Virtual guitar results specialist Strymon has expanded its compact collection of pedals with the UltraViolet Antique Vibe, a pedal combining refrain and vibrato to duplicate the heady psychedelic sounds of a antique Shin-ei Uni-Vibe.
Arriving in a in a similar fashion pedalboard-friendly shape issue because the Brig and Cloudburst, the UltraViolet applies the would possibly of Strymon’s future-forward virtual DSP to duplicate antique analogue tones, and to provide trendy capability, with MIDI compatibility and the capability to create, save and retailer as much as 300 presets.
There may be USB-C connectivity, complete stereo inputs and outputs, with a mono/stereo transfer at the best of the pedal, and the circuit comprises a discrete JFET enter preamp for “unequalled touch-sensitivity and tone”.
Strymon co-founder, Pete Celi, says the UltraViolet was once advanced after intensive find out about of antique gadgets. Gamers can choose between a trio of bias settings to fine-tune the impact’s reaction, and the design performs rapid and free with the unique Uni-Vibe to present gamers extra choices.
“Along with the normal Refrain (50/50) and Vibrato (100 in keeping with cent rainy) modes, the new Mix mode offers you a 70/30 mixture of dry and rainy, for extra refined variations of the impact,” mentioned Celi. “It could completely do the hyper-authentic ‘60s factor, however it may well do a host of alternative stuff that makes it a lot more flexible than the unique gadgets.”
Extra flexible, perhaps, however the regulate setup of the Ultraviolet is reassuringly simple – any other get advantages, unintentional or differently, of a smaller enclosure.
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There are 3 dials controlling Pace, Depth and Quantity, with a couple of three-way toggle switches for deciding on working mode and the prejudice. Make a choice from the aforementioned 50/50 cut up of Refrain, the 100 in keeping with cent rainy Vibrato, and Mix. Bias settings are Low, Mid and Prime.
As you’ll see from the pic above, the entire jacks are fastened at the best of the unit. Sean Halley, head of promoting at Strymon, guarantees a large efficiency from a small package deal.
Simply don’t underestimate it as a result of it could smaller than what we’re used to seeing from the emblem.
“It has all the low frequency girth that the most efficient expensive boutique big-box pedal variations have, however it may well achieve this a lot more than the originals may just and it’s sufficiently small to suit on any ‘board,” he mentioned. “It’s the first actual virtual vibe I’ve ever heard that sounds this large”
The Ultraviolet is to be had now and is priced £/$259. For extra main points, head over to Strymon.
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