Hello New Gear – August 2023

Hello New Gear – August 2023

Welcome to Hello New Gear, your monthly appointment for all the coolest and most-innovative releases in the world of music! And this August is promising! With numerous new products for guitarists, bassists, singers, and producers of all kinds, there’s a lot to check out. So let’s not waste any time, let’s get started! 🚀

Strymon Brig Delay

The Strymon Brig Delay is an electric guitar effects pedal that enhances your sound with both classic (3205, 3005) and modern bucket brigade-style repetitions. A filter allows you to influence the repetitions in the sound, and despite its compact size, the true bypass pedal offers over 300 MIDI presets, tap tempo, and even the ability to synchronize with your DAW via USB-C. Explore all the specifications on the product page and in the video below!

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Audix PDX720

This hypercardioid dynamic studio microphone is perfectly suited for recording vocals and instruments. The Audix PDX720 offers a frequency response range of 50 to 20,000 Hz, and a maximum sound pressure level (SPL) of 135 dB. It connects in the conventional way via an XLR cable and even features a high-pass filter at 120 or 155 Hz, as well as a switchable presence boost of +1.5 or 3 dB. Explore all the specifications on the product page and in the video below!

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Behringer Toro

The Behringer Toro is a monophonic bass synthesizer inspired by the legendary Moog Taurus from the 1970s. It features 2 analog oscillators with sawtooth waves and a range of 5 octaves, ensuring massive sounds. The low-pass filter with resonance and envelope filter with adjustable attack/decay take care of the rest. The Toro can be integrated not only into a Eurorack (with a width of 80 TE) but also used in a conventional setup with a MIDI pedal (available separately). Explore all the specifications on the product page and in the video below!

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Valeton GP-200JR

The Valeton GP-200JR is a multi-effects processor for guitar and bass, housed in a robust metal enclosure with a new HD-resolution for more organic sounds. It offers over 240 high-quality effects, with the ability to use up to 11 effects simultaneously. Additionally, it features 20 IR memory slots, a built-in looper with 180 seconds of recording time, True Bypass, a tuner, and 100 drum patterns for jamming along. The video below demonstrates why the junior version has nothing to envy from its full-sized counterpart.

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HoTone Ampero Mini Vanilla

And right away, another multi-effects pedal for electric guitar: the HoTone Ampero Mini Vanilla refines your sound with up to 9 effects at the same time. Onboard, there are 199 effects, 52 amp models, 50 cabinet models, and over 100 pedal models! Even the microphone type and positioning can be modeled. Thanks to the HoTone editor, you can load other impulse responses. A looper with 100 seconds of mono recording time or 50 seconds of stereo recording time is also integrated. More details in the video below:

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Boss ME-90

This multi-effects pedal for electric guitar really has everything you need in a modern pedalboard: 11 integrated AIRD effects, amp models, and 60 different effects from the GT-1000. It features a manual mode for pedalboard-like usage, supports up to 3 user IR speakers, and allows you to utilize amp and effects types with the BOSS Tone Studio for sound exchange. The Boss ME-90 operates with AC power and can also be used on the go with batteries. Its compact format makes it convenient for both listening and exploring its features. Check out the details in the video below:

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Singular Sound Aeros Gold Edition Loop Studio

The Aeros looper effects pedal from Singular Sound is now available in the Gold edition. However, the buttons are not just gold-colored, they are entirely silent, providing click-free recordings! And it has everything you need for a looper: Autoquantize, 6 parallel tracks, 6 song parts for a total of 36 different loops per song, overdubs, internal memory for 3 hours of mono loops, and the option to store on an SD card with space for 48 hours of audio! For all the details, check out the video below:

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Korg PA-5X 88 / 76 / 61 Musikant

Discover the power of Pa5X Musikant, the ultimate entertainer keyboard for the German-speaking market! With over 2200 sounds, including drum kits with Round Robin technology, smooth sound transitions, and 700 styles, the possibilities are endless. Its 8″ touch color display is tiltable and lockable for ease of use. Enjoy a patented dual sequencer, 16-track sequencer, audio recording, and 4-voice vocal harmonizer. This feature-packed keyboard boasts a 160-voice polyphony and supports up to 1TB SD cards for ample storage. With an integrated sampler, DSP effects, and a Finalizer for volume adjustment, it’s a complete music production powerhouse with exclusive sounds catered towards the German music scene, such as traditional German music instruments and much, much more. Available in 61, 76 and 88 keys versions.

As usual, we hope you enjoyed this summary of the month’s releases! Let us know in the comments which of these products you can’t wait to try, and we’ll see you again next month! 😉

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Joe has been singing since he can remember and started playing guitar when he was 10. He's been using it as a songwriting tool ever since. He is passionate about melody and harmony and admires musicians who create these in unique ways. Check out his alternative / indie projects Best of Feelings and Zef Raček.

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