The Walrus Audio Julianna Deluxe Chorus/Vibrato is a stereo chorus/vibrato pedal with an all-analog signal path driven by a digital LFO. Walrus Audio describes it as able to produce "mild smooth chorus, to seasick vibrato, to everywhere in between"1. It builds on the company's Julia Analog Chorus/Vibrato, adding expanded features such as tap tempo, a random LFO wave shape and expression control1.
What it does and how it is controlled
The Julianna carries over the core controls of the original Julia: the Lag knob, the Dry-Chorus-Vibrato Blend, and the selectable LFO wave shapes2. On the Julia, the D-C-V blend knob moves between dry, chorus and vibrato territory, and Pedal of the Day notes that with the Julianna you can use the D-C-V knob to manipulate the stereo field3.
The new features are where the Julianna departs from its predecessor:
- Tap Tempo Control: set the rate of the LFO with the Rate knob or the tap tempo switch, for hands-free operation1
- Tap Division switch: selects Quarter Note, Quarter Note Triplet or Eighth Note Multiplier to scale a tapped-in tempo3
- External Tap In: a jack for remote tap switching1
- Random LFO shape: in addition to sine and triangle, a random wave shape option to modulate the pitch of your signal1
- Momentary Secondary LFO Speed: ramps up or slows down to a second LFO rate3
- Expression Control: set Depth, Rate or both with an expression pedal, plus the external tap input3
The Julianna is a revamped version of the Julia, announced in 2020 with a second footswitch added to operate the onboard tap tempo2. If you already know the Julia, the Lag, blend and wave shape controls work the same way.
Stereo operation
The Julianna runs in three configurations: mono in/mono out, mono in/stereo out, or stereo in/stereo out1. gearnews.com's Jef highlighted this alongside the pedal's size, writing, "I also appreciate the compact form factor and the stereo support, all without the fuss of programming or scrolling through menus"2.
Julia and Julianna
Walrus Audio positions the Julianna as the next step from the Julia: "Building off of the lush, tonal landscapes that the Julia Analog Chorus/Vibrato created, Julianna is an all analog, digital LFO, stereo chorus/vibrato with new expanded features"1. The main additions over the Julia are the second footswitch with tap tempo, the Momentary Secondary LFO Speed, and the random wave shape23. Players who want the same core chorus and vibrato voicings in a simpler package can look at the Julia, while the Julianna covers the same ground with more modulation control.
What reviewers said
Pedal of the Day reviewed the Julianna in October 2020 and was emphatic about the sound, calling it "the new front-runner for Modulation Pedal of the Year"3. The review also noted that the tap tempo switch sets the rate of the LFO for hands-free operation alongside the Rate knob3.
gearnews.com's Jef, writing at the pedal's announcement in September 2020, summed it up this way:
"For me, this pedal manages to pack in a lot of usable features. But it also remains a very natural sounding effect."
He added that "That concept looks well implemented here; it looks like a joy to use. And the demos sound wonderful!"2.
The Julianna has appeared in limited runs, including a Black Friday 2024 Floral Series blemished version listed on Walrus Audio's site as sold out1. Availability of specific finishes varies.
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Questions
What is the difference between the Walrus Audio Julia and the Julianna?
The Julianna is a revamped version of the Julia chorus. It keeps the Lag, Dry-Chorus-Vibrato Blend and selectable LFO wave shapes of the original Julia, and adds new functions including a second footswitch operating the onboard tap tempo, a Momentary Secondary LFO Speed, and a random wave shape option alongside sine and triangle.
Is the Julianna analog or digital?
Walrus Audio describes the Julianna as an all analog, digital LFO, stereo chorus/vibrato. The audio path is analog, while the low-frequency oscillator that drives the modulation is digital.
Does the Julianna have tap tempo?
Yes. You can set the rate of the LFO with the Rate knob or the tap tempo switch for hands-free operation, and there is an external tap input. A Tap Division switch selects Quarter Note, Quarter Note Triplet or Eighth Note Multiplier to scale a tapped-in tempo.
Can the Julianna run in stereo?
Yes. Walrus Audio lists three configurations: mono in/mono out, mono in/stereo out, and stereo in/stereo out.
Can you use an expression pedal with the Julianna?
Yes. The Expression Control lets you set Depth, Rate or both with an expression pedal, and there is also an external tap input.
What wave shapes does the Julianna offer?
The Julianna offers sine and triangle LFO wave shapes, and adds a random wave shape option to modulate the pitch of your signal.
Sources (3)
- Julianna Deluxe Chorus/Vibrato, Black Friday 2024 Floral Series, Walrus Audio
- Walrus Audio Julianna Deluxe Chorus/Vibrato: Smooth tones with modern features, gearnews.com, 2020-09-07
- Walrus Audio Julianna Deluxe Chorus Vibrato, Pedal of the Day, 2020-10-03
