MOEN GEC9 Update

As a followup to the other post below on the new GEC9 Loop Station, here is some video and other information. Will keep you advised when these are ready to ship to the U.S. Thanks again for all the support and the interest.

Here is a link explaining the set-up for video 1: http://www.moenfx.com/gec9_config1.html



Here is a link explaining the set-up for video 2: http://www.moenfx.com/gec9_config2.html



Here is a link explaining the set-up for video 3: http://www.moenfx.com/gec9_config3.html



I will keep you advise on any updates as they become available.

Moen Guitar Effects Commander GEC 9

In an effort to keep you informed here, we are happy to announce the latest addition(in the works) to the excellent Commander line of effects Loopers. The GEC9 will be our most extensive system yet. This Loop station will feature unparalleled freedom to recall many more presets of effects than ever before along with control options for amp switching and other devices that accept 1/4 jacks.

Features at a glance:
1. Recall presets instantly, 50 presets (5 presets/bank x 10banks).
2. 6 Series loops and 3 separate loops.
3. The separate loops can be used as latched switches for amp channel switching.
4. Switching "POP" cancellation technology, eliminates "POP" sound when switch effects.
5. Instant MUTE design. The MUTE is also a "Switch to TUNER" switch.
6. Buffered input/ Non-Buffered input option.
7. Standard negative center DC9V power supply.
8. Wide switch distance avoid misstepping, 70cm/27.6inch switch distance.
9. Ultra Compact Enclosure Size: 43(L)x9.5(W)x3.0(H)cm / 16.9(L)x3.54(W)x3.74(H)inch.

Still in works.... but coming soon. Moen is up to some very exciting things so stayed tuned for more!

Moen Product line 2010..more to come

Here is a quick flash of most the Moen line for those that have not heard of all the different units available.

Moen and Music China Show 2010

Once again Moen participated in the Music China Show 2010 which always attracts vendors and musicians from all over the world.

Just back wired and inspired and here are a couple of pictures to share. Please note the new Commander GEC438 effects LoopStation will be available stateside very soon. Keep looking for more from Moen in the coming months including the new GEC9 (PICTURED HERE IN PROTOTYPE STAGE). Thanks to all players for the support you have shown !!

MOEN GEC438 COMMANDER AVAILABLE END OCT '10

We reported earlier about the new GEC438 Commander Programmable Looper, and now very happy to say that it is complete and will be shipping first units to the United States the end on October. This is newest version of the Moen Commander and predecessor to the excellent Moen GEC434.

The new GEC438 now features a full 8 Loop combination capability for double the capacity of the GEC434. This is done by utilizing switchable banks right from the board (and your feet)

Built gig tough, True Bypass throughout and priced within reach of all players, the Moen Commander will be the heart of your effects setup. Ultra fast reliable switching for fast tonal changes and combinations. Check out the new GEC 438.... COMING SOON!











Features at a Glance:


1. Recall 8 presets instantly.

2. Switching "POP" cancellation technology, elimintes "POP" sound when switch effects.

3. Instant MUTE design. The MUTE is also a "Switch to TUNER" switch.

4. Buffered input/ Non-Bufferred input option.

5. Programmable discritional connection order, e.g. "FX1->FX2->FX3" or "FX2->FX3->FX1".

6. Standard negative center DC9V power supply.

7. Wide switch distance avoid misstepping, 70cm/27.6inch switch distance (center to center).

8. Ultra Compact Enclosure Size: 36(L)x9.0(W)x3.0(H)cm / 14.2(L)x3.54(W)x1.18(H)inch.


Here is a quick video done for the GEC438:

