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Description
Do you remember the sounds coming from the woods, as a rough and towering man was wielding his frequency-splitting axe? Driven by nature’s most primordial force, that man then dropped his simple axe, picked up his power saw and evolved into something more. Something bigger, stronger and more versatile. Standing tall is TYLER DELUXE - the ultimate frequency-selective signal-splitting tool, ideal for developing new sounds and leading your creativity down new inspiring parallel paths.
KMA Machine’s TYLER (active and variable two channel crossover/signal splitter) has successfully found its place on many bass and guitar players’ boards around the world, helping them refine and define their tone. However never to stand still, we at KMA Machines decided to step up the game and create a more advanced, versatile and flexible solution, based on the great feedback from our users.
The heart of the pedal is still the same essential filter sections, which splits your signal into different loops with HIGH PASS and LOW PASS paths both filters have a 12 dB/oct. roll-off with a variable cut-off frequency from 20 Hz to 3 kHz). The rest of the vital tonal organs have had a thorough upgrade, which has resulted in an improved noise floor too. So, let’s dive into everything that makes this pedal DELUXE.
Since the original TYLER was also used as an advanced AB/Y box by many, it was found that ground loops could occur - no more with TYLER DELUXE! Both SENDs are now transformer coupled (with TRIAD Magnetics) to give you a nice and warm saturation, while avoiding ground-loops (internal slide-switched ground-lift). To be prepared for almost every situation and every pedal, both loops also got their own phase inversion switch (+/-) to get rid of potential unwanted phase cancelation.
The next new must-have feature is there to ensure the transparency of your setup and because we know it's important to you and to us, we added the good old CLEAN blend.
So far so good, but the deluxe delights don’t stop here! A master phase-switch ensures a fixed and reliable interaction with your set filter-frequency in every situation, no matter if you either have a loop engaged or not. But wait, for all of you who wants to follow TYLER's evolution, we added another claimed feature. The LP-CUT and HP-CUT switches will now mute your loops when bypassed, which will give you tons of new options to be creative, by only using the engaged loops without having clean artefacts pass through when disengaging one of the loops.
Modern times brings modern needs, so TYLER DELUXE is now equipped with relay-based soft-switches, an internal step-up to increase the headroom for hotter input signals and low-noise op-amps to improve the overall sound-quality and usability.
Some examples of use: Bass players want to retain their low end while using their favourite fuzz or dirt pedal. Insert your dirt box in the highpass FX-Loop and adjust the cut-off frequency of the High and Low Pass to your needs. Dial in your preferred ratio of those Low and High Pass signals, engage the STEEL footswitch and you will never turn off TYLER again! You can also insert different modulation pedals, for example insert a lush phaser for the lows and a nice shimmering delay for the highs and TYLER will make it sound like two different guitars are playing at once. Mix up your modulation pedals with any dirt pedals, for a very pronounced and punchy sound all coming from one amp. If there ever was a Swiss army knife for your tone, then TYLER DELUXE must surely be it. So, fire up your frequency saw and start defining your own unique sonic path.
Product specs
| Brand | KMA Audio Machines |
| Model | Tyler Deluxe Two Channel Signal Splitter |
| Finish | Black |
| Year | 2021 |
| Made In | Germany |
| Pedal Format | Standard |
FAQs
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What is the primary function of the KMA Machines Tyler Deluxe Two Channel Signal Splitter?
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The KMA Machines Tyler Deluxe is designed to split your guitar signal into two separate channels, allowing for more versatile routing options and the ability to run multiple effects chains or amplifiers simultaneously.
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Can the KMA Machines Tyler Deluxe be used to eliminate ground loop hum?
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Yes, the Tyler Deluxe features ground lift switches that help eliminate ground loop hum, ensuring a clean and noise-free signal path.
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Does the KMA Machines Tyler Deluxe require a specific power supply?
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The Tyler Deluxe operates on a standard 9V DC power supply, which is common for most pedalboards, making it easy to integrate into your existing setup.
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How does the KMA Machines Tyler Deluxe handle phase inversion?
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The Tyler Deluxe includes phase inversion switches for each channel, allowing you to correct phase issues that may arise when using multiple amplifiers or effects chains.
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Is the KMA Machines Tyler Deluxe suitable for bass guitar?
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Yes, the Tyler Deluxe is suitable for both guitar and bass, providing versatile signal splitting and routing options for a wide range of instruments.
Videos
Patrick Hunter
Royal Blood Tone Possibilities At Your Fingertips! - KMA Machines TYLER DELUXE [Bass Demo]
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Owner Insights
We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about KMA Machines Tyler Deluxe Two Channel Signal Splitter.
Features and functionality
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The KMA Tyler Deluxe offers separate HPF and LPF on two channels, allowing users to blend clean low-end with distorted high-end for enhanced tonal range.
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The Tyler Deluxe effectively prevents damage to guitar amps by splitting frequencies, allowing effects to be placed before or after without risk.
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Use cases and applications
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Many users find the Tyler's frequency splitting approach particularly beneficial for bass setups, preserving low-end clarity while adding high-end distortion.
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The Tyler Deluxe's dual-channel split is ideal for live setups where retaining low-end clarity with high-end distortion is crucial.
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The Tyler Deluxe is particularly useful for biamping setups, allowing low frequencies to go to a bass amp and high frequencies to a guitar amp without risk.
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Value and pricing
User experience
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Owners have restructured their pedal chains to accommodate the Tyler, often leading to new tone possibilities and a richer sound profile.
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Users appreciate the Tyler Deluxe for live performances due to its ability to maintain low-end presence while applying distortion to the high-end.
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Users note the Tyler Deluxe's capability to split frequencies resolves potential issues when using guitar amps in a bass setup, preventing damage.
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Comparisons
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While the EHX Switchblade Pro is cited as a cheaper alternative, it lacks the Tyler's integrated HPF and LPF, limiting its tonal versatility.
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The EHX Tri Parallel Mixer offers three signal splits compared to Tyler's two, appealing to users wanting more complex routing options.
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Some owners prefer the EHX Tri Parallel Mixer for its versatility, allowing effects on both high and low frequencies, unlike Tyler's dedicated HPF/LPF approach.
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The Radial Switchbone is highlighted for its ability to retain signal impedance, making it a closer option to "cloning" the signal compared to basic A-B-Y pedals.
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Critic Reviews
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Based on 1 Review and 1 Rating
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Absolutely incredible. A necessary pedal
It's such a simple thing, but it does incredible things for a bassist's tone. The fact I can now throw distortion over my high end without losing a drop of the low-end means I have an incredibly beefy sound, and couldn't be happier with this.
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