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Description

A Totally New Stutter Effects Pedal for Radiohead Fans

Five years ago, I established The King of Gear to create an encyclopedia of Radiohead’s gear, and to give fans a better understanding of how the band crafted the unique and innovative sounds heard throughout their discography. Since then, I’ve answered hundreds of questions about the band’s gear, ranging from Thom’s vintage guitars to Nigel’s mic'ing techniques, but easily the most asked was “how do I recreate Jonny Greenwood’s random stutter Max/MSP patch with guitar effects pedals?”

For a long time, the answer was always that there were no available pedals which duplicated the effect – particularly its randomness – and the best that one could do would be to use loopers or tremolos. The randomized glitch effect is easy enough to program if you purchased expensive software and learned how to use it, but it subsequently required a computer and audio interface to use. For the average gigging musician without a crew to carry their equipment, this simply wasn’t doable for live performance. I’ve played many gigs where I wished I could use this effect during part of the song, but didn’t have that capacity. The ’Feral Glitch’ was conceptualized to fill this niche. It offers that distinctive random stutter effect which has previously only been feasible via complex computer software. It sounds a bit cheesy, but with this pedal I really built the one that I had dreamed of for years.

Kickstart the Feral Glitch here to receive one of the limited run of 25 pedals, or to check out our new t-shirts!

Product specs

Power 9V
Bypass true bypass
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"The Jonny Greenwood Pedal"—The King of Gear Feral Glitch | Foxing Rig Rundown Trailer

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Reviews

Owner Insights

We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about TKOG Feral Glitch.

Features and functionality

  • The Mini Glitch includes a Dry Pass/Dry Mute toggle, allowing users to blend or isolate the wet effect, enhancing texture versatility.

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  • It's noted that the pedal doesn’t retain settings after power down unless in its default switch configuration, requiring manual reset.

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  • Users appreciate pedals with tap tempo stutter functions, noting its rarity and usefulness for timing precision in glitch effects.

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Use cases and applications

  • Placing the Mini Glitch after all effects except delay and reverb in the signal chain allows for more dynamic, textured sounds.

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  • Combining the Mini Glitch with an envelope filter can create dynamic, filter-modulated glitch effects depending on playing intensity.

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  • The Feral Glitch is mentioned alongside pedals like the Catalinbread CSIDMAN and Malekko Charlie Foxtrot, suggesting it's ideal for stutter effects in creative setups.

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User experience

  • Some users find the internal sample volume control inconvenient, wishing it were external for easier mixing with dry signals.

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  • Owners note that these pedals, including the Feral Glitch, require dedicated time investment to master their full capabilities, rather than offering instant plug-and-play satisfaction.

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Value and pricing

  • International buyers may avoid extra taxes as the builder marks the value at $50, potentially reducing import costs.

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Comparisons

  • The King of Gear Feral Glitch is compared to high-end glitch/stutter pedals like the Hexe Revolver, with the latter exceeding $500 in price.

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Critic Reviews

Guitar stomp gives your tone some Radiohead stutter

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The Feral Glitch offers an intriguing way to capture the elusive stutter effect synonymous with Radiohead's sound, allowing guitarists to recreate complex tones without needing a computer setup. With features like tempo control, loop options, and true bypass mode, it seems well-equipped for live settings. However, the reliance on a Kickstarter campaign for production raises questions about its commercial viability and long-term support. While it presents a unique solution for fans of experimental sounds, potential buyers may want to weigh the risks of crowdfunding against the promise of its creative capabilities.

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See how Jonny Greenwood uses TKOG Feral Glitch

Jonny Greenwood

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Radiohead

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Since we finished the Kickstarter run of the Feral Glitch last year, we’ve been tweaking the design both to improve its features and to simplify its design. The original Feral Glitch was great for a small Kickstarter run, but it was much too complicated and expensive to produce at scale. With this new design, we’ve created a version of the pedal that provides even better performance while cutting down on cost and production time. It loses some of the Feral Glitch’s bonus features (such as the high-pass filter), but retains all of the pedal’s essential abilities, and the result is an extremely intuitive glitch device.

See how E.M. Hudson uses TKOG Feral Glitch

E.M. Hudson

Guitarist, Keyboardist

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E.M. Hudson uses the TKOG Feral Glitch pedal on his second board, which is dedicated to auditioning effects and experimentation, as detailed in the Rig Rundown by Premier Guitar on YouTube.

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