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Shane Pasqualla

Shane Pasqualla

Megavibe Small

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Megavibe Small

Shane Pasqualla

Shane Pasqualla

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Owner Insights

We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about KR Small Megavibe.

Features and functionality

  • The KR Megavibe captures vintage Uni-Vibe tones, featuring an authentic optical 4-stage phase shifter design akin to the original units.

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  • The Strymon Ultraviolet paired with a mini switch allows for quick switching between deep and shallow vibes, offering versatile on-the-fly adjustments during performances.

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  • The Lovepedal Photocell vibe offers external tone controls and internal adjustments, allowing for nuanced sound customization.

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  • The EQD Depths provides extensive waveform control through its Voice, Intensity, and Throb pots, allowing for significant tonal alteration.

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Comparisons

  • The KR Megavibe is suggested alongside premium options like the Vintage Uni-Vibe and Sir Henry Vibe for achieving classic Gilmour tones and authentic vibe sounds.

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  • The Grobert Effects Lux Vibe offers dual channels and an opto voice feature, with an intensity control that delivers a deep, aquatic throb akin to "Band of Gypsys."

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  • The Danelectro Chicken Salad, despite its budget price, uses real photocells and is praised for its smooth, well-defined sound, often rivaling more expensive options.

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Use cases and applications

  • Ideal for those seeking genuine Uni-Vibe sounds, the KR Megavibe is recommended for recreating iconic tracks like "Breathe" and "Bridge of Sighs."

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  • The JHS Unicorn's vibrato setting, combined with tap tempo and subdivisions, is particularly useful for live performances requiring varied vibrato speeds between songs.

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  • The Drybell Vibe Machine v2, with its compact size and authentic sound, is ideal for players needing high-quality vibes in a small enclosure.

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User experience

  • Owners praise the KR Megavibe for its ability to maintain a permanent spot on pedalboards, highlighting its reliable performance and tonal authenticity.

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  • An owner reports that the Dunlop Univibe replicates Hendrix's sound closely without needing the expensive Shin-Ei model, though it requires an 18v setup.

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  • The Digitech Ventura Vibe, now discontinued, receives accolades for its mix knob and versatility, often compared favorably to analog alternatives.

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Setup and maintenance

  • The JHS Unicorn can experience clipping issues with single coil pickups, particularly on clean settings, suggesting possible quality assurance problems.

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Mods and upgrades

  • Modding the EHX Good Vibes with new capacitors can address inrush current issues at startup, though it's noted that this might require soldering expertise.

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Artist usage

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See how J Mascis uses KR Small Megavibe

J Mascis

Singer, Guitarist

Dinosaur Jr

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At 12:37 in this Rig Rundown, J Mascis talks about his Megavibe pedal copy saying, “It's a Uni-Vibe copy, the KR Mega Vibe. I've tried out a lot of vibes and that one just seemed to sound the most authentic to me. The real one’s a bit too big and unreliable for touring, I find”

See how Steve Stevens uses KR Small Megavibe

Steve Stevens

Guitarist

Michael Jackson (band)

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"And then I had a new pedalboard built by Trailer Trash just for home and on that I’ve got a Radial booster with a buffer, then there’s a Megavibe on there that’s made by KR. I’ve owned about five Univibe clones and this is the one -- it really sounds like an original Univibe."

Genre Usage

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Used With

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