AEON DRIVE PEDAL SERIES
In 1982, Ibanez rebranded their series of effects pedals with the “9” suffix (e.g. This is probably because Ibanez was in a hurry to get it to market and they couldn’t wait for the new PCB design to be finalized, so they just used Maxon’s existing design for the first run. Interestingly, according to Analogman’s Tube Screamer History, some of the very first TS-808s actually had the original Maxon OD-808 circuit, with two MC1458P op-amps. The result was the 1979 release of the TS-808 Tube Screamer Overdrive Pro. Maxon licensed the OD-808 circuit to Ibanez, making a few tweaks by dropping the op-amp input & output buffers in favor of the now-ubiquitous transistor buffers, likely as a cost-savings measure since op-amps were much more expensive back then.
(LM1458 is an equivalent.)Īround that same time, Ibanez was in need of an overdrive pedal to compete with the Boss OD-1 OverDrive, which had been released in late 1977 and had become very popular among guitarists. Both dual op-amps in the pedal are MC1458P, which has nearly identical specs to the 741 used in the MXR Distortion+ but in a dual package. It was not called the Tube Screamer, but is nearly identical except that it uses op-amp input & output buffers instead of the later transistor-based buffers. They originally released the “ OD-808 Overdrive” in 1979. In the mid-1970s, they formed a partnership with Ibanez, who was at that time only a guitar manufacturer, and licensed their designs exclusively to them, though they reserved the right to release them under their own name as well to the Japanese market. Maxon (Nisshin Onpa) had its origins in pickup manufacturing, but started making effects pedals in 1969. I am indebted to a few really good sources for the information that follows: Analogman’s Tube Screamer History, an interview with circuit designer Susumu Tamura, and an interview with John Lomas, a former product manager at Ibanez. And even if you don't use any effects, or play acoustic-electric guitar, Aeon's expressive nature still offers big creative potential.The Tube Screamer is easily the most popular overdrive pedal ever created, and accordingly, there’s a lot to say about its origins and history. Add some modulation, and you'll be able to create swirling soundscapes that scarcely resemble the sound of a guitar, if that's your goal. Swelling in notes and long legato phrases feels incredibly rewarding when you add some expansive reverb and delay to the mix. Post-rock and ambient guitarists at Sweetwater love the potential Aeon offers for your existing pedalboard. Generate massive sounds, with or without your favorite effects pedals You'll be able to use more nuanced bowing techniques, and will be able to focus more on your music.
This means you'll have more freedom of movement, creating more freedom of expression. Increased string clearance for greater expressive capabilityĬompared to similar sustainer devices, Aeon can be held farther away from the string and still excite it. The result is an extremely expressive sustainer that is easier to use and allows for more nuanced, expressive playing techniques than ever. For Aeon, TC Electronic designed custom transducers for maximum excitement power and minimal battery use. The TC Electronic Aeon refines an effect originally developed in the '70s, using electromagnetic transducers to excite the strings of a guitar, bass, or another instrument. From modern ambient tones to endless legato phrases, the TC Electronic Aeon handheld infinite sustainer opens up entirely new ways to make music with your instrument. Unlike sustainer effects pedals, Aeon puts it in your hands for maximum creative expression. Add your favorite reverb and delay pedals to your chain, and you've got a world of soundscapes to explore. Equipped with a custom transducer designed for fast string excitement, Aeon can create haunting drones, spacey swells, and bowed effects. Generate infinite sustain with your guitar, bass, or another stringed instrument, with the TC Electronic Aeon handheld sustainer. Add a New Dimension to Your Playing Style
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