Wednesday, September 28, 2011

Electro-Harmonix Germanium 4 Big Muff Pi Overdrive Distortion Pedal

Electro-Harmonix Germanium 4 Big Muff Pi Overdrive Distortion Pedal Review



Electro-Harmonix Germanium 4 Big Muff Pi Overdrive Distortion Pedal Feature

  • True bypass Gain control Bias knob for putting your sound right at the edge of break up Volts knob for reducing battery voltage.
The Germanium 4 Big Muff Pi stacks the fuzzy bite of a Big Muff on top of an overdrive circuit to give Muff fans what might be the most flexible Muff yet. Using a quartet of Germanium transistors (two for each side), the Germanium 4 Big Muff Pi conjures any kind of distortion from mild to wild. The four transistors are just part of the magic though, as you have access to unique controls such as Bias and Volts, which lets you fine-tune the distortion sound and add character. The Germanium 4 Big Muff Pi is one amazing stompbox!electro-harmonix Germanium 4 Big Muff Pi Distortion/Fuzz Pedal Features at a Glance: Individual overdrive and distortion with the ability to stack them together 4 individual Germanium Transistors Each mode of drive mode uses its own 2 germanium stack Overdrive and distortion can be stacked utilizing four germanium transistors Bias and tone control define the tonality in overdrive Volts and Bias define the way the distortion will react Starving battery sound through volts control adds character Battery equipped with optional 9.6DC-200 power supply


Tuesday, September 27, 2011

Gator 12U, Standard Audio Road Rack Case with Casters (G-TOUR 12U CAST)

Gator 12U, Standard Audio Road Rack Case with Casters (G-TOUR 12U CAST) Review



Gator 12U, Standard Audio Road Rack Case with Casters (G-TOUR 12U CAST) Feature

  • 9mm plywood construction with PVC exterior
  • Red recessed twist latches and spring-loaded rubber-gripped handles
  • Heavy-duty commercial grade plated hardware and reinforced stackable ball corners
  • 3.2mm thick front & rear rack rails
  • 4 fixed, heavy-duty 4" casters, 2 of which are locking
ATA Wood Flight Rack Case; 12U; 17" Deep; w/ Casters


Sunday, September 25, 2011

Behringer BDI21 V-Tone Bass Amp Modeler

Behringer BDI21 V-Tone Bass Amp Modeler Review



Behringer BDI21 V-Tone Bass Amp Modeler Feature

  • Authentic V-TONE modeling technology capable of dialing up big vintage tube tones, funky slap sounds, crunchy distortions and all in between
  • Provides a truckload of great amps in a single stomp box—from traditional bass amps to modern overdriven amp tones that would typically require a multitude of effects units
  • Presence control for definition and upper harmonics plus ultra-musical 2-band EQ specifically tuned for bass guitars
  • Output available on ¼' TS or balanced, gold-plated XLR connectors
  • Runs on 9 V battery or the BEHRINGER PSU-SB DC power supply (not included)
  • Provides a truckload of great amps in a single stomp box—from traditional bass amps to modern overdriven amp tones
  • Gold-plated XLR connectors
There are DI boxes... and then there's the V-TONE BASS BDI21, a feature-packed analog DI box built especially for bass.

A feature-packed analog DI box built especially for bass.

Ground lift switch that eliminates typical ground loop hum problems.

Balanced XLR and 1/4-inch outputs.

Not Your Average DI Box
The BDI21 combines the features of an active DI (direct injection) box with our proprietary tube emulation circuitry. It's like having a truckload of vintage tube amps right at your toes! The Blend control allows you to mix the amount of tube emulation you want with your direct bass signal. And if you don't want to use the tube emulation feature, just step on the switch and the ADI21 functions as a superb active DI box.

So Easy to Use
With its dedicated DRIVE, TREBLE, BASS, LEVEL, and PRESENCE dials, the BDI21 DI box goes above and beyond, giving you vintage tube tones for some funked-up slap, gonzo overdrive and everything in-between. You can use the BDI21 as a recording output DI, with tube emulation, or as a standard active DI box, when running in bypass mode. The output is laid out on 1/4" TS or balanced, gold-plated XLR connectors. There's also a ground lift switch that eliminates typical ground loop hum problems. You can power this bad boy with a 9V battery or Behringer's PSU-SB DC power supply (not included).

