Stellaclasm

The second spatial effect from Leqtique, "Stellaclasm" is a top-notch digital reverb that simulates a spring reverb using a Belton reverb unit, which is already highly regarded for its compact size effect reverb design. On the surface, it has this nature, but by turning the mini control Stella clockwise, it creates a futuristic 4-dimensional reverberation sound that inspires the imagination, such as what if stars were to scatter, which is what gave the effect the name "Stellaclam" (constellation shattering).

Previous effects using Belton's reverb unit shared the basic structure, and the sound was based on a thick spring-type reverb sound, but this time, we incorporated a new idea that is unprecedented in reverb circuits, and designed a circuit that processes a single reverb sound with the Stella control, overlapping it multiple times, and mixes it with the original dry signal. The result is a rich and beautiful tone, as mentioned above, that is slightly similar to a Shimmer-type reverb sound. However, since it is based on a very simple general reverb sound and is integrated, it has an extremely touch-sensitive character. As a specific example, the picking strength of the plain strings changes from a simply rich reverberation to a reverberation that seems to fly endlessly into outer space. The impression is that the expressiveness of arpeggio-type chord work is very rich.

 First, the Level control determines the ratio of the dry signal to the wet signal of the reverb sound. At 0%, only the dry signal will be present, and at 100%, the reverb sound will be mixed in with more than the original sound. To feel the effect of Stella more strongly, it is recommended to set the Level as close to 100% as possible. Next, the Tone control in the middle is a high-cut equalizer that only affects the reverb sound, and turning it clockwise will make the reverb sound more dense. Although it may seem like the sound image is a little distant, turning the Tone control clockwise can calm the sound like a stabilizer when the sound becomes too scattered as the Stella control is turned up, so I think that is the most useful way to use it. Therefore, the basic position is 0% (7 o'clock). Turning the Decay control clockwise changes the type of reverb from a short spring type with a short reverberation to a cave type with a deeper image. However, in Stellaclam, the Decay value is not set so that it reverberates deep into the cave, but is set to a shallow depth. This is because if you set the Decay to that level when Stella is turned up, the sound will self-destruct (similar to oscillation in Delay). Paradoxically, in order to clearly express the goodness of the Stella control, it is important to set the Decay to the limit where you can control the sound according to the playing environment. Finally, the Stella control, which is the biggest key, determines the ratio of the transfer between a general reverb circuit and the structure that integrates it. By turning it clockwise, the reverb sound that simulates a general spring type changes more and more, and ultimately becomes a very cosmic, expressive tone that is extremely sensitive to string vibration. It is difficult to describe in words, but I think that the true nature of this effector is when Stella is turned up and controlled by the other three controls.

I think Stellaclasm is a mysterious effect box that directly stimulates new musical ideas. I hope you enjoy Leqtique's reverb, which is based on traditional sounds but has been given a futuristic sound image through modern techniques.

Control : (Left to Right) Level, Stella(mini), Tone, Decay

Operation Voltage: 9V ONLY

Current Consumption: Approx 49.9mA