Akai 早就加入吉他效果器戰局，但好像一直做不太起來，可能是價位太高但缺乏小廠的特色、質感。他們再推出一 distortion 效果器 G-Drive，加了EQ 在 distortion 之前和之後，方便吉他手調整音色。 通常這種 EQ 多用在偏重金屬的樂風，個人對此沒有太大的好感，因為經過太多 EQ 常有訊號減損的情形，但對於喜歡調特殊音色的人，往往樂此不疲。另外，照片上看起來現在 Akai 的組裝似乎相當堅固，變得比較美式一點。 <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR> The new G-Drive (D2G) is a pedal that provides a graphic EQ both before and after the distortion circuit for extensive sound shaping control. Both the first (Character) and second (Color) EQs feature 6-bands, allowing you to wide range of sounds. With these equalizers, the G-Drive can also be adjusted for used with a bass Building your sound starts with the Character graphic EQ that shapes the signal going into the distortion circuit. Conventional distortion boxes simply boost the input's midrange before it goes to the distortion circuit. With the G-Drive, it's quick and easy to create this type of distortion by boosting the mids or cutting the highs and lows-or even doing both. For a thicker, more vintage type of sound you simply boost the low end while cutting the highs. And that's just the beginning. The Color EQ after the distortion lets you set the overall final tone. Conventional distortion boxes usually give you some degree of tone control with high/low shelving filters (bass and treble), but this 6-band EQ provides much more control. For example, when creating heavy metal distortion, the mid range going into the distortion circuit is boosted, resulting in weak top and bottom. But with the COLOR equalizer you can add the highs and lows back for a more balanced overall sound. Or for a softer, sweeter sound you can boost the lows and roll off the highs with both EQs. The G-Drive is a true-bypass pedal. MSRP: $299 Specifications * CONNECTORS: Input 1/4' Mono Phone Jack (Input impedance: 3001, ohms or more) Output 1/4' Mono Phone Jack (Output impedance: 11, ohms or less) * CONTROLS: DRIVE, OUTPUT, Character (6-Band INPUT EQ), Color (6-BandOutput EQ), FOOT SW (Effect ON/OFF) * INDICATORS: LEDx1 (Effect ON/OFF) * POWER CONSUMPTION: DC 9V/50mA * POWER SUPPLY: DC 9V (OPTIONAL: AC ADAPTER MP-9) * DIMENSIONS: 134x175x77 (WxDxHmm) * WEIGHT: 1350g http://www.akaipro.com <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>