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also multifunctional, and in the basic operation
mode, Active turns the effect on and off, and the
HotSwitch and Tap scroll up and down through
the algorithms and presets (note: the Preset
control knob also allows manual scrolling through
the algorithms and presets). Tap time and MIDI
clock-sync features allow you to quickly lock in
the tempo of effects like delay or modulation
and a superb feature for live performances
with the band.
Preset #94 - Amedeo-Slap - is a quick slap
back echo and is bound to satisfy the country
and rockabilly player in you, while surf guitar
enthusiasts will love algorithm #4 - Spring, #10
- TremoloVerb, and preset #20 - Spring Theory.
Algorithms #8 - BlackHole, #12 - Shimmer, and
preset #60 - Sift Plate are especially tasty for
strumming or arpeggiating chords on an acoustic
or electric guitar with a clean tone. Looking for
an intergalactic space war? Pull up preset #17 –
Quasar, or #69 - Alien Verb and do a quick slide
up or down on any string. If this doesn’t sound
like a laser battle I’ll sell my guitar! Burning
for some metal and distorted tones? Check
out Vernon Reid’s presets #77 - Sanskritual,
#78 - Screamwarp, #79 - Revunched, #84 MangledVern, #92 - Doomdrive, and #93 Drivedoom. Note: when playing with a separate
distortion or high gain foot pedal, Space is most
effectively placed last in the chain or use the
effects loop on the amp. Many of the presets
are so unbelievably imaginative that you could
easily fool the audience into believing there’s
more than one instrument. But for my money
the presets created by Richard Devine, who is
huge in the electronic music genre, are some of
the most unique and extraordinary sounds in the
unit (presets #58 through #76).
The sounds coming from Space are cutting
edge and it’s adaptability to work with other
instruments in a live or studio environment is
undeniable. It features stereo and mono quarterinch inputs and outputs (for electric and bass
guitars), MIDI in and out (for a MIDI controller),
expression pedal and auxiliary switch inputs,
guitar or line level inputs and outputs, and a USB
port for uploading future upgrades. This powerful
pedal comes with its own power supply and
doesn’t use batteries. ■
VERDICT
Eventide did a spectacular job of recreating
virtually every reverb you can think of and
then some. From old-school spring reverbs
to futuristic beauty and chaos, it’s all here
in one effects pedal. And Space is for
more than just electric and acoustic guitar
players. This genre crossing effect unit can
enhance bass, vocals, drums, keyboards,
and just about any other instrument you
can think of. A purist who enjoys just a
little bit of reverb might find it hard to
justify the $499 price tag, but if you like
to experiment in the laboratory of sounds
with a plethora of tantalizing ear candy, this
pedal is a bargain and worth exploring. Go
to outer Space today and “boldly go where
no effects pedal has gone before!”
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