Not Just for Bass

  • Use With Other Instruments
    The BDI21 is not only for bass guitars. You can try it with other instruments (e. g. acoustic/electric guitars, keyboards etc.) to create new sounds and enhance your music. Please make sure that the input level is not too high to avoid overloading the BDI21.

  • Direct to a Mixing Console
    For live and studio applications you can connect the balanced LR BAL OUT directly to a mic input of a mixing console. Be sure not to overload the input by using the gain control of the respective channel. For further information please refer to the user's manual of your mixing console.

  • Use Without Instruments
    You can use the BDI21 without an instrument as an outboard processor connected to an insert or an effect path (aux send/ return) of your mixing console to affect the signal of a particular channel. This way you can enhance existing tracks during mixdown. For further information please refer to the user's manual of your mixing console.

What's in the Box
Behringer BDI21 V-Tone Bass Amp Modeler, User's Manual Bass Amp Modeler / Direct Recording Preamp / DI box


Saturday, September 24, 2011

Tech 21CS-OX SansAmp Character Series - Oxford

Tech 21CS-OX SansAmp Character Series - Oxford Review



Tech 21CS-OX SansAmp Character Series - Oxford Feature

  • 100% analog
  • Character and Mid controls, in conjunction with its specifically voiced speaker emulation, are engineered to personify the specific amp traits and speakers associated with Orange®-style amps.
  • From '70s London glam to vintage metal grind to contemporary stoner rock.
Get it on with this orange-flavored retro rocker. Experience T-rextacy with the greasy grit of ‘70s London glam, or take it deeper and darker into Paranoid vintage metal grind. Dime the gain to experience the sludgelicious roar of contemporary stoner rock pumping through a Vintage 30®-style 4x12 cab. From sweet cleans to crushing distortion, the Oxford is one juicy pedal.


Thursday, September 22, 2011

Korg Pitchblack True Bypass Chromatic Tuner Pedal with 4 Display Modes

Korg Pitchblack True Bypass Chromatic Tuner Pedal with 4 Display Modes Review



Korg Pitchblack True Bypass Chromatic Tuner Pedal with 4 Display Modes Feature

  • Tuning: 12 note equal temperament
  • Detection range: E0 (20.60 Hz) -- C8 (4186 Hz)
  • Calibration range: 436--445 Hz (1 Hz steps)
  • Display modes (auto): Full Strobe, Half Strobe, Meter, and Mirror
  • Input impedance: 1 M ohms (when tuner is on)
The music makers at Korg have set a new standard in pedal tuner capabilities. Announcing the Korg Pitchblack--the chromatic pedal tuner dedicated to precision and functionality.

High precision, advanced functionality and sleek style. Click to enlarge.

Excellent visibility in any setting.

View a control diagram. Click to enlarge.

Chromatic Pedal Tuner With Large LED Display
High precision, advanced functionality and sleek style make this new guitar/bass pedal tuner from Korg their most advanced yet. The Korg Pitchblack is the same size as a compact effect unit, and features a tough aluminum die-cast body that will endure hard use on the road or in the studio. While small in size, this strobe tuner boasts a large; easy to read LED meter with a light-emitting surface for excellent visibility in any setting from daylight, to stage light and to no light at all, as well as an extremely smooth eleven-segment LED meter that allows accurate visual tuning from any angle. With a red LED that indicates the tuner's on/off status, a large note name display, and a tuning guide that indicates whether your instrument is sharp or flat, you'll always be able to tune quickly and accurately in any situation. The Pitchblack provides a tuning range of E0 (20.60 Hz) to C8 (4,186 Hz), and adjustable calibration between 436 -- 445 Hz.

Strobe Tuner With Four Display Modes
The Korg Pitchblack's LED meter can be switched between four display modes including: Meter mode, Full Strobe mode, Half Strobe mode and Mirror mode.

  • Meter mode
    Similar to using a needle meter, tune your instrument with this pedal tuner so that the green LED in the center of the LED display lights and both tuning guide LED's are lit. The tuning LED's will be to the right of center if your instrument is sharp, and to the left of the center if it is flat.

