Walrus Audio confirms leaked Fundamental pedal series
March 1, 2023 · 2 sources
Walrus Audio confirmed the existence of its Fundamental effects pedal family on March 29, 2023, after images of the eight-strong collection leaked online1. MusicRadar reported that the US company brought forward its announcement following the leak on Reddit earlier in the week2. Guitar World reported that pictures of the pedals had circulated on Reddit and The Gear Page over the preceding days1.
The collection comprises Reverb, Delay, Chorus, Phaser, Tremolo, Fuzz, Distortion and Drive pedals1. Each unit has three control parameters on sliders rather than knobs, plus a three-way switch for a trio of modes1. Guitar World gave the Tremolo's Rate, Depth and Volume sliders and its three wave shapes as an example, and the Chorus's Light, Medium and Heavy modes, adjusted via Rate, Depth and Mix sliders1. MusicRadar noted the sliders as a rarity in the mainstream pedal market and reported that the jack input and output sit on the tops of the pedals, with the power input jack on the left side2.
At the time of confirmation, no official price or release date had been set1, and there was no official word on price or availability2. MusicRadar reported there were no demos of the pedals yet2. Guitar World described the units as no-frills and easy to use, and said they look like they will provide competition to the JHS Pedals 3 Series1.
Guitar World reported that, according to uncorroborated internet speculation, the leak followed an individual ordering a pedalboard from a "large online retailer" and receiving one stocked with prototype Walrus Audio pedals instead of an empty unit1. MusicRadar attributed the leak to a probable retailer listing error2.