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Review: Dave Clarke's Red Series remains a vital benchmark in the evolution of UK techno. Released between 1993 and 1996, the three-volume run even managed to brush the UK top 40 back in the good old days when anything felt possible. Tracks like 'Wisdom To The Wise' will forever be etched in the make up of techno, and for very good reason. Now the whole series is being given a lavish reissue treatment which takes in all the original releases along with additional discs of rare, archival tracks and remixes, all bundled up in a box with a booklet and autographed by the Baron himself.

Review: ***B-STOCK: Box slightly damaged, slight surface marks, otherwise in perfect working order***


The 1971 classic album by Canadian singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell, Blue is widely thought by many music lovers to be one of the best albums of all time. Already well into her career by the time of its release - it's her fourth album - it was certainly Mitchell's best yet, reflecting a period in her life where she took a break from touring and live performing to focus on creation. Its confessional and poetic lyrics, not to mention the distinctively groggy yet idyllic guitar and piano playing on songs like 'All I Want', 'River', 'A Case Of You', heard Mitchell encapsulate the various milestones, Renaissances and turning points of the contemporary rock landscape of the 1970s, into a singular LP.

Review: ***B-STOCK: Without original outer box, product has light surface marks but otherwise in perfect working condition.***


Twenty years ago it sounded like an oddly poignant evocation of pre-millennial tension. Two decades later it stands as an eerily prescient glimpe into the technological alienation and dislocation of of a new era. Yet more importantly, OK Computer is no more or less than a sparkling, dramatic and moving collection of songs that haven't lost any of their impact in the interim. The sound of a band stubbornly refusing to follow up the stadium-strafing stylings of its predecessor The Bends - and instead bursting headlong into experimentation and wild creativity -is portrayed in still more vivid colours by the alarmingly strong collection of out-takes and B-sides collected herein, Yet there's no getting away from the chill and spark that marked out OK Computer from everything surrounding it in the post-Britpop malaise, and continues to do so in the pre-Brexit counterpart.

Notes: The "uMM" combines a MIDI merger and two independent THRU distributors in a module that is only 4 HP wide. All sockets on the module are in MIDI TRS-B format.

At the heart of the two-input MIDI merger is a small, powerful ARM processor with plenty of buffer memory. Two MIDI streams are mixed to one output and can also be tapped via an additional second output. Two LEDs signal the operation of the merger: one LED indicates MIDI activity at the inputs, and a second LED warns of too much data at the inputs.

The second group of functions consists of two independent, separate MIDI THRU distributors. The MIDI data at the respective MIDI input can be picked up and distributed at the three THRU outputs. If required, a 1-to-5 distributor can be created from the two units by connecting an output of the left group to the input of the right group.

Features:

4x MIDI IN (TRS-B)
2x MIDI-OUT (TRS-B)
6x MIDI-THRU (TRS-B)
Powered via Doepfer connector

Notes: Want to take more of your gear with you when travelling? UDG presents the UDG Creator Wheeled MIDI Controller Case Black 22" to bring you the perfect solution for flying and travelling with MIDI controller, laptop and any additional hardware.

UDG Creator Wheeled MIDI Controller Case Black 22" means more equipment with no compromise on convenience and protection. Featuring protective padded compartments and padded secure strap. It's the only trolley gear bag available that is large enough to house controllers such as the Pioneer DDJ-FLX4/ REV1/ 200/ 400/ SB3 or NI Traktor S3/ S2 MK3/ S4 MK3. Made of tough, durable black exterior & interior material, sturdy in-line wheels for easy transport and mobility with paddings in all the right places for the ultimate carrier of your valuable equipment.

Specifications
Colour: Black
Weight: 3,90 kg / 8.58 lbs
Outer Dimensions (W x H x D): 67.6 x 43.0 x 25.0 cm | 26.6 x 16.9 x 9.8 inch
Inner Dimensions (W x H x D): 56.0 x 36.0 x 10.5 cm | 22.0 x 14.2 x 4.1 inch
Material: Water resistant Ballistic Nylon 1680D

Protection:

Padded compartment for controller or mixer with padded secure strap
Padded compartment for up to 17" laptop
Padded pocket for up to 9.7" tablet and small accessories
Smooth rolling in-line wheels with high quality in-line skate bearings

Extras

Includes removable paddings to fit various controllers
Rear-access pocket for magazine/document
Retractable handle with 2 stage internal trolley system
Additional cable pouch
Soft padded carry handle

Fits:

Pioneer DDJ-FLX4, DDJ-REV1, DDJ-200, DDJ-400, DDJ-SB3, DDJ-RB, DDJ-SB2, DDJ-SR2, DDJ-RR, DJS-1000,
CDJ-3000, DJM-900NXS2,
NI Traktor S3, S2 MK3, S4 MK3, S5, S4 MK2, S2 MK2, Komplete Kontrol A25, Maschine Studio,
Denon DJ Prime Go, MC3000, MC4000, MC6000 MK2,
Reloop Elite, Beatmix 2 MK2, Beatpad MK2, Terminal Mix 4/ 8,
Akai MPC Live II, APC 40, MPK 25,
Novation AFX, Peak, Nocturn 25, Remote SL MK II, Zero SL MK II,
Numark Mixtrack Platinum FX, Mixtrack Pro FX, Mixtrack, Mixtrack II/ III, Mixdeck Express, Mixtrack Platinum, Mixtrack Pro/ II/ III, NV II,
American Audio Encore 2000, VMS4, VMS5,
Roland TR-808, TR-909, DJ-707M, TR-8, TR-8S, DJ-202, System-1,
Rane Twelve, Seventy-Two, Seventy,
Gemini G2V, G4V, GMX,
M-Audio Exponent,
Hercules DJControl Inpulse 500 DJControl Jogvision, DJControl Inpulse 300,
Korg Minilogue XD,
up to 17" laptop, up to 9.7" tablet, audio interface, books and magazines

Notes: For the Fundamental Series, Walrus Audio challenged themselves to design a set of pedals with the tonal integrity that's required to live on a professional's pedalboard, but with simplified controls friendly enough for even the newest effect pedal users. Each Fundamental pedal has three faders for tweaking the sound and a three-way switch for changing pedal modes. The result is a line of pedals that will keep you covered from your first band practice all the way to a sold-out arena. Designed and assembled at Walrus Audio headquarters in OKC, OK.

