Anyone remember these??
I got one in the early 90s, around 93/94 just when they came out....Awesome unit with even more awesome sounds and options. Back in the day often called the first "Modeling Preamp".
Back then I had it paired with a Boogie 50/50 and a Kitty Hawk 4x12. Sold it along the way, somewhen around 2010 IIRC...
They still go for around the 200€ mark these days over here, but I was lucky last week and snagged one for 50€. Some minor rack rash but else like new; no sound issues or whatsoever. I had almost forgotten how good these sound!!! The built-in CabSim is very dedicated and I could get some real convincing tones via headphones.
The preamp section has a Pre-EQ and a Post EQ with variable/user programmable freqs and bandwidths so it takes some time to get the glimpse how they interact, also with the adjustable Variac setting.....
Everything else is solid Rocktron quality FX, Multiple-Voice Chorus, Stereo Delay, Modulation FX, Reverbs,....plus the HUSH.
Also, contrary to later products (Chameleon 2000,....), this one was still Made in the USA.
Steve Swanson from Six Feet Under *used* one.....here´s how it can sound (Chameleon>Velocity 300>4x12)