Archive for the ‘Press Release’ Category
FEA Labs has a pretty cool looking new pedal for you bass players out there. Below is an excerpt from the press release.
[Press Release] FEA Labs is pleased to announce the FEA Growler pedal as the forth pedal to their lineup. The Growler is designed to add second harmonic warmth for the player who is looking to add that extra “growl” and “punch” to their bass tone. The analog harmonic octave tone generated by the pedal blends with natural tone of the bass guitar to add new dimensions to the fundamental dynamics of the tone.
FEA Labs Growler Bass Pedal
Product Link: http://www.fealabs.com/products/GROWLER-0001.html
If you like chorus effects Dunlop has released a new pedal that you may be interested in. Info via HarmonyCentral and Dunlop Press Release below.
With its simple operation and stellar analog tone—the MXR Micro Chorus joins the ranks of MXR Classics such as the Phase 90, Dyna Comp, and Micro Amp. This 80′s reissue delivers a stunning range of rich chorus textures, from sparkly watery shimmers to intense rotating speaker simulation with a twist of the Rate control.
Dunlop MXR Micro Chorus
Visit Dunlop site: http://www.jimdunlop.com/
Dunlop Reunion Tour 2010
Press Release: Electro-Harmonix Releases The Deluxe Memory Boy With Tap Tempo
The Deluxe Memory Boy delivers lush and organic analog tones that are spot on to our original designs, while adding the in demand performance features that deliver new and exciting potential to every musician. Tap tempo has been added to always keep you in sync with the groove. In addition you can choose from five note sub divisions for metronomic variances. Sweet modulations can be set while expression pedal control allows selectable access to four modulation parameters. The Deluxe Memory Boy is all about sweet tone with ultra flexibility on the stage or in the studio.
EHX Deluxe Memory Boy
Some new distortions to check out. Below is an excerpt from the Source Audio press release.
For the sonic explorer, the Soundblox Pro Multiwave Distortion offers 23 distinctive and modern effect types. What makes the Multiwave unique is its use of multi-band processing, which offers a clear distortion with unprecedented note articulation. Sounds range from basic tones to aggressive synth-like, octave heavy, and extreme foldback effects that go far beyond traditional distortions. The pedal is used on tour by artists ranging from Chuck Garvey of moe. to Brad Whitford of Aerosmith to Reeve Gabrels.
Soundblox Pro Multiwave Distortion
For the vintage guitar tone enthusiast, the Soundblox Pro Classic Distortion features 4 tube amp and 8 fuzz box overdrive tones in the same powerful control format as the Pro Multiwave. The sounds are organic and enormously customizable via pre- and post-mid control drives and the EQ. Unlike other products, which attempt to digitally clone, model, or emulate vintage gear, the Pro Classic is the result of a five-year listening study and iterative algorithm design process involving over 40 classic pedals and extensive artist evaluation.
Soundblox Pro Classic Distortion
Fender American Special Series
The latest incarnations of Fender’s famous Telecaster and Stratocaster models comprise the new American Special series-built “by the people and for people” as value-conscious “guitars for the times.” They are designed specifically to bring the full Fender experience of a terrific-sounding, smooth-playing, rock-solid-built U.S.-made Fender guitar to the workingman without emptying his bank account.
The three instruments in the new series—the American Special Telecaster, American Special Stratocaster and American Special Stratocaster HSS—are highly affordable Fender electric guitars that are within the reach of an entire spectrum of players. As such, they share many features with their cousins in the acclaimed Highway One™ and American Standard series.
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Press Release – August 2009
Rotosound launch British Steel strings
Rotosound’s world class reputation for making the best guitar strings goes before them. They have drawn on this history, experience and knowledge in designing the next generation of strings. Rotosound now announce the launch of British Steels, based on the Original classic Rotosound Stainless Steel Electric Guitar Strings from the 1960’s, and now manufactured using improved processes and even better materials.
Their original stainless steel strings already have a pedigree second to none and were used by Jimi Hendrix, Pete Townsend, Brian May and many others. Rotosounds stainless steel strings offered a clear, bright punchy sound, positive grip, plenty of twang and went on to be played on some of the greatest songs of all time.
The new Rotosound British Steels have been designed to give a brilliant tone, sustain and great volume. Using the very best stainless steel with the highest possible iron content (for better magnetic properties), the new strings are now manufactured under even tighter quality control and stricter tolerances to ensure consistency, clarity and durability.
British Steels are available in the following gauges* :
BS09 09 / 11 / 16 / 24w / 32w / 42w
BS10 10 / 13 / 17 / 26w / 36w / 46w
BS11 11 / 14 / 18 / 28w / 38w / 48w
For further information on the range see http://www.rotosound.com/steels.html
* Please note: w denotes wound string
