Old Blood Noise Endeavors (OBNE), renowned for its innovative and boundary-pushing effects pedals, today announced the release of Bathing, a unique “Liminal Delay” pedal. Drawing inspiration from the “phase repetition” found in their acclaimed Dweller pedal, Bathing elevates this difficult-to-describe yet mesmerizing effect, offering guitarists and sound sculptors an expansive stereo field, a low noise floor, and an intuitive control set designed for deep sonic adventures.
Experience the Bathing Sound: Beyond Traditional Delay
At its core, Bathing utilizes a central delay line meticulously divided into multiple stages, known as “all-pass filters.” The Time control sets this central delay, while the Stages control dictates the number of all-pass stages (from two to twelve) the delay traverses.
Phase/Flange
At shorter time settings, this parameter intensifies the phase/flange effect, creating shimmering textures. For medium to longer time settings, increasing the Stages control generates a captivating scattering of repeats both before and after the central delay time, offering a truly unique sonic signature.
Further shaping the sound, the Feedback control allows users to feed the delay output back into the input, producing longer trails and increased resonance. The versatile Filter applies a combination of low-pass and high-pass filtering to both the delay output and feedback loop, ranging from dark, brooding tones to bright, airy textures.
Creative Modulation and Expansive Stereo Imaging
The LFO (Low Frequency Oscillator) section is where Bathing truly distinguishes itself, profoundly affecting the character of the delay repeats. With very short Time settings, the LFO behaves like a classic modulation effect, conjuring rich phaser or flanger sounds.
As the Time is extended, the LFO transforms the repeats from a single, defined echo to a diffused, scattered soundscape around the central delay time.
In Mono-in, Stereo-out, or full Stereo modes, the LFO is intelligently offset across the left and right channels, generating a captivating array of stereo effects that add immense depth and movement to your sound.
Key Features Designed for the Modern Musician:
- Full Stereo I/O: Supports Stereo Input and Output, with flexible Mono or Mono-in-Stereo-out routing options.
- Dedicated Controls: Intuitive knobs for Central Delay Time, Tone, and Feedback.
- Deep Modulation: Independent controls for the number of Stages, along with the Rate, Depth, and Shape of the modulating character.
- Flexible Volume Control: Separate dry and wet volume knobs for perfect mix adjustment.
- Subtle Stereo Chorus: A dedicated control for an added layer of ambient richness.
- Analog Dry-Through: Ensures your dry signal remains pristine and untouched.
- Comprehensive Control: Full Expression and MIDI control over all parameters for unparalleled sonic manipulation.
- MIDI Clock I/O: Seamlessly sync with external tempo sources.
- Onboard Presets: Store and recall your favorite “Liminal Delay” sounds with ease, plus MIDI control for expanded preset management.
- Bypass Options: Selectable Buffered Trails or True Bypass modes to suit any setup.
- Road-Ready Design: Convenient top-mounted jacks and durable soft-touch switching.
- Hand-Made in the USA: Each Bathing pedal is meticulously crafted in Oklahoma, USA, ensuring quality and attention to detail.
- Aesthetic Choices: Available in three stunning colorways: standard Algae, and limited edition Orchid and Ink.
- Power: Requires an optional 9V DC PSU (center negative, 2.1mm, ~350mA current draw, not included).
Guitar Bomb Verdict
The Old Blood Noise Endeavors Bathing pedal promises to be an indispensable tool for guitarists, synth players, and producers looking to explore new sonic dimensions. Prepare to embark on a sonic adventure that feels like coming home.
Price & Availability
The new Bathing Liminal Delay pedal is priced at £299 and available to order now. Available in Orchid, Ink, and Algae finish options.
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