secondary LFO provides new sounds and possibilities which a single LFO cannot offer alone . Even better , the Tremotron allows wave mixing , so that two different waveform selections will be blended if their parameters overlap .
To access the second LFO , simply depress any one of the Depth , Rate , or Shape buttons . Then , use the same knobs to adjust these parameters . Quite cleverly , the Tremotron displays the settings for the first LFO with green LEDs , while the same LEDs will glow red for the secondary LFO ’ s settings . When the settings blend together — perhaps the Rate of the first and second filters will be almost identical — the pedal indicates an overlap by shading its LEDs in an orange hue . The controls are highly intuitive .
I particularly liked the Tremotron ’ s blending style : when the second LFO is on , the first LFO handles the first half of the wave , while the second LFO handles the second half . Radically unusual sounds will result when the depth of the first and second halves are opposed . Feel like a sine wave shape for the ramp up , but want a square wave for the ramp down ? The Tremotron allows — even encourages — such experimentation . With the right settings , the Tremotron can double as a tunable ring modulator .
Because of the digital control system , the pedal includes four programmable presets as well as taptempo capability . For true tweakers , the Tremotron ’ s MIDI port allows for indepth tinkering , while the Expression pedal jack will take a standard expression pedal to control one or more parameters at the same time .
The Tremotron packs so much pedal into its housing that I can only touch on many of the features . But given what this reporter heard , and the fun he had in hearing it , the pedal ought to rise above the average units and bring accolades to Stone Deaf . The Tremotron is another pedal well done , and well worth hearing .
Excellent analog tremolo with a powerful digital control system , made better by a second LFO , four programmable presets , taptempo capability , and deep editing via MIDI .
I felt that the Tone knob tended to cut out too many of the highs too soon . A more gradual removal would be better and more useful .
secondary LFO provides new sounds and possibilities which a single LFO cannot offer alone . Even better , the Tremotron allows wave mixing , so that two different waveform selections will be blended if their parameters overlap .
To access the second LFO , simply depress any one of the Depth , Rate , or Shape buttons . Then , use the same knobs to adjust these parameters . Quite cleverly , the Tremotron displays the settings for the first LFO with green LEDs , while the same LEDs will glow red for the secondary LFO ’ s settings . When the settings blend together — perhaps the Rate of the first and second filters will be almost identical — the pedal indicates an overlap by shading its LEDs in an orange hue . The controls are highly intuitive .
I particularly liked the Tremotron ’ s blending style : when the second LFO is on , the first LFO handles the first half of the wave , while the second LFO handles the second half . Radically unusual sounds will result when the depth of the first and second halves are opposed . Feel like a sine wave shape for the ramp up , but want a square wave for the ramp down ? The Tremotron allows — even encourages — such experimentation . With the right settings , the Tremotron can double as a tunable ring modulator .
Because of the digital control system , the pedal includes four programmable presets as well as taptempo capability . For true tweakers , the Tremotron ’ s MIDI port allows for indepth tinkering , while the Expression pedal jack will take a standard expression pedal to control one or more parameters at the same time .
The Tremotron packs so much pedal into its housing that I can only touch on many of the features . But given what this reporter heard , and the fun he had in hearing it , the pedal ought to rise above the average units and bring accolades to Stone Deaf . The Tremotron is another pedal well done , and well worth hearing .
WHAT WE LIKE
Excellent analog tremolo with a powerful digital control system , made better by a second LFO , four programmable presets , taptempo capability , and deep editing via MIDI .
CONCERNS
I felt that the Tone knob tended to cut out too many of the highs too soon . A more gradual removal would be better and more useful .