News - Effects - March 2008

Benfox Launches Effects Pedals And Sound Generators
The "Love Buzz" pedal is a distortion which simulates the sound of a tube amplifier. (2008-03-31)

Digitech RP500 Introduces Integrated Effect Switching System
The RP500 packs professional effects into a box that is not only easy to use but gives the player extended control over their tones like expensive switching systems used by the pros. (2008-03-28)

TC Electronic Nova System with Analog Programmable Distortion and Overdrive is Now Shipping
Loaded with top quality effects from TC's renowned G-System, Nova System is the ideal all-in-one solution for any guitarist who wants setup simplicity without sacrificing tonal fidelity. (2008-03-27)

Retro-Sonic Inc.® Now Shipping Vintage Vibes Boost Pedal
The Boost's features separate Bass, Treble, volume controls and Flat/Low cut switch that reduces the bass response by about -6db when engaged. (2008-03-26)

Catalinbread Valcoder Repeat Percussion Tremolo Released
The Valcoder was designed to replicate the square wave tremolo sound that was available from the old Valco-designed amps of the 1960s. (2008-03-24)

BSM Releases The RPA Pedal At Musikmesse 2008
The RPA (Ritchie's Pre Amp) emulates Ritchies AIWA reel-to-reel tape recorder preamp stage plus the high-pass treble booster function from Blackmore's hot-rodded Marshal Major amp. (2008-03-21)

Vox Amplification Unveils Joe Satriani Satchurator™ Analog Distortion Pedal At Musikmesse
Drawing on Satriani's knowledge accumulated from decades of groundbreaking performances, both live and in the studio, VOX presented a breakthrough in guitar tone — the Satchurator™ analog distortion pedal. (2008-03-19)

Line 6 Announces POD® X3 PRO
Fully loaded with stunning effects and hundreds of legendary POD amp, cabinet and stompbox models for guitarists, bassists and vocalists, POD X3 Pro is the workhorse for which professional players have been clamoring. (2008-03-14)

St. Louis Music To Distribute Classic Dan Armstrong Sound Modifiers
Now available in the original and original extended formats (the latter plugging into instruments with recessed jack plates), as well as a new stomp box version, the sound modifiers are made by hand in the U.S.. (2008-03-06)

BSM Releases The Rory Gallagher Treble Booster
The BSM RG "Rory Gallagher" tribute model is based on the BSM HS-C Custom model, modified to nail Rory Gallaghers signature tone. (2008-03-05)