NAMM Show – We have finally returned from NAMM and what a visit it was ! The weather was warm which was nice but there was lots of cool new gear. Zvex, Suhr, Eventide, Boss, Maxon, Tokai, Pro Tools tons of stuff. Also there was a VERY cool display by Vox of the history of Vox ! If you will click here below for a complete listing and pictures of the weekend ! Goto Story !

Divided by 13 Amps – In response to the demands and desires of four players in Los Angeles, Rusty Anderson, Joel Shearer, Lyle Workman and Nick Lashley, amplifiers from ÷13 underwent construction. Once completed, countless hours were spent in some of the best studios in L.A. listening to every speaker, cabinet, baffle thickness, box material, box size and micing technique before arriving at the final models and outfits currently being offered from ÷13. Within hours of the completion of this process, models went straight to tracking for Paul McCartney’s “Driving Rain” and Alanis Morissette’s “Under Rug Swept”. GotoDivided by 13 Amps !

The Guyatone Optical Effects are analog/digital hybrids with 100% analog audio paths using custom-made photo couplers. The proprietary CPU controller features a digital oscillator with tap tempo rate control, 6 selectable waveform patterns, and assignable CV control of a variety of parameters. These units are NOT digital modelers; however they can perform many of the functions of modeling units, bringing the flexibility of digital control to the analog audio domain. Designed as professional-grade products, the Opticals feature many performance options that were previously unavailable in a stompbox format – and yes, they are true bypass! GotoGuyatone Optical Pedals !