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Electro-Harmonix Nano Metal Muff Compact Distortion Pedal Electro-Harmonix has released the Nano Metal Muff , which is a compact version of the Metal Muff distortion pedal featuring extensive EQ control and a built-in noise gate with a dedicated LED . Its tone is optimized for metal players of all styles .
The Nano Metal Muff features the same EQ section and high-gain sound as its big brother but also features an adjustable noise gate for a tight and dynamic performance . The EQ section — Bass +/ - 14dB of cut or boost , Mid +/ - 15dB , and Treble +/ - 10dB — equip the pedal to cover a broad tonal landscape and is meant to appeal to metal players who demand a wide array of highgain tones .
Its Vol control sets the pedal ’ s output level while the Dist knob adjusts the Nano Metal Muff ’ s input gain and distortion . A newly-designed noise gate removes unwanted hum when the user stops playing . It utilizes an adjustable noise floor threshold and includes a dedicated LED that indicates when the output signal is muted .
For more information , contact Peate Musical Supplies : 802-879-4977 , rick . peate @ gmail . com , www . peate . com .
Universal Audio UAFX Effects Pedals Universal Audio has entered the effects pedal market with the introduction of the UAFX pedal range . The UAFX Golden Reverberator , Starlight Echo Station , and Astra Modulation Machine offer dual-processor architecture with intuitive Preset / Live modes , analog dry-through , stereo / dual mono operation , true bypass with silent switching , additional downloadable effects from UAD , and more .
The Golden Reverberator packs decades of classic reverb sounds into one stompbox . Spring 65 , Plate 140 , and Hall 224 effects , each with available modulation , offer an essential palette of vintage reverb textures .
Borrowing from UA ’ s expertise in analog emulation , the Starlight Echo Station offers classic delay effects in a stompbox . Featuring three delay types — Tape EP-III , Analog DMM , and Precision — capturing classic hardware of the past 60 years , the Starlight offers additional settings for tape wear , modulation , and preamp colour .
The Astra Modulation Machine is designed to be a complete sonic workstation . From spacey studio flanger tones of the 1970s , to gritty bucket-brigade chorus , and opto tube tremolo , the Astra puts three modulation sounds at the player ’ s feet . Chorus Brigade , Flanger DBLR , and Trem 65 settings — with secondary modes for Vibrato , Doubling , and more — combine for an abundance of tweaking potential .
For more information , contact YSL Pro : 416-867-9000 , yslpro @ yorkville . com , www . yslpro . com .
Hohner Blues Bender 586BX Harmonica Hohner has released the Blues Bender 586BX harmonica .
The setup of a harmonica consists of a process called “ gapping ,” which is when the reed position is set in relation to the reedplate to allow the air to flow around and actuate the reed . Hohner says the new Blues Bender benefits from this setup and tuning process that is on par with its professional models .
The 586BX features a clear plastic comb with classic “ sandwich-style ” construction for a traditional feel . The coverplates are made from stainless steel and include improvements taken from more expensive harmonica models . As a finishing touch , the reedplates are chrome plated , adding to the sleek look of the instrument . This model is available in the major keys of A , B H , C , D , E , F , and G .
For more information , contact Coast Music : 514-457-2555 , info @ coastmusic . com , www . coastmusiconline . com .
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