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Source Audio 2015 NAMM preview

#181
benevan said:
Tremolo is in the Oribtal, but it is a "hidden" feature and can be added to any of the other algorithms. It seems the Vertigo flips that concept, making the tremolo the main effect with ability to add other modulation.

I had assumed the Vertigo was essentially just another port of the Orbital like the Gemini, Mercury and Lunar, but based on rsmith601 comment, maybe not?
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Ah, that makes sense. I bet you're right.
 
#182
benevan said:
Tremolo is in the Oribtal, but it is a "hidden" feature and can be added to any of the other algorithms. It seems the Vertigo flips that concept, making the tremolo the main effect with ability to add other modulation.

I had assumed the Vertigo was essentially just another port of the Orbital like the Gemini, Mercury and Lunar, but based on rsmith601 comment, maybe not? Whatever the case, we now have 3(or 4) One Series pedals that are basically the same as one SB2, only with hidden controls and no tap tempo.
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The Vertigo is actually a completely new effect that underwent development from scratch. The tremolo feature in the Orbital is functional, but pretty basic - kind of like a "bonus" that you can add to the other sounds. It doesn't really stand on its own as a tremolo effect.

In developing the Vertigo, we started with a blank canvas and the goal of creating classic sounds as well as unique and never-before-heard sounds. The bias and harmonic modes demonstrated in the video are examples of rare, classic sounds that were inspired by amps from the 50s and 60s, and the modulation-trem shown later in the video (enabled by the Neuro app) is an example of a never-before-heard sound.

Hope that answers your questions!
 
#183
benevan said:
Tremolo is in the Oribtal, but it is a "hidden" feature and can be added to any of the other algorithms. It seems the Vertigo flips that concept, making the tremolo the main effect with ability to add other modulation.

I had assumed the Vertigo was essentially just another port of the Orbital like the Gemini, Mercury and Lunar, but based on rsmith601 comment, maybe not? Whatever the case, we now have 3(or 4) One Series pedals that are basically the same as one SB2, only with hidden controls and no tap tempo.
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I would think the main USP of these new pedals is that a lot of guitarists/bassists don't want the super clever, does-everything functionality of the SB2 and SBPro series. They want a Tremolo/Chorus/Flanger etc. - so in some respects these are up-to-date (in technical terms) versions of the earlier SA Pedals - like the tri-mods - but with design that will appeal to that area of the market they're aiming for: namely people who think they don't like Digital products but could be tempted if it works and looks the same as their favourite Analogue pedals.
 
#184
rsmith601 said:
Tremolo is all new. Delay is all new. Others are derived from the Orbital and the 2 OFDs.
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I'm surprised the dimension reverb didn't get a One Series version. The MWBD I can understand, if the One Series is meant to be classic, but given the popularity and good reviews of the dimension, and how many conservative guitarists need a reverb, I'd have expected a One Series reverb too.
 
#185
Nic. said:
I'm surprised the dimension reverb didn't get a One Series version. The MWBD I can understand, if the One Series is meant to be classic, but given the popularity and good reviews of the dimension, and how many conservative guitarists need a reverb, I'd have expected a One Series reverb too.
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That is coming. It is a bit of work.
 
#186
Nic. said:
I'm surprised the dimension reverb didn't get a One Series version. The MWBD I can understand, if the One Series is meant to be classic, but given the popularity and good reviews of the dimension, and how many conservative guitarists need a reverb, I'd have expected a One Series reverb too.
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I stand corrected :)
 
#194
Dang, I am pretty much covered for delay with my H9, but this is still very cool. Good to finally see a delay in the SA product portfolio, and I am sure that like other SA products, price compared to value will be excellent.

How will this work with the Soundblox Hub/Neuro System (I think it was mentioned that this is basically the same, just a rebranding?)? The Nemesis has Midi, USB and what appears to be a TRRS control input, so could it connect to the hub using the TRRS connection like other SA effects? This way it could be added to scenes? Can the effects parameters be manipulated using the same Hub Manager software? This would be extremely useful to those of us that have existing Soundblox effects and Hub systems.

I have to admit that I do not like the form factor. Sometime back, it was mentioned by rsmith601 that SA was going to provide a slightly different enclosure design for the delay, but I was hoping for something closer to the Soundblox design rather than the One Series. The layout is very similar to the Soundblox 2 line, so it looks like it could have been done, which begs the question, is the Soundblox 2 line now legacy product, being replaced by One Series? All of the new effects announced here are One Series only. Or will SA continue to develop products for the Soundblox 2 product line?

Also, when can we expect some bass demos, particularly with the new effects, the Vertigo and Nemesis (not already covered by equivalent SB2 units)?
 
#196
Oh man...it sounded great obviously, but I was feeling like you can get a lot of those sounds elsewhere...until I heard the "degrade" setting...hmmmmmmm...
 
#197
adamaarts said:
Has this not been posted yet????
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#200
benevan said:
Dang, I am pretty much covered for delay with my H9, but this is still very cool. Good to finally see a delay in the SA product portfolio, and I am sure that like other SA products, price compared to value will be excellent.

How will this work with the Soundblox Hub/Neuro System (I think it was mentioned that this is basically the same, just a rebranding?)? The Nemesis has Midi, USB and what appears to be a TRRS control input, so could it connect to the hub using the TRRS connection like other SA effects? This way it could be added to scenes? Can the effects parameters be manipulated using the same Hub Manager software? This would be extremely useful to those of us that have existing Soundblox effects and Hub systems.

I have to admit that I do not like the form factor. Sometime back, it was mentioned by rsmith601 that SA was going to provide a slightly different enclosure design for the delay, but I was hoping for something closer to the Soundblox design rather than the One Series. The layout is very similar to the Soundblox 2 line, so it looks like it could have been done, which begs the question, is the Soundblox 2 line now legacy product, being replaced by One Series? All of the new effects announced here are One Series only. Or will SA continue to develop products for the Soundblox 2 product line?

Also, when can we expect some bass demos, particularly with the new effects, the Vertigo and Nemesis (not already covered by equivalent SB2 units)?
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Of course we will have 100% Hub connectivity. MIDI and expression jacks are for folks who are not ready for the future just yet. :)

The delay needed more presets, stereo, MIDI, and expression. There is no way to do that in a SB2 package. We had to create something new. We have no intension of obsoleting the SB2 line. They are powerful and deep pedals for those who can master the interface and are not scared of the look and feel of the design.
 
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