{"title":"Lab Series","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe Lab Series is where you expore the outer edges of sound and creativity. Built for curious musicians, these pedals are experimental by design, created to inspire new ideas, unexpected textures, and entirely new ways to play. Products like the DFX-1 and Xero Poly Looper are less about recreating familiar sounds and more about discovery, exploration, and pushing creative boundaries. 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The Xero is your new partner for perpetually endless ways to create new song ideas, practice your licks, or build endless textures on stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwo Loop Channels, Fully Independent Control \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eXero gives you two independent loop channels—each with its own:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"list-style-type: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"list-style-type: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLoop up to 3 minutes with near infinite stacking of loops \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnlimited overdubs \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVolume and Pan controls \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlayback speed (0.5x \/ 1x \/ 2x) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReverse playback option \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can loop on each channel individually or stack them together to build complex, layered compositions—all in real time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlay Naturally. Control Effortlessly. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Xero's dual stomp switches keep loop control fast and intuitive:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"list-style-type: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"list-style-type: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTap the left stomp switch to record and playback loops \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHold the left stomp to undo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTap the right stomp switch to stop loop playback \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHold the right stomp for speed FX \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDouble-press both switches to toggle channel control \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDouble-hold to trigger full stop or full erase \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith built-in gestures, you stay in control without menu-diving or complex tap dances. Need even more control? Plug in an external dual-stomp switch to simultaneously take full command of both channels—perfect for live performers and loop-centric setups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLooping Modes Built for Any Workflow \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSwitch between three flexible loop sync modes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"list-style-type: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"list-style-type: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSync Mode – Keeps all loops time-aligned to the first recorded loop \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnsynced Mode – Let each channel record loops of completely independent lengths\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePoly Mode – Create polyrhythms using shared time divisions (3:4, 5:7, etc.) for interlocking textures (Supports MIDI clock for precision syncing) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVisual Feedback That Keeps You Locked In \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach channel has its own multicolor LED system showing:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"list-style-type: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"list-style-type: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRed, Green, and White for recording and playback controls \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCyan, Pink, Yellow, and Blue LEDs for different speed effects \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChannel Control Status via dedicated red LEDs \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstantly know what's happening—no guesswork needed, even mid-performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpeed FX \u0026amp; Direction Controls \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWant to flip your loop upside down or twist it in time? Activate Speed FX to unlock:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"list-style-type: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"list-style-type: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHalf \/ Normal \/ Double speed \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReverse playback - Each channel’s playback behavior can be manipulated independently, letting you remix on the fly. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFX activation syncs to loop start in Sync and Poly modes, ensuring accurate timing \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBypass That Listens \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Xero features true relay bypass—when no loops are active, the pedal automatically disengages, keeping your tone completely untouched.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStereo. MIDI. USB. 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Craft everything from subtle to in-your-face drum sounds with studio-grade VCA \u0026amp; FET compression, two flavors each of Delay and Reverb, plus Saturation, Gating, an FX loop with customizable routing, and a flexible EQ. Use the DFX-1 anywhere on your kit with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eany\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e microphone, whether it’s a squashed, spacious room mic, a tight, gated snare, or even routed outboard for processing in post. With a high-performance microphone preamp with phantom power, an effects loop to connect external outboard equipment, MIDI connectivity, and presets, a whole new world of sonic creativity becomes available right at your drum set.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“The DFX-1 is designed for drummers, percussionists, and beatmakers who want to take matters into their own hands when it comes to effects. It allows a microphone to go straight into a world filled with gain, compression, delay, reverb, saturation, and EQ — without an external mic pre, without a mic-to-line level converter, and without extra cables. A true one-stop shop!”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e -Aaron Sterling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEffects\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe DFX-1 is built around three main effect engines - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompression, Delay, and Reverb\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, each with two distinctive flavors so you can move smoothly between vintage character and modern clarity. Use the Saturation and Tilt-style EQ controls for further tone shaping. Additionally, the FX loop can incorporate pedals or outboard gear, and route effects in different orders for radically different results.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompression (VCA \/ FET)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVCA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Models the API 2500’s signature VCA compression for added punch and to smoothly “glue” the mix together.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFET\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Emulates the classic 1176 FET compressor with fast attack and release for punchy, gritty dynamics.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDelay (Vintage \/ Modern)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Warm, analog\/tape-inspired repeats with natural degradation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModern\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Provides a tasteful digital delay with clearer repeats.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReverb (Spring \/ Plate)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpring\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Captures the splashy character of classic spring tanks with lively, wobbly reflections.