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Line 6 Releases The M9 Stompbox Modeler
The M9 Stompbox Modeler is a portable and powerful new multi-effect pedal that gives guitarists access to an instant collection of stompbox effects. Over 100 sought-after stompbox effects are packed inside of M9 Stompbox Modeler. The collection includes plenty of velvety reverbs, tangy mods, sweeping filters, distinctive distortions, pitch effects, compressors and other essential effects of which many come from the world-famous DL4 delay modeler and other best-selling Line 6 products.
To accommodate the most subtle or grand changes in tone or dynamics, M9 Stompbox Modeler can run up to three effects simultaneously with up to three more at the ready. Effects can be placed in any order. Up to 24 unique effect arrangements, or “scenes,” can be created.
Inspired by the ease of classic stompboxes, M9 Stompbox Modeler is simple to use. Each effect parameter can be accessed in real time through dedicated knobs and an easy-to-read LCD window. There’s no digging for menus, no saving, and no hassles. Complete with a full-featured 28-second looper, M9 Stompbox Modeler allows for extended in-the-moment sound-on-sound looping. Each looper function, including Record/Overdub, Play/Stop, Play Once, Undo/Redo, Half Speed, and Reverse, boasts a dedicated footswitch. Looping has never been easier.
M9 Stompbox Modeler features 1/4" mono and stereo inputs and outputs, MIDI in and out and two expression pedal inputs for added control and functionality. Plus, with its built-in tuner, gig bag-size portability and rugged construction designed to endure, M9 Stompbox Modeler can withstand the rigors of the road and the demands of the working musician.
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Pro Tone Pedals Announces The Gold Label Overdrive
The Gold Label Overdrive is the first in the Pro Tone's Premium Overdrive line. The Gold Label Overdrives 18 volt circuit was designed to deliver lush overdrive with the head room to provide a rich clean boost. The Gold Label Overdrive is not for everybody. This luxurious overdrive was designed for players with exacting tastes in equipment by playing to the strengths of the ‘beauty in simplicity’ of vintage amps and modern recreations of those timeless designs. The Gold Label Overdrives touch sensitivity will astound you as the subtleties of your technique are audible like never before.
The Gold Label operates on a 9 volt power supply, with an internal voltage converter converting that 9 into 18 volts. 18 volts provides more balanced power and head room which allows for a unwavering, full-spectrum reproduction of your guitars pure signal. The Gold Label Overdrive creates huge tone by fusing its distortion with your clean signal. The Drive knob controls this functionality by adjusting the amount of gain and the mix of clean signal. With the drive set low the Gold Label Overdrive acts as a gorgeous clean boost.
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Guyatone Releases New Mighty Micro Effects
Godlyke has announce the release of the second batch of Guyatone mighty micro series compact effect pedals. Based on Guyatone’s award-winning Micro Series effects, the mighty micros offer professional-grade features and sound quality in an ultra-compact, lightweight chassis that is 33% smaller and 50% lighter than the average stompbox.
The second round of mighty micro models features the following models:
MCm5 Micro Chorus – Analog Chorus with Panasonic MN3207 IC and true bypass switching. List Price - $190.00; MAP - $161.50
STm5 Compressor/Sustainer – VCA Compressor with 3080 OpAmp and true bypass switching List Price - $160.00; MAP - $136
SVm5 Slow Volume – New features include Release and Attenuator control for use with various input signals. List Price - $170; MAP - $144.50
TZm5 Torrid Fuzz – Transistor Fuzz can reproduce classic or modern distortion tones. List Price - $160.00; MAP - $136.00
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Seymour Duncan Announces Deja Vu Tap Delay
Seymour Duncan re-imagines delay with the SFX-10 Deja Vu Tap Delay. This pedal incorporates some truly innovative features that take this pedal to the next level. The SFX-10 Deja Vu Tap Delay employs both analog bucket brigade circuitry and digital delay, providing a wide variety of sounds. A Feedback insert jack lets you apply an effect to just the delayed signal, and a Modulation knob morphs the sound of the delay. Bend the laws of space and time in ways you never imagined with the SFX-10 Deja Vu Tap Delay.
Available at Guitar Center
Seymour Duncan SFX-10 Deja Vu Tap Delay With BBD Guitar Effects Pedal Standard
Vox Introduces The ToneLab ST
Vox's most compact ToneLab ever offers thirty-three different amp models with a versatile array of cabinets and effects. The ToneLab ST maintains the sophisticated specifications of the Valvetronix series, while packaging them into a compact unit that allows anyone to easily experience true tube powered sound. In addition to both amplifier and cabinet models, there are also a wide variety of expertly modeled effects. In a compact, easy-to-use format, ToneLab ST delivers classic vintage sounds, studio-quality and high-gain amps, even new amp models created by VOX. Effect parameters can be quickly assigned to the expression pedal, ensuring a limitless range of performance power. Sophisticated extras include an auto chromatic tuner, sound management software for your computer, and convenient USB audio interface operations.
Available at Guitar Center
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