![]() In a typical configuration, the middle button is set to the Play function, and the left and right buttons are typically set to Rewind and Fast-Forward respectively. However, you can often change these functions around in your transcription software. Pedals for transcription may connect either via serial or USB port. There are three things you’ll need to consider when choosing a transcription foot pedal: Since USB connections are vastly more common nowadays, I’ve only included USB foot pedals here. Your foot pedal must be compatible with your computer’s operating system as well as your transcription software. All the foot pedals here are compatible for both Mac and PC. (Check out my recommendations for the best audio transcription software and get an exclusive discount on a pro license.) Additionally, I’ve selected the foot pedals in this list based on their compatibility with a wide range of digital transcription software. With standard transcription foot pedals, your heel acts as an anchor while you control audio playback with your toes. Strain produced by this movement is minimal however, because you’re moving your foot up and down, it becomes a repetitive motion. With all repetitive motions – however easy – there’s the risk of developing a repetitive stress injury. Therefore, ergonomics is an important consideration when choosing the best foot pedal for transcription work. It shall accompany Steve on his 2011 tour for his new album “All’s well that ends well” along with the mythical band Toto.Everyone is built a little differently, so you may need to test a couple of different ergonomic transcription foot pedals to find out what’s most comfortable for you over the long term. The rigor and perfectionism of Steve Lukather helped us achieve us this little gem that we are really proud of. ![]() The WAVE BOX is obviously, and like any other Benrod pedal is True Bypass so that the signal of the guitar is totally left untouched. This switch along with the others opens up a large range of surprising, convincing and fun sounds that will occupy and fulfill any guitarist’s needs. The MODE switch is a sort of bonus: It changes the personality of the effect especially on rapid settings. ![]() We also added a DRY/WET control which allows you to dose between the amount of the WAVE BOX effect and the guitar signal. The DEPTH control adjusts the depth and the intensity of the effect. Whatever the adjustment, from the most standard to the most extreme, you can be sure to have at least the same volume as when the pedal is bypassed. ![]() We have also integrated a control which is usually lacking on vibe/trem pedals: VOLUME. The LED on the WAVE BOX flashes depending on the frequency of the effect and allows you to visualize the amount of ATTACK: either it flashes on and off or it fades in and out with a more or less pronounced effect. The ATTACK control regulates the hardness of the effect: It can go from a “kill switch” type effect (ON/OFF) to a melted in effect (fade in/fade out.) As Steve asked we have made this pot controllable by foot via a rubber coating. The SPEED control fixes a speed within this field. The RANGE control defines the width of the WAVE BOX: from very slow Vibe to Tremolos, going all the way to extreme Tremolos verging on ring modulators! The possibilities are endless. We conjointly developed 2 essential controls: RANGE and ATTACK. Its personality? The warmth of analog mixed with the undoubtable precision of digital effects. The WAVE BOX is more than just a simple vibe pedal: it can go from very slow speeds (like a vibe) to very high speeds, like a Tremolo pushed to its limits. It goes without saying that this isn’t any small feat… He and his guitar-tech entrusted to the Benrod staff the daunting task of creating THE vibe pedal that would accompany him on the road.Īfter a good number of prototypes the WAVE BOX was born and the definitive version is now an integral part of his pedalboard. The year 2011 blew a wind of change on Steve’s touring gear: he wanted to lighten his rack and assemble in a compact pedalboard the heart of his sound and personality. We are very proud to announce the WAVE BOX created on demand for… Steve Lukather himself. More than just a new pedal, it’s before anything else an exciting story…
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