Tags: Tremolo pedal

Notes: Updated version of the White Whale pedal follows the same formula of 60s-inspired tremolo and spring reverb, with an improved power amp for higher fidelity. The essence of iconic amp effects in a single pedal.

Supplier's Notes:
Inspired by the match-made-in-heaven of vintage effects found on 60s American amps, White Whale V2 sets out a new objective to pack bigger real spring reverb and tremolo sounds in the same pedalboard friendly enclosure (17 x 12,5 x 7,5 cm).

The 3-spring reverb tank assembly housed inside White Whale's enclosure has remained the same, but Crazy Tube Circuits have upgraded the power amp driving the springs for increased headroom and wider frequency response. Following the signal topography of vintage units, Crazy Tube Circuits have also upgraded the dwell control to allow you to dial the right amount of signal that goes into the springs for a mellower or splashier reverb sound. Real spring reverb found in 60s American tube amps and external reverb units featured a tube power amp driving the spring assembly via an output transformer, so analogue circuit has been delicately tuned to emulate the tube and output transformer saturation that was produced on higher dwell settings.

Each of these vintage units had its own reverb effect qualities so Crazy Tube Circuits tried to categorize them according to the most emblematic ones with a toggle switch selecting the size and decay. The user can select between the milder reverb qualities of a short to medium 2-spring reverb tank, the liveliness of a medium to long 2-spring reverb tank as found in most blackface amp designs and the dense reverb qualities of a long 3-spring reverb tank assembly. A reverb's tone control comes after the recovery stage at the output of the reverb tank and affects only the wet sounds for lively and drippy or smooth and mild reverb tones. Use the mix control to blend your desired amount of wet signal on top of the dry guitar signal. Higher reverb mix settings tend to get lost in the mix, so we've made sure you'll be heard loud and clear by incorporating a volume control capable of up to 20db boost.

The tremolo section has also been upgraded to feature harmonic tremolo, besides the opto and tube bias found in the previous incarnation of Crazy Tube Circuits' "marine mammal". This hypnotic and mesmerizing effect originated on certain models of the brown and blonde era amps and does frequency-based modulation by shifting between high and low frequencies compared to the amplitude-based modulation (opto and tube bias) that shifts between volume levels. Crazy Tube Circuits have made sure to include the two most significant variations of harmonic tremolo, as found in the original amps, that differentiate in the range and sweep of pulsating frequencies. The depth control sets the intensity of modulation while the range of the speed control has been extended beyond the span of vintage amps' to make sure we'll maximize your creativity. The volume control will boost the signal, if needed, even in the hardest throb settings.

Another upgrade found in the White Whale V2 is that the two effect sections are now completely independent and you can select the effects order so that the tremolo effect comes before the reverb or vice versa. This gives you the option to make heavenly combinations as optical and tube bias style tremolo usually sound better when placed after (post) the reverb effect while the harmonic tremolo usually sounds better when placed in front (pre) of the reverb effect. The two onboard footswitches are used to engage or bypass each effect section and feature a power-up bypass/engage pre-set function. That way you can select which state your pedal will go to when you plug the power supply. White Whale V2 also features a remote switcher input jack where you can control the bypass state of each effect section remotely via your favourite external effects switcher or via the matching artwork remote control dual footswitch (sold separately). Reverb's mix can also be controlled via an expression pedal and tremolo's speed can be controlled by either an expression pedal or external tap tempo footswitch (expression pedals / tap tempo footswitch are not included).

The surf-friendly light green colour adds to the overall drippy experience of a real spring reverb and tremolo that will fit on your pedalboard. If your amp setup doesn't have these effects by design, you have now found your perfect match.

Notes: Jackson Audio presents the TWIN TREM, a pedal that features two distinct tremolo effects: a Harmonic Tremolo on the right side and an Optical Tremolo on the left side. Each tremolo is equipped with independent Speed, Depth and Volume controls and can be used separately as stand-alone effects (or combined) to create rich, unique and percussive sounds.

Each tremolo side has different LED indicators (red for Harmonic, blue for Optical and magenta for Combined). These LEDs also visually display each section's speed, making it easy to sync the two tremolos together.

The TWIN TREM boasts four top-mounted jacks, allowing versatile signal routing. You can run it like a standard pedal, routing the signal in through the first jack and out through the last. Alternatively, you can route the signal through the Harmonic side first, pass it through a reverb or another effect, and then into the Optical side, preserving the classic placement of optical tremolo after reverb, just like in many amplifiers.

These routing options opens up endless possibilities for integrating the TWIN TREM with other effects in your signal chain. If you have a stereo setup, the right side can run through the Harmonic tremolo, while the left side passes through the Optical.

In addition, offering comprehensive control over pre- and post-effects tremolo placement all helps to make the TWIN TREM an essential tool for building a complete rig.

Notes: The JHS Pedals 3 Series is a collection of pedals designed to give you affordability and simplicity without compromising quality. Each 3 Series pedal is made by us in Kansas City, MO, using high-quality parts, quality control, and attention to every detail. Each pedal has three simple controls and one toggle that offer a wide range of sounds, perfect for beginners and professionals alike. The JHS 3 Series will inspire your playing and help you explore new sounds at a totally approachable price point.

In 1960, Leo Fender introduced a circuit in his Bandmaster and Vibrasonic amps called the Harmonic Tremolo. Essentially, the amp's signal was split into high frequency and low frequency components, with the output switching back and forth between the two, resulting in a dreamy effect similar to the Uni-Vibe. The 3 Series Harmonic Trem allows you to utilize Leo Fender's revolutionary effect in a package much easier to tote than a vintage amplifier. Toggle up is a great sounding amp trem, while toggle down is our take on harmonic trem effect.