"Jens Ritter brought his signature beautiful basses, including this 5-string that used a new technique: gluing two figured wood pieces side-by-side with an ebony strip."
Xvive's P58 Guitar Wireless System features a True Diversity Receiver with a built-in chromatic tuner, True Bypass and Buffered Bypass settings, and a USB-C port for charging. With 5.8 GHz signal stability, 100 feet of wireless range, and low latency, this system is a game-changer for musicians.
Xvive continue to expand their wireless product line, now introducing the P58 Guitar Wireless System, which combines the A58T Transmitter with a combination True Diversity Receiver and chromatic tuner pedal. The Transmitter is borrowed from the A58 Guitar Wireless System, known for its 5.8 GHz signal stability and active/passive modes. But the P58R Receiver adds further functionality, most obviously acting as a high-precision chromatic tuner.
In addition to its key receiving and tuning roles, the P58R Receiver offers both True Bypass and Buffered Bypass settings that help to optimize your signal. Buffered Bypass offsets the deterioration of your high-end when you’re using long cable runs or extra-large pedalboards. True Bypass mode ensures that the tuner doesn’t color your tone or load the signal when bypassed. Since the Receiver is connected to power all the time during use, it’s well-positioned to pass on some of that power to the Transmitter via its USB-C port, for charging between sets as needed! The Transmitter’s onboard battery lasts up to five hours.
Xvive Combines 5.8 GHz Guitar Wireless with a Multi-FeaturedChromatic Tuner
The 5.8 GHz band is typically less crowded than 2.4 GHz, since fewer devices use 5.8 GHz; that translates to a lower chance of signal interference. On top of that, the True Diversity Receiver allows you to scan the six available wireless channels and automatically select the strongest, most stable option—further ensuring rock-solid connections.
The A58T Transmitter offers both Active and Passive modes; the Active setting applies a – 10dB pad that prevents unwanted distortion and clipping when you’re playing a guitar or bass with active or high-output pickups. The P58 system boasts 100 feet of wireless range, less than 5 ms of latency, high-resolution 24-bit / 48 kHz audio, and a signal-to-noise ratio of 100 dB.
The P58 Guitar Wireless System is available from all Xvive dealers and online retailers for$249.99 (US MAP). The P58R Receiver/Tuner (which can only be paired with the A58T) isavailable separately for $169.99 (US MAP). The A58T (which can be paired with the A58R orP58R Receivers) sells for $85.00 (US MAP).
KMA Machines GEMINUS is a compact pedal featuring True Double Tracker technology for adding width and fatness to your performances. With stereo or mono connections, flexible signal routing, and precise controls, GEMINUS is the perfect solution for doubling your riffs. Experience the best sounding doubler with ease of use.
The first outing for KMA’s unique and custom AI driven True Double Tracker technology was in the ENDGAME, our powerhouse end-of-chain pedal. We designed our dead-simple-to-use, TDT Algorithm in ENDGAME to be as authentic to the doubling recording process as possible, but we realise that not everybody needs all the bells and whistles of such an all-encompassing device. However, the processing power requirements required for TDT meant a simpler device wasn’t yet possible. But as demand from the community grew, our team worked hard to squeeze it down and make it happen.
So, meet GEMINUS - all of KMA’s True Double Tracker goodness in a compact pedal that’s suitable for any board. Whether playing live or recording with a single instrument, GEMINUS is the perfect solution for adding “fatness” and “width” to your performances - it really does feel like you are playing the same riff twice!
Width Knob, provides control over the stereo field
Stereo or Mono connections on TRS jacks
Flexible signal routing (selectable Stereo or Mono In/Out)
Time, Pitch and Level controls, for precise TDT tailoring
Compact enclosure with top-mounted jacks - will fit into any setup
Switchable True/Buffered Bypass*
‘Silent’ relay-based soft switching
Premium analog electronics• 32 Bit internal processing
Powered by (opt.) 9 V DC PSU (centre -, 2.1mm, ~ 100 mA current draw, not included)
Enabled via the soft bypass footswitch, GEMINUS accurately replicates the minor differences that exist between two separate recordings. The TDT WIDTH control spreads your doubled tracks, anywhere from completely centred (0%) to 50% left and right (centre indent) and 100% left and right split.
