Walrus Audio M1 MAKO Series High Fidelity Modulation Machine

Write Your Sonic Story in Any Style and Genre with The Walrus Audio M1 MAKO Series High Fidelity Modulation Machine

The M1 is a powerful multi-function modulation machine with six customized, studio-quality programs: Chorus, Phaser, Tremolo, Vibrato, Rotary, and Filter. Each program has a wealth of options to tune, tweak, customize and then save to one of nine onboard presets. A sound explorers delight, the M1 features a dedicated lo-fi knob allowing you to mix various lo-fi parameters to every program. Add subtle movement and texture to float under your playing or make a massive statement with a thick swirling chorus to choppy panning tremolo. Write your sonic story in any style and genre with the M1 High-Fidelity Modulation Machine.

• Chorus – X knob controls Lag to set the maximum allowed amount of pitch detuning
• Phaser – X knob determines the amount of phase shifted signal that is fed back to the effect input
• Tremolo – X knob manipulates the phase of the left and right volume modulation for a wide stereo panning effect. Shape and Symmetry in Type III (pattern Trem) select the pattern group and patterns within each group
• Vibrato – X knob (Standard and Vinyl) Stereo Phase setting controls the phase of the right output in relation to the left output. X knob (Tape) Flutter setting controls the depth of the flutter effect applied within the tape vibrato type. This is a faster fluttering type detune
• Rotary – X Cab Simulation setting controls the mix of a physical rotary cabinet model into your signal
• Filter – X knob controls filter resonance, bringing a more aggressive sound to the selected filter. Tone controls the filter’s center frequency or starting frequency where the modulation is applied

Chorus

Find subtle chorus to be vibrant and lush tri-chorus that will instantly teleport you to the 80s. Type I is a traditional chorus great for tight smooth chorus tones. Type II adds a second chorus with an offset rate and depth. Thanks to the constructive interface, it has a more dramatic character caused by essentially running two chorus pedals in series. Type III finds its roots in the classic tri-chorus effect running three chorus units in parallel for a lush multi-dimensional chorus.

Phaser

Classic 70s phaser sounds we all know and love, with added features that you wouldn’t expect. Similar to the Lillian, Type I is a 2-Stage Phaser that produces a single notch to the classic mild phaser. Type II is a 4-Stage model producing 2 notches for a stronger effect. Type III is a phaser modeled after the unique tuning and LFO shape found in a Uni-Vibe.

Tremolo

This program emulates a tremolo with three algorithms containing all the bells, whistles, and even a cherry on top. Type I is excellent for traditional sounds similar to optical and bias tremolos that raise and lower the entire frequency range – similar to the Monument in standard mode. Type II is a warm and cozy harmonic tremolo – similar to the Monument in harmonic mode. This unique sound is formed by raising and lowering your high and low frequencies opposite each other. Type III offers several predefined patterns for rhythmic sequenced pulsing tremolo.

Vibrato

Make good parts great with detuned, warbly, and vintage sounds that harken back to the 60s. Type I focuses on traditional vibrato sounds. Old record players inspire type II with classic RPM’s on the rate knob and some noise character you’d find in your dad’s old dusty Speedwagon LPs. The rate knob can select 33rpm, 45rpm, and 78rpm speeds in this mode. Type III is our take on the wow and flutter pitch characters found in old tape players. Warm and charming with a hint of nostalgia.

Rotary

Because you can’t fit a Leslie speaker on your pedalboard, type I aims for that traditional watery sound of a well-oiled Leslie speaker. Type II only spins the horn but still plays the sound out of the drum. Type III only spins the drum but still plays sound from the horn.

Filter

Add tone-shaping movement to your signal with different modulated filters. Type I is a lowpass filter good for modulated darker tones. Type II is a highpass filter used to creatively modulate your low frequencies. Type III is a bandpass filter forming a sliding “window” of frequencies. Drive the filter frequency with the main LFO or do things like set the depth to zero and turn up the LO-FI envelope control to drive the filter frequency with your playing dynamics.

SPECIFICATIONS

• The M1 comes in a dark blue finish with red, orange, cream, gold, green, purple and blue ink
• The enclosure’s exact size with knobs is 4.9” x 2.52” x 2.64”
• Power requirements are 9VDC (300mA minimum)
• The use of an isolated power supply is recommended for powering all Walrus Audio Pedals. Daisy chain power supplies are not recommended. Power supply not included.
  USB firmware updates can be done via www.walrusaudio.io

Manufacturer: Walrus Audio
Model: 900-1063
SKU: I686269-N-0-WHXA
UPC: 810424033726

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