Hungry Robot Pedals
Wardenclyffe Deluxe
Wardenclyffe Deluxe
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Pedal Features
Pedal Features
Current Draw: 97 mA
Dimensions: 5.7” x 4.7”
Powering: 9V DC - Negative Center - 2.1mm Barrel
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LoFi Modulator
The addition of a LoFi category seemed to be a necessity, though difficult to qualify. A majority of my pedals have a LoFi component, albeit a chip, transistor or intangible likeness to old fashioned methods of recording. Ultimately, I only chose pedals that affect live sound and excluded delays.
Unique to our arsenal of Lo-Fi effects is Hungry Robot Pedals' "Wardenclyffe Deluxe". While LoFi effects seek to exemplify the limitations of mediums that transport sound, wireless transmissions are often forgotten. In a tribute to Nikoli Tesla, Hungry Robot has raised the bar when it comes to LoFi by allowing the clock of the internal processor to be slowed creating ambient sounds similar to long lost radio transmissions.
Along with clock speed the Wardenclyffe Deluxe brings together Chorus, Vibrato and High/Low Pass filters to create the Ultimate LoFi Pedal.
Other Improvements over the Wardenclyffe Mini include increase Modulation Depth and ,tep temp control as well as an LED rate indicator.
Clock controls the operating frequency of the dsp. Lower frequencies turn the signal into an ultra muddled, borderline usable lo-fi mess.
Detune splits the signal into two and tastefully detunes one of them for a lush chorus effect.
Crush toggle adds a gnarly bit crusher to the signal.
Vinyl Noise simulator includes theSnake knob which adds a filtered white noise/hiss to the mix. The Campfire knob adds a crackle effect. The Pop knob adds a random popping effect.
Depth sets the intensity of the pitch modulation
Speed sets the rate of modulation
LFO/Glitch Choses between standard vibrato with sine wave modulation. Glitch is uneven and random.
Hp filter removes low frequencies and adds mild resonance.
Lp filter removes high frequencies.
Pad activates reverb.
Got this pedal the other day and am still just getting a handle on all that’s happening here. The initial selling point for me was the LP/HP filter and it does not disappoint. It’s a powerful tool that really sets this thing apart from a lot of the other “lo-fi” pedals I’ve experienced. I’m particularly enjoying the low pass filter with the bit crusher. Just be prepared for a pretty huge volume jump when you engage that bit crusher. I suppose if I had one complaint thus far ,it is the fact that there are some jarring lag/volume jumps when you engage those toggle switches which might make it difficult to manipulate the pedal in real time in a recording/performance situation.
But overall, there is tons to explore here and there seems to be ample opportunity to dial in some pretty subtle one of a kind sounds with this pedal. If you are looking for a sophisticated sound shaping tool then the Wardenclyffe Delux might be the pedal for you. I have a feeling that I will be exploring its capabilities for a long time. Which I find super exciting!
When I first got this pedal I had a lot of fun with it...after finding one beautiful hollow lofi sound I really really liked. Since then I haven't had much luck discovering other sounds I find interesting. I feel like many of the effects are missing subtleties and all I end up with is a muddy mess of static. I keep returning to that one sound I like, but I don't enjoy exploring anymore.
I collect lofi pedals and this one has the most options options and change of voices of any that I have ever seen. It takes synths really well and I love using it for a full band mixing tool.
This pedal gives you a dozen different lo-fi tones each one useable, such a fun pedal to tweak and explore. I’ve owned it for a few months and still figure out new sounds to explore from warbles to pads to classic lo-fi filter. Great build quality as usual from hungry robot. I recommend it and the rest of their products
You order this pedal for its lo-fi qualities. You keep it for it’s versatility. It goes from very subtle to extremely saturated. It’s the most inspiring non-delay pedal I’ve ever used. I love twiddling knobs til I’ve written something with it, but it’s also the go-to chorus for my board in any scenario. A true one of one.
