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New Product Announcements - July 30, 1998
FORMULA™
Pre-amp
Mesa/Boogie
Ltd. is pleased to announce the release of the long awaited
FORMULA Pre-Amp, much improved successor to the classic STUDIO
Pre-Amp built in the mid-eighties that defined affordable
tube rack tone. This new offering shows up on a leaner
one-rack space chassis and yet, manages to boast an additional
channel.
Taking overall sonic direction from the Mesa Heartbreaker,
the FORMULA's Rhythm channel is undeniably black face, clipping
sweetly when pushed. It also incorporates a pull Boost
on the Gain control for heavier sounds. Lead 1 starts
out purring - very capable of furry chording, and continues
on up to a violin-inspired, liquid gain voice. Lead 2
shares the rotary tone controls with Lead 1 and allows you to
auto-insert the 5 Band Graphic EQ. The independent Gain/Master
harness allows the tighter, more urgent nature of Lead 2 to
be fully maximized while roaming between the stinging, low gain
bluesy region and a blistering high gain frontier.
What really sets the FORMULA apart from other pre-amps
before it is not the amazing tone and versatility for live
applications, but rather that it was - from the inception
- a recording pre-amp. The development of a new type
of recording circuit that responds in frequency to dynamic
fluctuations in the same way a power amp and speaker do, caused
the emphasis to be shifted early on in development toward
the studio. The uncanny ability to recreate not only
the sound of a great power section and cab, but also
more importantly the feel of a great rig - makes the
FORMULA a must-have "bolt-in" for any control room.
This Wide-Track recording circuitry aboard the FORMULA makes
recording direct guitar truly fun again through convenience
and inspiration.
FORMULA
Features:
- 1 Rack Space
- 5 x 12AX7
- 3 Channels with Independent Gain & Master Controls
- 4 Modes via Pull Boost on Rhythm Channel
- Assignable 5 Band Graphic EQ
- Parallel FX Loop with Mix Control
- Wide Track, Dual Recording Circuitry - Low Gain &
High Gain Circuits
- Stereo Main and Recording Outputs
- External Switching Ports
- 4-Button Foot Controller - Channel Select 1, 2 & 3
and EQ Select
For pricing and additional information, please contact your
local MESA/Boogie Dealer. All specifications and pricing
are subject to change without notice.
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