Shift Line: FORCE microsampler / freeze reverb
264http://www.shift-line.com/card.php?device=74
https://reverb.com/marketplace?query=Shift+Line+FORCE+microsampler+freeze+reverb&_aid=kingman
Microsampling and Freeze Reverb have rarely (ever?) appeared in a pedal this size. The FORCE from Shift Line, Russia, does both jobs in two modes: standard and +octave-down. You can also use the footswitch in two modes: Momentary or Latching. Latching mode gives you extended power to override the current sound with a new one as demonstrated in this video. There is also a 'Shadow' mode (not demonstrated here). "To access this mode, press and hold down the footswitch, plug the power supply out of the pedal and plug it back in, then release the footswitch. The LED will start flashing. It is planned that in this mode you’ll be able to tweak the reverb’s attack and release time when engaging/disengaging the effect; at the moment, the “shadow” mode contains demos of the future pedals sounds. Only double-click bypass works in this mode. Disconnect power to exit this mode."
FORCE is a lot of fun. It makes a great backing-track utility or practice tool and is tiny enough to fit on any pedal board. Use the Force, Luke!
Today's tools:
Today's tools:
Guitar: 2016 Music Man Axis Super Sport
Amp: Marshall 1962 Bluesbreaker combo reissue
Extra effects: XTOMP
Cables: Providence
Power Supply: Voodoo Lab MONDO
Mic: Shure SM57 (Marshall); Samson Airline77 (me)
Camera: Canon 60D (me) and Nikon D5100 (pedal)
Soundcard: AVID Mbox Pro 3
Computer: Apple iMac 27" i7 3.4 GHz 16 GB RAM
Software: Logic Pro X, Waves L3-16 Limiter (to keep levels in check at output), Apple Final Cut Pro X (video editing and Youtube compression).