Because vast ambient sounds shouldn't just be for larger pedals with vast price points, the Fundamental Ambient brings expansive pillowy reverb to the Fundamental Series with three atmospheric modes in a compact size. The Fundamental Ambient offers a great entry point into ambient exploration with the tonal integrity to live on a professional's pedalboard but with simplified controls friendly enough for even the newest effect pedal users. With Ambient's three reverb algorithms, you can experiment with deep, dark pad-like sounds to AM Radio-like lo-fi sounds with the flip of a switch.

The Fundamental Ambient provides three different atmospheric reverb algorithms to explore beautifully vast and lush soundscapes with plenty of decay time for pillowy soft pad-like decay.

Modes:

Deep - A dark ambient reverb with an added low octave, perfect for creating murky, cavernous sustain or adding a touch of moody atmosphere.
Lush - A breathy, expansive reverb featuring ultra-long sustain. Perfect for generating silky pads and immersive soundscapes with every note.
Haze - A textured, lo-fi reverb featuring distortion, sample rate reduction, and a resonant bandpass tone control, great for vintage or experimental tones.
Decay: Control the amount of reverb decay time. Left is the minimum and right is the maximum amount of time.
Tone: Shapes the overall tonality of the reverb. On Deep and Lush this controls the cutoff of a synth-style lowpass filter. On Haze this controls the width of a resonant bandpass filter, filtering both high and low end at the right, and allowing more high and low to pass through at the left.
Mix: Control the mix of the effect and the original clean signal. All the way to the left outputs only the fully clean signal, and all the way to the right outputs only the affected Reverb signal.
Slide Switch - The slide switch allows you to change between three distinct Reverb algorithms.

Trails Mode - The Fundamental Ambient Reverb comes with trails mode active by default, to disengage trails mode hold down the bypass stomp switch when applying power to the pedal. Once the LED flashes it indicates that trails mode is turned off. To re-engage trails mode, repeat the process, and wait for the LED to turn dark, indicating that trails mode is back on. With trails mode active, your reverb decay will fade off naturally after turning the pedal off. With trails mode inactive, the decay abruptly cuts off when you turn off the pedal.

Notes: Introducing the DD-8, the most wide-ranging and feature-rich BOSS compact series delay ever. This loaded pedal delivers more of everything-more great sounds, more delay time, more control options, and more connectivity. And it does it all in a standard BOSS pedal that slides easily into any mono or stereo setup. Eleven modes provide delay colours from basic to exotic, plus a looper with unlimited overdub capability and external control support. For maximum versatility in a minimum amount of space, there's no better delay stomp than the DD-8.

Equipped with a diverse selection of delays, the DD-8 packs impressive sonic range into one small pedal. Clean digital delays, vintage analogue and tape types, and modulation echo are available, plus specialty delays like shimmer and reverse. There's a new Warm type for softer echo tones, and a +RV type that blends delay and reverb together. Warp is perfect for dynamic ambient textures, while the new GLT type is great for glitchy rhythmic effects.

Everything sounds bigger and better in stereo, and the DD-8 delivers with full stereo I/O support and your choice of three output modes. The default independent mode provides linked parallel delays on the left and right channels, allowing you to maintain the true balance of stereo input sources in the effect sound. There's also a panning mode for ping-pong delay effects, and a wide stereo mode for enhanced spatial depth.

The DD-8's extensive real-time delay options help bring your music to life. You can tap in tempos with the onboard pedal switch, and control the Warp and GLT modes for unique expressive effects. Adding one or two footswitches unlocks more creative possibilities, like on-demand tap tempo, extended looper control, and a cool Twist effect for soaring echo sounds. Alternately, an expression pedal can be used for continuous control of level, feedback, or delay time-or all of them at once.

Having a looper on your pedalboard is a handy thing-it's great for practice, checking sounds at gigs, and creating on-the-fly backing while performing. The DD-8's looper mode has you covered, so you don't have to take up precious space with a dedicated pedal. All looper functions can be controlled with the onboard switch, providing all-in-one operation. But if you prefer to work with extended controls, just connect one or two footswitches to operate the looper's stop and clear functions externally.

The DD-8's inputs and outputs have smart functionality, allowing you to set the pedal for any application simply by connecting cables in different ways. A variety of mono and stereo connections are supported, including discrete dry and effect outputs for wet/dry setups. It's even possible to defeat the dry signal entirely, perfect for delay-only blending in a parallel effects loop.

Analog-Classic analogue BBD delay sound.
Standard-Clear digital delay.
Tape-Vintage tape-based delay sound.
Warm-Digital delay with a softer sound.
Reverse-Backwards delay for cool psychedelic effects and other unique tones.
+RV-Digital delay with reverb added.
Shimmer-Pitch-shifted delay for lush, shimmering textures.
Mod-Digital delay with modulation added on the repeats.
Warp-Unique delay with expressive pedal control. Holding the pedal switch increases feedback and level, allowing you to create ambient swell effects.
GLT-Newly developed delay mode that creates glitchy machine-gun effects when the pedal switch is pressed. Adjust the Feedback and Time knobs for a wide variety of sounds.
Loop-Loop recorder with overdub capability and up to 40 seconds of recording time with mono input (20 seconds with stereo input).

Specifications

Nominal Input Level: -20 dBu
Input Impedance1 M ohm
Nominal Output Level: -20 dBu
Output Impedance: 1 k ohm
Recommended Load Impedance: 10 k ohms or greater
Bypass: Buffered bypass
Controls: MODE knob, TIME knob, FEEDBACK knob, E.LEVEL(Effect Level) knob, CARRYOVER switch
Pedal switch
Indicator: CHECK indicator (Used for indication of check battery)

Connectors: INPUT-A(MONO)/INPUT-B jack: 1/4-inch phone type
OUTPUT-A(MONO)/OUTPUT-B jack: 1/4-inch phone type
TEMPO/EXP jack: TRS 1/4-inch phone type
DC IN jack

Power Supply:
Alkaline battery (9 V, 6LR61)
AC adaptor (PSA series: sold separately)

Current Draw: 100 mA

Expected battery life under continuous use
Alkaline: Approx. 3.5 hours
*These figures will vary depending on the actual conditions of use.

