Tags: Synth pedal

Notes: A typically unique take on multi-effects from Soma, designed to induce meditative states. Hybrid analogue-digital delay/reverb/granular processing gives a range of creative approaches.

Supplier's Notes:
COSMOS is a drifting memory station designed to work with meditative states through music. The design of the controls, functions and generated soundscapes are intended to evoke, in both performer and listener, states and experiences inherent in meditation, such as limitless space, fluidity, spontaneous development, presence, the ability to hear, tranquility, the experience of subtle harmony and happiness enveloping the whole world.

From a functional point of view, COSMOS is a large array of sound memory, in which recorded sounds undergo constant recombinations, spontaneously generating an ever-changing soundscape. This is achieved in three ways - by a mathematical shift based on the relationships between large prime numbers (the size of all delay lines are different primes), an asynchronous operation of the LFO, and modulation with a slowly changing chaotic signal. As a result, it allows the endless layering and processing of various sounds, as in a looper, but without an intrusive, repetitive loop.

COSMOS generates rich, fluid and evolving soundscapes perfect for ambient music. Using COSMOS, you can play an entire meditative solo concert while being in a spontaneous flow and without using studio-prepared sequences, backing tracks and other things that can't be a reflection of the "here and now".

Specifications

Minimum input voltage: 0.35 V peak-to-peak
Maximum output voltage at line outputs: 11.3 V peak-to-peak
The maximum output voltage at the headphones output: 10.4 V peak-to-peak
Frequency response: 10-22000 Hz
Sound memory: 44.7 sec
Supply voltage: 12 V *
Power connector polarity: centre plus
Current consumption: 0.25 A
Dimensions: 342 x 153 x 68 mm
Weight: 2.2 kg

* Use only the power supply supplied with the device! In case of failure, it can be replaced with a high-quality modern switched-mode power supply with an output voltage of DC 12 volts, the center is plus and an output current of at least 0.5 amperes (more is fine). The power supply must have a wide AC input voltage range of 100-240 volts. Such power supplies have excellent output voltage stabilization required for the device. It is forbidden to use COSMOS with nonstabilized voltage from transformer power supplies. It can lead to damage to the device, which is not covered by the warranty repair!

Notes: Raise the bar when it comes to creating synth effects, sound layers, glissandos, infinite sustain and more!

Building on the synthesis platform of the award-winning Superego, the EHX Superego+ Synth Engine raises the bar when it comes to creating synth effects, sound layers, glissandos, infinite sustain and more. Plus, we've added a complete effects section featuring 11 effects types, an EXP input for effect parameter control/preset recall and an EXT jack for a 3-button controller.

The Superego+ is equipped with the following effects:
DETUNE: pitch detune, EXP pedal controls pitch
DELAY: warm, analog sounding delay, feedback is preset, EXP controls delay time up to 2 seconds
ECHO: pristine digital delay, feedback is preset, EXP pedal controls delay time up to 2 seconds
FLANGE: Electric Mistress style w/filter matrix, rate and feedback. EXP pedal controls rate
PHASE: Small Stone style phase shifting with rate and depth control. EXP controls rate
MOD: pitch-based vibrato or chorus. EXP controls rate
ROTARY: rotary speaker style sound. Depth controls tweeter/horn balance. EXP pedal controls rate
TREM 1: sine wave tremolo. EXP controls rate
TREM 2: square wave tremolo. EXP controls rate
PITCH: pitch shifting effect over a +/- one octave range. EXP controls whammy
FILTER: resonant low-pass filter. EXP pedal controls frequency

The pedal provides enough sound shaping control to please the most sonically adventurous player and is equipped with Dry, Effect, Attack, Decay, Threshold, Layer and Gliss knobs, plus Rate and Depth knobs for the Effects Section. Four foot-switchable Freeze modes: Moment, Sustain, Auto and Latch, plus a Live Effects mode where the dry signal is routed thru the built-in effects and the internal synth engine is disabled, are included.

The polyphonic Superego+ works with guitar as well as other instruments including bass, keyboards, vocals, drums, etc. and comes equipped with an EHX 9.6DC-200 AC Adaptor.

Creates synth effects, sound layers, glissandos, infinite sustain and more
Four Freeze modes
Built-in effects section with 11 effect types
EXP input for effect parameter control
EXP Presets sweep between snapshots of 7 knob parameters; create and save one set of snapshots for each FX type
Live Effects mode where the dry signal is routed thru the built-in effects and the internal synth engine is disabled
EXT jack for a 3-button controller
Power adapter included

Specifications
Circuit: Digital
Bypass: Buffered Bypass
Audio: Mono
Effects Loop: Yes
Power Supply: 9.6VDC-200mA power adapter included
Dimensions (in): 5.75 x 4.75 x 2.5
Current Draw: 140mA
Year Released: 2017

Notes: Well on its way to becoming a cult favourite already, Empress's Zoia brings modular synthesis to a compact pedal format. Create effects, synths, controllers or modules to integrate with other instruments.

