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Pigtronix – is a boutique pedal makers. Based in New York where they conduct all design and manufacturing, Pigtronix has grown into one of the world's most widely used pedal brands. The list of Pigtronix users include Adrian Belew, Andy Summers, Fedor Dosumov, Dillinger Escape Plan, Fredrik Thordendal, and many other.

Pigtronix: pigtronix.com

I will name here only two pedals made by Pigtronix though they have a lot of worthy items in their list. But these two definitely deserves your attention.

Infinity looper – The only disadvantage of this pedal for Ambient players is that it has just two loops to play with, but the rest is OK. It is simple, powerful and flexible. “SYNC MULTI” mode provides a multiplier function allowing the length of Loop 2 to be 1, 2, 3, 4 or 6 times the length of Loop 1. Infinity keeps track of the Maximum input level and will decrease the signal level of the Overdub and previous recordings if the increased Loop Volume level would result in distortion.

  • 2 Stereo Loops with Sync
  • Loop 2 Multiplier x1, x2, x3, x4, x6
  • Series or Parallel Looping Modes
  • 50 presets (100 loops)
  • 24bit / 48kHz recording
  • Latency Free Looping
  • Analog pass through of clean tone
  • USB access to saved loops
  • Supports upload of virtually ANY audio format via USB
  • Input Split for recording separate instruments on each loop
  • Remote switch for UNDO/REDO, REVERSE, Rec>Overdub>Play, Instant Clear and Varispeed control
  • Supports 256 (or more) overdubs per loop
  • Aux Loop Out for Drum Monitor
  • Expression Pedal for Loop audio volume, Loop Aging and Varispeed control
  • Active MIDI Beat Clock Sync
  • Complete MIDI control of all functions
  • Varispeed (pitch up & down) via MIDI or remote control
  • REVERSE Playback
  • Rec –> Play –> Overdub
  • Rec –> Overdub –> Play
  • Variable Feedback Decay (aka Loop aging)
  • All commands are instantaneous
  • Stutter Mode
  • 5 Stop Modes for flexible performance options
  • 18VDC power supply included
  • USB-A to microUSB cable included
  • Chassis Size = 7.4” x 4.6” x 1.5”
  • Voltage: 18V DC
  • Current Draw: 200mA @ 18V

I will name here only two pedals made by Pigtronix though they have a lot of worthy items in their list. But these two definitely deserves your attention.

Infinity looper – The only disadvantage of this pedal for Ambient players is that it has just two loops to play with, but the rest is OK. It is simple, powerful and flexible. “SYNC MULTI” mode provides a multiplier function allowing the length of Loop 2 to be 1, 2, 3, 4 or 6 times the length of Loop 1. Infinity keeps track of the Maximum input level and will decrease the signal level of the Overdub and previous recordings if the increased Loop Volume level would result in distortion.

  • 2 Stereo Loops with Sync
  • Loop 2 Multiplier x1, x2, x3, x4, x6
  • Series or Parallel Looping Modes
  • 50 presets (100 loops)
  • 24bit / 48kHz recording
  • Latency Free Looping
  • Analog pass through of clean tone
  • USB access to saved loops
  • Supports upload of virtually ANY audio format via USB
  • Input Split for recording separate instruments on each loop
  • Remote switch for UNDO/REDO, REVERSE, Rec>Overdub>Play, Instant Clear and Varispeed control
  • Supports 256 (or more) overdubs per loop
  • Aux Loop Out for Drum Monitor
  • Expression Pedal for Loop audio volume, Loop Aging and Varispeed control
  • Active MIDI Beat Clock Sync
  • Complete MIDI control of all functions
  • Varispeed (pitch up & down) via MIDI or remote control
  • REVERSE Playback
  • Rec –> Play –> Overdub
  • Rec –> Overdub –> Play
  • Variable Feedback Decay (aka Loop aging)
  • All commands are instantaneous
  • Stutter Mode
  • 5 Stop Modes for flexible performance options
  • 18VDC power supply included
  • USB-A to microUSB cable included
  • Chassis Size = 7.4” x 4.6” x 1.5”
  • Voltage: 18V DC
  • Current Draw: 200mA @ 18V

Pigtronix Echolution 2 Ultra Pro - Echolution 2 achieves the ambient richness of the finest studio delay processors by using 100% analog Class-A, discrete transistor limiters as well as non-linear tape emulator stages and filters to massage the audio coming through the delay line.

  • 10ms – 10sec delay time
  • True Stereo i/o
  • 15 multi tap patterns
  • Independent pitch shifting of each delay tap
  • Tap Tempo or Manual Control
  • 8 Modulation Waveforms
  • 8 Filter modes
  • LFO Sync to Tap and MIDI
  • Bit Crusher Destruction
  • Reverse Delay
  • Ducking
  • Expression pedal control of all parameters
  • Envelope control of all parameters
  • Ping Pong
  • Octave Jump Delay
  • Halo “Shimmer” Effect
  • Freeze Effect
  • Delay Line Bypass
  • Dry Kill
  • Trails / Listen
  • Remote Preset Selection
  • Complete MIDI control
  • MIDI out
  • 60 presets
  • USB connectivity
  • Free PC / MAC Editor
  • 18VDC power supply included

Pigtronix Echolution 2 Ultra Pro - Echolution 2 achieves the ambient richness of the finest studio delay processors by using 100% analog Class-A, discrete transistor limiters as well as non-linear tape emulator stages and filters to massage the audio coming through the delay line.

  • 10ms – 10sec delay time
  • True Stereo i/o
  • 15 multi tap patterns
  • Independent pitch shifting of each delay tap
  • Tap Tempo or Manual Control
  • 8 Modulation Waveforms
  • 8 Filter modes
  • LFO Sync to Tap and MIDI
  • Bit Crusher Destruction
  • Reverse Delay
  • Ducking
  • Expression pedal control of all parameters
  • Envelope control of all parameters
  • Ping Pong
  • Octave Jump Delay
  • Halo “Shimmer” Effect
  • Freeze Effect
  • Delay Line Bypass
  • Dry Kill
  • Trails / Listen
  • Remote Preset Selection
  • Complete MIDI control
  • MIDI out
  • 60 presets
  • USB connectivity
  • Free PC / MAC Editor
  • 18VDC power supply included