Morley and Lerxst announce ATWAS Wah Volume pedal with Alex Lifeson

January 1, 2026 · 2 sources

Morley and Lerxst announced the Lerxst ATWAS Wah Volume, a combination optical wah and volume pedal developed with Alex Lifeson¹². Morley's product page describes it as the newest addition to the Lerxst line of guitar effects pedals¹; a second Morley page dates the release announcement to January 22, 2026².

The pedal combines an optical wah with an optical volume control, and a dedicated Wah/Volume mode switch selects between the two². In wah mode a boost knob provides up to 20dB of gain¹². Morley says the volume mode has a smooth audio taper for volume swells or straight volume control, and that a buffer circuit prevents signal loss and maintains tone¹. Morley states the optical circuitry eliminates the wear and tear associated with traditional potentiometers².

The housing is cold-rolled steel with a chrome finish and Tel-Ray-style detailing, sized 6.85 by 4.5 by 3.75 inches (length, width, height)¹². Morley lists a custom inductor, LED indication, silent switching, a quick clip battery door and a glow-in-the-dark treadle grip¹. It runs on one 9-volt battery or an optional Morley 9V adapter and is compatible with most 9V adapters, according to Morley¹. Morley gives a one-year warranty and the part number ATWAS¹. Morley says the pedal is made in the USA, like all Lerxst pedals². No price was given¹².

Morley ties the pedal to Lifeson's long use of its pedals, noting that Rush recorded the 1976 live album "All The Worlds a Stage," from which the ATWAS name comes, with his Morley audible throughout¹.