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlate (Modern)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Emulates a plate reverb for smooth, diffused reflections for a polished studio sheen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNoise Gate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Set the threshold, hold time, and release time of an audio noise gate to eliminate unwanted background noise from your signal. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTone, Saturation \u0026amp; EQ\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSaturation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Asymmetrical, tube-like clipping that enhances even\/odd harmonic content.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEQ (Tilt EQ):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Simple, musical tilt control: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecenter = flat \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eleft = cuts highs\/boosts lows \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eright = cuts lows\/boosts highs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGraphic \/ Parametric bands (menu):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLP Cut (1 kHz – 20 kHz)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHP Cut (2 Hz – 600 Hz)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMid Cut (+6dB to −18 dB) with sweepable Mid Frequency (300-1k Hz) and adjustable Q.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRouting \u0026amp; FX Loop\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEffect Order: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Switching order changes how the effects interact with each other. Experiment with both to find what fits best in your mix!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFWD\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (Forward): Saturation → Compression → Delay → Reverb → Tone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eREV\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (Reverse): Saturation → Reverb → Delay → Compression → Tone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFX Loop Position:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe DFX-1’s FX loop allows you to place pedals or other external gear in the effect chain. You can also choose to place the FX loop after the saturation control, after the delay, or after the reverb!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePads \u0026amp; Presets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe three pads make it quick and easy to operate the DFX-1 in a live setting by quickly tapping them with a stick or your finger.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePad A (Bypass):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Toggle Bypass (LED Off = Bypassed, LED On = Enabled).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePad B (Preset Cycle):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Cycles through presets in groups of 3, based on your selection in the preset menu. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGroup 1 = Presets 1-2-3\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGroup 2 = Presets 4-5-6 and so on. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe preset select page will scroll in groups of 3 so that you can see which 3 presets are in your current group. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRed = first preset in your group\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGreen = second preset in your group \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlue = third preset in your group \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUp to 128 presets can be accessed through the preset menu and via MIDI.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePresets can also be copied\/pasted into different slots through the preset menu.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePad C (Tap Tempo):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Tap to set the Delay BPM. Tap divisions can be adjusted via the Delay menu to Quarter, Quarter Triplet, Eighth, Sixteenth, and Dotted Eighth notes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch1 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInputs, outputs \u0026amp; power\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInputs:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e XLR Balanced Input (mic) with +48 V phantom, ¼\" Balanced Input (line\/instrument switchable).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOutputs:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e XLR Balanced Output, ¼\" Balanced Output.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFX Loop:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ¼\" Unbalanced Send and Return.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMIDI:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 5-pin DIN MIDI IN, 5-pin DIN MIDI THRU (clock and program control).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUSB-C:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Firmware updates.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePower:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e DC Barrel Connector — 2.1 mm x 5.5 mm, center negative.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe DFX-1 DOES include a 6ft (1.83 m) stock power supply with worldwide adapters.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRear pushbuttons:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e +48V phantom (XLR only), LINE\/INST toggle for ¼\" input (Line = −20 dB pad, 24 kΩ; Inst = high impedance 1 MΩ), Pad (global −20 dB attenuation after preamp).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuick start tips\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeed punch?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Try FET compression on the snare with a short attack and medium release, add a little saturation, and a short vintage delay.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeed space?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Tracking drums in a small room, but want a big sound? Hit the reverse button and use Plate reverb into the Compressor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse external pedals?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Put them in the FX loop and toggle the SEND location (→C, →D, →R) to find the sweet spot in the signal chain.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLive setup:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Save three presets per group for “drums dry,” “snare front,” and “ambient kit.” Step through presets by hitting Pad B or MIDI program change.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDEVELOPED WITH THE WALRUS MDSP MODULE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.walrusaudio.com\/pages\/mdsp\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFIND OUT MORE HERE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0906\/8480\/files\/MDSP.png?v=1737065741\" alt=\"\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFAQ\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Can I run condenser mics?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A: Yes. XLR input supports +48V phantom (rear pushbutton). Don’t enable phantom if using mics that forbid it (check mic spec).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is the FX loop balanced?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A: The FX Loop is unbalanced ¼\" (pedal-level). Use A\/B-style devices or re-ampers accordingly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Does it self-oscillate?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A: Delay Feedback can produce high feedback or self-oscillation at extreme settings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Can I control parameters via MIDI?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A: Yes. MIDI IN and clock enable are available; consult the MIDI section in the manual for mapping and channel assignments.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eAll Walrus Audio Products are covered by our limited lifetime warranty. Read more \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.walrusaudio.com\/pages\/warranty-and-repair\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Walrus Audio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46754652913899,"sku":"900-1099","price":899.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0906\/8480\/files\/DFX-1-top-down-3_4.jpg?v=1760707511"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.walrusaudio.com\/collections\/lab-series.oembed","provider":"Walrus Audio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}