The GOKKO GK-46 Divine Shimmering Reverberator is a compact reverb pedal from GOKKO built around one idea: reverb with harmonic shimmering overtones added on top. GOKKO describes it as a pedal that will "transport your sound to spacious ambiet modulated reverb tone, adding a shimmer to yours swells and audio sound. Ambient, swell, pad, overtone and endless of decay."1 In practice it is aimed at ambient and pad-style playing, where long decays and a shimmering top end are the point.
It is a small pedal, in a golden aluminum alloy enclosure measuring 2.5 x 1.4 x 4.3 inches and weighing 0.35kg, with true bypass switching and an LED indicator that shows the working state.1
Controls
The GK-46 keeps things simple with three knobs, each with one job:
| Control | What it does |
|---|---|
| Shimmer | Controls and adds harmonic shimmering overtones to the reverb |
| Mix | Controls the amount of effect that blends with your clean tone |
| Decay | Controls the overall time of the reverb |
The Shimmer knob is the pedal's defining control: it sets how much of that harmonic, octave-flavored overtone sits over the reverb wash. Mix sets the wet-to-dry balance, and Decay sets how long the reverb tail lasts, which on a shimmer pedal is usually set long.1
Power
The GK-46 requires a 9V DC supply and draws 100mA of current.1
With a 100mA current draw, the GK-46 needs a supply output rated for at least that much. Check the ratings on your pedalboard power supply before adding it to a daisy-chained chain.
Where it sits in GOKKO's range
GOKKO's reverb line includes the GK-71 Bluecloud Multi-Reverb, which covers several reverb types, while the GK-46 is a single-purpose shimmer reverb. The maker also offers the GOKKO Creepy elsewhere in its pedal range.1
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Questions
What power does the GOKKO GK-46 need?
The GK-46 runs on a 9V DC power supply and draws 100mA of current, according to GOKKO's product page. That current draw is high enough that a battery is not the intended power source, so plan for a dedicated supply output or a pedalboard power brick with enough spare current on one output.
Is the GOKKO GK-46 true bypass?
Yes. GOKKO states the GK-46 uses true bypass switching, which the maker says provides transparent tone, meaning the pedal is removed from the signal path entirely when switched off.
What does the Shimmer knob do on the GK-46?
The Shimmer knob controls and adds harmonic shimmering overtones to the reverb. Turned up, it produces the octave-up, bell-like shimmer character the pedal is named for; turned down, the reverb sits closer to a conventional ambient wash.
Does the GOKKO GK-46 take a battery?
GOKKO's product page lists a 9V DC power requirement with a 100mA current consumption and does not list battery operation. With a draw of 100mA, a standard 9V battery is not a practical option, so use a DC power supply.
What is the GOKKO GK-46 enclosure made of?
The enclosure is made of aluminum alloy, in a golden finish, according to GOKKO's product page.
How big is the GOKKO GK-46?
GOKKO lists the GK-46 at 2.5 x 1.4 x 4.3 inches and a weight of 0.35kg, so it is a compact pedal that fits easily on a crowded pedalboard.
Sources (1)
- DIVINE Shimmering Reverberator, gokkoaudio.com
