Mooer MRT1 Soul Shiver

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Pros: Rather affordable; great sounding; the Voice and Throb controls provide flexibility without complications. Cons: No tap tempo or Expression In functionality. Again we have a lot of the usual suspects here and not atypical numbers for Brands or Countries either. Obviously there are not that many salient candidates in the Dimension category - which means we're a couple here off having a full house. There will likely be some healthy debate about some of my choices and omissions - while I feel that most of the obvious ones are present and correct. The Fulltone Mini DejaVibe Mk II is a popular, 18-volt, re-engineered, smaller but mono version of the original, now out of production. It keeps the signature big Speed knob that can be turned by foot. A 3-way mini-toggle switches between the original Uni-Vibe warmth and a “Modern” option (louder, brighter). There’s also a custom version of this circuit called MDV-3 Mini Deja-Vibe, which features a treadle.

More recently discontinued pedals that sell for noteworthy amounts on the used market are the Pigtronix Rototron and the Tech 21 Roto Choir. A high-end US-built Uni-Vibe replica voiced after an original unit from 1968 and A/B’d against several modern variants. Enclosed in a compact case, it features True Bypass and works internally at 18v for extra headroom. For Uni-Vibe I've long shared my admiration for the DryBell Vibe Machine and Dawner Prince Viberator - while I'm still holding out for updated versions with tap-tempo onboard - or at least a slow/fast speed alternative via second footswitch. We need to stress that this guide doesn’t take into account pedals that aim at recreating a more faithful Leslie effect – see this other article about the best Rotary pedals for that category. As mentioned in the intro, the original Uni-Vibe was inspired by Leslie speakers, but the approximation of its emulation transformed it into something entirely new. We, therefore, consider modern rotary emulation as a separate category not covered here. For me this often goes hand-in-hand with Filter type pedals - and there is some degree of overlap, while there are also distinct pedals in each category. Sometimes the separation is rather arbitrary, while I stand by my selections here. The one Auto-Wah pedal I own in this category is the Custom Shop CryBaby Q-Zone Fixed Wah - and I've still to get ANO from the Boss AW-3 Dynamic Wah, Mad Professor Snow White AutoWah - or possibly even the brand new Tone City Funny Boy Auto Wah.This pedal's small size makes it an ideal choice for guitarists on the go. Its small footprint means that it can easily fit onto even the busiest of pedalboards without taking up too much space. This is especially important for musicians who need to conserve space on their pedalboard, as they can easily fit multiple effects pedals onto their setup without sacrificing valuable real estate. Additionally, the Soul Shiver's dimensions ensure it is an excellent choice for musicians who are constantly on the move. Its lightweight design means that it won't weigh down your gig bag. This makes it a great option for touring musicians who need to keep their gear as compact and portable as possible. Specifications The Soul Shiver features three distinct modulation effects, each designed to suit a variety of playing styles. You can easily choose between chorus, vibrato, or rotary effects using the mode switch. In chorus mode, the pedal produces warm and creamy effects that are perfect for achieving psychedelic, wavy sounds. Its vibrato, on the other hand, delivers classic '60s-style fluctuating tones that range from subtle to dramatic. The rotary effect simulates the sonics of high-quality speaker cabinets, all in a compact unit. I have this pedal hooked to one of my Carl Martin's octaswitch loops, and couldn't be happier. The stompbox delivers a fat, warm analog sound, very rich in frequencies, and it is a true bypass. It's basically a 3 in 1, since you can choose among chorus, vibrato and rotary. More expensive Leslie emulations include EQ circuits that simulate the speakers and cabinet tones of popular Leslie models, like the 122, the 147 and the 16/18, and their character. The Fender Pinwheel delivers three different rotary speaker voices, including Fender’s own Vibratone effect, switchable Slow and Fast speeds, and an onboard Overdrive for added texture. The Sensitivity control allows modulation rate changes based on your playing dynamics. Selectable guitar and keyboard voicings

An interestingly named Uni-Vibe evolution featuring stereo output, Vintage/Modern switch & Bright trimmer for amp matching, and the unique Shape knob that modifies the waveform that drives the internal light bulb.

