The Tonik Sound Pulse is an acoustic guitar effects accessory from newcomer Tonik Sound. Instead of sitting on a pedalboard, it works on the instrument itself: the Pulse modifies the vibrations within the body of the guitar to produce effects, which means a player can get delay, distortion and reverb straight from an acoustic, with no modification, cables, delay pedals or amps involved1.
What it does
The Pulse takes the vibrations already happening inside an acoustic guitar's body and alters them to create effects. MusicRadar described the result as access to delay, distortion and reverb direct from the instrument, without the usual signal chain. For a player, that means effects at the guitar itself rather than in a pedalboard or amp1.
It attaches to an acoustic guitar via an elastic loop around the strap button, so there is no permanent fitting and nothing to screw in or solder1.
Controls
The unit is operated with four effects sliders:
- Delay time
- Delay feedback
- Distortion
- Reverb
That slider layout covers the three effect types the Pulse produces, with delay getting two sliders of its own for time and feedback1.
Background
Tonik Sound announced the Pulse ahead of NAMM 2018, and the story was picked up by MusicRadar on 17 January 2018, which described it as "an intriguing new offering" from the newcomer company. A crowdfunding campaign for the Pulse was set to launch on 12 March1.
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Questions
Does the Pulse require modifying the guitar or running cables?
No. MusicRadar reported that the Pulse allows players to get delay, distortion and reverb effects straight from an acoustic guitar, with no modification and no cables. It attaches to the instrument with an elastic loop around the strap button and works by modifying the vibrations within the body of the guitar.
When was the Tonik Sound Pulse announced?
The Pulse was announced ahead of NAMM 2018, with MusicRadar covering it on 17 January 2018. Tonik Sound planned to launch a crowdfunding campaign for the Pulse on 12 March of that year.