[NAMM] Electro-Harmonix introduces 45000 and RTG

The Electro-Harmonix 45000 is a multitrack digital recorder that can record non-compressed, 44.1 kHz / 16-bit CD quality audio direct to a removable SDHC card (4 to 32GB). Each loop has four mono tracks and one stereo mixdown track.

Loop speed is adjustable over a two octave range, and reverse recording and playback are also possible. A built-in metronome to a separate Monitor Out and a Headphone Out are also included.

Specifications:

• Includes a 4GB card delivering up to 125 minutes of recording time
• Import .Wav audio files from PC or Mac
• Auxiliary Input mixes MP3 players with the loop output
• Stereo mixdown track frees tracks for re-use
• Overdub or punch in/out recording
• Quantize or non-quantize (free running) modes
• MIDI Clock Sync as master or slave
• Most user parameters are MIDI controllable
• USB port enables backup/restore with PC or MAC
• Standard 9.6VDC 200mA power supply included

With the optional 45000 Foot Controller (sold separately), you can access 100 individual loops.

The RTG (Random Tone Generator) is a reissue of a rare EHX synthesizer first introduced in 1980. The palm-sized synth produces wild, randomly changing tones over a four-plus octave range.

Specifications: 

• Rate knob controls the speed at which the tones are generated
• Glide switch adds portamento or a glide between pitches
• ¼" output jack
• A footswitch turns the RTG on or off and an indicator LED alerts the user to its status
• 9Volt power supply or 9Volt battery (included)