The GUP Tech WNR Douche Edition is a chorus-delay effect for guitar and bass, built by the Canadian maker GUP Tech. It combines a chorus section that the maker describes as "a versatile classic chorus that can go to completely crazy ambient 'bottom of the sea' effects" with a slapback delay, all in one pedal1. The Douche Edition is a limited golden version of the standard WNR: GUP Tech announced it on October 29, 2022 as "the Golden WNR, douche edition, sparkling look, same chorus-able features"1.
Controls
The pedal splits its two effects across two sets of knobs1.
| Section | Controls | What they do |
|---|---|---|
| Chorus | Rate, Int, Shape, Overlap | Chorus is controlled via these four knobs1 |
| Slapback delay | Delay, Depth | Slapback delay is controlled with the delay and depth knobs1 |
The chorus side carries most of the range. With four knobs shaping rate, intensity, shape and overlap, GUP Tech positions the WNR as covering everything from a standard chorus sound to deep ambient textures1. The delay side is fixed to slapback territory rather than long repeats, set by the delay and depth knobs1.
Power and headroom
The WNR Douche Edition runs on 9Vdc, center negative only, and draws 32mA1. GUP Tech also lists headroom of 4.31dBu (3.6Vpp) at 1kHz, a measure of how hot an input signal the pedal can accept before clipping1.
The pedal is listed as sold out on GUP Tech's product page as of October 2026, and it was a limited edition to begin with1.
Availability and related pedals
GUP Tech announced the Douche Edition on October 29, 2022, and the maker's page now shows it as sold out1. The standard WNR remains the reference for the circuit's features. GUP Tech has used the Douche Edition treatment on other pedals too, such as the GUP Tech ASTR Space Delay and its ASTR Douche Edition1.
Questions
What is the difference between the GUP Tech WNR and the WNR Douche Edition?
The Douche Edition is a variant of the WNR. GUP Tech describes it as the Golden WNR, with a sparkling look and the same chorus-able features as the standard WNR. The circuit and its chorus and slapback delay controls are the same; the difference is the finish and the limited-edition status of the Douche Edition, which was announced in October 2022.
Can the GUP Tech WNR Douche Edition be used with bass?
Yes. GUP Tech describes the WNR as a chorus-delay effect for guitar and bass, so the pedal is intended to work with either instrument. Its chorus section runs from a classic chorus sound to ambient effects, and the slapback delay is set with the delay and depth knobs.
What power supply does the GUP Tech WNR Douche Edition need?
The pedal runs on 9Vdc, center negative only. GUP Tech lists power consumption at 32mA, so a standard 9V center-negative supply with enough current headroom will run it. The maker does not list battery operation, so plan on a dedicated supply output or a daisy chain that can supply the draw.
Is the GUP Tech WNR Douche Edition still available?
No. As of the maker's product page dated October 2026, the WNR Douche Edition is listed as sold out. It was a limited golden version of the WNR announced on October 29, 2022, so availability has always depended on GUP Tech's small production runs.
How much current does the GUP Tech WNR Douche Edition draw?
GUP Tech lists power consumption at 32mA at 9Vdc, center negative. That is a modest draw by pedal standards, but it is above what some very low-current daisy-chain outputs supply, so check that your supply can give at least that much on the output you use.
Sources (1)
- WNR - Douche Edition, GUP Tech, 2022-10-29
