Phreak

Phreak is a digitally controlled ring modulator. At its heart is an FV-1 DSP engine delivering crisp ring modulator tones. The digital side brings a whole bunch of convenient and powerful features like controlling the ring modulator frequency, tap tempo, MIDI, 8 LFOs, a tunable ring modulator, 7 optional DSP ring mod effects and a path to strange new ring modulator sounds.

MSRP: $219 USD

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Features

  • 3 Ring Modulator Modes, 8 LFO Waveforms in a small form factor
  • Custom programmed DSP effects with all analog dry signal path
  • USB firmware updating (PC required)
  • Updated power input circuitry
  • Premium parts and components throughout
  • True Bypass with soft touch relay switching
  • MIDI implementation of all digital controls
  • Expression pedal/CV control over Ring Mod Frequency (Phreak)
  • Top mounted audio and power jacks
  • Designed and handmade in B.C., Canada

Knobs

  • PHREAK – Mode dependent.  Controls Ring Mod Frequency or Frequency Range.
  • MIX – Sets the amount of dry signal versus wet signal.
  • VOLUME – Analog volume control.
  • MODE – Select 1 of 3 operating modes (Set, Envelope, LFO).
  • WAVEFORM – Select 1 of 8 waveforms for LFO Mode.
  • MULTI – Mode dependent.  Automated Frequency Sweep, Envelope Freeze, LFO Speed Ramping. Hold in Set Mode while bypassed to sweep frequency momentarily.
  • BYPASS – Engage or disengage the effect.  Hold in Set Mode to Tune.

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Operation

  • 500kΩ/1kΩ
  • 150mA @ 9VDC, 2.1mm centre negative plug
  • True Bypass with soft touch relay switching

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