News: DigiTech

The Spring Tank pedal provides the rich spring reverb effect found in vintage amplifiers and on numerous classic and contemporary recordings. Not only does the new offering produce a rich stereo spring reverb effect, it also produces the distinctive “boing” artifact unique to spring reverb trays that guitar players have come to  know and love.

The Spring Tank pedal is the 26^th and latest pedal added to the Stomp Shop app for use with the iStomp downloadable pedal. 

The Stomp Shop debuted in January 2012 with an initial compliment of 22 pedals ranging in price from US$1.99 to US$9.99. 

Each  month DigiTech continues to add new pedals to the pedal line to bring guitar players fresh new options. Using the digital download  format of the iStomp allows DigiTech to put many new and unusual pedals  into guitar players’ hands vey quickly.

The Spring  Tank pedal is now available for only US$0.99. This special launch price  will run through April 30, 2012, after which it will move to its regular  price of US$9.99.

The  DigiTech iStomp is an entirely new concept in guitar stompboxes that  allows musicians to turn the iStomp into any pedal in the Stomp Shop.  Offering almost limitless sonic possibilities, the iStomp connects to an  Apple iOS device where musicians can use the Stomp Shop app to load it  with the pedal of their choice. The Stomp Shop is a free app and comes  with two of the most popular requested pedals, the DigiTech Total Recall™ digital delay and the DigiTech Redline™  Overdrive.  It also gives access to additional pedals that musicians can  browse, try out, and purchase.  With the iStomp, DigiTech can deliver  an ever expanding variety of great new pedals to guitar players worldwide via the Stomp Shop app.

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – As part of its GreenEdge initiative to provide more
environmentally friendly products, HARMAN’s DigiTech today announced it is
introducing a new power supply for its guitar pedals and stompboxes that provides up
to 30 percent more energy efficiency than the previous design. The new power supply
is being launched in conjunction with the DigiTech Whammy® DT pedal which started
shipping in June and will be included with the JamMan® looper pedals later this
summer.



“We are committed to conserving energy by improving the energy efficiency of our
products,” said Rob Urry, vice president, HARMAN Professional Division & general
manager of Signal Processing and Amplifier Business Units. “Even though pedals don’t
use large amounts of energy, we know that every bit helps; our new power supply is a
modest but important step in this direction.”

The new DigiTech energy efficient power supply will be rolled out over the next few
months with other products, and will also be available as a separate accessory. The
power supply is compatible with all current and previous DigiTech products that use
a 9V power supply as well as compatible products from other manufacturers.  The
impact of these power supplies, will bring about a positive environmental change to
potentially 1,000,000+ guitar pedals and stompboxes that enter the market each year.


Harman is pioneering a new concept in energy efficient audio and infotainment design
called GreenEdge. Harman GreenEdge products and systems combine new environmentally
friendly design with dramatic energy savings, without compromising the excellent
performance for which HARMAN products are known.

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah –DigiTech today announced the introduction of its iPB-10
Programmable Pedalboard, the world’s first programmable pedalboard using the Apple®
iPad®.  By harnessing the power of the iPad, the iPB-10 combines the simplicity of a
pedalboard with the flexibility of a multi-effect system.

“We created the Guitar Multi-Effects product category over 20 years ago with the
release of the DigiTech RP1,” said Rob Urry, V.P. Harman Professional Division &
G.M. of Signal Processing and Amplifier Business Units.  “By introducing the concept
of presets to a pedalboard operating paradigm with the iPB-10, we have created an
entirely new product category, the Programmable Pedal Board.” Urry continued.

In conjunction with the iPB-10, DigiTech also announced the introduction of the
iPB-Nexus app for iPad. This app gives guitar players drag and drop pedalboard
design functionality.  It also includes the My Tones library where users can store
and organize presets. Also included is a real-time performance view where users can
see each pedal and its settings.

Together, the iPB-10 and iPB-Nexus allow guitar players to design their ultimate
pedalboard .  Users can drag and drop up to 10 different pedals, in any order, to
each pedalboard, and can even add an amp and cabinet to complete each setup.  With
87 different pedals, 54 amps, and 26 cabinets to choose from, the number of
different guitar tones users can create is virtually unlimited.  By using the touch
gestures of the iPad, guitar players can rearrange the pedals in their signal chain,
turn them on and off, or to adjust their settings.  The iPB-10 Programmable
Pedalboard allows users to save their setups with the touch of a finger, and
instantly recall them with the stomp of a foot.  Now, guitar players can have a
different pedalboard for each gig, set, song, or even switch pedalboards within a
song.

