Sought after by guitarists, recordists and engineers all over the world, Benson Amps are some of the most coveted boutique amplifiers and effects in existence. The Benson Chimera Collection is available the intro price of $149.00, increasing to $179.00 after the promotion.
Utilizing component level modeling, and with the aim to create an algorithmically perfect replica that would satisfy Christopher Benson’s discerning ears, we were able to create a virtual model that brings the signature sound of these devices into a digital counterpart for the first time.
Fuzz
While being the first pedal to incorporate Automatic Thermal Bias to combat the temperature sensitivity of Germanium transistors, the Benson Germanium Fuzz was designed to be a rich sounding clean boost, overdrive, or a gripping wall of fuzz.
Boost
The Benson Germanium Boost is a deceptively simply device on paper. In reality, it accomplishes what people reach to a compressor for; it enhances the good parts of a signal, while de-emphasizing the unwanted bits. It’s a bit of a magic button that makes things sound more musical.
Preamp
Based on the Chimera preamp, the circuit inside the Benson Preamp substitutes vacuum tubes for FET transistors resulting in an extremely versatile pedal that’s full of rich and musical harmonics.
Tall bird
A unique and versatile all-tube spring reverb unit. The Benson Tall Bird produces lush, sonorous tones ranging from polite and clean, to a euphonic and cavernous reverb by overdriving the reverb tank. By modeling two separate reverb tanks, this adds the ability to also apply reverb to a stereo signal.
Chimera
At the heart of it all is the Benson Chimera, a truly unique modern classic guitar amplifier. Rigorously modeled to capture every nuance and characteristic of the signature Benson tone, Chris says that his first listen of this emulation earned his trust and eventually his endorsement for the entire collection.
Cabinet & speakers
An extensive and elaborate cab module of the vertical dove-tailed pine 2×12 Chimera Cabinet that includes 240 impulse responses captured at MixWave Studios.
Featuring pairs of the Benson Custom Ceramic, and the Celestion G12H30 Anniversary speakers accompanied with a world class collection of 20 virtual microphones that can effortlessly be placed around the speakers.
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The collection is available to PC and Mac users (VST3, AU, AAX and Standalone).
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