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PX4D Personal Multi-Effect Processor

PX4A Acoustic Personal Multi-Effect Processor

Two new models join the acclaimed Pandora series of versatile, pocket-sized units: the dual-purpose PX4D for guitar and bass, and the PX4A for electric-acoustic guitar.

■ The PX4D packs both guitar and bass functionality into a single unit (a first in the history of the Pandora series), and the PX4A is designed especially for electric-acoustic guitar.

■ Numerous high-quality effects using “REMS” modeling technology are built in.

■ The PX4D contains a total of 158 effect types ranging from realistic amp sounds ­­– including high-quality cabinets – to sophisticated effects.

■ The PX4A contains a total of 82 effect types, including mic’ and body effects that simulate natural acoustic resonance and mic’ing, as well as effects that have been optimized for electric-acoustic guitars.

■ The PX4A provides a notch effect that is particularly effective against acoustic feedback (howling). There’s also an auto notch function that automatically detects the feedback point.

■ The PX4D provides 200 programs (100 preset / 100 user), and the PX4A provides 100 programs (50 preset / 50 user).

■ The PX4D lets you use up to seven effects simultaneously, and the PX4A lets you use up to eight effects simultaneously.

■ Knob-based interface for quick and intuitive editing.

■ The Phrase Trainer function offers a great way to learn by ear or to practice soloing.

■ One hundred rhythm and bass patterns cover a variety of styles with realistic PCM sound.

■ AUX IN jack lets you play along with external CD, MD, or MP3 audio sources.

■ Key Transpose lets you shift the key of an audio source that’s being input.

■ The PX4D provides a Bass Canceller function that removes the sound of the bass from an external audio source.

■ The built-in Auto Chromatic Tuner also provides a Mute function for silent tuning.

■ Semi-transparent LCD illuminates the characters in inverse video when backlit.

■ Two-way power supply lets you use either batteries or AC adaptor (sold separately).

Since its introduction, the Pandora series has been acclaimed by guitarists and bassists for its high-quality sound, versatile functionality, and superb operability – all in an amazingly compact package. And now, two new models, the PX4D and the PX4A, join the series. The PX4D combines both guitar and bass functionality into a single unit, and delivers a major leap in functionality as well. Its comprehensive range of sounds includes vintage amps and a wide range of cabinets, as well as effects ranging from classic to distinctively unique. The PX4A is designed specifically for electric-acoustic guitar, and can transform a Piezo output (which has a tendency to be sterile-sounding) into many warm, deep, rich and natural acoustic guitar body tones. These units are a great choice not only for practicing, but for any situation that demands great guitar or bass sound, including recording and live performance.

■ Numerous built-in high-quality effects utilizing “REMS” modeling technology

● The PX4D contains 158 effects that deliver vintage amp sounds and much more.
From high-end tube amps to rare vintage amps and classic favorites, the 25 amp types faithfully model the amp sounds that guitarists and bassists seek. Each of the 23 cabinet effects that reproduce the acoustic and structural resonances of a speaker cabinet were newly created especially for the PX4D.The creative possibilities are limitless – you can even combine a guitar amp with a bass cabinet. In addition to standards such as compressor and wah, there are numerous realistic modeling effects that deliver a versatile range of tones. Pickup modeling transforms the sound of a single-coil pickup into that of a humbucking pickup (or vice versa), a guitar (bass) synth that lets you play synth sounds, an intelligent pitch shifter that automatically harmonizes with your playing, a talk effect that produces the impression that your guitar is speaking, a slow attack effect that creates violin-type swells, a feedback effect that allows feedback playing techniques that are normally possible only at high volumes, a rotary speaker that changes speed in response to your picking or fingering dynamics, a fretless bass effect that simulates the distinctive sound of a fretless bass, and many more are ready for your use.

● The PX4A contains 82 effects optimized for acoustic sounds
The PX4A contains Body effects that model the resonances and vibrational character of great acoustic guitars. Aspects such as guitar construction and body size are modeled in painstaking detail for numerous guitars, ranging from famous brands of the past through today’s leading-edge manufacturers. The direct sound from Piezo pickups can tend to have a sterile character, but the PX4A’s effects add the distinctive warmth of resonating wood that is typical of an acoustic guitar, producing an extremely rich and natural sound.

