Peppers drummer Chad Smith was on fire during the LDC launch event, and his performance here shows him in a light that few have seen before. Appearing solo as well as alongside Chad, Ian's playing here confirms his position as one of the most potent rock drummers of the last 30 years (for the likes of Deep Purple, Whitesnake, Gary Moore, and others). This unique DVD also includes interviews with both Chad and Ian, a chnace to see them soundcheck before their performance and details of the kit set-ups that each used that night. Running time: 66 minutes.  (less)

treasure hunters found much of the precious cargo. SHIP OF GOLD tells the dramatic story with the help of extensive footage filmed during the recovery and fascinating interviews with the engineers, historians and salvage experts who brought the treasures to the surface. We'll also explore the tragic story of the Central America's sinking, the worst peacetime sea disaster in American history. Rare period documents and images, along with the testimony of descendants of the unfortunate victims, charts the course of the doomed ship from her harbor in Gold Rush California to her final resting place beneath the Atlantic waves. Nature's fury, man's ingenuity and a saga spread over two centuries make the SHIP OF GOLD a captivating high seas drama.  (less)

In a powerful sci-fi detective series, Charlie Jade is a private investigator who must stop a corporate empire from collapsing the existence of three separate parallel worlds. Charlie works and lives in Alphaverse, a high-tech world dominated by Vexcor, a greedy, multinational corporation. The death of a beautiful and mysterious girl leads Charlie to a secret Vexcor facility where a massive explosion propels him out of his own world and into another: ours. Baffled by the differences and seduced by the similarities, Charlie is soon drawn into a conflict that not only involves his own home universe and his new chaotic 21st century world but also a third, a pristine pacifist universe with unsuspected ter...  (less)

Dual inputs enable two instruments to be on-line and ready to go with a pop-free selector. You can program three custom tones for each input, or use all six for a single instrument. You can also program the FX loop to engage your favorite effect with a particular setting and the Deluxe will bring it every time that preset is selected. The Sansamp Bass Driver Deluxe Pedal can be powered with a 9V alkaline battery, optional Tech 21 DC2 power supply, or via phantom power. The fat, funky tones of the SansAmp Bass Driver series are legendary. With an all-analog signal path, two inputs, six presets, a programmable effect loop, and parallel/tuner out, the stage-optimized Deluxe is one massive sounding pedal. Bass Driver Deluxe Applications Take a SansAmp Bass Driver into the studio and plug directly Into the board for premium tones without miking. Gig with a SansAmp Bass Driver running it directly through the house PA without using a separate amp. Set-up with a SansAmp Bass Driver, power amp and speaker cabinet, and simultaneously run directly through the house PA for planet-dominating sound.  (less)

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mixing console, a power amp or with your stage/rehearsal amp. On-board Drive, Presence, Level and 2-band active EQ knobs give you all the control for shaping that incredible bass tone you need. An on-board footswitch disengages the Tube Amplifier Emulation circuitry, making it an active, transparent direct box. The Bass Driver DI may be powered by one 9v alkaline battery, phantom powered from your mixer or the optional DC2 power supply. SansAmp Bass Driver DI gives you the warmth, presence and punch of a miked-up bass tube amp system in a conveniently portable direct box/pedal format. SansAmp Bass Driver DI can be used as a pre-amp or stomp box with your existing stage rig. You can drive a power amp and speaker cabinets. Or go direct into the mixer of a recorder or P.A. You can also plug into a power amp or conventional bass amp and a P.A. system simultaneously. The controls offer a broad range of traditional bass amp sounds, including such meaty styles as Bassman and SVT, as well as raunchy, Presence controls the amount of definition and upper harmonic content. Presence controls the amount of definition and upper harmonic content. Drive adjusts the overall gain structure and overdrive. Level regulates the XLR and effected 1/4 inch output levels. Blend allows you to mix the direct bass signal with SansAmp Tube Amplifier Emulation circuitry (which is particularly useful for basses equipped with piezo pickups). Bass & Treble are active EQ controls, specifically tuned for bass guitar, that cut or boost +/- 12dB. For studio and live applications, SansAmp Bass Driver DI is engineered with three outputs: an effected XLR, and effected 1/4 inch, and a parallel, uneffected 1/4 inch. The footswitch activates the Tube Amplifier Emulation circuitry. Disengaging the circuitry enables you to use SansAmp Bass Driver DI as a standard active transparent direct box. Sample style settings include Bassman, SVT, King's X, Slap, Reggae, Crimson. Settings are also included for Chapman Stick and Acoustic guitar. TECH 21 - GREAT TONE. BUILT RIGHT. In 1989, after ten years exhaustive research and development with world-class guitar amplifiers, a tired but victorious B. Andrew Barta launched his unique SansAmp. This revolutionary pedal-sized tube amplifier emulator enables musicians to dial in monster tones and patch them directly to a studio mixer or stage PA. Its discrete 100% analog circuitry uses a hyper-realistic tone structure that includes mic and speaker simulation with pre and power amp distortion characteristics. Finally, it was possible to get stunning, co  (less)

