
Anthony Easton
The VJR-9 Vintage Jet Riser by Maxon is an updated version of the vintage FL-70 Jetlyzer, designed to deliver added features and superior performance. It is an analog flanger with a voltage-controlled "Jet" effect, featuring a Jet sound generator with VCA and VCF circuits. The pedal is designed in homage to classic 70's distortion modulators such as the Flying Pan and Jetlyzer, both of which Maxon designed and built for Ibanez.
Key Features and Specifications:
- Analog Bucket-Brigade Flanger as the modulation source
- Speed and Width controls for adjusting the flanging effect
- Voltage-controlled white noise generator to simulate the sound of a jet in
flight
- Combination of VCA and VCF circuits for the Jet effect, reacting to playing
dynamics within a preset range
- External footswitch jack for engaging the Jet effect
- True Bypass Switching with Mechanical True Bypass switching via a Fujisoku
4PDT switch
- Internal voltage-doubling circuitry for maximum headroom and to eliminate
input distortion
- Input Impedance: 500K Ohms
- Output Impedance: 10K Ohms or less
- Maximum Output Range: +12 dBu (400 Hz)
- Controls: RANGE, JET, SENSITIVITY, SPEED, WIDTH
- Delay Time: 1.0 mSec - 30.0 mSec
- Speed Frequency: 0.04 Hz - 12 Hz
- Residual Noise: -90 dBu or less (IHF-A)
- Internal Circuit Voltage: 13 VDC (DC to DC Converter)
- Power Supply: 9 volt battery or Maxon AC adaptor
- Power Consumption: approximately 60 mA / 9 VDC
- Dimensions: 74 (W) x 124 (D) x 54 (H) mm
- Weight: approximately 630 g (including battery, excluding adaptor)
The VJR-9 Vintage Jet Riser offers a wide variety of effects, from classic chorus and flanging to tremolo-like auto-wah and massive jet sweeps. It can be used in the FX loop or front-end of an amp, providing flexibility in usage scenarios.
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Brand New
$449.99

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$299

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