Here is also a pretty in depth review of the GEC438 ( when in initial prototype stage):

by Will Chen

While multi effects processors can offer a great advantage over individual pedals in terms of versatility and bang for your buck, many complain this is accomplished by sacrificing tone and often requiring significant programming and planning to get the fullest tones out of one. One the other hand, some of the bypass buffers of individual pedals are real tone thieves and even true bypass pedals can load down a long signal chain significantly. But some of those little pedals sound incredible and being able to mix and match effects from different manufacturers is often the key in finding one’s tonal Nirvana. What’s a pedal junky to do? Pick up a true bypass looper, and the new MOEN Guitar Effect Commander (GEC) 438 may be the ideal solution.
MOEN is an effects manufacturer based in Hong Kong which offers a full line of pedals of which the GEC is the newest addition. The unit offers relay controlled true bypass for each of it’s four loops and a dedicated tuner output. However, as effects board guru Pete Cornish argues in “The Case Against Ture Bypass”, a single buffered bypass often offers an advantage especially in long signal runs. Well, the MOEN GEC438 offers both buffered and unbuffered inputs allowing you the user to make the choice (all the individual loops remain true bypass). Very cool. But we’ve just scratched the surface…
The GEC 438 is also programmable offering any 3 of the 4 loops active at a time which can be stored in 1 of the 8 presets which are organized in 2 banks of 4. The icing on the cake though is allowing the loops to be programmed in any order. So why is that a big deal? Well, if you’re a more experimental player you’re probably already working out all the permutations in your head but here are a couple examples for the less imaginative. So you’ve got a delay pedal sitting in a loop and an overdrive in another. The standard effects chain feeds the delay into the overdrive. At the end of a song, you max out the repeat level to force self oscillation. How about kicking it up a notch and feed the oscillating feedback into an overdrive? Do you have a multi effects processor without an onboard loop and always wanted to try the famous 4 cable method? Now you can by running a loop output into your amp’s input and the amp’s effect loop out to the loop return, setting up a secondary loop with the amp modeling processor of your choice, and run the GEC 438 output back to the amp effects loop return. Now you can toggle between your amp’s preamp and the modeling preamp and still have two additional loops for additional pedals. How about using loops A and B to switch between 2 amps and loading up C and D with effects? Sweetness!
Build quality is nice and solid and the use of relay controlled switching limits the chances of switch failure and the device runs of a standard 9 volt DC power supply. During the review, I found the unit to be slightly picky about power supplies exhibiting a bit of noise with one particular supply, so partnering the unit with a good low noise power supply is a must. Our review model is a prototype, but these will be hitting the streets any day now and anyone looking for a flexible true bypass looper needs to check these out.
Pros: Incredibly flexible, solid construction, compact size Cons: Sensitive to noisy power supplies.

Moen Overdrive and Fuzz Moo Review

Ran across this unsolicited review of the Moen Fuzz Moo Fuzz and the Moen Overdrive and thought I would share it as well here in this forum.

In the crowded world of effects some basic sounds may be overlooked, but both of these offer a good basis for your overall tone and for sure worth a look.
We appreciate the writeup here.




MOEN Overdrive and Fuzz Moo
by Will Chen
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MOEN is a relative newcomer to the world of guitar effects founded in 2005. Located in Hong Kong, the company offers a full range of effects pedals including some very innovative models such as their Raw Tube Drive which is advertised as the world’s smallest high voltage tube overdrive and Stage Control line of programmable true bypass loops. We’ll look at two pedals from their vintage series today, the MO-OD Overdrive and MO-FM Fuzz Moo.






Overdrive MO-OD

Ok, so it’s got perhaps the most generic name possible. And the pedal has a fairly utilitarian look to match in spite of its bullet-shatter-glass cosmetics. The unit even features all the standard stuff you’d expect to see on an overdrive pedal: a trio of controls (volume, tone, and drive), red led indicator, 9v dc power jack, and a handy, thumb-screwed battery cover on the back. The MOEN Overdrive is built in a hefty metal enclosure with an extremely solid feel to it giving me confidence that it won’t crumble under even the harshest conditions.

