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Electro-Harmonix Unveils New Superego Synth Engine Pedal

Electro-Harmonix SuperEgo Synth Engine
This looks really cool especially the effects loop that allows you to put other effects, such as the tremelo in the demo video below, on the wet signal while retaining the dry signal. This pedal seems to excel when used in conjunction with other effects such as Delay or Reverb to give the sound extra ambience.

Press Release
EHX’s new Superego Synth Engine can capture and hold notes or chords, perform fluid glissandos and create oscillator like synthesizer effects. It enables the player to stack or layer sounds, create infinite sustain, even tweak attack and decay. The Superego’s effects loop also lets a musician insert effects into the wet signal.

Although quite powerful, the SuperEgo has a simple control layout. The Speed control adjusts the attack and decay rate, creating everything from short to infinitely sustained sounds. It doubles as a level control for layers in Latch mode. The Gliss knob adjusts the glissando or glide speed between notes and chords. The Dry and Effect knobs are level controls.

The one-of-a-kind pedal also features three modes controlled by a mini toggle switch: Auto, Momentary and Latch. In Auto mode, the Superego captures and freezes a note or chord and holds it until the next note or chord is played. In Momentary mode, a note or chord is captured as the footswitch is depressed and released when it is released. Latch mode enables the player to layer or stack sounds.

The new Superego Synth Engine pedal, set for a Mid-May release, is housed in a solid die-cast package, is equipped with a standard 9.6-Volt/DC200mA AC adapter.

http://ehx.com/

Check out this cool demo of the pedal in action:

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ESP Guitars Australia ‘So you think you can shred’ competition 2012


COMPETITION STARTS FRIDAY 18TH MAY @ 12PM & ENDS FRIDAY 29TH JUNE @ 12PM
Simply make a video of you shredding on any ESP model, upload it to your Youtube Page with ESP Guitars Australia ‘So you think you can shred’ comp & your name in the title. Go to the ESP Guitars Australia Facebook page and provide the link to your video. Videos will be posted on the ESP Guitars Australia facebook & Youtube Channel. You have until the end of June to get your shred videos uploaded with the top 6 videos judged by ESP in the final to determine the ESP ‘So you think you can shred’ winner and newest edition to the ESP Guitars Australia Endorsee roster.

Please visit www.espguitars.com.au for full competition terms & conditions.

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Dean Markley Scholarship Opportunity for the Women’s Music Summit

Women's Music Summit
Press Release
Dean Markley USA today announces a scholarship opportunity for The Women’s Music Summit, scheduled for August 27-31 at the Full Moon Resort in Big Indian, NY. This immersive week-long program is dedicated to helping female musicians learn their craft. Female players of all instruments and skill-levels are invited to come learn, practice, perform and connect.

The Music Masters Camp Series – Women’s Music Summit includes instructional workshops, master classes, round table panels, group dinners, jam sessions, social gatherings and much more. Respected female musicians will be teaching at the summit, including Kaki King, Meshell Ndegeocello, Melissa Auf der Maur (Hole, Smashing Pumpkins), Marnie Stern, Malina Moye and Bibi McGill (Beyoncé, Pink). Industry panelists include Laura Taylor of Guitar Center and Laura B. Whitmore, Summit co-producer and columnist for Guitar World.

Submit your best songs to the Women’s Music Summit for a chance to win. Finalists may be asked to provide additional information and a video showcasing themselves performing. This opportunity is open to women only. The Dean Markley USA Scholarship includes all classes, accommodations and meals.

For more information on how to enter, please visit the contest page.

For more information on Dean Markley USA, please visit www.deanmarkley.com

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James Santiago & Jorge Tripps demo all current production Dunlop Fuzz Face models


This is a very cool demo from Voodoo Labs’ James Santiago with the legendary effects maestro Jorge Tripps explaining each Dunlop Fuzz Face model before James plays each one in turn.

Pedals used in this demo:
Fuzz Face JDF2 – Built to the exact specifications of the Original Dallas-Arbiter Fuzz Face.
http://www.jimdunlop.com/product/jdf2-fuzz-face

Jimi Hendrix™ Fuzz Face® JHF1 – Meticulously faithful reproduction of Jimi’s 1969-70 Dallas Arbiter Fuzz Face.
http://www.jimdunlop.com/product/jhf1-jimi-hendrix-fuzz-face

Joe Bonamassa Fuzz Face JBF3 – Hand-wired circuitry with matched NOS Russian military germanium transistors.
http://www.jimdunlop.com/product/joe-bonamassa-fuzz-face

Eric Johnson Signature Fuzz Face EJF1 – Designed after Eric’s personal prized Fuzz Faces
http://www.jimdunlop.com/product/eric-johnson-signature-fuzz-face

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Gear Demo: T-Rex Fuel Tank Chameleon

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Win a Ninebuzz Practice Buddy iOS App

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Bogner Pedals – Ecstasy Blue, Red and Uberschall

Part 1 – Overview Bogner Amplification unveiled their new Ecstasy and Uberschall Pedals at MusikMesse 2012, until now I hadn’t seen a demo of the pedals in action until now, they sound really nice. http://www.bogneramplification.com/

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Carvin JB200C Jason Becker Tribute Guitar

In response to Jason’s legions of worldwide fans, we are proud to introduce the JB200C Jason Becker Tribute Guitar. The Custom Shop worked closely with Jason to replicate as closely as possible the Carvin DC200 that was one of his main instruments in the 80s and 90s. This new model is loaded with standard features,… continue reading

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String Tinkers Cigar Box Guitars

String Tinkers is a new business selling repurposed cigar box guitars, ukuleles, and other instruments. Anthony Foronda contacted me about the new venture saying “We like to think we brought a bit of Americana to the guitar market. Our guitars are hand crafted in the “Quiet Corner” of Northeast Connecticut which is a rural farming… continue reading

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Steve Morse’s Flying Colors announce September European tour

Press Release Flying Colors, the hot new virtuoso prog rock supergroup featuring drummer Mike Portnoy (ex-Dream Theater), guitarist Steve Morse (Deep Purple), and Neal Morse (Spock’s Beard), follow the release of their eponymous debut album with a rare European tour taking in London’s prestigious Shepherd’s Bush Empire on September 21st. Tickets for all the European… continue reading

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