toetips. The all-analog circuitry features the same controls as its single channel predecessor: Drive, Bass, Treble, Presence, Blend and Level. Digital only in its programmability, you just tweak the knobs until you find a tone, double-tap on a footswitch, and it’s saved in that channel. It’s that simple. Three of your faves - to go! Powered with 9V battery, optional Tech 21 DC2 power supply, or phantom power. SansAmp Bass Driver DI Programmable Features Build your Bass Driver DI into a live rig with a Bass Power Engine 60, and run through the PA for extra power. Boldly go live with just your Bass Driver DI straight into the PA. Bounce into any studio with a Programmable Bass Driver DI and plug directly into the board. While larger than our other SansAmp pedals, the Programmable Bass Driver DI still fits into a gig bag. Actual size is 7.25 inches L x 5 inches W x 2 inches H. Even with its roadworthy all-metal construction, each unit weighs in at a mere 25oz. Operable with a 9V alkaline battery or optional Tech 21 DC2 power supply, and it is also phantom powerable. TECH 21 - GREAT TONE. BUILT RIGHT. In 1989, after ten years exhaustive research and development with world-class guitar amplifiers, a tired but victorious B. Andrew Barta launched his unique SansAmp. This revolutionary pedal-sized tube amplifier emulator enables musicians to dial in monster tones and patch them directly to a studio mixer or stage PA. Its discrete 100% analog circuitry uses a hyper-realistic tone structure that includes mic and speaker simulation with pre and power amp distortion characteristics. Finally, it was possible to get stunning, consistent tones without brutalizing amps, heaving speaker cabs or futzing with microphones to find that elusive sweet spot. Instead, the SansAmp delivered all of its mammoth sounds from a pocket-sized pedal. A decade and a half later, the SansAmp technology has developed into an impressive line of products to cover every application. Each product is still hand-built in the USA using the best possible materials and exclusive components, such as our smooth custom actuators which are licensed to other major manufacturers. Tech 21’s range of products are developed with a critical ear for tonal perfection and an open ear to our customers’ needs. The sample settings for SansAmp models and guitar and bass amplifiers include such classics as Marshall, Fender, Mesa/Boogie, SVT, and artists like Santana, Metallica, Van Halen and Hendrix. These settings are also a starting point for you to find your own individual tone and style using Tech 21's original products.  (less)

Drive control. It makes an excellent partner for Tech 21's SansAmp RBI pre-amp for bass or SansAmp PSA-1 programmable pre-amp for guitar. Active Bass and Treble tone controls cut or boost 12dB. Sweepable semi-parametric EQ controls, Mid Shift & Mid, range from 170Hz to 3.0 kHz, 16dB, respectively. Blend mixes the amount of SansAmp circuitry with the direct instrument signal. There's an individual level control for the XLR output to optimize an amp's output relative to the PA system. Engineered for both studio and live applications, SansAmp RPM is designed to go direct into the mixing console of a recorder or P.A. system. It can also be used with conventional acoustic or electric guitar amps to enhance and expand their capabilit...  (less)

fray of a live performance. Dual inputs enable two instruments to be on-line and ready to go with a pop-free selector. You can program three custom tones for each input, or use all six for a single instrument. You can also program the FX loop to engage your favorite effect with a particular setting and the Deluxe will bring it every time that preset is selected. The fat, funky tones of the SansAmp Bass Driver series are legendary. With an all-analog signal path, two inputs, six presets, a programmable effect loop, and parallel/tuner out, the stage-optimized Deluxe is all that with cheese and pickles.  (less)

zone, new administrative zone and economic development zone. Strategic location and easily accessible will be the perfect selection for businesses travelers, 10 km to Hefei Luogang Airport, 2 km to Hefei government building and 5 km to highway entrance. The hotel provides 293 spacious and tastefully designed rooms and suites. Each room includes a spacious working area and wall-mounted HDTV. 22-24th floors are Howard Johnson Executive Floors, which is exclusive retreat for discerning travelers, that will offer a host of special amenities and privileges, including the executive lounge for daily breakfast and cocktails, meeting rooms, and express check-in and check-out services. In addition, 21 deluxe suites cater to the special needs of long-term guests. The hotel’s 5 restaurants and bars include San Rafael Western Restaurant which deliver creatively presented and enticing international dishes. Lotus Garden Chinese restaurant serves fine Cantonese, Sichuanese, and local cuisine and offers 16 private dining rooms that cater for all kinds of group. Lobby Bar provides various drinks and snacks, lives music, and creates the perfect venue for meeting friends and relaxation. The unique Japanese Restaurant—Miyajima features authentic Japanese cuisine. The Health Club features a wide variety of recreational facilities. The gym offers state of the art cardiovascular and weight training equipment, plus a steam sauna and Jacuzzi, complemented by an indoor swimming pool and outdoor tennis court. The SPA at Howard Johnson offer 16 deluxe private rooms, all special treatments to create a uniquely relaxing and healing experience. 11 meeting and banqueting facilities will include a 770 m² grand ballroom which can be divided into 2 spaces, with a large pre-function area.  State-of-the-art meeting equipments and facilities will allow strong positioning opportunity to be chosen for all large weddings, conference or various exhibitions needs.    "  (less)