Accessories: Leaflet ("USING THE UNIT SAFELY," "IMPORTANT NOTES," and "Information"), Dry battery (9 V, 6LR61)
Options (sold separately)
AC adaptor: PSA series
Footswitch: FS-5U, FS-6, FS-7
Expression pedal: FV-500H, FV-500L, EV-30, Roland EV-5

Size & weight
Width: 73 mm / 2-7/8 inches
Depth: 129 mm / 5-1/8 inches
Height: 59 mm / 2-3/8 inches
Weight (including battery): 440 g / 1 lb

Notes: An ultra-compact 10HP VC filter with bags of personality. Camber can be treated as a subtle, non-intrusive sound design tool, or something much more lively.

Camber is designed to be a fun, tactile filter with a small footprint. It's sound is neutral enough for basic filtering without a fuss, with a much more aggressive tone available using high resonance settings in three-pole mode.

Filter Core

The core of the filter is based on a state variable topology using 2164 VCAs and 1% tolerance integrating capacitors. Resonance and feedback control is provided by the fantastic circuit design originally by Neil Johnson "Voltage Controlled 3-Pole State Variable Filter" recently made available in Sound Semiconductor documentation.

Operation

Camber is switchable between low pass and high pass responses with one pole (6dB) and three pole (18dB) flavours of each. It has full CV control of both cutoff frequency and resonance amount. The input is DC-coupled allowing LFO and CV signals to be routed through the filter. The filter will also act as a simple oscillator producing a clean sinusoidal signal with the resonance control turned *almost fully clockwise, and no signal at the audio input. Dialling in the resonance so that it is just under the point of self-oscillation allows the filter to be "Pinged" by sending gate signals to the audio input. This is useful for tuned percussion sounds and FX.

Specifications

Intellijel 1u format
Width 10HP
Depth 33mm
Power requirements ~40mA +12V/~40mA -12V
Control voltage range 0-8V
Impedance Input 100K / Output 1K

Notes: ***B-STOCK: Box damaged, product unused & in perfect condition***


Building on the reputation of its award-winning predecessors, the Erisr Studio 5 is a substantial update that delivers richer low-end and more controlled high-frequency response that reproduces every detail in your recordings with a natural sound unparalleled in its class. Designed for superior performance in both home studio and small professional mix rooms, the Eris Studio 5 combines flexible connectivity with sonic accuracy that puts it a class all its own.

The custom-designed EBM (Elliptical Boundary Modeled) waveguide provides superior high-frequency response and wide 100-degree horizontal dispersion to create a broader sweet spot. Narrow vertical dispersion reduces reflections from your desk, and a silk-dome tweeter ensures snappy, accurate transient reproduction. An elegant new enclosure design improves the waveguide performance so you'll hear the finest details in your mix.

The woven-composite low-frequency driver offers Eris' signature tight, clear bass with plenty of punch. Its 80W of biamped power make the Eris Studio 5 more efficient than previous designs. The ported enclosure maximizes bass response and allows the Eris Studio 5 to reach down to an astonishing 48 Hz - without a subwoofer!

Flexible input options let you connect almost any line-level source, from mixers to audio interfaces and more. You'll have no problem hooking your Eris speakers up to virtually anything.

Features

5.25-inch woven composite low-frequency driver
1-inch, ultra-low mass, silk-dome, high frequency driver
Crossover Frequency, 3.5 kHz
100- x 60- EBM waveguide provides a sweet spot
Front-firing acoustic port for superior bass-frequency reproduction and optimized, resonance-suppressing internal bracing
80W, Class AB dual amplification
48 Hz to 20 kHz frequency response
102 dB Peak SPL (@ 1 meter)
Acoustic Tuning Controls:
Acoustic Space (Flat, -2 dB, -4 dB)
High Frequency (+/-6 dB, center 10 kHz, continuously variable)
Mid Frequency (+/-6 dB, center 1 kHz, continuously variable)
Low Cut (Flat, 80 Hz, 100 Hz @ -12 dB / octave)

Inputs:
XLR and 1/4-inch TRS balanced rear-panel inputs
RCA unbalanced rear-panel inputs

Protection:
RF interference
Output-current limiting
Over-temperature
Turn-on/off transient
Subsonic filter
Power Saver mode (engages after 40 minutes)

Set up your studio monitors for your room.

Erisr Studio 5 active monitors are equipped with Acoustic Tuning controls to ensure the flattest response in your mix environment. You get Low Cut, Mid, and High controls, as well as three-way Acoustic Space tuning that makes it easy to compensate for the boundary bass boost that occurs when a speaker is placed too close to a wall.

Honest. Expressive. Powerful.

Like all PreSonus studio monitors, the Eris Studio 5 offers consistent, accurate listening. Their stylish design makes them a welcome addition to any mix space and their smooth, incredibly even frequency response ensures that your mixes will sound great everywhere.

Specs

Electronics
Voltage: 220-240V UK
Wattage: 80 Watts
Input impedance: 10kO

Performance

Peak SPL: 102 dB (@ 1 meter)

Speakers
Crossover frequency: 3.5 kHz
Coverage pattern: 100 degree (H) x 60 degree (V)

Hardware
Cabinet material: Vinyl-Laminated, Medium-Density Fiberboard

Audio controls: Volume High Frequency (+/-6 dB, center 10 kHz, continuously variable) Mid Frequency (+/-6 dB, center 1 kHz, continuously variable)

Audio switches: Acoustic Space (Flat, -2 dB, -4 dB) Low Cut (Flat, 80 Hz, 100 Hz @ -12 dB / octave)

Monitor inputs: 1- Balanced XLR, 1- Balanced 14" TRS, 1- Unbalanced RCA

Power amplifier type: Class AB

Measurements

Dimensions: 11.50 x 8.00 x 8.80 in

Product depth: 8.78" (22.3 cm)
Product height: 11.5" (29.2 cm)
Product width: 8" (20.32 cm)

Notes: Yep, it's an attenuator. With a fancy name! And LEDs!

