Saturday, December 31, 2011

Visual Sound One Spot Combo Pack

Visual Sound One Spot Combo Pack Review



Visual Sound One Spot Combo Pack Feature

  • 1 SPOT 9V DC Power Adapter
  • Multi-Plug 8 Cable
  • 2 Battery Clip Converters, (2) 3.5mm (1/8") Converters and an L6 Converter for Line 6 modeling pedals
  • Takes up only one spot on your power strip!
  • Handles up to 1700mA - the 1 SPOT can easily power your entire pedalboard
Bigger is not always better. At a fraction of the cost, the 1 SPOT is more powerful than the PedalPower or DC Brick...and takes up NO space on your pedalboard! With the new 8-plug cable included in this Combo Pack, you can power up to 8 pedals. And by linking additional Multi-Plug cables, you can power a virtually unlimited number of pedals! The L6 Converter allows the 1-SPOT to power Line 6 modeling pedals, while the 3.5mm and Battery Clip Converters allow you to power vintage style pedals. The New Visual Sound 1 SPOT Combo Pack consists of a 1 SPOT 9V DC Power Adapter, Multi-Plug 8 Cable, (2) Battery Clip Converters, (2) 3.5mm (1/8") Converters and an L6 Converter for Line 6 modeling pedals. The 1 SPOT is the original 9V DC adapter that only takes up one spot on your power strip. With the ability to handle up to 1700mA, the 1 SPOT can power your entire pedalboard. The 1 SPOT makes compatibility, polarity, plug size, voltage, etc. easy by providing a guaranteed list of adapters it can replace: Boss PSA, Boss ACA, DOD PS-200R, Morley 9V, Danelectro DA-1, Dunlop ECB-03, Ibanez AC109, and Zoom AD-0006. If your pedal takes one of these adapters (90% of the time), the 1 SPOT is for you.


MXR Phase 90 Guitar Effects Pedal - M101

MXR Phase 90 Guitar Effects Pedal - M101 Review



Rich warm analog tone. Add shimmery velocity and dramatic swooshing to your tone. The timeless phase shifter used on many classic Van Halen recordings. This device has found its way into many of Eddie Van Halens recordings adding a shimmery velocity to lead passages or a more dramatic swoosh to muted strumming. Not just for guitars; it works well with bass keyboards and even vocals. Vary the speed from a subtle long cycle to a fast watery warble... and myriad vintage vibrations in between....


Friday, December 30, 2011

MXR M-103 Blue Box FX Pedal

MXR M-103 Blue Box FX Pedal Review



The MXR Blue Box takes your guitar signal, fuzzes it up, then duplicates it 2 octaves down. You control the output and the mix between the dry signal and the effect. Using it 100% wet is quite an experience, but more recognizable sounds appear as you dial in more dry signal. The Blue Box is known for having a chaotic personality that can make each session a totally unique experience! Here are just some of the people who are using this box: John 5 - Rob Zombie; Mick Thompson - Slipknot; Munky - Korn; Jimmy Page; Tim Skold - Marilyn Manson; Jay Baumgardner - Producer Zakk Wylde; Geordie White - A Perfect Circle. Features Power: Single 9 volt battery or Dunlop ECB-003 AC adapter Controls: Footswitch toggles effect on/bypass (red LED indicates on) Output knob sets total output gain Blend knob adjusts ratio of dry (clean) with wet (effects) signal


Thursday, December 29, 2011

Dunlop MXR Badass Distortion Electronic Effects - Dunlop M78

Dunlop MXR Badass Distortion Electronic Effects - Dunlop M78 Review



Dunlop MXR Badass Distortion Electronic Effects - Dunlop M78 Feature

  • A hot-rodded classic circuit
  • Roars with huge amp stack tones and old school distortion
  • Delivers soaring leads and rich, saturated rhythms
  • CRUNCH button boosts harmonic content of distortion
Dunlop M78 MXR Badass Distortion Electronic Effects.


