Dreadbox Treminator VCA-Based Tremolo Effects Pedal

Dreadbox Treminator has its roots in a synthesizer's last signal flow stage, the voltage-controlled amplifier or VCA. Dreadbox took this simple circuit and adapted it into an expressive guitar pedal combined with an LFO controlled by envelope generators. The result is Treminator. Forget everything you knew about tremolos and prepare to be amazed!
- Expressive analog tremolo
- VCA circuit straight out of a synthesizer
- Wide range LFO: 20 sec–220hz
- Tap tempo with multiple division settings
- 2 envelope generators to control LFO behavior
- 3 patch points to interact with CV and modular gear
With five tremolo waveshapes as well as separate controls to fade both depth and rate in or out, Treminator can function as a classic triangle tremolo pedal or a more extreme sound chopper.
Treminator can be used as a standard guitar pedal and can also be integrated with modular synthesizers and other CV-capable gear through its three 1/8" modular patch points. Control the VCA level and the tremolo/LFO rate via dedicated CV inputs, or send Treminator's tremolo/LFO out to other gear via the CV output.
SKU | DRE-TREMINATOR |
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MPN | DBX-TREM |
Manufacturer | Dreadbox |
Condition | New |
Effects | Analog tremolo |
Audio Inputs | 1/4" mono input |
Audio Outputs | 1/4" mono output |
Pedal Switches | CMOS bypass on/off stomp switch Tap tempo stomp switch |
Control Connections | VCA 1/8" CV input: control the pedal's level, even in bypass mode CV IN 1/8" CV input: control the LFO rate CV OUT 1/8" CV output: sent the pedal's LFO out |
Power Adaptor | 9VDC Boss style center pin negative 2.1mm (sold separately) |
Width | 3.94" |
Depth | 5.51" |
Height | 1.97" |
Product Weight | 1.16 lb |
Unique Features | VCA circuit straight out of a synthesizer Wide range LFO: 20 sec–220hz Tap tempo with multiple division settings 2 envelope generators to control LFO behavior |
Dreadbox Limited Warranty
Dreadbox products come with a one (1) year limited warranty.
A proof of purchase is necessary when the warranty claim is made. Malfunctions resulting from improper power supply voltages, backward or faulty cable connection, abuse of the product or any other causes determined by Dreadbox to be the fault of the user, are not covered by warranty (normal service rates will be applied). All defective products will be replaced or repaired at the discretion of Dreadbox. Products must be returned directly to Dreadbox with the customer paying the shipping costs. Dreadbox implies and accepts no responsibility for harm to a person or apparatus through the operation of this product.
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