GEAR REVIEW
KERNOM ELIPSE MODULATION PEDAL | Michael Hodge
• Harmonic Tremolo, Rotary, Chorus / Vibrato, Flanger, Phaser, and Vibe
• MIDI Control & presets
• Continuous Morphing across every modulation effects
• Analog Morphing Circuit with Digital Control, patented technology
• Expression Pedal Jack
Kernom is a pedal company based out of Paris, France. They’ re passionate about mixing pure analog circuits with digital control. The ELIPSE is their third pedal offering, preceded by RIDGE Overdrive and the original MOHO Fuzz. Their pedals are known to be rock-solid, sturdy, with high-quality components and in-depth MIDI control.
KEY FEATURES
OUT OF THE BOX: The ELIPSE pedal comes in a matching blue box with a high-quality foam interior, a yellow warranty card, and a quick-start guide. It comes without feet; most guitarists never use them. It’ s a very unique-looking casing. Weighing in at a hefty 1.8 lbs., ELIPSE is rock-solid and sturdy.
On top are two sets of three knobs. On the right: Mood, Mix, and Swirl. On the left are Speed, Shape, and Depth. Shape, Depth, and Mix each have centered de-tents, which is a nice feature. They all have that expensive, smooth feel. There are two-foot switches: a preset switch on the left and an on / off switch on the right. Both have corresponding LED indicators. On the back are two quarter-inch true-bypass audio in and out jacks, as well as a ¼-inch expression jack and two mini type-A MIDI in and out type A-jacks. Lastly, a 9-volt power jack. The finish is beautiful, modernlooking blue. So, the pedal is a little on the larger side, but with 6 effects, it’ s a reasonable compromise in terms of real estate on a pedal board.
IN USE: I was very curious to hear how this uniquely designed pedal sounds. The three left-hand knobs control the parameters of your particular sound. Speed controls the modulation rate, from super-slow to speed-crazy oscillations. Depth adjusts the intensity of the modulation effect. Shape modifies the modulation waveform, a sine wave to the left and a triangle at 12:00.
The right-side Mood knob is the main effect selector for: Harmonic Tremolo, Rotary, Chorus / Vibrato, Flanger, Phaser, and Vibe. One
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