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Description

Step into the world of ambient soundscapes with the Cooper FX Outward, a looper effects pedal that pushes the boundaries of sonic exploration. This innovative pedal is designed for musicians who crave more than just traditional looping, offering a unique take on time manipulation and sound layering. With the Outward, you'll find yourself diving into a realm of creative possibilities, from lush, swirling textures to glitchy, rhythmic patterns.

At the heart of the Cooper FX Outward is its ability to capture and manipulate live audio in real-time. Featuring granular synthesis technology, the pedal allows you to deconstruct and reconstruct your sound with micro-looping capabilities. Whether you're a guitarist looking to add depth to your solos or an experimental musician seeking new auditory experiences, the Outward is your gateway to a new dimension of sound.

The pedal's user-friendly interface ensures that you won't be lost amidst a sea of knobs and switches. With intuitive controls, you can swiftly adjust parameters like pitch, speed, and direction to shape your loops precisely how you envision them. Additionally, the Outward includes a bypass switch for seamless integration into your pedalboard, ensuring your creative flow remains uninterrupted.

Key Features:

  • Real-time audio manipulation with granular synthesis
  • Micro-looping capabilities for intricate sound design
  • Intuitive controls for easy parameter adjustments
  • Bypass switch for seamless integration into any setup
  • Ideal for creating ambient textures and experimental sounds

Product specs

Brand Cooper FX
Model Outward
Finish Blue
Year 2010s

FAQs

What kind of effects does the Cooper FX Outward pedal offer?

The Cooper FX Outward pedal provides unique granular delay and reverb effects, creating ambient and experimental soundscapes ideal for creative explorations in music.

Is the Cooper FX Outward suitable for use with a bass guitar?

Yes, the Cooper FX Outward can be used with a bass guitar, offering unique ambient effects that enhance the instrument's tonal possibilities.

Does the Cooper FX Outward require a specific power supply?

The Cooper FX Outward typically requires a standard 9V DC power supply, center-negative, which is common for many guitar pedals.

How does the Cooper FX Outward differ from traditional looper pedals?

Unlike traditional looper pedals, the Cooper FX Outward focuses on granular synthesis effects, allowing for more experimental and evolving sound textures rather than straightforward looping.

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Cooper FX - Outward

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Cooper FX Outward

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Reviews

PROS

  • Offers a suite of textural effects in a compact size

  • Unique blend of micro looping, time stretching, and pitch shifting

  • Adds volume and tone knobs to solve signal loss issues

  • Encourages exploration with deep, idiosyncratic controls

  • Integrates well with other pedals for expanded soundscapes

  • Produces musical and inspiring sounds easily

  • Can emulate a delay with secret settings

  • Enhances effects when used in the FX loop of a delay

CONS

  • Requires intimate knowledge of its unique controls

  • Some units have an audible "pop" when engaged

  • Can experience a slight volume drop when activated

  • Jacks may be unreliable ("hanky") in some units

Owner Insights

We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Cooper FX Outward.

Use cases and applications

  • The Outward V2 is highlighted for its envelope hold function, effectively used as a pitch reverb to create unique soundscapes.

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  • The pedal's small footprint is praised for conserving pedalboard space, making it more appealing for users with limited real estate.

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  • Using the pedal before reverb and delay significantly improves its sound, especially when paired with synthesizers like the Arturia MicroFreak.

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Mods and upgrades

  • Adding soft switches is a recommended modification by some users to enhance usability and customization.

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Comparisons

  • The Outward is compared to the Infinite Jets for its glitch functions, but is preferred due to its smaller size and more practical design without sidejacks.

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  • The TOMKAT Cloudy offers a wider octave range (+/-2 octaves) compared to the Red Panda Particle, providing a more extensive tonal palette.

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  • Outward V2 is more intuitive than the Chase Bliss Audio MOOD but less so than the Fabrikat or Arcades in mode selection.

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Build quality

  • Some users report no popping sound upon engagement, a common issue in other Cooper FX pedals, suggesting variability in manufacturing or quality control.

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  • The mini-controls are noted as tall and potentially fragile, with a preference for them to be recessed or full-sized for durability.

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Features and functionality

  • The secondary footswitch functions as a freeze, but in envelope mode, it adjusts sensitivity, offering versatility in sound manipulation.

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  • The Outward's clock control is praised for providing a long buffer time, enhancing its capabilities as a microlooper.

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  • The pedal offers 8 modes with three main knobs: Speed/Sensitivity, Size, and Pitch/Direction, providing a wide range of granular effects.

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  • The Outward V2 excels at creating soft, cloudy textures that differ from other granular pedals, which tend to emphasize grainy glitch effects.

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  • The clock adjustment feature allows sampling speed changes from 10kHz to 60kHz, impacting the length and noise of the playback.

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User experience

  • Owners find the Outward surprisingly musical and suitable for creating subtle background noise when the mix is dialed back, enhancing rather than overwhelming their sound.

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  • Some owners prefer the Outward for its tone control, which helps prevent overly whimsical or goofy sounds, making it suitable for darker, gloomier music styles.

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  • Tone control on the Outward V2 helps manage harsh high-end frequencies, particularly in octave-up settings.

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Software and compatibility

  • Switching modes clears the buffer, but there's no mention of a factory reset function.

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