AG Stomp from Yamaha

AG Stomp from Yamaha
by Barry Rudolph

The Yamaha AG Stomp uses Yamaha's proprietary Acoustic Microphone Modeling (AMM) technology to transform the output of ordinary piezo and magnetic pickups or even built-in mics into the sound of a studio-miked acoustic guitar. The AG Stomp emulates eight microphone types: including condenser, dynamic and tube condensers in either close or distant proximity.

The unit features a total of 60 sound programs (30 Preset/30 User) and four-band parametric EQ with treble, midrange, bass and presence with up to 12 dB cut/boost and sweepable frequencies. A Piezo/Mic blend knob mixes between the pickups and the selected microphone sound. The AG Stomp also allows real-time control of up to fourteen effects parameters...up to eight of them simultaneously using the optional Yamaha FC7 expression pedal. On-board effects include four-band chorus, delay, limiting and three reverbs.

The AG Stomp has a five-band, programmable feedback reduction system with Auto Touch, eliminating troublesome on-stage feedback. Four built-in footswitches provide easy access to programs, effects, feedback reduction and on-board chromatic tuner. Built in a sturdy metal stomp box, AG Stomp features an angled top that keep the your foot from getting in the way of knobs and controls. A 9-Volt phantom power supply eliminates the need to buy batteries for your guitar's internal pre-amp...no more dead batts that are a pain to change!

Other features include: balanced 1/4-in. stereo outputs (XLR to 1/4-in. adapters included); a headphone jack that doubles as an additional stereo output; and a 44.1kHz S/PDIF digital recording output. The Yamaha AG Stomp has a suggested retail price of $699 and will be available in September. For more information on the AG Stomp, write Yamaha Corporation of America, Pro Audio & Combo Division, Guitar Products, P.O. Box 6600, Buena Park, CA 90622; telephone (714) 522-9011. Visit www.yamaha.com.

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