Origin Effects MAGMA57 Amp Vibrato & Drive provides some amazing overdrive tones along with an impressive true pitch-modulating vibrato effect. You have Output, Tone, Drive, Intensity, and Speed control knobs to craft your tone along with a 3-way vibrato speed switch and 3 EQ presets with post-drive EQ.

Meta Platforms Ireland Ltd. is a subsidiary of Meta Platforms, Inc. based in the USA. It cannot be ruled out that your data collected by Facebook will also be transmitted to the USA. For a little more control, there is the Danelectro Big Spender, a popular entry in the company’s now discontinued Billionaire series, a Leslie simulator that features Chorale and Tremolo modes with a ramp control. A personal take on the Uni-Vibe from Brazil that does a great job at recreating Jimi Hendrix’s sound (high depth, low rate) in Chorus mode and Ray Vaughan (at high rate). An older, larger, no frills unit that’s still popular for its sound, it sports some of the same design features as the original Uni-Vibe, like the sinewave oscillator, bulb, and photocells. No expression pedal input. Today, however, convincing rotary speaker emulations are offered in stompbox format by a number of manufacturers. This article takes a look at what options are available in the current market. What Rotary Pedal Do You Need?The construction of the stompbox is quite rebust despite its size. The knobs and controls are simple, easy to read and understand, and they don't feel flimsy or easy to break. Again, despite of its small size you can easily tweak the volume and the intensity knobs to suit your needs. The modulation selector in the middle seems a bit more delicate than the other controls, but I've been using this heavily for over 8 months and I have not encountered any problems with it.

Employing COSM-modeling technology, the BOSS RT-20 is slightly old in the tooth but still a popular stereo pedal, offering adjustable Rise Time, Horn and Bass speed, Overdrive, and more. It can also be used to create unique overdrive and pulsating effects. It offers a cool graphical view of the virtual rotors on its built-in display. The Dunlop Rotovibe is a sturdy, original take executed in a no-frills fashion, although the treadle-based approach controlling the effect’s intensity makes it stand apart from the competition. Dawner Prince recently came out with a stereo open cabinet revolving speaker emulator called Pulse, inspired by Pink Floyd’s legendary rotary speaker Doppola and Maestro Rover RO-1. It has separate controls for slow and fast rotation speed and a mix control. Inertia knob sets the time it takes for the ramping effect to go from slow to fast, while the Distance knob mimics the distance of the virtual microphone from the speaker.

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The Tomsline Roto Engine is a similar beast, a mini pedal with modes for Chorus, Phaser and Vibe. There aren’t many videos of the pedal in action, but the two we found convinced us that it’s more than a Uni-Vibe clone, delivering suitably watery rotary tones that might make your audience think you’re using a real Leslie cabinet. For the Minis it's a 3-way between Malekko Omicron Phase Shifter, Mooer Ninety Orange, and the MXR Phase 95. The last mentioned being the obvious shoe-in. In fact with MXR being the heritage Phaser brand - the Phase 95, and Phase 99 are my favourite varieties over the classic 90 and 45. Chase Bliss Audio Warped Vinyl is a highly tweakable and versatile all-analog chorus and vibrato pedal that offers clean and polished effects. The pedal replicates the sound of warped vinyl records, which gives amazing vintage chorus and vibrato effects. There is plenty of control under your hand to shape your sound, including dual waveform switches, tone, lag, mix, RPM, depth, and warp knobs. As usual, different musicians have different needs, and builders provide plenty of rotary pedal options. The real question here is: what kind of “leslie realism” do you want, and for what price? This device’s circuit is as close to a Uni-Vibe replica as it gets. Built by the original manufacturer (although today’s Shin-ei has little to do with the one that released the original effect), this is a hand-built version of the Uni-Vibe using a mix of carefully selected new and old components, and designed to recreate the vintage unit’s exact sound and behavior, with a few modern improvements.