Beetronics FX Launches Sweetwater-Exclusive Buzz Wave Pedals
Beetronics FX launches exclusive Buzz Wave finishes for the Larva morphing phaser and Pollinator Hazee delay at Sweetwater. Shop the new colorway now.
Beetronics FX has partnered with Sweetwater to release a striking new aesthetic for two of its most inventive stompboxes: the Larva morphing phaser and the Pollinator Hazee Delay. Dubbed the "Buzz Wave" finish, this exclusive visual update brings a fresh, vibrant look to the boutique builder's lineup while maintaining the high-end sonic performance that tone chasers expect.
Beetronics FX Larva Morphing Phaser
The Larva is a 6-stage analog phaser engineered for maximum sonic flexibility. It features two independently switchable sections, allowing players to assign dedicated Rate and Depth controls to each voice. A simple footswitch click lets musicians instantly swap between two unique tones or continuously morph between them for evolving, textural transitions.
Each half of the pedal can be set to one of three distinct operational modes:
- Phaser: Delivers lush, classic analog phase shifting.
- Vibee: Offers pitch-bending vibrato textures.
- Preamp: Isolates the built-in preamp circuit for pure, punchy saturation, which can also be utilized as a standalone boost (with the bypass LED doubling as a saturation meter).
A powerful Ramp control provides further tone-shaping with three selectable shapes. Accompanied by a bar of status LEDs for real-time visual feedback on speed and status, the Larva also incorporates a Tap Ramp function for seamless tempo-syncing on stage or in the studio.
Read our previous article about the Larva here.
Beetronics FX Pollinator Hazee Delay
For players looking to venture into mind-altering soundscapes, the Pollinator Hazee Delay infuses traditional echoes with multifaceted modulation. Built around eight distinct modes split into Filter and Trem categories, the pedal goes far beyond standard delay territory, offering warbly tremolos, funky filters, reverse delays, and octave effects.
The mode breakdown includes:
- Filter and Trem Categories: Each category features four unique algorithms encompassing forward repeats, forward repeats with an octave up, reverse repeats, and reverse repeats with an octave up.
- Queen Bee Settings: Modes 2 and 7 unlock specialized double-speed buffer settings that create blooming, octave-up echo trails for unique noise generation and sound design.
Designed for intuitive navigation without sacrificing depth, the Pollinator avoids menu diving entirely. Standard Time, Feedback, and Mix controls pair with a dedicated Mod knob to control the rate of the active modulation effect, making complex experimental sounds instantly accessible.
Read our full article about the Pollinator Hazee here.
Sweetwater Exclusives
Both the Beetronics FX Larva morphing phaser and the Pollinator Hazee Delay in the new Buzz Wave finish are available now, exclusively through Sweetwater.
We are huge fans of Beetronics here at Guitar Bomb, and my Swarm fuzz gets a lot of use in the studio. These new finishes are excellent, and both pedals are already classics in the Beetronics lineup.
- +Larva offers three distinct operational modes per section for maximum sonic flexibility
- +Morphing phaser enables smooth transitions between two tones or continuous textural evolution
- +Pollinator Hazee delivers eight unique modulation-infused delay algorithms beyond standard echo
- +Queen Bee double-speed settings unlock octave-up effects for experimental sound design
- +Both pedals avoid menu diving and feature intuitive control layouts
- +Exclusive Buzz Wave finish provides striking visual aesthetic
What is the Buzz Wave finish?
The Buzz Wave is an exclusive visual finish created by Beetronics FX and Sweetwater for the Larva morphing phaser and Pollinator Hazee delay. It brings a vibrant, fresh aesthetic to these boutique stompboxes while maintaining their high-end sonic performance.
What can the Larva morphing phaser do?
The Larva is a 6-stage analog phaser with two independently switchable sections. Each half can be set to phaser, vibrato, or preamp modes with dedicated Rate and Depth controls. It features a Ramp control with three selectable shapes, tap-tempo functionality, and can morph between two unique tones or continuously transition for evolving textures.
What delay modes does the Pollinator Hazee offer?
The Pollinator Hazee features eight distinct delay modes split into Filter and Trem categories. Modes include forward repeats, forward repeats with octave up, reverse repeats, and reverse repeats with octave up. Queen Bee settings in modes 2 and 7 unlock double-speed buffer configurations for blooming echo trails with octave effects.
Where can I buy these pedals?
Both the Larva morphing phaser and Pollinator Hazee Delay in Buzz Wave finish are available exclusively through Sweetwater.
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