Boss Announces PS-5 Super Shifter Effects
Pedal
 July 26, 1999
BOSS' PS-5 Super Shifter does what no other BOSS compact
pedal has done before-provide pitch shifting, harmonies, detuning and
a variety of whammy-type tremolo arm effects in a compact, single-pedal
design with simple, knob-based controls.
The
PS-5's mind-bending pitch shifting effects can be easily set using the
knob-based Pitch and Key controls. Two pitch shifting options are possible:
Basic or Intelligent. Basic pitch shifting enables accurate pitch transposition
up or down preset intervals up to two octaves, whether playing single
notes or chords. Intelligent Pitch Shifting allows key-specific shifting
of single notes up or down a third, fourth, fifth, sixth, single octave
or double octave-great for simulated dual-lead playing and harmonies in
any key. An optional expression pedal can be used to shift pitch in real
time, while the Detune mode "thickens" guitar tones with a slight pitch
shift.
The PS-5's Tremolo Arm and Flutter functions produce some very convincing
tremolo bar effects. With one step on the pedal, the Tremolo Arm function
allows a note to be "bent" up or down to a pre-selected pitch like a super-accurate
tremolo bar. Releasing the pedal returns the note to its original pitch.
When used in conjunction with the optional EV-5 or FV-300L expression
pedal (sold separately), realtime tremolo bending effects can be created
with more subtle control.
The new Flutter Bar effect, on the other hand, triggers a fast or slow
up-and-down pitch shift with adjustable timing, pitch, and speed, realistically
simulating a tremolo bar slap or slam. A Key Shift function instantly
pitch shifts guitar output a half or whole tone lower for playing in "dropped"
keys.
For more information,
visit the Roland web site at www.rolandus.com. |