Jim Dunlop M80 Dunlop Bass D.I. Pedal

Jim Dunlop M80 Dunlop Bass D.I. Pedal Review



Jim Dunlop M80 Dunlop Bass D.I. Pedal Feature

  • Distortion channel with gain, volume, and blend controls
  • Color knob
  • 3-band EQ and Phantom power
Finally, all the essentials in one tough little box, You need a serious D.I. for playing live and laying down killer tracks. You've got to have a preamp and finely tuned EQ to add punch to your tones. And you definitely can't do without some rich, custom distortion. This one-of-a-kind pedal gives you the whole deal in a bomb-proof enclosure that will survive even the most out of control gigs-and players. Built with the highest quality components, the M-80 can give you eve everything from warmth and transparency to a volcanic roar, without making you scroll through menu screens or an indecipherable manual. Engage the color switch for some sweet preset EQ, then tweak your tone with three band control. Dial in your ideal distortion with the gain knob and blend just the right amount into your clean signal, then kick it on and off at will. The adjustable noise gate pours on the sustain and cuts out hum and hiss. With XLR and parallel 1/4" outputs and a phantom power switch, you'll never have a problem delivering your choice new tones. Controls: Effect Footswitch toggles Effects on/Bypass (red LED Indicates on) Distortion Footswitch toggles Distortion channel in/out (Distortion LED indicates Distortion level active) Bass/Mid/Treb EQ knobs allow Clean and Distortion tone fine-tuning Color switch activates a pre-set EQ optimized for bass Clean Volume knob adjusts output level of Clean channel (Effect footswitch on and Distortion footswitch off) The following knobs are on...


Wednesday, December 28, 2011

MXR M117R Flanger Pedal

MXR M117R Flanger Pedal Review



MXR M117R Flanger Pedal Feature

  • Footswitch toggles effect on/bypass (red LED indicates on)
  • Manual knob selects frequency center of effect when auto-sweep is disengaged
  • Width knob at zero disengages auto-sweep, rotates clockwise to increase total phase sweep of effect
  • Speed knob modulates rate of effect
  • Regen knob feeds effect back onto itself at adjustable intensity, increasing the total phase effect.
Back by popular demand, the MXR flanger creates a variety of wild sounds from dynamic jet plane or cool space effects to short delay, chorus and vibrato. Back off width to zero to disengage auto-sweep, then use the manual knob to physically place the effect anywhere along the frequency spectrum. Use with guitar, bass, keyboards or vocals! Power: Dunlop ECB-004 AC adapter Controls: footswitch toggles effect on/bypass (red LED indicates on) manual knob selects frequency center of effect when auto-sweep is disengaged width knob at zero disengages auto-sweep, rotates clockwise to increase total phase sweep of effect speed knob modulates rate of effect regen knob feeds effect back onto itself at adjustable intensity, increasing the total phase effect


MXR Stereo Chorus Effect Pedal

MXR Stereo Chorus Effect Pedal Review



MXR Stereo Chorus Effect Pedal Feature

  • A gorgeous sounding pedal that will remind you how cool chorus can be
  • Set Rate/Width controls to your liking then dial in as much as you want with the Intensity knob
  • Shape the tone even further by EQ-ing the modulated frequencies with the Bass and Treble controls
  • Run in mono or use the stereo outputs for a huge, vibrant sound
The MXR M134 Chorus Pedal is a gorgeous sounding pedal that will remind you how cool chorus can be! Want to add sparkle to clean-toned arpeggios? Animate strummed passages? Widen and fatten distorted power chords? This box will do it all, cleanly and quietly. Set the Rate and Width controls to your liking and then dial in as much effect as you want with the Intensity knob. You can then shape the tone even further by EQ-ing the modulated frequencies with the Bass and Treble controls. Run in mono or use the stereo outputs for a huge, vibrant sound. If you're looking to preserve the low end of your guitar tone, the MXR Stereo Chorus has got you covered with its Bass Filter button that applies the effect to the high frequencies only. MXR M134 Chorus Pedal Controls Footswitch toggles effect on/hardwire bypass (red LED indicates on) Intensity control adjusts overall effect level Rate and Width knobs tailor chorus tone, from subtle and sparkly to lush and watery Bass and Treble knobs EQ the modulated frequencies only Stereo outputs for a huge tonal spread Bass Filter button leaves low end intact AmericanMusical com is an authorized dealer of MXR products.


Tuesday, December 27, 2011

MXR Eddie Van Halen Phase 90 Pedal

MXR Eddie Van Halen Phase 90 Pedal Review



MXR Eddie Van Halen Phase 90 Pedal Feature

  • The MXR EVH 90 Van Halen Phase 90 lets you grab a piece of Eddie's magic!
  • A superbly updated version of the legendary Phase 90.
  • The EVH 90 will give you the same great spacey swirls and hypnotic warbles that made the Phase 90 fa
  • All-new Script switch that lets you instantly toggle between a vintage, Script Logo phase tone and a
  • Van Halen-approved striped graphics!
Now you can grab a piece of Eddie’s magic with the new MXR EVH 90—a collaboration between Eddie Van Halen and Dunlop Manufacturing that represents a totally redesigned, updated version of the legendary Phase 90.


