Red Panda Unleashes the Raster 2
July 20, 2021 · 3 sources
Red Panda announced the Raster 2, a stereo digital delay pedal with a pitch and frequency shifter integrated into the feedback loop. The core of the pedal is a clean delay with up to 1600 milliseconds of delay time, and around that core the maker says it "delivers a wide range of sounds including modulated and harmonized delays, reverse delays, chorus, arpeggios, infinite descents, chaotic self-oscillation, and continuously evolving soundscapes"1. The Raster 2 succeeded the original Raster, which Red Panda said was praised for its knob response and immediacy, and the new version maintains that simplicity while adding deeper features1.
"delivers a wide range of sounds including modulated and harmonized delays, reverse delays, chorus, arpeggios, infinite descents, chaotic self-oscillation, and continuously evolving soundscapes"
Controls and connections
The pedal runs mono in and stereo out, with a 1/4" TRS stereo input, a 1/4" TRS stereo output, and a CTRL port that accepts an expression pedal, tap tempo switch, remote switch, or MIDI2.
| Control | What it does |
|---|---|
| Middle switch | Changes the effect between normal delay and reverse delay3 |
| SHIFT footswitch | Turns the shift effect on or off at the amount set by the SHIFT control; left LED shows orange when shift is on2 |
| Shift mode switch | Selects transpose by semitones, detune, or phase/frequency shift2 |
| ALT controls | Introduce a set of stereo techniques; settings saved to presets and remembered when power is off2 |
| Trails toggle | Trails on/off; lets repeats decay naturally after bypass2 |
Other announced features included:
- Four presets on the front panel, with 127 available via MIDI1
- A soft touch bypass switch selectable for momentary, latching, or mute output, plus a shift footswitch assignable to momentary, latching, or tap tempo1
- USB MIDI in/out and 1/4" TRS MIDI input, with the pedal as a class-compliant USB device controlling all parameters and accessing hidden parameters2
- An expression pedal assignable to any combination of knob settings at heel and toe, up to 6 parameters2
The Raster 2 draws 250 mA, so battery power is not an option. Red Panda specifies a 9V DC center negative supply rated at 250 mA or higher with a 2.1mm inside diameter, 5.5mm outside diameter plug, and the supply is not included12.
Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | $329.00 at launch1 |
| Delay time | Up to 1600 ms1 |
| Power draw | 250 mA12 |
| Input impedance | 1 MΩ1 |
| Output impedance | Under 1 kΩ1 |
| Dimensions | 3.05" x 4.75" x 2.5"1 |
| Design and engineering | Curt Malouin2 |
Sources (3)
- Raster 2, Red Panda
- Raster 2 Owners Manual.pdf, Red Panda LLC, 2022-06
- Microsoft Word, Red Panda Lab, 2021