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Guitar Pedals

Seymour Duncan Twin Tube Classic and Twin Tube Blues

Seymour Duncan’s Twin Tube series are tube powered preamp/overdrive pedals. They come in three flavors: “Blues”, “Classic”, and “Mayhem”! Each of the two-channel pedals are powered by a pair of mil-spec (Military Spec), subminiature (very small), USA-made Phillips-Sylvania® dual triode tubes. According to Duncan, “Too often, inexpensive tube gear runs…Click on the title for more

Seymour Duncan Twin Tube Classic and Twin Tube Blues

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

Neve’s 1073 EQ Module for 500 Series

In a follow-up to the lunchbox version of its famous 1073 preamp, Ams-Neve has released the 1073LBEQ ($1,295): a 3-band mono equalizer based on the original Neve 1073 EQ circuit. It integrates seamlessly with the 1073LB preamp, resulting in a fully discrete, portable version of the 1073 mic pre/EQ used on…Click on the title for more

Neve’s 1073 EQ Module for 500 Series

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

The Redesigned Xciter Pedal from Aphex

Aphex has done a recent redesign of their guitar pedals, streamlining their Bass, Acoustic, and Guitar Xciter pedals into one unit - now simply called the Xciter (MSRP $249). Designed to add clarity and tightness to your guitar sound without altering the tone, the Xciter acts as more of an…Click on the title for more

The Redesigned Xciter Pedal from Aphex

Deli Sponsored Pro Audio Showcase in Austin on March 17

Vintage King (the largest purveyor of high end new and vintage recording equipment), Gearslutz (the worlds biggest forum for professional and amateur recording engineers), The Bubble (Austin based Recording Studio, pictured), Focal Press (publisher of Media Technology books) & The Deli are geared up to bring audio professionals a showcase…Click on the title for more

Deli Sponsored Pro Audio Showcase in Austin on March 17

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

Steinberg Cubase 6 Overview

Cubase has fueled my musical creativity and assisted my recording sessions for 20+ years, while anticipating many trends and creating industry standards like the VST and ReWire systems. It’s been an exciting and jaw dropping experience to see it grow from a rather simple MIDI sequencer to the current fully…Click on the title for more

Steinberg Cubase 6 Overview

10 New Pedals from Akai

Akai is taking a big step into the guitar effects pedal market with the announcement of their Analog Custom Shop line: a collection of 10 pedals that aim for 'boutique' sound at an affordable price. Building on the success of the E2 Head Rush delay, the Analog Custom Shop pedals…Click on the title for more

10 New Pedals from Akai

Lick of The Day App

The Lick of The Day App for iPhone and iPad is put out by Guitar World, the 800 pound gorilla of guitar magazines. Like most guitar players I am a lick junkie, and this app provides a steady stream of new licks and instructional features. The licks are also accompanied…Click on the title for more

Lick of The Day App

Mackie Onyx Recording Interfaces

With Pro Tools 9 opening the door for 3rd party recording interfaces, there are a lot more options opening up for home, studio, and portable rigs. Mackie's Onyx firewire interfaces are among the products now compatible with the latest version of Pro Tools - here are some of their standout features: The…Click on the title for more

Mackie Onyx Recording Interfaces