The fine folks at Xotic Effects are shipping a new version of their popular X-Blender effects loop stomp to dealers. This version of the X-Blender has all the same coolness of the previous one with three notable additions – the US list price has dropped from $260 to $220, the small push knobs have been replaced by mini-toggles for better durability… and the paint color has changed slightly. The X-Blender is a unique tool for the modern guitar and bass player – a switchable series-parallel loop unit. Having a parallel effects loop allows you to mix or blend the effects with a dry signal, creating a far more complex tone from your guitar.