The BBE Process “What it Is”Loudspeakers have difficulty working with the electronic signals supplied by an amplifier. These difficulties cause such major phase and amplitude distortion that the sound reproduced by the speaker differs significantly from the sound produced by the original source.In the past, these problems proved unsolvable and were thus relegated to a position of secondary importance in audio system design. However, phase and amplitude integrity is essential to accurate sound reproduction. Research shows that the information which the listener translates into the recognizable characteristics of a live performance are intimately tied into complex time and amplitude relationships between the fundamental and harmonic components of a given musical note or sound. These relationships define a sound’s sound”.When these complex relationships pass through a speaker, the proper order is lost. The higher frequencies are delayed. A lower frequency may reach the listener’s ear first or perhaps simultaneously with that of a higher frequency. In some cases, the fundamental components may be so time-shifted that they reach the listener’s ear ahead of some or all of the harmonic components.This change in the phase and amplitude relationship on the harmonic and fundamental frequencies is technically called envelope distortion.” The listener perceives this loss of sound integrity in the reproduced sound as muddy” and smeared.” In the extreme, it can become difficult to tell the difference between musical instruments, for example, an oboe and a clarinet.BBE Sound, Inc. conducted extensive studies of numerous speaker systems over a ten year period. With this knowledge, it became possible to identify the characteristics of an ideal speaker and to distill the corrections necessary to return the fundamental and harmonic frequency structures to their correct order. While there are differences among various speaker designs in the magnitude of their correction, the overall pattern of correction needed is remarkably consistent.The BBE Process is so unique that 42 patents have been awarded by the U.S. Patent Office.

BBE 882i Sonic Maximizer The BBE 882i Sonic Maximizer is perfect for pro studios, sound reinforcement, clubs, and other venues requiring balanced outputs. Designed for uses requiring low noise, high headroom, and +4dBu input levels. It provides either stereo processing or processing for two separate mono channels, brightening, clarifying, and adding fullness to the sound. Features 5-segment LED output meters, +23dBu headroom, XLR and 1/4″ stereo inputs and outputs, hardwired bypass, and a bypass switch for comparison of processed to unprocessed signals. Single rackspace.

BBE MaxCom Dual-Channel Compressor Much more than a high-quality compressor/limiter, the BBE MaxCom Dual-Channel Compressor is the first signal processor of its kind to feature an onboard BBE Sonic Maximizer for enhanced clarity and definition. Both its compression and gating provide versatility and excellent sonic performance without producing undesirable processing artifacts. Includes 2 independent, full-featured compressor/limiters, with each channel having independent controls for Threshold, Compression Ratio, Attack Time, and Release Time.

BBE Acoustimax Sonic Maximizer/Preamp Pedal 3-band recording-console-quality EQ with sweepable mid and low frequency notch filter. Phase reversal, ground lift, line level out, dedicated tuner out, TRS effects loop, and even a pre/post switchable DI output with pad make this a true studio-quality device that shines onstage. Hardwire bypass, non-slip rubber bottom, included 12V power supply.

BBE Green Screamer Overdrive Effect Pedal The Green Screamer overdrive pedal produces a dynamic range of smooth, warm overdrive tones like those of vintage tube amps thanks to a vintage overdrive circuit and dual op-amp design. The Green Screamer is built to last, and features hardwire bypass, LED operation indicator, non-slip rubber bottom, and an easy-access 9V battery compartment. Includes AC power supply!

BBE Soul Vibe Pedal The Soul Vibe is an analog Uni-Vibe™ style effect. The Uni-Vibe™ was known for its phase-like rotary speaker emulation made popular in the late ’60s and early ’70s by such players as Jimi Hendrix, David Gilmour, and Robin Trower.

BBE DI-1000 Direct Box with 25 Mogami Cable The BBE DI-1000 Direct Box is a DI to write home about: full-function BBE Sonic Maximizer for crystalline clarity and definition, Jensen JT-DB-EPC transformer for warmth and presence. Includes a 25′ Mogami cable with Neutrik XLRs.

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Digital Music has footswitches that help you get total control over your guitar pedals, rack effects, amp and channel switching with the GCX Guitar Audio Switcher and instantly change your entire sound at the touch of a single button with the MIDI capable Ground Control Pro.

Digital Music GCX Guitar Audio Switcher
Get total control over your pedals, rack effects, amp & channel switching, and more with the GCX Guitar Audio Switcher. You can use each of the eight loops for true bypass effect switching, A/B switching to select amps and preamps, or to control any type of footswitch function such as amp channel switching. GCX loops have no active circuitry, and use the finest gold relays sealed in nitrogen, so your tone will stay pure and dynamic no matter what kind or how many effects you use. Combine the GCX Guitar Audio Switcher with a Ground Control Pro to form a complete switching system that has been the touring and recording pro’s choice for over 15 years!

