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Hollywood star Joaquin Phoenix is so serious about pursuing a career as a rapper that he has had a high-tech recording studio installed in his house.

The Oscar-winner shocked fans last year when he announced his plans to step away from the cameras and pick up a microphone.

Director James Gray, who worked with Phoenix on his latest film, "Two Lovers," insists Phoenix is doing everything possible to ensure he gets the best shot at his new music career, and has been laying down tracks in the comfort of his own home studio.

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In addition to releasing its high-end RP1000 guitar pedalboard at the NAMM music show in Anaheim, Calif., Digitech released four other guitar pedals for Mac using guitar players.

The $79.95 base-level RP55 features 80 presets, a built-in drum machine and chromatic tuner. It has 12 amp and acoustic guitar models and can produce 10 effects at once.

The RP155 gives users 100 presets, 60 drum patterns, 83 amps, cabinets, stompboxes, and effects. It also features a 20 second looper and costs $159.95.

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