for the road; fly dates and changing venues are all taken in its stride. See the product demo video here. CLASS A/B POWER AMP: While Class D amps are favoured for their efficiency, Class A/B amps have a certain “feel” that you can’t get any other way. The Pedal Baby 100 gives guitarists back the dynamics, punch and natural sound that is missing in modern power amps. Plus, Class A/B amps produce real power through standard guitar cabs; 100W into 8 ohms and 70W into 16 Ohms, to be precise. CLASS A FRONT END: Inspired by valve amp design, the Pedal Baby 100 uses a Class A, single-ended front end. Forget sterile-sounding Solid State amps, the Pedal Baby 100 keeps all of your tone’s mojo, then adds a bit more. EQ DESIGNED FOR PEDALS: Different to traditional guitar amplifiers, the EQ has been designed to be flatter and more neutral. At 12 o’clock (neutral) the EQ cuts out allowing the tone to be exactly what your pedals define. With a responsive Bass and Treble control, guitarists can tune their cabinet to get the tone they’re REALLY looking for. PEDAL BABY: SMALL AND PORTABLE: Weighing around 3KG and powering big cabs on big stages, the Pedal Baby 100 is the perfect amp for fly dates or any guitarist travelling light. Downsize your rig, not your tone. See the new Pedal Baby at the Orange Amplification booth #4644, Hall D where all the other new products can also be seen. https://orangeamps.com/ About Orange Amplification Orange Amplification has been a pioneering force in guitar and bass amplification since 1968. They have built a reputation of delivering innovative technology, always built with uncompromising attention to detail and quality.  Known as the best British guitar amplifier manufacturer for both design and build, they dominate the world’s stages and studios. Orange are rightfully proud of their heritage, a story that began in the late 1960’s. The world’s greatest rock icons, including Jimmy Page, Stevie Wonder, James Brown, Fleetwood Mac, Oasis, Madonna, Jim Root and Geddy Lee are proud to stand in front of the unmistakable iconic brand and rely upon its unique tone. #### Orange Release ‘O’ Edition MKII Noise Cancelling Headphones ‘O’ Edition MKII Noise Cancelling Headphones from Orange have been developed for fully personalised, high-fidelity audio. With a new range of customizable features, they put the user in complete control of their listening experience. Engineered for sonic precision and with powerful 40mm close voice-coil drivers, the headphones deliver excellent dynamic range and depth with well-defined, flawless, high-quality sound. The ‘O’ Edition MKII Headphones feature Active Noise Cancellation (ANC), with 3-presets that block out unwanted noise. It can be operated at the touch of a button or with the Orange Amps App which offers full ANC personalisation, so users can stay aware of ambient sounds. The app offers a tailorable 10-band EQ for fine tuning over a wide range of frequencies. The easily accessible Touchpad Control on the right side of the headphones allows users to quickly pause, play, skip music tracks or answer calls. The touchpad volume control, in conjunction with the built-in mic, provides clear conversation at home, office or on the move. Using ultra-fast, stable Wireless Bluetooth 5.2 technology, the headphones pair quickly and seamlessly and also include a 3.5mm AUX cable for additional connectivity options. The headphones have up to 50 hours of battery life, and a rapid charge option which will deliver up to 7 hours of playback time with just a 15-minute charge. The headphones are lightweight and comfortable with soft rotating cushioned ear cups with an adjustable and secure headband. They fold easily into the supplied carrying case and come with a USB-C charging cable. The ‘O’ Edition MKII Headphones RRP is £169 / $229 To find out more and to purchase the ‘O’ Edition MKII Headphones, go to https://orangeamps.com/ or https://orangessentials.com/. About Orange Amplification Orange Amplification has been a pioneering force in guitar and bass amplification since 1968. They have built a reputation of delivering innovative technology, always built with uncompromising attention to detail and quality. Known as the best British guitar amplifier manufacturer for both design and build, they dominate the world’s stages and studios. Orange are rightfully proud of their heritage, a story that began in the late 1960’s. The world’s greatest rock icons, including Jimmy Page, Stevie Wonder, James Brown, Fleetwood Mac, Oasis, Madonna, Jim Root and Geddy Lee are proud to stand in front of the unmistakable iconic brand and rely upon its unique tone. #### Orange Teleport your tone competition Win A Complete Guitar Rig With Orange Amps Worth Over $5000! Renowned British Amp Manufacturer, Orange Amplification is delighted to have joined forces with Kiesel Guitars, Two Notes, Eventide, Temple Pedalboards, JamOrigin, Evidence Audio, RightOn straps, GHS Strings and Hooke Audio to create a competition with an incredible prize worth in excess of £4000 / $5000. Included in this awesome package is an Orange Rocker 32, a compact, portable, all valve stereo guitar combo, perfect for pedals. Orange have also included an OMEC Teleport -  a guitar pedal containing a studio grade USB recording interface and offers musicians limitless opportunities to experiment. Kiesel Guitars have added a Delos six string guitar, finished in Jet Black Raw with a Roasted Flamed Maple neck and fretboard to the bundle. This is complimented by a Temple Pedalboard Duo 17 Pedalboard, an Evidence Audio SIS/Monorail Patch Cable Kit, a RightOn OMEC Custom vegan strap, a copy of JamOrigin MIDI Guitar processor, Hooke Verse wireless headphones and forty eight sets of GHS strings, plus one of their fingerboard care kits. Eventide Audio have completed the prize with the following effects pedals and plugins: Eventide Rose H9 & PowerMax, Eventide H9 Max Harmoniser Effect Pedal, Eventide Instant Phaser MKII Plugin for Mac/PC and the Eventide Flanger MKII Plugin for Mac/PC. To enter simply go to https://orangeamps.com/ click the orange button and enter your details – it’s as easy as that! Be quick, the competition closes on 31st July 2019 at 15.59 BST/ 23.59 EST. To find out more about Orange Amplification please go to https://orangeamps.com/ About Orange Amplification Orange Amplification has been a pioneering force in guitar and bass amplification since 1968. They have built a reputation of delivering innovative technology, always built with uncompromising attention to detail and quality. Known as the best British guitar amplifier manufacturer for both design and build, they dominate the world’s stages and studios. Orange are rightfully proud of their heritage, a story that began in the late 1960’s. The world’s greatest rock icons, including Jimmy Page, Stevie Wonder, James Brown, Fleetwood Mac, Oasis, Madonna, Jim Root and Geddy Lee are proud to stand in front of the unmistakable iconic brand and rely upon its unique tone. #### Orange TremLord 30 Guitar Amplifier Orange Amplification Introduce TremLord 30 The Amp They Never Made – Until Today! Orange Amplification is proud to announce their most vintage guitar amplifier ever, the TremLord 30, a 30w 1x12 all valve guitar combo with built-in valve driven tremolo and reverb. Orange have done it differently again – making a fifties inspired amp for the modern player, see the TremLord in action here. Designed in the UK by Orange’s Technical Director, Ade Emsley and built with clean players in mind, the TremLord features: EL84 valves giving loads of clean headroom, making it the perfect platform for all guitar pedals. Valve Tremolo with two foot switchable speeds giving versatile depth control, play the guitar not the amp’s controls. A two spring Reverb tank offering masses of reverb with springs that can be heard, making it deeper, splashier and crashier. A post – tremolo FX loop allows players to use proper, built in tremolo anywhere in a modern FX chain. A specially designed premium Lavoce 12” speaker which is smooth, clean and warm with a clear defined sound. Headroom (30/15 Watts) or Bedroom (2 Watts/1 Watt) Switch for practice or recording at low volume levels. Created with the same high quality parts and exceptional attention to detail as all Orange amps, throw anything at this versatile amp and it simply takes it in its stride. Stop looking back for the perfect retro amp and look forward to trying the TremLord. Check it out at the Orange Amplification booth #4644, Hall D where all the other Orange products can also be seen. https://orangeamps.com/ About Orange Amplification Orange Amplification has been a pioneering force in guitar and bass amplification since 1968. They have built a reputation of delivering innovative technology, always built with uncompromising attention to detail and quality.  Known as the best British guitar amplifier manufacturer for both design and build, they dominate the world’s stages and studios. Orange are rightfully proud of their heritage, a story that began in the late 1960’s. The world’s greatest rock icons, including Jimmy Page, Stevie Wonder, James Brown, Fleetwood Mac, Oasis, Madonna, Jim Root and Geddy Lee are proud to stand in front of the unmistakable iconic brand and rely upon its unique tone. #### Orange Upgrades AD200 Bass Head and Speaker Cabinets Orange Amplification Upgrades Flagship British-Made AD200 Bass Head and Speaker Cabinets The legendary Orange AD200 has been used for decades by bass players like Geddy Lee of Rush and Glenn Hughes of Deep Purple. Today, the company is delighted to announce that the much-loved amp has been redesigned, revamped and reimagined. At the same time, the full range of road-ready UK built Bass Cabinets have also been updated. The new AD200 is still designed on the premise that the best tone comes from the shortest signal path from bass to speaker. Whatever type of bass, playing style, or genre of music, the AD200 faithfully retains the tone of that instrument. The addition of a new clean switch, in combination with a powerful three-band EQ, gives AD200 players an even broader frequency spectrum to dial into their amp. In addition, a brand new output transformer, with 3 inches of laminations, harnesses double the power at 30Hz, offering better response at low frequencies. ‘It now pushes more air, flaps more trouser leg — simple as that,’ explains Orange Amps Technical Director Ade Emsley. From mellow hues to heavy, percussive growl and even slap bass, the ultimate incarnation of the AD200, has just become even more versatile. Internal changes make the amp easier to service and maintain. Each output valve now has its own 12 turn bias pot, so unmatched valves can sit side by side. ‘Now, any tech with a multimeter can bias the amp and match the valves into the amp,’ explains Emsley. ‘So, if you’re on the road with a band, you can go swap a worn valve for a new one, dial it in and you’re good to go.’ Whilst the four KT88 output valves push 200 Watts of power, the amp will run equally as well on 6550s or a combination of the two. ‘It’s a big improvement on the previous version,’ says Ade Emsley, of his work on the updated AD200. ‘It still does everything the old one does, it’s still the industry standard, but it’s now simpler, easier to use, easier to service and futureproof.’ Watch Ade demonstrating the new AD200 here. The new, decluttered front panel design is reminiscent of the company’s iconic 1970’s amps with its original ‘bubble-writing’ Orange logo and the ‘pics-only’ hieroglyphs, all wrapped in the company’s distinctive orange Tolex covering. Over the last forty years, the Orange Bass Cabinets have become an undeniable industry standard. They have been remodelled to use Celestion Pulse XL bass speakers across the OBC810C, OBC410HC, and OBC115C cabs. The upgrade delivers a tight, punchy low-end with a warm mid-range that’s full of presence. The premium build of these cabinets remains, delivering players, bands and techs the road-worthy dependability they demand. In addition, the popular OBC410HC has been modified by removing one vertical partition and strengthening the horizontal one to be lighter and tighten up low-end response. For more information about the improved AD200, the new Bass Cabinets and other Orange Amplification products, please go to https://orangeamps.com. About Orange Amplification Orange Amplification has been a pioneering force in guitar and bass amplification since 1968. They have built a reputation of delivering innovative technology, always built with uncompromising attention to detail and quality. Known as the best British guitar amplifier manufacturer for both design and build, they dominate the world’s stages and studios. Orange are rightfully proud of their heritage, a story that began in the late 1960’s. The world’s greatest rock icons, including Jimmy Page, Stevie Wonder, James Brown, Fleetwood Mac, Oasis, Madonna, Jim Root and Geddy Lee are proud to stand in front of the unmistakable iconic brand and rely upon its unique tone. #### Orange White Crush 20 Limited Edition 50th Anniversary Orange Amplification Limited Edition White Crush 20 To celebrate its 50th Anniversary Orange Amplification is issuing a limited edition White Crush 20. When they were launched in 2015, the classic analogue tones of the Crush Series of amps redefined the term for ‘practice amps’ by offering a genuine alternative to digital modeling. These acclaimed solid state amps are now found everywhere. The compact and portable Crush 20 has an uncompromising approach to guitar tone that produces a sound far greater than its size suggests. The versatile, workhorse of an amp produces a spectrum of Oranges distinctive British tones, with its simple and intuitive controls. Small and lightweight, the powerful Crush 20 delivers a tube-like sound quality and performance at an affordable price. For a limited time only the Crush 20 will be available finished in a pristine white basket weave vinyl topped with a commemorative Orange Amplification 50th Anniversary plate. It may look innocent, but appearances can be deceptive! To find out more about the limited edition White Crush 20 and other Orange products please go to https://orangeamps.com/ About Orange Amplification Orange Amplification has been a pioneering force in guitar and bass amplification since 1968. They have built a reputation of delivering innovative technology, always built with uncompromising attention to detail and quality.  Known as the best British guitar amplifier manufacturer for both design and build, they dominate the world’s stages and studios. Orange are rightfully proud of their heritage, a story that began in the late 1960’s. The world’s greatest rock icons, including Jimmy Page, Stevie Wonder, James Brown, Fleetwood Mac, Oasis, Madonna, Jim Root and Geddy Lee are proud to stand in front of the unmistakable iconic brand and rely upon its unique tone. #### Organic Pickups Introduces True Interchangeability Designed as a standard size humbucker that can easily be swapped out on the fly with an alternate pickup module NASHVILLE, TN – February 8, 2023 – (GUITARpr) – Organic Pickups has announced the introduction of their first truly interchangeable guitar pickups for electric guitars. They do not require any modification to your instrument, and they don’t need a special guitar. These new interchangeable pickups are designed as a standard size humbucker that can easily be swapped out on the fly with an alternate pickup module with different types of magnets and windings to get that special sound you’re looking for. Their unique Baseplate + Module design allows for quick and easy change out wherever you are. The first series of interchangeable pickups is called You. There are three different pickup modules that are available in three colors, black, cream, and purple. For maximum flexibility, these pickups are available in a wide variety of configurations. The three modules include: Model L2 (Alnico II) Neck or Bridge This is the Vintage version, and it has an Alnico II magnet, known for being the weakest magnet of the Alnico type, but with a very interesting response once combined with the right windings. In this case, less windings for a smother, more vintage kind of sound but with great detail and lots of sustain. Model NS9 (Alnico V) Neck or Bridge This is the middle ground version loaded with an Alnico V magnet. It is a very “80s” sounding pickup without excessive amounts of gain but great definition and sustain. One of the main differences between Alnico and Ceramic is that Alnico gives the musician the perception of notes, “melting” with each other which, in the right hands, can make a very expressive sounding pickup. Model T4 (Ceramic) Neck or Bridge This is the hotter pickup and comes with a Ceramic magnet offering the impression of separation and precision between notes and, in this case, overwound sets of bobbins. This means you will get a louder attack and sustain, and it is intended to be used with heavy distortion. The price for one complete pickup is $130 USD and includes the baseplate and one module of choice. The price of one interchangeable module is $70 with the choice of color and position, either neck or bridge. Additionally, two special sets are available that include: Single Pickup Set: 1 Baseplate and 2 modules This is a one pickup set. Each baseplate is for one pickup, and you can choose 2 modules to change out. This setup is especially useful if you work in the studio with that special guitar but want to get that alternate sound. Retails for $200 USD. Bridge and Neck Set: 2 baseplates and 2 modules This is a classic set of neck and bridge position pickups for your guitar. Choose from any of the modules. The set includes 2 complete pickups (2 baseplates and 2 modules) in your favorite colors. Retails for $260 USD. For more information, visit https://organicpickups.com. #### Orianthi Meet and Greet at NEXI NAMM Booth AMSTERDAM  - Orianthi will be doing a meet and greet session during NAMM at the NEXI booth #3534 of Saturday, January 26 at 5PM to celebrate the launch of her new signature pedals in 2019. Inspired by classic yet modern blues tones, Orianthi Signature Effect Pedals will combine NEXI’s award-winning plug-and-play design with Orianthi’s experience of playing on the world stage. “Tone is everything,” Orianthi once told Tone Report magazine. Orianthi prefers only a few pedals that are clear and direct to better highlight her playing. “Tone is ultimately your voice”, she ardently believes. Taking these tone driven preferences into account, the team at NEXI is developing two new signature effects pedals that reflect Orianthi’s tonal voice. While designed to Orianthi’s specifications, the pedals will open more tonal horizons for any player. Orianthi Signature Guitar Effect Pedals are a hybrid design meaning it can be powered by either 9V battery, an external jack, or NEXI’s own pedal board. NEXI’s powered “The Solution” pedal board features a click-and-play design allowing pedals to be placed securely in place without the need of patch cables or additional power supplies. Each pedal will be priced at $99.95 USD scheduled for release later this year and at Winter NAMM 2019. Born in Australia, Orianthi was inspired to learn guitar at a young age after discovering her father’s vinyl collection. She rose to international fame at age 24 after the release of her hit single, “According to You” and a high-energy performance backing Carrie Underwood at the 2009 GRAMMY® Awards. Although she had already been invited to jam with the likes of Carlos Santana and Steve Vai, mainstream audiences had not previously heard of this captivating guitar prodigy. Her recognition increased even further when Michael Jackson called with an offer to be his guitarist for his dates at the O2 Arena in London. Although the concert series was not to be, the release of the behind-the-scenes documentary Michael Jackson’s This Is It showcased Orianthi’s masterful playing as well as her creativity and collaboration. Orianthi continues to work with top-level artists while maintaining a successful solo career. Her many accolades include being named one of the Greatest Female Electric Guitarists by Elle magazine in 2009 and Breakthrough Guitarist of the Year 2010 by Guitar International, as well as one of Gibson Guitars’ Top 10 Female Guitar Players of All Time. Given her accomplishments and early influences, Orianthi’s partnership with NEXI’s “Vintage Analog Protection Squad” will be one to push the boundaries of great tone. Learn more about Orianthi Signature Effect Pedals and other NEXI gear and accessories for electric, bass and acoustic guitar at www.nexi-industries.com or visit the NAMM booth #3534. #### Orianthi Meet and Greet at NEXI NAMM Booth #3726 AMSTERDAM  —  Orianthi will be doing a meet and greet session during NAMM at the NEXI booth #3726 of Saturday, January 18 from 12 to 1:00PM to support her signature effects pedals. Born in Australia, Orianthi was inspired to learn guitar at a young age after discovering her father’s vinyl collection. She rose to international fame at age 24 after the release of her hit single, “According to You” and the memorable, high-energy performance backing Carrie Underwood at the 2009 GRAMMY® Awards. While her solo career continues to soar, she still has opportunities to perform and collaborate with the likes of Billy Gibbons of ZZ Top, Carlos Santana, Alice Cooper, Robby Krieger of the Doors, Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler, Dave Stewart, Steve Vai, and Dave Navarro. Her many accolades include being named one of the Greatest Female Electric Guitarists by Elle magazine in 2009 and Breakthrough Guitarist of the Year 2010 by Guitar International, as well as one of Gibson Guitars’ Top 10 Female Guitar Players of All Time. Given her accomplishments and early influences, Orianthi’s partnership with NEXI’s “Vintage Analog Protection Squad” will be one to push the boundaries of great tone. Inspired by classic yet modern blues tones, Orianthi Signature Effect Pedals will combine NEXI’s award-winning plug-and-play design with Orianthi’s experience of playing on the world stage. “Tone is everything,” Orianthi once told Tone Report magazine. Orianthi prefers only a few pedals that are clear and direct to better highlight her playing. “Tone is ultimately your voice”, she ardently believes. Taking these tone driven preferences into account, the team at NEXI is developing two new signature effects pedals that reflect Orianthi’s tonal voice. While designed to Orianthi’s specifications, the pedals will open more tonal horizons for any player. Orianthi Signature Guitar Effect Pedals are a hybrid design meaning it can be powered by either 9V battery, an external jack, or NEXI’s own pedal board. NEXI’s powered “The Solution” pedal board features a click-and-play design allowing pedals to be placed securely in place without the need of patch cables or additional power supplies. Each pedal is priced at $99.95 USD. Learn more about Orianthi Signature Effect Pedals and other NEXI gear and accessories for electric, bass and acoustic guitar at www.nexi-industries.com or visit the NAMM booth #3726. #### Orianthi, Glenn Hughes and Andreas Kisser at NAMM 2019 Meet Orianthi, Glenn Hughes and Andreas Kisser At Orange Amplification Booth #4644 NAMM 2019 Orange Amplification is delighted to announce ambassadors Orianthi, Glenn Hughes and Andreas Kisser will be visiting their booth #4644, Hall D signing autographs during NAMM 2019. New Orange Ambassador, Orianthi, the in-demand, guitarist, singer and songwriter is currently working on her new album, Love Bomb, and will be touring Australia and Japan later in the year. As well as her solo work, she has performed in the past with Michael Jackson and Alice Cooper. Glenn Hughes, former bassist and singer of Deep Purple, and current front man of Black Country Communion, recently announced the latest dates of his two year, twice round the world Classic Deep Purple Live tour. He will be playing across the USA and UK throughout the spring before moving into Europe in the summer. Andreas Kisser and Sepultura have just celebrated two years on the road with their Machine Messiah, non-stop tour which took in almost two hundred shows, one hundred and eighty cities, more than forty countries and four continents! They plan to start writing a new album soon. Appearance Details (PST) on the Orange Amplification booth #4644 Hall D: Friday 25th January 2019 11:30am – Andreas Kisser (Sepultura) 2:00pm – Glenn Hughes Saturday 26th January 2019 1:00pm – Glenn Hughes 4:00pm – Orianthi Visit the Orange Amplification booth #4644, Hall D to meet and hang with the Orange Ambassadors and other surprise visitors, plus see and hear all the new products. https://orangeamps.com/ About Orange Amplification Orange Amplification has been a pioneering force in guitar and bass amplification since 1968. They have built a reputation of delivering innovative technology, always built with uncompromising attention to detail and quality. Known as the best British guitar amplifier manufacturer for both design and build, they dominate the world’s stages and studios. Orange are rightfully proud of their heritage, a story that began in the late 1960’s. The world’s greatest rock icons, including Jimmy Page, Stevie Wonder, James Brown, Fleetwood Mac, Oasis, Madonna, Jim Root and Geddy Lee are proud to stand in front of the unmistakable iconic brand and rely upon its unique tone. #### Orianthi, Glenn Hughes and Jesse Hughes at Orange 2020 NAMM Booth Meet Orianthi, Glenn Hughes (Deep Purple) and Jesse Hughes (EODM) At Orange 2020 NAMM Booth Ambassadors joining Orange Amplification on their booth, #4644, Hall D, at this year’s NAMM are guitar slayer Orianthi, the legendary Glenn Hughes and frontman extraordinaire, Jesse Hughes. Blues based rock guitarist Orianthi is known for performing with the stars like Michael Jackson and Alice Cooper in the past. More recently she has been working on a solo album, due for release soon. The former bassist and singer with Deep Purple, Glenn Hughes has just completed the second leg of his ‘Glenn Hughes Performs Classic Deep Purple Live’ UK Tour to outstanding reviews. Jesse Hughes and the Eagles of Death Metal are all set to tour Australia and New Zealand in 2020, their first tour of this part of the world since 2016. Appearance Details (PST) on the Orange Amplification booth #4644 Hall D: Friday 17th January 2020 2.00pm Glenn Hughes 4.30pm Jesse Hughes Saturday 18th January 2020 12.00pm Glenn Hughes 2.30pm Orianthi Check it out at the Orange Amplification booth #4644, Hall D where all the other Orange products can also be seen. https://orangeamps.com/ About Orange Amplification Orange Amplification has been a pioneering force in guitar and bass amplification since 1968. They have built a reputation of delivering innovative technology, always built with uncompromising attention to detail and quality. Known as the best British guitar amplifier manufacturer for both design and build, they dominate the world’s stages and studios. Orange are rightfully proud of their heritage, a story that began in the late 1960’s. The world’s greatest rock icons, including Jimmy Page, Stevie Wonder, James Brown, Fleetwood Mac, Oasis, Madonna, Jim Root and Geddy Lee are proud to stand in front of the unmistakable iconic brand and rely upon its unique tone. #### OS upgrade for Syntakt - OS 1.20 Swedish musical instrument company Elektron today released OS 1.20 for Syntakt. Elektron have added two new Machines, SY Swarm and SY Raw, to the Syntakt to help you reach new levels of sonic possibilities. With this sweet duo, the OS 1.20 upgrade is focusing on the melodic side of the Syntakt and expanding its already vast sound design capability, tuned to your every wish, empowering you to take your music on fresh paths of melodic bliss. Taking a leaf from the famed supersaw waveform but re-imagining in Elektron-style, the digital Machine, SY Swarm, is all about that sawtooth waveform which gives you seven of them in one mighty swarm. Control the detune, noise modulation, and use the dedicated animate modulator to create everything from a fat lead to an insane buzzing texture. SY Raw puts all the classic analog waveforms at your fingertips in not only one but two oscillators, to be used as building blocks for your musical endeavors. Add a pinch of noise and a spoonful of ring modulation to the mix, and you have everything you need to create everything from low, low bass to cutting leads, and melodic percussion. Syntakt 1.20 upgrade Video by Elektron About Syntakt Enter a sonic metropolis with Syntakt. This 12 track digital and analog drum computer and synthesizer fulfills all your sound crafting, sequencing, and performance needs, in an all-round music mega box that fits in your lap. Syntakt is a drum specialist, full of percussive possibilities, but its 4 analog and 8 digital tracks can be used for melody, harmony, and bass sounds too. Experience epic sounds from the past, pulling others into existence from the future. Discover worlds within worlds. Adore now. Explore forever. About Elektron Elektron creates innovative and magnificent electronic musical instruments and devices, widely acclaimed for their stellar sound and immense creativity-unlocking potential. Formed in 1998, the company has its headquarters in Gothenburg, Sweden, with a subsidiary in Los Angeles, USA. #### OS Upgrade: Analog Four & Analog Rytm MKI/MKII Swedish musical instrument company Elektron today announced major firmware updates for the MKI and MKII models of their analog synthesizer, the Analog Four, and their analog drum machine, the Analog Rytm. OS 1.40 on the Analog Four and 1.50 on the Rytm lets this world-class duo flex its Elektron superpowers more impressively than ever before. Extra performance control, added sequencing potential, and increased machine power are just the tip of this Analog iceberg. The perfect opportunity to dive in if you've been considering either machine. Sequencer MIDI Out With Sequencer MIDI Out you can link up to the rest of your gear with ease. Control velocity, note, and length on every step of the powerful Elektron sequencer, and breathe new life into old machines with conditional trigs. Say hello to one big, happy family of synths and drum machines. Scale per Track Coming fresh from our summer upgrades for Digitakt and Digitone and by popular demand, Scale per Track is now on the Analog machines! Inject some extra unpredictability and excitement into your compositions. Parameter Randomization Instantly randomize a parameter page to let the machine take charge. Access the unimagined with the press of a key, then revert back or go again. Multiple Quick Performance Control Assign multiple performance macros to the lone, all-conquering Quick Performance Control. One knob to rule them all. Graphics improvements New graphics have been added to make your machine navigation easier and more enjoyable. Other fixes and improvements And there's more! For a full list of improvements and fixes, check the release notes here. Download the new OS at our Support page Analog Four & Rytm OS Upgrade Video by Elektron About Analog Four MKII The Analog Four MKII represents the best of two worlds. Inimitable analog impact combined with razor-sharp digital accuracy. This is an analog synthesizer for the creative artist. About Analog Rytm MKII Fuse distinctive analog percussion with samples. Bring in the power of sequencing and performance controls. The Analog Rytm MKII is a one-stop solution beat machine. About Elektron Elektron creates innovative and magnificent musical instruments and devices, acclaimed for their extraordinary sound and unique expressiveness. The company was established in 1998 in Gothenburg, Sweden and operates globally, catering to musicians all over the world. #### OS Upgrades: Digitakt 1.20 & Digitone 1.30 Swedish musical instrument company c. It's time to get elbow deep in a host of cracking features that will make each device even more powerful and your music-making experience even sweeter. Class Compliant USB Audio Class Compliant USB Audio has come to the Digi machines. Connect your Digitakt or Digitone to a compatible phone, tablet, or computer, and easily capture the audio recording from your unit on the fly. And this is just scratching the surface of what is possible. Hook up to all kinds of apps to add extra control in any number of ways: more effects, more LFOs, more freedom. Step Recording mode A new sequencing mode is available on the Digitakt and Digitones - Step Recording. This feature lets you input chords and notes into the sequencer step by step. Or use jump mode to skip to the next predetermined spot in the sequence via the Length parameter, making it even easier to control your melodies and build them a step at a time. Trig Probability Adjust Trig Probability on the Digitakt and Digitones to introduce a little controlled randomness to proceedings. Chance really is a fine thing. Trig Preview Stay a step ahead of the pattern with Trig Preview on the Digitakt and the Digitones. You can now preview individual trigs whenever you want, without having to wait for the track to catch up. New Play Modes for Digitone The Digitone Keys and Digitone now have Play Modes. Switch between: Poly, Poly with Mono LFOs, Mono, and Mono Legato, and choose your own adventure. Increased sample skills for Digitakt You can now use Parameter Randomization on the Digitakt to shuffle sample slots. And keep your sample list or sound pool better organized across all Digi machines with easier removal of unused sounds. Purging power, leveled up. Lots more improvements & fixes For a full list of improvements and bug fixes, check the release notes. Overbridge To use the upgraded Digi OS with Overbridge, please update to Overbridge 2.0.39, also released today to support the new firmware. Find out more and download the new OS #### Outlaw Effects Introduces Six Shooter II Tuner Pedal Montreal, QC, June 14 2016 – Micro effects pedal company Outlaw Effects is introducing the Six Shooter II tuner, a new and improved version of the company's popular Six Shooter tuner pedal. This precision, compact-sized chromatic tuner is suitable for a wide range of instruments. The Six Shooter II tuner features a quicker response time and more accuracy than its predecessor, and boasts a larger LCD screen (1 3/16" x 2"). Six Shooter II tuner features true bypass switching to maintain the purity of your clean tone. Like all Outlaw Effects, the pedal is housed in a durable aluminum alloy chassis, and features a staggered input/output design for a minimum footprint. U.S. Suggested Retail Price: $45.00 More about Outlaw Effects Website: outlawguitareffects.com Facebook: outlaweffects Twitter: @outlawpedals #### Outlaw Effects Launches Four New Pedals at NAMM 2019 Montreal-based effects pedal company Outlaw Effects will introduce a foursome of new guitar pedals at the 2019 NAMM Show. DUMBLEWEED Overdrive DUMBLEWEED Overdrive is inspired by one of the most sought-after (and expensive) sounds in rock & roll: the D-style American tube amp. Like the amps that inspired it, Dumbleweed gives you a complete, dynamic range of drive tones, from subtle break-up to robust, fuzzy dirt. Standard Gain, Tone and Volume controls let you dial in your drive tone with precision, while a Voice knob adds an extra dimension of control, allowing you to darken or brighten the overall color of your tone. MSRP: $67.00 THE GENERAL Germanium Fuzz THE GENERAL Germanium Fuzz marches you back in time a few decades, delivering the warm, vintage fuzz tones of a late 60's- era germanium transistor-based pedal. Despite its minimalist control layout, The General covers a range of retro fuzz sounds. At higher Fuzz settings, you can get into darker, more sustained/compressed tones which are still smoother than what you'd get from a more modern, silicon-based fuzz pedal. Lower Fuzz settings offer more subtle dirt, putting you into Texas Blues territory. The General is also responsive to your guitar's volume level: dial back your volume knob for a cleaner sound whose bite is a little more understated. MSRP: $67.00 PHUNNEL CLOUD Phaser PHUNNEL CLOUD Phaser enhances your tone with a classic, analog phase shifting modulation effect. Adding a dynamic, sweeping dimension to your signal for increased depth and warmth, this vibrant effect is at home across a wide array of musical styles. With Phunnel Cloud, you can go from discreet shimmer to more dramatic, rapidly sweeping effects. A voicing toggle switch lets you choose between a warm, rich, mid 1970's-era sound (THEN), and a more modern setting (NOW) that offers a fuller, cleaner, more dramatic effect. MSRP: $67.00 LATE RISER Auto Volume Swell LATE RISER Auto Volume Swell is Outlaw's take on a hard-to-find, but still sought-after effect. The pedal operates like a noise gate in reverse, silencing the attack of your signal and gradually bringing it up to volume. In doing so, Late Riser can create violin or pedal steel-like swells, reproducing the sound of quickly rolling your guitar's volume knob or engaging a volume pedal.  The simple, two-knob control layout lets you adjust the characteristic of the swells. The Rise control adjusts the amount of time it takes for the input signal to swell from silence to full volume, while Shine (aka Sensitivity) controls how sensitive the pedal is to picking dynamics. At lower Shine settings, a more distinct pick/attack is required to trigger the effect. Late Riser also includes a Saved Mode feature, allowing you to call up a favorite setting with a quick double-tap of the footswitch - regardless of how the controls are set. MSRP: $100.00 Like all Outlaw Effects, these four new pedals feature true bypass switching to maintain the purity of the player's clean tone. Each is housed in a micro-sized durable aluminum alloy chassis, and features a staggered input/output design for a minimum footprint. All four new pedals will begin shipping to North American dealers in March 2019. For details about availability outside of the USA and Canada, please contact info@outlawguitareffects.com. For additional information: www.outlawguitareffects.com #### Outlaw Effects Launches Lasso Looper Montreal, QC, June 14 2016 –Micro effects pedal company Outlaw Effects is introducing the Lasso Looper pedal. Lasso Looper Features This compact-sized 24 bit, 44kHz looping pedal lets you build multiple layers of guitar sound into rich sonic creations. The Outlaw Effects Lasso Looper features a generous 10 minutes of recording time and unlimited overdubs, and allows users to record, play back, overdub, stop and delete all at the touch of a single, easy-to-use footswitch. Lasso Looper includes a USB cable for exporting WAV files to a computer and importing them back to the pedal, via software available at outlawguitareffects.com. The pedal requires a 9V DC power source (not included). Outlaw Effects Lasso Looper features true bypass switching to maintain the purity of your clean tone. Like all Outlaw Effects, the pedal is housed in a durable aluminum alloy chassis, and features a staggered input/output design for a minimum footprint. U.S. Suggested Retail Price: $99.00 More about Outlaw Effects Website: outlawguitareffects.com Facebook: outlaweffects Twitter: @outlawpedals #### Outlaw Effects Launches Micro Power Supply and Power Supply/Tuner Montreal, QC, June 14 2016 – Micro effects pedal company Outlaw Effects is introducing two new power supplies. The Kerosene micro power supply and the Iron Horse combination power supply/tuner both help users streamline their pedal boards by eliminating individual power cords/wall adapters. With eight 9V DC outputs each offering 300mA of current, and 2000mA of overall output, Kerosene has plenty of fuel to burn. Iron Horse also features eight 9V DC outputs, two of which offer 500mA and the other six providing 100mA. This powerful engine will also help you stay on the rails with its quick and accurate integrated tuner, which boasts a large 1 5/8" x 1 1/8" easy-to-read LCD display. Your signal is muted when tuning, and True Bypass switching retains the purity of your signal when the tuner is not in use. Kerosene and Iron Horse each include: Eight (8) 550 mm (21.5") DC connector cables, allowing the user to power a wide assortment of pedals Two (2) 200 mm (7 ¾") polarity converter cables, making it possible to power pedals that require a positive-center One (1) 12V DC power adapter Like all Outlaw Effects, Kerosene and Iron Horse are each housed in a durable aluminum alloy chassis. U.S. Suggested Retail Prices KERSOSENE           $79.00 IRON HORSE         $89.00 More about Outlaw Effects Website: outlawguitareffects.com Facebook: outlaweffects Twitter: @outlawpedals #### Outlaw Effects Launches NOMAD Rechargeable Battery-Powered Pedal Boards September 10, 2018 – Montreal-based Outlaw Effects has recently introduced the NOMAD rechargeable battery-powered pedal boards Available in two sizes, these compact, versatile tools offer the convenience of a fully-powered board plus the additional freedom of not having to plug into an outlet, making them ideal for stages with limited outlet availability, quick changeovers, busking outdoors, temporary rehearsal locations, and more! Featuring an integrated rechargeable lithium-ion battery with 12800mAh capacity, and plenty of clean, quiet power, NOMAD can fuel a wide array of pedals and will last over 10 hours* on a single charge. NOMAD boasts ten high-current DC power outputs spanning an array of voltage options (7 x 9V, 2 x 12V, and 1 switchable 18V/24V). Each NOMAD pedal board includes a rugged, road-ready padded gig bag with shoulder or backpack strap(s), to safely protect your gear while you're on the move. You also get adhesive hook & loop pedal-mounting tape, eight (8) standard DC connector cables, two (2) reverse polarity DC cables, and two (2) 2.5mm-to-2.1mm DC cables, giving you everything you need to build your ultimate "off-the-grid" rig. Dimensions & pricing: NOMAD S128 19 ¼" x 5 ¼" Street Price: $159 NOMAD M128 19 ¼" x 11" Street Price: $179 NOMAD pedal boards were first unveiled at the 2018 Summer NAMM Show, and are now available through authorized Outlaw Effects dealers across North America. For additional information, visit https://www.outlawguitareffects.com/nomad-iso *Based on 5 pedals, each requiring 9V DC @ 100mA ea. Actual battery life depends on the number of pedals connected, and their voltage rating/current draw. Full charge cycle time: approx. 3 hours. #### Ovation Custom Shop Opens Adamas Guitars, Custom Ovation Orders And More (January 14, 2020 -- Oxnard, CA) Ovation Guitars is proud to announce the opening of the all-new “Ovation Custom Shop”. This purpose-driven shop is located in New Hartford, Connecticut and features a small team of dedicated luthiers and technicians who have a truly specialized focus – custom-made, USA built Ovation guitars. These craftsmen have well over 100 years of combined Ovation-specific expertise. Utilizing their unique cumulative knowledge, cutting-edge technologies and the most sophisticated construction techniques available, the resulting Ovation and Adamas guitars offer a playing and performance experience that is completely off the charts. Ovation General Manager Rick Hall said "The luthiers in New Harford represent the ‘best-of-the best.’” Hall continued, “They not only hand-craft these premium instruments but also help in the design process to bring custom guitars to reality. This simply could not be accomplished without their years of highly specialized experience." The first products to come out of the Ovation Custom Shop are a very limited run of the sought-after Adamas 1687GTs and Adamas 2087GTs. These beautiful Adamas instruments are just the beginning for the Custom shop that plans to create an ongoing assortment of limited run, USA built Ovation instruments. In the near future, the Ovation Custom Shop will have the ability to fulfill orders on variety of custom built guitars for Ovation connoisseurs. Also located in this New Hartford shop is the new “Ovation Workbench”. Customers with Ovation and Adamas guitars that need repairs, set-ups or updating can get fully authorized repair work by the most knowledgeable luthiers and technicians in the world. This can include the simplest set-up to the most complex repairs. The Ovation Workbench is ready to make your Ovation guitar the best it can be. Instruments can be shipped to/from the Ovation Workbench and all associated costs can be discussed before any work takes place. Details are on the Ovation Workbench section of the website. To find out more about the Ovation Custom Shop, Ovation Workbench and all things Ovation, visit www.ovationguitars.com. Media Contact: David Phillips, david@armarketing.co.uk, Office: +44 (0)1604 881095 About Ovation Guitars Founded in 1965, Ovation Guitars is an American manufacturer of acoustic-electric guitars, basses, mandolins and ukuleles. Known for their distinctive parabolic-shaped, composite backs, multi-wood epaulets and integrated electronics, Ovation guitars have been played by such legendary artists as Glen Campbell, Melissa Etheridge, Mick Jagger, John Lennon, Richie Sambora, Jimmy Page and Kevin Cronin among others.  For more information, visit www.ovationguitars.com #### Ovation Glen Campbell Signature Ovation Guitars Adds To Glen Campbell Signature Collection Two New Glen Campbell Models Pay Tribute To A Musical Legend (Oct 22nd, 2018 – Oxnard, CA) Ovation Guitars has announced the launch of two new Glen Campbell Signature acoustic/electric guitars. The all-new mid-priced models are available with mid-depth composite backs in cutaway and non-cutaway versions and are shipping immediately. Throughout his more than fifty-year recording career, Glen Campbell faithfully played Ovation guitars, and many of the unique design features incorporated in the Glen Campbell Signature collection have resulted from this long-term relationship. Whether in the studio, on stage or even on television, an Ovation guitar was never far from the side of this multi-Grammy Award winner. Based on Glen Campbell’s iconic “1771” These most recent models are based on Glen’s iconic “1771” and feature an easily playable shallow, Lyrachord composite body and a AAA solid Sitka Spruce top. They feature the traditional Legend sound hole with maple leaf rosette surround, diamond shaped mother of pearl fret board inlays and classic 70’s single volume/tone knob that controls Ovation’s feedback-free integrated electronics. The hallmark of any Ovation guitar is superior playability attributed to the scale of the neck, string-to- string balance and hassle-free plug-and-play reliability.  The new Campbell models are no exception.  They have a warm, resonant and consistent tone with plenty of sustain and projection. Both the Natural Cedar non-cutaway (1627VL-4GC) and Sunburst cutaway (1771VL-1GC) come complete with durable nylon gig bag and retail for $1,829.99 To find out more about the affordable, contemporary Glen Campbell Signature guitars and all Ovations other products please go to http://www.ovationguitars.com/ ABOUT OVATION GUITARS Founded in 1965, Ovation Guitars is an American manufacturer of acoustic-electric guitars, basses, mandolins and ukuleles. Known for their distinctive parabolic-shaped, composite backs, multi-wood epaulets and integrated electronics, Ovation guitars have been played by such legendary artists as Glen Campbell, Melissa Etheridge, Mick Jagger, John Lennon, Richie Sambora, Jimmy Page and Kevin Cronin among others.  For more information, visit www.ovationguitars.com #### Ovation revised their website for 2019 Ovationguitars.com Is Revised For 2019 And Beyond (Nov 27th, 2018 – Oxnard, CA) Legendary guitar brand Ovation is proud to announce version 2.0 of its comprehensive website. The updated site showcases the complete line of electric/acoustic instruments, as well as Adamas strings. Contemporary and mobile friendly, it’s packed with new features and much improved navigation. Ovation fans can now search by product type allowing them to find complete instrument information with ease. Every guitar, bass and mandolin has its own page, which includes the latest technical specifications, detailed product description, color swatches and images from multiple angles. Many of the instrument pages also include case recommendations. Visitors can see the latest news by visiting the updated artist page, signing up for the Ovation newsletter, discovering dealer locations and more. Video content will be added on a regular basis and the brand invites enthusiasts to post their own Ovation content to win swag and other accessories to be picked at random. Vice President of Marketing, Scott Donnell explains, “We really wanted the site to be more concise and show off the instruments completely. We invested in top quality photography and made sure to show multiple angles, so players could see every detail. We also want to interact with Ovation fans, so we’re encouraging them to join the family and receive regular newsletters, social media content and see what’s next. It really is a new era for the brand and we’re honored to be stewarding it into this exciting next chapter.” To stay informed about all the latest Ovation products visit  http://www.ovationguitars.com/ for a whole new experience. About Ovation Guitars Founded in 1965, Ovation Guitars is an American manufacturer of acoustic-electric guitars, basses, mandolins and ukuleles. Known for their distinctive parabolic-shaped, composite backs, multi-wood epaulets and integrated electronics, Ovation guitars have been played by such legendary artists as Glen Campbell, Melissa Etheridge, Mick Jagger, John Lennon, Richie Sambora, Jimmy Page and Kevin Cronin among others.  For more information, visit www.ovationguitars.com #### Ovation U.S.A. Custom Shop Releases Two New Adamas Guitars Unique, Hand-Made Carbon Fiber-Top Models Are Made to Order (April 20th, 2020 - Oxnard, CA) Ovation Guitars’ Custom Shop is delighted to announce the launch of two new guitars, the Adamas Spalted Maple Electric (U581T-SPM) and the Adamas 6-String Cutaway (MD80-NWT). Located in New Hartford, Connecticut, the Ovation Custom Shop and its small team of skilled luthiers and craftsmen focus on custom made, USA built Ovation Guitars. All the premium instruments produced in the custom shop are born from over one hundred years of combined expertise married with innovative technology and time-tested construction techniques. Adamas guitars represent the pinnacle of guitar making, true American craftsmanship combined with modern innovation. The guitar series was the first to feature advanced composite bodies with carbon fiber tops. All Adamas guitars feature top quality hardware, the latest Ovation electronics and are accented by exotic woods and detailed design elements. The Adamas Spalted Maple Electric /Acoustic Guitar (U581T-SPM) (RRP $4199.99) is an instrument that immediately draws attention with its slotted headstock and short scale neck that joins the body at the twelfth fret. The wider than normal fretboard, designed with fingerstyle players in mind, provides easy access and movement. The guitars graphite top is constructed from unidirectional carbon fiber complemented by spalted maple epaulettes and its Lyrachord® mid depth body is surrounded by a curly maple binding. The guitar features the breakthrough, pin-less Ovation Keyhole Bridge™, offering a noticeably increased level of sustain and clarity; the result of anchoring the strings via a patent pending, graphite plate under the bridge, inside the body. The guitar is fitted with active direct out making it completely ready for any performance venue. A tough, roadworthy molded case is included. Watch Mark Kroos playing the guitar on the Ovation YouTube Channel. Also joining the Adamas range is the 6-String Cutaway Electric/Acoustic Guitar (MD80-NWT) (RRP $3699.99). This remarkable instrument, with built in electronics and a graceful cutaway body, is an exciting combination of high-tech materials and ground-breaking design. It features a hand-laid, deep contour, advance composite body with a minimalist, single, offset teardrop sound-hole trimmed with American black walnut to provide a touch of luxury. The sound hole is positioned to allow maximum resonance, amazing tone and projection from the ultra-thin woven, carbon fiber top. The cutaway body gives easy access to all twenty two frets and the Ovation fast playing neck contour provides unsurpassed playability. The Adamas 6-String Cutaway Electric/Acoustic Guitar is equipped with Ovation’s top on the line Op Pro Studio preamp system ensuring feedback resistant performance onstage and a high signal to noise ratio in the studio. It also includes a robust molded case to make travel easy and safe. To find out more about the new Adamas Guitars, the Ovation Custom Shop, Ovation Workbench and all things Ovation, visit www.ovationguitars.com. ABOUT OVATION GUITARS Founded in 1965, Ovation Guitars is an American manufacturer of acoustic-electric guitars, basses, mandolins and ukuleles. Known for their distinctive parabolic-shaped, composite backs, multi-wood epaulets and integrated electronics, Ovation guitars have been played by such legendary artists as Glen Campbell, Melissa Etheridge, Mick Jagger, John Lennon, Richie Sambora, Jimmy Page and Kevin Cronin among others.  For more information, visit www.ovationguitars.com #### Pat Wilkins Custom Guitar and Finishing Platform Pat Wilkins Expands with New Custom Guitar and Finishing Platform Well-known finishing guru launches all new website for RoadTested basses, guitars and custom finishes Los Angeles, CA – October 11, 2018 – (GuitarPR) – Wilkins Custom Guitars & Finishes has announced the launch of an all new web platform designed to showcase the company’s extensive custom and OEM finishing capabilities as well as its line of custom instruments designed for working musicians. Company founder, Pat Wilkins, has been well-known in the guitar universe as a finishing guru for over 30 years with a client list that includes Eric Clapton, Jackson Browne, Robin Ford, Tom Petty, John Fogerty, Eddy Van Halen, Jimmy Haslip and so many more. The new platform highlights the many finishing services available such as custom painting, refinishing and restoration. In addition to serving a wide range of individual customers, Wilkins has enjoyed many long-term OEM relationships with outstanding instrument builders who rely on the consistently high-end Wilkins quality for commercial guitar finishes. Although famous for their finishing work, Wilkins has been lesser known for a business they’ve been in for a long time: building custom basses and guitars. That’s all about to change. Wilkins RoadTested Basses and Guitars are built to the same high standards of excellence that their finishes are known for. The RoadTested Series features: Bodies of carefully selected alder or ash accurately cut to vintage specifications. Solid maple necks with Indian or Brazilian Rosewood, ebony or maple fingerboards. Period correct or 6230 frets available Wilkins-selected pickups Stock vintage volume-tone wiring or modern electronics Finishes done in house to exacting colors and specifications According to Pat Wilkins, “While we’ve been building top-quality custom basses and guitars for happy customers over many years, we felt it was time to share the secret with the rest of the world. We’re excited to launch a platform that does just that.” More information is available at: https://wilkinsguitars.com. #### Pat Wilkins Marlin Medium Scale Basses Pat Wilkins Adds New Marlin Medium Scale Basses New addition to RoadTested bass line debuts at Winter NAMM Show LOS ANGELES, CA – January 18, 2019 – (GuitarPR) – Wilkins Custom Guitars & Finishes has announced the latest addition to their well-established RoadTested bass line called the Marlin. The new Marlins feature a 32” medium scale and are available in both four and five-string models. The Marlin 4 offers a classic body shape in Alder or Ash with a Maple neck and fingerboard of Rosewood or Maple. Choose a Vintage 1.5” or Modern 1.665” C-shape neck. Both models feature a 10” fingerboard radius with Vintage 6230 Nickel Silver Frets. While similarly equipped, the Marlin 5 features a modern body shape and 1.75” modern Cshape neck. Both models come with Hipshot bridges and Hipshot Ultralite Tuners as well as Howard Ulyate pickups created for Wilkins basses. Like all RoadTested basses, the new Marlins are available in a variety of spectacular Wilkins finishes including Solid, Sunburst, Metallics, Satin or Gloss. “The Marlin basses are built here in California, USA with the same high quality parts I use on all my basses along with the same attention to detail that we’ve been known for all these years,” said founder, Pat Wilkins. “All the options that I offer on my standard scale basses will be available on these new models.” More information is available at: http://wilkinsguitars.com. About Wilkins Guitars and Finishes While Pat Wilkins has been well-known as a finishing guru for over 30 years with a client list that includes Eric Clapton, Jackson Browne, Robin Ford, Tom Petty, John Fogerty, Eddy Van Halen, Jimmy Haslip and many more, the company has been successfully delivering its RoadTested line of basses and guitars for over two decades. #### PatternBased and EarthQuaker Devices Present OnomatoPedal AKRON, OHIO, June 2020 – PatternBased in association with EarthQuaker Devices has released OnomatoPedal, a cross-cultural family-friendly web-based interactive audio playground, full length album and open-source set of free music and sounds based on Japanese onomatopoetic words and the effects pedals of EarthQuaker Devices. OnomatoPedal is located online at OnomatoPedal.com and is available to play with now. OnomatoPedal lets you trigger wild sounds and animations using your desktop computer or mobile device. There are 21 unique screens, each based on a pairing of Japanese onomatopoetic words and an EarthQuaker pedal. For instance, the Japanese word Uki Uki describes someone who is happy, excited, and in a buoyant mood. Uki Uki is paired with the Rainbow Machine and the playground for Uki Uki is filled with bright colors and happy sounds created with the Rainbow Machine and inspired by Uki Uki. OnomatoPedal is a fun and family-friendly browser-based app and each of the 21 playgrounds is a unique way to explore a different Japanese onomatopoetic word. The app has been carefully created to foster a cross cultural experience. The UI can be easily switched between Japanese and English. Click the speaker icon next to the Onomatopoetic word to hear the Japanese pronunciation. You may find playing the sounds and trying the different playgrounds quite addictive. OnomatoPedal was designed and coded by Siori Kitajima and produced by Joseph Minadeo with musical contributions from the EarthQuaker Devices team and from musicians around the world including Taka Tozawa, Low in the Sky, Billy Dixon, Gnosotros, Full Blown Kirk, Corey Haren, Jamie Stillman, Joe Golden, Ralph Carney, Michael Tolan, Josh Spoon and Hainbach. OnomatoPedal is open source. All the music and sounds are available, downloadable and free to use for all non commercial applications. A zip file containing all the sounds is downloadable from each of the 21 playgrounds. Feel free to make remixes or create something entirely new using the OnomatoPedal sounds. OnomatoPedal URL: http://www.onomatopedal.com About PatternBased PatternBased is a creative team focused on music, visual art and code and has worked with an almost endless array of entities and brands the world over including Netflix, United Nations, The Gates Foundation, LucasFilm, Google and much more. http://www.patternbased.com About EarthQuaker Devices Akron, Ohio-based, hand-crafted effects pedal manufacturer EarthQuaker Devices, top-six in the U.S. and one of the top-10 in the world, create products that are available in over 865 retail locations in approximately 50 countries. Key retailers include Guitar Center, Sam Ash, Sweetwater and Thomann. The company's current workforce reaches over 50 individuals, and has been praised for its commitment to inclusion, diversity and cooperation with other pedal manufacturers by Best Guitar Effects. http://www.earthquakerdevices.com https://www.instagram.com/earthquakerdev/ http://twitter.com/EarthQuakerDev #### Paul Brett Releases ‘Stone Survivor’ Anthology on Cherry Red Records English Classic Rock Guitarist & Vintage® Guitar Designer Paul Brett Releases ‘Stone Survivor’ Anthology on Cherry Red Records. Stone Survivor is the very first anthology of Paul Brett’s multi-faceted musical output across the last half century or so. Released through Cherry Red Records, this superb 4 CD package features 92 tracks, complete with a colourful, detailed booklet, highlighting Paul Brett’s incredible career within the music business. Included are rare tracks from the dawn of his career with budding beat/mod/psych bands The SW4, The Union and Tintern Abbey, as well as the historic debut 45 by The Crazy World Of Arthur Brown from 1967. Key tracks from a subsequent purple patch for Paul Brett’s Sage are also included, plus three rarities unissued at the time, followed by highlights from his multi-album tenures with the labels Bradley’s and RCA. Paul Brett spent most of the Sixties and Seventies as one of rock’s quintessential journeymen, a hired gun for the great and the good, one of the session guitarists of choice, as well as following that familiar trajectory from the Beat Boom onwards. He played in a host of Beat, Mod, R&B, Psychedelic and Progressive outfits before finally creating his own band Paul Brett’s Sage in 1970, resulting in three albums for Pye/Dawn. In 1974, Paul Brett discovered the delights of acoustic 12-string guitar and has spent the rest of his musical career, proselytising the delights of the instrument via his many albums. Initially, he released two self-funded albums before signing to RCA for four albums. Paul also recorded a TV-advertised album for K-Tel, Romantic Guitar. After taking time out in the 1980s, Paul returned to making music in the 1990s and has worked prolifically ever since, issuing a string of albums and EPs on his own label, the most recent of which was The Raven in 2020. Paul himself has contributed sleeve-notes to this long-overdue compilation. Sandwiched between them are selections from two self-released mid-70s albums, when Paul switched to the 12-string guitar. Later choices are drawn from Paul’s many self-released solo albums from the nineties and noughties, always centred around his guitar prowess. Today, Paul Brett is regarded as one of the world’s finest blues historians, he’s also channeled his incredible knowledge of early acoustic and electric guitars, to design his own highly successful 6/12 string acoustic, electro-acoustic and acoustic basses under the Vintage® guitar brand. CD 4 from Stone Survivor includes a host of tracks recorded with a variety of Paul Brett’s guitars, highlighting his exquisite fingerpicking technique. These include the Paul Brett 6 string Vintage acoustic on ‘Gin House’, the Vintage 12 string Viator on ‘Do Not Go Gentle Into That Goodnight’, whilst ‘Pit and the Pendulum’ features the Vintage Raven 6 string. #### Paul Brett Signature models receive makeover The latest guitars to receive an overhaul for 2019 are the original Vintage Paul Brett Signature's. The ever-popular pair of guitars, available in 6 and 12 string models, are now equipped with a brand new pickup and equalizer, an externally accessed battery box, as well as a revitalised mixture of woods featuring a solid spruce top and acacia back and sides. Designed by renowned acoustic guitar aficionado Paul Brett, the parlour sized VE880PB and VE880PB-12 sing with a sweet and refined voice, ideal for fingerpicking and folk strumming. Based on the iconic 1920s Stella models, the VE880PB series exhibit incredible projection and a rich, detailed tone, allowing you to cover a vast amount of musical ground. Like its predecessor, the update VE880PB features a solid spruce top, mahogany neck, pau ferro bridge and fingerboard, and gold tuners. New for 2019, the inclusion of a Fishman Flex pickup ensures that the inherent tone of your instrument is faithfully reproduced when the guitar is amplified, and, whether you're performing live for the cameras or the red light in the studio, the VE880PB's deluxe equalizer system with volume, treble and tones controls allows you to dial in your signature sound. Finally, each instrument is sold with a hardshell carry case, guaranteeing the safety of your guitar on the move. Satisfying the rigorous demands of both the studio and the stage, the VE880PB is a guitar from days gone by, built to handle the exacting requirements of the modern musician. #### Paul Brett Statesboro’ 12 string acoustic and electric models from Vintage. Designed by 12-string guitarist and vintage guitar expert Paul Brett as a fitting tribute to the pioneering blues era of the 1930's and in particular, the legendary Blind Willie McTell, the new Vintage Statesboro’ oozes pure nostalgia from every pore. Featuring a solid spruce top, with maple back and mahogany sides elegantly mated to a  mahogany neck, the Statesboro’s bone saddle and bone nut provides excellent intonation and tone, with plenty of volume. “Using the designs of the legendary Stella guitars crafted by Oscar Schmidt in the early 20th century,” says Paul “Vintage and I have created a homage to the iconic model that Willie himself played. Obviously we have updated various elements to morph into todays market, but in essence, it looks like and certainly sounds like a big blues machine of that era.” Available in both acoustic (V5000SB-12) and electro-acoustic models (VE5000SB-12 - with the addition of a Fishman Rare Earth humbucker soundhole pickup system) the Statesboro’ is ideal for traditional blues pickers and is also able to handle many other styles and tunings, depending on string gauges. Supplied with Kinsman Hardshell case, check out the new Statesboro’ on the JHS/RBI Music Booth 5279. Vintage Paul Brett Statesboro’ Top: Solid spruce Sides: Mahogany Back: Maple Neck: Mahogany with Maple veneer headstock Binding: White Scale Length : 675mm Nut: Bone 50mm Saddle: Bone M/Heads: Chrome with cream buttons Strings: High Quality US Made Finish: Satin Antique Burst Tailpiece: Metal trapeze style Fishman REP-102 Rare Earth Humbucker Soundhole Pick Up (VE5000SB-12 only) Includes Kinsman Hardshell Case #### Paul McCartney Makes Orange Amplification’s Cliff Cooper LIPA Honoured Friend Orange Amplification Founder and CEO, Cliff Cooper has been made an Honoured Friend of the Liverpool Institute of Performing Arts (LIPA). He was presented with the award by Sir Paul McCartney at a ceremony held on the 26th July 2019 at the Philharmonic Hall, Liverpool, United Kingdom. When making the award, Mark Featherstone-Witty of LIPA said, ‘Cliff is our Honoured Friend. This rather special award is given to people who have been generous... without a hint of expecting anything in return. So Cliff for this award you are an exemplar!... Putting something back is part of your psyche... You are a hero and it is good to know there are people like you in the world and even better, associated with us! ’ Founded in 1968, Orange Amplification was born from Cliff’s love of music and skill as an electronics designer. The company is famous for its British made AD and Rockerverb series and the introduction of the groundbreaking Terror, Crush and Crush Pro series. Many of the world’s greatest guitarists and bassists love and use Orange’s iconic amps including Jimmy Page, Stevie Wonder, Foals, Oasis, Mastodon, Madonna, Jim Root, Billy Gibbons, Geddy Lee, Glenn Hughes, Orianthi and Marcus King to name but a few. LIPA was co-founded by Paul McCartney and Mark Featherstone-Witty in 1996. Today, LIPA is a university-level provider of world class teaching for performers of all genres. Earlier this year, five LIPA graduates made it into Stage’s list of the 100 Most Influential People Working in UK Theatre. Cliff and Orange started working with LIPA more than fifteen years ago when he purchased the Beatles Museum from Wembley PLC. When he sold the museum to Liverpool Council it had more than doubled in size. ‘I am extremely proud to receive this award, especially as it came as a complete surprise and from such a distinguished Institution’ said Cliff commenting on his award. Cliff joins a list of people honoured by LIPA that includes The Late Sir George Martin, Sir Ian McKellen, Ozzy & Sharon Osborne, Bill Nighy, Ben Elton, Dawn French, Stephen Fry, Rowan Atkinson, The Late Amy Winehouse and many, many more. To find out more about Orange Amplification please go to https://orangeamps.com/. To find out more about LIPA, please go to https://www.lipasixthformcollege.org/. About Orange Amplification Orange Amplification has been a pioneering force in guitar and bass amplification since 1968. They have built a reputation of delivering innovative technology, always built with uncompromising attention to detail and quality.  