Supplier's Notes:

The ZOIA is basically a modular synthesizer in pedal form. Instead of being a delay effect or tremolo, the ZOIA provides the modules necessary to build a delay or tremolo from the ground up. But since you're the one building it, you can make it do whatever you want. With the ZOIA you can build your own custom effects, synthesizers, midi controllers, and virtual pedal boards. And to make life a little easier, these modules have been created for all your standard guitar effects. So for instance, if you want a phaser, you can just plop down a phaser. You don't have to break out the textbooks to learn that they're built out of all-pass filters. (Of course, if you're a nerd like us, you can use the ZOIA to build them out of all-pass filters).

Input Impedance: >= 1M ohms
Output Impedance: 100 ohms
Frequency Response (-3dB): 10Hz - 23.4kHz
Total Harmonic Distortion: 0.22%
Dynamic Range: 105.5 dBA
Input Headroom (no pad): +0.5 dBu
Input Headroom (6dB pad): +5.7 dBu
Input Headroom (12dB pad): +10.8 dBu
Output Headroom: +16.2dBu
Power Input Connector: 2.1mm Barrel Connector
Power Input Voltage: 9V DC (center negative)
Required Current: 300mA
Height (enclosure only): 1.75"
Height (including controls): 2.625"
Length: 5.7"
Width: 3.75"
Weight: 1.5lbs

Notes: Produces volume and reverse swells, backward tape sounds, artificially short staccato notes and bowed instrument effects!

The circa-1980 Electro-Harmonix Attack Decay is a sought after prize among vintage pedal aficionados. Originally called a Tape Reverse Simulator, it's known for producing volume and reverse swells, backward tape sounds, artificially short staccato notes and bowed instrument effects. The freshly designed EHX Attack Decay reinterprets the classic and keeps its cool factor, but adds some modern features for convenience and enhanced functionality.

It can produce a single volume envelope like the original, or, with Poly engaged, put separate volume envelopes on each note you play. The built-in Harmonix fuzz is now a fully controllable distortion with gain, tone and volume controls. The effects loop allows the musician or sound designer to place the volume envelope onto whatever signal is present at the Return jack. Expression pedal/CV input and three user presets give the user total control over their Attack Decay!

Volume envelope manipulation with adjustable Attack and Decay times
Mono mode: one volume envelope at a time, the envelope resets when you play a new note
Poly mode: gives each note you play its own envelope
Built-in, fully adjustable, Harmonix fuzz enhances the volume envelope effect and produces bowed instrument sounds
Built-in effects loop allows for your own pedals to be inserted onto the volume envelope
Expression pedal or CV control over every knob on the Attack Decay
Save and recall up to three presets
Power adapter included

Specifications

Circuit: Digital
Bypass: Buffered Bypass
Audio: Mono
Effects Loop: Yes
Power Supply: 9.6VDC-200mA power adapter included
Dimensions (in): 4.75 x 4.13 x 2.25
Current Draw: 140mA
Year Released: 2019

Notes: A typically unique take on multi-effects from Soma, designed to induce meditative states. Hybrid analogue-digital delay/reverb/granular processing gives a range of creative approaches.

Supplier's Notes:
COSMOS is a drifting memory station designed to work with meditative states through music. The design of the controls, functions and generated soundscapes are intended to evoke, in both performer and listener, states and experiences inherent in meditation, such as limitless space, fluidity, spontaneous development, presence, the ability to hear, tranquility, the experience of subtle harmony and happiness enveloping the whole world.

From a functional point of view, COSMOS is a large array of sound memory, in which recorded sounds undergo constant recombinations, spontaneously generating an ever-changing soundscape. This is achieved in three ways - by a mathematical shift based on the relationships between large prime numbers (the size of all delay lines are different primes), an asynchronous operation of the LFO, and modulation with a slowly changing chaotic signal. As a result, it allows the endless layering and processing of various sounds, as in a looper, but without an intrusive, repetitive loop.

COSMOS generates rich, fluid and evolving soundscapes perfect for ambient music. Using COSMOS, you can play an entire meditative solo concert while being in a spontaneous flow and without using studio-prepared sequences, backing tracks and other things that can't be a reflection of the "here and now".