The iPB-10 Programmable Pedalboard is not simply a dock for the iPad.  It uses
multiple Audio DNA2™ processors within the unit to provide users with no-latency,
high-definition signal processing.  

“With the ultra-secure iPad mounting system and the no-latency, high-def processing,
we have brought the power and infrastructure of the iPad to bear in live performance
situations.” said Urry.  “You can count on seeing a long line of enhancements and
features available in future upgrades via the Apple App Store.”  Urry added.

The iPB-10 is compatible with all models of iPad2 and iPad.

The DigiTech iPB-10 will begin shipping in June 2011 at $699.95 suggested retail
price and $499.95 US MAP. The iPB-Nexus app for iPad will be a free app available
for download from the App Store.

HARMAN (www.HARMAN.com) designs, manufactures and markets a wide range of audio and
infotainment solutions for the automotive, consumer and professional markets –
supported by 15 leading brands including AKG®, HARMAN Kardon®, Infinity®, JBL®,
Lexicon® and Mark Levinson®. The Company is admired by audiophiles across multiple
generations and supports leading professional entertainers and the venues where they
perform. More than 20 million automobiles on the road today are equipped with HARMAN
audio and infotainment systems. HARMAN has a workforce of about 11,800 people across
the Americas, Europe and Asia, and reported sales of $3.5 billion for the twelve
months ended December 31, 2010. The Company’s shares are traded on the New York
Stock Exchange under the symbol NYSE:HAR.

iPad and iTunes are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other
countries.

HARMAN DigiTech’s Whammy is one of the most   iconic effects pedals ever created – and the new Whammy DT adds a host   of mind-bending new capabilities including drop tuning, capo tuning,   true bypass coupled with the famous Whammy.  The Whammy DT starts with the classic Whammy pitch shifting effects   that have made the Whammy one of the most recognizable effects pedals   in rock.  Featuring an expanded selection of pitch bending   capabilities including 9 Whammy bending modes from 2-octaves up   through 2-octives down, 9 harmony bending modes, 2 detune modes, and   the popular Dive Bomb six octaves down effect.  The Whammy DT also lets guitar and bass players instantly modify their   tuning without having to change instruments or break the musical mood   with awkward tuning adjustments for the next song. The Whammy DT can   drop down or capo up seven half-steps or an entire octave from where   the guitar or bass is tuned. Thanks to the Whammy DT’s sophisticated   digital signal processing and pitch shifting algorithms, chordal   accuracy is perfectly maintained.  In addition, the Whammy DT features a momentary footswitch for real   time stepped pitch shifting to create ”Hammer-On” and “Pull-Off” type   effects. Players can instantly get a drop or raise in the pitch of the   notes they are playing by stepping on and holding the footswitch –   then releasing it to return to pitch for a dramatic effect during   solos and riffs.  The various effects can be selected via the pedal’s two selector knobs   and dual set of LEDs indicators. The Whammy DT includes ¼-inch guitar   input and output, a MIDI input that allows control of the pedal from   an external MIDI device, and an external 9 volt DC power adapter. The   Whammy DT is built to take the demands of live performance, with a   rugged all-metal chassis, pedal and footswitch. Its true bypass   operation ensures it can be added to any rig without any adverse   effect on sound quality, without the “tone suck” of some non-bypass   pedals. The Whammy DT can be used with the optional DigiTech FS3X   three-button footswitch controller for added expressive capabilities.  “It was no easy task to improve upon a product that has been as   successful as the legendary Whammy,” said Rob Urry, Vice President and   General Manager of HARMAN Professional Signal Processing Group.  “But   we feel that we have exceeded this goal by expanding the feature set   of the original Whammy with drop tuning and capo tuning capabilities,   as well as true bypass operation now available in the Whammy DT.”  The DigiTech Whammy DT will be available in June 2011 at $449.95 MSRP.

