Canadian Music Trade - June/July 2002 | Page 33

Gamechanger Audio Bigsby Pedal Gamechanger Audio has released its latest product , the Bigsby Pedal . It ’ s a polyphonic pitch shifting pedal with a design meant to reproduce the feel and sound of the classic Bigsby tremolo arm .
The pedal features Rate , Blend , Tone , and Depth controls , plus an Invert switch on the back panel to change the pitch shift direction , while the Detune parameter mimics the imperfections and dissonant properties of traditional mechanical string-bending hardware . The Bigsby Pedal is also equipped with an external Footswitch input to turn on Latching Mode as well as an Expression Output that allows users to use the Bigsby as a spring-loaded EXP controller for other audio devices . The pedal also offers full MIDI CC and PC control over all parameters , including preset recalling and clock syncing .
For more information , contact Gamechanger Audio : 202-407-9741 , info @ gamechangeraudio . com , www . gamechangeraudio . com .
Château Wind Versailles 90 Series Saxophone Château Wind has released the Versailles 90 Series , its new saxophone line . The collection is hand-crafted with 92 % copper and a flower engraving covers the full body .
The process of making the saxophones , from beginning to end , is completed by one professional team member , meaning the production is time-consuming and therefore numbers are limited . The Versailles 90 series saxophones are designed for a rich sound and that is highly responsive without loss of tone .
For more information , contact Château Music USA : 909-627-8882 , sales @ chateauusamusic . com , www . chateaumusicusa . com CANADIAN MUSIC TRADE 33