Specifications

Minimum input voltage: 0.35 V peak-to-peak
Maximum output voltage at line outputs: 11.3 V peak-to-peak
The maximum output voltage at the headphones output: 10.4 V peak-to-peak
Frequency response: 10-22000 Hz
Sound memory: 44.7 sec
Supply voltage: 12 V *
Power connector polarity: centre plus
Current consumption: 0.25 A
Dimensions: 342 x 153 x 68 mm
Weight: 2.2 kg

* Use only the power supply supplied with the device! In case of failure, it can be replaced with a high-quality modern switched-mode power supply with an output voltage of DC 12 volts, the center is plus and an output current of at least 0.5 amperes (more is fine). The power supply must have a wide AC input voltage range of 100-240 volts. Such power supplies have excellent output voltage stabilization required for the device. It is forbidden to use COSMOS with nonstabilized voltage from transformer power supplies. It can lead to damage to the device, which is not covered by the warranty repair!

Notes: E7 is the MOOER Polyphonic Guitar Synth Pedal is the second pedal of MOOER New Micro series. As a brand-new design Micro series, we have added 7 LED indicators on the right side of the shell, providing more possibility to the New Micro series.
E7 can transform your guitar into a typical electronic synthesizer, without the need for special pickups or instrument modifications. It is named as E7, for its seven different MOOER custom synthesizer tones. Each tone with an individual arpeggiator, high/low frequency cut, attack, speed function, allow users to shape the tone in their mind easily, explore the horizon of tone with the E7.

Features:
*7 different types of brand-new MOOER SYNTH tones
*Individual Arpeggiator for each tone
*7 slots for storing users' presets
*Firmware upgradeable via USB

Specifications:
*Input: 1/4" mono jack (impedance 2.2M Ohms)
*Output: 1/4" mono jack (impedance 100Ohms)
*Power supply: 9V DC transformer (internal negative external), MOOER Micro Power is recommended
*Current Draw: 150mA
*Dimensions: 93.5mm(D) x 42mm(W) x 52mm(H)
*Weight: 155g
*Accessories: User Manual

Notes: Buzz. Beep and bloop. Get high on the lo-fi sounds of "old-school" games, toys and terminals!

The Mainframe provides sample rate reduction ranging from 48kHz to 110Hz. A little background... the sample rate is the number of times per second that a sample or snapshot of an analogue signal is taken. For example, CDs (remember them?) had a sample rate of 44.1kHz which means that the original analogue signal is sampled 44,100 times per second.

The sample rate defines the frequency range that can be reproduced while maintaining good fidelity. When the sample rate is reduced the quality of the audio is degraded and aliasing occurs. Aliasing means audible artifacts created when higher frequencies are sampled at an inadequate rate and the result is distortion. The Mainframe's sample rate range is wide enough to take you from sounds that are quite pristine to sounds that are unrecognizable when compared to the input signal.

It also provides bit crushing ranging from 24-bit to 1-bit. What does that mean? Bit crushing is bit depth reduction. Back to the CD example... CDs used a 16-bit bit depth meaning that each of its samples was represented by 16-bits of information. Higher bit depths can accurately represent a greater dynamic range while bit crushing increases the number of sampling errors and creatively degrades the sound to bring us back to those nasty "old school" sounds we love.

The Mainframe's selectable High/Low/Band-Pass filter lets the user shape the artifacts of the bit crushing and sample rate. Another very cool feature is its Sample Rate Tuning Mode where the pedal analyses your input signal in real-time and sets the sample rate to match the pitch of your signal, or a set interval above your signal. This allows you to set the sample rate to match the key of a song, or it will continually adjust the sample rate based on what you play!"

Specifications

Circuit: Digital
Bypass: Buffered Bypass
Audio: Mono
Power Supply: 9.6VDC-200mA power adapter included
Dimensions (in): 4.5 x 2.75 x 2.1
Current Draw: 90mA
Year Released: 2020

Notes: The MOD REX is a kinetic tour-de-force that lets you weave compelling, shifting, musical tapestries. Whether you are a guitarist, synthesist or electronic musician you will find it inspires your creativity and stretches your musical boundaries.

Four independent modulation sections:

The heart of the pedal is its four, independent modulation sections synced in time, they are:

MOD features great sounding EHX Vibrato, Flanger, Chorus or Phaser. The Depth knob lets you set the amount of the effect while Feedback controls the resonance of the Flanger and Phaser.

TREM delivers tremolo, an effect that modulates the volume of your signal. The Depth control sets tremolo intensity.

