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Are you obsessed with modulation effects? If so, the Walrus Audio Mako MKII M1 has your number. This feature-laden stompbox houses a gamut of studio-quality effect programs ? Chorus, Phaser, Tremolo, Vibe, Rotary, and Filter ? that you can tune, tweak, and customize in myriad ways. The MKII M1 is perfect for creative sound design applications, thanks to a dedicated Lo-fi knob that unlocks a slew of off-kilter parameters tailored to each program. The MKII M1’s intuitive controls, supported by a well-placed menu screen, make navigating this pedal a breeze. You also get stereo I/O, MIDI support, and 128 presets for straightforward integration into complex guitar rigs. No matter what type of modulation effect you’re chasing, from subtle phase-shifted textures to madly swirling chorus to choppy panning tremolo, it’s a sure bet that the MKII M1 can achieve it ? then send it straight to oblivion with a few knob twists. Simply put, if you’re a true modulation aficionado (like so many of us here at Sweetwater), then you need to put the Walrus Audio MKII M1 at the top of your “must-buy” list.





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Six highly customizable modulation programs





The MKII M1 is a veritable modulation workstation with six modulation programs that each contain three unique types:





Chorus: Type 1 is a classic lush ’80s chorus sound, while Type 2 adds a second chorus with offset rate and depth. Type 3 is a tri-chorus effect that runs all three choruses in parallel for wild, spacey tones.


Phaser: Type 1 is a 2-stage phaser with a single notch. Type 2 doubles those parameters for a much more powerful effect. Type 3 is modeled after the classic Uni-vibe sound.


Tremolo: Type 1 is a traditional trem that’s similar to Walrus Audio’s Monument in Standard mode ? classical optical and bias trem sounds. Type 2 is similar to the Monument in Harmonic mode ? it raises and lowers your high and low frequencies opposite each other. Type 3 functions according to several predefined rhythmic patterns for a pulsing tremolo effect.


Vibrato: Type 1 is similar to Walrus Audio’s Julia and Julianna pedals in the “V” mode ? classic vintage vibrato sounds. Type 2 is inspired by old record player modulation, while Type 3 is based on the wow and flutter found in old tape delay units.


Rotary: This mode captures the classic rotary speaker effect, with Type 1 as a standard watery spinning sound. Type 2 is just the horn spinning and sound playing from the drum, while Type 3 reverses this with sound from the horn and a spinning drum.


Filter: Type 1 is a lowpass modulated filter sound that’s perfect for darker tones, while Type 2 functions as a highpass filter. Type 3 is a full bandpass filter that forms a “sliding window” of frequencies.


The X factor





Each of the MKII M1’s six programs features a special “X” setting via the Tune knob that controls a special effect-specific parameter:





Chorus: Adjusts the maximum level of pitch detuning.


Phaser: Adds feedback, producing a more dramatic tone.


Tremolo: Changes the phase of the left and right volume modulation, resulting in an ultra-wide stereo pan sound.


Vibrato: When using Type 1 and 2, this setting adjusts the phase of the vibrato’s pitch modulation when connected with stereo outs. In Type 3, it controls the amount of flutter.


Rotary: Adjusts the mix of a physical rotary cabinet model into your signal.


Filter: Changes the filter’s resonance, resulting in a more in-your-face tone.


Powerful, stage-ready MIDI capability





The Walrus Audio MKII M1 includes nine onboard preset slots. What’s more, up to 128 presets are accessible via MIDI, making this modulation stompbox an excellent choice for complex, pro-level live rigs. The onboard presets are readily accessible via the bank switch, and you can cycle between them by pressing Bypass and Tap simultaneously. The pedal’s Tap LED gives you an at-a-glance confirmation of which preset you’ve selected ? changing from red to green to blue. Any adjustments you make will change the LED to purple to show that you’ve edited the preset. This extensive preset management makes the MKII M1 a truly gig-worthy effects pedal.





Walrus Audio pedals: built by sound tweakers for sound tweakers





The artists, musicians, and engineers at Walrus Audio take pleasure in chasing sounds that inspire, like the perfect breakup of an overdrive, a beautifully thick distortion, an endlessly sustaining reverb, and a self-oscillating delay. Simply put, these guys love to play with sound. They design stompboxes that re-create the sonic textures that they hear in their heads. Built by tone tweakers for tone tweakers, Walrus Audio’s guitar pedals are as versatile as they are functional. Complete with eye-grabbing graphics, Walrus Audio’s pedals are the perfect tools for guitarists who want to sculpt their own unique sounds.





Walrus Audio Mako MKII M1 Features:


6 highly customizable modulation effects, each with 3 distinct types


Intuitive controls and a well-placed menu screen make navigation a breeze


Dedicated Lo-fi knob that produces different effects based on the Tweak and Tune control settings


Tweak knob with a 3-way switch to control Shape, Division, and Type


Tune knob with a 3-way switch for creative control over Tone, Symmetry, and a dedicated “X” setting for effect-specific parameters


Tap/Skip footswitch to engage a momentary effect that mimics a needle skipping on a record


True stereo signal path with multiple input and output configurations


MIDI support with up to 128 onboard presets