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Big Boss Man
Gold Member
USA
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 Posted - 11/04/2008 : 03:48:44
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They basically do clones of classic effects pedals with minor, modern day improvements. I just picked up a Retro-Sonic chorus. It is a clone of the CE-1 but with the correct impedance for guitar, true bypass, and a smaller case. It really nails the CE-1 sound. They also have an analog delay based on the DM-2 but with 600ms of delay, a foot-switchable long/short delay, stereo outs, tone control, and true bypass. They have pedals based on the FA-1, script logo Phase 90, TS-808, Ross compressor and others too. I think I am going to get their analog delay and phaser next.
I wish Boss would do more stuff like this. The RE-20 was a step in the right direction. I would prefer pedals without COSM though. I can understand the COSM on the RE-20 instead of a true tape delay, but for other stuff why not just go with some minor improvements on the classic design. |
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Dr. Bob
Moderator
Australia
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Posted - 11/04/2008 : 04:48:39
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Hi Big Boss Man
Do you have any links to these pedals, or maybe some sound demo's?
Regards Dr. Bob |
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Laurie
Double Platinum Member
Canada
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Dr. Bob
Moderator
Australia
6593 Posts |
Posted - 11/04/2008 : 05:06:35
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Originally posted by Laurie
Their web site seems OK
http://www.retro-sonic.com/
I think a few hundred/s of us just hit the web site/server.  
It's dead at my end & not loading any of the flash stuff.
I guess I'll wait till bit later.
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Edited by - Dr. Bob on 11/04/2008 05:07:16 |
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Laurie
Double Platinum Member
Canada
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FRANZONI
Double Platinum Member
Ireland
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Posted - 11/04/2008 : 08:53:18
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You guys in the US and Canada are pretty lucky to have all these companies to choose from.... i think i might of looked at a retro sonic leslie clone on the web but shipping and getting caught this end with import tax is a bummer.... ... the CE-1 clone was one of thier first pedals to get well known..i like the sound of the spec on the DM-2 clone,i too would like to see boss do something like this instead on digital/COSM etc which seems to be the way with most of their stuff lately..... |
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Big Boss Man
Gold Member
USA
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Posted - 11/04/2008 : 14:37:44
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| Their website works okay for me. There are some demos on YouTube as well. Prices are not cheap. The chorus cost me $270. The delay is $300. I think the rest are in the $170 - $200 range. |
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Is anyone using Retro-Sonic pedals?
