Toneworks Introduces Pandora PX3 Multi-Effects
System
 July 23, 1999
The original ToneWorks Pandora pocket-sized multi-effects processor,
and its successor the PX2, created a personal signal processor with which
guitarists of all levels could create professional quality sounds and
compositions. ToneWorks now announces the introduction of the Pandora
PX3, the newest generation of personal effects processors.
The ToneWorks Pandora PX3 has all of the same great features as its predecessors,
plus new innovations that give guitarists even more options and expressive
power. Quality effects such as compression, overdrive, distortion, reverb,
wah and Intelligent Pitch-Shifting, are now complemented by 50 factory
preset programs and 50 user-configurable presets. New functions include
a phrase-trainer, which allows the user to digitally sample (up to 16
seconds at a time) and time-shift (up to 25% +/-) riffs from any recorded
source, making it easy to learn difficult solos or phrases. In addition,
the PX3's rhythm tracks contain bass lines which make jamming more realistic,
fun and productive. Users can select any key for the bass part, as well
as use the Intelligent Pitch-Shift function to create in-key harmony lines.
The Pandora PX3 features 56 types of high-quality effects, including
a digital delay with up to 2 seconds of delay time, and a cabinet resonator
feature to mimic the six most popular speaker cabinet configurations.
The PX3 has 40 styles of built-in rhythm patterns (based on samples from
classic analog and digital drum machines) for all major genres of music.
Guitarists can play along with their favorite tracks, simply by connecting
the output of any CD player or other audio source to the AUX In of the
PX3. The PX3 features a Center Channel Cancel function, which drops out
the sound of the stereo center of recordings, allowing users to play solos
in its place. The Key Transpose function can also be used to change the
pitch of prerecorded tracks plus or minus 12 semi-tones, so retuning is
not necessary.
Programming the Pandora PX3 is extremely simple. By turning the large
rotary controller, any of the PX3's parameter controls can be edited.
All parameters can be viewed on a large, easy-to-read backlit display
designed to be clearly seen, even under low-light circumstances.
Powered by four AAA batteries or the optional 9-V adaptor, the new ToneWorks
Pandora PX3 is ultra-compact ( 4.6 X 0.9 X 2.8 inches - smaller even than
the PX2) and can put the power of a total music environment into the palm
of a hand.
The ToneWorks Pandora PX3 is available now for a suggested retail price
of $250.00.
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