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Electro-Harmonix Pulsar

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$100.00 to $103.90 Price Tier: Standard

4.5 (10)

3 Reviews

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In the Tremolo Effects Pedals category, Electro-Harmonix Pulsar is priced in the Standard/Professional range. This is quality gear at a fair price point, suitable for beginners, hobbyists, and pros alike.

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Dive into the rhythmic world of modulation with the Electro-Harmonix Pulsar, a tremolo pedal that offers an unparalleled level of control and sonic versatility. Perfect for guitarists seeking to add a dynamic texture to their sound, the Pulsar stands out with its tactile controls for Depth, Rate, and Shape. Whether you're crafting gentle waves or sharp rhythmic patterns, the switchable Sawtooth and Square waveforms let you sculpt your sound with precision. Its intuitive design ensures you spend less time tweaking and more time playing.

Key Features:

Depth and Rate controls for detailed sound shaping
Shape control to fine-tune the waveform's symmetry
Switchable between Sawtooth and Square waveforms for versatile sound textures
Ideal for guitarists looking to add dynamic modulation effects to their arsenal

Product specs

Brand	Electro-Harmonix
Model	Pulsar
Finish	Silver
Year	2000s
Categories	Tremolo Pedals

FAQs

Is the Electro-Harmonix Pulsar an analog tremolo pedal?: Yes, the Electro-Harmonix Pulsar is an analog tremolo pedal, offering a warm and classic tremolo effect with variable wave shapes.
Does the Electro-Harmonix Pulsar feature true bypass switching?: Yes, the Electro-Harmonix Pulsar is equipped with true bypass switching, ensuring your guitar tone remains unaffected when the pedal is not in use.
Can the Electro-Harmonix Pulsar be powered by a battery?: The Electro-Harmonix Pulsar can be powered using a 9V battery or an optional 9V DC power adapter for extended use.
What waveforms can I achieve with the Electro-Harmonix Pulsar?: The Electro-Harmonix Pulsar allows you to switch between triangle and square wave tremolo shapes, providing a range of classic and choppy tremolo effects.
Is the Electro-Harmonix Pulsar suitable for both guitar and bass?: Yes, the Electro-Harmonix Pulsar is versatile enough to be used with both electric guitars and bass guitars, offering rich tremolo effects for both instruments.

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Electro-Harmonix Stereo Pulsar Variable Shape Tremolo Pedal (Demo by JJ Tanis)

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Owner Insights

We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Electro-Harmonix Pulsar.

Features and functionality

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The Pulsar is noted for its unique shape knob, allowing users to adjust the symmetry of the tremolo effect, a rare feature among big brand tremolo pedals.
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The Pulsar can produce ring modulation-like effects, showcasing its versatility beyond typical tremolo sounds.
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The shape control allows for reverse-like sound effects when combined with specific depth and rate adjustments.
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The Nano Pulsar includes a volume control, allowing users to compensate for tremolo-induced volume drops, unlike older Pulsar versions.
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The stereo ping pong effect in the Pulsar can be intense, with the left volume dropping as the right peaks, especially when hard panned.
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Comparisons

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Some users prefer the Boss TR-2 over the Pulsar due to its perceived cleaner sound and lack of volume drop issues, despite the Pulsar's additional stereo capability.
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Users find the Pulsar's shape control offers more shaping options compared to the TR-2, with the ability to morph symmetry between various waveforms.
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User experience

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Owners appreciate the Pulsar's ability to mimic late 60's Bandmaster sounds, although some find the depth control inconsistent past the 1:00 position.
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The foot switch on the Pulsar is reported to "pop" loudly when engaged, though not all users find this to be a significant issue.
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Owners report that the usable range of the rate knob is limited, occupying only a small portion of the overall sweep.
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Use cases and applications

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The stereo option is highlighted for enhancing setups with clean Orange and Marshall amps, offering an engaging panning effect not found in many tremolos.
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A momentary mode, in addition to the latching switch, is suggested to enhance the pedal's functionality.
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When paired with fuzz, the Pulsar's stereo depth control creates a striking effect, with volume waves dynamically moving across the stereo field.
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The Pulsar serves as a stereo splitter in pedalboards, eliminating the need for additional splitters in setups transitioning from mono to stereo.
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Some users find the pedal's enclosure too large for their setups, suggesting a smaller design would be beneficial.
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4.5 out of 5

Based on 3 Reviews and 10 Ratings

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mkn_upa

1171

2 months ago

A another EHX musthave

From a subtle tremolo to a choppy wave and everything in between... Perfect when I'm playing on amps without tremolo.

Preferred Settings + Usage:

It depends what I need, but I mainly use it in square wave mode with the fuzz

Roles:

Guitarist Bassist Keyboardist

Genres:

Rock Alternative rock Indie rock

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mkn_upa

1171

2 months ago

A another EHX musthave

From a subtle tremolo to a choppy wave and everything in between... Perfect when I'm playing on amps without tremolo.

Preferred Settings + Usage:

It depends what I need, but I mainly use it in square wave mode with the fuzz

Roles:

Guitarist Bassist Keyboardist

Genres:

Rock Alternative rock Indie rock

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jimmarchi1

40997

over 8 years ago

what can you say about EHX

the original pulsar dishes up 2 righteous modes of trem.... it gives you a wide range from fender swampiness to supro choppiness. This suffers from the same housing issue as lot of the alrger EHX pedals the thing gauge metal of the box tends to bend under repeated stompings and you slowly wear the switch out. I really don't know why they couldn't have ut this epdal in a smaller enclosure like the small stone. I guess its not that important since I don't use trem much and I tend to gravitate to the cheap little dano fish n chips!

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Genres:

Electronic Orchestra Alternative rock