Known as the best British guitar amplifier manufacturer for both design and build, they dominate the world’s stages and studios. Orange are rightfully proud of their heritage, a story that began in the late 1960’s. The world’s greatest rock icons, including Jimmy Page, Stevie Wonder, James Brown, Fleetwood Mac, Oasis, Madonna, Jim Root and Geddy Lee are proud to stand in front of the unmistakable iconic brand and rely upon its unique tone. #### Peace, Love & Fuzz Book “Peace, Love & Fuzz: The Amazing Story of Danelectro® Guitars, Snark® Tuners, and Foxx Pedals” Book Now Available If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to build a world-renowned music gear company, you’ll find the answer in “Peace, Love & Fuzz”. The newly released book chronicles the life and career of Steve Ridinger, the man responsible for reviving Danelectro Guitars and the founder of Foxx Pedals and Snark Tuners. The memoir is filled with inspiring and gritty details from Ridinger who, at age 18, launched the iconic Foxx Pedals in an aging strip mall in North Hollywood, California. His production team worked until midnight trying to keep up with orders for the new pedals, often serenaded by the sound of fist fights and breaking bottles from the seedy beer bar next door. The story continues as Ridinger brings Danelectro – dormant for 30 years – back from obscurity in 1998 and sells more than 100,000 guitars in the first year. And later, during a long illness, Ridinger designs a better clip-on guitar tuner. He launches Snark in 2010 and it immediately becomes the market’s most popular tuner, with more than 15 million sold to date. The book’s 87 pages offer a fast-paced, firsthand account of energized entrepreneurship, as well as perseverance through devastating setbacks and challenges. Ridinger’s prescience and innovation have won a broad range of admirers in the musical instruments industry. “Steve Ridinger is one of the most interesting people in the world,” says Josh Scott, founder of JHS Pedals. “Since his early teenage years he has always been at the forefront of what was about to happen.” Now, musicians can get a behind-the-scenes look at this wildly creative journey, as told by Ridinger himself. There are many nouns and adjectives that symbolise exclusivity, prestige, and a timeless quality. Classic, legendary and iconic are, for example why Danelectro still remains as one of the most popular brands in the music industry. “Peace, Love & Fuzz: The Amazing Story of Danelectro® Guitars, Snark® Tuners, and Foxx Pedals” carries a $9.95 price and can be purchased at sweetwater.com. For more information visit : danelectro.com/product/peace-love-fuzz/ #### Peavey Celebrates Its Diamond Jubilee! 60 Years of Innovation MERIDIAN, MS – Peavey® Electronics is celebrating its 60th anniversary! Six decades is a milestone for any business, but in the manufacturing of musical instruments and audio equipment, it is truly extraordinary. Six decades under one man’s leadership is on a whole other level. It’s not only impressive, it’s practically unprecedented. Hartley Peavey’s distinctive vision was the key that started it all in Meridian, Mississippi, and he’s the catalyst that keeps Peavey cruising ahead in the fast lane towards the future. Hartley Peavey received his first patent for a unique speaker enclosure in 1964. However, it wasn’t until after graduating college that he founded Peavey Electronics Corporation in 1965. What started as a one-man shop above his father’s ex-music store grew into one of the largest independently owned manufacturers in the music and sound industry. Hartley famously said, "In order to be better, by definition you must be different." Peavey’s unmatched history of innovation has continued since its beginning and has led to more than 180 patents being issued worldwide with new patents now in process. Peavey went from a one-man startup to a major manufacturer by adhering to Hartley’s prime directive: “top-notch gear at a fair price”. A significant number of aspiring artists, who might not have had the chance otherwise, were able to pursue performing careers thanks to the affordability and accessibility of Peavey gear. Long before the advent of the internet and easy access to everything from everywhere, Peavey was the brand that numerous professional artists, as well as those striving to become pros, trusted most. Hartley With Gear circa 1972 It wasn’t just the artists that were directly impacted by the visions of Peavey. Hartley’s efforts changed how the whole industry operates. Peavey’s unique approach helped dealers and distributors around the world build businesses and thrive with fair pricing and innovative product solutions. This vision of collaboration is what has helped build Peavey into the global icon it is today. Hartley Peavey with gear Early Hartley Hartleys Workbench Learning to play an instrument with a Peavey amp has almost become a “rite of passage”.  But that wasn’t enough for Peavey.  Always a leader in innovation, Peavey’s TransTube® technology released in 1982 changed how all quality solid-state guitar amplifiers sound and is still a “benchmark” to this day. Peavey’s roadworthy gear kept working musicians cranking up without breaking down. In garages across America, most bands started out with great performing and reliable Peavey amplifiers. Peavey’s established record of innovation provided top level performance at fair prices and provided professional performance to artists and groups at the highest level all the way down to beginners. As an example of this, Josh Homme (Queens of the Stone Age) revealed that one of Peavey’s smaller amps from the 1980s (the Decade) was “key” to the Queens’ sound. Decades went from a student amp to setting the second-hand amp market on fire! For this reason, Peavey will be releasing an updated version of this iconic little amplifier in 2025. Peavey was the first to build electric guitars in the mid-70s on CNC (computerized numerical control) equipment when others said it couldn’t be done. Today, most guitar manufacturers utilize the same methods that Peavey pioneered. Finding inspiration from firearms in the way they were precisely mass produced, Hartley correctly surmised that the same machine used to make gun stocks could make guitar necks and bodies. Peavey could produce them quickly and at a reduced cost. Peavey’s pioneering broke down barriers and kick-started the hot-rod guitar market of the awesome ’80s, opening the doors for a myriad of new guitar brands and artists alike. Peavey’s decades of experience have helped in developing high end professional gear and has resulted in its use by many iconic artists and bands. Peavey T-60 Guitar First CNC Guitar First Peavey Amp Pre Company J146 Peavey Vintage Series Amps Peavey Musician Amp Peavey led the charge in the evolution of power amplifiers, as the first company to break the “dollar per watt threshold” with the legendary CS 800. Peavey continues to break ground on the fronts of pure power and “bang for the buck”. Peavey’s revolution in power amp technology continued in 2010 with the introduction of IPR switching power amplifiers. IPRs utilized advanced class D designs that allowed Peavey engineers to dramatically reduce weight while increasing output power, reliability and thermal efficiency—starting at 2,000 watts at under 7 lbs., and just pennies per watt. Hartley’s frustration with so-called high-end loudspeaker suppliers resulted in Peavey designing its own ranges of high-performance pro loudspeakers. Its Black Widow® and Scorpion® speakers have the feature of field replaceable baskets/voice coil assemblies. This exclusive feature enables the user to eliminate expensive and tedious reconing while preserving factory specifications. Perhaps the biggest, but often unseen, Peavey innovation started in 1993 when its MediaMatrix® system revolutionized pro audio in large pro venues.  MediaMatrix® was the first digitally configured and controlled audio networking system that is now utilized in over 10,000 commercial installations globally, including many international airports, casinos, cruise ships, and other large pro applications. Far from its humble beginnings, Peavey is now one of the largest makers and suppliers of musical instruments, amplifiers, and professional audio systems in the world—distributing more than 2,000 products in 136 countries. Headline artists of all genres and pro audio installations use Peavey equipment. Peavey is both proud and grateful for the support it has received from artists, dealers and end users for the past six decades. Peavey, in cooperation with its customers, has continued to find workable solutions for artists of all types in all situations STILL at affordable prices. Whether you work in a club, auditorium, or church, Peavey is there for you. Music is a most rewarding activity, and a “gift” that continues to give for as long as we live. The core values that Peavey was founded on 60 years ago are still intact today, and they will continue to be what drives this company both now and, in the future… simply put, “The party is still going on!” To learn more about Peavey, please visit www.Peavey.com. Visit Peavey at NAMM in Room 210A About Peavey Electronics ® Founded in 1965, Peavey® is one of the world's largest manufacturers and suppliers of musical instruments and professional sound equipment. Peavey has earned more than 180 patents and distributes to more than 130 countries. Peavey and its MediaMatrix®, Architectural Acoustics®, Crest Audio®, Composite Acoustics®, Budda®, and Trace Elliot® brands and affiliates can be found on concert stages and in airports, stadiums, theme parks, and other venues around the world. Chief Operating Officer Courtland Gray says, “We are striving every day to produce the world’s finest music and audio equipment.” To find out more, visit www.Peavey.com. #### Peavey Days at Guitar Center Stores Peavey® Days at Guitar Center Stores Kick Off Aug. 5, Offering Hottest Deals on Coolest Gear MERIDIAN, MS (Aug. 1, 2017) — Peavey Electronics® is turning the dog days of summer into ‘deal days’ with Peavey Days at select Guitar Center stores across the nation. This special promotion will kick off on Saturday, Aug. 5 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., and will offer customers exclusive prizes, hands-on training from Peavey factory reps, and the hottest deals on Peavey’s coolest gear. Peavey Days go way beyond doorbusters by offering customers exclusive pricing on all Peavey products, plus giveaways that include gear, t-shirts and more, all event long. Whether a customer stops by their nearest participating Guitar Center in the morning or in the evening, they’ll be able to take advantage of a special 20% off discount on Peavey gear. In addition, each participating store will have an in-store drawing where one lucky customer will have their Peavey purchase reimbursed by the manufacturer. This unique event offers Peavey specialists the opportunity to interact with customers in person, providing them hands-on training with new equipment at select stores. In addition, Peavey artists will make appearances to demo products, giving customers the chance to learn from the best about some of the best gear on the market, including the recently introduced Dark Matter™ DM™ and audiophile-quality RBN™ series of powered PA speakers. Participating locations include Atlanta, Central Chicago, Hallandale, FL, Houston and North Houston, Manhattan, New Orleans, Oklahoma City, Raleigh, NC, San Jose, and Sherman Oaks, CA. Learn more about Peavey’s latest offerings by visiting www.peavey.com. About Peavey Electronics® Founded in 1965, Peavey® is one of the world's largest manufacturers and suppliers of musical instruments and professional sound equipment. Peavey has earned more than 180 patents and distributes to more than 130 countries. Peavey and its MediaMatrix®, Architectural Acoustics®, Crest Audio®, Composite Acoustics®, Budda®, and Trace Elliot® brands and affiliates can be found on concert stages and in airports, stadiums, theme parks and other venues around the world. Chief Operating Officer Courtland Gray says, “We are striving every day to produce the world’s finest music and audio equipment.” To find out more, visit www.peavey.com. #### Peavey Delta Woods Series Acoustic Guitars Peavey Electronics® Debuts Delta Woods™ Series Acoustic Electric Guitars MERIDIAN, MS (Feb. 25, 2021) — Peavey Electronics® returns to the roots of an American tradition with the introduction of the new Delta Woods™ acoustic guitars. The DW™ series is designed to be the best-sounding, easiest-playing, full-size acoustic guitars Peavey has ever built. The three new models — two acoustic, one acoustic-electric — are made using only high-end materials and a minimalistic satin finish, resulting in excellent tone and volume. Whether players are casually strumming a traditional 12-bar blues riff or exercising modern fingerpicking techniques, Peavey’s Delta Woods acoustic guitars deliver rich tonal resonance and premium playability. The three new Delta Woods guitars, the DW-1, DW-2, and DW-2 CE, all offer a gorgeous spruce top with mahogany back and sides for premium tone. The most notable material difference among these models is that the DW-2 and DW-2 CE both offer a solid spruce top, which offers incomparable resonance and sustain. On each DW series model, hand-carved bracing provides even tone distribution throughout each guitar’s range. Each model also has a bound fingerboard and body along with a fanciful rosette, rosewood fretboard, and pearloid inlays for a premium look and feel. Other high-end appointments for the DW series include sealed tuning machines for precise and accurate tuning, pre-installed strap buttons, a compensated saddle for ideal intonation, and a wood truss rod cover for the dual-action truss rod, designed to ensure a lifetime of playability. The DW-2 CE (cutaway and electronic) is a series standout, offering both a cutaway for easy access to upper-register strings as well as custom electronics. The 3-band EQ and Presence control provide tone-shaping and easy connection to any amplifier or audio system, while the on-board chromatic tuner helps to ensure the guitar’s stage-readiness. The three models in the Delta Woods series are available in a satin-finish. The luxury finish offers a rustic appearance, with beautiful, natural wood grain on the back and sides, and headstock. The DW-1 comes with a carry bag and the DW-2’s are available with or without a case. DW-1 with bag retails for $169.99 USD DW-2 without case retails for $199.99 USD DW-2CE without case retails for $249.99 USD Learn more and get a closer look at the new Delta Woods acoustic guitars at www.peavey.com. About Peavey Electronics ® Founded in 1965, Peavey® is one of the world's largest manufacturers and suppliers of musical instruments and professional sound equipment. Peavey has earned more than 180 patents and distributes to more than 130 countries. Peavey and its MediaMatrix®, Architectural Acoustics®, Crest Audio®, Composite Acoustics®, Budda®, and Trace Elliot® brands and affiliates can be found on concert stages and in airports, stadiums, theme parks, and other venues around the world. Chief Operating Officer Courtland Gray says, "We are striving every day to produce the world's finest music and audio equipment." To find out more, visit www.peavey.com. #### Peavey Electronics Celebrates 55 Years of Business MERIDIAN, MS — Peavey Electronics® celebrates the 55th Anniversary of its founding on June 1, 1965. Forged in the birthplace of the blues, Peavey began during one of the most dynamic and groundbreaking years in rock music history. During this 55th Anniversary celebration, Peavey reflects on its history as well as music’s powerful ability to overcome barriers and unite people. Over the past 55 years, music has been the common thread that unites communities during challenging times. Passion for music and love for people who make music is what continues to drive Hartley Peavey, and he’s always strived to share that joy with others. As documented in “The Peavey Revolution” by Ken Achard, by 1980 Peavey had become one of the top manufacturing companies in Mississippi, and the company was offering good jobs to all. To grow the Peavey organization into what it is today, Hartley looked past divisions and saw what united people—their shared passion for music and their enthusiasm to work in an exciting, growing company. Success as an organization is achieved only by recognizing the humanity of others and embracing their diversity. As Hartley likes to say, “Peavey is a company that doesn’t just build things—we build people.” “Peavey is a company that doesn’t just build things—we build people.” During this 55th Anniversary celebration, the family-owned-and-operated company continues to launch new products and solutions Powered by Peavey™. Ushering in an exciting new chapter of growth is the Peavey Commercial Audio division, offering pro-audio solutions for venues worldwide, Peavey’s robust DJ platform continuing to make a positive impact in communities through battle sponsorship and youth programs, and its musical instrument division where new products aim to bridge the past with the future. Peavey thanks customers for their continued loyalty and support over the last 55 years. Everyone is invited to connect with Peavey on the company’s social media channels, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Instagram. For the latest product news and announcements, visit www.peavey.com. About Peavey Electronics ® Founded in 1965, Peavey® is one of the world's largest manufacturers and suppliers of musical instruments and professional sound equipment. Peavey has earned more than 180 patents and distributes to more than 130 countries. Peavey and its MediaMatrix®, Architectural Acoustics®, Crest Audio®, Composite Acoustics®, Budda®, and Trace Elliot® brands and affiliates can be found on concert stages and in airports, stadiums, theme parks, and other venues around the world. Chief Operating Officer Courtland Gray says, “We are striving every day to produce the world’s finest music and audio equipment.” To find out more, visit www.peavey.com. #### Peavey Electronics Delta Woods Series - New Classical Models Peavey Electronics ® Expands Delta Woods ™ Series with New Classical Models MERIDIAN, MS — Peavey Electronics® puts a classical spin on an American tradition with the introduction of four new Delta Woods™ Classical Nylon String acoustic guitars. The CNS-1, CNS-2, CNS-CE (cutaway, acoustic-electric), and CNS-3/4 each offer classical styling with tailored high-end appointments and truss rods. The high-quality build, combined with a minimalistic finish, delivers the rich tonal resonance, premium playability and durability Peavey’s Delta Woods Series is known for. Each Delta Woods CNS model starts with a classical body shape and a laminated spruce top finished in Natural Gloss. The series splits in wood choice for the back and sides, as the CNS-1 and CNS-3/4 use linden (basswood), and the CNS-2 and CNS-CE use mahogany. On each model, the hand-carved body bracing promotes the natural resonance of the tone woods. 5-ply black-white purling provides an extra touch of sophistication. The CNS-1, CNS-2, and CNS-CE are identical in body length and depth, measuring 19 inches long and 4.5 inches deep, with a 25.5-inch (348 mm) scale length and generous 2-inch (52 mm) nut width. As its name implies, the smaller-framed CNS-3/4 offers a three-quarters body size with the unique measurements of a 22.83-inch (580 mm) scale length and 1.89-inch (48 mm) nut width. The CNS-CE is a standout as the lone cutaway and acoustic-electric of the group. The 3-band EQ and Presence control provide tone-shaping and easy connection to any amplifier or audio system, while the on-board chromatic tuner helps to ensure the guitar’s stage-readiness. The Delta Woods CNS models are simple yet strong with an okume neck, supported by a dual-action truss rod. While not commonly used in nylon string guitars, Peavey goes the extra mile to install one to ensure durability and performance. The traditional C-shape, flat radius, and 19-fret composite fingerboard provide the tactile familiarity classical-style players expect. The neck design is complemented by the reliable ABS nut and saddle and sturdy walnut bridge. At the slotted headstock, elegant gold tuning machines with mica buttons ensure tuning stability. Strap buttons are included on each model to accommodate playing comfort. While Peavey’s Delta Woods Series debuted with traditional dreadnoughts, the introduction of Classical Nylon String models provides a welcomed stylistic expansion. The CNS models are built to last with excellent playability, tone, and volume, inviting players to express themselves through fingerstyle flair. Learn more and get a closer look at the new Delta Wood CNS acoustic guitars at peavey.com. #### Peavey Electronics introduces the LN1063 Column Array Peavey Electronics® LN™1063 Column Array Stacks Up Convenient Features MERIDIAN, MS  — Peavey Electronics® introduces the LN™1063 Column Array, a compact, powerful, lightweight, and low-profile portable unit. Weighing 10 pounds less than its nearest competitor, the LN1063 offers a durable design and is extremely easy to carry, amounting to an entire PA system that can be moved by one person in one trip. The LN1063 utilizes 500 Watts of potential maximum power, housing six 2.75-inch custom drivers for the mid-high column and a custom 8-inch driver for the subwoofer. The satellite speakers feature rugged housing and a quick attachment design that makes setup up a breeze, complete with a carrying bag. The subwoofer is similarly durable and lightweight for easy and efficient load-in/out. An onboard six-channel mixer features two combi inputs, each with the option of selecting a guitar input, making the LN1063 the first column array designed specifically with the acoustic guitar performer in mind. Two additional media channels have stereo quarter-inch inputs, and streaming audio Bluetooth in. A 3.5 mm input, to hook up a music player or phone, and a mix out for additional units give players all the connectivity they need. The LN1063 delivers 120 dB maximum SPL (sound pressure level) and frequency response ranging from 55 Hz to 18 kHz. Powerful yet discrete, the self-contained LN1063 has no visible cables in mono operation, and its clean design is well-suited for applications where speakers should be heard and not seen. The LN1063 Column Array is an ideal solution for church, convention, DJ, or club applications, and with a list price under $1000, it offers best-in-class feature-to-value and performance. Street price $799.99 USD For more information, visit www.peavey.com. About Peavey Electronics ® Founded in 1965, Peavey® is one of the world's largest manufacturers and suppliers of musical instruments and professional sound equipment. Peavey has earned more than 180 patents and distributes to more than 130 countries. Peavey and its MediaMatrix®, Architectural Acoustics®, Crest Audio®, Composite Acoustics®, Budda®, and Trace Elliot® brands and affiliates can be found on concert stages and in airports, stadiums, theme parks, and other venues around the world. Chief Operating Officer Courtland Gray says, “We are striving every day to produce the world’s finest music and audio equipment.” To find out more, visit www.peavey.com. #### Peavey Electronics Sponsors WimBash Music Festival Peavey Electronics® Sponsors WimBash Music Festival with Donation for Aspiring Musicians Meridian, MS — Peavey Electronics® showed its support of the recently held WimBash Music Festival in New Haven, Connecticut by donating $13,000 worth of musical instruments that will be distributed to music programs at underserved schools throughout the area. The WimBash New Haven Music Festival is the 53rd festival of the series founded in 2004 by musician Doug Wimbish, bassist for the GRAMMY® Award-winning band Living Colour. The festival’s vision is to bestow the passion, culture, integrity and soul of music to thousands of students in need, giving back to the community and making a difference in inner-city school music programs. Wimbish, a native of Hartford, Conn., is the driving force behind the festival and developed its motto: “It only takes a moment to give that spark to a kid.” The festival took place on August 18, 2018 at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Park in New Haven. It was supported through sponsorships, volunteers, and donations, with free admission to all. According to WimBash organizers, sponsors recognize that the classroom is where many musicians discover their talent and passion, and eventually decide to pursue music as a career. For over 50 years, Peavey has helped create products that give a path for new musicians to experience the joys of playing music and for shaping the way music sounds. Peavey is proud to participate and influence the way music is taught in the greater New Haven schools. Doug Wimbish and the WimBash Music Festival Series are grateful and thrilled to have such sponsors  on board to help achieve their objectives of helping aspiring young musicians. “Not only have my sponsors contributed to my 45-year career in the music industry, but they are all close, personal friends, sharing a collective vision and passion to teach and empower the next generation of young musicians,” said Doug Wimbish. Reflecting on the WimBash New Haven Music Festival’s mission, Peavey founder and CEO Hartley Peavey commented, “The wonderful thing about music is that it is all about passion.” The musical gear donated by Peavey, including acoustic guitars, guitar amplifiers, electric bass guitars, and keyboard amplifiers, will help young students explore their passion and continue their musical journey. Passion and creativity were evident on the WimBash festival stage with more than a dozen acts delighting audiences of all ages. World-renowned producer and mix engineer Chris Lord-Alge hosted, with a full lineup that included Brandon “Taz” Niederauer of Broadway’s “School of Rock,” Funky Dawgz Brass Band, The Doobie Powell Band, Unlocking The Truth, Raghav Mehrotra, Marcus Machado, Jen Durkin’s Soul Power, Matter, Reece Malone, Kyle Ward, Sound Beacon, Tears Fall Down, Mystic Seahorse, The Pete Lucibelli Band and DJ Marc Mecca. Doug Wimbish also performed with Living Colour’s Corey Glover and Will Calhoun. Although this year’s WimBash New Haven Music Festival has passed, the mission continues throughout the year. The event’s GoFundMe page, which enables remote donations, is still active and halfway to its goal. Visit gofundme.com/wimbash-music-festival-new-havenct to make a contribution. For more information about the WimBash Music Festival Series, visit wimbash.org. To learn more about Peavey Electronics’ full line of gear for musicians of all ages, influences, and experience levels, visit peavey.com. About Peavey Electronics® Founded in 1965, Peavey® is one of the world's largest manufacturers and suppliers of musical instruments and professional sound equipment. Peavey has earned more than 180 patents and distributes to more than 130 countries. Peavey and its MediaMatrix®, Architectural Acoustics®, Crest Audio®, Composite Acoustics®, Budda®, and Trace Elliot® brands and affiliates can be found on concert stages and in airports, stadiums, theme parks and other venues around the world. To find out more, visit peavey.com. #### Peavey Electronics® Reissues 6505 II Tube Guitar Amplifier MERIDIAN, MS — Peavey Electronics® carries on its high-gain legacy with the release of the 6505 II tube guitar amplifier. A continuation of the 30th anniversary celebration of the 6505 Series, the 6505 II stays true to the key design components of the original, while offering functional upgrades for an improved performance. Whether players are rediscovering the fan-favorite 6505 Series or hearing this high-gain tube amp for the first time, the 6505 II is a celebration of a proven road warrior built to withstand and deliver intensity. Contrary to much folklore since the 6505 Series inception, Peavey’s formula has remained virtually unchanged. The 6505 II reissue is true to form cosmetically and sonically, going as far as returning to plexiglass in the front. However, over the course of time, component suppliers changed ownership, altering their manufacturing processes, tone, and unit-to-unit consistency. The 6505 II is the product of countless hours of A/B comparisons, conversations with scores of users and artists, and deep dives into the amplifiers at a component level. Studying the original design, Peavey’s engineers identified some items that had drifted, in particular one of the most important components — the output transformer. The changes over the years resulted in a midrange quality that varied from amp to amp. After isolating the problem, the team retreated to an undisclosed location and got to work developing a top-secret output transformer, successfully improving the midrange performance and mimicking the magical crushing tone of the best examples of the original series. The 6505 II offers an output power of 120W(rms) into 16, 8, or 4 ohms, with a speaker Impedance Selector switch located on the rear panel. On the front panel, the Channel Select Switch allows selection of the Rhythm or Lead Channel, each with LED active indicators. Each channel has separate EQ as well as separate power amp controls (Resonance and Presence) and separate preamp controls (Pre and Post Gain), giving players more control and flexibility. A Crunch Select Switch and Bright Switch are available for the Rhythm channel. Something that players have grown accustomed to with Peavey instrument amplifiers, the Resonance control works like a low EQ to offset low-end frequency dropout. The Presence control works in the same manner, boosting the high frequencies. Peavey encourages players to experiment with their particular speaker cabinet, connectable via two quarter-inch jacks, and adjust according to personal taste. Also on the rear panel, non-gain effects devices, i.e, chorus, reverb, delay, can be connected with quarter-inch mono phone plugs. The adjacent Preamp Out can send a preamp signal from the 6505 II to a mixing console or recording device. The 6505 II’s newly updated footswitch offers a three button design and a detachable 25-foot cable. The footswitch provides both foot control of channel selection, effects loop, and the ability to select the Crunch feature . Adjacent to the 6505 II’s power switch, users will find a Standby Switch that allows the amp to be placed in a non-operational standby mode. The tubes remain hot and ready for instantaneous operation, eliminating warm-up time. A ground switch and bias test terminal allow for optimization. Peavey’s competitors have gone to great lengths to duplicate the success of the 6505 Series, but none will get as close to the original manufacturer. Peavey is proud to reissue the 6505 II to delight fans and inspire a new generation of tube amp enthusiasts. Learn more about the 6505 II tube guitar amplifier and see its Series counterpart, the 6505 1992 Original, at www.peavey.com. About Peavey Electronics ® Founded in 1965, Peavey® is one of the world's largest manufacturers and suppliers of musical instruments and professional sound equipment. Peavey has earned more than 180 patents and distributes to more than 130 countries. Peavey and its MediaMatrix®, Architectural Acoustics®, Crest Audio®, Composite Acoustics®, Budda®, and Trace Elliot® brands and affiliates can be found on concert stages and in airports, stadiums, theme parks, and other venues around the world. Chief Operating Officer Courtland Gray says, “We are striving every day to produce the world’s finest music and audio equipment.” To find out more, visit www.peavey.com. #### Peavey Electronics® Reissues 6505® 1992 Original Amplifier MERIDIAN, MS — Peavey Electronics® unveils the 6505® 1992 Original, marking the 30th anniversary of one of the most influential and imitated guitar amplifiers of all time. Frequently credited as helping to create an entire genre of music, the reissued 6505 1992 Original is the result of extensive research and development to produce the ultimate rock ‘n roll guitar amp. Players looking to experience super rock crunch, harmonic-rich sustain, and screaming metal drive will be drawn to the 6505 1992 Original, a tribute to the music and fans that pushed Peavey amps to new heights. Contrary to much folklore since the 6505 Series inception, Peavey’s formula has remained virtually unchanged. However, over the course of time, component suppliers changed ownership, altering their manufacturing processes and ultimately influencing tone and unit-to-unit consistency. The 6505 1992 Original is the product of countless hours of A/B comparisons, conversations with scores of users and artists, and deep dives into the amplifiers at a component level. Studying the original design, Peavey’s engineers identified some items that had drifted, in particular one of the most important components — the output transformer. The changes over the years resulted in a midrange that varied from amp to amp. After determining the problem, the team retreated to an undisclosed location and got to work developing a top-secret output transformer, successfully improving performance, and mimicking the magical crushing tone of the original 6505. The specifications of the 6505 1992 Original are tried-and-true with 120 W RMS into 16, 8, or 4 ohms. The High gain input has twice the gain of the Normal input and should be used when maximum overdrive is desired. Located on the opposite end of the back panel, two paralleled quarter-inch output jacks enable connection of the speaker enclosure to the amplifier. The adjacent Impedance Selector switch provides adjustment for the appropriate impedance of the speaker. Users can switch between the Rhythm and Lead channel, both offering Pre and Post Gain. A Bright switch is available for the Rhythm channel, while a Crunch Select switch boosts the gain of the Rhythm to create a second “lead” channel. The equalization block features passive Low, Mid, and High EQ. The 6505 1992 Original also features the once-patented Resonance control, which controls the low frequency damping of the speakers for dialing in the perfect "chug".  The Presence control works in a similar manner to alter high frequencies. Players can experiment with their particular speaker and adjust according to personal tastes. A Standby switch puts the 6505 in a non-operational stand mode, so the tubes remain hot and ready for instantaneous operation, eliminating warm-up time. The built-in Ground switch helps to minimize hum and noise. The 6505 1992 Original patches together the Effects Send output and the Effects Return input with quarter-inch phono jacks. Players can use the included footswitch to remotely select the outboard effects devices or to toggle the Lead or Rhythm channel. The Preamp Out provides connection to a mixing console or tape recorder. Imitation may be considered the highest form of flattery, and the 6505 Series has had many admirers. However, there’s nothing quite like the original. Peavey is proud to reissue the 6505 1992 Original, reinvigorating this amp’s rock ‘n roll spirit and inspiring a new generation of players. List $1899.99 Street $1299.99 Learn more about the 6505 1992 Original and get a closer look at www.peavey.com. About Peavey Electronics ® Founded in 1965, Peavey® is one of the world's largest manufacturers and suppliers of musical instruments and professional sound equipment. Peavey has earned more than 180 patents and distributes to more than 130 countries. Peavey and its MediaMatrix®, Architectural Acoustics®, Crest Audio®, Composite Acoustics®, Budda®, and Trace Elliot® brands and affiliates can be found on concert stages and in airports, stadiums, theme parks, and other venues around the world. Chief Operating Officer Courtland Gray says, "We are striving every day to produce the world's finest music and audio equipment." To find out more, visit www.peavey.com #### Peavey Electronics® Returns as Backline Sponsor of Decibel Magazine Metal & Beer Fest: Los Angeles MERIDIAN, MS (Sept. 10, 2019) — Peavey Electronics® raises a pint in announcing its return as the backline sponsor of Decibel Magazine Metal & Beer Fest: Los Angeles. Presented by Metal Blade Records and hosted by America’s only metal magazine, this annual event will take place over two days at The Observatory in Santa Ana, Calif., on Friday and Saturday, Dec. 13-14, 2019, and will be the loudest, heaviest and most extreme craft beer festival on the West Coast. As the official amplifier of the festival, Peavey will ensure that the most head-banging moments of the festival are well-articulated, and the riffs are just as tantalizing as the array of delicious craft brews on tap. There are two universal truths about the respective art forms of metal and beer. First, the final product is the result of quality “ingredients”, technique, and execution. Second, the consumer or audience usually knows what they like and what they want to “taste” more of.  Peavey understands these truths from a pro-audio perspective. When true metal tone is the Holy Grail, metal guitarists continue to turn to Peavey for the latest innovations in guitar amplification. Overall, this is the fifth time Peavey will provide the backline for Decibel Magazine Metal & Beer Fests, having sponsored the backline for the Philadelphia event since its 2017 inception and for the Los Angeles event that began last year. Peavey will be providing an invective™ half-stack, a 6505 Series half-stack, and a MiniMEGA™1,000-W mini bass amp head and cab. Peavey artists performing at Metal & Beer Fest: L.A. include Phil Demmel, guitarist of the recently reunited thrash metal band VIO-LENCE, who pairs a 6505 head with the Peavey invective.120 guitar amp head, and Todd Jones and Leon Del Muerte of the grinding death machine Nails. The invective.120 is the first high-gain amplifier to deliver pristine cleans, starting with the no-compromise, high-gain performance of the 6505 Series, then adding a level of versatility that is unprecedented in an amp within this class. Together, the 6505 and invective.120 prove that they remain the undisputed go-to guitar amplifiers for rock, hardcore and metal bands. As Decibel Magazine describes, death metal progenitors Possessed will headline Friday night, while U.K. death metal legends Carcass will close out the festivities on Saturday evening. Both Norwegian death metal legends Cadaver and Swiss black metal progressives Schammasch will make their U.S. debut performances at Metal & Beer Fest: L.A., while East Coast doom metal kings Evoken will perform for the first time ever in California. Progressive sludge crew Intronaut will perform their first show in over two years, and L.A. hardcore deathcrushers Xibalba will move bodies. Rounding out the stacked bill are classic metal-inspired quartet Spirit Adrift, Utah power metal warriors Visigoth, Arizona death dealers Gatecreeper, cinematic grind-crushers Graf Orlock and death/doom new jacks Mortuous. The maelstrom of talented bands at Metal & Beer Fest: L.A. will be matched by the event’s malt madness. This festival will feature nearly a dozen of North America’s most metal craft breweries, including featured breweries Unibroue (Canada) and Metal Monkey (Illinois). Ticket options include a “Metal & Beer Weekend” pass and “Just Metal” 2-day pass. Tickets are on sale now at www.ticketweb.com. For more information, visit www.decibelmagazine.com. To learn more about the Peavey 6505 Series, Peavey invective.120 guitar amp head, and other road warriors in the metal scene, visit www.peavey.com. About Peavey Electronics ® Founded in 1965, Peavey® is one of the world's largest manufacturers and suppliers of musical instruments and professional sound equipment. Peavey has earned more than 180 patents and distributes to more than 130 countries. Peavey and its MediaMatrix®, Architectural Acoustics®, Crest Audio®, Composite Acoustics®, Budda®, and Trace Elliot® brands and affiliates can be found on concert stages and in airports, stadiums, theme parks and other venues around the world. Chief Operating Officer Courtland Gray says, “We are striving every day to produce the world’s finest music and audio equipment.” To find out more, visit www.peavey.com. #### Peavey Hosts Misha Mansoor of Periphery Peavey will be hosting Misha Mansoor of Periphery for a meet and greet on Friday at 1:30PM in their booth 210A during NAMM. Guitarist and founding member of progressive metal band, Periphery, Mansoor does not know how to stay in one lane. Mansoor has ventured into multiple other bands, musical collaborations, game scores, product manufacturing, music production, and coffee! He is everywhere. An entrepreneur? A visionary? He is all of that and more. For more information, visit Peavey at NAMM in booth 210A or online at www.Peavey.com About Peavey Electronics ® Founded in 1965, Peavey® is one of the world's largest manufacturers and suppliers of musical instruments and professional sound equipment. Peavey has earned more than 180 patents and distributes to more than 130 countries. Peavey and its MediaMatrix®, Architectural Acoustics®, Crest Audio®, Composite Acoustics®, Budda®, and Trace Elliot® brands and affiliates can be found on concert stages and in airports, stadiums, theme parks, and other venues around the world. Chief Operating Officer Courtland Gray says, “We are striving every day to produce the world’s finest music and audio equipment.” To find out more, visit www.Peavey.com. #### Peavey introduces Classic 20 Watt 112 Combo Guitar Amplifier Peavey® Unveils an Aged to Perfection Classic® 20 Watt 112 Combo Guitar Amplifier MERIDIAN, MS - Peavey Electronics® introduces the new Classic® 20 watt 112 Combo with an all-tube preamp and power amp, providing the distinctive sonic punch of the larger, iconic amplifiers on which it is based, but in a more compact footprint (7.25” x 14” x 7.75”/185mm x 356mm x197mm) weighing significantly less (34.7 lbs/15.7 kg).  This latest addition brings new life into the legendary product line by now providing players that iconic tone in a package better accommodating to today’s smaller stage and bedroom performances. Boasting two channels that mirror the same voicing and gain structure of its bigger Peavey amplifier siblings, in addition to a specially designed boost function, the Classic 112 Combo is a versatile, powerful unit that is equally suitable to virtually all musical styles, running the gamut from metal to country to jazz and beyond. Two EL84 power tubes and three 12AX7/ECC83 preamp tubes deliver the rich, warm tube-amplifier tones that are so sought after by players and engineers. Each of the Peavey Classic 112 Combo’s channels shares EQ, an effects loop, and reverb (all footswitchable), while the amp’s rear panel features Microphone Simulated Direct Interface (MSDI™) with XLR output and USB out, 3-position power attenuator switch allowing for 20 watt, 5 watt or 1 watt operation, and speaker defeat switch. The Classic 112 Combo’s front panel includes a ¼” INPUT jack, VOLUME knob, CHANNEL switch for selection of ‘LEAD’ or ‘RHYTHM’ channels, PRE-GAIN to control the input level of the lead channel (i.e. overdrive and gain), POST GAIN to balance the sound between the two channels, BASS, MIDDLE, & TREBLE EQ controls, REVERB to dial in the amount of ambience, a Pilot Light indicating when AC power is being supplied and the Classic 112 Combo’s POWER SWITCH is in the “ON” position, STANDBY switch, and OUTPUT TUBE STATUS INDICATION (T.S.I.™) LEDS that illuminate red or green, depending on the status of the output tube they are monitoring. The Peavey Classic 112 Combo: genuine tube power and tone – no emulations or simulation – in a smaller, more manageable package and at an attainable price point.  For more information, please visit www.peavey.com Street Price $999.99 USD #### Peavey MAX Bass Amp Series Peavey® Unveils MAX® Bass Amp Series MERIDIAN, MS — Peavey Electronics® packages portability, flexibility and sound in its new MAX® bass amplification series. With durable yet ultra-lightweight construction, the MAX series delivers plenty of power and state-of-the-art tonal quality in each thoughtfully designed cabinet. One of Peavey’s key innovations in the MAX series is the angled baffle, which allows players to direct the sound at their ears and not at their feet. While the low end is omni-directional, the transient is directional, meaning players can hear themselves clearly without having to tilt their amp back. Sophisticated sound is combined with best-in-class power-to-weight ratio, making Peavey’s MAX series a smart choice. Features of the new Peavey MAX bass amp models are as follows: The MAX 100 has a 10-inch woofer and delivers 100 watts. The unit measures 15.5’’ wide by 11.75’’ high by 17.5’’ deep and weighs 24 lbs. The MAX 150 has a 12-inch woofer and delivers 150 watts. The unit measures 16.25’’ wide by 12.25’’ high by 18.5’’ deep and weighs 30 lbs The MAX 250 has a 15-inch woofer with high-end tweeter and delivers 250 watts. The unit measures 18.25’’ wide by 13.5’’ high by 21’’ deep and weighs 45 lbs. The MAX 208 has two 8-inch woofers and delivers 150 watts. The unit measures 10’’ wide by 20’’ high by 10’’ deep and is the standout of the bunch. It only weighs just 33 lbs, enabling players to make a single trip from the car by carrying the cabinet in one hand and their bass in the other. From nuanced notes to chest-rattling riffs, the MAX bass amp series offers players the tonal capabilities they need. Each model has an open, curved grill design, giving players a huge advantage in tone. The built-in Kosmos-C bass enhancement feature adds harmonics and subharmonics to maximize tone. In addition, the series is built with an advanced version of Peavey’s DDT™ speaker protection technology, which limits clips and is ideal for slapping and other loud playing scenarios. Whether the player is live on stage, recording or rehearsing, Peavey’s MAX series offers players additional helpful features, including bass-specific chromatic tuner for a quick tune-up, an external speaker, EFX loop, and an ultra-quiet DI output that connects with the PA system, helping to retain control and assure a great tone. With prices ranging from $199 to $449, Peavey’s MAX bass amp series offers solutions for every working player, with powerful cabinets that won’t break their back or the bank. Learn more at www.peavey.com. About Peavey Electronics® Founded in 1965, Peavey® is one of the world's largest manufacturers and suppliers of musical instruments and professional sound equipment. Peavey has earned more than 180 patents and distributes to more than 130 countries. Peavey and its MediaMatrix®, Architectural Acoustics®, Crest Audio®, Composite Acoustics® and Trace Elliot® brands and affiliates can be found on concert stages and in airports, stadiums, theme parks and other venues around the world. To find out more, visit www.peavey.com. #### Peavey New Microphone Desktop Tripod Stand Peavey ® Comes to the Table with New Microphone Desktop Tripod Stand MERIDIAN, MS — Challenging work environments call for creative solutions, and the new Microphone Desktop Tripod Stand from Peavey Electronics® answers the call. This high-quality, foldable stand is the ideal solution for stepping up audio quality during remote conferencing, recording, and/or podcasting. It’s portable and versatile, with a clip that’s compatible with the most popular handheld microphones. Now users can position their preferred mic on their desktop exactly where they need it, so they can be heard clearly and professionally. Obtaining high-quality audio often has its challenges. A typical desk has limited surface space, while the recording environment can be restrictive. It’s not always feasible to use a full-size microphone boom stand while comfortably accessing the computer interface. That’s where the compact footprint of Peavey’s Microphone Desktop Tripod Stand can make a big difference. It’s sturdy, yet lightweight with a small footprint, and its non-skid rubber feet minimize surface noise. The clip securely holds the microphone and can be adjusted to the optimal angle. When not in use, the Microphone Desktop Tripod Stand folds up easily for storage. Packed up, it weighs about 17.5 pounds for easy transport, and measures roughly 21 inches high by 16 inches wide and 10 inches deep. Whether the user is recording in-office or remotely from home, Peavey’s Microphone Desktop Tripod Stand is a practical and affordable solution at MSRP $19.99. Learn more and get a closer look at www.peavey.com. About Peavey Electronics ® Founded in 1965, Peavey® is one of the world's largest manufacturers and suppliers of musical instruments and professional sound equipment. Peavey has earned more than 180 patents and distributes to more than 130 countries. Peavey and its MediaMatrix®, Architectural Acoustics®, Crest Audio®, Composite Acoustics®, Budda®, and Trace Elliot® brands and affiliates can be found on concert stages and in airports, stadiums, theme parks, and other venues around the world. Chief Operating Officer Courtland Gray says, “We are striving every day to produce the world’s finest music and audio equipment.” To find out more, visit www.peavey.com. #### Peavey New VYPYR X Series Peavey Electronics® Amps Up Versatility with New VYPYR® X Series MERIDIAN, MS — Peavey Electronics® once again redefines the modeling amplifier category with the introduction of the VYPYR X Series. This latest evolution of the VYPYR design includes three new models with updated styling, enhanced acoustic performance, and improved TransTube® analog/digital hybrid technology. The new VYPYR X2 and X3 models also come with Bluetooth® remote control and audio streaming in. Fully loaded with amps and effects, the VYPYR X Series proves why it’s the ultimate modeling machine, providing a range of solutions with substantial value. The VYPYR X Series carries on the tradition of the pioneering VYPYR guitar amplifier, circa 2008, which remedied common problems with modeling amps. Many modeling amps simply can’t be heard in a live setting because of their poor digital distortions and practice amp EQ. Peavey’s exclusive TransTube technology, improved in the new VYPYR X Series, provides the solution with true analog distortion that emulates real tubes. This not only sounds better but leaves the amplifier’s processing power dedicated to the effects. As a result, VYPYR X amps can run up to five effects simultaneously, sitting perfectly in the mix in a live environment. True to the VYPYR VIP legacy, the new VYPYR X Series offers world-class processing and cabinet design with Variable Instrument Performance. Users can switch from electric guitar to bass to acoustic on the same amplifier. The VYPYR X2 and X3 models take utility a step further with up to 10 different instrument modes and 26 total on-board amp-accessible effects. The X2 and X3 models can also be controlled remotely with on-board Bluetooth wireless remote control via Peavey’s exclusive VYPYR control app for iOS devices. Users can change and store all their presets remotely, stream audio in, and play a backing track or favorite music. Peavey VYPYR X1 Amplifier Peavey VYPYR X2 Amplifier Peavey VYPYR X3 Amplifier Unlike competitors who claim their amps have multiple effects and models, but require the use of external software to be fully functional, the VYPYR X Series allows users to access any features right from the front of the amplifier or with the use of a footswitch in the case of the looper. The user doesn’t need to hook up a computer in order to edit a preset or swap out an effect — it can all be done right from the amp itself. Peavey’s WYSIWG (What You See Is What You Get) interface allows VYPYR X users to identify the position of the knobs by simply looking at the amplifier. The LED light around the knob indicates which position it’s in relative to the current preset, a helpful feature that avoids confusion and mistakes that result when the knob position no longer corresponds to the actual setting. The feature-packed VYPYR X Series amplifiers each arrive with 12 stompbox effects with dual parameter control and an on-board looper accessed through the optional Sanpera™ footswitch. The custom cabinet is designed for optimal low-end response with a semi-open back design providing enhanced volume and tone. Each VYPYR X amp comes equipped with 36 on-board amp modes, including 6 acoustic and 6 bass amp models; universal delay and reverb; a custom-voiced heavy-duty speaker; a 3.5 mm aux in for connecting audio sources; and a headphone jack. The top-of-the-line VYPYR X3 delivers 100 Watts RMS, over 400 amp-accessible presets, and a LED screen for ease of setup and preset identification. Purchased individually, the amps and effects in a VYPYR X could cost well over $50,000. In fact, Peavey has used the same technology found in stompbox pedals that cost almost as much as the VYPYR X for a single effect. For the same amount of money, Peavey delivers up to 26 effects in addition to 10 instrument models and 36 amp models. Whether a player is seeking a lightweight, highly portable setup that will help them cut through a band’s mix, or a solo performer is looking for an all-in-one rig to expand their presets/effects bandwidth, the VYPYR X Series provides a better solution. Learn more and get a closer look at VYPYR X Series at www.peavey.com. #### Peavey Opens Multifunctional Showroom in Bali Peavey Electronics® Opens Multifunctional Showroom in Bali, Setting the Stage for Increased Market Share BALI, Indonesia — Peavey Electronics® announces the opening of its state-of-the-art showroom in Bali, Indonesia. Peavey unveiled the new showroom with an opening gala in May, marking a turning point in Peavey's presence in Indonesia and its commitment to delivering exceptional sound solutions across diverse industries. The Bali showroom's success sets the stage for a future of innovative audio experiences, while solidifying Peavey's position as a pioneer in the industry. The decision to establish the Bali showroom stemmed on the back of the intention to establish a venue for the Indonesian and broader APAC market to enjoy first-hand experiences of the broad diversity of Peavey Corporation’s sophisticated audio solutions spanning multiple applications. In addition to featuring the installed sound and professional audio solutions as well as the musical instruments and accessories bearing the legendary Peavey™ name, the venue also highlights the proprietary high technology distributed AV solutions under Peavey’s Mediamatrix® brand as well as the premium professional audio solutions for touring, entertainment, and recreation under Peavey’s Crest Audio® brand. Acknowledging the untapped potential of their extensive yet seamless and integrative product range, Peavey decided to introduce the APAC market to the true capabilities of their product offering. With this goal in mind, the Peavey showroom was designed as a multi-functional space catering to a range of needs. Bali was chosen as the appropriate destination for the showroom on account of ease of travel for APAC residents in and out of Bali, as well as its fitting description as a paradise destination with a myriad of entertainment, food and beverage, and leisure options. The showroom serves as a demo arena, showcasing the latest installed sound products from Peavey and Crest Audio, including SSE™; Impulse®, RBN™, SP™ and PVX™ 2-way speakers; PHR™ II ceiling speakers; and IPR™ and CS® series power amps, all expertly controlled by the VSX™ loudspeaker management system and an Aureus™ digital mixer. Additionally, the Crest Audio wall presents the new CPL™+ Series of speakers, along with Pro-LITE™, CPX™, and CLh™ amps for the CPL T Series ceiling speakers giving potential and existing clients the opportunity to hear the Peavey difference for themselves and allowing them to identify the product mix most fitting to their needs. Furthermore, the showroom acts as a seminar venue, facilitating educational and training sessions for APAC distributors, Indonesian dealers, rental companies, installers, and sound professionals. Various stakeholders can gather to share information, foster collaborations, and create demand. The space can also function as a content creation studio for high-quality product marketing videos and artist shoots. The showroom also houses a mini stage/studio where musicians can record live performances, capturing their talent with WAVES® eMotion™ LV1 and Crest Audio Tactus™.Control as well as perform and experience the incredible Versarray™ line array system. The Bali showroom opening included a distinguished guest list, including several key members from the public and private sector. A special mention and thank you to Mr. Tantowi Yahya, former Indonesian Ambassador to New Zealand and a former musician himself, Mr. Made Ariandi of the Bali Chamber of Commerce, and to Mr. Wayan Koster, the Governor of Bali. Several renowned musicians and artists added to the event's star-studded lineup. The evening began with an electrifying performance by up-and-coming Peavey artists Mad Madmen. Canadian singer Deniz Reno highlighted the versatility and clarity of the Crest Audio Versarray™ line array speaker systems with a captivating vocal demonstration. Ridho Hafiedz, lead guitarist of Slank, delivered an impactful speech, underscoring the profound impact Peavey will have on the music industry in Indonesia. Akshay Vaidya, Peavey Electronics General Manager - Asia Pacific, also took the stage to conduct a comprehensive loudspeaker demo, captivating the audience with remarkable sound quality. The evening reached its climax with a thrilling performance by legendary Indonesian rock band Cokelat. Overall, Peavey's grand opening in Bali marks a significant milestone in the brand's journey to re-establish its presence in the Asian market. By highlighting its extensive product range, educating customers, and fostering collaborations with industry professionals, Peavey aims to reinvigorate its status in Asia as one of the world’s leading brands for sound and music. Learn more about Peavey’s pro-audio solutions at www.peavey.com. #### Peavey Revitalizes the Battery-Powered, Portable Solo PA System MERIDIAN , MS - Peavey Electronics® unveils the new lithium ion battery-powered Solo™ portable PA. Weighing in at a mere 15 lbs., it boasts a potent 6.5” (165mm) Woofer, 2.5” (63.5mm) x 3 tweeter array, modern features, and a  wide coverage pattern equal of far larger systems. With quick recharge and up to a 10 hour run time, the Solo is an unmatched, practical, multi-functional solution for any number of applications. Featuring both Bluetooth stereo linking and a Bluetooth audio input, the Solo instantly elevates any party, corporate function, or other gathering. Two professional-grade XLR mic inputs and two ¼” line inputs also make this unit ideal for public announcements, fitness classes, tour groups, mobile DJ gigs, and small speaking engagements, while musicians can take advantage of those same inputs as well as the Solo’s built-in 4-channel mixer to sing and perform instruments remotely. Further, Peavey’s Kosmos® C feature enhances sonic clarity and brightens the overall mix. Those using the Solo to address a crowd needn’t worry about “battling” with background music, as the unit’s channel priority feature allows announcements to automatically take priority, lowering the volume of music channels while the speaker is talking. This go anywhere sound system delivers the goods. And if battery powered, go anywhere versatility wasn’t enough, the Solo easily operates with standard 120v electricity as well. Guitarists benefit from Peavey’s exclusive Guitar Input selection that automatically adjusts the EQ and input type on the guitar channel to enhance the sound and projection of the instrument. Dialing in the perfect frequencies for microphone usage is similarly hassle-free thanks to the Mid-Morph EQ function which automatically guides the user to the ideal overall mix. The Solo is the answer to any portable music creation and other PA needs, drawing upon the audio expertise that has made Peavey an industry leader for 59 years. Powerful, compact, lightweight, and with an unbeatable collection of features at this price point, the Peavey Solo is everything you need from a transportable PA system. For more information, please visit www.peavey.com STREET: $299.99 About Peavey Electronics ® Founded in 1965, Peavey is one of the world's largest manufacturers and suppliers of musical instruments and professional sound equipment. Peavey has earned more than 180 patents and distributes to more than 130 countries. Peavey and its MediaMatrix®, Architectural Acoustics®, Crest Audio®, Composite Acoustics®, Budda®, and Trace Elliot® brands and affiliates can be found on concert stages and in airports, stadiums, theme parks, and other venues around the world. Chief Operating Officer Courtland Gray says, “We are striving every day to produce the world’s finest music and audio equipment.” To find out more, visit www.peavey.com. #### Peavey Smartphone Desktop Stand Peavey® Makes Mobile Content Easy with New Smartphone Desktop Stand MERIDIAN, MS — As the world adjusts to remote working environments, Peavey Electronics® proudly introduces the fully adjustable Smartphone Desktop Tripod Stand for mobile photo and video. As a sturdy yet portable solution, this stand is the perfect desktop companion for work conferences, social media content creation, and/or recorded performances. Suitable for any smartphone in portrait or landscape mode, the Smartphone Desktop Tripod Stand is a must-have for online content creators. Last-minute work conferences or impromptu social media opportunities can leave smartphone users scrambling for a flat, steady surface and a flattering angle. Desktop surfaces often have limited workspace, while stationary objects used to support the smartphone don’t always provide adequate stability at the right height or angle. For users who don’t want to subject viewers to their chin or their ceiling fan, the Smartphone Desktop Tripod Stand is the perfect solution for the home workspace or studio. It’s also a reliable option for users who simply want to watch movies or stream videos, all while conserving workspace. The universal clip accommodates any size smartphone, and can be rotated for landscape or portrait mode. Users can adjust accordingly for exactly the right angle, while benefiting from the extra grip of the stand’s non-skid rubber feet. When not in use, the Smartphone Desktop Tripod Stand folds easily for storage. Packed up, it weighs under 22 pounds, and measures roughly 21 inches high by 16 inches wide and 15 inches deep. Creating and collaborating from home is challenging enough without the fuss of smartphone angling. Let Peavey’s Smartphone Desktop Tripod Stand improve the workspace simply and affordably at MSRP $19.99. Learn more and get a closer look at the functionality at www.peavey.com. About Peavey Electronics® Founded in 1965, Peavey® is one of the world's largest manufacturers and suppliers of musical instruments and professional sound equipment. Peavey has earned more than 180 patents and distributes to more than 130 countries. Peavey and its MediaMatrix®, Architectural Acoustics®, Crest Audio®, Composite Acoustics®, Budda®, and Trace Elliot® brands and affiliates can be found on concert stages and in airports, stadiums, theme parks, and other venues around the world. Chief Operating Officer Courtland Gray says, “We are striving every day to produce the world’s finest music and audio equipment.” To find out more, visit www.peavey.com. #### Peavey Teams Up with Pedal Steel Icon Robert Randolph Peavey is proud to announce the release of the Robert Randolph Signature PowerSlide®. Incorporating all of the features of the original Peavey PowerSlide, the Robert Randolph signature model includes an adjustable belly rest, allowing users to adjust the distance between the instrument and themselves, an added single-coil pickup, and upgraded hardware. The Peavey PowerSlide is a revolutionary approach to playing slide guitar. Not a traditional lap steel, not a resonator, and not a conventional steel guitar, the ergonomically designed PowerSlide combines the best of all three in a unique instrument that can be played in multiple vertical and horizontal orientations, thanks to its four-point suspension and patented multipoint “Y” strap system. Designed to position the fingerboard to the left of the player’s body, the shape allows total access to the playing surface. The Robert Randolph Signature PowerSlide is available in a metallic silver finish. Features include volume control, “sail” patterns to help easily identify octaves while playing, and a unique magnet-loaded pickup with exclusive variable-coil mode control. The PowerSlide ships with Robert Randolph signature DR .013-.056 nickel wound strings, “Y” strap, padded bag, and polished-finish steel slide. Pedal steel guitarist Robert Randolph is best known as the founder of the funk/blues/rock/soul group Robert Randolph and the Family Band. Rolling Stone listed him as one of their “100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time.”  