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Orange Amplification Unleashes The O Bass

Orange Amplification unleashes the O Bass, the latest brainchild of Ade Emsley, Technical Director and Lead Designer. It first made an appearance at the 2014 Winter NAMM as a demonstrator piece, hidden from view backstage. However Orange has been inundated with production requests following videos of prototypes posted online.

With its impeccable smooth lines and shapely aesthetics, the O Bass has a distinctively vintage sonic mojo – a well-balanced bass response with a warm mid-range. Players with a softer touch will immediately love the abundant ‘Motown-esque’ earthy overtones. Dig in a little more aggressively and the O Bass will respond with infectious harmonic raunchiness, ‘growling like a policeman’s dog’ as Ade put it!

Available in three finishes – Teardrop Sunburst, Off-Black and Orange – the O Bass is constructed from lightweight Okoumé with a bolt-on maple neck, rosewood fingerboard and custom-wound split coil pickup. It is supplied with a second 3-ply pickguard for customisation and fitted with master volume and tone controls, a top loading 4-saddle bridge, 2-a-side open gear tuners and knurled knobs. It comes complete with a padded Orange gig bag.

The O Bass is set to be an instant classic with bassists pursuing a genuinely authentic retro sound. Check it out, with other new products at the Orange Amplification Booth# 4890, Hall C.

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Orange Amplification’s New 4 Stroke 300 & 500 Bass Amp Heads

In response to the array of Class D bass amp offerings from other manufacturers, Orange Amplification has broken the mould in order to create the consummate tool for the demanding contemporary bassist. The new all analogue 4 Stroke 300 & 500 heads feature everything you need and nothing you don’t, delivering audiophile levels performance in a 2U rackmountable format.

With Class A/B output and a new discrete Class A input buffer stage, these amps speak with supreme authority and clarity, pumping out powerful, full-bodied tones that remain composed and expressive across the sonic spectrum.

The centrepiece of the 4 Stroke Series is the extensive 4-band parametric EQ network, offering players unparalleled control over their tone. This uncompromising approach allows players to sculpt their signature sound in any environment, without the fussiness that plagues so many. The finely tuned Q curves of the frequency dials achieve the perfect balance between precision and usability, whilst each band can be controlled with up to 18dB of cut and boost. Typically Orange – they do much more with much less!

The 4 Stroke’s footswitchable on-board compression tracks seamlessly and maintains the dynamics of the performer for a fat, articulate sound with tonnes of depth. Available in either 300 or 500 Watt variants, both include the usual essentials like line-level and balanced outputs, plus a pair of parallel speaker outputs. Its Class A/B nature also means it can also be run without a speaker load, making it perfect for direct recording.  

To see the 4 Stroke 300 & 500 bass amp heads and other new products visit the Orange Amplification at Booth# 4890, Hall C

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Orange Amplification Launches The OB1-300 Bass Combo

Orange Amplification captured the imagination of bass players with the launch of their analogue OB1 Series of heads at last year’s NAMM show and look set to do the same with the new Orange OB1-300 Combo.

This new addition to the range captures the deceptively versatile nature of the OB1 heads with a 15” Eminence neodymium driver in ported cabinet. This combo format is an ideal match for the OB1’s fearsome multi-tonal platform, with the internal speaker harnessing the amp’s immediate attack and seriously hard-hitting low end. Even at the extremes of its wide-ranging tone controls, the OB1-300 Combo remains unerringly focussed, offering everything from vintage grind to deep, contemporary cleans. The OB1-300 Combo’s real beauty lies in its ability to go from sophisticated to unhinged at the turn of a knob or the stomp of a foot, in a package perfect for the bedroom, the bar or the big stage.

 

The key to the unique sound of the OB1-300 Combo is the footswitchable Blend circuit that adds a veneer of controllable gain and increased harmonic content to the upper registers of the input signal. The lower frequencies and clean signal are left alone, staying warm and clear just like a ‘bi-amped’ setup, allowing bassists to create an enormous, full-range sound. The OB1 Series heads have already received critical acclaim, with Premier Guitar dubbing the range a “standout offering” whose “tonal rewards outstrip many of its contemporary counterparts”.  
See the OB1-300 Combo and other new products at the Orange Amplification Booth# 4890, Hall C.

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Orange Amplification Introduce the ‘O’ Edition Headphones

Orange Amplification, using their nearly 50 years of audio expertise and experience have created the ‘O’ Edition Headphones. This set of on-ear cans has been designed to deliver superior audio performance and comfort, whilst capturing the very essence of Orange.

 

The 40mm drivers have been engineered for a tight and rhythmic bass response, rich mid-range and an articulate top end. A purposefully neutral EQ response makes for an open and revealing sound stage with detailed layers of separation. With natural noise isolation courtesy of cushioned closed-back earcups, the ‘O’ Edition headphones create a truly immersive sonic experience to suit all musical needs.

