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Antelope Blonder Tongue Audio Baton
Hardware-Based EQ Emulation
Antelope Audio has released the Blonder Tongue Audio Baton, a
hardware-based software effect emulating an EQ classic that is capable
of running in real-time using Antelope Audio’s Discrete 4 Synergy Core,
Discrete 8 Synergy Core, Orion Studio Synergy Core, and Zen Tour
Synergy Core audio interfaces and Edge Go bus-powered modeling
microphone.
Antelope authentically emulated the Blonder Tongue Audio Baton,
an iconic all-tube graphic equalizer from the late-’50s. Time-appropriate
looks aside, the original Audio Baton boasts seven separate amplifiers
tuned to distinct frequencies, followed by high- and low-pass filters
running in parallel with their outputs routed to separate level controls.
Choices for frequencies correspond to actual notes and octaves on a
piano keyboard – hence the graphical representation of one above the
nine white vertical stripes with red markers. More meaningfully, those
markers move up and down the white vertical stripes when turning
the associated rotary controls to assists with visualizing boosts and cuts
over nine frequency bands with a 28dB control range per band. The resultant
frequency response curve is graphically overlaid on top of four
horizontal stripes where each frequency region is distinctly coloured.
For more information, contact Antelope Audio: 415-869-9661,
[email protected], www.antelopeaudio.com.
Pearl Eliminator Solo Bass Drum
Pedals
Pearl has released the Eliminator Solo: Black and Eliminator Solo: Red
bass drum pedals, which feature the patented Interchangeable Cam
System. These 2020 models deliver the speed and performance of the
original Eliminator in a single cam option.
The Eliminator Solo: Black features the focused feel of the circular Linear
Action (Black) Cam. Its slightly-weighted feel and resistance-free footboard
deliver traditional feel, power, and speed with less muscle fatigue.
The contrasting Eliminator Solo: Red delivers a lighter, fluid feel thanks to
the Radical Progressive Action (Red) Cam. Best suited for high-speed play,
its sharp Cam angle increases rebound for a fast and accurate stroke.
Other Eliminator features include the Roller Hoop Clamp, multisurface
beater, and customizable Powershifter function.
For more information, contact Erikson Music: 514-457-2555,
[email protected], www.eriksonmusic.com.
Yamaha Generation III “Chicago” &
“New York” Xeno Artist Model Trumpets
Yamaha has released the Generation III “Chicago” and “New York” Artist
Model trumpets, representing the latest and most advanced models in
the top-end Xeno Artist Model range.
The new Generation III trumpets feature a redesigned two-piece
construction valve casting, along with unified parts such as the waterkey
set-up and tuning slide radius. These design alterations create an
improved upper register and sound throughout the range, and more
stable intonation that directly speak to pain points felt by players at all
levels.
With two B and three C models to choose from – the YTR-9335CHS
III, YTR-9335NYS III, YTR-9445CHS III, YTR-9445NYS-YS III, and YTR-
9445NYS-YM III – a wide variety of players are satisfied, from those
looking for a more modern style to those who prefer a more traditional
feel and resistance.
For more information, contact Yamaha Canada Music: 416-298-
1311, www.ca.yamaha.com.
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