Monday, December 26, 2011

MXR M151 Double Shot Distortion Pedal

MXR M151 Double Shot Distortion Pedal Review



MXR M151 Double Shot Distortion Pedal Feature

  • 2 distinct channels with indepent gain and EQ controls
  • High output, Quiet operation
  • Rugged construction
  • Includes power supply
There was a time when the MXR Distortion+ was the only distortion box that mattered. It was seen on stages worldwide and heard on hundreds of timeless recordings. Building on that proud history, MXR introduces an instant classic, the M-151 Double-Shot Distortion. With two distinct channels, huge output, and incredibly quiet operation, this pedal redefines what a distortion box should be. Dial in blues-approved grind or thick, old-school lead tones on one side. Then, with the touch of a button, call up bottom-heavy modern metal sounds or radically-EQ?ed future fuzz. But the options don?t stop there. Independent gain and EQ controls give you complete control over both sides of this pedal?s split personality. You can set up the Double-Shot to go from an in-the-pocket chord part to an over-the-top lead line. Or toggle between two unique solo tones. Or switch between two drastically different rhythm tones. Get all your gain from the pedal or use its massive output to get screaming overdrive from your amp. And no matter how dirty you run the Double-Shot, all the subtle details and dynamics of your playing will come through. If you can imagine it, the Double-Shot can make it a reality?a gloriously distorted reality.   Power: Dunlop ECB-004 18-volt AC Adapter. (Included).


MXR M234 Analog Chorus Guitar Effects Pedal (Standard)

MXR M234 Analog Chorus Guitar Effects Pedal (Standard) Review



MXR M234 Analog Chorus Guitar Effects Pedal (Standard) Feature

  • MXR Pedals
  • Model Number: M234
Rich, shimmering chorus effects only possible with an all-analog design.


Sunday, December 25, 2011

Dunlop MXR M234 Analog Chorus Pedal

Dunlop MXR M234 Analog Chorus Pedal Review



Dunlop MXR M234 Analog Chorus Pedal Feature

  • All-analog bucket-brigade circuitry.
  • Create classically lush, liquid textures
  • Ultimate tone control
This all-analog pedal uses bucket-brigade circuitry to create classically lush, liquid textures that you just can't get with digital circuitry. Rate, Level, and Depth controls, as well as knobs for cutting High and Low frequencies allow ultimate tone control. Like all MXR pedals, the M-234 comes in a heavy-duty housing with durable jacks and switches for a lifetime on the road.


Saturday, December 24, 2011

Jim Dunlop MC401 MXR Boost/ Line Driver

Jim Dunlop MC401 MXR Boost/ Line Driver Review



Jim Dunlop MC401 MXR Boost/ Line Driver Feature

  • High quality components provide quiet operation and trouble-free interaction with other pedals on your board.
  • Cleans up nicely when you roll back your guitar volume, making it extremely responsive to picking dynamics - without thinning out your tone.
  • Boost function with adjustment from 0+20dB of clean uncolored boost.
  • Featuring the unique sonic stamp of legendary designer Bob Bradshaw.
MXR and Custom Audio Electronics founder Bob Bradshaw - two names that have shaped the tones of the world's greatest guitarists - join forces to bring you a dynamic new line of pedals. The Boost/Overdrive and Boost pedals are the first offerings in the series produced by MXR, featuring the unique sonic stamp of legendary designer Bob Bradshaw. Since 1980, CAE's innovative pedal designs were made in limited quantities only for his select clientele. When it was time to bring these pedals to the masses, there was only one name he could trust to deliver the same quality and standards that his customers demand - MXR. Available only from Dunlop Manufacturing, Inc., the world's leader in analog pedal technology. MC-401 Boost/Line Driver The MC-401 is simple in design but superbly effective in solving a variety of mis-matched line level and signal conditioning problems that can occur when combining effects. The MC-401's circuit design has been used for years by CAE in the world's best guitarist's rigs to remedy these problems and rejuvenate the sparkle, punch and brilliance that can be lost. It can also be used as an ultra-clean boost for solos or to drive effects for more dynamics and sensitivity.