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The Roland VG99 is a milestone in guitar modeling and perfo ... Read more

The Roland VG99 is a milestone in guitar modeling and performance technology. In the history of guitar modeling, no manufacturer has devoted more time, resources, and passion toward its advancement than Roland - from the world’s first guitar modeling processor, the legendary VG-8, to its popular V-Guitar predecessors. Today, the Roland VG-99 marks another milestone in guitar modeling and performance technology. With three powerful new processors at its core, plus expressive performance controls such as Ribbon Controller and D BEAM, this remarkable instrument raises the bar in guitar-modeling and performance technology. Roland VG99 Features Dual modeling engines allow guitar and amp models to be dynamically switched, layered and combined. New COSM electric, acoustic and even bass guitar models, and new synth waves such as the famous GR-300. Guitar to MIDI converter for direct connection to keyboards, sound modules, soft synths, computers, and other MID compatible devices. Supports USB audio and MIDI for easy digital recording and sequencing. Dual GT-Pro-class effects processor enables unequalled flexible tone creation. Advanced performance controls, including D BEAM, V-LINK, and Ribbon Controller take guitar performance to a whole new level. Simple and intuitive knob based interface and new design support live performance. Graphical Editor software included to support sophisticated sound making. Versatile I/O including USB, S/PDIF, XLR provide pro connections for virtually every type of music production and performance on stage to professional studio recording *Actual product appearance may be subject to change. Multi Modeling The VG-99 contains an incredible range of COSM-modeled guitars and amplifiers including new electric, acoustic and bass guitar models, a new GR-300 synth wave and much more. It even models two signal paths at once. Complete dual processing of guitar modeling on the VG-99 allows you to play two different guitar sounds simultaneously. For example, one virtual guitar could be a Telecaster in a vintage Tweed amp with full effects and the other a nylon-string guitar with just a hint of reverb. Dynamic Control Both modeled guitar and amp paths can be active at the same time, or they can be dynamically switched or blended. You can control the switching behavior between virtual guitars and/or amps by foot controllers, buttons/knobs on the unit, or according to your picking dynamics. Imagine playing softly for an acoustic-guitar sound, then transitioning to a full metal blast simply by picking more aggressively. Furthermore, each modeled guitar can be separately assigned to individual guitar strings. For example, you could have a 12-string guitar on 1st to 4th string and Synth-bass for 5th and 6th. Alternate Tunings The VG-99 can produce custom tunings — anything the player desires on any virtual guitar. A virtual Les Paul®, for example, could be tuned down four or five steps for a heavy sound, while a nylon string could be tuned as a 12-string, and also tuned down four or five steps at the same time. Open and drop tunings are also supported as well as user-defined custom tunings and can be applied to any COSM guitar, so the player can switch instantly between tuning setups without physically switching guitars or having to manually retune. Guitar Performance in Higher Dimension With its new performance-based design, the VG-99 can be placed within a player’s easy reach on stage by using an optional PDS-10 stand. This new style setup allows various new performance possibilities such as D BEAM, Ribbon Controller and more. In combination with the versatile new foot controller FC-300, the VG-99 takes your guitar performance on stage to a whole new dimension. Most Wanted You asked for it, now Roland delivers the most-requested ne Minimize

Bass players can enjoy the same core processing muscle and ... Read more

Bass players can enjoy the same core processing muscle and flexibility of the GT-10 in a specially made sibling: the GT-10B optimized for the low-frequency domain. The massive power of BOSS latest DSP engine and COSM sound-modeling know-how are integrated to provide the most creative and essential features for bass. With Parallel Chain Phrase Loop and EZ Tone onboard the GT-10B takes its place as the most advanced-yet-friendly bass station on the market. Bass Tone Factory Powered by BOSS latest custom-made sound processor the GT-10B provides dozens of stunning effects algorithms and COSM amp models to explore combine and customize but with careful attention given to the needs of bass players. Indispensable effects for bass including pro-grade Comp/Limiter EQ and OD/DS compliment the full range of effects offerings onboard from essential to esoteric. EZ Tone Wizard Tone creation is more than easy with the GT-10B. The amazing intuitive EZ Tone wizard lets bass players unlock Minimize

