Tone Report Weekly Issue 106 | Page 21

For years, Truetone (formerly Visual Sound) has been making the 1 Spot power supply. It’s a simple and affordable switching power supply that is almost perfect for powering a bunch of pedals. I say “almost,” because it’s not an isolated supply and in some cases can lead to an increase in background noise. This year, Truetone took aim at the world of isolated power supplies and with the CS12, it changed the game. How? By offering the first mass-market power supply that can power all basic 9–18-volt pedals while simultaneously powering a Line 6 M9. If you don’t use the M9, this might not seem like a big deal. If you do use the M9, you’ve grown tired of its clunky and heavy wall wart. For this alone, the 1 Spot Pro CS12 is your game changer of 2015. If you aren’t an M9 user, the easy switchability between 115 and 230 volts and the sheer amount of pedals the CS12 can power should seal the deal. ToneReport.com 21