A flexible multi-effect pedal that takes inspiration from the eccentricity of vintage recording technology and delivers it through an intuitive user interface.
Chroma Console offers 20 stereo effects, organized into 4 discrete modules: Character (dynamics and distortion), Movement (modulation), Diffusion (time-based effects) and Texture (collection of textural effects). The modules can be used independently or in combination, offering users a wide-ranging sonic palette in the studio or on stage.
With Chroma Console, users can easily re-order effect modules and experiment with different signal chains. This encourages experimentation, like processing reverb through a fuzz, running a reverse delay into a pitch shifter, or sending the evocative, gritty sound of an aging cassette recorder into a stereo double-tracker.
Other unique Chroma Console offerings include GESTURE, a hands-on modulation tool that allows you to record and loop knob movements in real-time. CAPTURE, a 30-second looper, can be used to create ephemeral loops or looped musical phrases.
Hologram Electronics Chroma Console
Features
- Designed and assembled by hand in Knoxville, TN
- Up to 80 user presets for instant recall of your favorite sounds.
- Power via 500mA 9V center-negative adapter (included with pedal)
- Configurable bypass settings: buffered, buffered with trails, true bypass switching
- TRS expression input mappable to any primary control
- Automatic input calibration for use with instrument level and line level sources
Chroma Console is available for $399 USD exclusively on Hologram’s website: www.hologramelectronics.com/chroma-console.
The Blink-182 guitarists signature is a semi-hollow guitar that features a streamlined control setup, modern "C" neck, and Fender locking tuners for tuning stability.
Initially released in the ‘70s to offer versatile sounds for players, DeLonge was drawn to the Starcaster only recently, with him first using it on stage in 2022. Its infamy was quick and fast, with die-hard fans of this punk icon rushing to modify their own Squier Starcaster guitars at home into makeshift replicas of the instrument, unable to wait until this official signature release.
“I love this guitar, I really do. It’s the coolest guitar ever made. Firstly, it is called a Starcaster—that’s the most important thing. It goes to space and expands your mind,” exclaimed DeLonge. “I made some changes to the original Starcaster; I’ve streamlined the electronics, added the 70s headstock to round out the weight, and chose the matte finish with black hardware, so its look matches its modern feel. This guitar shows my evolution as a player but also has the hallmarks of where I came from and what I'm about.”
Fender first worked with DeLonge in 2002 on the release of the Tom DeLonge Stratocaster guitar. This guitar embodied the spirit of Tom’s playing in the early 2000s with streamlined features and bright colourways, and due to the fanfare around the Blink-182 2022 reunion, was re-released to unprecedented demand. Today's release, however, honors DeLonge's guitar evolutions as a player, from skate punk to space rock, back to skate punk and to accomplished musician and idol.
“We are happy to unveil the Tom DeLonge Starcaster, our latest collaboration with this music icon we consider family. This guitar is a testament to Tom's distinctive style and the third act in his instrument lineage, from the Strat to bigger semi-hollows and back to Fender with a unique semi-hollow that’s just for him. Fender is proud to continue our legacy of honouring legendary artists through instruments that inspire players worldwide,” said Justin Norvell, EVP of Product at FMIC.
The Tom Delonge Starcaster features an offset semi-hollow body and boasts a Seymour Duncan SH-5 Duncan Custom humbucker for a turbo-charged tone, with a simplified control setup consisting of a single master volume combined with a treble bleed circuit preserves the guitar's natural high-end, ensuring sparkly cleans and chime-y edge-of-breakup tones. The comfy modern "C" neck features medium jumbo frets on a 12"-radius rosewood fingerboard for a contemporary feel with superior playability. Other highlights include Fender locking tuners for rock-solid tuning stability, a fully adjustable bridge with a stop tailpiece for classic looks, superior setup adjustment, and enhanced tuning stability. DeLonge's original signature artwork and a custom-crafted neck plate are featured on the back of the headstock. This guitar is offered in Satin Shoreline Gold, Satin Surf Green Satin Olympic White and Satin Shell Pink.
Price: $1,199.99.
For more information, please visit fender.com.
Exploring the Tom DeLonge Starcaster | Artist Signature Series | Fender
The band's first outing since drummer Mike Portnoy’s return to the lineup joining vocalist James LaBrie, bassist John Myung, guitarist John Petrucci, and keyboardist Jordan Rudess.
The European leg consists of stops in 23 cities and kicks off on October 20th and runs through November 24th. Dream Theater will be performing classics and fan favorites from their catalog.
“This tour is going to be incredibly special for all of us! Each show will surely be filled with anticipation and a variety of emotions. We can’t wait to step on stage together once again and begin this historic celebration of 40 years with everyone this Fall. This is just the beginning, and we will have plenty of more exciting Dream Theater news to share in the coming months,” explains Dream Theater.
