NAMM 2009 (P13: Kirk Hammett Wah signature + Relic pedal)

Two delay modes to handle any situation
The time machine provides both "modern" and "vintage" delay modes. The modern mode mirrors your original sound with full clarity and fidelity, and will fit any style of music. As its name suggests, the vintage mode delivers the sound of a classic tape delay unit. A proprietary saturation circuit creates a warm, analog sound with a nice sense of distortion. Gentle modulation is also applied in the vintage mode, reproducing the slight warbling produced by a tape-based delay. The amazing effectiveness is the result of an uncompromising process of testing and refining carried out by Joe and VOX.

Hi-Fi/Lo-Fi switch summons up Joe Satriani's custom tone
Joe wanted to get a sound that blends nicely with the other performers – whether you're on stage or in the studio – and yet also has some thickness to the tone. The solution was to add a Hi-Fi/Lo-Fi switch to the time machine. The Hi-Fi mode delivers a transparent, uncolored sound. The Lo-Fi mode, on the other hand, provides a distinctive EQ, combining both high-pass and low-pass filters. This EQ uses filters that have been precisely adjusted to Joe's taste, so that your guitar sound will blend naturally in the mix – without obscuring or interfering with the other players.

Versatile functions equal a diverse range of sound
The time machine is a pedal like no other, one that expands your sound-creating potential through a variety practical functions. The delay time is adjustable over a broad range – from 30ms slapback to nearly six full seconds of delay*. You can also use the tap tempo switch to set the delay as triplets, eighth notes, dotted eighth notes, or quarter notes depending on the delay range position setting. The chicken-head knobs that are a VOX tradition (and also favored by Joe) allow you to make fine adjustments – even while holding a pick – so it's easy to make quick yet precise changes. There are also two OUTPUT jacks, so the unprocessed "dry" sound and the processed "wet" sound can be output separately. By connecting these two jacks to different amps, you can obtain spacious delay sounds that are highly effective in any playing environment.

(*) Maximum delay is 5800 milliseconds when using the tap temp switch and 1000 milliseconds when using the delay control.

Time Machine specifications

* Controls: Level, Delay Range, Time, Feedback, ON SW, Tap & Modern/Vintage SW, Hi-Fi/Lo-Fi SW
* In/Outputs: 1 x INPUT, 1 x OUTPUT, 1 x DRY OUT, 1 x DC9V
* Max Delay Time: 5800 milliseconds via Tap-Tempo, 1000 milliseconds via Delay control
* Input Impedance: 1M-ohms
* Output Impedance : 1k-ohms
* Power Supply: 9V alkaline battery(6LF22/6LR61) or AC adapter(sold separately)
* Current Consumption: 60mA
* Dimensions: 143(W) x 121(D) x 58(H) mm / 5.63”(W) x 4.76”(D) x 2.28”(H)
* Weight: 600g /1.32 lbs (without batteries)
* Included Items: 9V alkaline battery (included)
* Options: 9V AC adapter (not included)

This new silicon fuzz, the MASTOTRON (T.M.), will be at the 2009 NAMM show, and will go into production shortly afterward. I expect to ship them in late April. Like nothing you've ever heard before, this unit is not crazy like the fuzz factory, but allows subtle adjustments to a basic very heavy subby fuzz that works well on guitar, bass, keyboards and recorded tracks. Because it has the "push/relax" knob, you can easily adjust the input impedance from the front panel of the unit, allowing you to adjust the way the fuzz reacts to your playing style. The 3-position subs switch lets the user set how much sub content comes out of the pedal... the widely-variable fuzz control coupled with the tone control and pulse-width control give you amazing control over the detail of the waveshape, sustain, attack, decay and texture of the fuzz. I'll have sound files up within a week. 8^)

The "Vextron" series will include two pedals to be shown at 2009 Winter NAMM. This is the lowest-priced Z.Vex Effects series, with simpler graphics, painted instead of the Vexter Series hand-polished boxes, and one silk-screen layer instead of many. It also features a new lower-cost black 3pdt switch which is as durable and reliable as the standard blue 3pdt stomp switch we use in most of our products.

Zvex se met a faire des truc "persos" ? (il les a pompé ou celle là ?)

tant pis!

Y'en a pas mal qui galère pour la diefet...les roles s'inversent !