For my initial audition of the pedal’s tones, I cranked the gain and tone to max and set the level around noon, plugged it up with my trusty SX SST57, and into a Vox Pathfinder 15r set for a subtle breakup. Engaging the pedal, well, to say I was impressed isn’t quite a fair description. I was darn near hypnotized! After close to an hour of playing, I stopped to truly evaluate what I was hearing. I could hear a strong similarity to a Tubescreamer so I plugged up my TS9 for comparison and there was none. The MO-OD blew it away. It’s got all the midrange sweetness of the Tubescreamer with seemingly more compression yet the highs and lows remain intact unlike the weaker low end and predominant mid range hump of the traditional Tubescreamer. Hmmm…

I spent quite some time trying to figure out what exactly is going on until I realized that the pedal accomplishes its seemingly contradictory transparent vibe by passing a preset amount of the bypassed signal through the pedal even when engaged. Brilliant! However, as a result if you’re playing a really clean amp the effect is a little obvious as the overdriven and clean signal can be heard as two fairly distinct sounds. But when your target amp has a bit or grit dialed up this thing is simply magical. On top of it all, the pedal has a bunch of volume on tap for those who enjoy pummeling the front end of their amp.

Anyone looking for a Tubescreamer styled overdrive with a bit more transparency should definitely check this pedal out. The MOEN Overdrive is a bit of a tonal paradox: beautifully compressed and colored yet transparent at the same time. Highly recommended.

Fuzz Moo MO-FM

Ok, any pedal with bizarre name and an affordable price tag is going to get some of my attention and I don’t think I’ve heard another pedal outside of the Way Huge line with such an amusing name. The pedal is adorned with a rather serious cow skull graphic for having such a whimsical name, but it’s about how these things sound not look right? The pedal’s layout and features fall right in line with the MO-OD with the aforementioned pedal’s gain knob relabeled as sustain.

Plugged up, MOEN was definitely inspired by the Big Muff rather than Fuzz Face. However, I always found the Big Muff to be a rather muddy sounding pedal with an overly tubby low end. Even the name sounds muddy to me. The MO-FM has a leaner low end by comparison and pushes the gain up to 11. The filter sweep styled tone control will be familiar to Big Muff fans, but like the gain range seems to be wider without getting piercing on the top end nor muddy on the low end.

I paired the Fuzz Moo with everything I have. This pedal is a weapon with more in common with a laser than a traditional fuzz pedal. It obliterates any tonal signature of your guitar supplanting its devastatingly aggressive roar. Sustain is actually a perfect name for the gain knob on this little beasty as when it’s cranked up to max notes seem to hang on for days. This isn’t something for those seeking subtlety. No, this pedal is all about in your face, slicing fuzz and would be a perfect complement to the pedal boards of those seeking more non-conventional tones ala Muse or Radio Head. I could also see fans of industrial and death metal really getting some mileage out of the Fuzz Moo.

The MOEN MO_FM Fuzz Moo isn’t for everyone. But the tonally adventurous should seek one out. Combined with some filtering and/or octave effects, you’ll definitely be getting double takes from audience members wondering who’s playing the synth.


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CARLOS OSNAYA - MOEN ENDORSER AND THE GEC 434 "COMMANDER" LOOP STATION

Here are a couple of vids from the great Carlos Osnaya working out on the Moen GEC 434 along with showcasing some of the Moen line in our vintage series. Features the Violent Metal, Uni-Comp Compressor, Pretty Dolly Delay and the Holy Choir Chorus. Thanks Carlos and so glad to have you as a Moen endorsee.

Check out the Moen GEC434 Commander and our full line of effects.



Here is another from Carlos as he jams with the Moen Commander:




One more in this series... look for more videos from Carlos on other Moen effects coming soon !

New GEC438 Commander Loop Station coming soon!

Following the success of the GEC434 "Commander" Loop Station, Moen is set to introduce the new GEC438 which will allow control of 8 SEPERATE presets. Along with True Bypass switching and a great design, this new Commander is sure to grab some attention.

I will update as the production date draws nearer.

Moen welcomes new Endorser Carlos Osnaya

Moen welcomes new Endorser Carlos Osnaya. A great player and we are very happy to have him aligned with Moen effects. You can check on some video of Carlos in action as well as look for upcoming product vids from him as well.

Here is a little bio:

Mexican guitar player Carlos Osnaya is well known in the Mexico, South American,USA, Asia and the European hard rock/metal scene. He toured the globe with his bands EXOUSIA and has achieved the status of a reliable and innovative guitarist. A musical prodigy who is at home in a variety of musical genres and styles, his reputation as a player with a huge arsenal of quality sounds has allowed him to play on many different album productions as a session player from Death Metal ,hardcore metal and grung projects. Carlos's playing and sounds are heard in movie trailers and TV commercials parallel to his acclaimed works in the rock and metal world.