As to why he went to the efforts of creating a signature model, Randolph commented: “ I’ve been wanting something with more versatility, mobility, and comfort.  Something I could really get into while performing live.  With four different pickup sounds and more sustain than any other lap steel ever made, the Peavey PowerSlide gives me everything I want!” Learn more about Robert Randolph at www.robertrandolph.net For more information about the Peavey PowerSlide guitar, visit www.peavey.com U.S. Retail: $499.99 About Peavey Electronics® Founded in 1965, Peavey® is one of the world's largest manufacturers and suppliers of musical instruments and professional sound equipment. Peavey has earned more than 180 patents and distributes to more than 130 countries. Peavey and its MediaMatrix®, Architectural Acoustics®, Crest Audio®, Composite Acoustics®, Budda®, and Trace Elliot® brands and affiliates can be found on concert stages and in airports, stadiums, theme parks and other venues around the world. Chief Operating Officer Courtland Gray says, “We are striving every day to produce the world’s finest music and audio equipment”. To find out more, visit www.peavey.com. #### Peavey's® MiniMEGA™ Bass Amplifier Now Available. Peavey Electronics® announces the immediate availability of the new MiniMEGA™ 1000 Watt bass amplifier head. Delivering classic Peavey tone, the MiniMEGA produces a full and rich sound in a compact package that weighs in at only 9 lbs. Using technology not found in other bass amps, the MiniMEGA represents a new level of compact bass amplifier performance. Peavey’s proprietary KOSMOS® enhancement provides increased bass impact, while the exclusive psychoacoustic low-end enhancement adds bass without overburdening speakers. The MiniMEGA contains additional modern features such as a built-in compression with defeat switch, a 4-band EQ with Punch and Bright switches, and semi-parametric mid controls with narrow Q controls. The back panel of the MiniMEGA has all the connectivity necessary to patch in effects or connect to a sound reinforcement system. Complete with an effects loop, gain control, crunch button, tuner output, master volume, mute control and more, the MiniMEGA delivers the high level features that today’s professional bass player demands. With 1,000 watts continuous into 4 ohms, the head features a 1/8” headphone output, two twist-lock combo 1/4" outputs, DI output with XLR, and DI pre-post switch. Also included is a MIDI footswitch input, DDT™ limiter, ground lift, and Pad controls. Complete with user-definable control surface color lighting, the MiniMEGA comes with a carrying bag. For the latest in music and audio equipment from Peavey Electronics, visit www.peavey.com About Peavey Electronics® Founded in 1965, Peavey® is one of the world's largest manufacturers and suppliers of musical instruments and professional sound equipment. Peavey has earned more than 180 patents and distributes to more than 130 countries. Peavey and its MediaMatrix®, Architectural Acoustics®, Crest Audio®, Composite Acoustics®, and Trace Elliot® brands and affiliates can be found on concert stages and in airports, stadiums, theme parks and other venues around the world. To find out more, visit www.peavey.com #### Peavey® and Misha Mansoor Introduce mini invective™ Head MERIDIAN, MS  — Peavey Electronics® proves that good things come in smaller packages. In a second collaboration with Periphery guitarist, Misha Mansoor, the new invective™ MH amplifier packs all of the best tones from the 120 W big brother into a much more portable and proven 20 W MH head format. At the heart of this little monster is a pair of EL84 power tubes shaped by three 12AX7/ECC83 preamp tubes, providing everything from pristine cleans to the infinitely chunky gated d’jent destruction. The many features of the invective MH will satisfy even the most discerning of gear heads. The onboard T.S.I.™ (Tube Status Indication) circuit helps the user diagnose a problem with the power tubes. The bias adjustment pot is located on the top of the small, rugged chassis. Additionally, foot switches allow the invective MH to engage or disengage the Tight voicing and any combination of Gate and Boost on the Lead channel, respectively. There’s also an independently foot-switchable buffered effects loop. If there’s one key takeaway, don’t be deceived by the size or format of the invective MH. No matter the venue, this mini amplifier has plenty of oomph for small-to-medium sized gigs and can even work as a backline stage monitor with its attenuator switch directing power at 20 W, 5 W, or 1 W to suit the need. On the clean channel, adaptive low and high EQ help find the sweet spot with ease. The lead channel provides a three-band EQ. Master Resonance and Master Presence pots help shape the tone. In addition to its new sounds, the invective MH has all of the recording hooks and flexibility of the other Peavey MH amplifiers, including MSDI™ (Microphone Simulated Direct Interface) Output with XLR and ground lift switch, speaker-simulated USB, speaker defeat switch, power attenuator, headphone out, and more. Dual quarter-inch TRS footswitch jacks allow for ease of MIDI control. Offering a highly portable format, the invective MH weighs just over 16.5 pounds unpacked. Pack it up for the trunk or backseat, and it’s approximately 14 inches wide by 7.5 inches tall, with a depth of just over 12 inches. To learn more about invective MH, visit www.peavey.com. Street: $699.99 USD About Peavey Electronics ® Founded in 1965, Peavey® is one of the world's largest manufacturers and suppliers of musical instruments and professional sound equipment. Peavey has earned more than 180 patents and distributes to more than 130 countries. Peavey and its MediaMatrix®, Architectural Acoustics®, Crest Audio®, Composite Acoustics® and Trace Elliot® brands and affiliates can be found on concert stages and in airports, stadiums, theme parks and other venues around the world. To find out more, visit www.peavey.com. #### Peavey® Announces PBK™12BT and PBK 15BT Powered Speaker Systems MERIDIAN, MS - Peavey Electronics® has announced the launch of the new PBK™12BT and PBK 15BT powered speaker systems. These two-way sound reinforcement systems are designed and engineered in the U.S.A. perfectly for DJing, public address, sound reinforcement, side fill systems, karaoke, and musical playback. The systems provide a high performing, bi-amplified power section with advanced digital signal processing (DSP) to deliver an accurate and neutral sound for any type of performance. Both the PBK 12BT and PBK 15BT provide exactly what DJ’s and Karaoke fans need with analog, high power amplifiers to deliver that much desired warm analog sound, helping accommodate extended listening, unmatched volumes, and none of that harsh, digital top end that can be unbearable for audiences. The onboard DSP uses 56-bit double-precision processing with a 48 kHz sampling rate at 24 bits for the input/output sections to ensure maximum fidelity. Users can easily shape their sound using three factory preset EQ settings: Speech/Monitor, Contour, and Max Contour, which are accessible via a selector switch. Additionally, both units support Bluetooth streaming and device pairing, featuring a Stereo Link button allowing users to wirelessly link two compatible PBK BT series speakers. For public address and music playback, the rear panel connectivity on both models deliver maximum versatility. Two independent input channels feature balanced 1/4" TRS phone jacks for line-level inputs, as well as female XLR jacks dedicated to dynamic microphone use. Additionally, a third channel provides a 1/8" stereo jack alongside two RCA phono jacks. These inputs are then mixed down to a mono signal to feed the powered speaker system. Finally, a Mix output using a male XLR jack allows for the linking of added speaker systems or sending a feed to a powered subwoofer. These components are housed in rugged, injection-molded plastic trapezoidal enclosures featuring dual rear corner angled sides for use as floor monitors. The cabinets include a full-coverage powder-coated, perforated, steel grille for protection, as well as a molded-in stand mount cup designed to fit standard 1 3/8" diameter poles. The PBK 12BT is equipped with a 12" heavy-duty woofer and a Peavey PD10 1" diaphragm dynamic compression driver. It yields a frequency response of 57 Hz to 17 kHz, achieves a peak SPL of 122 dB with music, and weighs 31.5 lbs. The PBK 15BT features a larger 15" heavy-duty woofer coupled with the same PD10 1" diaphragm dynamic compression driver, producing a frequency response of 55 Hz to 17 kHz. The 15-inch model achieves a peak SPL of 123 dB with music and weighs 36.5 lbs. Both speaker systems offer a nominal radiation pattern of 90 degrees in the horizontal plane and 60 degrees in the vertical plane. For more information, please visit www.peavey.com. Direct Price: $249.99 USD for the PBK 12BT $299.99 USD for the PBK 15BT About Peavey Electronics ® Founded in 1965, Peavey® is one of the world's largest manufacturers and suppliers of musical instruments and professional sound equipment. Peavey has earned more than 180 patents and distributes to more than 130 countries. Peavey and its MediaMatrix®, Architectural Acoustics®, Crest Audio®, Composite Acoustics®, Budda®, and Trace Elliot® brands and affiliates can be found on concert stages and in airports, stadiums, theme parks, and other venues around the world. Chief Operating Officer Courtland Gray says, “We are striving every day to produce the world’s finest music and audio equipment.” To find out more, visit www.Peavey.com. #### Peavey® Announces Rock-Solid Artist Appearance Schedule for 2019 NAMM Show MERIDIAN, MS — Rock legends and modern guitar heroes are getting ready to convene at The 2019 NAMM Show under the Peavey® banner. Spanning generations and genres, these renowned artists turn to Peavey for guitar and pro-audio solutions that deliver professional tone and stand the test of time. Road warriors themselves, these artists will share their time and talents at the industry’s biggest trade show of the year, swapping stories and enjoying face-to-face time with fans and attendees. Peavey artist appearances will take place the first three days of 2019 NAMM in booth #201AB. The full schedule is as follows: Thursday, Jan. 24 4:00 p.m. Misha Mansoor Friday, Jan. 25 1:00 p.m. David Sanchez of Havok Jona Weinhofen of I Killed the Prom Queen Moyses Kolesne of Krisiun 3:00 p.m. Jona Weinhofen of I Killed the Prom Queen Robert Randolph Saturday, Jan. 26 1:00 p.m. Phil Demmel of Machine Head and Slayer Derek Boyer and Charlie Errigo of Suffocation Chris McCarthy and Chris Pervelis of Internal Bleeding 2:00 p.m. Jona Weinhofen of I Killed the Prom Queen Alex Skolnick of Testament 3:00 p.m. Michael Anthony of Van Halen and Chickenfoot “Renowned” is not a term to be used lightly, and each one of these artists has earned the prestige among fans and peers. Here’s why: Misha Mansoor, founder and lead guitarist of the progressive metal band Periphery, is widely known as one of the forerunners of djent, a subgenre of progressive metal. His go-to gear includes the Peavey® invective™ .120 Head and invective™ .212 Cabinet, a duo he helped to design. David Sanchez is the lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist of the American thrash metal band Havok. He was recently named one of “Top 5 Underrated Guitarists” by Decibel Magazine, and is credited for spearheading the charge of present-day thrash metal. In an interview with Premier Guitar, Sanchez revealed that he blends a Peavey XXX® II with a Peavey 6534 Plus to achieve his signature thrash. Jona Weinhofen is a metalcore guitarist and musician from Adelaide, South Australia. He is the lead guitarist for Australian band I Killed the Prom Queen. He was also the rhythm guitarist for British band Bring Me the Horizon and the guitarist for Californian band Bleeding Through. Weinhofen was named one of the top 50 greatest guitar players in Australian history by Australian Guitar Magazine in May 2012. He is now using the invective 120. Eric Bloom and Buck Dharma are members of the legendary American rock band Blue Oyster Cult. Dharma wrote and sang lead vocals on several of the band's best-known hits, including "(Don't Fear) The Reaper," "Godzilla" and "Burnin' for You." His bandmate Eric Bloom is best known as the group’s lead vocalist as well as the "stun guitar" and keyboard/synthesizer player. His distinctive vocals are the personality and power that drives Blue Öyster Cult's harder-hitting songs, and he is known for his science fiction-inspired lyrical content. Bloom is known to play a Peavey PXD Tomb II custom-designed guitar on the road. Phil Demmel hails from California and played lead guitar in American heavy metal band Machine Head between 2002 and 2018, making him the longest-running band member in that position. He was also a founding member of Vio-lence, a member of Torque, and joined Slayer for a few shows on their final European tour. He also uses Peavey 5150/6505 amps. Alex Skolnick is both an original member of Bay Area thrashers Testament, which he joined at age 16, and a respected New York improviser of multiple styles. A longtime resident of Brooklyn, he has gone on to release several critically acclaimed albums with the Alex Skolnick Trio, for which he uses the Peavey Classic 50 Tube Combo. He also collaborated with Peavey on the Budda® AS Preceptor model amp. Michael Anthony is a former and founding member of Van Halen and the current bassist of the supergroups Chickenfoot and The Circle. He’s known for his famous Jack Daniel’s bass guitar, and off stage for his “Mad Anthony” hot sauce brand. In 2009, Peavey approached Anthony for his thoughts on a new bass amp, the VB-3™. After sharing his feedback, Anthony was invited by Peavey to create the Michael Anthony VB-MA™ Bass Amplifier. Peavey also introduced Michael Anthony Signature Series bass enclosures. To learn more about the artist-inspired and road-tested gear above, visit www.peavey.com. And if you want to learn more about the artists, and you’re attending The 2019 NAMM Show, be sure to stop by Peavey’s booth, #201AB. About Peavey Electronics® Founded in 1965, Peavey® is one of the world's largest manufacturers and suppliers of musical instruments and professional sound equipment. Peavey has earned more than 180 patents and distributes to more than 130 countries. Peavey and its MediaMatrix®, Architectural Acoustics®, Crest Audio®, Composite Acoustics® and Trace Elliot® brands and affiliates can be found on concert stages and in airports, stadiums, theme parks and other venues around the world. To find out more, visit www.peavey.com #### Peavey® Bandit® PreAmp Pedal Steals Thunder from Competition MERIDIAN, MS – Peavey Electronics® announces the Bandit® - Supreme Teal Stripe Preamp pedal. Based off the revered and long out of production Peavey Supreme 160 head, the new pedal delivers the legendary solid state lead channel tones in a compact, easy to use package. The original Teal Stripe Bandit 112/S was released in 1989. The Supreme 160 was the head version. Since its release, the amp head has become a pawn shop gem.  Often referred to as the “OG high gain solid state amp”, “the best solid state metal amp”, or simply “the workhorse”, the lead channel provided a novel patented active EQ circuit, known as Bottom, Body, and Edge, along with a patented update to the formidable early ‘80s Saturation circuit, known as SUPERSAT™, that was very responsive and extremely flexible – able to dial in anything between a solid crunch tone to the extreme, brutal tones of death metal all with the reliability of solid-state technology. The biggest drawback to the head was its weight.  The Supreme 160 head weighed in at a whopping 60 lbs.! For a head! Today, Peavey succeeds in achieving those famous tones within the confines of a preamp pedal able to fit on nearly any pedal board.  Loaded with PRE and POST gain control supported by GAIN and MIDSHIFT switches, the “must have” SUPERSAT™, the three band active BOTTOM, BODY, and EDGE EQ, the pedal gives players easy access to those desirable tones at a click of a button, at an affordable price. Hardware features include ¼” input and output, internal bipolar supply from a standard 9v supply/battery, power input, and a hard bypass switch with anti-click circuitry. To learn more, visit Peavey at NAMM Booth 210A or online at www.Peavey.com About Peavey Electronics ® Founded in 1965, Peavey® is one of the world's largest manufacturers and suppliers of musical instruments and professional sound equipment. Peavey has earned more than 180 patents and distributes to more than 130 countries. Peavey and its MediaMatrix®, Architectural Acoustics®, Crest Audio®, Composite Acoustics®, Budda®, and Trace Elliot® brands and affiliates can be found on concert stages and in airports, stadiums, theme parks, and other venues around the world. Chief Operating Officer Courtland Gray says, “We are striving every day to produce the world’s finest music and audio equipment.” To find out more, visit www.Peavey.com. #### Peavey® Builds Legacy of Innovation with USA Made HP™2 Guitar MERIDIAN, MS — Building upon the legacy of its award-winning, USA made guitars, Peavey Electronics® proudly introduces the HP™2 Guitar at the 2017 Summer NAMM Show in Nashville. The HP2 is constructed with leading-edge technology, traditional handcrafted methods, professional-quality upgrades, and customizations. When a USA-made guitar bears the initials of Peavey founder and CEO Hartley Peavey, players can expect an iconic design with its own unique flair. While the esthetic is classic, the HP2 undoubtedly stands out with its carved top and offset, asymmetrical body design that offers comfort, proper balance, and maximum playing ease. Maple was chosen for the top and basswood for the back; solid basswood construction is also available. Peavey selected these hardwoods not only for their natural beauty and weight characteristics, but also for their specific tonal qualities. Cream or black-edge binding accents the body. At the select birdseye maple neck and fingerboard, players will find unmatched stability and playability. Dual graphite reinforcement bars and an easy-access, adjustable steel torsion rod provide additional strength, as does the bolt-on construction with contoured neck heel. The oil-finished fingerboard is cut from the same piece of wood as the single-piece neck, keeping the color and grain patterns consistent. The stress-relieved lamination also adds increased stability. The HP2 has a 25 ½’’ scale length, 22 jumbo frets and 15’’ fingerboard radius. The 10-degree tilt-back headstock has a 3+3 tuning machine configuration featuring Schaller® tuning machines with pearloid or cream buttons. The chrome-plated hardware finish completes the look. The HP2’s construction and electronics work in harmony. Two custom-wound Peavey humbucking pickups supply optimal output and tonal response. They’re made using a two-step wax-dipping process that provides ultra-low noise operation and resistance to microphonic feedback. The pickups are mounted directly to the body, further reducing feedback at high volume levels and enhancing response. A Switchcraft® 3-way toggle switch allows selection of pickups in up, center and down configurations. Players will also find either a Peavey/Floyd Rose® licensed, double-locking tremolo assembly or tune-o-matic/stop tailpiece fixed-bridge to complete the guitar. Finishing off the guitar are two push-pull knobs for volume and tone, with the ability to split the pickups individually. Get a closer look at the HP2 at www.peavey.com, or if you’re at the Summer NAMM show through July 15, stop by booth #623. About Peavey Electronics® Founded in 1965, Peavey® is one of the world's largest manufacturers and suppliers of musical instruments and professional sound equipment. Peavey has earned more than 180 patents and distributes to more than 130 countries. Peavey and its MediaMatrix®, Architectural Acoustics®, Crest Audio®, Composite Acoustics®, Budda®, and Trace Elliot® brands and affiliates can be found on concert stages and in airports, stadiums, theme parks and other venues around the world. Chief Operating Officer Courtland Gray says, “We are striving every day to produce the world’s finest music and audio equipment.” To find out more, visit www.peavey.com. #### Peavey® Celebrates 2019 Academy of Country Music Awards-Nominated Artists MERIDIAN, MS (April 5, 2019) — As the 54th Academy of Country Music Awards approaches, Peavey® is proud to recognize its nominated artists. Playing alongside some of the biggest names in country, in both the studio and on stage, these musicians have contributed their talents while using Peavey instruments and amps. While all eyes will be on ACM Awards host Reba McEntire, her band member Mike Johnson has been tapped for Steel Guitar Player of the Year. He'll face some friendly competition in the category from fellow Nashville veteran Steve Hinson. Both of these highly sought-after session players rely on Peavey's Session™ 115 combo amplifier, which is meticulously voiced using proven Peavey pedal steel amp designs. The Session 115 is also a favorite of touring steel guitar players, including Kurt Ozan who tours with Male Artist of the Year nominee and New Artist Award winner Luke Combs; Jon Galletti who tours with Jake Owen, nominated for Single of the Year; and Jay Jackson who will take the ACM stage with Entertainer of the Year nominee Jason Aldean. Jackson's bandmate and fellow Peavey artist Jack Sizemore plays electric guitar with a Budda® amp, 6505® 412 slant cabinet, and Peavey Classic® 50 head. The Classic 50 212 amp, in particular, is a favorite of Rob Williford who plays electric guitar for Luke Combs. Another Peavey artist and studio legend being recognized is Bassist of the Year nominee Mike Brignardello, who uses the compact, road-friendly Trace Elliot® ELF™ 2 x 8" bass speaker cabinets. Meanwhile, Tommy MacDonald, bass player for ACM-nominated collaborators David Lee Murphy and Kenny Chesney, gets good mileage from Peavey's MiniMAX® 500 bass amp head, the Headliner™ 410 bass cabinet, and Trace Elliot ELF bass amp. Meanwhile, Florida Georgia Line has been nominated for Duo of the Year, and singer/guitarist Tyler Hubbard plays Composite Acoustics® Legacy™ guitars. The duo's collaboration with Bebe Rexha on the track "Meant to Be" was enormously successful, as evidenced by three ACM Award nominations. To learn more about any of these instruments and brands, visit www.peavey.com, and to hear some of this gear live on stage, tune in to the 54th Academy of Country Music Awards, which will air live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Sunday, April 7, 2019 at 8:00 PM ET/PT on CBS. Tyler Hubbard of Florida Georgia Line with his Peavey Composite Acoustics Guitar (Photo credit: Justin Mrusek) About Peavey Electronics® Founded in 1965, Peavey® is one of the world's largest manufacturers and suppliers of musical instruments and professional sound equipment. Peavey has earned more than 180 patents and distributes to more than 130 countries. Peavey and its MediaMatrix®, Architectural Acoustics®, Crest Audio®, Composite Acoustics®, Budda®, and Trace Elliot® brands and affiliates can be found on concert stages and in airports, stadiums, theme parks and other venues around the world. Chief Operating Officer Courtland Gray says, "We are striving every day to produce the world's finest music and audio equipment." To find out more, visit www.peavey.com. #### Peavey® Collaborates with Periphery's Misha Mansoor on New invective™.120 Guitar Amplifier MERIDIAN, MS (Jan. 19, 2017) — Guitarists with heavier tastes looking for their next upgrade will find a sturdy solution in the new Peavey® invective™.120 Head and invective™.212 Cabinet. With design input from Periphery's Misha Mansoor, this dynamic duo is perfectly suited for each other, helping players achieve the most revered metal sounds, from woody and clean to the most extreme of high gain tones. A tube amp only sounds as good as what's inside, and Peavey's invective.120 delivers quality with four matched JJ6L6GC output tubes with top-loaded bias test points and adjustment. On the rear panel, players will find paralleled speaker outputs with impedance selector, an MSDI-XLR direct output with Level/Tone/Ground Lift, MIDI out/thru, and MIDI footswitch input. The included footswitch has nine presets to further help the player achieve their desired tone. Two remote switchable effects loops, half-power switch, and two 9VDC/ 500mA auxiliary power jacks for effects pedals complete the rear panel. On the front panel, players will find even more options and advanced control. The invective.120 Head has a single input with three key remote switchable channels: Clean, Crunch, and Lead. The all new clean channel is voiced to be pristine and uniquely suited to work with closed back cabs. Both the Lead and Crunch channels have independent Pre and Post Gain controls as well as shared low/mid/high EQ, in line with the revered Peavey 6505® head. They also feature a shared switchable front end boost fast attack input noise gate with a threshold for complete control over muting. The standby and power switches with blue jeweled pilot light indicate when the amp is ready. Just adjust the Master Resonance, Presence and Volume knobs, and it's ready to rock. The Peavey invective.212 Cabinet is perfectly suited for use with the invective.120 Head. The solid pine construction provides the most responsive dynamics imaginable and complements the metal-standard Celestion Vintage 30 (8 ohms) speaker paired with the Creamback G12H-75 (8 ohms) speaker. It's a sonic quality so worthy that many guitarists who have already tried the invective.212 describe it as "the best cabinet I've ever heard." Plug right in using the ¼" inputs with Stereo/Mono switch. In Stereo, players will get a left/right configuration rated at 8 ohms per side at over 60 W (RMS) per side. In Mono mode, the invective.212 becomes a 16-ohm cabinet capable of handling 120 W (RMS) of thunderous power. The cabinet's finger-jointed construction and premium components throughout ensure extreme road worthiness and reliability, enabling the player to blast off with confidence. Learn more at www.peavey.com. invective™.120 Head MSRP: $2,499.99 USD invective™.212 Cabinet MSRP: $800.00 USD Visit Peavey at NAMM Booth #201AB About Peavey Electronics ® Founded in 1965, Peavey ® is one of the world's largest manufacturers and suppliers of musical instruments and professional sound equipment. Peavey has earned more than 180 patents and distributes to more than 130 countries. Peavey and its MediaMatrix®, Architectural Acoustics®, Crest Audio®, Composite Acoustics®, Budda®, and Trace Elliot® brands and affiliates can be found on concert stages and in airports, stadiums, theme parks and other venues around the world. Chief Operating Officer Courtland Gray says, "We are striving every day to produce the world's finest music and audio equipment." To find out more, visit www.peavey.com. #### Peavey® Debuts Decade™ PreAmp Pedal MERIDIAN, MS – Peavey Electronics® announces the Decade™ preamp pedal. The internet and social media have been abounding with chatter about the current recording secret of the modern-day guitar gods – the Peavey Decade practice amp.  The discontinued amp has reached unimaginable demands on the secondary markets. So much so that small pedal builders have made attempts to capitalize and duplicate the proprietary designs themselves. Tone chasers can now rejoice as the Decade preamp pedal now brings those highly sought after tones back to market in a small, compact footprint. Guitar players will find a single input, single output preamp pedal straight forward and easy to navigate. Faithful to the original Decade circuitry (circa 1980), the control layout will be identical to the original amplifier. The GAIN section features PRE and POST controls. PRE GAIN sets the gain of the input circuitry. POST GAIN sets the gain before the out. Built off the legendary Peavey Saturation™ patent, the new, switchable SATURATION allows tube-like sustain and overload at all volume levels, suitable for bedrooms, rehearsals, stadiums and apparently, those very expensive recording studios. The traditional BASS, MID, and HIGH equalization controls provide the tone shaping enhancements any guitar should require. Upgraded pedal features include an internal 24v supply from the standard 9v supply/battery and worldwide EMC/FCC compliance approval. To learn more, visit online at www.Peavey.com Street $199.99 USD About Peavey Electronics ® Founded in 1965, Peavey® is one of the world's largest manufacturers and suppliers of musical instruments and professional sound equipment. Peavey has earned more than 180 patents and distributes to more than 130 countries. Peavey and its MediaMatrix®, Architectural Acoustics®, Crest Audio®, Composite Acoustics®, Budda®, and Trace Elliot® brands and affiliates can be found on concert stages and in airports, stadiums, theme parks, and other venues around the world. Chief Operating Officer Courtland Gray says, “We are striving every day to produce the world’s finest music and audio equipment.” To find out more, visit www.Peavey.com. #### Peavey® Debuts New Cirrus™ Bass Guitars Models MERIDIAN, MS — Peavey® announces the debut of new Cirrus™ bass guitar models. Featuring 4-string and 5-string models, in an encompassing collection of nine different styles, Cirrus bass guitars deliver the high level of craftsmanship and sonic character that helped bring Peavey fretted instruments to a new standard. Featuring Peavey VFL humbuckers, 3-band active EQ, and visually striking designs, Cirrus basses are back to make their boldest statement yet. The initial launch of handcrafted Cirrus basses in 1997 helped Peavey guitars gain a new level of respect among professional players. Peavey’s master luthier, the late Mike Powers, achieved excellent tone with a lighter, neck-through design. In the new Cirrus bass models, Peavey brings back this essential feature, as well as the use of exotic hardwoods, state-of-the-art electronics, and a 35-inch scale length to improve the low-end. The new Cirrus bass design improves upon the VFL (Vertical Flux Loading) humbucker technology that originally debuted with this model. VFL was another Powers innovation that optimized the magnetic field for less inductance and enhanced high-frequency performance. Peavey’s VFL electronics include 3-band active Cirrus EQ, blend control, and master volume, allowing players of various styles to dial in their perfect tone. The two main models are the Cirrus 4-string and 5-string. Each model offers Flame Maple, Flame Maple Trans Black, Flame Maple Trans Blue, or Wenge wood for the top material. The Cirrus 4 offers the additional option of a Quilt Maple top. The maple tops are paired with alder bodies, achieving a harmonious balance of brightness and midrange warmth. Similarly, the pairing of the wenge top with walnut creates a distinctive tonal fusion resulting in a rich, balanced sound. A natural oil finish is used, with the exception of the Flame Maple Trans Blue and Trans Black models, which have a corresponding Gloss Burst finish for a dazzling splash of color. On each model, a rosewood fretboard with 24 medium jumbo frets is reinforced by purple heart wood stringers, which not only add to the tonal depth but provide an eye-catching design that complements each instrument’s overall look. Another captivating signature feature is the Cirrus inlay on the 12th fret. The engineering team also tips their hat to the lightweight 1997 design by using graphite pultrusion, as well as a graphite top nut and graphite overlay headstock with Peavey’s block letter logo. Wood is the material of choice for the back plate, battery cover, and dual-action truss rod cover, secured with machine screws. While most of the models have sleek black hardware, the Quilt Maple and Flame Maple models offer a unique flair with gold hardware. Dunlop-style strap locks come standard. With the debut of new Peavey’s Cirrus bass guitars, past and present reunite to provide players endless possibilities for a new musical journey. Street prices starting at $3299.99 with TKL hardshell case included. Learn more and get a closer look at www.Peavey.com. About Peavey Electronics ® Founded in 1965, Peavey® is one of the world's largest manufacturers and suppliers of musical instruments and professional sound equipment. Peavey has earned more than 180 patents and distributes to more than 130 countries. Peavey and its MediaMatrix®, Architectural Acoustics®, Crest Audio®, Composite Acoustics®, Budda®, and Trace Elliot® brands and affiliates can be found on concert stages and in airports, stadiums, theme parks, and other venues around the world. Chief Operating Officer Courtland Gray says, “We are striving every day to produce the world’s finest music and audio equipment.” To find out more, visit www.Peavey.com. #### Peavey® Debuts New HP 2® Poplar Burl RM Electric Guitar MERIDIAN, MS — Peavey Electronics® has expanded the iconic HP 2® electric guitar product line with the new HP 2 Poplar Burl RM.  Available in a stunning array of translucent finishes and now with a roasted maple neck, the HP 2 is fashioned to stand out, and with its high-quality materials and impeccable electronics, it’s designed for playability and tone. The HP 2 stays true to Peavey’s legacy of award-winning guitars, and is constructed with leading-edge technology, traditional handcrafted methods, professional-quality upgrades, and customizations. While the aesthetic is classic, the HP 2 brings its own unique flair with its carved top and offset, asymmetrical body design that offers comfort, proper balance, and maximum ease of playing. As a testament to its high quality, the HP 2 even bears the initials of Peavey founder and CEO, Hartley Peavey. The HP 2 starts out with a classic cutaway design, contoured neck heel, and bolt-on construction. Peavey selected the eye-catching poplar burl for the tops and continues with basswood for the back. These hardwoods were selected not only for their natural beauty and weight characteristics, but also for their excellent tonal qualities. Another big feature of this latest model is the roasted maple neck. While the roasting process provides for amazing stability, it also dramatically increases note resonance and sustain. An easy-access steel torsion rod and dual graphite reinforcement bars enhance the strength of the build. The HP 2 has a 25.5’’ scale length, 22 jumbo frets, and 15’’ fingerboard radius. The 10-degree tilt-back headstock has a 3+3 tuning machine configuration complete with Schaller® tuning machines with pearloid buttons. Chrome-plated hardware polishes off the look. Electronically, the HP 2 offers two custom-wound Peavey humbucking pickups that supply optimal output and tonal response. They’re made using a two-step, wax-dipping process that provides ultra-low noise operation and resistance to feedback. The pickups are mounted directly to the body, further reducing feedback at high volume levels and enhancing response. A Switchcraft® 3-way toggle switch allows selection of pickups in up, center, and down configurations, while two push-pull knobs for volume and tone allow the pickups to be split individually. For the finishing touch, players will find a Peavey/Floyd Rose® licensed, double-locking tremolo assembly ensuring excellent sustain. From top to bottom, the HP 2 Poplar Burl RM is a vintage-inspired guitar for modern players of various styles. Street price is $2999.99 with hardshell case included. Learn more and get a closer look at www.peavey.com. About Peavey Electronics ® Founded in 1965, Peavey ® is one of the world's largest manufacturers and suppliers of musical instruments and professional sound equipment. Peavey has earned more than 180 patents and distributes to more than 130 countries. Peavey and its MediaMatrix®, Architectural Acoustics®, Crest Audio®, Composite Acoustics®, Budda®, and Trace Elliot® brands and affiliates can be found on concert stages and in airports, stadiums, theme parks, and other venues around the world. Chief Operating Officer Courtland Gray says, "We are striving every day to produce the world's finest music and audio equipment." To find out more, visit www.peavey.com. #### Peavey® Goes All In for 2020 NAMM Show Artist Appearances MERIDIAN, MS (Jan. 13, 2020) — Peavey Electronics ® is going all in for one legendary afternoon of meet-and-greets at the 2020 NAMM Show in Anaheim, CA. At least eight artists are scheduled to appear at Peavey’s booth #201A on Saturday, Jan. 18, starting at 2 p.m. Although these esteemed artists represent different genres, styles, and influences, they all turn to Peavey for gear that can stand the test of time and the challenges of the road. Here are some of the Peavey artists who will be appearing: Alex Skolnick is both an original member of the California thrash metal band Testament and a respected New York jazz improviser. He has released several critically acclaimed albums with the Alex Skolnick Trio, for which he uses the Peavey Classic® 50 Tube Combo Amp. He also collaborated with Peavey on the Budda® AS Preceptor™ model amp. Phil Demmel hails from California and is a founding member and lead guitarist of VIO-LENCE. He also played lead guitar in American heavy metal band Machine Head between 2002 and 2018 and joined Slayer for a few shows on their final European tour. He uses Peavey 6505® and invective™.120 guitar amplifiers and Peavey 6505® and invective™. 412 cabinets. David Sanchez is the front man & rhythm guitarist for American thrash metal band Havok from Denver, CO. David has an affinity for the Peavey Triple XXX® II all-tube guitar amp, which helped further define the tone of modern high gain metal. His other Peavey go-tos include the Peavey 6505® Plus, Peavey 6534® Plus and Peavey 6505® 412 cabinets outfitted with Celestion Vintage 30 speakers. Blue Öyster Cult is a legendary American rock band known for such hits as "(Don't Fear) The Reaper," "Godzilla" and "Burnin' for You." Eric Bloom (guitar/vocals) and Buck Dharma (guitar/vocals) have both used Composite Acoustics® guitars and a variety of Peavey custom made guitars and amplifiers over the years. Chase Becker is the guitarist for the thrash metal band Warbringer as well as the extreme metal band Exmortus, both from California. He plugs into the Peavey 6505® Plus high gain guitar amp, known for its raw tone, relentless power, and road-proven reliability. Mike Leon is the bassist of world music influenced heavy metal band Soulfly. He relies on Peavey’s MA-810 8x10 bass cabinet, and the MiniMEGA™ 1000-Watt mini bass head. The combination of this gear provides him incredibly full and rich bass tones all around the globe. Hemlock is a heavy metal band from Las Vegas. Bassist/lead vocalist Chad Smith was known to use the Peavey Tour™ 700 Series bass amp head. While on the road in 2016, he unboxed the lightweight Peavey MiniMEGA™ 1000 Watt bass amplifier and introduced the new addition to fans on social media. He has used it ever since. Gabriel Guardian is the founding member and guitarist/keyboardist of the quartet Immortal Guardian and a major social media influencer. His “Gabriel Guardian Shreds Guitar/Keyboard Solo in ‘Aeolian’ (Immortal Guardian)” 30 second video on YouTube, featuring his Peavey VYPYR® Pro amplifier, has over 963,000 views alone. Gabriel can most recently be seen shredding with his invective™.120 guitar amplifier and invective™. 212 cabinet live and online. This gear provides not only the high-gain tones he’s looking for during  heavy rhythmic parts and blistering solos but also the ultra-clean tones necessary for many effects pedal and keyboard tones. Each of these talented artists has countless stories to share and many helpful insights for selecting the best Peavey amps, cabinets, instruments, and more. Be sure to stop by Peavey’s booth #201A in the Anaheim Convention Center on Saturday, Jan. 18 at 2 p.m. to ask questions and take photos. To learn more about Peavey artists and their favorite gear, visit www.peavey.com. About Peavey Electronics ® Founded in 1965, Peavey® is one of the world's largest manufacturers and suppliers of musical instruments and professional sound equipment. Peavey has earned more than 180 patents and distributes to more than 130 countries. Peavey and its MediaMatrix®, Architectural Acoustics®, Crest Audio®, Composite Acoustics®, Budda®, and Trace Elliot® brands and affiliates can be found on concert stages and in airports, stadiums, theme parks, and other venues around the world. Chief Operating Officer Courtland Gray says, “We are striving every day to produce the world’s finest music and audio equipment.” To find out more, visit www.peavey.com. #### Peavey® Headliner® 1000 Bass Amplifier Head Now Available Peavey Headliner 1000 Peavey Electronics’® Headliner® 1000 is now available for purchase through dealers and distributors worldwide. The 1000-watt rack-mountable bass amplifier head packs power and tone into a lightweight 10lb. package. With matching enclosures, the Peavey Headliner 1000 features a seven-band graphic EQ spaced at optimized frequencies, with each slider offering 15 dB of cut and boost to provide comprehensive tone shaping frequencies optimized for bass guitar. Players can use the graphic EQ in conjunction with the low and high shelving-type tone controls or bypass the graphic EQ entirely. A built-in optical compressor with level control and bypass allows players to add just the right amount of compression to the mix. The crunch feature adds a vintage tube effect that distorts only the high frequencies, preserving the all-important fat low end. The amp also features bright and contour switches, an effects loop, master volume and headphone out. The compressor and crunch features are footswitch selectable. The Headliner 1000 features a built-in XLR direct interface that routes the signal to the house sound system or recording device, and an active/passive pickup switch that compensates for active instrument inputs. Peavey’s exclusive DDT™ speaker protection circuitry senses the onset of clipping and responds with slight limiting that allows the amp to retain tone, headroom and dynamics (bypass included). At 1 ½ rack space, the Headliner measures at 2.813” tall, 17.375” wide, and 12.5” deep and has a combination twist-lock and 1/4” external speaker jacks. Designed to complement the Headliner 1000 amplifier, the Peavey Headliner 410, Headliner 210, Headliner 115, and Headliner 112 bass enclosures are made with premium loudspeakers and components for superior punch, tone and reliability. For the latest in music and audio equipment from Peavey Electronics, visit www.peavey.com. About Peavey Electronics® Founded in 1965, Peavey® is one of the world's largest manufacturers and suppliers of musical instruments and professional sound equipment. Peavey has earned more than 180 patents and distributes to more than 130 countries. Peavey and its MediaMatrix®, Architectural Acoustics®, Crest Audio®, Composite Acoustics®, and Trace Elliot® brands and affiliates can be found on concert stages and in airports, stadiums, theme parks and other venues around the world. To find out more, visit www.peavey.com #### Peavey® Hits the Road with Rising Blues Star Christone ‘Kingfish’ Ingram MERIDIAN, MS— Hailed as a “once-in-a-generation” blues artist, guitarist Christone ‘Kingfish’ Ingram has embarked on his first-ever headlining North American tour, and he’s delivering the goods with Peavey Electronics® gear. For deep blues sound, Peavey guitar amplifiers provide classic tone as well as the modern versatility young players like Kingfish desire. It’s the combination of these features, plus excellent durability, that make Peavey amps reliable road warriors for Kingfish’s “Fish Grease: A Juke Joint Tour.” Peavey COO Courtland Gray adds, “It’s been a privilege to watch his success grow over the past five years. Everyone here at Peavey is proud to be a part of his musical journey.” At just 20 years old, Kingfish has been described by Rolling Stone magazine as the “blues savior” and “one of the most exciting young guitarists in years.” He pays respects to his forefathers—Robert Johnson, Lightnin’ Hopkins, B.B. King, Muddy Waters, Jimi Hendrix and Prince—all while keeping his own style and sound. His friend and mentor Buddy Guy adds, “Kingfish is the next explosion of the blues.” It seems only right that as a native of the Mississippi Delta, Kingfish turns to the Classic® 50 tweed guitar combo amp from Peavey. Offering classic style, classic tone and modern versatility, the Classic 50 offers 50 classic all-tube watts delivered through a 212 combo cabinet. Based off the traditional amps of the 50’s, it features EL84 power tubes with 12AX7’s in the pre amp section, classic tweed covering, and chrome plated chassis. It’s modern flexibility comes from a tremolo with speed and intensity controls, pre- and post-gain controls on the lead channel, 3-band passive EQ, a boost switch, external speaker jack, and an effects loop. As part of his tour, Kingfish opened a series of 13 shows for GRAMMY Award®-winning indie rock sensations, Vampire Weekend, from mid-August through early September. This engagement speaks to his ability to remind mainstream audiences how deeply satisfying and emotionally moving the best blues music can be. Learn more about Peavey amps and instruments at www.peavey.com. Also, catch Kingfish on his “Fish Grease” tour, in cities across North America through the end of November. Also, be sure to check out his self-titled debut CD released on Alligator Records. Learn more at www.christonekingfishingram.com. About Peavey Electronics ® Founded in 1965, Peavey ® is one of the world's largest manufacturers and suppliers of musical instruments and professional sound equipment. Peavey has earned more than 180 patents and distributes to more than 130 countries. Peavey and its MediaMatrix®, Architectural Acoustics®, Crest Audio®, Composite Acoustics®, Budda®, and Trace Elliot® brands and affiliates can be found on concert stages and in airports, stadiums, theme parks and other venues around the world. Chief Operating Officer Courtland Gray says, “We are striving every day to produce the world’s finest music and audio equipment.” To find out more, visit www.peavey.com. #### Peavey® Introduces invective®.112 Combo Tube Guitar Amplifier MERIDIAN, MS - Peavey Electronics® expands the tonal diversity of the invective® line of guitar amps with the invective.112 20-watt combo amplifier. This all-tube preamp and power amp has been developed in collaboration with Periphery guitarist Misha Mansoor. Designed to authentically produce the much-loved tones of the original invective.120, albeit at lower power levels, the compact but mighty invective.112 is the perfect pedal platform for endless sonic palettes in a compact, road warrior package. Misha Mansoor is a progressive metal guitar influencer who’s a fan of digital emulation for its practicality. When working with Peavey on the original invective.120 tube amp, he required versatile options, easy switching, and superior high-gain tones to outperform digital technology. Peavey’s engineers embraced the challenge, applying these features to a smaller combo amp that’s more portable and ideal for practicing or recording. The invective.112 has a rated power of 20 W (RMS) into 8 or 16 ohms. An impedance switch ensures proper power transfer and allows the amplifier to be used with a wider range of speaker cabinets. It also has a three-position power output switch controlling an attenuator, which allows the maximum output of the amp to be switched between 100%, 25% and 5% of rated power (20 W, 5 W, and 1 W). This enables the user to drive the power stage hard, therefore producing the characteristic power amp overdrive, but at a much lower volume. The Celestion Vintage 30 is a favorite among rock and metal guitarists like Mansoor, who need a speaker that can manage high gain and cutting-edge distortion, all while keeping midrange clarity and definition. Tube Status Indication (T.S.I.™) LEDs help check the status of the output. The invective.112 comes equipped with two EL84 power tubes and three 12AX7/ECC83 preamp tubes that can provide warm, versatile tone. It’s a fitting selection by Mansoor who’s known for using a range of tones and techniques while incorporating crystal clear highs. The Clean channel has 3-band EQ and is designed to supply a consistently pristine tone regardless of the volume level. Additionally, Clean offers the choice to increase the gain through a footswitch, supplying a harder-driving sound. Similarly, the Lead channel has its own, dedicated 3-band EQ and a footswitchable Tight function, along with Adjustable Gate Threshold and Boost. Other footswitchable functions include a buffered effects Loop. Master Resonance and Presence controls allow for adjustment of the power amplifier’s damping factor, enabling the user to dial in their sound even more. Peavey has also included its exclusive MSDI™ circuit to simulate the sound of a certain popular microphone placed approximately 3 inches from the loudspeaker cone. This allows the user to send an exact, studio-quality signal to the mixing console without acoustic spill from other instruments on stage. The mix engineer can activate Ground Lift to cut any hum, if detected. With the USB Record Output, players can plug directly into their computer for silent home recording with their favorite program. The output is derived from the MSDI and sounds great right into the computer. The speaker Enable/Defeat switch effectively disconnects any connected speaker/cabinet, allowing the user to check their playing with the signal from either the MSDI output, USB output or headphone output, silently. Therefore, they can play or record at lower volume levels. Weighing less than 40 pounds, the invective.112 combo semi-closed back cabinet uses high-grade birch plywood for light weight portability and a tight, chunky low end. Whether players are looking for a versatile amp for home practice or studio recording, or they want to crank up just louder than the drummer, the Peavey invective .112 combo is a modern, feature-packed, and compact solution. Street Price $1,199.99 USD To learn more, visit www.peavey.com. #### Peavey® Invites Storytelling in New “Peavey Monitor” Podcast Series Peavey Monitor MERIDIAN, MS — Peavey Electronics ® enters the podcast circuit with the launch of the “Peavey Monitor,” a podcast show dedicated to the people and stories behind the company. Powered by Peavey, this behind-the-scenes podcast will tell the stories of individuals who contribute to making the Peavey machine run, including employees, artists, and industry personnel, and highlight new developments across the Peavey portfolio. At Peavey, all roads lead back to the musician. It’s this passion for quality and reliability that drives the company’s spirit of innovation. “Peavey Monitor” host Fred Poole, General Manager of North American Sales and Product Development at Peavey Electronics, began his career at the company in 2002 as Regional Sales Manager; he’s also an enthusiastic bass player. “From the engineers to the salespeople to the customer service reps, everyone here is involved with the gear and is passionate about it,” Fred explained. In “Peavey Monitor” Episode 1, Fred interviews Elon Coats, a Senior Engineer at Peavey, just before Elon is set to retire. Elon was involved in a multitude of projects during his 26 years at Peavey, and was awarded four patents while working on the groundbreaking Peavey Kosmos® processors. He loved coming to work at Peavey every day, and his creativity was often sparked by his fellow engineers in a welcoming and collaborative environment. “You can really put your heart into something if you really love it,” said Elon, who began his audio engineering journey at a young age by making his own amps, pedals, and mixers. He still plays guitar in a church band. “If you’re a musician, you love music so when you’re designing something, you want it the best it can be because you want something that you love, not just something that will sell.” Echoing this sentiment, Fred wants people to know the stories behind the products and the people who make a difference at Peavey. The same engineers who work on the most high-profile projects are developing entry-level products for everyday musicians. Ultimately, the team develops solutions because they care and not just because they’re focused on the bottom line. Fred and Elon also highlight some recent developments in the Peavey family of brands, including Trace Elliot® compressors and pedals as well as pre-amp innovations in the Crest Audio® Tactus™ digital mixing system. Future “Peavey Monitor” episodes will share similar insights and provide tremendous value to listeners, from gear geeks and audiophiles to Peavey enthusiasts and industry professionals. “Peavey Monitor” is available on most podcast platforms. To access the podcast, visit your preferred listening channel or https://anchor.fm/peavey . To learn more about Peavey products, visit www.peavey.com . About Peavey Electronics® Founded in 1965, Peavey® is one of the world's largest manufacturers and suppliers of musical instruments and professional sound equipment. Peavey has earned more than 180 patents and distributes to more than 130 countries. Peavey and its MediaMatrix®, Architectural Acoustics®, Crest Audio®, Composite Acoustics®, Budda®, and Trace Elliot® brands and affiliates can be found on concert stages and in airports, stadiums, theme parks, and other venues around the world. Chief Operating Officer Courtland Gray says, “We are striving every day to produce the world’s finest music and audio equipment.” To find out more, visit www.peavey.com. #### Peavey® Launches Interactive Guitar Lessons Online MERIDIAN, MS — Peavey Electronics® announces the launch of the Peavey Learning Center, an innovative online learning portal for new guitar players. Peavey customers now have access to a state-of-the-art online lesson program through their desktop computer or mobile device. The Peavey Learning Center offers a fast, proven method and clear learning path that will help players overcome basic obstacles and advance their skills. To enroll in the guided curriculum, customers simply provide their email address and the member code found inside the Peavey instrument pack. The dashboard allows them to access the “Peavey Complete” course, which offers 12 levels of guitar instruction with more than 100 lessons in a guided format to keep students on the right path, including graphics, text, HD video and play-along tracks, along with a tuner, metronome and a forum to submit questions. Students can select from three payment options that include a lifetime membership of $99 USD, a lifetime membership split payment program with three payments of $35 USD, or do a monthly recurring fee of just $19.95 USD. Players will especially benefit from the unique and fun polyphonic assessment tools, including the Chord Crusher game and Perform It. Perform It prompts students to perform the lesson while playing along with a scrolling tab and video. When players hit the red record button on the screen, Perform It assesses the playing and lets them know if they’re ready to move on to the next lesson. The Lesson Review and Practice feature provides an overview and lets players know what they should have accomplished before moving on. Chord Crusher is more of a game format where players play chords and pop balloons when played correctly. The Peavey Learning Center has everything needed for a successful learning experience and solid foundation for electric or acoustic guitar in all genres of music. To learn more and see a lesson demo, visit the Peavey Learning Center at https://peavey.com/. About Peavey Electronics® Founded in 1965, Peavey® is one of the world's largest manufacturers and suppliers of musical instruments and professional sound equipment. Peavey has earned more than 180 patents and distributes to more than 130 countries. Peavey and its MediaMatrix®, Architectural Acoustics®, Crest Audio®, Composite Acoustics®, Budda®, and Trace Elliot® brands and affiliates can be found on concert stages and in airports, stadiums, theme parks and other venues around the world. Chief Operating Officer Courtland Gray says, “We are striving every day to produce the world’s finest music and audio equipment.” To find out more, visit www.peavey.com. #### Peavey® MAX® Bass Amp Series Wins Editor’s Choice Award MERIDIAN, MS — It’s official: Peavey Electronics’ MAX® bass amplification series has received a Music Inc. Editors Choice Award from 2018 Summer NAMM. The yet-to-be-released series was highlighted in Music Inc. magazine’s August issue, which showcases the best products from the annual show. This special recognition further positions the Peavey MAX series as one of the year’s most highly anticipated product launches in the guitar amplification category. Among the thousands of products featured at the 2018 Summer NAMM show, the Peavey MAX bass amplification series was one of just 40 products and services, and one of only two bass amp products, selected for this edition of the Music Inc. Editors Choice Awards. The recognition from industry experts speaks to the Peavey MAX series’ high-quality construction and unique characteristics. As described by the editorial staff in Music Inc.’s August 2018 issue, “Peavey Electronics’ new MAX bass amplification series boasts a durable yet lightweight construction while delivering power and high tonal quality.” One of the key features of the MAX series is the angled baffle, which allows players to direct the sound at their ears and not at their feet. While the low end is omni-directional, the transient is directional, meaning players can hear themselves clearly without having to tilt their amp back. Smart design combined with a best-in-class power-to-weight ratio make the four models of the Peavey MAX bass amp series smart choices for any player. The MAX 100 has a 10-inch woofer and delivers 100 W, the MAX 150 has a 12-inch woofer and delivers 150 W, the MAX 250 has a 15-inch woofer with high-end tweeter and delivers 250 W, and the MAX 208 has two 8-inch woofers and delivers 150 W. The Peavey MAX bass amplification series is scheduled to ship to stores in the late fourth quarter of 2018. More information about the line will be available at www.peavey.com. The 2018 Summer NAMM show, the mid-year meeting of the National Association of Music Merchants, took place June 28-30, 2018 in Nashville, Tenn. The editors of Music Inc. magazine covered the extensive show floor, which featured more than 500 exhibitors representing more than 1,600 brands. Music Inc. is the better-business magazine for musical products retailers around the world, with insights from top retailers, manufacturers and distributors, as well the latest news, views and trends about musical gear, business and best practices. Each month, the publication delivers more than 10,000 copies and its website hosts more than 15,000 visitors. About Peavey Electronics® Founded in 1965, Peavey® is one of the world's largest manufacturers and suppliers of musical instruments and professional sound equipment. Peavey has earned more than 180 patents and distributes to more than 130 countries. Peavey and its MediaMatrix®, Architectural Acoustics®, Crest Audio®, Composite Acoustics® and Trace Elliot® brands and affiliates can be found on concert stages and in airports, stadiums, theme parks and other venues around the world. To find out more, visit www.peavey.com. #### Peavey® Offers Limited Time Instant Rebate on Select Classic® Series Amps For a limited time, Peavey® is offering a generous rebate to U.S. customers who purchase select Peavey guitar amplifiers. Consumers can receive instant rebates of up to $200 on the Classic® 50/410 and Classic® 50/212 amplifiers and up to $150 on the Delta Blues™ 210 and Delta Blues™ 115 amplifiers. This offer is only valid through May 31, 2017 at participating authorized Peavey retailers within the United States. Customers can learn more about the instant rebate program by visiting their nearest Peavey retailer, which can be found at peavey.com/dealerlocator. The redesigned Classic Series features improved internal construction while maintaining the original tone of their legacy models. With changes resulting from customer input over the past 20 plus years, these versatile all-tube amplifiers span the tonal landscape from vintage to contemporary with ease. The redesign includes internal improvements such as fewer electrical interconnects, improved power supply capacitors, more robust transformers and signal path resistors, ceramic tube sockets, and improved cooling to help resolve common tube amplifier problems and improve on tube amp reliability. The iconic classic tweed covering and chrome-plated chassis remain with pre and post gain controls on lead channels, two channel preamp, and three band passive EQ (bass, middle, treble), now complemented with the new footswitch with selectable channel switching, reverb, and boost. The amps are also equipped with effects loop, three 12AX7 pre amp tubes, four EL84 power tubes, and an external speaker jack. The Delta Blues amplifiers have an added standby switch, jeweled pilot lens, an external AC mains fuse, and 30 watts of power into 16 or 8 ohms with a 15-inch speaker and two 10-inch speakers in the 115 and 210 respectively. The two fan cooled Classic 50s are both 50 watts into 16 or 8 ohms with two 12-inch speakers in the 212 and four 10-inch speakers in the 410. To learn more about the Classic Series Amps, please visit peavey.com/classics. About Peavey Electronics ® Founded in 1965, Peavey® is one of the world's largest manufacturers and suppliers of musical instruments and professional sound equipment. Peavey has earned more than 180 patents and distributes to more than 130 countries. Peavey and its MediaMatrix®, Architectural Acoustics®, Crest Audio®, Composite Acoustics®, Budda®, and Trace Elliot® brands and affiliates can be found on concert stages and in airports, stadiums, theme parks and other venues around the world. Chief Operating Officer Courtland Gray says, “We are striving every day to produce the world’s finest music and audio equipment.” To find out more, visit www.peavey.com. #### Peavey® on Tap as Sponsor of First Annual Decibel Metal & Beer Fest in Philly MERIDIAN, MS (April 21, 2017) - Calling all craft