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Guitar Distortion Effects

The RTD800 features independent Overdrive and Distortion circuits combined with a dual triode tube to offer a massive array of saturated tones, from traditional tube overdrive through full-on gated metal distortion. No other tube overdrive pedal offers this degree of versatility in a single package. The selectable Overdrive and Distortion modes are configured as follows: The Overdrive circuit features two stages of clipping - a bi-directional clipping diode in the feedback loop of the op-amp and then a single-diode in the second stage for asymmetrical clipping. The Distortion circuit also features two clipping stages, but configured differently - a bi-directional clipping diode in feedback of op-amp for stage 1, and then a 2nd stage with a passive bi-directional clipping circuit. Unlike... Less

The Nova System is the complete, floor-based effects solution for the dedicated guitar player who wants the ultimate combination of operational simplicity and audio superiority. The Nova System is an all-analog programmable distortion/overdr ive section under preset and expression control that includes an arrray of effects taken straight from the king of floor-based processors; G-System: top-notch compression, EQ, noise gate, modulation, pitch, delay and reverb right at your feet.

BP 6 C-SERIES PREAMPLIFIERS The Bryston BP-6 C-Series preamplifier is a simplified state of the art preamplifier offering 4 high level stereo inputs. Bryston’s BP-6 combines outstanding function with complete musical accuracy. It provides an exact duplication of the original recording experience without distortion or coloration. Bryston proprietary Class A Discrete Operational Amplifiers are used throughout. All signal circuitry is fully discrete to avoid the compromises phase shift and nonlinearities inherent in IC’s. Controls are practical and convenient: source switching tape monitoring mute balance and volume. The BP-6 features four high level inputs. Output is provided by two pair of single-ended RCA outputs. A headphone output on the front panel allows for monitoring and private... Less

Carl Martin DC Drive Overdrive and Boost with Two Voicings

The Wampler Triple Wreck high gain distortion pedal... When Wampler thought of this pedal, it was decided that they would take no prisoners, they would produce a pedal with so much gain it would wipe the floor of anything else.

Crate's new FlexWave Series reinvents the old-school solid state amp as a modern, fire-breathing tone monster capable of producing the saturated overdrive today's guitarists demand. FlexWave amps feature the remarkably responsive Evolution 5 preamp, as well as Sequential Cascading Gain technology for rich, articulate tone and playability, and Channel Tracking that remembers your effects settings when you switch between channels. Capable of producing a wide array of sounds from crystal clear cleans to white-knucle distortion, FlexWave proves there is no better value around.

Who says stompboxes are just for guitarists? The new, easy-to-use VE-20 has been designed from the ground up for singers, featuring some of the finest vocal-effects technology on the market. With the click of a footswitch, you can instantly add lush vocal layers and harmonies to your singing, add realtime pitch- correction, and you can show your creative side with special effects such as Distortion, Radio, and Strobe. You can even create loops and layers in real time with the onboard Phrase Looper. Perform anywhere with the VE-20 since it runs on AC or battery power.

Why have the basic laws of electrodynamics been disregarded in the design of loudspeaker operations? A frank exposure of the flaws of voltage drive and a thorough, groundbreaking guide to the physically reasonable way of operating electrodynamic loudspeakers - current- drive. The author argues that the sound quality of virtually all existing speaker systems has been severely impaired by the manifoldly indefinite electromotive forces induced in the voice coil (arising from both motion and inductance), that corrupt the flow of current; and what's dramatic - the measurable evidence is plain and overwhelming. These inherent EMFs in themselves can never be suppressed by any kind of amplifier, but their detrimental effect on current and hence on sonic performance can be eliminated by... Less

Grady Martin plays the memorable riff on Roy Orbison's "Oh Pretty Woman." That alone makes him candidate for Rock'n'Roll sainthood. However, he also helped invent 'guitar distortion.' A tube was blown in the middle of a take at a Marty Robbins session and the resulting fuzz-toned solo was left in the song, the 1961 smash hit "Don't Worry." Besides Chet Atkins, Martin was the only studio musician to play with both Hank Williams AND Elvis Presley. Grady Martin is one of the true legends of Nashville's original "A-Team". Though studio musicians in those days rarely received credit for their work, Martin's efforts didn't go unnoticed. Producers often designated him "session leader," which meant he led the musicians and directed the impromptu arrangements that became a landmark of Nashville... Less

Designed to follow an introductory text on psychoacoustics, this book takes readers through the mathematics of signal processing from its beginnings in the Fourier transform to advanced topics in modulation, dispersion relations, minimum phase systems, sampled data, and nonlinear distortion. While organised like an introductory engineering text on signals, the examples and exercises come from research on the perception of sound. A unique feature of this book is its consistent application of the Fourier transform, which unifies topics as diverse as cochlear filtering and digital recording. More than 250 exercises are included, many of them devoted to practical research in perception, while others explore surprising auditory illusions generated by special signals. Periodic signals,... Less

They say you have to "pay your dues to sing the blues," but the Behringer Blues Overdrive BO300 makes that a thing of the past. You get all the classic blues tones, from sweet and sassy to overtly obnoxious, with just a simple twist of the dial - and BO300 club membership can be yours for a song! Classic Tone. Whether you seek the warm, vintage tube-amp howl that defined the electric blues, or the searing, saturated distortion that can level a juke joint, the BO300 can accommodate. And just like those classic amps of yesteryear, the BO300 is incredibly responsive to your playing, allowing every nuance of your style to shine through. Ease of Use Create precisely the sound you want with the dedicated LEVEL, TONE and GAIN controls. A blue status LED tells you when it's on or off, and you can... Less

Hailed by Emperor Joseph II of Austria as the greatest overdrive yet made, the Vermilion SuperDrive has redefined the concept of 'amp in a box'. With a simplified layout and intuitive operation, the ToadWorks Vermilion stands above the competition. Add in the incredibly complex EQ curve and smooth breakup, and Vermilion is in a class of it's own.

Who says stompboxes are just for guitarists? The new, easy-to-use VE-20 has been designed from the ground up for singers, featuring some of the finest vocal-effects technology on the market. With the click of a footswitch, you can instantly add lush vocal layers and harmonies to your singing, add realtime pitch- correction, and you can show your creative side with special effects such as Distortion, Radio, and Strobe. You can even create loops and layers in real time with the onboard Phrase Looper. Perform anywhere with the VE-20 since it runs on AC or battery power.