Digital Music Ground Control Pro MIDI Foot Controller
Instantly change your entire sound at the touch of a single button with the Ground Control Pro. The finest full-featured MIDI foot controller available, the Ground Control Pro is compatible with all MIDI controlled devices, and delivers the flexibility, ease-of-use, and rugged reliability necessary to meet the needs of the most demanding professional players. Plus, you aren’t limited to just MIDI devices. With the addition of a GCX Guitar Audio Switcher, you can also control pedal and rack effects, select amp channels, and more! Simultaneously control up to 8 different MIDI devices, each on their own channel. And, you can assign 8 of its buttons for instant access of GCX loops and processor functions. This gives you stompbox style control over your processor or modeling amp s internal effects. Whether you are controlling a refrigerator sized rack, using a modeling amp, or just a single processor, the Ground Control Pro is the perfect choice for all of your performance needs.

Damage Control was founded in 2004 in Newbury Park, CA by individuals with extensive design, development and manufacturing experience in the audio and electronics industries. With backgrounds that encompass analog and digital electronics, DSP systems architecture and algorithm design, high-voltage power systems, tube amplification, and state-of-the-art industrial design, the Damage Control team is well-equipped to execute its vision of developing premium products that inspire with unequaled performance.

Damage Control Demonizer Tube Distortion Preamp Pedal Built around a dual 12AX7 preamp design, the Damage Control Demonizer Distortion Preamp Pedal reacts like a full-blown stack to deliver thick, chunky, high-gain tube tones. With knobs that shape amplitude and frequency, the special Bionic EQ allows massive tone shaping in both the pre- and post-tube stages. The Demonizer also features a revolutionary magic-eye biofeedback meter that organically reacts to your performance levels. Direct recording into your console for state-of-the -art, all tube amp sound and feel. Use it in front of an amp, and add an additional hot-rodded amp channel!

Damage Control Womanizer Tube Distortion Preamp Pedal The Damage Control Womanizer Tube Distortion Preamp Pedal delivers tones coveted by generations of rock guitarists. The pure Class A preamp with dual 12AX7 tubes in a cascading gain-stage circuit is bursting at the seams with unbridled sonic juice. The overdrive section cries out with all the beautiful and emotive tonal character that any guitarist could desire, while its multiple sonic moods can speak softly from a delicate and subtle whisper to a fat and frenzied scream of emotion. The Womanizer is also equipped with analog Opto-compression, pre/post EQ, and biofeedback meter.

Damage Control Liquid Blues Dual Tube Overdrive Pedal The Clarity control knob on the Damage Control Liquid Blues Dual Tube Overdrive Pedal enhances articulation even when higher gain setting are used. From clean compressed boost to sustained bluesy overdrive, the Liquid blues delivers musical, transparent tone. Level, Drive, Opto Comp, Clarity, and Treble controls plus engage and boost buttons give you a full slate of tone-shaping options. Dual 12AX7 tubes biased at 250V internally, with switchable Nuclear gain boost, aluminum die-cast chassis, remote switching, true bypass, and comprehensive LED indicators. Use it in front of an amp to add an additional hot-rodded amp channel!

Damage Control Solid Metal Dual Tube Distortion Pedal The Solid Metal Dual Vacuum Tube Distortion Pedal from Damage Control produces massive gobs of face-melting gain. The flexible control layout lets you dial in metal tones from the 1980s to beyond tomorrow. The unique shape of the Bass control adjusts the speaker’s resonant response for the proper level of chest-thump during tight palm-muted passages, while the Scoop feature allows you to dump mids and automatically adjust speaker resonance. The Treble knob sculpts and tops off your tone to perfection. Use it in front of an amp to add an additional hot-rodded amp channel!

Damage Control Glass Nexus Dual Tube Mod-Effects With an innovative approach to signal processing, the Glass Nexus brings yet unheard levels of depth and richness to classic effects. Natural Number Processing (NNP), dual 12AX7s, and an analog dry path ensure the highest degree of fidelity and musicality. The Glass Nexus combines custom modulation effects with dynamics processing and reverb. Store eight of your favorite sounds in the preset banks or use the MIDI functionality to further expand the possibilities.

