These are just a few of the many artists and top musicians who are now Xcited. Will you one day be among them?
John Jorgenson | Jeff King | Reggy Hamilton | Nathan East | Michael Rhodes | Matt Dauzat | Paul Jackson Jr. | Thom Bresh | Mike Brignardello | Jerry McPherson |
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| Foot Switch | Lo Tune & Lo Blend | |||||
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| 10MegΩ Input Impedance | 1. Wet/Dry (Effect/No Effect) | |||
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| Internal 9V battery typically lasts | Drives Long Cables |
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150 hours. | 3. Standard XLR Male Jack |
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Here's What They're Saying!
...this pedal is amazing. It would be worth buying even if it was double the cost.
Riann Vosloo
"Bass Guitar Magazine" 8/03
For: A really open sound that makes your guitar sound bigger.
Against: We have to give it back. Bob Tribe
"Total Guitar" 7/03
If you want the genuine Aphex sound in an instrument friendly package, this is the answer.
Paul White
"Sound on Sound" 8/03
...the sensation is akin to adding another cabinet... more air, space and color around each note. Xciters add a lively richness that's highly addictive. These pedals are amazing.
Terry Buddingh
"Bass Player" 8/03
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Big BottomTM Process
Lo | Expands depth and low end power without |
Blend | exceeding typical peak levels. Prolongs |
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Aural ExciterTM Process
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...body resonance and thump were magnificently enhanced... the sonic spectrum seems to expand into the stratosphere... warm, chunky lows and ethereal highs... boosting frequency bands (EQ) couldn't match the shimmer and wide screen quality of the Xciter processing. If you're looking for a tone that goes to "12" or "13" instead of "11", then get Xcited.
Michael Molenda
"Guitar Player" 7/03
In blind tests, listeners picked the Xciter signal over dry direct guitar every time. "Fuller", "richer", "brighter", "clearer", "more
Basics of Aphex Patents
Perfect For All Amplified Instruments
Genuine
alive" were adjectives used to describe the effect. The Acoustic Xciter also excels as a straight D.I. - its sound is round and full and seems to tame the piezo "quack" so many D.I.'s struggle with.
Mick Gallagher
"EQ Magazine" 7/03
The Aural Exciter® and Big Bottom® are owned, patented, and trademarked exclusively by Aphex Systems Ltd. "Acoustic Xciter", "Bass Xciter", and "Guitar Xciter" are exclusive trademarks of Aphex Systems. Don't be confused by other manufacturer's products bearing similar names or similar claims. They are not the equivalent. Only Aphex can give you the real thing. Always insist on "Genuine Aphex".