Overview
Those who have an ear for good music do not wish to compromise with the whole sound systems that work together to render the accurate symphony, rendition and melody of a tune. Thus, great news for the music lovers is that Source Audio has recently launched a programmable EQ that will enable you to customize your tunes further with a compact equalizer. It gives much better granularity than the tone knobs of a conventional amplifier. It works effectively in cutting or rolling off the frequencies. Therefore, with a good EQ what you get at the end of the day is a world of superior quality and highly customizable sonic options.
Pricing and availability
Although this is one of the most notable creations of Source Audio but it has been reasonable enough to restrict itâs pricing within the reach of the masses. Your current amplifier or your distortion settings can get enriched with the addition of innumerable tunes and music only in exchange of $149 to $150, which is worth the price. Yet to be made available in the consumer market, the guitar players will be specially benefited by the superior quality of this EQ, which will jazz up the clean tones
Whatâs great?
This customizable EQ has features that will leave behind all its competitors. The first area that attracts attention is its hands free access to the four preset programmable settings. Each of the presets is accessible by means of the hands free scrolling pedal switch. The MIDI input of the pedal allows remote accessibility to these presets too. It sculpts the tone of your favorite tune to make it appear almost like a live performance. It comprises of as many as seventy and more frequency bands of a range of 18dB. It offers an additional frequency band at 62Hz, which is accessible by means of the Octave Extend function.
The feeling of aggressive natural breakup of your favorite tune is achieved in this EQ by means of the 12dB clean boost that imparts the much needed front end push to the amplifier. For every changing intensity of the boost, the LED light at the output knob increases in brightness. The compactness of this highly efficient gadget can be judged by its dimensions; 4.5 inches x 11.4 inches x 2.5 inches. This system can run both on 9V battery power or any other optional supply of power. Other specific features that make it superior are the 56 bit Digital Signal Processor and SA601 chip with 24 bit converter.
Whatâs not so great?
One thing that does not fail to attract the critical eyes of ardent music lovers with developed ears is that in spite of its claim to deliver the sound effects similar to a guitar, the vitality of this claim is yet to be judged. The doubt that circulates here is how can the precision of sound emitted by very thin, high tension metal strings in a guitar be imparted by an EQ? Although it is really compact as compared to other devices of its kind, but some customers are still awaiting pocket size versions of the same.
Things to watch out for
This compact EQ has been made on the exoskeleton of an easy pedal board that comprises of a small footprint in dimension of 4.5 inches x 11.4 inches x 2.5 inches. The capability of the remote access switches are enhanced by virtue of the metallic external case made from cast aluminum and has a rugged look and a bass hardwire. The convenience of the dual power mode makes it a convenient gadget for the user. So, the company has already provided a 9V battery for the purpose, with this device for the buyers. It also runs on additional power supply.
Unfortunately, Source Audio has not provided anything for that purpose which is left entirely at the discretion of the user. Anyhow, it is probably not the free things that the customers are looking for but the extended features of the device which has been rightly justified by the company. The streamlined and upgraded features of this device are sure to amuse you as it scores over the traditional bulky equalizer pedals. But decorate your play-station in a modern way too to match with it. You can get instant access to over seven hundred frequency bands by means of this programmable EQ, which will give you liberty to customize and access your favorite tunes anytime.
Verdict
The prototype of this programmable EQ was presented in January. Source Audio has completed the programming of the same at the Summer NAMM show in Nashville. All the features that you came across in the prototype have been installed successfully in the original model too. Expected to hit the consumer market at August this year with a price tag of $150, it will surely attract customers.
Further readings or Word around the web
For additional reading on the Programmable EQ by Source Audio, you can visit the internet. You can also get a chance to explore the demo of the application of the same for guitar too.