  • Full Strobe mode
    Using this pedal tuner, tune your instrument so that the LED meters stop streaming and both tuning guide LED's are lit. The LED meters will stream from left to right if your instrument is sharp and from right to left if it is flat.

  • Half Strobe mode
    Tune your instrument so that the LED meters stop streaming and only the green LED in the center is lit and both tuning guide LEDs are lit. The LED meters will stream to the right of center if your instrument is sharp, and to the left of center if it is flat. When the pitch is correct, only the center LED will be lit.

  • Mirror mode
    Tune your instrument with this pedal tuner so that the two LEDs on the left and right sides of the center LED meet in the middle and both tuning guide LED's are lit. The pitch lit LEDs will spread farther apart the more your instrument is out of tune. The left tuning guide will light if your instrument is flat, and the right tuning guide will light if it is sharp.

100% True Bypass output keeps your tone intact.
The Pitchblack mutes the input signal for silent tuning, and when you're not tuning, the input is passed directly to the output jack without being affected by any circuitry (True Bypass). Therefore, even if you connect the pedal tuner between several of your favorite pedals, the signal will pass without going through the internal buffer amp, ensuring that the sounds you've created using your effects will not be colored in any way. The Pitchblack is designed to coexist transparently with other effect pedals.

A perfect fit in your pedal board plus the DC output powers other pedals.
The Pitchblack is designed to fit conveniently into your pedal board system. This pedal tuner provides a DC OUT jack that can supply power to other effect pedals when the optional AC adaptor is used. By connecting optional DC cables, you can supply up to 200 mA of power to multiple effect pedals, simplifying the power connections in your pedal board.

Three-Year Warranty
Korg pedal tuners purchased from a Korg USA authorized dealer now have a three year warranty.

What's in the Box
Korg Pitchblack Chromatic Pedal Tuner, 9V Battery, User's Manual A new chromatic floor tuner with a large LED display makes this the must-have item for the guitarist or bassist.High precision and advanced functionality and sleek style make this new guitar/bass pedal tuner from Korg our most advanced yet. The pitchblack is the same size as a compact effect unit, and features a tough aluminum die cast body that will endure hard use on the road or in the studio. While small in size, it boasts a large; easy to read LED meter with a light-emitting surface for excellent visibility in any setting from daylight, to stage light to no light as well as an extremely smooth eleven-segment LED meter that allows accurate visual tuning from any angle. With a red LED that indicates the tuner's on/off status, a large note name display, and a tuning guide that indicates whether your instrument is sharp or flat, you'll always be able to tune quickly and accurately in any situation. The pitchblack provides a tuning range of E0 (20.60 Hz) to C8 (4,186 Hz), and adjustable calibration between 436--445 Hz.Four display modes.The pitchblacks LED meter can be switched between four display modes including: Meter, Full Strobe, Half Strobe, and Mirror.1. Meter modeSimilar to using a needle meter, tune your instrument so that the green LED in the center of the LED display lights and both tuning guide LEDs are lit. The tuning LEDs will be to the right of center if your instrument is sharp, and to the left of the center if your instrument is flat.2. Full Strobe modeTune your instrument so that the LED meters stop streaming and both tuning guide LEDs are lit. The LED meters will stream from left to right if your instrument is sharp and from right to left if your instrument is flat.3. Half Strobe modeTune your instrument so that the LED meters stop streaming and only the green LED in the center is lit and both tuning guide LEDs are lit. The LED meters will stream to the right of center if your instrument is sharp, and to the left of center if your ins...


Wednesday, September 21, 2011

Chunk Systems Brown Dog Gated Bass Fuzz Pedal (Standard)

