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Barge Concepts Releases DVB-2 Variable True Bypass Buffered Effects Loop

June 23, 2008

Inspired by customer requests, Barge Concepts is proud to announce the release of a new addition to the VFB family of blend and bypass devices; the DVB-2 Dual Variable Blend true bypass loop.

The DVB-2 is a fully buffered True Bypass loop with two footswitchable Clean Blend controls. The DVB-2 uses audio grade Burr Brown op-amps to buffer the send and receive signals, allowing improved signal strength over long pedal chains and cable runs, and minimizing "tone sucking" from vintage and mass-produced effects. The two Clean Blend controls mix the clean/direct signal with the output of the effects loop, while the Blend A/B switch selects between two Clean Blend settings.

The watchword of the VFB series is unparalleled versatility. Whether you simply need a signal buffer or true bypass looper, or want to add a blend control to your favorite stompbox, the DVB-2 is a tool that has a place in every musician's rig. With its fully buffered signal path, complete isolation of inputs and outputs, and an intuitive control set, the DVB-2 is in a class by itself in the occasionally confusing world of buffers and bypass devices.

Application Suggestions:
As a True Bypass loop: Use it to turn on/off multiple pedals at once, keep noisy or tone-sucking pedals out of your signal path, add true bypass switching to any or all of your pedals without complicated or overpriced modifications.

As a Blend control: Each Clean Blend control covers the full range from 100% "dry" to 100% "wet". Mix your clean tone with that oscillating delay or your heavy fuzz and distortion sounds. Run a chorus or flanger in the loop of the DVB-2 to add some swirl to your dirt sounds and modulate your delays. It's perfect for Bass and Baritone players that want to use conventional guitar effects, but need to dial in some of their clean instrument signal for improved low end response. Also a perfect addition to digital delays and multi-fx units that may have a blend/mix function, but are mixing in a digital/processed version of your clean tone — not your actual direct signal. Use the Blend A/B switch to select between your two blend settings on the fly — have two different blend settings for chorus and verse passages, or for different songs in your set; or quickly select between your direct true bypass signal, buffered clean signal, and 100% Wet, etc — all without having to turn a knob or take your hands off the strings.

As a Signal Buffer: The DVB-2 uses very low noise, audio grade Burr-Brown internal buffers to insure transparent sound across the entire audible spectrum. With all signals buffered, you have a lower impedance signal driving the pedals both in the loop and after your DVB-2, as well as high impedance inputs to insure that a clear signal passes to the output. All internal signals are actively blended so that there is absolutely no unexpected interaction between your instrument and your effects. DVB-2 Features:
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