Sinc Defero's inputs are circularly normalled, too, so you can use it as a mult by leaving inputs unpatched.

Features:

Size and power:

4HP Eurorack
+12v: 45mA
-12v: 40mA
Sinc - from Old English sinc for "treasure" and Greek clastic for "easily removable"

Defero - from Latin for "sloping down"

"Portable treasure reduction"

What's in the box:

Module
Power cable
To reduce excess materials, screws will no longer be included with Noise Engineering's modules beginning in 2023.

Notes: A Digital DJ looking for a professional, durable case solution for your Pioneer PLX-CRSS12 turntable? Then look no further, UDG developed a super light EVA Hardcase designed for life on the road. Constructed from durable lightweight compression moulded EVA material with a laminated nylon exterior this case provides protection against drops, scratches & liquids. Skilfully designed & moulded to fit the Pioneer PLX-CRSS12 turntable, this case is perfect for the travelling DJ that needs to protect their equipment.

Specifications

Colour: Black
Weight: 2,35 kg / 5.17 lbs
Outer Dimensions (W x H x D): 52.5 x 43.5 x 21.0 cm | 20.7 x 17.1 x 8.3 inch
Inner Dimensions (W x H x D): 45.8 x 35.8 x 17.0 cm | 18.0 x 14.1 x 6.7 inch
Material: Durashock moulded EVA foam

Protection:

Water repellent laminated nylon exterior
Removable top-bottom egg crate foam prevent damage from vibrations and shocks
Black soft fleece interior

Extras

Convenient carry handles and shoulder strap
Easy grip zipper pulls

Fits

Pioneer PLX-CRSS12 turntable

Notes: MOOER has been impressing musicians with its unique effect pedals for over a decade, and the new MVP3 Loopation is set to continue this trend. It's a versatile and feature-packed pedal designed to enable musicians to create seamless loops with their voice and instruments and is part of MOOER's recent VP series which provides versatile support for microphone input.

Loopation provides 11 save slots for recorded audio loops, with 8 of these slots featuring 5 minutes of recording time, and the other three having 10 minutes. Slots can be selected with the simple 'song' dial, and once audio has been recorded, the files will automatically save onto the device. The pedal offers two recording modes: real-time, and auto.

Recording in real-time mode is activated when the right footswitch is pressed, in the same style as traditional loop pedals. In contrast, the auto mode enters standby when the right footswitch is pressed and begins recording once signal is detected, stopping recording with another press.

However, the looping functions don't stop there. Pressing the right footswitch commences file playback, and during playback, another right footswitch press will enable dub mode, which will continue until the footswitch is pressed once again. Playback can be halted with two quick presses of the right footswitch, or alternatively by switching to a different save slot.

When playback is stopped, users can delete all recorded layers by holding the right footswitch for 1 second, or by holding the second 'stop' footswitch press. Finally, users can undo their dubs by holding the left footswitch whilst an overdub is playing and can complete this motion again to restore this deleted layer. If the musician wishes to reverse the audio file, this can be achieved through a single left footswitch press.

Loopation provides both XLR and 1/4" inputs, which can be used in either 'mixed' or 'individual' mode. Users can toggle between these modes by holding the right footswitch while plugging in the power supply. In mixed mode, both inputs will be active, which can be balanced using the 'mix' dial, whereas, in individual mode, the input signals will be isolated to their respective outputs. The master dial allows users to adjust the overall volume of both outputs.

Amazingly, Loopation augments these features further with built-in reverb and tonal effects. By holding the 'tone' button whilst rotating the 'master' dial, the reverb volume can be adjusted. The tone button can also be used independently to switch between the pedal's three tone modes: flat, warm, and bright.

Finally, Loopation offers a gain adjustment knob, a 48V phantom power switch tailored for internal microphone amplification, a grounding switch, a line-in switch, and a DC 9V 500mA power input. When combined with the impressive looping features of the pedal, musicians are left with a complete toolkit for full compositional processes, whether this is in the studio, at home, or during a live performance.
11 loop memory slots with up to 70 minutes of recording time
Unlimited overdubs within each memory slot
Features for overdubbing, deleting, undoing, redoing, and reversing recordings
Built-in volume-adjustable reverb module
Dial for adjusting volume balance between XLR and 14" input
Master volume dial
Dual-functionality LED button
Two multi-functional footswitches
Two output modes: mixed and individual
XLR input and output
1/4" input and output
Internal 48V Phantom Power amplification
48V Phantom Power toggle switch
Line in toggle switch
Gain dial
Ground/Lift toggle switch
DC IN 9V 500mA power input

Review: Lost & Found might quite a mark on the progressive scene after 100 releases over the 11 years it was in operation. Having closed down mid-way through last year, fans of the label were still clamouring for a best of compilation. The label heard these requests and decided to make one last going away present in the fantastic form of a box set! Six records in total! Some of these tracks were only available on digital prior to this release makes this package extra special. Inside are big label hits like Kevin Yost's 'Persistence', Guy J - 'Seven' & Khen's 'Authentica'. To pick 24 tracks to represent the history of the label must have been a daunting task. Progressive heads are celebrating with this amazing retrospective from Lost & Found

Notes: DJ controller bag for the OMNIS-DUO

This DJ controller bag is the perfect size for the OMNIS-DUO. Made with an EVA Durashock molded body, black ballistic polyester, black fleece lining, and egg-foam lid, it's tough enough to protect the unit against bumps and scrapes, but lightweight for easy carrying.

Specifications

Maximum Dimensions (WxDxH): ext: 560 × 400 × 110 mm / int: 500 x 310 x 80 mm
Materials used: EVA Durashock Molded Body
Black ballistic Polyester
Black fleeced lining
Lid egg-foam
Includes strap

Notes: MOOER, one of the world's leading guitar pedal innovators, has never been a stranger to octave pedals. The company has already enjoyed a successful response to its "Pure" and "Purer" Octave pedals, but the company's latest offering, the Tender Octaver X2, aims to take guitar octave capabilities to the next level.