Damage Control Timeline Dual Tube Stereo Parametric Delay The TimeLine is a comprehensive stereo parametric delay with continuous controls that produce beautiful phasing, chorus, flange, vibrato, slapback, long delay, reverse delays, and more. The possibilities are endless with the musically-voiced Filter, Dirt, and Smear controls. 2 12AX7 tubes and an analog dry path ensure that every sound is superbly musical. Store and recall eight of your favorite settings with ease, or use the MIDI functionality to take control.

The Smokey Amp is the world’s smallest and least expensive guitar amplifier, proudly made in the USA. It is also the single biggest selling guitar amplifier ever made! The Smokey Amp will also power any 4, 8 or 16O speaker cabinet, including 4×12s, and can even be used on the input of another amp as a fuzz box. Invented by Bruce Zinky in the early 1980s (and improved for production in the 1990s), it has become a favorite with guitar players for its tough distortion and the speaker output function that allows you to power any speaker cabinet (amazingly loud!).

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About the size of a cigarette pack, amazingly it can drive a 4 x 12 cabinet. It responds to the volume knob on your guitar and generates a sweet and convincing tube amp overdrive when cranked. It has its own built-in speaker. It can also be used on the input of another amp as a fuzz box.

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Helicon is a mountain in Southern Greece where the Muses – those nine daughters of Zeus who inspire musicians, singers, poets and artists – were said to reside. In mythology, Helicon is a place where the speaking and singing voice is elevated to its highest levels. TC Helicon creates products for those who work with the voice in live and recording situations so they can can bring out the very best from any performance, and where the possibilities of vocal craft are endless. These vocal processing tools offer an incredible amount of real-time control over the sound of the human voice.

TC Helicon VoiceDoubler Automatic Vocal Doubling and Overdub Tool
It takes skill, time and punch-ins to create a properly doubled vocal track in the studio and it’s nearly impossible to accurately create the effect in live performance. The pitch and timing cues that tell your brain how many people are singing are subtle and complex. Imagine a front-of-house effects processor that creates up to four humanized overdubs - live! With TC-Helicon’s VoiceDoubler, overdubbed vocals can be “tight and intimate” or “loose and lively.” What’s more, TC-Helicon includes amazing emulations of classic de-tune, microshift and chorus effects. VoiceDoubler, with its timeless combination of natural and effected doubling, finally makes live vocals sound like the CD.

TC Helicon VoiceWorks Vocal Processor
The TC Helicon VoiceWorks Vocal Processor is hands-down the best harmony generator in its class. Creates 4-voice harmonies and 4 harmony modes and provides transparent pitch correction and fat automatic double-tracking, all so realistic you can solo them with confidence. It also includes superb T.C. Electronic effects and new HarmonyHold which lets you freeze your backing harmonies while you sing over them. Add a quality mic preamp, compression, EQ, tap-tempo delay, and reverbs and you have a complete vocal channel with 100 user presets.

TC Helicon VoiceWorksPlus Vocal Harmony, Modeling and Effects Processor
VoiceWorksPlus has all of the features you need to make your vocals shine brighter. It builds on the success of its predecessor, VoiceWorks, with an updated list of features including fourth generation TC-Helicon harmony technology, voice modeling, and the Transducer and iMod (micromod) blocks from VoicePro.The quiet Burr Brown-based mic preamp, transparent pitch correction, TC Helicon reverb, delay, and dynamics algorithms from VoiceWorks round out its capabilities. Whether you’re playing live gigs with a MIDI sequencer for backup or recording songs in your studio, VoiceWorksPlus offers high quality vocal processing options and advancess allowing you to realize the perfect vocal sound you’re looking for.4th Generation harmony Many of the advancements are in the “humanization” of the harmony voices. TC Helicon added new parameters and broke out former group settings into individual voice settings:- Each harmony voice now has unique portamento and pitch-smoothing values for better separation - Unique humanization style and amount settings per voice allow quicker edits - Added energy (volume) level randomization per voice to better mimic group dynamics - Any voice can be designated as a doubling voice in all harmony modes - Controlling harmonies with MIDI is easier and more realistic sounding than ever - Automatic note extension keyed on lead voice duration for smoother notes mode response - “Fussy” chord mode allows you to play runs and chords while controlling harmonies in chord mode - Scale mode MIDI override offers quick-solution tonon-scale input notes without editing - Increased portamento accuracy - All new, more realistic harmony vibrato styles - Improved voice allocation in notes mode increases pan and gender stability with wide-panned voices - Harmony hold update allows MIDI performance of sustained phonemes - Hold/Notes mode ADSR envelope with randomization creates synth-like performance from a vocal partCreate Characters using VoiceModeling With VoiceModeling you can transform your live singing voice to make it deeper, breathier or even add a growl that would make you hoarse otherwise. The additional modeling blocks can be mixed and matched to lend your voice everything from the most subtle enhancements to the sound of hyperactive cartoon characters.

