Chase Bliss – 一間位於美國明尼蘇達州的效果器新銳公司，由一位鬼才效果器設計師 Joel Korte 創立的， Joel 曾經在知名效果器公司擔任工程師，擁有數年豐富的設計經驗，他在從事設計效果器的過程中，漸漸自己築構了自己理想中的設計藍圖，終於在四年後他有了機會建立自己的品牌 – Chase Bliss，Joel 的設計概念是把類比和數位系統的優點整合為一，音訊線路100%採用類比設計，電路採用Audio等級的被動元件，因此音色自然好聽，而Chase Bliss獨特的數位系統則補足純傳統類比效果器的缺乏，擁有參數儲存、MIDI訊號控制、表情踏板控制等等功能，創新的數位類比整合設計使得變化性跳脫往侷限．
也因著Joel Korte獨到的設計和持續不斷的研發能量，Chase Bliss在網路社群和Youtube的分享度大幅成長，如果您在尋找與眾不同、屬於自己獨特聲音的狂熱玩家們，Chase Bliss 提供頂尖的類比音色還有完全掌控的效果變化，幫助你探索聲音的無限可能性，當您接上了Chase Bliss以後，您一定會愛上它的獨特魅力!
美國鬼才效果器品牌 Chase Bliss Audio 2020年推出的全新概念作品 – Preamp MKII，聯手 Benson Amps 的經典前級和 Chase Bliss 獨特的調控系統，掃頻式中頻 (parametric midrange control)、clipping diode、silicon fuzz，可以對音色的細節做準確的設定，30組preset save/load搭配 Jump鈕可做快速的切換，很適合放在 signal chain 的第一顆，在實際操作中你也能發現 Chase Bliss 設計的巧思，而且很容易上手運用它，MIDI/Expression controller 做更多變化的動態控制，而 Preamp MKII最醒目的機械式 fader 控制桿提供直覺化的操作模式，在preset 切換之間 fader 魔術般的來回穿梭，著實讓人為之著迷…
控制按鈕說明:
PRESET- 總共3 bank，每個bank可儲存10組preset，長按切換Bank1~3
BYPASS- 開啟或關閉Preamp，長按則儲存目前設定
JUMP- Preset快速跳躍鍵，藍燈(0): 踩下 Preset 會跳到0，紅燈(5): 踩下 Preset 會跳到5
MIDS- OFF: MIDS&FREQ控制關閉，藍燈(PRE): 中頻掃頻在preamp 電路前，紅燈(POST): 中頻掃頻在preamp電路後
Q- 和MIDS-FREQ 有連動關係，藍燈: 較集中的中頻頻寬，紅燈: 最窄的中頻頻寬
DIODE- 藍燈(SIL): 明亮的Modern drive tone，紅燈(GERM): 溫暖經典的 鍺電晶體 drive
FUZZ- 藍燈(OPEN): open fuzz，紅燈(GATED): Gated fuzz
MOOD – Two channel granular micro-looper / delay
MOOD 由雙頻道的 granular loop/delay 整合而成的效果器， loop channel 是一組 always-listening micro-loopers，loop channel 在 bypass狀態下一直執行錄音動作，channel 開啟後就會重複最後一段phrase，loop 的變化控制由 LENGTH、MODIFY控制。另一個 channel (wet channel) 則是一組空間系效果，可以彈性選擇針對 loop channel訊號、input 原始訊號或兩個訊號混合處理， delay 的效果控制由 TIME、MODIFY鈕控制。
MOOD 可在兩個 channel 之間互相作用交疊， granular delay/looper 把一段 loop/delay 切割成一段一段的聲音片段，LENGTH 鈕則可以控制片段的長短，CLOCK鈕控制播放的速度，不同長短速度會創造微妙獨特的聲響，而堆疊左邊的空間系效果 (wet channel) 後將會激發出更多音樂靈感!
M O O D™ is a two channel granular micro-looper / delay. Designed to be playful and immediate, it is a study of interaction. M O O D™ is internally collaborative, allowing audio to freely pass back and forth between its two sides, evolving and transforming over time. Drolo FX is behind the loop channel, a collection of always-listening micro-loopers, and Old Blood Noise Endeavors offer us the wet channel, a suite of live spatial effects. We have three different options for how the channels are internally routed. Run a time-stretched loop through a cloud of delay taps, re-record it and carry on. Overdub, freeze, dissolve, smear. The device’s heart is the clock control, which slows or accelerates both sides simultaneously in harmonized steps. Instantly turn a loop into rolling chirps, or divide a reverb down into atmospheric noise. And naturally, we have full MIDI, dip-switch, and preset implementation.