Chunk Systems Brown Dog Gated Bass Fuzz Pedal (Standard) Review



The Brown Dog Bass Fuzz Pedal enables you to produce rampaging waves of meat with your bass guitar while still keeping your basslines tight and letting the character of your instrument's tone shine through. With two fuzz modes (hard and soft), a mixing stage and a unique gating circuit the Brown Dog is a gated stompbox that gives you a wide range of fuzzy and synthy bass tones.Based on the highly acclaimed FZ002 gated bass fuzz, Chunk Systems Brown Dog adds soft mode and features easier to use mixer controls. With true bypass and only the best quality analogue electronics, the Brown Dog is perfect for all you clean sound freaks. Use the special envelope connector in conjunction with the Agent 00Funk Mark II for synth bass that will really freak you out!In addition to the high-quality metal bypass switch, the Brown Dog has four knobs and a switch: The dirty level controls the volume of the signal coming from the Brown Dog's fuzz circuit in the output mix. To make the fuzz louder, turn it up. To make the fuzz quieter, turn it down. The clean level controls the volume of the original input signal in the output mix. The Brown Dog mixes the dirty signal coming from its fuzz circuit with the original input signal so you can determine exactly how much fuzz you want and keep the tone of your instrument.The gate control governs how loud the input signal must be for a fuzz tone to be produced. Especially in hard mode, you can use this gating effect to prevent hum from your pickups and the noise of your fingers on the strings from being amplified by the fuzz circuit. You can also ensure that your notes start and end cleanly, so your bass line remains clear even though you have massive amounts of fuzz applied. The drive control alters the character of the fuzz produced by controlling how hard the fuzz circuit is driven. Driving the fuzz harder squares off your sound more and makes it sound harsher. In hard mode with maximum drive, you can get synth-like square wave tone


Tuesday, September 20, 2011

Dunlop Bass Wah Wah Pedal

Dunlop Bass Wah Wah Pedal Review



Dunlop Bass Wah Wah Pedal Feature

  • Ultraheavy-duty durability Smooth operation and easy control Made in the USA
The first wah pedal designed by bass players for bass players, the 105Q incorporates a new proprietary potentiometer and custom EQ circuitry, specifically optimized for bass frequencies.


Monday, September 19, 2011

Seymour Duncan SFX-06 Paranormal Bass EQ Direct Box (Standard)

Seymour Duncan SFX-06 Paranormal Bass EQ Direct Box (Standard) Review



While passive DIs proved to be quite useful for recording bass or sending bass to a console for live performance, people began to notice a decrease in overall response and punch. That's when active DI's came to the rescue. But how many are tailored to the response of a bass guitar? The Seymour Duncan SFX-06 Paranormal Bass EQ DI is, featuring a three-band active EQ that's optimized for bass along with a contour switch for slapping styles.Seymour Duncan SFX-06 Paranormal Bass EQ DI, First Take: Active DI with three-band EQ optimized for bass Dedicated contour switch for slapping styles Solid construction, balanced XLR out and ground lift DI with active three-band EQThe three-band EQ allows you to dial in your tone in any room, sculpting your lows, mids, and highs quickly and easily. So, along with performing the normal functions of a DI, you get the benefit of adding an active EQ to your bass without having to make any modifications to your instrument. The EQ provides ±12dB boost and cut for each band, which have center frequencies at 30Hz for deep lows, 650Hz to contour the mids, and 5.2kHz for presence, clarity and attack. Proprietary Slap Contour switch for happy slapping The SFX-6 also features Seymour Duncan's proprietary Slap Contour switch, which applies an additional preset EQ curve. As the name implies, this is a dedicated switch for slapping styles, but it also adds an extra dimension to fingerstyle or pick playing. Slap Contour gives you a 6dB boost at 80Hz to bring out the bottom and cuts 6dB at 650Hz to reduce the mud that can occur in the low mids. The result is a solid low end and more room for attack. By using it with the 3-band EQ, you can bring out more attack information if needed, as well as extra bottom below 80Hz. Solid construction and hum elimination Built like a tank with a 16-guage steel chassis and powered by either a single 9V battery or a regulated DC power supply, the SFX-06 features a balanced XLR output with grou


Saturday, September 17, 2011

Zoom B2 Bass Multi-Effects Pedal

Zoom B2 Bass Multi-Effects Pedal Review



The Zoom B2 Bass Multi Effects Pedal features the new ZFX3 processor loaded with 9 preamp/cabinet and 5 stomp box models faithfully accurate to the originals in every way.