Unlike the Pure and Purer Octave pedals which focus on pitch-shifting by the semitone, the Tender Octaver X2 is designed with a more specialized intention, focussing solely on octave shifts. When using the pedal, users can choose between two different octave shift modes, facilitating the addition of both subjacent and upper frequencies to a guitar signal. Both options have two dedicated rotatable dials, one for determining the volume of the added octave, and one for fine-tuning its tonal colour.

Both of these octave effects can be used independently and can be toggled on or off with their own easy-access footswitches, each paired with its own LED light to indicate its current activation status. Furthermore, both effects can also be used simultaneously, empowering guitarists to experiment with unique tri-octave guitar presets.

However, these subjacent and upper octave effects need not be explicit if the guitarist using the Tender Octaver X2 is looking for a more subtle octave manipulation. Thanks to the octave volume dials and the "Direct" dial for dry signal volume adjustment, anything from an explicit pitch shift to a subtle octave underlay can be achieved within the same pedal.

The pedal also contains 14 preset slots, allowing users to experiment and save their favourite parameter combinations with the "Save" button. In classic MOOER fashion, this has been presented in a minimalistic fashion, with 7 LED lights representing the full range of 14 save slots, lighting up blue or red depending on which half of the slots are being browsed. Each slot can be saved into or browsed through the two "Sub" and "Upper" footswitches, providing a further example of MOOER's dedication to making the most out of a minimalistic interface.

Using the pedal will be as simple as plugging it into the included DC 9V power supply, and plugging in a guitar with a standard 1/4" guitar cable. Overall, the Tender Octave X2 is set to be an exciting new addition to MOOER's octave pedal catalogue, and if paired with the "Pure" or "Purer" Octave products, just about any pitch-shift combination is made possible for guitarists of any style or experience level.

Features:
Precise octave-shifting DSP algorithm
Two octave effect options - subjacent and upper
Two effect volume dials, one for each octave
A 'Direct' dial for adjusting the dry signal volume
14 unique user preset slots
A dual-function 'Save' button for presets
7 dual-color preset LEDs, with red representing one half of presets, and blue representing the other half
Two additional LEDs, indicating the activation status of both octave effects
Two footswitches that function both independently and simultaneously for effect toggling and preset browsing
1/4" mono input and output
DC 9V power supply
Minimalistic and compact casing design

Notes: Ever since MOOER launched onto the guitar pedal scene in 2010, it has been producing pedals that have consistently pushed the boundaries of audio effect processing. 2023 has seen many impressive new entries, but the new Harmony X2 is set to sit at the top of Christmas lists this year. This device is a highly specialized and versatile harmonic shifting pedal, complete with every harmonic capability a guitarist could need for live performance and recording.

First and foremost, users of the Harmony X2 can select between the 12 pitches of the chromatic scale to customize their harmonies, with each pitch facilitating both major and minor scales. Once a root note has been chosen, a further 11 harmony modes enable further customization of harmonic intervals, including classics such as thirds, fifths, sevenths, and octaves.

Interestingly, the Harmony X2 is designed to specifically facilitate independent stereo harmonies. This means that guitarists can choose separate harmonic intervals for the left and right output, both of which can also have their volume adjusted independently by their dedicated dials. This allows the pedal to stand out from other harmonic pedals, facilitating harmonically rich tones that make optimum use of the stereo field.

After experimenting with these versatile parameters, guitarists can finely tune the intensity of the effect with the 'Dry' dial, determining the level of unprocessed guitar signal in the overall mix. Once satisfied, users can then save their favourite harmonic combinations with the 'Save' button, enabling them to return to their favourite preset at any time.

Despite the advanced nature of the Harmony X2 pedal, its use has been designed to be very simple. A dual foot-switch setup is provided to seamlessly toggle harmonic effects independently for both left and right pannings, and a simple and sleek combination of dials and LED indicators help the user clearly visualize their harmonic effects.

The Harmony X2 supports standard 1/4" inputs and outputs, with both containing two ports to facilitate both mono and stereo usage. However, these can interestingly be used in 'mixed' or 'individual' mode, enabling outputs that either correlate or merge the stereo inputs. The pedal is powered by the included DC 9V power supply, ensuring that guitarists never are never limited by the frustrating process of swapping out batteries during a performance or recording session.

Features:
High-quality pitch processing module
12 pitch options with 11 harmonic modes
Two dials for isolated left and right harmonic customization
Two dials for left and right harmony volumes
Dedicated dial for adjusting the level of dry signal
Support for both major and minor scales
LED indicator for harmony mode
Two LED indicators for major or minor mode
Multi-purpose 'Save' button
Dual-footswitch setup for independent harmonic bypassing
Two 1/4" inputs, supporting both mono and stereo
Two 1/4" outputs that support stereo mixed or individual output modes
Powered by included 9V DC power supply

Notes: The BOSS RC-1 is Boss' simplest and most user-friendly Loop Station ever, and it's a ton of fun! Since the RC-20 Loop Station was first released in 2001, BOSS has led the way by continually releasing new looping products. Though they've been used and enjoyed by various looping artists and performers, BOSS still pursued an easier and more affordable solution. The RC-1 is a straightforward looper that is easy to operate. Experience the fun of looping when you record, playback, overdub, and undo or redo loops using this compact BOSS stompbox. And of course, the RC-1 retains the BOSS quality and performance that musicians around the world have come to expect and rely on.

On the top panel, there is a new and innovative loop indicator, which consists of a 24-segment LED laid out in a circular pattern. You can quickly and easily determine the current status of the Rec/Overdub/Play modes. With a maximum 12 minutes of stereo recording time, the RC-1 is capable of capturing any extended performance that you can create or imagine! The stereo in/out jacks can be used with stereo effects and amplifiers. Additionally, they allow you to connect stereo instruments, such as synthesizers. Other convenient features include battery and AC power, as well as flexible external footswitching capabilities. The RC-1 is an especially great partner to start enjoying looping!

