Rocktron CHAMELEON®
The CHAMELEON® On-Line
(Programmable 24-Bit DSP Guitar Preamp With Effects)
Since its introduction over 5 years ago, many preamps have come and gone, but the Chameleon® has stood the test of time to become one of the most widely used preamps in the world. No other preamp walks the line from sweet country to industrial metal with so much ease. Guitar World magazine’s E.D. Menasche raves: “No doubt about it, the Chameleon is a breakthrough piece of technology. I never thought I’d like digital distortion, but my long standing prejudice has just been shattered. This box has grit, power and plenty of heart.” The new Chameleon On-Line takes this classic to a new level. While some other companies are selling preamps with “artist” presets from notable guitar players who may never use the preamp to begin with, Rocktron boldly takes a new approach. Presets in the Chameleon On-Line were created by true working, “REAL” musicians like you , and not by some renowned axlslinger’s guitar tech.
These Internet Access Presets are easily updated by simply downloading new presets from Rocktron’s Web Page “Patch Bay”. Have you ever wondered what sounds guitarists are using in Italy, Germany, Norway, or Greece? You may find out if you check out the Chameleon On-Line. The way we see it, the real musicians are what make it happen. The On-Line starts you on a worldwide preset quest. Who knows, your own presets may become the favorite of guitarists in Japan, or somewhere else! What has made the Chameleon a rack staple worldwide is its attention to detail. No other preamp offers the tone shaping tools like pre and post distortion EQ capabilities, Variac, High and Low Gain modes, and slick extras like Pentode, Triode, and Solid State preamp voicings. Ask anyone who has used the Chameleon in the studio and they will rave about the untouchable Speaker Simulator. Instead of a limited graphic EQ (or even no EQ) like most preamps, the Chameleon offers: Speaker Size (8″, 10″, 12″, 15″, and full range settings). Mic Placement allows a good cut
without the “buzziness”, while the patented Reactance parameter renders serious chunk and low frequency options that are not available on any other preamp or mixing board EQ section. Using the stereo XLR outputs makes it a natural for live direct-to-P.A. applications as well. Of course, the Chameleon On-Line also has a healthy serving of Rocktron’s world-famous effects, like Delay (1 second) with tap tempo, Reverb, Chorus, two-voice Phaser, Wah Wah, Flanger, Pitch Shift, Tremolo, compression and also HUSH® noise reduction. All effects were created with the much sought-after warmth of the “retro” analog stompers, but in the ultra convenient package of a one-space rack unit. You may have already heard the Chameleon live and in the studio playing with the likes of J. from White Zombie on their double platinum release “Astro-Creep 2000″, Gary Hoey, Nine Inch Nails (live), Kat Dyson with the artist formerly known as Prince, or with country acts Reba McEntire and Tim McGraw. Now is your chance to add your own unique twist to the list of Chameleon users. Get On-Line and get with the program. The world awaits!
SPECIFICATIONS:
Input impedance 470K ohms, output impedance <150 ohms, maximum input/output level +20dBu,
MIDI in 7pin DIN, power requirements 9VAC/2000mA, dimentions 19″x 1.75″ x 7”, UL and CSA approved
operation
Chameleon® and HUSH® are registered trademarks of Rocktron Corporation.
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