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Radial Ships Hot-British V9 Distortion
Radial Engineering Ltd. is now shipping the Hot-British V9 distortion
pedal, an updated version of the popular Hot-British tube distortion.
The Hot-British V9 is a solid-state design using standard 9V power, with a much
smaller solid steel chassis, making it easier to fit on and be powered by
pedalboards without sacrificing tone. Its unique Class-A buffering circuit lets it
retain the natural feel and responsiveness of the guitar, while also allowing it to
drive multiple pedals and longer cable runs with ease.
Three tone-shaping stages provide a high degree of control over the resulting
sound, from subtle tube saturation to screaming distortion. The Drive control sets
the input level and the amount of distortion, while a Contour knob changes the
character of the distortion itself. A 2-band EQ after the distortion circuit allows
tailoring the tone to match the guitar and amp, along with a level control for the overall output of the pedal. There is also a 3-position
Mid Boost to help cut through when soloing, and a Top End switch that can brighten or darken high frequencies.
PRICE: $169.99
MORE FROM: Radial Engineering, www.radialeng.com

KV331 Audio Ships SynthMaster One

SynthMaster One is a new virtual instrument from Turkish
software firm KV331 Audio. It's an easy-to-use wavetable
software synthesizer for Mac and Windows with an intuitive
workflow, sharing the same sound engine as the well-known
SynthMaster but with added wavetable synthesis features,
all with a simple single-screen layout that's easy to learn.
Unlike SynthMaster, where only up to 16 waveforms can be
sequenced to create a wavetable, SynthMaster One can read
files that contain wavetables in them. SynthMaster One comes
complete with a rich wavetable library that can be extended by
placing wavetables in its Waveforms folder. Furthermore, each
of its two oscillators feature 17 different algorithms controlled by
Tone and Phase parameters to shape the oscillator wavetable.
The new instrument features a semi-modular architecture,
dual wavetable oscillators and dual multimode filters, drag-anddrop modulation routings, a 16-step arpeggiator/sequencer, eleven effects that can be placed in six slots, powerful unison and
detune modes, and more. Look for a review soon.

Tegeler Offers New Mastering Processor
For Free Trial

PRICE: $79
MORE FROM: KV331 Audio, www.synthmaster.com

Berlin-based Tegeler Audio Manufaktur is now shipping products in the US market. This includes the Crème, a combination
Pultec-style passive EQ and high-end bus compressor.
The EQ is based on the original Pultec circuitry, updated and simplified by replacing certain controls with fixed settings and
removing unnecessary frequencies. It offers a bass boost that gives the mix a solid foundation and thrust, and a treble boost that
gives the mix that signature shine, using precise and reproducible rotary switches for control.
The Crème's VCA compressor can be pushed hard, giving the mix a noticeably more open and brilliant sound without loss of high end. The
compression maintains a transparent sound, allowing individual instruments to find their place in the mix, while defining and unifying the bass.
The switchable highpass filter in the sidechain ensures that,
when required, even heavy bass doesn't lead to pumping.
Studios and engineers wishing to try the Crème can
have a unit shipped directly to them for a 14-day free trial.
PRICE: $1799
MORE FROM: Tegeler Audio Manufaktur,
www.tegeler-audio-manufaktur.com
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