Review: Peavey AT-200 guitar with Auto-Tune technology
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The Peavey AT-200 comes supplied with four AA-sized batteries, two hex keys, a quick start guide and some software
The shape and size are not a far cry from my Jackson Super Strat
The Tone knob (left) is pushed down to activate the Auto-Tune system, there's a 3-way pickup selector center and the volume knob, which is pushed down to digitally tune the strings
The AT-200 features two Peavey USA humbucking pickups, both covered
In addition to the 0.25-inch out jack, the AT-200 also sports an 8-pin DIN in/out port
Close up of the head, for no other reason than I think it's cool
Round the back, there's a battery compartment
The Auto-Tune system is powered by four AA-sized batteries (included)
Tom Allen kindly sent us a photo of the inside of the AT-200, volume/tone pots to the left and Auto-Tune DSP to the top
When the Auto-Tune system is active, a green LED lights up above the neck pickup
Once you've picked up the AT-200, it's difficult to put it down again but I managed just long enough to grab a photo with Yamaha's new THR10C amp
Working in the strings before I plug in the AT-200 for the first time – it feels good in the hands
Detail of the guitar's pickup configuration
Some examples of possible alternate tunings
Article Summary
Gizmag has been following the development of the Antares Auto-Tune for Guitar technology with great interest since it was first teased back in May 2011. In January 2012, it was launched in two guitars at the Winter NAMM show, but only one of those has actually made the leap into production. Peavey released its AT-200 as last year came to a close, and I've spent the last few weeks in the company of this game-changing guitar while also chatting with some of the folks involved in its development.
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