Direct from the source:
Ahoy! Welcome to your new Depths Optical Vibe Machine! The Depths is
our take on the classic optical vibe circuit. Now you can swab the decks
with the same lush, pulsating, three-dimensional swirling sound you
know and love, with some modern accouterments for all you land-lubbers
out there.
The Depths is optimized for use with all kinds of
instruments, pickups, and to play well with dirt, so nobody’s left
waiting on shore. If it’s got a ¼” output, plug it in and get deep!
In
addition to the classic vibe controls, the Depths features unique
controls for “Voice” and “Throb.” The “Voice” control adjusts the
midrange focus of the Depths, which is perfect for tailoring the effect
to your particular instrument. Clockwise, you’ll hear a fuller sound
with a low-end focus. Counter-clockwise, you’ll hear a thinner, spikier
sound with a forward upper-midrange bite. The “Throb” knob adds a hefty
subharmonic low-end pulse to the vibrato signal, which is especially
useful on synthesizers and the bass guitar. It sounds great with a
little bit of dirt on the neck pickup of a guitar, too! This works best
with the “Voice” turned counter-clockwise for a warmer tone.
The
Depths’ “Intensity” and “Rate” controls are dialed in to give you the
classic optical vibe sound at more modest settings, but dive in deeper
and you’ll find anything from a smooth ultra-slow warble to sharp,
speedy bursts! Also, the “Level” control has tons of output above unity
on tap to combat the perceived volume loss of most vibe pedals, so your
tone is always above water. And, if 9v isn’t enough to keep you afloat,
the Depths may be powered at 18v for a stiffer tone with more headroom
and sparkle.
We’ve got 2 layouts for you.
Layout 1: We’ve got the the LFO off the main board to hopefully prevent the dreaded LFO tick. Should fit in a 125b like the original. Downside is that there is more offboard wiring you will need to do.
Layout 2: Slightly larger board, with the LFO on the main board. You shouldn’t get any ticking, and you’ll save on having to deal with the extra offboard wiring.