Friday, September 16, 2011

Ibanez TS-808 Tube Screamer Supreme Mod Kit

Ibanez TS-808 Tube Screamer Supreme Mod Kit Review



Ibanez TS-808 Tube Screamer Supreme Mod Kit Feature

  • Boutique tone at a bargain price!
  • High end audio-grade components!
Unlock the true tonal richness of your reissue TS-808 with a few simpe mods from Fromel Electronics. Control those tubby mids, increase your treble and bass response, and discover the hearty amount of gain that this pedal has to offer! This is not called the supreme mod kit for nothing. Included are detailed instructions, including photos, and all the parts you need. This Supreme mod kit takes things one step further than every other kit out there and replaces virtually every cap in your signal path with high quality Film and Mica caps.

If you have basic soldering skills and can follow directions this is an easy project that can be completed in about 1/2 hour. Don't pay hundreds of dollars for a Boutique overdrive when you can upgrade your TS-808 for .95.

WARNING: Performing this mod will void any warranty your pedal may have.

This is a kit to modify your pedal and there is not a pedal included in this auction.

Required Tools/supplies

* YOUR Tube Screamer Pedal
* Soldering Iron
* Solder
* De-soldering braid and or solder sucker
* Phillips head screwdriver
* Wire Clippers

Note to International customers: Due to customs your shipment may take in excess of 4 weeks.


Thursday, September 15, 2011

Electro Harmonix Bass Metaphors Pedal Bundle

Electro Harmonix Bass Metaphors Pedal Bundle Review



Electro Harmonix Bass Metaphors Pedal Bundle Feature

  • 2 Free Strukture 6" Patch Cables
  • 2 Free Strukture 18.6' Instrument Cables
  • EQ, compression, and distortion in one pedal
  • XLR out
  • Balanced and unbalanced 1/4" outputs
Electro-Harmonix's Bass Metaphors channel strip puts an amazing amount of sonic flexibility into a single sound-shaping pedal. Not only do you get great distortion sounds, but you've got access to EQ and compression, as well. Bass Metaphors boasts a direct XLR output, 1/4" balanced and unbalanced outputs, and a standard instrument output. Leave your amp at home both in the studio and onstage and take your tone straight into the board. If you're looking to have a serious amount of control over your tone grab Bass Metaphors!


Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Line 6 Relay G30 Wireless Guitar System

Line 6 Relay G30 Wireless Guitar System Review



Line 6 Relay G30 Wireless Guitar System Feature

  • 30-meter range, line-of-sight
  • Broad 10Hz - 20kHz frequency response; Superior 118 dB dynamic range, 8 hours of battery life (AA alkaline batteries)
  • Comes complete with transmitter, receiver (Rugged polycarbonate shell) and all necessary accessories including cable, power supply and batteries
  • 2.4GHz band is optimal for guitar wireless, approved for use in Europe, South America, Asia and Australia.
  • Encrypted data stream for added signal protection; Simultaneous broadcasts on six channels

Relay G30 redefines the wireless experience for guitarists and bassists. Its superior sound, professional dependability and refreshing simplicity are unavailable from other wireless systems.

Features:
  • Polycarbonate stompbox-style system
  • Side-mounted 1/4-inch ins and outs on receiver
  • Internal antennas on receiver
  • Reciever has standard 9VDC power
  • 10Hz-20kHz frequency response
  • 6 compatible channels
  • 100 feet line-of-sight transmission range (may vary with local conditions)
  • 24-bit Delta Sigma, 128 times oversampling
  • Transmitter has approx. 8 hour battery life (2 AA batteries)

Superior Sound
Relay G30 provides a pure signal. Its clarity rivals that of the highest-quality guitar cables. Guitars get a beautiful high-end sparkle and basses get a thunderous low-end punch, even at distances of up to 30 meters. Traditional wireless systems compromise their sound by rolling-off crucial high- and low-end frequencies and compressing their signals. Relay G30 offers superior sound with full bandwidth and zero compression.

Professional Dependability
Relay G30 broadcasts its robust signal over the 2.4GHz band. This keeps the signal free from many kinds of interference. For added security, Relay G30 employs exclusive signal protection technology: it broadcasts an encrypted data stream on six channels simultaneously.

Receiver features side-mounted 1/4-inch ins and outs and internal antennas, making it easy to add to a pedal board.

Features a switch to change between cable and wireless systems

Switch between cable and wireless systems without having to adjust the tone settings on your amplifier.