An Evening With Dream Theater 40th Anniversary Tour 2024 – 2025
October 20 – London, England – The O2
October 22 – Berlin, Germany – Uber Eats Music Hall
October 23 – Koln, Germany – Palladium
October 25 – Milan, Italy – Forum
October 26 – Rome, Italy – Palazzo dello Sport
October 28 – Munich, Germany – Zenith
October 29 – Zagreb, Croatia – Arena Zagreb
November 1 – Budapest, Hungary – Budapest Arena
November 2 – Prague – Czech Republic – Fortuna Arena
November 3 – Lodz, Poland – Atlas Arena
November 6 – Helsinki, Finland – Metro Areena
November 8 – Stockholm. Sweden – Waterfront
November 9 – Oslo, Norway – Spektrum
November 10 – Copenhagen, Denmark – Poolen
November 12 – Luxembourg – Rockhal
November 13 – Zurich, Switzerland – The Hall
November 14 – Lyon, France – Halle Tony Garnier
November 16 – Lisbon, Portugal – MEO Arena
November 17 – Madrid, Spain – La Cubierta de Leganés
November 20 – Stuttgart, Germany – Beethovensaal
November 21 – Frankfurt, Germany – Jahrhundderthalle
November 23 – Paris, France – Adidas Arena
Dream Theater has been in their DTHQ studio working on their 16th studio album and the first with Portnoy since 2009’s Black Clouds & Silver Linings. More information on the upcoming release will be unveiled in the future.
For more information, please visit dreamtheater.net.
Boutique guitar builder Bryn Marin offers custom-built Offset and Offset+ guitars with modern enhancements.
The Offset Model features the classic Alder body and Maple neck combination with Bryn Marin wide bobbin single coil pickup and rhythm circuit combination. The Offset+ model features a bound AAA figured maple top and the Bryn Marin Firebird style Mini Humbucker pickup and Bigsby vibrato.
Features
- A truly custom-built-to-order guitar design experience to choose any color and hardware option you like.
- 25-inch scale neck that is perfect length for the offset design
- New, modern body shape that is more balanced and comfortable to play.
- Thin Nitro Cellulose Lacquer finish
- Tru-Oil Satin Neck finish upon request.
- Mastery Tremolo and Bridge ($400 upcharge).
- Bryn Marin Custom Wound Pickups.
- Double Carbon Fiber Rods in the neck for additional strength and stability.
- 1.5-degree neck-to-body angle for increased bridge stability.
- Stainless steel neck inserts for maximum neck-to-body strength.
- Bigsby Vibrato on the Offset+
Bryn Marin Offset and Offset+ are designed to excel in any musical setting with a unique shape and style that stand out from the crowd of the same old boring vanilla. Check out the offset and offset+ BrynMarin guitar. A new take on the original offset design.
Handcrafted in Denver Colorado. The Bryn Marin Offset ($1,699 w/out Mastery, $2,199 w/Mastery) and Offset + ($1,999) are available online.
For more information, please visit brynmarin.com.
Taylor Guitars introduces the 50th Anniversary Builder’s Edition 314ce LTD, featuring Urban Ash back and sides, Sitka spruce top, and V-Class bracing for exceptional clarity and sustain.
Featuring a cutaway Grand Auditorium body, Urban Ash back and sides, and a Sitka spruce top, the guitar incorporates a beveled armrest and cutaway, chamfered body edges, and a Curve Wing bridge—premium features that fit into the Builder’s Edition design ethos by enhancing the playing comfort to offer a more fluid, musically expressive experience. Choose from a natural or Kona burst top, accented with a firestripe pickguard.
Natural finish.
Both versions also boast a Kona burst body and neck and a Silent Satin finish, which combines the mellow sheen of a traditional satin finish with a smooth feel that reduces incidental noise as the player moves against the body (a major plus for recording applications).
Other notable appointments include Italian acrylic Compass inlays, silver side dots, black/Ivoroid edge trim, an Italian acrylic rosette, and Gotoh 510 tuners in Antique Gold. As part of Taylor’s anniversary collection, the guitar features ebony bridge pins with gold acrylic dots and a 50th-anniversary soundhole label.
Tonally, Urban Ash delivers a harmonious fusion of mahogany and koa properties, offering a focused, even response that suits a wide range of playing styles. Paired with a spruce top and Taylor’s proprietary V-Class voicing architecture, these guitars yield a level of clarity, projection, sustain, and responsiveness that players will love. With this blend of ergonomic features, aesthetic appeal, and sonic versatility, this heirloom-grade model celebrates Taylor’s heritage of inspiring, high-performance acoustics in a uniquely memorable way.
50th Anniversary Builder’s Edition 314ce Spec Highlights
- Back/Side Wood: Solid Urban Ash
- Top Wood: Solid Sitka Spruce
- Neck: Mahogany
- Fretboard: West African Crelicam Ebony
- Nut Width: 1-3/4”
- Scale Length: 25-1/2”
- Bracing: V-Class
- Electronics: Taylor ES2
- Case: Taylor Deluxe Hardshell, Brown
- Strings: D’Addario XS Coated Phosphor Bronze Light
Kona Burst Top: $3,199.00
Natural Top: $2,999.00
For more information, please visit taylorguitars.com.