Fender Satellite SFX

Brand

Fender

The Fender Satellite SFX is a unique guitar amplifier designed to enhance your existing guitar rig with spatial and stereo effects. Key Features and Functionality: SFX Technology: The Satellite SFX utilizes Fender's patented Stereo Field eXpansion technology, which creates a wide, immersive stereo sound by processing and routing signals to different speakers, some of which may be angled differently to expand the soundstage. Slave Amp: It is designed to be used in conjunction with your main amplifier, often by connecting it through the effects loop, acting as a "slave" to add stereo effects and power. Built-in Effects: The Satellite SFX includes on-board digital signal processing (DSP) with features like reverb, chorus, delay, and Fender's trademarked "Vibratone" rotary speaker effect. Power and Speaker: It offers 80 watts of power and features a 12" speaker. In Essence: Instead of being a standalone amplifier with its own preamp and tone controls, the Fender Satellite SFX functions as a stereo effects unit and power amplifier that can be used to add dimension and effects to your guitar's sound after it has been shaped by your main amp's preamp. It's a solid-state amplifier that focuses on expanding the stereo field of your sound rather than providing traditional amplification. Potential Uses and Limitations: Practice and Small Gigs: Its features make it suitable for practicing or small gigs where creating a wide, immersive sound is desired. Studio Work: The SFX effects can be beneficial for adding lushness and depth to recordings. Big Venues: Note that the effectiveness of the SFX feature can be limited in large venues where the sound is primarily driven by the PA system and may not be effectively miked. Overall, the Fender Satellite SFX is a specialized amplifier for guitarists who want to explore and enhance their sound with unique stereo and effects capabilities.