Foreword
When we started development on the MPX G2 Guitar Effects Processor and the MPX R1 MIDI Remote Controller, we knew we were designing for the most discriminitating guitarists — players whose tonal foundation is based on this no- compromise equation:
great guitar + great amp = great tone
Our challenge was to put together a guitar effects system that could mesh with your favorite gear and not get in the way of your signature sound. Since we had no intention of trying to duplicate the “great amp” portion of the equation inside of our effects processor, we needed to make the MPX G2 capable of putting effects in two places at the same time — between the guitar and your amp (like stomp boxes) or in your amp’s effects loop (like rack effects). Add to that the challenge of getting the sounds right, and combining analog and digital effects in a roadworthy package, and you’re definitely into something totally new.
So, here it is. A lot of people have put a lot of sweat into this box so you could do what you do best — so get out there and play.
Throughout the development process of our Custom Shop products, we’ve had the help of a team of artist advisors. Time and again their input had a major impact on both the MPX G2 Guitar Effects Processor and MPX R1 MIDI Remote Controller. Some were with us at the beginning, when these products were just concepts on paper, others joined us as various prototypes came roaring to life.
Jon Finn, Dave Friedman of Rack Systems Ltd., Michael James, Eddie Kramer, Peter McCabe of Tone King Studio, John McIntyre, Bobby Owsinski, John Petrucci, Blues Saraceno, Alex Saraceno, David Torn and Carl Verheyen — each made significant contributions, including:
putting their reputations on the line by working with experimental gear in front of large paying audiences — or in critical sessions with the clock ticking, so that we could evaluate under
sharing secrets, tips and tricks — “How did you get that sound on (insert hit tune from platinum record)?”
spending hours and hours of critical listening time to help us evaluate our work as it progressed, and letting us know when we had to go back to the drawing board.
Thanks to each of you for applying your consummate skills to this project. Your faith, encouragement, enthusiasm and patience helped us get it right.
