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Description
Embark on a sonic adventure with the Alexander Wavelength, a guitar pedal that's more like a Swiss Army knife for modulation. With its six distinct modulation engines, including tremolo, vibrato, filter, and phaser, it turns the monochrome of your pedal board into a kaleidoscope of soundscapes. Powered by a robust 32-bit microcontroller, this compact marvel offers unparalleled control, allowing for easy preset recall and real-time expression manipulation. Whether you aim to subtly shade your sound or radically reshape it, the Wavelength stands ready to deliver, bridging the gap between the classic and the cutting-edge.
Key Features:
- Six modulation engines: tremolo, vibrato, filter, phaser, and more
- 32-bit microcontroller for precise control and flexibility
- Up to four preset recalls for on-the-fly switching
- MIDI-capable for integration with broader setups
- Expression control for dynamic effect manipulation
Product specs
| Brand | Alexander Pedals |
| Model | Wavelength |
| Finish | Blue/Silver |
| Year | 2018 |
| Made In | United States |
| Categories | Multi-Effects Pedals and Processors |
FAQs
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What types of effects are included in the Alexander Pedals Wavelength?
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The Alexander Pedals Wavelength offers a range of modulation effects, including chorus, flanger, phaser, and tremolo, providing versatile sound shaping options for guitarists.
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Does the Alexander Pedals Wavelength support stereo output?
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Yes, the Wavelength is equipped with stereo output capabilities, allowing you to create wide, immersive soundscapes when connected to stereo setups.
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How does the tap tempo function work on the Wavelength pedal?
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The Wavelength features a tap tempo function that allows you to synchronize the modulation rate with the tempo of your music by tapping the footswitch.
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Can the Alexander Pedals Wavelength be powered by a battery?
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No, the Wavelength requires a standard 9V DC power supply and does not support battery operation.
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Is the Alexander Pedals Wavelength compatible with both electric guitar and bass?
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Yes, the Wavelength is designed to work well with both electric guitars and basses, offering versatile modulation effects for various instruments.
Videos
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Reviews
PROS
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Compact size with a wide range of modulation effects
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Ramp feature doubles preset variations for unique soundscapes
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Tap tempo enhances live performance capabilities
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Fully analog bypass retains guitar tone when inactive
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Responsive knobs allow easy dialing of desired effects
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Vibrant chorus effect nails classic 80s/90s tones
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Harmonic Tremolo shines with higher frequencies
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LED design simplifies understanding of secondary functions
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Offers a balance between classic and experimental tones
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Strong build quality for reliable gig use
CONS
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Digital noise may affect studio use
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Preset navigation is not intuitive
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Limited to 4 presets without external MIDI
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Tremolo effect lacks warmth and depth
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Instructions lack depth, requiring online research
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Volume jumps when effects are engaged
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Slow speeds can sound clunky and unnatural
Owner Insights
We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Alexander Pedals Wavelength.
Features and functionality
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The Wavelength uses a TRS multijack for stereo output, requiring a Y cable to connect to stereo inputs of other pedals.
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The pedal's LFO shapes offer creative modulation possibilities, enhancing the diversity of sounds.
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The Wavelength's ramping feature allows users to toggle between two presets within the same engine, like a triangle wave chorus to a random vibrato.
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The phaser on the Wavelength can achieve extreme sounds with the tweak knob at maximum and the LFO set to random sample/hold.
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The pedal includes a master volume adjustment via the (Alt) button and mix knob to address any potential volume loss when engaged.
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Use cases and applications
User experience
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Owners find dialing in specific effects challenging due to the wide range of sound options, but it's possible to achieve excellent results.
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Owners find the phaser capable of producing "parked wah" sounds, adding to its versatility beyond typical phaser expectations.
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Some users feel the Wavelength imparts an artificial tone, making the sound feel fake or colored, despite not muffling the signal.
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Comparisons
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While the Wavelength is compact and affordable, some users prefer it over larger, more expensive units like the Boss MD-500 for its simplicity and focused feature set.
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Users compare the Wavelength's vibrato and chorus modes to the Julia, noting potential differences in sound quality, particularly when the vibrato is set to full wet.
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The Wavelength was chosen over the OBNE Visitor due to its extensive customization potential, though it can be initially daunting.
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3.5 out of 5
Based on 2 Reviews and 3 Ratings
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Great sounding mod effects
Maybe it's not the ultimate compact multi-modulation pedal but it really worth the purchase if you're in the search of one. The main reason is the high quality of the effects, the 6 of them sounds awesome, the knobs are very responsive and it's easy to dial them if you know how they work.
I also like how the secondary parameters and the alt functions are made, they are easy to understand it thanks to the great design of led lights, these really help you a lot to figure out all the possibilities.
The most limitating con is that there are only 4 presets that you can save with the pedal itself, and if you want more you have to set it manually (and it can be a little chaotic, because of the secondary parameters) or using an external midi controller. If Alexander wants to improve this pedal, they should upgrade it to 6 presets, 1 for each effect that it has, it makes sense to me.
Preferred Settings + Usage:
I personally keep my 4 presets with tremolo, phaser, flanger and vibe. The chorus sounds fine too, but I use another pedal for that which sounds slightly better to my ears. The filter effect is wild, in a good and a bad sense, I like to set it manually when I want some bubble sounds, but I feel like it's not very comfortable to discover how to use it properly (unlike the others effects).
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