KMA has carried out extensive research on how to make double tracking sound exactly how we think it should perform. In the process, we’ve spent thousands of engineering hours working on our own proprietary technology, even developing our own custom neural network AI with onset detection in the process for our algorithms.
The mode for the TRS input and output jacks is selected by the toggle switch. You can choose between stereo in and out, mono in and stereo out or mono in to mono out, so no matter your signal and tonal desires, GEMINUS will fit into your rig with ease.
For the most accurate performance (and just like the real double tracking scenario in the studio), our custom True Double Tracker algorithm should ideally be fed with a mono signal. Obviously if you are trying to emulate what traditionally happens in the studio, you wouldn’t normally double up a stereo source. Having said that, our TDT algorithm has been optimised to still have a useful and very pleasing widening effect on stereo input signals, just take care that using too much doubling on some stereo sources may cause your carefully crafted reverb, delay or other modulation effects to turn to mush or even add phase issues.
To help tailor the Doubling to your own taste, the TIME control changes the timing range of the doubled AI-driven onset detection. Essentially, it’s all about the tightness of the doubled signal to fit differing playing styles. Variable from an extra tight mode, that’s perfect for extra fast riffs, to a looser timing that can just the right amount of density to more open playing styles, this control is a powerful weapon to make your riffs fit your musical goals. The centre detent is GEMINUS’ default factory position, but turning the knob left will give a tighter feel. Crank the knob to the right and the doubled signal becomes much more relaxed.
While the LEVEL control affects the balance of the doubled signal against the original source. Useful for those times where you might want maximum width, but a little less (or even more) of the sound to be doubled against the original. Centre detent of the knob is GEMINUS’ default factory position. There’s some clever panning stuff going on under the hood here too, so neither the doubled or original signal is louder on one side or the other, when in Stereo.
Finally, the new PITCH selector switch can add some additional movement to your doubled signal, extending the usefulness of GEMINUS beyond standard doubling. When the switch is at the centre default position (-) there is no pitch adjustment, (~) adds some subtle modulation, while (≈) adds even more wobble. In this mode, it doesn’t mean that your second guitarist will sound like they are off on a quest for enlightenment all on their own (!), it is just super handy for those times when you want more chaos and instability in your ensemble.
To top it all off, we’ve added a switchable real True/Buffered bypass and ‘silent’ relay-based soft switching. When we were testing our new pedal platform, we really loved the clarity and signal integrity of KMA’s Buffered Bypass, plus there are zero clicks and pops when switching in this mode, which is why it is the recommended and default mode on shipping. However, we know some players have some special devices like extra fussy vintage fuzz pedals and the like, so we added the ability to select True Bypass mode via an internal dip switch (*see the Quick Start Guide for more details).
Phew, seems that there’s quite a lot going inside GEMINUS then. We believe our True Double-Tracker in this pedal is the best sounding, yet easiest to use doubler you’ll ever play - period.
Sharing with you DavidByrne's new (yet to be announced) album coming this September 5th- his first in 7 years! Who Is The Sky? is produced by Kid Harpoon, and in addition to being incredible, it’s the exact antidote for the times. It’ll be out Sept 5th on his new label Matador Records and will be announced on June 10th along with a world tour.
The album builds upon the themes laid out by American Utopia, the album and tour but more specifically spelled out by the Broadway show and subsequent film. With this offering, David continues his exploration of human connection, optimism, and the potential for societal unity against the chaotic backdrop of the world. Who Is The Sky? is particularly cinematic, humorous and joyful but often with a lesson baked in. But most importantly, the songs are so DavidByrne - they ride the razor's edge of avant-garde and accessible pop.
