The M.D. Effects Moondust is a stereo reverb pedal from M.D. Effects. The maker packed it into a sparkled, space-themed enclosure, and the review describes it as offering wide soundscapes, gorgeous overtones and lush, inspired reverb sounds1.
Controls
The Moondust keeps its front panel to four knobs, each with a distinct job:
| Control | What it does |
|---|---|
| Mix | Blends your dry signal and the reverb effect1 |
| Expanse | Controls the density and thickness of the reverberation1 |
| Reflection | Sets the amount of reverb that gets reflected back into itself, with a broad range1 |
| Brilliance | Controls the tone of the reverb, darker when turned counterclockwise, brighter and clearer as you turn it up1 |
Reflection is the knob that sets the Moondust apart from a straightforward reverb. Because it feeds the reverb back into itself, it opens what the review calls "a large palette of opportunities from which to play"1, letting you push the effect from subtle room sounds into denser, more layered textures. Expanse works alongside it, thickening the reverberation, while Brilliance lets you sit the reverb behind or in front of your dry tone.
Stereo inputs and outputs
The Moondust carries stereo inputs and stereo outputs. Each pair is summed down to mono when you are using a one-amp setup, so a player running a single amp can plug in normally and still get the full effect, while a player with a multiple amp configuration can take advantage of the stereo sound1. That makes it usable on a simple pedalboard and in a full stereo rig without changing how you set the knobs.
With one amp, the input and output pairs sum to mono, so you do not need a stereo rig to use the Moondust1.
What reviewers said
Pedal of the Day's reviewer came away convinced. In their words:
"the Moondust Reverb does what it promises and more, opening up myriads of auditory bliss, whether with long, drawn-out chords or single, echoed notes, and everything in between"
The review frames the pedal as suited to players chasing expansive reverb textures, from sustained chords to single echoed notes, all in one compact enclosure1.
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Questions
Is the M.D. Effects Moondust a stereo pedal?
Yes. Pedal of the Day describes the Moondust as a stereo reverb pedal, with stereo inputs and stereo outputs. Each pair of jacks is summed down to mono when you use a one-amp setup, so the pedal also works in a conventional single-amp signal chain without needing a stereo rig.
What does the Reflection knob do on the Moondust?
Reflection sets the amount of reverb that gets reflected back into itself. Pedal of the Day describes its range as broad, creating a large palette of opportunities from which to play, so it shapes how the reverb builds and feeds back into itself as you play.
Can I use the Moondust with one amp?
Yes. The pedal has stereo inputs and outputs, but each pair is summed down to mono when you are using a one-amp setup, according to Pedal of the Day. That means a single-amp player can run it normally and still get the full reverb effect.
What does the Brilliance knob do?
Brilliance controls the tone of the reverb. Turning it counterclockwise makes the reverb darker, and it gets brighter and clearer as you turn it up, per Pedal of the Day's review. It lets you match the reverb's character to your amp and playing style.
Sources (2)
- M.D. Effects Moondust Stereo Reverb, Pedal of the Day, 2018-05-09
- M.D. Effects Moondust Stereo Reverb, Pedal of the Day, 2018-05-08
