The Delta II: A Harmonic Tremolo Adventure
The Delta II is a compact harmonic tremolo pedal, delivering smooth, organic tones in a small form factor. This pedal achieves harmonic tremolo by splitting the input signal into high and low frequency bands and amplitude modulating them in opposite directions. As the low frequencies pass, the highs are reduced, and as the highs return, the lows fade away. This process ensures a smoother effect compared to traditional tremolos, with one frequency band always in play.
The Delta II offers a unique twist with its innovative LAG control, allowing you to morph between harmonic and traditional tremolo. This control introduces a variable offset between the LFO’s dual outputs, creating swirling, phase-like tones with endless rhythmic possibilities.
Delta II Features
- Smooth and Lush All-Analog Signal Path: Delivers rich, organic tones with 3 distinct voices.
- Harmonic or Traditional Tremolo: Easily switch between the two with a twist of the LAG control.
- Wide-Range LFO: Capable of everything from slow pulsations to audio-rate madness.
- Flexible Filtering: Provides deep and expressive tones, perfect for a variety of musical styles.
- 18V Capable: For high headroom use cases, providing a broader dynamic range.
- Selectable Expression/CV Control: Control DEPTH or RATE with an external pedal.
- Internal VOLUME Trimpot: Allows for precise level matching.
- Fixed Filter: Useful for tone shaping when DEPTH is set to a minimum.
Truly Handcrafted
Hand-wired and built in Portland, Oregon, the Delta II features true-bypass relay switching with a soft-touch footswitch. It’s housed in a durable cast-aluminum enclosure with an engraved vinyl faceplate and a jewel indicator light, ensuring it’s built to last a lifetime, whether on Earth or in the vacuum of space.
Technical Specifications
- Width: 2.60 inches / 66 mm
- Depth: 4.73 inches / 120 mm
- Height: 2.17 inches / 55 mm
- Weight: 10.5 ounces
- Input Resistance: 1 Meg Ohm
- Bypass Current Draw: 19.5mA
- Engaged Current Draw: 45mA
- EXP / Control Voltage: 0-5V DC TRS Jack - Over / Reverse voltage protected
- Input Voltage: 9-18V DC, negative center via the 2.1mm jack