The Zvex Instant Lo-Fi Junky brings the warmth of worn-out tape textures into the modular world. This powerful module combines lush chorus, vibrato, and compression to create immersive, nostalgic soundscapes. With full CV control over all parameters, it offers deep modulation potential, making it an essential tool for ambient, experimental, and lo-fi sound design.
Key Features
- Authentic Lo-Fi Tape Sound – Recreates the warmth and saturation of worn-out magnetic tape
- Lush Chorus & Vibrato – Adds movement and depth with a reverb-like feel
- Comprehensive CV Control – Modulate mix, effect amount, LFO speed, and depth
- Multi-Wave LFO – Select between sine, triangle, and square waveforms for varied modulation
- External Modulation Input – Blend an external CV source with the internal LFO
- Dynamic Compression & Filtering – Dampens high frequencies for a vintage, aged sound
Technical Specifications
- Height: 3U
- Width: 10HP
- Depth: 26mm
- Power Consumption: +12V: 85mA | -12V: 50mA
Applications
- Lo-Fi Sound Design – Create dreamy, warped textures reminiscent of old tape recordings
- Experimental Modulation – Blend external CV sources for unique modulated effects
- Ambient & Drone Music – Perfect for lush, evolving soundscapes
- Dynamic Performance – Real-time CV modulation enables expressive live tweaking
Rediscover Vintage Tape Tones
The Zvex Instant Lo-Fi Junky is not just a chorus/vibrato module—it’s a gateway to nostalgic, degraded textures that breathe life into any modular setup. Whether crafting warped ambient tones or adding vintage tape character to your sounds, this module delivers organic, evolving modulation with hands-on and CV flexibility.