Vongon Polyphrase Stereo Echo

We first heard about pedal makers Vongon back in 2019, when we reviewed and demoed an amazing MIDI controller designed specifically for the Moog MF-104M Analog Delay. Most recently, we checked out their Ultrasheer, an incredible Pitch Vibrato and Reverb pedal that will stop you right in your musical tracks. Today, we’re checking out their latest piece of gear, the Polyphrase Stereo Echo with Infinite Feedback Loop – strap in and get ready, this one will take you on a wild ride…

Polyphrase is a stereo echo and looping device inspired by early proto-digital delays of the 1970’s like the Lexicon Prime Time. As sophisticated as it is easy-to-use, Polyphrase is capable of everything from rich, dubby rhythmic repeats, to metallic resonant flanges. It is unique in being able to generate loops as long as 22 seconds, opening up a new palette of sonic possibilities for the avant-garde, ambient, or adventurous musician.

FEATURES:
– Delay times from 5 milliseconds to 22 seconds
– Two delay lines that can be used in stereo or stacked in mono
– Infinite feedback
– External feedback path
– Tone control in the feedback path
– Echo pitch modulation with sine or random style waveform
– Tap tempo
– Midi tempo sync
– 9 onboard user presets accessible via midi program change (PC) messages
– Remote control of all parameters on the faceplate via midi continuous controller (CC) messages
– 3 gain configurations for line level, instrument level, or low instrument level
– Housed in a single block of walnut, CNC routed, hand sanded & polished

It’s fairly difficult to explain just what the Polyphrase can do with words, so we made an in-depth demo video for you below. We run through all the ins and out of this effect, creating some glorious tones and odd sounds along the way. The crew at Vongon keeps upping the ante with each new release, and this is probably our favorite of theirs yet. Be sure to check out their website for ALL the info on the Polyphrase Stereo Echo, and if you can find one, don’t hesitate to grab one for yourself!!

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