TC Helicon Vocal Pedal and Personal Monitor Package
The Vocal Pedal & Personal Monitor Package includes the TC Helicon VoiceTone Correct Vocal Pedal, TC Helicon VoiceTone Create Vocal Pedal, TC Helicon VSM 300 XT Personal Monitor, AKG D 870 Supercardioid Dynamic Microphone and cable. VoiceTone Correct Vocal Pedal The nicest and most simpatico sound engineer you will ever meet is inside VoiceTone Correct. It combines pitch correction with tone and dynamic shaping that put a recorded gloss on live singing. Sensing algorithms developed at TC-Helicon automatically adjust the recording industry techniques of multiband EQ, compression and de-essing for you, so you get the best sound with the least amount of effort.Partner your new sound with auto-chromatic pitch correction which helps you sing more in tune, much like a metronome helps for playing in time. The miniaturization of sound engineers and vocal coaches was a challenge, but the results will surely impress you and your audience! VoiceTone Create Vocal Pedal If you’re tired of the dull, dry vocal coming back at you onstage, you’re ready for the VoiceTone Create vocal pedal. Now you can have the same pro quality ambience and ear-catching effect types that producers use in the studio to make vocals sound sweet. At its simplest, Create is a high quality voice effects unit that you bring to performances to feel confident that your style of effects, whether it’s country, rock, metal, blues or jazz, is under your control.Create features 99 preset combinations of reverb, delay, thickening/micro-tuning, distortion and telephone/megaphone effects that can inspire creativity and bring the sound of the CD to the stage. The straightforward controls, A/B effects switching and simple radio button preset selection give singers easy access to a rich palette of effects.TC Helicon VSM 300 XT The VSM300XT lets you hear the stage mix you need without all the feedback. You get intelligible, natural vocal sound thanks to an ICT (Inductively Coupled Technology) point source driver; a rugged, efficient cast aluminum enclosure; and a clean, quiet 150W BASH amplifier with a built-in limiter. Non-electrical methods are used to couple the tweeter with the woofer making the tweeter indestructible. The TC Helicon VSM-300XT monitor speakers are portable and versatile because your monitoring needs can vary by venue, the size of your group and the level of your performance or practice.The VSM-300XT VoiceSolo Active Voice Monitor mounts on your mic stand with included hardware to save floor space. Attach the hardware to your stand once, and the monitor will pop on and off. It also rocks back to 3 different angles on the floor. Features mic and line inputs and a pass-thru to connect additional VSM-200XTs(sold separately) or VSM-300XTs in parallel. A front-panel volume control lets you decide how loud you want your monitor mix and does not affect the level going to any other monitor or the mixing console.

TC Helicon VoiceTone Harmony-G Vocal Effects Pedal for Guitar
VoiceTone Harmony-G is a studio-quality vocal harmony and effects pedal dedicated to guitar players that takes the programming completely out of the equation, since the guitar playing tells Harmony-G what notes to harmonize. Adaptive mixing and harmony arrangement algorithms follow the guitar and voice, and produce realistic harmonies without pre-programming. A guitar AutoMix function provides acoustic guitar players with a balanced mix of vocals, guitar, and effects. The straightforward controls enable the guitarist to go further and arrange voicing and effects changes in their song by stepping through ten presets with A/B settings as they perform. VoiceTone Harmony-G also features XLR mic level I/O, guitar input, and pass-thru for separate amp and guitar tuner inputs. Each pedal in the VoiceTone line has a unique purpose, yet they compliment each other perfectly. Their studio-quality sound, ready-for-action construction, and unobtrusive size lets you carry them along with your favorite mic to the gig, whether it’s a club or a concert hall. And operation couldn’t be easier. You’ll get the sound you want in seconds, instantly boosting your performance the very first night you use a VoiceTone pedal. Up to now, only the most successful singers have taken their producer, live engineer, back-up singers and vocal coach on the road, but now it’s your turn to bring your vocal posse with you and ensure that your message, and, more importantly, your sound, is heard.Quality can be witnessed in every aspect of the VoiceTone design. Studio caliber audio algorithms, transparent converters, and fastidious analog audio design lead to a smooth sound that makes you sound your best. It just wouldn’t be enough to make products that sound this good without making sure they stand up to the rough treatment they’re going to get onstage or kicking around a rehearsal room floor.

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