Evan Skopp
SDUGF Founder
Just the coolest tremolo pedal in the history of Earth.
More info to come...
More info to come...
SFX-07 Shape Shifter Tap Tremolo
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the guy who invented fire
Fuzzy. Guitars
Re: SFX-07 Shape Shifter Tap Tremolo
Thats what i've been waiting for...are they gonna be out this year??
Thats what i've been waiting for...are they gonna be out this year??
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PFDarkside
of the Forum
Re: SFX-07 Shape Shifter Tap Tremolo
Uh oh... I see more of my money going SD's way...
Is there an SFX-06?
Uh oh... I see more of my money going SD's way...
Is there an SFX-06?
Vasshu the humanoid typhoon
Unseen
Re: SFX-07 Shape Shifter Tap Tremolo
When will the Lava box hit our shores???
I really want one soon!!!
Awesome news!
When will the Lava box hit our shores???
I really want one soon!!!
Awesome news!
ParameterMan
New member
Re: SFX-07 Shape Shifter Tap Tremolo
Tap trem? With adjustable waveforms maybe? Gimme.
Tap trem? With adjustable waveforms maybe? Gimme.
the guy who invented fire
Fuzzy. Guitars
Re: SFX-07 Shape Shifter Tap Tremolo
Thats the deal...I assume anyway. The shape shifter part makes me think it has 2 or maybe more different wave forums ands the tap part leads me to belive tap tremolo...I can't wait to get this one!
Thats the deal...I assume anyway. The shape shifter part makes me think it has 2 or maybe more different wave forums ands the tap part leads me to belive tap tremolo...I can't wait to get this one!
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PFDarkside
of the Forum
Re: SFX-07 Shape Shifter Tap Tremolo
I hope they set the price low, both Cusack and Empress have tap tempo trems with multiple waveforms... They are pretty pricey though.
I hope they set the price low, both Cusack and Empress have tap tempo trems with multiple waveforms... They are pretty pricey though.
LunaticFringe
New member
Re: SFX-07 Shape Shifter Tap Tremolo
Wow. Is it christmas?
Wow. Is it christmas?
Aceman
I am your doctor of love!
Re: SFX-07 Shape Shifter Tap Tremolo
I have not pulled the trigger on a Diaz Tremodillo - yet.
But you have gotten my attention. And, for the record - the Kabala of all trems is the Peavy Valverb, IMO. We won't even talk about the verb....
How will this beast compare to either of those?
I have not pulled the trigger on a Diaz Tremodillo - yet.
But you have gotten my attention. And, for the record - the Kabala of all trems is the Peavy Valverb, IMO. We won't even talk about the verb....
How will this beast compare to either of those?
Evan Skopp
SDUGF Founder
Re: SFX-07 Shape Shifter Tap Tremolo
SFX-07 Shape Shifter - Press release for SDUGF only. Please do not copy or otherwise distribute at this time.
Santa Barbara, California - If you like the smooth, easy-to-dial-in sound of vintage amp tremolo, you’ll love the Shape Shifter™ Tap Tremolo, Seymour Duncan’s latest stompbox. Its sonically pure, 100% analog signal path delivers the familiar lush, hypnotic, pulsing vibes characteristic of ‘50s tube amps. But if you also crave unrestrained versatility and you want to delve into ultra-modern experimental sounds like flutters, shimmers, warbles and even radical “helicopter chops,” the Shape Shifter is also your tremolo.
In Rate mode the tremolo speed varies continuously from one to 20 cycles per second. An LED pulses in time with the tremolo effect for easy Rate setting. In Ratio mode, the speed is established by tapping the Tap Rate switch, allowing for easy synchronization of the tremolo rate with the song tempo. Also, in Ratio mode, the tapped tempo can be expressed in your choice of four tap-to-note ratios: 1:1, 2:1, 3:1, or 4:1 (1/4 notes, 1/8 notes, triplets, or 1/16 notes).