Expanding into an entirely new product category, HARMAN DigiTech today announced the introduction of its first-ever guitar and bass amplifiers at Musikmesse 2011. Combining renowned DigiTech sound quality and tonal flexibility with outstanding value, the new DigiTech amplifier lineup includes five combo guitar amps, a combo bass amp and a 150-Watt tube head with 4 x 12 cabinet half-stack.

The DigiTech amplifier line includes the following:

·          TH-150 150 Watt all tube head and 4 x 12-inch speaker cabinet

·         

·         Classic-15GR 15 Watt, 2-channel combo guitar amp with reverb (8-inch speaker)

·         Classic-15G 15 Watt, 2-channel combo guitar amp (8-inch speaker)

·         Classic-15B 15 Watt combo bass amp (8-inch speaker)

·         Fusion 30XD 30 Watt, modeling combo guitar amp (12-inch speaker)

·         Fusion 75XD 75 Watt, modeling combo guitar amp (12-inch speaker)

·         Fusion 150XD 150 Watt, stereo modeling combo guitar amp (two 12-inch speakers)

“In creating our DigiTech amplifiers, we knew we had to offer something more than a ‘me too’ product line in a market already filled with amps,” stated, Rob Urry, vice president and general manager HARMAN Professional Signal Processing Group. “DigiTech has the unique advantage of decades of experience in creating many of the world’s most recognizable sounds, effects pedals and products, and we put all of that expertise into designing a full line of amplifiers that provide an exceptional range of tones.”

The TH-150 2-channel amp head is an all-out rock powerhouse that can deliver everything from warm clean tones to tight rhythm crunch and singing high-gain leads. Featuring an all tube prepamp and power amp section using five ECC33S’s tubes for the preamp and four KT88’s for the power amp, the TH-150 features switchable Normal and Overdrive preamp volume, Normal and Overdrive master volume, and Bass, Middle, Treble and Presence controls. The rear panel offers an effects loop, dual speaker outputs, a line output and a jack for the

channel-select footswitch.

The matching 4 x 12 cabinet features four 12-inch specially voiced Selenium^® speakers to deliver maximum projection and punch with 400-watts power handling capability. The all-wood reinforced cabinet has a metal check mesh speaker grill, metal corners, recessed handles and removable casters.

The DigiTech Fusion 150XD Stereo, Fusion 75XD and Fusion 30XD combo amplifiers incorporate the company’s industry-standard modeling technology and effects including overdrive, distortion, reverb, delay, chorus and other mod-effects, Ideal for any musical style, the Fusion 150XD Stereo and 75XD offer 24 amp models, 37 total effects, a built-in 30-second looper and 20 presets (100 with optional Control 2 foot controller), while the Fusion 30XD includes 12 amp models, 12 effects and five presets (100 with optional Control 2 foot controller). All Fusion models feature a built-in chromatic tuner, an MP3/Aux input and a 1/4-inch headphones jack.  The 75XD and 150XD also add a USB port that lets users connect to a computer and edit the amp’s presets.

DigiTech’s Classic-15GR, 15G and 15B combo amps offer an outstanding combination of light weight, easy portability and superb sound, from rich clean tones to roaring distortion and everything in between. The Classic-15GR and 15G include Gain, Volume, Treble, Middle and Bass controls and a Clean/Overdrive switch, and the Classic-15B bass amp offers Volume, Treble, Middle and Bass, making it easy for players to create their favorite sounds. The Clssic-15GR also features a Spring Reverb that adds lush, ambient reverb. All Classic models also feature a 1/4” stereo headphones output for private listening.

The DigiTech guitar and bass amplifiers will begin shipping in Spring 2011.

HardWire®, a leading manufacturer of guitar pedals, today introduced the SP-7 Stereo Phaser Effects Pedal.

The SP-7 is an advanced Phaser effects pedal offering seven Phaser types based on popular new and vintage effects pedals including 2 stage, 4 stage, modern, boutique, 10 stage, envelope, and dynamic.

Leveraging DSP originally developed for the DigiTech RP Series of products, the new pedal also features controls for speed, depth, modify, and phaser type, as well as an indicator LED and tap tempo switch for setting the phaser's effects modulation speed time during a live performance.

The SP-7 also includes HardWire's trademark extreme performance features like true bypass and high-voltage rails. It also features true stereo I/O, allowing for complex connections and sounds with extreme flexibility.

