Converse is getting into sole music.
The label announced Wednesday an updated version of its Converse Chuck Taylor All Wah prototype that was presented three years earlier.
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The All Star’s sole uses micro-sensor technology that transforms the foot movement into wah modulation, which allows its wearer to enjoy more freedom while playing guitar.
In combination with a traditional wah pedal (commonly called a wah-wah), the device in the sneaker communicates wirelessly via Bluetooth to amplify a distinctive sound on an electric guitar. The sneaker features a plug-in outlet in the sole that can be used with an amp or connected to a Mac or iPhone.
A wah-wah pedal is a tool that alters the tone of the signal transmitted by an electric guitar. Perhaps one of the most memorable uses of the technique is Jimi Hendrix’s 1969 rock-fueled “The Star-Spangled Banner.”
