Rainger FX Binary Pulsar Stereo Sidechain, Panner & Tremolo Pedal

Meet the Rainger FX Binary Pulsar, the ultimate rhythmic powerhouse for your pedalboard or desktop. As the highly anticipated stereo evolution of the discontinued Deep Space Pulsar, this all-digital sidechainer, panner, and tremolo pedal is equipped with a switchable analog 'warm' circuit. Whether you are adding subtle groove-inducing dips or generating massive, complex stereo patterns, the Binary Pulsar is designed to completely transform your sound's spatial and rhythmic dynamics.

Housed in a custom floor or desk-mounted enclosure, it is highly adaptable to any rig. Sync it seamlessly with your modular synth setup, a drum machine, an external microphone, or control it on the fly with the built-in, multi-function performance pad.

Key Features

• True Stereo & Dual Mono Routing: Features true stereo inputs and outputs. Run a mono signal and process it into expansive stereo, or plug in two separate mono instruments and preserve their independent signal paths through the pedal.
• Total Sync Adaptability: Sync to external CV/Gate signals, the Rainger FX Snare Trap, a drum machine voice output, or an external mic (XLR or 1/4”). Alternatively, use the integrated touch pad for highly correctible internal tap tempo.
• Rhythmic Multipliers: Take a standard 4/4 pulse and easily double it to 8ths, quadruple it to 16ths, or blend switches for 12ths. Use the ‘WIDE’ control to push right-side delays into 32nds or dial in a heavy swing feel.
• Analog "Warm" Circuit: Engage the WARM switch to route your digital effects through a gentle analog overdrive that rolls off harsh highs and boosts the midrange for a rich, vintage character.
• Deep Space Pulsar Heritage: Features the exact 'HOLD' (dip duration) and 'REL' (release/recovery time) controls made famous by the Deep Space Pulsar.
• Integrated Performance Pad: Modeled after the Rainger FX Igor controller, the onboard rubber pad serves dual functions: program your tap tempo, or engage momentary/latching digital distortion and flanging.

Comprehensive Controls

• Input & Sync Connections
• MIC: External mic input (XLR or 1/4") to trigger the pedal from any fast-attack sound.
• SYNC: Input for external triggers (Rainger FX Snare Trap or modular synth CV/gate).
• IN (Left & Right): 1/4” inputs. Use 'Left' for mono-to-stereo processing, or both for dual mono/true stereo.
• OUT (Left & Right): Stereo 1/4” outputs. Sums to the left output if used in mono.
• Tone & Modulation Shaping
• VOL: Master volume control.
• HOLD: Determines how long the signal stays "dipped." Turn down alongside 'REL' for shallower, faster dips.
• REL: Adjusts the release time (the length of the volume rise back to unity).
• WIDE: Delays the right-side signal to desync left/right sidechaining, turning mono dips into sprawling stereo effects or swing pulses.
• RES: Dials in aggressive, squelchy, synth-like resonance.
• WARM (Switch): Activates the analog overdrive and EQ circuit.
• INV (Pushbutton): Inverts the sidechain dip into a rhythmic pulse.
• ½ INV (Switch): Inverts only one side of the stereo output for dramatic panning effects.

Performance & Distortion

• DIST (Knob): Adjusts the volume of the onboard digital distortion.
• DIST (Pushbutton): Toggles the function of the performance pad between Tap Tempo and momentary/latching Distortion.
• The Pad: Tap to set/correct tempo, or press to trigger distortion (hold for 3 seconds to latch).
• WHITE LEDs: Visual indicators for On/Off status, L/R signal processing, release length ('REL'), and stereo spread ('WIDE').

Technical Specifications

• Pedal Type: Stereo Sidechain, Panner, Tremolo
• Signal Path: Digital processing with an optional Analog warmth circuit
• Bypass: Digital Bypass (Buffered)
• Power Requirement: 9V DC (Standard center-negative)
• Current Draw: 165mA