Panda Audio releases Future Impact V4 bass synth pedal
July 9, 2024 · 1 sources
Bass Magazine reported on July 9, 2024 that the Future Impact V4 bass synth pedal has been released, describing it as a new hardware version of the Synth Pedals line that keeps compatibility with earlier patches. The report attributes the pedal to pandaMidi and lists the original Deep Impact designer among its lineage.
According to the report, the pedal's signal processor replicates the oscillator, filter, amplifier and envelope generator blocks of classic synths, and it also carries a harmonizer block and audio effects such as chorus, distortion and EQ. It can produce synth basses, leads and pads, and can work as an octaver, chorus, flanger, phaser, distortion, envelope filter, wah-wah, tremolo and reverb, with a built-in tuner1. It can drive external synthesizer gear through optional CV/Gate1.
The report lists these changes in the V4 hardware platform1:
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Converters | 32-bit ultra-low-noise analog-to-digital and digital-to-analog converters |
| Software | New app-based software architecture |
| Pitch tracking | Described as vastly advanced, based on 30+ years of experience |
| Oscillators | Hard Sync between oscillators |
| Editing | On-pedal edits saved into program memories |
| Patches | Total compatibility with all previous Deep Impact and Future Impact patches |
"The Future Impact V4 is an incredibly versatile pedal with an exceptionally wide range of sounds."
The report gives no price or ship date for the V41. It states that the Future Impact line has set the standard for bass guitar synth pedals since 20151.
Sources (1)
- Future Impact V4 Bass Synth is Released - Bass Magazine, bassmagazine.com