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| Introduced at Summer NAMM 2006 by Source Audio, the new Hot Hand Phaser/Flanger features the same motion controller technology as the Hot Hand Wah Filters system which was launched at winter Namm show 2006. In addition to giving guitarists the ability to control the effects using hand and body movements like the Hot Hand Wah Filters, the Hot Hand Phaser/Flanger features an array of easily controllable Phasing and Flanging effects that can be modified and expanded using four modulation sources. The Hot Hand Phaser/Flanger includes 7 Phaser and 7 Flanger effects for a total of 14. Each one of these effects can be further modified using four easily selectable modulation sources for a total of 56 sounds. Themodulation sources include the Hot Hand motion sensor which allows the player to modify each effect with hand and body motions, an LFO, envelope follower, and an on-board sequencer. Each modulation source provides a range of individual parameter adjustments. Parameters for Hot Hand include Motion Sensitivity (for a range of hand and body movements to modify each effect), Depth, and Frequency/Delay (an adjustable parameter on all four of the Modulation Sources.) Both the LFO and Envelope Follower also offer speed and depth adjustments, as does the Sequencer, which also provides control over 81 Patterns. The sequencer drives each effect with patterns of steps instead of the typical sweep signal to produce the sounds of a synthesizer. The Hot Hand Phaser/Flanger is a unique guitar effect which combines micro-machined motion sensing technology with a proprietary audio processing chip to successfully translate body movement into sound. The Hot Hand is comprised of a sensor mounted on a ring that attaches easily to the hand or any part of the body, and an effects console that houses the effects. The system features a 56-bit DSP co-developed with Analog Devices, Inc. and 24-bit A/D-D/A converters. Five ring sizes are provided for the motion sensor and, with the Hot Head and Hot Foot accessories, the sensor can be mounted on the head or foot for more creative possibilities. The effects console features full analog routing during bypass to prevent signal degradation in long effects chains. A sophisticated expression input with selectable parameters you add an expression pedal to your setup that can either directly control the effect, or the LFO speed. The expression output sends signals to external effects devices or keyboards. The Phaser/Flanger’s full frequency range allows use with a keyboard or bass. A sensor output lets you daisy chain several Hot Hand systems together. It can be seen and heard it in action at Source Audio Booth #476, Austin Convention Center, Namm summer session 2006. |
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