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Alesis' "new Fusion Workstations offer multiple forms of synthesis (virtual analog, sample playback, FM, and physical modeling) along with 8 tracks of 24-bit audio recording. Polyphony is dependent on the synthesis types used, but Alesis reports up to 180 voices with the sample playback engine. In addition to analog I/O, the Fusions also offer an aux analog stereo output, S/PDIF output (coax and optical), ADAT output, USB, 8 dedicated analog inputs for recording purposes, MIDI In/Out/Thru, as well as a SATA connector to add hard drive capacity as needed. CD-RW support is planned."
Hughes & Kettner's Alex Lifeson Signature Amp features tolex and groovy purple backlighting to illuminate the plexi front panel. The Rush guitarist kitted out the new line of amps according to the specs of the TriAmps he played on Rush's world tour.
 http://namm.harmony-central.com/WNAMM05/Content/Hughes_Kettner/PR/Alex-Lifeson-TriAmp.html
"The Scott Ian Pro is built in Washburn's USA custom shop and features a string-thru mahogany body with a deep set mahogany V-neck, ebony fingerboard, exclusive "Anthragram" inlays, Seymour Duncan El Diablo bridge pickup, Tone Pros bridge, Sperzel tuners, 22 jumbo frets, 25 1/2" neck scale with the Buzz Feiten tuning system. This guitar retails for $2,699.90."
http://namm.harmony-central.com/WNAMM05/Content/Washburn/PR/Scott-Ian-Signature-Models.html
Schecter's "new Exotic Bass features a Thru-Body Multi-Laminate neck and solid exotic wood top. Two versions will be available, the Exotic-FM, with a highly figured Flamed Maple top: and the Exotic ZW, constructed with Zebra Wood. Both are finished in a hand-rubbed oil finish."
http://namm.harmony-central.com/WNAMM05/Content/Schecter/PR/Stiletto-Exotic-Bass.html
Schecter Guitar Research's new C-1 Exotic for 2005 features an "arched Mahogany body and solid Flamed Maple top yield a very focused, full tone with plenty of clarity, according to the company. The 25.5" scale mahogany neck is set into the body utilizing Schecter's trademarked 'ultra access' contoured neck joint, allowing unobstructed upper fret playability. An Ebony fingerboard and 24 Jumbo frets round out the instrument's comfortably shaped neck."
http://namm.harmony-central.com/WNAMM05/Content/Schecter/PR/C-1-Exotic.html
Genelec's new 8130A Digital Monitoring System features a 192 kHz/24-bit digital audio interface, AES/EBU digital and analog audio inputs, supports single and dual-wire digital input mode, is compatible with Genelec's 7050A subwoofer, and up to eight 8130A's can be daisy-chained together in digital or analogue mode.
http://namm.harmony-central.com/WNAMM05/Content/Genelec/PR/8130A.html
Roland Corporation and Universal Audio will develop, market and sell plug-in emulations of classic Roland processors for UA's UAD-1 DSP card. The first three Roland products to be released as UAD-1 plug-ins, the Dimension D Chorus, the CE-1 Chorus and the Roland RE-201 Space Echo, will be made available to customers over the course of 2005.
http://namm.harmony-central.com/WNAMM05/Content/Universal_Audio/PR/UAD-1-Roland-Classics.html?flush=1
"The Kickball is a new microphone in the unique line of spherical mics that is tailored to suit low frequency applications such as kick drum and bass guitar. The Kickball is the world's second phantom-powered dynamic microphone, following in the footsteps of its cousin, the Ball. Designed to be punchy and detailed with a larger-than-life sound, the Kickball delivers an acoustic balance far superior to conventional dynamic microphones."
http://namm.harmony-central.com/WNAMM05/Content/Blue/PR/Kickball.html
Menatone'se new Howie overdrive pedal "is designed to emulate the elusive Dumble Overdrive Special. This pedal reproduces each gain stage of the amp. The new Howie even gives the player both channels of the original amp. The low gain channel can be used for SRV-style overdrive, while the boost allows for lead tones perfect for fusion or singing blues sustain."
http://news.harmony-central.com/Newp/2005/2005-Howie.html
BOSS's new GT-8 floor-based processor, loaded with twin COSM modeling engines, is a top-of-the-line processor that allows players to layer and manipulate two amp models simultaneously during performance.
http://namm.harmony-central.com/WNAMM05/Content/Boss/PR/GT-8.html
"The new Ibanez Roadgear RD900FM bass, now the series flagship model, features USA-made Basslines IBZ pickups, made specifically for the Roadgear bass by Seymour Duncan. For the right balance of highs and lows, the RD900 features a body of mahogany and a flame maple top. The sustain provided by the mahogany body is enhanced by a massive milled-brass Ibanez B400 bridge."
http://namm.harmony-central.com/WNAMM05/Content/Ibanez/PR/RD900-Roadgear-Upgrades.html |
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