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Auto-Wah Pedal Effect Guitar Effect Pedal

BOSS AW-3 Dynamic Wah

Auto-Wah / Filter effect pedal

Excellent sounding auto-wah / filter / vocalizer effect pedal from BOSS.

BOSS AW-3 Dynamic Wah audio demos (guitar: Epiphone SG)

BOSS AW-3 Dynamic Wah photos

BOSS AW-3 Dynamic Wah manual

BOSS AW-3 Dynamic Wah specs

Year of release2000
Controlsknobs
UsageGuitar and/or Bass
ModesFive modes—UP, DOWN, SHARP, HUMANIZER, and TEMPO
Battery lifeCarbon: 2 hours
Alkaline: 10 hours
Power supplyDC 9 V; Dry battery 6F22 (9 V) type
(carbon)/Dry battery 6LR61 (9 V) type
(alkaline) AC Adaptor (PSA-series:
optional)
AccessoriesOwner’s Manual, Leaflet (“USING THE
UNIT SAFELY,” “IMPORTANT NOTES,”
and “Information”), Dry battery/9 V
type (6F22)
OptionsAC Adaptor (PSA-series)
Expression pedal: Roland EV-5, BOSS
FV-500H, FV-500L, BOSS EV-30
Footswitch (momentary-type): BOSS
FS-5U, FS-7
Dimensions73 (W) x 129 (D) x 59 (H) mm
2-7/8 (W) x 5-1/8 (D) x 2-3/8 (H) inches
Weight420 g /15 oz (including Battery)

BOSS AW-3 Dynamic Wah links

https://www.boss.info

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Effect Rack Multi-Effects Processor

Alesis QuadraVerb

20K Bandwidth Simultaneous Digital Effects Processor

Classic, programmable multi-effects processor from the late 1980s

Alesis QuadraVerb audio demos

Alesis QuadraVerb photos

Alesis QuadraVerb manual

Alesis QuadraVerb factory sysex

Alesis QuadraVerb specs

Year of release1988
Frequency response16Hz to 20KHz
EffectsUp to 4 simultaneous effects
Sound generation methoddigital
MIDIin, thru/out
Number of programs100
EffectsReverb, Delay, Pitch Shift, Chorus, Flanger, Detune, Phase Shifter, Digital EQ
Controlsbuttons
Outputsstereo input & output 1/4″ pairs
DisplayLCD backlit orange

Alesis QuadraVerb links

https://www.alesis.com

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Effect Guitar Distortion Pedal Guitar Effect Pedal

ZOOM Tri Metal TM-01

Metal Distortion Guitar Pedal

ZOOM Tri Metal TM-01 audio demo

ZOOM Tri Metal TM-01 manual

ZOOM Tri Metal TM-01 photos

ZOOM Tri Metal TM-01 specs

Year of release2001
Controlsknobs
Battery lifeApprox. 26 hours (alkaline) or 8 hours (manganese)
Power consumptionBattery (6F22, 9V) or AC adapter AD-0006 (9 V DC, 300 mA, center minus)
Dimensions98 (W) x 127 (D) x 48 (H) mm
Weight720 g (including battery)

ZOOM Tri Metal TM-01 links

https://zoomcorp.com

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Effect Guitar Effect Pedal Guitar Multi-Effect Pedal

Zoom 505 II Guitar

Guitar Multi-Effects Pedal

The updated version of the classic Zoom 505 multi-effect pedal

Zoom 505 II Guitar audio demos

Zoom 505 II Guitar photos

Zoom 505 II Guitar manual

Zoom 505 II Guitar specs

Year of release2000
Built-in Effects33 Total – Max 9 simultaneous
Sampling frequency31.25 KHz
Display2-digit seven segment LED
Number of programs36 patches (6 banks x 6 patches)
Controlsbuttons
Battery lifeApprox. 28 hours
Power consumption9V DC, 300 mA AC adapter
Dimensions145mm (D) x 125mm (W) x 40mm (H)
Weight280g (without batteries)

Zoom 505 II Guitar links

https://zoomcorp.com

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Bass Effect Pedal Bass Multi-Effect Pedal Effect

ZOOM 506 II

Bass multi-effect processor

Cool multi-effect bass processor

ZOOM 506 II audio demos

Bass used: 2005 Fender Jazz bass MIM

ZOOM 506 II specs

Year of release2000
Presets36
Number of effects33
Sampling frequency31.25 kHz
InputMono
OutputStereo
DisplayYes, 2-digit 7-segment LED
PowerAC adapter 9 V DC, 300 mA
MIDIIn, Out, Thru
ROM48 Mbits
DisplayYes, LCD 64×240 backlit
Dimensions145mm (D) x 125mm (W) x 40mm (H)
Weight280 g (without batteries)

ZOOM 506 II manual

ZOOM 506 II photos

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Effect Rack Multi-Effects Processor

Roland DEP-5

Digital Effects Processor

Digital Effects Processor from the mid ’80s. Typical early digital FX sounds

Roland DEP-5 audio demos

A Roland Fantom XR synth module with its internal effect turned off was used as the sound source for all demos below.

Roland DEP-5 specs

Year of release1986
Presets100 + 100
Sound generation methoddigital
MIDIin, thru
Sound expansion capabilitiesn/a
EffectsYes
Controlsbuttons
Outputsstereo input & output 1/4″ pairs
DisplayLCD blue

Roland DEP-5 photos

Roland DEP-5 manuals

Roland DEP-5 links

www.roland.com

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Effect Rack Filter Processor

Electrix Filter Factory

Filter effect processor

Electrix Filter Factory audio demo

Here’s an audio example of the FilterFactory in action.  Note the incredibly powerful resonance –

WARNING:  WATCH YOUR TWEETERS!

Electrix Filter Factory manual

Electrix Filter Factory specs

Year of release1998
Format2U rackmount
MIDIIn, Out, Thru
Channelsstereo ins and outs (1/4″ TRS and RCA)
Number of programs80 ROM + 20 RAM
Controllersfoot pedal, cv/gate
Power consumption30 watts