 

Much like Orange’s world-famous guitar and bass amplifiers, these headphones are constructed to the highest specifications, whilst the styling blends British elegance with a reassuring solidity. A subtle black-on-black Orange logo embossed across the padded headband and the iconic Orange Crest etched into the brushed stainless steel headband signify an unwavering commitment to quality.   

 

Supplied with three 3.5mm cables, one with a remote control and integrated microphone and compatible with most smartphones, the headphones are easy to control and use whilst on the move.

Listen with the ‘O’ Edition Headphones at the Orange Amplification Booth #4890, Hall C.

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Happy New Year to the Winners of Orange’s Christmas Wishes

Happy New Year 2016! All over the world there’s some lucky people who are starting the New Year knowing that Orange Amplification granted their Christmas wish.

This year, more than thirteen thousand hopefuls made a wish on Orange’s Facebook page and via email. More than $12000 / £8000 worth of prizes were given away – double last year’s wishlist! Winners from the USA, UK, Germany, Turkey and many other places will shortly be receiving a Rockerverb 50 MKIII guitar head, a PPC412 Angled Cab, an OB1-500 bass head, a Jim Root ♯4 guitar head and speaker cab, an OBC210 bass cab, a TH30 guitar combo, a Crush Pro 120 guitar combo and five Micro Darks with PPC108 speaker cabs. Happy Holidays indeed!

Orange would like to wish everyone a very happy 2016. To make sure you don’t miss out on future competitions throughout the year, check out Orange’s Facebook page

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Founder & CEO Cliff Cooper Awarded Electronic Entrepreneur Of The Year 2015

Cliff Cooper, the chairman and founder of Orange Amplification has just been awarded the coveted World Finance Magazine’s prestigious “Entrepreneur of the Year 2015” in Electronics for Western Europe. The magazine, published by World News Media, started the awards in 2007 to recognise individuals whose creative outlook, strong leadership and ability to drive through both successes and failures has led to business growth.

The British company has, in the last few years, developed the cutting-edge, award winning patented VT1000 Valve Tester, the revolutionary new guitar amp technology “DIVO” (Dynamic Intelligent Valve Optimisation), the “OPC”, a state-of-the-art Orange personal computer, the highly sought after “Crush Pro” amp series, which proved beyond doubt there is a place for solid state technology in guitar amplifiers. There is also the patented and innovative “Orange Musicboard”, which is set to redefine how music theory is taught in schools. Orange has also recently been granted a patent on their new innovative “Twister” cable.

The continued success of Orange Music Electronic Company Ltd has also been recognised in other ways. Between 2006 and 2012 it was awarded THREE separate Queen’s Awards for Enterprise and International Trade (Export), an accomplishment unprecedented within the music instrument industry.

Talking about the award Cliff said, ‘I feel deeply privileged; it represents the result of our enthusiastic world team. Innovation has always been the driving force behind the company resulting in our global success.”

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Wish Granted: Orange Amplification to give away $7,000/£4,600 worth of gear this Holiday Season

A message from our founder and CEO, Cliff Cooper: https://youtu.be/gjYw-wn3ZnY

3 years ago Orange Amplification began their yearly tradition of giving away an offensive amount of gear to their fans and customers. This year is no different and Orange is expanding the competition and their budget to grant even more wishes.

Last year Orange gave away almost $6,000/£4,000 worth of gear to Facebook fans which, included amps and combos from their Crush Pro, Crush, Dark and Terror series. That figure is expected to be even higher this year with more gifts and more gear to be given to anyone who enters around the world – no purchase or sign-up necessary.

To enter the competition, simply comment on Orange’s Facebook page (in the video post) what you would like this holiday season between Tuesday 10th and Friday 25th December 2015. To double your chances share the post. Winners will be announced Christmas day. As a bonus, Orange will give away x5 Micro Darks, x5 PPC108 speaker cabs, x5 Orange Headphones, and x50 Orange Online Beginner Guitar Lessons – chosen at random from anyone who enters.

Good luck to everyone and may we wish you the happiest of holidays!

Enter the competition at https://www.facebook.com/OrangeAmps/

or alternatively email [email protected] with your wish.

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Orange Crush 35RT Wins Amplifier of the Year At MIA Awards 2015

Orange Amplification Honoured For Fourth Year In A Row

Orange Amplification is proud to have won the Total Guitar, Guitar Amplifier Of The Year 2015 with the Orange Crush 35RT. This is the fourth year in a row Orange has won this prestigious award, which was voted for by readers of Total Guitar on the MusicRadar website. The award was announced at the 2015 Music Industry Awards, in association with NAMM, which took place on the 12th November at The Hilton London Metropole Hotel.

