The Deep Space Devices Radio Bright is a delay pedal with a ring modulator built in, announced on 4 October 2019. The ring mod feeds the delay trails, and Premier Guitar's coverage notes the pedal also carries tremolo and subtle arp characteristics, so it works as a single box for lo-fi, cosmic textures rather than a straight time effect1. Deep Space Devices had previously been known for dirt and octave glitch effects, and the Radio Bright was presented as something different for the maker1.
Controls and footswitches
The momentary footswitch is the pedal's performance feature: held down, it produces a slow ramping effect on the delay, letting a player swell the effect in and out mid-part1.
Power and practical notes
The Radio Bright runs on 9 volts with a standard DC input and draws 110mA1. That current draw is worth planning around: it is more than many small one-spot style daisy chains comfortably share with several other pedals, so a dedicated outlet on a pedalboard power supply is the straightforward arrangement.
The published coverage gives the street price as $199.00 as of the October 2019 announcement1. Availability and pricing today may differ.
What reviewers said
Premier Guitar's report on the release framed the Radio Bright as a broad-featured pedal: "The Radio Bright has many features with the ringmod going into the delay trails but is also proven to contain tremolo and subtle arp characteristics"1. The same coverage highlighted the die-cast titanium cases, described as offering exceptional durability for all players1.
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Questions
Is the Deep Space Devices Radio Bright true bypass?
Yes. The Radio Bright has a true bypass on/off switch, so when the pedal is off your guitar signal passes straight through without the ring modulator or delay circuitry in the path. Premier Guitar's coverage of the release lists true bypass switching among the pedal's core specifications, alongside its 9-volt operation and standard DC input.
How much current does the Radio Bright draw?
Premier Guitar's release coverage lists the Radio Bright at 110mA with 9-volt operation and a standard DC input. That draw is high enough that a battery is not the practical option, and players sharing a daisy-chain supply with other pedals should plan their power budget around it.
What does the momentary footswitch do on the Radio Bright?
Holding the momentary footswitch produces a slow ramping effect on the delay, according to Premier Guitar's report on the pedal's release. It is a foot-operated control in addition to the main on/off switch, letting a player swell the delay character in and out during a part without bending down to turn a knob.
Sources (1)
- Deep Space Devices Unveils Radio Bright Ring-Mod Delay, Premier Guitar, 2019-10-04