Specifications

Nominal Input Level: -20 dBu
Input Impedance: 1 M ohm
Nominal Output Level: -20 dBu
Output Impedance: 1 k ohm
Recommended Load Impedance: 10 k ohms or greater
Maximum Recording Time: Approximately 12 minutes

Controls: Pedal switch, LEVEL knob
Indicators: CHECK indicator, LOOP indicator

Connectors:
INPUT A (MONO) jack: 1/4-inch phone type, INPUT B jack: 1/4-inch phone type, OUTPUT A (MONO) jack: 1/4-inch phone type, OUTPUT B jack: 1/4-inch phone type, STOP/UNDO jack: 1/4-inch TRS phone type, DC IN jack
Power Supply: Alkaline battery (9 V, 6LR61), AC adaptor (PSA series: sold separately)
Current Draw: 95 mA

Expected battery life under continuous use (These figures will vary depending on the actual conditions of use.)
Alkaline: Approx. 3 hours

Accessories: Leaflet ("USING THE UNIT SAFELY," "IMPORTANT NOTES," and "Information")
Alkaline battery (9 V, 6LR61)

Options (sold separately) AC adaptor: PSA series
Footswitch: FS-5U, FS-6, FS-7

Size & weight

Width: 73 mm / 2-7/8 inches
Depth: 129 mm / 5-1/8 inches
Height: 59 mm / 2-3/8 inches
Weight: 430 g / 1 lb

Notes: Infinite inspiration, ready to play

Combining high-end sound and wide-ranging versatility, the RV-6 takes pedal-based reverb to the next level. Reaching beyond the capabilities of previous generations, this powerful stomp employs the latest tech and legendary BOSS know-how to make it easy to get amazing reverb tones instantly. From subtle rooms to modern shimmer effects to long, evocative reverbs, the RV-6 envelops your tone in lush ambient spaces that endlessly inspire.

Simply Great-Sounding Reverbs

Packing the latest BOSS DSP and updated algorithms, the RV-6 gives you eight highly musical reverb effects in one compact pedal. Add body and depth to your core tone with standards like Room, Hall, and Plate, dial up swirling richness with the Modulate setting, or surf it up with a vintage-style Spring reverb. Dynamic mode automatically adjusts the effect depth to your playing touch, providing deep, immersive reverb that won't turn your tone to mud. And modern players will love the new Shimmer and Reverb + Delay modes.

Dialled-In Sounds at Your Command

The RV-6 makes getting high-quality reverb sounds with your guitar quick and easy- just select a sound mode, tweak the knobs to taste, and play. But while its operation is simple, the RV-6's sound is rich and sophisticated. Under the hood, each mode includes a huge array of detailed reverb parameters, all perfectly tuned for guitar by the BOSS engineers with direct input from many pro players and sound engineers. Even as you adjust the selected mode with the Time and Tone knobs, many parameters are simultaneously adjusted inside to create the ideal voicing for every setting.

Analogue Dry Tone and Versatile I/O

While the RV-6's reverb effects are high-tech digital, you can rest assured that your straight guitar tone always remains pure analogue as the effect is blended in. Convenient auto-switching jacks let you integrate with any pedal chain, with support for mono, mono-to-stereo, and stereo-to-stereo operation. And by plugging into the B input only, the RV-6 outputs a 100-percent wet sound, great for working with more complex rigs that employ parallel processing chains and mixers. There's also a jack for connecting an optional expression pedal, allowing you to control the effect level in real time as you play.

Reverb Modes

+DELAY - This is reverb combined with delay. The synergistic effect provides rich reverberation.
SHIMMER- This reverb is distinctive for its sparkling high-frequency range. It produces fantasy-like reverberation wrapped in spacious overtones.
DYNAMIC- This reverb automatically sets the depth of the effect according to your performance. It produces deep reverberation without blurring the overall shape of your playing.
ROOM- This reverb simulates the reverberation of a room. It produces warm reverberation.
HALL- This reverb simulates the reverberation of a hall. It produces clear and spacious reverberation.
PLATE- This simulates a plate reverb (a reverb unit that uses the vibration of a metal plate). It produces metallic-sounding reverberation with an extended high-frequency range.
SPRING- This simulates a spring reverb built into a guitar amp.
MODULATE- This reverb adds modulation to hall reverb, producing extremely good-feeling reverberation.

Specifications


Reverb Modes:

8 modes- HALL, PLATE, ROOM, SPRING, MODULATE, +DELAY, SHIMMER, DYNAMIC
Nominal Input Level: -20 dBu
Input Impedance: 1 M ohm
Nominal Output Level-20 dBu
Output Impedance: 1 k ohm
Recommended Load Impedance: 10 k ohms or greater
Controls: Pedal switch, E.LEVEL knob, TONE knob, TIME knob, MODE knob
Indicator: CHECK indicator (Serves also as battery check indicator)

Connectors: INPUT-A (MONO) jack, INPUT-B jack, OUTPUT-A (MONO) jack, OUTPUT-B jack, EXP jack, AC adaptor jack (DC 9 V)
Power Supply: Alkaline battery (9V, 6LR61), AC adaptor (sold separately)
Current Draw: 95 mA

Expected battery life under continuous use (These figures will vary depending on the actual conditions of use.)
Alkaline: Approx. 3 hours

Accessories: Leaflet ("USING THE UNIT SAFELY," "IMPORTANT NOTE," and "Information")
Alkaline battery (9V, 6LR61)

Options (sold separately) AC adaptor: PSA series
Expression Pedal: BOSS FV-500H, FV-500L, Roland EV-5

Size & weight

Width: 73 mm / 2-7/8 inches
Depth: 129 mm / 5-1/8 inches
Height: 59 mm / 2-3/8 inches
Weight (including battery): 450 g / 1 lb

Notes: Unbelievable "talking" wah effects!

The BOSS AW-3 Dynamic Wah pedal gives guitarists a wide range of classic auto-wah and dynamic wah effects, plus a new "Humanizer" effect which can simulate human vowel sounds. A Bass input provides a variety of funky wah sounds for bass guitar.

A "Talking" Pedal

The AW-3 Dynamic Wah is the first compact wah pedal to incorporate human voice-type sounds through a new "Humanizer" Mode. Of course, you can also choose from standard up-and-down wah effects, plus a Tempo Mode and resonant synth-like Sharp Mode.

Endless Possibilities

Choose from both fixed and auto wah settings using the Manual control or pedal for tempo input. By connecting an optional expression pedal, the AW-3 can also be used for Pedal Wah effects. A dedicated Bass input permits direct processing of bass guitars.

