Yamaha Officially Introduces Magicstomp Stereo Pedal
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September 18, 2003
With the studio or gigging musician in mind, Yamaha announced the Magicstomp. Designed for electric or acoustic/electric guitars, the Magicstomp provides effects from the Yamaha UD, AG and DG Stomp programs, plus a number of digital effects from the Yamaha SPX family in an ultra-compact, user-friendly "stomp box" format.
Loaded with a total of 198 sound programs (99 preset/99 user), the Magicstomp
contains vintage and new amp models, effects, and speaker/microphone models, using 24-bit processing.
The Magicstomp connects via USB to a computer (MAC of PC) to allow deep editing of programs, patch configuration and patch downloads from the Internet. Bundled software includes driver, editor and tone data files, with a number of preset and additional patches. A dedicated website (to debut this Fall) will allow users to upload and download programs--including a number of high-profile artist patches--free of charge.
The interface contains hot-rod plum and brushed aluminum bodywork, an LCD for editing, three surface multi-function parameter knobs, increment/decrement and on/off switches, and volume control, with the most popular parameters available in real time. Balanced 1/4" stereo outputs provide hotter signal/noise ratio. Accessories include a 9-Volt phantom power supply and USB cable.
The Magicstomp will be available in November and carry an MSRP of $299.99.
For more information, visit their web site at www.yamaha.com. | 