beer and metal music aficionados to get their fill at the first annual Decibel Metal & Beer Fest, sponsored by Peavey Electronics® and presented by Unibroue brewery at the Fillmore in Philadelphia, Saturday and Sunday, April 22-23, 2017. Contributing to the festival’s intensity will be Peavey 6505® and PVH™ guitar and bass cabinets. The Peavey 6505 series has set the standard for the sonic brutality and aggression that define modern metal. Hosted appropriately in the City of Brotherly Love, this inaugural festival celebrates the brotherhood of craft beer and metal music. It’s a concept that Decibel magazine has fostered in its monthly “Brewtal Truth” column, and now it’s coming to life in a one-of-a-kind event that will draw some of the biggest metal bands and more than a dozen metal craft brewers from across North America. The brewers have been vetted for their love of metal and will engage festival goers while enjoying the show lineup themselves. In fact, Quebec-based brewery and sponsor Unibroue partnered with Megadeth’s Dave Mustaine to brew the recently released Belgian-style dry hopped saison A Tout Le Monde, based on the thrash legends’ iconic song of the same name. When both the music and beer have this much depth, the Decibel Metal & Beer Fest is destined to be a powerful sensory experience. Headlining the Decibel Metal & Beer Fest will be Grindcore brutalizers Agoraphic Nosebleed (Saturday) and reunited stoner doom legends Sleep (Sunday). Two ticketing options are available: the “Metal and Beer” ticket, limited to 500 per day, gives holders access to pours from all of the breweries and that day’s show, while the “Just Metal” ticket provides access to the show only. “Just Metal” ticket holders can still purchase beers from selected breweries on-tap at the venue. Tickets are available at ticketmaster.com. See the full band and brewery lineup on Decibel’s website. To learn more about the iconic Peavey 6505 Series, visit peavey.com/6505. About Peavey Electronics®Founded in 1965, Peavey® is one of the world's largest manufacturers and suppliers of musical instruments and professional sound equipment. Peavey has earned more than 180 patents and distributes to more than 130 countries. Peavey and its MediaMatrix®, Architectural Acoustics®, Crest Audio®, Composite Acoustics®, Budda®, and Trace Elliot® brands and affiliates can be found on concert stages and in airports, stadiums, theme parks and other venues around the world. Chief Operating Officer Courtland Gray says, “We are striving every day to produce the world’s finest music and audio equipment.” To find out more, visit www.peavey.com. #### Peavey® Reintroduces the Cirrus™ 4 Bass Guitar Today Peavey® reintroduces their Cirrus™ 4 bass guitar. The Cirrus was first released in 1997 as Peavey's flagship bass guitar line. Brought back due to its high demand, customer satisfaction and reliability, this model features all of the original qualities that made it highly sought after in the first place. This 35” scale maple neck-thru bass with mahogany stringers features a Rosewood or Pau Ferro fingerboard with 24 frets and a two way, fully adjustable torsion rod. The Cirrus 4 bass guitar includes string-thru ferrules, 19:1 ratio Gotoh tuning machines, and a milled brass bridge giving players a choice of top loading the strings or stringing through the body. The electronics include volume, pickup blend, bass, mid and treble controls with 10 dB boost/cut, giving a mid sweep tone that can hone in with prodigious precision. The Cirrus 4 also features two Peavey® USA designed, VFL active humbucking pickups, an active preamp, and 18 volt electronics. This model is complete with satin gold hardware and DR Dragonskin strings. The original Cirrus 4 bass has always been respected by the world's best players, and continues to have positive reviews and five-star customer satisfaction ratings on industry and consumer websites. Players speak highly of its excellent construction, performance, and aesthetics. To learn more about Peavey, please visit www.peavey.com At NAMM, visit Peavey at Booth 201AB, Level 2 About Peavey Electronics® Founded in 1965, Peavey® is one of the world's largest manufacturers and suppliers of musical instruments and professional sound equipment. Peavey has earned more than 180 patents and distributes to more than 130 countries. Peavey and its MediaMatrix®, Architectural Acoustics®, Crest Audio®, Composite Acoustics® and Trace Elliot® brands and affiliates can be found on concert stages and in airports, stadiums, theme parks and other venues around the world. To find out more, visit www.peavey.com. #### Peavey® Resumes HP 2® Production with Renewed Vintage Appeal MERIDIAN, MS (Aug. 28, 2020) — Peavey Electronics® has officially resumed production of the HP 2® electric guitar and is giving players an incentive to pre-order one today. Peavey has entrusted some of the best luthiers in Europe to take over production of the HP 2, and the first 400 builds will be New Old Stock made from wood that’s been aging since the 1990s. For authenticity, guitars built with this aged wood will be marked with “NOS” on the back of the headstock. Available in Black, Deep Ocean, Tiger Eye and Moonburst finishes, the HP 2 was fashioned to stand out, and with high-quality materials and impeccable electronics, it’s designed for iconic vintage tone. The HP 2 stays true to Peavey’s legacy of award-winning guitars, and is constructed with leading-edge technology, traditional handcrafted methods, professional-quality upgrades, and customizations. While the aesthetic is classic, the HP 2 brings its own unique flair with its carved top and offset, asymmetrical body design that offers comfort, proper balance, and maximum ease of playing. As a testament to its high quality, the HP 2 even bears the initials of Peavey founder and CEO, Hartley Peavey. The HP 2 starts out with a classic cutaway design, contoured neck heel, and bolt-on construction. Peavey selected maple for the top and basswood for the back. These hardwoods were selected not only for their natural beauty and weight characteristics, but also for their excellent tonal qualities. As experienced players know, supreme sonic character is achieved when tonal woods have the opportunity to age. The woods used for the initial 400 guitars have been stored in a safe and secure environment for nearly 30 years. The HP 2 offers an attractive birdseye maple neck and fingerboard cut from a single piece of wood and finished with stress-relieved lamination. This approach not only keeps the color and grain patterns consistent, but also provides for unmatched stability and playability. An easy-access steel torsion rod and dual graphite reinforcement bars enhance the strength of the build. The HP 2 has a 25.5’’ scale length, 22 jumbo frets, and 15’’ fingerboard radius. The 10-degree tilt-back headstock has a 3+3 tuning machine configuration complete with Schaller® tuning machines with pearloid buttons. Chrome-plated hardware polishes off the look. Electronically, the HP 2 offers two custom-wound Peavey humbucking pickups that supply optimal output and tonal response. They’re made using a two-step, wax-dipping process that provides ultra-low noise operation and resistance to feedback. The pickups are mounted directly to the body, further reducing feedback at high volume levels and enhancing response. A Switchcraft® 3-way toggle switch allows selection of pickups in up, center, and down configurations, while two push-pull knobs for volume and tone allow the pickups to be split individually. For the finishing touch, players will find a Peavey/Floyd Rose® licensed, double-locking tremolo assembly ensuring excellent sustain. From top to bottom, the HP 2 is a vintage-inspired guitar for modern players of various styles. MSRP is $2999.99 with hardshell case included. Learn more and get a closer look at www.peavey.com. #### Peavey® Rock Master® Preamp Pedal Imposes Its Presence onto the Pedal Board MERIDIAN, MS – Peavey Electronics ® is now shipping the latest in their new Legacy Series of pedals, the Rock Master® preamp pedal. This pedal delivers the highly sought after Ultra Gain tones of the early 90’s Rock Master Guitar Tube Preamp in a compact package small enough to fit in your back pocket. The pedal is now available worldwide through local and online retailers. The original Rock Master Guitar Tube Preamp is what some consider to be the granddaddy of what became the Peavey XXX and JSX guitar amplifiers. Most notably, the Ultra gain section. The new Rock Master preamp pedal focuses on this Ultra Gain section and the units Voicing EQ. The units PRE and POST gain controls allow the user to control the amount of gain applied to the input signal via the PRE control and the overall output volume via the POST control. The active three band EQ/Voicing section allows players to fine tune their overall tone with BOTTOM, BODY, and EDGE controls. As it implies, the BOTTOM control is an active +/- 15dB shelving type tone control that varies the low frequency boost or cut. The BODY control is an active, peak/notch +/- 15dB tone control that varies the mid frequency boost or cut. And the EDGE is an active +/- shelving type control varying the high frequency boost and cut. Internally, it is Peavey’s TransTube® technology that brings it all together to create that groundbreaking Peavey Rock Master “Ultra” channel circuit. Construction of the pedal uses a die-cast metal enclosure, fiberglass PCBs with 2-ounce copper and plated through holes on all components, high quality pots, switches, and jacks, and cosmetics reflecting the original preamp that influenced a whole generation of guitar amplifiers. The pedal can be used with either a 9v power supply or battery For more information, please visit www.Peavey.com Retail: $199.99 USD About Peavey Electronics ® Founded in 1965, Peavey® is one of the world's largest manufacturers and suppliers of musical instruments and professional sound equipment. Peavey has earned more than 180 patents and distributes to more than 130 countries. Peavey and its MediaMatrix®, Architectural Acoustics®, Crest Audio®, Composite Acoustics®, Budda®, and Trace Elliot® brands and affiliates can be found on concert stages and in airports, stadiums, theme parks, and other venues around the world. Chief Operating Officer Courtland Gray says, “We are striving every day to produce the world’s finest music and audio equipment.” To find out more, visit www.Peavey.com. #### Peavey® Rolls Out MAX® 300 Bass Amplifier to Retailers Nationwide MERIDIAN, MS - Peavey® has officially released the MAX® 300 bass amplifier by rolling it out to music retailers nationwide. The 300-watt MAX 300 is the most powerful model of the MAX bass amp series created especially for performers. It’s thoughtfully designed for portability, flexibility, and sound, with durable yet ultra-lightweight construction that delivers plenty of power and state-of-the-art tonal quality. Bass players know that bigger doesn’t always translate to better sound. That’s why the MAX 300 has a built-in Kosmos®-C bass enhancement feature that adds harmonics and subharmonics for maximum tone. Along with a  three-band EQ, the combo also offers Overdrive, Contour, Mid-Shift, and Bright switches. Peavey’s DDT™ clip-limiting technology protects the speakers and is great for slapping techniques and other loud-playing scenarios. Still, a player’s ability to hear their own bass can be a challenge. With the MAX 300, however, players will hear themselves loud and clear with no need to tilt the amp back. This is thanks to the angled baffle design, which helps direct the sound where needed. Instead of pointing the sound at the player’s ankles, the speaker is angled up to optimize both the ability to hear and the amp’s overall projection. The MAX 300 also enables players to enjoy maximum flexibility, whether they’re on stage, recording or rehearsing. Players can utilize the external speaker out or EFX loop, while the ultra-quiet DI output is ideal for connecting into the PA system with excellent control and tone. The MAX 300 also features a built-in chromatic tuner with mute, a tuned and ported enclosure, 1/8" headphone output and 1/8" auxiliary input, as well as XLR direct output with ground lift. To offer a best-in-class power-to-weight ratio, Peavey’s team carefully selected lightweight woods, utilized an efficient power amp, and tended to every design aspect to make the MAX 300 a true road warrior. The unique cabinet design allows for superior frequency dispersion in tight spaces. For more information about the MAX 300, visit Peavey’s website, but to truly experience the game-changing features, players can head down to their local music store and plug right in. About Peavey Electronics® Founded in 1965, Peavey® is one of the world's largest manufacturers and suppliers of musical instruments and professional sound equipment. Peavey has earned more than 180 patents and distributes to more than 130 countries. Peavey and its MediaMatrix®, Architectural Acoustics®, Crest Audio®, Composite Acoustics®, Budda®, and Trace Elliot® brands and affiliates can be found on concert stages and in airports, stadiums, theme parks and other venues around the world. Chief Operating Officer Courtland Gray says, “We are striving every day to produce the world’s finest music and audio equipment.” To find out more, visit www.peavey.com. #### Peavey® Unveils New MegaBass™ 410 and 115 Speaker Cabinets MERIDIAN, MS – Peavey Electronics® is always thinking about the customer and this time, they’ve made touring life a whole lot easier with their new MegaBass 410 and 115 speaker cabinets. With reduced weight, more durable construction, and pop-out casters included, these new cabinets are compatible with any bass head and deliver bass the way it is supposed to be…felt. Not stale through a digital modeler or direct to the board. The long standing miniMEGA™ series of bass amplifiers from Peavey® have always been a staple of bass rigs worldwide for a number of years. These new cabinets are an extension of that design philosophy and bring new building techniques for a more convenient experience. Four heavy-duty 10” neodymium woofers deliver that nice tight, bottom end at a nominal impedance of 8 ohms and a power handling of 1200 watts program and 2400 watts peak. A 1” diaphragm compression driver, horn-loaded tweeter with adjustable level control delivers full range bass performance. The MegaBass 115 houses a 15” BW speaker and includes a 1” diaphragm compression driver, horn-loaded tweeter with adjustable level control to allow the cabinet to be used as a standalone unit or in combination with the MegaBass 410. To deliver the gut punching low end, the MegaBass 115 also runs at a nominal impedance of 8 ohms and a power handling of 1200 watts program and 2400 watts peak. The ultra-light weight ported cabinet design uses a reinforced plywood construction to keep weight down and long-lasting performance up. Black vinyl covering, heavy-duty steel hardware, and an eye-catching power coated metal grille will keep these cabinets performing night after night for years on the road. And with recessed, spring-loaded handles and pop-out casters included, load-in and load-out is a breeze. Two twist-lock combo inputs ensure solid signal performance every time. For more information, please visit www.Peavey.com Street Price: MegaBass 410 $999.99 USD MegaBass 115 $799.99 USD About Peavey Electronics ® Founded in 1965, Peavey® is one of the world's largest manufacturers and suppliers of musical instruments and professional sound equipment. Peavey has earned more than 180 patents and distributes to more than 130 countries. Peavey and its MediaMatrix®, Architectural Acoustics®, Crest Audio®, Composite Acoustics®, Budda®, and Trace Elliot® brands and affiliates can be found on concert stages and in airports, stadiums, theme parks, and other venues around the world. Chief Operating Officer Courtland Gray says, “We are striving every day to produce the world’s finest music and audio equipment.” To find out more, visit www.Peavey.com. #### Peavey® Unveils Rewards Program to Improve Brand Loyalty MERIDIAN, MS — Peavey Electronics® announces the launch of its Peavey Rewards Program, designed to improve brand loyalty and establish a direct relationship with both new and returning customers. Accessible through www.peavey.com, the user-friendly rewards platform centers on two simple components: earn and redeem. Rewards Dashboard The Peavey Rewards Program offers a unique and flexible point system where customers can earn points for actions like signing up for Peavey’s newsletter, referring friends to create an account, and connecting with Peavey's social media channels such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube. Customers can also earn points when they purchase Peavey products at an authorized Peavey dealer by uploading a photo of their receipt. Creating a Peavey Rewards account takes just seconds, and customers can begin earning points immediately. Upon logging in, customers will be directed to the user-friendly Rewards Dashboard, which allows them to see their available points and claim rewards that they’ve earned. The Rewards Dashboard also provides a log of their rewards and the date they were earned, as well as a referral status page which allows customers to see the status of their refer-a-friend invitations. Refer a friend Visit www.peavey.com and select “Peavey Rewards” at the top right corner to learn more and to create an account. About Peavey Electronics® Founded in 1965, Peavey® is one of the world's largest manufacturers and suppliers of musical instruments and professional sound equipment. Peavey has earned more than 180 patents and distributes to more than 130 countries. Peavey and its MediaMatrix®, Architectural Acoustics®, Crest Audio®, Composite Acoustics®, Budda®, and Trace Elliot® brands and affiliates can be found on concert stages and in airports, stadiums, theme parks and other venues around the world. Chief Operating Officer Courtland Gray says, “We are striving every day to produce the world’s finest music and audio equipment.” To find out more, visit www.peavey.com. #### Peavey’s® Legendary Super Festival Bass Amp is Back MERIDIAN, MS – Peavey® announces the return of its legendary Super Festival Series. Renowned for its stellar, overdriven bass tone, the Super Festival Series features a classic retro look with features modernized for today’s bass playing settings. It begins with the Peavey F-1200B Bass Amp Head. The F-1200B takes its cues from the classic F-800B Bass Amp Head circa 1971 and revitalizes it with 1200 watts of true skull-crushing RMS Peavey power. Its discrete BJT (bipolar junction transistor) preamp circuitry is carefully recreated with a lot of effort to select similar thru-hole components and has been voiced by the legend himself, Hartley Peavey. The F-1200B flaunts a three-band EQ with Treble, Middle, and Bass settings and preset Slope that can be adjusted internally, if desired. Like the original F-800B, the F-1200B has a six-band inductive EQ circuit that divides into six segments, each controlling a specific band of frequencies. The result is player-defined tone that can be dialed into any conceivable configuration. For those looking to kick the F-1200B’s sound into overdrive, the Overdrive control is for players looking for that perfect overdriven tone. The Overdrive feature distinguishes itself from others by providing a fuller, softer characteristic, and is footswitch controllable. Honestly, it’s what this amp really became known for, making it highly sought after in the secondary markets. Rounding out the F-1200B’s control assortment are two Input Jacks with Input Jack 1 having twice the amount of gain as Input Jack 2. Volume to control the input preamp and Master Volume to control total sonic output bring it all together. On the rear panel, the F-1200B features a USB-C Recording Output/Interface, Dual ¼” TRS Footswitch Jacks for Mute, Boost (+4dbV), Overdrive, and Effects Loop, a Headphone jack, XLR cable connections for a DI Interface, Ground Lift, Preamp Out/Power Amp Input Master/Slave Loop, EFX Send/Return jacks and Dual Neutrik combination Speakon/Phone Speaker Output connectors. All of them combine to make this the heaviest and biggest sounding Super Festival bass amp yet. Providing the thunder for the Peavey F-1200B Bass Amp Head is the Super Festival Series 610 Bass Enclosure. The Super Festival Series 610 Bass Enclosure is designed with the touring musician in mind and manufactured to withstand extreme use show after show. The Super Festival 610 is a black vinyl covered beast with a full-frame fabric grill, reinforced by the classic metal silver strips, with a quick removal strap included, emblazoned with the classic Peavey “lightning-bolt” logo. Six heavy duty parallel-connected 10” speakers pound out the bass. Rugged 15mm plywood construction provides stability while the extensive cross bracing technique produces a tighter low end. Tweeter attenuator, top handles, internal pocket casters, metal corners, heavy duty hardware, and two combination input jacks, which accept both Twist Lock and 1/4” phone plug, are also featured. Overall, the Super Festival 610 handles 1,200 watts of program power making it the perfect partner for the F-1200B Bass Amp Head. Nominal Impedance is 8 Ohms. The Peavey Super Festival Series is for the serious bass player looking for that retro 70s sound and feel in an enhanced contemporary package. For more information, please visit www.Peavey.com MAP F-1200B: $999.99 USD MAP 610: $999.99 USD About Peavey Electronics ® Founded in 1965, Peavey® is one of the world's largest manufacturers and suppliers of musical instruments and professional sound equipment. Peavey has earned more than 180 patents and distributes to more than 130 countries. Peavey and its MediaMatrix®, Architectural Acoustics®, Crest Audio®, Composite Acoustics®, Budda®, and Trace Elliot® brands and affiliates can be found on concert stages and in airports, stadiums, theme parks, and other venues around the world. Chief Operating Officer Courtland Gray says, “We are striving every day to produce the world’s finest music and audio equipment.” To find out more, visit www.Peavey.com. #### Pensado’s Place Episode Features Jackson Browne, Jenny Lewis and Jonathan Wilson Discussing the Benefit Album Let The Rhythm Lead LOS ANGELES, CA, October 12, 2020 — Pensado’s Place – the acclaimed weekly web series for engineers, mixers, producers and musicians – recently hosted an episode with core members of the super-group behind the collaborative benefit album Let the Rhythm Lead: Haiti Song Summit, Vol. 1. Led by program co-hosts Herb Trawick and Dave Pensado, the episode included a lively discussion with singer-songwriters Jackson Browne, Jenny Lewis, and Jonathan Wilson, who shared their thoughts and insights on the making of the album and working with the audio students at the Artists Institute in Haiti. To view the episode, click Here. Let the Rhythm Lead: Haiti Song Summit, Vol. 1 was released earlier this year. Hailing from four different countries, interweaving North American Indie Rock with beats and percussion of Haitian Vodou, Spanish and Malian guitar, Tres Flamenco, with songs in English, Creole, Khassonké, Manding and Spanish, Let the Rhythm Lead celebrates the work of Artists for Peace and Justice in Haiti, and was recorded at the We Are The World Studio A at the Artists Institute on the island's southern coast, in the town of Jacmel. The segment opened with co-host Herb Trawick asking Jackson Browne how the project came into being. Browne remarked, “It started as a project to demonstrate recording techniques to audio students in Haiti, and it became a band. Then it became a record. We didn’t even know we were making a record until after the first week of recording and realized how quickly it had gone and how much inspiration was there in the room. My second time there, we added Jenny Lewis and Habib Koité (Malian singer and guitar virtuoso).” “It's really just a testament to the chemistry of music and people being open to creating with one another,” commented Jenny Lewis. “I knew Wilson and Jackson, but I met everyone else in Haiti and it was just a really open environment.” Jonathan Wilson echoes Browne and Lewis’ thoughts on the creative process: “I think that the grooves were just completely effortless, that’s for sure. The feeling of the studio and of us being all together there on the coast, it was a real family feeling.” “One of the blessings of this whole thing was that the students in this audio institute are really focused people who have finished their high school, and they’re there to become engineers and there to study music,” stated Browne. “And they each are so musical themselves, every time somebody picked anything up, whether it was a shaker or a drum or a bass instrument, you know, they were just magically really good.” After discussing numerous aspects of the project, Dave Pensado closed the show stating, “When we think of the tropics, we think of peace, relaxation, touristy things, spending money, having great food. And then we leave. But the people that stay there and live there, they have a struggle. They have a hard life, and it’s not a tourist life for them. And the proximity and the juxtaposition of those two things is captured in this album. And it’s also captured by the hearts of these guys that have really put a lot behind helping the people that are down there, and we need to remember just because you go visit and you like it, it doesn’t mean when you leave things get better.” Pensado’s Place recently hosted an episode with members of the super-group that created the collaborative album Let the Rhythm Lead: Haiti Song Summit, Vol. 1. Pictured L-R, top row: Herb Trawick, Jackson Browne and Dave Pensado; bottom row: Jonathan Wilson and Jenny Lewis. ABOUT PENSADO’S PLACE The hour-long weekly web series Pensado’s Place is co-hosted by legendary mix engineer Dave Pensado (Beyoncé, Christina Aguilera, Kelly Clarkson, Mariah Carey, Elton John, Michael Jackson and more) and show creator Herb Trawick, Pensado’s Place includes interviews with top music industry artists, engineers, producers, mixers, and record executives, as well as in-depth tutorials in production, engineering and mixing. Pensado’s Place has positioned itself as “the most influential show for audio engineers,” mixers and producers (Forbes Magazine). Pensado’s Place is more than just a show, as it highlights the very best in the industry of music, gaming, sound identity on film, and audio equipment, with a presence in live events. As a leading educational resource, Pensado’s Place is helping build the next generation of audio greats.   http://www.pensadosplace.tv/ #### Perri’s expands its enormous range of musical instrument straps Perri’s expands its enormous range of musical instrument straps with new additions to its popular lines of soft leather, polyester and Official License Series straps. Canadian company Perri’s Leathers Ltd., are admired by musicians all over the world for its extensive range of musical instrument straps constructed from the finest materials. New additions to the highly popular Official License Series, made from strong polyester webbing include two Ed Sheeran straps, featuring imagery based on the cover of the singer songwriter’s Grammy Award winning album ‘Divide’ designed by the UK-based Adult Art Club studio. Available in Brown or Blue. Also new is the Elvis guitar strap, in honour of the ‘King of Rock & Roll’, with gold décor on a black background, whilst metal players or country and western fans who want to match their boots, will love Perri’s new black and white Snake Skin design (faux of course). Sonic The Hedgehog fans are spoilt for choice with two colourfully designed straps with high profile graphics, paying tribute to the 30-year anniversary since the character's inception. Available in Blue Pattern or Black/Red/Blue. Ideal for acoustic, electric guitars and bass guitars, all Perri’s Official License Series straps are constructed from strong polyester webbing with genuine leather end-pieces, tri-glide fully adjustable between 39" to 58" with a generous 2" width. Two new ukulele straps feature funky licensed designs from Hawaiian Maui and Sons, the iconic company that transformed into the biggest surf culture brand in Southern California. Again, constructed from strong polyester webbing with genuine leather end-pieces, these colourful, heat transfer designs include Blue/Pink and Black/Pink and are fully adjustable between 23" to 38", 1.5" wide. Perri’s enormous range of leather straps for acoustic, electric and bass guitars also expands, with blue on black and red on black weave-stitch designs. Featuring ultra-soft, glove leather, these fully adjustable workhorse straps with 2.5” width, offer extreme comfort and reassurance during long gigs. More intricate designs, again, featuring fine leathers include stitched red/white, Cross on black leather and classic stars and stripes USA Flag. Perri’s licensed plectrum sets have always been popular with musicians and collectors of fan-based memorabilia. Four new six-pack sets contain high quality guitar pics, featuring detailed artwork for Guns and Roses, Sonic the Hedge Hog and Ed Sheeran. And it’s not all for stringed instruments, Perri’s have also launched a brand new saxophone strap, with tri-glide adjustment and plastic swivel hook. Made from strong black nylon, this is the ideal strap for students on a budget or as spare to keep in your instrument case. Perri’s Polyester Official Licensed Guitar Straps PLPCP8175 Ed Sheeran Brown. £24.99 rrp PLPCP8177 Ed Sheeran Blue. £24.99 rrp PLPCP8195 Elvis Black/Gold. £24.99 rrp PLPCP8269 Sonic The Hedgehog Black/Blue/Red. £24.99 rrp PLPCP8273 Sonic The Hedgehog Blue Pattern. £24.99 rrp PVGS7552 Faux Snake Skin. £22.99 rrp Perri’s Leather Guitar Straps P25INL7527 Black/Red Leather Cross. £44.99 rrp PDS257290 Blue Stitch – Soft Glove Leather. £49.99 rrp PDS257291 Red Stitch – Soft Glove Leather. £49.99 rrp. P25LD7529 USA Flag. £79.99 rrp Perri’s Polyester Official Licensed Ukulele Straps PNWS8171 Maui and Sons Blue/Pink. £19.99 rrp PNWS8173 Maui and Sons Black/Pink. £16.99 rrp Perri’s Polyester Official Licensed Plectrum Packs LP-ES1 Ed Sheeran 6 picks £7.49 rrp LP-GR1 Guns N' Roses 6 picks £7.49 rrp LP-SO1 Sonic The Hedgehog 6 picks £7.49 rrp LP-SO2 Classic Sonic The Hedgehog 6 picks £7.49 rrp Perris PSP6633 Saxophone Strap Black. £4.99 rrp #### Perri’s expands its range of guitar straps Perri’s expands its range of guitar straps with new additions to its popular lines of soft leather, polyester and Official License Series straps, along with new ‘Motion’ Pick Packs. Canadian Company Perri’s Leathers Ltd., are renowned around the world for their enormous range of musical instrument straps, constructed from the softest leathers and strong polyester materials with a choice of solid colours, or with outlandish funky designs and logos. 13 new additions are added to the popular Official Licensed Series of leather straps. Perri's have used the latest DTL technology allowing graphics to print directly on to all leathers, whilst remaining supple without peeling or cracking, in clear, colourful high resolution designs from world famous bands and artists including Pink Floyd, Guns and Roses, AC/DC and David Bowie, all feature a generous 2.5in width for extreme comfort and are fully adjustable between 52 to 59 inches, longer than your average strap! (£34.99 rrp). The artwork of renowned USA artist David Bollt has been exhibited in museums, displayed in galleries, found on clothing, jewellery, sports cars, custom motorcycles, on album covers and electric guitars. Born in New York, his exquisite artwork is now featured within the new Perri’s David Bollt Series of leather straps also featuring DTL technology, a 2.5in width and fully adjustable between 39 to 58 inches . (£34.99 rrp). David Bollt’s designs are also available with heat transferred, high resolution graphics on 2in wide polyester webbing featuring durable leather end-pieces. (£24.99 rrp). Perri’s aptly named the Famous Guitar Straps Series, now includes designs that have indeed, been seen on straps used by some of the world’s most iconic guitar players, which now includes white leather lightning bolt or musical note motifs stitched and offset within soft black leather with a comfortable 2.5 inch width and fully adjustable between 41 to 56 inches. (£26.99 rrp). Crafted from South American hide, the beautiful Baseball Leather guitar strap (£34.99 rrp), like a basketball itself, after heavy use, will naturally wear to an individual, customised worn look within its gorgeous light brown finish, whilst fans of suede will adore the silky smoothness of this new stunning Soft Suede strap in a striking navy or light brown finish, also 2.5” wide and 41” to 56” long (£34.99 rrp). There are six new models with Perri’s woven polyester Retro Hootenanny themed straps (£8.99 rrp each) for acoustic, bass and electric guitars, all with multi-coloured, intricate stylish designs that will accent any guitar, again, featuring durable leather end-pieces and fully adjustable between 35 to 59.5 inches. Perri’s licensed plectrum sets have always been popular with musicians and collectors of fan-based memorabilia. Now the thrill continues, with 7 new 6 pack ‘Motion’ Guitar Pick sets (£8.99 rrp each) of high quality plectrums, with each one featuring multiple images that appear as you move the plectrum itself. Bands and artists featured include, Rush, David Bowie, Guns and Roses 1, Guns and Roses 2, AC/DC, Pink Floyd 1 and Pink Floyd 2. #### Perri’s Leathers guitar and bass straps Perri’s expands its enormous range of musical instrument straps with the addition of four new designs for guitar and bass players. United Kingdom - August 2019, Canadian company Perri’s Leathers Ltd., are renowned for their extensive range of musical instrument straps constructed from the finest materials. From the softest leathers to outlandish designs and logos, Perri’s guitar straps have become extremely popular with guitar and bass players young, and the not so young. For the young, the new line of Perri’s Polyester webbing ‘Kid’s Length’ guitar straps, are adjustable between 34in to 51in and offered in four heat transfer designs, these  include Cherries, Rainbow Unicorns, Sugar Cats and Guitars. £17.99 rrp each. There are also two new models within the company’s Easy-Slide guitar strap range, the first featuring 2in wide garment leather and treated with softeners for extra comfort, with super-smooth seatbelt backing. They are fully adjustable with metal hardware and riveted ends, finished in black with a choice of red, silver or black backing. £41.99 rrp each. For players wanting a little more width on the shoulder, the 2.5in Easy-Slide straps are ideal. Constructed from high quality, polished saddle leather and fully adjustable between 41in – 56in the finishes include, black, whisky or brown. £29.99 rrp each. For that extra slice of confidence and reassurance on stage, the latest 2in wide Nylon Perri-Lock Straps finished in black, blue, red or grey, with matching non-scratch locking end pieces which are designed to fit securely on virtually any guitar’s existing end pin. They are fully adjustable from 39in- 58in and priced at £12.99 rrp each. For ACDC and Pink Floyd fans there’s also new mega assorted 24 pick packs priced at £20.99 rrp each. #### Perri’s ‘Extra Long’ Series polyester instrument straps Perri’s add ‘Extra Long’ Series to its extensive range of polyester instrument straps Canadian Company Perri’s Leathers Ltd, are renowned for their enormous range of musical instrument straps, constructed from the softest leathers and polyester materials with a choice of solid colours, or with outlandish funky designs and logos. Available in attractive colours that include Red, Black, Blue and the striking multi-coloured Rainbow design, the new ‘Extra Long’ Series has been specifically designed for low-slung guitar heroes. Featuring soft polyester webbing, with a comfy 2" width (5.1cm), these strong durable instrument straps are ‘easy on the shoulder’ for those long gigs and, are fully adjustable between 35" to 61"(approx 89cm -158cm). With soft, durable leather end-pieces to protect your instruments, it’s easy to see why Perri’s guitar straps have become extremely popular with musicians around the world. Perris ‘Extra Long’ Guitar Straps are priced at £7.49 rrp each. #### Pigtronix brings Acoustic Guitar tone to life with Bob Weir Real Deal Signature Preamp pedal Bob Weir's Real Deal Acoustic Preamp by Pigtronix (RRP £349) provides crystal-clear, super-loud acoustic guitar tone, while faithfully maintaining the organic wooden sound of the instrument like no other pedal has ever done. “A real acoustic guitar has three-dimensional depth. The only way to capture that is with a microphone,” says Weir. “We've figured out how to cut out 90% of the feedback that comes with the microphone, whilst keeping the depth and dimensionality at appreciably high volume levels. We think you're gonna like this.” In collaboration with long-time Grateful Dead tech guru and personal front-of-house engineer, Mike McGinn, Weir and Pigtronix developed the Real Deal in an effort to crank Bob's acoustic guitar loud enough in a live mix, whilst retaining the natural, unplugged sound of the instrument. The technology developed to achieve this goal employs a pair of complimentary filters to split the acoustic guitar signal into low and high frequency bands, with independent preamp gain applied to each signal path. A mastering stage then combines the various inputs into a single mono output, resulting in a powerful world-class acoustic guitar tone. Bob Weir challenged Pigtronix to design a pedal to perform this unique type of processing using a low-noise, all-analog circuit to deliver the ultimate live acoustic guitar sound. The engineering challenge of recreating a realistic, amplified acoustic guitar sound is no small undertaking; to begin, the cutoff points of the two filters must be precisely matched and calibrated to avoid undesirable dips or bumps in the frequency response at the pedal's output. Secondly, in order to optimise the acoustic sound from venue to venue, and guitar to guitar, the cutoff points where the two filters overlap have to be variable across a huge frequency range. As a solution, Pigtronix created a totally unique tracking filter, allowing the musician to adjust the cutoff point of both filters with a single knob, sweeping over a full decade of frequency range from 300 Hz to 3 kHz. The analog filter array – at the heart of the Bob Weir's Real Deal acoustic preamp – uses Pigtronix custom-made optical components and 18VDC power to achieve the ultra-low noise and high headroom required when processing acoustic guitar. Bob Weir's Real Deal acoustic preamp is universally-compatible with any type of acoustic guitar pickup – from a simple, passive piezo element, to complex active systems that use internal microphones, contact elements and/or magnetic pickups. A Source switch determines whether the high and low bands are fed by independent sound elements (such as mic and piezo installed in one guitar) or a single pickup, that is then split and sent through both filters. Single-source mode allows the Real Deal to be used to process the sound of an electric guitar or any other instrument. An additional TRS balanced input, equipped with switchable 48V phantom power, allows external microphones of all types to be incorporated as well. “Bob Weir's one-of-a-kind sonic ambition has challenged the Pigtronix design team to reach beyond the realm of conventional guitar effects,” says Pigtronix president David Koltai. “As an artist and a mentor, Bob has inspired our most cutting-edge work for over a decade. Pigtronix is honoured to have been selected to contribute to Bob's continuing legacy innovation, fulfilling the promise of an analog future where acoustic guitar can be made to sound intimate and wooden, even when cranked up to rock concert volume levels.” Bob Weir's legacy of sonic innovation dates back to the late 1960s, when the Grateful Dead and their associates revolutionised the technology of live sounds, redefining the rock & roll experience. Over 50 years later, now in partnership with Pigtronix, Bob Weir is still innovating. Features: Single (TS) or dual-source (TRS) input Balanced (TRS) input for external mic Low-noise 24db/octave optical filters Crossover sweeps from 300Hz to 3kHz 60db gain on microphone channel Phantom power & phase inversion 18VDC power supply included Like all Pigtronix pedals, the Bob Weir's Real Deal acoustic preamp is distributed in the UK, ROI and Europe by JHS. For more details visit jhs.co.uk/brands/pigtronix and for review samples contact Ben Chapman at JHS on benc@jhs.co.uk facebook.com/Pigtronix twitter.com/Pigtronix youtube.com/user/pigtronix instagram.com/pigtronix/ #### Pigtronix Disnortion Micro The Pigtronix Disnortion Micro (PXOFM £159 UK rrp) packs all the sonic glory and 18V headroom of the original analog Fuzz and Overdrive circuits from the large-format Disnortion pedal into a miniature version that runs on 9-volts. This new micro version of the Disnortion hugely one-ups the original’s broad palette of touch responsive dirt sounds by including the ability to switch from a parallel routing to a new, super-saturated series routing where the 6-stage CMOS overdrive circuit is cascaded into unique Pigtronix diode-clipping fuzz, and then output through a 6-way passive filter network. A single-gain knob controls the saturation of both the fuzz and overdrive circuits simultaneously whilst the Parallel routing mode is ideal for players who like to pile on the gain without sacrificing clarity, dynamic response, punch or low end – it’s like double-tracking your guitar inside a micro pedal! The Series routing mode offers an even wider range of gain and more extreme filter effects for metal tones and beyond, including self-oscillating timbres that can be modulated by pickup selection and guitar control settings. The CMOS overdrive found in the Disnortion Micro responds to the dynamics of your playing using a unique, 6-stage gain architecture that retains the natural tone of your instrument while adding tube-style breakup as you play louder. Pigtronix Fuzz has a unique diode-clipping architecture designed to deliver compression and controllable feedback while preserving the dynamics of your playing style. The rotary tone control filter switch provides 6 musical EQ curves using a complex passive network which compliments the Overdrive channel’s traditional low-pass filter. Loved for its limitless headroom, making it compatible with any instrument, from the weakest 60’s pawnshop single coils to the most belligerent humbuckers, as well as 5-string active basses and modern synth rigs, the Pigtronix Disnortion Micro achieves this world-class performance standard using standard 9v power… and fits in your pocket! More about Pigtronix Official Pigtronix Website: pigtronix.com Facebook: facebook.com/pigtronix Twitter: twitter.com/pigtronix #### Pigtronix Disnortion Micro dual distortion/fuzz pedal Pigtronix announces Micro version of its popular Disnortion dual distortion/fuzz pedal January 30, 2017 (Port Jefferson Station, NY) - Pigtronix is announcing the launch of a new micro version of its classic Disnortion pedal. The Pigtronix Disnortion Micro packs all the sonic glory and 18V headroom of the original analog Fuzz and Overdrive circuits from the large-format Disnortion pedal into a miniature version that runs on 9-volts. The original, 3-footswitch Disnortion pedal was in production from 2005 to 2015 and remains in constant use with world-class bands such as Queens of the Stone Age, Aerosmith, Living Colour and Muse. This new Micro version of the Disnortion hugely one-ups the original's broad palette of touch-responsive dirt sounds by including the ability to switch from a parallel routing to a new, super-saturated series routing where the 6-stage CMOS overdrive circuit is cascaded into unique Pigtronix diode-clipping fuzz, and then output through a 6-way passive filter network. A single gain knob controls the saturation of both the fuzz and overdrive circuits simultaneously. The Parallel routing mode is ideal for players who like to pile on the gain without sacrificing clarity, dynamic response, punch or low end--it's like double-tracking your guitar inside a micro pedal! The Series routing mode offers an even wider range of gain and more extreme filter effects for metal tones and beyond, including self-oscillating timbres that can be modulated by pickup selection and guitar control settings. The CMOS overdrive found in the Disnortion Micro responds to the dynamics of your playing using a unique, 6-stage gain architecture that retains the natural tone of your instrument while adding tube-style breakup as you play louder. Pigtronix Fuzz has a unique diode-clipping architecture designed to deliver compression and controllable feedback while preserving the dynamics of your playing style. The rotary tone control filter switch provides 6 musical EQ curves using a complex passive network which compliments the Overdrive channel's traditional low-pass filter. The original Pigtronix Disnortion is loved for its limitless headroom, making it compatible with any instrument, from the weakest 60's pawnshop single coils to the most belligerent humbuckers, as well as 5-string active basses and modern synth rigs. Pigtronix Disnortion Micro achieves this world-class performance standard using standard 9v power... and fits in your pocket! Filter Modes: No Filter Mid Bump (808) Low Pass (Carlos) Treble (AM Radio) Mid Scoop (Muff) Low Pass (Bass) Specs: 6-stage CMOS Overdrive Diode-clipping Fuzz 6-way passive filter network 18v internal headroom True Bypass switching Size = 3.75" x 1.5" x 1.75" Sound design by David Koltai The Disnortion Micro is available now at Pigtronix retailers worldwide, priced at $129 USD. Pigtronix Disnortion Micro Official Demo by Norwood Fisher Video by Pigtronix Nick Reinhart and Juan Alderete demo the Pigtronix Disnortion Micro Video by Pigtronix More about Pigtronix Official Pigtronix Website: pigtronix.com Facebook: facebook.com/pigtronix Twitter: twitter.com/pigtronix #### Pigtronix goes for Gold with Micro, Germanium version of popular Philosopher's Tone Compressor The Pigtronix Philosopher's Tone series is back. The latest pedal in the US company's original custom shop compressor/sustainer/distortion effect series is now available in micro form, as the Philosopher's Tone Germanium Gold Micro. This ultimate version of the award-winning and top-selling pedal range, the Philosopher's Tone Germanium Gold Micro takes the original PT optical sustain engine and allows you to mix in a layer of germanium-enhanced distortion. The unique diode arrangement found in the pedal delivers a smooth top end and rich midrange response, tailored to match the characteristics of the optical sustainer driving it. The clean side of the Philosopher's Tone's retains its classic design and character; simply dial in the BLEND and VOLUME knobs to set the signal, then dial in the SUSTAIN knob to enjoy a noiseless, clean, everlasting sustain, previous unobtainable in compression pedals. Setting the Germanium Gold version apart from its predecessors, the GRIT control acts as a blend for the on-board germanium-enhanced distortion. More than a simple gain control, your clean and overdriven tones can be blended to perfection with a single turn of the dial. The stompbox features true-bypass switching for protecting the integrity of your tone when the effect is disengaged, and power comes courtesy of the standard 9VDC input. An internal voltage-doubling circuit provides the superior headroom, clarity and output of 18VDC power rails. Noiseless clean sustain BLEND control for parallel compression GRIT control mixes in germanium distortion Standard 9VDC power input Internal 18V power for maximum headroom True-bypass switching Dimensions 3.75” x 1.5” x 1.75” The Pigtronix Philosopher's Tone Germanium Gold Micro is distributed in Europe, UK and ROI exclusively by JHS, and is available now from Pigtronix retailers. Pigtronix Philosopher's Tone Germainum Gold Micro Demo by Teddy Kumpel Video by Pigtronix More about Pigtronix Official Pigtronix Website: pigtronix.com Facebook: facebook.com/pigtronix Twitter: twitter.com/pigtronix #### Pigtronix INFINITY 2 Double Looper Infinity 2 is a stereo looping pedal with two independent loops and a streamlined user interface that is designed to provide an intuitive musical workflow, right out of the box. Pigtronix INFINITY 2 official demo by David Koltai Video by Pigtronix The Infinity 2 enables musicians to seamlessly switch between parts, even during initial recording or while overdubbing. This verse/chorus type of workflow is further expanded by the ability to delete the loop that is not currently playing—freeing up an open slot for a new loop to be created, without interrupting playback. Nearly all actions taken by the Infinity 2 occur at the loop boundary. This allows the musician to cue an overdub, switch between loops or stop precisely at the end of a loop, without having to worry about hitting the footswitch at precisely the correct time. Simply tell the machine what to do and it will occur at the end of the current loop. This is the general rule of thumb for all commands, with a few exceptions such as instant stop and fade out, which take place immediately when activated. Pigtronix INFINITY 2 demo by Mike Hermans Video by Pigtronix A small push-button switch, located above the left footswitch, allows the user to change the functionality of this footswitch to perform various Stop, Stutter and Octave Shift effects. A TRS remote jack allows these special features to be triggered by an external switch. Undo/Redo functionality can also be assigned to the left footswitch, allowing the musician to remove previous overdubs and add them back as desired. In addition to a dedicated knob for loop Volume, the Infinity 2 also features a Decay knob that causes loop audio to fade out progressively during overdub. With the Decay knob set fully clockwise, the layers pile up at full volume. With the Decay knob set fully counter-clockwise, each overdub lasts for only one loop cycle. With the Decay knob set anywhere in-between those extremes, overdubbing on the Infinity 2 creates constantly evolving loop textures that can be instantly snapped back to a previous state using the Undo function. The Infinity 2's full-range, high-headroom audio inputs will accept mono or stereo instruments as well as line-level signals. The dual outputs of the Infinity 2 can be routed for stereo output with pass-through and loop audio mixed together, or they can be configured for discrete Wet/Dry operation—where the loop audio is summed to one output, and pass-through audio is sent to the other. Infinity 2 combines the high-fidelity audio and ultra-low-latency looping engine of the original award-winning Pigtronix Infinity Looper, with a much smaller form factor and a user interface specifically designed to make looping fun and musical for everyone. #### Pigtronix launches Mothership 2 analog synth pedal July 17, 2017 (Port Jefferson, NY) - After years of development, Pigtronix is now launching the second version of its legendary Mothership analog synth pedal. Mothership 2 is a velocity sensitive, pitch-tracking, three-voice analog synthesizer with oscillator hard sync and pitch modulation via portamento and CV / expression control. Housed in a compact aluminum chassis, this state-of-the-art pedal goes lightyears beyond the original Mothership, delivering a user-friendly guitar synth with real-time pitch and amplitude tracking, switchable preset tunings and a devastating Sync effect that delivers new modulation effects for guitar, bass and anyone brave enough to plug in to the analog future of Pigtronix. The Sync effect found in the Mothership 2 can be dialled in to create a staggering array of unique sounds using the Sweep and Timbre controls as well the on-board Glide function to achieve modulation and pitch effects that sweep from one note to another with adjustable timing. An optional expression pedal / CV input can also be used to modulate the VCO in parallel with the on-board knobs and Glide function, creating "Sync Sweep" effects from another planet. Mothership 2 demo featuring Teddy Kumpel Video by Pigtronix Features: Three analog oscillators: Triangle, Square, Sub-octave (Sine) World's fastest pitch tracking circuit Velocity-sensitive dynamics control Glide control for pitch-following portamento Hard sync function w/ glide modulation TRS expression / TS CV input (0-5V range) sub-octave output removes sub-octave from main output 18VDC operation (300mA power supply included) True bypass The dashboard of the Mothership 2 contains five, custom-made, dual-concentric potentiometers and a pair of toggle switches. The top row of controls provides individual level knobs for VCO (Triangle wave) and Square-wave voices as well as the original Clean guitar sound and a gut-busting Sub-octave Sine wave voice that can be removed from the main mix bus and sent to its own dedicated bass amplifier when the SUB output jack is used. The middle row of controls provides Master Volume, Glide, Fine-Tune and an adjustable Dynamics function that allows the player to adjust the "feel" of the synth's amplitude tracking. The bottom row of controls contains the three-way tuning switch with Unison, Octave Up, and Interval (Maj 3rd, 4th, 5th) presets as well as a new Sync function that slaves the VCO's Triangle and Square wave oscillators to the input signal, creating a pitch-locked, unison sound with complex harmonics and overtones that can be modulated. The Mothership 2 will be available for $249 USD, starting in September 2017. Mothership 2 official product page: https://pigtronix.com/products/mothership-2 More about Pigtronix Official Pigtronix Website: pigtronix.com Facebook: facebook.com/pigtronix Twitter: twitter.com/pigtronix #### Pigtronix Mothership 2 lands in Europe Now shipping across the UK and Europe, The Pigtronix Mothership 2 (PXMS2 £269 UK rrp) is a velocity-sensitive, pitch-tracking, three-voice analog synthesizer with oscillator hard sync and pitch modulation via portamento and CV / Expression control. Housed in a compact aluminum chassis, this state-of-the-art pedal goes lightyears beyond the original Mothership, delivering a user-friendly guitar synth with real-time pitch and amplitude tracking, switchable preset tunings and a devastating Sync effect that delivers new modulation effects for guitar, bass and anyone brave enough to plug in to the analog future of Pigtronix. The dashboard of the Pigtronix Mothership 2 contains five, custom-made dual-concentric potentiometers and a pair of toggle switches. The top row of controls provides individual level knobs for VCO (triangle wave) and Square wave voices as well as the original Clean guitar sound and a gut-busting Sub-octave Sine wave voice that can be removed from the main mix bus and sent to its own dedicated bass amplifier when the SUB output jack is used. The middle row of controls provides Master Volume, Glide, Fine Tune and an adjustable Dynamics function that allows the player to adjust the “feel” of the synth’s amplitude tracking. The bottom row of controls contains the three-way tuning switch with Unison, Octave Up, and Interval (Maj 3rd, 4th, 5th) presets as well as a new Sync function that slaves the VCO’s triangle and square wave oscillators to the input signal, creating a pitch-locked, unison sound with complex harmonics and overtones that can be modulated. The Sync effect found in the Mothership 2 can be dialed in to create a staggering array of unique sounds using the Sweep and Timbre controls as well the on-board Glide function to achieve modulation and pitch effects that sweep from one note to another with adjustable timing. An optional expression pedal / CV input can also be used to modulate the VCO in parallel with the on-board knobs and Glide function, creating “Sync Sweep” effects from another planet. Features Three analog oscillators: Triangle, Square, Sub-octave (sine) World's fastest pitch-tracking circuit Velocity-sensitive dynamics control Glide control for pitch-following portamento Hard Sync function w/ glide modulation TRS Expression / TS CV input (0-5V range) SUB output removes sub-octave from main output 18VDC operation (300mA power supply included) True bypass More about Pigtronix Official Pigtronix Website: pigtronix.com Facebook: facebook.com/pigtronix Twitter: twitter.com/pigtronix #### Pigtronix Philosopher's Tone goes Micro at NAMM June 23, 2016 (Nashville, TN) - Famous for its noiseless clean sustain, Pigtronix Philosopher's Tone stands out as a uniquely powerful guitar effect in the crowded world of compressor pedals. Ushering in a new generation of futuristic analog technology, the Philosopher's Tone Micro delivers all of the parallel optical compression and unrivaled sustain of the original award-winning Pigtronix pedal in a micro-size chassis that runs on standard 9V external power. In addition to VOLUME and SUSTAIN controls, the Philosopher's Tone Micro features a parallel BLEND knob that allows the musician to mix their instrument's original tone with the compressed sound effect. This technique restores natural pick-attack and allows more extreme sustain settings to remain musical. The TREBLE control provides up to 6db cut or boost at 2KHz for fine-tuning the frequency response of the effect. The Philosopher's Tone Micro features true-bypass switching and 9V operation, with internal 18V power rails for maximum clean headroom, even when used with hot pickups and line-level signals. Practitioners of the mystical and ancient art of alchemy long sought an element called the Philosopher's Stone, believing that, if found, it could turn lead into gold and bestow immortality upon the person who wielded it. The Philosopher's Tone Micro represents an analog musical equivalent to this mythical substance in the world of guitar. People have been trying to get clean sustain from a pedal for decades, and the alchemists at Pigtronix seems to have found the secret to make it happen. - Art Thompson, Guitar Player Magazine Features: Noiseless Clean Sustain Blend control for Parallel Compression Treble EQ for Boost or Cut at 2kHz Runs on standard 9V external power Internal 18V power for max headroom True Bypass switching Size = 3.75" x 1.5" x 1.75" Available as of August 1, 2016; selling for $119 USD. Pigtronix Philopher's Tone Micro official Demo by Paul Gilbert Video by Pigtronix More about Pigtronix Official Pigtronix Website: pigtronix.com Facebook: facebook.com/pigtronix Twitter: twitter.com/pigtronix #### Pigtronix Philosopher’s Tone Micro now shipping in UK Effects gurus Pigtronix have really caught the world’s attention with their diverse range of boutique-quality stomp boxes that offer great tones, a myriad of features and possibilities for the working guitarist. Now, one of their most acclaimed creations - The Philosopher’s Tone Compression Pedal -  has received a makeover for 2016. The new Philosopher’s Tone Micro pedal (PXPTM £129 UK rrp) keeps the essential qualities of the original - parallel optical compression and unrivalled clean sustain - but in a new, compact chassis that runs on standard 9V external power. In addition to VOLUME and SUSTAIN controls, the Philosopher's Tone Micro features a parallel BLEND knob that allows the musician to mix their instrument's original tone with the compressed sound effect. This technique restores natural pick-attack and allows more extreme sustain settings to remain musical. The TREBLE control provides up to 6db cut or boost at 2KHz for fine-tuning the frequency response of the effect. Finally, the Philosopher's Tone Micro features true-bypass switching and 9V operation, with internal 18V power rails for maximum clean headroom, even when used with hot pickups and line-level signals. Championed by no less than guitar wizard Paul Gilbert (you can watch his video here), the Philosopher’s Tone Micro is sure to become the most wanted item on pedalboards around the world. More about Pigtronix Official Pigtronix Website: pigtronix.com Facebook: facebook.com/pigtronix Twitter: twitter.com/pigtronix #### Pigtronix Power Now Shipping March 29, 2016 (Port Jefferson Station, NY) - Pigtronix is now shipping its long-awaited, multi-voltage power supply, simply named Pigtronix Power. This brawny power brick provides enough juice to power the entire line of Pigtronix stompboxes as shown in this Guitar World NAMM video: Pigtronix Power is a robust analog power supply designed to provide quiet, stable power for high-end guitar effects pedals. Each outlet is isolated from the others, preventing crosstalk or unwanted noise. Features: 2x 9V outlets @ 100mA 2x variable (9V/12V/15V/18V) @ 100mA 2x high current variable (9V/12V/15V/18V) @ 300mA 2x high current 18V @ 300mA Switchable for 115V or 230V wall voltage Short Circuit Protection Courtesy AC outletIncluded Accessories: 5pcs of 2.1mm connector 12" cable 5pcs of 2.1mm connector 24" cable 2pcs of Daisy chain w/ 5x 2.1mm connector 1pcs IEC wall plug Dimensions: 8 5/8" x 3 ¼" x 1 5/8" Weight: 2lb, 7.3oz More about Pigtronix Power Learn more at Pigtronix.com/products/pigpower/   #### Pigtronix Power unleashed at NAMM 2016 January 20, 2016 (Port Jefferson Station, NY) - Pigtronix announces the release of its long-awaited, multi-voltage power supply, simply named Pigtronix Power. This robust and flexible unit is designed to provide a quiet, stable power hub for guitar effects pedals. Each outlet is isolated from the others, preventing crosstalk or unwanted noise. Pigtronix Power is equipped to meet the DC requirements of the most demanding pedal board setups, with 8 individually isolated outputs. Two 9V @ 100mA outlets are intended for standard 9V-powered guitar pedals. Four independently switchable (9V, 12V, 15V, 18V) multi-voltage outlets provide the flexibility to run virtually any DC powered stompbox. Two of these switchable outlets are rated at 100mA, while the other two can provide up to 300mA of current each. An additional pair of 18V @ 300mA outlets are specifically intended for Pigtronix digital / analog hybrid pedals such as the Infinity Looper and Echolution 2 which have high current draw and require individually isolated power. All four of the high-current (300mA) outlets can be used with the included daisy chain connectors to power five or more analog Pigtronix pedals from a single outlet. International standard IEC power input is switchable between 115V and 230V for use anywhere in the world. An IEC power cable is included along with a comprehensive set of industry standard 2.1 mm power cables, and a pair of 5-pin daisy chain harnesses for convenient pedal board hookup. The cables provided with the Pigtronix Power support the industry standard negative-tip (-) polarity. Pigtronix Power will retail for $299 USD and will be available as of March, 2016. #### Pigtronix releases Resotron pitch-following envelope filter pedal Pigtronix Resotron is an analog filter that puts the sound '70s keyboard synthesizers at the fingertips of guitarists, bassists...and beyond! The filter at the heart of the Resotron is based on the SSM2040 chip, found in the legendary Prophet 5 and Octave CAT synthesizers. This 24db/octave, state-variable filter provides the full gamut of familiar envelope filter sounds with UP and DOWN sweeping modes, and a sensitivity control to dial in the response of the effect based on how hard you play. In addition to a slew of vintage-correct filter tones, the Resotron pushes the envelope pedal concept to a whole new level by using an analog pitch-tracking system; this function moves the cutoff frequency of the filter up and down. The pitch-following filter effect found in the Resotron moves around based on the notes you play as opposed to how hard you play. The Attack time and Rate of filter motion can be adjusted - using the Glide knob - to dial in how long it takes for the cutoff to travel between pitches. "The pitch-following effect found in the Resotron is analogous to the "key-follow" function found on the original Minimoog and many other classic analog keyboards," says Pigtronix president David Koltai. "Using our all analog pitch-tracking circuit to control cutoff frequency, the Resotron delivers mind-blowing filter motion for guitar players. I've dreamt of making this pedal for years, and it's finally here." The Resotron has the ability to operate in Low Pass, Band Pass or High Pass modes. Each of these filter voices has a distinctive character that can be manipulated by adjusting the PEAK knob, progressively feeding the filter back upon itself to increase the resonance (or "Q") of the filter, right up to the point of self-oscillation. A push-button OSCILLATE function allows you to go even further - turning the Resotron into an analog synthesizer pedal that follows both the pitch and dynamics of your playing. The synthesizer sounds created by the Resotron can be radically altered by switching between the LPF, BPF and HPF modes. This allows users to access waveforms that range from subtle voice emulations to bombastic, aggressive lead sounds, as well as ultra-smooth sub bass tones. Before the pedal's input signal hits the Resotron's filter, it passes through an optical compression stage derived from the Pigtronix Philosopher's Tone pedal. The increased volume and punch from this compressor can then be mixed into the audio signal using the BLEND control, without affecting the SENSITIVITY of the envelope. The Resotron accepts active CV and passive TRS expression pedal inputs for foot-controlled filter sweeps and outboard modulation, which is mixed in parallel with the on-board pitch-following and amplitude tracking systems. The Resotron is now shipping to Pigtronix dealers and retails for £299.00 Features: 24db/oct filter based on the SSM2040 chip Low Pass, Band Pass and High Pass Filter options Velocity controlled UP & Down envelope modes Pitch-following envelope function with variable GLIDE BLEND control mixes in Philosopher's Tone compression Expression pedal / 0-5v CV input modulates CUTOFF OSCILLATE mode for monophonic synth sounds Sidechain TRIGGER input for external audio Hardwired true bypass switching 18VDC power supply included 100% analog design Circuit design by Nick Cote Sound design by David Koltai Pigtronix is is distributed in the UK, ROI and Europe exclusively by JHS. Pigtronix Resotron Pitch Following Envelope Filter Synthesizer Official Demo Video by Pigtronix #### Pigtronix unveils the Infinity 2 Double Looper Infinity 2 is a stereo looping pedal with two independent loops and a streamlined user interface that is designed to provide an intuitive musical workflow, right out of the box. Pigtronix Infinity 2 Double Looper The Infinity 2 enables musicians to seamlessly switch between parts, even during initial recording or while overdubbing. This verse/chorus type of workflow is further expanded by the ability to delete the loop that is not currently playing—freeing up an open slot for a new loop to be created, without interrupting playback. Pigtronix Infinity 2 Official Demo by David Koltai Nearly all actions taken by the Infinity 2 occur at the loop boundary. This allows the musician to cue an overdub, switch between loops or stop precisely at the end of a loop, without having to worry about hitting the footswitch at precisely the correct time. Simply tell the machine what to do and it will occur at the end of the current loop. This is the general rule of thumb for all commands, with a few exceptions such as instant stop and fade out, which take place immediately when activated. Pigtronix Infinity 2 Demo by Mike Hermans A small push-button switch, located above the left footswitch, allows the user to change the functionality of this footswitch to perform various Stop, Stutter and Octave Shift effects. A TRS remote jack allows these special features to be triggered by an external switch. Undo/Redo functionality can also be assigned to the left footswitch, allowing the musician to remove previous overdubs and add them back as desired. In addition to a dedicated knob for loop Volume, the Infinity 2 also features a Decay knob that causes loop audio to fade out progressively during overdub. With the Decay knob set fully clockwise, the layers pile up at full volume. With the Decay knob set fully counter-clockwise, each overdub lasts for only one loop cycle. With the Decay knob set anywhere in-between those extremes, overdubbing on the Infinity 2 creates constantly evolving loop textures that can be instantly snapped back to a previous state using the Undo function. The Infinity 2's full-range, high-headroom audio inputs will accept mono or stereo instruments as well as line-level signals. The dual outputs of the Infinity 2 can be routed for stereo output with pass-through and loop audio mixed together, or they can be configured for discrete Wet/Dry operation—where the loop audio is summed to one output, and pass-through audio is sent to the other. Infinity 2 combines the high-fidelity audio and ultra-low-latency looping engine of the original award-winning Pigtronix Infinity Looper, with a much smaller form factor and a user interface specifically designed to make looping fun and musical for everyone. Features Dual stereo loops Verse / Chorus Undo / Redo One Shot / Stutter Octave Up / Down Instant Stop Cued Stop Fade Out Stop Rec > Overdub > Play Loop audio volume control Variable Overdub Decay Delete Loop Not Currently Playing 5 minutes total looping time TRS Remote Switch option Wet / Dry routing mode 24bit / 44kHz recording Chassis size = 4.5" x 2.6" x 1.3" Voltage: 9VDC Current draw: under 100mA @ 9VDC Infinity 2 is shipping now to Pigtronix dealers worldwide, with a street price of $199 USD. Official web page: www.pigtronix.com/pedals/infinity-2-double-looper #### Pilgrim launch Morning Star banjo range at NAMM 2016 Pilgrim Morning Star banjo Pilgrim designer, luthier and celebrated musician Paul Tebbutt is no stranger to what makes a truly great banjo. With an extensive 'reference library' of vintage instruments Pauls latest quest for the Pilgrim brand has been to accurately reproduce the distinctive and elusive benchmark tone of the "Tubaphone" tone ring banjos of the 1920's. "Many companies have attempted to replicate this iconic tonality," explains Paul "and whilst the instruments might have looked the part, the tone rings used just didn't sound anything like the original banjos! Back in the early eighties we developed a 'Tubaphone style' tone ring with bell foundry in Leicester which were very highly regarded and came very close to the sound I was trying to achieve". Fast forward to 2015 and the brand new Pilgrim Morning Star range features four distinct models that combine classic looks, with fine tone woods and premium hardware. Most importantly, utilising new technologies this new range features a uniquely dimensioned bell brass tubular section "Morning Star Tone Ring" developed by Paul to accurately recreate that much sought after clarity, projection and tonal purity. Available exclusively on Pilgrim Morning Star banjos this custom designed tone ring puts the Morning Star series firmly amidst the best banjos money can buy. All four models share the same Morning Star Tone ring and solid maple/flame maple facing shell, in a truly stunning design that is destined to become a future classic. The VPB1005 Five String Open Back Banjo has solid maple/flamed maple shell with ebony cap, with flamed maple neck and ebony fingerboard. The frosted Remo Weather King head works perfectly with the Pilgrim Morning Star Tone Ring, to produce a crystal-clear tone and remarkable sustain, authentically recreating the tone and playability of the most highly-sought instruments. Meanwhile, with all the same great woods, hardware, tone and playability, the VPB100LN Five String Long Necked Open Back Banjo is a truly professional long necked banjo, ideal for the player who prefers the flexibility of lower tunings, without losing the clarity of tone when playing more complicated pieces or higher up the neck. The VPB1004 Tenor Resonator Banjo combines wonderful tone and superb playability, in a four string banjo that has fantastic projection and instantly invokes those classic tones of yesteryear. Finally the Morning Star VPB100RE Bluegrass Five String Resonator Banjo has all the drive and projection you will ever need with an integrity of tone that makes it stand out as something very special. Flamed maple resonator, combined with a solid maple/ flamed maple shell, flamed maple neck with ebony cap and the Pilgrim Morning Star tone ring all come together to make a truly professional, top-of-the-line banjo. "I am really proud of the Pilgrim range," says designer Paul Tebbutt, "after several years of development from a standing start, we have created a world class range which has completely unique features and attributes, the quality and clarity of tone I've strived for, with the Morning Star range being the icing on the cake!" Vistors to NAMM 2016 can check out the entire Pilgrim Morning Star range on the JHS/ RBI Music Booth 5279 Hall B #### Play Along with Robben Ford In TrueFire’s New Multi-Track Video Jam Software SAINT PETERSBURG, FL — Keyboardists, drummers, bassists, and even guitarists can all now have a chance to jam with Robben Ford. The legendary guitarist invites musicians to join him and his band in the studio. From the comfort of their own home, players can join these “live” sessions. Musicians can mute whatever instrument track they prefer and jump on in.  