PAN modulates between left and right in stereo operation. In mono operation the PAN section acts as another tremolo section, but with the wave shapes all inverted!

FILTER offers a choice of a modulated LPF, HPF or BPF. In LPF (low pass filter) frequencies above a modulated cut-off point are cut. In HPF (high pass filter) frequencies below a modulated cut-off point are cut, and in BPF (band pass filter) frequencies above and below a modulated centre point are cut.

Each section also features a choice of four LFO shape options: rising sawtooth, triangle, falling sawtooth or square wave. They affect the way the modulation transitions and provide advanced creative control over the specific section as well as the way they interact with each other.

Tempo control that's flexible and powerful:

The MOD REX delivers virtually limitless polyrhythmic possibilities.

Its TEMPO component gives you nine note-length choices for each of the four modulation sections. They are independently selectable in increments starting at a whole note and ranging thru subdivisions that go up to a 16th note. In addition, any of the sections can be bypassed.

The MOD REX's tempo (displayed as beats per minute or BPM) is adjustable with the Tempo knob, Tap Tempo footswitch or by using an expression pedal into its EXP input. It can also be synced to an external device with MIDI Clock or an external pulse clock.

MIDI and the MOD REX:

The pedal's robust MIDI implementation enables you to sync devices quickly and easily as well as automate functions and changes so they occur precisely when and where you want them whether you are working at home, in a studio or live.

The MOD REX accepts MIDI to enable it to tempo sync the modulation rate with an external device, to recall presets via MIDI Program Change messages and to control any parameter on the MOD REX via Control Change messages.

Extras:

The MOD REX lets you save and recall up to 100 presets. It comes from the factory with 20 great programs.

The pedal features full stereo input and output.

An external foot controller input makes banking up and down thru presets quick and easy.

Specifications

Circuit: Digital
Bypass: Buffered Bypass
Audio: Stereo
Power Supply: 9.6VDC-200mA power adapter included
Dimensions (in): 5.75 x 4.75 x 2.5
Current Draw: 100mA
Year Released: 2018

Notes: The polyphonic STRING9 String Ensemble transforms a guitar into nine different string ensembles and string synthesizers while requiring zero modifications, special pickups, or MIDI implementation. It relies on the same technology powering all EHX 9 Series pedals. In a 9 Series first, the STRING9 includes the signature EHX Freeze effect on 3 of the presets to sample and hold notes and chords with infinite sustain.

A rotary switch on the STRING9 allows the player to select the sound of their choice, as follows:

SYMPHONIC: Re-creates the sound of a large symphony orchestra and features an octave down effect on the lower range of the guitar for a full sound
JUNE-O: Emulates the Junor analogue string synthesizer sound
PCM: Sound of a small string section sampled by a vintage PCM keyboard producing a warm vintage string sound
FLOPPY: Emulates the sound of an Orchestronr optical disc playback sampler, warble included
AARP: Emulates the classic ARP Solinar string synthesizer
CREWMAN: Emulates the Crumar Performerr analogue string and brass synthesizer; Floyd in a box
ORCH FREEZE: Orchestral sound with EHX Freeze effect
SYNTH FREEZE: String synthesizer sound with EHX Freeze effect
VOX FREEZE: Mellotronr choir and strings sound from the EHX MEL9 with EHX Freeze effect
The pedal is equipped with independent Effect and Dry volume controls so players can precisely tune their mix at the Effects output jack, plus a Dry output jack that always outputs the input signal at unity gain.

Controls 1 and 2 have been designed to adjust specific parameters for each of the nine programs adding usability and flexibility to each sound.

Specifications

Circuit: Digital
Bypass: Buffered Bypass
Audio: Mono
Power Supply: 9.6VDC-200mA power adapter included
Dimensions (in): 4.75 x 4 x 2.25
Current Draw: 100mA

Notes: Based on technology from the award-winning LVX and MercuryX pedals, the Enzo X is a superbly powerful six-voice modular synth, with polyphonic pitch detection and no special pickup needed on your guitar.

Supplier's Notes:
Combining 5 synth modes, Enzo X incorporates each of these into a modular system UI/architecture from both the award-winning LVX and MercuryX pedals.

In addition to being a 6-voice poly synth, Enzo X includes 3 reverbs which are adapted from Mercury X (Prism algorithm), 5 Drives (including Bitcrush), a full stereo 2.5 second Delay and 5 modulation types.

To make this complex system immediately intuitive to navigate, Meris again leveraged the simple and easy to use UI first developed for LVX.

