Old Blood Noise Endeavors unveils new Expression Ramper and expands Holey Kids artwork

July 9, 2024 · 3 sources

Old Blood Noise Endeavors introduced a new version of its Expression Ramper, alongside Holey Kids artwork rolling out to more utility pedals, Guitar Pedal X reported on July 9, 2024¹.

The Expression Ramper lets a player pick two expression settings, A and B, and move between them, either in one motion or as a continuous LFO activated by a footswitch². The new version adds a Tap Tempo mini button, smooth random, sharp random and one-shot random algorithms, and a dual LED display, according to Guitar Pedal X¹. The maker lists a shape toggle for triangle, square or one-shot LFO motion, with the alternate wave shapes accessible via the Tap switch, an assignable knob to set the A position, B position and LFO rate, and a footswitch with momentary or latching operation². Guitar Pedal X reports that holding down the footswitch accesses the alternate settings¹.

Internally, the pedal can be configured for TRS, TRS reverse polarity or TS, and the built-in 50K digipot can be replaced with 10K or 100K versions². The art is by Holey Kids².

Guitar Pedal X lists the new Expression Ramper at $79, while the maker's product page lists it at $84.00¹². Guitar Pedal X lists the Holey Kids range as the Expression Ramper, Split Meld at $25, Expression Slider at $44, Expression Ramper X3 at $199 and Scooch Tap Tempo at $30, all available on the Old Blood Noise Endeavors webstore with international dealer availability described as imminent¹.

The original Expression Ramper was announced in May 2021 with triangle, square and one-shot shapes, a rate control and an LED indicator, at a recommended retail price of $59³.