http://www.analoguehaven.com"the r-51 is unique and never before available in any form. it uses two remote-cutoff pentodes, type 26a6. two cv inputs are available for controlling circuit distortion from less than 2% up to more than 40% (varies with individual tubes). two cv inputs also allow use of the r-51 as a conventional synthesizer vca, with gain variable from less than -75db to +5db (typical). both distortion and vca features can be used simultaneously. this allows true vacuum-tube asymmetrical soft clipping to be applied to any waveform. with suitable cv processing, the r-51 can be configured as a true "variable mu" limiter or expander."
"the r-52 uses two pentodes, type 12au6. the circuit is derived directly from our award-winning tm-2 filter, but with all the features of our tm-6 filter. a pair of bandpass filters is swept with a vactrol(tm) control element, a resonant treble filter and a less-resonant bass filter, giving a 4-pole lowpass response. filter sweep range (approx): bass-only 80-200 hz, bandpass/lowpass low setting 300-1000 hz, high setting 800-1900 hz. filter resonance/q adjustable from less than 1 to oscillation. voltage gain approx. 2 with resonance set to 10 o'clock position and input level set to maximum. both filters, or one at a time, may be selected and mixed in desired amounts using the front-panel response control. this allows for a wide range of equalization and special sound effects. cv inputs are available for sweeping the cutoff frequency and for affecting the treble filter's resonance. circuit distortion is less than 0.5% typical."
"the r-53 is directly derived from our legendary tm-1 device. it uses a 12af6/bd6 remote-cutoff pentode and a 12av7 dual triode. waveshaping is provided by a vacuum-tube "pulser" circuit that spits irregular pulses onto the input waveform. they synchronize erratically with the input pitch (if a waveform with sharp transitions is used). combined with true vacuum-tube circuit distortion, this can provide a vast range of complex, aggressive distortion effects, utterly unique in the world. a basic ring-modulation function is also available in the unit--applying a carrier pitch from an external oscillator to the screen grid of the pentode, this allows making inharmonic sum-and-difference pitch sound effects, with a unique vacuum tube pentode sound."
"the metasonix kv-100 is not called the "assblaster" for nothing. we've taken all of our knowledge of extreme vacuum-tube audio processing and combined it into a single convenient, easy-to-use package. inevitably, the end of the tm series will cause shit-eating, ass-fisting guitar players to whine about how "underappreciated" they are. so, we're feeding them a foot-long fecal sandwich of audio penis. it's complete with disgusting and juvenile cartoon art by dave lovelace, of retarded animal babies fame.the kv-100 contains the following:
- five goddamn real new-old-stock vacuum tubes.
- the basic preamp stage of our tm-7 scrotum smasher, driving:
- the waveshaping (pulser) and ring modulation functions of our tm-1, minus the ring-modulator carrier oscillator, which then drives;
- a vco derived from our tm-3 (it is not intended for use as a synthesizer pitch source, only as a special effect for signal degradation), leading to;
- an all-new wide-sweeping bandpass filter, with envelope filter function plus wah capability (external pedal);
- plus an envelope follower, which also makes a gate signal;
- and a noise gate on the output, which is always active and is driven by said gate signal.
plus relay-based true bypass for the main circuit, plus relay controlled activation of the vco and pulser. controllable with manual switches or external fender-type amp footswitches.
plus plenty of processing inputs and outputs for control voltages. no midi, dammit.
only 8 knobs allow for vast ranges of distortion and effects, from subtle to flaming-enema. it's for those filthy, nutsack-sucking guitarists. because they deserve, and love, flaming enemas.
yes, you can plug your damn guitar into it, yes, you can plug line-level sources into it. yes you can run the output to a guitar amp or any mixer. yes, all the inputs and outputs are compatible with modular synthesizers.
no, it's not sorta-kinda-like a line 6 anything. no, it's not a tube-man version of a digi-tech or boss any-damn-thing. no, for the ten-millionth time, it won't make you play like steve vai, ass-sucker. i'm getting really sick of feeding sarcasm to the geeks who own 40 bootleg korn albums and read guitar world with their lips moving. (they say things like "dude, i bought them off a guy in the public toilet, he said they wuz real!") there's so many of them, and they are so brainless, i could type anything here and they'd never know or understand. one would think that after our tx-1 agonizer, tx-2 butt probe, and tm-7 scrotum smasher, they would know better than to ask stupid questions. feel free to gnaw the crust off my taint, tiny worm guitar dude. jeff beck is dead, and you're a fairy boy wearing pink satin panties and a matching bra. your mother's penis is bigger than yours. and your father is a duckbill platypus. have a nice day, scroad.
specifications: audio input accepts unbalanced guitar, microphone or line signals. output 600 ohms unbalanced. 1/4" jacks for all i/o. extra inputs: carrier audio input for ring modulator, cv inputs for vco pitch and filter sweep. extra outputs: envelope cv out, vco waveform out, pulser waveform out. frequency response: yes. distortion: yee-haw. filter sweep range: <100hz>12 khz. enclosed in rugged, moisture-resistant abs utility box with hinged lid, carrying handle and latch. size with lid closed 12.25"x7.4"x6.5" (314mmx186mmx168mm), weight (minus ac adapter) approx 2 lbs (1.4 kg). power: 12 volts ac, 50/60 hz, 1.5 amps. uses jameco 167151 ac adapter for power in 120v countries. power inlet: 2.1mm coaxial jack.
demos:
here are some audio demos using the prototype, courtesy of the wretch:
kv-100 mangling sh-101
kv-100 mangling machinedrum
kv-100 mangling guitar
please click here to visit the manufacturer's webpage for more info."
http://www.analoguehaven.com/metasonix/
Note the KV-100 and R-52 are listed on Big City Music as well.