They can even fill in for Robben! The multi-track video jams are pre-recorded, pre-loaded, and ready to go through TrueFire’s “In The Jam” downloadable software for Windows and Mac computers. Travel back to Oct. 27, 2013, when Robben gathers several musicians in one of Nashville’s premier recording studios to lay down the tracks for his album, “A Day in Nashville.” Robben is joined by Audley Freed on rhythm guitar, Brian Allen on bass, Wes Little on drums, Barry Green on trombone and Ricky Peterson on B3 organ. Robben leads this all-star band through nine bluesy, soulful tunes before heading to Nashville’s famous House of Blues studio. There, he and co-producer Rick Wheeler lay down vocals and guitar tracks for each of the songs. True to its name, the album is completed in a day; however, the journey doesn’t end there. Robben heads down to TrueFire’s studios to record all-new rhythm and lead parts for the songs, all with close-up views of his performance. In total, there are more than six hours of multi-angle video tracks to choose from, along with all the separate audio tracks to mix. “What’s really cool about the In The Jam software is that you can mute or solo any instrument. So if you’re interested in my rhythm part, or even the drum part, you can solo it up, listen to it and learn it. Or you can take it out and you can play rhythm along with my lead part, or mute the drum, keyboards or bass tracks and play those parts with the band.” says Robben. “No matter what instrument you play, there’s a place for you in the band even if you’re a vocalist.” While at TrueFire studios, Robben recorded a commentary track for each of his new performances. He takes you through everything he plays, the inspirations behind his playing, and why he chooses certain chord voicings. The commentary is accompanied by guitar tabs and notations, along with lead sheets. Robben also filmed new lead and rhythm guitar parts for each tune doubling the educational value for guitarists. In The Jam: Robben Ford Sessions - Intro Video by TrueFire The record covers a broad spectrum in terms of styles, including jazz, rock, blues and country—or as Robben puts it, “something for everybody.” It’s a testament to how this five-time GRAMMY® nominee has built his career as a premier electric guitarist in a variety of musical contexts. Named one of the “100 Greatest Guitarists of the 20th Century” by Guitar Player Magazine, Robben has played with artists as diverse as Joni Mitchell, Miles Davis, George Harrison, Bob Dylan, Greg Allman, Brad Paisley and more. Today, after 40 years on the road or in the studio, Robben graciously shares what he has learned with current and future musicians. From start to finish and fully behind the scenes, TrueFire’s In The Jam platform is the perfect opportunity for musicians of various backgrounds to witness the creative process in a comprehensive, professional format. To download the Robben Ford session for $49, and to check out other In The Jam sessions, visit http://tfir.es/ITJRobbenFord. About TrueFire Founded in 1991, TrueFire has collaborated with more than 600+ top educators to produce what Guitar Player Magazine calls “the planet’s largest and most comprehensive selection of online guitar lessons.” More than 1 million guitar players from around the world “learn, practice, and play” with TrueFire’s interactive video courses and patented learning systems for personalized and private online instruction. TrueFire’s course library features more than 25,000 interactive video guitar lessons covering all styles, techniques and levels. To learn more, visit www.TrueFire.com.   #### Playfair Audio Dynamic Grading Anniversary Sale One year after changing the conversation from „compression“ to „dynamic grading“ - Playfair Audio celebrates with Anniversary Sale Dynamic Grading makes audio dynamics visible and tangible, and leaves complicated signal chains and urban compressor myths behind. And it changes the way we approach mixing. Playfair Audio, Hannover/ Germany, June 26th, 2023 (ictw) - Playfair Audio demonstrates how to approach a mix "The Dynamic Grading Way" and runs an anniversary sale celebrating one year beyond Threshold & Attack. Changing the conversation from „Compression“ to „Dynamic Grading“ By providing a visual representation of audio dynamics, Dynamic Grading lets sound designers and engineers intuitively season the amount of a signal's punch, body, and floor. By adjusting the corresponding graphical handles, different parts of the dynamic range can be compressed, expanded, or leveled independently and precisely. Dynamic Grading’s unique dynamic histogram shows where in the dynamic range a signal's different bits and pieces are located. With the integrated graphical dynamic controls, it's as easy as grabbing a handle and pushing it around to intensify the weight, the punch, or the ringing of a drum kit for example. Audio becomes a piece of clay in the hands of a creative sculptor. By overcoming the limitations of "thinking only in terms of compression", creating a dense but vital mix is now possible by directly shaping the individual signals or tracks, without setting up arcane advanced compression recipes. Providing the mix with a stable center of gravity - Introducing Mixing The Dynamic Grading Way The paradigm shift regarding dynamics is also changing the general approach to mixing towards „Mixing The Dynamic Grading Way". What does this mean? The founder of Playfair Audio and inventor of Dynamic Grading, Christian Luther, just released a demo project and video tutorial that showcases an entirely new way of mixing audio signals. The proper placement of audio tracks within the dynamic range, attack characteristics, level, and depth of field can all be adjusted within the Dynamic Grading paradigm. Mixing The Dynamic Grading Way looks like this: Leave all your faders at 0db and insert Dynamic Grading into each channel. That way, the decibel scales of all instances are perfectly aligned. Then start arranging all the instrument's body ranges around a common "center of gravity" to build the fundament of the mix.  Finally, create just the right amount of depth by adjusting each track's punch. Check out the video with Christian and hear how a multi-track project comes nicely together just by grading each track dynamically. Download the demo project and explore Mixing The Dynamic Grading Way yourself. Mixing The Dynamic Grading Way Video by Playfair Audio Pricing and Availability Dynamic Grading 1.2.6 is currently available from the Playfair Audio Website for 89,- USD/ Euro during the Anniversary Sale Period (40% off USD/Euro 149,-). www.playfair-audio.com System requirements Dynamic Grading supports AU, VST3, and AAX formats (64 Bit only). Mac: 2GHz CPU, 4GB RAM macOS 10.10 or later Intel & Apple Silicon native (incl. AAX) Windows: 2GHz CPU, 4GB RAM Windows 7 or later About Playfair Audio Founded in early 2022, Playfair Audio’s goal is to bring intuitive and next-gen sound design tools to musicians and creative professionals. Christian Luther, the founder of Playfair Audio is a seasoned audio developer and DSP expert who during his career already enhanced prolific world-renowned brands and products like Kemper GmbH and Sennheiser with his engineering skills. Playfair Audio's guiding principle is to bring "Augmented Intelligence" to Digital Audio Workstations. This new approach revolves around intuitive and easy-to-use tools that get the job done in the most straightforward way. Without having to spend years learning and practicing the use of traditional audio technology, and without handing your fate over to an opaque "AI" that you can't control. With Augmented Intelligence, the user remains in charge, assisted by modern technology that helps leverage their own creative vision like never before. www.playfair-audio.com #### Playfair Audio release an update to Dynamic Grading Plug-In Hands-on Dynamic Processing Version 1.2 - Playfair Audio release an update to Dynamic Grading Plug-In and start November sale! Playfair Audio, Hannover/ Germany, November 2nd, 2022 (ictw) - Playfair Audio today released Dynamic Grading 1.2, the first update to the sound design and dynamic shaping plug-in with a completely new paradigm for handling and designing the dynamic behavior of audio signals. Its Augmented Intelligence approach enables advanced dynamic shaping with ease, much of which is hardly possible - let alone practical - with traditional dynamic processors. Dynamic Grading's unique dynamic histograms provide precise insights into the dynamic range, making it easy to identify how the punch, body, and floor of audio tracks work together. Sophisticated dynamic sculpting is as easy as grabbing some graphical handles to squeeze or stretch different parts of the dynamic range. For example, a full-sounding drum kit with a precisely seasoned room sound and punchy transients is just a few clicks away. Audio becomes a piece of clay in the hands of a creative sculptor. Dynamic Grading v1.2 is a free update for registered users and adds a host of highly requested new features and workflow improvements. New Feature Highlights include: Improved handle editing Amount knob to seamlessly dial back processing Optional level meters Optional curve display Smart Latency Resizable UI Copy/Paste System requirements Dynamic Grading supports AU, VST3, and AAX formats (64 Bit only). Mac: 2GHz CPU, 4GB RAM macOS 10.10 or later Native Apple Silicon Support Windows: 2GHz CPU, 4GB RAM Windows 7 or later Pricing and availability The update of Dynamic Grading is available for free from the Playfair Audio Website for license owners. During November 2022 Dynamic Grading is available for just Euro 99,- instead of Euro 149,-. A 14-day free trial is also available.  www.playfair-audio.com/dynamic-grading About Dynamic Grading Dynamic Grading is an entirely novel approach to dynamic processing of audio. Unlike traditional dynamic processors like compressors or expanders, which are notoriously hard to adjust, Dynamic Grading lets you mix with more confidence than ever before. It does so by displaying an easily comprehensible histogram of audio dynamics, providing intuitive and easy-to-use means for manipulating the audio's dynamic „gestalt" graphically, with the help of sophisticated and musical dynamic processing algorithms. The Dynamic Grading method is inspired by digital image processing tools, where histograms and grading curves are well-known and established to adjust the dynamics of brightness in images. With Dynamic Grading, these concepts have been adapted and tailored to practical use in music production and audio engineering for the first time. The plugin is designed to make mixing a song, adjusting movie dialogue, podcasts, and mastering albums an intuitive, fast, and enjoyable experience, as easy as drawing a stick man. About Playfair Audio Founded in early 2022, Playfair Audio's goal is to bring intuitive and next-gen sound design tools to musicians and creative professionals. Christian Luther, the founder of Playfair Audio is a seasoned audio developer and DSP expert who during his career already enhanced prolific world renowned brands and products like Kemper GmbH and Sennheiser with his engineering skills. Playfair Audio's guiding principle is to bring "Augmented Intelligence" to Digital Audio Workstations. This new approach revolves around intuitive and easy to use tools that get the job done in the most straightforward way. Without having to spend years learning and practicing traditional audio technology, and without handing your fate over to an opaque "AI" that you can't control. With Augmented Intelligence, the user remains in charge, assisted by modern technology that helps leverage their own creative vision like never before. www.playfair-audio.com #### Playfair Audio release Dynamic Grading Plug-In Goodbye to Threshold, Ratio and Attack: Playfair Audio release Dynamic Grading Plug-In. What would dynamic processing be like if nobody had ever invented the compressor? Dynamic Grading makes audio dynamics visible and tangible. Get audio tracks under control with this unique and versatile dynamic processing plugin. Dynamic Grading leaves complicated signal chains and urban compressor myths behind. Playfair Audio, Hannover/ Germany, May 30th, 2022 (ictw) - Playfair Audio today released Dynamic Grading, a sound design and shaping plug-in with a completely new approach to handling and designing the dynamic behavior of audio signals. Dynamic Grading puts all these „best practices using compressors"-concepts into the „things from the past"-vault and opens a whole new world of creative workflows. Playfair Audio created Dynamic Grading for musicians and creative professionals. To never break the creative process by thinking about threshold & attack. To enable them to easily get more thump or more attack for any instrument and recording, and then quickly move on. No „secret" knowledge or arcane compression recipes are required anymore for sounding great. Think of being able to shape dynamics like a piece of clay, with the help of Playfair Audio's idea of augmented intelligence tools. What it does Dynamic Grading is a dynamic processing plugin for handling the dynamics of audio recordings. The typical tools of the trade to shape and fatten up sounds for final mixes are Compressors, Expanders, Gates, and related techniques such as parallel compression. It usually takes a lot of experience and technical knowledge to master and create the often complex combinations and chains of compressors, parallel paths, busses, etc. Playfair Audio now lets musicians forget about those clumsy compressors, expanders, and gates. Dynamic Grading makes audio dynamics visible and tangible. Now, getting the most diverse tracks under perfect control with this unique and versatile dynamic processing plugin is easy: Beginners and seasoned engineers alike deliver better results, faster. Overview Dynamic Grading is an entirely novel approach to dynamic processing of audio. Unlike traditional dynamic processors like compressors or expanders, which are notoriously hard to adjust, Dynamic Grading lets you mix with more confidence than ever before. It does so by displaying an easily comprehensible histogram of audio dynamics, providing intuitive and easy-to-use means for manipulating the audio's dynamic „gestalt" graphically and using sophisticated and musical dynamic processing algorithms. The Dynamic Grading method is inspired by digital image processing tools, where the use of histograms and grading curves is well-known and established to adjust the dynamics of brightness in images. With Dynamic Grading, these concepts have been adapted and tailored to practical use in music production and audio engineering for the first time. The plugin is designed to make mixing a song, adjusting movie dialogue or podcasts, and mastering albums an intuitive, fast, and enjoyable experience, as easy as drawing a stick man. Additional Video Examples: Dynamic Grading on Drums & Percussion: https://youtu.be/fa_lxEvLxl4 Dynamic Grading on Synth Bass: https://youtu.be/x-gB2WAKS2I Dynamic Grading on Bell Synth: https://youtu.be/jjev7UjgR-E Dynamic Grading on Acoustic Guitar: https://youtu.be/q-vZ1ZmtavQ System requirements Dynamic Grading supports AU, VST3, and AAX formats (64 Bit only). Mac: 2GHz CPU, 4GB RAM, macOS 10.10 or later, Apple Silicon compatible Windows: 2GHz CPU, 4GB RAM, Windows 7 or later. Pricing and availability Dynamic Grading is available from www.playfair-audio.com for Euro 149,- / USD 169,- About Playfair Audio Founded in early 2022, Playfair Audio's goal is to bring intuitive and next-gen sound design tools to musicians and creative professionals. Christian Luther, the founder of Playfair Audio is a seasoned audio developer and DSP expert who during his career already enhanced prolific world-renowned brands and products like Kemper GmbH and Sennheiser with his engineering skills. Playfair Audio's guiding principle is to bring "Augmented Intelligence" to Digital Audio Workstations. This new approach revolves around intuitive and easy-to-use tools that get the job done in the most straightforward way. Without having to spend years learning and practicing the use of traditional audio technology, and without handing your fate over to an opaque "AI" that you can't control. With Augmented Intelligence, the user remains in charge, assisted by modern technology that helps leverage their own creative vision like never before. www.playfair-audio.com #### Ploytec BOOM KICK – The Stomp Box that keeps stomping Automatic Stomp Box - Bass Drum Synthesizer Ploytec GmbH/ ism/ Germany (Oct, 10th, 2022) (ictw) – Ploytec, the South German audio specialists and DobBroMan, singer- / songwriter and blues artist from Berlin, co-developed BOOM KICK, an automatic stomp box. Once started, BOOM KICK will keep stomping and your feet will thank you for that. Beyond tap tempo, it allows to sync to what else might be going on - In case there are more than one person on stage, and some MIDI gear is also active. Also, it is possible to fine-adjust the tempo while it's running. Boom Kick notices if the player is slightly ahead or behind quarter notes and gets its Bass Drum back on the beat. It does so by smoothly accelerating or slowing down for a moment in order to get in sync. The three preset sounds can be edited on the unit with seven parameters, offering seven values each, up to 823,543 possible sound combinations. There are a number of different play modes available, a headphone output (not affected by the “mute” function), and the MIDI clock output to sync advanced loopers or drum computers simultaneously BOOM KICK is powered via a 9V, 300mA (or more) typical guitar pedal power supply (not included) and is available now for an introductory price of EUR 349,- (later EUR 399,-) from the Ploytech Website. Ploytec - BoomKick Video by Sonicstate Find out more on the Product page: https://www.ploytec.com/boomkick #### Ploytec presents ONE.2 - a new MIDI Clock Tap Tempo Pedal ONE.2 – sync electronic instruments instead of drummers Ploytec GmbH/ Germany (September, 7th 2018) - (ictw) – Ploytec, the South German audio specialists just released their newly developed MIDI clock tap tempo pedal ONE.2. When playing keyboards in a live band, it is sometimes a real problem to use sequences and arpeggios. The tempo is never exactly the same and it even slightly changes during a song because we're all humans. Basically, there's nothing wrong or bad about that since those are the things making music being "live". The ONE.2 tap tempo pedal enables you to sync electronic equipment to what's going on. You can even fine adjust the tempo while it's running. ONE.2 notices that you're slightly ahead or behind quarter notes and gets your music back on the beat. It does so by smoothly accelerating or slowing down for a moment in order to get in sync. Having this unique feature ONE.2 is more than just tap tempo. It's a real problem solver. ONE.2 is very easy to use: Select an arpeggio or drum loop on your sequencer, drum computer or workstation Listen to the beat of your fellow musicians Tap the pedal on '1' (1st beat of the measure) - ONE.2 starts the measuring Tap on '2' - now ONE.2 knows the tempo and immediately starts transmitting a MIDI Clock signal: Your equipment is on the beat now. You can "tap on" to stay in sync! If the switch on the back points downward, on the next '1', ONE.2 sends an additional MIDI Start, just in case you want to trigger a sequence or drum loop Product page: www.ploytec.com/one2 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fG07WPstsyI Follow Ploytec on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PLsquared About Ploytec GmbH: Markus Medau, a developer and keyboardist joined forces in 1999 with Werner Wirsum, an information scientist, to develop USB Audio drivers. Reputable manufacturers soon secured licenses (Apogee, SoundDevices, and Yamaha, later followed by Access, Elektron, Lexicon, Steinberg, Tascam, and others). Kicking off their hardware business by early 2004 with the founding of Ploytec GmbH, the entrepreneurs are now also into mastering plugins, synthesizers, and MIDI. #### Ploytec Synthesizer „πλ² Pi L Squared" new demo song The Ploytec Synthesizer „πλ² Pi L Squared" got a fantastic new demo song Ploytec at NAMM, Anaheim, Hall A booth #6422 Ploytec GmbH/ Germany (January 21st, 2016) (ictw) – Ploytec, the german makers of ultra small footprint synthesizers „they say the best things come in small packages" released a new PL2 demo song. The RnB dance track is called "Bodypart (feat. Adi Wolf)" and available by today on iTunes, Amazon, Google Play Music and many other web stores. At Ploytec's NAMM booth in Hall A, #6422 you can also take a look at the brand new "USB2 Audio Junction 2.0" development platform, which gives you up to four channels of 192kHz audio, Mac Class Compliant and Windows ASIO drivers, based on Atmel's extremely affordable ATSAM3U1C chip. The Ploytec JCT2.0 plays audio directly from (and to) USB endpoints, reducing hardware latency to literally nothing. There's also USB3.0 superspeed solutions including a USB3.0 MIDI board containing 16 MIDI I/Os. Product page: http://www.ploytec.com/pl2 Follow Ploytec PL2 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PLsquared #### Plug-in Collective offers 25% off FabFilter plug-ins The Focusrite Plug-in Collective has partnered with FabFilter to provide registered Focusrite customers with a 25% discount off the Pro-Q 2 equaliser and Pro-DS de-esser plug-ins. Those who register a hardware product or sign in by 31 March 2017 will be eligible for this exclusive offer. FabFilter Pro-Q 2 is a top-quality EQ plug-in with perfect analogue modeling, linear phase processing and a gorgeous interface. A mixing and mastering plug-in, Pro-Q 2 offers linear phase operation in addition to the zero latency and unique Natural Phase modes, Mid/Side processing, variable stereo placement of EQ bands, an intelligent solo feature, optional Auto Gain and a built-in, fully customisable spectrum analyser. FabFilter Pro-DS is a highly intelligent and transparent de-essing plug-in, perfect for processing single vocal tracks as well as entire mixes. FabFilter Pro-DS offers wide band or linear-phase split band processing, an optional look ahead of up to 15ms, adjustable stereo linking with optional mid-only or side-only processing and up to four times linear-phase oversampling. So far, Plug-in Collective has partnered with plug-in developers including SoundRadix, Eventide and Positive Grid to provide registered Focusrite customers with plug-ins, and a new offer will be in their accounts every month. For more information visit: global.focusrite.com #### Plug-in Collective offers Syntorus for free throughout February The Focusrite Plug-in Collective has partnered with D16 Group to provide registered Focusrite customers with Syntorus, the developer's double path analogue chorus plug-in. Those who have a registered hardware product and sign in by 28 February 2017 will be eligible for this offer. Syntorus has a rich analogue chorus similar to the effect found on classic synthesisers like the Solina, Synthex or Juno. To create a chorus effect, an audio signal is mixed with one or more delayed, pitch-modulated copies of itself. Syntorus will add richness to synthetic basses and leads, acoustic instruments or anything else it is used on. In addition, those who register can freely download Frontier, D16 Groups's self-adaptive versatile limiter, and also receive 50% off D16 Group's products LuSH-101, Repeater and PunchBOX. The closing date for this discount is 31 March 2017. So far, Plug-in Collective has partnered with plug-in developers including SoundRadix, Eventide and Positive Grid to provide registered Focusrite customers with plug-ins, and a new offer will be in their accounts every month. For more information, please see https://global.focusrite.com/plugin-collective #### Plug-in Collective provides Studio Session Analyzer for free Bringing Focusrite customers innovative plug-ins every month, Plug-in Collective is offering Studio Session Analyzer from Flux until 31st January 2017. Providing they have a registered Focusrite hardware product, Focusrite customers will be given Studio Session Analyzer in this month's offer. Additionally, they can receive 50% off the Flux Studio Session Pack or Flux Analyzer Essential upgrades. Focusrite customers simply need to follow the instructions at the top of their account pages to enable them to access these deals. Studio Session Analyzer is a standalone application providing a comprehensive range of analyser options for any imaginable audio analysis and measurement applications. Studio Session Pack contains the following plug-ins: Pure Compressor, Pure Expander, Pure Limiter, Epure, Syrah, BitterSweet Pro, Verb Session, Studio Session Analyzer. Pure Analyzer Essential is the next generation real time analyser system. Last year, Plug-in Collective worked with software companies including iZotope, Eventide, Sound Radix and Positive Grid to bring incredibly successful plug-in offers every month. Plug-in Collective will continue to offer Focusrite customers new deals throughout 2017. For more information, please see https://global.focusrite.com/plugin-collective #### Plugin Alliance Ampeg SVT-VR Classic authentic bass tone Plugin Alliance announces Ampeg SVT-VR Classic authentic bass tone plugin as time-limited giveaway for free SANTA CRUZ, CA, USA: Plugin Alliance, supporting all major plugin formats and uniting some of the best-known international audio companies under one virtual roof, is proud to announce availability of SVT-VR Classic — bass amplification-specialising brand partner Ampeg’s latest product, powered by Brainworx Advanced IR Technology as a plugin producing the same authentic bass tone as the collaborative pairing’s original SVT-VR full version, but with only its essential (CHANNEL TWO) features for stunning simplicity and ease of use — as a 30-day time-limited giveaway for free as of January 19… “I love the character and the no-fuss design of this plugin; it couldn’t be easier to dial up a big Ampeg tone.”  - Lex Price (music producer/mixer, bassist, multi-instrumentalist), 2021 Long-established leading bass amplification specialist Ampeg’s acclaimed SVT (Super Vacuum Tube) amplifiers have long been a favored by some of the most notable bass players out there, including Michael Bradford, Bootsy Collins, Darryl Jones, Chris Wyse, and so many more. Musically speaking, the tone of the SVT series is instantly recognizable, with a full and supple bottom end and a satisfying midrange growl, setting the benchmark by which all bass amps are judged. Fast-forward to today, the Ampeg SVT-VR Classic plugin produces the same authentic tone as the original SVT-VR full version released to widespread critical acclaim by Plugin Alliance, but with only its essential features for facilitating stunning simplicity and ease of use by being based around a single easy-to-use channel with ultra-hi and ultra-lo modes — everything needed to achieve the perfect bass tone without distractions, in other words. As anyone already familiar with Plugin Alliance’s musician-friendly methodology might expect, SVT-VR Classic comes complete with a customized FX Rack realizing features like POWER SOAK (for extra saturation) and an INPUT GAIN control (for perfecting gain staging), as well as a noise gate, tight and smooth filters, and a horn On/Off function for the cabinets. Creatively take advantage of three advanced boutique recording chains from Brainworx to fit any bass sound perfectly into the mix. But better still, SVT-VR Classic carries an MSRP (Manufacturer’s Retail Price) of $99.00 USD yet it is available as a 30-day timelimited giveaway for free as of January 19, 2021 using the voucher code AMPEG-FOR-FREE. Why? Well, who better to personalize the thinking behind this than thankful Plugin Alliance owner Dirk Ulrich: “The world has been a crazy mess for the most part during the last year or so — especially for the live music and event industries. I feel for all my friends and all of our users who are going through hard times because of Covid, the various restrictions, and, in many cases, the resulting financial crises for so many. I guess we are simply lucky — certainly very thankful! — for running a business that seems to be pretty resistant to the current crisis/crises. While emotionally exhausting and operationally challenging — a big thank you to all our teams for adapting to home-office mode so rapidly last year, financially PA had a very successful year. It feels a bit weird to say that in public given the circumstances, but I thought a bit of good news can’t hurt in tough times. And I am sure many of you will appreciate the fact that PA will continue to go strong and deliver the goods you all seem to love going forward for sure! So, with all that said, it is my absolute pleasure to announce a voucher code for a brand-new commercial plugin — completely for free and forever — if you use the code within 30 days!” Ampeg’s SVT-VR Classic is available for purchase (as an AAX AudioSuite-, AAX DSP-, AAX Native-, AU-, VST2-, and VST3-supporting plugin for macOS 10.9 through 11.01 and Windows 7 through 10) at an attractive introductory price of $49.99 USD — rising thereafter to an MSRP (Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price) of $99.00 USD — from here: https://www.plugin-alliance.com/en/products/ampeg_svtvr_classic.html (Please note that anyone using the voucher code AMPEG-FOR-FREE during its first 30 days of release can get SVT-VR Classic completely for free.) A fully-functional, 14-day trial of the Ampeg SVT-VR Classic is available to anyone registering for a free Plugin Alliance account here: http://www.plugin-alliance.com/en/registration.html The Ampeg SVT-VR Classic plugin is included in PA’s monthly MEGA Bundle (https://www.plugin-alliance.com/en/products/pa-mega-bundle-monthly.html) and annual MEGA Bundle (https://www.plugin-alliance.com/en/products/pa-mega-bundle.html) subscription services, and also its monthly MUSICIAN Bundle (https://www.plugin-alliance.com/en/products/pa-musician-bundle-monthly.html) and annual MUSICIAN Bundle (https://www.plugin-alliance.com/en/products/pa-musician-bundle-yearly.html) subscription services at no extra cost! Note that the proprietary Plugin Alliance Installation Manager means users can select, download, and install only the products and formats needed for their system. For more in-depth information, including several superb-sounding audio demos, please visit Plugin Alliance’s dedicated Ampeg SVT-VR Classic webpage here: https://www.plugin-alliance.com/en/products/ampeg_svtvr_classic.html Hear the Ampeg SVT-VR Classic plugin in isolation or otherwise in Plugin Alliance’s playthrough video here: https://youtu.be/rnhdoNg98tQ Watch Plugin Alliance’s awesome Ampeg SVT-VR Classic-capturing trailer video here: https://youtu.be/8N3YWAoURX0 About Plugin Alliance (www.plugin-alliance.com) World-class plugins. Dongle-free. Plugin Alliance is supporting all major plugin formats and uniting some of the best-known international audio companies under one virtual roof. The Santa Cruz, California-based company empowers world-renowned analog hardware companies with a digital strategy and provides software developers with services that allow them to develop products with increasing quality and quantity. It does this by providing professional marketing and distribution as well as platform features like a state-of-the-art authorization system. An open invitation is eternally extended to all developers, engineers, and artists to join its fast-growing community. About Ampeg (www.ampeg.com) Originally established in 1946 in Linden, New Jersey by Everitt Hull and Stanley Michaels as Michaels-Hull Electronic Labs, Ampeg leads the way in the world of bass amplifiers. #### Plugin Alliance Gallien Krueger 800RB Plugin Alliance announces Gallien Krueger as partner brand with 800RB bass amp plugin providing more than just exacting emulation of original SANTA CRUZ, CA, USA: Plugin Alliance, supporting all major plugin formats and uniting some of the best-known international audio companies under one virtual roof, is proud to announce the arrival of acclaimed American bass amp designer Gallien Krueger as its latest partner brand with the timely release of 800RB — duly developed by Brainworx as a plugin providing more than just an exacting emulation of the original amp — as of February 16… Duly developed with a revolutionary bi-amped design, Gallien Krueger’s 800RB quickly became the go-to amp for bassists all around the world after its introduction in 1982. Known for its clean, transparent body, and highly regarded for its versatility, the original hardware was used on countless hit records from bands of different genres — ranging from Red Hot Chili Peppers to Guns ’n’ Roses, Green Day, No Doubt, and many more. By being officially licensed by Gallien Krueger and developed by Brainworx, the 800RB bass amp plugin provides more than an exacting emulation of the amp. As such, 800RB users can speedily shape the high- and low-end tone using the separate knobs for the 100W AMP and 300W AMP, achieving the perfect blend of bass and bite. Better still, a whopping four-band ACTIVE EQUALIZATION section, together with the three (LO CUT, MID CONTOUR, and HI BOOST) Gallien Krueger-patented VOICING FILTERS, assists anyone with articulating the tone that they are aiming for — from huge bottom-end to growling attack, and everything in-between. But beyond that, the bi-amplified architecture of 800RB provides users with two different power amps — one for the lows and one for the highs. An adjustable CROSSOVER FREQUENCY knob controls which frequencies go to which power amp, and there are separate MASTER VOLUMES knobs for each amp, making it easy to dial in the sweet spot for the desired tone. Thanks to the bi-amped design, the Gallien Krueger 800RB amp plugin features not one but two separate RECORDING CHAINS modules for each amp — each containing 64 speaker cabinet impulse responses that the user can run their bass signal through, while selecting from a variety of highly-coveted mics, cabinets, and carefully-chosen outboard gear with which to individually tweak the character of each amp. All are topped with a selection of useful tools, including Phase Invert, Solo, and Auto mode, while an always-available FX RACK includes Noise Gate, Amp Filtering, and Noise Soak. So clearly the Gallien Krueger 800RB plugin provides more than just an exacting emulation of the original amp as a versatile virtual addition to anyone’s DAW-driven recording world. Gallien Krueger 800RB is available for purchase (as an AAX AudioSuite-, AAX DSP-, AAX Native-, AU-, VST2-, and VST3-supporting effect plugin for macOS 10.9 through 11.01 and Windows 7 through 10) at an attractive introductory price of $79.00 USD until March 16, 2021 — rising thereafter to an MSRP (Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price) of $149.00 USD — from here: https://www.plugin-alliance.com/en/products/gallien_krueger_800rb.html Anyone purchasing a full Gallien Krueger 800RB license can thereafter purchase any amp plugin from Plugin Alliance at a limited-time offer of only $29.99 USD — valid until March 16, 2021 — from here: https://www.plugin-alliance.com/en/products.html A fully-functional, 14-day trial of Gallien Krueger 800RB is available to anyone registering for a free Plugin Alliance account here: http://www.plugin-alliance.com/en/registration.html The Gallien Krueger 800RB plugin is included in PA’s monthly MEGA Bundle and Plugin Alliance annual MEGA Bundle subscription services, and also its monthly MUSICIAN Bundle and annual MUSICIAN Bundle subscription services at no extra cost! Note that the proprietary Plugin Alliance Installation Manager means users can select, download, and install only the products and formats needed for their system. For more in-depth information, including several superb-sounding audio demos, please visit Plugin Alliance’s dedicated Gallien Krueger 800RB webpage. Take a guided trip through the wonderful-sounding world of Gallien Krueger 800RB here: https://youtu.be/rvlTzE6w6Zg See and hear Gallien Krueger 800RB in action in Plugin Alliance’s awe-inspiring trailer video here: https://youtu.be/QfF-GsjZoUA About Plugin Alliance World-class plugins. Dongle-free. Plugin Alliance is supporting all major plugin formats and uniting some of the best-known international audio companies under one virtual roof. The Santa Cruz, California-based company empowers world-renowned analog hardware companies with a digital strategy and provides software developers with services that allow them to develop products with increasing quality and quantity. It does this by providing professional marketing and distribution as well as platform features like a state-of-the-art authorization system. An open invitation is eternally extended to all developers, engineers, and artists to join its fast-growing community. About Gallien Krueger Gallien Krueger has been on the leading edge of bass amp design and technology for over 50 years. On a sunny afternoon in 1968, Robert Gallien walked into his local music store, carrying an amplifier he had made in his garage. 50 years and thousands of amplifiers later, Bob Gallien is still designing some of the most innovative and highly-sought-after products on the market. His creations enjoy a heritage of recording and stage performances with the world’s most discriminating artists. #### Porter & Davies Announce 10% Off On Green Wednesday Why Wait For Black Friday? Musicians who have always wanted to own one of the world famous Porter & Davies tactile monitoring rigs can now treat themselves to an early Christmas, with a little extra present from the company. For twenty-four glorious bright green hours, on Wednesday 21st November 2018, everything in the Porter & Davies online shop will be 10% off! Drummers who have always wanted either a classic, flight-cased BC2, a sleek rack mounted BC2rm, a must have BC Gigster or even the latest, brand-new, ultra-compact BC-X, …………….this is your chance. Bass players, stand up percussion players and keyboardists, can also take advantage of this one-off promotion and get their hands on one of the astonishingly versatile KT Platforms. Engine, platform and throne bundles, in any combination, with hard or soft cases, low throne base etc., are all eligible for the offer. Come And Grab A Bargain On Green Wednesday Porter & Davies monitoring products allow all musicians to connect more intimately to their music with their incredible sensitivity, fidelity and speed of response. Please go to https://www.porteranddavies.co.uk/ to find why the company is the world leader in tactile monitoring. To claim the Green Wednesday discount, simply select the desired rig in the Porter & Davies online shop, https://www.porteranddavies.co.uk/shop/, and add the code ‘GREEN 10’ at the checkout. Offer eligible between 00:00 to 23:59 GMT on Wednesday 21st November 2018 #### Porter & Davies Celebrate 10 Years Of Innovation A Journey To Becoming The Industry Number One This month,Porter & Davies proudly celebrates its 10th Anniversary. Over the course of the last decade the company behind the ground-breaking BC2, BC2rm, BC Gigster, BC-X, TT6 Equipped Thrones and KT Platforms silent tactile monitoring systems has dramatically changed the way musicians around the world hear and play music. In 2009, drummer Dil Davies was struggling to hear and feel the bass drum when Oysterband toured. After a show, he and sound engineer Tim Porter were talking and decided they needed to do something about it. Several months later Porter presented Davies with a prototype BC2 and every drummer he showed it to, wanted it.  The system then developed rapidly with the creation of the patented seat design containing the transducer. In 2010 the two met Kevin Morris, drummer with Dr. Feelgood and the then UK DW Drum distributor. He helped Porter and Davies set up the brand and over the next ten years they turned an idea born of necessity into a global sensation. The company’s first product to market was the BC2, initially, irreverently called the ‘BumChum’! This portable, easy to use unit changed the way drummers connected to their kit forever. For the first time they could accurately feel and hear what they played through bone conduction. This was quickly followed by the BC Gigster, featuring the same astounding performance with reduced features and a more affordable price. Then in 2012, following requests from the drumming community, the rack mountable BC2rm was introduced. It soon became clear that musicians other than drummers were interested in the benefits that the Porter & Davies gear offered: The faithful transfer of all notes including harmonics and dynamics with no time lag and the full the weight of the sound, all from a highly portable, easy to set up unit. In 2015 the revolutionary KT Platform arrived which meant percussionists, bass players, guitarists, keyboard players and DJs could stand and feel their own instrument or choose a mix from the monitor board. Two years later the TT6 Equipped Throne joined the Porter & Davies product range followed soon after by the BC-X, a super mini version of the highly sought after BC2 and BC Gigster. It is no surprise that these go to, innovative and inventive systems are used at home, in the studio and on tour by top musicians around the world including drummers Omar Hakim, John Tempesta, Gavin Harrison, Kenny Aronoff, John JR Robinson, Matt Sorum, Zak Starkey and Steve White, and also bass players Dave Swift and Dale Davies and many keyboard players. ‘When we started this journey ten years ago, who would have believed we would have ended up where we are today, a world leader, with a multitude of top musicians using our product,’ said co-founder Dil Davies. ‘I think what we are most proud of is,’ continues co-founder Tim Porter, ‘is over the course of the last decade we have stuck to our core idea of a quality product which we continue to improve and develop. We are as committed to delivering our vision today as we were ten years ago’. It has been an exciting ten years for Porter & Davies, overcoming the challenges of starting a brand from scratch, evolving it to meet customer needs and developing it to become the global leader in the silent tactile monitoring market with a range of go to products used by many of the world’s top musicians. The men behind this musical revolution have now also begun T&D Design Labs to focus on applying bone conduction technology to non-musical applications in fields such as medical therapy, helping people with hearing impairments, home cinema and gaming. To find out more about Porter & Davies and its pioneering products please go to https://www.porteranddavies.co.uk/. To purchase any of the company’s products please go to https://www.porteranddavies.co.uk/shop/ #### Porter & Davies Hitting The Road With Harry Styles, Bryan Adams & More Porter & Davies’ world beating silent tactile monitors will be hitting the road in the coming months supporting the groove of top artists including Harry Styles, Bryan Adams, DJO, Luke Coombs, Dave the Rapper and many more. Harry Styles’ Together Together tour has extended residencies in seven global cities including twelve nights at Wembley, London and thirty nights at Madison Square Gardens, New York. Drummer Sarah Jones, the driving force behind the buzz, will be using her BC2rm and other band members will be performing on their TT6 Equipped KT Platforms. Bryan Adams - Pat Steward with his TT6 Equipped Drum Throne One of the all-time best-selling artists, Bryan Adams, who released Tough Track in April 2026 in support of independent music shops will be touring the USA and Europe this summer. Longstanding drummer, Pat Steward, recently acquired a second TT6 Equipped Drum Throne for the shows. His tech Steve Morrison said ‘It is beyond amazing!!!! The TT6 is so bad ass. If I didn’t have two BC2s for Tommy Lee already, I’d switch him too!!!!" DJO’s production team have purchased a BC2 for drummer Wes Toledo and country singer Luke Coombs production team have bought the rack mountable BC2rm for drummer Jake Sommers. Fellow One Direction star, Niall Horan has acquired two TT6 Equipped Drum Throne for drummer Alex Torjussen. Dave the Rapper’s band members; drummer Dexter Hercules will be using the TT6 Equipped Drum Throne and bass player Lawrence Insula and keyboardist David Davis are using TT6 Equipped KT Platforms on his tour. CMAT - Hannah Morgan with her BC2rm Rock band Counting Crows have invested in two TT6 Equipped KT Platforms to be used by bass player Millard Powers, and indie rock band Florence + the Machine have bought a BC2rm for drummer Loren Humphrey. Other production team purchases include a TT6 Equipped KT Platform for Architects, TT6 Equipped Drum Throne for Vaccines drummer Yoann Intoni, a BC2rm for CMAT’s drummer Hannah Morgan, two TT6 Equipped Drum Thrones for Alex Shelnutt drummer of A Day To Remember and a BC2 for the online music education platform Drumeo. Wyyat Flores Band with their TT6 Equipped KT Platforms, BC2 and BC2rm Austin Yankunas Bill Peters Clem Braden Jake Lynn Wyatt Flores has added two TT6 Equipped KT Platforms to the band’s equipment. Austin Yankunas, guitar says: ’The Porter & Davies platform gives me total control over the feel of the stage. No matter the distance, it feels like I’m standing inside the rhythm section and right in front of my amps!’ and his bass playing colleague, Bill Peters said of his ‘This is a must-have for silent stages. All my low-end is right under my feet!’ Japanese rock quintet, Band-Maid have a sold-out world tour in 2026. Top drummer AKANE will be using her BC2 to monitor the band’s heartbeat. Porter & Davies, industry leaders in silent tactile monitoring systems produce high-quality, hand-assembled equipment to allow hundreds of top musicians to feel rather than just hear their music. To find out more about making music feel better go to https://www.porteranddavies.co.uk/. #### Porter Pickups Introduces Gatekeeper Line Porter Pickups Introduces High Value, Budget Friendly Gatekeeper Line New Gatekeeper Pickups sound and perform great while saving guitarists money BOISE, ID – December 10, 2020 – (GuitarPR) – Porter Pickups has announced the recent launch of a new line of high value, budget friendly pickup sets that are designed to sound and perform great, while saving guitarists money at the same time. New Gatekeeper Pickups are available in convenient sets designed to retrofit most popular guitars. They include a set for Strat upgrades with Alnico 5 magnets and great all around sound. There is a Tele set that offers wide tones from rock to blues. Two different humbucker sets are available, one with Alnico 2 (neck) and Alnico 5 (bridge) pickups along with a “hot” set for higher gain. The P90 set crams everything you love about P-90s and then some into one set of two pickups. Historically, these pickups were originally designed as an OEM product for another guitar manufacturer in 2014. Now, with some additional refinements, the Gatekeeper line comes into its own with prices starting at just $99 for a set. According to founder, Brian Porter, “Gatekeeper Pickups will allow us to serve all musicians at all budgets. We wanted to create inspiring pickups that are also highly affordable.” See the full line at: gatekeeperpickups.com. About Porter Pickups Porter Pickups consists of a team that has for years specialized in a wide variety of custom wound pickups. Operating out of a 3,000 square foot facility in the Boise, ID area, they ship pickups all over the world. The new Gatekeeper line of pickups is poised to take the company to the next level. Find out more at: porterpickups.com/ Contact Brian Porter info@porterpickups.com 208-371-6418 #### Positive Grid Announces BIAS AMP 2 The Ultimate Virtual Amp Designer A host of new features and a partnership with Celestion offer guitarists complete tone control San Diego, CA - January 25, 2018 - Positive Grid (www.positivegrid.com), makers of the award-winning BIAS line of guitar hardware and software, today announced BIAS AMP 2, the first major update to their flagship virtual amp designer. BIAS AMP 2 features a groundbreaking component emulation engine that allows users to design their own custom amp from the circuit level, swapping tubes, transformers, tone stacks and more to create a custom amplifier designed specifically for the individual needs of each guitarist. BIAS AMP’s revolutionary engine has the potential to remove the barrier between guitarists and their ideal tones. The major updates and new features we’ve added to BIAS AMP 2 offer a greater level of customization than has previously been possible in the world of digital guitar processing. said Sean Halley, Director of Product Marketing. He continues, The new features and updates in BIAS AMP 2 - including our partnership with Celestion - have all been developed with an eye on increased dynamics and touch sensitivity, and a more refined and complete tone-making experience. BIAS AMP 2 features a completely redesigned user interface, new tubes and transformers, a new speaker cabinet module with multi-mic capability and open back/closed back emulation, new custom Celestion speaker cabs, new RTA eq, and a new updated Amp Match process designed to get better results in less time. BIAS AMP 2 Overview | Positive Grid Video by Positive Grid Pricing and Availability BIAS AMP 2 is available in three different pricing tiers: Standard ($99), Professional ($199), and Elite ($299). Upgrade pricing is available. Visit http://www.positivegrid.com for more information. About Positive Grid: Based in California, Positive Grid has satellite operations in Germany, Italy, Australia and Taiwan. The company began in 2008 by designing and developing a core technology base, and focuses on delivering superior and highly creative experiences for musicians in both hardware and software. Positive Grid’s current product portfolio features some of the best-selling solutions in the industry for guitar technology, including not only BIAS AMP and BIAS FX, but also JamUp, X Drummer and their award-winning line of BIAS amplifier and pedal hardware. #### Positive Grid Announces BIAS AMP 2 Mobile New version adds support for iPad and iPhone, as well as BIAS Head, Rack and MINI amplifiers San Diego, CA - June 12, 2018 - Positive Grid (www.positivegrid.com), makers of the best-selling BIAS AMP and BIAS FX component-level guitar processors, today announced BIAS AMP 2 Mobile for iPad and iPhone. BIAS AMP 2 Mobile offers the very same features and updates that are included in the desktop version, including a new user interface, amp packs, tubes, transformers, tone stacks and multi-mic speaker cabinets. BIAS AMP 2 Mobile also gives users access to custom speaker cabinets created in collaboration with Celestion via in-app purchases, giving guitarists the tools to create professional guitar tones anywhere they happen to be. BIAS AMP 2 Mobile is a fantastic standalone mobile guitar processor, and we’re also pleased to be able to demonstrate our commitment to our BIAS Head, Rack and MINI hardware guitar amplifiers customers with this release. The new features in BIAS AMP 2 Mobile ensure that BIAS Head, Rack and MINI are on the cutting edge of guitar amplifier technology, and are fully integrated into the mobile experience and our modern BIAS ecosystem. said Robert McCullar, Vice President of Sales. BIAS Head, Rack and MINI amplifier users unlock full BIAS AMP 2 Mobile functionality for free when the app is connected to hardware. Full standalone functionality is also available. Pricing and Availability BIAS AMP 2 Mobile is a freemium app. The full version is $19.99 on iPad and $19.99 on iPhone, and upgrade pricing for existing users is available for $14.99. Please check the Apple App Store on your mobile device for more info. BIAS AMP 2 Mobile | The Ultimate Amp Designer for iPad/iPhone! Video by Positive Grid About Positive Grid: Based in California, Positive Grid has satellite operations in Germany, Italy, Australia and Taiwan. The company began in 2008 by designing and developing a core technology base, and focuses on delivering superior and highly creative experiences for musicians in both hardware and software. Positive Grid’s current product portfolio features some of the best-selling solutions in the industry for guitar technology, including not only BIAS Amp and BIAS FX, but also JamUp, X Drummer and their award-winning line of guitar amp and pedal hardware. #### Positive Grid Announces BIAS Delay Pedal The World’s First Cross-Platform Hardware Delay Pedal Micro USB port and built-in Bluetooth connect to BIAS Pedal desktop software and iPad app to add extensive pedal customization, remote control and access to thousands of custom presets via the company’s popular ToneCloud social network San Diego, Calif. – March 16th 2017 - Positive Grid (www.positivegrid.com), creator of the best-selling BIAS Amp and BIAS FX guitar amp processors, today announced the ground-breaking BIAS Delay hardware pedal. A first of its kind, the BIAS Delay pedal works both as a standalone pedal and as part of an integrated desktop and mobile system, connecting to computers via its Micro USB port and to iPad via built-in Bluetooth. Using BIAS Delay pedal with the optional BIAS Pedal desktop (Mac/Win) software and iPad app, guitarists can deeply customize and remotely control the hardware’s effects parameters and share and download thousands of custom presets on Positive Grid’s acclaimed ToneCloud social network. Infinite pedal design possibilities BIAS Delay pedal’s wide variety of vintage and contemporary time-based effects—including Digital, Analog, Tape, Space, Reverse, Ping Pong, Swell and Tremolo delays and reverb—provide the nuts and bolts for further, deep tweaking of parameters in Positive Grid’s BIAS Pedal or BIAS FX software. After creating an arsenal of custom delay pedals in the supporting software, musicians can transfer them back into the hardware pedal’s two banks of ten presets each. Guitarists can also assign three favorite presets to the pedal’s built-in footswitches for instant recall. Guitarists can conveniently enter bpm delay times using Tap Tempo and set a three-way switch to any of the three most popular note values: quarter note, dotted-eighth note and eighth-note triplet. Separate knobs adjust feedback amount, delay time (up to 3000 ms), wet/dry mix, reverb level and key LFO parameters. An Expression Pedal input allows real-time control of any parameter. BIAS Delay can also use MIDI Clock to sync with other BIAS pedals, locking the tempo of all time-based effects across Positive Grid’s integrated pedalboard ecosystem. Share and download delay pedals With the BIAS Delay hardware pedal, musicians aren’t limited to designing their own custom pedals. Using BIAS Pedal desktop software or app, players can access Positive Grid’s popular ToneCloud network, where they can share and download thousands of delay pedals created by fellow musicians—including signature recording artists—from around the world. After downloading presets from ToneCloud, it’s a simple matter to import them into the BIAS Delay pedal. Uncompromising build quality Road-tough and studio-ready, the BIAS Delay pedal features a rugged, all-metal chassis and bombproof knobs and switches. With separate, sturdy I/O jacks for left and right channels provided, BIAS Delay can output focused mono and wide stereo effects alike. Built like a tank, deeply integrated with powerful pedal-design software, and armed with wired and wireless connections to DAW, iPad and ToneCloud, BIAS Delay is the perfect delay pedal for today’s performing and recording guitarist. Key Features: Strongest build quality, with rugged, all-metal chassis and bombproof knobs, switches and jacks Built-in effects—Digital, Analog, Tape, Space, Ping Pong, Reverse, Swell and Tremolo delays and reverb—form the basis for further design in BIAS Pedal software and app Parameter knobs control Mix, Feedback, Delay Time (up to 3,000 ms), Reverb level and LFO Mix, Depth and Rate Sturdy switches control Tap Tempo and Note Value (quarter note, dotted-eighth note and eighth-note triplet), with more note values available using the BIAS Pedal app Stores two banks of presets, each containing ten slots for storage of factory and custom presets Three presets can each be assigned to one of three switches for instant recall Built-in Bluetooth connectivity wirelessly interfaces pedal with BIAS Pedal iOS app to access advanced pedal customization options and share and download presets via ToneCloud Micro USB port can power pedal and interfaces with BIAS Pedal and BIAS FX desktop software (PC and Mac) for deep pedal customization, preset management, ToneCloud access and remote control Separate ¼” unbalanced (tip-sleeve) instrument input and line output jacks for left and right channels provide tight mono or wide stereo sound Expression Pedal input provided on ¼” TRS jack provides real-time control of any parameter Separate MIDI In and Thru connectors Comprehensive MIDI Mapping: MIDI Program Change switches presets, and MIDI CCs (continuous controller messages) adjust key parameter values Syncs with other BIAS pedals using MIDI Clock, locking the tempo of all time-based effects across Positive Grid’s integrated pedalboard ecosystem 9VDC power-input jack BIAS Delay Pedal will be available in stores worldwide in Spring for $349 Introducing BIAS Delay Pedal Video by Positive Grid Further Information: www.positivegrid.com Twitter: @PositiveGrid facebook.com/positivegrid About Positive Grid Based in California, with satellite operations in Europe and Asia, Positive Grid focuses on delivering superior and highly creative music experiences. Since 2008, the company has designed and developed a core technology base and is currently expanding it to various applications for mobile, desktop, and hardware. Positive Grid’s best-known product range features the JamUp, BIAS Amp, and BIAS FX amp-and-effects guitar processors, as well as the BIAS Distortion pedal, BIAS Head and BIAS Rack amplifiers, now distributed worldwide. #### Positive Grid Announces BIAS Distortion BIAS Distortion – The First Tone Match Distortion Pedal BIAS Pedal allows users to capture any distortion pedal sound in the world and works with an app to allow users to share and download their custom tones on the cloud. Pre-orders kick off on October 20th. San Diego, Oct 4th 2016 - Positive Grid (www.positivegrid.com), creator of the best selling BIAS Amp and BIAS FX guitar amp processors, today announced the launch of BIAS Pedal, the first tone match distortion pedal. BIAS Pedal allows users to capture any distortion pedal sound in the world. For the first time, guitarists and bassists will be able to create their own distortion pedal from circuit guts to the transistors, tone match any real life analog distortion pedal, and seamlessly transfer their pedal creations between their iPad, Mac/Win, and hardware devices. A limited batch of BIAS Distortion units will be available for pre-order on October 20th via Positive Grid’s website, with an official launch date expected in late 2016. Introducing BIAS Distortion Pedal Video by Positive Grid Tone Match & ToneCloud With BIAS Distortion pedal, users can easily match their favorite distortion, overdrive, fuzz, and boost pedals’ tones. BIAS Distortion integrates with BIAS Pedal’s Tone Match technology – it analyzes and compares your currently selected pedal and the sound of a target tube pedal. It then executes the tonal compensation and enhancements needed to make your pedal’s sound accurately match that of the target pedal. BIAS Distortion works with Positive Grid’s BIAS Pedal app for mobile and desktop to allow users to share and download their custom tones on the cloud. BIAS Distortion Pedal – Overview Video by Positive Grid Distortion Pedal Design BIAS Distortion Pedal allows users to easily design and modify their custom distortion pedal at the most detailed level – from the input volume, to the distortion stages and gain control, to pre and post EQ, and much more. Users can even change the pedal’s virtual guts as they would with a real life analog distortion pedal, like modifying their boost pedal’s germanium transistor or tweak their fuzz pedal’s silicon transistor. For the utmost ease of use, BIAS Pedal comes with hundreds of factory loaded distortion pedal presets, from blues and rock, to alternative and metal, to everything in between. Key Features: Presets: Comes with 10 default presets and able to import new ones with BIAS Pedal app (Mac/PC/iPad) Banks: Distortion Pro Pedal comes with A/B bank with total 20 presets MIDI Control: Full MIDI Implementation for much more flexible control Boost: Provides an addition boost function with 3 different boost type to increase additional Gain volume and shape your tone. Boost can be placed before or after the Distortion pedal. True bypass: True Bypass for the pure sound quality Expression Pedal: Connect with EXP. Pedal to real time control any paramater on stage Software: Includes BIAS Pedal app (Mac/PC) for pedal design, preset management and remoting USB connection: USB connection with PC & Mac USB power supply: Able to power up the pedal with USB connection Bluetooth: Bluetooth connectivity for BIAS Pedal iOS Tone Match: Allows to match any kind of distortion sound Tonecloud: Share and download tones of distortion sound Further Information: www.positivegrid.com Twitter: @PositiveGrid facebook.com/positivegrid BIAS Distortion Pedal will be available for pre-order on October 20th via Positive Grid’s website. About Positive Grid Based in California, with satellite operations in Germany, Italy and Taiwan, Positive Grid focuses on delivering superior and highly creative mobile music experiences. Since 2008, the company has designed and developed a core technology base and is currently expanding it to various applications. Positive Grid’s product range features the best selling guitar app JamUp, and BIAS Amp/BIAS FX for mobile and desktop. #### Positive Grid Announces BIAS Head Pre-Order Highly anticipated guitar amplifier with revolutionary Amp Match technology will be available for limited worldwide pre-order San Diego, Mar 1st 2016 - Positive Grid (www.positivegrid.com), creator of the best-selling BIAS Amp and BIAS FX guitar amp and effect processors, today announced the limited Early Birds pre-order for its flagship BIAS Head Amp Match amplifier. Users worldwide will be able to pre-order BIAS Head at a special price and be among the first ones to own it before the official release. BIAS Head pre-order is coming this Thursday, March 3rd at 10am PST on Positive Grid’s website. Regular retail price will be $1299 with an estimated official release in Q3 2016. BIAS Head - Amp Match Amplifier BIAS Head is a 600w standalone guitar amplifier with the revolutionary Amp Match technology, allowing musicians to capture any amp tone in the world. Users can virtually design their own amp at a component level, share and download thousands of amp models in the cloud, and it’s seamlessly integrated with BIAS Amp for mobile and desktop. BIAS Head ships with 25 factory presets, and users can expand to infinite through BIAS Amp and ToneCloud. It comes with MIDI, external pedal input, effects loop, desktop connection via USB. BIAS Head - Amp Match Amplifier - Tone Walkthrough BIAS Head - Sneak Peek by Tosin Abasi About Positive Grid Based in California, with satellite operations in Germany, Italy and Taiwan, Positive Grid focuses on delivering superior and highly creative mobile music experiences. Since 2008, the company has designed and developed a core technology base and is currently expanding it to various applications. Positive Grid’s best-known product range features the JamUp multi-effects guitar app and interface, is now distributed in over 60 countries around the world. Further Information: http://www.positivegrid.com Twitter: @PositiveGrid Facebook: facebook.com/positivegrid #### Positive Grid Announces BIAS Mini Amplifier, Twin Pedals & Footswitch At Summer NAMM Guitar and Bass players will get great sound and versatility, ultimate portability and extra room on their pedalboard or rack. San Diego, CA (July 13, 2017) - Positive Grid (www.positivegrid.com), creators of the popular BIAS Amp and BIAS FX guitar amp-and-effects processor software, today announced the introduction of BIAS Mini amplifiers, BIAS Twin pedals, and BIAS Footswitch - the newest products in their highly innovative line of hardware. The BIAS Mini is a half-rack amplifier that comes in two versions, Guitar and Bass—each one specially designed to be the most versatile amplifier on the planet for the gigging musician. The BIAS Twin Delay, Modulation, and Distortion pedals are Positive Grid’s newest line of professional effects designed for maximum professional tone and versatility. All three pedals feature the same incredible tone of the award-winning BIAS Pro pedals, in a compact 2-button pedal format. The BIAS Footswitch comes in a 4 button form factor and allows users to easily control any Positive Grid BIAS hardware product. BIAS Mini Amplifiers Following the success of the flagship BIAS Head, the new BIAS Mini amps from Positive Grid are available in two versions - BIAS Mini Guitar and BIAS Mini Bass. Both models are compact heads and feature many of the same capabilities of the BIAS Head in a compact 300W (BIAS Mini Guitar) and 600W (BIAS Mini Bass) form factor. Built with first-class components, BIAS Mini amps feature front panel controls, Effects Loop, XLR Balanced Output and MIDI I/O. BIAS Mini amps come loaded with 8 factory presets that are easily modified thanks to seamless integration with BIAS Amp software allowing musicians to build their dream tone via the built-in Bluetooth and/or USB connections. BIAS Twin Pedals The new BIAS Twin pedals - Distortion, Delay, and Modulation - bring all the sonic excellence of the Award Winning BIAS Pro pedal series  to players who most value a compact footprint, lightweight, and great portability. BIAS Twin pedals are compact 2-button full metal stomp-boxes designed for musicians who want the best possible tone in a pedalboard friendly format. Each Twin series pedal comes with 9 different preloaded tones that can be easily modified with the 6 tweak knobs, and feature USB and Bluetooth connections that make them compatible with the iPad / PC or Mac BIAS Pedal software. Weighing only 0.85 kg each, the Twin pedal can be powered with 9V adapters and includes ¼ TRS input and ¼ stereo outputs, making them the perfect addition for any guitar / bass player pedal arsenal in the studio or on the road. BIAS Footswitch BIAS Footswitch is a solidly built  metal foot controller that allows Positive Grid hardware  owners to control their devices hands free. Thanks to the power-saving feature and a maximum performance of up to 24 hours continuous use, BIAS Footswitch  owners simply  need 2 AA batteries and the included ¼ TRS included cable to control their devices onstage or in the studio. About Positive Grid Based in California, with satellite operations in Europe and Asia, Positive Grid delivers superior and highly creative music experiences. Since 2008, the company has designed and developed a core technology base and is currently expanding it to various applications for mobile, desktop, and hardware. Positive Grid’s best-known product range features the JamUp, BIAS Amp, and BIAS FX amp-and-effects guitar processor software, as well as the BIAS Pro pedal line, and the BIAS Head and BIAS Rack amplifiers, now distributed worldwide. #### Positive Grid Announces BIAS MINI Giveaway Contest Positive Grid partners with top brands to offer a humorous and compelling giveaway contest celebrating the shipping of BIAS MINI San Diego, CA - May 10, 2018 - Positive Grid (www.positivegrid.com), makers of the award-winning BIAS line of guitar hardware and software, today announced a giveaway contest to celebrate the shipping of the new BIAS MINI Guitar and Bass amplifiers to dealers. Partnering with Mojotone (mojotone.com), Ernie Ball (ernieball.com) and Suhr Guitars (suhr.com), the contest features three compelling prize packages, and offers extra entries into the drawing for humorous video and photo submissions. I played nearly 290 gigs a year back in the day, and I have a ton of funny gig stories from that era. Since BIAS MINI was designed as a gigging machine, we thought it would be great fun to entice people to submit their own funny stories for the contest. We could all use a good laugh these days, and if Positive Grid can help in that regard we’re most happy to said Sean Halley, Positive Grid’s Director of Product Marketing Prizes include a new BIAS MINI amplifier, Monotone Slammins Mini speaker cabinet, a Suhr Classic Pro guitar, Ernie Ball Ambient Delay pedal, a BIAS pedal of the winners choice, BIAS AMP 2 Elite virtual amplifier software, and a box of Ernie Ball Paradigm strings. Pricing and Availability There is no cost to enter and the contest is open worldwide. Extra submissions will be given for submitting humorous video and photographic content and sharing the contest socially. Winner will be selected blind at random. About Positive Grid: Based in California, Positive Grid has satellite operations in Germany, Italy, Australia and Taiwan. The company began in 2008 by designing and developing a core technology base, and focuses on delivering superior and highly creative experiences for musicians in both hardware and software. Positive Grid’s current product portfolio features some of the best-selling solutions in the industry for guitar technology, including not only BIAS AMP and BIAS FX, but also JamUp, X Drummer and their award-winning line of BIAS amplifier and pedal hardware. #### Positive Grid Announces BIAS Modulation Pedal at Musikmesse 2017 Cross-platform pedal connects to BIAS Pedal desktop software and iPad app to add extensive pedal customization, remote control and access to thousands of custom presets via the company’s popular ToneCloud social network Frankfurt, Germany. – Apr. 5, 2017 - Positive Grid (www.positivegrid.com), today announced the third product in its ground-breaking line of BIAS hardware pedals: BIAS Modulation. Unique among guitar pedals, BIAS Modulation works both as a standalone pedal and as part of an integrated desktop and mobile system, connecting to computers via its Micro USB port and to iPad via built-in Bluetooth. Using BIAS Modulation with the BIAS Pedal (Mac/Win) desktop software and iPad app, guitarists can deeply customize and remotely control the pedal’s effects parameters and share and download thousands of custom presets on Positive Grid’s acclaimed ToneCloud social network. Unlimited custom pedal designs BIAS Modulation pedal comes stocked with nine powerful time- and amplitude-based effects—Flanger, Chorus, Phaser, Tremolo, Vibrato, Rotary, RingMod, AutoSwell and Pan—that provide the foundation for further, advanced editing of parameters in BIAS Pedal software. After creating a war chest of custom modulation pedals in the supporting software, musicians can transfer them back into the pedal’s two banks of ten presets each. Guitarists can also assign three favorite presets to separate footswitches for instant recall. Onboard controls for modulation intensity, depth, and rate—along with tap tempo and extensive LFO controls—allow players to tweak presets on the fly while performing. An Expression Pedal input allows real-time control of any parameter. BIAS Modulation can also use MIDI Clock to sync with other BIAS pedals, locking the tempo of all time-based effects across Positive Grid’s integrated pedalboard ecosystem. Unlimited custom presets via ToneCloud Using BIAS Pedal desktop software or iOS app with the BIAS Modulation pedal, players can access Positive Grid’s popular ToneCloud network. There they can share and download thousands of modulation pedals created by fellow musicians—including signature recording artists—from around the world for import back into the pedal. No-compromise build quality Road-tough and studio-ready, the BIAS Modulation pedal features a rugged all-metal chassis, bombproof knobs and switches, and sturdy I/O jacks for left and right channels. Built like a tank, deeply integrated with powerful pedal-design software, and armed with wired and wireless connections to DAW, iPad and ToneCloud, BIAS Modulation is the perfect modulation pedal for today’s performing and recording guitarist. Introducing BIAS Modulation Pedal Video by Positive Grid Key Features: Strongest possible build quality, with rugged, all-metal chassis Separate ¼” unbalanced (tip-sleeve), high-impedance instrument-input and line-level output jacks for left and right channels provide mono or wide stereo sound Expression Pedal input provided on ¼” TRS jack provides real-time control of any parameter Nine built-in modulation effects: Chorus, Vibrato, Flanger, Rotary, Phaser, Tremolo, Pan, RingMod and Autoswell. Mix and match two modulation types (time/filter-based and amplitude-based) to create truly unique sounds Three preset banks store up to ten presets each for lickety-split recall Full complement of parameter knobs controls Intensity, Depth, (Output) Level, Rate and three types of LFO modification (Shift, Wobble and Offset) Sturdy switches control Tap Tempo (over a 40 to 400bpm range) and LFO’s waveshape: round (sine), sharp (sawtooth) or pulse (square) Comprehensive MIDI Mapping: MIDI Program Change switches presets, and MIDI CCs (continuous controller messages) adjust key parameter values Sync with other BIAS pedals using MIDI Clock, locking the tempo of all time-based effects across Positive Grid’s integrated pedalboard ecosystem Full integration across hardware, desktop and mobile applications: Micro USB port and Bluetooth respectively interface pedal with BIAS Pedal desktop software (PC and Mac) and iOS app for deep pedal customization, offline preset storage, remote control and access to thousands of modulation pedal designs via Positive Grid’s ToneCloud network Exports custom pedal setups into the effects chains for Positive Grid’s BIAS FX software Separate MIDI In and Thru connectors 9VDC power-input jack Further Information: www.positivegrid.com Twitter: @PositiveGrid Facebook: facebook.com/positivegrid About Positive Grid Based in California, with satellite operations in Europe and Asia, Positive Grid focuses on delivering superior and highly creative music experiences. Since 2008, the company has designed and developed a core technology base and is currently expanding it to various applications for mobile, desktop, and hardware. Positive Grid’s best-known product range features the JamUp, BIAS Amp, and BIAS FX amp-and-effects guitar processors, as well as the BIAS Distortion pedal, BIAS Head and BIAS Rack amplifiers, now distributed worldwide. #### Positive Grid Announces BIAS Rack Amplifier Rackmount version of highly anticipated guitar amplifier featuring BIAS Amp Match technology will be available for pre-order San Diego, Jul 28th,  2016 - Positive Grid (www.positivegrid.com), creator of the best selling BIAS Amp and BIAS FX guitar and effect processors, today announced BIAS Rack, a rackmountable, travel-ready version of the BIAS Head amplifier. With BIAS Rack, guitar and bass players can amp match, amp design, and access BIAS Amp tones and download them directly from the ToneCloud with their mobile device, and put them onto BIAS Rack for professional stage use. With full MIDI capability, BIAS Rack integrates with any existing MIDI setups seamlessly. Early Birds pre-orders ($999) kick off this Monday, August 1st on the Positive Grid home page. Regular retail price will be $1299 with an estimated official release in Q4 2016. Cross-platform Integration While the BIAS Head can withstand even the toughest of live and travel environments, it’s important to be able to integrate into existing live and studio setups for musicians of all levels. With a rackmount form factor, Positive Grid is bringing all of the same features as BIAS Head into a more compact, tour ready package, with the most used features and access points right on the front panel for quick tone dialing and sound management. Amp Match BIAS Rack ships with BIAS Amp Pro software for Mac/PC, allowing users to accurately capture any  real  amp  tone  in  the  world,  and  load  it  via  USB to  the  rack.  Amp  Match  technology analyzes  and  compares  a  selected  BIAS  amp  model  with  the  sound  of  a  target  amplifier,  cab and mic. It then executes the tonal compensation and enhancements needed to make an amp models  sound  accurately  match  the  target  amplifier.  BIAS  Rack's  600w  gives  users  more headroom and cut-through tone in a live situation - all at zero latency. Amp Design BIAS  Rack  integrates  seamlessly  with  BIAS  Amp  for  mobile  and  desktop.  Users  can  design their custom amps in real time such as change the tube types, select their favorite preamp and power  amp   configuration,   tone   stacks,   cab  and   speaker   models,   load   custom   impulse responses, and even freely move the microphone placement to design custom amp tones. ToneCloud BIAS Rack comes with 25 factory presets. When integrated with the included BIAS Amp Pro for Mac/PC,  users  can  open  a  vast  collection  of  amp  tones  ready  to  be  downloaded  from  the ToneCloud,  Positive  Grid’s  tone  sharing  platform.  There  are  thousands  of  amp  match  models available in BIAS Amp’s ToneCloud - from tweeds to plexis to rectifiers, and everything in between. Key features Power Amplifier 600 Watts RMS @ 8 Ohms, 300 Watts @ 16 Ohms Ships with  BIAS  Amp  Pro  for  Mac/PC  for  further  amp  customization,  also  works  with BIAS iPad and BIAS iPhone via Bluetooth MIDI capability 1 Instrument input Effects loop, 1/4 inch, send and return Headphones output Direct output XLR balanced and 1/4 inch unbalanced External Pedal input On/off Amp Sim USB Further Information Website: www.positivegrid.com Twitter: @PositiveGrid Facebook: facebook.com/positivegrid About Positive Grid Based in California, with satellite operations in Germany, Italy and Taiwan, Positive Grid focuses on delivering superior and highly creative mobile music experiences. Since 2008, the company has designed and developed a core technology base and is currently expanding it to various applications. Positive Grid’s best-known product range features the JamUp multi-effects guitar app and interface, now distributed in over 60 countries around the world. #### Positive Grid Announces Black Friday Sales Starting today, BIAS Amp and BIAS FX desktop will be $40 off - JamUp, BIAS Amp/BIAS FX iOS apps, and BT Bluetooth MIDI pedals will be at a reduced price. San Diego, CA (Nov 23, 2016) — Positive Grid (www.positivegrid.com) today announced big savings for this Black Friday weekend: BIAS Amp and BIAS FX desktop, as well as JamUp, BIAS Amp Mobile, and BIAS FX Mobile for iOS, and the BT2 and BT4 Bluetooth MIDI pedals, will be on sale to celebrate this Holiday Season. On top of the promotional deals, Positive Grid will offer its recently announced BIAS Distortion pedal for $299 special pre-order price, plus give away the GoBeats Jam app for free. BIAS Amp and BIAS FX Desktop Only for Black Friday weekend, the best selling BIAS Amp guitar amp match modeler for Mac and PC will be at $40 OFF regular price ($59 Std, $159 Pro). BIAS Amp accurately captures the sound of any real life tube amp thanks to its revolutionary Amp Match® technology. Also exclusively for Black Friday, the popular BIAS FX - Guitar Effects Processor for Mac and PC will be at $40 OFF regular price ($59 Std, $159 Pro). BIAS FX emulates authentic analog guitar effects, has dual custom BIAS Amp profiles integration, and dual signal chain. Mobile deals Both JamUp Guitar Multi-Effects and BIAS Amp Mobile, as well as BIAS FX Mobile apps will be just $4.99, and $9.99 respectively. On top of that, users will get 50% OFF for all JamUp, BIAS Amp, and BIAS FX Expansion Packs via in-app purchases, offering the best price of the year for hundreds of vintage and modern amps, effects, and studio racks. The Black Friday Sales will be available on Positive Grid’s website, on the iTunes App Store and as in-app purchase on the JamUp, BIAS Amp, and BIAS FX store starting today. For more details, visit www.positivegrid.com or follow the company via Twitter or Facebook. About Positive Grid Based in California, with satellite operations in Germany, Italy and Taiwan, Positive Grid focuses on delivering superior and highly creative mobile music experiences. Since 2008, the company has designed and developed a core technology base and is currently expanding it to various applications. Positive Grid’s best-known product range features the JamUp multi-effects guitar app and interface, is now distributed in over 60 countries around the world. #### Positive Grid Announces New Reverb Functionality For BIAS Head, Rack and Amp Nine new reverbs offer a wealth of options for BIAS amplifiers San Diego, CA - November 13, 2017 - Positive Grid, makers of the best-selling BIAS Amp and BIAS FX component-level guitar processors, today announced a free update that adds reverb functionality to their BIAS line of professional amplifiers. Known both for ground-breaking technological innovation and an organic and authentic feel, these products allow the user to experiment with different types of components in the virtual amp circuit - swapping tubes, transformers, tone stacks and more to create a custom amplifier designed specifically for the individual needs of each guitarist. “The reaction to our BIAS Amp, Head and Rack products has been phenomenal”, said Robert McCullar, Vice-President of Sales. “When guitarists plug into our amps for the first time, they’re almost always surprised at how organic and authentic they feel - it’s like a whole new world of possibilities has opened up for them”. Robert continues, “at Positive Grid we truly listen to our customers, and we make every attempt to improve our products based upon their comments and feedback. Reverb functionality has been one of our top-requested features worldwide, and we’re proud to deliver it for our customers with this free update.” The update for BIAS Amp, BIAS Head and BIAS Rack includes nine different reverb types, covering a wide range of reverb colors and sounds. More than just a simple two-knob design, the user has control over not just Reverb Type, Decay Time and Mix, but also Damping (which simulates the sonic affect of absorptive material, softening the high-frequency response), both a Lo and Hi Cut filter, and Dwell (which operates as a saturation control). BIAS Head Reverb Overview Video by Positive Grid Pricing and Availability The update for BIAS Amp, Head and Rack is free, and available now. Learn more at https://www.positivegrid.com/ and https://www.positivegrid.com/bias-amp. About Positive Grid: Based in California, Positive Grid has satellite operations in Germany, Italy, Australia and Taiwan. The company began in 2008 by designing and developing a core technology base, and focuses on delivering superior and highly creative experiences for musicians in both hardware and software. Positive Grid’s current product portfolio features some of the best-selling solutions in the industry for guitar technology, including not only BIAS Amp and BIAS FX, but also JamUp, X Drummer and their award-winning line of guitar amp and pedal hardware. #### Positive Grid GoGuitar: The Easiest Way to Learn Guitar This free iOS app has everything needed to learn and practice guitar in a smart, innovative, and interactive way San Diego, CA – September 25, 2018 - Positive Grid (www.positivegrid.com) makers of best-selling apps like BIAS AMP 2, BIAS FX and JamUp Pro, have released GoGuitar, a free iOS app that gives complete access to an innovative, exciting, and productive guitar-learning community. GoGuitar is a multifaceted app with something for every guitarist, from beginners to accomplished players. It offers automatic chord analysis, interactive games, a wide selection of free video lessons, the latest guitar news and even a tuner. GoGuitar features a powerful algorithm that analyzes a song’s audio and within seconds, displays its chord progression on screen. The chords change in real-time as the song plays, so users can start learning right away. The app makes it easy for guitarists to quickly learn new songs, and for songwriters to discover how to create chord progressions that evoke a particular vibe or mood. Every guitarist has experienced the boredom of endlessly playing tedious and repetitive exercises while trying to refine their technique. GoGuitar’s interactive practice game provides an enjoyable and entertaining alternative to mechanical calisthenics. Skills can be honed by practicing along to a backing track, while the game’s automatic scoring system continuously displays progress, introducing an element of entertainment to practicing. GoGuitar provides a huge collection of free video lessons for everyone from absolute beginners to advanced players. The app offers an easy-to-follow, customizable and reliable Lesson Path for any guitarist at any level. Each Lesson Path comes with a variety of top-quality video lessons and practice games. It’s easy to find lessons suitable for players at any level looking to start learning new guitar skills right away. Tapping on the Explore button opens up an entertaining and constantly updated section called the Explore page. It offers exciting artist news, new songs, gear reviews and more, allowing guitarists to keep current with the guitar world. With its array of powerful, educational and fun features, GoGuitar is the community for guitarists who want to learn, share their knowledge and play together. Download and join GoGuitar now for free! Pricing and Availability GoGuitar is free and is available now for download on the App Store. More information is available at http://www.positivegrid.com GoGuitar | The Perfect Learning Companion Video by Positive Grid About Positive Grid Based in California, Positive Grid has satellite operations in Germany, Italy, Australia and Taiwan. The company began in 2008 by designing and developing a core technology base and focuses on delivering superior and highly creative experiences for musicians in both hardware and software. Positive Grid’s current product portfolio features some of the best-selling solutions in the industry for guitar technology, including not only BIAS Amp and BIAS FX, but also JamUp, X Drummer and their award-winning line of BIAS guitar amp and pedal hardware. #### Positive Grid Launches Acoustic Expansion Pack For BIAS FX The cross platform amp-and-effects processor gets expanded with an arsenal of acoustic guitar effects San Diego, Sep 13 2016 - Positive Grid (www.positivegrid.com) updates the popular BIAS FX amp-and-effects guitar processor with a new effects expansion pack for acoustic guitar. With this expansion, BIAS FX iPad and desktop users will be able to add some of the most sought-after acoustic guitar, with the ability to add them within BIAS FX’s dual signal chain, and integrate them with BIAS Amp models. Users can also share, download and customize pedalboards on the ToneCloud, Positive Grid’s tone sharing platform. The new BIAS FX Acoustic Expansion Packs is available now as in-app purchase. Realistic Acoustic Tones The acoustic pack features Positive Grid’s acoustic imaging technology, which accurately emulates the different sounds of an acoustic guitar pickup. However, we took this idea one step further and added a premium acoustic preamp so users can adjust each and every aspect of their output signal in real time, for both live or studio use. Effect models include an Acoustic EQ, Imager and Chorus. The Acoustic Image pedal neutralizes a guitar's pickup and then restores the natural body resonance. The Acoustic EQ is built as a DI Dedicated EQ module for acoustic application, and shapes the tone with adjustable low mid and high mid frequencies. An acoustic reverb is optimized for acoustic-guitar simulation for a smooth and warm sound while creating more sonic space. The acoustic chorus gives users a chorus and vibrato pedal specially designed for acoustic guitar, with an adjustable 2 band EQ. To put the icing on the sonic cake, an acoustic preamp to improves the warmth and natural body resonances of your guitar, all while keeping its original characteristics. BIAS FX - New Acoustic Expansion Pack Video Video by Positive Grid About Positive Grid Based in California, with satellite operations in Germany, Italy and Taiwan, Positive Grid focuses on delivering superior and highly creative mobile music experiences. Since 2008, the company has designed and developed a core technology base and is currently expanding it to various applications. Positive Grid’s best-known product range features the JamUp multi-effects guitar app and interface, now distributed in over 60 countries around the world. #### Positive Grid Launches Pro Series EQ - The World’s First Tone Matching and Component Based EQ Plug-Ins Positive Grid Pro Series EQ The Pro Series EQ offers 3 revolutionary component based EQ: Digital, Tube, and Passive. It combines Positive Grid’s DSP engineering and component level modeling expertise. San Diego, May 10, 2016 - Positive Grid (www.positivegrid.com), creator of the best-selling BIAS Amp and BIAS FX guitar amp and effects processors, today announced the launch of the Pro Series EQ Plug-ins - a series of revolutionary Digital, Tube, and Passive EQ that introduces component based EQ for the first time ever in a plug-in. Pro Series EQ allows users to acoustically match the tonal quality or overall sound of different tracks or songs in audio mixing projects, or to import the color of any source recording to their own projects, with cutting-edge analog gear emulation. Revolutionary EQ Match Positive Grid’s unique EQ matching works by analyzing the difference between the signal from the input track and side chain track to adjust automatically the controls to match the different curves. Users will see the frequency response of the matching process in real time and will have a more natural sound with real world analog sound characteristics. Positive Grid is working with audio engineers, producers, and artists to create an endless virtual platform of the best sounding EQ match right in the Pro Series EQ. Digital, Tube, and Passive EQ loaded up together Digital EQ provides the clearest and transparent digital EQ sound ever in a plug-in. With 5 bands plus high pass and low filter for each channel, its wide range control will give users the necessary sound balance for professional work. Users can also adjust the digital EQ module to shape their tracks’ tone without altering the output signal. Tube EQ is loaded with 12AX7, 12AU7, and 12AT7 preamp tubes, capturing the essence of analog EQ found in the best professional studios in the world. It comes with low, mid, and high control panels allowing users to get a full frequency range control in one single EQ module. Passive EQ comes with 3 band controls for each channel, offering an authentic analog sounding EQ shaping for a more musical mix. Easy to use 3D interface The Pro Series EQ plug-ins are accessible not only to professional audio engineers, but to the day-to-day working musician. By redesigning the traditional EQ plugin from the ground up, and using for the first time stunning ultra-high quality 3D graphics, the Pro Series EQ recreate the true essence, workflow, and overall experience of classic analog gear. Introducing the Pro Series EQ Plug-Ins Video by Positive Grid Key Features: 3 individual eq: Digital, Tube and Passive Matching Technology captures any real world analog EQ nuance Component level modeling, virtually swap out components Extremely high quality audio processing architecture Download more EQ profiles (coming soon) The Pro Series EQ Plug-Ins are now available for download on the Positive Grid store for $99. Further Information: Website: www.positivegrid.com Twitter: @PositiveGrid Facebook: facebook.com/positivegrid About Positive Grid Based in California, with satellite operations in Germany, Italy and Taiwan, Positive Grid focuses on delivering superior and highly creative mobile music experiences. Since 2008, the company has designed and developed a core technology base and is currently expanding it to various applications. Positive Grid’s product range features the best-selling guitar app JamUp, and BIAS Amp/BIAS FX for mobile and desktop. #### Positive Grid Releases BIAS Amp Standalone Guitar amp modeler and designer is now available as a standalone app for both Mac and PC. San Diego, Jun 14 2016 - Positive Grid (www.positivegrid.com) today announced the release of BIAS Amp Standalone - guitar amp modeler and designer for Mac and PC. Previously released as a desktop plug-in, BIAS Amp now allows musicians to use it as a fully functional standalone application, without the need of a DAW or any other software. In addition, BIAS Amp adds MIDI and automation support for pro standalone version, giving users real time control over the parameters of each amp. Amp Design and Amp Match BIAS Amp is the world’s most accurate, thorough and versatile guitar-amp modeler and designer app for Mac/PC. It allows users to virtually design their own amp component by component, Amp Match® any real amp in the world to accurately capture its tone, plus share and download thousands of amp match models from ToneCloud®. Furthermore, now BIAS Amp features a new Amp Match module that allows users to match their favorite amps in a friendlier and more intuitive way, without the need to do complex audio routing in a DAW. BIAS Amp Standalone is immediately available for $99 (Std) and $199 (Pro) in the BIAS Store, and as a free update for BIAS Amp Plug-In users. Further Information: Website: www.positivegrid.com Twitter: @PositiveGrid Facebook: facebook.com/positivegrid Video - Introducing BIAS Amp Standalone Video by Positive Grid About Positive Grid Based in California, with satellite operations in Germany, Italy and Taiwan, Positive Grid focuses on delivering superior and highly creative mobile music experiences. Since 2008, the company has designed and developed a core technology base and is currently expanding it to various applications. Positive Grid’s product range features the best-selling guitar app JamUp, and BIAS Amp/BIAS FX for mobile and desktop. #### Positive Grid Releases X Drummer for iPad The World’s First AI Drum App San Diego, CA (April 25th, 2017) — Positive Grid (www.positivegrid.com), creator of the popular BIAS Amp and BIAS FX guitar amp processors, today announced the release of X Drummer for iPad, the world’s first artificial intelligence drum app. Smart, fast and easy to use, X Drummer removes the hassle from building drum tracks, and thanks to the cutting-edge AI machine-learning technology. X Drummer quickly learns any song and then automatically find the grooves and drum sounds that match the user playing style and feel. Featuring the very best sound quality possible and access to a bottomless library of kits and grooves, X Drummer is one of the most versatile virtual drummer available today. The sound and feel of a session drummer X Drummer is a full-blown virtual drummer with the human touch, featuring hundreds of easily editable onboard drum grooves and the highest quality drum sound engine. In the same way of a real session drummer, X Drummer can even change its feel depending of each music style. Design your own custom drum kits X Drummer features an easy-to-use interface where users can customize any and every drum component, from the drumhead and damping ring, to the cymbal types and sizes - it can even change the pitch, attack, and resonance for each part of the kit to fit each user personal style. Thousands of drum kits and patterns in the cloud (coming in Q3 2017) Positive Grid is currently working to offer instant access to cloud-based drum kits and drum patterns created by Professional drummers and users around the globe. An infinite number of cloud-based drum kits and patterns will be available for download in Q3 2017. X Drummer - The First AI Drum App Video by Positive Grid About Positive Grid Based in California, with satellite operations in Germany, Italy and Taiwan, Positive Grid focuses on delivering superior and highly creative mobile music experiences. Since 2008, the company has designed and developed a core technology base and is currently expanding it to various applications. Positive Grid’s product range features the best-selling guitar app JamUp, and BIAS Amp/BIAS FX for mobile and desktop. #### Positive Grid Teams Up With New Distribution Partners In EU June 29, 2017, San Diego, California: Positive Grid expands their International distribution to address the growth of their products by joining forces with M&T Musik und Technik (Marburg Germany), Gold Music (Bruino Italy) and SAICO (Wettolsheim France). These distribution partners will focus on the following EU markets – Germany, France, Italy, BeNeLux, Poland, Czech Republic, Austria, Switzerland and Liechtenstein to provide local access to Positive Grid’s award-winning products like BIAS Head, BIAS Rack and BIAS pedals. We are excited to partner with Musik und Technik, Gold Music and SAICO and their experienced sales and support teams. We are confident these distributors will be a great fit for the vibrant markets they will be managing in the European Union. These distribution partners will provide proven, effective infrastructures and the resources required to help retailers and resellers in the EU grow with Positive Grid. Robert McCullar, VP Global Sales - Positive Grid. Established in 2008, Positive Grid has become known for innovation in tone and technology as a developer of high quality digital guitar and bass Mobile Apps and Desktop software utilizing our proprietary Amp & Tone Matching technology. Positive Grid products include JamUp, with over 3 million users worldwide, and our top selling Bias Amp and Bias FX desktop and mobile software. Our new BIAS Head & BIAS Rack amplifier family is the culmination of many years of experience and product development. The Positive Grid BIAS pedal line, featuring the award-winning BIAS Distortion Pro, are great additions to our world-class hardware product group. Positive Grid’s products will be available at qualified retailers across the European Union. For details on where to audition or purchase Positive Grid products visit http://www.musikundtechnik.de, www.Gold-Music.it and www.saico.fr About Positive Grid Based in California, with satellite operations in Germany, Italy and Taiwan, Positive Grid focuses on delivering superior and highly creative mobile music experiences. Since 2008, the company has designed and developed a core technology base and is currently expanding it to various applications. Positive Grid’s product range features the best-selling guitar app JamUp, and BIAS Amp/BIAS FX for mobile and desktop. #### Power to the People: The KEMPER Power Kabinet is here The new powered monitoring solution for all KEMPER PROFILERS is available. The KEMPER Power Kabinet™ offers 200 Watts of raw power and supports the unique KEMPER Kone™ speaker imprint technology, offering a choice of 19 classic guitar speaker imprints for the ultimate KEMPER PROFILER guitar sound experience. Kemper GmbH/ Ruhr Area Germany, April 14th, 2021 (ictw) - Kemper today announce the immediate availability of the new KEMPER Power Kabinet™. The powered version of the acclaimed and award-winning KEMPER Kabinet™ features the new KEMPER Kone™ speaker, a build-in 200 Watts power amp, and a smart, build-in speaker stand for a slanted setup. The KEMPER Kone speaker is controlled and driven by the KEMPER PROFILER's DSP to provide a unique and versatile guitar monitoring system. Independent from the simultaneous full range feed to FOH and recording devices it features 19 included speaker imprints offering the finest choice of well-known guitar speakers from Celestion®, and many renowned other classic brands, even rare and particular speakers. This setup guarantees for the best in class „amp in the room sound". Alternatively on offer is an ultra-linear full-range mode. In contrast to the conventional idea of a full-range system, the KEMPER Kabinet sound carries a distinct guitar speaker character, unlike regular PA speakers or monitor speakers. To season the speaker behavior to the player's taste KEMPER offers the unique „Sweetening" and „Directivity" Parameters for detailed personal and location-dependent adjustment. The KEMPER Power Kabinet™ is the perfect monitoring system for all owners of unpowered KEMPER PROFILERS (Head, Rack, and Stage). Various bundles will become available. Stereo setups supported. The package contains the Power Kabinet, power cord, a protecting dust cover, and features a smart, build-in speaker stand for slanted setup. Pricing and availability The KEMPER Power Kabinet™ is available from the Kemper Online Store for Euro 689,- USD 789,- and GBP 500,- SPECIFICATIONS KEMPER Power Kabinet Height: 43 cm (16.93 inches) Width: 51,6 cm (20.31 inches) Depth: 23,5 cm (9.06 inches) Weight: 11,3 kg (24.91 pounds) Poweramp output: 200W About SPEAKER IMPRINTS By simply activating the PROFILER's™ well-known Monitor Cab-Off function the KEMPER Kone loudspeaker is switched from full-range mode to the Speaker Imprint Mode, which then exactly mimics one of 19 classic guitar speakers. The sound of these imprints should not be mistaken with the mic'ed cabinet simulations of a Profile. They rather bring back the good old "amp-in-the-room" sound. Since the intelligence of the speaker lies in the DSP of the PROFILER, it is supported to switch individual speaker imprints along with favorite rigs, without the need for extensive editing. Whenever a full-range sound is desired, for an acoustic guitar, for example, the KEMPER Kone will switch to full-range mode automatically. Music that is fed into the PROFILER through the Aux Input will be played back in full-range mode, even when you play your amp with a Speaker Imprint, both at the same time. Due to the digital features, the KEMPER Kone and KEMPER Kabinet work exclusively with a PROFILER. About the KEMPER PROFILER The KEMPER PROFILER represents a radical new approach to guitar sound. For decades, the electric guitarist has effectively been shackled to the tube amplifier and a dedicated guitar speaker or cabinet as the only solution for getting "that sound". This combination may indeed be glorious, but it is far from ideal; achieving consistent results between practice, studio, and touring situations continues to challenge the guitarist, just as it has since the early 1930s. With the advent of the KEMPER PROFILER, everything has changed. For the first time in history, guitar players are free to create the most unique and individual tones that reflect the very essence of the individual player, and then capture these exact sounds into the digital domain with Kemper's unique technology. Visit the Kemper Website for further information: www.kemper-amps.com #### Powerwerks USA launch 5 new powered Bluetooth® sound reinforcement systems Powerwerks System One Powered Column Array System w/Bluetooth® The underlying theme within all Powerwerks comprehensive range of high-quality sound reinforcement products, has always been, the perfect balance between power, versatility, performance, portability and price. New lines available in the UK, France, Germany & Benelux, distributed by JHS include, the Powerwerks PWRS1 System One Powered Column Array System, featuring the company’s own innovative ‘clip-into-place’ connection system, where the line array column and spacer attach to the subwoofer in seconds, for a quick and easy set up and break down. With a powerful Class D amplifier delivering 1050w peak/350w rms through a 10" subwoofer and the line array column loaded with 8” x 3" high frequency, neodymium compression drivers, the Powerwerks System One is a convenient all-in-one, self-contained package. Recessed into the subwoofer enclosure for protection, the control panel features three independent channels, two with individual Volume, Bass, Treble, Reverb Line/Mic input select, and an Auxiliary Channel with separate Volume Control and Master Sub & Volume controls. With additional features that also include 4 DSP preset modes, push button Bluetooth® Pairing and a True Stereo Link to add a second system, the Powerwerks System One with its size-defying output and performance, is the ideal choice for small to medium venues. Powerwerks Power Array 2 The Powerwerks Power Line Array 2 is again, a fine example of the company’s excellent powered speaker cabinet systems in terms of size, weight and cost. As an alternative to Powerwerks’ traditional point-source speakers, this compact Line array delivers 2000w peak/660w rms of class D power via 2” x 4" midrange drivers and 2” x 1" high frequency compression drivers accompanied by a single compact 12” subwoofer. Additional features include four modes of onboard DSP EQ presets, an adjustable subwoofer volume for control of the overall output mix and an XLR thru allowing additional powered systems, or another Powerwerks Bluetooth® Power Array 2 for even more expandability and true stereo capabilities. This sound system also includes three independent audio inputs, two XLR /1/4in combo jacks for Mic/Line Level Source and Bluetooth® audio streaming. Designed for greater focus, increased sound dispersion and frequency response, the Powerwerks Power Array 2 system is one of the most versatile ‘take it anywhere’ line array systems on the market. Powerwerks P3 Portable Active Column Bluetooth® PA Sonic flexibility is also a specialty of the Powerwerks P3 where again, the theme is compatibility and extreme portability. This simple to operate all-in-one 3 Channel 120w peak/60w rms Active Column Speaker, with its slim design delivers solid lows, a rich, detailed midrange and high-end clarity via 3” x 6.5" woofers and a single high frequency compression driver. Essential rotary controls include Bass and Treble, Master Level, Media Level and Input controls. This lightweight unit features an LCD display, SD card slot and USB port for powering up to six audio inputs including Bluetooth® audio streaming. For extended sound enhancement, additional subs and speakers can be added via the line output jack, or with another Powerwerks Bluetooth® P3 system for even more expandability. With a small footprint and standard speaker pole mount for quick and easy setup and breakdown times, the Powerwerks P3 Active Column Speaker with an impressive long-throw performance, is an excellent option for home audio, singer songwriters on the move, streamed music at weddings, parties and social events. Powerwerks PWR10 and PWR12 Active Bluetooth® Speakers Available with a 10in or 12in low frequency driver and one high frequency compression driver, the new Powerwerks PWR10 and PWR12 high performance active speakers, deliver a hefty 600w peak/200w rms and 1050w peak/350w rms respectively. For even more expandability, both models can connect to additional powered systems via XLR thru connections or another Powerwerks PWR series Bluetooth® speaker. Featuring four DSP EQ preset modes and up to three channels of audio input including Bluetooth® audio streaming, the Powerwerks PW10 and PWR12 Active Bluetooth® Speakers will satisfy all your performance needs. Powerwerks PWRS1 System 1. £499rrp Includes carry bag for line array column pieces and column spacer. Powerwerks PWRPA2 Power Array 2. £599rrp Includes adjustable pole, all cables and mounting plate. Powerwerks P3 Portable PA. £249rrp Includes carry bag. Powerwerks PWR10 Active Bluetooth® Speaker. £479rrp Powerwerks PWR12 Active Bluetooth® Speaker. £479rrp #### Powerwerks™ Introduces the SYSTEM ONE Portable Linear Column Array System CINCINNATI — Powerwerks™ stacks up a convenient, powerful solution in the new SYSTEM ONE portable linear column array system. The Bluetooth-enabled SYSTEM ONE is a powerful Class D amplifier that delivers 1050 Watts of power, and features an innovative connection system for quick assembly and break-down. A reliable solution for nearly any gig, the SYSTEM ONE offers plenty of power and maximizes efficiency, allowing users to optimize their pro-audio experience and their time. The SYSTEM ONE supplies 1050 Watts peak power through a 10-inch subwoofer (40 to 200 Hz frequency response) and a satellite column with eight 3-inch high-frequency neodymium compression drivers (200 Hz to 16 kHz response). The column system is separated into two pieces including a spacer column to help with height and sound projection. On the top panel of the subwoofer, users will find three independent channels, two of which include Treble, Bass, Reverb and Volume control, with a line/mic push button. Channel 3/4 enables aux-in for device connection with Volume control. Separate Sub and Master Volume controls are adjacent. Powerwerks further simplifies this top panel with four DSP (digital signal processor) EQ settings for Main, Monitor, DJ, and Speech. Three indicator lights — green for Signal, yellow for Power, and red for Limit — help the user maintain levels. As an added convenience, the SYSTEM ONE enables Bluetooth audio streaming and Bluetooth True Stereo Link to add a second system. Two push buttons, one for Pairing and one for Linking are included, along with simple two-step instructions for connectivity. The SYSTEM ONE’s connection system makes set-up and break-down a breeze, allowing the column speaker sections to clip into place and likewise detach, quickly and simply. Powerwerks includes a convenient over-the-shoulder carry bag for the two array pieces, and the durable chassis of the subwoofer has an ergonomic handgrip for easy carrying, so users can make one trip in and out. From top to bottom, the SYSTEM ONE offers an ideal balance of power, performance, portability, and price at street price of $589.99 USD. Get a closer look at the SYSTEM ONE portable linear column array system at www.powerwerks.com About Powerwerks™ Powerwerks sound reinforcement products represent the design and manufacturing expertise of Hanser Music Group, a third-generation music products company founded in 1924. Drawing on its dedicated team of skilled audio engineers, Powerwerks products are designed to meet the needs of both demanding musicians and non-musicians who require professional sound products. Learn more at www.powerwerks.com. #### Proceeds from Line 6 ‘Mad T Party’ Guitars to Be Donated in Support of MusiCares Four customized JTV-­69 and JTV-­69S Variax guitars used by Mad T Party band at Disney California Adventure will be sold to help raise money for MusiCares CALABASAS, Calif.— October 16, 2017 — Line 6, Inc. today announced that it is donating all proceeds from the sale of four customized JTV-­69 and JTV-­69S Variax® electric guitars previously used by Mad T Party at Disney California Adventure Park, which ended its limited-­time show in 2016. The proceeds from the sale will support the nonprofit organization MusiCares, which provides critical assistance to members of the music community. Inspired by Tim Burton’s Alice in Wonderland, the Mad T Party was a nighttime event that featured live musical performances, dancers, aerial acts, and more. The JTV-­69 and JTV-­69S Variax guitars used in the performance feature custom artwork by Disney artists, and are now for sale in the Line 6 online store. We are pleased to help support MusiCares in their initiative to provide critical assistance for music people in times of need, these custom Variax guitars represent a unique piece of Disney history, and will offer guitarists unmatched versatility, craftsmanship, and playability. said Marcus Ryle, President, Line 6 The Mad T Party band covered songs by a wide range of artists from different musical genres, including Bruno Mars, the Beatles, Maroon 5, Prince, Gwen Stefani, Lady Gaga, and more. The Mad T Party initially ran from 2012 to 2014, and then returned for the Diamond 60th Anniversary Celebration at Disneyland Resort from May 2015 through March 2016. When the show returned in 2015, the band’s guitarist requested Variax JTV-­69 as a way to quickly access the wide range of sounds and alternate tunings for which the Variax HD technology is known. The JTV-­69 and JTV-­69S Variax guitars feature lightweight alder S-­type bodies, one-­ piece maple necks with rosewood or maple fingerboards, precision components, and the highest-­quality pickups, custom wound to master luthier James Tyler’s specs. Variax HD technology gives players instant access to the sounds of highly coveted, classic electric guitars, as well as sounds one would normally not expect to hear from an electric guitar, such as banjo, sitar, or 12-­string acoustic. Alternate tunings, normally requiring a minute-­ long exercise on the tuning pegs, can be set and recalled at the twist of a knob. PRICING AND AVAILABILITY The four custom guitars are now available to customers with U.S. addresses at https://shop.line6.com/ for $2,199.99 each, plus applicable taxes  and  shipping costs. About Line 6, Inc. For over two decades, Line 6 has created products that empower modern musicians to create, perform and record in ways they never thought possible. Line 6 products are feature-­rich, easy to use, and leverage groundbreaking digital technology that inspires musicians to achieve their full creative potential. With a long history of firsts, Line 6 has a proven track record of creating category-­defining products—from the first modeling amplifier to POD®, Spider® amps, Variax® guitars, Relay® digital wireless, AMPLIFi®, and more. Recently, the Line 6 Helix® family of guitar processors has received numerous accolades and awards, including the Guitar World “Platinum Award”, the Premier Guitar “Premier Gear Award”, and the Guitar Player “Editor's Pick” award. For more information, visit line6.com. About MusicCares Established in 1989 by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences, MusiCares is a 501(c)(3) charity that provides critical assistance to members of the music community during incidents of emergency and other times of need. They also work within the musical community to focus the resources and attention of the music industry on issues related to the welfare and health of musicians. #### PROFILER OS 5.7 available PROFILER OS 5.7 available - Kemper release 5 new „big studio machine“-grade reverb effects for the PROFILER™ Videos available: Check out Thomas Dill demonstrating some of the new reverb presets: https://youtu.be/Q_mUoUZiFLs https://youtu.be/x2QKtqOLdTg Kemper GmbH/ Ruhr Area/ Germany - March 7th, 2019 (ictw) - Kemper GmbH, the makers of the acclaimed Kemper PROFILER announced today the immediate availability of PROFILER OS 5.7. This new version introduces five new, studio quality, „big machine“-type reverb algorithms: Spring Reverb, Natural Reverb, Easy Reverb, Echo Reverb, and Cirrus Reverb. It also brings some new routing possibilities and a lot of system enhancements. The Spring Reverb is inspired by the most sought-after spring reverb for guitarists: the Reverb Tank from 1963. Two prominent characteristics define this legendary reverb sound: one is the lack of low frequencies, due to a steep low cut filter used in the original design. The other is the haunting sound that resembles water dripping in a cave. To faithfully recreate this effect, Kemper have provided a dedicated intensity parameter called “Dripstone”. The Natural Reverb is based on the latest digital reverb science and technology. Natural Reverb is capable of creating all kinds of natural sounding rooms — from ambiances too short to be noticed, to lush and epic spaces. This also includes plate reverb simulations, and even artificial and synthesizer-like reverb pads — all achievable with just the turn of two or three knobs. The Echo Reverb is a delay combined with a reverb. In other words: a Natural Reverb with a feedback control added to its pre-delay to create rhythmic repetitions of the reverb tail. So, instead of using a straight delay type for a rhythmic enhancement, use the Echo Reverb for diffuse and soft echo reflections, when you find a regular delay is sounding too concrete or direct for your needs. The Cirrus Reverb starts where the Natural Reverb ends. Its specialty is long, ethereal reverb tails with exceptionally slow reverb onsets. For that reason, the Cirrus Reverb does not feature a pre-delay. The modulation pattern is also different from the Natural Reverb: it does not build up by time but stays consistent instead. Effects slots/ placement - Now since OS 5.7 all the FX of the Profiler incl. Delay and Reverb can now be positioned freely into any FX slot before or after the Amplifier section. This means that the guitar player could place 6 Delays and 2 reverbs around the Amplifier … which might make no sense, but it is possible. To put Delays and Reverbs into their designated slots makes still sense though as these slots have special routing features which can be defined in the global rig parameters. And then some ... The Space effect is identical to the global version of Space in the Output Section. It produces the natural reflections of a small, neutral-sounding room. The most obvious result of these reflections is that a mono signal is converted to stereo; to soften the transients, a little diffusion is also applied. You can still combine the Space effect with delay or longer reverbs, without creating too much reverberation. The algorithm is designed to be the shortest possible room effect and therefore has no deep parameters. Use the Intensity parameter to control the strength of the effect. The Legacy Reverb is based on the first reverb algorithm created for the PROFILER. The main purpose of this reverb type is to maintain full backward compatibility with Rigs that have been created before the advent of PROFILER operating system 5.7. Pricing and availability Kemper PROFILER OS 5.7 is available for free to all owners of a Kemper PROFILER ™ from the Kemper Website: www.kemper-amps.com/downloads #### ProRockGear Releases New Lightweight Woodshell Cases WALL TOWNSHIP, NJ – ProRockGear and AP International are pleased to announce the release of their new Armourguard Wood Series of lightweight cases, a lightweight hybrid case like no other!   With the weight of a gigbag and the durability of a hardshell case, the Armourguard Wood Series cases provide a transportable and reliable alternative to the bulky standard.  The Armourguard Wood Series features a sturdy form-fit wood shell covered with rugged 600D nylon, utilizes heavy-duty zippers, and has added rubber bumpers on the bottom to prevent shock while standing.  Incredibly soft interior foam and padded neck rest ensure your instrument will be safe while travelling, and the sturdy nylon handle and detachable shoulder straps give you the option of carrying or wearing.  