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Continued from page 54 dy stompboxes provide analog warmth with top mounted input/ouput jacks and true bypass circuitry so your tone stays totally unaffected when the effects are off. The El Mocambo Overdrive offers smooth, dynamic sustain of an overdriven tube amp, while Honey Pot Fuzz is full of fat, sweet and girthy sustain. If players are drawn to the menacing buzzsaw grind of old school Swedish death metal with unlimited amounts of gain, the TC Electronic Eyemaster Metal Distortion will fit their needs. The 3rd Dimension Chorus expands a users tone into large realms with the vibrant watery lushness of the '80s while Choka Tremolo's offers up warm waves of tailor-made Bo Diddley style tremble. Players wanting to take things down an octave or two should choose the Nether Octaver and explore the depths of the ocean where the low notes go. To keep things from getting out of hand, Crescendo Auto Swell gives you complete dynamic control over your pick attack for smooth soundscapes. The Iron Curtain Noise Gate quickly and effective- ly shuts down any undesirable elements in your signal chain while delivering a strong and undiluted tone. MSRP Starts at $49.00 For details, visit tcelectronic.com/analog- armada/. december 2017 illinoisentertainer.com 45