"We are committed to expanding the HardWire line of pedals to provide guitarists with the most comprehensive set of effects available anywhere. The SP-7 Stereo Phaser offers the ultimate combination of new and vintage phaser effects at lowest price," stated Rob Urry, president, Harman Music Group.

Each HardWire pedal also features an assortment of tour-worthy accessories, including green gaffer tape common to pro pedalboards, Stomplock™ knob guards to maintain pedal settings and a hook and loop pad to fasten the pedal to a pedalboard.

The SP-7 will be available in February 2011 with an MSRP of $189.95.

Expanding into an entirely new product category, DigiTech today announced the introduction of its first-ever guitar and bass amplifiers at NAMM 2011(Booth #212A).

Combining renowned DigiTech sound quality and tonal flexibility with outstanding value, the new DigiTech amplifier lineup includes five combo guitar amps, a combo bass amp and a 150-Watt tube head with 4 x 12 cabinet half-stack.

The DigiTech amplifier line includes the following:
· TH-150 150 Watt all tube head and 4 x 12-inch speaker cabinet (MAP: head, $2399.95; cabinet, $599.95)
· Classic-15GR 15 Watt, 2-channel combo guitar amp with reverb (8-inch speaker, MAP: $99.95)
· Classic-15G 15 Watt, 2-channel combo guitar amp (8-inch speaker, MAP: $79.95)
· Classic-15B 15 Watt combo bass amp (8-inch speaker, MAP: $79.95)
· Fusion 30XD 30 Watt, modeling combo guitar amp (12-inch speaker, MAP: $199.95)
· Fusion 75XD 75 Watt, modeling combo guitar amp (12-inch speaker, MAP: $299.95)
· Fusion 150XD 150 Watt, stereo modeling combo guitar amp (two 12-inch speakers, MAP: $499.95)

"In creating our DigiTech amplifiers, we knew we had to offer something more than a 'me too' product line in a market already filled with amps," stated, Rob Urry, President, Harman Music Group. "DigiTech has the unique advantage of decades of experience in creating many of the world's most recognizable sounds, effects pedals and products, and we put all of that expertise into designing a full line of amplifiers that provide an exceptional range of tones."

The TH-150 2-channel amp head is an all-out rock powerhouse that can deliver everything from warm clean tones to tight rhythm crunch and singing high-gain leads. Featuring an all tube prepamp and power amp section using five ECC33S's tubes for the preamp and four KT88's for the power amp, the TH-150 features switchable Normal and Overdrive preamp volume, Normal and Overdrive master volume, and Bass, Middle, Treble and Presence controls. The rear panel offers an effects loop, dual speaker outputs, a line output and a jack for the channel-select footswitch.

The matching 4 x 12 cabinet features four 12-inch specially voiced Selenium® speakers to deliver maximum projection and punch with 400-watts power handling capability. The all-wood reinforced cabinet has a metal check mesh speaker grill, metal corners, recessed handles and removable casters.

The DigiTech Fusion 150XD Stereo, Fusion 75XD and Fusion 30XD combo amplifiers incorporate the company's industry-standard modeling technology and effects including overdrive, distortion, reverb, delay, chorus and other mod-effects, Ideal for any musical style, the Fusion 150XD Stereo and 75XD offer 24 amp models, 37 total effects, a built-in 30-second looper and 20 presets (100 with optional Control 2 foot controller), while the Fusion 30XD includes 12 amp models, 12 effects and five presets (100 with optional Control 2 foot controller). All Fusion models feature a built-in chromatic tuner, an MP3/Aux input and a 1/4-inch headphones jack.  The 75XD and 150XD also add a USB port that lets users connect to a computer and edit the amp's presets.

DigiTech's Classic-15GR, 15G and 15B combo amps offer an outstanding combination of light weight, easy portability and superb sound, from rich clean tones to roaring distortion and everything in between. The Classic-15GR and 15G include Gain, Volume, Treble, Middle and Bass controls and a Clean/Overdrive switch, and the Classic-15B bass amp offers Volume, Treble, Middle and Bass, making it easy for players to create their favorite sounds. The Clssic-15GR also features a Spring Reverb that adds lush, ambient reverb. All Classic models also feature a 1/4" stereo headphones output for private listening.

The DigiTech guitar and bass amplifiers will begin shipping in Spring 2011.

Visit: http://www.digitech.com