New for 2015, the Crush 35RT follows in the footsteps of previous Guitar Amplifier Of The Year winners; the Signature #4 Jim Root Terror Head (2012), the OR100H (2013) and the Dual Dark 50 (2014). Launched to rave reviews, the Crush 35RT is the largest, most feature laden model in the Orange Crush range. ‘It has plenty of classic and modern Orange tone on tap,’ said Total Guitar’s review, ‘sounding equally great at bedroom levels or cranked up with a band. Both the clean and dirty channels sound warm, fat and punchy, fooling you into thinking you’re hearing a much bigger valve amp, rather than a compact solid state combo.’

The event was a major celebration of the whole UK music industry’s best selling, most reliable and most innovative products, top retail initiatives and outstanding individuals and organisations. The awards were attended by senior figures from across the music industry.

Speaking about receiving this prestigious award for the fourth consecutive year, Cliff Cooper, Orange Amplification’s founder, CEO and winner of the 2011 Living Legend Award said, ‘It is humbling to realise that so many members of the public took the time to vote for our products once again. The whole team at Orange works extremely hard to ensure the amplifiers we develop and sell deliver what guitar players want. I would like to say a big thank you to all who voted for the Crush 35RT and to everyone at Orange.’

To find out more about the Crush 35RT and other Orange Amplification products please go to https://www.facebook.com/OrangeAmps and http://www.orangeamps.com/

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Orange Amplification Sponsor Best New Act Award at 2015 Q Awards

This year Orange Amplification will be sponsoring the Best New Act Award at the 2015
Q Awards, in association with Absolute Radio, to be held on the 19th October in London.
Christian O’Connell, multi-award winning DJ, TV presenter and sell-out stand-up comedian will host this year’s star-studded pageantry. Previous years have seen many of the world’s greatest rockstars in attendance at this prestigious event including Ed Sheeran, Kasabian and U2. 2015 is expected to feature equally big names from a list of nominees that includes Florence & the Machine, Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds, Muse and Royal Blood.
“The Best New Act Award has recognised many Orange artists in the past including Oasis and Supergrass. It’s a pleasure to be involved with this years Best New Act award which help’s recognise tomorrow’s biggest bands.” said Charlie Cooper, Marketing Director.
Orange Ambassadors included in the nominees are British punk band Slaves, alternate rockers Wolf Alice, plus Foals are nominated for the Best Track, Best Video and Best Act In the World Today awards. Catfish and the Bottlemen are nominated for the Best Live Act Award.

To vote for each category in this year’s Q Awards go to http://www.qthemusic.com/q-awards/ where every voter will be entered into a draw to win two tickets to the award ceremony.

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Orange Amplification Presents The Orange Micro Dark Well, You Did Ask For It…

Responding to thousands of customer requests, Orange Amplification is delighted to present the Orange Micro Dark. This new pint-sized valve/solid-state hybrid head joins a well established dark brotherhood that includes the Dark Terror and Dual Dark amps. Cowled in smoky black, the Micro Dark shares the same intuitive Shape control as its older siblings, sporting a deceptively simple layout which disguises the amp’s cunning versatility.

Hidden beneath the Micro Dark’s exterior is a wealth of sophisticated and assured tones courtesy of a new 12AX7 driven, high gain preamp. These range from classy and clean, to brash and mean, with more than enough grunt to satisfy the most observant disciple of distortion. Coupled with a solid-state power section capable of 20W of output and shocking levels of volume, the amp can be paired with any 8-16 Ohm speaker cabinet. Whatever the situation, the Micro Dark never fails to make a mockery of its miniature frame.

Other features include a transparent, fully buffered effects loop and headphone/line output with Orange’s signature CabSim circuitry – ideal for recording. With its matching PPC108 speaker cabinet, the Micro Dark makes for a perfect portable practice rig which also mics up superbly in the studio. To properly shake things up however, plug into a full sized Orange PPC412 and unleash the full potential of this remarkable micro amp head.

Nico Santora of Suicidal Tendencies agrees: “I’ll never forget when it was first shown to me, I was just like, ‘Wow, I’ve never seen a micro amp THAT small’. And then we plugged it in… and I literally lost my mind with excitement. The Orange Micro Dark is about to take over band practice. I’m able to plug into a full 4×12 cabinet, and it feels and sounds like a monstrous 100 Watt amp. I remember just staring at the thing wondering how it could produce such powerful tones! The Micro Dark really is a game changer.”

Specifications
Channels 1
Output 20 Watts
Valves 1 x 12AX7/ECC83
Speaker Outs 1 x 8-16 Ohm
Features High gain preamp, shape control, fully buffered effects loop, CabSim loaded headphone output
Finish Matte black finish, steel chassis
Dimensions
(W x H x D)

16.5 x 13.5 x 9.5 cm (6.5 x 5.31 x 3.74 In)
Weight 0.78kg (1.72lb)
See the Micro Dark product demonstration here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PZds2yCIrDI

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