The Wave control allows the tremolo effect to go from the smooth modulation of a sine wave through the sharper characteristics of a triangle wave to the abrupt on/off effect of square wave drive.
But perhaps the most unique feature is the Shape control. Most classic tremolos increase the volume over a certain period if time, say a quarter of a second, and then decrease the volume over a similar period of time. This gives a smooth, even feeling to the tremolo effect. When set to the middle of its range, the Shape Shifter’s Shape control does exactly that. But when the Shape control is rotated away from its center position, the relationship between the time spent increasing the volume and the time spent reducing the volume changes. For example, you can dial in one-tenth of a second of volume increase followed by four-tenths of a second of volume decrease, or vice-versa. This adds a very different feel to the tremolo effect. With quick swell and a slow drop, the effect is percussive like a piano. Conversely, with a slow swell and sudden drop, the result is reminiscent of a tape played backwards.
Like all Duncan stompboxes, the Shape Shifter features true bypass and is built like a tank. Whether you’re a traditionalist or an experimentalist, this is your stompbox. The Shape Shifter: it’s like two tremolos in one.
SFX-07 SPECIFICATIONS:
a) Type of Circuitry: Pure analog signal path, digital tremolo timing
b) Input Impedance: 1 Meg Ohm
c) Output Impedance: 1.2K ohm
d) Gain: 2.5dB maximum
e) Max Output before Saturation: 2.8V RMS
f) S/N Ratio: 95dB
g) Frequency Response: Wideband; -3dB at 3Hz and 165 kHz
h) THD: 0.09% @ 1 kHz, 1VRMS
i) Tremolo Characteristic: Gain variation linear in dB
j) Control functionality:
l) Current Consumption: 7mA operate, 3mA bypass
m) Dimensions: 5.50” wide X 5.20” deep X 2.20” tall
n) Weight: 1.9 lbs.
o) Chassis Material: 16 gauge steel
p) Bypass: True hard-wire bypass
Shipping: October 2007
Price: TBA
SFX-07 Shape Shifter - Press release for SDUGF only. Please do not copy or otherwise distribute at this time.
Santa Barbara, California - If you like the smooth, easy-to-dial-in sound of vintage amp tremolo, you’ll love the Shape Shifter™ Tap Tremolo, Seymour Duncan’s latest stompbox. Its sonically pure, 100% analog signal path delivers the familiar lush, hypnotic, pulsing vibes characteristic of ‘50s tube amps. But if you also crave unrestrained versatility and you want to delve into ultra-modern experimental sounds like flutters, shimmers, warbles and even radical “helicopter chops,” the Shape Shifter is also your tremolo.
In Rate mode the tremolo speed varies continuously from one to 20 cycles per second. An LED pulses in time with the tremolo effect for easy Rate setting. In Ratio mode, the speed is established by tapping the Tap Rate switch, allowing for easy synchronization of the tremolo rate with the song tempo. Also, in Ratio mode, the tapped tempo can be expressed in your choice of four tap-to-note ratios: 1:1, 2:1, 3:1, or 4:1 (1/4 notes, 1/8 notes, triplets, or 1/16 notes).
The Wave control allows the tremolo effect to go from the smooth modulation of a sine wave through the sharper characteristics of a triangle wave to the abrupt on/off effect of square wave drive.
But perhaps the most unique feature is the Shape control. Most classic tremolos increase the volume over a certain period if time, say a quarter of a second, and then decrease the volume over a similar period of time. This gives a smooth, even feeling to the tremolo effect. When set to the middle of its range, the Shape Shifter’s Shape control does exactly that. But when the Shape control is rotated away from its center position, the relationship between the time spent increasing the volume and the time spent reducing the volume changes. For example, you can dial in one-tenth of a second of volume increase followed by four-tenths of a second of volume decrease, or vice-versa. This adds a very different feel to the tremolo effect. With quick swell and a slow drop, the effect is percussive like a piano. Conversely, with a slow swell and sudden drop, the result is reminiscent of a tape played backwards.
