Controls
| Control | What it does |
|---|---|
| Time | Adjusts the overall delay time, with a range that goes all the way to 1000ms1 |
| Repeats | Increases how many times the delay echoes1 |
| Level | Sets how much of the Bellwether's output is mixed in with your dry signal1 |
| Depth | Sets the amount of modulation1 |
| Rate | Sets the speed of the LFO wave behind the modulation1 |
| Tap Division | Selects quarter notes, eighth notes, dotted eighth notes or triplets1 |
| Mod On/Off switch | Turns the modulation on or off1 |
The Tap Division options all work in conjunction with either the Time control or the Tap Tempo function, so a tapped tempo can land as a quarter, eighth, dotted eighth or triplet division of what you play1.
Expression control and stereo outputs
The Bellwether has an expression pedal output that controls either the Time or the Repeats, selectable via a toggle switch. That makes it possible to sweep delay time or feedback by foot while playing1. It also features stereo outputs, which suits players running two amps or a stereo effects setup1.
What reviewers said
Pedal of the Day's verdict was that the Bellwether "produces warm, vintage, analog delay sounds with ease," with the Analog Chorus Engine singled out as a "fantastic-sounding option" for blending modulation into the delays1. The pedal was featured on Pedal of the Day on October 7, 20152.
"Conjuring up sounds and tones reminiscent of the old Maxon AD999 or Boss DM-2 delays"
Where it sits in Walrus Audio's delay range
Walrus Audio has built out its delay line considerably since the Bellwether appeared. Players looking at the current catalog will find the Walrus Audio ARP-87 Delay, the digital Mako Series D1 High-Fidelity Delay, the stereo analog Meraki, and the Fundamental Lo-Fi Delay. For more on the category, see Delay Pedals.
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Questions
Is the Walrus Audio Bellwether analog or digital?
The Bellwether is an analog delay pedal. Pedal of the Day's review describes it as producing warm, vintage, analog delay sounds, and Guitar World covered it at Summer NAMM 2015 as the Bellwether Analog Delay. Its reviewer compared the tones to older analog delays such as the Maxon AD999 and Boss DM-2.
Does the Bellwether have tap tempo?
Yes. The Bellwether has a Tap Tempo function that works in conjunction with the Tap Division selection, which offers quarter notes, eighth notes, dotted eighth notes and triplets. The chosen division applies to either the Time control or the Tap Tempo function.
What is the maximum delay time on the Bellwether?
According to Pedal of the Day's review, the Time control adjusts the overall delay time with a range that goes all the way to 1000ms, or one second.
Can you control the Bellwether with an expression pedal?
Yes. The Bellwether has an expression pedal output that can control either the Time or the Repeats parameter, with a toggle switch selecting which one the pedal responds to.
Does the Bellwether have stereo outputs?
Yes. Pedal of the Day's review notes that the Bellwether features stereo outputs, so the delayed signal can be spread across two amps or a stereo rig.
Sources (2)
- Walrus Audio Bellwether Analog Delay, Pedal of the Day (www.pedal-of-the-day.com), 2015-10-15
- Walrus Audio Bellwether Analog Delay, Pedal of the Day, 2015-10-07