Check him out at http://www.myspace.com/charlyosnaya

Moen Ulite Phase Demo

This is new Moen Phase in the Ulite series of effects.
The following Demo is done by again by Moen endorser Martin Behr. A killer player and we are very happy to have him again here for this latest demo.
Check out the new Moen Ulite Phase.



Introduction:
　The Moen Ulite Phase is a notch engine which delivers both vintage and modern phase tones. In "VINTAGE" mode, only the rate knob is active, the distortion is minimized and very easy to dial in those classic Phase tones. In "CTRl" mode, it allows user to control both the depth (CTRL1) and the resonance (CTRL2), to conjure up strong and modern phase tones.

Sepcifications:
Case Dimension ......................... 120 X 73 X 32 mm
Weight .................................... 0.3kg
Power Suppy ............................. DC9V or 6F22 battery
Current Drain ............................. Less than 9mA
Input Impedance ........................ 500k ohm
Output Impedance ...................... 10k ohm
Switch ..................................... 3PDT True bypass

Moen Anole Looper

Wanted to post this short video here from Martin Behr on the benefits of having Loop control for fast song shift which really helps with tonal possibilites and timing of different tones.

The Anole is an excellent choice as it provides fast shift switching, silent tuner out, and True Bypass construction. True Bypass is excellent for running your vintage pedals along with more modern ones.

The MOEN ANOLE LOOPER allows the player to chain his/her effects in selected preset configurations. Instead of having to click on and off multiple pedals in a song, the guitarist need only select the configuration through the dual looper pedal. This dual path is very versatile and will come in handy many times over.
Three Loop Paths:
The guitarist can configure his effect chains in three loop paths.
Path1: Bypass – Loop A
Path 2: Bypass – Loop B
A or B Loop Single Toggle Switch (for one click control of A or B)
Path 3: Plus...... in-line jack for Tuner !! You can silent switch the box and bypass to the tuner for fast tuning whenever you need it.... great idea.

Just as an example, Loop A can be used as the Drive loop. Pedals such as an Overdrive or Distortion can be chained in this loop. Loop B can be used to put cleaner Modulation effects in such as Chorus, Echo or Delay configurations..... Or pretermined "sound sets" on either side loop for fast song switching.
When Loop A is selected, the Overdrive and Distortion chain will be turned on and when Loop B is selected, the chorus and delay chain will be turned on. One switch controls both sides for fast tone shifting. Very cool........

Check out the Anole here and thanks for watching.......

MOEN'S MIGI-3 MULTI-EFFECTS UNIT... COMING SOON!

Model: MIGI-3

It's the first model for MOEN in their new multi-effects line, the MIGI3 is built with high speed Ti DSP and high quality CODEC chip, the ARA (Analog Reproducing Algorithm) provides precise tone which is comparable with analog, there're 9 configurable effect modules and parameters:

1. RHYTHM Drum machine.

2. COMP/WAH Compressor/Auto Wah/Pedal Wah.

3. DRIVE Tube Drive/Classic Drive/Blues Drive/Hot Fat Drive/Distortion/Plus .Distortion/Fuzz/Metal

4. EQ Equalizer (LOW/MID/HIGH)

5. SPEAKER Cabinet Simulator ( 1x10/1x12/2x12/4x12 )

6. NR Noise Reducer

7. MOD Tremolo/Vibrato/Chorus/Flanger/Phaser/Pitch Shift

8. DELAY Digital/Analog/Mod/Delay Time

9. REVERB Room/Hall/Church/Plate

COMING SOON FROM MOEN !

MOEN MUSIC CHINA 2009 GALLERY

Moen,like many others,attended this years huge Music China show which draws vendors and vistors from around the globe. Just sharing a few pics of the Moen Booth here for all.
Look for more Moen in the coming months..........

Martin Behr and the Moen Violent Metal

Here is another vid of Martin slamming down with the Moen Violent Metal. Great way to get those cruncy pounding riffs. A truly inspiring pedal.... check 'em out!!

