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bossarea
Forum Admin
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 01/18/2007 : 11:50:56
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I think amp simulations in stombox format really makes sense. We already have the Line 6 pods and other amp simulators but they all have at least 10 built in amps and the user interface is impossble until you've spent a whole day with the manual. One pedal, one simulation makes things real easy and and if I want the Bassman sound I don't need to have an integrated Mesa Boogie simulator.
Also great that they've struck a deal with Fender so we can actually see the name of the amp they're simulating. No more of that Tweed or spank nonsense in the naming conventions. If these two are a hit we'll probably see more simulations later on. |
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Dr. Bob
Moderator
Australia
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Posted - 01/18/2007 : 12:09:44
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Originally posted by bossarea
I think amp simulations in stombox format really makes sense. We already have the Line 6 pods and other amp simulators but they all have at least 10 built in amps and the user interface is impossble until you've spent a whole day with the manual. One pedal, one simulation makes things real easy and and if I want the Bassman sound I don't need to have an integrated Mesa Boogie simulator.
Also great that they've struck a deal with Fender so we can actually see the name of the amp they're simulating. No more of that Tweed or spank nonsense in the naming conventions. If these two are a hit we'll probably see more simulations later on.
Hi Bossarea & Guys
The only down side to this, is 5 amp simulation = 5 Pedals = 5 x $cost.
Great for Roland & Boss, but a bit hard on OUR hip pockets. 
By the way Bossarea, how much for that Kidney? 
Regards Dr. Bob |
Edited by - Dr. Bob on 01/18/2007 12:10:32 |
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bossarea
Forum Admin
United Kingdom
3652 Posts |
Posted - 01/18/2007 : 12:17:32
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| Yes, good point. My kidney probably won't cover all those pedals. Better start giving blood too. A pint per week until the pedals ship should help me pay for them. |
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Goran
Double Platinum Member
Sweden
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bossarea
Forum Admin
United Kingdom
3652 Posts |
Posted - 01/18/2007 : 12:27:17
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| rolandus.com still displays the banner saying new products being launched 1-18-2007 at 6pm. I guess that's pacific time as Namm is being held in California. It's about 3am right now (12:00 GMT) so the products hasn't officially been launched yet. |
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bossarea
Forum Admin
United Kingdom
3652 Posts |
Posted - 01/18/2007 : 12:45:21
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It was hard to see the Fender pedals on bosscorp.co.jp as the image flashed by so quickly. I managed to capture it before it disappeared.
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Dr. Bob
Moderator
Australia
6593 Posts |
Posted - 01/18/2007 : 12:58:06
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Hi Bossarea & guys
Nice capture Bossarea
Maybe Gearwire or someone, will do a YouTube demo video, at the show.
Can you see, I have my fingers crossed. 
Is there a site for the Namm Show?
Regards D. Bob |
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bossarea
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United Kingdom
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Metallium
Bronze Member
Brazil
137 Posts |
Posted - 01/18/2007 : 13:36:47
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Shit! Fuck! New models!!! I have no money to buy the old ones...imagine the new ones! I am lost!!! I think I need to attack a bank!!!    |
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Big Boss Man
Gold Member
USA
564 Posts |
Posted - 01/18/2007 : 15:06:17
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Boss finally listened to all my requests for a new fuzz.  The DN-2 also looks interesting. I'm really falling behind on all the recent pedals. Still need to get one of the RC pedals, an RP-20, and DD-20. |
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Big Boss Man
Gold Member
USA
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Posted - 01/18/2007 : 15:09:32
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| I also wonder if this means we could see some discontinuations soon. There are a lot of overdrives now. I would not be suprised to see one go. |
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tomwest
Silver Member
United Kingdom
436 Posts |
Posted - 01/18/2007 : 15:58:43
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Originally posted by Big Boss Man
I also wonder if this means we could see some discontinuations soon. There are a lot of overdrives now. I would not be suprised to see one go.
I think they all sell pretty well though? I'm not sure about the MD-2, but the rest of the distortions/overdrives sell well. |
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tomwest
Silver Member
United Kingdom
436 Posts |
Posted - 01/18/2007 : 16:00:11
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| I just saw the Deluxe Reverb amp simulator has a Vibrato on itDo you reckon these should be run in the effects loop of your amp? |
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controlfreak
Silver Member
Ireland
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Posted - 01/18/2007 : 16:47:01
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omg i think i wet myself! (2 drops of pee came out)
i've just been looking for the last few months at buying a bassman reissue and now this!!
it's a sign from holy god if you ask me!! |
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pawnshop_trash
Gold Member
USA
603 Posts |
Posted - 01/18/2007 : 16:55:50
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as a fan of distortion pedals in general, I completed my collection of one of each Boss overdrive/distortion/fuzz pedal made late last year... but now there's three new ones! thank you for the scoop, Goran!
my enthusiasm is tempered somewhat by the FZ-5. to me, COSM modeling for a fuzz pedal is far beyond overkill, a little like installing a jet engine on a 1960s-era 'muscle car' (Camaro, Charger, some Impalas, etc.). however, I'll keep an open mind and let my ears instead of my eyes decide how good the fuzztone sounds.
finally, if these Boss/Fender pedals really will be released -- Fender's website makes no mention of them at the moment -- that's even better as far as I'm concerned. I like Fender guitars/amps/etc. even more than I like Boss pedals.... |
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New Boss pedals!!!!!
