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Chandler Limited to release four new products in 2011

Iowan gear manufacturer Chandler Limited, perhaps best known for it's Germanium series mic pre's, EQ's, and compressors, will be releasing four new products this year - including the company's first foray into guitar pedals. According to Wade Goeke of Chandler: “ will be a new direction for Chandler Limited. I…Click on the title for more

Chandler Limited to release four new products in 2011

Seymour Duncan’s Shape Shifter

Seymour Duncan's Shape Shifter is a digitally controlled analog tremolo pedal capable of a number of classic sounds. From rounded Fender amp-style tremolo to the choppy oscillations of a Vox Repeat Percussion, Shape Shifter is an affordable option for those looking to model an array of vintage effects. The pedal's…Click on the title for more

Seymour Duncan’s Shape Shifter

Tremvelope: Envelope Modulated Tremolo by Pigtronix

Pigtronix has combined a vintage-sounding optical tremolo with some futuristic features in the Tremvelope, which is envelope modulated and allows the dynamics of your instrument to alter the rate and depth of the tremolo effect. Not only does the effect vary with the intensity of your playing, it also sports…Click on the title for more

Tremvelope: Envelope Modulated Tremolo by Pigtronix

Hardwire TR-7 Tremolo/Rotary pedal

The Hardwire TR-7 Tremolo/Rotary pedal ($139 street) is a remarkably versatile—and in many ways ingenious—sound modulation tool. Tremolo is, of course, one of the classic guitar effects and was once a standard feature on tube amps. The TR-7 provides a basic tremolo effect, but also models vintage Fender and Vox…Click on the title for more

Hardwire TR-7 Tremolo/Rotary pedal

Dwarfcraft Devices Hax Ring Mod

Sometimes you want subtle, transparent overdrive - a warm tube growl with subtlety, complexity and nuance. Then again, you may also find yourself trying to make your guitar sound like a hellish ray-gun. For these such occasions, the Dwarfcraft Devices Hax Ring Mod has plenty of insane tones on tap.…Click on the title for more

Dwarfcraft Devices Hax Ring Mod

Fairfield Circuitry Four Eyes Crossover Fuzz

From the shivery north of Canada comes a new breed of fuzz. Fairfield Circuitry’s Four-Eyes Crossover Fuzz is one nerd that fights back with an innovative design. Most fuzz pedals on the market today feature circuit variants on a few retro designs from the ‘60s and 70’s – the Fuzz…Click on the title for more

Fairfield Circuitry Four Eyes Crossover Fuzz

NAMM News: Blue Reactor Mic, Eventide Space Reverb

New product news from NAMM 2011: A uniquely-styled multi-pattern condenser from Blue Microphones, and the latest addition to the Eventide stompbox line. Blue's new mic, the Reactor, will be available this coming spring for $499 retail. While the mic body could double as a hockey puck, the large diaphragm condenser…Click on the title for more

NAMM News: Blue Reactor Mic, Eventide Space Reverb

Digitech JamMan Stereo Looper / Phrase Sampler

The face of live music is constantly evolving and more and more performers are relying on modern technology to stay competitive. Expensive computer based DAW systems are finding their way onto stages accompanying a wide range of artists in almost every genre closing the gap between live performance and studio…Click on the title for more

Digitech JamMan Stereo Looper / Phrase Sampler

Tortuga Effects Mai Tai

Tortuga Effects, a one-man guitar pedal designer operating out of Renton, Washington, has been producing some great sounding effects pedals, complete with eye-catching designs. Mai Tai, the newest addition, is a dual phaser inspired by the likes of the 1970's "script" era classic MXR Phase 90. In the spirit of…Click on the title for more

Tortuga Effects Mai Tai

Amptweaker TightBoost – Boost Pedal with Bonuses

Amptweaker's newest pedal is the TightBoost, a boost pedal with some nifty extras built-in. Along with True-Bypass, the TightBoost comes with four controls: Boost, High, Mid, and Tight. While the Boost and High controls do what you expect them to, the Mid features a parked wah tone that increases gradually…Click on the title for more

Amptweaker TightBoost – Boost Pedal with Bonuses

Mad Professor Ruby Red Booster

Finland-based amp and pedal manufacturer Mad Professor has begun shipping their new Ruby Red Booster pedal ($169). This pedal is a combination of two boosters, based on the BJF Little Red Trebler and the Red Rooster Booster, and you can use it as a treble boost, clean boost, or as…Click on the title for more

Mad Professor Ruby Red Booster

Tascam’s Solar-Rechargeable Tuner

For the Eco-friendly guitarist in your band, Tascam now has a solar-rechargeable chromatic tuner: the TC-1S. A bank of solar cells on the front of the unit charge the tuner's internal battery, and a nylon strap and clip allow you attach it to the outside of your gig bag so…Click on the title for more

Tascam’s Solar-Rechargeable Tuner