The Spurr Audio OSCIX VSM is a chorus pedal with a dedicated reverb knob, introduced in May 2026. VSM stands for Virtual Sound Modeler, and the pedal's engine is built to let players "tune in" to textures that go far beyond standard modulation, according to Premier Guitar's announcement1. Where most chorus pedals on Chorus Pedals pages stop at modulation, the OSCIX adds a reverb architecture intended to add depth to the effect.
The Depth + reverb control
The headline feature is the Depth + control, which Premier Guitar describes as "an expansive reverb architecture that defines the pedal's spatial character." It can be blended with the chorus, or used on its own as a standalone atmospheric tool1. That makes the OSCIX a two-part design: a chorus and a reverb that can work together or separately, which is unusual for a single pedal in this category. Players comparing it to dedicated Reverb Pedals should treat the reverb side as a spatial layer for the chorus rather than a replacement for a full reverb unit, based on how the maker and press describe it.
The VSM engine and display
The virtual sound modeler engine is what generates the pedal's sounds, and it offers 8 unique waveforms. An integrated display gives a visual window into the signal, a look Premier Guitar likens to "the monitoring screens in a classic telecom hub"1.
Satellite Clouds mode
Alongside its standard chorus and reverb duties, the OSCIX VSM includes a mode called Satellite Clouds. When combined with the Shift function, the pedal generates what Premier Guitar calls "a shimmering, ethereal halo, emulating signals drifting through the upper atmosphere"1. This is the pedal's most atmospheric setting, sitting somewhere between chorus and reverb in character.
Design inspiration and positioning
Spurr Audio drew the pedal's design from the massive satellite dishes of a local Earth Station, described as "silent giants from the 80s and 90s that were once the gateway for international transmissions," nestled in a wooded landscape1. That theme carries through the telecom-hub display and the Satellite Clouds mode.
Premier Guitar frames the pedal's intent this way:
"A tribute to the 1990s, the OSCIX VSM is designed for musicians who seek to bridge the gap between vintage soul and modern versatility."
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Questions
What does VSM stand for on the Spurr Audio OSCIX?
VSM stands for Virtual Sound Modeler. According to Premier Guitar, the OSCIX's virtual sound modeler engine allows musicians to tune in to textures that go far beyond standard modulation, which is the core of how the pedal produces its chorus and reverb effects.
How many waveforms does the OSCIX VSM have?
The OSCIX VSM features 8 unique waveforms. The pedal's integrated display offers a visual window into the signal, a presentation Premier Guitar describes as reminiscent of the monitoring screens in a classic telecom hub.
Can the OSCIX VSM reverb be used without the chorus?
Yes. Premier Guitar reports that the Depth + control, the pedal's expansive reverb architecture, can be blended with the chorus or used as a standalone atmospheric tool, so the reverb side works on its own if you want it to.
How much does the Spurr Audio OSCIX VSM cost?
The OSCIX VSM carries a $245 street price, as reported by Premier Guitar when the pedal was introduced in May 2026.
Sources (1)
- Spurr Audio Unveils the OSCIX VSM, Premier Guitar, 2026-05-09