NEW PRODUCTS
3rD Power HlH100 Guitar amp System
3RD Power Amplification Systems introduces its premier product, the
HLH100 Series professional guitar amp system, featuring patent-applied-for technologies in both its tube amplifier and triangular 3x12” speaker
cabinet to produce the ultimate medium-to-high gain guitar rig. The
unique, large-format rig was designed for serious guitarists by 3RD Power
president and pro audio industry veteran Jamie Scott. The 100W HD100
amp is handwired point to point and designed for use in combination
with the HLH 312 cabinet. Each HLH 312 cabinet features three Celestion
Vintage 30 speakers, wired in parallel for exceptional transient response
and rich, dynamic sound, from tight, extended lows to sweet, articulate
mids and highs. The visually striking design has specific sonic benefits.
With no parallel walls, many of the audio artifacts inherent in more traditional cabinet designs have been eliminated. The shape also allows closer
spacing of the speaker cones, creating a distinctive, point-source sound
that retains coherency across the entire sound stage. By stacking three
cabinets together, guitarists can achieve a wet/dry/wet structure in roughly
the same space as two conventional 4x12 cabinets, creating an amazingly
consistent sound throughout the performance area, eliminating the comb-filtering lobes and harsh, “beamy” sound of conventional rigs to achieve a
cohesive soundstage.
MSRP $2999 (Head); $1699 (Cab)
3rdpoweramps.com
Novation launchpad
Jointly designed by Novation and Ableton, Launchpad
is a compact, interactive controller for Ableton Live
designed to give electronic music makers of today the
most interactive experience possible in Ableton Live. It
communicates bi-directionally with the software to give
users real-time session feedback. The 8x8 grid of backlit
buttons addresses a multitude of functions with the help
of mode selectors that transport the user around the Live
interface. The device itself is bus-powered from a single
USB connection and has a 10" square desktop footprint.
Rubber feet ensure Launchpad stays secure on the surface
on which it’s placed, and an optional padded neoprene
travel sleeve is available. It ships with a USB cable, a DVD
ROM with Mac and PC installers for a special Launchpad
version of Ableton Live 8, and 1GB of sample content
from Loopmasters and Mike The Drummer. It also comes
Automap enabled. Although it’s designed for the ultimate
control of Ableton Live, Launchpad can be used to control
any music application as a standard MIDI controller.
Genz Benz Shuttle 9.0
Genz Benz continues its industry leading innovations in
bass amplification with the new Shuttle 9.0, delivering
900 watts of power in a mere 4 pound, compact package. Developed from the successful Shuttle 6.0 platform, the new Shuttle 9.0 offers the same simple tube
preamp features and intuitive layout, along with exceptional headroom and responsive feel. The powerhouse
behind the Shuttle 9.0 is a new Class D amplifier and
SMPS module, enhanced with patent-pending P.H.A. T.
(Proprietary Heat Abatement Technology) topology to
deliver robust and reliable high-output performance in a
convenient package.
Street $199
novationmusic.com
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