Traditional wireless systems, on the other hand, are susceptible to dropouts, static and many other kinds of interference. Broadcasting over congested UHF bands, their signals may be affected by interference generated as far away as 160 kilometers, or more.

Refreshing Simplicity
Relay G30 is a low-profile system that's easy to use. The lightweight transmitter remains out of the way of your performance, and the rugged receiver can sit on top of your amp or be added to your pedal board. The receiver offers easy-to-read LEDs that display power, status and battery life.

Attached to Your Guitar Cable?
For players attached to cables, adopting a wireless system introduces many questions: What will it feel like? Will it change my sound? Relay G30 sounds just like a cable, but it also sounds just like your cable. Relay G30 features two EQ settings that match the frequency responses of typical guitar cables. Different players use different cables, but all players can use Relay G30.

VWT
Exclusive VWT (Virtual Wire Transmission) technology ensures full-range frequency response, excellent transient response, and wide dynamic range - just like a high-quality guitar cable.

Superior Specs
Relay digital wireless systems produce full-range tones with 10Hz-20kHz frequency response, exceedingly low noise with up to 120dB dynamic range, and studio-quality resolution with 24-bit A/D conversion. (Comparably priced analog wireless systems offer 50Hz-15kHz frequency response and >90dB dynamic range. This wreaks havoc on your tone, especially if you use a high-gain amp.)

Cable Tone Simulation
Using a cable and a wireless system? Now you can switch back and forth without having to adjust the tone settings on your amplifier. Relay digital wireless systems feature a Cable Tone Simulator, which lets you match the sound of your Relay to the sound of your cable.

Compander-Free
Companders squash your signal and ruin your tone. Analog wireless systems require companders but Relay wireless systems do not. Remaining compander-free enables Relay to deliver a beautiful high-end sparkle, thunderous low-end punch, and touch response that analog wireless systems simply cannot deliver.

Diagram on how companders ruin your signal

Remaining compander-free gives better sound than analog wireless systems.

DCL
Exclusive DCL (Digital Channel Lock) technology automatically locks out all sources of interference. The only sound that will come out of your amplifier is you--not static, not Top 40 radio--just you.

2.4GHz broadcast
The best way to avoid interference? Don't get in its way. Relay digital wireless systems broadcast in the 2.4GHz band, which successfully avoids interference caused by TV stations, public safety broadcasts, cell phone towers, and other high-powered sources.

What About WiFi?
Worried about interference caused by 2.4GHz WiFi networks and Bluetooth devices? Don't be. Relay digital wireless systems use uniquely addressed and encoded digital transmission technology. Your tone will make it from your transmitter to your receiver free of interference.

Features a switch for changing wireless channels

Don't waste time scanning for open channels.

Full Quality, No Matter What
Whether you're playing two feet from your Relay G30 or at the edge of its range, you get the same great specs: full frequency response, superior dynamic range, cable-inspired dependability, and 24-bit A/D conversion.

All Channels, All the Time
All channels in all Relay digital wireless systems work all the time. Too good to be true? Maybe for an analog wireless system. Relay digital wireless systems are different. There's no website to reference, and no need to scan for open channels.


Monday, September 12, 2011

Pyle-Pro PPDLUT1 Classic Tremolo Effect Guitar Pedal

Pyle-Pro PPDLUT1 Classic Tremolo Effect Guitar Pedal Review



Pyle-Pro PPDLUT1 Classic Tremolo Effect Guitar Pedal Feature

  • Get The Classic, Warm And Mind-Bending Tremolo Effects Of Vintage '60s Amps - Status LED For Effect On/Off And Battery Check
  • Dedicated Rate, Wave And Depth Controls For Awesome Sound Shaping - Dimensions: 4.9"D x 2.76"W x 2.12"H
  • Runs On 9 V Battery Or The DC Power Supply (Not Included)
  • First-Class Electronic On/Off Switch For Noise-Free Operation
  • High-Quality Components And Exceptionally Rugged Construction Ensure Long Life
Let’s go back in time to the 60s with this classic tremolo effect guitar pedal. It’s not the sound that bends – it’s your mind! Rate, wave, and depth controls give you total power over the sound. This unit is equipped with a status LED for effect on/off and battery check. Runs on 9V battery or DC power adaptor supply. Comes with a one year warranty.