variations ( though the Liquid-ph setting is strangely reminiscent of Step-ph from Side A ) and what I consider some non-standard mod types like a bit-crusher , a pitch shifter and an autowah that ’ s really just more of non-envelope filter with a wide sweep .
I could go into detail here and thoroughly critique each mode , but in the interest of efficiency I ’ ll tell you that what ’ s interesting about the Mod Factory Pro isn ’ t so much the modes themselves , but more the way that you can blend them .
The right footswitch activates the pedal and the two larger knobs allow you to select modulation sounds to run independently or simultaneously . And , thanks to the tiny routing toggle on top , you can run Side A into Side B , Side B into Side A , or Sides A and B together in parallel .
So you can flange out your phaser , run a chorus alongside a tremolo , or finally discover just how much fun it is to slam a ring modulator into a step phaser .
Spoiler alert : it ’ s a lot of fun .
The Mod Factory Pro is small , flexible and features tap tempo , expression control and stereo outputs . Plus , you can save four of your favorite sounds as presets and easily toggle through them using one of the dedicated footswitches . Plus , you ’ re only paying about $ 10 per modulation type — not bad at all .
Some of the sounds in the Mod Factory Pro are delightful . Others , to the discerning ear , are just alright . ( Beware the volume drop on the Flanger .) To that end , the tone-to-dollar ratio is still quite strong , but if you ’ re looking for a wealth of highly refined modulation options , it ’ s probably best to look elsewhere .
variations ( though the Liquid-ph setting is strangely reminiscent of Step-ph from Side A ) and what I consider some non-standard mod types like a bit-crusher , a pitch shifter and an autowah that ’ s really just more of non-envelope filter with a wide sweep .
I could go into detail here and thoroughly critique each mode , but in the interest of efficiency I ’ ll tell you that what ’ s interesting about the Mod Factory Pro isn ’ t so much the modes themselves , but more the way that you can blend them .
The right footswitch activates the pedal and the two larger knobs allow you to select modulation sounds to run independently or simultaneously . And , thanks to the tiny routing toggle on top , you can run Side A into Side B , Side B into Side A , or Sides A and B together in parallel .
So you can flange out your phaser , run a chorus alongside a tremolo , or finally discover just how much fun it is to slam a ring modulator into a step phaser .
Spoiler alert : it ’ s a lot of fun .
WHAT WE LIKE
The Mod Factory Pro is small , flexible and features tap tempo , expression control and stereo outputs . Plus , you can save four of your favorite sounds as presets and easily toggle through them using one of the dedicated footswitches . Plus , you ’ re only paying about $ 10 per modulation type — not bad at all .
CONCERNS
Some of the sounds in the Mod Factory Pro are delightful . Others , to the discerning ear , are just alright . ( Beware the volume drop on the Flanger .) To that end , the tone-to-dollar ratio is still quite strong , but if you ’ re looking for a wealth of highly refined modulation options , it ’ s probably best to look elsewhere .