Notes: Inspired by modular synthesis, the C4 Synth is a unique pedal which allows you to play synth tones via bass or guitar. Edit using the Neuro Desktop Editor and then get freaky with a wide range of synth sounds.

Supplier's notes:
The C4 Synth unites all the sound creation tools of a classic Eurorack modular synthesizer and packages them in a compact and easy-to-use effects pedal for guitar or bass. Out of the box the C4 offers six dynamic synth tones that range from vintage analogue to the thoroughly modern. It is essentially a modular synth in a small pedal with unprecedented tracking abilities, lightning-fast response, and countless sound options. With the addition of the Neuro Desktop Editor (a free download for Mac and Windows machines) and Mobile App. (for iPhone and Android) it's easy to browse from the ever-growing library of highly-inspired presets created by the Source Audio crew and the expanding community of C4 enthusiasts.

Neuro Editor Features

Connect the C4 Synth to the Neuro Desktop Editor (a free download for Mac or Windows computers) or the Neuro Mobile App (free for iPhone and Android) and explore the power of effect downloading, customization, and sharing that comes with every One Series pedal.

Growing Library of Published Presets: For quick and easy access to a world of great tones, try sampling sounds from a vast collection of published presets created by the Source Audio team and the ever-growing C4 Neuro Community.

Unprecedented Sound Sculpting Options: The Neuro Desktop offers maximum sound exploration possibilities. Use Neuro's modular synthesizer inspired editor to create custom C4 Synth presets that can be burned directly to the pedal, saved to a private cloud based library or published and shared the entire Neuro Community.

Four Independent Voices: Mix together any of the C4's four independent Voices. Assign any of the Voices to an oscillator wave shape, monophonic or polyphonic pitch shifter, intelligent harmonizer, sequencers, or dry signal to distortion, tremolo, and filter effects.

Three Types of Oscillators: Mix and match any of the C4's three oscillator wave shapes for pure synthesizer tones. Choose from sine, square, and saw shaped oscillators.

Eleven Envelope Followers: Select from a comprehensive collection of envelope followers with adjustable attack/decay as well as ADSR triggering envelopes.

25 Filter Effects: Choose from a huge collection of filters, controllable with an envelope follower or independently modulating LFOs.

14 Different LFO Wave Shapes: Use LFO (Low Frequency Oscillators) to control the modulation of filter, vibrato, or tremolo effects. Choose from eight different LFO wave shapes, including sine, square, sample and hold, saw tooth, and more.

Two Programmable 16-Step Sequencers: Run two simultaneous sequencer patterns. Choose from several preprogrammed sequencer patterns or create custom patterns.

USB Connection - Use the pedal's mini USB port to connect the C4 to the Neuro Desktop Editor, which can be used to edit presets or download the latest pedal firmware.

USB to Mobile App Connectivity - Connect the Mobile App to your C4 Synth via the USB port on the top of the pedal and enjoy two-way communication between the pedal and your Neuro Mobile App. This means you can see all of your C4 preset settings on the App. in real time. (Lightening to mini Type B USB cable for iPhone) (Type-C to mini Type B USB cable for Android).

MIDI features

The C4 Synth responds to MIDI Program Change (PC) and Continuous Controller (CC) messages via its mini USB port. The USB port handles communication between the C4 and digital audio workstations (DAW) on Mac and Windows machines as well as external MIDI controllers with USB host support (we recommend the DMC.micro from Disaster Area Designs)

Preset Saving - Save up to 128 effect presets.

MIDI Mapping - Use the Neuro Desktop Editor to easily map MIDI Continuous Controller (CC) messages to a comprehensive list of parameters.

Preset Recall - Use MIDI CC numbers 103 & 104 to recall any of the C4's 128 MIDI accessible presets.

MIDI Clock - Sync the C4's LFO rate with external MIDI clock messages.

The Neuro Hub - Connect the C4 to the Neuro Hub and use MIDI CC messages to control parameters or recall presets.

Note: As of Hub fw 1.18 and C4 fw 1.14, the C4 can now be added to scenes, is visible through the Hub, and can be controlled by PC messages, giving you the full access to 128 preset slots.

Specifications

Includes 9v DC power supply (300mA / Negative Tip)
Includes 1/8" to 1/4" cable for Neuro Mobile App connection.
Power Consumption - 165mA
USB port - Connects to Mac or Windows PC for firmware updates and the forthcoming in-depth effects editing software.
Brushed anodized aluminum housing.
Dimensions: L: 4.5 in./11.4cm x W: 2.75 in./7cm x H: 2 in./5.1cm (including knobs)