Maxon Updates Nine Series Effects Pedals

June 28, 2002

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Hot on the heels of last year's Vintage Series, the Maxon Nine Series line of compact analog effect units for guitar have been released. Originally introduced in the early 1980's, Maxon Nine Series designs are now available with improved circuitry including true bypass switching.

All Nine Series models feature the following:

Easy-access, no tools battery compartment
Die cast zinc chassis – ergonomic design protects controls while providing easy switching access. Rubber bottom pad prevents accidental movement
AC/DC power operation (9-volt battery or AC adapter)
LED power/battery life indicator
Mechanical True Bypass switching
3-year warranty

Available models are as follows:

OD-9 OVERDRIVE – Original circuit featuring the JRC4558 IC yields the smooth, dynamic overdrive so sought after today. Overdrive and Output Level controls adjust the intensity of overdrive and output volume, while the Hi Boost/Hi Cut Tone control adjusts the brightness from warm and smooth to sizzling hot.

SD-9 SONIC DISTORTION - Offers the characteristics of transistor and op-amp circuits in one compact unit. Unique Low Boost/Hi Boost Tone control offers more low-end response than other pedals, while it's Distortion and Output controls can provide up to 55 dB of gain boost.

AF-9 AUTO FILTER – Opto-coupler circuitry produces the watery filtering. Threshold and Peak sliders control the degree of effect; while Range and Drive switches determine range and direction of the filter sweep. Three selectable filter types (Low Pass, Band Pass, and Hi Pass) and a frequency range of 100 Hz – 4 kHz allow use with virtually any instrument or input signal.

For more information, visit their web site at http://www.maxonfx.com/.

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