Tech21 SansAmp Character Series

Tech21 never fail to make a great pedal. I still have an original XXL in my pedal rack that I use for subtle warmth through to supreme fuzz noise. These pedals are more refined in that that focus on one particular of amp each. The 5 pedals are the Blonde, the British, the California, the Liverpool, and the VT Bass, each emulating the similarly monikered amps of the era.

RRP is US$200 and you could definitely do worse for the money.

More Behringer Pedals

It's hard to fathom that in the short time since they entered the effect pedal market, Behringer have knocked up more than 80 models. The latest is more bass heavy, but one pedal got my attention, the PHASER PH9.

I love my old trust MXR Phase-90. It is one of my favourite toys. It is also very expensive. For those who have not had the pleasure of playing with a 90 degree phaser you are missing out. From Behringer:

The PH9 features amazing 90° phase shifting with spacey warbles and mind-blowing, hypnotic swirls. The dedicated Rate control determines the speed of the phase-shifting effect while the Swirl switch changes the phasing character from modern to vintage. A status LED for effect On/Off and battery check is included, plus there is a true hard-wire bypass for ultimate signal integrity. The PH9 runs on a 9 V battery or a DC power supply (not included).

Think EVH, - even has his own Phase-90 model - think Lenny Kravitz "Are You Gonna Go My Way" breakdown pre solo. Thats what we are talking about here. Gotta love it.

And while I was at the Behringer site I came across something else I am after, a noise suppressor. The INTELLIGATE IG9 may be an affordable solution to the issue of signal noise from long chains of effects. Most good units cost a pretty penny, but like all the other Behringer pedals this thing won't break the bank.

This clever stomp box is specifically designed to achieve super-effective noise suppression without any guitar signal deterioration. It ensures high signal integrity through very fast attack time, program-adaptive release time and frequency-selective noise suppression. A status LED for effect On/Off and battery check is included, plus there is a true hard-wire bypass for ultimate signal integrity. The IG9 runs on a 9 V battery or a DC power supply (not included).

I am a fan of these pedals, not just for the fact i think the bang for the buck is amazing. These pedals are of good a quality to be much more in price, but more for what Behringer is doing. They are enabling musicians. The let us get quality hardware (not just guitar stuff) at affordable prices to do what we do best, make music. I have several Behringer mics, preamps, monitor speakers, all of which stack up to their more expensive counterparts. This is turn increases the competition for the big boys, making them cut prices and innovate more to keep up with this new level of freedom of choice in the market. As musicians we should all thank Behringer for making our lives that bit easier.

gig-fx VOD Variable Overdrive Pedal

When i got the first visual of this pedal I thought it would something completely different. It's a three mode overdrive distortion pedal that uses a massive swivel pedal with three set points to select the drive mode. I was hoping it would be a pedal that rocks like a wah, and the change in position changes the amount of gain being used. I've played with effects like that on mutli effects units that have an "expression" pedal and always thought it woukld be a cool thing to see in a stand alone OD effect.

Oh well.

Features:

� All analog signal circuitry with digital control, crystal clear sound, no coloration..
� Easy to use. Just press the pedal and will click into the required position.
� Transparent bypass achieved by a FET switch. Open frequency response same as a true mechanical bypass, but more reliable. No signal drop or harmonics suck-out. Noiseless, pop-free switching.
� Reliable, wear-free, noise-free optical operation. Bypassed when pedal is all the way back.
� 9V operating voltage, 20mA current consumption (we recommend using an AC adapter).
� Will accept standard 2.1mm AC adapter supply plug, center negative.
� Green / Yellow / Red LED�s indicate level of distortion selected.
� Compact Size: 9� x 4� (228mm x 103mm).
� Lightweight, high-quality aircraft aluminum casting and rugged construction, only 2.3lbs (1.1kg). Patented ergonomics.

At least over at the site they have some sound samples to give you an idea. have a look and see what you think.

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Seymore Duncan SFX Tube Mayhem

A new pedal from SD and this one is called the Twin Tube Mayhem. You guess it. It's got two tubes in it and it's a little crazy.

It has the typical features, 3-band EQ with high and low mid switch, gain and level controls, 4 or 8 dB switchable boost, and comes packed with two Phillips Sylvania 6205 tubes.

Behringer Announce ROTARY MACHINE RM600

They are at it again. And this looks something special.

The RM600 ROTARY MACHINE spins the entire history of 3-dimensional rotary speaker effects in one compact pedal. Its stereo rotary speaker simulations let your guitar tone swirl around the stage with a single stomp.

The RM600 ROTARY MACHINE box features dedicated rotary controls Slow and Fast rotation speed, Drive (to squeeze the last drop of dynamics out of your tone) and Drum/horn blend. 2 slide switches let you choose 3 ramp speeds and 3 classic rotary speaker sounds. And the featured Real Sound Modeling (RSM) DSP turns out stunning realism that will have your audience looking for those old funky spinning speakers that used to be the only way to create this sound. The tough metal footswitch maintains straight-wire signal integrity in bypass mode. A clear blue LED indicates power status and battery condition. The RM600 pedal runs on both our BEHRINGER PSU-SB DC power supply and a typical 9 V battery for maximum flexibility.

Yes, that bit in bold above is true. A metal case on this pedal. Thank you Behringer. Sure, it add roughly doubles the price (AU$90 when released) but I willbe the first to buy. I am yet to find another rotary effect that comes close to that price, and I have been happily surprised by the tonal quality of these pedals.

Key features

* The ultimate Rotary Modeler that delivers the whole history of 3-dimensional rotary speaker effects—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
* Experience the classic and swirling sounds of those famous signature rotary speakers—all in one compact pedal
* Dedicated Model, Blend, Drive, Slow, Fast and Ramp controls for awesome sound shaping
* Blue status LED for effect on/off and battery check
* Runs on 9 V battery or the BEHRINGER PSU-SB DC power supply (not included)
* 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

Looks like a winner. How could you not be excited by this?

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