The Dwarfcraft Devices Twin Stags is a dual tremolo pedal, announced in February 2016 as the maker's first-ever tremolo and expected around March of that year at an RRP of USD $2501. It carries two LFOs, one for each tremolo side, and the two sides run at different speeds so you can layer a slow swell and a fast chop in one pedal21. Premier Guitar's reviewer described it as "the Twin Stags dual tremolo," with "the two onboard LFOs drive tremolo textures"2.
Two tremolos, two LFOs
Each tremolo side has its own LFO and its own set of controls: rate, shape and depth knobs1. Dwarfcraft designed LFO 1 to be faster than LFO 2 for the purpose of creating rhythmic subdivisions, so the faster side can chop against the slower side's movement2. Both LFOs are triangle-wave oscillators at their core2, and each tremolo also has switchable square or triangle waves for different characters1.
The shape control is the pedal's signature knob: it shifts the LFO waveform from sawtooth to triangle, ramp, and all points in between2. Premier Guitar's reviewer found the pedal retains an analog glow that eliminates harsh edges without blunting the impact of the hardest pulses, so the shape control's harder waveforms still land with force2.
| Control | What it does |
|---|---|
| Rate (per side) | Sets each tremolo's speed; tremolo two runs slower than tremolo one1 |
| Shape (per side) | Shifts the LFO waveform from sawtooth to triangle, ramp, and points in between2 |
| Depth (per side) | Sets how far each tremolo cuts the signal1 |
| Wave switch (per side) | Switchable square or triangle waves for different characters1 |
LFO 1 self-oscillates at higher rates. Premier Guitar's reviewer found it "creating its own wild tones at higher rates," which turns the first tremolo into a sound source of its own when pushed2.
What reviewers said
Premier Guitar's 2021 review summed the pedal up as a "fully featured dual tremolo chock-full of control options," with "big and warm basic sounds with a ton of rhythmic and sonic territory to explore"2. The Knobs YouTube channel demoed it in 2016 as "Tremolo - Dwarfcraft Twin Stags"3.
For where the Twin Stags sits among its peers, see the site's page on Tremolo Pedals.
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Questions
Does the Dwarfcraft Twin Stags work on bass?
Yes. Dwarfcraft's announcement of the pedal said it can be used on guitars, bass or synths, so bass players can run it the same way a guitarist would. The depth and shape controls shape the tremolo effect regardless of the instrument feeding it, and the two LFOs let you set up slow and fast movement together.
Can the Twin Stags be used with synths?
Yes. When Dwarfcraft Devices announced the Twin Stags in 2016, the company said you can use it on guitars, bass or synths, calling it pretty versatile. Synth players get the same two-LFO design, with each tremolo side offering rate, shape and depth controls and switchable square or triangle waves.
What happens when LFO 1 self-oscillates?
Premier Guitar's review found that LFO 1 self-oscillates at higher rates, creating its own wild tones. In practice, pushing the first tremolo's rate high enough turns the LFO itself into an audible sound source on top of the tremolo effect, which the reviewer treated as a feature for experimental textures rather than a fault.
How much does the Dwarfcraft Twin Stags cost?
The Twin Stags carried a $250 price in US dollars. Dwarfcraft's 2016 announcement gave an RRP of USD $250, and Premier Guitar's 2021 review listed a street price of $250, so the figure held steady across both dates.
When did the Dwarfcraft Twin Stags come out?
Dwarfcraft Devices announced the Twin Stags in February 2016 as its first-ever tremolo pedal, with availability expected around March 2016 at an RRP of USD $250.
Sources (3)
- Dwarfcraft Devices Twin Stags, gearnews.com, 2016-02-25
- Dwarfcraft Devices Twin Stags Tremolo Review, Premier Guitar, 2016-09-18
- Dwarfcraft, Knobs (YouTube), 2016-08-21