AdrenaLinn III from Roger Linn Design is a beat-synced mult ... Read more

AdrenaLinn III from Roger Linn Design is a beat-synced multi-effects processor for guitar, keyboard or bass that combines 3 products in one:1) A beat-synched multi-effects processor with exclusive Filter SequencerWhat are beat-synched filter effects? Examples include tremolo, auto-pan, filter tremolo, flanger, chorus, rotary, vibrato and more, all in perfect synch to the internal drumbeats or to MIDI clock. That out-of-synch tremolo on your guitar amp won't seem as useful anymore. Plus you get innovative new effects including: Random filtering, flanging or tremololike a wah pedal that instantly switches to a new random position on every 1/8 or 1/16 note in sync to the beat. Or a flanger that switches to a new random frequency every 1/8 or 1/16 note. Or a tremolo in which each pulse level is randomly chosen, adding a syncopated rhythm to even simple chords. Filter sequences: Looped 2-measure rhythmic sequences of filter tones in sync to the beat or to MIDI. Choose one of the preset sequences or program your own. A great idea generator. Tremolo sequences: Looped 2-measure sequences of programmed volume pulses. Like that used in Green Day's "Boulevard of Broken Dreams". Arpeggio Sequences: Looped 2-measure sequences of tuned resonances, as used in John Mayer's "Bigger Than My Body". Delay Loops: Set the beat-synced delay to 1 full measure, then jam with yourself by playing chords over the first bar and solo over them on the next. You also get note-triggered filter effects like Auto-Wah, Talk Box simulator, Guitar Synth sounds, plus stereo reverb, compression, tuner and a completely transparent noise gate. And AdrenaLinn III's filters are warm and very analog-sounding with emulations of classic Moog and Oberheim synthesizer filter designs. 2) A superb amp modeler40 superb models of vintage and modern guitar amps from Fender, Marshall, VOX, Mesa Boogie and more, including 4 classic bass amps. Plus distortion boxes and a warm tube preamp emulation. 3) A programmable drum machineA great-sounding programmable drum machine with 200 drumbeats from rock, pop, reggae, Brazilian, techno, hip hop, jazz and more, using over 40 well-sampled drum sounds. Run the drums through the amps and beat-synched filter processing for inspiring processed beats. Easy to use. Just select a preset and play. To adjust any of the front panel settings, simply press the UP or DOWN arrow buttons to light the light next to it, then turn the knob above it. That's it. Same with the drumbeats.Like its predecessor, AdrenaLinn III gives you modulation effects, looped filter sequences and delay loops, all playing in sync to the internal drum beats or MIDI. This model adds reverb, compression, tuner, and brings the number of amp models up to 40 (including 4 bass amps) with enhanced tube emulation and realism. New MIDI improvements permit control of nearly all settings from MIDI pedalboards, and the panel footswitches may now be reassigned to a variety of actions including amp drive boost. User presets and drumbeats are doubled to 200 each and come filled with great new examples of what this unique idea-creation box can do!40 Amp models all enhanced for accuracy, presence and improved tube distortionStereo reverbCompressionTuner200 user presets & 200 drumbeats filled with great sounds & beats.MIDI enhancements: MIDI pedalboards of up to 10 foot switches and 2 expression pedals may be assigned to control nearly all internal settings in real time.Programmable Amp BoostFoot switches can be reassigned to nearly all internal actionsIndependent guitar amp distortion for drumbeatsInternal drum sounds may be triggered from MIDIEnhanced control of beat-synched random filter and flanging effectsImproved drum sounds. Minimize

This device has found its way into many of Eddie Van Halen' ... Read more

This device has found its way into many of Eddie Van Halen's recordings adding a shimmery velocity to lead passages or a more dramatic swoosh to muted strumming. Not just for guitars; it works well with bass keyboards and even vocals. Vary the speed from a subtle long cycle to a fast watery warble...and myriad vintage vibrations in between. Minimize

New from Wampler Effects - The Leviathan Fuzz Effect Descri ... Read more

New from Wampler Effects - The Leviathan Fuzz Effect Description Both Silicon and Germanium fuzzes in one pedal! Brian Wampler locked himself away to do a little "research" and when he emerged sometime later (after a massive lightning storm) to show the world what he had, it was clear he had created a monster... A pedal so aggressive, so tonally destructive we seriously considered whether it was good for the public to have such an agressive, monster of a fuzz effect. Wampler Pedals makes pedals that retain your tone and add to it, not smash it into a million pieces. Once we had got over the sheer brutality of it, we noticed something strange... Something about the sound... Brian has created an uber aggressive fuzz pedal: not only does it destroy your tone, it somehow also manages to retain it... Each guitar still sounded like itself when played through it. Here it is, the Leviathan Fuzz. A true monster. With complete control over the tone: volume, gain, bass and treble and a switch that changes from a roar to Minimize

