Spaceman Effects Delta II Harmonic Tremolo FX Pedal Silver
*This is a Special Order item that we order quickly and directly from our suppliers after your purchase and ship to you within 4-10 days.*
Spaceman Effects are cosmic level pedals, hand build and wired in Portland, Oregon, USA. The Delta II is a harmonic tremolo, capable of transporting you across the musical cosmos on a wave of flickering stars, with it's unique LFO and extensive tone shaping and rhythmic capabilities.
The Details
- Special Order Item
- Expected to ship within 4-10 days
- Effect: Tremolo
- Made in the USA
- Silver finish
- Smooth and lush all analog signal path, with 3 distinct voices
- Harmonic or traditional tremolo with a twist of the LAG control
- Wide-range LFO capable of slow pulsation to audio-rate madness
- Flexible filtering for deep and expressive tones
- 18V capable for high headroom use cases
- Selectable Expression / CV control of DEPTH or RATE
- Internal VOLUME trimpot for precise level matching
- Fixed Filter for tone shaping with DEPTH at minimum
- Jewel indicator light
- Durable cast-aluminum enclosure
- Input Resistance: 1 Meg Ohm
- Bypass Current Draw: 19.5mA
- Engaged Current Draw: 45mA
- Built with top quality components
- Limited lifetime manufacturer warranty
- 0-5V DC TRS Jack - Over / Reverse voltage protected
- 9-18V DC, negative center via the 2.1mm jack
What Do Spaceman Effects Say?
The Delta II is a small form factor harmonic tremolo, with smooth organic tone. Harmonic tremolo is achieved by splitting the input signal into high and low frequency bands, and amplitude modulating them in opposite directions. As the low frequencies pass, the highs are cut, and as the highs fade back into the mix, the lows sink below the horizon. Since one of the frequency bands is always passing, it's less choppy than typical for trem. Morph between harmonic and traditional tremolo with the innovative LAG control, which introduces a variable offset between the LFO’s dual outputs. Combined with the Delta II’s unique voices, this makes for great swirling, phasey tones with endless rhythmic possibilities.
Hand-wired and built in Portland, Oregon, the Delta II features true-bypass relay switching with soft-touch footswitch. On top of the cast-aluminum enclosure sits a durable, engraved vinyl faceplate and jewel indicator light. This pedal is built to last a lifetime, both on Earth or in the vacuum of space.
Controls
The Delta II features a high headroom all analog signal path with expanded tone shaping abilities. The signal is buffered, and subsequently runs into a 2-pole state-variable filter to perform the frequency range split. The high-pass, and low-pass filter outputs, along with the dry signal are routed into the tremolo portion of the circuit. The optical elements in the Delta II make for a smooth rise and decay, with a clean fluid response. Additionally, the VOICE toggle offers three signal path modulation options. High & Dry - highlights top-end shimmer, and emphasises clarity and bite. High & Low - provides a more liquid tonality especially useful for swirling phasey sounds. Low & Dry - excels at dark throbbing low-end presence. Exploration of the DEPTH, FREQ, and RES controls will unearth filtery stabs, slithering vibrato, or robotic rhythms. Volume is set from our shop to unity gain when the effect is engaged, but may be fine tuned via the internal trimpot. Each portion of the Delta II is carefully thought out, and painstakingly executed to be beautifully colored and alive with rhythmic intensity, and effortless shimmer.
FALL BEHIND IN PERFECT TIME
The LFO of the Delta II is deceptively simple, yet surprisingly versatile. The dual output triangle wave oscillator has a unique ability - Lag. This allows the outputs of the LFO to smoothly lag from 0-180 degrees out of phase while still being in time. What this means is that with LAG control at minimum the two LFO outputs are identical, and at maximum LAG, they alternate in opposing fashion. For traditional tremolo sounds, keep the LAG at minimum, then as you introduce LAG, the LFO outputs diverge, creating infinite shades of harmonic tremolo up to maximum. The middle ranges of this control can thump, pulse, beat, bunnyhop, stagger, and dance in any given instance. For even more temporal animation, LFO RATE or DEPTH may be modulated via expression or CV.
Shipping & Returns
Shipping
- Free UK RM48 shipping from orders of £100 or more
- Orders despatched within 1-2 working days
- Always tracked worldwide shipping
- Plastic free packaging as standard
Returns
30 day peace of mind return policy, but please read our terms and conditions, returns and refunds policy before placing an order.