The effects of the PX4A extend beyond the conventional boundaries of the electric-acoustic guitar to include models for resonator guitar, a newly developed banjo, and nylon-string guitar ­­– you can play a wide variety of acoustic sounds using just a single instrument. There are also mic’ effects that simulate the sense of space and depth achieved by mic’ing an instrument. With the PX4A, mic’ing techniques that require years of experience and knowledge can be easily utilized by anyone, delivering superbly rich acoustic sound even when using a line output. There are also numerous other effects, ranging from standards such as compressor, limiter, echo, delay, reverb, and chorus, through distinctive effects such as a twelve-string effect that reproduces the sound of a twelve-string guitar, and even a drone effect that simulates the drone tones of ethnic instruments such as a tambura. With a virtual infinity of possibilities that still preserve your natural acoustic sound, the PX4A is the ideal choice for anything from home recording to live performance.

■ The PX4D provides 200 programs (100 preset / 100 user), and the PX4A provides 100 programs (50 preset / 50 user) The PX4D provides 100 preset programs and the PX4A provides 50 preset programs, covering a broad range of styles, including sounds of famous artists. Each unit also lets you create and store the same number of user programs.

■ The PX4A has an Auto Notch function that automatically detects the feedback point. The PX4A’s Notch effect is a helps to curtail the feedback (howling) that can be a problem for amplified acoustic instruments. There’s also an Auto Notch function that automatically detects the frequency at which feedback is occurring, so you can perform with the best acoustic sound at all times without being troubled by feedback.

■ Amp-like ease of operation
The user interface is knob-based for intuitive and easy use. Frequently-used parameters, such as the amp type, have their own independent dial, and the tone controls can also be adjusted as easily as on a guitar or bass amp simply by turning the knobs. The value dial makes it a simple matter to adjust amp types and parameter values. There’s also a TAP button that you can use to set delay times or the tempo of a rhythm pattern.

■ One hundred rhythm and bass patterns cover numerous styles with realistic PCM sound.
The one hundred built-in rhythm patterns cover a broad range of styles that include rock, jazz, funk, blues and dance music. The PCM sounds used in these patterns produce realistic accompaniments that are fun to play along with. There are even Bass patterns that let you specify the key chord, so you can practice any style of music while listening to a full rhythm and bass line. Since you can use the effect programs at the same time as these patterns, this is a great way to practice your picking, improve your rhythm or develop your sense of pitch. You can also make Chain Pattern settings to combine up to sixteen different rhythm patterns.

■ Phrase Trainer function helps you learn phrases by ear or practice soloing You can record up to 31.7 seconds from an audio source such as a CD, MD or MP3, and play it back repeatedly (looped) at a slower speed without changing the pitch. This is a great way to learn complex or rapid passages by ear, since you’ll be able to hear the phrase slowly. You can also record a phrase that you play yourself along with the built-in rhythm and bass accompaniment, and then practice soloing over the top of it.

■ Mix your own playing with the playback of an audio source
You can connect a CD player or another external audio source to the AUX IN jack, and use the Key Transpose function to change the pitch of the song upward or downward by as much as one octave. The PX4D also contains a Bass Canceller function that erases the bass sound from an external audio source so that you can play and hear your bass along with the song.

■ Semitransparent LCD for superb visibility
The LCD that displays the names of effects and programs is backlit so you can read it easily even on a dimly lit stage. Immediately recognizable icons represent numerous functions. The display uses a semitransparent LCD so that characters and icons are lit up when backlit, providing a distinctive appearance. The unit also comes with a strap holder so that you can attach it directly to your instrument strap.

