BANANANA EFFECTS has been releasing metamorphic pedals and continues to be unique among handmade brands.

This is the “MATRYOSHKA,” a bass synth pedal that has been one of their most popular and long-selling pedals.

This pedal has a strong sound output, but it is designed for practical use.

You can mix the bass-enhanced Out1 with Out2, which has a different sound depending on the mode, and add a clean mix to create a sound that does not break down musically.

With the right adjustment of these controls, you can also use it with guitar.

If you want to add a strong punch to your existing bass sound, try this out.

Surprisingly, it can be used in a normal way.

Here is the manufacturer's description

A small, versatile, and intense bass synth with 8 selectable modes.

It responds to the pitch and envelope of the input sound and outputs a fat synth sound.

Two types of synth sounds can be output at the same time: out1, a normal synth sound with bass emphasis, and out2, whose sound changes depending on the mode, and can be mixed to create a variety of tones while maintaining the bass.

In addition, the original sound can be mixed to create an effect as if in unison with the synth.

You can mix the same octave as the input note and the pitch one octave below it to create a deeper sound.

The frequency response of out2 is relatively flat compared to out1, and by adjusting the volume of out1 and out2, you can create a tone that is not too fat, making it suitable for guitar as well.

Mode List

Vibrato: Creates an oscillating and undulating tone.

LFO: Creates an undulating tone by oscillating the frequency of the filter.

Distortion: Creates an extreme tone by distorting the sound*1

Bit Crush: creates a lo-fi tone that sounds like a human voice.

Pitch shift: Changes the pitch to -4th, detuned, 5th, or an octave higher.

Arpeggiator: Alternates between the same octave as the input and an octave lower*2

Filter sample and hold: Randomly changes the filter.

Aliaser sample and hold: Randomly changes the sampling frequency.

The mode knob changes color according to the mode selected at the time. (It is also an indicator for when the mode is ON.)

*1: In this mode, the tone of out1 is darker than other out1 to match the tone of out2.

2: In this mode, the tone of out1 is brighter than other out1 to match the tone of out2.

Specifications

Height: 49mm

Width: 52mm

Depth: 93mm

Bypass method: True bypass

Input impedance: 1M

Power supply: 9vDC adapter (2.1mm, center-minus)

Current consumption: Approx. 60mA

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