The added large outer storage pocket comfortably fits your picks, straps, and cables, so you can show up to the gig ready to go with one convenient lightweight and trusty package. The new series comes in five different sizes to fit most popular guitars and basses: rectangular electric guitar, Les Paul, dreadnought acoustic, classical acoustic and rectangular bass. Street: $60 About ProRockGear Created by some of the rock and roll world’s greatest insiders, ProRockGear makes some of the most durable and stylish cases and music accessories available today, at very affordable prices. With years of experience touring with the biggest bands in the world, ProRockGear delivers with consistency and experience—whether you’re playing in the garage or headlining a coast to coast tour, ProRockGear has what you need. For more information please visit: prorockgear.com #### Protect your Guitar or Bass with Attitude! Attitude instrument bags and cases JHS are pleased to announce they are now distributing the Attitude range of instrument bags and cases across a number of European territories. Since 2007, Attitude have been supplying a wide variety of case products and have built a reputation for quality and durability at very affordable prices. Attitude Bags (£22.99 UK rrp) cater for the cost conscious with a range of simple, black carry bags for the most popular guitar types. The Attitude Busker Bags (£44.99 - £56.99 UK rrp) are available in target or chess designs, again for all the most popular electric, acoustic and bass guitar styles, and ukulele bags in eye-catching wine red finishes (£32.99 - £36.99 UK rrp). Made from hard-wearing Poly 600D fabric with 20mm padding, the Busker series have padded handles and backpack straps for easy transportation and feature padded neck holders and tough nickel zips. Meanwhile, the Attitude Studio Bags and Premium Semi-Hard Case ranges provide luxurious synthetic leather bags, or poly 1680D semi-hard case options respectively for electric, bass, classical and acoustic guitars (£79.99 - £99.99 UK rrp). Available from all good music stores, the best way to protect your instrument is with Attitude! #### Providence Releases PEC-4V The successor of the Providence PEC-04 is finally here! North Hollywood, CA – December 5th, 2016 – Providence has introduced a new programmable Effects Controller with Vitalizer and four Provolt9 DC9V outputs, PEC-4V. Main Features Four programmable effect loops (3 series + 1 separate) in a compact unit measuring only 290mm wide x 70mm deep. Up to four combinations of the four loops can be programmed and recalled instantly in the PROGRAM mode. The four loops can be directly turned on or off individually in the DIRECT mode. 80mm footswitch spacing for easy operation. Four DC9V outputs (400mA total) features the circuit of Providence's high quality Power Supply, Provolt9. Employs the Vitalizer IN for stable sound quality in different routing situations. Extra bright LED indicators with high visibility lenses. Vitalizer Input (VZ IN) The Vitalizer circuit fed by this input “fortifies” the relatively weak guitar or bass signal without changing the signal level so that it is less susceptible to degradation. DC9V Output/Provolt9 Each of these output connectors can supply up to 100mA (a total of 400mA for all 4 outputs) of regulated DC 9V power. If any of the Provolt9 DC outputs are accidentally shorted, its Short Protection & Auto Recovery feature protects the internal circuitry from damage while keeping all other outputs active. When the cause of the short is removed, the affected output will recover automatically and normal DC supply will resume. Double Filtering on each of the Provolt9 outputs ensures exceptionally clean power supply. Clean power is essential for high-resolution, refined sound. The PEC-4V carries street prices of $449.00 in the USA. They will be available at select retailers, EMG Pickups and can also be purchased directly from Providence AMERICA’s online store at www.providence-ltd.com with free shipping to the customers in the USA. About Providence Providence manufactures top quality cables and pedals since 1996. Our goal is to create instruments that enable all artists to focus on performance by releasing them from any stress that may occur in any environment. All Providence products are made to provide solutions to situations that musicians, recording engineers, and tour staffs encounter in their work. #### PulseSetter-Sounds announce availability of DYSTOPIAN GUITARS PulseSetter-Sounds sets the tone to stun with cool KONTAKT-hosted huge hybrid guitar factory for film scoring LOS ANGELES, CA, USA: cinematic sound designers PulseSetter-Soundsis proud to announce availability of DYSTOPIAN GUITARS — a new kind of library totalling 21.32 GB of highly-creative content designed to cover all modern hybrid guitar grounds for film scoring as a huge KONTAKT-hosted virtual instrument incorporating a wide range of sounds, from clean and dreamy atmospheres to hellish industrial tones, three years in the making — as of October 19… “I have high expectations from guitar libraries as I am a guitar player myself, and found DYSTOPIAN GUITARS to be very practical and usable right out of the box, writing music the minute I tried it — a great and inspirational library.” - GRAMMY® Award-nominated composer and performer David Arkenstone (World of Warcraft), 2020 Ultimately unique in today’s swelling soundscape production toolset, DYSTOPIAN GUITARS includes several different types of KONTAKT instruments fashioned from the perspective of working film composers, ensuring everything is very useable right out of the box with no fillers and a very intuitive GUI (Graphical User Interface). It includes several so-called Natural Solo instruments and Unnatural Solo instruments — fully playable multisample patches; customisable Ensembles, capable of performing multisamples, pulses, and sequences all at the same time; a playable Pulse Designer, with several guitar-based pulses and arpeggios; a collection of acoustic and processed Shimmers; several pads and ambiences; a collection of guitar Tools and FX; as well as PulseSetter-Sounds’ most powerful sequencer to date. Digging deeper, Ensembles are complex instruments that let DYSTOPIAN GUITARS users perform several simultaneous layers of music in a very organic way when combining loops, multisample guitars, pads, sequences, and other elements — especially effective for film composers wanting to perform and quickly compose complete scenes, while working well also as a starting point when writing sketches or building a unique palette. Possibilities are (almost) endless! Elsewhere, DYSTOPIAN GUITARS showcases several multisample guitars and other string instruments, plus their alter egos — effectively hybrid Frankensteins that work well when writing modern film music. Moreover, PulseSetter-Sounds tried to tweak even the natural versions by sampling them in unusual ways, as is its way — sampling an acoustic guitar by mostly playing open strings, for instance, or slapping an electric bass with different kinds of sticks. Shimmers are various combinations of fast arpeggios and tremolos that will add movement, air, and expression to any kind of score — from an intimate piano song to a king-sized sweeping orchestral scene. Several acoustic versions are included alongside processed versions to match any style, so users are also able to mix and match their own combos. Creativity abounds further still since PulseSetter-Sounds saw fit to helpfully provide DYSTOPIAN GUITARS with several kinds of pulses and loops that will match many different styles. Supplementing hundreds of pulses are their ‘playable’ versions, whereby users can play chords or combine loops in different keys — a very organic way of using loops. Last but far from least, the provided Pulse Designer duly lets users combine most loops for one-pass performances. Performance-wise, DYSTOPIAN GUITARS also comes complete with more than a hundred customisable pads that its users can also mix and match in pairs, plus a powerful Gate and FX sequencer that lets users customise them to make them unique to their needs. Needless to say, PulseSetter-Sounds also added a number of different instruments to DYSTOPIAN GUITARS that did not sit easily in any other category, such as infinite raisers and downers, guitar impacts and scrapes, chords, a feedback machine, and more besides. Besides being able to sequence all available effects in the FX GUI, discerning DYSTOPIAN GUITARS users can take advantage of PulseSetter-Sounds’ powerful Quad sequencer that will let them work with four independent lines, combining note sequences and arpeggiators in a very intuitive and musical way. While taking advantage of newer KONTAKT guitar effects, PulseSetter-Sounds succeeded in building very organic instruments, combining those new effects with its own ‘baked’ versions using its in-house guitar and synth rigs — Muted Metal Guitar Combo is a prime example of this in action, allowing anyone to play very convincing heavy grooves without the need for external effects or external guitar software. Since the PulseSetter-Sounds team had so much fun with this, they decided to include a whole set of metal sequences in DYSTOPIAN GUITARS. With 21.32 GB of highly-creative content designed to cover all modern hybrid guitar grounds for film scoring as a huge KONTAKT-hosted virtual instrument incorporating a wide range of sounds, from clean and dreamy atmospheres to hellish industrial tones, it is going to take time to fully explore DYSTOPIAN GUITARS as a new kind of library in which PulseSetter-Sounds invested so much time — three years in the making, no less. Little wonder, then, that the company collectively hopes that each and every user of DYSTOPIAN GUITARS will find a permanent place for many of its inspiring instruments in their template for unique use in project after project, for many years to come! About PulseSetter-Sounds PulseSetter-Sounds is a cinematic sound design company, creating sound sets, loops, and sample-based products for film and video game composers, owned by award-winning composers Freddy Sheinfeld and Guillermo Silberstein. As a group of media music producers and sound designers living in Los Angeles, the company clearly knows that a strong theme tune helps tell the story and evolve emotions in a film score. Since they are also huge sci-fi-fi — yes, you read that right! — fans, the company collectively created its own ‘PulseSetter theme’ based on a futuristic dystopian-cyberpunk character who lives in one of several megacities where people have huddled together after several world wars; mixing new and old tech, this anti-hero lives for music and sounds in a world more into overthrowing the megacity overlord. Obviously this theme helps PulseSetter-Sounds propel its own sound story into hybrid and new sonic territories. www.pulsesetter-sounds.com #### Pure Cabinet technology for the Kemper Profiler The new Kemper Profiler OS 3.2 adds new features to the acclaimed Profiler digital guitar amp Kemper GmbH/ Ruhr Area, Dec. 1st, 2015 (ictw) – Kemper GmbH today announced the availability of the new Kemper Profiler Operating System Version 3.2. This adds a bunch of new features to the acclaimed Kemper Profiler and Kemper for the first time ever makes it possible to offer the sonic impression of the beloved “Amp in the room” sound that a lot of guitar players are missing when playing profiled tones that were captured with a mic’ed cabinet. It is because for decades guitar amps have to be mic’ed for recording or live performances. So effectively the audience always listens to something different than the guitar player. This is a thing of the past now. Kemper’s Pure Cabinet cures the sonic changes and tonal side effects induced by the microphone. And the player determines the dosage of this cure - for a cab sound with mic and with „less“ mic. Of course, the fundamental character of the sound will still be maintained. When activated, Pure Cabinet identifies the typical “harsh frequencies” and treats them to a smooth and balanced sound that is similar to the sound of a pure amp in the room. The amount of the pure cabinet parameter can be individually adjusted by the guitarist himself, depending on personal taste. All applications that use the mic'ed sound (virtual cabinet) of the Profiler benefit from Pure Cabinet: recordings, live shows via PA, personal full-range monitoring, in-ear monitoring, even just noodling around at home with headphones on. Kemper collected a lot of feedback from professional guitar players from around the globe regarding their take on the Pure Cabinet sound. They all love it and would not switch it off anymore. But this is not all what is new in Kemper Profiler OS 3.2, the also new Rig X-Fade Time Parameter guarantees seamless preset switching. Most digital audio devices create an unpleasant gap in the audio signal when a preset is changed. The Profiler performs a cross fade between the previous and actual rig instead, producing a seamless and smooth transition. This cross fade time can be adjusted in a wide range. It affects both Browse and Performance Mode. Also Version 3.2 adds a number of usability enhancements and new parameters to already existing features. The Kemper Profiler OS 3.2 is a free download for Profiler owners from the Kemper website: www.kemper-amps.com Watch this video to hear how it sounds! For more Information on Kemper products please visit Kemper 's website at www.kemper-amps.com #### Pure Tone Introduces Mono Shunt Shorting Jack FORT MYERS, FL - Pure Tone and AxLabs Hardware are proud to announce the release of the new Pure Tone Mono Shunt Output Jack, expanding the capabilities of the trusted multi-contact jack design for use across amplifiers, pedals, and instruments. Building on the proven success of the original Pure Tone 1/4" mono jack, the new Mono Shunt version incorporates an integrated shunt connection, allowing for more advanced wiring configurations and added functionality in a variety of applications. The integrated shorting feature keeps the switched terminal closed when no plug is inserted, most often used in amplifiers to ground the circuit and help eliminate hum. It can also be used as a speaker output jack, grounding the output when no speaker is connected to provide an added layer of amplifier protection, among other applications. At the core of the design is Pure Tone’s patented multi-contact system, which provides several contact points on both the tip and sleeve. This design ensures superior signal retention, reduced noise, and a more secure connection compared to traditional single-contact jacks. As with all Pure Tone Jacks, the new Mono Shunt Output Jack is constructed with high-quality beryllium copper contacts, with no pot metal alloys used, offering exceptional conductivity, long-lasting spring tension, and increased durability for demanding environments. The Pure Tone Mono Shunt Output Jack is a direct replacement for standard 1/4" mono jacks, making it easy to integrate into existing designs or upgrades. The new jack is available now at AxLabsHardware.com and through authorized Pure Tone dealers and distributors worldwide. About Pure Tone Invented by David Linsk of Overkill, the Pure Tone line was developed to improve upon traditional designs using higher-quality materials and increased rigidity for better sound and durability. Drawing from decades of touring experience, Linsk created the Pure Tone Multi-Contact Jack, which has become a widely adopted aftermarket upgrade and OEM staple since its introduction in 2017. About AxLabs Hardware Built on over 40 years of industry experience, AxLabs Hardware is part of AP International Music Supply, the company behind respected brands including Floyd Rose. Led by Andrew Papiccio, an original owner of Kramer Guitars, the company also provides OEM components to manufacturers around the world. #### Pure Tone Multi-Contact Output Jack WALL TOWNSHIP, NJ - Pure Tone Technologies and AP International are proud to announce the release of the new Pure Tone Output Jack.  Designed to address the many problems native to the standard 19th century jack design, the Pure Tone jack contains dual tension grounds and dual positive tips for optimal signal and lowest possible noise. Greater surface area at all contact points creates a more stable connection, locking the cable securely in place and carrying more signal; as a result, high and low frequencies are greatly improved creating a much more balanced sound while eliminating frequency spikes. Most importantly, the Pure Tone Jack eliminates the infamous “crackle” noise caused by pressure grounds. Pure Tone Technologies is the brainchild of Dave Linsk, lead guitarist of the international recording group Overkill.  The jack was created as a result of constant failures of the current production jack models that have been available on the market until now.  Road-tested and market-ready, this jack is built to withstand the everyday abuse that causes traditional jacks to fail. AP International, distributors of Floyd Rose, Babicz Full Contact Hardware, KTS Titanium, Haramis Musical Hardware, and more are pleased to be taking on the exclusive distribution of the product.  With over 40 years specializing in guitar hardware in the music industry, the Pure Tone Jack is a fitting and welcome addition to the other lines carried by the company. Now available! #### Pure Tone PTT5 Barrel Jack Pure Tone Announces PTT5 Barrel Jack WALL TOWNSHIP, NJ - Pure Tone Technologies and AP International have announced the newest addition to their lineup: The Pure Tone Barrel Jack. Comprised entirely of highly- conductive copper and with greater surface area at all contact points, this new panel-mount jack boasts full contact for optimal signal and lowest possible noise. The patented jack design creates a more stable connection, locking the cable securely in place and carrying more signal. Most importantly, the Pure Tone Jack eliminates the infamous “crackle” noise caused by pressure grounds. This long-threaded jack can be used in both mono and stereo applications. Pure Tone Technologies is the brainchild of Dave Linsk, lead guitarist of the international recording group Overkill. The jack was created as a result of constant failures of the current production jack models that have been available on the market until now. Road-tested and market-ready, this jack is built to withstand the everyday abuse that causes traditional jacks to fail. This panel mount jack joins the popular Pure Tone lineup of mono and stereo ¼” jacks. Available now, the new Pure Tone PTT5 Barrel Jack will be on display at Winter NAMM in Anaheim. AP International, distributors of Floyd Rose, KTS Titanium, Haramis Musical Hardware, and more are exclusive distributors of the product. About Pure Tone Technologies For more information about Pure Tone Technologies please visit: puretonetechnologies.com. #### Pure Tone Releases Stereo Output Jack WALL TOWNSHIP, NJ - Pure Tone Technologies and AP International have just launched the long-awaited stereo version of their popular Pure Tone Output Jack for use in instruments with active electronics or for stereo wiring. Like its mono counterpart, the Pure Tone jack boasts full contact with the plug for optimal signal and lowest possible noise. Greater surface area at all contact points creates a more stable connection, locking the cable securely in place and carrying more signal; as a result, high and low frequencies are greatly improved creating a much more balanced sound while eliminating frequency spikes. Most importantly, the Pure Tone Jack eliminates the infamous “crackle” noise caused by pressure grounds. Pure Tone Technologies is the brainchild of Dave Linsk, lead guitarist of the international recording group Overkill.  The jack was created as a result of constant failures of the current production jack models that have been available on the market until now.  Road-tested and market-ready, this jack is built to withstand the everyday abuse that causes traditional jacks to fail. The new stereo Pure Tone jack is available immediately on the company’s website and will be on display at Winter NAMM in Anaheim.  Additionally, the company will be unveiling a new barrel jack design that will work in both mono and stereo applications.  This new barrel jack will be available within the 1st quarter of 2018. AP International, distributors of Floyd Rose, KTS Titanium, Haramis Musical Hardware, and more are exclusive distributors of the product line. Come see Pure Tone Technologies at Winter NAMM in the AP International booth, 5629 in Hall D. About Pure Tone Technologies For more information about Pure Tone Technologies please visit: puretonetechnologies.com. #### Pure Tone Technologies Launches Hi-Fi Mono 1/4” Plug Pure Tone PTT8 1/4" Mono Plug FORT MYERS, FL – Pure Tone Technologies and AP International Music Supply, creators of the renowned Pure Tone multi-contact output jack, are pleased to announce their new PTT8 H-Fi male 1/4" mono plug for making your own cables. Whereas most other plugs on the market use inferior metals in their construction, the positive (tip) connection is constructed of a solid nickel-plated beryllium copper rod that makes contact directly with the wire itself and, when inserted, it reproduces the cleanest and clearest possible signal to your audio path. By inserting the hot wire of your favorite cable into the beryllium copper rod, an included set screw aids in securing the wire for easier soldering and making a more solid connection. With its straight and direct path from wire to tip, this new design gives you the most direct sound without traveling through additional inferior metals that alter the purity of its sound. The PTT8 Hi-Fi 1/4" mono plug is available now for purchase directly and through various online retailers. Conceived by guitarist David Linsk of Overkill, the Pure Tone line features upgrades to classic designs with the highest quality materials and increased rigidity for better sound quality and durability.  His decades of touring experience led to the invention of the Pure Tone Multi-Contact Jack which has become one of the most popular aftermarket guitar electronics and an OEM staple since its 2017 release. AP International Music Supply has over four decades of experience in the music industry, manufacturing and/or distributing Floyd Rose Tremolo Systems, Pure Tone Output Jacks, HexHider, DMI Guitar Labs, KTS Titanium, ProRockGear, and more while also supplying OEM products to a multitude of brands in the industry. They will soon be launching AxLabs Hardware, a comprehensive line of quality guitar components from standard replacements, exact vintage-spec reproductions, and new innovations with collaborations from many notable industry insiders. Street price: $8.49 {puretonetechnologies.com} #### QiJACK by Analysis Plus Launches New Website QiJACK by Analysis Plus Launches Dedicated Website with New Quantity (Bulk) Pricing Built like a tank, QiJACK sets the high-end standard and everything else is just a jack! FLUSHING, MI – May 28, 2019 – (GuitarPR) – Analysis Plus, the manufacturer of widely acclaimed, patented cables and connectors for the high-end Home and Pro Audio markets, has just launched a dedicated website for its QiJACK line of input/output jacks. At the same time, the company has introduced new, quantity-based pricing for bulk-shipped QiJACK orders as well as an OEM program for manufacturers. QiJACK is like no other jack on the market. It’s built like a tank and designed to sound the best. The secret is in the patent pending rings which expand into an oval shape to give you a consistent grip with two contact points on your plug while substantially reducing resistance for the best possible sound. QiJACK can be used in a variety of products such as guitars, basses, amplifiers, speaker cabinets, pro audio equipment and much more. Whether you’re retrofitting or building new, you can now upgrade a weak link in the chain, and when paired with Analysis Plus cables, you’ve got a winning combination across the board. Visit the new QiJACK website for pricing information and more at: https://QiJack.com. At Summer NAMM See QiJACK and the rest of the extraordinary Analysis Plus line of cables and connectors in Nashville at Summer NAMM, July 18-20 in Booth 206. About Analysis Plus Founded in 1992, Analysis Plus is a scientific research and design company now focused primarily on the high-end music and pro audio industries. They are known for their patented cables preferred by musicians and technicians that demand the best, including the likes of John Mayer, Kenny Loggins, Hunter Hayes, Richard Bona, Jake Shimabukuro and others #### Quilter Labs and Neunaber Audio Announce They Are Joining Forces Combining skill sets to bring together analog warmth and digital versatility IRVINE, CA – January 10, 2023 – (GUITARpr) – Quilter Labs and Neunaber Audio have come together to offer up the best of analog power circuit and digital signal processing musical technology. This union will result in: Wider Domestic and Worldwide Distribution of Neunaber Products Expanded Product Development Capabilities Standardized Logistics and Supply Chain Enhanced Support System. In a statement, Brian Neunaber said, “I started Neunaber Audio to design products that I am truly passionate about, but ultimately, operating a business didn’t leave much time for that. By partnering with Quilter Labs, I can return to what I love doing and enable new opportunities for my team. I’ve known Pat and Chris for many years, and I feel that we have similar sensibilities in our approaches to design, marketing and management. When I decided to find someone to assume operations of Neunaber Audio so that I could return to full-time product development, Quilter Labs was top of mind. Fortunately, they were also looking for someone like me to expand their design team.” Following up, Pat Quilter remarked, “As many thousands of happy Quilter Labs customers know, in retirement I have returned to my original passion of making high energy guitar and bass amps. My long career designing power amps at QSC Audio, which evolved from our guitar amp beginnings, have left me with a deep toolbox of analog power technology. More importantly, I have access to the vintage amps whose tone we all know and love, and I know how to unleash the same warmth and dynamics using modern lightweight circuitry. I am familiar with Brian Neunaber’s work, both at QSC and in his own company, and I look forward to combining our skill sets to bring together the best of both worlds – analog warmth and digital versatility – in easy-to-operate devices that fulfill our mission to Make Music Better.” About Pat Quilter and Quilter Labs: After decades of developing top-line QSC products, Pat had become a world-class designer of compact, high-power amplifiers. The final years of Pat’s QSC career saw his mastery of Class-D technology, the third wave of power technology that would replace traditional solid state, just as solid-state had replaced tube amps, except in the guitar field where tube amps continued to be respected as having the best and most natural tonal properties. Having built tube amps, Pat was well aware of the properties that they brought to the game. As a veteran of analog design, he could see what it would take to duplicate the behavior of tubes, but using modern, high efficiency, lightweight technology to design an amp that would serve the needs of musicians better than anything else on the market. About Brian Neunaber and Neunaber Audio: Coming from an engineering background, Brian Neunaber—the company’s founder—has grounded their mission in modern, highly technical excellence. Their products are the result of research, development, and intentional sonic engineering. They pursue sonic perfection, even at the cost of breaking industry norms. Their products deliver practical and intriguing sounds to a diverse range of musicians—from those whose desire is to effortlessly plug-in and play to those who need a more versatile platform to sculpt their ultimate tone. They believe that making great products is the best marketing strategy, and they rely on happy customers to spread the word. For more information, visit: https://www.quilterlabs.com/ https://neunaber.net/ Contact John Meza 714-519-6114 john@quilterlabs.com #### Rainger FX Dwarf Bleep Fuzz Pedal The Rainger FX Dwarf Bleep is a full-on fuzz pedal, and a development from the Dr Freakenstein's Dwarf, which is the joint best seller for Rainger FX, along with the big Dr Freakenstein Fuzz DRFF-3. It has the same built in noise-gate, the hi-pass phaser/bit crusher capabilities - all controllable in real-time with the dual sensitivity Igor pressure pad (hand or foot operated). However, the Rainger FX Dwarf Bleep also has a 'bleep edge' that appears at the start and end of each note - the pitch of it fully tunable by knob or Igor. The speed of the bleeping is also user-adjustable, and it can be easily changed back to a 'regular Dwarf' mode using the trim pot accessible through a hole in the baseplate. There's also a 'signal present' LED indicator and a wider frequency response than the Dwarf. The Dwarf Bleep comes in a unique custom-designed enclosure which is 0.5mm narrower than standard mini-pedal enclosures. All the sockets are mounted on the top end panel, so if you have a space 41.5mm wide on your pedalboard, the Dwarf Bleep will slot right in. No extra room is needed for side-mounting jack plugs – a unique feature among mini-pedals. The The Rainger FX Dwarf Bleep is true-bypass, a deeply cool original pedal with a wide palette of sounds, manufactured in the UK. Features Monster distortion in a mini package Harmonic overtones controlled either by knob, or by Igor- a unique dual-sensitivity foot-controlled pressure pad Comes with an Igor foot-controller - with two available pressure sensitivities Extra trimpot - adjusted by screwdriver (not supplied) - for full-on fuzz-bleep weirdness! Built-in noise gate Hi/Lo intensity button Volume thumbwheel All sockets on top end panel – No side sockets taking up pedalboard space True bypass 6” Width (41.5mm) DC 9V Power center negative (not included) Black leatherette paint finish for extra protection True Bypass Switching and LED Indication About Rainger FX Set up by David Rainger in 2009, Rainger FX is a north-west London-based guitar effects company, designing and building new kinds of effects pedals for today’s electric guitarists. Rainger FX is aiming to provide new sounds inspired by music around right now, with a totally distinctive visual style and use. Pedals should sound great, be totally reliable, and be fun. They like LEDs a lot – and a visual representation of the sound (from a basic on/off indicator upwards) is very important. And if the whole thing can be done simply – then that’s best of all. For more information please visit: www.raingerfx.com #### Rancho de la Luna and EarthQuaker Devices Announce Collaboration Dirt Transmitter Fuzz Driver AKRON, OHIO, June 2025 – In early 2023, Jamie Stillman was invited by legendary guitarist and producer Dave Catching to participate in a recording session at Rancho De La Luna for an album celebrating 30 years of Rancho. Dave, a total sweetheart, has been a massive supporter of EQD both in the studio and while touring, but this was not something Jamie ever expected. A founding member of earthlings? and touring member of numerous bands, including Eagles of Death Metal and Queens of the Stone Age, Dave Catching owns and operates Rancho De La Luna in Joshua Tree, California. Needless to say, Jamie jumped at the chance to go and ended up using the Dirt Transmitter on a lot of the recordings. Jamie was honored to join the cast of world-class musicians and thrilled when they were way into the tones he was getting with this pedal. The Dirt Transmitter is one of the oldest circuits in the EarthQuaker line. The design is Fuzz Face inspired, and the idea started when Jamie Stillman came across some very unique silicon transistors. These transistors are lower gain and have a warmth similar to germanium transistors when overdriven. But they also have the top-end grind typical of silicon-based fuzz pedals, which adds to the mids and helps cut through. The first Dirt Transmitters started shipping in January of 2008, and these original units were housed in a small enclosure with only three controls: Fuzz, Tone, and Level. Shortly after the release, Jamie decided to add the external Bias control, which opened up the circuit and brought it to life. By varying the Bias the transistor is starved of voltage. The Dirt Transmitter is properly biased when the Bias control is all the way up; when turning it down, the voltage is starved, and the fuzz tone becomes gated. This produces a sputtery ripping velcro tone that increases in character as you roll it back. The combination of these rare transistors and the starved voltage creates a wide variety of textures at the turn of a knob, which made the Dirt Transmitter a beloved mainstay in the EarthQuaker Devices line until its untimely discontinuation in 2017. After the session, there was talk about doing a pedal release in conjunction with the album, and the DirtTransmitter was the perfect fit; seeing as it was used so much during the session. Dave was down and the plan was solidified. He suggested we use his friend, Mike Egan, to create some super special Rancho-themed art to celebrate the occasion. It just so happens that Mike is from Ohio and lives just a short drive from EQD headquarters. It all just seemed to fit together perfectly. Rancho de la Luna Dirt Transmitter Fuzz Driver Dave Catching discusses why the Dirt Transmitter was chosen for the collaboration. EarthQuaker Devices couldn’t be more excited to have worked on this project with Dave. He is such an amazing human, and we’re beyond stoked to bring this to the world. About EarthQuaker Devices Celebrating its 20th Anniversary this year, Akron, Ohio-based EarthQuaker Devices consistently cranks out top-notch effects pedals the hard way: by hand, one at a time, with an eye for detail, and with golden ears for listening to the classic sounds of future-past. Designed with full-frequency response and backed by a lifetime warranty, products from EarthQuaker Devices are built to last and inspire musicians to achieve their creative vision, no matter what instrument they play. EarthQuaker Devices has been praised for its commitment to inclusion, diversity and cooperation with other pedal manufacturers by Best Guitar Effects. https://www.earthquakerdevices.com/ https://www.instagram.com/earthquakerdev https://www.youtube.com/user/EarthQuakerDevices About Rancho de La Luna Rancho de La Luna Studio was founded by Fred Drake and David Catching in 1993 in Joshua Tree, California. In 2004, 2 years after Drake’s untimely passing, David Catching took up residency and has served as host, chef, bartender, producer, musician, housekeeper and party coordinator. The surrounding desert views, funky gear, singular vibe, and Rancho hospitality have inspired the likes of: Arctic Monkeys, Anthony Bourdain, Kyuss, Earth, Queens Of The Stone Age, Autolux, The Desert Sessions, Fu Manchu, CKY, earthlings?, Masters Of Reality, Warpaint, Chris Goss, Joe Walsh, Gutter Twins, Earthless, Afghan Whigs, John Garcia, Snow Patrol, Barrett Martin, Motorpsycho, Sugarfoot, Dot.Hacker, The Mutants, Victoria Williams, Boots, Smith and Pyle, Fatso Jetson, Mojave Lords, Foo Fighters, Eagles Of Death Metal, Iggy Pop, Mark Lanegan, Daniel Lanois, Pins, Tinariwen, Kurt Vile, The Duke Spirit, Wires on Fire, Shy Party, Nebula, Twilight Singers, Unida, Sparta, Barb Wire Dolls, The Giraffes and many, many more incredibly talented bands, musicians, artists, photographers, film, and friends. https://www.ranchodelaluna.com http://www.instagram.com/ranchodelalunastudio #### Rapier 44 solid bodied electric guitar joins the 22 and 33 The Rapier™ 44, is the latest model in this successful series of electric guitars by the legendary UK guitar builder and designer Alan Entwistle, based on the original iconic Rapier’s that played a major role in the industry of British built guitars from the 1960s. Now with a quartet of Entwistle EWR64 mini-double coil pickups and Rapier’s famous switching system producing 15 sonic permutations, the new generation Rapier 44, looks stunning finished in Fiesta Red with white scratchplate and Arctic White with black scratchplate, and retains all the glorious charms and visual characteristics of the original. Significant tonewood and hardware upgrades include an African Okoume body, 4-bolt, Canadian hard rock maple soft ‘C’ profiled neck with fully adjustable truss rod and a 23 fret (including zero fret), 12 inch radius fingerboard. For accurate intonation, tuning stability and perfect return to pitch from the original HI-LO vibrato design, the Rapier 44, now includes smooth friction-free precision cut, 43mm GraphTech Nubone nut, Wilkinson WJ55 E-Z Lok machine heads and high spec’d roller bridge. RAP44FR Fiesta Red & RAP44AW Arctic White £499.00 rrp #### Rapier add new models to its catalogue of popular solid bodied guitars and basses Rapier add new models to its catalogue of popular solid bodied guitars and basses, retro-themed around the first British built guitars of the 1960s. Whilst celebrating the company’s 60th anniversary at NAMM 2025, JHS are also launching a host of new acoustic and electric fretted instruments at this year’s show, including the Rapier 6 string solid bodied Saffire Ultra electric guitar and 4 string Rapier Symphonic Bass. Designed by the legendary UK guitar builder and hardware specialist Alan Entwistle, like all models in the popular Rapier Series, these new instruments are not just eye-catching with all the visual charm of the originals that played a major role in the industry of British built guitars and basses from the 1960s, they feature significant tonewood and hardware upgrades to meet the needs of the modern player. Looking the part, available in a choice of striking finishes that include Greenburst Ocean Blue and Shoreline Gold, offset with 2-piece 3-ply scratchplates, hardware upgrades for the double cutaway Rapier Saffire Ultra electric guitar, include a trio of Entwistle designed low-noise Astrosonic Split pickups wired via two 5-way selectors, a single volume and 2 tone controls which, when combined with his ingenious ATN 5-way switching system offer a host of sonic permutations. Now with roller bridge saddles, a re-engineered Hi-Lo Resonance long-plate vibrato system and Wilkinson E-Z LoK machine heads, the Rapier Saffire performs with accurate return to pitch, rock solid tuning and spot on intonation. Tonewood additions include a single bound okeume chambered body, high gloss maple neck, bound rosewood fingerboard with block position markers, and a nod to the original models from the 1960s with 22 frets including the zero fret. Looking extra cool finished Firenza Red, Arctic White or Metallic Silver, the new Rapier Symphonic 4 string bass fitted with a pair of Alan Entwistle designed Astro Sonic VX bass pickups, single volume control, global tone control and the natural resonance of the okemue body, bolt-on maple neck, rosewood fingerboard, like the Rapier Saffire Ultra guitar, effortlessly delivers the classic Rapier voice, heard on a host of early British pop songs, now with a wider tonal range that is ideal for a host of popular styles. A Wilkinson WPB bass bridge and Wilkinson WJBL 200 machine heads provide a solid mantle for stable tuning and accurate intonation, whilst a chrome bridge cover and thumb rest are a subtle reminder of Alan Entwistle’s attention to detail. Rapier Saffire Electric Guitar - fitted with Elixir Strings as standard -  RRP £599.00 / US MAP $799 Rapier Symphonic Bass Guitar - RRP £429.00 / US MAP $599 Visit RAPIER guitars in Hall D, Booth 5910 at The NAMM Show 2025.  Rapier guitars are distributed worldwide exclusively by JHS. JHS Website #### Rapier add the Escort to its Series of electric guitars and basses Rapier add the Escort to its Series of electric guitars and basses, designed by the legendary UK guitar builder and hardware specialist Alan Entwistle. Whilst celebrating the company’s 60th anniversary, JHS are launching a host of new instruments at Winter NAMM 2025, which include the Rapier Escort, designed by the legendary UK guitar builder and hardware specialist Alan Entwistle. Whilst the single cutaway, solid bodied Rapier Escort is immediately attractive to the eye and available in 2 Tone Sunburst, Arctic White and Gloss Black, guitar players not only aspire to the guitar’s outstanding playability, they are also in awe of its tonal range, thanks to the wide spaced installation of the two Alan Entwistle VX36 alnico pickups. With this wide spacing, the Escort delivers superb isolation when switching between the natural hard-edged attack from the bridge pickup to the warm flutey sonics of the neck unit and, with both combined via a 3 way selector switch, the Rapier Escort emphasises strong mid-frequencies and pronounced separation with outstanding sonic versatility, for a rich tonal spectrum that’s ideal for a host of musical styles from country to blues, pop and rock. Impressive tonewood and hardware specifications include an okeume body, bolt-on maple neck, 22 fret rosewood fingerboard, Wilkinson EZ Lok machine heads, Graphtech nut, roller bridge and a redesigned, super-smooth operating Hi-Lo Resonance long-plate vibrato system. Rapier Escort Electric Guitar - fitted with Elixir Strings as standard. RRP £449.00 / US MAP $649 Visit Vintage guitars in Hall D, Booth 5910 at The NAMM Show 2025.  Vintage guitars are distributed worldwide exclusively by JHS: JHS Website #### Rapier add the Rocket to its Series of guitars and basses Rapier add the Rocket to its Series of guitars and basses, themed around British built guitars from the 1960s and 70s. Whilst celebrating the company’s 60th anniversary, JHS are launching a host of new instruments at Winter NAMM 2025, which include the Rapier Rocket, designed by the legendary UK guitar builder and hardware specialist Alan Entwistle. With its distinctive symmetrical, swept-wing okeume body, neck and angled headstock, all finished in a striking metallic silver, offset with a single ply black scratchplate and chrome hardware, the Rapier Rocket looks unquestionably cool. Straight string-pull from the Wilkinson EZ loc machine heads to the Entwistle designed Hi-Lo Resonance long-plate vibrato system, via a precision cut Graphtech nut and roller bridge, ensures accurate return to pitch, stable tuning and pinpoint intonation over the Canadian rock maple neck with double action truss rod and 22 fret, bound rosewood fingerboard. With a low DCR output of 5K ohms, the Entwistle FireStar pickups are more open sounding with a massive dynamic range, whilst heavy gauge winding wire and powered by a single Neodymium Rare Earth magnet, they’re extra hot, whilst also highlighting Entwistle’s extraordinary talent for guitar wiring. Rapier Rocket Electric Guitar - fitted with Elixir Strings as standard. RRP £499.00 / US MAP $699  Visit Rapier guitars in Hall D, Booth 5910 at The NAMM Show 2025. Vintage guitars are distributed worldwide exclusively by JHS. JHS Website #### Rapier launch the Saffire Bass Rapier™ launch the Saffire Bass, a reincarnation of iconic 1960’s British built 4 string bass guitar. The new 4 string short-scale Rapier™ Saffire Bass is the latest addition to the successful series by legendary UK guitar builder and designer Alan Entwistle, based on the original iconic Rapier’s that played a major role in the industry of British built guitars and basses from the 1960s. Significant tonewood and hardware upgrades for this exciting new model include okoume for the body, chosen specifically for its warmth, depth and high-end clarity, a 4-bolt, Canadian hard rock maple neck with fully adjustable truss rod, a 25 fret (including zero fret) double octave fingerboard with a 31inch (78.74 cm) scale, a four-saddle compensated bridge providing improved intonation all over the fingerboard, whilst open-geared chrome machine heads provide simple, effective action for maximum tuning stability. With a pair of Alan Entwistle EWR64B double coil pickups, 3-way selector switch, single volume control, global tone control and mid boost control, the new Rapier Saffire Bass is ideal for a host of musical styles, whilst effortlessly delivering the classic Rapier bass voice, heard on a host of early British pop songs. Looking stunning finished in Fiesta Red, Arctic White and Daphne Blue, this versatile solid-bodied electric bass guitar is visually complimented by the flagship 2 piece, 3 ply tortoise shell scratchplate and re-designed headstock logo. Rapier Saffire 4-string Bass Guitar. £479.00 rrp #### Rapier launch the Saffire Bass, a reincarnation of iconic 1960’s British built bass guitar The new 4 string short-scale Rapier™ Saffire Bass, is the latest addition to the successful series by legendary UK guitar builder and designer Alan Entwistle, based on the original iconic Rapier’s that played a major role in the industry of British built guitars and basses from the 1960s. Significant tonewood and hardware upgrades for this exciting new model include a basswood body, 4-bolt, Canadian hard rock maple neck with fully adjustable truss rod and, a 25 fret (including zero fret) double octave fingerboard with a 31inch (78.74 cm) scale. With a pair of Alan Entwistle EWR64B double coil pickups, 3 way selector switch, single volume control, global tone control and mid boost control, the new Rapier Saffire Bass is ideal for a host of musical styles, whilst effortlessly delivering the classic Rapier bass voice, heard on a host of early British pop songs. Looking stunning finished in Fiesta Red, Arctic White and Daphne Blue it’s complimented by the flagship 2 piece, 3 ply scratchplate. It also includes a GraphTech nut, chrome machine heads and fully adjustable 4 saddle bridge. Rapier Saffire Bass Guitar. £479.00 rrp #### Real Guitars Made from Real Skateboards SAN FRANCISCO — What started as a love for two hobbies is evolving into a passion for one business. Today, Prisma Guitars is driven by the goal of building custom guitars with a one-of-a-kind style where instruments are all 100% handcrafted from the wood of recycled skateboard decks and custom engineered for the highest quality sound. Prisma offers musicians the opportunity to customize every feature in building their dream guitar, from body shapes and pickups to necks, bridges, and knobs. Prisma electric guitars have six body shapes that can be built entirely with skateboards, a skateboard top and mahogany or alder back, or with a hollow body. In addition to using their own stock of skateboards, Prisma is able to build a guitar with a customer’s skateboards at no extra charge. Necks are available in multiple profiles in four styles: skateboard, mahogany or maple with rosewood fingerboard, or one-piece maple. Each neck has a 12’’ inch radius and 25.5’’ scale length with a hand-shaped Graph Tech nut at 1 5/8’’ width. Prisma uses only hand-wound pickups from McNelly Pickups and David Allen Pickups, and all guitars are built exclusively with Emerson Custom electronics. Tone Pro or Mastery bridges are available, and an Allen key Hot Rod truss rod anchors the body, which has a 100% nitrocellulose instrument lacquer finish. Prisma also builds custom bass guitars in two body styles with three wood options: mahogany back with skate top, alder back with skate top, or full skateboard. A maple neck with rosewood or maple fingerboard is available along with three finish types and several other customizable features. Prisma Skateboard Guitars Video Video by Prisma Guitars Pricing for custom guitars begins at $2,500 and orders take approximately eight to twelve weeks to complete. Left-handed models are available at no extra cost, and all instruments come with a travel-ready MONO bag. Guitars can be shipped internationally. Tapping into local SF culture, Prisma also offers pre-built series guitars with select customizable features. The Sunset Series pays homage to Prisma’s Sunset District neighborhood, home to Ocean Beach, where surfing and skateboarding are a way of life. Each guitar in this series is a vibrant pastel that is meant to represent a house in the neighborhood. Loaded with McNelly x Prisma pickups, the series features handmade skateboard knobs and a custom Decoboom pickguard inspired by 1970s surf culture. “Skateboards are made with seven layers of hard rock maple--- a familiar guitar wood--- and some of the layers are randomly dyed colors. Through working the materials, we get the colors to come through,” says Nick Pourfard, founder of Prisma Guitars. “Every single time I build one, it’s a different result. I never make the same guitar twice.” For a behind-the-scenes look at the Prisma design process, check out this video that features a demo by professional skateboarder and musician Tommy Guerrero. To learn more about custom Prisma Guitars, visit www.PrismaGuitars.com. About Prisma Guitars Prisma Guitars was founded in 2015 by 24-year-old Nick Pourfard, a self-taught woodworker and industrial design student based in San Francisco. Inspired by his love of skateboarding and music, Nick decided to combine the two to create colorful guitars using broken and used skateboard decks. He has created custom guitars for stylistically diverse musicians at home and abroad, including international icon Steve Harris of the band Iron Maiden. Prisma Guitars are all 100% handmade in the USA, and the colors are completely one-of-a-kind for every build. To learn more, visit www.PrismaGuitars.com. #### Recording King G6 Series Cutaway Single 0 Recording King's G6 Cutaway Single 0 is the perfect guitar for performing songwriters, fingerpickers or cafe players thanks to its ideal body size, upper fret access and Fishman Presys electronics. The Recording King G6 Series Cutaway Single 0 (RP-G6-CFE5) combines attractive features in a great-sounding package useful for every acoustic player. The solid Spruce top delivers traditional acoustic tone - clear and warm across the entire fretboard - with particularly notable access to the upper frets. A comfortable small-body that can be played this high up the neck - at our price - is unusual, and will get the attention of budget-conscious fingerstyle players on a budget. The mahogany back and sides enhance the projection and mid-range, helping a diminutive instrument sound anything but small. The 1-11/16" bone nut is the perfect width for strummers, and enhances string resonance. The G6 Cutaway Single 0 is finished with an attractive tortoise rosette and body binding for a refined, unique vibe. Fishman Presys electronics come standard, making this G6 ready for the stage or the road. Solid Spruce Top Mahogany Back & Sides 25.4" Scale Length 1-11/16" Nut Width Tortoise Inlaid Rosette & Binding Fishman Presys EQ Learn more about the G6 Cutaway Single 0 guitar here #### Recording King Swamp Dog Parlor Resonator Guitar Meet the Recording King Swamp Dog Parlor Resonator Recording King's new Swamp Dog Parlor has it all: classic resonator tone in a bell brass body, rusty vintage mojo, and one of the best-sounding resonator cones available. Recording King's all-new Swamp Dog Parlor puts everything great about the Swamp Dog Style-O resonator in an intimate small body package. The Swamp Dog Parlor's traditional resonator tone begins with a classic bell brass parlor-size body and RK's own full-size hand-spun 9.5" cone. RK uses the same custom cone in its bigger sibling, the best-selling Swamp Dog. Thanks to the smaller body size and 24-¼" scale length, the Swamp Dog Parlor has a different voice than other metal body instruments. It has all the swampiness and midrange of classic biscuit-style metal bodies, but the unique design adds more treble shimmer, for extra top-end clarity. There are few other resonators on the market in similar size and style, but none can compare to RK's history and design. RK backs up every guitar with excellent customer service and an industry-leading warranty. Recording King guitars never cut corners on great tone, and the Swamp Dog Parlor delivers classic sound and tons of mojo, whether you're just discovering resonator, or you're a professional player. Distressed Bell Brass Body Hand-Spun 9.5" Cone Mahogany Neck, 24-¼" Scale, 1-¾" Nut Width Maple/Ebony Biscuit Bridge Learn more about the Swamp Dog Parlor guitar here #### Recreation Of Iconic Beatles Rooftop Gig Uses Orange Amplification Orange Amplification was delighted to provide the amps for the recent celebration of the 50th anniversary of The Beatles last public performance. Students of LIPA Sixth Form College (LSFC) brought shoppers to a standstill as they performed on the rooftop of Starbucks at Liverpool ONE shopping centre. The Beatles performance in 1969 took place on the roof of Apple Corp’s Savile Row office in London while filming for their movie Let it Be, and features five songs. The LSFC celebration featured nine bands playing Beatles material from across their entire career. Cliff Cooper, CEO and founder of Orange Amplification and Honorary Patron of The Strawberry Field Charity campaign said, ‘I am delighted that Orange was able to support this event. It is wonderful to see young people enjoying playing music and taking part in an event to celebrate The Beatles legacy.’ To find out more about LSFC please go to www.lipasixthformcollege.org. To find out more about Orange Amplification and its products please go to https://orangeamps.com/. About Orange Amplification Orange Amplification has been a pioneering force in guitar and bass amplification since 1968. They have built a reputation of delivering innovative technology, always built with uncompromising attention to detail and quality.  Known as the best British guitar amplifier manufacturer for both design and build, they dominate the world’s stages and studios. Orange are rightfully proud of their heritage, a story that began in the late 1960’s. The world’s greatest rock icons, including Jimmy Page, Stevie Wonder, James Brown, Fleetwood Mac, Oasis, Madonna, Jim Root and Geddy Lee are proud to stand in front of the unmistakable iconic brand and rely upon its unique tone. #### Red Panda Announces Raster 2 Pitch-Shifted Delay Pedal Plymouth, MI (July 15, 2021) - Red Panda unveiled the Raster 2 at Summer NAMM 2021, a digital delay pedal that delivers a wide range of sounds including harmonizing delays, micro pitch shifting, phase-shifted repeats, arpeggios, alien textures, chaotic self-oscillation, and continuously evolving soundscapes. The original Raster was released in 2015. Red Panda has updated it with longer delay time, modulation, presets, MIDI, and stereo, in a smaller enclosure that measures 3 inches wide with all jacks on top. The Raster is a 1600 ms digital delay with a pitch and frequency shifter integrated into the feedback path. Forward or reverse delay can be shifted once or have continuously shifted repeats. Three delay ranges allow you to precisely dial in resonant feedback and instantly change delay time with rhythmic shifts. The feedback control has infinite repeats at 3 o'clock and chaotic, textured feedback loops at higher levels. Knob responses are carefully tuned for exploration of self-oscillation and feedback on the verge of blowing up. A tone control sweeps from dark analog-style repeats to digital clarity and emphasizes the attack at higher settings. The left and right delay times can be set as a ratio, so a single knob changes both in sync. The two delay channels can be arranged in series, parallel or ping pong. Three pitch and frequency shifting algorithms are integrated into the feedback loop. Pitch shifting repeats up or down in semitone steps creates tempo-synced arpeggios and alien organ sounds. The detune setting can dial in micro pitch shifts and chorused repeats. The frequency shifter creates flanger-like textures and radical dissonant echoes. The left and right channels can be shifted by the same amount, a ratio, or opposite directions. At subtle settings, repeats evolve in a way that sounds natural, but different from analog delays. The Raster's modulation section has seven waveforms that can be assigned to delay time, pitch shift, or effect level (for tremolo). There are two random waveforms for glitchy sliced delays or random pitch shift, wow and flutter, and broken tape deck effects. Envelope and inverse envelope enable dynamic flanging and pitch bent delays. Stereo controls adjust the modulation amount and phase between channels, for subtle shifts or swirling psychedelic washes. Red Panda engineer Curt Malouin says,"While designing the Raster 2, I wanted to enable as many classic rack mount digital delay tricks as possible while keeping the fast and intuitive control that made the original Raster so fun to use. Instead of multiple modes with generic knob names, all of the parameters are always available, so you can mix and match different effects and explore new sounds in between." The Raster 2 is performance friendly, with 6 knobs and 9 switches. The original Raster was praised for its knob response and immediacy, and the Raster 2 maintains that simplicity while adding flexible modulation and extensive stereo functionality. Alternate knob settings are related to the primary knob function, labeled, and off at the center position. Both footswitches can be latching or momentary, for instant pitch jumps or quick blasts of echo. The bypass switch can also mute the output in bypass while always listening, to catch, repeat, and manipulate what you just played. The Raster is designed and assembled in Plymouth, MI, USA. Pricing & Availability MAP: $299 USD Shipping late summer or early fall. The release has been delayed due to the global semiconductor shortage. About Red Panda Red Panda designs and manufactures DSP-based pedals for experimentally minded musicians. We create algorithms that behave in an organic and natural way - effects that can warp, twist and bend your sound in new ways, but stay musical and in control. Our effects combine modern signal processing techniques with the character of classic digital hardware. #### Red Witch Concordia limited edition guitar pedal Red Witch releases brand new ultra limited edition guitar pedal New Zealand based effects company Red Witch Ltd announced this morning the release of Concordia , their ultra limited edition, 4 FET Phaser. Limited to only 66 units, once these pedals have sold, Concordia will be no more ... This follows on only a few weeks after the release of "Ophelia", their super limited run germanium fuzz pedal. That entire production sold out in 7 hours. Hand assembled and signed by Red Witch Magus, Ben Fulton, Concordia features three top edge mounted dials that allow you to control the Velocity, the Blend (wet and dry) and the Phase Magnitude. Magnitude uniquely modifies both phase depth and phase frequency response. Concordia is unlike any other phaser - offering a new blend of shimmer, resonance and sweep. Concordia is true bypass and finished in vintage cream powder coat. She runs exclusively from a DC 9 volt wallwart power supply. Concordia is available exclusively from Red Witch's online store: http://www.redwitchpedals.com/products But only until stock is exhausted. All units will ship within between 14 and 21 days from order. All units ship from New Zealand, internationally. The exceptionally limited edition “Concordia” pedal from Red Witch Ltd. Video by Red Witch Pedals #### Red Witch Fuzz God III 64 Fuzz Combinations in One Analog Box!! Red Witch Ltd are thrilled to announce their latest offering to the auricular universe, a device containing 64 different Fuzz options in one tiny all analog box. A kaleidoscope of fuzz tones covering every flavor a guitarist could ever want. Has Red Witch built the ultimate Desert Island Fuzz? Yes. Yes they have. But first, a little history ... In 2006 Red Witch created the Fuzz God I. An angelic germanium delight crafted in chrome. Then, through a process of divine sonic transmogrification, came Fuzz God II, a more outrageous, silicon sibling to Fuzz God I. But now, the universe demands - the holy trinity must be complete! And we obey! Red Witch humbly presents the glory, the majesty…. FUZZ GOD III. FUZZ GOD III is possibly the most versatile, compact and affordable high-end fuzz pedal ever made. The pedal features controls for Fuzz, Volume and Sputter (gating) on the top surface. Inside it has a 6-way DIP switch. The first 2 DIP switches control gain arrays. DIP Switches 3 to 6 control different tonal structures. Each DIP switch setting results in the FUZZ, Sputter and Volume dials reacting slightly differently. Red Witch founder Ben Fulton says “I’ve designed a box that, in essence, gives guitarists access to 64 analog fuzz pedals in one super compact enclosure. If you want a Fuzz tone – it’s in this box”. From a subtle break up to the Marshall/ fuzz sadomasochism of Jimi Hendrix at Monterey, from Keef in 1965 to the 21st centuries boldest sonic adventurers, the FUZZ GOD III delivers it all and everything in between. The first 100 units have been hand built and signed by Ben Fulton. They’re available at a very special reduced introductory price of only $129.99. Once these first 100 units have been sold, the regular price of the pedal will be $139.99. The Fuzz God III can be purchased directly from Red Witch Ltd via their website:  www.redwitchpedals.com Features: An almost limitless number of Fuzz Tones All analog Silicon Fuzz circuit Classic BC109B and BC109C transistors Controls for Fuzz, Volume and Sputter Internal 6 way Dip switch = 64 different gain and tone combinations. Super compact enclosure True Bypass Runs only from external 9 Volt DC Supply (no rechargeable battery) Red Witch Fuzz God III Demo Video by redwitchPedals About Red Witch Red Witch is a boutique manufacturer of world-leading premium analog guitar and bass effects pedals. Critically acclaimed with outstanding international reviews and products enjoyed by an enviable list of world respected artists, Red Witch has gained a reputation for designing and manufacturing innovative floor effects pedals of the highest quality, renowned for their tone, functionality and artist usability. At Red Witch we take pride in offering unique functionalities unavailable in any other boutique analog guitar pedal effects worldwide. Conceived in a garage in Paekakariki, New Zealand by musician Ben Fulton in 2003, Red Witch first came to international prominence in 2008 when Andy Summers from the Police used hand built Red Witch pedals on the Police Reunion tour. Red Witch products have established a loyal following by some of the biggest names in music including Andy Summers (The Police), Sting (Solo, The Police), John Mayer, Mike Patton (Fantomas, Solo, Faith No More), The Arctic Monkeys, Terry Lawless (U2), Monte Pittman (Solo, Madonna), Trinity Roots (New Zealand), Shihad (New Zealand), The Little Bushmen (New Zealand psychedelic/ roots band), Neil Finn (Crowded House, Solo, Split Enz), INXS and Guns n' Roses. #### Red Witch Guitar and Bass floor effects Professional Development Program Red Witch Analog Pedals announces an industry first with its Guitar and Bass floor effects Professional Development Program Breaking the trend of the usual NAMM announcements of new pedals, new technology, or new equipment, the latest creation from the company who created the world's first mini-pedal range with the Seven Sisters, Red Witch has designed a cutting edge pedal training program for retail sales staff. The 10-week online course was designed by Red Witch founder Ben Fulton, and is the first course of its kind in the music world. Ben says the course hopes to engage and educate front line sales staff on all things guitar effect oriented. "Our professional development course is designed to develop competence among the people at the core of the business; the influencers and gatekeepers, the people who sell products, the distribution representatives, the sales people on the shop floors, the people who answer questions for the online shops, and the people making online demos," Ben Fulton says. "We know our sales guys are the first point of contact with our customer base. We're committed to our sales people being the most knowledgeable, the most informed, and most well resourced pedal gurus on the planet. "The course covers all facets of the pedal world, not just Red Witch specific – key knowledge that all pedal sales staff should know. We've taken a broad perspective rather than just focus on our brand," he says. Jack Thompson, VP Sales & Marketing of MDG, Red Witch's USA distributor, says he was ecstatic when Ben first approached him with the concept of the online training program, one stacked with incentives for participants. "I thought it was a killer idea. An online training program with incentives is the best, most proactive resource I could think of," he says. "It will reinforce product advocacy and create an even stronger brand. This program will benefit the dealers, the salespeople, and the customers," Jack Thompson says. "We are thrilled to be launching Red Witch's Professional Development Course at NAMM 2016, and are doubly excited our friends at Sweetwater are the first to engage in the course in the USA," Jack Thompson says. Ben Fulton says the inspiration to create the course came from his passion about tone. "Ever since the sound of Jimmy Page's Les Paul - Marshall rig hit my ears at the age of 14, I've been infatuated and obsessed with great guitar sounds. It's been the driving force behind all my pedal designs." "It's also why we've designed this course. I'm passionate about helping people get great guitar tone. It's a vocation. I want to help our customers get the best tone they possibly can from their pedals," Ben Fulton says. "To achieve this we wanted to equip our front line sales staff with the best possible resource to help them share the gospel of incredible tone using pedals," he says. The Professional Development course is delivered via weekly video link, runs for ten weeks and concludes with a live webinar session with Ben. Ben Fulton says there are also a few surprises in store, as participants will receive unique access to back-stage secrets of many A-List artists who have agreed to participate in the filming of the video content. "Material that guitar players will find super interesting, that's not available elsewhere and is only available to course participants," he says. The course kicked off in early January 2016 and Nate Periat, Sweetwater Sales Engineer, is one of the first participants. "The Red Witch online training course has been awesome! I am not only learning about what makes Red Witch pedals great, I am learning about the fundamentals of all guitar pedals and pedal board design. I find Ben's approach to teaching both very entertaining and very informative," Nate Periat says. Jack Thompson says that while initially it may seem odd that a boutique pedal manufacturer is offering such an innovative and bold step forward for the industry, it's completely in keeping with the Red Witch brand. "For a long time Ben Fulton's Red Witch products have reflected a spirit and vision for music that have been missing from the industry. "The fact that there are currently no other pedal manufacturers in the world providing this level of commitment to the pedal industry, reflects that spirit and vision," Jack Thompson says. About Red Witch Analog Ltd Red Witch Analog Ltd is a boutique manufacturer of world-leading premium analog guitar and bass effects pedals. Critically acclaimed with outstanding international reviews and products enjoyed by an enviable list of world respected artists, Red Witch Analog Ltd has gained a reputation for designing and manufacturing innovative floor effects pedals of the highest quality, renowned for their tone, functionality and artist usability. The brands and product range of Red Witch Analog Ltd currently include a total of eighteen fully featured boutique analog effects designs, offering unique functionalities unavailable in any other boutique analog guitar pedal effects worldwide. Conceived in a garage in Paekakariki, New Zealand by musician Ben Fulton in 2003, Red Witch first came to international prominence in 2008 when Andy Summers from the Police used hand built Red Witch pedals on the Police Reunion tour. Red Witch Analog products have established a loyal following by some of the biggest names in music including Andy Summers (The Police), Sting (Solo, The Police), John Mayer, Mike Patton (Fantomas, Solo, Faith No More), The Arctic Monkeys, Terry Lawless (U2), Monte Pittman (Solo, Madonna), Trinity Roots (New Zealand), Shihad (New Zealand), The Little Bushmen (New Zealand psychedelic/ roots band), Neil Finn (Crowded House, Solo, Split Enz), INXS and Guns 'n' Roses. For more information about Red Witch Analog Ltd please visit Red Witch’s website at www.redwitchpedals.com #### Red Witch has been purchased back by its founder Iconic New Zealand pedal brand Red Witch has been purchased back by its founder, Ben Fulton. I’m delighted to be back in control of my baby. I have exciting plans for the next 12 months: new products, USA based rapid fulfillment, new pricing and next level customer support! Red Witch dealers can expect an email from the new company owner within the  next 24 hours, with further details of the coming months. New dealers wishing to carry the Red Witch line can email sales@redwitchanalogpedals.com for further details. #### Red Witch launch their new Nonpareil series Iconic New Zealand guitar pedal company Red Witch is about to launch their new Nonpareil series. A very special production of only 54 pedals, the Nonpareil offer guitarists an opportunity to own something completely unique. Each of the 54 pedals has it’s own unique art work and circuit iteration. Owner/designer Ben Fulton says: “As a guitarist myself, I love the idea of owning a “one of one” pedal – a pedal that is the only one in existence. Visually and sonically. Each image is inspired by one of the 54 lines in Samuel Taylor Coleridge’s remarkable poem “Kubla Khan – A vision within a dream: A fragment”. Fulton commissioned New Zealand based artist Rachael Gannaway to create 54 original works of art, inspired by each line of the poem, to adorn the top face of each pedal. He explains that each pedal has it’s own unique version of the circuit. The combined result is a once in a lifetime chance to own a completely bespoke work of art - something that no one else has, and will never ever be made again. Months in the making, Fulton says he is “elated” with the result and can’t wait to see Nonpareil out in players hands. Nonpareil goes live on the Red Witch website on Saturday 11th Dec, 12pm PST (CA, USA time) where all further details will be unveiled. #### Red Witch Ltd have released the Synthotron III Innovative New Zealand effects pedal company Red Witch Ltd have just released the Synthotron III – a glorious all analog monophonic guitar Synthesizer with Filter, Sample and Hold and Analog Chorus. The Synthotron is an incredibly unique pedal. The term "unique" seems to get overused a lot in the world of pedals..... but the Synthotron III does things to your guitar sound that no other pedal can do. From the sublime to the ridiculous. So many sounds. So many options. So much fun. Each of the three effects in the Synthotron III (Synth, Filter, Chorus) can be used independently or simultaneously. Three incredible, ultra dial-able analog effects in one enclosure. Each of the three effects in the Synthotron III has it’s own foot-switch allowing ease of engaging/ disengaging each section of the pedal. The Synthotron III is true bypass so will not impact your tone when not engaged. It runs off a standard DC 9 volt pedal power supply. Inside the Synthotron it takes the 9 volts and converts to 18 volts for maximum headroom and stability. Company owner and designer, Ben Fulton says “The Synthotron III is the most unique sounding pedal I have ever created. Synthotron I and II were unique, but also quite polarising - the inherent challenges with analog tracking meant that people seemed to either adore it or be utterly mystified by it. Synthotron III offers all the things people loved about it’s predecessors, but a vastly improved and expanded design. This is the only pedal in the world that can create these sounds. There are thousands of Fuzz pedals, Chorus pedals and overdrive pedals. But only ONE Synthotron.” SYNTHESIZER SECTION 4 independent all analog voices with pitch and octave settings across them, determined by the top toggle switch on each of the four channels. Voice One toggle - Pitch 1 -(Yellow strip)= Unison, 1 octave up, 2 octaves up Voice Two Toggle - 8ve - (Orange strip) = References whichever note is being generated by Voice one and the generates either: 1 octave below, 2 octaves below or 3 octaves below Voice Three Toggle -Pitch 2 (Red strip) References note generated by Voice one and generates either: 1 octave below, p4 or p5 below, ma 2 or mi6 below Voice Four Toggle - 8ve - (Dark Red strip) = References whichever note is being generated by Voice three and the generates either: 1 octave below, 2 octaves below or 3 octaves below Decay and infinite sustain options - you can set each voice independently  to have an incredible crisp, staccato feel, or a gentle decay (You can set the duration of the decay independently on each channel) or set it to an infinite sustain - where the synth will lock onto the note you’re playing and will only change pitch when you change the note on your guitar. Flux dial controls the “spring” or glissando between notes. Flux Toggle - right position engages the flux option. Left position disengages. Left position enables a staccato option with great tracking. Seperate Dry level control. External Dry out (so you can split the Synthotron III between two amps - one carrying clean signal, the other carrying synth. External CV in. External Trigger in. FILTER SECTION Select between - Sample Hold Mode, Envelope Filter Mode and  Manual Sweep Mode (via exp pedal). Velocity and Freq control the speed and frequency range of the filter External Exp jack for controlling frequency range with an external exp pedal when in expression pedal filter sweep mode. External Exp jack for controlling filter section LFO speed with an external exp pedal. CHORUS SECTION All analog chorus section (based around the Empress Deus Chorus) - using a NOS MN3007 bucket brigade chip. Twin voice settings allow selection between a warm CE-1 styled chorus or a bright shimmery chorus Velocity controls the chorus speed Mix controls the blend of wet and dry signal Depth controls the depth of the chorus effect AVAILABILITY There will be a maximum of 100 Synthotrons produced between now and the end of 2023.  