View the M O O D Instructional Manual | View the M O O D MIDI Manual
DARK WORLD – Digital World. Dark Heart.
Chase Bliss Audio 於2018年最重要、也是該品牌有史以來銷售速度最快的型號 “Dark World” Dual Channel Reverb 正式發布， “Dark”、”World” 兩個截然不同特色的Channel 分別由 Cooper fx 、 Keeley Electronics 設計 ，”Dark” 三種模式 MOD/SHIM/BLACK ，”World” 三種模式 HALL/PLATE/SPRING，兩個Channel 可以做平行、D>W、W>D 三種模式運作，共有33個不同的 routing 方式，加上其他參數控制和MIDI Expression Control，有太多太多值得玩味的效果組合， “Dark World” 是一顆非常有趣、強大而且容易駕馭的 Reverb!
Dark World™ is the first fully digital offering from Chase Bliss Audio; a unique dual channel reverb that we made with a little help from our friends. Cooper FX is responsible for the “Dark” channel; a collaborative effort influenced partly by their Generation Loss and Outward designs. Keeley Electronics crafted the “World” channel, which houses three absolutely gorgeous Hall, Plate, and Spring algorithms. Put together, the channels can be routed in 33 distinct ways, creating a stunning palette of reverb ranging from subtle, tasteful, and lush all the way to broken video cassette, glitch shimmer, and infinite freeze. Add all this to the dense digital control and full MIDI, dip-switch, and preset implementation Chase Bliss is known for, and you have yourself a very fun, powerful, and player-friendly reverb pedal in a small package. [clear]
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Thermae
Thermae 是以全新概念所設計的純類比 Delay 合聲效果器，搭載4顆經典 MN3005 晶片讓 Delay time和 interval 擁有更廣的彈性，透過 Thermae 控制鈕可創造出無窮的 Delay/Pitch Shift 變化，Thermae 可以傳統的自動sequence或外部trigger方式製造獨特音樂聲響變化，加上獨家的DIP Switch，更能夠體驗Chase Bliss 對於效果器獨到的設計眼光，喜愛Chase Bliss 的玩家會發現 Thermae 越玩越強大!
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Condor
Condor 是一顆結合 EQ/Overdrive/Boost/Tremolo/Filter 的效果器，它擁有強大可變的中頻控制(150Hz~4KHz)系統搭配三段試 low pass filter/bass boost cut 模式，Condor 可說是配備著很完整的EQ控制功能．另一方面 Gain/Volume/Drive電路的互相配搭能夠輸出理想的Drive音色．Condor 同樣配置Preset記憶功能、Ramp、表情踏板控制輸入，Condor 豐富細膩的設計正等著尋求完美音色的樂手細細品味．
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Brothers – Analog Gainstage
2017年的首顆作品 Brothers – 以gain/drive系為主軸，內建兩組獨立的 drive 純類比電路 IC drive 和 JFET drive，各有截然不同的個性，IC drive (電路A)有較為突出的中頻和敏銳靈活的動態，JFET drive (電路B)則帶有壓縮感和較強烈的失真效果，每一組電路各有三種gain模式: boost、drive、fuzz，兩組電路又可以彈性選擇三種 signal route， A->B、B->A 或是串聯平行(para)輸出，總共有32種音色組合，Brothers 按照慣例擁有 Chase Bliss 厲害的後端數位控制功能，單顆本身能儲存二組preset，也能透過MIDI介面存取preset，Chase Bliss 獨家的 DIP Switch 介面搭配 Expression pedal 能幫助樂手做出更多即時性變化。完全滿足對於破音系使用者各方面需求!
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Faves – Midi controller
Chase Bliss 研發給自家全系列專用的 Faves midi controller，透過簡單的開關切換可存取六組效果器設定，幫助樂手在演出時可透過Footswitch快速切換需要的preset。
Tonal Recall – Analog delay
Tonal Recall的獨特設計一定會顛覆了你對Delay的印象，Chase Bliss 採用曾經有輝煌知名度的Delay IC : Panasonic MN3005成為Tonal Recall的心臟，這顆IC帶來了類比Delay純淨的音色還有許多人喜愛的tape-like modulation，除了經典純類比的Delay電路處理，加上了現代Delay的實用功能如: tap tempo, trails bypass, 表情踏板控制效果參數，還有很便利的preset儲存/載入功能。而這顆設計複雜的100%純類比Delay的背後有一個數位控制系統連結到每一個旋鈕和Switch，在儲存/載入preset或是MIDI、踏板連接時做即時的控制，也因此Tonal Recall的功能性、變化性絕對成為類比Delay中的重大突破!