PX4D Effect Type

DYNAMICS & PICKUP: COMP, DYNAEXC, VOX WAH, WAHUP1-2, WAHDWN1-2, SLOWATK, OCTAVE, RING, RINGUP, RINGDWN, AC SIM, HUM>SGL, SGL>HUM, HF TONE, PHASOUT, COMP2, LIMITER, B OD, B DIST, B FUZZ, PREAMP1-2, BALANCE, LOWCUT, FRETLES

AMP: BTQ CLN, BTQ OD, TWD1X12, TWD4X10, BLK2X12, AC15, AC30, AC30TB, UK BLUES, UK’70S, UK’80S, UK MDN, US HI-G, US MDN, FUZZ, VALVE, VALVE2, CLASSIC, SCOOPED, LA STUD, GOLDPNL, JAZZ, STUDIO, AC100, UK MAJOR, SYNTH

CABINET: 1X8TWD, 2X10BLK, 4X10TWD, 1X12TWD, 1X12VOX, 2X12BLK, 2X12VOX, 4X12VOX, 4X12CLS, 4X12MDN, 4X12VIN, LA4X10, MDN4X10, MTL4X10, CLS8X10, UK4X12, STU1X15, JAZ1X15, AC2X15, US2X15, UK4X15, LA1X18, COMBI

MODULATION & FILTER: CHORUS1-2, FLANG1-4, PHASER1-3, U-VIBE1-2, TREM1-3, ATPAN1-2, ROTARY1-3, PITCH1-3, MAJ3UP, MAJ3DWN, MIN3UP, MIN3DWN, PER4TH, PER5TH, MAJ6TH, FEEDBK1-4, FILTER, FILTUP1-2, FILTDN1-2, TALK1-4, RANDOM1-4

DELAY: SLAP1-5, DELAY1-5, PPDLY1-5, ECHO1-5, MULTI1-5

REVERB: DRYAIR, WETAIR, ROOM1-2, PLATE1-2, HALL1-2, SPRING1-2

NOISE REDUCTION

COMP, LIMITER, EXCITER

MIC & BODY: C-MIC, M-LARGE, M-SMALL, G-LARGE, G-SMALL, T-LARGE, DRY, LIGHT, NYLON, STEEL, RESO, BANJO, SMALL

MODULATION & FILTER: CHORUS1-2, 12STR, FLANG1-2, PHASER1-2, TREM1-3, AT PAN1-2, ROTARY, PITCH1-3, DRONE1-2, FILTER, FILTUP1-2, FILTDN1-2, TALK1-2, RANDOM1-2

DELAY: SLAP1-5, DELAY1-5, PPDLY1-5, ECHO1-5, MULTI1-5

REVERB: DRYAIR, WETAIR, ROOM1-2, PLATE1-2, HALL1-2, SPRING1-2, BRIGHT

TONE

NOTCH

NOISE REDUCTION

PX4D Specifications
Effects: 158 types (Maximum number of effects available simultaneously: 7)

Number of programs: User: 100, Preset: 100

Inputs: guitar input (1/4" jack) AUX (mini stereo jack)

Output: line/headphone dual-purpose output (stereo phone jack)

Tuner section: detection range: 27.5 Hz-2,093 Hz (A0-C7), calibration: A = 438 Hz-445 Hz

Rhythm section: 40-208 bpm

Power supply: four AAA alkaline batteries, Allows 10 hours of continuous use (backlight OFF), Allows 7 hours of continuous use (backlight ON), separately sold AC adapter (DC4.5V)

Dimensions (W x D x H): 76 mm x 112 mm x 27 mm (2.99" x 4.41" x 1.06")

Weight (not including batteries): 138g (0.30lbs.)

Included items: Owners manual, four AAA alkaline batteries for verifying operation, Strap holder

Option: AC adapter

PX4A Specifications
Effects: 82 types (Maximum number of effects available simultaneously: 8)

Number of programs: User: 50 Preset: 50

Inputs: guitar input (1/4" jack) AUX (mini stereo jack)

Output: line/headphone dual-purpose output (stereo phone jack)

Tuner section: detection range: 27.5 Hz-2,093 Hz (A0-C7), calibration: A = 438 Hz-445 Hz

Rhythm section: 40-208 bpm

Power supply: four AAA alkaline batteries, Allows 10 hours of continuous use (backlight OFF), Allows 7 hours of continuous use (backlight ON), separately sold AC adapter (DC4.5V)

Dimensions (W x D x H): 76 mm x 112 mm x 27 mm (2.99" x 4.41" x 1.06")

Weight (not including batteries): 138g (0.30lbs.)

Included items: Owners manual, four AAA alkaline batteries for verifying operation, Strap holder Option: AC adapter

Appearance and specifications are subject to change without notice for product improvement.