Strymon UltraViolet Vintage Vibe Guitar Effects Pedal

The UltraViolet vibe pedal captures that elusive warm grittiness and bubbling irregularity that makes vintage vibe circuits so magical, bringing boutique-quality analog tone to a compact and accessible format. This pedal offers the thick, chewy modulation that sits perfectly in front of a driven amp, encouraging uninhibited playing with its dynamic response to your picking technique. Unlike traditional chorus or phaser effects, the UltraViolet provides that uniquely earthy character that has previously only been available in large, expensive boutique units.

The pedal’s intuitive controls expand beyond conventional vibe parameters, offering three distinct modes: the new Blend setting at 30% wet for subtle effects, the familiar Chorus at 50% wet, and full Vibrato at 100% wet. A three-position Bias switch provides different sweep shapes and tonal emphasis, while the extended intensity range pushes into warmly undulating territory at slower speeds. The meticulously recreated optical vibe algorithm duplicates every aspect of classic circuits, from lamp pulsing behaviour to light-dependent resistor response.

Professional features include TRS stereo input and output in dual mono configuration, maintaining your stereo image throughout the signal chain. Full MIDI implementation provides 300 preset locations, with both TRS MIDI and USB-C connectivity for computer control and firmware updates. Expression pedal compatibility allows hands-free control over any parameter combination, while an optional external switch enables tap tempo or favourite recall. The high-impedance, ultra-low noise discrete Class A JFET stereo input preamp ensures exceptional touch sensitivity and dynamics in a rugged, compact design.