Like all Duncan stompboxes, the Shape Shifter features true bypass and is built like a tank. Whether you’re a traditionalist or an experimentalist, this is your stompbox. The Shape Shifter: it’s like two tremolos in one.
SFX-07 SPECIFICATIONS:
a) Type of Circuitry: Pure analog signal path, digital tremolo timing
b) Input Impedance: 1 Meg Ohm
c) Output Impedance: 1.2K ohm
d) Gain: 2.5dB maximum
e) Max Output before Saturation: 2.8V RMS
f) S/N Ratio: 95dB
g) Frequency Response: Wideband; -3dB at 3Hz and 165 kHz
h) THD: 0.09% @ 1 kHz, 1VRMS
i) Tremolo Characteristic: Gain variation linear in dB
j) Control functionality:
- Depth: Continuously adjustable from zero to 28dB
- Shape (Duty Cycle): Continuously adjustable from 10% to 90%
- Wave: Continuously adjustable, sine to triangle to square waves
- Rate: Continuously adjustable from one to 20 Beats per second
- Tremolo Rate Controls: Speed knob, tap tempo button, rate multiplier control
k) Power: 9V battery or 9V regulated DC adapter- Shape (Duty Cycle): Continuously adjustable from 10% to 90%
- Wave: Continuously adjustable, sine to triangle to square waves
- Rate: Continuously adjustable from one to 20 Beats per second
- Tremolo Rate Controls: Speed knob, tap tempo button, rate multiplier control
l) Current Consumption: 7mA operate, 3mA bypass
m) Dimensions: 5.50” wide X 5.20” deep X 2.20” tall
n) Weight: 1.9 lbs.
o) Chassis Material: 16 gauge steel
p) Bypass: True hard-wire bypass
Shipping: October 2007
Price: TBA
Aceman
I am your doctor of love!
Re: SFX-07 Shape Shifter Tap Tremolo
You need to add a line that says, "Or, if you want to replicate the cello lines from Still of the Night by Whitesnake, it can do that too"
That should pretty much satisfy everyone then. Way more trem than I can imagine what to do with!
You need to add a line that says, "Or, if you want to replicate the cello lines from Still of the Night by Whitesnake, it can do that too"
That should pretty much satisfy everyone then. Way more trem than I can imagine what to do with!
PFDarkside
of the Forum
Re: SFX-07 Shape Shifter Tap Tremolo
Perfect. Absolutely perfect. The "Shape" control is essential to a tremolo I think, and the tap tempo having multiple ratios is necessary to, for TT to work on a tremolo.
I will be buying one.
Perfect. Absolutely perfect. The "Shape" control is essential to a tremolo I think, and the tap tempo having multiple ratios is necessary to, for TT to work on a tremolo.
I will be buying one.
Evan Skopp
SDUGF Founder
Re: SFX-07 Shape Shifter Tap Tremolo
It was nominated for "Best in Show" at NAMM.
It was nominated for "Best in Show" at NAMM.
frankfalbo
In Fluence Y'all
Re: SFX-07 Shape Shifter Tap Tremolo
Demo-ing it at NAMM was a blast. Everyone who saw it got really excited. It's so fun to play and it's totally intuitive. It's really easy to dial in your sound. The secret is our proprietary controller. If I told you all the things that make it unique I'd be typing for the whole evening. I'd also be giving away all the secrets. Suffice it to say, any tremolo sound you've heard in the past, or could invent in the future is already living inside this box, waiting to be found. And the sound is pure analog goodness.
Demo-ing it at NAMM was a blast. Everyone who saw it got really excited. It's so fun to play and it's totally intuitive. It's really easy to dial in your sound. The secret is our proprietary controller. If I told you all the things that make it unique I'd be typing for the whole evening. I'd also be giving away all the secrets. Suffice it to say, any tremolo sound you've heard in the past, or could invent in the future is already living inside this box, waiting to be found. And the sound is pure analog goodness.
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