The Mojo Hand FX Swim Team is a compact pedal that combines two modulation effects in one box: an original quad chorus design teamed up with a vintage-inspired flanger. The two programs are push button selectable, so one pedal covers ground that usually takes two. It was released in April 2022, according to Guitar World12.
Delicious Audio, describing the pedal on its product page, says the two effects "offer many variations of these two \"swimmy\" sounding effects"1.
Controls
The Swim Team keeps its panel small, with a pushbutton to choose the effect and two knobs to shape it1.
| Control | What it does |
|---|---|
| Pushbutton | Selects the desired effect: Chorus in the up position, Flanger in the down position1 |
| Depth | Controls the depth of the selected effect1 |
| Mix/Feedback | In Chorus mode, controls the wet/dry ratio. In Flanger mode, controls the feedback amount, creating deeper notches and increasing flanger intensity1 |
The Mix/Feedback knob is the pedal's main crossover control. Because it changes role when you switch programs, the same knob that blends chorus into your clean tone also drives the flanger's intensity. Delicious Audio notes that a "classic early chorus effect is also attainable by using lower feedback in the Flanger setting," which gives the pedal a third usable voice beyond its two named modes1.
Power and bypass
The pedal runs on a standard center negative 9V DC supply, which is not included, and draws around 70mA according to Delicious Audio1. It is true bypass, so the signal passes through untouched when the pedal is off1.
Size and context
At 4.42″ long by 2.39″ wide by 1.24″ high, the Swim Team takes up a modest footprint on a board, which is notable for a pedal carrying two effects1. Guitar World reported that Mojo Hand FX paid tribute to Kurt Cobain's favorite modulation sounds with the Swim Team before moving on to later releases2.
If you want to hear how the Swim Team's chorus side compares with dedicated chorus designs, the site's Chorus Pedals and Flanger Pedals pages cover the wider field. Mojo Hand FX has also worked in this territory with the Dream Mender, an echo, chorus and vibrato pedal.
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Questions
Is the Mojo Hand FX Swim Team true bypass?
Yes. Delicious Audio's product page lists the Swim Team as true bypass, so when the pedal is off your guitar signal passes through without going through the chorus or flanger circuit. That matters on a pedalboard where several pedals sit in front of the amp, since each buffered pedal can subtly shape the tone even when switched off.
What power does the Swim Team need?
The Swim Team runs on a standard 9V DC center negative supply, which is not included with the pedal. Delicious Audio lists the current draw at around 70mA, so a typical isolated pedal power supply output will run it, but it is worth checking your supply's per-output rating before adding it to a daisy chain.
How do I switch between chorus and flanger on the Swim Team?
A pushbutton selects the effect: chorus is the up position and flanger is the down position. Delicious Audio describes the two programs as push button selectable, so you can move between the quad chorus and the vintage-inspired flanger without touching any other control.
What does the Mix/Feedback knob do?
The knob does a different job in each mode. In chorus mode it acts as a Mix control, setting the wet/dry ratio between the effected and clean signal. In flanger mode it controls the feedback amount, creating deeper notches and increasing the flanger's intensity. Delicious Audio also notes that a classic early chorus effect is attainable by using lower feedback in the flanger setting.
How big is the Mojo Hand FX Swim Team?
Delicious Audio lists the dimensions as 4.42 inches long by 2.39 inches wide by 1.24 inches high. That is a compact footprint by pedalboard standards, so it sits comfortably alongside other standard-sized pedals without demanding the space a dual-effect unit might.
Sources (3)
- Mojo Hand FX Swim Team Chorus/Flanger, Delicious Audio, 2022-04-04
- Mojo Hand FX offers “otherworldly sonic textures” with its new Octaverse reverse delay octave pedal, Guitar World, 2022-07-26
- 10 Affordable Chorus Pedals for Guitar, Premier Guitar, 2024-02-14