Each pedal will be hand signed and numbered by Ben Fulton. The SYNTHOTRON III is available now from www.redwitchpedals.com/products/synthotron-iii SPECS True Bypass 100% Analog 9 Volt DC -  from any standard guitar pedal external power supply. Tip negative. 130mA current draw Dimensions: 144mm x 121mm x 56mm   #### Red Witch offers guitarists opportunity to own their own one of a kind, unique guitar pedal Iconic New Zealand guitar pedal company, Red Witch Ltd, has today launched it’s ultra limited “Pax Harmonia Unique Incandescent Univibe” pedal. Founder and designer Ben Fulton says “Pax Harmonia is the name of a collection of 99 pedals I’ve designed. Each one of the pedals is a unique, one of a kind. Each one has its own unique art work and it’s own unique iteration of the circuit. No two pedals are the same. Anyone who manages to get a Pax Harmonia has something that no one else in the world has." Fulton turned his 24 years of pedal making experience to the task of creating 99 interpretations of the classic univibe pedal, offering additional features and functionality. He states on the Red Witch website: “Designing Pax Harmonia I had two goals ... Goal One: Create an optical univibe that delivered every single one of the classic univibe sounds that a heart could possibly desire for. From Jimi to Dave Gilmour. George Harrison to Stevie Ray Vaughan. Robert Fripp to Robin Trower. And everything and everyone else. Built with through hole components, hand wired with a beautiful incandescent bulb that pulses perfectly to an internal audience of 4 light dependent resistors (controlling the phase shift an ultra unique way), in it’s bespoke, nickel plated pressed steel amphitheatre! 100% analog with premium Neutrik sockets and an ultra long life true-bypass footswitch . But not only did it have to deliver all those mouth watering sounds that we all love... I wanted to design it in such a way so that (unlike the original univibe, that needed its own, very specific, expression pedal) you can plug in an off the shelf expression pedal and be able to control the velocity of the modulation. And I did... and you can! Because part of the original univibes beauty was being able to control the speed with your foot (I recommend the Moog EP3 - it’s built like a tank and only costs $56 from Sweetwater). Goal Two: To take Fumio Mieda’s genius original design from the 1960’s, and expand on it. To offer you more univibe flavours and features than anyone has ever offered before. So I have. Pax Harmonia has a myriad of additional, unique features. Including: Two modes:  An internal slide switch lets you run Pax Harmonia in "classic" mode or in “interstellar” mode - which offers a different flavour of tone, phase shift, reaction and “immersion” in the modulation. Basically, two different univibes in one box - simply slide the switch to change between the two. A Dialable Vibrato/ Chorus:  The original univibe had a switch to select between the two options of chorus mode (the sound we immediately identify as  “the univibe sound” or, vibrato mode ( a more subtle pitch shift vibrato).I have replaced this two option switch with a dial. This enables you to create your own blend of “vibrato” and “chorus” mode. A myriad of new and utterly useable flavours are opened up through this dial. A Depth control that has impact at any speed:  The original univibe effect was always less pronounced at slower speeds - Pax Harmonia offers a depth control that allows you to dial in everything from the most subtle pulses to the most swirling, light-speed-through-the-cosmos sounds. You can get the exact sound of the original but you also have a multitude of additional setting options. At any speed. A Speed Control that offers more:  Pax Harmonia can pulse faster than the original and Pax Harmonia can pulse slower than the original. More faster. More slower. I was delighted to work with the original “Godfather” of boutique effects, my friend Mr Paul Crowther (creator of “The Hotcake” overdrive - released in 1976, used by everyone from Keith Richards, Thurston Moore, Buzz Osbourne, J Mascis and billion other great players, and still made at his home by him and his wife) - on the design of the LFO (low frequency oscillator) section of the Pax Harmonia. He’s a genius - and Pax Harmonia benefits from that. To be clear - every single one of the 99 Pax Harmonia pedals has its own unit version of the circuit. No two Pax Harmonia sound the same. The specific sound your pedal makes is yours and yours alone. Every facet of the designs have been refined and refined and refined.” Each unit has it’s own unique artwork. Discussing this, Fulton says: “Ever since I first heard Jimi use a univibe, I’ve always associated that sound with feelings of the deep ocean and the life far below the surface... the fluid movement of unseen deep sea creatures, languidly floating on invisible currents in the mysterious deep. This is what inspired the artworks. Starting with old Victorian book of “creatures of the deep” line illustrations and then transforming them into the otherworldly, psychedelic phantoms and foliage that adorn the Pax Harmonia pedals. I’m thrilled with the result. None of these images will ever be used again on another pedal. The image on your pedal is the only pedal it will ever appear on. Ever. Just like the circuit. It’s your own one of one.” The product video for Pax Harmonia can be viewed here: https://youtu.be/kJINOXGU1hM?si=7LQvXDxLFd8yBNdR The Red Witch Pax Harmonia is only available from www.redwitchpedals.com and only until the 99 units have sold out. Product link here: https://redwitchpedals.com/products/pax-harmonia-incandescent-univibe #### Red Witch PRISTINA - dual channel Germanium boost Red Witch’s limited-edition dual channel Germanium boost Two independent Germanium amplifiers exist within Pristina, offering a mountain of crystalline, sparkling, clean boost to push even the most lack luster of valve amplifiers into a glorious, dynamic overdrive. That's not to say that Pristina is wasted on a lovingly crafted, high end, boutique amp. Oh no no no! Pristina will bring additional depth and dynamics to any amplifier, regardless of pedigree. The power of a single, hand selected, NOS germanium transistor in each channel ensures that! Engage footswitch one and the LED will illuminate in red. Engage footswitch two and the LED will illuminate in blue. Engage them both and it will illuminate in VIOLET! One volume per channel ensures that a universe of dynamic clarity is sublimely accessible! Utilise Pristina as your boost, with both channels engaged and you'll find yourself in the magnificent territory of using your guitars volume dial as a means of shifting between clean and dirty sounds. You see, using Pristina means that as you dial back your instruments volume knob, it won't get wooly, it stays sparkly clean!  No need for treble bleed caps or any of that hit-and-miss marlarky. The power of impedance will see to that! Pristina can run on any voltage between 9 and 18 volts. Use a higher voltage to access even more headroom! There will only be 99 Pristina Pedals ever made. Each one is built by hand by Red Witch founder, Ben Fulton, in his workshop in New Zealand. Each unit is hand signed and numbered. Don't Miss Out! Available now at: https://redwitchpedals.com/products/pristina Featuring 2 True bypass footswitches - one to engage each channel. BI colour LED indicates pedal mode - Red (Left Channel), Blue (Right Channel),  Violet (Both Channels). Twin Volume controls - one for each channel. 2 x NOS Germanium Transistors for tonal Nirvana. Hand signed and Numbered Specs Current Draw: 3ma Runs from external regulated DC 9 -18 volt power supply fitted with 2.1mm tip negative plug. No battery option. Dimensions: 127mm (5 inches) x 95mm (3 31/4 inches), x 60mm (2 3/8 inches) Weight: 570 grams (1.256 pounds) #### Red Witch releases new "Pedal Power Primer" mini course Iconic New Zealand guitar effects manufacturer Red Witch Ltd has today released their new "Pedal Power Primer" mini course. Red Witch states that the short video course covers "All the things you wanted to know about powering your pedals, but were afraid to ask". Red Witch founder Ben Fulton said "It seemed there were a lot of "grey" areas that guitar players, particularly those who love effects pedals, were unsure of. We wanted to produce an easy to understand resource that would fill in the blanks and help players optimize their boards." The course covers a wide variety of essential pedal powering topics and features interviews with Steve Vai's guitar tech Thomas Nordegg as well as Slash's last tech, Ace Bergman – sharing how the pro's deal with powering pedals. The Red Witch Pedal Power Primer is available FREE for a limited time by clicking this link: https://redwitchpedals.com/pages/pedal-power-primer-video-subscribe #### Red Witch releases the new FALCOR pedal collection New Zealand guitar effects company Red Witch has released a new collection of 60 “one-of one” limited edition pedals: The FALCOR. Designer Ben Fulton explains: “The new Falcor pedal is an opportunity for guitarists and bass players to own a pedal that no one else has. Each Falcor has it’s own unique iteration of the circuit and it’s own unique artwork. Each of the collection of 60 pedals is a genuine one of kind pedal. No one else will have the same sounding or looking Falcor.” Falcor is a modulation pedal – an all analog chorus styled device featuring a NOS MN3007 BBD. Falcor offers a unique resonance control allowing owners to shift the response of the chorus pedal into the realms of flanger and almost ring modulation tones. Fulton explains the origin of the name, “Some folks will be aware that my Dad passed away in September. He was a lovely, kind man. When my kids were little they called him Falcor – after the luck dragon in the film The Never Ending Story. Each artwork on each of the Falcor pedals is based upon a photo of Dad that I love. I designed this pedal as a tribute to him.” Each Falcor will come with a certificate of Authenticity and a lifetime warranty. Every pedal will be built by Ben Fulton at his home workshop and is numbered and signed by him. FALCOR has controls for Velocity, Depth, Mix and Resonance. Each individual pedal will have it’s own unique internal master delay time setting and tonal response. Players wanting to have something truly special that no one else has should not miss out on this limited opportunity. Falcor is only available from https://redwitchpedals.com/products/falcor-limited-edition-modulator The video demo of the Falcor is viewable here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kNChZh3LCYY Falcor will be available until supply is exhausted. #### Red Witch releases the Synthotron II Pedal Behold! The new Synthotron II pedal from Red Witch. Truly an otherworldly analog device from a distant Synthotronic universe. Is this possibly the most surreal, crazy, analog pedal you’ve ever encountered? Why yes, yes it is! Featuring Dual analog synth oscillators, each with its own level, decay and octave switching. The Synthotron II features Amplitude modulation, an envelope filter and a sample hold section. Designed back in 2012, the Synthotron I was the most polarising pedal Ben had ever designed. Heralded by some as a “Gateway into new realms of creativity” and “The second coming of the guy up stairs” and simultaneously causing others to ask “Has Ben started smoking something dubious?”,  the Synthotron took the world by storm with a unique combination of entirely analog sounds unavailable in any other pedal. Better. Stronger and Faster than its predecessor, the Synthotron I. The Synthotron II is the six million dollar man of analog guitar Synthdom! More stable (but not too stable), more range, more rate....if you are looking for a portal into the magnificent and surreal world of truly 100% analog guitar synth glory, then this is the pedal for you. No digital reproductions or emulations, this pedal has all the delicate filth of a generation of analog 70’s synths! Described by a certain famous top hatted rock star as “the love child of an Atari game console and a 70’s pornographic film”!!!. What more could you want? Truly unique. There is nothing quite like the Synthotron II. The Synthotron II is available now, today! Shipping today from our US warehouse!!! Features Dual Analog Synthesizers 1 Octave up, 2 Octave Up, 1 Octave Down Sample hold Envelope filter Analog Synth Mayhem Independent synth and filter – use separately or simultaneously True bypass switching Use any standard DC 9 volt pedal power supply $199.99 USD Specs: Current draw: 300ma (wallwart only) Weight: 530 grams Dimensions: 118mm x 38mm x 94m Red Witch Synthotron II Video Video by Red Witch Pedals About Red Witch Red Witch is a boutique manufacturer of world-leading premium analog guitar and bass effects pedals. Critically acclaimed with outstanding international reviews and products enjoyed by an enviable list of world respected artists, Red Witch has gained a reputation for designing and manufacturing innovative floor effects pedals of the highest quality, renowned for their tone, functionality and artist usability. At Red Witch we take pride in offering unique functionalities unavailable in any other boutique analog guitar pedal effects worldwide. Conceived in a garage in Paekakariki, New Zealand by musician Ben Fulton in 2003, Red Witch first came to international prominence in 2008 when Andy Summers from the Police used hand built Red Witch pedals on the Police Reunion tour. Red Witch products have established a loyal following by some of the biggest names in music including Andy Summers (The Police), Sting (Solo, The Police), John Mayer, Mike Patton (Fantomas, Solo, Faith No More), The Arctic Monkeys, Terry Lawless (U2), Monte Pittman (Solo, Madonna), Trinity Roots (New Zealand), Shihad (New Zealand), The Little Bushmen (New Zealand psychedelic/ roots band), Neil Finn (Crowded House, Solo, Split Enz), INXS and Guns n' Roses. #### Red Witch Seraphina Fuzz Pedal New Limited Release Red Witch Pedal Following on from their first two limited run pedals: the Ophelia and the Concordia, New Zealand effects pedal company Red Witch have partnered with Reverb.com to bring you “Seraphina”, the brand new, hand made Fuzz Octave up pedal featuring 4 germanium diodes, through hole components and Wima Capacitors. Built the old way. By Hand. In New Zealand. A fuzz pedal unlike any that Red Witch has offered before Seraphina has three external, top side mounted dials controlling Fuzz, Tone and Volume. Two footswitches allow the user to engage the pedal and the incendiary octave up. From a leviathanic wall of fuzz to a more classic vintage feel, the fuzz control allows users access to a multitude of fuzz experiences. From incredibly searing, laser beam tones, to the bass heavy “American Woman” sound, the tone control offers a broad range of ultra useful frequency modification. Two internal trim pots allows users to dial the tone in even more. The first sets  the flavor of octave up. From a truly piercing, singing sound to a conglomerate blend of octave and fundamental fuzz tone, this special bias control is a totally unique feature. The Second trim, allows the user to set the overall fuzz girth. Seraphina is truebypass and finished in vintage cream powder coat. She runs exclusively from a DC 9v wallwart power supply. Only available on Reverb. Limited first offering of only 100 pieces. Only available for a very limited time. Available from the Red Witch Reverb store from 10am, 1st May, C.S.T. USA. Here:  https://reverb.com/shop/red-witch-analog-official #### Red Witch Unveils the Cybellium A One-of-a-Kind Modulation Masterpiece In a world awash with cloned circuits and predictable tones, Red Witch Pedals has once again cast a spell that defies convention. Introducing the Cybellium — The Modulator: an artful, handbuilt sonic artifact that celebrates individuality, imagination, and the untamed spirit of sound exploration. For decades, Red Witch has stood at the crossroads of art and audio, crafting pedals that feel as alive as the instruments they shape. With the Cybellium, they go further still — creating a pedal that is not merely a tool, but a unique musical companion. Each unit is a true one-of-one, both in its visual aesthetic and its sonic identity. No two Cybelliums sound the same. Due to each having it’s own, unique iteration of the circuit. At its heart, the Cybellium is a bold reimagining of modulation. It blends vibrato and phasing textures in ways that feel organic, expressive, and wholly new. With controls like Velocity, Depth, Wobular, and Flavour, players can sculpt everything from shimmering waves and slow, hypnotic pulses to kinetic swirls of tone that evolve as you play.   What sets the Cybellium apart isn’t just its wide palette — it’s the philosophy behind it. Designed as an antidote to homogenized gear culture, each pedal features unique original artwork inspired by the great line artists of Art Nouveau. And sonically, each unit’s circuitry is hand-assembled and subtly distinct, offering tonal responses and LFO personalities found nowhere else. From the moment you engage the footswitch, the Cybellium feels alive — a modulation engine that responds to the way you play, encouraging experimentation and unpredictability. Dialing in sounds ranges from elegant, musical shimmer to cascading, psychedelic variance, giving guitarists, synth players, and sound designers a new realm of texture to explore. Craftsmanship is at the forefront of this release. The Cybellium is hand wired, assembled with premium Neutrik sockets and robust, long-life switches, embodying Red Witch’s commitment to build quality that endures. With only 69 units ever made, this limited-edition release is as collectible as it is playable. The Cybellium stands as a celebration of what boutique pedal culture can be when art, innovation, and heart converge. Whether you’re chasing subtle modulation hues or wild, mesmerizing soundscapes, this is a pedal that invites you to play differently. Red Witch has always been about more than effects pedals — it’s about tools that inspire, provoke, and transform. With the Cybellium, they’ve created something rare indeed: a piece of art that sounds as vibrant as it looks. Available exclusively from www.redwitchpedals.com Red Witch Cybellium Modulator #### Red Witch Zeus – Bass Fuzz Suboctave pedal Behold! The Red Witch Zeus! Greek God of Sky, Thunder, Bass Fuzz and Suboctave Red Witch Analog has announced theyr latest offering from Bass Olympus, the Red Witch Zeus – Bass Fuzz Suboctave pedal. A bass fuzz suboctave pedal so good, your guitar player will already be plotting to steal it! Following on from the Factotums glowing reviews comes ZEUS, the second addition to the Red Witch Bass pedal range. Featuring two pedals in one, the Zeus offers the player a silicon fuzz (comprising the very best features of the Fuzz God II and consistently rated as one of the best Fuzz pedals of recent times) as well the ridiculous might and sub thumping girth of a beautiful 100% analog suboctave effect. Company founder and designer, Ben Fulton says ”Ever since I created the Fuzz God back in 2005, Bass players have been asking me to build a fuzz just for them. I am thrilled to offer the Zeus, featuring many of the features of our award winning Fuzz God coupled with an independent analog suboctave – huge and heavy – bass players are going to love this!” The beauty of this range of bass pedals is that they’ve been designed specifically for the bass, which translates to no low-end roll off (unlike the majority of guitar effects, a full frequency response). There is nothing like this available anywhere else in the market. It is truly unique.” Zeus is capable of generating anything from a distant rumble to an all-out subterranean cataclysm, the fuzz section works beautifully with or without the analog suboctave, which, as a result of being analog rather than digital, has a fantastic, tactile springiness with extremely good tracking. Things can get pretty wild…. Picture Geezer Butler rampaging through the jungle, barebacked on a huge elephant, crushing hapless pygmies willy nilly. Yes. All that. And a whole lot more. Use either effect independently or simultaneously. They each have their own true bypass stomp switch. Dial as little or as much of each effect in with the two mix controls. Add to this amazing package the option to blend the effected sound with your unadulterated dry sound – super flexible, super dialable. Can we have a “C” for clarity and a “B” for balls? Zeus Features: Independent Fuzz for bass – 100% analog Independent sub octave for bass – 100% analog Independent wet/ dry mix for each Internal Fuzz master volume trimmer Internal Octave Master volume trimmer Ultra Unique design – nothing like this on the market Full frequency response True Bypass Switching Gorgeous Chrome Enclosure Watch this video to hear how it sounds! For more information about the Zeus Bass Fuzz Suboctave pedal please visit Red Witch’s website at www.redwitchpedals.com   #### Renowned Bass Players Showcase Culinary Creativity in ‘Bass Clef Chefs’ Cookbook LOS ANGELES, CA — Professional bass players are coming together to showcase a different side of their creativity in the new Bass Clef Chefs cookbook. Available in print and digital download, Bass Clef Chefs features the favorite recipes of bass players from around the world who are “cooking on and off the stage.” As touring musicians, these players know the comfort of preparing a favorite dish or whipping up a rejuvenating treat after the show. They also know the power of collaboration in support of a good cause. Fond memories with friends and family helped inspire the pages of Bass Clef Chefs, and all proceeds from sales will benefit the Alzheimer's Association. Bass Clef Chefs began with a group of friends who were stuck inside and trading recipes during the COVID-19 lockdown. These friends are not only bass players, but also love to cook. After some drinks and conversation, they came up with the seemingly "bad idea" of putting together a cookbook. The initial concept evolved into an excellent idea of reaching out to several friends they've collectively made over 50 years in the music industry. The recipes in Bass Clef Chefs span breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and everything in between, from appetizers, soups and salads, to sauces and salsas, and desserts and cocktails. Dietary preferences are also taken into account, with keto recipes submitted by Bubby Lewis, bassist for Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre. Some contributors even put a musical spin on their dishes, like “And Justice For Blackened Shrimp” from Dan Kenny of death metal bands Suicide Silence and Animosity, and “Baked Fleetwood Mac and Cheese” by J.D. Pinkus of Butthole Surfers and the Melvins. Adding their professional touch are culinary graduates Julie Slick, bassist for EchoTest and Adrian Belew Power Trio, and Rob Van der Loo, metal bassist for Mayan and Epica. Julie offers her spin on homey favorites, like Buttermilk Drop Biscuits, Springtime Risotto, and Zucchini Feta Fritters, while Rob shares his special training in Indonesian food with Sambal Goreng Tahu and Chicken Satay. “Some recipes have been passed down through generations, some are adaptations of our favorite classics, and some are results of being way too hungry late at night and going for it with what was available in the house at that time. But, one thing is consistent in all these recipes — LOVE,” said Loren Hill, Artist Relations Director for Darkglass Electronics. Hill compiled the project along with the help of editor Karla Mendelson. Love is a common thread not only in music and cooking, but in caring for someone with an incurable disease. While collaborating, the contributors of Bass Clef Chefs discovered another commonality—many have lost a close family member to Alzheimer's disease or dementia. The players resolved that all proceeds from Bass Clef Chefs would benefit the Alzheimer's Association. The book is dedicated to patients and families with the message: “Stay strong. Stay hopeful. And keep rockin’.” The contributors of Bass Clef Chefs invite readers to clear off the counter top, put on an apron, grab a bowl and measuring cup, and get cooking—and don’t forget to rock ‘n roll! Bass Clef Chefs is available through Amazon’s self-publishing service, in digital download ($19.95) or print ($34.95)  and can be purchased HERE. Learn more about the Alzheimer’s Association at www.alz.org. #### Renowned Bassist Bubby Lewis Launches Signature FretWraps With Gruv Gear Orange County, California (May 10th, 2021) – Gruv Gear is proud to launch the new Bubby Lewis Signature ‘Otaku’ FretWraps. Robert ‘Bubby’ Lewis is one of the most skilled young bass players around today. His renowned chops and acrobatic fingers see him holding the bass line down for artists such as Snoop Dogg, Dr. Dre and Jhene Aiko. He is also heard on video game soundtracks and has released his own music under the record label Ropeadope. The new Bubby Lewis ‘Otaku’ Signature FretWraps feature a color-shifting iridescent chrome fabric finished with a red label embroidered with the word ‘Otaku’. Otaku is a term used for people who have a strong passion for an interest or hobby and reflects Bubby’s love for the country’s culture. Gruv Gear’s FretWraps have been a staple in every guitarist’s and bassist’s arsenal. They are easy to use, inexpensive, padded string dampeners which allow players to play cleaner with a more consistent sound.  The adjustable FretWraps effectively suppress sympathetic resonance, overtones and string noise adding clarity to sound for both guitar and bass players. Talking about his new Signature FretWraps, Bubby Lewis shares : “Being gifted with my very own signature Otaku FretWrap that totally represents who I am as a person? It’s like a dream come true for me! And the best part is that it’s not just for me…. it’s for all the Otakus out there!” Jay Baldemor, President of Gruv Gear said: “We consider Bubby family and one of our top brand ambassadors, so a signature product has been long overdue. Bubby dresses in wild outfits and absolutely loves Japanese culture (and recently moved to Tokyo), so it was very fitting to create a more eccentric look with the Otaku FretWraps to complement his unique style.” The Bubby Lewis ‘Otaku’ Signature FretWraps come in four sizes: SM - Fits 4-string basses, 6-string electric and acoustic guitars, and ukuleles MD - Fits 5-string basses, 7-string electric guitars & 6-string classical guitars LG - Fits 6-string basses & 8-string electric guitars XL - Fits 7- to 12-string basses, Chapman Sticks, double basses & other extended range guitars To find out more about the Bubby Lewis ‘Otaku’ Signature FretWraps, Gruv Gear’s other FretWraps models and all the company’s products please go to https://www.gruvgear.com/ About Gruv Gear Gruv Gear is a premium travel lifestyle brand originally rooted in the creative community. Distributed in over 55 countries, it aims to revolutionize the jetsetter's lifestyle with its innovative backpacks, cases and accessories. Over 250 world-class musicians, producers, photographers and million-mile travelers endorse and trust Gruv Gear with their everyday carry and tech essentials. Learn more about Gruv Gear by visiting: gruvgear.com #### Research Project Turns into Series of Free Guitar Lessons The FoKu Project (26 January 2020, Aalborg, Denmark) Rasmus Birk, Assistant Professor at The Royal Academy of Music in Aalborg, Denmark, has headed a research project, which has resulted in a series of guitar lessons that is now publicly – and freely - available to all guitarists. A collaboration between The Royal Academy of Music in Aalborg, Denmark, and Saint Louis College of Music in Rome, Italy, under the name 'FoKu', which is an abbreviation of the Danish words meaning 'Research' and 'Artistic development', has now resulted in eight dedicated tracks in different musical genres with a special focus on the guitar parts, as well as educational value. The guitar parts have been carefully transcribed, and each track is available as a live performance video, as well as a guitar tutorial video lesson. The level is intermediate to advanced and is publicly available for free to all guitarists, who study on their own or for guitar teachers, who seek advanced material for their students. FoKu educational material available here:  rasmusbirk.com/foku #### Rich Nevens announced as Focusrite's Vice President of Worldwide Sales: Commercial & Pro Audio Focusrite is pleased to announce that Rich Nevens has been appointed Vice President of Worldwide Sales: Commercial & Pro Audio, and will lead the newly formed business unit which consists of RedNet, Red interfaces and the ISA range of products. Damian Hawley, Focusrite's Director of Global Marketing & Sales said: "Our Dante-based RedNet and Red ranges are experiencing substantial growth and, as such, we have decided to form a dedicated business unit to focus on the professional audio community; Focusrite Commercial & Pro Audio." Focusrite Group CEO Tim Carroll stated: "Rich Nevens is a highly respected professional audio business leader with many years of experience operating at the senior decision-maker level. Rich will initially be focused on developing a world-class network of distributors, resellers and system integrators to accelerate our growth in the broadcast, post-production and professional markets." Nevens joins Focusrite from Avid, where he held a number of positions for the last 12 years, most recently Director Strategic Solutions, WW Audio Sales. Nevens said: Focusrite has taken a clear leadership position in providing the most expansive line of great-sounding, Dante-enabled modular audio products, and I'm thrilled to lead a team focused on improving the workflow of the professional audio community with our powerful networked audio solutions. #### Rio Grande Liberates Humbuckers with the Tone Twister™ Four Pickup Sounds, One Screwdriver HOUSTON, TX — September 4, 2025 — (GUITARpr) — Imagine giving your favorite humbucker four distinct voices — from smooth and clean to fat and crunchy — all by turning a single knob. That's the power of the new Rio Grande Tone Twister™ Control Module, a drop-in upgrade that transforms any four-conductor humbucker into a four-sound tone machine. No soldering required. If you can use a screwdriver, you can install this. And here's the best part: You can order any Rio Grande pickup with custom coil combinations for use with the Tone Twister, making it the ultimate tool for tonal freedom. "The Tone Twister was designed to free humbuckers from being locked into just one sound," said Jake Rynearson, of Rio Grande Pickups. "With a simple twist, you can go from sparkling clean to classic crunch, or tap into single-coil snap without ever swapping pickups. It gives players options they've never had before." Four Sounds at Your Fingertips The Tone Twister liberates your coils with four instantly switchable modes: Full Humbucker Power – bold, rich, and punchy Clean & Clear – articulate tones with less noise Single Coil Snap – bright with extra bite Single Coil Spark – sharp and cutting From spanky cleans to gritty crunch, the Tone Twister gives your guitar more personality than ever before — all from one pickup. More Than a Module The Tone Twister isn't just a single product — it's a complete idea. Rio Grande has expanded the concept into a family of options for even more players: Tele Tone Twister Pre-Wired Control Plate – Adds humbucker punch to any Tele, with a simple four-position rotary knob. Jazz Bass Tone Twister Pre-Wired Control Plate – Gives Jazz Bass players a powerful series humbucker mode alongside their classic tones. Tone Twister Humbuckers (Neck & Bridge) – Customizable coil combinations designed for maximum versatility with the Tone Twister Module. No Limits. No Guesswork. Every Tone Twister product is designed for quick installation and maximum compatibility. The Control Module drops right into most guitars with all hardware included. No soldering. No tech bench. Just more sounds, more flexibility, and more reasons to keep playing. Explore the Tone Twister lineup here: https://riograndepickups.com/tone-twister/ About Rio Grande Pickups Founded over 30 years ago, Rio Grande Pickups has earned a global reputation for high-quality, hand-built pickups with bold personality. From searing humbuckers to subtle single coils, the Houston-based company continues to innovate with tone-first designs for guitarists and bassists who want more from their sound. For more information, visit riograndepickups.com #### Rio Grande Muy Grande Powerbucker Bridge Pickup Rio Grande Pickups Fires Up the Powerbucker: Big Tone for the American Deluxe P-Bass ® HOUSTON, TX — April 29, 2025 — (GUITARpr) — There’s a new humbucker in town, and it’s bringing the heat! Rio Grande Pickups has unveiled its latest creation: the Muy Grande Powerbucker Bridge for the American Deluxe P-Bass, a high-output passive bass pickup custom-built for the unique bridge route of Fender’s American Deluxe P-Bass®. Designed to pair perfectly with Rio Grande’s popular Vintage Tallboy P-Bass pickup in the neck, the Powerbucker delivers the kind of full-bodied tone that passive players dream about—without a battery in sight. We’re not chasing vintage perfection here,” said Jake Rynearson, co-owner at Rio Grande Pickups. “We’re chasing bold, modern tone with character.” Rio Grande’s other principal, Jack Brandt added, “That’s exactly right. This drop-in replacement, like our entire mighty Powerbucker range hits hard, sounds huge, and doesn’t need to apologize for anything.” A Hot Take on Hum-Canceling While most modern pickups chase silence at the cost of soul, the Muy Grande Powerbucker keeps the hum out and keeps the flavor in. It’s a hum-canceling pickup with a uniquely aggressive voice—thick, articulate, and analog through and through. Built for passive bass lovers who want to avoid sterile, battery-powered tone, this Powerbucker turns the often-overlooked American Deluxe bridge route into a platform for tone-rich punch and growl. Tone Features That Stick to Your Ribs High-Output Clarity: Punchy and expressive, with all the harmonic detail bass players crave. Analog Attitude: No active circuitry. No batteries. Just tone that plays well with tube amps and analog rigs. Dual Personality: Built with coil-splitting for true single-coil or humbucker versatility. New in the Powerbucker Series This new Powerbucker is part of a broader, well-established lineup of bold bass pickups from Rio Grande—a company that’s been delivering Hot Texas Tone since 1993. Learn more at: https://riograndepickups.com/ About Rio Grande Pickups Founded over 30 years ago, Rio Grande Pickups has earned a global reputation for high-quality, hand-built pickups with bold personality. From searing humbuckers to subtle single coils, the Houston-based company continues to innovate with tone-first designs for guitarists and bassists who want more from their sound. For more information, visit riograndepickups.com #### Rio Grande Pickups and Mat Mitchell Unleash the El Coyote Pickup Set HOUSTON, TX - March 17, 2026 - (GUITARpr) - Rio Grande Pickups unleashes an artist signature series, the Mat Mitchell El Coyote Pickup Set. Developed in collaboration with Puscifer guitarist and producer Mat Mitchell, the new El Coyote set balances powerful growl with clear articulation - allowing guitarists to stand out from the pack. “The El Coyote Pickup Set combines high output with high‑end clarity from our classic True Splitting humbucker designs, with a versatile twist. The hybrid bridge pickup features a magnet‑slug coil and an indirectly magnetized P90‑style coil with both AlNiCo 5 and ceramic magnets,” said Jake Rynearson, Head of Manufacturing at The Electric Music Company, parent company of Rio Grande Pickups. “The no‑compromise approach to the El Coyote set delivers an extremely powerful and versatile voice,” added Mat Mitchell. To get the El Coyote bridge pickup’s full potential, pair it with the Rio Grande Pickups Tone Twister™, a four-way switching system to unlock four unique tones from just one humbucker. Handcrafted exclusively in Texas, the Mat Mitchell El Coyote Pickup Set can be heard in action on Puscifer’s upcoming tour supporting their latest album, Normal Isn’t. Available now at: https://riograndepickups.com/mat-mitchell-el-coyote/ About Rio Grande Pickups Founded over 30 years ago, Rio Grande Pickups has earned a global reputation for high-quality, hand-built pickups with bold personality. From searing humbuckers to subtle single coils, the Houston-based company continues to innovate with tone-first designs for guitarists and bassists who want more from their sound. For more information, please visit: https://riograndepickups.com #### Rio Grande Pickups Unveils Expanded P90® Pickup Resource Rio Grande Declares Independence with Drop-In, No Modification, P90® Pickup Power for Every Player and Every Guitar HOUSTON, TX — July 2, 2025 — (GUITAR pr) — You ever tried putting a P-90 in a guitar it wasn’t built for? It’s like fitting brisket in a breakfast taco — takes some finesse, but when it works, it’s magic. That’s the thinking behind Rio Grande Pickups’ expanded P-90® Pickup Resource — a bold lineup of drop-in-ready pickups that serve up the bite, the growl, and the fit, without cutting corners or wood. “This is about freedom — tone freedom and installation freedom,” said Jack Brandt, of Rio Grande Pickups. “Our goal is to give players what they actually need — real options that sound great and fit right, right out of the box.” Whether you’re packing a Strat®, Tele®, Les Paul®, Jaguar®, or something in between, Rio Grande’s expanded offering helps players lock in the tone they crave — without the usual hassle of modification. Not Just P-90s — P-90 Thinking This collection is about solutions, not just specs: True P-90s: Classic single coils in a range of outputs (Lowbar, Jazzbar, Bluesbar) for soapbar or dogear guitars — straight-up flavor with no extra sauce. Humbucker-Sized P-90s: Like the Bastards and Dirty Harry P90 Humbucker — drop-in single coils for humbucker routes with zero compromise. Mini-Size Variants: The “Baby” line brings that same Texas tone to mini-humbucker guitars. The Dirty Harry Line: P-90-inspired sound in Tele, Strat, and Jaguar routes — smoky, gutsy, and ready to punch through the mix. And here’s the kicker: some of these pickups aren’t P-90s at all — they’re full-blown humbuckers, purpose-built to fit P-90 cavities and deliver bigger output or hum-free performance. Others reshape classic P-90 flavor for oddball guitars that normally get left out of the fun. You’ll even find true originals like the Dirty Harry P90 Humbucker — a humbucking pickup built from two P-90s wired together. That’s not something you’ll find on the menu anywhere else. Built to Fit. Designed to Sing. Rio Grande’s P-90 Resource isn’t just a parts list. It’s a one-stop smokehouse for tone — handcrafted, time-tested, and built with the company’s signature blend of heat and soul. Whether you’re after vintage-style bark, smooth cleans, or a high-gain snarl, Rio Grande’s got you covered — with no routing, no guesswork, and no flavorless tone. Come and fill your plate at: https://riograndepickups.com/p-90 About Rio Grande Pickups Founded over 30 years ago, Rio Grande Pickups has earned a global reputation for high-quality, hand-built pickups with bold personality. From searing humbuckers to subtle single coils, the Houston-based company continues to innovate with tone-first designs for guitarists and bassists who want more from their sound. For more information, visit riograndepickups.com #### Rivolta by Novo Guitars Introduces New 2020 Line at Winter NAMM Show New distribution channel to be unveiled for the brand NASHVILLE, TN – January 7, 2020 – (GuitarPR) – Rivolta by Novo Guitars will be exhibiting at the Winter NAMM show in Anaheim, January 16-19, 2020 at booth #2342 in exhibitor hall E. Nashville, TN based guitar makers Novo Guitars, owned by acclaimed luthier Dennis Fano, is proud to announce the realignment of the Rivolta brand, positioning the increasingly popular import line alongside their revered USA built Novo instruments. Worldwide distribution and dealer initiatives are to be handled solely by the Novo team from their US headquarters and all Rivolta instruments are to be inspected, set-up and shipped from their Nashville based factory facility from January 2020. “Since launching 2015, Rivolta has continued to exceed our growth expectations, and over this time it has become clear to us that the natural progression would be to reposition the brand under the Novo Guitars umbrella,” said Dennis Fano. “This not only allows us to showcase Rivolta alongside our US built Novo instruments, but also bring everything from inspection, set-up, shipping and distribution to our factory facility and head offices here in Nashville, TN. We are proud to announce that all Rivolta guitars from 2020 will now feature the Novo Guitars name on the headstock.” Show attendees will have the opportunity to get hands on with the highly anticipated Mondata Baritone VII and Rivolta Guitars’ first venture into 4-Strings, the Combinata Bass VII. These will be shown alongside the new Combinata VII / XVII and Mondata VIII / XVIII models, all with upgraded specifications for 2020 including ebony fretboards and the new “Rivolta by Novo Guitars” logo on the headstock. Alongside the new Rivolta line, Novo Guitars is also set to announce a brand new model featuring their first new body shape in 4 years. More information is available at: www.rivoltaguitars.com. Contact Wes Steed dealers@rivoltaguitars.com 615-635-2382 #### Rivolta Guitars at Winter NAMM Show Rivolta Guitars by Dennis Fano Reveals Full Line at Winter NAMM Show New and prospective dealers can pick up materials and discuss options NASHVILLE, TN – December 10, 2018 – (GuitarPR – Rivolta Guitars, designed by the highly acclaimed guitar maker, Dennis Fano, will exhibit for the first time at the Winter NAMM Show in Anaheim, January 24-27, 2019 at Booth #5450 in Hall D. Launched in late 2015 in partnership with Eastwood Guitars, the Rivolta line has grown dramatically and for many in the industry, this will be their first opportunity to see and demo these extraordinary instruments in person. Show attendees will have the opportunity to speak directly with Mike Robinson, CEO and Carl Cook, COO of Eastwood Guitars about new dealer options and the benefits of carrying the Rivolta line. In a recent candid video, Robinson and Cook talk in depth about the genius of Dennis Fano along with the genesis and ongoing development of Rivolta Guitars. The video can be viewed at: https://youtu.be/LkEYgPXx55E. Visitors to the Rivolta booth will also be able to pick up a copy of a beautiful, new 36-page brochure that displays in great detail the entire line including Fano’s latest entry, the highly innovative Mondata. Rivolta dealer opportunities are opening up and those interested in carrying the line should plan to visit with their representatives at the NAMM show, or contact the company immediately by email at dealer@rivoltaguitars.com or call 844-805-5959. About Rivolta Guitars Rivolta Guitars is the newest creation from luthier and designer Dennis Fano of Novo Guitars and Fano Guitars. Each Rivolta carries his signature blending of familiar designs to create a fresh new twist. Known as the Workingman's Boutique, Rivolta is now making Dennis Fano's work more accessible than ever before with its new dealer initiative. Media Contact Noah Fleming noah@eastwoodguitars.com 844-805-5959 #### Rivolta Guitars Introduce Full Line at Summer NAMM Show Rivolta Guitars by Dennis Fano to Introduce Full Line at Summer NAMM Show Innovative new models to be announced at the Nashville event NASHVILLE, TN – July 11, 2019 – (GuitarPR) – Rivolta Guitars, designed by the highly acclaimed guitar maker, Dennis Fano, will be exhibiting at the Summer NAMM show in Nashville, July 18-20, 2019 at booth #1627 in the Exhibitors Hall on level 3. Show attendees can see and try out these extraordinary instruments and speak directly with recently appointed Business Development Manager, Wes Steed. Visitors to the Rivolta booth will also be able to pick up a copy of a beautiful new 36-page brochure that displays in great detail the entire 2019 line. Launched in late 2015 as a partnership between Dennis Fano and Eastwood Guitars, the Rivolta line has grown dramatically, featuring 2 body shapes; the Combinata and the Mondata, available in both deluxe, chambered and junior, solid body options. Dennis Fano is currently featured in the highly prestigious Atlanta Museum of Design exhibition ‘Wire and Wood: Designing Iconic Guitars', alongside guitar design legends Leo Fender and Paul Reed Smith. Fano has been developing exciting new models for the Rivolta line which will be announced at the Nashville event. "As 2018 saw us launch and develop the Combinata and Mondata guitar lines, 2019/2020 plans are really heating up and seeing our first expansion beyond straight six strings into a new Mondata Baritone model and a Combinata Bass,” said Dennis Fano. “We will make both of the new models available to pre-order from late summer with delivery expected before the end of 2019.” New Rivolta dealer opportunities are opening up and those interested in carrying the line should plan to visit with their representatives at the Summer NAMM show, or contact Business Development Manager Wes Steed by email at dealers@rivoltaguitars.com or call 615-635-2382. About Rivolta Guitars Rivolta Guitars is the newest creation from luthier and designer Dennis Fano of Novo Guitars and Fano Guitars. Each Rivolta carries his signature blending of familiar designs to create a fresh new twist. Rivolta is now making Dennis Fano’s work more accessible than ever before with its new dealer initiative. More information is available at: www.rivoltaguitars.com #### Rivolta Guitars New Dealer Initiative Rivolta Guitars by Dennis Fano Launches New Dealer Initiative Detailed 36-page brochure now available for dealer preview Nashville, TN – November 27, 2018 – (GuitarPR) – Rivolta Guitars, the newest line of instruments designed by the highly acclaimed guitar maker, Dennis Fano, has announced an aggressive new dealer initiative. Designed to enlarge and promote their existing dealer network, the initiative is offering a variety of promotional tools and services to support the expansion of this unique guitar line. Among the tools available to dealers is an elaborate new brochure featuring the entire Rivolta line. 36 pages of full-color elegance utilize the highest quality printing to present their guitars with both pictures and information in a stunning fashion. This new brochure and more will be available at the Rivolta Booth #5450 in Hall D at the Winter NAMM Show in Anaheim, January 24-27, 2019. However, interested dealers should preview the entire brochure online right now at: https://eastwoodguitars.com/pages/rivolta-dealer-page. Additional Rivolta dealer opportunities are now opening up and the company is encouraging those interested in carrying the line to contact them immediately through their website at http://rivoltaguitars.com, or plan to visit with their representatives at the NAMM show. About Rivolta Guitars Rivolta Guitars is the newest creation from luthier and designer Dennis Fano of Novo Guitars and Fano Guitars. Each Rivolta carries his signature blending of familiar designs to create a fresh new twist. Known as the Workingman’s Boutique, Rivolta is now making Dennis Fano’s work more accessible than ever before with its new dealer initiative. Contact Noah Fleming noah@eastwoodguitars.com 844-805-5959 #### Rob Papen DelSane virtual stereo delay effect plug-in Rob Papen puts out DelSane virtual stereo delay effect plug-in with disruptive split-personality-styled behaviour ECHT, THE NETHERLANDS: virtual synthesizer, instrument, and effect plug-in developer Rob Papen Inspiration Soundware is proud to announce availability of DelSane — deviating down an appropriately-named virtual effect plug-in pathway as a stereo delay with ‘Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde’ behaviour by swinging between an easy-to-use, lovely-sounding ‘sane’ stereo tape delay and dynamically-changing disruptive ‘insane’ delay types — as of April 28… As an appropriately-named effect plug-in with a ‘Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde’ behavioural disorder, DelSane makes musical sense when viewed from Rob Papen’s perspective, positioned this way: while it is true that the abundance of delay effects already out there sometimes seems like trying to count the number of stars in the Milky Way, which can be overwhelming, DelSane was duly designed as a way of staying sane when navigating increasingly-insane modern music production waters as an easy-to-use, lovely-sounding stereo tape delay plug-in. Perversely, perhaps, it could be considered insane if Rob Papen’s latest product did not offer something special, as is the Dutch virtual synthesizer, instrument, and effect plug-in developer’s modus operandi. On the face of it, then, it is called DelSane since it is possible to imagine dropping ‘Del’ in favour of ‘In’ as insane-sounding delay types can also be created! Central to the insanely creative DelSane is its eye-catching DISRUPT spherical slider. Since said slider is connected to the various delay parameters, it is possible to change multiple parameters in a dynamic way when moved. It is also Spring featured, so can be made to spring back into the Center position in a tempo-based manner, making for very dynamically-changing disruptive ‘insane’ delay types — and all without recording innumerable parameters, paralleling trying to count those Milky Way stars! So think of DelSane as a two-sided — split-personality-style — concept with the first (sane) side being a smooth-sounding tape delay that can be easily used as a stereo or mono delay and the second (insane) side acting as a creative conduit to thinking out of the box with delay effects. Either way, DelSane it surely set to become a go-to delay plug-in perfectly suited to any music production, thanks to its easy-to-understand layout presented as an easy-on-the eye GUI (Graphical User Interface) that is resizable from 100% to 200% in four incremental steps. Further features well worth highlighting here include a cool EQUAL FEEDBACK function — providing the STEREO DELAY with an equally smooth left and right feedback tail; DISTORT — adding a bit of a distorted edge to the delayed sound; and FREQ SHIFT — alienating the delayed sound still further. Easing the delayed sound’s passage into modern music production waters — whether sane or otherwise — while avoiding any muscle pain in the process, activating the LAZY MODE automates the movement of the DISRUPT spherical slider in different directions, duly allowing for the creation of chorus, flanger, or new types of modulation effects, while an AUDIO FOLLOWER function facilitates influencing various delay parameters — including the DISRUPT spherical slider itself! Meanwhile, MIDI & MOD makes for further flexibility when it comes to influencing those various delay parameters. So ‘sanity’ and ‘insanity' is available in abundance when working with DelSane — so much so that Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde would surely approve… if involved in modern music production! DelSane is available as a 64-bit AAX-, AU-, and VST-compatible effect plug-in for Mac (OS X 10.12 - macOS 11) and as a 32- and 64-bit VSTcompatible effect plug-in for PC (Windows 7/8/10) — with 64-bit AAX compatibility available for PT 12 or higher (PC) — at a time-limited introductory promo price of €29.00 EUR/$29.00 USD until May 15, 2021 — rising thereafter to an MAP (Minimum Advertised Price) of €35.00 EUR/ $35.00 USD — from authorised Rob Papen dealers worldwide or as a download directly from Rob Papen itself for the same pricing from here: https://www.robpapen.com/DelSane.html While DelSane is not included in the latest version of the eXplorer 6 bundle (https://www.robpapen.com/eXplorer-6.html), Rob Papen is offering DelSane for free to anyone that purchases — or upgrades to — eXplorer 6 between now and May 31, 2021. A 30-day demo version of DelSane with only one introductory sound bank and all bank and preset loading/saving functionality duly disabled is available from here: https://www.robpapen.com/DelSane-Demo.html For more in-depth information, please visit the dedicated DelSane webpage here: https://www.robpapen.com/DelSane.html Watch the revealing Rob Papen DelSane introductory video with Rob Papen himself here: https://youtu.be/PRsewHth7y4 About Rob Papen Self-confessed synth freak and world-renowned sound designer Rob Papen started working with synthesizers at the tender age of 15 when purchasing an analogue Korg MS-20 semi-modular monosynth and accompanying analogue SQ-10 sequencer. Suitably inspired, he subsequently released several albums as part of Dutch electronic music groups Peru and Nova — the latter featuring the same members as Peru, but with a more commercial slant — with whom he enjoyed number one hit singles in The Netherlands (Nova) in 1982 and Austria (Peru) in 1988. Peru disbanded in 1993, by which time Rob had already established himself as a sought-after sound designer, creating presets for the likes of Waldorf, Access, Ensoniq, and E-mu, before going on to found his namesake company in pursuit of creating a sound designer’s dream synth. That software dream soon became reality when Rob formed the RPCX (Rob Papen ConcreteFX) partnership with music software developer Jon Ayres to develop new Rob Papen virtual instruments and effects plug-ins, starting with BLUE — an exciting-sounding, self-styled ‘Crossfusion Synthesis’ affair (combining FM, Phase Distortion, Wave Shaping, and Subtractive synthesis into one powerful dream synth) — in 2005. Today Rob Papen soundware defines cutting-edge contemporary music production: powerful virtual instruments and effect plug-ins that intermix innovative design, uncompromising sound quality, and musical, production-grade presets to make tracks truly shine, whatever the musical genre… Inspiration Soundware, indeed! #### Rob Papen produces PowerChord as unique guitar plug-in Rob Papen produces PowerChord as unique guitar plug-in for creating phenomenal power chord grooves and much more ECHT, THE NETHERLANDS: Rob Papen Inspiration Soundware is proud to announce availability of PowerChord as a unique guitar plug-in — permitting users to quickly create phenomenal power chord groove sequences utilising fanciful features that could conceivably leave some guitarists green with envy, even enhancing those grooves by making use of the plentiful presets available, or opting to manually play a STROKE, LONG STROKE, and GHOST STROKE — as of September 11… “PowerChord is a unique guitar plug-in that allows you to create fantastic power chord grooves and lots more!” So, somewhat succinctly, says Rob Papen himself, perfectly positioned to introduce his namesake company’s latest offering to the technologically-minded musical masses. But before delving deeper, those not necessarily familiar with finding their way around a fretboard may well benefit from noting that a power chord — commonly known as a fifth chord — is a regularly used term for a chord played on an electric guitar that consists of the root note and the fifth, as well as, possibly, octaves of those notes, and are often played with an amp with intentionally added distortion or overdrive effects as a mainstay of many styles of rock. Rob Papen’s PowerChord is, therefore, about as perfectly named as it gets. Get this, though, rather than relying on sampled loops, which can clearly be rather restrictive — not to mention repetitive — by their very nature, PowerChord users naturally find themselves actively engaging in an interactive experience that truly fosters creativity. Simply select Sequencer PLAY MODE to quickly create phenomenal power chord grooves with instant access to no fewer than 12 single solo guitar sounds — such as Grunge PowerChord; PowerChord; PowerChord Drop-A (tuning); PowerChord Drop-D; PowerNote (single notes); and RG PowerChord, the latter being the distortion sound of RG, Rob Papen’s similarly unique guitar plug-in for quickly creating classic rhythmic guitar grooves — and 41 stacked guitar model sounds utilising those solo guitar sounds. Being billed by its creator as a grunge guitar groove synthesizer, so-called groove sequences are created within PowerChord using four 32-step sequencers — namely, A, B, C, and D — selectable by keyboard range: MIDI Notes 36 C1 to 47 B1 play sequencer A; MIDI Notes 48 C2 to 59 B2 play sequencer B; MIDI Notes 60 C3 to 71 B3 play sequencer C; and MIDI Notes 72 C4 to 83 B4 play sequencer D. Fanciful features for each sequencer row include STEP (on/ off), SEMI OFFSET, STROKE, LONG STROKE, GHOST STROKE, VELOCITY, RATCHET, FLT (filter) DECAY/RELEASE, and AMP DECAY/RELEASE, plus FREE 1 and FREE 2. There are also sequencer controls for SWING, VEL/KEY, SMOOTH (for free rows), SPEED, RETRIGGER, TIED mode, and RATCHETING. Additionally, all kinds of synthesizer-styled features are also on hand to assist PowerChord users with sculpting sounds still further… think analogue-modelled filters with 25 different character FILTER types, Ring modulation, and Amp modulation modes; MOD (modulation) MATRIX with eight slots; EQ with fixed (RG-style) EQ and five-band parametric with LOWCUT filter; three high-quality effects blocks — FX 1, FX 2, and FX 3 — arranged in serial mode with 34 effect types, including Amp Simulator (five models), AutoPan, AutoWah, Bass Enhancer, Cabinet Simulator (five models), Chorus, Chorus/Delay, Clipper, Comb Filter, Compressor, Distortion, Ensemble, Flanger, FX Filter, Gator, LoFi, Mono Delay, MultiDistort (11 types), Noise Gate, Phaser, Reverb, Ring Modulator, Shift FX, Stereo Delay, Stereo Widener, TalkBox, Tape Chorus, Tape Delay, Tape Flanger, Tape Phase, Tremelo, WahWah, WahWah/Delay, and Waveshaper. All are audible in PowerChord’s plentiful presets, of course. And as if all that was not enough to be getting on with, MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) tempo-based settings are available in most effects, together with BY (bypass) per effect — not forgetting the welcomed inclusion of an overall effect bypass for full flexibility. Familiarity for some comes courtesy of Rob Papen effectively transplanting the performance enhancing RIBBON CONTROLLER feature from BIT-2 — its critically-acclaimed analogue synthesis-modelled virtual instrument — into PowerChord, thereby allowing users to dynamically control several parameters at once using a mouse or external MIDI controllers; unlike a hardware ribbon controller, it also has a tempo-based SPRING BACK feature with QUANT (quantise) and BIPLR (bipolar) modes. Meanwhile, Manual PLAY MODE makes it perfectly possible for more adventurous PowerChord users to manually play a STROKE, LONG STROKE, and GHOST STROKE, should they wish to do so. Says Rob Papen, ending on a well-thought-through high note that provides much in the way of food for thought in not too many words: “PowerChord will never replace a real guitarist, but, then again, a real guitarist can’t replace PowerChord due to the unique sounds it can create!” Indeed, it is even possible that those quickly-created phenomenal power chord groove sequences could conceivably leave some guitarists green with envy. PowerChord is available as a 64-bit AAX-, AU-, VST- and VST3-compatible virtual instrument plug-in for Mac (OS X 10.15 or higher, M1/M2/M3 ARM processor compatible) and as a 64-bit VST- and VST3-compatible virtual instrument plug-in for PC (Windows 7 or higher) — with 64-bit AAX compatibility available for PT 12 or higher (PC) — priced at an attractive introductory promo price of €65.00 EUR/$65.00 USD until September 17, 2024 — rising thereafter to its regular price of €79.00 EUR/$79.00 USD — from authorised Rob Papen resellers worldwide or as a download directly from Rob Papen itself for the same pricing from here: https://www.robpapen.com/powerchord.html PowerChord is included in the latest version of Rob Papen’s all-encompassing eXplorer-9 bundle (https://www.robpapen.com/explorer-9.html) at no additional cost, so existing owners only have to download the latest installer and run it to add PowerChord to their Rob Papen virtual instrument and effect plug-in collection. Watch Rob Papen’s insightful introductory PowerChord video with a voice-over from Rob Papen himself here: https://youtu.be/5S1w3xYaQd8 Watch and learn in the capable company of Rob Papen, providing some us