KMA Machines Launches the Cirrus Spatial-Temporal Modifier

September 20, 2019 · 2 sources

KMA Audio Machines announced the Cirrus Spatial-Temporal Modifier, a dual-effect delay and reverb pedal and the company's first step into fully digital effects¹. The Berlin maker, previously known for analog dirt boxes such as the WURHM distortion and the Logan overdrive, built the Cirrus with three delay modes and three reverb modes¹².

The delay side offers Modulated Delay, Sample and Hold and OCT modes, while the reverb side provides MOD, LP and HP modes¹. KMA describes the Modulated Delay mode as one that fluctuates the delay signal for a dynamic, dancing, tape echo-inspired modulation, delivering everything from subtle sways to crazy pitch-bends¹. Sample and Hold mode places a filter in front of the delay for synth-esque tones¹.

Key features announced with the launch:

• A toggle switch to change the order of the effects, delay then reverb or reverb then delay¹
• Two footswitches: one for tap tempo, the other to switch the effect on and off, or, when engaged, held to dime the reverb decay for infinite feedback¹
• An expression pedal input for controlling parameters on the fly¹
• An effects loop²
• 9VDC power¹

Guitar World called the unit "a soundscaper's dream" and noted that it starts shipping in mid October². The Cirrus was priced at $230 and was available to order from KMA's site at launch¹.