Very few companies are able to completely reinvent the way we all think about effects pedals, and Gamechanger Audio is most definitely on that list. From the gorgeous PLUS Pedal to the Xenon-tubed PLASMA Distortion to their collaboration with Jack White, innovation and excitement are the keys to their success. Which makes it really no surprise that their latest offering, the Light Pedal Optical Spring Reverb System, follows in the inventive footsteps of its predecessors. A reverb unit like no other, this one is gonna turn some heads…
The LIGHT PEDAL’s foundation is a traditional spring reverb system, a combination of three elements: an Input Transducer, Springs and an Output Transducer. To capture the full range of the spring’s movements, the LIGHT Pedal uses multiple sets of special Infra-Red optical sensors that act as photoelectric pickups. Each set of IR sensors is directed at a different point on the moving spring’s surface, thus giving access to a whole range of additional reverb textures / tones.
These optical sensors are able to detect much finer movements than the output transducer which makes longer decays possible, as well as a much wider frequency response, including subharmonics and overtones. Additionally, some amazing modulation and tremolo effects can be achieved by scrolling through the optical sensors or by switching them on and off. A 6-way selector switch gives you access to a few different playing modes:
1 optics
2 sweep
3 trem
4 reflect
5 feedback
6 harmonic
Three separate volume levels for your DRY signal, for the traditional SPRING signal (produced by the spring tank’s Output Transducer) and the OPTICAL Signal. The Drive knob determines the amount of signal being sent into the spring tank in all playing modes. ENV affects all modes: at 12 o’clock, it is neutral, and does not affect the Pedal’s sound; to the left, all reverb is gated – the more you play, the more reverb. As soon as you stop, the reverb gets cut out. To the right, all reverb sounds are ducked – no reverb while you play, as soon as you stop, the trails appear.
You can also turn on/off the Reverb Trails, use the bypass switch in a Momentary setting, and there’s even a Shock Sensor option. Powered by an accelerometer chip, the LIGHT Pedal can instantly detect physical impact (measured as G force) and instantly shut off the audio output, as soon as a blow or a shaking motion is detected! The sensor offers three levels of shock protection: Off, Soft and Hard. So much to explore and delight in here – the Gamechanger Audio Light Pedal Optical Spring Reverb System takes everything you thought you knew about reverb to the next level…then pushes it right over the edge. So excited and grateful once more to have teamed up with the Gamechanger crew – there’s lots more info on the Light on their website, so head over there for all the details, and don’t forget to hear this one in action in our demo video on YouTube!
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