RADIO : This engine preset has static frequency filtering that emulates an old radio slightly out of range . The Low bandwidth setting makes for a classic old-sounding recording . Stepping on the Option / Tap switch adds the sound of a scratchy old vinyl record . The MOD knob is a multifunction knob via the three-way mini switch below it . It has similar functions in each engine . Depending on the mini-switch position below , it can control either Rate , Depth , or Shape . Rate and Depth are self-explanatory . Shape has several settings that change as you turn the knob . Sine , Triangle , Random , Wow & Flutter , and Warp . The VARY knob adds compression to the effected signal . The BANDWIDTH mini three-way toggle selects Low , Mid , or Hi . These settings vary depending on your selected Lo-Fi engine . For Radio , choose between Old-time Radio , low-fi EQ , or Full frequency range . It ’ s a great engine . Next is TAPE . This engine can do a lot . In Lo-Fi mode , you can use saturation , flutter , pitch modulation , and slapback . If you try the hi-fi stuff , there ’ s a fantastic chorus and flanging , and I love the Doubler effect . It makes the guitar super wide and juicy . Moving on to µ VERB . This has the sound of a dark , springy verb . You can add Distortion to the wet signal via the Destruct knob to get a distorted stereo verb . You also can add modulation , and by pressing and holding the Option / Tap switch , the pedal self-oscillates with a feedback loop . Perfect for the end of a song .
CRUSH mode is a crushing-sample rate reduction and / or bit crushing demolished sound . You can adjust the ladder frequency with the Filter knob and add a crazy modulation as well . Stepping on the Option switch engages the Pitch modulation . Of the seven , it may be the most aggressive-sounding engine . Moving on to LADDER mode . This is one of my favorites . It ’ s got a lot going on . It ’ s a beautiful Moog-like sweepable filter that can move and modulate via onboard LFO or expression pedal . You can get authentic synth-like sounds and control the envelope by your picking intensity set via the VARY knob . It works with individual notes and chords as well . You can add Distortion to the mix with Destruct knob . The Option switch kicks in a short repeating delay , adding a beautiful depth to the sound .
Next , the VINYL mode has a beautiful chorus that you can mess up with a fantastic vinyl LP vibe . It can be subtle to the extreme by adding saturation with the VARY knob and scratches , pops , and surface noises mixed in with the DESTRUCT knob . Pressing the Option switch kicks in a realistic-sounding skip in the record . I love how the Bandwidth switch includes an old-school Victrola record player preset . Lastly , GLITCH mode records your playing and then spits it out at random note intervals . You can set the note intervals with the SHAPE control ; intervals include octaves , octaves and fifths , major and minor triads , and chromatic . The tape is sped up along with pitch shifting , and it ’ s random . DESTRUCT will add Distortion to the mix . GLITCH is a fun preset that is naturally inconsistent and super creative . Pressing the Tap switch resets the recording and holding it down is like a tape stop . The sound slows down and dramatically drops in pitch till you let go .
MY TAKE AWAY : I love this pedal . It ’ s one of the most creative things I ’ ve seen and heard . Source Audio put a lot of effort into making this one . There is a ton packed into this small pedalboard-friendly pedal . I ’ m very impressed at how user-friendly it is . Once you set it up with the Neuro App , you can quickly download , create , and save some amazing presets . I also like that by just holding down both footswitches , they become up-and-down preset locators . I can make my top four presets and get to them fast . There are also a bunch of MIDI implementations for expression pedals . This is a pedal that will be killer for keyboard guys , too . Please check out some videos on the website and hear what this pedal can do .
$ 349.00 www . SourceAudio . net
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