Specifications:

Nominal Input Level: -20 dBu
Input Impedance: 1 M ohm
Nominal Output Level: -20 dBu
Output Impedance: 1 k ohm
Recommended Load Impedance: 10 k ohms or greater
Bypass: Buffered bypass

Controls:
MODE knob
SENS knob
MANUAL knob
DECAY knob
Pedal switch

Indicator: CHECK indicator (Used for indication of check battery)

Connectors:
GUITAR IN jack: 1/4-inch phone type
BASS IN jack: 1/4-inch phone type
OUTPUT jack: 1/4-inch phone type
EXP/CTL jack: 1/4-inch phone type
DC IN jack

Power Supply:
Alkaline battery (9 V, 6LR61)
AC adaptor (PSA series: sold separately)

Current Draw: 50 mA

Expected battery life under continuous use:
Alkaline: Approx. 8 hours
*These figures will vary depending on the actual conditions of use.

Accessories:
Leaflet ("USING THE UNIT SAFELY," "IMPORTANT NOTES," and "Information")
Alkaline battery (9 V, 6LR61)
Options (sold separately):
AC adaptor: PSA series
Expression Pedal: EV-30/FV-500H/FV-500L, Roland EV-5
Footswitch(momentary-type): FS-5U/FS-6/FS-7

Size & weight

Width: 73 mm / 2-7/8 inches
Depth: 129 mm / 5-1/8 inches
Height: 59 mm / 2-3/8 inches
Weight (including battery): 430 g / 1 lb

Notes: The Morphor LFO - Dual is a slim (6 HP) dual LFO. Each channel features analogue triangle, square, sine, saw and inverted saw outputs and a cycle reset input.

Frequency ranges:

Low: 0.005 - 1.5 Hz
Med: 1.5 - 425 Hz
High: 15 - 4250 Hz

Features

100% analogue
Dual channel
Triangle wave output
Square wave output
Sine wave output
Saw output
Inverted saw output
Cycle reset input
Low/Med/High frequency selector

Specifications

Panel width: 6 HP
Panel height: 3 U
Module depth: 25 mm
Current draw: 12 V : 22 mA | -12 V : 22 mA | +5 V : 0 mA
Dimensions: 128.5 x 30.3 x 25 mm
Weight: 71 g
Power Socket : 10-pin

Notes: The Morphor Envelope - Dual ADSR is a slim (6 HP) dual envelope generator. Each channel features standard ADSR (Attack, Decay, Sustain, Release) analogue circuitry, providing the classic, rich envelope shaping tools essential for any modular enthusiast. It features separate control knobs for the attack, decay, sustain and release parameters, two independent channels for versatile envelope shaping and each channel comes equipped with gate, re-trigger, output, and an inverted output.

On the back of the module you can find tiny switches for each channel to change the overall length of the complete envelope:
Short: 5 ms - 30 s
Med: 25 ms - 60 s
Long: 60 ms - 200 s (=3.3 min)

Features

100% analogue
Dual channel
Attack length control
Decay length control
Sustain level control
Release length control
Inverted output
Re-trigger

Specifications

Panel width: 6 HP
Panel height: 3 U
Module depth: 40 mm
Current draw: 12 V : 32 mA | -12 V : 32 mA | +5 V : 0 mA
Dimensions: 128.5 x 30.3 x 40 mm
Weight: 111 g
Power Socket : 16-pin

Review: ***B-STOCK: Slight box damage, otherwise in perfect condition***


A new special edition of The Beatles' Revolver comes courtesy of Apple, the original label on which the fab four released some of their most seminal works. Featuring a new mix and master by Giles Martin and Sam Okell, this version contains yet another 100-page book with a foreword by Paul McCartney and an unlikely essay by Questlove of The Roots.

Review: ***B-STOCK: Sleeve damaged but otherwise in excellent condition***


Made and released way back in 1958, Somethin' Else is a classic jazz album by the American alto saxophonist Cannonball Adderley, notably his only ever album for the esteemed Blue Note label. It famously hears Adderley enlist the help of trumpeter Miles Davis as one of its sidemen, and this was an ongoing relationship that later paved the way for popular jazz as a whole; without Somethin' Else, we wouldn't have Kind Of Blue, for which Adderley would contribute his sax playing just a year later. Though it is a testament to the unity of two great core musicians, we also hear the piano stylings of Hank Jones, bassist Sam Jones and drummer Art Blakey.

Notes: An ultra-compact 10HP VC filter with bags of personality. Camber can be treated as a subtle, non-intrusive sound design tool, or something much more lively.

Camber is designed to be a fun, tactile filter with a small footprint. It's sound is neutral enough for basic filtering without a fuss, with a much more aggressive tone available using high resonance settings in three-pole mode.

Filter Core

The core of the filter is based on a state variable topology using 2164 VCAs and 1% tolerance integrating capacitors. Resonance and feedback control is provided by the fantastic circuit design originally by Neil Johnson "Voltage Controlled 3-Pole State Variable Filter" recently made available in Sound Semiconductor documentation.

Operation

Camber is switchable between low pass and high pass responses with one pole (6dB) and three pole (18dB) flavours of each. It has full CV control of both cutoff frequency and resonance amount. The input is DC-coupled allowing LFO and CV signals to be routed through the filter. The filter will also act as a simple oscillator producing a clean sinusoidal signal with the resonance control turned *almost fully clockwise, and no signal at the audio input. Dialling in the resonance so that it is just under the point of self-oscillation allows the filter to be "Pinged" by sending gate signals to the audio input. This is useful for tuned percussion sounds and FX.

Specifications

Intellijel 1u format
Width 10HP
Depth 33mm
Power requirements ~40mA +12V/~40mA -12V
Control voltage range 0-8V
Impedance Input 100K / Output 1K

Notes: MOOER burst onto the music products scene in 2010 and has been impressing guitarists ever since. However, the company has expanded it's horizons this year with its VP vocal processing pedal series. The MVP2 Harmonier is a powerful example of this - it's a versatile and innovative vocal processor pedal designed to elevate both vocal and guitar performance, offering tonal precision, creativity, and convenience in one compact pedal.

