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Product News

D ’ Addario XPND Telescoping Pedalboard D ’ Addario has introduced the XPND telescoping pedalboard .
With its telescoping technology , XPND lets players instantly change the size of their board and the number of pedals . The XPND features aircraft-quality rails that easily adjust in and out and a unique cable management system . It is also fitted with hook-and-loop fastener tape , keeping everything neat while making swapping pedals simple . The XPND is available in one- or two-row configurations .
The XPND product line will also include an optional Pedal Riser , allowing the player to elevate individual pedals that may be hard to access , and optional Backline XPND Pedalboard Transporter bags for both models . The Transporter bag will adapt quickly to any sized pedalboard , with customizable partitions that adjust to create a uniquely snug and secure fit .
For more information , contact D ’ Addario Canada : 905-947-9595 , 800-268-6855 , info @ daddariocanada . com , www . daddariocanada . com .
D ’ Angelico Excel 59 Hollow-Body Electric Guitar D ’ Angelico has release the Excel 59 , which is designed to be old-school guitar with a modern spin on a John D ’ Angelico original designed in 1959 .
The Excel 59 ’ s 16-in . -wide , 1.75-in . -deep , fully-hollow-body paired with an ebony fingerboard offers woody tone and crisp articulation . It features custom Seymour Duncan Great Dane P90s , which are based on earlier dog-ear P90s from the 1940s and exclusive to D ’ Angelico . These pickups are designed to offer a large range of tones , from warm and wooly to big and brash . These features are paired with vintage-inspired details , like a chickenhead selector and cupcake knobs . The Excel 59 is available in vintage natural , viola , and black dog finishes with a D ’ Angelico shield tremolo .
For more information , contact Audio Distributors International ( ADI ): 450-449- 8177 , info @ adipro . ca , www . adipro . ca .
Antelope Zen Go Synergy Core Portable Audio Interface Antelope Audio has introduced the Zen Go Synergy Core , its first bus-powered , truly-portable ( 4 x 8 USB-C ) audio interface . It has a sleek and powerful DSP-based desktop design powered by the same Synergy Core onboard effects processing platform found in the manufacturer ’ s flagship audio interfaces .
The Zen Go Synergy Core houses Antelope ’ s AD / DA ( analog-digital / digital-analog ) converter technology , namesake Synergy Core onboard effects processing platform , and 64-bit AFC ( Acoustically Focused Clocking ) algorithm , and supports sample rates of up to 24-bit / 192 kHz . This plug-and-play interface is designed to deliver an optimised installation experience that also frees users from unnecessary installations or configuration settings . It has two Mic-XLR and Line / HiZ / 1 / 4-in . jack connections ; two independent ( HP1 and HP2 ) headphone outputs with dedicated digital-to-analog converter ( DAC ); stepped analog rotary encoder for precise gain adjustment ; alternative Monitor line out on RCA connectors directly fed from the main DAC ; S / PDIF digital I / O on RCA connectors for expansion ; dedicated IPS ( In-Plane Switching ) display for signal monitoring ; direct monitoring mixers for real-time hardware-based monitoring with onboard effects ; advanced software control panel for macOS and Windows ; and dedicated secondary USB-C connection for external power supply and reverse charging .
For more information , contact Antelope Audio : 916-238- 1643 , ussales @ antelopeaudio . com , www . antelopeaudio . com .
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