Source Audio Artifakt

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A new pedal from Source Audio.

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Very coolā€¦ Canā€™t tell, have Source Audio finally switched to USB-C?

Edit: Yes, finally

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FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS

  • 7 different effect engines on the face of the pedal: Radio, Tape, ĀµVerb, Crush, Ladder, Vinyl and Glitch.

  • 16 presets accessible via the pedal controls (128 presets available via MIDI).

  • Dual footswitches that engage/ bypass, scroll presets, and perform a variety of other engine specific functions.

  • Deep sound editing capabilities with Neuro 3, Source Audioā€™s free effects editing and preset downloading software.

  • Download sounds from Source Audioā€™s growing library of over 10,000 factory and Neuro Community presets.

  • Full MIDI control via the 3.5mm TRS MIDI In and Thru jacks.

  • USB-C port for connecting to Neuro 3.0, Source Audioā€™s preset downloading and effect editing software.

  • Stereo Inputs and Outputs

  • External expression control

  • Choose from Active Analog or True Bypass

  • Brushed anodized aluminum housing

  • Includes 9v DC power supply - 300mA / Negative tip

  • Power consumption: 200mA (1.8 watts.)

  • Includes USB-C to USB-A cable

  • Pedal Dimensions: L: 4.5 in./11.4 cm. x W: 2.75 in./7 cm. x H: 2 in./5.1 cm. (including knobs)

  • Ā·Pedal Weight: 1 lb./0.45 kg.

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Looks (edit: the specs, not the design) and sounds great! Seems like it could more or less replace lots of other pedals. Thereā€™s some genloss2, some warped vinyl, and even a rudimentary microcosm/onward with its glitch mode, as well as a unique reverb and some slapback tape delay! Iā€™d be happy with it, if I didnā€™t already have way too many lofi and glitch pedals on my board :sweat_smile:

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Yeah, my first thought was Source Audio is late to the party but this company always delivers very good products. No Dip switches, MIDI In/Thru (via 3.5), 128 presets and the FXs sound very good.

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This looks cool!

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The only thing I donā€™t like about it is how it looks :sweat_smile:

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Same for me. Iā€™ve never been a fan of red devices.

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Do the lofi thing, and paint it yourself.

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Me neither. And they chose to put on the name of the pedal in an orange font as well, on top of what might be the most cliche pattern one could come up with when hearing the term lo-fi. A real pity for such a cool pedal.
Also, thereā€™s an alt button on the back that turns the mix knob into a master volume knob, but isnā€™t used for anything else? Iā€™m hesitant to check out the manual, as itā€™s potentially going to lead me to order it.

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And destined to be a highly desirable OG classic, because reasons beyond known understanding.

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Artifakt
Syntakt
Digitakt

Just saying.

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Lol, love it! Talking out of my ass without knowledge of the Artifakt: there might be value to having several dedicated LoFi pedals with dedicated controls. If itā€™s as important to oneā€™s sound as it is to your. But if you just want to have a good (and ugly) allrounder, this might be all that you need.

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If I want a good (and ugly) all-rounder, Iā€™ll just take a good look in the mirror :sweat_smile:
But seriously, with genloss2, lossy, onward, volante and chroma console, I think Iā€™ve got pretty much everything the artifakt can do covered. Not too interested in the radio mode.

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kinda how I feel (with mostly the same pedals) but Iā€™m also tiring of the format and depth of the Chase Bliss pedals. this offers less than Lossy and GL2, but the modes are also simpler (ala Chroma Console), which I like.

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Does Chroma Console cover Lossy and GL2 territories? Those are the only two remaining Chase Bliss pedals I have in my setup. Theyā€™re all quirky, and I guess these two provide the quirks that I like the most. Iā€™ll keep an eye out for this pedal, especially if you 'nauts start using it.

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the Texture section of CC scratches the surface of them, but doesnā€™t cover them. likewise, I think Artifakt is nowhere near as deep. but both it and CC have very simple operation and control of these effects. which Iā€™m starting to prefer. sort of a ā€œyou like it or you donā€™tā€ and ā€œuse it or notā€ type thing. versus digging for hours at the endless possibilities to get it just right (in the CB pedals).

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Some GenLoss 2 functions, but with almost no control over whatā€™s actually happening and not at all on the quality level of GL. Iā€˜m not too familiar with Lossy, but Iā€˜d say the Chromaconsole doesnā€™t give you the Lossy sounds. If these lo fi sounds are what youā€™re after, CC will most likely disappoint.

Your characterization of CC as the opposite to CBA pedals however is spot on imo. CC doesnā€™t give you much control so that you make music instead of endlessly tinkering with obscure sounds and complex sound design options. And it has enough variety and functions like automation and looping that you can still make complex shit with it.

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Iā€™m just impressed it comes with a power supply. Donā€™t see that often unless itā€™s a larger pedal.

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