At its core, the pedal offers a versatile pitch harmonizer effect. The 'Key' dial allows users to choose to harmonize their important with any note in the chromatic scale, with the 'Sharp' LED button being used to select sharp notes. Once chosen, the 'Mode' dial facilitates further customization, offering 11 different harmony modes that control the harmony's interval. This includes all classic intervals such as octaves, fifths, and thirds.

The 'Level' dial adjusts the volume of the harmonizer effect, but Harmonier offers even further tonal flexibility thanks to its reverb function. Users can press and hold the 'Sharp' button while rotating the 'Level' dial, which allows them to adjust the volume of the pedal's internal reverb module. The pedal also offers tone modes: flat, warm, and bright. These can be controlled by activating the pedal's unique 'hidden mode' and using the 'sharp' button.

'Hidden mode' is activated by pressing and holding both of the pedal's footswitches, but this is just one example of Harmonier's unique control system. The left footswitch can be held to save effect presets, and pressed to scroll through 7 preset slots. The right footswitch can be pressed to turn on the pedal's effects, pressed again to isolate the reverb, and held to turn off all effects except for the tone setting.

Unlike most of MOOER's pedal offerings, Harmonier supports both XLR and 1/4" inputs and outputs. These can be used in 'mixed mode' by holding the right footswitch whilst plugging in the power supply or repeating this action again to switch to 'individual mode', which isolates the signals to their given ports.

Alongside its fundamental functionalities, the pedal features a gain dial, a 48V phantom power switch designed for internal microphone amplification, a grounding switch, and a DC 9V 500mA power input. Collectively, the MVP2 Harmonier's features guarantee that both vocalists and guitarists have all the necessary tools to augment their instrument's sounds with stunning harmonies, without ever having to worry about the pedal's batteries running low.
12 pitches with 11 different harmony mode
11 harmony modes that provide different harmonic intervals
High-quality internal reverb module with adjustable volume
3 tone modes: flat, warm, and bright
7 preset slots
Dual-functionality LED button
Two multi-functional footswitches
Customizable effect, tone, and reverb isolation
Two output modes: mixed and individual
XLR input and output
1/4" input and output
Internal 48V Phantom Power amplification
48V Phantom Power toggle switch for condenser microphones
Line in toggle switch for instruments and dynamic microphone
Gain dial
Ground/Lift toggle switch
DC IN 9V 500mA power input

Notes: The Cosmic ECHO is an analogue-sounding LoFi delay that will work with just about anything you plug into it.

The dark, lush, moody tones of the ever-popular PT2399 IC provide an out-of-this-world experience. Our take on this classic pedal pushes the chip's limits so you can explore all the gritty elements drifting at the edge of long delay rates. It already outperforms other bucket brigade style echoes, but just to be sure, we added 2 momentary switches, Zone and Warp.

Dark, rich sounds with the analogue vibe of a tape echo.

Uses the PT2399 IC, a bucket brigade style emulation. This IC has 16-bit sampling for 30-300 milliseconds. After that, the sample rate goes down in relation to the delay length. This results in artifacts and noise being introduced into the audio for weird, cosmic, psychedelic sounds.

Delay length: 30ms-1,250ms

3 knobs: Feedback, Mix and Rate. The Mix is a wet-only control that attenuates the amount of delayed signal in the signal chain. The Rate controls the number of repeats in an organic-sounding way.

Warp button: Momentary pushbutton switch that gives a bright, "small speaker" tone.

Zone button: Momentary pushbutton switch that introduces feedback into the circuit momentarily. Great for adding rhythmic feedback and other strange sounds. The Zone amount can be adjusted by an internal trim pot.

Pedal may have a slight volume drop.

Great for shoegaze, surf rock, ambient and experimental sounds.

Pedal uses a 125B case

Dimensions (L x W x H): 4 7/8" x 2 5/8" x 2 3/16" (124mm x 67mm x 56mm).

Takes a 9V battery or 9V centre negative 2.1mm barrel power supply (not included).

Notes: Modern phasing with tap tempo sync

The BOSS PH-3 Phase Shifter pedal provides a wealth of vintage and modern phasing effects, including new "Rise" and "Fall" modes for unique, unidirectional phasing. Syncing these phasing effects is as simple as tapping the pedal to the desired tempo, while an optional expression pedal provides realtime control of the PH-3's Rate, Filter and Tempo.

"Rise" and "Fall" Effects

In addition to standard up and down cycles, the new PH-3 Infinite Phaser can produce entirely upward or downward moving sounds through its new Rise and Fall effects. There's also 4-, 8-, 10-, and 12-stage phasers, plus a Step effect.

Total Control

Syncing the PH-3's phasing effects can be achieved by simply tapping the pedal to the tempo desired. Or, for maximum control, connect an optional expression pedal to control both rate and filter in real time as you play.

Specifications

Nominal Input Level: -20 dBu
Input Impedance: 1 M ohm
Nominal Output: Level-20 dBu
Output Impedance: 1 k ohm
Recommended Load Impedance: 10 k ohms or greater
Bypass: Buffered bypass

Controls:
STAGE switch
RES(Resonance) knob
DEPTH knob
RATE knob
Pedal switch

Indicator: CHECK indicator (Used for indication of check battery)

Connectors:
INPUT jack: 1/4-inch phone type
OUTPUT jack: 1/4-inch phone type
EXP/CTL jack: 1/4-inch stereo phone type
DC IN jack

Power Supply:
Alkaline battery (9 V, 6LR61)
AC adaptor (PSA series: sold separately)

Current Draw: 50 mA
Expected battery life under continuous use: Alkaline: Approx. 6 hours
*These figures will vary depending on the actual conditions of use.

Accessories: Leaflet ("USING THE UNIT SAFELY," "IMPORTANT NOTES," and "Information")
Alkaline battery (9 V, 6LR61)

Options (sold separately):
AC adaptor: PSA series
Expression pedal: EV-30/FV-500L/FV-500H, Roland EV-5
Footswitch(momentary-type): FS-5U/FS-6/FS-7

Size & weight

Width: 73 mm / 2-7/8 inches
Depth: 129 mm / 5-1/8 inches
Height: 59 mm / 2-3/8 inches
Weight (including battery): 415 g / 15 oz

0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms