Wampler releases Metaverse multi-delay pedal with 11 programs

November 28, 2022 · 4 sources

Wampler has released the Metaverse, a digital multi-delay pedal with 11 delay programs, the company announced. Guitar.com reported the release on June 27, 2022, and Delicious Audio published its coverage on November 28, 2022¹².

The Metaverse is Wampler's second digital multi-mode pedal, following the Terraform, according to Delicious Audio². Wampler describes it as "a powerful studio and stage ready DSP multi-delay pedal with 11 inspiring delay programs and an advanced MIDI command set"³. A primary rotary controller selects among the 11 programs, and five common parameter controls adjust settings for each algorithm³¹. Holding the left footswitch accesses alternate parameters for certain delays, which can be saved as presets, according to Guitar.com¹. Delay time runs from 25 to 2,000 milliseconds across all programs except TAPE, which starts at 40 ms, per Gearnews⁴.

The 11 programs are ANLG, WET, BBD, JET, DOC, FTE, ETH, MOD, SPC, TAPE and DIGI, listed by Delicious Audio and Gearnews²⁴. Gearnews describes ANLG as an analog-style delay similar to the Boss DM-2, BBD as a bucket-brigade delay similar to the Memory Man Deluxe, and TAPE as a multi-head tape delay based on the Binson Echorec⁴. Only one delay effect can be used at a time, Gearnews reports⁴.

Wampler lists true stereo or mono I/O, an expression input assignable to any parameter, relay true or buffered bypass, 48 kHz sampling at 24-bit and a 20 Hz to 20 kHz frequency response³. The pedal measures 4.5 by 3.75 by 2.25 inches (114 by 95 by 56 mm), weighs 2 pounds (910 g) and draws 130 mA at 9V DC from an external supply only³. It is designed and built in the USA and includes Wampler's limited 5-year warranty³.

A complete software version of the pedal is offered as a set of 11 AU and VST3 plugins for most popular DAWs, free to customers who register their Metaverse warranty online; Wampler prices the plugin suite at $49.99 when purchased separately³².

Wampler's product page lists $299.97 and marks the pedal in stock³. Guitar.com and Gearnews both reported a retail or MSRP price of $349.97 at the time of the June announcement¹⁴.