Since releasing his last solo album American Utopia over 7 years ago, David’s already iconic profile has risen even more. American Utopia went on to be a Broadway show and Spike Lee-directed film for HBO. He received his second Oscar nomination (he won for his work on “The Last Emporer”) for his song for “Everything Everywhere All At Once” with Mitski and performed at the ceremony. Talking Heads’ “Stop Making Sense” was re-released by A24, bringing a whole new generation of fans to what many call the best concert film of all time. David and Fatboy Slim’s musical Here Lies Love, also made it to Broadway. And hopefully you saw David's recent performance with Robyn at SNL 50 - was such an incredible time!
Empress Effects is proud to announce the release of the Bass ParaEq, a bass-specific parametric EQ pedal.
Building on the success of their acclaimed ParaEq MKII series, which has already gained popularity with bassists, the Bass ParaEq offers the same studio-grade precision but with features tailored for bass instruments.
Basses of all types – including electric and upright basses with active and passive electronics – can benefit from the Bass ParaEq’s tone-sculpting capabilities.
The new pedal follows the success of the Empress Bass Compressor and ParaEq MKII Deluxe, which have become some of the company’s best-reviewed and top-selling products. The Bass Compressor’s popularity confirmed what Empress had long suspected: bassists are eager for tools built with their needs in mind, not just adaptations of guitar gear.
The Bass ParaEq retains the line’s powerful 3-band parametric EQ and studio-style features while introducing a bass-optimized frequency layout, a selectable 10MΩ Hi-Z input for piezo-equipped instruments, a dynamically-adjusted low shelf, and automatic balanced output detection—perfect for live and studio use alike.
The Bass ParaEq also offers an output boost, adjustable by a dedicated top-mounted knob and activated by its own footswitch, capable of delivering up to 30dB of boost. It’s perfect for helping your bass punch through during key moments in live performance.
Whether dialing in clarity for a dense mix or compensating for an unfamiliar venue, the Bass ParaEq offers precise tonal control in a compact, road-ready form. With 27V of internal headroom to prevent clipping from even the hottest active pickups, the Bass ParaEq is the ultimate studio-style EQ designed to travel.
Key features of the Bass ParaEq include:
Adjustable frequency bands tailored for bass instruments
Selectable 10MΩ Hi-Z input for upright basses and piezo pickups
Auto-detecting balanced output for long cable runs and direct recording
Three sweepable parametric bands with variable Q
High-pass, low-pass, low shelf, and high shelf filters
Transparent analog signal path with 27V of internal headroom
Buffered bypass switching
Powered by standard 9V external supply, 300mA (no battery compartment)
The Bass ParaEq is now shipping worldwide. It can be purchased from the Empress Effects website for $374 USD and through authorized Empress dealers globally.
The Sunset is a fully analog, zero latency bass amplifier simulator. It features a ¼” input, XLR and ¼” outputs, gain and volume controls and extensive equalization. It’s intended to replace your bass amp both live and in the studio.
If you need a full sounding amp simulator with a lot of EQ, the Sunset is for you. It features a five band equalizer with Treble, Bass, Parametric Midrange (with frequency and level controls), Resonance (for ultra lows), and Presence (for ultra highs). All are carefully tuned for bass guitar. But don’t let that hold you back if you’re a keyboard player. Pianos and synthesizers sound great with the Sunset!
The Sunset includes Gain and master Volume controls which allow you to add compression and classic tube amp growl. It has both ¼” phone and balanced XLR outputs - which lets you use it as a high quality active direct box. Finally, the Sunset features zero latency all analog circuitry – important for the instrument most responsible for the band’s groove.
Introducing the Sunset Bass Amp Simulator
Zero Latency bass amp simulator.
Go direct into the PA or DAW.
Five Band EQ:
Treble and Bass controls.
Parametric midrange with level and frequency controls.
Xvive Combines 5.8 GHz Guitar Wireless with a Multi-FeaturedChromatic Tuner
