GIBSON INTRODUCES THE FIREBIRD X-A LIMITED EDITION ALL-IN-ONE GUITAR SYSTEM
Innovation reigns supreme with a utilizer-friendly, beautifully playable guitar that features automatic self-tuning, multiple in-guitar effects, as well as wireless pedal control
Nashville, Tennessee: On Friday September 30th 2011 Gibson Guitar Corp is about to take guitar engineering to fresh heights with the introduction of the Gibson Firebird X (www.gibson.com/firebirdx). An evolution of the 1960s classic Gibson Firebird model, the Firebird X is loaded with ground-breaking technologies just like 4th-generation Robot tuners for automatic tuning, onboard effects based on dsktop computer plug-in technology, as well as wireless Bluetooth pedals for unsurpassed usability on stage as well as in the studio.
In addition, the Gibson Firebird X is designed for compatibility with hardware as well as applications developed by third party companies-an industry first. Gibson’s “Pure-Analog™” Engine creates this conceivable in conjunction with an authorized App store, as vendors may sell Gibson-compliant applications.
Limited to 1,800 models in two unique finishes-Redolution as well as Bluevolution-the Gibson Firebird X is about to retail for $ 5,570 msrp.
“Innovation has usually been the driving force at Gibson, as well as the Firebird X is nothing short of groundbreaking,” says Henry Juszkiewicz, Gibson Guitar Chairman as well as CEO. “The Gibson Firebird X is really the all of technologically-advanced guitar ever conceived, with multiple built-in effects that take sonic capabilities to an entirely fresh level-while retaining the classic appeal of a finely-crafted, supremely playable instrument.”
As an sum up bonus, the entire registered owners of the Firebird X gain instant entry into the Firebird X Visionaries Club, an on-line community as members have exclusive access to software, patches, manuals as well as some some other supporting downloads. In addition, members may produce as well as primarytain personal profile pages; publish as well as share Firebird X preset files, audio as well as video content; as well as communicate/interact with fellow Firebird X owners, artists as well as Gibson staff.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:
The Gibson Firebird X has a lightweight body (six pounds total) created from hand-sorted swamp ash; a thin, fast, asymmetrical rock maple neck with a smooth, non-stick satin finish; as well as a maple finger board. Gibson has asides developed the unique ProX case to protect the instrument, with the ability to survive a fall from a six-foot building.
Built-in effects capability, accessible with a minimum of motion as well as disruption, enable utilizers to only morph settings as well as switch into dissimilar effect. Presets recreate the world’s best tones as well as generate a plethora of fresh ones.
With a 4th generation of supporting hardware as well as software the Gibson Firebird X is self-tuning, the entireowing the guitar to change tunings promptly as well as accurately.
Designed to look just like standard pickup selectors, the two “tog-pots” have control built into the rotatable toggle shaft to let utilizers morph smoothly from unprocessed to processed sounds. A third “tog-pot” blends acoustic sounds from the piezo pickup, along with the electric pickups or only acoustic sounds. Optimized to sound just like Gibson’s acclaimed J-45 acoustic guitar, the basic acoustic guitar sound is virtually indistinguishable from an acoustic guitar’s electric output.
Three mini-humbuckers with side-by-side coils as well as a hexaphonic piezo bridge pickup with an improved low noise, high dynamic-range preamplifier create the Firebird X a completey active guitar. The bridge piezo pickup includes hex outputs (each string may provide a separate output for dsktop computer or live performance setups), that the entireow allthing from completely fresh sounds from “clean” distortion as well as synth-like timbres to sophisticated surround possibilities.
Thanks to advances in low-power circuitry, amazinger Robo-Tuner efficiency, as well as power saving technologies adapted from laptop dsktop computers, the Firebird X internal battery lasts for from two hours of continuous utilize as well as, if haveed, may be swapped out in seconds with a readily available camcorder battery.
Gibson partnered with CSR, a global leader in wireless technology, to develop an expression pedal as well as footswitch unit (included with buy) for the Firebird X. “CSR combined our unsurpassed Bluetooth connectivity technology as well as expertise with our passion for creativity to create Gibson’s vision a reality,” says Anthony Murray, CSR Senior Vice President of Audio as well as Consumer Business. “The result is an amazing cognitive system that enables players to experience precise, intuitive control of the instrument with absolutely no wires to get in the way.” Optimized for musical applications, the pedals as well as footswitch snap bring together for a safe mechanical as well as electrical connection to produce a compact pedal board setup.
Although the heart of the distortion options inside Firebird X utilize McDSP’s critically-acclaimed Chrome Tone plug-in, Gibson engineers included multiple modulation, delay, as well as reverberation effects including fresh effects just like “dynamic” delay as well as old favorites just like spring reverb, analog chorus/delay, as well as a 10-second looper.
The Firebird X features Gibson’s turbo-charged “Pure-Analog™” engine, that provides an arsenal of professional world class sounds as well as effects as well as professional analog sound. It is utilizer-replaceable, as well as the entireows 3rd party developers to create fresh exciting utilize of the engine by the entireowing their software, sold in the Gibson app store, to run on the guitar’s engine.
For more information on the Gibson Firebird X as well as to ascertain the closeest dealer, sort ofly visit http://www2.gibson.com/Products/Electric-Guitars/Firebird/Gibson-USA/Firebird-X.aspx.
ABOUT GIBSON GUITAR CORP.
Gibson Guitar Corp. is acknowledgen worldwide for producing classic models in all major style of fretted instrument, including acoustic as well as electric guitars, mandolins, as well as banjos. The Gibson Les Paul guitar is the bestselling guitar of the entire time as well as bears the moniker of a tribute to the late famed musician of the similar name. Collectively, the Gibson Robot Guitar, Gibson Dark Fire, Gibson Dusk Tiger as well as the Gibson Firebird X represent the biggest advances in electric guitar design in more than 75 years. Through the Gibson Foundation, Gibson Guitar Corp. has become equally acknowledgen for it is philanthropic efforts on behalf of music, education, health as well as human services. Founded in 1894 in Kalamazoo, MI as well as headquartered in Nashville, TN because 1984, Gibson Guitar Corp.’s family of brands includes Epiphone, Dobro, Kramer, Steinberger, Tobias, Echoplex, Electar, Flatiron, Slingerland, Valley Arts, Maestro, Oberheim, Baldwin, Sunshine Piano, Take Anywhere Technology, J&C Fischer, Chickering, Hamilton, as well as Wurlitzer. Visit Gibson’s website at www.gibson.com. Follow Gibson Guitar at www.twitter.com/gibsonguitar as well as www.facebook.com/gibsonguitar.
About CSR
CSR is a global provider of innovative silicon as well as software solutions for the location-aware, media-rich, cloud-connected world. Our platforms are optimised for the automotive navigation as well as infotainment, digital cameras as well as imaging, connected house infotainment as well as wireless audio markets. We provide solutions to complex problems in the audio-visual, connectivity as well as location technology domains the entire from a broad range of markets, with a technology portfolio that includes GPS/GNSS cognitive systems, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, FM, NFC, aptX as well as CVC audio codecs, JPEG, MPEG, H.264 imaging, IPS printing, microcontrollers, DSPs as well as broadband receivers. CSR’s technology solutions as well as market platforms enable it is clients to deliver a superior utilizer experience as well as are adopted by leaders in the auto, dsktop computer, house as well as mobile markets. More information may be ascertained at www.csr.com Keep up to date with CSR on our blog, or follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/CSR_plc