Martin plays an Ibanez Roadstar II series through the MOEN Violent Metal into a Laney Combo. Demotrack written by Martin Behr.

Martin Behr and the Moen Overdrive

Here is the great Martin Behr working out on the Moen Overdrive. This is a great Overdrive that will add punch and drive to your tone without altering your original tonal response.
Thanks again to Martin for sharing here!

MOEN GEC4 "COMMANDER" DEMO VIDEO

Here is another video on the MOEN GEC4 Commander effects Looper.

Designed for stage guitarists, MOEN Guitar Effect Commander (GEC434) is a versatile loop station which where multiple combination effect looping is possible just by engaging a single switch, it also features an onboard volume booster and a silent tuner option as well. The friendly user interface makes programming easy.

As with the other video on the Power Station, we have added captions to the video so all can follow along.

Another great product from

MOEN "POWER STATION" DEMO

Here is a video on the attributes of the new Moen Power Station. The Power Station is great overall solution for powering pedal boards which features stable regulated power, protects effects from overpowering or introducing the wrong power application and a great way to ensure your expensive effect investment is well protected.

As this vid was done by a user in the Far East, we have added captions to the video so that all can follow along. The Power Station is a must have addition to protect you effects and your overall performance.

New Moen Ulite series PHASE and TREMOLO coming soon

Two new additions in the great new Ulite series from Moen will be shipping soon and a lot of work has been done to make these standouts as well.

First up is the new Ulite UL-PH Phase. This new Phase will feature all the great vintage sounds from Van Halen era as well as the capacity for much more modern tonal options.

Ulite Phase is a notch engine which deliver vintage and modern phase tones, in "VINTAGE" mode only rate knob is active, the distortion is minimized and easy to get classic tone. In "CTRl" mode it allows user to control the depth (CTRL1) and resonance (CTRL2), and you can can stronger and more modern phase tones.

Next is the UL-TR Ulite Tremolo. This versatile Tremolo pedal works with LFO and opto LED's. The LFO have two working models - Triangle and Square Waves, so you can tailor the Trem to your taste.

NEW MOEN ULITE SERIES BBD CHIP ANALOG DELAY

THE MOEN ULITE SERIES ANALOG DELAY( WITH REAL BBD CHIPSET)

COMING SOON !!

Moen is at it again in their new Ulite series of effects. Already a strong introduction line-up, Moen is pleased to announce the addition of the latest in the series... the new Ulite Analog Delay coming soon.

We all know that many effect manufacturers have taken a lot of liberties lately in calling some Delays "True Analog" when in fact they are only Digital chips with "Analog voicing" While some of these sound really nice and offer some authentic tones..... they are not truly Analog.

The new Moen unit is a true Analog Delay that utilizes a real BBD chip, not commonly found in most units these days. Using a BBD chip is the only way to achieve true Analog and capture that truly authentic and warm rounded sound.

BBD chips are not commonly manufactured much anymore, but in the pursuit of authentic tone, Moen has secured these BBD chips for the new Analog Delay.

We will keep you informed here on when these units become available for purchase. Move 'em with MOEN......

MOEN ULITE RAW TUBE EFFECT PEDAL...... REAL TUBE POWER

MOEN is set to introduce a great new addition to the ULite line of guitar effects. This series was designed for pedalboard applications where space can be at a premium as opposed to our vintage series which takes up a bit more of a footprint.

The next in this great series is the MOEN Raw Tube ... perhaps the worlds smallest tube driven effect !

Inside the Raw Tube





12AX7/ECC83 Real Tube Power... compact and powerful.





Heavy Duty 3PDT True Bypass switch.




Model: UL-TD Specs at a Glance :

12AX7/ECC83 real tube inside.

• Warm powerful sound with low noise.



• Wall warts adaptor power supply included.



• Double side FR-4 PCB, all metal film capacitors.



• 3PDT true bypass switch.



• Current Drain ............................. Less than 150mA



• Input Impedance ........................ 500k ohm



• Output Impedance ...................... 10k ohm

Coming up soon...

The Little Box with a Big Bite !!