Walrus Audio confirms leaked Fundamental pedal series early
June 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, according to uncorroborated internet speculation, an individual ordered a pedalboard from a "large online retailer" and received one stocked with prototype Walrus Audio pedals1.
The collection comprised Reverb, Delay, Chorus, Phaser, Tremolo, Fuzz, Distortion and Drive pedals1. Each unit features three control parameters, set with sliders rather than knobs, and a three-way switch that accesses a trio of different modes1. Guitar World gave the Tremolo's Rate, Depth and Volume sliders and its switch between three wave shapes as an example, and the Chorus's Light, Medium and Heavy modes, set via Rate, Depth and Mix sliders1. MusicRadar noted the sliders as "a rarity in the mainstream pedal market these days" and said the jack input and output sit on the tops of the pedals, with the power input jack on the left side2.
Walrus Audio president Colt Westbrook called it "a leak I'm happy to comment on"1.
"I wanted us to build something that would make it super easy for newer pedal users to dial in great sounds, but for them to also be something a professional would be happy taking with them on tour."
At the time of the announcement, no official price or release date had been set12. MusicRadar reported there were no demos of the pedals yet2. Guitar World noted the units looked like they would provide competition to the JHS Pedals 3 Series1.