The Way Huge Smalls Attack Vector is a compact effects pedal that combines a phase shifter and an envelope filter in one enclosure. Way Huge describes it as "a single dangerous machine" that cranks out off-kilter sounds, from "bee stings, perfect for funky moods" to "gloopy syrup for low strings." It was unveiled by Dunlop in January 2023 as part of the Way Huge Smalls range, listed at $200 at launch1, and it is now a legacy product that is no longer in production2.
What it does
The Attack Vector puts two classic funk-adjacent effects, a phaser and an envelope filter, into one Smalls-sized pedal. A switch in the middle of the unit selects the phase shifter, the envelope filter, or both together, so the two effects can be used in isolation or blended13. Guitar World described it as "two classic funk effects in one Smalls pedal," designed for both guitarists and bassists3.
Way Huge's own pitch leans into the strange end of that territory: the company says the pedal twists riffs into "crazy new forms" with a bratty attitude, aimed at players after what guitar.com summarized as a "sonic voyage" rather than a subtle polish21.
Controls
| Control | What it does |
|---|---|
| Central switch | Selects phaser, envelope filter, or both3 |
| Speed | Sets the rate of the phaser's phase cycle1 |
| Phaser Feedback | Controls the phaser's feedback3 |
| Envelope Filter Sensitivity | Sets the envelope filter's sensitivity3 |
| Envelope Filter Range | Sets the envelope filter's range3 |
Bass and guitar
A point Way Huge and the press both stressed at launch: the Attack Vector is not a guitar-only effect. The maker says its attitude "works great with electric bass as well as guitar"2, guitar.com reported that it "works just as well with electric bass as it does with electric guitars"1, and Premier Guitar noted it was intended to work with bass from the start4. Bass players looking at envelope filters will find it sits alongside the wah-adjacent filter family rather than needing a dedicated bass version.
Availability and what reviewers said
The pedal launched in January 2023 as one of the first notable pedal releases of that year13. Premier Guitar's First Look coverage suggested that "the Way Huge Smalls Attack Vector Phaser & Envelope might just become your new best friend" for players after its kind of sound5.
Jim Dunlop's product page now marks the Attack Vector as a "LEGACY PRODUCT / NO LONGER IN PRODUCTION"2. It launched at $200 in January 20231, so anyone looking for one now is shopping the used market.
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Questions
Can the Way Huge Smalls Attack Vector use the phaser and envelope filter separately?
Yes. A switch in the middle of the pedal selects between the phase shifter, the envelope filter, or both at once, so you can run either effect on its own or blend the two into a single sound.
Does the Attack Vector work with bass?
Yes. Way Huge says the Attack Vector's bratty attitude works great with electric bass as well as guitar, and the press coverage at launch described it as designed for both guitarists and bassists.
Is the Way Huge Smalls Attack Vector still in production?
No. Jim Dunlop's product page lists the Attack Vector Phaser & Envelope as a legacy product that is no longer in production, so used units are the way to find one.
What does the Speed control do on the Attack Vector?
The Speed dial sets the rate of the phaser's phase cycle, in other words how fast the phaser sweeps. It sits alongside knobs for phaser feedback, envelope filter sensitivity and envelope filter range.
Sources (5)
- Dunlop’s new Attack Vector is a pedal designed for the risk-taking player, guitar.com, 2023-01-17
- WAY HUGE® SMALLS™ ATTACK VECTOR™ PHASER & ENVELOPE, Jim Dunlop (jimdunlop.com)
- Way Huge launches outrageously funky Attack Vector Phaser & Envelope, Guitar World, 2023-01-17
- Way Huge Attack Vector Smalls: New Phaser & Envelope, Premier Guitar, 2023-01-16
- Way Huge Attack Vector Phaser & Envelope Pedal Demo, Premier Guitar, 2023-03-09
