Chase Bliss releases MOOD MKII stereo looper and reverb pedal

March 1, 2023 · 4 sources

Chase Bliss Audio announced the MOOD MKII on March 15, 2023, a sequel to its MOOD multi-effects pedal built with Drolo FX and Old Blood Noise Endeavors¹²³. The pedal was available to pre-order at announcement, with the first units estimated to ship in late April¹².

The original MOOD had two channels: one a granular looper that samples and loops incoming audio, the other a spatial effects processor with reverb and delay¹². Chase Bliss describes the MKII as a multi-effect whose "two channels are aware of each other and work together. One half samples and loops brief moments, the other is a collection of real-time spatial effects"⁴. The micro-looper section was created by Drolo FX and the reverb/delay channel by Old Blood Noise Endeavors³. Chase Bliss lists the MKII's additions as "Stereo, overdubbing, freezing, syncing, fading, filtering, balancing, blending, smoothing, etc."⁴. MusicRadar and Guitar.com both reported that the maximum loop length has been doubled¹², and MusicRadar reported that all parameters can now be controlled via MIDI, with both channels syncable to a MIDI clock¹. Chase Bliss calls it "Our deepest MIDI integration yet, introducing the ability to play MOOD MKII with a keyboard"⁴. A Classic Mode is included for players who prefer the original's sound⁴¹.

Chase Bliss lists these specifications⁴:

The MOOD MKII is priced at $399⁴¹²³. Chase Bliss's product page listed shipping in 1 to 3 business days⁴.