
Anthony Easton
The Vahlbruch OptoTrem is an analog tremolo effect pedal designed for versatile use in various musical genres. It offers authentic sine-wave 60's vintage tremolo sounds as well as modern square wave helicopter chop effects. The pedal's unique circuit is carefully designed around a photocell, ensuring very low noise and a deep, homogenous modulation curve.
Key Features:
- Unique MagTraB switching technology for smooth and quiet operation
- Hand-selected photocells for precise modulation
- Controls: Speed, Volume, and Intensity
- Toggle switch to select between "hard" or "soft" modulation curve
- Constantly pulsating LED indicates the speed and depth of modulation
- Can also function as a clean boost with the "Intensity" control turned down
- True bypass
Technical Specifications:
- Input impedance: 1M Ohms
- Output impedance: 220 Ohms
- Current consumption: 40mA
- Power supply: External regulated 9V power supply (not included), polarity:
positive at ring / negative at tip
- Dimensions: 115mm x 70mm x 48mm
- Weight: 240g
- Handmade in Germany
The Vahlbruch OptoTrem is a boutique effect pedal with a standard housing size, and it is designed and manufactured in Germany. It is an ideal choice for musicians seeking high-quality tremolo effects with precise control and low noise operation.
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$226.87

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$230

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