The Boss SL20 Slicer Twin Effects Pedal instantly transform ... Read more

The Boss SL20 Slicer Twin Effects Pedal instantly transforms a guitar, bass, keyboard, or vocal into a pulsating groove instrument. The SL20 features 50 onboard Slice patterns along with innovative Harmonic Slicer feature which generates percussive melodies. Other features include Loop Recording and unique 3D Panning. Boss SL20 Features Instant groove and percussive-melody generator 50 Slice patterns onboard, with adjustable attack and duration, including Harmonic Slice Tap Tempo via onboard pedal switch; internal and MIDI sync Sound characteristics such as attack, duration, effect level, and direct level are controllable via external Expression pedal (sold separately) Variety of output modes, including the unique 3D Panning for spacious sliced FX Groove and Melody Maker The SL20 transforms your music into percussive chopped grooves. Fifty rhythmic patterns are onboard, with adjustable note attack and duration, plus amazing Harmonic Slice effects. Create high-energy patterns onstage in real-time, or use the SL20 as a songwriting and recording tool. Play the sliced sounds in realtime while capturing them with Loop Record. Flexible Control An internal tap-tempo feature is included, as well as the ability to sync to external MIDI clock. Sound characteristics of the SL20 such as attack, duration, effect level, and direct level can be controlled by the onboard knobs or from an external Expression pedal. Universal FX The SL20 is an addictive effect that inspires creativity. It’s great for guitarists, but it’s equally useful for other instrumentalists as well. Plug in a bass, keyboard, iPod, or any other instrument or music-playback device. DJs and dance-music artists will also love the SL20 as a rhythmic-performance tool. Minimize

The Total Effects Bundle includes 4 award-winning effect pl ... Read more

The Total Effects Bundle includes 4 award-winning effect plug-in suites for guitar, bass, mixing and mastering, all modeled after the most sought-after hardware gear. It features the argest range of analog modeled effects in one package with 90 ultra accurate DSP emulations. Finally, a bundle covering every studio need, including guitar and bass recording, a comprehensive selection of studio reverbs, and high-end mixing and mastering tools. Minimize

The Behringer BSY600 is a sophisticated bass synthesizer tu ... Read more

The Behringer BSY600 is a sophisticated bass synthesizer tucked away in a compact stomp box that gives your guitar or bass tons of extra low frequency tone. The only question is: Can your amplifier and PA system (and your audience) handle the massive bottom end that this pedal can turn out? Behringer BSY600 Bass Synthesizer Effects Pedal Features The ultimate bass synthesizer that reproduces the fat and powerful sound of classic analog synthesizers-at the touch of a footswitch Real Sound Modeling (RSM) combines state-of-the-art DSP technology with sophisticated algorithms to emulate real acoustic environments Take off with 11 cutting Saw, Square and Pulse synth waveforms, Control filter cutoff and LFO rate via expression pedal (not included) Dedicated Mode, Decay/Rate, Resonance, Direct, Effect and Frequency controls for awesome sound shaping Blue status LED for effect on/off and battery check Runs on 9v battery or the optional Behringer PSU-SB DC power supply First-class electronic On/Off switch for highest signal integrity in bypass mode High-quality components and exceptionally rugged construction ensure long life Conceived and designed by Behringer Germany Choices, Choices, and Even More Choices With 11 unique Square, Sawtooth and Pulse waveform MODES to choose from, the BSY600 provides a veritable truckload of classic synth sounds. Simply select a mode setting and dial in the sound you want with the EFFECT, RES(onance), DECAY/RATE, and FREQ(uency) knobs. Use the DIRECT knob to mix in the desired amount of your original signal, and you're off and running. Superb Operation The integral Real Sound Modeling (RSM) processor enhances your bass or guitar's tone for truly rich sound quality. Also included, at absolutely no extra charge, is a genuine Really Blue LED that shows power status and battery condition, as well as an electronic bypass footswitch, which maintains excellent signal integrity. You can power the BSY600 with the optional PSU-SB DC power supply or a 9v battery. Minimize

This device features EQ, compression and switchable overdri ... Read more

This device features EQ, compression and switchable overdrive in a double wide die-cast box for bass and guitar players alike. As the first effects pedal in the "GainShaper Series", it features 4-Band, 18dB/octave crossover EQ filters, squeeze compressor with auto-return to 0dB sustain, plus a switchable 2 level limiter overdrive with depth control for dialing the right amount of distortion. It is pure analog and true bypass. Operates from 12-18VDC (adapter included). Specs: Switching: True Bypass (TPDT) Input Impedance: 300K (min) Input Jack: Neutrik ¼ Inch Phone Jack Output Impedance: 4K (max at 5Hz) Output Jack: Neutrik ¼ Inch Phone Jack Current Consumption: (Operating): 60mA @ 18VDC (Max) (Standby): 54mA @ 18VDC Power: 12VDC AC Adapter(Supplied); Voltage Range: 12.0VDC-18.0VDC Connector: 2.1mm x 5.5mm, Tip Positive Dimensions: 4.87(W) x 3.72(D) x 2.25(H) Weight: 0.92 lbs. Minimize