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News - Effects - August 2009


Electro-Harmonix Releases Cathedral Stereo Reverb (2009-08-28)

The Cathedral Stereo Reverb has a floor pedal design makes it the perfect performance tool.

Keith McMillen Instruments Introduces Batt-O-Meter Battery Tester for Musicians (2009-08-26)

The Batt-O-Meter prevents onstage disasters and saves time, money, and the environment — and musicians from worrying about whether their pedals' batteries will last to the end of a set.

FuzzHugger(fx) Releases the Mellowtone-Designed Wolf Computer (2009-08-26)

Discontinued by Mellowtone earlier this year, FuzzHugger(fx) has licensed the design to make this popular pedal available again.

Guyatone Introduces 2nd Wave of "mighty micro" Professional Quality Effects (2009-08-25)

The second round of mighty micro models include the MCm5 Micro Chorus, STm5 Compressor/Sustainer, SVm5 Slow Volume, and TZm5 Torrid Fuzz.

Black Cat Pedals Are Back With New Boutique Look (2009-08-25)

The newly reformed company debuts with four favorites from the original line, including the OD-1 (a.k.a. Freddie Fuzz), OD-Fuzz, Super Fuzz, and Bass Octave Fuzz, with the promise of more to come.

BSM Releases the RPA California Pedal (2009-08-21)

The new RPA California recreates Ritchie Blackmore??s hot 1974/75 Deep Purple Mk3 sound.

Kasha Stomps Out A Four Channel Overdrive Pedal (2009-08-21)

An effects pedal designed by a true boutique amp designer sets the new standard for overdrive pedals and it's not limited to just guitar players.

Strymon Unveils the OB.1 Optical Compressor & Clean Boost (2009-08-21)

The OB.1 is an optical compressor of the highest quality with an integrated clean boost that is foot-switchable and features a toggle to switch between standard clean, treble, or mid boost.

EBS Sweden AB presents The EBS MetalDrive™ Bass Pedal (2009-08-19)

The EBS MetalDrive pedal is created to satisfy those who look for a heavy distorted bass sounds without any lack of low-end…and might impress guitarists as well!

GuitarSlinger Products Unveil the DOUBLE DEALER – Custom Tone Overdrive Pedal (2009-08-19)

The DOUBLE DEALER offers two legendary tones in one box!

EBS Sweden AB Presents The Stanley Clarke Signature Wah-Wah (2009-08-19)

For the first time in EBS 20 year old history the company has released a signature product, and not just with anybody but legendary bass player Stanley Clarke!

Meatscience Inc. Releases the Meatscience Convolution Reverb V1.0 AU for OS/X 10.5+ (2009-08-19)

The Meatscience Convolution Reverb AU matches or exceeds Altiverb 6 and IR-1 on accuracy and low-latency while offering similar performance on Intel Macs.

FuzzHugger(fx) Releases the Devi Ever Designed Dark Boost (2009-08-13)

The pedal offers boosting, bass boosts, and surprisingly fat, full, and creamy drives!

Guitar Center Professional And Metallica Mark Ten Years (2009-08-11)

San Francisco-based GC Pro Account Manager Vince Bedford has supplied Metallica's pro audio needs for a decade now, creating a long-term professional relationship.

Lyt Pedalboards Announces F16 Model (2009-08-11)

The F16 is the ideal choice for the musician who counts on a few select pedals to get the job done.

Boss FRV-1 Fender Reverb Pedal Now Shipping (2009-08-11)

The FRV-1 is a stunning recreation of the 1963 Fender Reverb® — a staple sound of rockabilly, country, blues, surf rock and even grunge rock.

Seppuku Releases New Digital Pitch Modulator (2009-08-10)

Along With the new OctaveDrone Pedal, Seppuku is also releasing an updated version of the Digital Pitch Modulator.

Audiotech Guitar Products Announce New Look for ABC Selector Channel Combine Model (2009-08-07)

This ABC Selector CCM allows guitar players to switch between or combine up to three amps or guitars in any combination, and now sports a new look.

Aguilar Amplification Announces The Octamizer Analog Octave Pedal (2009-08-04)

The Octamizer is designed to give bass players access to a wide range of octave-based sounds with a simple user interface.

Ibanez Reissues the WH10V2 Classic Wah Pedal (2009-08-03)

The WH10V2 features the same multiple feedback opamp circuit as the original, however it's now housed in a die-cast metal construction case so it can handle the rigors of the road.

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