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Warped Vinyl – Vibrato/Chorus
Warped Vinyl 是一顆數位和類比完美結合的 Vibrato/Chorus效果器，聲音效果由純類比電路處理，而控制介面則由數位微處理器運作，介由數位類比的結合，您可以在Waped Vinyl發現不同於其他類比效果器所聽到的聲音!
RAMP: 這是參數鈕，可以分別或者同時控制任5個參數之一(volume, mix, rpm, depth, warp)，或是從後面的DIP開關指定RAMP鈕波形上升或下降時間
VOLUME: 音量控制鈕
MIX: 調和 dry&wet 聲音，適當的調整可以做出更美的chorus效果
RPM: 控制Vibrato的速度，也可由tap 鈕設定速度
1 – 2 – 4 (3 – 6 – 8) Toggle: 將目前的Tap tempo速度加乘 1/2/4倍或3/6/8倍 (背面DIP開關設定)
DEPTH: 控制Vibrato的深度
WARP: 控制波形的中心，逆時針方向轉動，波形上升快而下降慢，順時針方向轉動，波形上升慢而下降快，停留在12點方向就是對稱波
左方波形開關: 左半部波形選擇，sine wave、三角波、方波
右方波形開關: 右半部波形選擇，sine wave、三角波、方波
下方Toggle開關: 載入設定參數，Warped Vinyl 可以將旋鈕、開關和背面DIP開關的參數記憶2組preset(左、右)，撥掉左或右載入已存入的設定，撥到中間代表聲音反映目前的旋鈕及開關設定。
– 記憶設定於右方: 將右腳踏開關(Bypass)按住3秒後將左腳踏開關同時按住3秒，中間LED閃爍代表記憶完成。
– 記憶設定於左方: 將左腳踏開關(Bypass)按住3秒後將右腳踏開關同時按住3秒，中間LED閃爍代表記憶完成。
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Gravitas – analog tremolo
Harmonic and/or standard tremolo, pure analog warmth.
This tremolo pedal features an all-analog signal path that can do any variety or shape of standard volume modulation, harmonic tremolo (inspired by vintage Brownface) or both simultaneously for a truly unique and beautiful tremolo sound that sits just perfectly in a mix. The first thing your guitar hits in the signal path is a gorgeous, transparent, discrete class A clean boost circuit, and is followed by buffering and tone shaping with famed Analog Devices AD823 opamps for perfect tonal clarity, and analog warmth. Further, every knob and switch is connected to a little digital brain while your guitar signal stays 100% analog the entire time and nevergets digitally processed. Since the control of the effect is digital, it opens up unprecedented effects and features that have never been heard or offered in analog stompboxes.
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Wombtone mkII – analog phaser
The sonic experience of the womb, now in pedal form.
They just don’t make phasers like they used to. This analog phaser pedal features an all-analog signal path with smooth, vintage tones that harken back to the 70’s while retaining the ability to get plenty weird and psychadelic too. Wombtone mkII has a few upgrades, including a rare mix control that moves from full dry signal to pure phase vibrato as well as the ability to switch between 2, 4, and 6 stages of phase for all flavors of phase from barely audible to that full, syrupy swirl. Further, every knob and switch is connected to a little digital brain while your guitar signal stays 100% analog the entire time and never gets digitally processed. Since the control of the effect is digital, it opens up unprecedented effects and features that have never been heard or offered in analog stompboxes.
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Spectre – analog flanger
Through-zero and back again. Many decades ago, it is rumored that a certain, infamous “Spectre” created the effect we’ve all come to know as flange by putting a finger on a set of identical tape recorders, slightly altering the speed of one of the recorders. Through-zero flanging is an incredibly rare and inspiring effect, especially in the analog domain. By using two delay lines (as opposed to just one), Spectre can cross over the elusive “zero point.” This through-zero flanger pedal features an all-analog signal path that can be dialed in to create any amount of subtle and wacky flange tones. Spectre also boasts an impressive array of chorus and vibrato tones. Further, every knob and switch is connected to a little digital brain while your guitar signal stays 100% analog the entire time and never gets digitally processed. Since the control of the effect is digital, it opens up unprecedented effects and features that have never been heard or offered in analog stompboxes.
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